Exploring Breckenridge in the Winter and Snowboarding A-Basin - Colorado Winter Vanlife - Ep 28

[@georgeragheb7497]

That crunch at 20:00 was satisfying.

[@RockSteady2727]

Welcome to our beautiful state. We have 52 peaks that are 14,000 ft. Enjoy your stay. Safe journeys.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you it’s beautiful!

[@billblecher9215]

If you download truckers path it will help you a lot it gives you fuel stations rest areas I was a truck driver for 40 years

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Good to know thank you Bill. When you drove did you get frustrated if rv’s were parked in designated truck stop areas though?

[@billblecher9215]

Yes I did I got frustrated if there wasn't any spots for a big truck and I seen them smaller vehicle yes because there's always room in the car section even though it says in truck stops no overnight parking in the front where car is parked all she's got to do is go in and ask the manager if it's okay you spend the night they were tell you okay that's always been my experience

[@lowellyncorum6987]

Taylor you're so good at snow boarding, very impressed.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Aww that’s soo nice thank you so much, I think the edit makes me look better than I am though haha. I have definitely improved during this trip but still have a lot to learn/practice!

[@fvingerhoed]

Just got new tires. Can't wait for Switzerland to open up again!!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Switzerland is beautiful!!! We love it there

[@fvingerhoed]

@@MathersOnTheMap Hey! Yeah, I know. I was blessed to live there for two years. But because of covid, everything is in lockdown .. But I got my Van all ready to go. So can't wait.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Enjoy it when it opens up!!! So fun!

[@kylesaab]

All I can say is if you cook the other person does the dishes. Awesome videos!!!!!! thx for bringing us along.

[@AdventureOtaku]

Hey everyone, I teach wilderness medicine - and Altitude is one of the topics we cover. In general the rule is 1 day per 1000 feet of elevation gain ( your mileage may vary.) The great thing about driving to the mountains vs flying is that you gain elevation much slower. So your body has time to acclimate. Moderate exercise and hydrate to help speed the process. Love the videos. Keep it up.

[@JestonSun]

Well, Prepared!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks Jeston!

[@JestonSun]

@@MathersOnTheMap Keep on the Good Work!

[@powerfullyfeminine]

It was so sweet to meet you folk today in Reno, NV! I was sitting outdoors in a cafe and saw you drive around the corner, and I say to my friend "hey, I know those guys from youtube!". She encouraged me to go over and knock on your window. (Thanks Annette ; ) Thanks so much for indulging my van conversion obsession which I'm about to embark on myself! Sending much love and wishes on your trip to Tahoe and then Mexico. And, hey thanks Kevin for the in-person tip on the tires...fantastic, as this piece I hadn't quite worked out yet.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

It was nice meeting you too Candice! best of luck with your build once you get your van!!!!

[@SM-jk9vs]

Sold my house in shock hill last ski season. Sad but my wife passed away the year before and the memories were too hard. Breck is near and dear to my heart. Check out empire burger or flipside.....for a good burger. Columbine cafe has a good breakfast. My take out place for breakfast. The crepe place is super popular. Crowded a lot but they opened a second location as well. Hit up the spot on main. It’s a tourist must. Duggan’s deli for good hoagie. Parking is right in front. Enjoy the mountain. I always have. A Basin is more of the locals mountain. Love it there.

[@emmarowse8071]

I’m so sorry to hear your wife passed so recently SM. I do hope you find somewhere else special one day where you can think of her with less pain.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Sorry to hear about your wife. So sad. Thanks for the tips on the best eateries we’ll have to go to them when we visit again, such a cool town!

[@Scrambler85]

Those roads look Treacherous, good thing you have the new tires. The snow boarding looks like a lot of fun. I signed up on your website, great back story. Always a thumbs up 👍

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks Jackie!!! Make sure you get access to where we slept in the van overnight if you’re ever along the route we’ve took!

[@jameshambrick7918]

I love Colorado, thanks for the video and havre a blast! ⛷ 🎿

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks James, Colorado is incredible!

[@margiepeary8003]

Oh what fun! And the donut taste testing reviews live on ... love it! 💖

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks Margie!!!!

[@abeandmel]

Right! I looove donuts too!

