Surviving -20°F/-29°C. Winter Van Life in Extreme Cold, Cooking & Snow Camping the North
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- Winter Van Life camping & surviving in extreme cold. This was the coldest temperatures I have ever experienced in my van. It got down to -29.1°C or -20.4F, which is 20 below the temperature in your food freezer, and I was scared to start my van. Beautiful winter scenery and cozy ambience. 🥶
Enjoy camping and vanlife friends from around the world!
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About me: I am a Norwegian adventurer and wilderness explorer. My youtube channel focus on outdoor wilderness adventures and exploration, backpacking, hiking, canyoneering, skiing, climbing and mountaineering. Nights spent in a tent, alone or with friends. From the snow covered mountains and misty fjords of the Nordics to the remote plateaus of Yellowstone and the debts of the red canyons of Utah to the summit of Mt Whitney and the heart of Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park. I love the Wilderness! Email is under "For business inquiries", for general questions please comment on a video, I try to answer everyone.
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It doesn't matter where you go. You always look like you're in a post card. Just such beautiful scenery. I always look forward to your next video ❤
Thank you so much!
Hi. BEAUTIFUL. SCENERIES. AMAZING. LANDSCAPE. VAN.
Thanks!
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@@marcoagostini6356 Welcome!
I really enjoyed your latest video on surviving -20°C in extreme cold in Sweden in a van. I'm a big fan of your channel and I've always been curious about how people survive in such cold weather.
Awesome, thank you!
Videolarınızı severek izliyorum karavanda kışın çektiğiniz videolar harika ailecek sizi severek izliyoruz.👍👍
Thank you! Greetings to all of you!
Very very incredibly beautiful. I have never experienced snow as I live in sunny South Africa. Norway has to be one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Thank you so much for your unbelievably awesome videos ❤
Thank you so much for your kind words!
In the middle of the night, in my cozy bed, with a headphone, Im enjoying your videos
Thank you so much, glad you like them!
Excellent photography🥰❤️ Videography. When you were driving, with the music, it felt like I was there and floating over the road.
Thanks Emma!
SUCH a wonderland to behold. The trees with pure white limbs didn’t even seem real. I’ve never been n such cold. I have no understanding of it’s severity so I pray for ur warmth of body n ur van bless it’s running heart.
WONDERFUL to see u !!!!
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TJ
Thank you TJ, it was truly beautiful, the cold is quite cold, but everything shines with beauty
Ohhhhhh… so beautiful! The sun icing the rime on the trees in pink fondant ❤️
Thank you! Cheers!
I agree with you amazing beautiful
Outside and I enjoy your videos
Keep up the good work
Ginger L USA Alabama
Thank you so much!
Amazing what a way to wake up thanks for showing us cheers from England 💯🇬🇧👍
Glad you enjoyed it
that funky sound was your power steering the fluid and pump do that at a really cold startup
Oh, good to know, thank you!
no problem by the way love your channel be safe out there
Thank you so much Mike!
Suuuper peisaje!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Thank you so much🙏
Greetings Jarl, Spectacular scenery, the sun shining through the snow drench trees ,the sun reflecting on the bridge, the snow on the ground so beautiful, I'm glad your van started, the view on the drive was breathtaking,thanks for sharing, travel safe
Many thanks
Really nice cinematography and I also like that you have brief moments of silence instead of background music.
Thank you🙂
Absolutely beautiful!! Such a gorgeous trip. The soft white snow and the white snow covered trees are like a dream. Your van handles the snowy roads very well! A great cozy set up in your van. The coffee system is fab!! Loved this video!!
Thanks so much!🙏
Love from INDIA. NORWAY is my dream country ❤❤
Love and respect dear brother
Thank you!
That auxiliary belt didn’t like you one bit when you started the van up.
Your vids are becoming my feel good go to 😊
Glad you like them!
Love your episode you should get a car starter so you don't have to worry. Tom Roles Forest Hills, NY
Yeah, I think so too, but it turns out the battery was not the issue, I should not have stopped the engine when I had it started to begin with. the battery is inside the living quarters so it was never seriously cold
not 4 everyone😮 but hey its adventure😊!!! seemed quiet !!! in the beginning on the drive in did anyone see the whitish "spot" on the sky ???
i THINK that was the moon !!!!!!😊 when turning onto other road it disappeared. so i'm daurly sure. thats soooo cool .
