Winter Storm Moved In Overnight While Camping With My Jeep

We head out on an extreme winter camping adventure with our Jeeps. Despite an extreme winter weather alert, ‪@TheStoryTillNow‬ and I are set on having an awesome adventure in the cold and snow! Shaun is camping in his GFC Camper on his Jeep Gladiator and I am camping in my Shiftpod Mini 3 that I managed to fit into my Ecodiesel Jeep Wrangler. We head deep into the mountains towards a lake before the storm, but wake up to some very extreme snow in the morning that leaves us with an interesting adventure to get back home!
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In this video, I'm heading out to find some extreme winter camping opportunities in Jeeps! I'm joined by @TheStoryTillNow in his Jeep Gladiator and we're going to explore some of the best spots around to enjoy some winter camping fun!
If you're looking for amazing winter camping experiences, be sure to check out this video! We'll go explore some of the best spots around to enjoy some incredible winter camping in Jeeps. From deep snow to icy trails, this video is sure to get your adrenalin pumping!
Chapters:
00:00 - PART 1: The Journey
08:00 - PART 1 : Arriving at camp
11:10 - PART 1 : Setting up Shift Pod Mini 3
17:02 - PART 2 : We Woke Up To This
19:24 - PART 2 : Packing up Shift Pod Mini 3
24:45 - PART 2 : Trying to Get Out of Camp
34:37 - PART 2 : Shredding the Snow
40:42 - PART 2 : Plowing the Snow

[@Casey250]

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[@jobisrael8313]

What motor do y'all use the V6 EcoDiesel or the V8 Hemi 5.7 EcoDiesel I believe I'm saying that right😂. 11-02-23

[@jobisrael8313]

Why not doing the spring or summer yeah I'll put up reflector lights you know the ones being at the end of people driveways. Yeah I will put them in a tree what color to direct you when you coming and another color for when y'all leaving what's a little cheap roof over it so snow won't stick to it. 11-02-23

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Should have named my truck Shredder. 😅 Great trip buddy!

[@Casey250]

I like it! Good adventure. Can't wait for moab!

[@sorenmelchior]

Love the POV, helps the viewer see more from your perspective. Great stuff Casey!

[@Casey250]

More to come!

[@insaynbcr]

Would suggest hacking your ground tarp just shy of the dimensions of the Pod. The way you have it now (during rain) would allow water to go directly between the tarp and the tent bottom. A normal ground tarp/foot print is usually shaped just to fit or under fit the tent shape to keep 90% of dirt away from the tent bottom, and either rain or ground moisture from it as well. Winter probably isn't going to be as big of an issue.

[@potatis1272]

Living in North Sweden near the arctic circle where we have quite much snow each winter I do stress the need to keep all windows and all sights free from blocking snow before you start driving, if you have that much snow obstruktion your sights you have that much less situation awernes and might not see the danger you drive into, particularly in the offroad. I've once made that mistake myself, it was a rough wakeup to always take the extra few minutes to do it right and clear all the snow off.

[@Mattfromfla]

With jl taser, if you press and hold traction control button it will turn off all the components as well including ABS. This will allow you to break better in snow.

[@Coolhansolo]

That's insane. What a huge storm !! I love you and Shaun out together as a team. You guys have the epic trips ! ❤️🙏

[@Casey250]

Thanks! Its always an adventure!

[@rcnmoto1548]

I am soooo jealous!! Would absolutely love to do that! Reminds me of when I used to live in Scotland! Top effort on navigation your way off that lake shore as well. EPIC!!

[@Casey250]

Thank you. I love these types of adventures.

[@johncole3010]

I got dumped on overnight was startled awake before daylight from howitzer shells impacting the mountainside to avalanche the unstable snow at Mammoth ski area. Snow ploy crews tried to get me to leave but since I already had a lift ticket I refused. Took a little digging out in the morning but hey that’s the way it goes in CA. Looks like you had a trip to remember for a lifetime

[@ultimatesurvivalandadventu6789]

Love it. Especially getting 2 different angles and viewpoints.

