Episode I | Return to the Arctic: Winter Vanlife Expedition | Living The Van Life

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Welcome to "Return to the Arctic: Vanlife Expedition in Winter," an epic KZbin adventure unlike any other! Join me on a thrilling journey as I embark on an extraordinary expedition to the Arctic Circle, driving my reliable van all the way to Deadhorse, Alaska. But there's a twist - I'm taking on this challenging voyage during the heart of winter, braving the extreme cold and unforgiving conditions.
In this unique video series, you'll witness my daily struggles and triumphs as I embrace the frigid wilderness, living in my van while exploring the mesmerizing landscapes of the North. From the breathtaking Northern Lights dancing in the sky to the serene tranquility of snow-covered tundras, I'll capture it all.
"Return to the Arctic" brings you the adventure of a lifetime as I revisit the Arctic Circle, and you'll experience the challenges and rewards of vanlife in one of the most challenging environments on Earth. Throughout my journey, I'll share practical tips and insights on vanlife in extreme cold, including essential gear, winter driving techniques, and how I adapt my van to handle the Arctic's harsh environment.
You'll also get a glimpse into my daily routines, from cooking warm meals in my mobile home to staying cozy in subzero temperatures. Join me as I showcase the resilience of the human spirit and the magic of life on the road.
Don't miss a single episode of "Return to the Arctic" as I bring you along on this captivating journey through the icy wonderland of Deadhorse, Alaska, during the unforgiving winter months. Subscribe now and be part of my incredible Arctic expedition!

[@LivingTheVanLife]

This is 100% a completely different trip than my previous trip to the Arctic that I took in 2022. This NEW series is a trip to new destinations that I took in February of 2023 - one year later. Just like any Netflix show, television show or Hollywood movie production, it takes time to produce. I am a one man show on this entire project. Unfortunately there is just zero way possible to take the trip, tackle the elements, shoot the story of the trip and edit it all together WHILE I’m ON the trip. So, I spent a month on the road in February of 2023 to film and complete this journey. Then I spent another 3 months hunkered down editing this 7 part series together. And now, over the next 7 weeks you get to enjoy the fruits of the hard work. Peace out! Keep on Truckin’.

[@RenantePio-jp6tq]

I've got 7 weeks to enjoy this Arctic trip. RIP replay button! You're the best Chad!

[@mitchellcamps7595]

Would you ever consider a Patreon release of all 7 parts at once for those who want to binge and support you at the same time?

[@l0dhsn]

Next time you are doing this, take the Cassiar Highway instead of the Alaska Highway

[@user-ey9le1cs4y]

Sir your adventures are amazing. I'm hardly waiting for new vlogs and adventures. P.S. Thank you for converting fahrenheit to celsius like miles to kilometres. Greetings from Croatia.

[@JRCinKY]

Pretty Amazing stuff from a fella in the Southern USA

[@marcbrandeis1503]

Chad, your movie making skills are superior. One recommendation, when you're discussing locations, add maps so that the viewer understands your route and your location waypoints.

[@yuriy_kondor]

was thinking the same thing

[@stum8374]

I said that about a year ago but Chad might have been busy to see 😩

[@Skvffed]

Agreed. For example; at 2:39 there should be a map displayed alongside the information presented.

[@robinprice6879]

I was also thinking the same thing.

[@TheSmallsRVAdventures]

For safety reasons he may not be posting maps. Chad is one of the huge KZbin content creators.

[@darylrogers8749]

The drone footage is always incredible. The fact that you take the extra time and effort to include it makes this that much more interesting. Instead of just “through the windshield” footage, we get to see the beautiful country you are travelling in. It makes a huge difference I think in the story you are telling.

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Cheers! Thanks for watching!

[@claratackla3953]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS! I have been so low last few months I just remembered this series maybe out... I'm ready to binge!!

[@howardmacho8317]

Every person that has a child needs to show them that life has adventures and wonders to not only explore but to learn ,that there is more to life than just a cell phone! Chad is a man’s man who has lots of knowledge about a different lifestyle and thankfully shares it with the world! I’m awe inspired by his stories!

[@blessingsfromgod79]

Exactly what I’ve done tonight,laying in my tent with my sons watching this in amazement

[@LivingTheVanLife]

That’s so awesome!

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thank you for the very kind words! Cheers!

[@skewz]

Last years video to the Arctic ocean was a thriller and eye opening experience. This series just pushes the limits another level. Take care and stay safe. We will be following closely!

