Living in a Van - Enduring a Severe Winter Snow Storm

I head into a snowstorm with Rocko and we attempt to ride it out in style!
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[@kbytfs]

I absolutely love the hunkering down episodes, something about being comfortable in such adverse weather in the van is just awesome.

[@cc-sb1is]

so cozy.. It is reassuring that Simon could get snowed in and survive just fine for quite some time.

[@carlthomas4959]

These are the videos I first started watching this channel for

[@dallastrujillo7540]

Yeah. It looks so comfortable in the van with that great screw too! I wonder if Rocko gets ants in his pants thou?

[@FrankBullitt390]

Dale Calder has some really good "hunker down in snow storm" vids out in his back yard cabin if you like that stuff

[@shandelebroyles1099]

​@@dallastrujillo7540wtf are you talking about??? Ant's in his pants???

[@wra3official]

“I’m gonna whip up an afternoon snack”. Foresty proceeds to cook a better meal than I’ve made in months. In a van. During a blizzard.

[@forestyforest]

😅 hehe it was a very involved process making that snack

[@jenniferruth812]

Right?! Mmm it looked so delicious.

[@contrafax]

Right? To top it off, on a wood stove. Too Cool!

[@brenda5511]

Me: making top ramen…🤷🏻‍♀️

[@garsu1229]

Why is it we do better in small places no wonder the tiny house is popular

[@lanietang2796]

You putting the sweater on Rocko, the flaky pot pie, wood fire inside your tidy cozy van during a snowstorm =priceless🙏

[@jeanmccallum-xs8rk]

Putting the sweater on the doggie was lovely.......that dog is happy and loved. Good to see❤

[@jasontroyer4409]

I've enjoyed the channel for several years and continue to be impressed with your cinematic skills and storytelling. Felt like it was time to give a little back. Thank you!

[@Jon-jk8vd]

​@@earlytoastnice hunk of cheese

[@forestyforest]

Thank you Jason. Happy to hear you're enjoying the channel! Have a great day!

[@0230Raveena]

Very Kind of You!

[@vempriex]

That's a big "dough".

[@DoctorOfSpice]

Most people would get away from the wilderness and mountains when facing an oncoming snowstorm but Foresty & Rocko see it as an opportunity. Thanks for the video!

[@clbbig]

Not Chad

[@pookhahare]

A well prepared opportunity. Appreciate hearing all the precautions including communications.

[@tomdonis4315]

Yea benefit of a home in a van with heat, nothing against foresty forest, love his stuff, but the tards in comments my god

[@kellenscott555]

Check out his older videos, he has been in some crazy low temps before

[@papayama3678]

Dude, Forest has got to be one of the all-time greats of the youtube van life community. He has one of the most original rigs of anybody out there and he can cook like an absolute champ. Plus...Rocco!

[@forestyforest]

Thank you 😊

[@kevio6868]

yeah that pie made my stomach growl!

[@alan4sure]

He sews too.👍

[@debbywebby7234]

Any chance you could list the Ninja cooker you are using, on your site?

[@forestyforest]

@@debbywebby7234 its the Compact model 👍

[@candimccann]

Honestly, the 'surviving a snowstorm' episodes are my absolute favorite because of the slower pace, coziness, cooking, and sleeping Rocko.

[@carmenM-ey6qy]

I agree!

[@CornCod1]

I like your dog. He seems like a loyal companion that relishes adventure.

[@dampkring100]

She is a girl doggy.But she sure is loyal and she loves foresty too.

[@jackwardrop4994]

Pound for pound this is one of my best subbed channels in the last 5 years.

[@pimacanyon6208]

no question. number one on my list of subs by far

[@forestyforest]

Thank you, appreciate that 😊

[@00CooG00]

For me it’s Foresty and Sampson Boat Company. S tier storytellers.

[@NiteTrain345]

Same

[@witteney3334]

My #1, along with Hannah Lee Dugan.

[@johnstewart6920]

The Donner pass joke had me dying. Great show as always. Thanks for all you do.