Thanks, yes I believe that was the moon
Good catch
Extreme weather, extreme photography. I love the way the cold builds the frost on the trees. So beautiful. Just make sure you park/camp close to a place for emergencys. Too cold to get stranded out somewhere. Take care Jarl and be safe!
Thanks Butch, will do!
Super beautiful! Just beautiful. I want to move to Norway now. Beat the Texas heat!
The way you were driving is crazy. We get the slightest bit of snow/ice...everyone is going 5mph. If that. lolol
Btw - cook root veggies 1st. They take longer to get soft. So carrots/potatoes....then onions & bell peppers....then meat.
So extremely jealous of where you are vs us here. Enjoy every second! Lucky you!!
Seriously need to go to Noway. All of the beautiful scenery. And people.
You'd be amazed at the difference a good set of winter tires makes.
Thank you, hope you can stand the heat until it cools down! This was filmed in February though:-)
Hi Jarl, good video. I love all the different patterns that the snow makes, they are all so beautiful. When it gets down past -20 F I do enjoy being cozy and warm with something yummy and hot to eat. It was good to hear your van start right up with only a little bit of whining. Stay safe and warm.
Thanks, you too!
Hi, good video, so beautiful Nature in Winter . thanks you to share it with us. take care of u
Thank you! You too!
I hope you never need Mats Offroad Recovery´s help ;) I watch every new episode. Have fun, enjoy your journeys :)
Me too, lol, he is great, his whole crew is great, and I love Utah
I should add, I do love very much, a tasty & rich steaming hot casserole.
You can't beat that on a cold Winter's evening & even better with some thick mashed potatoes, some steamed rice or some hot crusty bread. Take your pick!😊
Sounds great!
Apesar de morar em um país tropical sou apaixonada pelo inverno❤❤❤
Winter is amazing!
super photography
Thank you so much 🙂
At the beginning, the bridge; what river is it crossing over?
3:40; -26ºC meant nothing to me. -14.8ºF is what I understand,
I especially enjoyed all the snow/ice covered tree scenes.
6:30; - I too was wondering what caused that sound when starting the engine, nevertheless, it did START. Does the van have something to keep the battery warm when not being used? Is there an engine oil pan heater? Is there something that keeps the engine coolant warm & circulating when the engine is off?
V-e=r-y practical - to start the engine every 4 hours. I think I would breathe a sigh of relief each time the engine started & then smile & feel a sense of satisfaction.
15:29; What is the name of that body of water?
15:56; Yes, bacon goes well with anything & is tasty by itself. It is my favorite snack when hiking/overnighting.
Thank you, Jarl, for taking your time, effort, & equipment to share this incredible adventure with lil ole MEeee.
Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A. It is forecast to reach 104ºF (40ºC) today. Death Valley, Ca is forecast to reach 127ºF (52.8ºC)
Thanks Butch, yes I have heard about Death Valley, sounds nasty! In Norway we use lubricants and fluids in the engine that is made to handle these temperaures, yes I could have used an engine pre heater. The trees where amazing. This is around Strømsund in Sweden and a bit further north, not sure about the names of the water bodies as I am writing this reply on my phone high up on a mountain plateau in my van with heavy rain and nasty weather, no 57°f here lol! Thank you always for your support Butch🙏
Was the sky really that stunning turquoise color? The effect with the snow covered trees in the foreground against that turquoise was just surreal. Like a painting. Take care, and do stay safe out there, Jarl. ☺❤
It was otherworldly, I use a Cinegrade color profile so it might push the blues towards turquiouse but it was pretty stunning
Enjoyed the vid. Timely since the world is boiling hot right now. 85F at North Cape last few days. Same in Alaska. Get used to it. Mark the glaciers, like ours they will be receding drastically in the rest of your life
Yes they are already disappearing, where I am now on a mountain plateau called Sølen, it is actually only 54•f, Mid Norway got a cold front lol
Hi Jarl! Today in the USA there are 100 million people under heat alert. Temperatures of 120° Fahrenheit in Death Valley, California. Here in northern Illinois we get minus 20° Fahrenheit just about every winter for a day or two. That's drastic! You handled it very well. Beautiful winter scenery. And it looks like it was not windy which is fortunate.
Your van is very nice! Lots of headroom and spacious for you. What is the manufacturer? This is an enjoyable look back to last winter ❄️ thank you for sharing!
Yeah I heard the heat records where being broken, possibly all time high in DV. Stay safe Stan!
Forecast high of 104ºF here in Reno, Nevada today.
@@azclaimjumper Haha, its quite something, stay safe my friends!
