-18F Winter Camping and Hot Springs in Idaho

I recently spent a week solo snow camping out of my Jeep in Stanley Idaho. Temperatures dropped down to -28C (-18F) and I even got some fresh snowfall during my time there. Big thanks to Motion Array for sponsoring this video bit.ly/motionarray-drewsimms
Bushcraft cooking over an open fire, lots of hot springs, and some snowshoeing made for a great week trip up near the sawtooth mountains
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[@larsjorgensen2911]

34:40 This shot of the mountains “rising” out of the fog literally took my breath away. Incredible work, Drew! Thank you for sharing

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This video is so good on so many levels, it shouldn't be considered a video anymore but more like a complete movie. Probably the best content I've ever seen on KZbin. +1 sub. Thank you, for this journey!

[@drewsimms]

Really appreciate all the kind words on this one! Thanks for your support!

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Yes , a movie. I think that’s why I really love watching.😊

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Easily the most overlooked channel on KZbin. Your dedication to taking the viewers along with you on these incredible journeys is commendable. For those of us who are true nature lovers, you capture the beauty and essence of a very special feeling that unless you know it, you have no idea. Thank you for making these Drew and I hope you continue to in the future. Safe travels.

[@eddiedelisio]

Check out adventure archives channel too. Not quite as stunning but really solid work

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Overlooked? This guy got 400K subscribers 😂😂

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6:30 - 7:20 is why you are the best at what you do. Your extra effort to tell a story is not lost or under appreciated. You have a knack for cinematography, photography and story telling. I know I speak for many when I say we eagerly wait for every single one of your videos. Thank you for what you do.

[@peterkelly4869]

Absolutely!

Wow man! You've been taking videography to a whole new level lately! These shots are so good. Can't imagine how much time you invest setting up the camera each time for those driving and walking shots. You deserve so much credit for bringing that much quality to KZbin. Keep it up!

[@breezefor5966]

This is art Drew, thank you very much for letting us be part of this experience! :)

[@se92692]

Those snowy, blusih white scenes were like a magical winter wonderland. Loved the aerial drone shots and the musical selections. You can imagine the effort Drew put into setting the camera down, filming himself walking or driving, then having to go back to pick it up and trek on, especially when its that cold. That plunge into the icy river was just insane though! :) As always, a detailed first-rate and moving vlog.

[@drewsimms]

Thanks so much for the kind words Steve. Glad you enjoyed!

[@idahoblueskies]

I’ve lived in this part of Idaho all my life, you’ve captured its essence in such a moving way.

[@sulaimanA]

Masterpiece, Another adventure wonderful under -28°C,I’m in awe of the places you take us. amazing adventure winter. really breathtaking cinematic scenes, words can’t describe this great work done by Drew .thanks for bringing us along to enjoy for this beauty ❄️👌

[@drewsimms]

Thanks so much for the kind words. Winter really is such a beautiful time of year!

[@roberttaylor9611]

I was on the fire that was near Stanley in 2020 That old burn scar is the fire! Glad to see people enjoying it

[@hittle_ethan]

Less than a minute into the video, and my jaw already dropped. The angles you get are unheard of anywhere else.

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Your videos are pure art…loved Iceland so much and who knew how stunning Idaho is… thank you and anyone who doesn’t subscribe to your channel and keep checking back in for new videos is crazy! You’re so talented and just starting out, so looking forward to following your entire career!

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Not many succeed in evoking feelings in viewers that your videos do. You portray the love I (and many) share for the outdoors so beautifully through your videos. This one in particular is a masterpiece and a testament to your dedication. The hard work you put in these videos, does not go unnoticed. The amazing angles, the drone work, the storytelling... top notch; something even the most acclaimed filmmakers would be proud of! Keep up the great work man!

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I literally love your movies from the world of deep snow called Narnia. Thank you for your creative work!

[@elib7311]

The slowed down portion of the hot springs (?) water cascading…all those various textures-really neat to see. Had to rewind a few times just to enjoy every bit.

[@Heavydubz]

Watching your videos helps with my depression. Thanks for all the effort you put into these videos Drew.

[@fpaThEoNe]

The effort.. the cinematography is on another level. the color grading, the calmness of the video.. mesmerizing and stunning.

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Sunset on redfish lake inspired the pastel artist. What isolated beauty.

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This guy eats so well, im always impressed how he can deliver solid delicious meals, the levels of prep are great.