[@Grrlgonemad]

It had you dying, but were you eaten afterwards?! 🥲

[@stanbyme7874]

Donner Pass on Rocko?! My jaw dropped when you said that. Giggled. Then nervously pondered. Then uncomfortable silence.

[@Oilerrocker]

I was thinking that before he said it. Lol

[@jessieb.7188]

I love how he cracked himself up with that joke!

[@FrankBullitt390]

Donner pass? I thought it was the Donner Party that went cannibalistic trying to cross the desert by wagon train. Then the 49'ers did it and when they finally got out the other side said "so long death valley" and the name stuck for the region

[@travis.3]

Lol Rocko under the tree😂

[@futurefastguy]

I've been watching for a few years now but I must say this video is my favorite. The food, Rocko and the cinematography is crazy. You should be very proud of your work.

[@forestyforest]

Thank you ! Was so much fun making this episode!

[@cc-sb1is]

okay, Rocko's anti-snow fit was hilarious! ..and then her diving for cover. She is so cute and silly

[@CC58]

TIP: stake down a tarp on the ground near your side door. After snow pull up two corners and dump all the snow leaving a snow free area for Rocko to use the bathroom and clean your boots.

[@goodbonezz1289]

Nice.

[@thehalfwittedlayabout]

Everyone runs for cover. The Canadian heads out into the wilderness with his dog to enjoy it. Foresty, you are a legend. Thank you 👍

[@buffalo4127]

behind the walls of that common white van lay a gourmet kitchen with Chef Rocco and his humble assistant Foresty Forest!

[@EllEss331]

That out-take - "Hope I don't have to go Donner Pass on Rocco" too funny

[@victoriamaaske7420]

I was immediately worrying about Rocko too.😅.

[@lorettahiggins3717]

Nothing as good as riding out a snowstorm with a fire, a delicious meal and a furry companion. ❄🔥🐶💙

[@JaimeSummers69]

100,000 % 😊

[@alan4sure]

With a girl. Non furry

[@viewdrop349]

@@alan4sure dogs dont talk and they love you unconditionally 😂

[@user-ub5zu5yh9e]

I LOVE LITTLE ROCKO ,HE JUST LOVES WATCHING YOUR EVERY MOVE. TAKE CARE LOVE FROM NORTH OF IRELAND 🇮🇪

[@allrightsreserved3237]

That beef pot pie looked incredible!!!!

[@CherrieMcKenzie]

I really had to laugh as you described each ingredient and Rocko followed you almost saying: "Ah ha... OK... ah ha". But I really fell out laughing when you said "I hope I don't have to get all Donner Pass on Rocko" Run Rocko, RUN!! 🤣😂

[@bebopwing1]

Man, every video you find new ways to be creative! I loved the weather radio intro, and hats off to you for flying your drone through the snow!

[@kadams5889]

So creative!!

[@kwombok]

the radio intro was so cool!!

[@user-zd8xb4iu7f]

That van is a beast

[@brettandrewclarke]

Peak hunkering. A cozy fire…. Savoury pie…. Stunning. This was a great one.

[@modiggady]

Rocko on the dashboard is just the best😁 your extra camera angles during a blizzard!! You're a mad man lol.. thank you brotha 🍻😎🍻

[@abeautifullife5303]

I agree! FF IS a madman! I love it!

[@bigb7422]

Snoop Dog wine!! Donner pass joke. Donner pas joke out take!! Unbelievably fantastic camera work and fantastic editing. The best 13 minutes of my day. Thank you FF

[@forestyforest]

Thank you 😊

[@bigb7422]

@@forestyforest so good I watched it again today and I think that the ending was very Charlie Chaplinesk! Love it.

[@skytechbits]

Yeah loved Snoop Dogg wine making an appearance. That was great.

[@VHS_GIS]

for real... nice camera work man. peace

[@gabrielavergara4259]

Foresty ❤ when you put the little sweater on Rocko it was so sweet 🐕💝 and the pie 🤗😋🤗😋🤗😋 Blessings, joy, love, and more wonderful times✨🙌💖🙏✨

[@Lalunabreeze]

Right, that sweater is darling. Such a cool set up you have. Warm, cozy and lots of comforts. Love it. Rocky needs a snowsuit. Lo

[@ThoseKidsMusic]

you sir, are a living legend! amazing production quality, food, dog, engineering, planning, patience, everything!