Absolutely Beautiful !!
Thank you! Cheers!
I also wanna do these kinds of trips........,. Just manifesting 🧿🧿
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Wow I love watching your videos it's amazing
Thank you so much!
You can always tell it's cold by the noise the snow makes when you walk on it. This is a sound that is familiar to all inhabitants of nordic countries.
Yep, indeed!
Canada too.
@@ajourney50 As a Canadian, I'm pretty sure "nordic countries" includes Canada.
Remembering growing up in Minnesota in winter. Will the car start??? I sure hope so. I like the way you cook. Simple. Nutricious. Also, a beer!
Thank you, yes in this cold it is a bit heavy on the nerves lol
Super enjoy watching your video..
Thank you 🤗
Great video. The scenery is so beautiful.
Thank you very much!
👋Hi there Norwegian Xplorer!
Oh Wow! Another awesome video & I can never get enough of these fun journeys.
I love the snow & the colder, the better! So much fun, albeit I know it's not always an easy feat.
The clarity of your camera work is great & really adds to the entire viewing experience.
It must be so cozy in the van by night, with the warmth inside & especially when you cook your yummy & steaming hot cheese pizzas!😄
I say, the longer your videos, the better the viewing experience, as they're that good & I always enjoy the music too!
In reference to the good snowfalls abound, I do hope we receive plenty of snow in Scandinavia, as we haven't seen much snow in many years now.
Tusen takk for sharing & here's wishing you well.
Thank you! Where are you from?
@@NorwegianXplorer We live in Tasmania, Australia my friend, so we're a fair way from you!😄
Many don't realise abroad, but it can & does get very cold down here too during Winter, which we're experiencing right now.
We've been getting down to minus 0 temps of late, so for us, cold! Other States are the same I'm hearing. I think this year is our coldest Winter in many years.
We're preparing well for our impending Scandinavian Winter, except that will be even colder I'm sure & there should be much snow (we're hoping).
@@INTUITIVENORSK2303 Oh wow, that is very far away, lol, thanks for watching from the other side of the world!
@@NorwegianXplorer Haha Yes indeed, it is far away but also, I was just thinking, as the Astronauts in space tell us, when admiring the earth from space.....It's the perspective & the fact that they can cover the entire blue planet with their one hand, making us quickly realise, how connected all humans are on this one shared planet & this planet appears so tiny & fragile from so far away. In a funny sense, our planetarian interconnectedness, keeps us all closer than we'd like to think or even believe.
We're only as far as a flight away, but indeed, that flight can be very expensive, especially when flying anywhere from Australia!😄
I forgot to mention to you prior, that we live in Battery Point, Tasmania. It's a very beautiful part of the world, just like Norway.
If you've never seen Battery Point, a quick google will bring up some lovely images.
My dream❤️❤️norway
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❤ OMG that's beautiful country. We are in the middle of summer,hot and humid and seeing that beautiful snow makes me cold. Was this taken recently? Love ur adventure. 💕 💕 Love from Kansas, stay warm. ❤
Thank you, this was in February
Parabéns pelo vídeo, belas imagens.Obrigado por nós mostrar paisagens belíssimas que não encontramos aqui onde moro. Tenho 56 anos e nunca vi neve e obrigado também por ativar as legendas em portugues.
Felicidades
Glad you enjoy it🙏
Interesting, I'd love to try driving a vehicle with the shifter mounted on the DASHBOARD. Does it feel strange moving your hand up and down instead of back and forth?
It works fine!
Anything below zero i am afraid of....i hope you have a cpl sources for heat...you know just in case...hell id have a cpl bundles of oak too lol i lived in michigan 40yrs and the coldest it i ever seen was -36 f with a wind chill of -60 f we also had 3 snow storms in a week and had snow 4 1/2 ft
Crazy stuff!
Did you film this 5 months ago or is this recent? Because it's the middle of summer in Europe now and that looks rather 🥶 🧊
Filmed in February
Guauuu is very very cold
Yes indeed!
Koselig inne, nydeligt ute i kulden❤❤
I was thinking "amazingly beautiful !" at the same moment you spoke it out. Those snow-covered trees : pure poetry ! Those white landscapes : it was as if we could feel the cold, now that we have in Belgium so summerly temperatures.... Beautifully filmed, Jarl ! I already said "you have the eye for it" 👀 We could hear your footsteps in the snow kchh kchh kchh....- Tasty meal ! 😋 🍅 if I was you I should still have added a potatoe and some herbs....🌱 🍃 - I wonder what temperature you have inside the van... Enjoy your days, Jarl !
