Outdoor Research Presents: Livin' Tiny - A Quest For Powder

[@pottergirl287]

While I'm not a downhill skier myself, I feel like this film captures what the heart of a traveling, passionate spirit is. the incorporation of your passions and living tiny is such an inspiration to the new generation of tiny home dwellers who want to live out their passions. Thank you!

[@maurilindberg]

Sam Giffin !!! Golden Globe Award for this magnificent piece of cinematic art !!! Beautiful !!!

[@seanr8616]

Just saw the Tiny House rolling down the street in my town and was super pumped, should have followed it. We came right home to watch the video, now my wife loves it too. Have a great time!

[@dyathink]

The most amazing thing about this little documentary, apart that it is freaking excellent, is that it applies to ANY dream..build your house wherever you are, you will be ok if you are following your dream..an apartment, a dorm room, your Mom´s basement..just make it yours and don´t be afraid to live that dream.

[@toptobottom247]

This video made me realize...i'm not living to my full adventurous potential...i really need to get at life.

[@iMvAwesome]

+Sam Giffin you gotta take the good with the bad. 80 hour drive to get to their paradise or 80 hours watching tv. I'm sure the choice is clear to them they are loving ten fold the life as most.

[@Gusttox]

This is the best cinematography I've ever seen. Absolutely amazing.

[@LiLBitsDK]

Can only agree with Man Hound! great video, loved it, all the good stuff, the downsides (snow in house, dead truck etc) awesome video, very inspiring

[@patrickalaggio3560]

"Home Free" WOW! You guys should write an illustrated children's book. What a wonderful example of LIVING life you have shared with us all. Dream on...

[@richfiryn]

Doing what you want, when you want, with those you choose to be with is Nirvana. The effort is ALWAYS worth it, the adventures and unexpected surprises are the seasoning that give the experience a memorable flavor long past the end. The good news is that there is no end so go for it on purpose, and you never have to "explain" it to anybody ever. Lovely video, thanks for sharing it. The Wizard Of Willow on Facebook loves this.

[@trevorlutke9542]

You guys are seriously living the dream and don't let anyone else tell you different. The house is amazing and the journey is what makes life memorable

[@steevner]

This journey fills up every part of my soul! Thanks to everyone in this video - you are a huge inspiration for me :) You're a big part of the reason I just bought a camp trailer to convert to a tiny house, and enrolled myself in natural building school starting in 2 months. I'm hoping to get out on more adventures like this myself :)

[@jacklazar9731]

As a last semester college student planning my outdoor escapades to remote Alaskan peaks and central Asian mountain ranges, this film has fired me up for the skiing season at home. Wow! I could feel the stoke pulsing through my body. Now if only I could convince my buddies to build such a set up for our own use...

[@mfbsail]

Fantastic Journey to be a part of and all the friends made along the way....awesome! Brings me back to my 20's....

[@ElijahHume]

Amazing. Only one way to put it, absolutely amazing. I want to build a tiny house now :) You guys have inspired me, thanks. That is amazing. Amazing. I don't know how many times i can say that, but it is. Amazing.

[@autry33]

***** Hey Sam! Is this you in the video? The one who built the tiny house?

[@autry33]

***** I have not but I will sure check it out. Thank you!

[@jahmenj]

Hey Guys, My name is Jay and I'm from NYC. OMG what a great film, project and crew! I loved the music throughout the film and the journey. I was searching for ideas in building Tiny Homes for the Homeless and I stumble-upon "Livin' Tiny: A Quest For Powder"... I LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS FILM!

[@DannyCoolBeanss]

Thumbs way up! I had a smile on my face the whole video! I wish I could board like you guys! Anyways this is whats its about......life....live the sh*t outta it! At the end all we have is our memories! I bow to you guys/girls

[@CaseyFriday]

My wife and I saw you as we were leaving Utah last December, heading to Texas to build our very own Tiny House that is almost done now! Congrats!

[@pilotdiana]

Thank you for sharing, I am in awh of your adventuresome spirits. It made this 65 yr old woman cry. Im so proud of of what you did. Excellent cinematography.

