Episode I | Return to the Arctic: Winter Vanlife Expedition | Living The Van Life

[@LivingTheVanLife]

This is 100% a completely different trip than my previous trip to the Arctic that I took in 2022. This NEW series is a trip to new destinations that I took in February of 2023 - one year later. Just like any Netflix show, television show or Hollywood movie production, it takes time to produce. I am a one man show on this entire project. Unfortunately there is just zero way possible to take the trip, tackle the elements, shoot the story of the trip and edit it all together WHILE I’m ON the trip. So, I spent a month on the road in February of 2023 to film and complete this journey. Then I spent another 3 months hunkered down editing this 7 part series together. And now, over the next 7 weeks you get to enjoy the fruits of the hard work. Peace out! Keep on Truckin’.

[@RenantePio-jp6tq]

I've got 7 weeks to enjoy this Arctic trip. RIP replay button! You're the best Chad!

[@mitchellcamps7595]

Would you ever consider a Patreon release of all 7 parts at once for those who want to binge and support you at the same time?

[@l0dhsn]

Next time you are doing this, take the Cassiar Highway instead of the Alaska Highway

[@Dražen-g2i]

Sir your adventures are amazing. I'm hardly waiting for new vlogs and adventures. P.S. Thank you for converting fahrenheit to celsius like miles to kilometres. Greetings from Croatia.

[@JRCinKY]

Pretty Amazing stuff from a fella in the Southern USA

[@marcbrandeis1503]

Chad, your movie making skills are superior. One recommendation, when you're discussing locations, add maps so that the viewer understands your route and your location waypoints.

[@yuriy_kondor]

was thinking the same thing

[@stum8374]

I said that about a year ago but Chad might have been busy to see 😩

[@Skvffed]

Agreed. For example; at 2:39 there should be a map displayed alongside the information presented.

[@robinprice6879]

I was also thinking the same thing.

[@TheSmallsRVAdventures]

For safety reasons he may not be posting maps. Chad is one of the huge KZbin content creators.

[@darylrogers8749]

The drone footage is always incredible. The fact that you take the extra time and effort to include it makes this that much more interesting. Instead of just “through the windshield” footage, we get to see the beautiful country you are travelling in. It makes a huge difference I think in the story you are telling.

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Cheers! Thanks for watching!

[@howardmacho8317]

Every person that has a child needs to show them that life has adventures and wonders to not only explore but to learn ,that there is more to life than just a cell phone! Chad is a man’s man who has lots of knowledge about a different lifestyle and thankfully shares it with the world! I’m awe inspired by his stories!

[@blessingsfromgod79]

Exactly what I’ve done tonight,laying in my tent with my sons watching this in amazement

[@LivingTheVanLife]

That’s so awesome!

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thank you for the very kind words! Cheers!

[@claratackla]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS! I have been so low last few months I just remembered this series maybe out... I'm ready to binge!!

[@skewz]

Last years video to the Arctic ocean was a thriller and eye opening experience. This series just pushes the limits another level. Take care and stay safe. We will be following closely!

[@FujisamaProductions]

This is epic. Been watching since your early days in the VW Vanagon. Thank you for all you do.

[@LowLightMike]

10:03 mark: The Prince George ESSO fuel station: As a BC resident who watches far too many KZbin videos of VanLifers & RVers driving from lower-48 to Alaska, it is so darn refreshing to see you pull into a fuel station and you not be surprised and confused by fuel being sold in litres and in Canadian dollars. It sounds silly, but it is so good. As the various top-rated comments here suggest, yours is not a typical youtube channel. I am appreciating and enjoying this.

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Shoooot. Have been coming to Canada most of my life. That’s all normal to me. :-) Cheers! Thanks for watching!

[@LowLightMike]

@@LivingTheVanLife Thanks for your movie-making excellence. And thanks for not making non-USA viewers feel like "Foreigners." (OK, I may have some baggage here, haha) Cheers from Vancouver Island, probably experiencing the same weather as you are, today :)

[@Woodcutter-e3e]

Mr, Chad. Your videos are a testament to your artistic creativity.

[@CloudTree4X4]

I hope you have a great and safe adventure.💙💙💙

[@MegaRetr]

Chad, your movie making skills are superior.😀

[@singhthe_king9558]

At last! The day I ( most of us) have been waiting for almost the whole of 2023 since you made the announcement of your trip to Alaska has arrived.

