Winter Camping/ Snowshoeing On a WILDERNESS Mountain | Solo Backpack Adventure!

Hi Guys,
I go snowshoeing/ backpacking in the deep snows of the Mount Rose wilderness in the Sierra Nevada mountains for an over night solo trip. I make a winter snow camp at 9 Thousand + feet in the deep snow of the Carson Range/ Sierra Nevada Range, dig a large fire pit/ start a fire using only my new Ferro rod flint and make a delicious steak/ potato / vegetable dinner. I tell a few stories and also talk about the Ponderosa Ranch land that I am on from the famed TV series Bonanza with Michael Landon and Lorne Green!
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Base Camp Chris
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[@AggyGoesOutdoors]

Absolutely loved this video Chris, so many KZbin outdoor fakers on KZbin now it's nice to know there's a channel like this with somone genuinely enjoying the outdoors and sharing it with us.

[@basecampchris]

I appreciate that Aggy! I do enjoy getting out there. Keep Hiking!

[@gardensofthegods]

@@basecampchris you are THE REAL DEAL , my dear . Also that was a cool idea about using the laundry lint as tinder .

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Fun adventure Chris. Thanks for doing all the hard work for us so we could sit back and enjoy.

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Cat. Fun trip....a snow storm up there would be wild!! Keep Hiking...!

[@magiasanagustin1464]

Hi Chris, come to the phils and i take you to our amazing forest here.

[@gardensofthegods]

Yeah I'm laying in my bed nice and cozy and snug watching him sitting outside cooking his food in the snow

[@maxcroft5826]

Would be doing it myself one day. Alone, and independent.

[@Tag-xs2hp]

I agree with you, Chris. It's nice not living in the snow but still having it right next door when you want it! Another great video!

[@basecampchris]

Thanks 👍Yeah...I grew up in Minnesota...had plenty of snow there.

[@b.rocket]

What I appreciate about you and your videos is that you are a classy guy and family oriented. Thanks Chris

[@larchlarch9851]

This was gorgeous scenery and the puppet comments made me laugh! You have a good sense of humour. Respect!

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Larch Larch... great country up there.

[@gardensofthegods]

Yeah he does have a really great sense of humor

[@drob8612]

Always love watching your long videos. Thanks for sharing your trip with us!

[@basecampchris]

Thanks D Rob! appreciated...Keep Hiking!

[@AggyGoesOutdoors]

Just like a Rocky movie scaling that slope. Amazing tenacity in the face of snow adversity 👍🏼🙏🏼

[@basecampchris]

Love the rocky movies1 Thanks.

[@cherlgolja5402]

Love the snow , skiing , cross country and snow shoeing, tahoe truckee area ,great video Chris ☃️

[@basecampchris]

Glad you enjoyed it...Thanks Cherl!

[@thirst4truth204]

Great show Chris 👏 ... 8 really do enjoy it and the stories .. thank you brother !

[@thebeardedgorilla8596]

Dude highly impressed that you used the fero rod. I don't camp without mine, it never runs out of fuel. Stunning views and looked like an amazing adventure bud...

[@funyunmaker3182]

I agree use a fero rod as my primary fire starter also have matches and lighter for backup. The dryer lint is a good choice for tinder it does make you think 🤔 about cleaning your dryer vent. Just saying 😌

[@basecampchris]

Thanks Bearded Gorilla...love the Fero rod... will be working with it from now on...Keep Hiking!

[@traceylasslett5514]

Just love this! So enjoy watching! You even smile through postholing.Thank you for sharing. Be well and Trail on!

[@basecampchris]

Thanks so much!

[@Kathy_Is_Blessed]

What a beautiful place to be! Gorgeous. And yes I’m pretty sure I watched every single episode of the original Bonanza since we only had one TV for years.🤣 Great memories! Loved your camp-quite an adventure!♥️

[@basecampchris]

Thank you - fun to winter camp on the Ponderosa!

[@jacqueline7118]

Yes, snowshoes can be awkward at times for setting up camp for sure. Wonderful night out in the snow, thanks for sharing. :) :)

[@basecampchris]

Very welcome...I did feel like a duck in bowling shoes!

[@jacqueline7118]

@@basecampchris hahahahahaha!

[@alastairjones7359]

Great video as always Chris.....amazing backdrop to enjoy your breakfast!.....as I kid was forced to watch Bonanza at my grand parents house in the 80’s 😬.....would love to camp high up like that especially in the snow.....stay safe.

[@basecampchris]

Thanks Alastair! Sorry you were forced to watch Bonanza...Da Da Da Dun Dun Da da du dun Dahhhh. We could use some more snow up there...Keep Hiking.