[@jocelynford6460]

Sweet as. Thank you for reminding us all that we skiers are a different breed altogether.

[@paulmyers6272]

The truck in this video, Rusty D lives again. After repair from the fire and repower with newer diesel engine, it is ready for its next adventure. I am driving it to AK from Seattle in July to use at my property and gold mine. Great job on this video.

[@samgiffin602]

Is rusty still around?

[@wr1083]

"you don't pull that with your Subaru right" lol

[@DestructiveCupcake]

Your film was breathtaking, brought tears to my eyes. It took me back to the days I snowboarded in my teens. I only dream of building a tiny home, and you all have inspired me even more to make that wish come true. Thank you for sharing this with the world. Can't wait to see the next one.

[@outdoorresearch]

Zack is a great craftsman and wanted to build something exactly how he/we wanted it. That would not have been possible if we were to purchase a used trailer. The heart and soul poured into the Tiny House is amazing. That is what makes it so awesome for this journey.

[@p4geavenue]

sweetest movie I have seen in ages!!! In Europe this House would not be possible at all due to law. such a great work! keep it up! stoked !

[@foxthorne]

I like the steps that spiral up to the sleeping loft in the tiny house. I never seen something like that before in a tiny house. I think its better than a ladder. Great tiny house I love it!

[@Yes...but...]

I loved the skiing scenes. Makes you understand why they built it.

[@bryceclement2803]

I love it! it's been a dream of mine to transform a bus into a livable space for my friends and i to travel, since I was a child.

[@outdoorresearch]

Thanks Pete! We are truly excited the so many people are inspired by this video. Enjoy your Tiny home creation!

[@sirron1122]

i think the fact that you guys let nothing discourage and let your imaginations and skills create such a beautiful thing to go enjoy all the things that make the world great is in inspiration to people like me who would love to do things like what you guys do. thank you.

[@demofactory]

That was a beautiful story on many levels. I hope that all of you returned safely after a journey of a lifetime!! I think you're going to need a bigger truck though. Poor "Rusty". Peace friends.

[@richardjohnson4696]

I lived for three years in a trailer. it was awesome. The cost of living was great and the neighbors were all awesome people too. I had the freedom to move my home wherever I wanted. Home is what you make of it. There are people who pay huge rental prices and own nothing, with neighbors they can't stand and getting their vehicles broken into all the time. I like being outside and only really need a place to cook my meals, store my stuff and a place to sleep. All the other stuff is kinda useless.

[@kathleenstrauch2681]

I never tire of watching this! I send it to friends on a regular basis.

[@LaDayna04]

I loved watching this. I miss being young and full of energy. Glad to see you young people doing stuff.

[@Zextraterrestrial]

Thanks for the beer & warmth. Cool house, good to meet you guys!

[@judaspriestrock]

I downloaded this about a month after it came out and watched it again last night after just being back from the mountain. I just wanted to say I really enjoy watching this film :) Makes me love the mountain even more and appreciate how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful world. Cheers

[@tvpromo1]

"The human spirit in action". that's how my girl friend Kimberly described your video. She was literally crying at the end! Great job. We hope to see you in Colorado soon. Barry

[@LevitatingLarry]

I love this. It's one of my favorite videos on KZbin.

[@arach613]

this is nothing short of amazing. This truly makes me want to get out there, live a little, and step out of my comfort zone. This video just fills me with so much that that i can not even describe it. I have no clue where my future will take me but i hope this will be a part of it sometime.

[@yaCantGetFooledAgain]

it is twice as heavy, twice as expensive but Zack is "awesome" and "amazing" - thank you - now I understand

[@shawnmcgill1900]

Ok so truck repair isn't your thing, but you guys have so much talent and passion for what you do! Enjoyed this immensely!!

[@bruceharvey3375]

Awesome, The Search,... I lived it for 26 years ... I want back in !

[@sarebearlovestocraft]

What a great vid! Y'all are living life to the fullest! God bless you all!

[@DarrenDizz]

what an epic journey... would love to do something like this an travel around in the winters chasing the best snow. gave me goosebumps, when the truck died an the tiny house was at home where it belonged in a ski area parking lot.

