A Snowstorm in Yellowstone | Truck Camper Life 

I worked for Yellowstone National 🏞️ Park and when it snows lightly be very careful it honestly can turn into an extremely dangerous situation quickly. You really need to be more winter ❄️🥶 prepared for safety reasons. Also always have 2 cans of bear spray and carry one on you when your sight seeing, grizzlies 🐻 look big and slow, but they are lightening fast, can even out run a horse. You were seeing Ravens which are much larger then crows and usually don't make a caw sound similar to crows. Your videos are really great, keep doing them and everything looks so beautiful, THANKS 🙏 for taking us along🐻🐾🐾🥶

You're in my backyard right now! I was born and raised up there. I lived in a small town just south of the park called Jackson. Everybody calls it Jackson Hole but that's not actually the name of the town, that's the name of the valley that the town sits in. When we were kids and we told our parents we were going to the park we didn't mean the city park and they knew they wouldn't see us for a couple of days! My favorite time of year was winter. We built snow caves up by the hot springs and stay for a couple of days at least once a month. That was such a blast! I'm an old old lady now can't hardly make it out to the mailbox. I appreciate this video so much it's like going home for a minute. 🥰🤗

Your crow is a raven. Love following your journey through the many beautiful sites of North America.

Jonathan, Ty . Im one of those people who will never get out much. Because of YOU, im able to see places that i would never have been able to. Much Gratitude.

The CO detector may be seeing condensation. The CO detector may not be the BS EN50291-2 model for campers. If it is a -1 model, it is for homes. The CO detector may be mounted in a corner (more condensation or hindered airflow). The CO detector may be giving a low battery beep, or a malfunction alarm, especially if it has been cold or using the battery that came with the unit, so check the directions for the beep that you are hearing.

Beautiful! With your video I almost felt like I was there. 💕💕💕

Frozen windows break easily, be careful hitting on them. Also, dry heat from a budget diesel heater is pretty nice in a super cold like that. Propane creates so much moisture.

Propane doesn’t emit CO2 until it is burned. Raw propane doesn’t have a smell, that’s why they add the smell to it, so it can be detected if you have a leak. Get the wiring fixed in the camper and use the heater that’s built in, it’s way safer and cheaper to run than that buddy heater. Great video, i miss that area.

Yes, smoke and monoxide detectors do wear out. Look into getting a new one. Thanks for your video!

old carbon monoxide detector - pop in a new battery, but definitely install a second, so that you can rule out a bad malfunctioning one. this is also crucial for your safety as if one goes bad, you have a backup source. beautiful videography btw, great job again! 😀

I hope you're not intending to use the Buddy heater while sleeping and here's why. It is a low-pressure unit requiring an integrated regulator. Those one pound propane bottles deliver high pressure propane, around 250 PSI. Campstoves, lanterns, and the Buddy heaters utilize low-pressure propane at around 15 PSI. I, personally, prefer bulk tanks and hose setup but definitely use the fuel filter they make to prevent the oils leaching from the hose to gum up the Low Oxygen Shutoff and prevent the heater to light. Learned the hard way on this as well. If and when those regulators fail, a fire could ensue. I've seen it happen twice but was able to quickly extinguish them.

The music was on point in this video. Also, I think travelling to Yellowstone is awesome in the off season.

this may be my favorite video so far. something about it was very immersive. Also, my baby son was sitting with me being cranky until I turned this video on, and when you came on screen, he started smiling and laughing and stayed glued to the screen the whole time. So you clearly have a new fan.

That fisherman in the stream, snowing wow that was awesome.

Definitely a raven. Fishing season in Yellowstone closed Oct 31. Thanks for getting out in the weather.

4 beeps means the detector is sensing CO or a false trigger from a cleaner, air freshener or possibly some other gas (yes, it can be triggered by flatulence. Human or animal.) If your detectors (smoke, CO and LP) are not new, installed by you, check the date codes on the back of each device. The sensors have a useable/operable lifespan. Replace LP detector every 5-7 years. Replace smoke detector every 7-10 years depending on manufacturer. Replace CO detector every 5-7 years depending on manufacturer. Check batteries each month. CO/Smoke detector) Low battery will sometimes trigger the alarm. Sometimes a low house battery will trigger an LP detector. Cleaners and air freshener vapor can trigger these alarms. Awesome video btw. Great videography and music selection. 👍🏻

If you're going to live on the road, CARRY CHAINS! I got stuck in a snowstorm ( I slept in my van on the side of the road) just outside of Yellowstone in early May, 1980. I stayed there almost all day, before a road scraper came and got me out. I always carried chains, after that. Nice video, as usual.