[@billwilliams5889]

The first year I went to Breckenridge was 1981 (gulp !). My kids and I stayed at Beaver Run Resort and all the rooms had something brand-new called “Cable TV”, which featured something called “MTV”. I told my kids that we were there to ski and not to watch television. I ended up watching MTV more than they did. Back then, snowboarders were not welcome on the slopes.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Hahaha that’s crazy Bill! I saw a few documentaries about the resistance towards snowboarding

[@emmarowse8071]

It all looks so beautiful. Thank you for taking us along. Enjoy the snow and go safely.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you Emma! Thanks for watching!

[@billinns7676]

I love ya'll are beer drinkers... Lover brewery's!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

The best!

[@Jacob619619]

(16:58) Welcome back Donut Review!! 😂😂😂😂

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Woohoo! Although no donuts in WY or MT 😩

[@Drannri]

Two videos this week?? I must be lucky!!!!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Haha i wish I could commit to two a week consistently but it’s tough!!! This weeks a bonus!

[@RussellBond13]

The point I’m making is you only have x amount of days here so have fun. I’m also 8 gin and tonics in so take it for what it’s worth.

[@wren4now904]

I am from Colorado and let me just warn you real quick the weather is SUPER variable: It might be 2 feet of snow one day and 70º the next. It is really nice (at least I think so) but it can be surprising if you aren't used to it. Enjoy the mountains!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

that’s nuts!!! Thank you Colorado treated us well with great conditions on the slopes!

[@wren4now904]

@@MathersOnTheMap I'm glad!

[@svrds10]

Thanks for the shoutout! It was great meeting you both out in Breckenridge. Glad the tires are working out for you guys and safe travels! My wife’s now a new follower on IG & YT. :)

[@MathersOnTheMap]

You got it Ryan! It was nice meeting you guys in person!!!

[@georgeg.7124]

I've enjoyed watching your ski videos. I think I've watched them all. Very entertaining and fun. The music is sometimes a bit loud given the normal level talking from the two of you and your current vids probably have that figured out.

[@maggiehouseknecht4524]

My old stomping grounds....Do check out Idaho Springs and go to the underground mineral baths ( I spent most of day getting a massage, mudbath and soaked in the female pools)...it's awesome and not to far from Breckenridge as I recall.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

I wish we saw this earlier Maggie! Too bad my vids are a week or so delayed!

[@wendy-21]

Thank you, Taylor and Kevin, for another entertaining vlog. I always thoroughly enjoy watching the places you visit in the States. My husband and I have been planning to buy a 4x4 Sprinter to convert, but have put it off until things improve here in the UK. You've both inspired us to do the conversion ourselves even though we are in our 50's. We will throw caution to the wind and just crack on and do it... get out on the beaten track and have some fun. It's now or never!😊👍

[@MathersOnTheMap]

You got it Wendy! And absolutely! If we can do it (with little to no experience) you both can too! Best of luck with the van once you get it!

[@SM-jk9vs]

Also...to me....the dispensaries in breck on airport rd are a little cheaper..typically....than Silverthorne and frisco. Native root’s prices are ok but the bud is a little weak some times. And A basin is more what people call it. Instead of Arapaho basin. ✌🏻🤙🏻

[@RussellBond13]

Kevin, Sometimes life is not about nutrition it’s about living life.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Fair enough!!!! Haha

[@adriankung1625]

That was some pretty handy camera work on the slopes -- oh and dinner looked awesome! Never heard of chick pea pasta, but it sure looked like a great meal by Master Chef Taylor -- and only two pans to clean? Perfect for the bachelor life... Glad you have those new tires pulling for you. Quite a long drive to break them in on but looks like it was well worth it!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks Adrian! Taylor definitely is the master Chef! Haha The tires are a beast! Best investment!

[@CWChandler1968]

It is still in Summit county. So it is close to a lot of other mountains with towns. It is the least expensive lift ticket in the area and no beginners to fight with. Love that mountain. It is the highest in the area and usually the coldest. So don’t go there on a very cold day. Love the content.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

A-Basin was sweet! We really liked it! Good to know about the weather Craig! Thank you!

[@PictureMeFree]

Man, I live in CO, snowboard all the time, and I really want you two to wear helmets!!! You can catch an edge head first into a tree and lights out. Much love! Love the videos always, and wish y’all all the best!!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

We both always wear helmets! The fit under the hoods! Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@PictureMeFree]

@@MathersOnTheMap whew, good! we need many more years of videos!

[@deequilter-i1e]

Do you ever eat at Cracker Barrel? Love your videos, watching them all again.