[@chaosncheckt9356]

Great video, I did a long trip pulling a tear drop from the Panhandle of Florida to Deadhorse Alaska in 2019, but in September and we got a light dusting of snow. It was beautiful and an epic trip and one my wife of over 40-years and I think about constantly. While our seasons were different, watching this video brought back some really good memories. I remember the first Canadian Tire Store we went into. My wife said "nothing there for me, I'll sit in the jeep" but then at the last moment she said "well I'll just walk around inside". Holy darn, she filled a shopping cart with stuff. She was so excited about all the stuff available. Safe travels

[@driventotears]

I find myself rewatching all of the Arctic videos (both journeys) almost daily. It’s inspiring me to set out on an adventure soon!

[@ricardoulatecubillo8703]

Grettings from Costa Rica. Ahora estoy en el Hospital con tratamiento de Quimioterapia, tu video me da siempre un respiro pues siempre quise hacer viajes como ese, tu me trasladaste amigo, tus videos son maravillosos. God Bless. Pura vida !!!

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

Stay Strong and kick Cancer's ass my friend.

[@brucemarcoux790]

Awesome start Chad! I brought a LTVL hoodie after your last artic trip, may need to add another to my collection! Ive said this a few times over the years, but as a Canadian, i appreciate the respect you show to Canada everytime you are here. From constantly showing the flag, or even giving Canadian Tire some love! Its small things, but they dont go unnoticed. So thanks brother, and keep on truckin!

[@LivingTheVanLife]

That’s awesome. Canada is an awesome place. Thanks for watching!

[@ndraju]

Chad, absolutely awe-inspiring as usual! Have a safe and fun trip.

[@Beakerandgreg]

Looking forward to this series, Chad. Great start!

[@2010gtoner]

Good stuff, keep her lit from Ireland

[@kent3972]

Every Christmas season here in PH. I always wait for these kind of videos in this channel ❤👌🏻

[@Salm86549]

I am also brother ❤❤

[@kent3972]

@JR-gp2zk i dont like to visit cold places or go to snowy places. I just enjoy the scenery or the adventure he's doing as I myself goes on trips like this here.

[@andrewprice4148]

These really are the best films on youtube. Consistent top notch content. The winter videos are the highlight of the year for me. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@GhostsOfThings]

as a person living in bc it's so strange seeing you drive routes that i have driven numerous times. it's like seeing my home through someone else's eyes. so looking forward to this series - love your videos!

[@erijqudus1960]

Thank you Chad. I am so excited for you. Looking forward to your adventures.

[@mahesh-tuladhar]

I love your cinematography!

[@fotisparolas7732]

God bless you dear sir! Your vids are priceless! Thank you💪🤙

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Much appreciated!

[@LexTheBuilder]

Great video chad!

[@martinbeagley4481]

Absolutely the BEST in content, heartfelt production and the best cinematic presentation of the landscape full stop. Do yourself a favour, don’t watch these on your iPad or ‘phone, you will miss the point and the detail. Do yourself another favour and grab a LTVL hoodie, got mine 18 months ago and have been living in it ❤

[@michaelmanese2228]

Here we go 😎 Watching from the Philippines 🇵🇭❤️ 1:08

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@xander9316]

The Pan-American Highway is one of my dreams to drive. I hope to watch you conquer it! Awesome work glad to see you continue to do videos. Thanks for taking me along.

[@cathyfloridagirl2867]

CHAD'S IN THE HOUSE! It's all so all in all it's so Breathtaking Chad Mountains ⛰ are so Beautiful Snow Trees Rivers your lucky to get to.go like you go....Stay safe n warm....and KEEP ON TRUCKIN 😊

[@fit4lifenickzagorov592]

Love your Adventurrs Chad ! Iam a Regional Ford Transit driver I go all over the Country to deliver goods and I tell u part of the reason I choose to do this job was You man! Ive never been Happier in my life like i am now! Love my life,My adventures, My family and my Job. Iam going to order some of your Merch brother! Keep on Vannin chad!

[@larryporter5035]

AMAZING!! Love all of your videos, especially the winter ones!!

[@Sagothh]

Who needs the movies when we have ur channel. Superb work.

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thanks!

[@jeremynkelley]

The red light in the back of the van while you’re driving is SUCH a money shot 🙌🏼

[@Brett_Cook]

Sweet! Looking forward to the rest!

[@RyansTravelChannel]

what a journey, i love watching these videos

[@liondecka]

Mate, this is extremely extreme! Good luck 🍀

[@SK-vk7gv]

Chad..you are simply the best film maker.And you set the standards high each time you venture out for an adventure. Best Wishes.

