Episode VII | Return to the Arctic: The Alaskan Ferry | Living The Van Life
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Welcome to "Return to the Arctic: Vanlife Expedition in Winter," an epic TH-cam adventure unlike any other! Join me on a thrilling journey as I embark on an extraordinary expedition to the Arctic Circle, driving my reliable van all the way to Deadhorse, Alaska. But there's a twist - I'm taking on this challenging voyage during the heart of winter, braving the extreme cold and unforgiving conditions.
In this unique video series, you'll witness my daily struggles and triumphs as I embrace the frigid wilderness, living in my van while exploring the mesmerizing landscapes of the North. From the breathtaking Northern Lights dancing in the sky to the serene tranquility of snow-covered tundras, I'll capture it all.
"Return to the Arctic" brings you the adventure of a lifetime as I revisit the Arctic Circle, and you'll experience the challenges and rewards of vanlife in one of the most challenging environments on Earth. Throughout my journey, I'll share practical tips and insights on vanlife in extreme cold, including essential gear, winter driving techniques, and how I adapt my van to handle the Arctic's harsh environment.
You'll also get a glimpse into my daily routines, from cooking warm meals in my mobile home to staying cozy in subzero temperatures. Join me as I showcase the resilience of the human spirit and the magic of life on the road.
Don't miss a single episode of "Return to the Arctic" as I bring you along on this captivating journey through the icy wonderland of Deadhorse, Alaska, during the unforgiving winter months. Subscribe now and be part of my incredible Arctic expedition!
I’m feeling melancholy now too. It’s been a pleasure living vicariously through you and your adventures. All the best, brother!
Probably feeling melancholy because Rose is about to cheat on you with a bum from 3rd class.
Using big words doesn’t make you smart lmao
I just realized, why you produce these videos (Quality from another planet). Your videos are the reason, why people are not driving up there, because you captured it in a way, the regular amateur filmmaker will not be able to do. So we don't have to go up there, because we lived side by side with you going through your adventures. So the carbon footprint is minute. Which is a good thing. With this episode marking the end of your Arctic journey, it was like watch a good series come to an end on one of the prime movie channels and it leaves us stranded, but with the good memories of being there, thanks to you.
Absolutely loved this series! the scenery and trip was just incredible!
An inspired and fitting ending to an outstanding journey. Filming, editing, accompanying music and sounds all contributed to creating a documentary series for all the senses. If there were TH-cam Oscars this Alaskan odyssey would be a clear winner.
Argee, all said !!!1
Thanks so much Chad for a wonderful trip, it is sad to see the end,all the wonderful places and wild weather, looking forward to some more van life one day 💙❄️🤩💙👍🙏
Chad, at the beginning of the whole Return To The Arctic series, to be honest, I didn't know what you were going to do to beat the amazing experience that your last adventure to the Arctic gave me. But I have to say: you did it!! Each episode was a masterpiece again! You said that the realization that this wonderful journey was over put you in a bit of a melancholy mood, but the truth is that it put me in a similar mood too. But what is certain is that I will rewatch these episodes many many times! Thank you for allowing me to be part of this journey through beautiful landscapes through your videos, which was full of exciting and interesting experiences and information for everyone who watched the episodes! I'm excited for all the videos coming out this year on your channel!
That’s so very awesome. I really appreciate your words. That was one reason for going back to the arctic. I knew there was more story to be told. I’m glad I did. Because it was an epic experience. Thanks for following along
Taking the Ferry is smart a break from driving fatigued! Less wear/tear on van also. Thank soo much !!! Michigan
Thank you Chad for taking us along with you. Take care
Once again thanks for sharing your adventure! The landscapes of the frozen tundra never bore me.
Rarely any "private vehicles" make this trip. It's something special and almost none of us will experience it. You shared the journey with us, so we can experience it through you.
The Glacier, what a beautiful sight!! The people standing there looked so tiny 😮 Nice footage Chad and happy you took a different route on the way back!! Thanks, stay safe 🙌👋🤩
That glacier was just...SURREAL! Looked like something out of Star Trek lol Thanks for another episode of your adventures to the Arctic. Keep on truckin'
I am a simple man!
I see the notification of LTVL, I click.
