(No Tent) Winter Storm in the High Mountains - Solo Snow Camp

[@crystalkirlia4553]

Your story about your daughter is pretty moving for me. I'm only 18 but last year I left an abusive household, became homeless for a couple weeks, found and moved in with my dad, got therapy and am now planning to walk the perimeter of the UK in march. I've got a tent and everything. Before this year, I never pushed myself. I felt like I was sleepwalking through my life and had no personal autonomy. Now I know that I am a blank canvas and can do anything I put my mind to. The world needs more dads like mine and you. Kids need to learn to push themselves, walking consciously through life and making decisions for themselves. Thanks for that story of your daughter and I hope you enjoyed mine 🙂

[@donnadiesburg7451]

I enjoyed it. You are. motivating and strong !

[@charlesleeray5470]

More power to ya brother good luck in life sincerely.

[@lizhang9807]

at some level, you need to heal with out the persistence of the trauma that caused it. at another level, you will learn that monsters are made, they are not born. that will help you find the compassion to the those who hurt you. but you won't find that until you have found kindness for yourself first.

[@morganashleyroll3805]

Hi. I'm MorganAshley and I find your story inspiring. I too walked a lonely path without any sort of direction. I perseveres and proud of it. Thankyou

[@mikelee6936]

God speed to you son, be all you want to be as long as you love the ones that love you. God included.

[@ReRe-wd5sz]

This 60 year old lady enjoys watching your videos. 😊 I always solo camped with my standard poodle Percy. He passed away New Years Eve. I miss him so.

[@davestelling]

God bless you, Luke. You've raised some great kids...

[@larchlarch9851]

There is no one else like you. You are the strongest the fastest and most brave man in the world!

[@CS-in3pg]

I've never seen a man who enjoyed being out there in the middle of the night somewhere in the snow and ice crusted world completely alone as much as you do mate. Good on ya!

[@Harpazo_to_Yeshua]

With packs of coyotes on each side of him as he walks up...

[@Harpazo_to_Yeshua]

@nancy ann Well, true, if that's what he has. I'm fairly new to watching him. I wasn't sure if he was carrying. :P

[@chrisruthford4492]

Only a fool would go into the wilderness unarmed, Luke is no fool.

[@TheLazyFinn]

@@chrisruthford4492 How about if you live somewhere with more strict gun laws? For example it's nearly impossible to get a carry permit in Finland even if you are one of the few who shoot as a hobby... unless you want to carry a rifle or a shotgun around if you hunt, even then it could be trouble if you carry it in some national forest. Luckily we don't have any big predator animals here besides bears and wolves which really aren't a problem. I wonder what I should do if I ever wanted to travel to US and hike in cougar territory for example...

[@chrisruthford4492]

@@TheLazyFinn I built a walking stick that was a sword also. Used to carry it in National Parks here in the US. Better than nothing. In the wilderness I'm not really worried about the Animals it's more the two legged predators that are dangerous. A whole bunch of people go missing in US National Forests and Parks every year, with no answers. Be careful out there.

[@darrellroush1733]

No better sleep than being toasty warm on a cold night outdoors 🔥 Great video 👍

[@presidentgateway]

I can't manage this kind of outing any more. I really appreciate your experiences vicariously. Nice choice of music. How appropriate.

[@ernestpaul2484]

I'm with you brother. 10+ years of airborne infantry from the jungle to the desert to arctic "hiking and camping" my body these days can't handle it. Now at 62, if I were part of Luke's hike in this video, I would be operating the enclosed 8x8 tracked Argo with trailer or ahkio snow sled with the camp supplies a couple of miles behind him. Or on a separate route to link up when he got there.

[@farstrider79]

Yeah, I hear you. I'm afraid to solo hike anymore, my back likes to go out on me every couple months. Don't feel like paying for a rescue.

[@lggb3588]

Always be strong and stay safe my friend. Strength and honor

[@raytower5041]

The difference between where you are and where you want to be is what you’re willing to do when you don’t feel like it.

