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

[@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!

[@maurilindberg]

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

[@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!

[@outdoorresearch]

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

[@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...

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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...

[@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

[@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 !

[@outdoorresearch]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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 :)

[@mfbsail]

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

[@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.

[@TheMacnabs]

Great job guys. Something my Dad would have LOVED

[@jocelynford6460]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@susanquande3463]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@kathleenstrauch2681]

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

[@Zextraterrestrial]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Snow4life1999]

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

[@FrankPolinder]

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

[@tahoedude123]

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

[@LaDayna04]

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

[@LevitatingLarry]

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

[@Yes...but...]

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

[@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.

[@doug6394]

Noooo Rusty! I cried. Awesome trip

[@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!

[@yaCantGetFooledAgain]

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

[@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!!

[@outdoorresearch]

Awesome! Enjoy your Tiny Home.

[@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!

[@PermacultureFarming]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@outdoorresearch]

Thanks for the great comments! The Tiny House will be out on the road again in search of great snow and good times this season!

[@jakenibs]

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

[@outdoorresearch]

David, we really appreciate the comment. Thanks for watching!!

[@NINJANKID]

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

[@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.

[@TheAdvasworld]

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

[@Gage7SLR]

Thank you so much for the wonderful video and adventure, and the great music. I found "The quest has begun" my favorite song on the video, on soundcloud.

[@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.

[@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.

[@iangvanniekerk]

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

[@GTRtonyd]

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

[@scotta.blanchat]

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

[@sarebearlovestocraft]

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

[@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?

[@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!!

[@drestat6815]

ASTOUNDING! Absolutely brilliant

[@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.

[@jacobday5861]

possibly the best skiing video ever made

[@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!

[@Bartonhockey08]

I want that "House". Thanks for the idea, my dad and I are crafty with our hands. Might make one of those for my wife and I.

[@JustinMontana1]

"Roots and No Roots... the lifeless residual of life on the road." Yep. Imagine it 9 months a year for years... every year stranded in a bus load of detoxing idiots. Brings a whole new meaning to the term "Ship of Fools!" . Only skiing makes it better!!! Thank God for snow! Peaceful Powder! Thumbs up to you all ! Love the music in your clip! Stay in touch.

[@WASOON]

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

[@glennpace9783]

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

[@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!

[@outdoorresearch]

The band is Whiskey Blanket, song is Land of the Free. You should be able to find it on iTunes or through Amazon! Thanks for the love!

[@DANTEROY3]

Awesome show keep the dream alive...

[@outdoorresearch]

The band is Whiskey Blanket and the song is Land of the Free, thanks for watching!!

[@JohnnyUtah13]

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

[@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.

[@outdoorresearch]

It is by The Lady Crooners and is called Manifesto. You can find the album online pretty easy. Thanks for watching!

[@bruceharvey3375]

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

[@VIKIMM]

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

[@PetrS]

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

[@unheardmuz]

What a beautiful film! Thank you for sharing!

[@ridealine1]

Wow. Ill say it thats every snowboarders and skiers dream of fresh powder searching.

[@skate4life0101]

Crazy!! good job the video is perfect. Nice seeing people going all out on stuff like this!!!

[@feeney3co]

Very Inspirational!! Thank you for living the dream and sharing with all of us.

[@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.

[@HandMadeByKristen]

That a was a great glimpse into the dreams of every ski bum! You guys rock, keep it up!

[@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

[@brandonschartz2006]

Wish I was still a ski bum. Looks like a great time! You guys keep ripiin for us. -B

[@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!

[@petrahasler8666]

Your Video is great, love it. Had been looking around for Tiny Homes, because we gonna get one for ourself. We do life in Canada. Enjoyed your story and got some nice ideas out of it. Thanks for posting it.

[@nicksut]

Wow! Awesome video guys: the writing/narration, time-lapse stuff, music, and the feast of short clips from your adventure... masterfully done! How amazing that Rusty held on until you finally found some snow. There's a storm hitting Colorado now, but I wouldn't head south yet. Cheers, Nick from Gold Hill (old neighbor)

[@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.

[@morganmoe4080]

What a well rounded classic rad powder hunting story!

[@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!

[@EJGibson_]

wow absolutely fantastic so inspirational! one of the best made films and lovely edited.

[@nategarvinstin1795]

Sweet tiny house and ski run's