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From someone who cannot travel easily, thank you for these amazing videos. You help many of us out here escape reality for a bit and it is very appreciated. Beautifully shot and edited.

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Get off the couch and go

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So many people in the comments won't use the word video. These are just works of art. Thanks again for another hour of my time well spent. As someone who doesn't do this type of work, I can't imagine what goes into it. Your work is just amazing Drew.

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I can’t tell you how much I love to watch you cook in the backcountry-quality ingredients and some true know how show you know what’s up.Maybe do some food shopping and bring us along when you go-us amateur chefs love that stuff.

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Almost an hour of non-stop enjoyment , brother what you filmed and edited is a masterpiece of mesmerizing scenery and well planed shots . Hats off to you and keep the amazing shots coming and stay well 🙏

[@amiller1690]

I save your videos to watch on my big screen TV. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. Love your drone footages!! I always stop what I'm doing to watch. Keep it going!!

[@drewsimms]

Love to hear that! I always hope people are watching on their tvs and not their phones if possible haha. Thanks for the support!

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The juxtaposition of hot water springs in such cold weather is just beautiful to watch.

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Not often I cast any KZbin videos to my big screen TV, but your contents a must!!!

[@rahul.dhameja]

Drew, I've been one of your long time sub and I can't express properly how much I have waited this winter for you to put one of these winter camping vids up on the channel. Iceland and all is fine but this is what I was craving!! For someone who aspires to do even one of these winter camping trips but drives a modest FWD SUV with no snow preparation, your vids are some of my most anticipated videos. Thank you so very much and some of the angles keep getting absolutely insane. Your love for the craft, an eye for unique angles, the prep that goes into planning and the utmost discomfort of just putting yourself out there for the love of nature is inspirational. Hats off dude! Cheers from PNW.

[@johnelwel6265]

we need this kind of content again, we love you Drew! Enjoy every trip and stay safe! Thank you for entertaining us

[@Jake.r606]

You are the king of this content, be safe out there.

[@drewsimms]

Thanks Jake!

[@AidinRobbins]

Best in the business 🔥

[@mohammedzaki9594]

This wasn't a video but a whole experience and a whole journey. Thank you for the transporting me into another world for 52 mins. Best 52 minutes ever. You sheer dedication and unparalled effort in getting those unique angles and shots of you driving in or walking from an incoming perspective is what made me subscribe to this channel. Thank you for the amazing content!

[@marygrace2669]

Thank you for this video Drew. Scenery and your videography skills is simply amazing. You captured the best shots ever😊

[@vanfja]

Love the video from another Jeeper home! I lived in my jeep in the CO mountains 2019/2020. No heaters, just mountaineering sleeping bags and blankets. Your scenes reminded me of the beauty, true peace and total freedom I had. Will I winter over in a jeep in the mountains again on my choosing, NO 😅. But total life changing experience. My body totally adapted as well, now I am not bothered by harsh cold or heat.

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You're hands down one of the best cinematographer on youtube.. The quality of the videos, the smallest of details that you capture and show it to us. My wife is not very fond of youtube videos but she never misses yours. We both are a huge fan of you and your work. Keep growing. ❤❤

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Simply magical, Drew! Thank you as always for your amazing videography skills and sharing with us!!

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Your work ethic and style of cinematography is unlike any other. Truly inspiring, thanks for the awesome work Drew 🤙

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Finally! He’s back! Great video harkening back to your original content. Love it

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Your videos are so soothing and has a melody to just watch n watch. These angles & Splendid scenary which you captured is totally worth it brother for your efforts. Thanks for sharing your journey💯

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No words just incredible how you capture & put everything together!! 🙌🏽

[@drewsimms]

Thank you guys!

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The amount of work that goes into your videos is incredible 👌

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Brilliant video - mixture of relax drone footage to real dealing with the stress of travelling in cold

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Drew, Your Choice of Music is perfect. Great Vibes! I canceled my Cable TV 2 years ago and it has been one of the best things I've ever done. I'm no longer zombified by programming. No more watching TV just to pass time. Instead, I watch things that interest me that I have to seek out. Along with living my life. I'm amazed and Inspired by the Individuals like yourself that make amazing Content. Real Life!! Thanks so much for putting so much hard work Into these videos. They are truly Therapy for me. I just found this channel a month ago. My Favorite one yet is the Oregon Coast. Troy Junge Disc Golfer Exraordinare. 😊