[@geraldinegregory.1803]

Wow! Thought provoking. Like it. 🤔👍

[@marcinw.7581]

Great video, great camp... Greetings from Poland!!!

[@TheMaisiewoofwoof]

His videos are literally becoming a form of therapy for me. Magical!

[@johnscherf1228]

I agree!

[@jasontrewin123]

Some degree of truth in that statemnet.

[@The1969mike]

I used to hate winter but now I wanna go winter camp after watching this,also best part(its never too late too change your life)

[@chuckfox5496]

Merry Christmas to Luke, Susie & everyone here! Stay warm for at least one day there Luke!

[@christiebolden3953]

My 22year old son is home with us this Christmas! He was deployed in the Middle East for over a year. My late husband and I raised him to know that if you want something then you need to work for it and not expect it to be handed to you. When he was 17 I had to sign paperwork to allow him to enlist. I tell you that was my most scared and most proud day! Thank your daughter for her service and God bless!

[@lth1072]

Great video. The coyotes howling reminded me of my last trip to Fort William in the Scottish highlands. As soon as the sun went down we were surrounded by wild haggis . Scary and dangerous situation to be in during winter.

[@charlesleeray5470]

FN awesome I've always wanted to visit Scotland, it looks so beautiful on the videos I've seen.

[@beacee]

I come to these videos often. Especially after a long hot miserable Summer. It’s our time once again. In your element is something I totally understand. Thanks for the journeys!

[@AndreFavron]

Hey Luke. I'm living vicariously through your adventures so thanks for sharing them with us. A humble little tip for you and your followers if you want when heating water in cold weather... only fill your cup about a quarter of the water at first. That will come to a boil about 50+% faster than a full cup. Then, when it is really hot and you add the rest of the water, it will come to a boil a lot faster than if you had all cold water. :-)

[@donnadiesburg7451]

didnt know that!

[@BushcraftBryce]

don't mess with the process lol

[@LemonCat1000]

Hello Luke found your videos about 1 week ago and I am really enjoying them . I recently visited Beaufort County South Carolina Parris Island Where Marines have been trained for 100 years! Oorah! My little girl is now a United States Marine. I know your daughter is also in the military. Thank you for her service 🙏🏽God bless from California

[@ericvandruten]

Thanks for adding KMs and celsius, Luke. Much appreciated

[@americangal49]

Your daughter’s positive comment of her military career is exactly what my grandson told his dad! He is in Security Forces in Air Force. Loved his job, his officers and all the good friends he’s made. He says they are a team and best friends. His uncle just retired after 26 years as a Special Agent in OSI. Our whole family is military. It’s not an easy life but certainly does build character and discipline. Wish more of today’s youth would serve. 🇺🇸✝️ Love your videos!

[@WayneTheSeine]

The ultimate compliment to a parent, "Thank you for pushing me, I love my life." Reminds me of my daughter. After graduating from high school, she had the opportunity to play basketball for a college under a scholarship. She said, "Dad, I want to go in the Marine Corps, like you. It's hard, but that's what I want to do. I know the pride you feel. She would not trade anything for the experience. Should have brought two Curry and Shrimp....after heating .....strap one on each foot. I don't know how y'all handle that kind of cold. I just came in from checking the charger on my boat. It is 37 degrees and I ran back in the house. :) Beautiful music by the way. Thank you for what you do.

[@lillyb8700]

Winter adventures look amazing. Thanks for taking us along!

[@grubbuk]

I miss this kind of winter.Greetings from the UK

[@suzanveldmaat]

Yeah we too, here in the netherlands

[@brianmurphy6760]

That's awesome, Luke that your daughter told you that, and rightfully your pride shows. My wife, and I instill that in our eight-year old daughter to have a strong work ethic, never quit, and you can meet any goal. She is very disciplined already for such a young child, and I hope some day to hear those same words from her. I love that, man. Thank you for sharing that.

[@lancelape1202]

Luke, Susie... Thank you for sharing with us. Be blessed and have a great Christmas.