Great move taking the ferry back down. Saves you the grind of all that driving, and makes for some new and beautiful footage for us viewers. Thanks!
We stopped in Ketchikan and Juneau during tourist season. We were indeed on a cruise ship. We have great memories from a beer with the locals in the "Totem" bar in Ketchikan. The "Alaskan" bar in Juneau was a great experience too. Great authentic vintage bar. We convinced the only bartender there that afternoon to go up on stage. She played guitar and sang a song for us. She was awesome. We loved our stops in those two cities.
Chad, you should seriously call this channel "Livin' The Dream." What an awesome adventure. Excellent work man. Safe travels to you and keep on truckin'!
That artic ocean adventure was awesome..actually...award trophy winning🎉🎉🎉
The mountains remind me the importance of maintaining humility. These videos are very relaxing and super high quality thank you
What a great way to get home especially after all that driving. Thanks for sharing the journey 👍
What was even more amazing than the scenery was the woman in Juneau, who asked what you're doing, spent her entire adult life hoping to one day meet a Chad...& finally did.
Such an inspiring adventure ! Thank you so much to allow us to live with you this amazing trip...👃👃👃
Hi Chad, thanks very much for sharing this adventure with us - it's absolutely amazing! Big shout-out from Ukraine!
Those gloomy Pacific Northwest rain clouds, a perfect way to end 💯
In the 1970's/1980's alot of people pitched their tends on the deck of the ferry. When I took the ferry in 2010 to celebrate my college graduation I was one of only a few people pitching my tent on the deck of the ferry and I got some wierd looks. Rooms on the Ferry cost over $100 a night back then I hate to think what they cost now and as a young person without alot of money camping most nights was the only way I could travel. I'm so glad I took that trip, I saw so many amazing things and really enjoyed the ferry ride, Juneau was my favorite town there was so much to do. Even though alot of people assumed I was a homeless person, one person even tried to give me food and I had to explain that I was on vacation and I had to carry a 40 lb pack several miles from the ferry terminal to town it was still a wonderful experience. Its sad how much harder its gotten to travel cheaply and many young people can't afford to travel. Even though I made 90k last year and can afford more hotels now I still spend most nights in my camper Van I guess when you can't afford hotels for so long not staying in hotels becomes a habit and I don't want to support businesses that price out young people.
I will never ever be able to see Alaska at all! So from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much! I loved being with you on this adventure. I live in Florida, so thank you again Chad!
This is the best series I've ever watched on TH-cam. The scenery, music, and storytelling were outstanding. Time and time again I replayed parts of the videos for my wife and kids to see. I'm in awe of your ability to pull off this trip. Thank you for bringing us viewers along for an amazing adventure.
Thank you Chad for taking us with you on this awesome trip!
Absolutely stunning ❤
It was a pleasure to watch your adventures all the passed months. Something will be missing soon😢 I’m sure you have tons of new plans and I’m exited to wait for new videos. This was one of the best content I’ve seen in terms of van life. Great stories, amazing pictures and so well edited! Really thanks a lot! 🙏 🙏 🙏
Another fantastic video Chad, and yes, sad to end this trip which I have thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.🌞
I've been a resident of British Columbia for over 20 years and I'm still captivated by the rugged beauty of the North-West. There's nothing on Earth that reveals the majestic desolation and peacefulness you get from the combination of water, mountains, and forests. Thanks for taking me along on this ride. I'm saddened to see it end.
Your videos are awesome! Great production! I've been watching for years! Cheers from Kamloops British Columbia Canada! I love the music and heart that go into your videos. Cheers, American Brother!
What an epic journey. One for the books. Amazing shots!! Thank you
Слов нет красивые места!👍
Your street photo and slow-mo is a special art. Thank you, Chad.
Such an amazing video! Chad, you have really mastered the magic of filmmaking! Please keep on making new series wherever you go! Cheers from Russia! 🎉
What a absolutely fantastic series to watch in the warm comfort of our home this winter!....Great job Chad!...
Thank you Chad! It's been so awesome being part of your journey.
45:31 Thank you Chad, for taking us to your Adventures 😎❤️🇵🇭
You are just one over and above Chad. Its like a real movie to me. Thank you very much. Regards here from a warm South Africa!