Thank you for taking us on your adventure. The park is beautiful.

You do a amazing job on your videos, and it's just you, setting up all the shots! Incredible work!

His videos are so relaxing too I love how he includes his views of landscapes and sceneries.

Beautiful waterfall. People smash the like button to show support for his videos. Thank you😊👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

I like how you played that beautiful music while you were cooking it made the atmosphere seem so relaxing. Great truck camping video!👍👍

Excellent Video Jonathan, good catch on the grizz crossing the river. Love them!!!!

Pretty sure that gigantic crow is a raven lol. Keep the videos coming man! Looks like u are having a blast :)

That was definitely a raven watching you. They are huge. While backpacking down in Grand Canyon last week, the ravens were destroying people's rat sacks containing their food and they were able to unzip packs and tents to carry away items they thought were interesting. Yellowstone is absolutely stunning in the snow. Great shot of the bear.

There is something mysterious and beautiful about snow in the mountains. Thanks for the video!

Living my dream through the lense of Jonathan! Sitting in Munich with a beer in hand enjoying my Sunday evening.

The high altitude and cold weather will affect the heating output quite a bit. You can change the orifice on the stove for higher altitudes. And the Carbon Monoxide detector can sometimes go off from humidity or cold weather even. Propane heater will put off a lot of moisture too 🤙

You need a fan to circulate the heat! Or else it all gets caught in the ceiling

It's crazy but 3 other channels have been to the same area but nobody has covered the beauty like you have. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos.

The videography and the video quality itself are amazing in all your videos. You’re one of my favorite camp/van life/outdoor RU-vidrs!

You probably need to replace your carbon monoxide detector. I install commercial fire alarms for a living. Sounds like it may be faulty. Cleaning it out can be a temporary fix

This is a lovely camper, and its surprisingly spacious inside while compact outside. Very nice and cozy. Those are not crows, but ravens. The country cousin of the city crow. Crows depend on humans, but ravens do not. The photography was splendid. I really enjoyed seeing Yellowstone in November. So deathly still and crystalline. Although you have no crowds in the off season, it is dangerous to have no one around, no ranger that knows you are in there, no campground, all in the dead of winter. Extreme weather can make a lot of things go wrong. Trust nothing to work. If you get stuck, you can die easily. I would not do what you are doing this late in the year. Not for Yellowstone. It can go from pleasant to very scary in a few hours. Do you have traction boards for your wheels if you get snowed in? Some tips for your safety: Don't hit a frozen window unless you want to shatter the glass. Propane heater on the floor next to a seat cushion? Propane heat will create a lot of moisture inside the cabin during the night, as it burns. Also CO2. You need a diesel heater - dry and no CO2. This is very unsafe. Propane creates CO2 which is why your detector went off. Good test that it works! Best to have more than one heater in these snowed in places. Get a diesel heater, keep the Buddy propane heater, and get also a Butane heater called Kavua - small and mighty. Buy butane cans at Asian stores. Your windows are letting in a lot of cold air through the glass pane. You need to make magnetic insulated window covers with Thinsulate, Reflectix, and quilted material. Rubber backed curtains on top of that. They sell little insulated pillows for your hatch as well at Camping World. Love your curtain fabric, by the way! To tenderize meat, get papain extract and rub on it. Tenderize with a mallet. Wait half hour then cook. Cook your aromatic herbs in olive oil in pan first, then add crushed garlic and some onions to caramelize, then steak. I make my own steak rub with Creole (like Cajun but richer) spices, a bit of sea salt. This will be so good on any meat, fish, steak, pork chop, calamari. Rub, sear, done. Eat your veggies!!!! Veggies are the cornerstone of good health. Make a fresh salad, always good. Good recipe for travel is to slow cook a medley of veggies in season - cabbage, bok choy, mushrooms, carrots, swiss chard, zucchini, eggplant, etc. Throw them all in a pot chopped up, add garlic, onion, Herbes de Provence or any spices and simmer into a nice warm stew. Serve with meat. You are always guaranteed a warm veggie stew or soup on your travels. Do not just eat meat this is not healthy. Did you forget the levelers under your wheels? Oh no!!

You are a pretty awesome guy. You're not afraid of adventures. Keep trucking and be safe.

WOW ! GORGEOUS snowy adventure !

