INTO THE MOUNTAINS | Solo Female Van Life

This week Akela and I headed even farther north just in time to catch the beautiful weather in the mountains. We met up with a fellow van-lifer, soaked in hot springs, and spent time at a beautiful alpine lake.
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We are Linnea and Akela. In May, 2020 I purchased our 2016 Ram ProMaster, Togo, to become our full-time home. With this van build, I am using my stubbornness and drive to show individuals that they, too, can convert a campervan BY THEMSELVES and ON A BUDGET, with a lot of learning, rolling up the sleeves, and getting to work.
Our goal is to inspire individuals to chase their dreams... to break from societal limitations and live the life they truly desire. And, to GET OUTSIDE!
SUBSCRIBE for van build details, wanderlust travel, and the truth about van life with a big german shepherd!
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[@debbieherman6040]

You are so inspiring. Live life to the fullest

[@joybickerstaff194]

Hello Linnea/Akela!! I’ve got to say, out of ALL the dogs I’ve seen on KZbin, Akela is absolutely the best! As they say, dogs can sense good/bad n a person, and we all see how she felt about Alex, I couldn’t help but smile when Akela waited by Alex’s van till she came out, way to cute! Enjoyed the hike and views! Thank u

[@theyluvmargaret]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Karo27007]

Holy cow. Alex electrical is sick!! 🤩 Great job!!

[@Aminajosephine]

I just want to let you know that I’m living vicariously through you while i get ready for work tomorrow 🥲

[@discoveringlockenest8420]

Us too! 😁🤙

[@thambec]

Me too! I know I for a fact that I couldn’t do what they are doing. But the “dream me” would

[@beew290]

It's sat. morning and all I am doing us watching you videos and another builder. I cannot wait to get my van and start building.

[@danseaveclavie6904]

Bravo! One of the very few female van life videos where she isn't running around showing her ass off to get subscribers! Really enjoy your down to earth videos. Thank you!

[@candicane3985]

Thank you Linnea.

[@katievolk5205]

Love and Gratitude ❤❤❤❤

[@cynthiabush2581]

You have made such a good friendship with Alex. Enjoyed your hike..❤❤

[@OMURTOPARLI]

I am very happy to meet Linnea Alex, she is someone I follow and love, of course I love you too. I am waiting for a camping video from you both. Have a nice trip, girls.

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you!

[@amygravlee8782]

Siku and I just got to the mountains. We’ve seen our first bear, sat in awe as the sun sunk below the peaks, and are enjoying sinking deeper into this simple life. Thank you for sharing your adventures. They are always inspiring.

[@HikeLife]

Great little video, so beautiful. I couldn’t tell from the quick shot of the hammock, but here is a little tip for keeping warm in a hammock. Hammock Gear makes an under quilt that goes in the outside of the hammock and traps your body heat in to keep you warm. Just thought I would share. You and your dog are badass. Keep on adventuring

[@backspace2esc]

I really enjoy you & Akela adventures. Keep fishing you’ll catch one soon enough

[@tomb374]

thanks so much for sharing your experiences... i admire your independence and the way you get things done and spend your youth and freedom in such a memorable healthy manner

[@doubled3082]

So I'm with my family in the Ozarks and we just got back from a long hike and grilled some salmon and now I have this aweosme video! Looks like you're having such a great time. Be safe!

[@wanderingwest10]

You continue to rock! Thanks again and keep on trucking. Cheers!

[@raymondjust5113]

Love watching your beautiful life traveling videos there so beautiful the places you see an go to we hope one day to do what you do we enjoy the outdoors me an my wife an of course our chocolate lab she's a character we're from Texas keep up the great videos that you share we enjoy watching them an safe travels an GOD BLESS YOUR JOURNEYS

[@georgehouse4747]

✌️ I spent a summer in the Beartooth mountains along the boulder River.. Best time of my life so far 🙂

[@lavelledahl7672]

Is this where she camped?

[@georgehouse4747]

@@lavelledahl7672 not sure.. but the Beartooth mountains and Aksoraba mountains run right next to each other along the boulder River. That area will be one of the first places I head out as soon as I'm finished with my build is one of the most breathtaking places that I have ever been to in My Life and I've also enjoyed the Blue ridge and the Smoky mountains they were stunning to I can't wait to be on the road it's been a few years enjoying this gift called life like she's doing really have a lot of respect for her ✌️

[@sylviagarza4730]

Been following you since the start of your build and glad your enjoying the fruits of your labor! 🚐

[@jellyjude5760]

Your videos never fail to brighten my day and make me want to go camping soooo bad, and your music choice is always amazing, stay safe!

