SOLO Overnight Camping in RECORD SNOW | Campfire Chili | Western HISTORY of the RAILROAD

[@saskhiker3935]

Chris you are the most positive guy and always willing to take on the most extreme challenges. Love your channel. You are an inspiration.

[@basecampchris]

I appreciate that! KP HKING!

[@crowsandshinythings2796]

I know he is awesome, isn't he!

[@crowsandshinythings2796]

My Sister, Cousin, niece and I are going to go kayaking, and overnight camping and cook a meal all because of him LOL

[@LucytheBengal]

@@crowsandshinythings2796 I have to agree I’m not really an outdoors kind of person, but he totally makes me wanna go and hike in camp out in the woods

[@chelseashelton528]

Im not sure people realize sometimes how much hard work that is getting so many different shots of all your hiking point of views.. crazy. Nicely done

[@cattailer1077]

Wow! The snow, the river, the train! Just so beautiful! This is as close as I'm gonna get to being there...Thanks Chris🤍

[@loriegosnell9355]

Oh my…. I would freeze to death 😮 I’m born and raised Florida girl, but I like watching Chris camp in the snow.

[@LoJo62]

I don’t camp anymore, but I love watching Chris do it😁

[@moxiemckeldrey5486]

I loved the train and your little spot that's perfect to get away to without people! I live right at the Great Smokey Mountain Railroad system and love hearing the steam engine blow as it comes to the tunnel and trestle and it echos up the mountain.🚂⛺👣🌻🦋

[@dianeferguson5239]

Those self heating meals really saved us during Hurrican Ian in Fort Myers FL. They are fantastic for hearty meals on the trail or in an emergency situations.

[@samgreen3449]

Chris you are awesome!💯 Best story teller in KZbin. We all luuve you! Keep up your great Work Sir! 👏🏽 Luuve from Sweden, Stockholm❤

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Sam! Chris🐻

[@markholbrook3949]

Every once in awhile you stumble across channels that are worth watching... Yours is one of them Chris!!! You've obviously watched other channels and brilliantly tweaked their theme to make your channel very entertaining! You have a knack of knowing what people want in a video. Also, I think I'm a good judge of character and you strike me as a real nice guy!!! Keep making videos you have a new subscriber here for sure...

[@basecampchris]

Wow, thanks Mark! Yes I've made a lot of videos and seen others videos and figured out what I really like and am having fun with the that.

[@edu.M.A.0077]

I enjoy winter camping, but I do some things that I've never seen on any camping video. I always buy a bale of straw and break it down on the snow. Then I set the tent up on top of the straw. It makes the tent floor nice, dry, warm and soft. I also use a small 5,000 BTU propane heater, BUT, VERY IMPORTANT: both window flaps must be open for ventilation! In fact you need to feel a slight breeze thru the vents. If u do not do this, it can be fatal. But I've done it many times, leaving the heater on all night. It keeps the tent very warm and comfortable.

[@basecampchris]

Happy NEW Year Everyone! 2022 is here and going to be Great! Keep Hiking!

[@harolynallison6889]

I love snow camping i admit i never camped with that much snow but always good to watch and learn. I got a new hot tent for Christmas 🎄 and am anxious to try it out. A beautiful location just so calming and majestic at the same time. Happy new year to you and yours

[@wayneC7]

Really appreciate your time and loving your videos A+++++

[@TimGehlbach-b5z]

Chris. This is an awesome video I always wanted to camp in the wintertime but never had the opportunity. I always enjoyed backpacking in camping. My dream was To do a portion of the A. T, but never got to do it. Me and my father and his friends went backpacking. Yes, I always wanted to go on the A. T with my father, but now my dad is in the nursing home with dementia. So I do talk to him. Or try to he doesn't communicate very much anymore. But I do appreciate your videos. Thank you so much. It would be such an honor to be able to meet you one day.

[@littlefairygirl161]

Wow beautiful! I always love winter scenery with winter trains. Love the song you added too so nice ❤ and I’m definitely craving chili now 😂

[@cherlgolja5402]

Love the way you cover the history of where you are camping ! Just imagine how beautiful it was back then before humans !!! God Bless American 🇺🇸

[@basecampchris]

Yes a great country! KH!

