Cozy Autumn Van Life Camping in the Yukon 

Thank you Foresty, for 5 years of free therapy. Every video is as unique as each day. What a beautiful day it is. Lucky you have your supawvisor Rocko to move boulders for you. I love hearing the ravens. Cheers!

This is so beautiful. Don't force yourself to come up with something new every episode, just do it for the fun. You don't need to do crazy hikes or new recipes. As someone who is in Texas, the land of never-changing, boring scenery, 100-degree days at the end of September, and seeing only the inside of the office for 40 hours a week, sitting in traffic for 2 hours every day, trapped in this concrete jungle. To me, you are living the dream life.

Five years of sharing life with a wonderful man. There is no one like you, no one. You and Rocko are genuine blessings in our lives. Cheers for years and years to come, Foresty.

This guy is a Canadian Legend.

You cook better in your van than I do at home.

Simon. I rarely comment but today your cinematography is outstanding. The whole video needed few words. Brilliant.

whiskey by the firelight. crisp autumn air. fallen leaves. cooking on the fire. that's livin'.

Rocco fighting with the rock was just awesome.

Great episode! You tell the whole story with no dialogue needed. It is masterful work start to finish. Nobody does it better. :-))

I really enjoyed this episode, especially how you showed the peace and quiet. You could really feel it, like we were there with you.

As one viewer commented thank you for 5 years of free therapy. I can't thank you enough for the calm and centerdness your videos bring to my life each time. I am stressed due to work, parenting and many other personal factors but one thing that consistently shines a beautiful light in my life is your videos. No matter what kind of a day I've had, the moment I see a new video from you, it lightens the burdens off my shoulders and my soul and just takes me to a better place. I cannot express how thankful I am for that. Much love and peace to you my dear dear friend.

The finest channel about a guy with his dog in a van on this whole you tube format.👍👍👍👍👍 That's right. 5 thumbs up!

A simple man. A simple life. If everyone on the planet could live as close to the earth as you do, Foresty, I think that our society and the planet would be in a lot better shape. Thank you for sharing your life with us for the past five years, and for reminding us that our lives only have to be as complicated or as simple as we choose for it to be.

the first ten minutes of no talking to us and the cinematic photography is of the highest levels. 👍

You’ve got style, man. You’ve got style. Talk about your cinematography speaks for itself.

Pretty chill episode Foresty, thanks!

Silence is golden.

5 years 🎉 looking forward to the future Simon. Your adventures and production levels has grown tremendously 👍🏼

I appreciate the quiet of this post with the sound of a raven in the background. The absolute beauty of this country amazing me all over again everytime you send out the drone to capture a summit. Thank you.

Congratulations Simon, for taking thousands of people along on a bit of your journey to places that we would otherwise not see. Thanks Rocco for adding so much to each video and for bringing smiles throughout each video. Your new video on youtube are always the first I open. Thank you so much.

The colours, the drone shots, the pacing and editing on this, simply sublime. Cheers to 5 years!!

Congratulations Foresty Forest on 5 years of epic van adventures!! Cheer's to Rocko for being the best climbing, camping buddy ever! 👍👍🍻🎉🎉🎉🎉

Hearing you talk about a hike or the history of a place is great but these videos are my favorite. The sights and sounds of daily life in the wild are just a tonic.

5 yrs of exploring life and sharing it with us. Thank You….

Beautiful start to this video . Getting the popcorn and the coke.

I'm not even done with the video and my blood pressure has dropped. Love it. Thanks

I was age 74 when you first started. Now 79 and still love the peace you give this old Paramedic after 40 yrs. on the road.

Thanks so much for all the beauty you have shown us. I’ve only been watching for about a year, but I’ve gone back and watched all your posted videos. They have brought me a lot of joy and I’ve seen your videography and editing skills increase a lot. You are contributing something important to our world and I want you to know that many of us really appreciate it. Thanks, man.

Another peaceful and relaxing episode. Some very colorful Autumn footage. Safe travels wherever the spirit moves you!

Wow I've really been watching foresty for 5 years time flys

People should just go forth in this life and be themselves. Youll end up where you're meant to be. Your life and work teaches this always. You're a joy to watch.

Wow 5 years and I've seen every episode ! Always excited when I see a new Foresty upload - Thank you

Love the night sky shot. I have this van, minus the 4WD, so I know the space well. It blows my mind every time to see the amount of life a creative soul can pack in that space.

the set-up for the great drive-by shots is very much appreciated. thank you for all the care you put in your work.