[@jeanmcgahey1143]

I love watching your life. You are so inspirational and your dog is beautiful and great company. Seems things are safer over there. We couldn't do this alone in South Africa. It's wonderful to see you living your dream. My son and his wife do something similar in Austria but they don't actuality live in the van. They are able to take their business with them. On the road

[@Oleg-bl2wy]

тема рыбалки не раскрыта)))))красивое место ... я летом живу у реки .иногда на лодке..у нас тут красиво тоже.

[@rlaffey729]

You are an amazing, strong young woman! Love your work. When I get and finish my van build, I certainly hope to cross paths with you. So inspirational.

[@debaustin288]

love what you are doing

[@axelbob1]

I was just catching up on old videos, and looking for the new one, and here it is.

[@tammydemis7851]

Another wonderful video, beautiful scenery, and more smiles! 🥰 And sweet Akela…love her face! Curious…butter in coffee? Why? 🤣💗

[@kjhayes17]

Love the scene transition with the tree! Thanks for sharing these adventures!

[@discoveringlockenest8420]

Love to watch you guys! You seem so real! Like no theatrics! Thank you for sharing your adventures! 🤙

[@janebrommet7942]

Yes, i feel the same. I meet my me-time to digest everything that comes on my way. I live in my tiny house, by my ponys and live now, sitting in the almost dark getting light, just listning to the birds i value time with myself. Great video, live your akita and your Van... Till next time❤

[@mikestammberger1233]

Your dog is so precious...cute and beautiful with lots of personality.

[@twanahanson5422]

Your spirit and strength is amazing

[@tiffanyarmstead4148]

What a breath taking place. It was beautiful.

[@mistysedillo1696]

Thanks for sharing, beautiful scenery!💜

[@CharlesButler]

Your videos always put me into dream land. That hot springs was awesome to see.. look like a big-ol pot ready to make boil some noodles. LOL Glad your having fun! Travel safe

[@louise5906]

It's good to be social every now and then 🦋

[@deliachitts1964]

Absolutely gorgeous scenery thanks for sharing

[@shawnas464]

The cauldron!

[@capricreech9562]

Akela is literally the sweetest

[@abbeyjane1306]

Thanks for another excellent video. My English Bulldog enjoys watching Akela's adventures.

[@lynnemarie7885]

Dogs are THE BEST. This was such a great and relaxing video, thanks!

[@nash5844]

💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗 loved it

[@stancherry4716]

Beautiful video thanks for letting us come along

[@susanscovill6817]

I just pulled out my sage fly rod and check what I had for flies. I need to start tying! My dad emphasized it’s called fishing not catching. Cheers from Canader eh!

[@teresitap5778]

Brilliant when like-hearted beings connect. 😍💪💕

[@stevesmith9960]

I so love watching your adventures

[@edrosa5079]

Awesome i have two fly rods and am dying to get them wet maybe end of this year i can head north to fish Luv the videos

[@Shew0000]

You almost left your Laundry behind 🤣🤣🤣... that reminds me years ago I drove to town and felt like walking Home so I did and later that night I remembered I left my Car in town.

[@a.w.thompson4001]

This was so restorative. Thank you!

[@jonjenaye1911]

Awesome I've been there! There's soooo many hot springs around

[@louise5906]

It's soooo beautiful where you are (Van lifer Australia) 🦋

[@davidmooney6497]

I've been by that hot spring along the Salmon River. Good thing you went early. Loved the video and always look forward to you and Akela's next adventure. You'll find a river with some trout eventually, just keep looking.

[@jeanmcgahey1143]

Well done Alex. Electrical system is awesome

[@d-arts7139]

Glad you had a great time 🤲

[@JohnJohnson-dw8qp]

Got my floor done today!!!

[@Linneaandakela]

Congrats!! That’s huge!

[@peterdimoline3540]

Enjoy seeing what you get upto ,building my own camper right now early days 🙃

[@Musicteachersheff]

I love butter in my coffee…and a little salt. This looked like an amazing trip!

[@DeborahLong7777]

I have heard this before ! Really and how much ?

[@Musicteachersheff]

Salt I use a grinder with pink Himalayan and I give it between 8-10 turns. Butter I use about half a tbsp, but many people on Keto will give it a full tbsp.

[@DeborahLong7777]

@@Musicteachersheff thank you for responding! I will try it!

[@tinapredmore3215]

Omg!! So inspiring and relaxing.

[@ronethridge9875]

a new friend/that good exercise a long hike-walk/sweet an nice/thanks much

[@kellybouwman4848]

If you are ever in West Michigan, you always have a place to park your van!

