Van Life in Utah - Finding Nemo

Exploring some sites around the San Rafael Swell, then I head to Davis Gulch, the spot where Everett Ruess disappeared in 1934.
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[@agentorange1556]

New Year, new Foresty Forest video. 2022 is already starting off good.

[@livingsimplytosimplylive6817]

I so agree

[@andrew190e]

Starting of well, its called english you should try it.

[@brianrogers5215]

Crashed and totaled my car last night on my last day of work with this company, hit black ice and did a 180 and then went sideways into a curb and rolled over. Watching some Foresty Forest takes away all the stress and bad thoughts. I'm alive and healthy and things will work out in the end.

[@forestyforest]

Sorry to hear that.. glad you're ok 👍

[@happycamper6214]

Aww thats horrible. Glad your ok. Will take time to settle down the thoughts. Be kind to yourself

[@larryferd1510]

Did you have insurance?

[@kirk1968]

Glad you're OK! I rolled a car down an embankment after hitting black ice years ago, it's nasty stuff and you can't even see it until it's too late. Not fun.

[@victoriamaaske7420]

Praying for you that you can reconcile this situation. You are alive, that's the best part. I did the same thing, niether my neice or me were hurt at all. Rolled my van 4 ok r 5 times before we stopped God speed to you

[@jackflash5659]

"my grocery supply is starting to hurt a little bit, I've got 3 beers left" Words spoken by a true Canadian. Happy New Year Foresty Forest! May your journeys be safe and pleasant.

[@rouxchat6033]

I had to giggle when you said your wood stove was your friend. My nephew built and installed mine into my truck camper and it truly is THE best thing ever. There is nothing like wood heat. Also, at 72 gathering, cutting, and chopping wood by hand is healthy exercise. I admire your minimalistic lifestyle, which I also have adopted about three years ago. Living with only the true necessities of life, traveling with my senior cat and pup, and exploring this beautiful world is keeping me young at heart and strong. Happy New Year to you, Foresty Forest. An Oregon nomad 🌲💗🐶🐺💗🌲

[@MikeS-7]

The wood stove is one of the best additions you have made to your van. There is something about a wood stove that you cannot get from any other type of heat. Of course, nice to have another source of heat so you don't have to constantly feed the little beast.

[@ImVeryBrad]

Agreed. I love wood heat

[@davinamarshall2780]

I've heard wood heat warms you twice. Once when you cut it and then when you burn it.

[@recentisland1513]

I don't comment often but I have to say that I admire all the work that you do in directing , filming ,editing and producing and appearing in these video as solo . I appreciate how much effort you put into making these vlogs .. I know it isn't easy

[@griffmustard]

I particularly enjoy when he includes some B-Roll footage of himself running back to get the camera, in a sped up Benny Hill style playback.

[@adventureswiththecrazyvet]

I'm in Utah right now hiking across America and the snow and cold has been beating me up . Thanks for giving me another video to watch from my tent tonight

[@8731Cordova]

Good luck ✌️💯

[@adventureswiththecrazyvet]

@@8731Cordova appreciate that I have videos of the hike on my channel

[@victoriamaaske7420]

Praying for you. thanks for your service for freedom.

[@adventureswiththecrazyvet]

@@victoriamaaske7420 thank you have a great new year

[@turkey4957]

Nice dude good luck on your journey

[@scottbirmingham7367]

forresty is our(canadian)most prized national treasure!protect this man at all costs!

[@gjmob]

It's aboot time you treasured him!

[@IDR1219]

Did someone forget about Slim Potatoehead? 😒

[@rouxchat6033]

I follow a few Canadians and absolutely love them. So refreshing to watch.

[@abou824]

@@IDR1219 Slim is awesome!! Foresty and slim are both Canadian superheros!!

[@Hypeman10]

Terry Fox?

[@mtngr1]

I just moved to Utah from California. No regrets and haven't looked back! Its beautiful here!

[@mauricepowers3804]

Your pictures and videos are probably the best on KZbin. I love that I get to see places that I'm sure I will never be able to see in person! Thank you and happy New Year🎉

[@forestyforest]

Thanks Maurice, Happy New Year!

[@mauricepowers3804]

@@forestyforest 😎🌄

[@JJones-rk6cy]

@@forestyforest I think that cow is following you Foresty.