[@f.xavier45]

POV helps a lot to visualize how this really goes 👌🏻😁

[@Casey250]

awesome

[@debbiehenson227]

Oh, I like that you know Matt's off road recovery,love his videos.

[@richardgoetz8417]

What kinda Canadian doesn’t have a snow brush 😂. Great video

[@Casey250]

Lol

[@SPerryfevr]

Nice vid! Love how you keep filming and talking while driving. Thanks for the extra shots of the river! Shaun’s drone gets such beautiful scenery shots of the mountains! You guys rock!❤😊

[@MrSamuel8099]

Bro I feel your pain. Got stuck in a blizzard 5 days ago in Lake Tahoe. Had to dig out the Jeep 4-5 times 🥴

[@UnwindingRoads]

Lol shredn fresh pow! Plow? Shredn fresh plow!!

[@Casey250]

ya bro!

[@karenbriggs4001]

The mountains you show remind me of my trip to Alaska/Canada!

[@lemarkelly38]

That looks super fun!

[@YouTubeFunHandle]

It may take another 20 years before BEVs can give you that much fun.

[@Casey250]

100%

[@Justjeepingadventures]

I was just in this spot the other day. It has far more snow now. I was pushing it over the hood! Insane! 😄😁

[@hoggif]

Keeping a gps track can be useful way to back track where you came somewhere. I often log gps traces just for that.

[@barnetts9812]

For your ground tent set-up... Practice-practice-practice. Your 30 minutes will go down to 10 with all that gear.

[@cowelk]

That was so cool! I lived vicariously through your snow adventure. But I am glad I am in Arizona (the desert part not Flagstaff where it snows, too). I did like your POV seeing Shaun plow the snow and you taking a tumble (glad you were alright). I will be interested in hearing about your fuel economy on the trip to Utah. Have a safe trip.

[@tonyk1amt806]

Great video! It’s fun seeing the different views between your channel and Shaun’s, definitely worth watching both for the full experience. The POV is a nice touch. My little TJ would be stuck at camp still, lol. As much fun as it would be to join some of the adventures I know my mostly stock jeep wouldn’t make it to the destinations without a lot of winching and maybe some crying, 😂. Cheers 🍻

[@keithbotka90]

Great adventure!!

[@blackbeard3674]

Rocko’s diner, love that place!

[@DmitryEvseev-od2dg]

btw I agree entirely with the fact that you shouldn't ignore extreme weather alerts, got into an 18-19 car pile-up on i-80 somewhere around colfax because of all the ice on the road around a week ago so... perhaps watch the news for alerts

[@chevycoloradoinalaska7018]

Awesome video guys that look like a lot of fun

[@aceforever001]

Good to see you back on the trails guy! 🤩👍 That's a cool ass tent though! I need to purchase one of those in the future! An idea for future deep snow adventures, it might not be a bad idea to place tall poles in the ground with neon rope on the top so that you know how to get back out if the snow covers your route. Could buy those reflectors you put at the end of your driveway that the snow plows always tear up! 😂😉 Such a great video! Thanks for posting! That's one of the things I love about when you and Sean get together for outings, you get your perspective but then you also get Sean's perspective when you go and watch his videos. Super cool! Looking forward to the next one!

[@kevinwalters5723]

Good job guys!

[@JP-ic1fi]

Enjoyed the POV aspect for the most part. Did get a little dizzying once or twice with the quick movements. Great perspective, really makes you feel like your right there. Including the fall. Looks like you missed your roof top tent on this trip!

[@Casey250]

Glad you enjoyed it! The pov is a bit of a learning process with shooting and editing. It seems simple but isn't lol

[@davemclean8667]

What an awesome trip! Great pov footage.

[@Casey250]

Thanks! I'll keep it coming

[@jodylee5186]

Awesome video!! Love all the snow!! There's nothing like wheeling in sweet powder like that!