[@retrogaming8647]

Rocko riding on the dash gets me every time. That's a good dog. These are the videos that make me most envious of the Foresty lifestyle. How peaceful to be out in a snowstorm, cozy in a van with everything you need.

[@common-girl]

Rocko the dashboard dog

[@NK-iv1ik]

I totally relate to this peacefulness of getting locked down by a winter storm, nice and cozy with my dog at my side, all set for a good book and slow meal, pleasantly unplanned time off from work!

[@christinedarrock8486]

You are the Gordon Ramsey of the van set! Love to watch you cook!

[@canadianmoosebuckaroo]

That *Mammouth* watering pie looks delicious. 🎶 _Foresty Forest he cooks up a storm, Foresty Forest!_ 🎶

[@denisedix4275]

Rocko's face when you added the wine was 100% Gollum when the Hobbits cook the rabbit... "You ruins it, Foresty!!! You ruins it!!!"😂 Honestly, tho... that was a beautiful looking pot pie!!!

[@KDbbasm]

Donner Pass on Rocko!......That was "Dog Gone" funny!

[@legojenn]

I mentioned it before, but it's worth repeating. I'd love it if you published a cook book. I'm a weekend van camper and would love to have some recipes for the road and they'd be great at home, plus it would be unique "merch" to support you, Rocko and the channel.

[@00CooG00]

100% this!!!!!! Doooooo eeet!

[@justjen4125]

Fantastic idea. He's such a good cook and makes it look easy. I would love to buy that cook book.

[@jraohana537]

Agree! Add a Crockpot section too 😀

[@stephanies1047]

He gets most of his recipes from a cookbook that he's mentioned on other episodes.

[@angeladawn805]

He's mentioned a cookbook...if I had anything about me, I'd make a note of each recipe....that being said, there's nothing stopping any of us from taking the time to re-watch old videos, and cataloging our favorite recipes 😊

[@DoggoneNitpickers]

HAPPY VALENTINE YOU DOGGONE DOGGONITS

[@Jon-jk8vd]

This channel needs some Valentine's DOGNUTS 🍩🍩🍩🍩

[@fastgrizzly]

I love episodes like this, man.. probably not the most fun to make, but you really make it feel like we're out there with hunkering down with you.

[@Rockwolf103]

Praying you and Ms Rocco will be safe

[@joejones8810]

God bless you Foresty. I love you and Rocko. Keep on keeping on Nomad.

[@mk6945]

Good grief! This man has mad cooking skills! I want that pot pie!

[@chrisnelson8398]

This is one of my favorite videos to date. Your opening montage with the weather report on the radio set the tone. The pot pie looked amazing. And the drone footage of the morning after was gorgeous.

[@cindi7955]

The out takes were hilarious 🤣 (only because it was you out in that weather retrieving the camera and not me! :-) I'm eating a microwave bag of rice and veggies and you are in the middle of nowhere in a major snowstorm eating a 5🌟meal and filming 5🌟 drone coverage of the mountains! This 'Hunkering Down' Episode was AWESOME! 💥

[@abeautifullife5303]

💯

[@russblakey]

That van looks so cool churning it's way through the snow, a real brute, and the fact it's your house is epic. Take care of yourself and Rocko. Russ from the UK 🇬🇧

[@JustVisiting]

Rocko is an awesome dog. She’s the perfect hiking partner.

[@kevinblack16]

haha! Had to laugh at your end credits. I was thinking during the episode that you're such a legend for getting all those different shots in during the storm!

[@thescaledraven5482]

That was the best looking pie I have ever seen! Rocko is so sweet. Love to you both!

[@adnomo]

With all of your investments, even back to the mini van days, clearly the best addition of all was Rocko. Excellent choice!

