Surviving HUGE Blizzard in Truckee California - Life in a 4x4 Van
2024 ж. 2 Нау.
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I head up to Truckee California to ride out a historic blizzard with my friend @AdventureTimeLoui
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Love the segue --"Out of desperation they turned to cannibalism, but today for me on the menu I'm gonna have some chili."
Yeah, it was so smooth and hilarious because he just slid it on in there.😂😂
I mean... with all the other stuff in chili you can barely even tell what KIND of meat is in there. :)
@@piquat1 😆😆
Yea, first thing that came to mind was an old southpark episode of them being trapped in a gym and Donner events happened.... switching movies..... Did you have some Chianti with your chilli? (
....and fava beans!! S.O.T.L.@@Chris-ut6eq
The trains in the background actually make for a really cool backdrop.
the route/view and tunnels over Donner Summit are amazing.
Yeah why was the train still able to travel?
Agreed!
The trains have to keep the line clear so they use big train plows to constantly plow through the storm. That’s the main east west connection for Northern California.
@glennk.7348 Thank you for that information. That is very interesting about the train plows for snow on the train tracks. I learn something new every day on Foresty's channel!
Dear Foresty I have been a fan of your channel for years now. But guess what my kids (ages 4 and 9) have become such big fans of your videos that every weekend they ask me to check YT if a new episode has dropped. Your videos make them so calm and peaceful and they particularly love seeing Rocko and your gourmet cooking. Our 4 year old keeps saying "ummmm that looks good, I'd eat that" lol. My whole family loves you man. Thank you for the peace and joy.
Thank you, that's awesome!
1:25 guns n hösys?? isnt that söme cheap prög? neö cöFäiR öhr $ö ^?^ id mäy Flä$.h - geesyce :-
@@forestyforest same here. My husband started watching your channel and now every time he turns on YT I ask him to immediately check if you've dropped a new video. We love watching your videos, and especially the meals you make in the van, with your cute little woodstove. We used to live in the Yukon and love your Northern videos most of all. Stay safe out there! :)
I loved this comment how awesome that your children are enjoying such quality 'TV' and I agree with your 4 year old...'ummmm that looks good, I'd eat that!"
Put silicone grease on all of your rubber door seals, which will stop them from freezing to the body and keep them soft. Use graphite lube on door locks, but only in small amounts it can make a mess, but will not collect dirt or freeze. Good luck, Mike GM Master Technician.
Thanks..! In this case, huge chunks of ice built up in the door hinge areas, filled up the inner fender too! I think snowmelt was running down from the windshield... took a few days to melt and clear out the hinges 😅
Lol, several years ago I had a "locksmith" tell me graphite destroyed locks. I looked at him and rolled my eyes and said "whatever you say". Used graphite for years, never had 1 issue on locks.
The snow must have blown in and frozen. Maybe pack with fiberglass insulation? between the door and the door jam area. @@forestyforest
Thanks Mike!
I'll use your advice here in ND!
That WAS a nice smorgasbord of Van Lifers out there 😂 Thanks for helping me shovel out!
Any time, thanks for joining me thru this craziness!
You are such an inspiration for this old gal!!! Glad you all found a meaningful friendship in each other!!
Both of y'all have awesome content. Big fan of both in South Carolina. Awesome friendship it seems. Be careful and stay safe. Oh yeah! Loui is breathtaking beautiful. Just saying.
That was a LOT of trains! Looks so cozy though, hanging out eating and playing cards with the fire going. Very nice.
there is a large silent collection of van lifers.. with some amazing rigs.. living..
Nothing better than a buddy to pass a storm and chill out.
no chilling
Better is hunkering down with your honey.
🤣🤣🤣
You mean Laying Pipe !!
Our boy smashed it.
In the event anyone is curious, the bar above the locomotive seen at time stop 4:57 is for clearing icicles hanging inside the tunnels that separate the north Lake Tahoe area (Truckee, CA) from the Sacramento Valley to the west. Additionally, the bars/grid in front of the windshields are to prevent snow, branches or ice from damaging the glass. The Union Pacific railroad has a subset of their locomotive fleet specifically modified to traverse "Donner Pass" between Reno, NV and Roseville CA, with Truckee CA in between ... with these 2 modifications just a few of the several that allow them to surmount the pass and its winter hazards.