Steak tip: wait to put salt and other seasonings on til right before you put it on the hot pan. The salt draws out moisture from the steak and it basically boils the steak instead of browning it 😂 I’ve messed up so many steaks because of this

So cute watching a CA person battle the cold, really funny over here in NY 😂🤣😁 You’re doing okay though never ever force a frozen window open, nope, you just wait till that shit thaws a little! You’re lucky you didn’t break the entire window and frame, dude I was dying over here😂🤣👻

18:35 Check the battery. CO doesn't form from a gas leak, just gas combustion. ... As others said, check the manual. Usually CO detectors make a real ruckus when they go off, so if you're dozing off (b/c CO makes you sleepy) it can wake you. ... Also, most batteries don't function as good as normal when temperature is below freezing.

Hey, so with the cast iron pan you have to remember the pan is stored in a cupboard where it is cold, so heating the pan for a few minutes will not make it searing hot. Bring the pan out into the warm camper for a bit or put the pan on the burner for 10-15 min to get hot enough, and be patient, please

I love how you don’t curse. Even when you couldn’t open the window, you didn’t swear. That is very admirable and rare these days. Keep up the wonderful work and stay safe! I think the Buddy heater caused the CO monitor.

You have a beautiful soul ❤️ Thanks for sharing, I loved your video 😊

Your Videos are the most scenic and just the traveling down that Wonderful Open Road.

In addition to a CO detector I also bought a LP gas detector just in case my buddy heater malfunctions and gas starts leaking. I’m paranoid about stuff like that.

You are so brave to be there by yourself. The bears are just around now. Take care. Thanks for sharing your blog.

Beautiful video. The music was perfect. Your co2 sensor may have picked up random cooking odors. Ours used to go off if I used hairspray in the camper.

The music is so good with these videos! You did good Jonathan!

May be the small bottle in the Mr Buddy Heater, they can have small leaks, doesn't matter if on or not.

Beautiful video ! Love your NATURE SHOTS !

Lying in the back of my truck watching this Just got back from a 17 mile hike here in Colorado lots of snow ❄️ here

Quick tip on frozen window.... spray sliders with silicone. Also works in truck windows and door seals. Enjoyed the vid. 👍👍✌️

Beautiful music , scenery , your videos are amazing ❤️

Nice video! Yellowstone is beautiful!

It a Raven or a Rook depending on your home. They have an unusual rattle noise when they call to one another. Crows are large but Ravens are much larger than a crow. What a great video. Thanks for sharing.

This is my first time seeing one of your videos. It's very good. The scenery is gorgeous. I'm with you, the off season is best for going places. No crowds and the snow is beautiful. Great job catching that bear. You're videography is well done and the pacing is perfect. I subscribed and am looking forward to going back and watching your past videos.

Love your videos Jonathan!! The effort for your footage is admirable

I’m so glad I found your channel really enjoyable content and beautiful scenery.

Your videos are literally so amazing bro. Very atmospheric and mezmorizing. You are creating a very unique form of art.

A great video. I think this one was really first class. I loved the start off with great music and snow. So beautiful. And a bear...I'm sure you will find the solution to the carbon detector. We are very glad you are safe... Thanks for another great one! I agree with another poster here. Your recording is really excellent. Thanks, Jonathan! You are a welcoming spot in our lives.

awesome stuff .. hey got to crack a window with the propane buddy heater. also get a dehumidifer to reduce moisture in unit. best money spent for a truck camper IMO. safe travels

Happy you aired out the camper. A little too close a call Jonathan. Beautiful as always. The snow even makes it more magical. Cold already. Mammoth has had it's opening day. It's going to be great 🎿 and snowboarding. Great content. Loved this. Stay safe and be well. Until next time.☺️🌴👣👣🏖️

Big crows! LOL, I love it, I thought the same thing when I went, and found out that they are Ravens! Big birds for sure!

"I don't wanna end up like that kid" hahaha. That was hilarious. Another great video man. Come through Coeur d'Alene Idaho on your way back. I'll buy you a drink to warm you up👍

One question about the steak. was it chilled when placed into the cast iron skillet? always bring any meat to ambient temperature before searing. disregard if you already knew.

Turn your pan by quarter turns every 2 minutes or so to heat it evenly. Cast iron will heat soak but if not turned, it will be spotty for heat.

With propane on turn on an off your burners , then check with match ( fire ) to see if you have fumes leaking from stove top.

In your last video, I made the comment " Yellowstone in November? No thank you". And this is why. The weather in Yellowstone is precarious in the summer and in the winter, it's downright dangerous.

Your videos are great and you don't act like a children's TV presenter like others try to do your just yourself which is refreshing.

i think the mega crows were actually ravens.. dude, you need the ap "Seek" - it identifies all manor of flora and fauna. also keeps track of all the things you "seek" so you always know what you saw and where. a SUPER cool ap!

