Winter Truck Camping in the Pacific Northwest | Alone in a Cold Spooky Forest

In today's video, we head up to the Mt. Rainier area for some winter truck camping and snowy adventures!
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[@dalesearcy5734]

I really appreciate the extra effort that you put into your videos. You encourage us to get out and enjoy nature.

[@offairhead]

15:12 I’m 41 and I’ve never just happened on a pile of bones and here you’ve done it twice in one video.

[@ForeverChanged7]

Unusual and looked pretty new.😮

[@DannyB-cs9vx]

That non vented propane heater adds moisture to the air. You will be dryer if you increase your battery capacity and use the vented furnace that the camper came with. When propane burns, one of the things it does is produce water vapor. With a vented heater, this moisture goes outside.

[@leolldankology]

And CO2

[@SisyphusQuit]

I really appreciate your channel. It provides hope that good people and good living still exist.

[@judyzwemke9305]

There are good people everywhere. They just dont make the news!

[@danielknepper6884]

The only people that make the news nowadays are Trump haters😅😅😅😅​@@judyzwemke9305

[@agentorange1556]

Sasquatch probably does his own podcast during the winter months.

[@ForeverChanged7]

😅

[@jenniferherrington]

It's never too early for a campfire! Warmth is what matters here. I love your content and I love to watch you cook!!! Hello from the Mississippi Gulf Coast!

[@jkujat75]

If you use a stove to heat your coffee water, you might as well just get an old school stovetop percolator. You'll thank me. Best coffee ever!

[@antonjohndell1519]

Youth rarely feels it needs a Backup Plan. But in the far wilderness.....you Always have an alternative.

[@SuperEholmes]

My family and I used to go camping up around Mt. Rainier. I remember the smell out in the meadows full of wildflowers.

[@Cinders3]

You're in Bigfoot territory! If it smells bad, Bigfoot is close by, those bones are not the source. I really enjoy seeing all the scenery you show in your videos, the PNW is so beautiful!

[@SiBiG_adventures]

If I was a BigFoot I would reverse hibernate so in the winter (off-season) when everyone is away I can be out vlogging for all my friends like the loch ness Monster

[@marcl5048]

Take those awesome cooking segments and turn them into shorts!

[@offairhead]

8:15 I enjoy watching your hands work.

[@sixtybrxxy7336]

Excellent video Jonathan. Love your music in the videos. Loved the chit chat about Sasquatch 😂 I especially loved the hair comment! You had me in stitches over that one! Keep up the great videos and be safe out there! ❤🇮🇹😊

[@juliemarkham4332]

Beautiful views and music. Like coming along hiking, fishing, paddling, and cooking. God bless.

[@AdventureswithJerrod]

I plan on going to Alaska this year during the winter time to catch the northern lights!!

[@deniseroberts460]

You make the food and coffee look and taste delicious.

[@thebeardedhomesteader]

I started to do a camp video yesterday day was all set up and one of my goat gave berth to twins

[@JonnyDIY]

9:09 "There's a hair in this! I'm sending this back to the kitchen!" 💇‍♂️🍚👉👨‍🍳 I lol'd at that joke so much, thanks Jonathan 🤣💕👏👍

[@sixtybrxxy7336]

It definitely was super funny and had me in stitches as well!

[@bobdrago6965]

Had a UW professor friend disappear during a hike on Mt. Rainer. SAR for weeks and even months later. Never found. RIP. Bullet shells are creepy. Be careful out there.

[@paulg492]

Expert Squatch hunter here. You definitely came across carcasses that were picked clean by Squatch. Be careful, very careful in Squatch country.

[@ForeverChanged7]

The more I see you using that camper the more I love it. I loved the new bedding too. Cozy and warm!

[@TrentTheTraveler]

ok now this is cozy. You're making me really miss the PNW.

[@arrobrewer2730]

Don't think i ever metioned it but thats a good looking rig.

[@jimroblyer19]

I’ve also experienced that creepy feeling while camping in the forests of Northern California and Oregon.

[@hannahzander9541]

Loved the cloud footage. All in all, great stuff.