I've enjoyed this series big time. Thank You very much. Through this series, I was able to see a part of this world I may never get to see, but was able to experience the sights through these videos.
That’s so cool! Thank you very much for watching!
Your best series yet, thanks for bringing us along.
Thanks again for lighting up everyone's lives with these breathtaking videos. For those of us whose lives are limited now, for whatever reason, we appreciate it.
This series has been spectacular! Cheers from B.C.
Chad, this IS art. Living the art life would be a more appropriate name for your channel. Every minutes of this last episode is a testimony to earth beauty. Thanks for your hard and beautiful work.
This is coming from a professional broadcast and music sound engineer, photographer, RV owner and life time traveller from Europe.
You absolutely rock !
Damn! Thanks for the very kind words Joel. Much appreciated! Cheers! Keep on truckin!
Chad I really enjoy your work. My wife and I did an Alaskan cruise this past July so this series brought back some good memories. You do a great job of capturing the experience. Loved every minute of it.
Absolutely loved this series and grateful I found your channel. You’re cinematography is some of the best I’ve seen on TH-cam. Thank you for sharing this beauty. 🤩
Excellent series! And what a cool way to return to B’ham, too! So happy you could take an epic journey like this, and I feel blessed to come along for the ride. So cool. Thank you for the awesome content!!!
Thanks for watching! Cheers!
Epic series...probably the best on U tube right now. Stunning!
A Masterpiece! Thank you for taking us all along and for all of the hard work it takes to make these films. You inspire us all!! 💞
Chad, thank you for this series. This is some top notch content. Your cinematography, soundtrack, elements, and commentary is just perfection. Your the best at this niche on TH-cam, hands down.
I've always wanted to go to Alaska and was on the fence on going this summer. I really do not like flying. Not because I'm scared, but I just prefer the road much more. A round trip from the Bay area to Alaska really seemed like a lot but was really considering it. Little did a know that there's a ferry that goes from Alaska to Bellingham! That really was a game changer for me and didn't know this until watching your video. This knocks off 2k miles! Finding this out, I'm now planning my great Alaskan road trip thanks to you! Thanks my man!
Howdy Chad glad 2 see you once again I came 2 the conclusion that you're one heck of a VAN LIFE bad ass & pleasing 2 the eyes !! Take Care CHAD 😊
Thank you very much for your great work. Love it!! It's very cool to slide through all of your vids but these 7 parts are by far your masterpiece. I really appreciate being part of it in front of my screen.
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Wonderful end to a wonderful series. Thanks for all the hard work that must have gone into it!
I love watching this series, even better than last year. I work at REI in Bend and my friend Peter met you. I was so bummed I missed you. Hope to see you in there soon.
Thanks to show us that less known part of Alaska Coast, where I never saw other youtubers traveling,
This was nothing less than a spectacular display of your talent Chad..! The filming was incredible and I have never been involved with another video like yours Chad..! Cheers..! What an amazing experience 🙌🏻
Awesome video as always Chad. This series is so epic so sad to see it come to a close can't wait for your next adventure. Keep up the great work Chad.
What an amazing adventure. Thank you for documenting it and sharing it with us.
Thanks Chad for letting me be a part of watching your videos. It was great. Good work with the camera and editing. Take care
Much appreciated! Cheers!
Thank you for sharing your epic adventure. Fifty years ago i took a cruise up the Inside Passage. It was hands down my favorite vacation ever. I look forward to your next adventure.
Absolutely stunning photos and video. Thank you so much for filming your adventures and sharing with us.
So cool 8:19 Eldred Rock Lighthouse what a place. Thank you
Awesome winter series. First Tuktoyaktuk and now Deadhorse. Will be waiting for the next big adventure of yours 😁.
lol... in one of the coldest places in America, and you get an ICED COFFEE. lol. dig it.
You open my eyes to Alaska. What a great tour!!!
Glad I found your channel. Can’t wait to adventure with you! I’ve never been to Alaska! 64 years old and can’t travel like that so I will go with you on your journey. God be with you!
What a great trip and experience. Wow!
Thank you so much for this series 🙏
My plan is to come over and make the Pan Americana.
My wife and I are at the beginning of this project but we want to do this.
