“Dad, I want to camp in the snow!” How will that go??

[@RB_CO]

The effects of sharing these type of adventures with your kids is long lasting. Something Lucie will remember for a long time and hopefully share with her kids one day. Nicely done sir.

[@punktexas]

Lucy/Lucie seems to have a desire to be in showbiz. She does a great job in front of and behind the camera. I can see the blooper reels being very helpful for a talent scout to see how pleasant, professional and easy to work with she is. Donald, thank you very much for all the adventures.

[@hittman2005]

It’s great seeing a good dad and a daughter who obviously really enjoys being around him.

[@tacoma_jon]

Great video Donald. Nothing wrong with a little father/daughter camping trip.

[@martykong3592]

Thanks MUCH for a wonderful share! Great that you can have Lucie along, and she seems to enjoy it much, you are very fortunate to have her share with you still, as not all teenagers, let alone older children will and do, enjoy her as much asyou can, as they all grow up too quickly... from a GrandPa :) Cheers and all the best to you and all! ps. got my Subee again, and love it, just urban hauler right now, but really enjoying a 6 speed manual again .... :)

[@broinsocali]

The sound of the water running by is always nice and relaxing.. Nice to see Lucy behind the wheel.

[@thesnodgrasschannel6782]

I love spending time outdoors with my daughter. You’re a good dad!

[@leighwilsonartist]

Nothing beats family time!👍

[@SaveTheManuals]

The sense of humor you share together is the world.

[@philbuilds116]

Lucie behind the wheel. Nice. She's growing up so fast. Learning off road makes the worst of paved roads easy.

[@thejohnlin]

That is a very warm camping.

[@TommyKinsey1972]

Awesome that she wants to camp with dad!

[@KG-cl9gv]

Fun to see daughter / Father Time spent. (I’d hate to think it was just pictures for her Instagram or Facebook account.😆. ). Gotta have good winter gear for sure !!

[@johngerson7335]

Great video, nice distraction from certain current unpleasantness. Cool youngster you've got there, thanks for sharing your snow-trip together, looked like a lot of fun!

[@Mannix007]

Bloopers were hysterical !!

[@eto2352]

Is this the first time seeing Lucie drive offroad? Chillaxing by the fire, talking about which trilogy is better... you guys are the dynamic duo!

[@softroadingthewest]

Yes, she's now 15 which is how old you have to be to get a learner's permit. Not saying she hasn't been behind the wheel in years before ;-) but I didn't want to show it on the channel.

[@justinperry9754]

Nothing wrong with being a Star Wars geek, Lucy! This is the way!!!! 😁 Awesome video all around to btw!

[@focalimaging7083]

Fun video - cool spots. The outtakes were fun.

[@tristanyoung453]

In the UK, sadly, this isn't really possible but the more of your films I watch, the more I want to move to the USA and go exploring. Keep up the great channel.

[@shirleymckenzie4363]

Teach her everything you know. ❤ beautiful video

[@mercurials54]

Socks make a huge difference in the cold, love my darn tough socks. Also got stuck on 6” of snow trying to turn around on the trail that had ice on the bottom.

[@edwardneilson8970]

Love it. Camping with my kids are always the best times.

[@agpawpaw5912]

Not many teens you can find who wants camping in snow. Thanks for video

[@simpleinstinct]

I really need to do some winter camping. This is inspiring stuff.

[@donwyates]

Lucie adds a touch of cool - you may want to ask her to make regular appearances in your videos. ;-)

[@richardburguillos3118]

Great time in the snow. Soooo did she use her Light Saber to start the fire? Great seeing her behind the wheel. Now that’s a loving and trusting Dad.... Well that’s the end of this comment, so it’s time to air up and move into the New Year..... yea, I know I already aired up, but you didn’t know that 😁

[@mikepierson3097]

Awesome video Donald, and Lucy, enjoyed it greatly.

[@njlillegard]

I can only hope that my 7 y/o wants to do this kind of stuff with me in a few years. Super cool trip.

[@mikes3448]

Awesome! Always in anticipation of the next episode....very pleased to see you investing in your daughter....Godspeed you two!

