Episode VI | Return To The Arctic: Winter Vanlife Expedition | Living The Van Life

Watch the ENTIRE Arctic Series HERE: • Return To The Arctic 2023
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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!

[@FaisaL..11]

Winter in the Arctic is really worth watching. I hope everyone enjoys watching it ..!!

[@winter_s_44]

“It’s 46 below wind chill which is…comfortable.” Haha! What a trooper.

[@AlamitosZacatecas]

Chad, my name is Luis I’m from Idaho. I remember many videos back you said you wanted to put out quality videos instead of quantity. I don’t know the proper name but you have been putting some very very high level quality of story telling. I love it. I love your content. I hope to one day be able to take a trip like that and see it with my own eyes. Amazing amazing work that you put into these videos. I just want to tell you how much I enjoy watching them. I appreciate the time to take for this to happen

[@WheelchairTrvl]

Thanks for putting us in the passenger seat for your adventure Chad! Safe travels🍻

[@TheBrandonn]

This series is awesome, man. One of the best things you've done in a while. I love your winter content and this has been a treat to watch so far.

[@chaosncheckt9356]

Wow, saw our sticker from our 2019 trip. We stayed two nights at one of the hotels and have to say ours was much nicer than yours. We had my Service Dog and the folks could not have been nicer or more accommodating. We had the buffet style as well but were asked to avoid the peak hours with our Service Dog if possible. He would be a distraction to the workers who would want to pet him, so we used the nice lounge area, large screen tv, smoking fast wifi and my wife would get our food and every time one of the staff helped her carry the second tray. I think they did so they could see our dog. Apparently, word was out he was there so many workers would walk by to say hi. Great trip for us and your video brought back some fond memories.

[@onthescenewithcassi8996]

Congratulations you made it to there again. Your dedication is inspiring. Not many will do what you just did. Thank you for bringing real reality and extreme grim experiences to us here in KZbin world. Your videos are like professional documentaries. You are one awesome human. I love all your videos but especially this one and the visit to the Arctic.

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thank you Cassi. That really means a lot. Cheers! Keep on truckin!

[@juniorjuss4543]

No there’s people coming & going from there everyday,but you must think the oilpatch is remotely operated I’m assuming?

[@itsneonuke]

Simply amazing. Something very few “normal” people will do in their life. The fact you documented it and we get to see what it might be like is awesome. Thanks Chad, loved every minute of the journey 🙏

[@deasun78]

I really enjoying these episodes. I feel like I'm being transported to someplace that I'd never get to go to otherwise. Looking out at the rain here in Ireland on 01.01.2024 and c7 degrees celsius, yet here I am "travelling" with Chad in Alaska/Canada. Great content Chad. Well done. And thank you! Stay safe and Happy New year to you and all your followers

[@mikelambert4492]

There ARE movie theaters, gyms, swimming pools, gardens, rooms like a catered convenience store with no cash register, to get quick bites of food. All fresh food!! There are giant lounging areas. Like big fancy hotels.

[@sarahr9181]

Timmy over at Truck House Life just did this drive last week, from Girdwood. With a homemade cabin on a super old, awesome truck. Pretty bad ass.

[@LivingTheVanLife]

I know! Super cool. I was bummed he wasn’t able to make it all the way to Deadhorse. :-(

[@sarahr9181]

Yup. Closed road; sucks that it was out of his control. Hopefully next time he can make it all the way; he was so close.

[@michaelbaillargeon3308]

Congratulations Chad on your adventure & also sharing this with us. It takes a lot of courage to be able to make that kind of an expedition so far with the very cold & brutal elements.And have a very safe trip back home to Washington State & can’t wait to hear back from you.

[@DeeFay-fl1hs]

Fascinating to learn more about how people live and work in such conditions through your brilliant Arctic documentary. Good to know that the land will be recovered and returned to the Inuit peoples in time.

[@anudeepshetty5998]

Good one after a long time 🎉

[@mikelambert4492]

Enjoyed your video. Fantastic photography. Last time I was there, was sheephunting about 30 years ago with some bros. We went up in a beat up square body chevy pickup, hiked up the mountain to the right of atigun pass. We were camped on the top of the brooks range with vast views of the north slope. When the northern lights were out, we were so high up, we looked across,, instead of up, to see them. Many of my lifelong friends work on the slope. Many of them there right now. We all grew up in fairbanks. Good times.

[@liz_uk]

Love this

[@ThePistonpete]

Fantastic!

