Winter Storm Camping in a Shelter made of Snow - Blizzard Conditions in Atlantic Canada!

Hi there! A major snow storm hit the eastern coast of North America. Since the roads were a no-go, I headed out to the quinzhee (a shelter built by digging into a pile of snow,) that we built a couple of weeks ago. The weather was wild and pretty awesome. I expanded the shelter quite a bit and hunkered down for a pretty great night. I hope you all enjoy!
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Gear:
Tarion Camera Backpack - Extra Large version
Soppit Voda 60L Waterproof Bag
MEC Talon Windstopper -30C Down Sleeping Bag
UCO Candelier Lantern
Camera Gear:
Canon M50
Rode VideoMicro Microphone
Samsung S20FE

[@mchapman132]

I love snow, I can’t take the heat.

[@TheChosenStar2979]

Same

[@dilipchetia6736]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@drd6893]

Something about camping, surviving in freezing weather, keeping warm and safe, just feels so welcoming and cozy

[@Trungtrieutv]

❤❤👍👍👍

[@scottcochran48]

There’s something about making a shelter in extreme weather and getting out of the elements. Even watching you do that is satisfying So I can only imagine how it would feel to actually do that. I’m with the other gentleman who would prefer a small cabin and the fireplace but I love watching your videos. Thank you!

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you very much Scott. It was a fun experience to have things calm inside a snow hut while a storm was blowing outside.

[@GrowlinWillie]

The thing is, you not only did all that, but you got video of it all. That had to make it a lot harder.

[@swtsoph]

I get it 100%! I'm just like you with weather. I LOVE extreme weather, especially blizzards, thunderstorms & high winds. It IS invigorating! The only thing I can't handle (and frankly, can't stand) is heat. Once the temps get higher than 73-75°F, I'm miserable.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks mariahmerrymary, there's something about wild weather that just makes it special. It was fun.

[@PKPhoenix83]

Same. I'm happiest when it is in the 50's or below. Love wind, snow, rain.

[@CampDseries]

❤️❤️

[@ramonratiu974]

7j

[@moniquemarrie]

All of this!! I swear I thought it was just me! Lol

[@tombailey5413]

My brother and I used to build snow shelters like this in our backyard in Southwest Missouri in the late 1970's. The winters were colder and we got a lot more snow in those days. I always get the summertime blues when it gets really hot and humid like today but like they said in Game of Thrones "winter is coming."

[@mustafaiq1]

We get very hot summer's here in Iraq too, but GOT fans started the quotes already as they say we're expecting a pretty cold winter. Hope it snows, last one was 18yrs ago.

[@ericahartmann9726]

Kkkk South of Brazil: Spring has just arrived...so, the temp dropped, and rain started pouring... our soil is not soft and sandy as yours. When it rains in winter we have cold and muddy soil... We'd rather stay indoors, if we could! When it doesn't rain, we have frost, which is cold and wet. That's why we love all the other seasons, but winter... (of course I speak only for myself...)

[@bidonsony2676]

0:50

[@michaelbual9265]

I really love watching snow videos like this. I was born in the Philippines were we experienced no snow ever. Hope to visit your place soon..

[@cindyharbert553]

Gosh, I’m so jealous of all your snow!! I love storms too, but we don’t get much snow here in SC, USA. I love your quinsy, but I would be afraid it would collapse on me. Lol. I have been watching you & Sandra since way back when & I enjoy seeing how the channel has grown.This is my favorite channel & has been since I discovered it. I have my Mama hook on you guys as well! We never miss a video and anticipate each new one. Thanks for the entertainment Mike & Sandra. You guys are great together. Keep up the good work! __ Cindy & Hilda

[@johnsmith-hw5bv]

never be afraid have a gun (an a dog)

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you so much Cindy! We really appreciate it. It's still amazing to us how many people enjoy spending their time with us. We do love going out the and it's so great to have so many fantastic people to share these adventure with. Take care and tell Hilda that Sandra says Hiiiii!!!!!

