Don't push yourself too hard my friend... Even if you don't make it to the top of the summit, we still are just happy to follow your journey... Success isn't the destination... It's the journey!

I don't think I'm going out on a limb when I say Rocko has to be the only Jack Russel that made 32 summits in her first year of life and number 32 on her birthday and Christmas. Thanks as always for sharing Forest and Rocko! Looking forward to your adventures next year!

Happy Birthday to Rocko! Thumbs UP to both of you, thanks for taking us along for your adventures. What ever sacrifice you have to make for Rocko , she is 100% worth it. She has brought a lot of joy into your life "and ours" 👍💯❤

My dog Bruno is a Christmas baby, too! This is for wet wipes so you can wash your meat.

Roco's soon going to earn her own Guinness world record. How does that happen? I don't think there's any other dog who's done as many mountains she's done. She's a legend.

A little something to mark Rocko’s first birthday 🥳. Best wishes to you and her from Victoria, BC.

** NOTE to Foresty: Don't ever expect to USE your Garmin Inreach in Idaho and get a Helpful Response!! GOOGLE Idaho County Sheriff lost hiker uses Garmin InReach for NEEDED Rescue.

Merry Christmas Foresty and thanks for all the content! Have a couple o' cold ones on me.

At 2:12, Rocco absolutely cannot stand the fat pour off...a single humble chop lick then look away. Gold

Hey, Foresty! If you’re looking for something to do in the evenings, have you ever thought about some type of craft? You have a sewing machine and quilting ruler. You could make small quilts. Or knit or crochet. I like to cross stitch. It's not very expensive to get started and very relaxing for the mind and FUN! Lots of guys do crafts like that nowadays. 😊

Love how Foresty is actually pleased with getting coal for Christmas

Happy Birthday to my favorite dog on YT!🎂🎉

The mountain is beautiful.

Finally a mountain I'm familiar with! I've done borah a handful of times and it is a beast without snow. I can't begin to imagine chicken out ridge in the ice and snow. 100% chicken out ridge is the crux

"Climbing mountains is hard, figured that out years ago, but for some reason I keep doing it" same brother 😆. Happy Holidays and Happy Birthday to Rocko! Much love from the White Mountains of NH!

Glad you both weathered the “Big Freeze” storm safely! And Rocko is 1yo already, how time flies 😊

Let's just face it, Rocko has lived more life then most of us wish to live. Happy Birthday Rocko love the new modified jacket.

It’s nice to see a crockpot back in action!

Back in my van days I used to have my roof vent drawing air in on its lowest setting. The cold dry air dropped down and was taken into the diesel heater to be warmed. That way you're not losing hot air from the top of your van. Worked wonders and very rarely got any condensation. Seems counterintuitive that bringing cold air in would keep it warmer and dryer, but seemed so. I was only ever out in -10 tho!

I just did climb the highest mountain here in Denmark this year..... boy,- what a climb. It is the Himmel Berg (Heaven Mountain). It is 172 meters high..... you know. We dont have big things in Denmark. Thanks for the video. It is awesome. Cheers.

Maybe it's just the camera angle but holy cow! I get vertigo on some of those shots! Another epic video. Not long enough of course but that keeps us chomping at the bit for more! 💪👌

I’m 72 years old and you’re my idol!

I have a small active dog, and have struggled to find a jacket to fit her so she can move easily. You did a great job in modifying Rocco’s coat! I may have to learn how to sew!

The Drone segments are spectacular.... translates to don't be disappointed... Fly like an Eagle.

🕺 There's a party on. Dancing to the music. Party on. 🕺🥂🍾

I built a heat recovery ventilator from a 3 inch aluminum dryer vent tube, a Lego box, and a pair of USB "audio case fans". All you need is for the tube to run through an outer chamber, and for air to flow simultaneously in opposite directions. So it can be done, but making it durable enough for a van will be harder. This science project-y setup ended up being so effective for use in a window of my home, I never made it to version 2.0! It's shocking to feel "warm" air coming in when it's 20F outside.