[@nathanrebbetoy4542]

Dougy Blake!!! 12:57 Love ya man!

[@susanquande3463]

Bruce and I are old skiers. We loved the whole thing.

[@loverofmusic3210]

This is really great. I love the fact that you built a tiny house, went on a huge road trip, made it all the way here to Canada, all for the sake of great powder. Koodos to you. I think I might take up skiing.

[@outdoorresearch]

Thanks again to everyone for the positive feedback!!! All of us here at OR are truly stoked you guys enjoyed it.

[@Snow4life1999]

new thing added to my bucket list. this is one of the best ski/snowboard movie/ videos out there so KEEP IT UP!!!

[@doug6394]

Noooo Rusty! I cried. Awesome trip

[@FrankPolinder]

Love it. A true America story of doing what you love , life , live it

[@adambredesen230]

This is incredibly inspiring. Every second I sit here watching it, my mind runs wild, and is at the same time brought to perfect peace.

[@choofish]

True, one can get from point A to point B in a straight line more efficiently, but one misses the experience of the journey down the side roads and all the resulting adventure.

[@ericteela]

@15:28 quote of the film. Watch the whole thing though. Thank you for taking the time to make this. Hey ski resorts, please start letting your back lots be used for rigs like this. And for those that already do, thank you.

[@outdoorresearch]

So far all the ski areas have been really good to us. It is promotion for them that they get to be in the videos so they are generally really stoked on the house being at their mountain.

[@nhoj62]

awesome video guys, that is so inspiring, epic trip in the tiny house, and awesome skiing in the end!, thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@jakenibs]

all i can say is that i would do anything for the experiences you guys have gotten to have! loved it! very inspiring.

[@JeramyM506]

Pretty awesome video, I actually live about an hour away from Whitewater in BC and was part of a crew fighting a forest fire above that hill only a few weeks ago.

[@outdoorresearch]

They were stuck in CA for a few weeks until we were able to get a new truck and drive it out to them. Luckily they had great snow while they were in Canada!

[@chewmyster08]

ahhhhh! so sick! i can relate to this on so many levels, you may have inspired me to move back to canada and build a tiny house. I want a quest for powder! good job fellas

[@Sheilamaizi]

Wonderful video!!!! I envy you guys. What a wonderful way to live!!!!!!

[@PetrS]

Simply great movie. It shows passion for powder. Great! Much better than usual commercial movie made with huge budget and helicopters everywhere.

[@entune85]

Thanks for the story! So inspiring and makes me proud to be in canada : )

[@tahoedude123]

Man you guys are livin the ski bummers dream!!!!

[@GiffinZack]

Hey Ryan, we didn't use any blue prints. This one was built less for one-two person living and more as a "bring your own ski hut" type of tiny home. In my experience, winterizing a septic system is a real pain and does not work in super cold temps. All we did was take this to the coldest places in the country and trying to have a winterized septic that could handle 5 people's waist would have been a nightmare that I'm so glad to have avoided. Ran out of time to build an outdoor shower!

[@Redbandia_outdoors]

Cool video!! Whitewater is the place where dreams are made. I need to go there every year to recharge and feel alive. The tiny house saga is pretty cool. Great idea!!

[@martibridges1]

This is an awesome video. Wish I was 25 to 30 again because this is where I'd be for sure. In the meantime, I'm planning my own kind of tiny house for when I retire from the daily grind in about 3 years. It won't be extreme skiing, but it will be skiing and kayaking. Yeah, baby.

[@logananderson9729]

I will seriously pay this "ghost town" band to send me their music... how much you want??? 20..30..40?? I dont care, i will pay it! Whoever ghost town is, they are sitting on some stuff that the world needs! PLEASE release your music, the song at 6:20-7:20ish is amazing. Not to down play the videography at all, its awesome as well.

[@ShoeBoxMoses]

Thank you for making this movie and THANK YOU EVEN MORE FOR THE ADVENTURE. Made me literally goose bump up for our mountain session tomorrow. Glad your home found it's footing you did well!

[@MascisMan1]

Great vid! Very inspirational for the Tiny House movement. The scenes with nasty black smoke pouring out of the pickup truck are a little disheartening but I guess some things can not be avoided. Thanks for the vid!

