BLIZZARD & SNOW STORM Van Life Winter Camping TOP 5, Surviving Freezing, Extreme Weather

Blizzards and Massive Snowstorms Van RV Camping. Hunkering down in my Top 5, Record-Breaking, van life winter storms from the Forest & Mountains to the Arctic. I should get a Truck! From my two winters surviving Extreme Van Life full time in my van in Storms and Freezing Temperatures. I am not really storm chasing but hunkering down and riding out record-breaking snow storms. Add some cozy #vanlife moments cooking pizza, burgers & burritos as well as the most important meal of the day, coffee of course. The top 5 was filmed during the past year and could be used as sleep aid, for anxiety, relaxing, resting and calming down.
#vanlife #wintervanlife #blizzard #snowstorm #stormchasing
My van is a Fiat Ducato, FWD with Nokian Hakkapaliitta Studless Winter Tires. This is the same as a Ram Promaster in the USA and Canada.
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Enjoy camping and van life friends from around the world!
Check out this other winter van life video in the series: • Surviving my first Win...
Surviving my first Winter of Extreme Van Life, Blizzard, Snow Storm Camping & Freezing Cold which includes:
This is my complete first winter of Winter Van Life in extreme conditions in the North, living in a van during freezing temperatures. Starting in January I go through the whole winter season of snowy winter adventures from January to April, with snow storms, blizzards, extreme cold, extreme snowfall, slippery roads and some amazing winter beauty as well.
I also show you what I learned from my first winter in the van.
About me: I am a Norwegian adventurer and wilderness explorer. My youtube channel focus on outdoor wilderness adventures and exploration, backpacking, hiking, canyoneering, skiing, climbing and mountaineering. Nights spent in a tent, alone or with friends. From the snow covered mountains and misty fjords of Norway and Scandinavia to the remote plateaus of Yellowstone and the debts of the red canyons of Utah to the summit of Mt Whitney and the heart of Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park. I love the Wilderness! Email is under "For business inquiries", for general questions please comment on a video, I try to answer everyone.
#wintercamping #vanlife #camping #snowstorm #blizzard #storm #van #snow #wintervanlife

[@NorwegianXplorer]

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[@Yasmin-Day]

Fiat should sponsor you as the van is doing well in this harsh climate conditions.

[@siljesuniverse]

This 🙌

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Haha, that would be amazing, I know some people get sponsored if they have wone some ski competitions or stuff lol!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Hehe, would be awesome Silje

[@MisfitsFiendClub138]

Fiat AND Aeropress both should be sponsoring you ☕️❄️☕️❄️☕️❄️🚐💰🚐💰🚐💰❄️❄️❄️

[@fridaytieday]

I thought it was a Mercedes?

[@Solosouls06]

Something about a storm just makes me calm and serene. Snow storm or rain storm..my happy place. Thank you Jarl

[@NorwegianXplorer]

My pleasure, thanks for wathcing!

[@simonlongden7034]

Got myself a coffee and bacon sandwiches that need chilling. Once again for the content and the hard work you put into the videos I find it theraputic and a reminder of what God made for us. A littlle about myself I am 59 years young and live on the south coast of UK I live in assisted living in a beautiful bungalow. with staff and two other residents. Up to the age of 48things weree good for me I started with heart trouble and I received an operation to make things better abd It did it felt like a new lease of life but now I reckon my body has given up on me. Later on had two choices be miserable and just curl up and die or I could turn this into a joke I decided that I wont be cheated out of the rest of my life our planet and the beautiful things around us all that we were given. The places you go and the things you do remind me of this gift. Sometimes it makes me cry Still plowing through all ur videos keep em coming

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Hey Simon, thanks for your story and welcome as a channel member. Inspiring to hear about you not giving up. Greetings and much love!!

[@candylee4684]

Don't give up, Simon! Each day is a gift. Take care.

[@AJ-qn6gd]

The South coast of England is a beautiful place to live , enjoy it to the best of your abilities 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@jeanprice2514]

I am in love with the beauty of your country. I can't get enough of the beautiful scenery and landscape. So much so that I even started watching the train that runs through Norway and Sweden. Just gorgeous. If I was a rich woman......I'd move there. Looking forward to your next video ❤

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks Jean!