[@mr.waynes7555]

i gotta say chris, i'm proud of you, a local fellow putting out these videos plus all the effort and expense, planning and whatnot that goes into them. i appreciate you!!!!! God bless!

[@basecampchris]

Thank you so much Mr. Waynes...I appreciate that! KH!

[@disillusioneddisappointed]

I love that tent! Am watching this from London in the warm sunshine 😂 I’d absolutely love to go hiking with Chris and sit round the campfire , 🪵🔥listening to all the scary stories!🏕⛺️❤

[@KathyHarrington-cz7wq]

One awesome guy keep your videos coming 😊

[@cjbanksful]

GOSH THIS WAS THE BEST FOR ME. I KNOW EXACTLY WHERE YOU ARE. MY HUSBAND AND i WOULD DRIVE ALONG THE FEATHER RIVER AT THE LOWER PART AND I WOULD SIGNAL THE ENGINEER TO BLOW HORN AND HE WOULD. SUCH A BEAUTIFUL AREA. WE USED TO TAKE DRIVES EVERY WEEK. I THINK I KNOW EVERY ROAD. EVEN LOGGING ROADS. YOU MADE MY EVENG SO SPECIAL. NOW THAT LARY HAS DIED YOU KEEP ME COMPANY AND I AM VERY GRATEFUL FOR YOUR PODCASTS.

[@kimpippin8583]

Chris, your videos are always informative, and fun to watch. Keep up the good work..

[@basecampchris]

Thanks, will do!

[@mark8337]

Love this one. So beautiful. Peaceful. You do great camera work and editing, and the sound track! The train lesson with a live train very very cool.

[@daspencer4537]

Wow, absolutely fantastic video, Chris! The scenery, the story, the chili, all of it, just fantastic! Thank you and stay safe!

[@basecampchris]

Thanks so much!

[@davemadeja8466]

Great video. Interesting history of our great country! Nice RR shot too. Thanks once again for sharing.

[@ilonapugmire6312]

So here we have the most charming Snowman ever Chris ......🍀💚🍀🧡🧡🧚🍀✨️🌻👌👌

[@Gri03]

9:04 lol with this video at this moment right here I can honestly say that cannot camp. I have no patience at all to set up a tent let alone taking everything down to break down camp. No way José!!!! I rather enjoy watching you Chris doing all the heavy work hahaha. From the warmth of my couch and cozy blanket 😂.

[@jamsax6915]

Chris you sure no a lot its really nice to listen to you🎉

[@penelopeabbott6749]

Chris love seeing these earlier videos and the History stories you give! Loved seeing the train, what a gorgeous spot with all that snow! Keep Camping 🏕️👍

[@vvogt4252]

Excellent Cold weather Outdoor Video. Beautiful Scenery. Cheers Brother!

[@ritahassing2533]

This is my favorite spot, wow, just breathtaking! Love your channel and experiencing all the beauty and wonder through your eyes. Thank you!❤

[@basecampchris]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@ryanalvarado3986]

After watching countless of your backpacking/camping videos I bought the same cooking setup you have. Your real world use of gear showed me what to spend my money on. Thank you for your expertise and Happy New Year 2022!

[@basecampchris]

Very welcome Ryan! KH!

[@WeekendsOutsideFL]

This has got to be one of my favorite videos you made. Petrified wood? That is so old you know it was likely made when that land was wetter climate. Eons ago. Your videos are an escape from stress with an ice cold beer. It’s like you’re taking me on a personal tour of these locations. May you continue to have the most success!

[@jamiejohnson973]

My dad's dad lived in the Redwood forest in Northern California above Crescent city near the Smith River we went up the coast each year in summer and went to visit him. He lives in the deep woods and we heard about the Biggest don't recall the info too long ago. I do recall when we got to his place there was a big field of a sunflowers across the road from it. We went to Disneyland, SeaWorld, Knots verty farm, San Diego zoo and the Noaga ark your st place plus we camped in a big tent on our way in the redwoods gr at memories.

