Van Life in Nevada - Slow Cooking in the Sagebrush State

[@vision-gc4hy]

I don't know where you get the notion that we're clicking on your videos for anything other than we enjoy hanging out with you no matter what the hell you're doing. You could rake dirt and we'd enjoy the hell out of it. 100%.

[@torianholt2752]

AMEN TO THAT! 🍻

[@kadams5889]

He’s definitely the vibe

[@PurpleRanger69]

We come here for him, I hope he understands that!

[@adamstaszczuk3275]

"I like mountains." - Foresty Forest, 2022 If that doesn't become a t-shirt in the merch store, I'll be disappointed.

[@darrellcaruk8880]

great idea

[@brianh9014]

@@darrellcaruk8880 indeed

[@Maxcom12]

Hey I'd buy it

[@tjadventures9163]

Yes!

[@mitchsn]

He can replace the "I like turtles!" Kid

[@woolymittens]

As I'm enjoying watching your hike, every few minutes it strikes me how many different camera angles you use and how many shots of you approaching the camera, or crossing the camera's field of view, have pristine unmarked snow in the shot. And then I shake my head in admiration for the amount of extra effort you take to place the camera without marking up the snow in the shot. And then I think "Holy crap, not only is this guy climbing a 13,000 foot peak but he's retracing multiple paths up the mountain so he can place the camera to give us awesome shots of him climbing the mountain!". My hat's off to you, your videos are beyond "next level".

[@BuckingHorse-Bull]

the camera work alone is reason to subscribe

[@forestyforest]

Thank you!

[@SMKHEMI]

No joke my wife watched one video and swore there was two people filming. Forest you have skills!

[@vannemocilac274]

I notice that too! Robert Badine in Canada does the on foot, set the camera up, then drives his snowmobile up the trail to the camera and it’s double digits below zero! I feel lucky to just walk the straight line to somewhere and back!

[@TheMightsparrow]

@@forestyforest I've been thinking about getting one of the Ninjas. How has it been holding up?

[@rikdeere]

I'm a relatively new subscriber, and after watching several recent posts decided to go back and power-watch every video from the beginning. It took me a couple weeks. All I can say, is what an amazing story! All those memories - Honda Civic, sasquatch, crockpot, two piece campfire grill, -40C, and what about that fat tire bike. This is easily my favorite KZbin channel! Thanks.

[@forestyforest]

Awesome!! Its been a good ride.. thanks for watching!

[@Mickju]

I did the same when I first started watching. Days of entertainment!

[@karenshiels6566]

We Love Crockpot 😁 oh and Foresty too.

[@quirkykindalife2948]

I did the same too a while back!

[@turkey4957]

The Honda Civic jokes are iconic

[@williamwilliam728]

You are the Best Van camper/videographer on KZbin Foresty. Keep it up and as always stay safe!

[@CANControlGRAFFITI]

Never trust a person with two first names

[@BladeHQ]

Foresty, I love when you say "I wasn't sure if I should do this video..." uh, yes! You should. lol. Nothing beats a slow cook, day hike, and Foresty doing Foresty stuff. -Dallas

[@beam-kitty8425]

My God, you are an effing genius! That sped up descend was hypnotic, so beautiful. No one does work like this, so beautiful. Thank you❤

[@marcopolo7163]

I’m a truck deiver, driving thru Utah and Nevada all the time. Every time hoping I’d run into Foresty 😁 🤞🏻

[@brianh9014]

that would be so cool! lets hope for that!

[@dextermorgan4093]

Same here

[@DavyB4785]

I study a tree species found in Nevada called Great Basin bristlecone pine. It is the longest lived non-clonal organism on earth, with individuals reaching 5000 years or more. I have visited bristlecone groves throughout Nevada. You traversed a grove on Sheep Peak, and there may have also been some along your route up Wheeler. You should check out Mt. Washington a bit to the south in GBNP. It has a truly spectacular forest of these special trees.

