Leaving Snow Camp - Arizona VanLife

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In this video I spent my last days at my snow camp in the Sitgreaves National Forest in Arizona. This was my best camp experience ever! I head towards Show Low, Arizona to shower and resupply. I ended up meeting a subscriber Brad who is from Show Low. thanks for hanging out Brad!! Then I head towards Glob, Arizona on Hwy 60 through Salt River Canyon which is an epic drive. I find a camp at Jones Water Campground, a free camp in the Tonto National Forest. I grill up some chicken on the camp grill and spend the night video editing.
Thank you for being here.
*My name is Brian. I started living full time in a self built camper van in 2014 in my hometown of San Diego, CA. I hit the road full-time in 2015 to pursue seasonal work and travel around the U.S. I find free camping on public land and enjoy photography, hiking, biking, and kayaking in nature. Join me on my adventures.
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@ChrisSeliga 2 года назад

Brian, like your dad would say, we're not here for a long time, we're here for a good time!

@ervinvice1521 2 года назад

The rest of us are completely stressed out, and here you are in a zen-like journey from one little slice of heaven to another. If ever you run into a spot of trouble, just remember that millions would gladly trade places with you.

@marthareyes4024 2 года назад

I constantly think what a BEAUTIFUL country we live in. The best in the world. Brian says: Thank you for being here. I say: Thank you for being there!

@bertkelly7650 2 года назад

While the scenery is great, the people who engineered/ built the roads needs a shout out!

@33Jenesis 2 года назад

I was camping by myself for several days in a camp site near Mount Langley’s trail head to acclimate to altitude. It was tranquil. I didn’t do much except cooking, reading, and sleeping. I still remember that experience.

@seaalien 2 года назад

I'm happy everything went okay when you assisted a complete stranger, on the side of the road, all alone, in the middle of nowhere! I admit I would not be that brave! Stay safe & careful always!

@Morongobill 2 года назад

Amazing. Brad helps you and you help Brian at the roadside. What a wonderful world.

@latortugaabides5556 2 года назад

Sometimes what we see as an obstacle is natures way of getting us to slow down long enough to get back in sync.

@vicO1323 2 года назад

The snow camp is quiet and peaceful and clears your mind of all the stresses in the world.

@moya034 2 года назад

Thanks for the tip about the green onions, i keep asparagus the same way.

@lindythompson6196 2 года назад

You didn’t say how long you were sequestered all by yourself in the snowy woods! Absolutely gorgeous drone footage. Beautiful and peaceful video! Thanks for sharing.

@christinavallem5669 2 года назад

Northern Arizona is beautiful. Snow looked like it melted fast at the high elevations. Thank you.

@countingcoup 2 года назад

That drone footage was epic… Beautiful canyon, perfect weather! Good Karma help with that breakdown too 👍🏽

@patriciaburke8729 2 года назад

Brian you seem to really make great choices that lead to your “ life experiences” . I love that you recognize the truly wonderful ones and share the joy of them with us . I can say I know when a special event or location just hits that magic spot. It can be as simple as a walk in the backyard but when it’s great it’s great. Solitude certainly helps. Thanks for your work you put in.

@tammywestern5816 2 года назад

Agreed 👍 😊

@billping2633 2 года назад

Brian watching you carving spoons reminds me of Richard Proenneke. I am sure you know who he is. You seem to find peace in nature the same way except with a modern twist. Its so cool. Thank you.

@dalemeidinger2428 2 года назад

I wonder what type of wood he uses

@milemarker_oscar_mike 2 года назад

Brian thanks for giving us all the chance to enjoy the terrain with the drone footage.... Breath taking brother ! ✌️

@Mjixa 2 года назад

Hey Brian, May I know the title of the guitar music you have in this video, I really like it . Nice episode !