[@mikefournier2601]

Keep up the good shows we all like seeing them also that was good show on the old driven inn I liked going to them in the day there a few left about 400 what I heard we have on in upper Michigan but I haven't got there yet only about 56 miles from us I got to go there someday it's only open about 6 weekends a year

[@splitraven7060]

Love your cooking during your camping 🏕️ trips. Well I love cooking anyways. Today!!!! I’m making beef stroganoff ❤here in sunny Florida 🧜‍♀️🏝️🐠. Today the temp is a cool 78 for us in north central Florida.

[@didibolter9362]

Chris, this video is absolutely phenomenal, my favorite along with the video from Seattle Washington! Exceptional scenery! That River is fabulously beautiful, I love the roar of the river, talk about giving off a soothing relaxing vibe, I really love that! The train that came through was fantastic, wonderful timing! Since the train obviously comes through this area right along the river, why don't they make a town here? I would think that that would be a prime location, build homes/cabins, build a bank, a church, a blacksmith, a jail and etc., just like in western movies, how impressive that would be, and everyone wearing western attire, tourists could rent the cabins, rent horses and so on, it would seriously be a money maker I would think!! Thank you seriously for sharing this awesome awesome video! I don't like history, but, the history that you talked here in this video was incredibly interesting, I was fully engaged!!! 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗

[@michaelyunkelo1757]

I used to work in Garrett County Maryland and I can totally relate to deep snow and blizzard conditions. Our record snowfall for winter is 262 inches. I loved it!! I love winter and going into the woods during big snow storms.

[@davidwoods4765]

Awesome

[@NYCHFAN]

That area is so beautiful, especially in the fall. My late husband and I used to drive through Feather River Canyon any chance we got years ago. As inconvenient as it is, I'm so happy for the snow pack. ✌❤

[@basecampchris]

Sounds like a great memory...Fall color is the best up here! Grateful for the snow!!

[@disillusioneddisappointed]

Delicious supper!!

[@basecampchris]

Thanks! C🌲

[@cherlgolja5402]

The video at the end is so beautiful it brought me to tears 😢🇺🇸 Thank YOU !

[@basecampchris]

Wow...thanks Cherl!

[@j.r7721]

What's the name of the song at the end of video, please?

[@Northanteus]

I did some searching of some of the lyrics on Google and found out that the song at 34:14 is called *Midnight by Paper Planes*

[@paulawhittier3970]

I absolutely love ❤️ to watch your content, all the beautiful places you hike, camp,and explore. So awesome and fun, scary too. Peace Love and Light Always ✨️ 💕

[@petercampbell1585]

Thanks for the video Chris. Gorgeous scenery created by a true lover of the outdoor life. If I could make only one adjustment to your delicious chilli dinner, it would be to fry off the chopped onion first in some oil. It adds a real caramelised depth of flavour that you don’t get by just adding it in later. Awesome work!

[@terryolsson4145]

You know, I not only love listening to you stories but i dig watching you set up camp and prep food. And you always include wonderful shots of your surroundings. You are pretty brave out there on your own but I guess being an avid outdoors man you kind of get over that. But you are very vigilant, ya never know aye Chris. Thanks a lot for sharing your adventures with us.

[@colleenblackwater4792]

Beautiful musice..........

[@colleenblackwater4792]

I always think of our animals....I always hope for the colder n less snow where I am in Alaska, as moose do fine in far below zero weather but snow takes their food. Love your channel. Fairly new to you, but wow!: you nailed all we need. Especially where a world has gone mad!!:;;; I have sq and dm on my land. No aggression, yet they still demand respect...I get g8fts, and they 'borrow ' tools. Lol

[@ronniepirtlejr2606]

I know that this is an older video but, I would like to make a friendly suggestion! "IF" you go camping in the Great Outdoors ( not this place) with out a powerful sidearm for emergency situations. I would like to suggest that you take a medium to large-size dog, A German Shepherd for instance. They are good for protection. They can hear better than us, see in the dark. They can smell 1,000+ times better than we can plus, they have a sixth sense & are able to detect danger earlier than we can. Yes you might have to bring some extra food for the dog but, you will have a fantastic companion, it very well could save your life! Keep up with your videos & safe camping! 🇺🇸👍😎👍🇺🇸

[@josephinebustos8074]

Next time, add cumin to that mix of spices. Also add the onions while browning your beef.