[@johndobb8239]

Living the van life. That's .. with out question... The best videos ever! I'm my humble opinion. That guy goes above and beyond for his videos.

[@ruthieclarke9125]

@@JJones-rk6cy The cows are pretty obedient. It's the calf's that will eat your marker lights off. True story. LOL

[@TomLentz]

If there's a sign saying "free beer" at the base of that balancing rock, do not fall for it! Probably a coyote nearby with a long string.

[@SaberToothGary]

Hahaha

[@BlueToronto]

Meep meep.

[@alan4sure]

Lol I think I saw that one about 1968😁

[@griffmustard]

🤣🤣

[@mroy88]

A lone wolf that's loved by many. Happy new years

[@USAMontanan]

Hey, you should make a Matchbox version of your van or a RC copy of it and occasionally stick in little clips of it on dangerous side hills and cliff ledges. That would be good for a few chuckles... The Geiger Counter clicking was a nice touch!

[@AdalineIncredulous]

Going into an old uranium mine is the last thing I would want to see you do. I love the scenery!

[@jflgreen]

Thanks for your careful filming of these places. It's so cool to see Utah from the coast of Maine!

[@NinjaBooKitty]

Your drone footage is spectacular! There's something magical about a desert in snow. 😍

[@b-man1232]

I know!! We were there on motorcycles this past summer...It was like 110 degrees out. Crazy to see snow now!

[@FrankFrankly711]

The fog also gives the landscape a sorta miniaturized look

[@fastgurrrl]

Your editing eye is SO good.

[@willflint5014]

I remember finding Foresty around December 2019/January 2020, I had the flu Dec. 19, and he was a joy to find. Thank you for all you do Foresty!

[@cyndeeh]

I want to say from the bottom of my heart,thank you. Thank you for showing those of us that want to get out there but can't. All the beautiful and amazing things,and places. Those pictographs, damn. Gave me goosebumps. So thank you. Happy bew years,and safe travels foresty forest.

[@mikethomas6616]

Small spots like Nemo's are the hidden gems in these types of journeys. My friend who was restoring a few classic cars at home, would take me along on his searches for parts. He would drive until he saw a sign like "EAT", before stopping for breakfast.

[@nubbyrose87]

Love the drone footage - your white van against the red rocks.

[@AZ-vt7dt]

Just incredible scenery ......Thanks for draggin' us along.

[@MariA-bu2jv]

Absolutely stunning. Every frame 👌🏼

[@ericgilliland9455]

Your comment about accessibility affecting the damage is spot on. Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey is a great book about this area of the country and predicts this type of response well ahead of time.

[@alan4sure]

Read it in the 80s...great read.

[@DaynaLeigh]

Happy New Year from the UK 🇬🇧 Forestry Forest 🥳 hope 2022 is a great year for us all 🍻

[@parsvanstrom5791]

Happy new year Foresty! Don't go missing down there in Utah please ;)

[@Alwyn1956]

You are so inspiring! What I really appreciate about you and your adventures is that you actually stop, hike and spend time in places. Showing more of what is around where you camp is the beauty. Respect. Looking forward to more of your 2022 adventures. " Hamba Kahle" is a Zulu greeting when someone leaves. I think it means "go quietly". You remind me of that by "walking lightly". Keep walking I'll keep watching. Respect.

[@forestyforest]

Thank you, have a great day!

[@nickob55]

All the best from Bulgaria, have a great 2022

[@catsgillhillbilly]

From one lone wolf to another, HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thanks for the adventures.

[@markvanderstelt8999]

lone Goat😄

[@PhilipCockram]

Wow I just loved those shots of you driving through that canyon at the start . The old mines and pictographs are very cool to see . Glad you're doing well my brother , Thanks for sharing your travels with us . Happy New Year and Blessings 🙏🏻 🎸

[@longdistancetravellermusic2185]

You are the highlight of my week, thanks for being awesome! And Happy Travels!

[@jd_99]

Dunno how much shot planning you do but the inclement weather shots have been incredible: That's where you can see real skill from any videographer and you have it

[@forestyforest]

Thank you.. all shot with a phone too haha. Technology is great.

[@mmwaashumslowww7167]

Absolutely stunning landscapes and very well filmed. A good start to the new year and you're very brave going to such remote places with no signal.

[@forestyforest]

Thank you!