@impressionsfromthegarden1915 2 года назад

You should do a meet up with Foresty Forest some time .. I think you two have the same relaxed vibe

@authenticallyempowered1 2 года назад

Hi Brian, the thoughts you share are very uplifting about nature and how it affects you and how it’s changed your life. That was very kind of you helping “Brian” out. I would have done the same, safe travels….🙏🏼🦅🙋🏻‍♂️🪶✌🏼

@craigcottingham35 2 года назад

Loving that Drive Brian, thank you for all your hard work.🙏❤️

@frsty5783 2 года назад

Good stuff. The enlightenment when you get that sense of nature - the noise yet silence of the snow falling in the forest, the smells, the realization that you're alone and yet you're not in the grand scheme - nothing like it. Keep up the good work!

@cherylbryant3125 2 года назад

Excellent Brian. Life is good when you can be so at peace with the nature :)

@versatec1 2 года назад

....and now....AWAY WE GOOOO....

@suzanneta8 2 года назад

Wow, Brian..those shots of the canyons we're absolutely awesome. 💯% better I bet in person! Good thing your drone knows how to fly! 😆 TY

@mobiltec 2 года назад

Sometimes ya just love a place so much that it's very hard to leave.

@RobertPeru2749 2 года назад

Hey Brian, I couldn't agree more with you about the trees being our friends. Great video dude.

@marksr8784 2 года назад

You find the perfect place..time and time again 🏕✌🏿

@lori6709 2 года назад

Brian, the drive through the canyon and the drone shots that you took were breathtaking!! What a gorgeous area! And as always, you make me smile with your appreciative whistles! ✌🏼😊

@mkwilson38 2 года назад

What a great one this was! I’ve been watching for over 3 years now and it was so nice to see you smile with true and beautiful happiness here.

@LadyEdisto 2 года назад

You lived thru the “fear” of being in the middle of the STORM with the ice & snow. You should be proud of yourself. God Bless you!!!!

@franklinstephen3268 2 года назад

Hello 👋 dear, how are you doing?

@thegamer6658 2 года назад

Used to watch you so much, would wake up early before school and watch your videos, I just somehow stopped watching and just stumbled across your channel again, it had been awhile didn’t even know you had a new set up! Missed it, I’m back now!!

@kirkallgayer1643 2 года назад

Thanks for taking me along for the ride God bless and be safe 😀 🙏 ❤

@mspurrple2184 2 года назад

I absolutely LOVE your videos! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@MermaidGirl 2 года назад

You just cannot beat the breadth and beauty of the entire Northern AZ area. I grew up in Flag. I love it so. I know it like the back of my hand. Dad was a geologist and we camped and did field work growing up. Enjoy! Thanks for the pics.

@gatorbm2sailor925 2 года назад

I learned in my Navy days, be comfortable being uncomfortable! It has served me well all my life and journey through it! Sounds like you got to experience it, and ain't it great! Happy travels my friend!

@frenchfryfarmer436 2 года назад

Sounds like a mountaineering saying

@Hiker_who_Sews 2 года назад

Beautiful country. My favorite RU-vid chef calls that very useful kitchen tool a spoonula.

@eveangel3019 2 года назад

God bless the kindness of strangers and also looking to always pay it forward when the opportunity arises.

@KRT045 2 года назад

Yes Highway 89A between Flagstaff and Sedona has some serious switchbacks, but so does that section of the 60 through the Salt River Canyon. Both are beautiful drives!

@dancas82 2 года назад

The Salt River canyon there is an underrated spot in AZ. It's always something you drive through on your way to somewhere else, but it's really gorgeous. Glad Brian captured the canyon with the drone, beautiful!

@frenchfryfarmer436 2 года назад

Thanks for the beta.