[@Qz3sv7F2Kb9w]

Mam. To traveling to the place you've dream to is not that much spending for you to worry about. Sometimes things look expensive but still there is a cheaper way to reach and fulfill your needs. Try looking around for the cheapest way to get to Norway, probably you get to Copenhagen, Sweden first and then by bus or ship for cheaper expenses. I've been traveling all over the world with very minimal spending. Remember the saying "where there's a will there's a way"... That's definitely true that's proven to me. Where do you live? Which country? I might helping you to get through your dream within affordable you can. 💕

[@rosal6663]

People please remember to smash the like button to show support for this channel. New viewers subscribe it is free and you won't miss any new videos. Thank you all. 😊👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Hey Rosa, maybe you could introduce yourself?

[@spc3461]

Jarl, your resilience and adventurous spirit shine through in this latest video. Witnessing your top 5 blizzards and snowstorms is both thrilling and inspiring. Your tips on surviving extreme weather in van life are invaluable. Can’t wait to see where your van takes you next! Stay warm and safe out there. #ExtremeWeatherSurvival #VanLifeAdventures

[@NorwegianXplorer]

I am on my way north still lol!

[@beetlegirlrb7720]

Just the most stunning conditions!! The contrast from the brutal outdoors and your cosy little van is just fantastic!! Love it, keep them coming and stay safe ❤❤

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much!

[@Noone-qw2xs]

Yeah if I were rich I'd definitely move to your country It's so peaceful and quiet and beautiful

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Sometimes it is

[@andrea6421]

Nice video and it shows just how harsh the weather can get…. You are a very brave soul 😊

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you Andrea!

[@lindapoore7608]

The movement of the snow as it drifts is mesmerizing, the music you play at the same time makes it all feel other worldly. Thank you for it all.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you Linda!

[@OpinionatedScents]

The audio, visuals..the whole vibe ❤

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@phxlightz9150]

Love the long-form cozy content. Thank you.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Appreciate it!

[@NewSkiwi]

Your drone shots are incredible - they provide a unique perspective.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you Karen!

[@bluenetmarketing]

The cerrulian sky at 23:30 is Monet-like. Really stunning.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much!

[@user-md9cv3ej1k]

Absolutely unbelievable videos!! There are few things in the world that I like better than a screaming storm. Wind, snow , howling winds and tremendous, Northern Magic!! Excellent job, I watch your videos constantly.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you very much!

[@Qz3sv7F2Kb9w]

After I've watched your videos especially the one you parked your van outside your own cottage, you didn't mention the name of that particular place but the scenery just tremendous to me so plain and spreading trees around. I wish I could live there and build a small cottage about 4×6 metres with 3.5 m height that low and can withstand the severe blizzard storm. That would be the utmost fulfillment of my life and my dream just before I go. Thank you for spending your valuable time to make & uploaded these videos to public, there's a lot of people around the world are happy to observe this and enjoy the peaceful serenading mother nature you have brought along. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much, and thanks for watching!

[@countryfirstusa9072]

This is a unique channel The way the narrator Conducts The beauty & tranquility alone is priceless. Nothing like actually been there I’m sure

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@debliedel]

I love the background music you play in your videos! It is perfect for the winter background!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much, I make it myself, you can find it on streaming services as Melantopia

[@user-hc2xw6wk8e]

❤always great to watch blizzards from my chair 😂 in Hawaii

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Hahaha, enjoy!

[@SaraG80]

Hi Jarl love watching the extreme weather conditions and listening to the howling wind I find it very relaxing. Beautiful cinematography as usual. Thanks for sharing, take care, keep warm and stay safe 🥰🥶🌬❄x

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much!

[@lelandpeck4585]

that was an incredible video. Magnificent snow scenes. I can't believe that people were actually driving in those conditions.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

People drive in all conditions here unless the roads close, you have to if you want to go anywhere

[@peg9202]

I don’t know how you don’t have frostbite. I certainly wouldn’t be laughing while out in that crazy wind! You are a much braver soul than I. Love your videos!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@barbnbirds]

I love watching you from my cozy recliner in my warm apartment. Sometimes it almost looks as though your van is going to take off. Then iam on pins & needles and worry about you, but iam in awe over your beautiful scenery.btw, i just love thd Burritos & yummy pizza you make and i wantbto make them both.😋

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much Barb!

[@andrewm558]

Jesteś pozytywnym wariatem 😂 Duzo dobrego życzę 👍

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Haha, Thank you!