When I drain cooked ground beef, I always pour it into my pups kibble… it adds loads of taste to it… I’m sure Rocko would love that too!

I climbed Mt Borah in 1984… It too me 6 hours to go up and

Merry Christmas and a happy new year. I know you’ve expressed trouble with don’t having enough to say sometimes, so we’re very much alike in that regard. But you don’t always need words. Your beautiful shots of nature do all the talking. Cheers bro.

Climbing mountains is hard that is why your audience lives the experience through you thank you.😊

"And thanks for keeping me off the factory floor!!" 😎

The Idaho scenery looks amazing. What a climb the first mountain was - good on you for going for the 2nd one!

Foresty is the best

I love that Foresty modified Rocko's coat to fit her. A man of many talents .

the blzzard video was magic. Creative video of the falling snow and cute shots of Rocko. Hearty, home cooked meals and a cozy port in the storm. No words needed. Your videos create moods and stimulate emotion. That is an art.

Welcome to Idaho! I was excited to see the Borah summit, but that looked sketchy as hell in those conditions. I love the Mackay area and I am sure you will find much more to do in this part of the state. Merry Christmas and happy birthday to Rocko. Stay safe!

Merry Christmas Foresty! And Happy First Birthday Rocko on December 25, 2022! Rocko, I am so glad that you came into Foresty's life, and into all of our lives. You are such a joy! Hope that you got a special yummy treat for your birthday. Foresty, as you are climbing a peak do you ever reflect on the fact that you are not just climbing that mountain for yourself, but for all of those out here watching, too. Those who are too poor to ever be able to travel to the places you visit. Those who are stuck in jobs that they do not like, but due to financial and other obligations, are unable to escape. Those who are too old and infirm to be able to do it. And those who are unable to do it because of a disability. I think about this all the time when I watch your channel. This channel is an incredible gift to so many. Thank you for all of your hard work in producing these videos! God bless you! P.S. And Happy New Year 2023! Wishing you good health, happiness and continued prosperity as your channel continues to grow, and with each passing year, reaches more and more people with your messages of simple living, hope and optimism!

Recipe you might like: chicken bacon wraps. Marinate chicken tenders or breast in zesty Italian dressing for 2 hours. Take jalapenos and cut in half and fill with cream cheese. Once chicken is ready wrap around the pepper then wrap a piece of bacon around that and hold with toothpicks if necessary. You can grill or bake them. I usually bake 20 to 30 min on 350 and I use chicken tenders. I know you like spicy stuff so I thought you might enjoy this. Cook it until the bacon is done how you want it basically. Enjoy!

I turned around on that mountain last spring. I later hiked with a local who was on SAR. They said they looked for a lost skier up there and found his body 6 months later when the snow melted. Borah turns people around in the summer, it’s no joke. On my trip out west Macay was one of my favorite towns

We need a Foresty Forest, BIGFOOT episode, like survivor man did.

Yeah, your right, mountain trekking is no picnic. But you can be sure your channel is not going to have much competition and your videos and you will remain unique, one of a kind. Happy anniversary to Rocco, take care and travel on !!

I love this dude; one of the coolest and most chill people on KZfaq.

Dude... I'm a fatter dad version now of my glory days. I've done + seen some things. I can't imagine the actual real life view u had. By yourself without a wingman....that is balsy to the core. You are a legend foresty....you have made yourself into a legit legend . Now..be safe.

Merry Christmas Foresty and Rocco, thanks for all the adventures this year hope 2023 is even better

I climbed Borah Peak back in 1988 in August it was a beast then .

So Beautiful. Rocko is amazing. She needs her own pair of doggie hiking boots!

Short video or long, it doesn't matter to me. Foresty Forest and Rocko--my favorite channel on KZfaq! Thank you.