Interesting - thank you! 😊
Thanks for the information. I love trains. People who make comments on Foresty's channel have so much interesting information to share.
Thank you very much!!!
Was definitely curious and was trying to figure out what to search for to get close to an answer. Thanks!
I noticed that. Thank you for the explanation!
This channel takes vanlife to another level. Long live the Foresty Forest Legend!
Vanapalooza?
“They turned to cannibalism, today on the menu, I’ll make chili!” I laughed 😂😂😂
Yes! I laughed out loud when he said that too! 😂
Yep. 🤣🤣 Ol’ Foresty’s humor is so dry need to drink a glass of water after watching his videos. 😂😂🥰
That was hilarious!
Enjoy Yellowstone! Did you watch GOT yet?
chili con carne, mucho gusto.
When a Canadian says: "This is the most fearsome snowstorm I've ever seen in my life" I believe it!
I thought that, too ! From a Northern B.C. Canuck where we can loose a car in a overnight snowfall ......
Agree and he was even in the Yukon
@@skookumjacknever happened.
A few years back in the region that Foresty comes from we had 15' snow banks and the power company had to dig out the wires in some areas. Well I call them the good ol' days as this year every good snow storm came with above freezing temps in a few days. The tree buds are flushing now, just 1.5 months too early. May be tough this year.
That's a normal snowstorm for Truckee/Donner.
Used to live in Quebec. I love a good blizzard. I love a good train. I love dogs and wood stoves.Thoroughly enjoyed watching the snow pile up, Thanks for a very satisfying video.
You’re in the Top 50 trending videos! Congrats!!! Been watching you for a bit now, all the blessings your way!
Nothing better than hunkering down in a blizzard in a cozy van with a friend and dogs. Winter is a perfect time to slow down.
Oui ! Winter is God’s way of saying slow down !
Not intended to be mean, but seems the course, Further north or south you get seems people worked harder the further they got and hide in the winters.
Let’s be honest if he won the lottery he’d jump out the van faster then the flash and buy a beach house
@@user-eo7oh8px9eyou clearly don't know him then
If you come here to Alaska you get to experience this for six whole months, and even sometimes for 8 months lol.
I’m a 74 year old California guy now living in Portugal, I can’t thank you enough for taking me home for a few minutes.
Wow big move I'm 70 and left when I retired but did not go that far lol.
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This is my favorite episode. It looked so much fun just camping out there next to your friend, not being far from society just seeing and feeling the snow come down. I need more videos like this
An honor in some ways, to the Donner party folks, those pioneers who were on their way hoping to make a better life in California. For those who survived and those who didn’t. Brave folks who traveled NEVER KNOWING what lay ahead as opposed to our luxury in this day and age of knowing there is always someone close by to help us in an emergency and having fairly accurate weather forecasts. Kudos for you and Lou. ❤
“How often do the trains go by?” “So often you won’t even notice.” - Jake and Elwood Blues
Always warms my heart to see Loui. She is such a sweetheart.
Foresty, it says that your outstanding video is #28 on trending right now!!! Congratulations!!! 🥇 🏆 ❤ So proud of you!!! 🎉 🎊 🎉
Your News is late dogonnit ! What kind of reporter are you?
@@DoggoneNitpickers_BWAAAHAHAHA_ 🤣🎤
Dude what an incredibly sweet setup. You're living the dream!
Stuck in a storm with a beautiful lady. How nice!
Always good seeing Rocko and William sparring
Thanks so much for being there and filming the experience.
cant believe you turned a life threatening event into an exciting adventure to share. you made it look so easy and got the edited video results out without delay. another entertaining job well done.
So glad that you had your friend Loui and the pups to keep each other company in a warm and cozy space through the blizzard... I love your videos, and I never miss them.
owning a dog without a house is animal abuse
@@01hZDo you watch his videos? That dog is living his best life!
@@01hZyes, he looks miserable.