[@raythompson5713]

best video you guys have done this is number one video

[@Casey250]

Much appreciated 👊

[@raythompson5713]

Really appreciate you responding can't wait to see more videos like this with you Shawn and the guy from unwinding roads in his Gladiator all three of you have to get together and do a really cool video like this or similar

[@mcravenufo]

Love the POV!

[@mazevx2451]

Quite a bit of snow over night, this was a fun one and the perspective is also nice

[@jameskendrick573]

Casey before your description of how dangerous it is to drive near the edge your right on the edge with your hands off the wheel fixing a visor 😂😂 you ought to put the jeep 4cyl turbo in the white jeep

[@israelfuster6479]

Oh my God I'm so jealous that's beautiful place Alaras snow beautiful

[@spencerwarren9219]

God I would have loved to had my tj out there with you guys

[@Billrovid]

Casey, one of my favorite videos I’ve seen from you in a while. Really like the helmet cam. What a beauty.

[@Casey250]

Thanks! I think the pov really works well for me

[@dupton8000]

Keeping it about Wheeling and Camping and going for it! NOT letting a snow storm Keeping you guys home. Other Jeep/Overlands KZbinrs give the same exact boring sunny skies Pleasant weather KZbin's all the time is quite boring and of course they always gotta show what they eat each and every meal. You started to go there Casey thank you from steering away from culinary and coffee barista, skills I'm going back to where we started following you to begin with. Can't wait to hear more about your Metal Cloak new technology install as well as stories and outings just like this. Keep it up!

[@destinationunknown3809]

Looks like a great time!! love the different perspective - although hard to beat those drone shots in the summer. Good to see ya'll out camping while the other rig is getting built

[@Casey250]

For sure! I'll fly my drone more when its just me. You gotta go watch TSTN for the the drone work on these adventures!

[@JasonWh]

I have the full size ShiftPod and it's HUGE! Works great for a couple and to be able to sit in it during bad weather. You can also get a center pole from ShiftPod that connects to the tip of the octagon roof to keep it from popping down during heavy snow and the like.

[@sheriewart8100]

Definitely like the POV footage, brings me into the adventure

[@blueman5924]

POV is great. Snowmageddan adventure for sure. 👍

[@Casey250]

Thanks!! Appreciate the feedback.

[@scottj.7105]

Love the video Casey! And see you teaming with up with Shaun was a great surprise.... Y'all Jeep's did a great job in all that snow! I loved the frozen waterfalls too!! Beautiful! 👍

[@Casey250]

Thanks 👍 we will be trying to get out on more epic stuff now that my Jeeps done (sort of)

[@scottj.7105]

@@Casey250 sounds good! I ll miss the eco too

[@anthonygendron9737]

Dang seeing all of that fluff in the morning makes me a little jealous.

[@Gotcha-Agente-111]

funnies city boys in the snow

[@zackdaniels6858]

Love the POV my friend! To some the Editing and predictable music is needed to make it "EPIC" but I quite enjoy the Rawness and Truth. Love the Hard core work involved also with the other channels with the Audio and Drone Footage aswell. You Guys are Absolutely WickGnarly. Cheers.

[@shubhamjoshi7998]

i liked this pov style, came here from TSTN. really enjoyed the video mahn!

[@Casey250]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@andyhaas5117]

New sub thanks tstn like how u show the camping side

[@Casey250]

Thanks for the sub!

[@leemen]

Great video. Love that you kept in the falling down part on on pov.

[@Casey250]

All part of the experience! Haha

[@DuaneCaldwell]

Great trip, Casey! Thanks for sharing it with us. I think the POV cam was mostly good, but it did not show the fantastic scenery outside as well. We could mostly only see a little through the windshield directly in front of you. Cutting in some shots from your dash mount GoPro would've been cool, but on the snow day, that might've only showed the ice/snow built up on your hood. All in all, it was still a fun video to watch. Keep up the great work!