@8:50+ Frosty: "I'm sorry but I've been slacking on my camera work..."......as Frosty retraces everything 3x, flies a drone, selfie stick, hauls a dog, and oh yeah....tries not to die on a summit attempt. And that's only HALF the fun! Dude- you started as a van channel- but the mountaineering combined w/ the vanning is a unique draw for me. Who else does "you" Frosty? NOBODY. You just be you- I'll continue to tune in, and also- I'll continue to be shamed by what you can whip up in your van kitchen. #COOKBOOK

@4:54 . . . eeeeee *For-The-Dream* !! What a shot

I can't believe you're in my neck of the woods! I think it's funny that I've spent the last week planning out the most epic backpacking loop in the Losts for next summer--and you're just out there kickin it winter style

Hey FF! Show idea maybe? Would be cool when you visit those old forest cabins, whether in US or Canada, to maybe really fix one up? Get a few of you KZfaqrs and meet at one, clean, fix up, make semi nice? Maybe visit some thrift/goodwill stores or take sm donations for supplies? I dunno. Seems like a cool idea! Keep up great WORK! We need more than 10 min a week tho LOL! Thanks.....

Climbing mountains is hard, but, you make it look easy.

Rocko needs an open bottomed coat. This way if she needs to get warm, she can get her legs up against her body. Plus it doesnt allow snow to pack inside of it. Closed coats are like a human not being able to get their arms under the covers in winter... make sense? Love watching you and Rocko having adventures

You’d be a great cinematographer in Hollywood. You have a wonderful sense of scale and a keen eye for conveying vast, empty landscapes. Reminds me quite a bit of Denis Villeneuve/Roger Deakins collaborations, honestly.

You may have not made the summit, you tried though and your life is still on this side of the pass. Your not a dreamer, you are an explorer. Thank you.

Climbing mountains is hard…that’s an understatement! Especially with all that snow and ice! Happy 1st birthday Rocko! 🥳❤️

🎶Rockety Rocko she lives in a van, and climbs mountains with Forest! 🎶 Happy birthday Rocko, keep on climbing 🥳

That view out of his window at 7:08

Your smile said it all at the beginning of the video. You look truly happy on this mountain adventure but I was having second thoughts for you. Glad you turned back for the crock pot chili. All the best for 2023 you two!

Great video. I have to confess I abandoned your channel, along with almost all channels during the pandemic. Had to shift focus to survival mode. However, I’m at a new crossroad and your content is still entertaining and of high value, both for inspiration and knowledge. So, I think I’m back. Thank you for still being here.

YOUR ATHLETISCM BLOWS ME AWAY! JULIE-- BE SAFE YALL, APRIL 6 2024 JUST WATCHING YOU AGAIN

Hello Foresty. Glad all is well .....

Hey foresty I live in the lost river range and work on a ranch near arco glad to see you showing the world a glimpse at where we live, awesome video

Glad you both found a Christmas-1st Birthday summit to conquer 🎉 great drone footage. Also happy you backed off that sketchy icy rock face

Merry Christmas. So happy that folks recommended your channel. Love everything about it.

wow 6:16 those images you captured are priceless.

Happy Birthday Rocko 🎈 I absolutely love the JRT breed. Had two live for 16 years each. They are the best! 🐾

Hey Forest, just an FYI, I use a small dehumidifier on my boat. They are low wattage and about as big as your crockpot.

Mountaineering is very difficult , made considerably more so by elevations over 10,000 ft. above sea level . Forestry is very fit and certainly eats well to be prepared for his outings . The lack of glaciers takes some of the dangers out of the equation .

Now you are starting to understand why I live here!!!! Idaho is such a beautiful state to explore!!! Enjoy your time here!!!! Give Rocko a few scatches from me. Later.

Merry Christmas dude, and a very Happy 1st to Rocko! She has been just a great addition to you and the channel. Safe travels, and safe and Happy New Year to you guys:)

You do it because it’s hard, your body tells you to challenge it! It’s not easy to stop climbing,moving or expecting the next challenge but it’s the adventure of trying that keeps you going! Happy birthday Rocco!

Just get your self some of those closet dehumidifier bags, i think its basically a jumbo version of the ones that come in beef jerky bags if you had two of those on the go they should be more than enough to capture all the moisture without losing your heat. Look for the marine ones.