[@LowLightMike]

10:03 mark: The Prince George ESSO fuel station: As a BC resident who watches far too many KZbin videos of VanLifers & RVers driving from lower-48 to Alaska, it is so darn refreshing to see you pull into a fuel station and you not be surprised and confused by fuel being sold in litres and in Canadian dollars. It sounds silly, but it is so good. As the various top-rated comments here suggest, yours is not a typical youtube channel. I am appreciating and enjoying this.

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Shoooot. Have been coming to Canada most of my life. That’s all normal to me. :-) Cheers! Thanks for watching!

[@LowLightMike]

@@LivingTheVanLife Thanks for your movie-making excellence. And thanks for not making non-USA viewers feel like "Foreigners." (OK, I may have some baggage here, haha) Cheers from Vancouver Island, probably experiencing the same weather as you are, today :)

[@UncivilizedGuy]

Mr, Chad. Your videos are a testament to your artistic creativity.

[@FujisamaProductions]

This is epic. Been watching since your early days in the VW Vanagon. Thank you for all you do.

[@CloudTree4X4]

I hope you have a great and safe adventure.💙💙💙

[@MegaRetr]

Chad, your movie making skills are superior.😀

[@ricardoulatecubillo8703]

Grettings from Costa Rica. Ahora estoy en el Hospital con tratamiento de Quimioterapia, tu video me da siempre un respiro pues siempre quise hacer viajes como ese, tu me trasladaste amigo, tus videos son maravillosos. God Bless. Pura vida !!!

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

Stay Strong and kick Cancer's ass my friend.

[@chaosncheckt9356]

Great video, I did a long trip pulling a tear drop from the Panhandle of Florida to Deadhorse Alaska in 2019, but in September and we got a light dusting of snow. It was beautiful and an epic trip and one my wife of over 40-years and I think about constantly. While our seasons were different, watching this video brought back some really good memories. I remember the first Canadian Tire Store we went into. My wife said "nothing there for me, I'll sit in the jeep" but then at the last moment she said "well I'll just walk around inside". Holy darn, she filled a shopping cart with stuff. She was so excited about all the stuff available. Safe travels

[@kent3972]

Every Christmas season here in PH. I always wait for these kind of videos in this channel ❤👌🏻

[@Salm86549]

I am also brother ❤❤

[@kent3972]

@JR-gp2zk i dont like to visit cold places or go to snowy places. I just enjoy the scenery or the adventure he's doing as I myself goes on trips like this here.

[@Jonathansmith6969]

F.I.R.E DAMN MAN!!! KEEP UP

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@GhostsOfThings]

as a person living in bc it's so strange seeing you drive routes that i have driven numerous times. it's like seeing my home through someone else's eyes. so looking forward to this series - love your videos!

[@andrewprice4148]

These really are the best films on youtube. Consistent top notch content. The winter videos are the highlight of the year for me. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@ndraju]

Chad, absolutely awe-inspiring as usual! Have a safe and fun trip.

[@JulieneDasilvaGoncalves-oe6bz]

Video incrivel, a musica peefeita, um maravilhoso entretenimento

[@xander9316]

The Pan-American Highway is one of my dreams to drive. I hope to watch you conquer it! Awesome work glad to see you continue to do videos. Thanks for taking me along.

[@brucemarcoux790]

Awesome start Chad! I brought a LTVL hoodie after your last artic trip, may need to add another to my collection! Ive said this a few times over the years, but as a Canadian, i appreciate the respect you show to Canada everytime you are here. From constantly showing the flag, or even giving Canadian Tire some love! Its small things, but they dont go unnoticed. So thanks brother, and keep on truckin!

[@LivingTheVanLife]

That’s awesome. Canada is an awesome place. Thanks for watching!

[@Beakerandgreg]

Looking forward to this series, Chad. Great start!

[@driventotears]

I find myself rewatching all of the Arctic videos (both journeys) almost daily. It’s inspiring me to set out on an adventure soon!

[@user-zz2bi1uj7q]

Mate, this is extremely extreme! Good luck 🍀

[@CampusMaci]

Hello, This is a great video. Thanks. Greetings from Hungary.

[@fotisparolas7732]

God bless you dear sir! Your vids are priceless! Thank you💪🤙

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Much appreciated!

[@bsdpowa]

production is on another level

[@singhthe_king9558]

At last! The day I ( most of us) have been waiting for almost the whole of 2023 since you made the announcement of your trip to Alaska has arrived.