[@mtadams2009]

I just googled that tree and I now realize that is the tree I saw many years ago that I thought was so beautiful. Thanks for that insight. They are incredible. Take care

[@divinewrath3142]

Never get enough of that above the clouds scenery. I can't even imagine how breath taking it is in person!

[@PinchOfLuck]

I love that timelapse videos of you returning to the van.

[@Sandberm]

I like that you didn't play any music on the way up and at the top of Wheeler peak. It was so quiet, peaceful. Just the sound of boots breaking through the snow and a gentle breeze.

[@pauline3735]

100% !!!

[@MarloweBricks]

It is amazing to watch you cook such awesome meals in such a small space!

[@georgia5224]

I have been watching you for a month now! You are really interesting; thanks for your input!

[@pn2543]

"You should know it as a fact that mountains are fond of wise people and sages. ... Mountains belong to those who love them." - Dogen zenji ca 1250AD

[@percheronlove888]

This is not my thing at all....but I love watching this guy and his lifestyle. He's content, his van is so cozy Warm and Efficient....I love watching him cook....What a nice life and a very cool dude.😊😊😊 Bella

[@ulrichminky9495]

I am pretty envious of your adventures. Walking was always my favourite form of locomotion. I am old and arthritic now and walking has been less of a friend the last few years. Some days the walk from my bed to the bathroom feels like an Everest attempt. I guess I will let you do the walking from here on in. Cheers from SE BC Canada. ~ulrich

[@FlugPoP]

I love the Foresty Forest fireside chat. Thank you

[@68Squid]

The end time-lapse with arc de soleil playing was beautiful and classic Forresty

[@Truthseekers-ozx]

You made my day. A little R and R with Forest between jobs. Always love your content. Thank you!

[@SweetiePieTweety]

It’s not Canada. No doubt about that one! The Canadian mountains you hike and share with us are incredibly majestic in comparison to these. While comparisons don’t diminish the unique characters of the different environments I won’t lie the Canadian footage is mind blowing. I am very thankful you could make it south to our beautiful land for access to a different kind of beautiful hike experience and winter weather that isn’t so brutal. Being so cold to capture that beauty is a high price to pay back to back winters. Nothing screams “home” like a loaded slow cooker and fire stove ❤️

[@TheMrBlueGuy]

Got to say, the sound your boots make when walking especially on rocks/stones is oddly satisfying.

[@bloodyeyeful]

That was beautiful. Thank you and God Bless.

[@melodymcminn4107]

Such a easy on the mind channel about things I love as well. Glad I get to get away from time in here. Thank you for keeping your channel going. :)

[@teemur76]

Beautiful. It's surprising how much wilderness there still is in US. A huge city on the other side of a hill, nobody on the other side.

[@tekkenfan01]

US is huge so it’s not a surprise, has everything

[@kimballamram552]

Seventy five percent of the state of Nevada lives in Clark County where Las Vegas and its suburbs are and another fifteen percent lives in Washoe County where Reno is and Nevada is a huge state.

[@teemur76]

@@kimballamram552 Sure. But I mean USA in general. I was both amused and took full advantage of the fact that going to the other side of a hill in California took me from a huge city to a total countryside. For some reason most people like to squeeze together. If I didn't have kids I would live in a middle of nowhere :-)

[@singhthe_king9558]

A mechanic, tailor,cook, carpenter and ofcourse youtuber now Foresty Forest trying his luck at being a detective.

[@johnsizemore1666]

Inventor, Beer Sommelier, Cinematographer, and Technology Guru to boot.

[@seabiscuit726142]

Biker, electrician, logger...

[@jgjg3848]

Looking out over the vista up above the clouds is like looking out an airplane window, way up in the sky. Great video.

[@williamsham0]

Has to be one of the best outros to any video ever.

[@suezaple4950]

Gorgeous views above the clouds from the peak excellent videography , you have epic stamina to climb to the various peaks in the videos you share with us always a pleasure watching them and places you venture .