First time in history when someone got 'coal' for Christmas and they were happy and it was a great gift!

"...hopefully I've got something exciting lined up...." Everything you do is exciting (to me)!!!! Honestly, even when you fix your van or go shopping, its still interesting. It's because your channel feels so authentic. Don't sweat the content Foresty - its all good!

Exactly what I needed on this chilly afternoon. Nice to see another video!

Just throwing it in the hat: I can take care of Rocko! I live in a cute little beach town in Maryland. I only work at night times during weekends, I can walk her everyday. I have 2 cats in the house, then chickens and guinea pigs in the shed.

Idaho is gorgeous. Seeing it through your lens is spectacular. Rocko is gaining a wardrobe.

Congrats on the summit for Rocko's birthday! I'm like you, my brain 🧠 couldn’t take the noise anymore. I haven’t turned my TV on in years. Happy Birthday, Rocko! 🎂

Happy Birthday Rocko!! And a very Happy Happy Joy Joy to both of you!! Idaho is a very unique place. My fondest memory is going to Craters of the Moon. Very cool! Sending you & Rocko lots of hugs and love ❤️❤️

Wow what a channel. National Geographic has nothing on you when it comes to this stuff. We need more please!!

I can't help cracking up watching and listening while you're doing the hard work. The sewing fascinates me. You and Rocco fill me with the possibilities I could achieve. I love you both, filling us all with positive energy. Would still want to hear of the window.thanks

Good that you turned around from the main peak, rocks aren't covered enough with snow so that is the worst situation, really slippery. Awesome scenes even without the summit and Mt. McCaleb was a worthy consolation 😍😍

a dash of worcestershire really sets off a bowl of chili

Good call to turn around on Borah, in the winter, on a short day, on a late start. Going up is optional, coming back is mandatory.

Thank you for your Christmas gift to us! Merry Christmas to the both of you🎄🎄🎄 Happy birthday Rocko!! I bet your Daddy will come up with a better coat for you in the future! Have a great New Year and stay safe!

Thanks for a great adventure for Christmas. That last rock climb on the first peak looked ridiculously terrifying. Glad you made it back safely. Happy Birthday Rocko.

Re the exhaustion thing, any of us, if we focus on anything too much, too intensly, for too long, we hit a point of mental burnout. We are not machines. Sometimes, I have to shut off tv, smartphone, close my eyes, relax and let the mental springs unwind..... Merry Christmas, and a Happy and Very Prosperous New Year 2023 to FF, Rocko and all watchers of this channel.....

We’ve been watching you for years! We live in Salmon Idaho if you need a place you and Rocco are welcome!

Thanks! Keep doing you. We appreciate your very honest and genuine approach to film making and documenting your journey. Keep up the good work!

Merry Christmas! Thanks for another AWESOME year of fun and adventure!

Chilli looked tasty as heck! Big girl Rocko she's a jolly good fellow!

"No, Foresty. Don't do that mountain, please". I don't like that steep chunky top area; makes me so nervous. I do love the jacket you made for Rocko. It came out perfect. Your crockpot food looked good too. Please stay safe first & foremost or we'll not like mountains ever again. 🙏

I always look forward to Foresty Forest, hiking, cooking. I remember the minivan days now things are just getting better and better

Merry Christmas Foresty Forest and Happy Birthday Rocko! I look forward to seeing more of you guys in the New Year. Stay safe out there❤️❤️❤️

A birthday and a Christmas summit. Wonderful way to spend the day. Merry Christmas, Happy Birthday Rocko and Happy New Year!

You certainly have guts. Beautiful views. Thanks for sharing

Happy birthday Rocko, all the best regards from here on the West Coast side of Australia 🌏🖖🙏🤟 Batavia Coast 🇦🇺

Always a brighter day when we get an update. Happy Birthday, Rocko❣️

Happy Birthday Rocko!!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Foresty! Looks like you found your happy place zone here in the states! So thankful you are trying to keep it in the safe zone these days too. Keep it real but keep it alive! The long nights are tough