[@Funkteon]

If you're enjoying this guy's videos, you'll love Erik Normark's videos even more for the incredible videography and almost zero talking.. You still learn so much about winter survival even though he barely speaks..

[@CaesarBest]

Just imagine all the extra miles he had to make to set up and retrieve his camera.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Just my thought...and in the dark as well.

[@shawniehoward]

I thank him by sitting through all the ads and clicking on a few just in case.

[@Zero_thehero]

no bathroom breaks either dude sleeps in his own bed lol

[@Avantgardist]

@@shawniehoward I believe, he doesn't monetize his videos, so that revenue goes to YT. Rather support him via Patreon.

[@aaronfuentes5919]

Around 10°f, I'm sure he has a difficult time keeping camera warm enough to film.

[@johnsmith-iu1dv]

It's just mind-boggling seeing those thousands and thousands of ice crystals. I love watching them Sparkle from the camera light. It's like stars in a white sky...

[@yurijanssen2148]

You're a crazy man Luke, in a positive way! Night hiking (for considerable distance) is something else too! Merry Christmas :)

[@lpschick7237]

I’ve watched to many scary movies in my life to ever do something like this. 😆. But I think it’s cool Luke not only enjoys these crazy adventures he shares them with us.

[@Gubbins_McBumbersnoot]

I go on a lot of night hikes by myself as well, and I’ll tell ya what, talking to a camera really helps take your mind off of what might be watching you in the woods lol.

[@yurijanssen2148]

@@Gubbins_McBumbersnoot haha! i occasionally go for a walk in the woods in the dark here, i just bring a beer, some music and just enjoy the fresh humid air. The forest doesnt startle me much but i know the area very well, which helps.

[@Gubbins_McBumbersnoot]

@@yurijanssen2148 Yeah, the area I live in is pretty safe as far as wildlife goes so I’ve no need to worry. Sometimes I just get creeped out, man. Lol. Like a murder of crows flying out of a tree at me would probably make me mess myself.

[@peacebewithu73]

Thank you for making these. My husband and I appreciate all the effort you put into making them for all of us to learn from and enjoy.

[@ArielleViking]

You have the most wonderful adventures Luke. You and Susan do a great job, and of course a big thanks to your daughter for her service. ❤🎄👍

[@chriskelley9730]

This was by far one of the best videos you have put out, the music along with the majesty of winter, and the adventure. Thanks :)

[@sherrymcgee8662]

The animals!!! And the snow was covered in sparkling jewels....

[@adriennem3788]

You're a big kid at heart. I love your camping stories. Thank you for sharing.

[@michaelkenny5739]

Tell your daughter thanks for her service. I'm a former Marine and my daughter is in the Marines. She surprised us for Christmas. Love your videos.

[@TheAdventureGeek]

Those coyotes! And to see those ponies just appear from nowhere would have scared the living daylights out of me! Love your adventures Luke! Happy Hiking 🥾 Julia 🇬🇧

[@Mer42eva]

Thats a beautiful they never bothered you! That’s amazing 🤩

[@UrbanGrrl69]

You are so brave Luke. A beautiful forest which I am hoping you know, hiking in the dark! Even still I bet Susie worries and looks forward to you getting home.

[@rameaperry9200]

I'm super excited that we have the same fav show like it's my fix for everything literally watch the whole series once a week lost is the best show they ever came out with

[@AntiRapeandPDFile24]

Thank you for this winter gift. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Keep movin’!

[@15yearsdylan56]

Brilliant guy,always goes the extra mile with a smile. Tells us how it is,he’s the best. Blessings to you.🙏🏻😊🇬🇧

[@henrikstenlund5385]

Thanks Luke for this present. Merry Christmas and be safe out there, all of you

[@mawmawvee]

The icy snow is glittering like diamonds and it's so beautiful!

[@benhauber1979]

The glittering snow is mesmerizing. Absolutely beautiful.

[@azaradog1804]

Yes I thought the same. You get to see things from a different angle at night that you miss during daytime. It looked perfect for Christmas!