The "simple" life is the attraction of your videos to me, so I guess it makes sense that these "simple" videos are the ones that make me the most introspective. Thanks Foresty.

Man, I love when you switch it up with a Vow of Silence so we can pretend it’s ourselves alone out there Living!

Congrats on five years! Living the life indeed! The scenery is absolutely stunning! So peaceful. Awesome video. Thank you

This channel just make me happy, I don’t know why.

Amazing video. They all are though. Rocco just can’t contain her happiness. She’s living every dogs dream

I‘ve been watching your videos for years now. THANK YOU, Foresty. Be safe in the mountains!

Talk about picturesque to camp. Can't top it FF. Glad you took us along. Thanks for beautiful Canada scenes and treks.

Breathtaking shots. The beauty of this planet never ceases to amaze me. Thanks and congrats on the 5 year milestone!

Oh SIMON 🤗 SO SOOTHING, CALMING & INSPIRING to watch your calm, equanimous & kind soul make an EPIC Change, BETTERMENT & DIFFERENCE to the Places you go & things you do🙏if ONLY there were MORE like you my GOOD SIR! What a Wonderful WORLD it could be! Thank you seems so minuscule in return ❣ Non the less ... THANK YOU SIMON! THANK YOU!

We are the lucky ones to have you show us places that most of us would never see, thanks Simon

Such a peaceful video! What beautiful autumn colours!

I would like to express my gratitude for the beautiful and refreshing fall movie. The impressive visuals and calm sounds truly stirred my senses and captivated me. It is rare to find such a peaceful content among the stream of chaotic information that we are provided daily. The beauty and importance of our natural world makes me want to pack a backpack and go on a trip myself. Congratulations Simon🙂

Any man that treats his dog well. Is a friend of mine.

Stunningly beautiful drone shots. Thanks

At 2 mins in, that drone shot showing the Autumnal colours took my breath away, the lake, the trees, the mountain surrounded by cloud. Absolutely beautiful. Great video mate 👍 Russ in the UK 🇬🇧

Don't put off tomorrow what you can *Bee* today. Go out and smell the Flowers! 🌹🌺🌻🌼🌷

Bro, this is exactly what I like to see in your videos! There is no need to speak when you capture these frames to share with us, I live and work in downtown Toronto, and the way you captured the stillness of the nature makes me feel good, thank you so much man

Knowing how much effort and anxiety it is for you to record yourself speaking, it felt very nice to just relax with you and listen to all the other sounds. Congratulations on 5 years (been watching you since the beginning), thank you for doing what you do, and more non-speaking videos please!

Always amazed at your creative filming angles...weforget that you're placing/replacing it everytime haha

I just love these ASMR episodes with no talking, no music. Like the blizzard episode. Pure chill and so pure and I could imagine more relaxing and more in the comfort zone than doing it with a lot of talking.

THANK YOU THANK YOU VERY MUCH SIR ! TENS OF THOUSANDS OF US LIVE OUR LIVES VICARIOUSLY THROUGH YOU IT KEEPS US GOING !!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊. At least me anyway.

The colors and filming were so beautiful in this video. Watching you cut wood and put the stovepipe in place made me feel so cozy and happy for this turn of the season. And filming with mostly ambient sound was so peaceful. Congratulations for creating such a beautiful and fulfilling life for yourself and Rocko. I send best wishes for your continued well-being and happiness.

In my next life I WILL do this! Your rhythm is flawless and WITH the flow of the natural beauty of nature! Thank you Mr. Foresty! Thank you! Silence is golden.

Times waits for no one. 5 yrs seems like just last week. Looking forward to 5 more. Nicely done Foresty🙂

What an awesome video. Next to no dialogue; no distracting background music. Your incredible videography told the story so very well. Thanks for an incredible viewing experience.

Oh my fur and whiskers! Foresty Forest is: I'm late, I'm late, I'm late again for a very important Van Life date.

From an Elder hermit to a younger: Solitude is not given; solitude is earned. Angels walk with you, boy. Carry the weight just a little farther.

The silence you get at those places is to be appreciated very much :D

I don't even know when those years went by. I still sometimes go back to the old video in the minivan. Thank you.

That Van is the best Man Cave in town.

Best ever episode ever for me. Beautifully put together: photography, editing, sound, story. All excellently organised. Thanks for all your great work and for being there.

Wow it’s been 5 years already! Thank you for making such amazing content for everyone to watch, and sharing all your adventures with us! Safe travels to wherever you go next!