[@paulrivers7248]

Im bet being a train conductor is so much fun on that railroad lol im jealous 😂

[@ervinslens]

Amazing winter landscape and amazing video.

[@basecampchris]

Many thanks! KH!

[@theresahaines2647]

Gorgeous, especially after the snowfall. It looks so magical. 😊

[@jamiejohnson973]

That's cool the train great pictures.

[@ilonapugmire6312]

Very nice✨️✨️🍀✨️🍀💚

[@King_T]

I like how you add the history into your camping vids. Thanks. Keep them coming.

[@basecampchris]

Thank you love the old west history...KH!

[@denisedaves8118]

Fire is also entertaining

[@kristopherlarsen4572]

This guy is the Jordan Peterson of hiking

[@germaineprien7691]

The good thing about this time of year is you can put your beer in the snow to chill it!! LOL🤣🤣🤣🙋‍♀️👍🙅‍♀️🙆‍♀️

[@mr.waynes7555]

love it when the countryside is covered in snow like that....especially in the trees. and yes do another pyramid/trailer/story/ video....i really enjoyed the last one

[@basecampchris]

That was a relaxing trip...Watching the weather and am considering getting the Tent Trailer back out...KH!

[@johnpoteet2515]

Beautiful View Chris!

[@johnpoteet2515]

Can anyone read my post

[@martavindiola9296]

Great video Chris 😊 I know it’s an older episode but I just wanted to share I would’ve fried the onions with the ground beef 😉 & u’d gave to bring cornbread with u of course right? 😂

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Really enjoyed this video Chris. Absolutely beautiful winter wonderland and great history. Happy New Year!

[@basecampchris]

Hi Cat - Thank you so much...so grateful the Sierra got so much snow! I know you got your start here. Looking forward to 2022 hiking season!

[@anthonyhearn1853]

Chris - love your videos - you are a real tonic to watch with all your positivity and love for what you do! Here in the UK we are experiencing record high temperatures (59 degrees Fahrenheit) so no snow here. Love your potted history lessons too! Happy New Year!

[@basecampchris]

Wow, thank you! Hoping good things for the UK and the weather there!

[@CarolAnne-h7v]

Hello! I so enjoy your videos! My fav season is winter,born in December maybe that has something to do with it! Do not like the heat through the summer at all,”I hade! Do snowshoeing,Cross Country skiing hiking, never camped,through summer cooler in the bush. Thanks Chris, also love the scenery,Awesome! Canada😊

[@Humerasajjad22-zy9no]

Amazing guy nice running owwww

[@sharonengland5255]

Remember, grandpa was an engineer on the soo line railroad in Minnesota. Loved the video. Mom

[@basecampchris]

I Always remember that...great history with George! Would love to get some photos of him at work and talk about him in another Railroad video!

[@Northanteus]

Song @34:15 is *Midnight* by *Paper Planes* 🙂 I grew up as a child in the mountains of upstate NY back in the 80s. We had our fair share of snowstorms and 3-5 feet deep snow in many areas. The next day when the storm past, the sun shined brightly with NO clouds in the sky and it was miraculously wondrous to behold with the eyes. Truly a winter wonderland. The song played in your video pretty much matches the feeling I'd have looking at what I saw at the time. Such beauty could be breathtaking. We lived near the top of the mountains so, yes, we could see other mountains out to what looked like 30 to 50 miles away. The sun glistening off the snow could bring tears to the eyes. The soft silence because of the insulation of snow was amazingly peaceful. The snow hanging off of the evergreen trees like frosting on a cake. If I would vote for top 3 views in the whole world, that would easily be one of them. Then we (brother and I) went and played in said winter wonderland for hours and hours! ☺️ It was priceless to be raised in such a majestic part of the land. I always enjoy your videos, Chris! They remind me of my childhood, way up in the mountains. Fresh air, swimming in the ponds and rivers, playing on iced-over ponds in the winter, breathing in the pure fresh and clean air without a hint of air pollution. Playing with the salamanders and frogs, looking at the huge white and orange goldfish in pounds. Going fishing, or riding our bikes 5 miles to the closest family owned store. My godparents down the road would tap trees for sap to make maple syrup with. I'd sit under a pine tree with the sun shining on me, the cool breeze sweeping over me, the birds chirping, blue skies most of the year. Trust me when I say this was pretty much closest to a paradise I could imagine, on this planet at least. ☺️

[@bleonhard818]

Beautiful!