[@Danburybeeches]

Just love the way Molly says 'C(j)anada'...so cute! Great video.

[@jspate61]

I believe if I had a portable house like that, I would set off for Newfoundland & Labrador. I just love the Tiny house concept. Hope your truck survives. Cheers

[@outdoorresearch]

The shots looking back at the riders were mostly Neil the snowboarder holding his camera in his hand out in front of him. It was pointed back so that is how the shot was taken. Anything that was up high was taken from a helicopter. Glad you enjoyed the movie!

[@TheAdvasworld]

Thank you for sharing!!!! sparkle drems again!!! very inspiring!!!!!

[@drestat6815]

ASTOUNDING! Absolutely brilliant

[@outdoorresearch]

Yup! They were at Crystal this weekend. They will be at Alpental this coming weekend for VertFest, the 16th and 17th. NW largest ski touring event, come check it out!!

[@outdoorresearch]

Some of the inspiration came from that it was just something different and cool. Another big reason was so that the house could be parked at the ski resort in hits spot for extended periods during storm cycles and we would still have a vehicle to drive around town to get food and other stuff.

[@DV_MLS]

wow wow wowwwwwwwwww! what an crazy little adventure.. I'm so jealous!

[@morganmoe4080]

What a well rounded classic rad powder hunting story!

[@sixyonex7385]

Awesome! Wish more Mt's were camper-rv- bus- tiny house friendly.

[@staciesaurus5139]

Inspiring. Don't watch too close to your bed time though, you might just get really excited and want to get on with your next adventure!

[@VIKIMM]

,,,right on ... what an amazing adventure you all had....wonderful....

[@JohnnyUtah13]

loved the shots of everyone smiling at the end...great doc.

[@NINJANKID]

I LOVE THE NARRATIVE PERSPECTIVE OF WRITING!!!!!!

[@iangvanniekerk]

Loved that, let the peace fall on all you come across

[@PHwang-nh9pr]

Thank you so much for sharing your adventure. This is very heart warming story. I loved every minute of it. It was very professionally done and story was excellent. I would say the best video for how actually the tiny house is being used.

[@rachelbrain]

That spiral staircase (I guess that's what you would call it) is amazing! I like it a LOT more than the clumsy ladders that most tiny homes have.

[@TheMacnabs]

Great job guys. Something my Dad would have LOVED

[@sirjim777777]

That was a awesome experience. I feel, that I lived it with you. Your a great narrator and writer. I wish you all well and enjoy the freedom and wilderness. Peace ! :-)

[@lungo2013]

I think that's awesome. Maybe one day I'll live in one. There's nothing wong in downsizing.

[@glennpace9783]

I love the idea...live simply & move freely.

[@sidneymoraes3197]

Amazing snow friends and adventure with a beautiful house on wills . This is awesome

[@PermacultureFarming]

Bad ass. I live in an RV which is similar. Freedom doesn't have a price. It's awesome! Thank you for sharing! :)

[@jonathanakers7194]

I wish I could live my life like this.

[@Therightwayto]

Do it ! WHats holding you back? Just have faith and you will live a wonderful life.

[@jonathanakers7194]

I plan on it when I get out of school.

[@atomxalphabale1043]

Jonathan Akers have you done it yet?

[@Snow4life1999]

thanks, on KZbin I try to keep most of my comments positive and I had absolutely no trouble thinking of a good one for this! :)

[@WASOON]

great House. Great Story. Great Camera work. Great Editing. Great.

[@scotta.blanchat]

This video was superbly composed, and I am very impressed. Well done.

[@GTRtonyd]

captured the romance of the Ski for me! Well done.

[@unheardmuz]

What a beautiful film! Thank you for sharing!

[@frankfromupstateny3796]

Wow.....it's great to have "big balls" and be young...hopefully everyone has done something like this in their past.....modern society makes life difficult...wait as long as possible to "own a lot of stuff" kids. Nice video...

[@jacobday5861]

possibly the best skiing video ever made

[@hnkulkarni]

Amazing video. Best tiny house that I have ever seen. Wonderful photography.