[@nancyseiler2844]

Wow, you cook better in a van in a snow storm than I do in my home on a best day.

[@connieworcester55]

Awesome camera work and editing.! LOL,," hope I don't have to go all Donner pass.".. 🍽🐶

[@BrennenL]

Snowstorm vids are my favourite!!!! Not many of them this season for you so far, eh. Wow, 20 inches in 12 HOURS, also wow, drone flying stable as heck in those strong winds. The potpie looks INSANE; master chef, man. Running back to pick up the camera is so funny at the end.

[@dd___dc]

Yea hes is a 1 man show

[@angelinaduganNy]

They have become a recent favorite of mine as well. I have been binge watching Snowstorm videos the past few days....Hunkering down for the Nor'easter hitting New York tomorrow.

[@nomadicyoutube]

I typically enjoy watching Foresty & Rocko adventures while eating. This hunkering down episode paired perfectly with my dinner as an atmospheric river dropped a large amount of rain in the Bay Area. However, I just about choked on my food when Foresty dropped the "Hopefully I don't have to go Donner Pass on Rocko" line!

[@00CooG00]

Wow what a great video. Such a simple but incredibly well told story. I started watching your channel almost 10 years ago because of the amazing nature photography and watching you become such an incredible storyteller along the way is just such a privilege. Glad to see you doing well and thanks for letting us tag along for all these years.

[@forestyforest]

Thank you, have a great night!

[@abeautifullife5303]

Ditto! Not 10 years. Only about 2 to 3 but no matter. These experiences he has are epic!

[@derrick1964]

Hilarious ending 😂

[@SanBrunoBeacon]

You definitely have your act together. I enjoy watching you apply the technology you have assembled to overcome the challenges that you face in varying conditions. And finally, you also have a dog buddy to keep you company.

[@dallastrujillo7540]

I can’t believe Foresty still sets up the camera like that while driving IN THAT WEATHER! Damn, anything for great photography! You’re filming is greatly appreciated FORESTY! 🎬🏆🥇👋😃

[@DanitaReynolds]

That beef pie looked epic! Think of all the other pies you can make, chicken pot pie, apple pie, Rocko pie… Thank you very much for sharing your adventures. I really appreciate your efforts into making them. And your sense of humor is down right hilarious.

[@brad9745]

2 feet of snow forecast....Foresty let's get into it... that's what makes you one of the best out there

[@soniadowney7427]

OMG THAT WAS A DYNAMITE MEAL...the landscape is gorgeous

[@snowwhiteseventrolls]

Nova Scotia got a Mammoth snowstorm. You're just riding a cozy Van Life. More outro please! 🤣

[@justjackfromsc]

That meal sure looked gourmet especially in a van. I love driving in snow. Cool video. Thanks.

[@cotter9751]

So impressed with what an excellent storyteller via video you’ve become. The coda at the end (silent film-level running, and the dark humor of Donner party) was absolutely the icing on the episode. Thanks so much for sharing another excellent FF adventure!

[@forestyforest]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed! 😊

[@weewillywanka5904]

That dog is way cool. Man's best friend. Surprised she has been such a trooper with your extreme lifestyle. That breed really wasn't made for these conditions. Fun to watch you 2

[@heidik-lady8135]

Just another day @ the office. Beautiful footage Rocko is so cute.

[@doggedout]

"Yeah, that was pretty funny dad!" - Rocko (licks lips with knowing grin)

[@forestyforest]

😅

[@breakit46]

I envy your freedom and life, I’m sure most viewers dream of these adventures but you go do it. I also love your film style you pack so much into seconds and minutes. Your doggy is living the best life too. Awesome to see your stove ripping too. Stay on it, stay safe. Had to mention that pie as well, crispy goodness.

[@TylerGreenR]

The shot at 11:02 is another one of those crazy stand out shots of your van - great capture!