[@TJMessianic1]

That grey blue knitted cap is now another fav of mine. Making ur piercing blue eyes REALLY beautiful. It’s amazing the colors of this land n its weather. Greys. Blues. Pinks. All so beautiful. It also amazes me when the sun shines n such blizzards. Ur bed n blankets look SO cozy n comfortable n I love that for u to rest. I absolutely love our time with u. It’s just…….well a gift. U n the grey warrior r a gift to ur fans. Specially this one !!! 👍🙏❤️‼️ TJ TJ

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you my dear friend, Back to the complete arctic tour in a second, so much has happened lol!

[@pollyangel8564]

So great seeing these awesome videos again; freezing cold and beautiful outside, warm and cosy inside, love the coffee and meal times too 😂 It’s a great way to pass my nights when I don’t sleep, you have such a calming nature and very brave doing what you do. Greetings & gratitude from tropical northern Australia

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Glad you enjoyed it Polly!!

[@reginebilliet2679]

In your van it's always "fiesta", with the coloured lampions and the cosy candlelight-houses. And your tasty pizzas and wraps ! Fiesta, thanks also to your optimistic mood, courage, art of enjoying life, your sense of beauty of nature, your passion for adventure, your smile, during these extreme harsh weather-conditions. Magnificent horizon-views, clouded or sunny skies.... silhouets of trees bowing in the blizzard.... And now, dear Jarl, I join you, from my armchair (!) with.... a coffee ! - From BELGIUM, Europe !

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Haha, good, the coffee is important Regine☺️

[@reginebilliet2679]

I have 5 cups a day : 3 cups of breakfast-coffee at morning - 1 strong mokka in the afternoon - 1 ness at evening. But never deca !!

[@noramoreno7726]

A mí también me encantaría vivirlo , la verdad es la ilusión ke me keda❤

[@64TMS]

Love your blizzards. Brings me back to my childhood. This looks like home in Northern Wisconsin in the 1950's. My brother and I used to play hockey and go sledding on days like this. We lived 40 miles from Lake Superior and we would get winds and snow storms like this. So much FUN !!!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Nice:-)

[@ACEACEACE609]

I imagined what a time lapse would look like in these mountains

[@NorwegianXplorer]

It would be fast lol!

[@cowshottv5867]

I am amazed that the electrcity never seems to go off with all the wind you get. Thats impressive

[@NorwegianXplorer]

We rarely get power outage up here, I think most of it is burried in the ground

[@averageman2063]

It's stormy outside but peaceful inside. Drinking coffee with a magnificent view :)

[@hopper8794]

Awesome video once again. I love your sense of adventure. Stay safe...keep"em coming.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks, will do! New one today

[@gloriahanna1235]

I love this man's story s....luv the snow

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks Gloria

[@TheAhmayz]

Just spectacular scenery. Thank you for sharing your travel adventures!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thewestfaceofdhaulagiri6697]

Damn those snowplows move way faster than any snow plow I've seen here in America.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

They do indeed, they go 50-60mph

[@debseitz7030]

That is some wild weather you had to drive through ,you have nerves of steel stay safe . watching from Canada thanks for another adventure video .

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks for watching!

[@kennyfulton5209]

God bless you, please be careful

[@candylee4684]

Hi, you even make snow plow trucks fun to watch with their sparkling lights. I loved seeing the Polar Express, too, again. It was a beautiful sunny day here in the Northwest, but watching you in the Artic is like being on a winterland vacation. Be safe, thanks for taking us with you!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you very much again Candy!

[@petebach7221]

176 minutes of pure awesomeness.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much Pete!

[@raymond16000]

I am in love with the beauty of your country always great to watch blizzards I live in the Québec of Canada Your country really does look like the Quebec.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you Raymond!

[@ingridhohmann3523]

A wild beautiful magic place 🌟 ❄️

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Indeed!

[@soundsrelaxing888]

This is by far my favorite video

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you, new one coming in an hour

[@soundsrelaxing888]

@@NorwegianXplorer awesome lll be waiting

[@Clearforapproach]

You should give us the full van tour when the weather allows would like to see your full set up

[@NorwegianXplorer]

I will keep that in mind, a good idea!