[@exbassguide]

I just found your channel! and subbed. I love fishing. For high mountain lake trout Just befor dark is the best time to catch trout on a fly. One of my best flies is a black ant! I have some thing patterned to time of year like some great crappie fishing late October were I average 800 crappie a day. With 1 out of ten being over 9 inched. I just finished the smallmouth bass spawn on the Columbia river (Oregon) my best day was 76 bass most were over two pounds. Also I fish for trout in the spring my best day is 82 al catch and release. Right now the shad are running in the Columbia River and the Willamette river in Oregon. I landed 8 in two hours last Tuesday. I have not kept a fish in years. I am in the middle of a van conversion. I am planning on a trip to Alaska for six months. Then travel western North America for 5 to 7 years. I have taken one 1200 mile road trip to Van Fest. Now I am back and hard at work on my van. I like your channel, you have very good content! I will be restating my KZbin channel once I'm on the road full time. If you would like to go fishing some time let me know. I took FnA Van Life fishing 3 miles from van fest on the day after the fest. They got four two pound bass from shore. Roger The ExBassGuide

[@jasonmckinney3730]

Loving your content. Thanks for sharing.

[@jamescarroll0615]

Cool to see you making new friends.

[@Climbingdude]

Another great video and bullet proof coffee is the best when camping

[@sandygraetz5166]

I tried bullet proof coffee for a few weeks but I just can’t like coffee taste! But I also didn’t get hungry and was very alert!The coffee smell is great though!

[@MotorFeed]

You can take the boat across Redfish lake to some epic hiking trails.

[@chakaula8642]

Excellent video! Great content! Nice harmony! Aloha.

[@kimsalabim4871]

Love your videos, have fun!

[@mr.timjohnston546]

You two look like you were meant to be with each other

[@DeborahLong7777]

Beautiful and peaceful . Your friend is awesome too. I am an old hippie lol. Thanks for taking us along ! Was that honey you put in your coffee ? Much love from Texas ❤️

[@ankecollier419]

This all looks soo nice

[@paularandall2798]

I hope your baby is ok!

[@bill1i2am]

love it wild at its best.

[@kristasahlin]

Oooh live that river spot!!! Can I ask where you are and what campground you stayed at? So beautiful!!!!

[@deliachitts1964]

Wow power to women 😮

[@MagicianVANish]

You sure look like you had lots of fun, even with the 'flies'

[@djnava7444]

❤️❤️❤️

[@shreyasharma409]

I love the songs selection that you do for your videos ❤️ amazing 🫶🏻 and obviously watching your videos is always a bliss 💕 plz let me know the song in the beginning of the video that you have added

[@irvitairvita3905]

Simple and cuteee life. Lol

[@michellestratford9753]

I just found your channel and I'm in love with your dog 💖🐕 I haven't been able to figure out what State you're in, but it's beautiful ❤ . Thank you for sharing 🚙🇨🇦

[@soloridertv]

Why is there always 1 thumb down on every video? Beautiful scenery by that lake. Nice video.

[@Jonathan-jq5cl]

Can’t believe your almost at 50k subs

[@TheSelfEternal]

Alex gives me hope 🥰 that’ll probably be me

[@ciaragachastudio1828]

I will like to live in a van and live like this when I get older

[@Raynor88]

YAY!!! A new video. Just in time. I just finished binging all your videos! :) HA! I knew it was a Drifter 2. Do you use the big bag that the tent came in out you use something else?

[@fm0020]

Love this video! I’d love to know what hiking shoes you use or what you recommend?

[@David_11111]

Yay you made UK press LOL :)

[@limitlesscoker6669]

To cool

[@Godblessforeveryone]

Like your adventures so much (hope i can do that too) and also love your playlists so calming 😁😁 can you put the song titles????? 🙏🙏

[@lesvoyagesdelouis6574]

Joli !

[@louise5906]

What was that drink you had with the butter? You have such beautiful mountains and rivers l want to go over there and travel in my van 🦋 Australia

[@ghost4471]

Sickk !

[@SvetlanaManakova]

You and Akela are so amazing adventurers! How do you find these hidden gem places to go to with a dog? You’ve mentioned in your other video that national parks are not first choice because of many dog-related restrictions.

[@karaleigh_eva]

Im just hoping my baby thrives as much as Akela does on all of our adventures to come I’ll probably just tie him to a tree on a long lead, off leash would make me so nervous

[@adbc8737]

🌀❤️🌀

[@the7amigos60]

Where did you guys stay??? This place looks beautiful

[@melodygarneau-bolduc4070]

Woahh what is that tub thing that you had in the mountains is it like a bathtub? Where did you get that and how do you store it?

[@bren_artstudio54]

👍👍

[@arwenmccullough9341]

i do alot of trout fishing with a pretty standard rod . i want to get into fly fishing. What rod and flys do you sugust for someone who is fairly new at the sport and something that isn't super expensive (I'm a broke college student hahaha)

[@galacnd262]

Hey Linnea, what do you do with Akela when you need to spend several hours outside the van and she can't come with you? Like to the gym. If she stays in the van, what are your recommendations for her to stay calm? Gracias de avance ☺

[@twanahanson5422]

I love you

[@breekelsi]

Hi! Where is this campground with the hot spring??