[@angelamendez8374]

Can’t wait to see more!!

[@m1les7]

Amazing Chad, been looking forward to this! Can’t wait for the next one ❤🏁🏁

[@chipslapu]

Chad, you are enjoying life and living in the moment. Amazing video(s) as it feels that viewers are right along with you. Stay safe, looking forward to your journey, thanks for the ride along...Chip

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thanks for following along Chip!

[@daviscrt]

Can't wait for episode #2. Don from northern California.

[@queenthontv9470]

Another masterpiece ♥️

[@karynk8708]

Been so looking forward to this first episode 😊 thank you Chad.

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@JulieneDasilvaGoncalves-oe6bz]

Video incrivel, a musica peefeita, um maravilhoso entretenimento

[@donnasamuelson9145]

By far, the best channel on KZbin. Chad, it is an absolute privilege to watch your content. So well executed. My whole family can't wait for the next videos to be released. Well. Done.

[@LivingTheVanLife]

That’s so cool! That really means a lot. Thanks for watching!

[@ryandyches8449]

Honestly Chad, idk why your channel doesn’t already have over a million subscribers??! Great video man.

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Working on it!

[@rickysiebert9618]

Amazing! This is the best land-based travel/adventure channel, while Life by the Bow is the best water-based. Thanks for the adventures!

[@AK-xc3qd]

Canadian here. The ‘Mile 0’ you showed isn’t the actual one. It’s for show and tourism. The actual/original marker is more inconspicuous one about a km from the one you showed. But overall you do a fantastic job. I’m hooked.

[@liuyuMPH]

Pure masterpiece! Awe-inspiring trek and cinematic works!

[@c.p379]

It’s the complete editing. CRAZY SKILLS!

[@OnedayBeats]

Remember to think about the positivities :) you only have 1 life. GO!

[@22howards]

My wife and I are full time RV’rs, I have enjoyed all of your journeys. This trip has sparked my wife’s interest as well. She was so disappointed the was only 30 minutes long. She is now hooked Chad! Your channel is awesome.

[@LivingTheVanLife]

That’s so rad!! Love it! Well! There is definitely more coming. There will probably be about 5-6 episodes at 30 min each. Cheers!

[@jeremynkelley]

Second to none on editing and making the adventure pop off the screen at us. I agree with a comment I saw about adding maps so we can see where you are exactly. Keep it coming please! Amazing.

[@CampusMaci]

Hello, This is a great video. Thanks. Greetings from Hungary.

[@PeakPursuit-TannerSmith]

You're back on the drive grind and cold weather, so exciting. The places you take your van is epic and a testament to how far the van life technology has come pushed by organized and creative people like you! I'll be building an Arctic edition van this Fall and I'll be taking a bunch of inspiration from your awesome build. Good luck out there!

[@prashantkspclips2094]

I see your vidio

[@RonaldNickerson-n2x]

Chad, you are a huge inspiration. We love your episodes. Please keep them coming. Travel safe my friend !!

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@AnjiRoberts-c3g]

He needs his own tv show/documentary

[@DaveInCanada081]

I look forward to these videos. Thanks Chad, God bless

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Glad you like them!

[@petermercer5968]

You are amazing ,I have been watching your KZbin channel from the beginning. And it made me think of my own life, so in august this year, my wife and I made our way From Smithton Tasmania to Perth Western Australia. We took the long way around, and we followed the cost road. The trip took us to some amazing places we met some really great people on our way. The jk Jeep Wrangler 3.6 was amazing, so the trip cost us $6500. Return, we camp in some amazing places and all this because of you and your show, so thank you very much for being the person you are.

[@bsdpowa]

production is on another level

[@gokulkumar6075]

Great video's brother ❤❤❤

[@serdarulker5009]

Good luck Chad. Have a safe trip. We will be waiting for the new episodes.

[@MG-om9qd]

Wow! I was so much looking forward to this. Thanks a lot for letting us be with you. ❤

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@deanchristian3597]

I drove drove from Fairbanks Alaska down the Alaskan hwy in January of 91. Did it in an 86 Thunderbird with 3 kids. I was being assigned to Ft. Stewart GA. Was one of the craziest road trips to date I have ever taken. Drove through blizzards you'd only see in suspense movies. If I had a van like you Chad man life would've been easier. God bless you brother I'm inspired, no kids on this trip!😂

[@balm.trippin]

Epic epic epic, keep them rolling Chad. Excited about the little hint of a massahoosive top to bottom road trip, Bring it on !!!!