It was much inspiration for me what helps me a lot 😊
Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Outstanding work Chad! Thank you.
would love to chip off a hunk of that clear blue glacial ice and store it in a cooler and use it in some drinks.
Enjoyed watching some of your amazing adventure and beautiful photography! Will go back watch the beginning! Thanks !
Like always GOOD video with peace. Thank you. Be safe my friend.
Yeah, that's nice way to live! Life is short, all that you need, a little van can carry....there's no need more...just go!
YOU GO CHAD!
BE safe!
I have to have adventure You Tube to watch.
Wow, what an epic adventure and great round up living the boat life. Have really enjoyed watching this series and look forward to your next venture. Sean from the UK...
I am sad this one is over. I am so partial to BC and Alaska. Great trip and once again awesome adventure. Love your videos. I feel part of your trip. TY
Great series on the Arctic. We really enjoyed it, thanks for sharing. Looking forward to watching more videos.
Thanks a lot for sharing your trip with us! Each episode was worth watching 👍🏻
Awesome scenery and you always have a surprise left turn lol. That was pretty cool giving the sprinter a rest and a free ride back home. :-)) 🚐
Great vid Chad! Although, with the Blade Runner music toward the end, I was waiting for "Rick Deckard" and "Rachael" to show up. 😂
Decent as always Chad …. 40 mins in spectacular cloud formation… and sun bursts 🏴….. full of emotions rite at the end ther …. FairPlay you put your heart ❤️ n soul in and try your best to share it with us peace out ✌️
I’ve always wanted to go to Alaska! It’s so breathtaking! ❤
What a fanrastic series this was. Amazing work
Fantastic way to end your adventure. Traveling the Alaska Marine Highway is a favorite of mine, even after many years of living in Alaska. FYI, Ketchikan has some wonderful eating spots known by the locals. A friendly and fun town.
Yo Chad this is ur boy Elton Utale i make sure i don't miss ur adventures always its TOTALY inspiring...from Africa
Really enjoyed following this over the Christmas weeks. Most of us, if we're lucky enough to get old and have kids or grandkids, our stories around the fire are pretty lame, but your stories are going to be amazing Chad. You went and lived the dream you magnificent bastard! ☺
what an amazing cinematographer are you. the music, the the scenes, everything is so beautiful.
Congratulations, excellent work! Looking forward to your next series.
I enjoyed that. Would have loved to have seen more of the Vancouver Island scenery and the approach to USA. Also liked your style...get some walking exercise in Ketchikan...on your way to a cafe for breakfast!
One of my favorite place on earth is Icy Straight Point in Alaska. As always you captured the awesome beauty of Alaska. Thank you for bringing us with you in your adventure.
It's looks like you have the whole ship to yourself!!🤩🤩
You inspired me to go out for a road trip, the best adventure series for me, thanks😊
It's -12 wind chill here in ohio today and I'm watching this video! I feel so cozy in my warm home I'm grateful I can watch these videos thank you for what you do brother 🙏
Looks like to you had an amazing trip and the ferry trip back you seemed to be at ease with everything that you had done. Great series - loved it.
Chad, one of most incredible TH-cam series i have ever seen.
HI liveing The Van life thank you for all these amazing videos stay warm safe
“WOW”! Thank-you so much, I’ve enjoyed this video a lot,amazing! Alaska, beautiful scenery,boat ride thanks for sharing all of it with me,very enjoyable!
Brings back memories. The Leconte is looking a little tired.
Great video really enjoyed it you always put out some great stuff the places you go fantastic stuff chad keep them coming so entertaining watching you on your adventures till next time be safe 👍
Awesome series Chad! 😃 My wife and I take our Promaster confidently on concrete just about anywhere in the western lower forty-eight, and live vicariously through you for everywhere else. 😁 So beautiful! 😊
Omgee!!! I felt like I was there for the adventure. The scenery was magical all around. I want to THANK YOU for this extraordinary feeling!! Stay Healthy and Safe Much ALOHA From Hawaii ❤❤❤❤
Man, that was the cherry on top buddy. Beautiful cinematography once again. Thanks so much for the hard work. Jeff
Phenomenal video; thank you for sharing, thank you for your sincere experience, your excitement, it's been really a gift!