[@marktemple7804]

Chris you are an amazing person that is really inspiring. Thank you for your vlogs, they are refreshing, informative, and just plain fun to watch. I love your positive outlook and enthusiasm, especially during that night in the Sierras with 80+MPH winds. You are a hiking ROCKSTAR. Happy New Year.

[@basecampchris]

Wow! Thank you Mark you guys are an encouragement...especially when the conditions turn on me!

[@cm1642]

Crazy!!!

[@lawrencetalbot55]

These little camping trips are enjoyable to watch, and I like the historical aspects you reveal about your surroundings. Even though I'm well versed in American history, especially the times you have referenced, before, during and after the Westward expansion era of the 19th century. Those tales still hold their fascination for me and many others, add that to the adventures you have dealing with unexpected weather conditions and the general activities involved with camping itself and you have a winner, in my book. Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing your experiences with us mere mortals. 🤣 lol

[@elizabethcline1526]

Hi Chris. I admire your determination. I don't know if I'd do that. Good for you. Keep the stories coming. It's a good thing you are doing and we all get to see some pretty country. Thanks 😊

[@thaddeusmikolajczyk4518]

The view looked awesome. I love Stout Beers, I will have to try a milk stout. Can,t go wrong with Chile warms one up in the cold. I enjoy your stories very interesting.

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Thaddeus! Keep Hiking!

[@jamiejohnson973]

Good thing we had all that vsnow in those states that provided water into the lakes that go into the watersheds so we have water. Colorado and the v eter goes into the agrajd canyon and the into Lake Mead and gives water to several states like Arizona where i live,vUtah, California New Mexico and several native American reservations. If we did not get all the heavy snow there would have been pretty blrns with water.

[@davidsavage5930]

Beautiful country!! Thanks for the local history lesson!

[@basecampchris]

Glad you enjoyed it...KH!

[@Lvboost]

How cool is that train and the view!!!

[@chrisbrackney7173]

Winter wonderland...thanks for taking us along!

[@basecampchris]

Glad you enjoyed it...KH!

[@HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks]

Have a great 2022! Really enjoying the channel here in the U.K.

[@basecampchris]

Awesome! Thank you! happy New Year!

[@craigkazmierczak5337]

Great video Chis. I would love to see you do an overnight in a hot tent.

[@basecampchris]

Thanks Craig...I'm actually looking at one! stove too.

[@yayaglass]

I'm rewatching this video in March '23. How does the snow this year compare to this video's levels in the area? The weather report at the beginning said it was a record, how about now? I hope that Jeanette is riding this out without too much difficulty. Looking forward to your being able to get back out into the Sierras to camp, my favorite locale for your videos. Stay safe! K

[@jordankerley9858]

Another great adventure! Keep em coming.

[@basecampchris]

Thanks! Will do!

[@larchlarch9851]

Thanks Chris. Another awesome video!Enjoyed hearing you talk about the history of the area. You are my favorite you tuber.

[@basecampchris]

Wow, thanks! KH! More to come....

[@paulrivers7248]

And no one stole that golden railroad spike?!😂 Plus isnt thier a song with that train 119? Like "119 coming down the line" ? Lol

[@joanies6778]

Reminds me of my first snow backpack and camp when I did the Wilderness Basics training. Beautiful scenery! Have you ever made an igloo on one of these hikes? Why not just make the chili in the frying pan? One pot chili. The fewer things to wash the better, IMO.