Oh I didnot notice first the temperature inside... now I see, only 4 gr. Celsius. That's too cold for sitting still !
Thank you Regine, 4 degrees is the minimum through the night, I usually keep it at around 16-18 in winter
We got to -1.3 in south Australia can't imagine -29
It is pretty cold
Nice sir
Thanks!
Always my best wishes my friend
Thanks the same!
Was this a older video because the last video you still have your summer tires on
This was from February, I figured people could need a break from the heat waves
Do you have water tank heaters, or are they onboard? Or do you travel ‘dry’ in the winter weather? I am trying to decide what’s best to do …
I travel dry in winter, could probably manage minus 10 with water inside, but not minus 20 or 30, so tanks are dry. I do use the chemical toilet though
Do you have or need like an engine warm up feature on cars for places that get that cold? 30 years ago there used to be risk of an engine block cracking in some cold places of Canada or Montana.
I asked the same question.
Some people have, I do not, it is not considered a must on newer cars but would be good. The cars or vans that are sold in Norway, Sweden and Finland are equipped differently than cars sold in the rest of Europe an the US. They have a different kind of fluids for colder temperatures and some other stuff. I do get a bit nervous about it when it gets this cold but down to minus 20°c /-4°f is ok. Engine heaters from webasto are considered to be good but very expensive to get installed
As a person who lives in Northern Finland where -30celsius weather is normal during winter time; engine warm up is good but not necessary. Diesel cars might not start without it, but 99% time you'll be fine just remember to let the car idle for a minute to get the oil running.
@@justancapthings9786 Cold🥶
I am not a coffee drinker. But I am wondering, What is it you are doing when you are pushing down Something onto your coffee Cup?
It is an aeropress so you use pressure to make an espresso style coffee
@@NorwegianXplorer 😁👍
Superb
Thank you!
An engine pre-heater would be nice....
Yes it would!
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Thanks!
Hello!!first
Congrats!
Not much chance of a coffee and fika stop then 🇸🇪?
Well, I have some coffee and fika in my van, a lot of coffee actually:-)
U need a wood stove or some secondary heat source of some kind no??
No the heat source is plenty good enough:-)
does the ice affect solar panels?
No, but the low sun does affect the efficiency
أللهم صل على محمد وعلى اله وصحبه وسلم.
Do people bother you over there if they see you out van camping? It seems really fun to me. But over here in the US you have to watch out for people that give you trouble.
Har du problem med att folk stör dig där borta om de ser dig ute och campar? Det verkar riktigt roligt för mig, om det du gör. Men här i USA måste du se upp för människor som ger dig problem.
No they dont, I usually pick places where I am sure of it though, but the place in Strømstad was probably a local hangout place for the young ones. The car that was spinning circles was a youth vagon, meaning they can be driven from 16 year of age but have a limit of like 25mph speed or something
@@NorwegianXplorer Thank you very much for the reply. The scenery of those places is fun to see. Many people over here also have Scandinavian ancestors and heritage so its also interesting from that point of view to see what its like over there.
@@noahriding5780 My pleasure!
Hvor i svarte er du nå ? Ikke så kaldt på denne årstiden vel ?
Februar, Sverige
what iff you most make a choise between Van Life or tent hiking what wil it be
One makes it easier for me to do the other
@@NorwegianXplorer yes i know but you have to make a choise
@@MsDeleeuw Hahaha! Putting me on the spot here! I might go with tents, since that is where I came from.
let the bacon freeze then cut it - lol
Haha, indeed
No block heater?
What is a block heater?
@@NorwegianXplorer it's like a tiny diesel heater that heats the coolant in the engine and stops damage. You can also get electric ones if there's hookup
@@NorwegianXplorerCommon name would be Webasto but in Europe the main brand name manufacturer is Eberspacher from Germany.
Yeah, Webasto is the main brand here in Norway as well. My family has it in a BMW
You need a Wood burning stove!!!
My heat source is great!
Do you respond to emails?
Sometimes, I get quite a lot of spammy collab offers that ends up in the spam folder
@@NorwegianXplorer We recently emailed you - hopefully it doesn't go to spam
AMAZING ADVENTURE, AND CONGRATULATIONS ALSO FOR THE MUSIC, SOOOO NICE, GREETINGS FROM SPAIN !
Awesome, thank you!