[@barbkugler7568]

You make my day with your great videos !

[@jameskim62]

NICE SCENERY !!!!~~~~~ DRIVING TO ALASKA SHOULD BE ON EVERYONES BUCKET LISTS !!! I did in 2022 to Fairbank from Vancouver, BC.

[@JonathanYentch]

Sounds like a great trip! This might just be the year for me

[@TheSwanlake2009]

You gotta go to the Dalton highway

[@lovinglife4962]

😆Hey J~Mann I love morning ☕️time lmbo🫶🏽✌🏽

[@katfish000]

Always an adventure no matter what. Thanks for the video. That area is spooky even in the summer. Lots of wildlife.

[@SteveV2023]

Mount Rainier is definitely worth the time to see, lots of small waterfalls on the way up and a winter wonderland at the peak with many skiers.

[@ritawoodfork3086]

Really enjoy your adventures! Nice truck.

[@randyrowett7998]

Terrific video , Jonathan. Incredible scenery. You are natural in the camping world and environment. Nice camper alo. Keep making the videos.

[@SMETSYSGNIMIT]

While you were sitting at the fire just before dark, a sasquatch looked out at you from across the road and directly behind you at maybe 70 yards.

[@ForeverChanged7]

😮

[@RockymountainRobert]

Didn't see it, what time in the video.?

[@jaystewart9947]

Thanks for sharing

[@jimutermark7227]

Great video, Jonathan. Can't wait to see the next one. Mt. Rainier is just stunning. Have you ever explored the Mount Saint Helen's area? That is beautiful, as well, albeit more stark in the areas near the volcano. I loved the shots of hiking through the snowfall. Absolutely stunning!

[@flipwarrior]

Your videos are a real treat, very beautiful and enjoyable. It makes me want to do my own adventures.

[@xshadowstar_.5526]

Yessirrrrrrr!!

[@paulhudson8321]

Great watching your adventures. I was on an adventure too a couple of weeks ago. Didn’t have my camper on my truck thank god. Another driver crossed the centre line. Hit my truck on the drivers side rear wheels spun me around and I hit another vehicle. My truck is a write off. $31,000 damage. A new truck is over $100,000 so I may just get my old one fixed. We were not hurt in the accident just sore muscles. Safe travels. 👍🇨🇦

[@johneroyale]

I'd like to hear your spooky stories. I'm sure you have a few.

[@maxineoliver7404]

That whole Mt. Rainier vicinity is so beautiful, there-very much like Oregon! I don't think you'll encounter Big Foot- I could be wrong! I hadn't, since my time in college- going to camps there, near Olympia, WA. I hope that getting up to Mt. Rainier works out for you on the next video! Take care. have a great weekend, and Happy Valentine's Day, coming up!🤗💕🏈🏞☕

[@patshankle3281]

❤❤I Love Mt Rainier. We went there back in the 80's with my inlaws they have now passed away so it was bittersweet seeing u up there. Brought back good memories. Thanks.❤❤ I don't think big foot exists but u never know.🤷‼️‼️

[@user-martinpd]

Everything else does.

[@gailhorrocks]

I love your passion for life. My late husband and I did some hiking on Mt. Rainier. I prefer the mts over the waterways.

[@raisethe3]

Man, the views are stunning!

[@lcasch]

Even with Paradise closed Rainer has a few hikes worth doing during the winter! Love your videos

[@willsteward8931]

Jonathan, could you do a pour over tutorial/walkthrough of how you make your coffee? Love the videos lately, literally my favorite creator on YT🤟

[@theowlsnestgarage]

Welcome to Pierce county! No Bigfoot in the area, but we do have methfoot that roam the area!