@@01hZgo back to bed
@@01hZ I'm sure this little dog has it better than 99.9 percent of dogs that are sitting alone in a giant house all day long while their "owner" is working or sitting in a tiny kennel waiting to be set free or even worse, being tied onto a chain in a backyard it's whole life.
Seeing the 2 dogs play together like that was so adorable to watch! The comment about cannibalism/chili had me in tears from laughing! 😂😂😂
I am a Forever Summer Man, I did all the Snow I could stand in the 1978 Blizzard in Indiana as a Police Officer. Department would not allow me to go home after a 36 hour shift, put a couple of us up in a hotel, then back at it for another 24 hour shift. Now I am in late 60's and I don't tolerate the cold well, you can have that stuff.
Late 60's? Hey Youngin', I'm 76 and I had to live in Scottsdale AZ for years. I got so sick of 118 degree temperatures, sand, dust, etc! i'll take a good snow storm anytime! LOL!
Gotta love those blizzards! You’ve got everything you need. Cozy warm, a dog, fantastic food, entertainment and a cute girl to share it with! Cheers and thanks for sharing!
Freakin awesome!! Thanks Simon and Loui!!! (and William and Rocko) 🐶🐶
This is so crazy. Thank you for taking us along. Be safe!
Mine and my buddy’s plan before he passed was to take his van out west and fish and camp. Every time I watch your videos it reminds me of the good times and what wanted to do. Love the videos always look forward to them. Kevin from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Thanks so much for taking us all into the blizzard. It was awesome.
These are my favorite videos, Simon cooking on the wood stove in blizzard conditions.
This is one of my favorite of your videos. There's just something about a blowing blizzard.
I lived in Truckee in 1960. During the 1960 Olympics. It was calm until February. Then all snow broke loose. It has been the same ever since. Loved it up there!!!
Always warms my heart to see Loui.))))
I love to see your calmness in a situation where some would panic. Thank you for the many videos on the life that you live.
Such a lovely and relaxing way to spend a Sunday afternoon.... watching Foresty Forest videos and reading his comment section. Brilliant video, Foresty. Really enjoyed it. You are the master of your craft!
Bravo
What a perfect test for the van and keeping you and the pup safe and warm.
So happy that you didn't sit that thing out alone! I really like seeing you guys together. You're a good pair and even your dogs get along!
I think that is BEST blow by blow footage of the storm that I have seen yet. Very Nice job. Should be a News Story. Easy.
Two of the best people you could ever meet. Awesome seeing you guys
I live in the Lowlands of Arizona, it has been decades since I have seen any meaningful amount of snow, thank you for this.
Both of you shoveling snow and Rocko goes flying by. Talk about a photo bomb. 😂
Congratulations on 394K subscribers, Foresty. I really admire your hard work and dedication to your channel!!!
are you his secret admirer?
I read a news article today that said higher elevations in CA would get up to 12 FEET of snow and wind gusts to 190mph! so when I saw thats where you were, I got nervous...but I should have remembered...you are the Great FF.....rational and prepared. Im glad you had a great time, Rocko seemed to be loving have a play date. Stay safe!
A CLASS 4 OR 5 HURRICANE HAS 190 M.P.H. WIND GUSTS...YOURE CLEARLY EXAGGERATING....... STOP.
@@jonrajsl291yes, that is correct, this storm had higher than hurricane force winds. Friggin google it.
@@jonrajsl291 Literally Google it. You clearly have no idea about this area. 100 mph+ gusts on the ridgetops aren't uncommon, and 150+ happen during big storms. 190 was a new record I think, but it was confirmed by all the official weather stations.
Your dog is awesome. Reminds me of my dog Willie, a Jack Russell terrier. Me and him took my truck with its home built camper on the back from Cape Cod, MA to Squaw Valley in November of 1995 to ski the winter. He was an awesome companion and was the bestest buddy in the world. I miss him so much.