@lindagolden9892 2 года назад

Our western states have much to appreciate from the snow topped Rocky Mountains, colorful canyon lands, tall grasses and beautiful prairie land flowers, crystal clear mountain lakes, streams and rivers, old time mining areas and ghost towns, etc. I thoroughly enjoyed my twenty years of living out yonder as I’d imagine you are as well. Thank you for sharing areas I’d yet to have explored. 🏕

@lynnef3297 2 года назад

Loved your snow camp! I also very much enjoyed your travels to the next camp. And your drone shots were amazing. 😄👍

@jasongentle6446 2 года назад

Great life fantastic views to 👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

@anthonymarino4260 2 года назад

this whole video was a. gift from G O D

@jimmasters7878 2 года назад

I'll be safe when you try to go out of there don't get yourself stuck be careful going back to the main road

@GEAUXFRUGAL 2 года назад

Mardi gras today and the weather is perfect. Im running the fan and ac to make sure I'm comfortable. 💖 that 🔥. God bless.

@TXMEDRGR 2 года назад

Geaux Tigers and Laissez les bons temps rouler!

@GEAUXFRUGAL 2 года назад

@@TXMEDRGR They can roll them good times I'm safe at home.

@TheFireFlyStudio67 2 года назад

Great area you’ve found Brian. Really enjoying the new way of filming your travels. So good to see you so happy. Stay safe

@franklinstephen3268 2 года назад

Hello 👋 dear, how are you doing?

@carolyntolliver1146 2 года назад

Love the drone footage through the canyon. I love geology. Thanks.

@joharmon2148 2 года назад

Brian, thank you for the trip down memory lane for me , I spent many summers in the Lakeside area I miss it so much.

@ashtton_tapiwa 2 года назад

22:34 the way you delivered the "that's food...." line was just so funny to me. Had a good chuckle at that

@greygooseadventures5212 2 года назад

Hey Brian, we watch you all the time. We really enjoy your videos. Keep it up. David and Juanita aka grey goose adventures

@adventurebythemile 2 года назад

I live half a block from a hospital helipad. You get used to it after 20 years, lol. When I first moved here it drove me nuts. I guess it still does sometimes but I think about all the sick and hurt people they are saving. I cherish the moments I can leave in my van to go camping and all I hear is the wind blow, crickets, and frogs. That is actually more my style.

@carlaifera5254 2 года назад

Yeah ... Always good to see you Brian ... 🙋🏻✝️🏞️

@CarrieMtn 2 года назад

If you ever get a chance to “float down the salt” in May or June DO IT! It is fun, relaxing and pretty (maybe skip The Weeknd parties

@franklinstephen3268 2 года назад

Hi 👋 dear, how are you doing?

@waynekarnold 2 года назад

Your love your adventures Brian

@alewis3707 2 года назад

Lol! What a wonderful world to live in...when you genuinely don't know if it is Sunday or Monday.

@ronwasser2385 2 года назад

Spectacular views. 👍👍✌️

@brucefrye2292 2 года назад

Square off the edge of one of your spoons and bevel the edge and you'll never need the silicone one again, loved flying thru the canyon.

@Gardeninggirl1107 2 года назад

Hi Brian, thanks so much for the beautiful aerial views - it's just breathtaking! Thanks for all you do, be safe and have fun!

@ryanjones7681 2 года назад

Smart man. Take some good "fungus" with you while you're out in the middle of nowhere. It's definitely life-changing

@GiggleFishy 2 года назад

Beautiful area. Wherever you go, there you are.

@jennyhackenberg3790 2 года назад

that whole area was beautiful. I loved the drone shots. I envy you. your life is so peaceful. keep on keeping on Brian. and please be safe.

@lindac7146 2 года назад

Nice video. Your chicken, spinach pasta dinner looked delicious.

@gerredstallings465 2 года назад

I visited the gran canon in Arizona in 2018 for the first time it was cool great view from where I stood if u haven't been there it's worth seeing the clip of what u shared in the video reminds me of it

@kimbalgoeke7998 2 года назад

Yep, no doubts physical environment is the icing on the cake, but frame of mind makes or breaks every place/moment for sure! I'm guessing you do, but just in case you don't, I bet Eckhart Tolle's teachings would be/is a nice fit for you. Lot's of free lectures, and such, on RU-vid. As always, I appreciate you Brian!