[@seditioushalibut]

Super video! I applauded for $10.00 👏👏👏

[@Will-Parr]

Merry Christmas Luke, Susie, and kids. This adventure was an excellent gift. I enjoyed every minute. Intriguing and dangerous in such harsh conditions. You are so experienced it looks easy but yet you have the whole forest to yourself. No one else would dare. I know that’s what you prefer. So congratulations man.

[@adambradley8645]

Merry Christmas like, Susie and your family. I really loved this film, one of your best. I'm having a bit of a hard time at the moment, I've just lost my best friend Tom, my horse of 20 years. He's been with me through my ptsd and issues with my daughter had. When I come to bed at night, I find watching your films help me, I hate the nights. Bless you Luke and family, thankyou.

[@WiredCamp]

Keep smiling brother, you have my utmost respect. Merry Christmas.

[@palmyrafoxy6860]

Yes dear friend you can be proud as of much we appreciate your ccompany/ Compliments on this hike/ Owing to you I can enjoy the outdoors......from my armchair (handicapped) much obliged for everything you do when sharing with us. God bless/

[@MsGoldend1]

Glad to hear your daughter is thriving. Thanks for emphasizing to younger viewers the importance of hard work. I enjoy your channel and I love the extra nuggets of wisdom that you throw in.

[@raypraise]

Super video! I applauded for $2.00 👏

[@ricktimmons458]

TOGR merry CHRISTmas! thanks for sharing, i needed this one.

[@wolfgangmikeleit4630]

Dear Luke, Merry Christmas to you and your family and a happy New Year!

[@livinlarge1247]

Thanks: we are here for you. Great video using the tarp as many tarps normally might be configured: despite having plenty of tie outs and mounting options, the tarp was used in a way to simplistic hammock tarps with only a few tie outs. I like the meal & cooking illustrations because this is something I do not do much and more I need to learn. Glad to hear of your daughters success. Congrats.

[@orionsage627]

There’s definitely no pitching a tent in that weather! Dug the video, stay warm my friend!

[@xHellzKoolaidx]

I love finding videos I missed. Thanks for sharing the cool adventures! And when a child says that to their parent, it means you're parenting right, man.

[@BacktotheOutdoors]

This is your best editing and creative expression to date. Really fantastic video, Luke. Thanks for your daughter's service, and Merry Christmas!

[@blackbirdsinging6264]

Luke,thank you for the Christmas present! I knew you must have got snow and thought wheres Luke? Christmas night in my bed,Scotland U.K,and here it is! My nightcap for a wonderful day,much appreciciated after my family is now all fed,loved and slaved over by Mummy /Nana and now all back home safe thank God.A great end to a busy but wonderful day,many happy hearts will sleep well tonight and prayers made for all in peril or suffering❤️

[@markhowlett8070]

Thank you for the great video’s. hope you and your family have a good Christmas and a great new year. O it’s-2 in the UK tonight no snow.

[@lauralamkay1246]

Glad to see you eating the spicy shrimp meal.... I can't eat spicy foods!

[@c436237]

From the Caribbean here. I've never seen snow in real. Looks nice. Also getting a bit of Metro game vibe looking at the snowed landscape at night. Merry Christmas everyone!

[@JolieUTU]

It is nice, but after a few years of seeing and having to deal with the snow, you'd end up hating it. I loved it as a kid, but not so much as an adult!

[@VikkiBernson]

You were walking in a forest of glistening diamonds 💎 that night. Fabulous video again Luke. Thank you 🙏

[@pierrebouchard8058]

Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!

[@bluenetmarketing]

Great wisdom starting at 23:10. Stunningly beautiful and inspiring video. Perfect music. Many thanks to Luke and Susie.

[@robedmunds7163]

The way the snow sparkles in the light is cool. It does that in early morning sunlight, and it is magical.

[@FrancisSiuChock]

Luke! Great advise to all those listening about hard work and setting goals. Great success is bred from failure! You learn a lot more from your failures than your successes! Luke, happy holidays to you and your family! Be safe and healthy during the holidays!