[@sunnyman4171]

So cool

[@nikolajanevski3036]

AMAZING ! ! ! 😊

[@aragonep]

Great video enjoying the series

[@dancarter482]

_AWESOME!_ HAPPY NEW YEAR

[@golferpro1241]

Great video! Keep warm

[@torsteng7043]

Great content as usual, thx for sharing.

[@RC-gc8yo]

Nice work! Thanks for doing this.

[@jjjvclub]

Amazing

[@rob20452]

Enjoyed that tremendous footage of out side your room, like on another planet,.😊

[@katzen-opa5400]

Absolutely stunning and interesting!

[@chrislarson4046]

Another banger!

[@JNDLZ06]

Wow. Enjoying the series!

[@debr721]

Awesome video. Really enjoyed it

[@nestornugpo7487]

Keep safe,Chad...Happy New Year 2024 EveryOne🎉🎆🎇🎉

[@pgapieper]

great!

[@danielcargill8019]

Happy New Year!

[@alanclouser540]

Once again thank you so very much for your amazing videos!! ❤

[@stevefranchise83]

Epic content brother! Looking forward to more adventures.

[@rvboondocker2559]

Those buildings are also built on stilts, so that the wind can blow through them rather than be subjected to 100% of the force of the wind

[@tommanning7337]

OUTSTANDING!!!! 😎👍🏻👍🏻

[@ludfx4yyc403]

💡👍Brilliant !!

[@papamarkw]

That’s a whole unique work environment. Thanks for the look inside. Another awesome episode .👍

[@carolm8726]

Very interesting. Fabulous video as always 👍

[@ndraju]

Congratulations Chad! Absolutely stunning tour as usual. Have a Happy New Year and have a safe trip back.

[@1990lumina]

Good mornings everyone!!! Happy New Year Chad and all his fans!!!

[@J5388T]

An excellent and very interesting video thanks!

[@David-ce7hg]

Amazing video keep up the great work

[@OverlandCitrus]

Chad what a great little mini series for sure Happy New Year

[@janisaschim2429]

Thanks for taking us to see this incredible environment. I had no idea what it is like living and working in this environment. Be safe and stay well. Happy New Year!

[@TurboCummins]

Great video as always, thank you.

[@paulaathey6816]

Wow, awesome video! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful experience.

[@CaraVanDogz]

Hi Chad, always impressed about your travels! Looking forward to see more of these! Greetings from Germany!

[@isabelmendi3973]

Excelente video, enjoying your journey to such a remote area. You really prepared well, this time. Thanks for the additional information.

[@Banagal]

Wow, I've never seen anything like this before. Thank you for bringing this to us. It's amazing to see where oil comes from and all the hard work it takes so we can burn it to live and enjoy life on the road. Nicely done!

[@georgeantonio4940]

I love this channel 🙌🏼🙏

[@morgananderson9647]

Happy New Year! Thanks for all the great videos you've shared with us over the years! All the best, M-

[@sharonjohnsonart]

Good morning, Chad! Great video and great information! You stay safe, eat healthy, and stay warm. Happy New Year! Keep on trucking! 🙏🏾❤️🌎🚐🥳🎶🎺🎉

[@ruchiramunjal6061]

Congratulations Chad You Made It There Again !! Absolutely Stunning Worth Watching. Happy New Year 🎊 Have A Safe Travel Back.

[@chriskoyl5137]

Chad really enjoying all the videos. Thank you!

[@rover5788]

Thank you Chad for this magnificent journy! Congrats and...Happy New Year!🎉🎉🎉

[@toddtempleton9321]

safe travels home mang

[@brewsterkits]

great vlogs, thanks, loved the recent trip to Deadhorse, happy new year

[@bikerbuddy3166]

As ever loved that have a amazing new year ❤🙏

[@GraboS21]

amazing video

[@brendazeitoun5103]

Thanks Chad I’ve really enjoyed your whole Arctic series. Great information and filming in such extreme conditions. Happy New Year safe travels 😊

[@ir8maverickmichaeljavillon306]

Congratulations bro. Made all the way to top of the world 🤙🏽 safe travels sir

[@berilmurray9879]

Congrats on making it all the way to Deadhorse, another really good video.thanks so much for sharing Chad. Happy New Year!

[@susansullins1476]

Thank you for taking us along on this amazing adventure! Fascinating!

[@elishakidd9753]

Be safe coming home!

[@Bruno-ho5jl]

Taking a trip like this is fun but preparing for a trip like this is even more fun. Congrats.