[@Casey250]

Glad you enjoyed it! Working on the formula for pov. Gonna take my rear view mirror off the Demonator

[@DuaneCaldwell]

@@Casey250 Removing the mirror might open up the view from the POV camera quite a bit. I'm guessing you won't be able to use that mirror in the way it was intended after building out your overlanding setup in the back anyway. LOL

[@Casey250]

Nope. Lol

[@occamsrazor7939]

New scriber here. Excellent video.

[@cwwcww7465]

Casey, Can you update on the reliability of the 3.0 in your Jeep...? I am getting ready to purchase a new Jeep. My 10th one owned since I turned 18... Diesel Gladiator or 2022 JL...AEV Build. Diesel or 392??? I have choice but I don't like the idea of full time 4x4... What do you think?

[@Casey250]

id have a look at some of my reviews for a full dive. The diesel is a long range machine for fuel economy, the 392 is a powerhouse that sounds good.

[@cwwcww7465]

@@Casey250 thanks alot ... Packing up in a foot of snow is just a joy isn't it... we all felt your pain... Tell Sean to put a Sasquatch Expedition together.. I have already mentioned it once to him and Epic Family and Brad from Trail Recon... If you all would put a team together, like mentioned above, bring the Rest of the dudes from Epic Adventure and make sure the Ginger is in..., and do series on the thing, coordinated between you guys, with Sean and Epic doing most of the video work, you all would get millions of views if you gave an honest professional effort..... It's a hot topic right now, people are bored and you guys make fantastic videos between all of you... Just a thought...

[@donnamaben775]

There's nothing like virgin powder snow.

[@OlafKilthau]

Great footage! It's not often that you can wake up to a fresh snow!

[@Casey250]

It's never happened to me out camping

[@OlafKilthau]

@@Casey250 It's happened to me once when I was backpacking.

[@klugger01]

Great video Casey, I sure hope you made a coffee or two before taking the tent down!!

[@Casey250]

I did not. We just got out of there.

[@Thexkidd]

Try that mustard in the middle 😂

[@Niemelan1106]

Wonder if I could've bombed around in my Willys on 33's. Loving my Jeep thus far, 3.6 tried and true, great little unit. One of the main selling points for me was seeing places you two travel around, being from Fort St. John (the too far north) of BC, I love what you guys do. Keep it up!! Loving the vids!!

[@TheBCSledder]

There's this amazing invention called a snowbrush 😂 you southern boys crack me up

[@Casey250]

My arm worked fine :)

[@brbadventurer]

10:53 Super dry wood on the west coast is a rare thing. Looks like cedar tho' it will burn fast. 12:18 I think I heard you say on another video you are 6' 3" can you stand up in that tent or are you hunched over? 29:18 VHF Frequency146.460 are you running naked on that frequency or are you licensed? 36:10 I was hoping to attend Easter Jeep Safari but I have to much stuff up in the air (selling a house and planning a move to Alberta) to attend this year. 37:03 POV off road experience, not a fan while driving, image stabilization is not bad but there is to much side to side movement for me.

[@RedSiBaron]

So I watched Shaun's video first, and it's amazing how the sarge green on his JT on his videos looks so much different than your videos. We have a sarge JLUR and it is a weird color in different light and with different cameras. Add in the weird light from snow and snow skies and it gets even weirder. GREAT content as always keep it up and thank you for sharing.

[@madrasta420]

I'm liking the POV shots. You can still do a few drone shots also.

[@willy9734]

Awesome video. What radio are you using for communication?

[@wippdriver1]

Great video! I would have stayed in my Jeep with a deepsleep solo mat and a diesel heater... Tents are fine but not when it snows and you got all that stuff to deal with..

[@billreid2066]

Funny, I was sure that I knew where you were, then you hit the famous restaurant by my house

[@BigShotCritic]

I like the POV a lot

[@Casey250]

Awesome, appreciate the feedback.