[@peggyjones392]

Another great video to help us prepare for winter travel! Thank you Chad!

[@RMILLSMMA]

Adore this content. Just plain awesome, crazy... But awesome . 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@hamishmcintosh1610]

Well done man that was a great watch, hooked for the rest of the journey now. Really looking forward to it.

[@robq5682]

Moin aus Hamburg, Deutschland. Ich schaue Deine Videos sehr gerne, Bro. Das entspannt mich sehr, besonders zu dieser Zeit. Have a good one! Greet ✌🏼

[@Grincheypoo]

Omg yay! Its finally here! Much love and respect from N.C

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@kenpurnell4798]

This is absolutely fascinating. What stunning scenery but life threatening conditions. Stay safe.

[@christopherbomer4702]

The double extended ice scraper gave me Episode 1: phantom menace vibes!🔥🔥

[@ratnadipmajumdar8179]

Very challenging as we expected so be safe healthy and enjoying the journey as we are eagerly waiting for your next video . God bless you 🙏 in your existing journey ❤.

[@Jonathansmith6969]

F.I.R.E DAMN MAN!!! KEEP UP

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@hazelhallsworth7773]

Superb video, thank you for all your hard work and sharing your adventures.

[@victoriaplum999]

WOW....just WOW 👍

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@X22662]

Another Masterpiece..Can't wait for the next episode

[@jakeh9384]

I love this. My grandma was born in Juneau. I remember taking their RV to hope, prince george, prince rupert and taking the Alaska ferry to Juneau. Fun fact Rambo: First Blood was filmed in Hope

[@Famagogo]

Wow Chad, Another banger! These are places I know well but with a very different personality. I can't wait for Ep. 02.

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@cmtwmn]

Hello! Your Travels are so Inspiring and Beautiful! AS USUAL! I am such a fan. Keep up the beautiful work and Thank you for sharing your experience! 😍 Your meal preps always make me hungry 🤫 Be safe, Please!

[@ericcortez6486]

Heck yeah!! Can’t wait to watch this all the way through. Appreciate it Chad, I needed something to take my mind off things.

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@edwardlattimer3238]

This is better then watching a Hollywood movie or some reality show on T.V, the editing is fantastic, the music is great, the drone footage is awesome, then the raw shots while simply making a cup of tea to fueling the van is also brilliant, can't wait for part ll

[@LivingTheVanLife]

That’s such a very awesome comment. I really appreciate your kind words. Thanks for watching!

[@EdgeOfNowhere2024]

I rarely watch movies anymore I’m sick of their woke BS undertones I’d rather watch quality content like this on KZbin

[@tonpeters6077]

Thank you so much for this vlogs...🙏👍

[@garryandrews]

Chad, that is just superb! Thanks 🙏

[@Jeditilt]

This is better than NetFlix! Thanks, Chad!

[@76powerwagon87]

Awesome video everything you do is so perfect such a pleasure to watch. One nice thing of going solo you don’t have a significant other yelling every other mile to look out when the object is actually 2 miles ahead!

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Hahaha. Thanks for the kind words. Cheers!

[@alihashmi6509]

Full of natural beauty ❤..

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@rodzilla50]

Just keep at it! Would love to see your channel grow!

[@nancypirnie2190]

LTVL….Loving the vast land! Keep sharing!

[@ibrahimyousif2342]

Love from Africa, Sudan ❤

[@nickryan6390]

Yes! It's finally here cheers mate! I've only been checking every 30 min haha :)

[@johnplyler7054]

Thanks for sharing such a GREAT TRIP!!!

[@hambikaytayan5427]

Very awesome start to the series. Can't wait to see what you have in store.

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Definitely much more to come. It keeps getting better and better throughout the series

[@HymerLife600]

Cannot wait for these episodes to come along.

[@ftlaud911]

Amazing shots!!! Can't wait for episode 2.

[@JohnClutch1]

You're video editing was awesome a year ago. Now it's becoming legendary! Stay safe and rock n roll!

[@amirhosseinrki7890]

Thank you Chad for creating contents in your channel. I love your charachter and your videos. Greatings from other side of the world, tehran, iran. 🙏👍

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Cheers!

[@ericksonjacobnavarro7052]

dream destination...

[@concerned4160]

I SOO.enjoyed your Artic adventure last year. Therefore, I'm looking forward to this series. Your filming, commenting and editing is outstanding! So glad ur back to posting.