[@stevetabor4447]

Absolutely priceless great times spent together great memories made for life ❤️👍👍 as always be safe

[@TacoBluesdayVoodoo4rnr]

I actually enjoy winter camping the most. It is so beautiful and quiet.

[@gerdacoonan7250]

Thanks so much for going the extra mile and doing the CC's. There's enough work in just creating a video without adding to the workload. This is to tell you that for me, this is highly appreciated. Thanks for taking the effort to produce your wonderful content. All the very best for the year ahead, and may it unfold in the direction of your choosing. Take care and stay safe, all the very best from Down Under, Cheers.

[@agentorange1556]

Lol.. definitely need more of Lucie on your adventures

[@GPosner8]

The force is strong in that one👍Fun to see Lucie behind the wheel👏🏻🚙 Thanks for the bloopers😂😂 Happy New Year🎉🎊🍾

[@patrickmichael1057]

I vote for regular installments of "blooper reels"

[@softroadingthewest]

Haha, it really just depends on what I end up with. When Lucie is along though the outtakes are often pretty good. :-)

[@swagging_sisters]

Really enjoy it when you're camping with your kids mate, takes us back to camping trips as kids with our folks & nice to see your teens enjoying it and being into it, and not just 'suffering through it' 😊.👌👌👍

[@namlam941]

What a beautiful bond between dad and daughter, love the last "2+ minutes..."

[@marcericdavis]

Just spent a long weekend in the Ochoco's. There was about a foot of snow and great weather. Ran into Jason up there at an old mine site.

[@kelnco9856]

This reminds me of my daughter and I on our trips, especially the part with the music blasting. That is us for sure! I need to go camping and soon!

[@jasonvassallo6677]

Nice that your daughter wanted to go camping! Great video!

[@21psd]

It was great seeing Lucy eager to drive in the snowy conditions. That's the best way for her to learn!

[@GeorgeLoch]

Lucy is the best! Next time, take Lucy and add the bloopers to the main body of the video. Boom. Instant success.

[@76powerwagon87]

Great video we love winter camping! Good father daughter time!

[@monkeywrenchedphotography1876]

It’s about time she gets an overland Subaru and starts fallowing you around !

[@metaxaanabeer]

SubarooWooHoo.

[@themagician7734]

But she wants a Jeep ;)

[@monkeywrenchedphotography1876]

The Magician to pull dad out when he gets stuck!!

[@KL00100]

You are a great father.

[@RawFeeding101]

I hope you back all these videos up. After she goes off to college and after your time on this earth is done, these videos will be beautiful and heart warming to look back on.

[@stout_tossme7541]

Great video. I love it when Lucie goes with you. My best times camping and exploring were with my daughters. RIP your Subaru. Lucie driving, everyone watch out! Stay off the sidewalks! (Said every dad with a teenager lol). Seriously, it looked like a blast. You are an awesome dad. Lucie is awesome.

[@PrimalOutdoors]

That was super fun to watch looked like you had a great time Jason

[@softroadingthewest]

Thanks Jason, it was a nice little outing. Lucie brings a fun dynamic to any trip for sure.

[@TheDenisedrake]

So cute! Thanks for the bloopers.

[@G8Thunder]

I've never actually had many times where I feel a want to have kids, but a good camping trip out like that with the kids, just on a whim, is something I now look forward to.

[@AndyInPDX971]

Love it, Sco Ducks and our boy Justin!

[@softroadingthewest]

Sco Ducks! Joey Harrington remains my all-time favorite and I feel that Mariota was a better quarterback than Herbert, but it has been a pleasure to see him having some success in the NFL (even if his team isn't).

[@OverlandPNW]

The campfire in the snow was great ! Having family along is always a win !

[@nicolasroland8533]

I have a one month old little girls and a 4 year old forester :). You make me look forward to my future adventures!

[@virginiarocks]

So nice to be out in the snowy forest like that!