[@ExilSvensk]

The world really has changed. When I was a kid there was no signal what so ever. Now people get scared if they can't call someone at a seconds notice. Just 30 years ago you'd have to walk to a pay phone if any existed or just wait until you bumped into someone.

[@Shane-Augusto]

Was really hoping we would see you today happy new year buddy

[@spencerj4677]

Been watching you since you were camping in a mini-van in a Walmart parking lot. Your cinematography has been taken to another level this last year!

[@John-ve3gg]

Everything in the video is excellent! Thank you for sharing your adventures just awesome

[@philallison3163]

Happy New Year Foresty! Man those are some wonderful almost otherworldly landscapes you are exploring. A world away from what you were previously in. take care and thankyou for consitently kicking out quality content every time and taking us along for the journey.

[@forestyforest]

Thanks Phil, Happy New Year!

[@JeanMarie561]

I am so glad that you drew the line at going into a radioactive mine👍 Happy NewYear!

[@timypp2894]

Happy New Year FF. Another great video. Many years ago, I was on my placement (a year in industry - degree course) at a chemical company. One day, a work colleague showed me around the warehouse. Cut to the chase, I had a works Geiger counter and the work colleague open a sealed yellow oil drum of radioactive mine waste(uranium oxide). Yep the Geiger counter was ticking away merrily. At the time, one department was looking into how to decontaminate toxic lands. The oil barrel was a sample of those mines.

[@johndobb8239]

I'm impressed. You all do so much for those shots on video. Fantastic! Lot of work I'd imagine.

[@californialove250]

Happy New Year, Foresty Forest! 🎉 Looking forward to the adventures that you'll be taking us on in 2022! 😁

[@msnoonan]

6:14 That looks like "The Hogsback". I rode my bicycle across the US in 2007 and the description of that section on the ACA maps freaked me out. It turned out not to be anywhere near as scary as they predicted. Absolutely spectacular scenery.

[@ThePolarBeard]

Happy New Year from Quebec, dear Foresty! If the lone wolf that you are was alone "physically" on that special day, rest assured that you are always in our heart. May 2022 bring you more adventures, discoveries and maybe a Lady Foresty that would enjoy the warmth of your wood stove at your side. 👫

[@davidscher1620]

Happy new year to you buddy! Looking forward to more adventure from ya... for those of us who are still stuck in our domesticated lives. 😆

[@happycamper6214]

Not stuck its a different life both have its benefits

[@SD-oi9gr]

Happy New Years Forest! On a random note I think your log burner is the best edition you’ve made to your whole set up. It’s what steps it up from a living van to a home van and I love it.

[@peggylacroix8601]

Great vid. You are such an inventive cook as well. You keep this old lady entertained. Thank you.

[@phxmateo]

wood stove, free heat, and ambience. Your journey in the southwest is amazing. I do miss the crock pot.

[@lyric8006]

I love all your creative camera shots. Feels like I’m there watching you in person. The pictographs you’ve been sharing with us are just mind blowing. Thank you. Wishing you a Happy New Year that brings you health, happiness, peace and prosperity ✨

[@Flowergurl2000]

Happy New Years, Foresty. Thanks for showing us the ancient carvings. Be safe yourself in those twisty canyons.

[@shaunmccauley5129]

Looks really cosy your van 🚐 life

[@mindym5579]

Never been to Utah but you make me want to go😍 The calzone made my mouth water.. Most of your cooking does 🤤 It's years later since you've posted this one but you said it's New Years Eve and I couldn't leave you without a New Years Kiss 💋 😂 Happy Hiking Foresty 🤗🌱💙

[@AkFlyFishersmembers]

Another quality video with solid story telling. Thank you Foresty. Best wishes for 2022.

[@DavidWalker-wz9rl]

Otherworldly images and places, just amazing :) Thanks for taking us all along.

[@rachelcarlsonnotesfromthenomad]

😳😲WHOA…those walls!! Don’t be like Gary eh?! I’m finally all caught up with your videos. What a treat to find them upon my return. Thank you for all that you are and all that you do. Wishing you so many more amazing adventures ahead in 2022. Cheering you on!! 💯‼️❤️🚐💨

[@waynekarnold]

Happy new year son Keep your self Thank you so much for taking me on these adventures you bring me things i would never otherwise know about or see Looking forward to our next adventure God bless you

[@cathyisaac7041]

The drone footage is just awesome. Such a beautiful place. That campsite looks very old. Happy New Year! Let’s have a great year!!