[@waynegraham7611]

Hahah I had to watch bananza as well 👍

[@lanacampbell-moore6686]

Yay & Thanks For Taking Us On Your Adventure Chris!!!🤸😊❤️

[@lizdg3892]

Beautiful winter adventure. You have a great sense of humor!

[@basecampchris]

Thank you kindly Liz! Keep Hiking!

[@fcernst]

I really enjoyed all aspects of this video..and the positive attitude...Great job!

[@basecampchris]

Thanks so much!

[@AutumnDreams75]

Wow! You really work hard in these videos! Very awesome!

[@basecampchris]

Thank you very much!

[@MegaSusanc]

Hi Chris, I want to start by saying thank you for taking us along with you and also for all the hard work you do for the videos. You had me crackin' up after your first fall backward while you were shoveling. At first, I was like, "Oh, no, Chris, then I heard you laugh. I was like, thank God he's okay, then I started laughing then when the chair kept sinking on one side, and you kept fallin backward I was laughing and amazed at the same time that both times you didn't spill your plate of food that would have been horrible after all that hard work making it. But actually, it wouldn't have gotten dirty, just cold because of the snow, lol then the face plant in the snow while chasing the water bottle. I wish I'd seen that in person because I would have fallen down laughing, but I am glad you didn't get hurt. That sure was a beautiful scenery you had for eating your breakfast. I love watching you cook your such a natural. I never got to watch that show, Bonanza. It went off air before I was born, and for the reruns, I was always outside playing. I don't remember that show. 🤔 Thank you for being so silly and down to earth. You're the man. Stay Awesome! 🤗 HUGS 🤗

[@johncausey8519]

Another great video Chris! I always enjoy watching & wondering what you will be cooking for dinner. Keep’m coming!

[@basecampchris]

Yeah...I'm not big on the freeze dried meals...they are convenient and all but I'd rather eat fresh food. Longer trips not much else you can eat though, unless your catching fish.

[@jetmanwalking]

Great adventure! The tougher hikes are the more rewarding, in my opinion! LOVE the "water bottle chase" story!

[@basecampchris]

Thanks jetjock...amazed I found it...it could of gone all the way down the mountain.

[@wolfeadventures]

Great video. Perfect weather. 👌🏻

[@basecampchris]

Thanks Wolfe, appreciate it.

[@red1able]

Pretty country. It was a great spot to kick back & eat your dinner. A good head lamp is a life saver.

[@basecampchris]

You got that right! Thanks Art!!

[@eileenallemm1835]

So nice that you add other trivia love the bonanza show. Great video 👍

[@basecampchris]

Thanks! 😊Yeah fun show.... I like that the location was real and not just made up. Reno/ Carson City / Tahoe etc....

[@chrisbrackney7173]

Pernell Roberts as Adam

[@cherlgolja5402]

Love the snow ! Can’t wait to start skiing ,snowshoe, and cross country Tahoe Truckee ☃️great video Chris !

[@basecampchris]

Thanks 👍

[@user-lj4dh3xb3e]

Love the sounds that the. crunchy snow makes under feet

[@calvinmonroe2408]

Your a fun guy to watch and we all have our mishaps and embarrassing moments

[@basecampchris]

a few...Thanks!

[@markexpose175]

GREAT. CAMPING.

[@benjaminbrown5245]

Chris!! I subbed to your channel. I love this kind of things. I have backpacks for everything man!! From work to visiting family to hiking to backpacking. Got to have a backpack for everything. I love all of the sound effects for your backpacking trip. It is so awesome. You got a new subscriber. I am a musician and pianist for living but I do love hiking and backpacking.

[@basecampchris]

Thanks Benjamin! I appreciate art and music. That's great you make a living with your music. Keep Hiking!

[@DrDennis]

Beautiful video Chris. Thx too for the little nugget about Bonanza.

[@basecampchris]

Glad you enjoyed it....fun old show!

[@onefoxstudio]

Thank you I am really enjoying your funny videos ! I learn a lot of what not to do. Also love your summer tent ! Superb !

[@titanpreparedness]

Beautiful scenery, sizzling meat on a fire seems like a great trip

[@basecampchris]

Very tasty steak! fun trip...Thanks for watching.

[@carlostockheim9261]

Danke für das schöne Video. Grüsse aus Deutschland

[@basecampchris]

sehr willkommen ... genieße den Tag!

[@MrRonald1231]

Very original, my man. Love your water bottle story bro.....its the small little things you do on camping that sets you apart..............great video......Greetings from Papua New Guinea....cheers.