[@ForeverChanged7]

Methfoot is found allover the place!😢

[@billramsey7455]

I love that 7.3 it sounds so good. I have a 4 door dually 4X4 just like it. Great job on your videos. Sweet camper setup. Stay safe out there 🙏. BTW, Bigfoot does not hibernate.😊. Just saying

[@shelby6066]

Yiur video showed up in my feed ajd I watched it because you are in the PNW! Great video! New subscriber ❤

[@ForeverChanged7]

You know Jonathan. Those roads, some of those roads up in the Cascades have a creepy vibe and I do think there are Sachquash around, BIG FOOT, YETTIS around. I was expecting to see one looking straight at you crossing the road with it's big hairy self! Lol ; and then those skeletal remains on the sides of the road kind of creeped me out too. But, there's all kinds of predators and prey in the wilderness so who knows! Very interesting. MT. Ranier is such the winter wonderland and itg wasn't even snowing alot. Great video content. The landscapers is sooo fairytale like. Love it. The rice looked really tasty for not being authentic fried rice. Anyway! Have a fabulous week and see you next video. Thanks for taking me places that are just sooo awesome and to places I probably won't be able to see in my lifetime. Thank you Jonathan. Would you leave a link to Huckleberry? TIA❤

[@russellfield8539]

Hey Jon brick bats for you today If you fail to plan you plan to fail Get a plastic washtub from the dollar store to wash your dishes, dont be a cave man If you go sol hiking in the snow you have a duty to take survival gear with you, if you twist an ankle you may need to overnight. The inreach is great but why must a rescue team potentially risk their lives because you decided to travel light. Love the F350 get a diesel heater!

[@ruangilmu8588]

the views are stunning!

[@jeraldheinrich3589]

Just back from a winter backpack hike and tent camped in the snow last night. 10°F this morning while making breakfast on the tailgate of the truck.

[@teriallen8149]

My family has camped all over Mt Rainier. It was my maternal grandfathers go to place

[@michelle14749]

Stunning scenery.

[@CindyRosato007]

I’m surprised you haven’t already had Sasquatch encounters with the areas you go to. Please let us know if you have that creepy feeling or hear anything going forward. Don’t be afraid -you respect the forest so they likely won’t bother you.

[@xstanadu]

You make a campfire 🔥 look awesome ! Add to that your camper friendly fried rice ! 🍚 YUM !! Beautiful area you’re in !!!!!when you were walking down that road I kept thinking bout BIG FOOT or SASQUATCH ‼️🤣🤪

[@kellybrantner1923]

You do such a great job on your videos!

[@kimbalgoeke7998]

Sasquatch are real. Once you see one, there's no going back to wondering:). In all the camping you have done, especially in the N.W., you have probably heard them, but just don't know it. Do some research on them, then be aware of forest sounds, especially at night. Let us know your experiences in the woods after you know what to listen for.

[@joyceb.sachsesachse1242]

Love me some Johnny and his wacky adventures.

[@joemamamia1751]

Yo!! Another rad vid, man! I’m down in Eugene and been living out of my rig for a few years now… How much power does that humidifier consume? This has been THE WORST year for mold I have ever seen. Definitely looking into getting something sort of small dehumidifier. I have the same power bank as you, might as well have the same dehumidifier 🤷🏻‍♂️😅🤙🏼

[@ddeulgiya7857]

Lovely!

[@monte71eg]

Hey, Im back. I should have finished this vid before I commented. Thank you for adding the links to the camera/video you use. That main camera seems to be a good item as I've seen other youtubers use that model too. Thanks again.

[@blakev3934]

Maybe link the dehumidifier… I didn’t see one like the one you got, but I ordered one for this years camping season. Great idea!

[@refugiopoint]

Jonathan, I was digging your Lacie backup hard drive, the company I work for acquired them years ago, they are a great product and smart of you to make use of one! Keep up the great work, cheers!

[@stevehicks9374]

Always awesome

[@TheSkeetergirl]

Sasquatch doesn't hibernate. I just took him to buy size 14 basketball shoes yesterday.😢

[@ForeverChanged7]

😅

[@Justin-ku6en]

You should make a trip up to Wisconsin...alot of nice state parks out here😊

[@yuuzyerbrejn9603]

Your onboard propane forced-air furnace should dry out your interior and provide you with non-condensing heat. When I use the Buddy Heater (radiant heat) I get condensation, but my furnace is super dry forced-air. I use the furnace/thermostat at night, Buddy in the day if I need it.