Thank you Simon. You take an old man like me to places I can’t go anymore.

Never get tired of Rocko doing a great imitation of a rocket! Love watching your wonderful set up shots! Thankyou for your superb channel!

It’s 104 F now in Texas so your video is a welcome relief! Thanks!

Does anyone else remember when he found those metal grills out in the Yukon years ago? I think he was still in the minivan back then too! I love these videos and they’ve only gotten better and longer over the years! Here’s to the next 5 years of foresty forest, wherever life takes you!

Congrats on five years of van life, mountain climbing, hiking and travel all over North America, Simon. Been watching you since the bicycle journey days, and you have continued to survive and thrive as you developed your style and your channel. Your content is honest and your vids keep getting better and better as you improve your craft as a videographer. Happy for you, my friend. I'll be watching for as long as I am still here (75 now so who knows). You are the master of YT adventure, and I truly appreciate your work. Keep on keepin' on!! 😎🌲🌎

You're the best! Ty for 5 glorious years!

I'm happy that I found your channel, I've already watched about 10 videos tonight. Very enjoyable. Thanks.

Thanks! Beautiful country, always enjoy the vids!

Best one yet, I enjoy the sounds without commentary.

Mate, you're addictive in the best way.....and you still have that glass bauble! From Australia.

I am 2:03 into this video and I’m loving whatever you are doing - the sounds, the videography - it’s like I’m there and the picture quality is stunning. Holy crap Simon

I am loving the Autumn colors , Rocko makes a really good bed wamer! Thanks for taking us along an thumbs UP!

I have watched this guy living his dream for the last 5 years... in that time i have been living my worst life, getting fat, stressed, and living in a city i hate... an eye opener to say the least. i need to start making some changes.

Congratulations for these great Five Years of hard work, for continuing dreaming big, and for sharing all the love and passion you have with us. You are amazing 🥳🎉🗺️🤓🥳💝💖❤️❣️💓

Thank you Forest for doing what you do. My husband and I really enjoy your videos, and always look forward to seeing what you’re doing. Thank you for sharing 💜

Great editing, and story telling. Love the new camera angles from inside the van. Even after five years of van life you still find fresh shots. Impressed.

We have a (now) 14 year old Jack Russell terrier that would chase rocks endlessly while we hiked in trails here in Colorado. Never had to have a ball or toy for him since rocks were his unending play thing. This dog lived the great CO high mtn life of hiking and exploring just like your dog.

Cheers, Simon!!! Congratulations on 5 years. You are a master of masters of photography. I will never get tired of watching your videos - even when you're not speaking. 😊😴❤ Stay safe.

Thanks! Happy Five years! Hope you do whatever it is you set out to do!

Perfect Fall video 🍁🍂

Love watching your stuff…. You can tell stories so naturally without saying anything which is admirable .. congratulations on 5 years. 😁

5 years of excellence , thank you FF 🎯👍🇨🇦5️⃣⭐️

Alone in the woods by a lake, a soft fire, a good dog and some delicious food make for a relaxing day. I know there are hardships, but your videos help me along with the simple things in life.

And thank you, for years of wholesome adventures ! May you and Rocko continue to live the mountain highs. 🌲🤙

Wonderful wordless storytelling. Your camera work did an amazing job capturing the physical environment and showing the various you and Rocko were up to. Throughly enjoyed and greatful. Thank you for (over) five years of sharing your amazing adventures.

Congrats on 5 years! I’ve enjoyed each and every video, a job well done. You should be proud of yourself for the work and not giving up.

What a beautiful, peaceful spot. Thanks for taking us there. And congratulations and thanks for sharing the last five years with us.

Congratulations on 5 years! The aurora borealis lights were so beautiful! Thanks for sharing the celebrations with us.

you makin me hungry!!! CONGRATULATIONS on Five years!!! you have done a super great job and should be proud of yourself!!! love this video!! thank you!!!!!

Glad that you took us along.

Just finished my work for today and sat down to relax with a glass of wine when this popped up. With hurricane weather going on outside, it’s a good time to be watching the great outdoors from indoors! Foresty, Rocco and a good merlot! I’m all set! Congrats, Foresty, on your 5 years! Here’s to 5 more!

Thanks foresti for your humble energy. That’s my Sunday church Greetings from Austria

Channeling some Ron Frike/Baraka “serious silence” vibes. Thank you for your art, it is significant.

🎉👍 Happy 5th year anniversary of van life ! Really appreciate the shares! Stay safe, stay warm!