[@PutGodfirst129]

Jesus gives us peace, love, and joy in our hearts and hope for everyday living …Happy New Year to you all and God Bless

[@pammorrison3083]

God bless and be safe. Thank you for taking us along on your adventures.

[@lucylou5766]

Thank you for all your hard yards so we can see the world. You are the best, Foresty Forest. HYE to you, wishing you many new subscribers for 2022. 🌷🐨

[@sylviagarcia6880]

Thank you for this New Year adventure! Fearless Foresty Forest! I don't think I would see very many places like this if it were not for you! God bless and enjoy your 2022 adventures!

[@WilliamWonka]

The pictograms are seriously mind blowing. Even if the figures are representative of humans in masks, there looked to be an obvious clock over the first one’s shoulder. At its youngest, 1,000 years ago in the desert, could there really have been clocks?

[@markvanderstelt8999]

yeas they had Casio clocks back then.

[@JogBird]

1000 yrs isnt ancient history... ppl had a very good understanding of time, seasonality, etc

[@gs98999]

Ancient aliens?

[@ryanmcdougall22]

Great video, thanks for all the efforts and high-end content you provide for all of us!

[@forestyforest]

Thanks Ryan!!

[@bevwood8210]

What an amazing way to spend the day! All the best to yoy this coming year

[@asdsdjfasdjxajiosdqw8791]

You could maybe rig a system where the diesel heater automatically comes on if the temperature in the van goes below a certain point after the stove goes out. Would save you from having to get up.

[@rustyshackleford8845]

Great video as always! More theme song please, its iconic. Cheers.

[@dprfail]

wow incredible timing 2:35 of the cow crossing the road as you're approaching it (has that fargo feel about)

[@alh.4000]

Happy New Year to Foresty Forest and everyone else that is lucky enough to watch all of these videos.

[@debrajol3585]

I’ve traveled the world & seen lots of places.. this is an area I didn’t get to sadly. You showing what you do, on foot, driving & with your drone etc makes me feel like I’m having the experience - even though it’s not the same - at least I’m seeing it and probably better than most tourists bc you go out and truly explore. I’m sure so many people feel like I do.. super grateful that you are moving forward, sharing enormously epic things/pics/videos and connecting us all to our world. Can’t wait to see what happens next.. but the tranquility is relaxing at the same time. Thanks Foresty 💯💯🙌. Happy New Year to you, 2022 has to be amazing bc ‘21 & ‘20 were ‘meh’ at best LoL

[@shantefrancess5174]

Nice video as usual so nice to see you back in the American west:) be safe and god bless you

[@jcoats5529]

God? 😆

[@campinggrampa]

North America is a beautiful place. Thanks for taking us along happy new year!

[@mrreaper90kojo]

Three years of hanging out with foresty forest! What a pleasure it had been to get this weekly escape from the nightmare of reality. Thank you Simon

[@redstatefreedom5327]

Hi from McCall, Idaho…I have been interested in the Everette Ruse story for a long time…we have also spent a lot of time in the county you are currently exploring. Happy New Year and safe travels, thanks for another awesome video.

[@tinahardy9361]

Happy New Year!! Was up there in June of 2020. Absolutely fell in love with the place. Loving all the archeological aspect shots. You rock! Stay safe I do not think Canada would ever forgive us Americans if something happened to you. Its crazy sometimes, please watch your back. Loved that you came to adventure here in the states. Hope you have a great time. Safe travels and see you in the next one!!!

[@augustus5003]

Nice to have you here happy new year!

[@johnbornschein5525]

The van is amazing

[@John-Nada]

Love those pictographs, petroglyphs. That same owl-eyed figure has been drawn around the world, even in Oz.

[@alan4sure]

Really? That's worth pondering....🤔

[@christianhorner001]

The ones in Australia are fake/hoaxes. Very ancient 1960s & 80s rockart.

[@DriversofOttawa]

Waiting for the day Foresty has to call in Matt's Offroad Recovery!

[@llew777]

Was waiting for that comment Good one

[@aired-downdisconnected4125]

He isn't the only towing company in Utah .

[@llew777]

@@aired-downdisconnected4125 With respect Sir That was and is a 6 ft comment and you sir are only 5ft9 in went right over your head Thank you for your comment

[@vanlifevibes9241]

Very very cool video. I love the old mine stuff and the huge rocks and the fact that you weren’t trying to climb them LOL.