[@doopstoop4656]

I’ve also looked for people that were lost in the past and it becomes apparently clear very quickly that it’s a needle in a haystack 99% of the time. My best guess is that Kenny fell in some type of a crack or hole and he wedged way down all the experience in the world doesn’t stop you from making mistakes sometimes.

[@jonkaminsky8382]

You’re absolutely correct. I can relate! I was hiking on Portage glacier near Whittier Alaska in ‘97 - lost my footing and slipped on an incline of packed ice. I slid 50 yards down the slope unable to stop until I slammed into a large boulder that was partially exposed above the ice. Just another 25 yards further and I would have slid into a 30-foot deep crevasse. My legs and hips had hit the boulder first, so I was extremely sore for a couple weeks, but I was happy to be alive. Like you said in your comment, no matter how much experience you have .. I learned to never take nature for granted.

[@shaneflickinger]

Love that ending. Also I wish I was even half as optimistic to look at a mountain like that and think, yeah I'll be done in about 4 hrs. Please don't ever change sir. Cheers!

[@diannalocke997]

We enjoy your videos! Been watching for quite some time and now I got my husband hooked on your videos! He watches them in the mornings before he goes to work. Great channel don't change a thing! :)

[@superman01011]

4:56am in Sydney watching the legend which is Foresty forest. One of my favour channels by far

[@Mr76K1976]

Foresty forest beats off in his van!! FORESTY FOREST!!

[@ntdfmaverick]

What an amazing trip. You are honestly educating me on this excursion into the Western US. I'm learning how many bona fide massive mountains exist in the region. Also the transition from desert to snow never gets old. The view from that particular mountain was especially impressive What a vast stretch of geography could be seen! Thank you for sharing!

[@Agurugonewild1]

Anyone who sends hate messages or negative feedback on your videos are just not our kind of people. Let them go elsewhere. I love your content. I am always excited to see the fast track back to the van and the meal and which beer you choose.

[@Enoo-Wynn]

I love when you put up a video. It makes me happy.

[@NotSureJoeBauers]

The trick to chainsaw sharpening is you need a sharp file. They only last about 1-2 chains before the file becomes dull. It takes years to really learn how to take a dull chain and make it cut better than when it came out of the box. Get a 5/32nd round file and a raker file and gauge. The cutting teeth should feel like a cats claw. Ready to dig into flesh. Its really an art of its own like knife sharpening

[@redlaserfox3988]

I'm getting into chainsaw sharpening since I got 1 last year. It's tricky but gotta keep at it

[@ajm849]

Welcome to the great state of Nevada! So much to explore out here on federal lands in the backcountry!

[@starcorpvncj]

As an ex army guy I watch Simon just to marvel how incredibly organised he is. In a tiny van he seems to be able to store must of the essential tools sold in Home Depot!

[@alan4sure]

And then pulls out a chainsaw...😄

[@mortuus4601]

How was army thing? Many medals?

[@hebs22]

And don't forget the sewing machine!

[@alan4sure]

@@hebs22 that's more useful too😄

[@mybookfacetube]

@@alan4sure And not just one either.

[@SilverCabin]

I remember when you were around Hamilton(?) area in the Walmart parking lot. One of the first videos I saw and you were making this amazing looking coffee while it snowed outside. Meal looked delicious. I enjoyed the video and thanks for posting it.

[@forestyforest]

Yep spent many nights at the Stoney Creek Walmart!

[@SilverCabin]

@@forestyforest I'm in the GTA. Around the time you headed out west was went I started building out my minivan. One of the best decisions I ever made.

[@sillieww]

You have to do a "Foresty Forest drive through Las Vegas main strip" special.

[@black_eagle]

The Vegas Strip is THE anti-Foresty spot on the planet. Stay far away from that shithole.

[@Chiamex]

Thanks for letting us hike all the way down the mountain with you. That was great!

[@davidstepro7486]

With almost 90% of Nevada being public land it is a great state to explore. I've traveled to most of the wilderness areas in northern Nevada and rarely do I encounter other humans.