@hpshifter7783 2 года назад

That sky at 15:43 was amazing. Awesome shots & cool vibes. The adventure continues.

@waianaegal744 2 года назад

WOW.... great video and again some memories.... I lived in the Phoenix are way back in the 70s, and worked for Salt River Project... both electric and irrigation divisions... left in '76. remember tubing down the Salt closer to Saguaro lake down in the valley. and Show Low... spent a night in that very wally world by the hospital... yep a bit of noise. Thanks for taking me back in time... safe travels...

@KennethRayable 2 года назад

Always nice to see another video. We have had two whole days of above 50 degrees here in Des Moines. I even took my guitar outside for a quick strum. Awesome.

@bevtrue6937 2 года назад

Beautiful area. You always find the nicest places.

@ScottyInHawaii 2 года назад

Howzit! If I ever get the chance to travel the mainland you have given me great ideas for where I would like to go! Mahalo✌🤙

@theathjr 2 года назад

Brian that drone footage was top notch !! Glad you made it out of your snow camp safely! I love all of your tips like the spatula technique. Safe Travels Amigo 👊🏼

@kitaoden703 2 года назад

What An Amazing Drive Absolutely Beautiful Giving a Helping hand 👌❤️ Wood carving exquisite, yummy dinner 🍴. Thank you ✌️

@cat3crazy 2 года назад

Loved the drone footage! Really beautiful scenery. I didn't care for the snow though. I live in Michigan and I'm done with winter. I didn't realize that it got so cold in Arizona. You were up in elevation so I guess it's expected. I like what I see of the current camp that you are at.

@nomaddavestinyhomes2363 2 года назад

If you get a chance when you're out there you should go to Camp Verde I don't remember when it is but I'm sure it's not around this time but they have a corn festival that people come from all over the world because the corn in that area supposed to be world-renowned but they do have a free campsite outside of Camp Verde that's along the river

@bypinkerton892 2 года назад

I loved your Cat Video..... Someone had left Food for them.... They were Beautiful.... & So was your Drone Shots.... Thanks for the Great Video....

@robertshinazy3055 2 года назад

That look like an amazing spot to go camping. Thanks for sharing we enjoy your videos. Robert (teardrop trailer)

@sherrymuzykazekestravels6793 2 года назад

Every video just gets better and better. I really enjoy the drone footage and seeing the beauty all around you. You are phenomenal with videography and editing. Can’t wait till the next one comes out! Peace

@franklinstephen3268 2 года назад

Hi 👋 sherry , how are you doing?

@georgesmith8113 2 года назад

Some of that scenery is truly epic! Great video! 👍👊😎

@robinheil 2 года назад

There is so much to love here. Your inspiring attitude towards life invites these fortuitous experiences.

@conchscooter 2 года назад

It got down to 46 last night in the mountains of Michoacán in central Mexico. My wife was complaining. I said for some people that’s the day’s high temperature. She wasn’t impressed I’m impressed by your toughness. If we had to drive our van to snow country we’d both curl up and freeze.

@jimmasters7878 2 года назад

That really looks like it'd be a good place if you had more feel for your heater in a lot more food you could kick back to all the snow is gone

@RemusKingOfRome 2 года назад

Beautiful, beautiful canyon footage.

@thizizliz 2 года назад

From one gorgeous place to another, you really find lovely spots Brian. Good idea to help that guy. Some folks are pretty skilled at sizing up danger and some are scammer magnets. If he'd felt at all creepy, you could have offered to suggest he stay with his car and you would make a call for him as soon as you had a signal. Still helpful, but safer. The fact that your choice to give him a ride shows that your judgement skills are finely tuned. Good to see you carving. Very nice.

@alchristensen8121 2 года назад

That drop down into Salt Canyon is pretty dramatic, especially if you've spent the morning coming across the high prairie from, say, Holbrook.