[@CampDseries]

❤️❤️

[@alperdue2704]

My son was at U of SC in Columbia last winter when they got a couple inches. First time in like 30 years I think. Kids were all out playing.

[@jonkwilloughby]

This made me smile! Every boy’s dream, sleeping in a snow fort! Stay young at heart!! :)

[@asallee2]

This looks like so much fun. Wish we could get snow like this

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Hope you get a chance some day Aaron, it was a lot of fun!

[@earlshaner4441]

Hi from Syracuse NY USA everyone and thank you for sharing your thoughts and adventures

[@cliffordwright1603]

I love a good storm Mike. I’ve stayed in a quinzee a few times. They are so guilt and insulted. Once it was minus 30 outside and only zero inside. They can be comfortable when built large enough

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Clifford! They really do keep most of the cold outside. Pretty neat!

[@beacee]

I love snow but couldn’t take these brutal conditions. Too old for it now. Maybe if I was in a nice warm cabin lol. But it’s fun to watch. Thanks for taking us along!

[@Trungtrieutv]

❤❤❤👍👍👍

[@wendibernhardt9190]

Looks like fun but I've never experienced weather like this. I would freeze. Love watching videos

[@mazharbang]

You did a great job surviving through blizzard … we in Dubai have desert Al year long 😂 snow excites me too and I always wonder how is it like camping in snow and you got me the answer for that. Thank you Sir

[@hadialsamawey7255]

الحمدلله أكو عرب بالتعليقات

[@tbushcraft1846]

Ice camping is my favorite because it attracts eyes and soothing sounds

[@mikec.8556]

Enjoy ! Why let a good winter storm just pass by … thanks for posting

[@MA-uu3sb]

So glad to see that you made it through the night I Annesely was worried. Didn’t look like anything to eat but I just had something warm to drink. Always stay safe

[@penguin44ca]

Finally a good channel with a guy who doesn't lie to get views. Thank you sir for being honest and the great video.

[@lookdawg187]

We had a freak winter storm in the Netherlands many years ago, reached -20C and was lots of snow. I convinced 2 other friends to help me shovel snow into a huge pile and then carved out a hole. Next day 2 more tagged along because they couldn't believe what we had done... was storm outside, but cozy inside. 3rd day storm was over and the iglo had yellow snow on the inside... some local dog no doubt haha

[@strollingthecity]

I’m so addicted to your videos man. My favourite things in this life are scuba diving and snow storms. Thanks for this cinematic channel. Love from NYC 💚🎥🍿

[@johnsmith-hw5bv]

im addicted to alcogol never drugs

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you so much Strolling the City! I'm happy you enjoy the videos!

[@kylefunke4320]

I like storms, I like shelters from storms, I like knowing there's others like me. Great shelter and video, brother!

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you very much kyle. I do enjoy dramatic weather!

[@andyday4724]

Good to see you Mike,,wow what a shelter especially in those conditions,absolutely brilliant kid👌👌👌👌👌

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Andy! It was fun!

[@johnenglish6121]

OMG! 😱 what a beautiful, beautiful, winter wonderland scenery. and you can hear the birds whistleing in the trees 🎄 🎄 🎄 bliss! Oh I wish I was there with you!! 😊🎄🎄🎄🎄😱

[@ChiChi_Shaw]

Thanks for the video, Mike. You're so brave.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

😄 or foolish...Kidding, it was fun.

[@MicrobyteAlan]

Excellent episode. Great shelter. Reminds me of my youth in New England.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Microbyte!

[@craigmichaelcurtice3013]

At least I'm the only one that LOVES SNOW, EVER SINCE IT CALLED OFF SCHOOL THE FIRST DAY I'VE LOVED IT

[@jimhanson7476]

That was a good old maritime snow storm.. well done

[@MA-786]

You are a very brave man. I’ll faint if I had to go inside there. Cluster phobic 🤣🤣. My breathing was going fast watching this but managed to watch till end.