[@davidstepro7486]

@@mountainpride If you go further South from Austin Arc Dome wilderness is a whole mountainside of aspens. In fact, Austin is one of my favorite base camps for exploring.

[@mountainpride]

@@davidstepro7486 I spend alot of time in those mountains south of Austin. Arc dome is awsome I just love it there. If you see a dark blue dodge with a small Jayco trailer an yellow quad. Stop in and say hello it would be nice to meet ya.

[@davidstepro7486]

@@mountainpride Always nice to hear from a fellow admirer of our great state.

[@fredandrews4300]

Just made my day a whole lot better, your videos are the best!

[@brianh9014]

@SAVANA🦋 always are those that feel must trash the good!

[@mr_dan253]

This is becoming a routine to watch before i sleep

[@dustinwillis3261]

What’s awesome is I have ran across the, Unique Great Basin rattlesnake in Nevada in the summer time . There is something about the High desert that I just Love . A lot of people say it’s boring because there’s not many trees but it’s still Nature to me .

[@robing9278]

Your video skills are fantastic, along with your other talents. So impressive! Stay safe.

[@nytrocircus]

Appreciate that you are not afraid to be humble when you realize a mistake / underestimate. Failing to do so leads many people to their doom. Thanks for setting a good example :)

[@SiivaKlamer]

Looking forward to the next vid 😁👍 always interesting what you are going to show us, I myself live in Greenland Nuuk🇬🇱 so relatable sometimes when you go alone in the wilderness etc. But I am currently in the city because of the harsh cold winter here ☃️❄️ we go out in the nature more in the summer months, also maybe an idea if you want a wilderness where there are almost no other humans around you, Greenland is definitely the place for it 😉 (only 56.000 inhabitants) Hope you still doing well and safe out there brother 😊

[@Ray-Willey]

I'm thinking about moving to Nevada from Maine! Can't wait to see what you have to show for that area!

[@Ryan-yi5ro]

Should check out "seeking lost" channel he pioneered and hiked the Basin to Range trail through Nevada. 👍

[@anthonycdamico]

100% agree that the stretch between Golden and Invermere, absolutely amazing!

[@mindseye4914]

Forest Forest you are a blessing my friend. Your videos bring me so much peace and calmness that its priceless. Thank you for the hard work that you put into these videos but honestly even if you didn't do much I would still love your videos because of the person that you are. Thank you for the great content, it is much appreciated.

[@jamsaanich4993]

I never would have guessed that peak at 13k+ elevation. I guess when you are used to that Canadian mountain range setting you don't realize your perception is so skewed. The rugged postcard ranges of western Canada just seem to speak elevation. I can imagine this one in the summer coming off a +40c desert floor up to whatever temperature might exist at the summit for that season. Very inspiring.

[@cgeisler505]

I love that you spent so much time in my home state of Utah. You've given me some springtime travel ideas

[@JohannesMSmets]

Thanks for the video Simon ! Greetings from Holland !

[@RUSKIEPRIDE]

Well time to thoroughly enjoy the next 15:20! Let's go!

[@RUSKIEPRIDE]

See a 1:10 in and I am already excited for tomorrow! 👀

[@michaeldavies2024]

Watched the video about 20 mins after release, I've had the song at the end stuck in my head since. Not even mad.

[@Shasha-jo5iv]

Foresty, would you like an additional beanie? I'd be happy to knit one for you if you tell me the color you'd like and head circumference! I could do merino or merino nettle, or other fibers you'd prefer! Let me know!

[@johnhanson3693]

As a hiker who loves the mountains but can never seem to get way because of my job i really enjoy your scenic videos helps me relax after a long day and destress imagining being there hiking. The backdrop at 8:42 as you're driving toward Wheeler Peak is majastic makes me want to hike that mountain in the winter just like you. God Bless you!