[@danjennings6817]

Love the winter vids my friend! Thanks

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Glad you like them my friend

[@kitchenforest]

çok güzel🍀

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@joeyjennings9548]

really relaxing & enjoyable watching with music 😊 surprised you have fresh food & veggies better than we get & you are way out there. seeing that 🚲 bicycle parked out by that store i wonder who rode that to work in a frozen blizzard? lol the drone shots are amazing 👍 look forward to all your next adventures 🕺🚐 stay safe & keep enjoying life 🙏💒

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much Joey, our produce is not that great lol

[@fikosaputra7602]

Hello I come from Indonesia. You are very amazing people. Love your videos so much 🎉🎉

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much!!

[@phelansa23]

Stunning visuals as always. Your cinematography is second to none. That scene at 21:20…. The light, the shadows, clouds….. perfect composition. Sitting here in Zambia, 36 degree C days….. makes me want to swop with you! Thank you, love your channel.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Wow, that sounds really nice though, a bit warm maybe:-)

[@amandagibson6498]

I can't believe how many people are on the road during this blizzard

[@deeuson69]

This is as real as I can ever imagine ever experiencing, I just love it. I get chills every time I watch this like I’m right in the storm. What is so insanely crazy to me is that your van never looks shook or like it moves an inch from the hurricane winds. Fiat has done you right!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much, i am very careful where i park the van, never have side winds, always have the van facing the wind, so it is more stable

[@suzzalaska]

I live in alaska...love ur stuff

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much!

[@user-ml7gs3ns6h]

Looks like your on top of the world

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Pretty much:-)

[@carlossummers4992]

I’m so jealous. 😁👍. Cheers!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

cheerS!

[@caropetitjean]

Like finding your smile by which is, usually, for most people, the worst weather ever. Love it. Love snow too !

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you, snow is really the best

[@dannyfels2838]

One things for sure. No one would bother you in a place like that.

[@CarmenLopez-xp7hk]

Your footage is superb!!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks a lot!

[@thewestfaceofdhaulagiri6697]

58:11 OMG. A circle K. They are everywhere.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Haha, indeed!

[@user-mu8fs8pc8s]

I've experienced 2 earthquakes in my life but never a tornado, I would never want to 😢

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Me neither, I just saw some footage from the Nebraska tornado, scary!

[@Jeannie_wl]

Thank you for taking us along on your amazing adventures!!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

My pleasure!

[@JL-mc2dx]

See you in the snow and ice is interesting makes me want to send some home cooked meals to you tho.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

That would be much appreciated:-)

[@andywatts348]

What a great way to spend Sunday afternoon. Thank you Jarl for entertaining me. Awesome videos. Take care bro.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much!

[@elizetes7313]

Love your videos help me sleep

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Glad to hear it

[@AndreAS-hr2fk]

Hasta me dió frío, y eso que aquí en CDMX estamos a 35°C

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Haha, thats is good, hope you enjoyed it:-)

[@RobertCook-wg1fd]

It's a good thing you have coffee that wind is crazy be safe of course you have to remember where you are at. How do you think the people who live up there deal with it and what do they do for work and get there. Enjoy yourself

[@NorwegianXplorer]

It is a way of life up here, people do what people do everywhere, teachers, nurses, truck drivers, store clercks etc

[@dannyfels2838]

Cheers

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Cheers mate!

[@juleesadventures7925]

Wow Jarl amazing video thank you for letting us in to a part of your life thanks Lee ❤🇬🇧

[@NorwegianXplorer]

My pleasure Lee🙏

[@kbryancroft]

Hello from Virginia. Very nice relaxing, entertaining, and adventure filled vid! Thanks for sharing and carry on.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@averageman2063]

infinity road :)

[@RiDankulous]

I know in parts of Alaska they don't pave the road because apparently the ice will crack up the road too quickly and maintenance is easier without it. That is in the far north, I believe with the extreme cold temperatures yearly. I looked up in Google maps 'arctic circle norway' and saw the places you saw, as well as the road. I believe their pictures show summer time: no snow on the ground at that time. Time stamp is Aug 2016. Cool to read about Norway.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

It depends on the foundation of the road, if it is poorly constructed it will crack and bend, if it is well built it will survive, most of our roads are paved this far north, both in Norway Sweden and Finland

[@evaflowerpower5039]

Amazing pictures to drift away into a special mysteriös world. Love it! How do you wash your laundry?

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Marinas or campgrounds

[@davidpartridge8136]

so I have only been a member of this channel for a week and I wrote before saying just how great these videos are, takes us all to places we just wouldnt get to go to but i also must add cause when I was new I wasnt sure but now I can confirm this gentleman is a class act!!! Super nice guy!!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you David!!