[@scottgriffith2378]

Love the bloopers 😂😂😂

[@prestonvilla3837]

I have two young daughters that I would love to have them experience something like this, it gives me inspiration. Thank you

[@erichughes9098]

I really enjoyed your video thank you especially the outtakes 😎👍

[@mauriceaustin3442]

my 6 year old granddaughter loves winter camping here in western Montana. And has been several times the last 3 years. This video is awesome. Thanks for sharing

[@travdurland5676]

A star wars geek and a capable adverse condition driver... you should be a proud papa.

[@robertmock7509]

Loved the family bloopers.

[@BackroadExploration]

Love camping in the snow and glad She had an excellent first trip. It’s so beautiful and I love that you tend to get the best spots all to yourselves. Can’t wait to have the boys behind the wheel!

[@softroadingthewest]

Thanks Jared! Having young drivers adds a certain nerve-wracking element to life, but it's been awesome having my son able to go places on his own or drop his sister off at dance class or whatever. Lucie is only 15 so she is still a year+ away from driving on her own. She thinks she wants a yellow Wrangler BTW. I told her she better get a job. :-)

[@BackroadExploration]

@@softroadingthewest My first Jeep was a Yellow Wrangler and I loved every inch of that thing. She is going to need a job :-)

[@danielzuniga1147]

Great video! Looking forward to getting my daughter out on adventures as she grows (5 right now). She sat on my lap and drove the truck at 45 mph across the Alvord. Lucy stole the show with Star Wars commentary btw!

[@christiancherry1377]

Warms the heart and soul!

[@om617yota8]

Great trip, thanks for taking us along. Too bad on the tree.

[@Adventurewithnhia]

the bloopers were funny!

[@jcblackmon]

I love the Daughter/Daddy camping! And long live the Star Wars geeks!!

[@rockroller1829]

thank you !!!!! i bought my daughter a 2003 forester for her first car... she drove it into the ground ..i have replaced ball joints all struts rigged the exhaust and have 4000$ in parts to install by the end of January... to be abel to drive across the usa and ito trails .. thank you for your content ...

[@lilklondikeoutdoors4116]

Great video. I’ve watched your skills grow over the last year are so. Amazing. Funny bloopers!

[@bigboyfrank6292]

Hey there brother happy new year’s and I enjoy watching your videos and all your adventures! I’m from Texas and it hardly ever snows here and one day I can go travel to your neck of the woods and experience the beautiful weather! 😇 Can’t wait to see the next video this is Big Boy Frank from Texas Peace out ✌️

[@bruceyyyyy]

Snow Camping is just lovely.

[@softroadingthewest]

It's got its ups and downs but...yeah, like Lucie said, worth it.

[@BirdPhish]

Wonderful video Lucie! Tell your dad he did a great job editing...lol

[@MrLogythebear]

Loved the bloopers

[@freerider604]

Loved this Video! Happy New Year! The bloopers were awesome- glad to see not every take is perfect. 😀

[@MikeR55]

A very nice family camping trip. I have two daughters and when younger enjoyed similar trips, so this brings back good memories. Now I overland camp in a Honda Pilot 4wd and one daughter and our dog also enjoy day trips here on Vancouver Island.

[@AggyGoesOutdoors]

Start em young! I've only just discovered enjoying the outdoors in my 40's, I didn't have anyone growing up to take me out on adventures like this. Excellent parenting sir! 👍🏼👏🏼🙏🏼🗻🏕️🏔️

[@softroadingthewest]

Same, I've only been doing this for a few years...I did not realize what I was missing!

[@misplacedoverland]

The snow was beautiful as it was falling! Great video looks like a wonderful time! Time well spent with Lucie! Cheers 🍻

[@bgsbglutenfreeadventures825]

Great video one of your best the shots were great. Also love the Star Wars talk reminds me of camping with my dad ❤️

[@CoasttoCascadia]

What a great spot you found! Actually both spots weren’t too shabby. We too noticed that melted fence last time we drove through that area, so crazy!!! Awesome video as always and what special moments to share with Lucie. I grew up camping and backpacking with my dad and those moments are so special and so unforgettable, he’s the man who is responsible for teaching me to love and respect the outdoors. Loved the bloopers too!

[@softroadingthewest]

Actually I loved that creekside spot so much that I went back and camped there this weekend by myself. :-) Looking forward to seeing your snow adventures. It was heavy wet boggy slush for us this weekend.