[@basecampchris]

Thanks Ronald!! Yes...that bottle took of like a bat!

[@howardmotley2104]

Beautiful country, your approach to each and every story is well established, thanks for sharing your experience and your thoughts :)😊

[@johnnyroaming]

Another Good video, well done. Thanks for sharing. 🤟🏽🇨🇦

[@basecampchris]

Thanks 👍Johnny!

[@ilikequiet6474]

Funny story you chasing after the water bottle. I was laughing with you.

[@basecampchris]

Thanks...I felt goofy...but gravity has a way of doing that.

[@garygill7960]

Great adventure Chris. Thank you for taking us along.

[@basecampchris]

Thanks Gary. Glad you enjoyed it

[@MaryannHazel]

What an amazing sunrise! And you really know how to eat on your trips. I'm always impressed with your culinary skills.

[@basecampchris]

Thank you so much!

[@robalan57]

I add some petroleum jelly to a tissue to start a fire. It works great! When I was in the 6th grade we had a field camp for a week. The camp leader put hamburger, carrots, onions, and potatoes rapped in tinfoil under the campfire. It was great!

[@basecampchris]

Very cool...I'll have to try tinfoil cooking directly in the campfire....

[@gardensofthegods]

Never heard that before about the tissue with the petroleum jelly

[@funyunmaker3182]

This flatland camper was huffing and puffing just watched this, but that view would be worth it. Awesome video

[@basecampchris]

Yes... the snow wears me down....Thanks!

[@mcake1234]

Wow this looked like fun. That'd keep you fit! Great vid mate.

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Fred!

[@pamelaattrux336]

Just starting watching you love the stories and the camping beautiful view

[@kendog53]

Great trip,I'm envious

[@basecampchris]

Thanks Ken...good trip.

[@dianevillemaire8286]

Great video.

[@basecampchris]

Thanks! Keep Hiking!

[@IndianHemlock]

GREAT video Chris, love the sunrise. That’s tough going when the snow is that deep, glad you didn’t hurt yourself on your falls. Appreciate your video’s, thanks

[@basecampchris]

Thank you IH! Always appreciate your support. Keep Hiking!

[@markpanarese2452]

Great video. TV history, scenery, views. Clearly know what you are doing, have the skills, and the confidence to do such a trip. Can you speak or show sometime when or if you would bring an ice axe or avalanche gear. Also what sort of avalanche knowledge do you think about when heading into the mountains, snow and elevation? Thanks in advance and for sharing keep up the great work.

[@basecampchris]

Thank you very much! Yes avalanches in the mountains is a concern...snow conditions ongoing snowfall build up, and steepness of a slope are 3 things to watch for. The last slope that the looked down into the video would be an avalanche potential slope. Steep and bowl like.

[@AAA-cu8rk]

Snowy area ❄️⛄️

[@basecampchris]

Yes- Very snowy around Lake Tahoe!

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

Another wonderful video. That sunrise was magnificent!

[@germaineprien7691]

Actually Lorne Greene had his home made as a duplicate to the original ranch house. Kinda cool!!!🙋‍♀️🙅‍♀️🙆‍♀️

[@bendesidabienvenidos3052]

When I lived in Montana, I was amazed at the Tamarack pine trees. They are a conifer whose soft needles turn golden in the fall, drop from the tree and return each spring.

[@theresehopkins1581]

The Tasters Choice French Roast is my favorite.... it's a great quality coffee!!!.... I have an allergy to additives and preservatives, so I have to be careful what I eat, and Tasters Choice passes my picky system's critiques!!!... 😊❤.... p.s. my body doesn't tolerate Folgers anymore (they changed their processing)!!! ....Oh, try sweetening your coffee with organic honey!!! It's delicious and helps your body rebuild and heal..... Happy Camping!!! 😊❤

[@calvinmonroe2408]

A good steak never needs anything but salt n pepper so enjoy

[@basecampchris]

yes!

[@parttimecamper5561]

It's funny you mention it. My pocket knife just went through the washer and dryer a few days ago. LOL!

[@basecampchris]

Wow...hope your washer/ dryer survived. I've done similar.

[@parttimecamper5561]

@@basecampchris They did. The knife had to be resharpened. Great video by the way.

[@sonjamarohn1134]

Ich höre gerne zu wenn der Mann erzählt man kann immer was dazu lernen das finde ich gut

[@user-rl5mw9jt8e]

Wow An amazing show. Thank you so much, Chris. I really enjoy your videos. Thank you again

[@shirleyferber245]

Hop Sing was the housekeeper. Great show. We watched it with my grandma on black and white TV.