[@rosswhittleton6277]

Great compilation of your adventures; thank you. 👍

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@caropetitjean]

Around 2.24'55'', already seen in precedend footage but, still funny :) "Hwhoo ! " What a nice little ride for an authentic norwegian, isn't it ? So quiet and meditative... As human needs contrasts to feel alive, I imagine how that can be great when returning inside cosy van, after feeling such a flow, blood circulating so well !

[@NorwegianXplorer]

It is pretty cool!

[@phylliswilliamstn]

Great compilation 😊

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@barbarabrooks3399]

Just stay safe

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Always

[@mistygroves3503]

Another lovely arctic snow video! Thank you . Your "cabin" in the van is really cozy and pretty. I was wondering if powder snow blows into the radiator grille? Do you cover that? Anyway, thanks, and all the best!.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

That is not a problem, the van is made to drive into the wind, I will cover the grille for cold though if it gets below a certain temperature

[@butchlewis2136]

Great stuff all the way through!!! Arctic blizzard on my bucket list. Lol

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Haha, come to Norway!

[@nedkelly2677]

Great compilation. Thank you for sharing.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@simonemuginski1869]

Admiro muito a sua coragem!!obrigada por mais este vídeo👏👏👏

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you Simone!

[@tomholley5464]

There's no doubt that Norway snow storms are no joke .. It looks like it can turn ugly and vicious at anytime

[@NorwegianXplorer]

That is indeed correct

[@caropetitjean]

🧡

[@user-ue1ny3hj2f]

Stunning videos. Thanks

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Many thanks!

[@kyriakospailas1559]

Wonderful video. Keep going. Greetings from Greece.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you! Will do!

[@Trisherann615]

I see that you like to read. You should check out The Ophidian by Daryl Mckenzie. Real good thriller. Stay warm.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you, will check it out

[@user-vk1kp6fp8d]

well done again your videos are differant class perfect🚍😀

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Glad you think so!

[@kathleendolphin7993]

Do you ever feel claustrophobic? The van seems large but limiting, too. I enjoy your content.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you, no never clautrophobic

[@danielsweeney6742]

I enjoy the videos but I’m glad I’m on my side of the screen. Looks too cold on your side. Stay warm!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks, you too!

[@Thesilverrat]

Simply EPIC!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@bdc3141]

It's unreal how your camera is able to pick up so many stars. I'm a very amateur astronomer, usually only going out in August to view the Perseids. But at 13:24 I think I see Cassiopeia, Cephus, and the head of Draco. 13:40 of course is Orion and Taurus. And I'm guessing at 13:15 that's the conjunction of the moon and Jupiter in December 2023.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Cool, the Sony a7mk4 is a low light beast

[@bodilvigre]

Koselig inne på tross av storm. Du lager så mye spennende mat❤

[@NorwegianXplorer]

🤗

[@fredericgoulfier7305]

Comme toujours vidéo top merci pour ce partage 👋👋

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks!

[@aRVeesBlog]

wow interesting experience

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Indeed!

[@ruthballinger8644]

Wow! Lovely stay safe

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you, I will

[@peperetuque7744]

👍👍👍 love storm thank for sharing

[@NorwegianXplorer]

My pleasure!

[@user-zq8bg2fc3y]

قناتك جميلة جدا و الأجواء الجوية في بلدك رائعة جداً خاصةً الثلج و العواصف وهذا حسابي الثاني أشتركت في قناتك من شدة حبي لفيديوهاتك الرائعة . و ممكن طلب صغير فعل ترجمة العربية 😅 الله يكون معك يا صديقي أخوك من مكة المملكة العربية السعودية Your channel is very beautiful, and the weather conditions in your country are very wonderful, especially snow and storms. This is my second account. I subscribed to your channel because of my great love for your wonderful videos. A small request is possible to do the Arabic translation 😅 May God be with you, my friend Your brother is from Mecca, Saudi Arabia

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you, yes I will add subs in your language

[@bramblemac4471]

What was the sauce you put on the bottom of the “ kissadeess” lol.. ? I have never heard of them but they looked yummmy 😋

[@bramblemac4471]

OK thanks pesto😂

[@rob20452]

Amazing at. 1.27.20 what parka are you wearing please?

[@NorwegianXplorer]

It is a no brand thing, pretty cheap lol

[@simonlongden7034]

Hello again from the mild south coast

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Hey Simon☺️