[@robbergstrom943]

Beautiful father and daughter trip. And with Lucie driving!!! Blooper roll has us all cracking up. But now all three kids are saying shiitake in special ways...

[@stout_tossme7541]

The bloopers were the best! Nothing better than camping with your kids.

[@softroadingthewest]

LOL

[@604rioso]

haha nice star wars geek talk by the fire :P

[@Furniture121]

Looks like a good time. Staying warm when camping can be pretty hard, particularly if you aren't acclimatized to the cold already.

[@jamerson9164]

You don’t know the joy I had seeing this in my subscription videos 🥳

[@EdwardGomillion]

Ok so that was cool how you pulled into camp, got the shot, and without any tracks in the fresh snow. Great editing, fun time.

[@edmondsonoffgridhomestead8932]

My favorite line from Lucy “I’m a Star Wars geek.” I love it, just love it. She’s way cooler than her dad!!! 🤓

[@softroadingthewest]

Haha, that's for sure! :-)

[@black_widow_overland]

Great video. Makes me wanna go winter camp. Can’t wait for the next video.

[@agentorange1556]

Man if I could get my own teenage daughter out camping with me I’d be stoked!

[@catchaser52]

03:05 New Driver,,, Move over Dad ! Again Well done Much appreciate the editing work.

[@carmenmatagulay727]

You guys remind me of me and my dad! Love watching. Happy new year!

[@russellherberg2213]

I need to finish watching the videos of your Eastern Oregon trip (that I won on that auction!!). I'm seriously envious, Donald. Thanks

[@softroadingthewest]

Oh nice, thank you for participating in the auction!

[@pbodymathis]

The ready to eat food we would take camping for 4 days were home cooked meals prepared by our wives and put in sealable bags and frozen. We would simply take them out and boil them in water. WE always had great food that way and it was far cheaper than store bought!

[@southernrebel159]

Thanks for the video and I love y'all's dynamics. Lucy wants to appear like you really annoy her. And you do the great job of daddy to annoy her as much as possible. 😜🤠 I've only seen about 3 videos so far, but they're well done, and the bloopers are great. Thanks y'all, take care and YHVH bless y'all.

[@budgetoverland9702]

I think some of those bloopers deserve to be in the main video haha.

[@woodlanddogs782]

So many beautiful moments, and the blooper reel had me laughing so hard! What a fun trip!

[@gonesailing]

Thank you both for sharing holiday smiles and adventure. Here’s wishing you and your family a very happy 2021 with a new year that brings better all round ❄️⛄️🌨

[@toddhoffmaster6057]

Love the Blooper reels - Shit Take Hilarious....

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

I must admit I also giggled at the shiitake packaging... 😅 Great video Donald, looks like this one was a lot of fun!

[@softroadingthewest]

Thanks! Lucie cracks me up all the time, she's definitely fun.

[@alexanderweaver4838]

Great video! Impressive job driving, Lucie! The Appalachians block any chance of our getting snow around Richmond, VA; I would have to drive about four hours to camp in the snow. Camping with my kids was so much fun and I almost regretted that they grew up and became responsible and successful adults...actually I, too, am a very proud father. The Mountain House meals are not worth the money. Trader Joe's moved in about five minutes from my home and those frozen meals are awesome. We usually pick up a dozen or so every time we shop there. They are so easy and convenient, especially since I do all of the cooking. As a care giver I'm always seeking easier methods to accomplish goals.

[@shadowoxj8153]

I've never understood the dehydrated or freeze dried meals like Mountain House when vehicle supported camping. Canned or bagged food like you did here makes much more sense to me when your not backpacking in and need to save weight. I almost never eat freeze dried food when overlanding. Glad you guys had a good trip and Lucie's first snow camp was a success.

[@teresacatroppo2277]

I always tend to put my windshield wipers up when we get snow or ice so it doesn’t freeze to the windshield! Also keep a can of spray bottle of Prestone de-icer spray which you can pick up at Walmart or other places! That has been a life saver for me when I need to de ice the windshield!

[@mdgruener]

Lucie is a natural!

[@softroadingthewest]

She loves it! :-)