[@calvinmonroe2408]

Great video sir

[@basecampchris]

Thanks

[@miketinker6272]

Great video. Looks like fun. Also, love the hat! Ski-U-Mah!

[@basecampchris]

Thanks! Mike.

[@kendog53]

Hoss going to steal your breakfast

[@basecampchris]

Not hardly!! I'll rassle him for it!

[@maggsbufton1969]

Chris, you’re pretty amazing; your spirit of adventure , willingness to challenge yourself physically, combined with your exceptional storytelling skills are brilliant. I really enjoy your vids and appreciate all the hard work you put into producing them…❤️🇨🇦 Addendum: Camping IN a SNOW covered wilderness…..in limited light as the days are so short….is NOT my thing, so Koodos to you for doing it and bringing us all along on your adventure! Hopefully the bears are in hibernation mode and are well armed to protect yourself. You certainly have really awesome equipment and you’re an awesome , good cook! But you need to bring a lid for your pan to make sure that your veg are cooked through. You’re hiking alone, so I do Hope you ALWAYS carry a GPS / satellite locator beacon and have solid , reliable cell coverage on your adventurous travels as David P. of Missing Persons would recommend; , especially when you’re cooking delicious meals… and animals will be drawn to your delicious cooking smells. STAY SAFE! PS…A little HP or BBQ sauce would be perfect on that lovely steak!

[@basecampchris]

I appreciate that! C🐻🌲🍺🗻

[@tdiler12]

Any person that has a problem losing weight. Put a heavy pack on & go hiking in knee deep snow twice a week like Chris in this video. I guarantee you results. No special diets, books , trainers ..nonsense . THIS ! is how you lose weight. Suffering.

[@basecampchris]

Pure suffering...that's why I need a steak at the end...motivation!

[@tdiler12]

@@basecampchris & it must ve tasted better than anything a steakhouse can serve up. Good luck lugging that steak around in July. This season does have it advantages.

[@gardensofthegods]

A good non-suffering way to lose weight around the middle and elsewhere is just to do a lot of doggy paddling in a swimming pool for a long time .

[@brucebabin4137]

Always had a passion for Bonanza, watched it over and over. So please at your explanation of the territory, thanks so much. Very interesting! Beautiful country.

[@lifeabovetreeline]

Man I miss Tahoe!

[@SunshineSkys]

What's up Chris! Thank u for sharing this chillin outdoor adventure with us. My dad loved Bonanza, I probably seen every episode, that n John Wayne movies. Thanks for the laugh, thank goodness u didn't get hurt. I love iron skirt steak, I always look for it when I go to the store, but rarely find it. Beautiful sunrise. See ya next time. Keep Safe.

[@edwardcorino8327]

Good dinner. Even with the flat iron steak and red potatoe.

[@ioryan8820]

It's almost as good as being there, thanks so much. Love your videos.

[@Wynton25]

2:40 laughing because the same thing was happening to me when out I was out there snowboarding 😂

[@debramitchell1430]

Gish I'm loving yout bideps.. but the winter /snow just gives me the chills Snow is pretty to look at but I don't like it if i have to go out in it.. I would be Fallin down alot at 64 yrs.old But keep the videos Rollin out .. Thanks Chris.😊

[@mikefournier2601]

I like your storys keep them comeing very good shows enjoyabull

[@marciajohnson6767]

You are definitely a dedicated hiker and camper! Wow! Awesome! My cousins go winter camping in Michigan! Enjoy 😉

[@HuyNguyen-lu3zj]

Great video as usual, Chris! Some newbie questions: how do you follow the trail if the snow smooths everything over? Did you just keep the sausages and hash browns in your bear can? Also, it looks like you usually carry just 64 oz of water on your overnighters, even when there isn't a water source. Has this worked well for you? Finally, would be curious to see a video of how you clean up a steak and potatoes meal without a water source. Thanks again for the fun videos; these keep me going when I can't be out camping myself!

[@basecampchris]

I followed the highest point of the ridge I was on, headed up and then dropped down at a certain point to find a camp spot. Yes, Sausage and Hash Browns were froze in a plastic container / kept in my bear canister. I brought 2 32 oz water bottles and a Smart water bottle with 22 in it. ( the one that took OFF. )

[@vickieturner1249]

Love all your videos. Thank you.🤩

[@elizabethambriz8298]

Love the video !😇. Mr. Chris when you are out in this cold weather you need a hoodie that can warm your head and ears .

[@D-A-1776]

Those zipo windproof and waterproof matches are the best the bottle is also water proof I take those and my fire starter while out

[@wilber9735]

I enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing.