[@GrungeRockGod]

those ancient paintings / drawings are so haunting and interesting!

[@garrygraham7901]

"My grocery supply is starting to hurt a little bit, I have only got 3 beers left, it's not yet critical." I like your priorities, lol. HNY, Foresty. Thanks for the brilliant content.

[@aaronthedj12]

Happy New Year bud! Wishing you and yours the best for 2022

[@tracythorn2918]

Thanks for a New Year's update! It's good to see you are out there having fun. Your photographic and videography skills have really matured over the last year. The framing of the opening shot is a good example.

[@bosslady1755]

Shout out 2 Foresty Forest i love you 2 the 🌛 & back👈 you're a terrific adventurous,exploritive van dweller very educational!! Happy New Year & Take Care ✌🚐

[@cat3crazy]

Happy New Year. I never realized how interesting Utah is. I've only seen a few pictures, but what you showed in your video was way more intriguing. The size of the rocks and canons, one gets a better prospective when a person is standing there. I'm glad that things are going good and you are finding things that interest you. Take Care & Safe Travels.

[@baiscllyimlazy9375]

Happy new year Foresty Forest! Hope all is well and here's to many more years of great content to come! Much love

[@coolthought8456]

such rich history and this probably one of the most scenic video from you so far.

[@loritowne-culver2506]

Thank you for making these videos

[@wallytimmins356]

A Happy and Healthy New Year to you Foresty and keep doing what you love doing. A little different scenery than Canada , but very beautiful. Good luck in the new year.

[@rhpmountaintrail9206]

Happy New Year for 2022 absolutely Love last year’s content looking forward to seeing more of your adventures.

[@veronicabalfourpaul2288]

Glad you made it back to the van! Happy trails in 2022.

[@garyburt8257]

I’m really enjoying this content in the southwestern US right now. A little history, a little mystery! Good stuff!

[@TexasGTO]

Because uranium decays by alpha particles, external exposure to uranium is not as dangerous as exposure to other radioactive elements because the skin will block the alpha particles. Ingestion of high concentrations of uranium, however, can cause severe health effects, such as cancer of the bone or liver.

[@captaincurt3180]

Nevertheless, discretion is the better part of valor. Go Foresty! 😁👍

[@JeremyC8]

I usually make it out to Escalante every November. Just a beautiful area with a number of slot canyons to explore (with better weather). Recommend Peek-a-boo and Spooky slot canyons. Right off Hole in the Rock road. Enjoying the content, loving you’re out exploring off highway 12, one of my favorite roads in the world.

[@Quik25c2]

Happy new year Forest! And everybody reading this too.. 😁

[@isaiahruiz6829]

Happy New Year! Love this channel and your thirst for adventure. Keep doing you!!!

[@SisterShirley]

My Dear Lone Wolf, Well, another year (of C O V I D) has come and gone and all is well with you. Good job taking care of yourself. Your patreons and subscribers depend on you. I am so elated to hear you have found another to take the place of your beloved Crock Pot. While you will always have a special place in your heart for her (and in your van) your woodstove will fill you with a slightly different kind of a warm feeling at night; formerly in your stomach and now in your toes May you find as many more favorite things as you need in 2022. May God continue to bless you and watch over you and may the Earth Angels appear when you need them most. Onward and Upward! From The Great Lake State of Michigan 🐢 ps...maybe while you're out there looking for Nemo, perhaps you could keep an eye out for Hoffa. You never know who you'll find in the mountains. Am I right Mike? pss...If you ever see any Bell's Two Hearted Ale out there, give it the Ole' Michigan try; it's tasty psss...another good diagnostic call, that pedal was definitely seized

[@forestyforest]

Thank you Christine, hope you have a great 2022!

[@martinquintana5837]

Foresty just another epic video with the awesome drone shots is so beautiful. Are you a history major? You are so full of information cool. Happy New Year Foresty looking forward to your adventures in 2022. Aloha from Kansas.

[@richardpoole2729]

I've been following you from Ottawa for a while and love how many meals you do in the crock pot or air fryer! Record em in a book please my friend - I'll buy it!

[@dadadit]

Thank you for showing us Utah!

[@Becky20]

Awe, Romantic dinner for one by the wood stove. Sounds like my kinda date.