[@teena602]

Merry Christmas Luke, Susie and the rest of the ODGR followers!

[@hopet2552]

I live by a coyote den and it’s the most beautiful sound. I hear it most nights. When I eventually move away from the west...which I will...because I’m like that....it will be up there with the things I appreciated and missed most. Those sounds are superb.

[@henkverkerk8632]

Merry Christmas Luke, Susie.

[@patricksmallwood2254]

Usually took all the clothes off possible inside bag. PatSmallwood Sgt Smallwood USMC LTC retired

[@hArtyTruffle]

Love that snow-sparkle in the torch-light. You must know this land real well to be travelling like that, at night. 👊🏼

[@JungerSchwede09]

Dear Luke. I am a German (originally from Sweden) who now is living in Switzerland. I absolutely like your videos. I like you, and I like what and how you are doing the things. You are an honest, upright and very clear and stuctured man, and so are your videos. I myself and for me I do absolutely not like hiking, camping and other outdoor things, but I like watching you, and how you master so many things so well! 👍👍👍 But one little thing does absolutely not fit to neither you, nor what you are doing, or what your videos express. That is the music, you are using during the last weeks, resp. months. Your videos are clear, honest and positive. The music you are using is sad, negative and depressing. This music does fit to movies, in which a girl has cancer and dies at the end of the movie, or to a chinese movie, in which hundrets of Chinese soldiers have been killed and at the end of the movie the camera flies slowly over this battle field filled up with so many dead soldiers. Please, Luke, try to find back to the music, that fits to you, and what really good and positive things you are doing in your movies. Thank you very much... and Merry Christmas!

[@AramZero]

I'm enjoying a lot your videos sir, they're so chill and kinda very deep sometimes. Greets from an Italian father!

[@PeterOfftrail]

Thanks for the inspiring advice about setting goals for yourself and working hard, Luke! Also, you make hiking at night look like so much fun, rather than being terrifying and I appreciate that.

[@adamrogers9169]

"I have got to keep my feet dry" immediately starts stomping on ice LOL I love this guy

[@jacksonjohnson9674]

Merry Christmas Luke, Susie and family! And a happy new year.

[@mhamilton6175]

Possibly the best video you have ever made!!! You get better and better each time

[@Crombie531]

The second I saw this I couldn’t click on it fast enough. Merry Christmas Luke!

[@altonmedcalf5790]

Thanks for a beautiful Christmas gift Luke. I wish you and your family a merry Christmas. My son is currently deployed to Iraq. I know how proud you are of your daughter and the love that fills a families heart during these times of sacrifice.

[@luked3172]

I had no idea about inflating your sleeping pad in the cold w/out breath to prevent moisture and crystallization resulting in a cold sleep. Living in the desert all my life I can count on one hand the number of times I've camped in temps below freezing, but I've always wanted to have more adventures in the cold. Thanks for the video!! :)

[@TypicalVR_]

When I grow up I wanna move somewhere like that that has snow because it just looks so good to be byeurself at night with all the nature and the sounds the animals make, its truly amazing. 👏🙂 Hope I'll be able to do this one day! Wish me luck!

[@mountainman978]

Since 8m home sick and can't for myself might as well watch luke do his thing

[@lisapearsallmyers181]

Feel better! Merry Christmas!

[@lessharratt8719]

Better times are a comin. Believe it. 2020 is almost over. Happy Trails. Merry Christmas.

[@jeastwood2737]

@@lessharratt8719 Nature doesn't observe years, but the thought and video is great... Optisim is something I have always appreciated.. which is why I appreciate Luke too

[@freespirit6209]

Hope you're better soon. Best wishes from England.

[@aberkimm]

I love how the snow and ice glistens with your light.

[@conarc-d1037]

Merry Christmas Luke, Susie and your kids!! Luke, I have a coupe pairs of Merino wool socks from a company called Darn Tough ( I believe they're out of Vermont) Best socks I've ever owned. They're completely worth the $30 a pair price tag. Take care and thanks for sharing!!

