Surviving Deadly Winter Conditions: Battling BLIZZARD SNOW STORM & Sheltering Van Camping in Forest
❄️🌨️ Van Life Solo Winter Camping in Snow Storm & Extreme Weather conditions Forced me to Shelter in Arctic Forest. Winter survival alone in a cozy off-grid van in the harshest deadly conditions. I try to escape a GIANT blizzard and extreme snow storm that are forecast to reach hurricane force and also get extreme freezing temperatures with windchill of -40°. I am tired of the extreme arctic snow storm solo camping by now so I try to find an off road van life camping site that will keep me sheltered where I can hunker down and ride out these ice snownado tornado blizzards. I go on a creepy hike, drive trough some extreme road conditions from the arctic ocean to the heart of the arctic fjords. I go on a scary hike in the snowy wood, suffer a van breakdown slash emergency and I am caught in massive storms and blizzards in extreme cold, windchill down to minus 40°f and it is a battle for survival in these very real deadly conditions. I am close to the northern, harshest place in the arctic. I make coffee, cook hot dogs with jalapeños and have a cozy time in the van despite the challenges. Also a quick reveal of my camera gear towards the end of the video.
Part of the 2025 arctic tour series:
Surviving my 3rd Arctic Winter of Extreme Van Life. Solo in Hurricanes, Blizzards, Snow Storms & Camping in Extreme Cold Freezing Temperatures.
The 2025 Arctic Tour
#vanlife #blizzard #snowstorm #survival #surviving
My van is a Fiat Ducato, FWD with Nokian Hakkapalitta studless Winter Tires. This is the same as a Ram Promaster in America – USA and Canada.
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My videos are made primarily for an English speaking audience, United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom, but also for Germans, French and other EU nations who might be visiting.
Here is the full previous season in one playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhLPXsUNXyqoeY-li3zFunW4RaJCE_5F1
Surviving my 2nd Winter of Extreme Van Life, Blizzard, Snow Storm Camping & Freezing Cold which includes:
This is my complete second winter of Winter Van Life in extreme conditions in the North, living in a van during freezing temperatures. Starting in November I go through the whole winter season of snowy winter adventures from November to April, with snow storms, blizzards, extreme cold, extreme snowfall, slippery roads and some amazing winter beauty as well.
I also show you what I learn as I go from my second winter in the van.
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 Norway and Scandinavia 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 in the United States of America. I love the Wilderness! Email is under “For business inquiries”, for general questions please comment on a video, I try to answer everyone.
#wintercamping #vanlife #camping #snowstorm #blizzard #storm #van #snow #wintervanlife #vanliving #shelter
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I really appreciate all your kind comments and I am really grateful to all of you!
Even though I’m on the opposite side of the climate spectrum (Philippines), I thoroughly enjoy your videos. The cinematography, soundtracks, and commentary are fantastic. Wish you continued success!
Iti trebuie sa ai o lopata mai mare. Mersi pentru video.
Ai cumparat arcuri ?
Almost surreal to see the icy tendrils of wind flowing over the terrain and highway. Beautifully bleak, Jarl. And amazing.
Great drone shots
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING VIDEO! As good and professional as anything on National Geographic or Discovery channel.
I like how you intersperse your post-coffee making planning commentary with scenery. Such a nice artifact of your cinematography. I hope you are selling your photography. Finally, never too many Arctic winter storm videos!
As you say 'it is what it is'. Makes me feel cozy here in my cabin by the fire!
Hello Mr. Snowman: Another video of sheer awesomeness, Your video's are so inspiring Thank you for all the hard work you put into them and for freely sharing them with us. Take good care and stay warm & stay safe. (Get a dog)
What would be the back up plan for you if the battery was not working and the propane stopped?
Alaskan Malamute or Siberian Husky For your travel companion, you can also make him you mascot
I Love that harsh weather! The truck nice and warm and having back-up everything just in case, heat, a way to cook, blankets and a negative temp sleeping bag…. Also a good quality shortwave radio to listen to and ham radio with plenty of output power…. PARADISE FOR ME !!!!! Maybe a female if she comes with a roll of duct tape for quiet time … LOL… They help keep the sleeping bag warm !!! The radios for me are a must – I'm hooked on them now for 50+ years, you know the global contacts never get old and the shortwave has programming you will never get anywhere else – EVER !!! Thanks for the video, stay safe bc you are right, ITS DANGEROUS out there – always have good quality back-ups fully stocked !!!!!
Listning to the storm outside, at the same time eating some good food in the warm van.. 👍👍👍🙂🙂
Is there no heat around the battery ??? As soon as I wrote this you put the hose in the battery compartment.. I knew there had to an easy way to heat the battery ….
I was up in these parts in early February this year as well and it got windy and cold for several days. Great videos particularly the drone shots – interested to see where you go next – I’m back up to Norway early April – looking forward to it
I love your choice of English words your dialogue adds to the enjoyment considerably and your obvious enjoyment of the beauty that you witness shines through
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Love this, this is exactly what I need and probably never experience it, Abbusaluty breathing such a beautiful environment we are lucky to have, Thank you for sharing with us its very informative and really appreciated, Hello from United Kingdom👍
Wow jarl the best yet congratulations amazing video unbelievable footage you have worked so hard to entertain us yours is only one I watch now look forward to seeing each and everyone of your videos stay safe I think most of your subscribers are very happy with your content don’t push yourself too much harder my favourite time is when you come back inside the van after getting amazing pictures and settle in and enjoy a meal warm and cosy van life until next time jarl take it easy Wayne Perth Western Australia
I love the sea shots, what an experience it must be to feel this time of plummeting temperature. I appreciate you sharing your experience
Love the channal this your video are crazy as well you do good job with them keep them up my friend
I ❤watching your videos one question does your van have security on it while you sleep? I don’t know how you stand in that snow so long. Again ❤watching