[@rebirth_mishap]

Butterfly Brigade!!! Hellyeah

[@Sagothh]

Who needs the movies when we have ur channel. Superb work.

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thanks!

[@queenthontv9470]

Another masterpiece ♥️

[@robinp13946]

I been watching your videos for a while now. And I absolutely love them! And I noticed how you cleaned up your diet this trip. It’s amazing how eating a clean diet gives you you so much clarity. I’m looking forward to seeing many more of your videos.

[@robq5682]

Moin aus Hamburg, Deutschland. Ich schaue Deine Videos sehr gerne, Bro. Das entspannt mich sehr, besonders zu dieser Zeit. Have a good one! Greet ✌🏼

[@maheshtuladhar9178]

I love your cinematography!

[@PeakPursuit-TannerSmith]

You're back on the drive grind and cold weather, so exciting. The places you take your van is epic and a testament to how far the van life technology has come pushed by organized and creative people like you! I'll be building an Arctic edition van this Fall and I'll be taking a bunch of inspiration from your awesome build. Good luck out there!

[@prashantkspclips2094]

I see your vidio

[@michaelmanese2228]

Here we go 😎 Watching from the Philippines 🇵🇭❤️ 1:08

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@chipslapu]

Chad, you are enjoying life and living in the moment. Amazing video(s) as it feels that viewers are right along with you. Stay safe, looking forward to your journey, thanks for the ride along...Chip

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thanks for following along Chip!

[@larryporter5035]

AMAZING!! Love all of your videos, especially the winter ones!!

[@angelamendez8374]

Can’t wait to see more!!

[@potodds_trading]

Awsome content. Feb. 2023? Been sitting on this for a while.

[@rodzilla50]

Just keep at it! Would love to see your channel grow!

[@Jeditilt]

This is better than NetFlix! Thanks, Chad!

[@user-hw2ix8dp7j]

He needs his own tv show/documentary

[@Svetlenisthebest]

That ashwagandha sure won't help you sleep better when you take it in the night! Best be taken in the morning!

[@daviscrt]

Can't wait for episode #2. Don from northern California.

[@fit4lifenickzagorov592]

Love your Adventurrs Chad ! Iam a Regional Ford Transit driver I go all over the Country to deliver goods and I tell u part of the reason I choose to do this job was You man! Ive never been Happier in my life like i am now! Love my life,My adventures, My family and my Job. Iam going to order some of your Merch brother! Keep on Vannin chad!

[@rjl886]

what a journey, i love watching these videos

[@mikedelacruz3135]

Straight 🔥🔥🔥 Bother 👊🏼😎🤙🏼, can’t wait for the next one Pimp

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@AK-xc3qd]

Canadian here. The ‘Mile 0’ you showed isn’t the actual one. It’s for show and tourism. The actual/original marker is more inconspicuous one about a km from the one you showed. But overall you do a fantastic job. I’m hooked.

[@m1les7]

Amazing Chad, been looking forward to this! Can’t wait for the next one ❤🏁🏁

[@gokulkumar6075]

Great video's brother ❤❤❤

[@OnedayBeats]

Remember to think about the positivities :) you only have 1 life. GO!

[@andrepapa3352]

Rad Dude - Get it done my man !

[@Brett_Cook]

Sweet! Looking forward to the rest!

[@karynk8708]

Been so looking forward to this first episode 😊 thank you Chad.

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@Baggers_Corner]

Watching from the UK......Looking forward to part 2 :)

[@ibrahimyousif2342]

Love from Africa, Sudan ❤

[@lawnguy905]

Brilliant as always

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@truckcamper_felix]

great cinematography !!!💪

[@Milko2807]

Fantastic video brother....👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@76powerwagon87]

Awesome video everything you do is so perfect such a pleasure to watch. One nice thing of going solo you don’t have a significant other yelling every other mile to look out when the object is actually 2 miles ahead!

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Hahaha. Thanks for the kind words. Cheers!

[@lefort76]

I bought my hoodie! waiting for it on the mail Safe travels my friend!

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Fantastic! Thanks for the order!

[@peggyjones392]

Another great video to help us prepare for winter travel! Thank you Chad!

[@kentleoni2129]

Amazing, I like that Video so much. Congrats

[@erijqudus1960]

Thank you Chad. I am so excited for you. Looking forward to your adventures.

[@campingwithghosts]

Nice work again Chad. Keep on filming!

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Cheers! Thanks for watching!