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Possibly one of the greatest videos I've ever seen. ❤️ As a drone guy myself, I definitely appreciate the epic aerial shots! I also like the tripod drive bys and distance shots. Anyone who is dedicated to quality filming knows it's not just camping. Camping and filming like this is a whole different animal! I'm probably upgrading my Liberty II to a Wrangler in a few months, and I love your set up. It looks like you have well thought out conveniences. While I'm sure they're not cheap, it's easy to see how having the right tools can make an experience more enjoyable. Man what a peaceful setting! I just can't say enough. This video is really amazing, and I'll be subscribing immediately in hopes of finding more videos like this. This is truly inspirational. Thank you. 🙏 ~ Josh

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Absolutely beautiful wish I was there thankyou. Nice place to live.

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From here in Brazil, congratulations on the script and the quality of the beautiful images captured! Thanks for the video!

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The extreme best of camping videos I've enjoyed watching. Your photography is awesome. I feel I'm right there with you. Thanks for sharing your beautiful views.

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Dude! That is a killer setup! Wow!

[@3asy_as_123]

Born and raised here in Idaho. Thankyou for the reminder of just how beautiful and glorious Idaho is. 😍

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The blow torch and "Because, why not?" seriously cracked me up!

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I am addicted to your video's.. The way you capture the beauty of nature is soo nice. Like your work, your effort, your content.....

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Cool, i like your videos. Thanks for your adventure. Greetings from Ukraine)

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My 4 year old and I love watching your videos. We’ve been watching since he was 2. Thank you for sharing your art Drew.

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I can watch this all night long

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Oh my!!!!! That is an amazing place and extremely beautiful. You are very blessed to have this gift from God. Thank you for taking me on that journey. 💕

[@drewsimms]

Thank you guys for all the kind words and support so far on this video! I will try my best to get to all comments! ALSO - if you get a reply on a comment saying "you have been chosen for a prize" please report the comment and do not reply to them. It is not me and it's a scam! I have blocked and reported them to KZbin multiple times but they keep making new accounts 😑

[@LUVNYLA]

Wow Drew, I can't Imagine what that -18' felt like !! I do want to Thank You for showing us the Magical Landscape of those Mountains. (and getting up before sunrise to capture those shots). It was So Magical...I kept saying to myself; as the Sun was rising and the clouds were receding from the tops of the mountains....You have definitely shown us this Beautiful Gift of Nature! Mother Earth.

[@buffalo4127]

Drew, I can always count on your channel to include beautiful cinematic imagery combined with excellent outdoor cuisine. AND wow what a hot springs nature served up. Keep it wild!

[@MTBMCP]

I'm here in sunny, warm Australia watching this suddenly craving the snow and cold. Stunning work!

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Thank you the enormous effort it takes to capture the magnificent of the area, you are a tremendous artist…..

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I can watch your video all the time. It is really relaxin plus the quality. Ughhh!

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Ayyeee shout out to my guy Drew on another fire ass video. The quality has never let me down. The music, drone footage, and pace are always so well done. Salute to you again my guy. Safe travels.

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Wow! I dream to live like this one day!

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One of the greatest things I have watched in some time. Thank you! I'll give you a beep and a wave next time I see the Jeep in SLC!

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another absolute dream of video. thank you for living such a dreamy life, it inspires us to go for our dreams as well. much love

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This video quality definitely deserves more likes and subscribers! Thank you for making such great video!

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Beautiful cinematography. Editing, music, scenery. Great work

[@michaelfreund]

that first shot alone deserved a like. i have been to that hotspring, at -5F it was breathtakingly awesome. can't wait to go back. i love camping at freezing temperatures. there's nothing like it. especially the silence.

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Drew. You have mastered this content. It’s so incredibly good. You should be so proud of the beautiful work you create. I love watching your trips, you remind me of myself but with x10 the gear and gas money

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Drew, what you create is nothing short of breathtaking. You have a gift in how you share your wonderful experiences. Thank you so much for taking me on this journey, I so enjoyed it.

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My man Drew. What a amazing trip, just mind blowing. Big hug.

[@BL_Denni]

to avoid the windows getiting crappy in the winter, take the defrost off and leave it on the feet. keeping your windshield cooler prevents ice build up

[@karriejennifer]

I'm a bit late to the party, but there's no doubt in my mind that every very single one of your videos is artwork. A Baileys hot chocolate is definitely a must after all that work!