[@MrArtudtoo]

Having done Wheeler the "easy" way (going up the road that "practically leads all the way to the top" (road tops out around 10K feet, a little over 3K from the summit)), I have to say this route you chose is impressive! Thanks for sharing.

[@DGardhouse]

Oh man, I wish that I was 30 years younger! I’d be hiking up those mountains as well. Oh well I get to live vicariously through you…. LOL

[@catchieadventures]

Hey Foresty, I strongly suggest you go to see an eye doctor to examine your retina to make sure it's nothing serious. So you can continue to clearly see those Beautiful mountains you like to climb.👍 Take care and continue to be safe in your AMAZING hiking adventures and overall van life. May you have a Great everyday despite these perilous times. Peace and Agape Love (*_*)

[@moirabardin9030]

FANTASTIC VIEWS FOOD YUMMY 😋 STAY SAFE.

[@pauloh3591]

Thank you for showing that onion who's boss. 🙌

[@Jon-jk8vd]

You deserve a shout out 🧅

[@pauloh3591]

@@Jon-jk8vd He would argue that he knew it. 😆

[@gretafortenberry5285]

We have some beautiful mountain ranges on the east side of the USA. Especially through the upper South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee and parts of Kentucky. You definitely need to visit here. I do have to admit that Canada does have some very beautiful scenery and mountainous areas.

[@kflipz]

I heard the Archive 81 blip around @9:30! I think I would be too scared to watch that by myself in the woods. I was wondering where you've been, the days are always a little easier with a foresty vid!

[@SisterShirley]

I wondered what that was.

[@christineb8148]

Nevada is one of those places where you can do the math for how far it is to the horizon when you drive - most places have some visual impediment but I remember the feeling of vastness when driving there. Used to have a NorCal friend when i lived there who had a vintage (like 1960's) Landrover I think called the Sagecoach that he would take out to Pyramid Lake area and the hot spring to camp out for a while. Back in the day... Things change but it's kind of nice to see how the land sometimes doesn't change

[@errk8093]

Nothing like seeing that foresty forest notification pop up 😁

[@coastalkev3776]

Nice Navada hike. I watched while enjoying my slow cooked can of Spaghettios . Five minutes on the single burner . I added some crackers for a hardy meal.

[@billping2633]

Its amazing seeing Las Vegas like that. It looks so small. Puts things into prospective. That is why I love getting out of the city. Humans are so small compared with the relative size of the Earth. It is humbling and should remind us that nature is far bigger then we are. It gives us peace in the quiet. It teaches us to find out who we are....... and reminds us of how life is short.... Cherish it.

[@thomascollins4325]

Foresty, sorry conditions were not optimal for you to try to find your fellow hiker. May he RIP. 🙏😇🙏 Congrats on tagging two more summits!!! 👍👍👍👍😊

[@darwinrussell]

I believe Kenny wanted to leave behind a mystery. He never wanted to be found, just remembered.

[@zygotepeyote]

Mission accomplished.

[@mortuus4601]

How sad

[@S1L3NTG4M3R]

THANKS sir.... hope you're doing ok

[@RUSKIEPRIDE]

Just know that theres a fella from Ohio. Aka me.... Lol that greatly appreciate the time and effort you put in every one of your videos. Regardless of the situation or video it always seems to come out on top for me personally. that being said sir, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Clear mind full heart can't lose brother 🙏✌️🤙

[@erichtomanek4739]

I'm continually amazed at how quickly you chop up vegies. It's, it's like magic! . . . . Or editing....

[@ChristianSchaffer]

Alright you’ve got me thinking I need to spend more time in Nevada

[@forestyforest]

Its surprising these giant mountains are sticking out of the desert! Pretty decent hikes for sure. Thanks for the comment, i check in on your channel time to time 👍

[@ChristianSchaffer]

@@forestyforest you do?! geez I’m honored. Maybe see you out on the road someday

[@charlesp3764]

Excellent……. I personally really like Nevada. Great video once again. Many thanks

[@judithbrown3623]

Beautiful hike. Thanks for taking us to the peaks!