[@tonpeters6077]

Thank you so much for this vlogs...🙏👍

[@mbrider56]

Never mind ice road truckers, we have ‘chad road truckers’…..Awesome stuff chad, love it. Keep on truckin….

[@philipsmith4849]

That really puts my mileage in perspective 😂 I do that same mileage in about 6 days. Keep on trucking guys because I love my job.

[@victoriaplum999]

WOW....just WOW 👍

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@alihashmi6509]

Full of natural beauty ❤..

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@Top_g80comp]

Amazing filmography…. 🤘❤️💯

[@martinbeagley4481]

Absolutely the BEST in content, heartfelt production and the best cinematic presentation of the landscape full stop. Do yourself a favour, don’t watch these on your iPad or ‘phone, you will miss the point and the detail. Do yourself another favour and grab a LTVL hoodie, got mine 18 months ago and have been living in it ❤

[@michaelnjaga2222]

Awesome Content.... I've Travelled Canada & U.S.A Courtesy Of You

[@wanderingmagoo9028]

Beautiful views , great cinematography and editing 👍

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Cheers!

[@juliuseastman5375]

My wife and I drove from So. California into Richmond Canada in 2005 - We miss traveling, as our careers prevent much of that - I'm just living vicariously through LVTL now Ha Ha! great videos man - peace

[@girliedog]

How clever, it never occurred to me to use the Instant Pot to heat up frozen meals. Bravo.

[@LivingTheVanLife]

It work’s excellent

[@bballjc424]

I don’t know why this is entertaining but it is. Good work.

[@LivingTheVanLife]

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[@user-cv4hf7ex3w]

You are great,,,,my friend 😊😊😊😊...

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Cheers! Thanks for watching!

[@tonpul321]

Stunning work !!

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@liuyuMPH]

Pure masterpiece! Awe-inspiring trek and cinematic works!

[@GuidSIM]

I also watch Mav on KZbin I love that in the shot of the sticker bord when entering Alaska highway I could see his sticker from when he went at the begin of this year. 19:14

[@MrKveite1]

A tip for driving in winterconditions is a pair of yellow lenz polaroid glasses normally used for fishing. Try a pair even on no sun days and you will find out why pretty fast:)

[@cathyfloridagirl2867]

CHAD'S IN THE HOUSE! It's all so all in all it's so Breathtaking Chad Mountains ⛰ are so Beautiful Snow Trees Rivers your lucky to get to.go like you go....Stay safe n warm....and KEEP ON TRUCKIN 😊

[@2010gtoner]

Good stuff, keep her lit from Ireland

[@kevinmclaughlin8503]

Amazing drone footage!

[@winter_s_44]

Never thought I'd see the day when I would enter KZbin content on my calendar as a reminder. But November 25 has been on my calendar with "LTVL Premiere" for a couple of weeks. I love these treks! I love your content. You are an amazing filmmaker and content creator. Thank you for creating it for all of us to enjoy!

[@nyccollin]

Just sub and hit the bell! No need to put it on the calendar hehe

[@winter_s_44]

⁠@@nyccollin Well that wouldn’t be very helpful if I don’t go into the app (considering I don’t like app notifications on my phone), now would it? 😜 My personal calendar is my to-do list. 😉✌🏾

[@nyccollin]

@@winter_s_44ah well that makes sense! I do love these videos!

[@winter_s_44]

@@nyccollin As do I! 😊

[@tammiemeadows5278]

Awesome as usual 🥰

[@SK-vk7gv]

Chad..you are simply the best film maker.And you set the standards high each time you venture out for an adventure. Best Wishes.

[@Moonshadow84]

Fantastic I have not gone up that far it’s on my bucket list careful of the Whiteouts

[@michaelmanese2228]

Much Awaited Movie 😎

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Cheers!

[@francesgibsongibson3517]

I love your music on your videos 🎉

[@jasonbennett6780]

This is fun...Thank you!

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@annanmanpaul101]

your videos are breathtaking

[@balm.trippin]

Epic epic epic, keep them rolling Chad. Excited about the little hint of a massahoosive top to bottom road trip, Bring it on !!!!

[@biffboffo]

Masterful storytelling

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Cheers!

[@NickMcEntee]

I got my LVTL hoodie last winter and love it. High quality! Not some of this cheap stuff that other youtuber's are pushing!

[@forgedinfire8137]

Sweet way to start off

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@kylew4920]

That is so awesome 👏

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Cheers! Thanks for watching!

[@c.p379]

It’s the complete editing. CRAZY SKILLS!