78 and unseasonably warm in the Garden state (NJ) but I’m not complaining we just celebrated the 10th anniversary of super storm sandy, those were scary freezing times. Be safe my friend

Yes Johnathan, you are so right. I was just there last summer and what a mess. I have a tiny cargo trailer and I could not even find a place to park. Great vid my friend.

Hey Bud, You Might Night To Build A Storage Supply Box Where You Can Keep All Your Camping Fishing Gear, Boots, Socks, Warm Clothing, Gloves, Etc.👍You Don’t Have To Spent Money On Buying Stuff You Ready Have. Love Your Videos👍👍👍❤️

Yeeeeew love seeing some snow! Hyped for this season!

Thank you for taking us to all these beautiful places. 😊

This was an awesome video. The different snow coming down, the hot springs, and the bear crossing the river. You have really grown in your “movie” making. Have you seen the growth in your channel in the past few months…WOW, pretty soon you’ll be at the 100k subscribers. So happy for you. I miss that Tessa can’t be with you on these longer trips. Maybe one of these times….

Something else you might think about a 12 volt electric blanket I've had one for over 14 years.

I live 30 minutes away from gardiner/ yellowstone. We really got the snow last night! That being said, if you choose to head to bozeman be careful, i90 goes through the absoroka/bear tooth mountains on the way. It might be sunny or just cloudy in bozeman or livingston but that pass gets crazy amounts of snow when other places aren't.i also suggest going to the yellowstone hot springs in Gardiner. It's a huge pool. And only $12 a person.

Happy you got to see Yellowstone.. I really like your pickup camper I'm so happy and proud that you bought that... You're just sweet

Hi, since I grew up in the cold Colorado mountains it’s essential to have a motor oil synthetic that can take the cold . We use to have heater blocks to keep the oil warm other wise the engine wouldn’t turn over but that was back in the 80’s when Gunnison could hit -50 everything froze to the ground even tires . Always be prepared when dealing with snow and cold you can get stuck. Stay warm happy trails 😎❤ your videos very peaceful

Nice to see the countryside in in its Autumn tones, and good music. Cheers.

Amazing video I love seeing all the scenery keep up the good work 😁

Your videos get better and better every time. Music and shots were on point. It’s a nice escape.

Get a silicone spray for your camper Windows so they will slide easier

Yellowstone is just a big parking lot so I'm told. Come up to Canada and see true wilderness

I love my ‘05 tundra. 307,000 miles and no major repairs

As someone else said, bring your steak to room temp. Might be difficult where you are 😊. Also, pat dry your steak before seasoning. If you’re unsure if your cast iron is hot enough splash water from your finger tips to see if the water sizzles and evaporates. If it’s hot enough it should evaporate quickly. Then add your butter.

I was there a few years ago with my foster daughter ❤…. I smiled and remembered that time. My foster family lives in Rexbug. Thank you for sharing.. get that checked out though, it’s quite alarming…eeee. 😮. I really do enjoy watching your videos.❤

I love that you have a fire extinguisher in there. I would hate to hear you had a fire and lost it all. Keep up the good work.

Beautiful footage & music! Thoroughly enjoyed this one.

Great video, I was one of several tourists in June that got stuck due to the flood. Park Service Rangers were amazing and a week later was able to go back inside the park.

You ‘bearly’ got him on tape!!! 😂😂😂

Thank you for sharing the Winter Wonderland... It's a jaw dropping views again. 👌👌

hi, Jonathan; Great video!! But just like to mention that propane doesn't work too well in the cold. You might want to try induction cooktop in colder weather & not sure how to resolve your heating problems but maybe use electric or diesel heating source. Thanks & keep safe!!

Check the battery of the carbonixide alarm. It goes of when the batteries aren't working proparly

Yellowstone and Montana my absolute favorites! Thank you for the beautiful footage. I spent so much time there when I was a kid. Love your videos. Oh and that crow is a Raven and they are Huge and so smart. That steak looked amazing!!

Another GOOD tip!! NEVER go to sleep with the Buddy on. I think it mentions that in the manual. Also says to always let it cool off, then remove bottle from heater. They've got a knock over safety switch built into them. But, don't think it worth risking yourself to trust it.

You make some awesome videos…love your choice of music. Glad you’re ok and that you had that CO2 monitor on!!

17:50 "it's pretty nippy" had me dead 🤣😂

Love the video. Thanks for sharing your stories of adventure. I think when you were cooking your steak the pan didn't get searing hot because the propane tank was very cold causing a big drop in pressure. It happens to me a lot when camping. It's slightly frustrating trying to boil water for coffee on a freezing morning.

We had the rosemary tunes 🎶 going and everything 😂 Great video...

Beautiful, thanks for all the beautiful views, watch you all the time and really enjoy your work.