[@paulrivers7248]

Hey Chris you showed that heating pad, well i used to work for a place for 4 yrs called heat max and we made those called hat hands lol i drove the truck for them it was a neat place lol

[@waveyleslie827]

It's so beautiful! I also like seeing the camp gear you use. I'm just getting back into camping again. My boyfriend of 11 yrs will not lie on the ground outside so I decided to go alone. A great decision for me.I just love it. Your videos are entertaining, informative and keep me encouraged to keep hiking! ThankQ 💚&🌞 Wavey

[@jamiejohnson973]

Also have some native American in my dad's side not sure what we're not raised in the culture an a big mix of cultures from my dad's side and moms. Mom's was swedish, Lithuanian, Canad and French.

[@thebeardedgorilla8596]

Just wow Chris. The snow, the story, the scenery. Excellent video. I work for a short line RR so this was very interesting.

[@basecampchris]

That's great...my Grandpa worked for the Soo Line...Thanks 👍

[@misssherryw.7017]

hugs, be safe...BTW, I won a chili contest at my work several years in a row... secret throw some beer in it... just a cheep beer will do. Good job

[@basecampchris]

That is awesome!

[@markpetersen6931]

Looks like you had fun. Glad to see snow in the mountains. Finally going myself with new snow shoes. Love your videos... Keep hiking

[@basecampchris]

Thank Mark...Enjoy your new snow shoes...KH!

[@jimrobison4112]

I am not a fan of cold weather however it is enjoyable watching your video. good job and keep up the great content

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Jim!! KH!

[@harolynallison6889]

Wow this is a campers dream weather, the location is just beautiful and the snow adds to the beauty these are the videos I like to watch to hone my camping skills

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Harolyn!

[@petergregory9458]

Great show Chris, that view of the river was amazing

[@basecampchris]

Thanks 👍It is a Beautiful River!

[@vvogt4252]

Awesome Video! I live in SC, in 1973 we had a huge Snow storm 17 inches where I lived. You had over 10 times what we had. I can't imagine what people would do where I live. Be Safe , But have fun. Thanks for all the information you teach Us. Thanks Brother!!

[@basecampchris]

Very welcome... 17" is almost a foot and a half of snow....worth getting the shovel out for! Keep Hiking!

[@joshuabillingsley8337]

Awesome video Chris. Can't believe you managed to make chili in those conditions, amazing. Happy New Year!!!

[@basecampchris]

Happy new year Joshua!

[@Northanteus]

It makes perfect sense to make chili when it's chilly outside. 😋

[@aaalllen]

I love the history lessons =) When I'm driving through the interstates and mountain passes, I always wonder at the route finding and engineering needed.

[@basecampchris]

Awesome...thanks for watching. KH!

[@cherlgolja5402]

I’ve lived in Northern California for over 40 years ! Love it ! Chris your smile and personality will melt the snow ❄️ great job ❄️

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Cherl! KH!

[@red1able]

Glad that you guys could get that big, big snowfall. You need the water. Liked the store on the trains AND then seeing the train coming through the pass. Glad you could get the dry wood.

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Art! yes- the train was a good pick-up that morning. Never know when it's going to come around the corner! KH!

[@mcake1234]

Great vid again Chris. You always seem to bring something new and entertaining to your vids each episode.

[@basecampchris]

Thanks Fred! KH!

[@trailheadjunkie]

Great video as always. Editing is a lot of work. Thanks for putting this out for your subscribers!

[@basecampchris]

Thank you...yes it can be.

[@fantasyEXX]

Love the fact you always end up going back to your lime green Atmos 65. I have the same one and it's the best! Love that backpack. It has been with me for hundreds of trips 6 years and no issues whatsoever

[@basecampchris]

It is top knotch! a reliable backpack....and sturdy... get's a lot of abuse. KH!

[@Kathy_Is_Blessed]

Wow Chris! I would love to take a ride in that train in weather just like that. What a cool place to be.🥰 Happy New Year!!🎊🥂🎉♥️🥳 I’ve enjoyed watching every one of your videos and they keep getting better!! Thanks so much for all your hard prepping and planning and filming. Great job!!

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Kathy! Appreciate it!!...Say hi to your cat he looks cute!

[@daveh9907]

Hey Chris, I can't even remember the last time I pitched a tent on the snow. As Always I really enjoyed you taking us along. I didn't hear how the new zero worked out. Thank You! Keep On Hiking!

[@basecampchris]

Thanks 👍KH!