[@MrStunt428]

Glade you guys made it safely was watching your last video about the tire problem. Hope to be back on the road myself, I’m heading back to California too.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks Khanthaly! The new tires are a BEAST! No longer getting stuck on the side of the road (knock on wood)

[@barbaraphillips9970]

You guys should have taken time to check out Leadville. Such a cute old mining town. You are only checking out tourist, hoyty toyty places.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

I wish! Unfortunately we don’t have enough time to go to places to far away from the ski resorts we have access too!

[@MrTitanTopper]

Was in Breck (1st time skiing there) after Christmas thru New Years and had a blast! Was probably one of my favorite skiing trips in CO. New to your channel and really enjoy your vids. Safe Travels!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you! Breck is amazing! Thanks for watching!

[@doryy1357]

Hey guys, loved the video! My husband and I are going to be going to Colorado with some friends at the end of the year. I am not used to the snow at all and this will be my husband's first time seeing snow. So, if there is any snow boots both you and Kevin could recommend for each of us that would be great! Thanks! Love your videos!

[@dsteck5888]

Pretty sure you guys need to swing by and say hi...Ill give you a real Hurts Donut

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Shoot I forgot about Hurts! I need to plug them in to google maps and see if we’re near any!

[@geezercam9070]

How do you power your SimpliSafe system? 110 or 12v?

[@MathersOnTheMap]

110 unfortunately 👎🏻

[@Vikke95]

19:00 as a european, that is so odd to me lol. Peanut butter and apple? Sounds good though, ima try it! Eventhough the peanut butter cans over here is like 1/4 that size lol

[@MathersOnTheMap]

its so good!!!! let me know what you think!

[@kristasahlin]

Looks like a fun start!! Can I ask what thermometer you have? Do you have a link? Does it show outside temp too? Do you hook something outside the van?

[@dmwilsonh]

I would also like to know which indoor/outdoor thermometer you are using, and it’s link. Love the videos, thank you.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Sorry took a little bit! Here it is amzn.to/3c2DZM7!!! yes it does!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

here you go David! Thank you!! amzn.to/3c2DZM7

[@guigomusa]

First to drop a comment?!? So let me say that Taylor is so pretty that it’s difficult to pay attention to anything else. With all due respect hehehe

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Haha thank you Nilson!!!

[@guigomusa]

And Kevin, she deserves Valentine’s dinners everynight

[@MathersOnTheMap]

@@guigomusa haha I showed her the comment she says thank you!!!!!!

[@guigomusa]

@@MathersOnTheMap She's always welcome

[@frozenoem1]

You go to a big city in Maine standards and pay more, smaller village like Bethel or Sunday River Brewery better doughnuts for less money. Or even a Dunkin if really going for low cost glazed.🤣

[@MathersOnTheMap]

That’s fair! Breck is pretty popular and touristy so we were surprised in the price!

[@thomasstaples4385]

Are the new tires noisy on the road? Safe travels

[@MathersOnTheMap]

We can’t really notice the difference

[@FollowThomas]

Snowboarding looks like a real fun. How long it takes to learn? I'm from Florida.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

I think 3 days. First day sucks and going to fall a lot but by third day you should be able to get the hang of it

[@FollowThomas]

@@MathersOnTheMap I should definitely learn it since I'm originally from the Northern part of Europe and went skiing all the time when I was growing up. Now I live in Florida and don't remember anything about snow, kinda miss it, it was fun.

[@dmartil73]

Great video guys. Is eating apple and peanut butter together an American thing? I will have to try that sometime. I really want to support you guys by buying that sweat shirt Taylor was wearing, how can I get one? Our van is getting painted this month, we are very excited. Its called MarVan - Mar for Martil (last name) and Van for van.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks Dirk! Yes Apple and peanut butter is so good!!!!! We don’t have a place to buy merch yet but maybe we can put something together! Stoked to hear about MarVan! What color did you get it painted?

[@dmartil73]

@@MathersOnTheMap We decide to go with a darker grey, mainly the wife's choice. Probably a bit darker than yours. Yes, I am happy to pay for it.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

@@dmartil73 that’s awesome!!! Taylor wanted blue gray!

[@thebenson1983]

Just curious do you two work from the road? Or just saved lots of $$$. Lol

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Saved! now work on KZbin, taylor is still a nurse part time and we go home to get a few days in every now and then

[@thebenson1983]

very nice .

[@barbaraphillips9970]

Taylor I sure hope you don't do all the cooking and cleaning. But I didn't see Kevin helping at all.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

She definitely does majority of the cooking (she’s much better than me), But we only record so much to make a complete episode and I’m usually the one behind the camera!