[@D-A-1776]

Very beautiful country, I'd like to get out to Idaho and Montana again. I used to hunt out there been wanting to go back.

[@kathyshanks1566]

Love the video, love the views! I’ve spent a lot of time in that area . Sure miss it! Thank you!

[@ilonapugmire6312]

Well done 😂😂😂😂😂

[@slewofdamascus]

I could play that scene over and over again, oops there's goes Chris!LMAO

[@brettnipps7205]

I LOVE your vids Chris, as a alpinist I can offer suggestions to reduce weight.

[@gardensofthegods]

Regrettably I don't think he saw your comment and you should go where he replies to other people and if you replied it in there he is sure to see your message

[@carolenicklin6460]

It Was a great show I used to watch it 😊

[@basecampchris]

ok...ok...im going out camping this weekend!🌲

[@susanharward4481]

Way to go on the water bottle SAR. 😊

[@WilliamJohnson-g6z]

I had a pocket knife just like that Chris. I kept it for like 5 years or so and I ended up losing it somewhere but it was a good knife!

[@stephenvalley3284]

sounds like RoboCop in thems snow shoes!!

[@ritahassing2533]

I'll have to try the ferrel rod. Looks like it works every time!

[@sallygalfriday]

as an elderly grandmother, i wish you set up camp a bit earlier. i was worried!!! but you're skilled and rugged.

[@D-A-1776]

You should cook over the fire, I got one of those old metal things you put over a fire to cook on taste so much better especially with meat

[@heatherwhatever7714]

I got running snowshoes but they got my feet a little wider out and somehow not great on knees. Back to my old ones and walking. All good.

[@JanStewart590]

This was a very entertaining episode and almost 'edge of your seat' status when you flipped backwards - certainly glad to know you're okay after that. I suspect it's really hard to walk in that deep snow let alone the snow shoes. You go out on a limb for us Chris, or should I say "out on a snowflake"? Kidding aside, enjoyed watching and learning. The fire you made was GREAT it was kinda 'from scratch' homemade fire. Good dinner it looked like! It's too bad the water bottle incident wasn't filmed - perhaps you'll consider filming a similar situation for a future video

[@charleysturbos7320]

This is my second time watching this one. Your very lucky Chris because you are one of my very few channels that continues reshowing your videos as recommendation and playing. All my other channels constantly redirect me to the opposite type videos such as God's flat plane earth then they put a pseudo scientism video next. Your videos are nice because you have a innocent nerdy fun type thing about you. And in this complicated wacky world it's nice to fall asleep to these. The Bigfoot stories are the best but wish you could make more of them as I've blown through your whole collection in past year super fast.

[@basecampchris]

Hey Charlie - Thank you! Yes- working on getting more content up...C 🐻

[@longwinters4304]

Hey Chris, wow using a fire steel...nice. Next you will be using a bushcraft knife to baton wood lol. We pre-bake our potatoes at home to take out. Fast frying time and go great with eggs in the morning. Really enjoyed your vidio

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Larry...Good idea to bake it at the house first. Save some fuel. Keep Hiking!

[@joycebonanata3549]

My husband has a knife a lot like that one. It's almost identical.

[@sonjamarohn1134]

Die Gegend sieht voll Schön aus ne

[@basecampchris]

Thanks- It is a great area!

[@marciajohnson6767]

He who cuts his own firewood is twice warmed

[@missionman51]

Chris, what video editing software do you use? Thanks!

[@basecampchris]

I use Adobe Premiere Pro.

[@Sherry-tt2rj]

Beautiful scenery. Chris be careful.Get you a trail buddy. Dog. One that loves snow.i sure hope you carry a satellite phone.also tell someone where you are going. I've not been in a lot of snow in my lifeits Beautiful but down south it turns to mush. I loved the snow in NC. But didn't like driving in it. We stayed the night with friends. One time we were in south Carolina and bout an hour my ex now got a call his step mom had died.so I drove another 12 hours.bk to Ala for funeral..we lived in Mississippi. But Beautiful mts out west. Wish I had traveled when I was young. I'm 68 .how old are you Chris. ? You really like what you do I can tell.

[@ilonapugmire6312]

I love your setting and stories how can l send u a picture.....?🍀🍀

[@sonjamarohn1134]

Die Wildnes ist so schön ne

[@michellemacdonald1399]

Is that pop up an alien?

[@robindemmerle3143]

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone has ever seen a Dogman? I was an avid outdoors woman from a young age . I am seeing shows of different criptids. I won't go outdoors unless it's daylight. 😮