[@PumpkinVillage]

Now that looked like a good time. Nice shelter and really like those candles. Take care and stay safe, Al

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Al, I really love the UCO Candelier. Nice ambient light and a drink heater...😃

[@izzynutz2000]

I have done this in northern Minnesota it was a little bit bigger shelter and the inside was built out of snow blocks like an igloo we had as kids in the early seventies a K-tel ice block maker ..it would make a snow block push it down pack it in and then turn it over and hand handle on the other side and out would slide your block we spent all week building this igloo then spent the weekend in it it snowed on us the second night but it wasn't a blizzard but we got a good 8 inches of snow overnight and had to kind of dig out the next morning all in all it was pretty fun

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Nice, I've seen those kits before. It's a pretty neat idea.

[@tWoforgamenot1]

how cool much work .. but cool Well Done. Fun looking again :) Fun :)

[@BenjaminM2804]

Love your camping video. Reminds me of my stint at the Northern Warfare Training Center in Alaska back in the 80s. The snow cave takes time to construct, but well worth the effort. Retired from the US Army. Hand salute.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you very much benjamin! Always amazed how well a snow hut works.

[@farmadihaf]

I'm a tropical person, it's amazing for his life struggle in the north pole may god bless him

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you Aliyil!

[@johnsmith-hw5bv]

minus 70

[@karenm4090]

I love storms too, mother nature is amazing and awesome. You probably can't hear much outside when you're in there, can you? I imagine it's pretty soundproof. Enjoyed the video 👍

[@craigdavis9035]

I'm not Mike - duh! haha - but me and friends built these as kids and yes, the soundproofing is AMAZING. Going from the outside to the inside feels like putting on ear protection in terms of sound change.

[@karenm4090]

@@craigdavis9035 we don't get enough snow here in Tennessee to build something like that 🤣 but I have family in NY and visiting them in winter as a kid was always fun, sledding and snowball fights but I never got to try anything like this. I think I've gotten too claustrophobic as an adult to try it now 🤣🤣🤣

[@IamOutdoorsy]

craig is right, it blocks out like 99% of the noise. Sandra was inside while we were building it and I was next to the shelter, I was basically screaming a question to her and she couldn't hear me.........at least that what she said. 😄

[@thoughtzbytreee]

Beautiful calm and relaxing video. Great editing also.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you very much!

[@thinkwilderness]

Now that looked like a good time out. Beautiful shelter!

[@sirgabrielcamacho8687]

I’m a Great Fool, myself !!! - I absolutely enjoy watching “snow camping ⛺️”!!!! 👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🥰💕⛺️

[@joelinthorne]

Been a while since I've made a quinzhee! Great tip I learned watching an old tv show years ago about making them was cutting a bunch of small sticks about 1/4" to 1/2" thickness in diameter and you cut each of them to the same length as the thickness you want for your walls to be (say 8"-12"). Once you made your pile of snow and packed it all, you push these sticks into the snow pile flush all over pointing towards the "centre" of the pile. As you start to dig out your quinzhee, if you hit a stick along the way you start digging in a new direction and you won't accidently break though your walls and you ensure a good thickness to the wall as well. Cheers!

[@michaelachord1164]

You mentioned the power of it. I live in south Louisiana. Spend a lot of time outdoors and can relate to embracing the storm. Nice vid Bro.👍

[@muhammadhanifbaloch4430]

Very nice video about Winter Storm Camping in a Shelter made of Snow, video looked good.

[@RJ-wy6cx]

Love that kind of weather you guys are awesome

[@parthaghatak1619]

Ooowooo....... Good video. Enjoyed it.

[@SaadBelmessaoud]

لاشي اجمل من قول الحمدلله تهبك راحة وتزيدك خيرا

[@gunnardblack9463]

I used to love using this method as a child. That is a great small metal shovel u have for carving out the ceiling. I never spent the night in mine, but now I'm kinda jealous I didn't. Nice video man

[@anniejones1839]

Brrrrr made me shiver. I couldn't be enclosedlike that, I d have worried snow fall over night might block the entrance. Thanks for sharing

[@tWoforgamenot1]

so cool this. i will look again us i wait for new :)

[@halinawiecek2297]

Mike I see you always have good time, take care.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Halina! I do love all kinds of camping!