[@trancedjmix]

Hi Chad another great video, thanks for sharing this epic adventure with us. Looking forward to see more. Greetings from Turkey and happy new year. 🎉🎊🎉

[@Beardinc]

What an excellent addition to your amazing Arctic series. Really enjoyed it.

[@tewster2]

Been to Deadhorse three times on my motorbikes...love how you went in to detail describing the town and what goes on...thanks.

[@deanambrose9475]

That's some drive more like an expedition. Respect!!!

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

The stories of the workers are fascinating. -80 below takes a extremely determined person to power through. Absolutely beautiful.

[@poges]

Loved seeing the oilfield camp town. That was so smart getting a hotel there. Thanks for your videos Chad! Happy new year from Vancouver Island bc.

[@denahom]

🎉Congratulations Chad on your Epic journey. Thanks for capturing and sharing your trip-stellar shots as always. 📸 🏔️

[@chrissolomon8868]

Hearty congratulations to your great adventure...salute to your courage and resilience to make this solo trip all the way....all the best for your future adventures

[@goldfinger180024]

Love watching your videos Chad. Love your van as well.

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Chad. Your Arctic series is so epic can't wait for the return trip climbing down the mountain is still climbing the mountain. Stay safe and stay warm.

[@steveruss8369]

Have a wonderful New Year Chad and all the best for 2024 looking forward to your adventures and amazing videos that bring us joy and inspiration!! Cheers 🍻 from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@lewy_]

Great video! Appreciate you letting us tag along!

[@darylrogers8749]

Very cool series, Chad. I’m looking forward to the next episode.

[@davidpatrick1813]

Interesting ... thanks.. pat

[@brendabinczewski7624]

Wow Chad I think it’s cool that they have that hotel for anyone and actually talk to you and explain things. Very nice video. Thank you. Until the next one stay safe

[@heidia6270]

Thank you for taking us along Chad. What a great experience, something most of us just wonder about. Thankfully, you saw the ocean last time you were at the arctic.

[@larrymiller2370]

Another great ride along from my chair & i'm not in the freezing cold stay safe in your travels & i'll be waiting on the next journey.

[@waileaservices]

Thanks Chat! I'll watch this tomorrow. Be safe!

[@meinekleinegartenwelt3110]

Watching 4 Videos in a Row, and now your new Video is out. The good side of Covid. From the Dessert to the Artic in Seconds :) Thank you Sir from Germany

[@seona6549]

Wow.... I learned something new today! Thank you ❤

[@thedzog7833]

Thanks, Chad. Always offering great content. We miss the forest and the trees, though.

[@amydavis955]

Chad that’s was awesome 👏 I love ❤️ the snow ❄️ thank you for sharing your experience adventure in dead horse in Alaska. Merry Christmas 🎄and drive safe back to Washington and keep on driving safe.❤❤😘🥰

[@wademorriss1624]

You go above and beyond You have answered a lot of questions Good job Be safe

[@traderryan713]

Pretty cool. Kinda tempting to look for work out there. Would be interesting.

[@Jessica_6969]

I really loved this episode I had no idea about the buildings and stilts and returning everything back to nature at the end of the oil drilling. Such a Great Adventure! One day I would love to be able to travel to remote places like you do 😇 I love the style and how real everyone is and oh yeah... I thought your transition to talk about the stilts on the buildings was Sooooo Cool and I was like now that is editing at its best!!! Love your Channel!!! and look forward to the next episode!💗💗💗💗💗

[@billybraithwaite67]

Well done chad in making this awesome trip & sharing this equally awesome footage.. it’s a visual treat !! Keep living the Van Life 👍

[@Dr_Dude]

Thanks a lot for sharing these beautiful scenes and info Chad! Your production is improving each time you upload a video, please continue your great work. Kudos.

[@VanDoghies]

The showcase of the worker lifestyle up there (plus the interview and historical videos) was so intriguing! Love how you add in different perspectives amidst the elite filmwork and storytelling. Super excited to see what's next.

[@aRVeesBlog]

wow very interesting experience friend

[@margysfavourites8444]

Another Great Video ✔️⭐️✔️⭐️✔️⭐️✔️⭐️✔️⭐️✔️

[@marreroafreddy9332]

This man is amazing! There’s no stopping him 👍

[@livingmyalaska]

Bravo! Greetings from Alaska where the adventures are epic in every season. The Sprinter van is a perfect way to experience life in the last frontier.

[@warren188]

worth watching.congrats from philippines