[@JasonWh]

The fly is meant to be 90 degrees turned from the roof points. In other words, there should be an overhang over the door. THis allows you to keep the windows open with a breeze or to deal with moisture at night.

[@wrangler70jkujeep74]

Casey that was insane 🤪 awesome and here in mountains of North Carolina oh yes get out there making first tracks is awesome . Angry snow 🐦 bird lol . Can't wait see Shawn drone video . Outstanding video 📸

[@Casey250]

Lol angry snow bird! Shauns video will be awesome

[@wrangler70jkujeep74]

@@Casey250 you were throwing snow curds lol what it look like or clumps of cottage cheese 😂😂😂

[@OverlandingOverLand]

The thumbnail kills me hahaha

[@Casey250]

LOL!

[@linthicum75]

Loved watching you all wish Jeep would make there fake all the way across defroster actually work all of mine only blow in the center love my Jeeps still though

[@jarmstrongec35]

Another awesome vid, always fun to see the gear getting used. But did not hear or missed why this may be the last trip for the EcoDiesel. (I love mine)

[@Casey250]

The Demonator is almost ready and we will be taking it out and then to Moab

[@jarmstrongec35]

@@Casey250 ahh yes,,, that’s super exciting. Can’t wait to see how it performs. Still gonna miss the ED, gives me ideas for mine.

[@Casey250]

I might get another 🤷‍♂️

[@joshfoote1372]

Love the trip, just bought a 2023 Jeep JL myself traded in my truck for a new project. What ham radio mount are you currently using for your 400DR system?

[@onasledoverland]

Been missing these kinds of videos from you. Fun! But it makes me nuts that you didn't clean all the snow of the Jeep. 🤦‍♂️😊

[@Casey250]

When everything is wet, and frozen and your jeep is 7 feet tall and you want to get going before more snow comes you do what is needed and get going lol

[@dupton8000]

A lot of snowflakes are scared afraid and stay-at-home when snowflakes fall thank you for getting out there Casey you and Sean kick butt! I too have gone into the eye of the snow storm when everyone else is coming off the mountain looking at me in amazement with fear in their eyes. I have the shiftpod mini never thought about setting it up in the snow the next time I'm going to give it a try. Fresh snow is usually dry so I think I'm going to go without the rainfly for ease of setup and to prevent what happened to you. And assure the ventilation through my windows does not become obstructed. They use those shiftpods on Mount Everest in some of the worst blizzard conditions so they're built for it.

[@donwhitworth8268]

Which POV do you use. The video is awesome.

[@Casey250]

Gopro hero 11

[@comdrgn8]

I was wondering what kind of radios you have? Also do you have a affliate link for them? Thanks

[@4x4canadapodcast]

That is a pretty big dump overnight! At least it looks like it was good snow, not that wet and icey crap.

[@Casey250]

It was very rare snow that was soft but not soggy

[@captseamus]

New subscriber here watched you running with Shawn TSTN... I always point my 4x4 to the entrance path that I came in on, usually on the high ground. I don't trust Mother Nature but believe in Murphy's Law. Like your blog👍

[@bungieking9468]

Looked like a lot of fun. Just wondering, are snow brushes for Canadians like umbrellas for Seattlites?

[@Casey250]

I generally don't bring a snow brush in my Jeep. I've never needed one.

[@misfits9095]

Does your Ecodiesel make a slight chirping sound (like crickets) while under load?

[@Casey250]

Not that I am aware of or noticed.

[@Marlene-hc8zi]

I don’t understand the snow scraper is the number one stuff you need to clear the snow off any car

[@heavyhitta52]

How much fuel do you bring with you on a trip like this? New to this whole over landing thing

[@Casey250]

A lot!

[@mikebaccala5675]

So to that new tent hold the heat were you warm at night? And what are you going to do with the old EcoDiesel?