[@dzsquad1965]

I thought I was the only one who liked storms and think that they are fun to camp out in ,

[@idaberrones3809]

Love watching you all

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you very much Ida!

[@KettleCamping]

Nice quinzhee! I love those uco lanterns. Great video 👍thank you!

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Kettle Camping, I've been a fan of the Uco lanterns for over 10 years. Great piece of kit.

[@stevemick6569]

Well ….. that was quite the chilly one Mike. Can’t say as I blame Sandra for staying home. Thanks for sharing…. I’m still shivering 🥶!

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Cheers Steve! I was only cold for a bit when snow melted through my gear. Once in the sleeping bag I was toasty.

[@earlshaner4441]

Excellent set up for your sleeping bag which I use in tent when there is a hint of cold temperatures

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks earl!

[@earlshaner4441]

I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos my friends

[@MaheenEats]

I Love The Way Your Effort To Out Snow In Snow Camping 🫶🏻😍

[@arthuralexander5429]

Great video, thx for sharing !!✌

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks for watching Arthur!

[@myrescuecats3028]

Looks so beautiful but it gives me anxiety just looking how small the entrance is!😳

[@IamOutdoorsy]

😄 thanks Myrescuecats.

[@myrescuecats3028]

@@IamOutdoorsy Your welcome I have subscribed 😀

[@lucinearendse1874]

That’s what she said 😅😂

[@maryannrurup353]

Great video, and thank you for your time.

[@adventureawaits5003]

That's alot of snow awesome video 👍 stay safe

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks, you too!

[@sylviabradley7355]

I picture Sandra warm at home with a cat sleeping on her lap🥳

[@IamOutdoorsy]

That would've been an accurate picture.

[@theoriginal999]

Hello, watch your clip and get excited. because the landscape in which I live has no snow I want to experience this kind of atmosphere, but it's probably not possible. I can only absorb the atmosphere from the clip 😊✌️👍

[@IamOutdoorsy]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it!

[@stevealaskaman5680]

Where’s your sense of adventure people….wow, what fun. Besides, just imagine how peaceful it is…..inside the warm house where Sandra is….lol

[@IamOutdoorsy]

😄😄You got me Steve...

[@sallybennett7869]

Oh what fun, I've always loved the idea of an igloo or living underground, I'd feel really safe in that.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

I'm with you Sally😄 ! It was a fun night!

[@elongaabigail8636]

Don't worry the underground is our final destination.

[@daffe2931]

And then it rumble with you

[@vernonstifflersr8292]

777uu

[@CampDseries]

❤️❤️❤️

[@MrBat000]

Love these quite video's. Thanks for the upload.

[@tWoforgamenot1]

so cool to wait up to 1 of your videos Thank You Kids :)

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Roger!

[@tWoforgamenot1]

@@IamOutdoorsy Pleasure To See You Two Love The Happy Fun Hug :)

[@raj.007]

Love to watch your videos before going to sleep 😀

[@sugamamajackson6171]

I love the winter/snow storms the best! It always look so beautiful!

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you SugaMama Jackson! I love it too!

[@QueenDaenerysTargaryen]

Very well. 👍🐲🐲🐲

[@soylemm]

I can't stop but thinking "so this is what The Long Dark is like in real life"

[@mrpeace9169]

❤

[@gamerchair9330]

Nice reference, and it's a cool thought process too

[@MaheshKumar-pj7sg]

Hiii

[@MaheshKumar-pj7sg]

Nice and absolutely

[@tillyg8858]

Looks cold and sounds cold!

[@cejamania1]

What an absolute great job. Keep on rocking it out …….. Big Tony

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Big Tony! Should be out camping again soon!

[@irenel.m.3238]

Nice snow shelter 💞

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Irene!!

[@chrismorton2741]

I love that you use natural flame light instead of the the super bright artificial. Much better mood and ambiance

[@melvinroehm821]

I love your snow shelter.if I was there ide stay in it too..awsome video

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Melvin!

[@pandaflen2493]

🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶 Brr..too cold For me!!