[@yoterryh_JTH]

I visited Great basin national Park last summer with my kids and drove up the road to Wheeler Peak. Pretty amazing to see you doing it the hard way!

[@dynoreed7235]

Yea new video from my favorite adventurer!

[@chriscolwell2691]

As I am sitting next to our wood stove pumping out the btus....I am happy for your little stove in that van! I would imagine you would agree that there is nothing like wood heat! Keep on Keepin on Foresty Forest!

[@TreeLBollingTreeMan]

So true, what you don't bring with ya is what you will need.

[@jomicheleseidl2033]

i was so taken by the beauty of trees in this video; the old gnarly juniper in the first hike and then those pure white aspen, all bent and twisted from snow pack. Thanks for taking us along with you.

[@jomicheleseidl2033]

Reading down in the comments, I see that I mistook Bristlecone Pine for Juniper. Thanks for the info on these amazing trees, David.

[@shapienails3067]

Well I don't know about anyone else , but to me following up on someone missing is very interesting. As I follow many lost & missing channels, so now your doing more of my favorite adventures. 💋BTW that meal looked sooooooooo delicious !!

[@scottclapperton9793]

30 km up and down you are a machine

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

I really like that hyper-lapse going down the mountain, gives me new ideas for my hiking films. Also if you're post holing really bad you could break off a couple of branches and tie a tik tac toe formation to your boot or even a crude branch with smaller branches attached will help a lot.

[@mitchsn]

Since the Discovery Channel is all reality shows now, Foresty Forest is our replacement and he more than surpasses what they used to do!

[@bobandvickiw]

Thank you, Forest ... you're a fellow adventurer with Kenny Veach, believe you bring solace to this mystery

[@ribotadesajambre7061]

Looking forward to your next video, hope you are safe and sound 🙏

[@woodhoundbug4697]

I'm originally from Las Vegas but now live in North Carolina I used to go through the mountains like Mount Charleston on horseback when I was a kid I am in my sixties plus but used to love climbing through there Mount Charleston is awesome there's an area called Kyle old Kyle Canyon South pretty cool give it a try PS just be careful

[@jonkaminsky8382]

Beautiful! Thank you for hiking this location. I’m planning to hike from “Ward Mountain North” to Ward Mountain summit located just South-Southwest of Ely Nevada next Summer of ‘24 .. so this video was especially enjoyable for me. Each time I drive highway 6 from Ely to Lund I’m staring at that mountain range!

[@morganbrennan9090]

Hey Mr F Regarding the snow shoes we say in Ireland, rather be looking at it than looking for it!!

[@EPcleaner]

I like your style! Great job and thanks

[@GusCarlson]

Your videos have regained their magic since I stopped reading your patreon posts. FYI. Your life these days is an amazing and so so real adventure, any spoilers from patreon ruin the videos for me. I don't want to know ahead of time what you're up to / where you're headed. Loved the time lapse at the end, and that western scenery is so beautiful, in my opinion. Thanks Foresty and yes I'll see you in the next video!

[@mathewmetcalfe3063]

Awesome hike. I climbed WP with my dad in 1974. The day before Kenny Stabler had climbed WP and left his DL in the mailbox. I’m glad you’re enjoying my home state.

[@jasons.2825]

"The craft section at Michael's" hahaha. The smell of rubber in the automotive section at canadian tire used to overwhelm me as a kid lol

[@alan4sure]

The plywood section at home depot.

[@jasons.2825]

@@alan4sure yep, that too haha

[@PumpkinVillage]

Now that was a meal and a hike. What beautiful country. Know what you mean about to many people. Take care and stay safe, Al

[@wildzenventures]

Beautiful views from the peak! That slow cooker chicken meal look delightful 😋 always enjoy watching your adventures, happy trails!

[@martinwhetter6041]

“I like mountains”…love it, me too! I enjoyed the video, you are make good content just being yourself, well done.