[@joybeekingston6472]

I so enjoy your sense of humor😊

[@doberski6855]

Came for Forest riding out a snowstorm. Stayed for Rocko dash board surfing and the Forest runs back for the camera footage at the end! It anyone is taking bets, my money is on Rocko for winning a 'Donner Party Fight'!😂👍

[@tumblebugspace]

Stay warm, Rocko and Foresty Forest! ☮️❤️🐾

[@Anoneeemouse]

I love getting updates on your travels two weeks after you post...thanks KZbin.

[@Jon-jk8vd]

some people here make first comment almost every episode

[@jennifermackie2913]

Hah! So glad that you included the shots of running around for the camera shots! I think that is sooo funny.

[@rauhvelt]

Another excellent video, your camera work, editing, everything is top notch! Stay safe out there.

[@JustCarolS]

I love these type of videos where you hunker down and cook. Rocko watching you cook is adorable and hilarious. I have a jack and they are such fun dogs.

[@GarethCometa]

Thank you for doing what no KZbinr does and , at the end, showing us the process of walking back and forth to get the exterior shots , and the bloopers! Please make that a thing for future videos 🫶

[@hellohihowareyouthatsgood]

This is van life video perfected. The most complete and comfy of all your videos.

[@Genius-in-the-Lamp]

Your BiG Yellow Hat is mustarded.

[@Jon-jk8vd]

​@@Genius-in-the-Lampthese comments eat mustard

[@snowwhiteseventrolls]

@@Jon-jk8vd musturd

[@quirkykindalife2948]

Love the outtakes at the end of this one. Donner Pass on Rocko, oh my!

[@Mathers420]

I love how unimpressed Rocco is with the storm and how long you are taking with dinner

[@wps8091]

As a Brit I feel I must congratulate you on your correct pronunciation of Worcestershire sauce! Bravo sir!

[@Doofyy11]

That cooking is amazing! WOW look at that crust!

[@teetertotter5787]

Rocko supervising the cooking to learn how to work everything so she can go Donner Pass on YOU. hahahah.

[@cindyann5314]

That little wood stove may be small but she be mighty.

[@eganfo]

Good job hunkering down. Steve would be impressed. I love how prepared you are for the elements.

[@tedubadu2536]

Absolute classic Foresty video

[@waynecormack9264]

Perfect Wednesday. Stay safe Rocco and Simon

[@JohnHomes-dw9zm]

Very cool I’ve been missing the classic forestry forest episodes!

[@sistersuetube]

Wow very 😎 cool van setup and meal prep.

[@ntdfmaverick]

Oh man, awesome video! What a great experience to share. I was actually imagining all the effort put into getting the shots, in the middle of a snow storm!

[@richardthomas1743]

Foresty and Rocko! Thanks for taking us along! You better be n ice to Rocko that little Dog is RIPPED!!! 💪👊👊

[@roastawk]

At 7:38, the sound of that crust told me that pie was extraordinary!

[@ursinidaho]

I lived and played outdoors all around there in the 80s. I miss the sunshine after the storm. Have you been to Bodie? That little pie was a work of art. Rocko is awesome.

[@lindahope981]

Hope you know how much joy you bring to so many of us who can live this wonderful life thru your eyes.thank you and God bless you

[@deanspencer5571]

Great videos long time subscriber from back in the mini van days with the OG crockpot , much love from the uk West Yorkshire

[@alsoffi]

The absolute best youtuber videos. Godspeed Forest and Rocko. You both matter!

[@BernWag]

Definitely my favorite channel for these types of videos, thanks for putting so much effort into making them. . . I can't do this but I'm sure a lot of us get to live this adventure vicariously through you!

[@DuuudeMaaan]

The puppy is absolutely adorable

[@JoeIsles]

That meat pie looked so good

[@nedheadwyoming]

That Donner Pass on Rocko had me busting out laughing!!

[@abcdefgh1]

That drone shot on the morning after the snowstorm. Awesome!

[@user-rn4xv6kx4w]

That freaking pot pie looked absolutely fantastic!! Omg😮

[@JO-hu4dx]

"I hope I don't have to go Donner pass on Rocco ....but she might get me first" 😆 🤣 😂

[@cb6866]

Thanks Simon and Rocko. ....love the outtakes , bud !