[@Iwasrapedandbrainwashed]

That's a new style of camping I'm not aware of that is really cool and better then normal camping. Weather is much more different in techniques to sustain stability

[@CynLG]

Ohhhh no! Not me. No way. Claustrophobic. 😱😱

[@IamOutdoorsy]

😄 Wasn't too bad.

[@fjmgwshgw1500]

Я знаю вам очень понравится это погода и нам тоже . Желаю вам хорошего отдыха.

[@elvaterry9009]

Those are the best place to be in a snow storm you don't get cold.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

You are right Elva!

[@naydenaschlecht8572]

Had missed you all all I got to say is wow too cold 🥶 for me am with Sandra

[@IamOutdoorsy]

😄 Thanks Naydena

[@williamleopold507]

Brrrrrrr , sure looks cold out there ! Brave soul !

[@beebeb3524]

Looked up camping in a winter storm and found first a foetus in a van eating tiki masala with heat and then found this guy further down the list. This guy in a hole with a candle. This guy heating food with a candle. This guy is tough as balls. This is survival.

[@putrinurhidayah2126]

Endah ademmme ... Tiap mlm sebelum tidur aku nonton ini sampai terlelap... Semangat massseeeehhh 😂 Salam dari INDONESIA 😍

[@captainkoo]

Fantastic videography!

[@lauriehamilton2436]

Hail fellow Canuck! I just discovered your channel and thank you! This video reminds me of building something just like this as a child in Sudbury ON, although I never slept in such a thing HAHA! I too love this weather, it's so beautiful (and MEC rocks for all your out doors needs)!!!

[@DougCanney1]

I like this guy, he has a great aura.

[@OrendaDesignStudio]

Thank you so much for such a amazing experience ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you very much!

[@darrellasmith77]

Your last video inspired me to build my own ironically enough I'm camping out tonight as I watch your video

[@gwenbernal9992]

Hi Mike 🙋‍♀️...all I can say is that I was happy to know you had a good time in that cozy shelter but more importantly, you made it out safely! That was quite a storm to be on your own. Til next time! Cheers!

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Hi Gwen! It was a fun experience!

[@gwenbernal9992]

@@IamOutdoorsy looking forward to when the weather is more favorable for more of you & Sandra's video adventures, hopefully to include the trail cam! 🤗

[@elizabethmckenna5397]

Nice to see you Mike. That enclosure is just a tad too cold and too claustrophobic for my taste. But I’m glad you enjoyed it. Looking forward to whatever the next adventure is. My regards to you and Sandra

[@extremeoffroad-snowmountai9084]

👍🙏❄️

[@user-ew8tb8np1e]

ل1ص

[@margaritasanabria478]

Gracias por compartir muy interesante

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you very much Elizabeth, honestly I've been in colder situations, though there's usually more space 😀.

[@Anndyinthewoods]

That looks so cozy!!

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Anndy! It was pretty neat.

[@SlideaRiz]

Thank you for making

[@asifzia1728]

I love stormy weather with snow

[@davestelling]

Good one! Thanks, Mike & take care...

[@franciscorodriguez2457]

wow amazing

[@douglasyoung5815]

I want to commend you. You are one of the only guys on survival videos that used a bic lighter to start a fire.. Good job at being practical and smart.

[@shariselove]

Amazing! True Bush Crafting!

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you Sharise!

[@djkingmusic7142]

Very cool day

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks, it was a fun time!

[@soniacolletto9020]

Love it 😍 ciao from New Zealand

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you sonia, cheers from Canada!

[@soniacolletto9020]

Love Canada ❤️

[@ronniekray3934]

So peaceful.. new sub here. I don't know why but watching these videos makes me hungry lol. Brilliant camp

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thank you very much for subbing Ronnie! Really appreciated!

[@lifewithabirnh3283]

I will wish live with you because I love snow ❄️💋

[@wdpasila1190]

cool, calm, and serene calms the mind and soul

[@kristingrounds4163]

Nice! That was a crazy storm!!!

[@IamOutdoorsy]

It was pretty cool........pun intended. 😃