@lindageiling5922 2 года назад

I love the carved utensils u make.

@MrSheymie 2 года назад

Whatever the power of nature is, I don't know, but it seems to be very closely related to love.

@rosemarygordon8887 2 года назад

The scenery after Snow Camp was amazing those deep drops are epic!!!!!

@David-rx2to 2 года назад

I have both a 12V and 110V heating blanket. The downside to the 12V blanket is that it is only 50"x60", while the 110V is a twin size. Neither one uses much electricity. Might be a good backup for when you find yourself in another situation like in this video. The 110V uses 144W when it is "on". (About $30 at Walmart) It isn't on all the time. There is a thermostat from 1 to 10. I keep it on 4 overnight and it keeps me toasty warm without using too much power as it cycles on and off. 5 and above will make you sweat even in below freezing temps.

@jessieb.7188 2 года назад

Your last video was quite the cliffhanger - I was waiting on bated breath to see how things ended up for you at Snow Camp, lol! Perhaps it was such a life-changing experience because of the solitude and self-reliance you experienced. It's always magical, hushed and serene after a snowfall, but to be alone in the middle of the woods, expertly taking care of yourself and using all your acquired survival skills, has got to be the most amazing feeling. I love that after your time alone, you were gifted with a disc golf buddy for the day! Your drone footage was spectacular - I really want to drive that stretch of road now! Thanks always for sharing.

@fourwheelcamper5491 2 года назад

Hello from Colorado

@Neumanns-Adventures 2 года назад

Great adventure in the snow. Love the SPOONAGE!

@robertshinazy3055 2 года назад

That's a great idea using your cast iron frying pan to cover your food while it's cooking. I'm going to start using that on my next outing Robert

@mannyortiz4814 2 года назад

Brian my love, great video. I love your cooking. The beautiful forest, trees, lakes, and blue skies. How wonderful it is to go with you on adventures. That was so nice of the gentleman to buy the food . I love you and traveling with you. Honey take care and stay safe and beware of false prophets.🇺🇸🇺🇸😇😇👍👍🙏🙏❤️❤️🌹🌹🍺🍺🌞🌞🕊🕊

@WanderingWiley 2 года назад

Fantastic views sir, awesome video Brian

@jwright1918 2 года назад

So many gorgeous places in the US, Brian-- we will hit them all with you... God bless & safe travels🏞

@blborto5989 2 года назад

This was wonderful to see and feel. I traveled those roads many many years ago in another time of my life. So thank you for bringing back the memory!

@gaylemoore2784 2 года назад

I winter in Tonto Basin, Arizona, which is about 45 minutes from Globe! Beautiful area, for sure!

@jayjardine881 2 года назад

Brian, this video was epic, it really spoke to me. Thank you for these videos. Your content is not only beautiful but also spiritual. Stay safe and take care.

@serenityseeker239 2 года назад

🇺🇲👍🏼😎👍🏼🇺🇲🏜🚐🌴 I've seen you out there and just started watching your videos and have been enjoying them I'll see you out there again I'm sure 🤙🏼

@richardpalmanteer9798 2 года назад

Hey, enjoy that one great drone shots too. Take care and see you soon. Interesting fact on Show Low legend on how the town got its name. According to a legend, the city's unusual name[5] resulted from a marathon poker game between Corydon E. Cooley and Marion Clark. The two men were equal partners in a 100,000-acre (400 km2) ranch; however, the partners determined that there was not enough room for both of them in their settlement, and agreed to settle the issue over a game of "Seven Up" (with the winner taking the ranch and the loser leaving). After the game seemed to have no winner in sight, Clark said, "If you can show low, you win." In response, Cooley turned up the deuce of clubs (the lowest possible card) and replied, "Show low it is.".[6] As a tribute to the legend, Show Low's main street is named "Deuce of Clubs" in remembrance.[5]