[@derricksmith5547]

Hopefully you have a trans temp gauge and an egt gauge. “Sending it up hill” is an easy way to fry your trans mission and or engine.

[@randye3259]

Always a great time watching your videos 📸

[@lizsanabria5541]

Cool video thanks for taking us along also that was something finding those bones look like big medium size animals love your campers and the views have a great week 🩵🙏

[@ForeverChanged7]

I didn't see BIG FOOT looking at you but the vi e was definitely palpable. Dude!😂❤

[@bonnienklyde918]

Great video Have you had any kind of questionable possible big foot sightings? Or activity? Rocks thrown, whoops, trees limbs thrown? Beings your in a very well known big foot sightings area that was the first thing that came to mind when you mentioned Mt. Reiner in Washington state. Oregon is known for the same activity. That would be a great story if so. Please tell 🙂 Im in the PNW also.

[@kunfussed213]

I hope you're able to make it up to Alaska! 🤞 Sounds like an adventure and a half! 😁

[@ScarTheBunBun]

Always have watched you from the beginning, always a great show 🐇 😊

[@michaelkurz9067]

I'm been hearing about BIG Foot since 1975

[@GuitarJams-zs7yf]

I am not really into campfires when I camp because I hate going to sleep smelling like a camp fire if I don't have a shower before bed time. I hate walking up in the middle of the night smelling like a campfire.

[@all-to-Him-I-owe100]

Me too!!! I LOVE fires, but the smell in the middle of the night is just so STINKY!

[@mscattale]

I actually like the smell of campfire smoke. I guess growing up tent camping and nowhere to shower I grew use to it. I miss camping!

[@makisupaPIGman]

I keep a specific outfit for camp fires. Wash my hands and face after changing into the jammies for the night. I also hate smelling like a fire so I hear ya. This system has worked well for me.

[@all-to-Him-I-owe100]

@@makisupaPIGmanI am going to try this!!! ❤

[@idaberrones4834]

I love a campfire

[@a-a-ron2336]

One of my favorite places on earth. Stay safe ✌️

[@cindybaguhin]

i' ve been seeing this video and all your videos again and again. I love all your videos jonathan but where are you now? I can see that you' re not posting lately. I miss you and your van life

[@davidrice6989]

U take some best scenic vids

[@JonathanYentch]

Thank you!

[@lawrenceforman6999]

@@JonathanYentch, I heard Big Foot is sleeping in wood. 😊

[@BeeChan_]

My neck of the woods.. Pretty cool to see in a video of yours. 🙌

[@PNWXMATT]

Yes those windows do fit!

[@rose2525bud]

Thank you great video 🤩👍🏻

[@kvne71x]

Enjoyed the video! I thought I saw your truck in the Rockwood area last week.

[@dianedrevas7987]

I suggest wearing something orange while walking through the woods of Washington

[@outside.influenced]

Always an inspiration, loved the video!

[@ambrosia-qt9ts]

30° is pretty cool in Texas

[@monte71eg]

Hi Jonathan. You may have already done a video on this but could you tell us what your camera and video setup is. Thank you. Love your channel, your camping setup and the videos you make. Keep it up and safe travels to you.

[@Yiayia-t4i]

Thank you for a nice video although your videos are always nice. Until the next video stay safe.

[@PTimo-iu5lr]

Awesome 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@ethan1606]

All the bones are probably animals that died during the winter and now that all the snow is starting to melt the bones are what's left.

[@jacquezghardy]

Yeah at 15:14 you can see that rib cage is placed right in the middle of an indention that resembles some sort of moose/elk/deer

[@stephennowicki7158]

Nice video 😊

[@kimkrebs451]

Great views

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Awesome video

[@Kaitlin24247]

Cloudy and rainy 265 days out of the year LOL in wa state

[@williamdo9309]

Im watching on my Vision Pro . Like I’m there w u. Lol

[@EydyLuvsyou]

WONDERFUL video. ps,. you are adorable when you wake up. 🥰

[@TyrantTiger85]

Yay WA ✌️🫶👍