[@Casey250]

The windows ended up being closed up and trapping all my air in, the inside was soaking from condensation. I was warm, but I have a good system with a heated sleeping bag so I can sleeping in whatever. I will be selling the ecodiesel soon I think.

[@J.Young808]

I hope you are putting portals under the Deamonator

[@Casey250]

I am not. They are far too expensive for what they are at this time.

[@tburrows357]

Just teasing here but you lower mainland guys and not a snow brush in sight 😂 interior and north that’s just common car and truck winter gear

[@johnrobinson7336]

Looked fun till you woke up in the snow. now switching to warmer channel.

[@phelandeluna5439]

If you feel better shooting POV, that's fine, but get a better camera because the one you're using distorts a good bit.

[@Casey250]

It's a GoPro hero11 - the best available

[@phelandeluna5439]

@@Casey250 it may be the best that company offers, but I've seen POV from the head that is studio quality. It just doesn't look good, unless you can do something in the settings...it has a fish bowl vibe.

[@jshapiro34]

You possibly getting rid of the eco diesel? Your like the only one running it and it’s different and has worked since day 1

[@raffaeleiuliano4339]

Love it. Big balls to handle that bulllshit. You the the man.

[@Casey250]

👊

[@rafaelmora6184]

Seamaster?

[@djp1234]

I'm so jealous you guys have the metric system. We have to measure everything in washing machines and football fields.

[@Casey250]

Lol

[@chrisrose6799]

Dude, that’s hilarious, and accurate!

[@J.Young808]

I wish we would go to the Metric system in the US, as Military rest of the World and England (who we modeled off of) all use it.

[@Thexkidd]

The U.S. was supposed to do it, but never did. It’s easier in a lot of ways.

[@jamieknopp300]

Mm over inches any day

[@JohnGillan-nm8tw]

What is your fuel mileage in the eco diesel ?

[@Casey250]

Around 14L/100km on average. 16 to 18 offroad.

[@ricdonato4328]

Very interesting and informative video. Beautiful area. Suggestion, when capturing video with your cell phone, hold it horizontal. Otherwise to use viewers it appears we are looking through a keyhole or wearing horse blinders. A cell phone video with the phone held vertically cuts off the left one-third and right one-third cut off of the scene, thus a stick video; not good to watch. Reason, from the time we are born we see our world considerably more horizontal than vertical. Also, every computer screen, TV screen, movie theater screen are horizontal not vertical tall and narrow.

[@DanyRivard]

There are trails rated Jeep Only ..., and trails Ski-Doo Only!!!

[@briankearbey2557]

What mapping are you using on your phone?

[@Casey250]

Gaia gps

[@NathmarInc-hk3bk]

Do you navigate with a phone or is this a really small tablet? Looks nice

[@Casey250]

Its a phone.

[@muddertruker]

A cott is what a baby sleeps in … that’s a stretcher.

[@Casey250]

a crib is what a baby sleeps in, a cot is a small stowable bed, and we carry people to the hospital on stretchers :)

[@muddertruker]

@@Casey250 nearly there … cot is definitely what a body sleeps in, after finished with the crib but before a bed. Thanks for the cool vids bro!

[@Casey250]

Lol

[@estebanvega7351]

Does anyone know which camping chair Shaun is using?

[@Casey250]

Kuma Lazy Bear

[@spartywarriors]

Do you recall what size Thermarest Mondo King fits in the Mini?

[@Casey250]

It's a 30x80 XL

[@spartywarriors]

And it fits the mini? I thought mini was only 78 inches wide. Awesome if it fits. Btw I liked your POV!

[@Casey250]

It hits the walls

[@BigHeadPatReviews]

Have you guys ever heard of America’s Most Wanted 4x4? Of you haven’t… thank me letter

[@Casey250]

Is that like the TV show but off road?

[@BigHeadPatReviews]

@@Casey250 no sir. I’ll send the link. They build the sickest keeps. Actually got something like you guys do! Love the content! www.amw4x4.com