[@theodessafiles]

Oh woww, I have to give it to you, you're a tough and awesome young man!! I also love the wintery weather!! God bless 🙏 you and your family 👪

[@terrabyteonetb1628]

Merry Christmas from Australia

[@PhamVans]

Solo night hike in the woods with a bunch of wolves... You are a wild man my man.

[@CampinAdventure]

Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones! Always glad to see your product reviews and overnight camping trips. Your videos are honest and honesty in product reviews is hard to come by nowadays. God Bless!

[@patriciahernandez9661]

I’ve watched your videos and this is one of my favorites. The snow and trees are beautiful! Thanks for sharing this adventure!

[@papajeff5486]

Again, Luke, neat, clean, just the right gear, quick up, quick down, excellent, PRO. Well done, man. Love it when you do that. Music was wonderful!!! Merry Christmas and happy New Year. Texas

[@glyngrand8843]

Congrats on your daughter. I can tell you r super proud. Thanks 4 the present/vid!!!

[@luluwan5212]

Merry Christmas Luke and Suzie and your whole family.

[@matthewhorwath323]

Thank you for the gift of the video and all your adventures. I hope you and your family enjoyed your Christmas.

[@gustavohernandez5224]

Thanks Luke, amazing video! I loved very much the fact that you filmed a lot during the night. As a city man, the night in the woods is a total unknown dimension for me and, as an extension, for any other city person among your viewers. There are quite a few channels out there filming overnight camping, but it is very difficult to watch anyone dedicating time to film what happens during the night, which from a city person standpoint, is the most magical and mysterious section of camping in the woods. The sounds of animals, rain, snow, the wind, the stars or simply how your camp looks under the light of the fire during the night is loaded of unique sensations not so common in KZbin. I hope this little lines can give you some ideas that, united to your abundant creativity, can add more viewers like me to your already nice channel. Thank you very much for your videos, they are fantastic!

[@ajkula411]

Luke you are rare positive and good man!!!! Best wishes to you and your family from Serbia!!!!!! You are always welcome to come here as my guest!!!!! Best wishes man😉😉😉

[@runclimbrepeat]

Thank you for sharing your adventure! You are very brave to camp out there solo. Safe trails sir! More blessings to you and all you love.

[@chaxiong7681]

Luke you are a brave man.Not a lot of us would be comfortable walking alone at night.

[@bluenetmarketing]

It's freezing cold, there is snow everywhere, he's surrounded by coyotes, it's as dark as coal, with a ten mile hike ahead, and he says the conditions are "perfect." I'm not sure if mad dogs or Englishmen have anything on Luke, at all. This time, no tent. Next time, no backpack. Who knows what part three will be.

[@juliomb1]

No shoes?

[@bluenetmarketing]

@@juliomb1 No kidding. Luke is amazing.

[@j4mi3Fiz]

naked and afraid - winter edition

[@2cyco911]

any shelter is a tent what a load of bs

[@TheDanCarr]

Thank you for displaying the temperature in Celius

[@mcoppock214]

Love the music, very informative. All in all a great video. Thank you for all your videos in 2020. Take care and love to you and your family. Stay safe all and hope you have a happy new year.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello Luke, a big thank you for sharing another outdoor winter adventure. You are quite the iron man. The very best to you, Susie and your family. Take care, be safe, and always stay Healthy out there. 🤗

[@mountainbound1315]

Thank you Luke and Suzie for all you do. Merry Christmas to you and your family and all souls here loving adventure. Peace.

[@XJonAye]

Merry Christmas to you also, I see your profile pic, do you live in Colorado? It's my dream to get there, and see the big mountains, I've even started cutting back on smoking, so that I can save money and actually breath that high up.

[@mountainbound1315]

@@XJonAye Hey. I split my time between Colorado Springs and suburban chicagoland. Best of both worlds. The front range of the rockies in Colorado is incredibly beautiful. I hope you get to see it soon. Enjoy your holiday! 🏔