[@miapowphotography5206]

The Jeep is amazing, the truck build will be very limited in where it can go. But for a professional with a drone. Nah. You'll be ok, without visiting the extreme locations a jeep will get you. Its ok Drew, your work is beyond amazing! Wish you the best!

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Your videos are absolutely stunning. The magnificent scenery of Mother Nature is so wonderful. And I wonder how you were able to film your videos from so many different angles and from so far away from you.

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This is the best video on the KZbin platform… I’ve been watching bits of this video for the last 3-4 days. What a relaxing vibe, great views… inspiring to adventure… epic video

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Spectacular sceneries & a very good Vlog. Tnx a lot dude.

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I’m 38 and have been doing photography and cinematography as a hobby for 2- decades . Your B-roll is some of the best I’ve seen not only in real cinema but on KZbin as a whole. The drone footage and color grading on a 4ktv and monitor looks fuxking stunning. Great job dude! Subbbbed and shared!!!

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I came across your video by accident and loved it!! You captured so many beautiful views, just breathtaking!! A beautiful winter wonderland!!❤

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And oh, the freshly made coffee in a snowy feels of breeze. Ugh. This is so mesmerizing! You take care. ✨

[@teslah2997]

wow! I LOVE your new kitchen setup…..next level. And, man, that dinner you whipped up had me drooling. and, of course, your cinematography is top level. especially loved that scene with you snowshoeing taken with the drone and your looonnng shadow beside you!👌🏻

[@leaftye]

Cold probably dropped the pressure too low on your propane. White gas stove with a priming cup and pre-heat tube is the way to go for extreme cold. Or an electric stove since you have that portable battery, but keep in mind that its capacity temporarily goes down when it's cold.

[@outofthestormintothelight7043]

Wow… that was incredible. So, so beautiful! I like the way you filmed this…. It made me feel like I was there too. Thank you!

[@I_am_Sourav]

My jaw dropped & was like that the whole video. I mean the contrast,the video quality , & the shots,scenic beauty is the best i have ever seen in my entire life. Everyone should watch this with highest video quality your device can play. I mean just wow . Where were you dude. Your 4k shots are the best, maybe better than discovery or nat geo. Keep it going. Gonna share this with everyone i know.

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This video is so underrated. I loved it, amazing quality and graphics. 5 star. Keep up the great work.

[@carltuckerson7718]

Awesome dude. I used to spend my summers and winter break in Ketchum working caterings for extra money when I was in college. How dope is that hot springs? I remember the first time driving around Galena Peak and overlooking the valley - stunning and amazing. I grew up in the desert so those kind of views are still breathtaking for me. I became a geologist in real life. I actually plan on going up there with my kids this summer. Great video. My brother lives in Idaho Falls so I'm going to get him in the mix.

[@biiigdaaaddy]

As always, the video is a piece of art. You're literally the Mark Rober of traveler.

[@LHEXWORLD]

Of all the videos i viewed about car camping,i can’t deny this is far the best and unmatched.Looking forward for your bright future our friend

[@renevelez9444]

The videography is excellent. You do a great job at telling the story behind the natural beauty. Once you get down to temps below freezing you need to insulate or place water, etc. items in the refrigerator just to keep them from freezing. No guarantee though. Whats really tough is to think of the cold start on your Jeep. Most people have an engine heater to save on engine wear. I've herd of people taking a torch to oil pan to heat it up so oil is not so thick before starting engine.

[@jaboozie9685]

I always wished you posted more but honestly just by watching you can tell these videos take days to weeks to plan edit and shoot. I appreciate all the work you put in!!

[@ronnyadventures]

So happy to see another winter Idaho camping video, the one from two years ago is what got me hooked on your channel, I lost count of how many times I've watched it. Your ability to tell a story with every shot is just such an incredibly engaging and enjoyable experience to watch. Can't wait for the next one!

[@tobi2844]

Thanks for the video, you made me missed the hot spring in Idaho ! 😁

[@tsubodzuka]

I loved that sequence between 16:30 and 18:10 - felt so much like a dream as a transition from the dark midnight sky to overcast morning. Great choice of music!

[@vanivanum6351]

Wow stunning Drew! I'm a graphic designer and could say that I've enjoy the video as a movie. It's a Masterpiece video. Thanks for the effort, congrats.