One of your best posts Forrest! The trains were added value. Keep up the good work 👍
You might think I am crazy but I miss Blizzards and Snow. Raised in Up State New York I use to deliver Newspapers at 12 in this Weather... dragging my Sled and later a Tobggan behind me with 121 papers.. We use to go Ice Fishing at Saratoga Lake and one year got Snowed in for 3 days a mile from our Car. Later after the Military I spent an entire Winter Camped in a Lean To not far from Floodwood Pond in the Adirondacks.. Loved it.... I was on our County Emergency Management Task Force before Retiring and the PRIORITY was for the Snowplows to open and keep open all the Primary Roads to and From the Hospitals and Fire Stations with all other Road of when we got to them priority. So in a Blizzard like this one the Plows are running steady up and down the Main Roads.... I wish I could post it, but I have a Picture of my Dad's Station Wagon parked in our driveway and the only thing you can see of it, it the flat roof. Be Safe and Stay where you are is the best thing to do... Why risk anything.. Your Friends Dog is almost a twin of my old dog.. She died in her sleep at 17 human years old..
In the Buffalo a snowstorm is fun, a blizzard is not fun. I actually think whatever caused this storm is here right now cuz it is absolutely howling out right now. I live 200 yards from the lake in Hamburg and gusts are at 50mph at the moment lol.
*393K* subs SMASHING FORESTY FOREST BABY YEAH 🍻
It looks like whatever it was that was making Foresty's subscriber count be constipated a few months ago, has been unplugged and the flood gates have finally been opened up - as they are supposed to be! And of course, having 400K plus views on this video helps, too! Congratulations, Foresty, on your well deserved and steady increase in subscribers, and on this highly successful video!! 🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉
this channel is pooping out subs 🥖🥖
@@nancyhanson3472 It was Foresty's 15 minutes of fame.
@snowwhiteseventrolls Well, I am not sure exactly what it was. But I am just glad to see the subscibers going up and up as they should be. Especially when Foresty's videos consistently get well over 100,000 views per video, and now over 400,000 views on this one - it makes logical sense that a certain percentage of the viewers in each video will choose to subscribe, and the number of subscribers should be rising when a video gets a high number of views!! Kudos to Foresty for his consistently great job in producing these exemplary videos!!
One of my favorite videos. All that awesome snow! Trains, beautiful pine trees and the historical donner pass! Cars slipping and sliding! Dogs playing. Great sounds. Good company, eating chili and playing cards. I enjoy your narratives, and explanations and descriptions. You got it all. You are unique. Great job!
Im so glad the two of you have each other. you all are so cute together.
Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.
Once I started hearing about the storm I was wondering if you were far away from the area. Lo and behold you drove to the blizzard. Glad you made it through and didn't have to sacrifice William and Rocko when you made chili! Stay safe.
I enjoyed your snow video tremendously your dog's love playing in the snow
I'm 45 minutes down the hill (In fair weather), near Colfax. So glad we didn't have snow at this elevation! We had ten years worth the last two winters. Thanks for giving us a glimpse of Truckee's "Snowmageddon".
Wow, impressive video. That looked like one intense storm. Thanks for sharing.
Something very appealing about a snug, warm little space in a major snowstorm. Thanks for the video!
I miss the snow. Most of the Midwest barely got any this season. Hunkering down with a wood stove and some good eats sounds like heaven.
You two look good together...
Looks like what I woke up to today in Saskatchewan. 5ft drifts everywhere.
You missed out on last year, we had storms like this week after week, the area was buried! But glad you're very well equipped for weathering it out in your van, otherwise I'd have asked if you were nuts to stay in Truckee instead of dropping into Reno or Sparks which wasn't hit as hard, good you were close to downtown at least. As for trying to leave town, even now 80 is still closed as are most of the roads around the area. Stay warm and keep your gas tank full.
Well, it is Sunday night down here in Sactown (down the hill a little over an hour from Truckee) --- and the storm is winding down. I watch the news of Hwy 80 being closed the last few days (I presume it is now open). It was raining like crazy here on and off --- and windy! My hat is off to you Foresty, the guy who lives in a van......
Good video. Love getting snowed in, the feeling of being self-sufficient and comfortable is awesome. 👍
I remembered you were in the Bishop area during the storm last year and wondered, "Is FF going to be in the Tahoe area this weekend?" and there you are! Thanks for the video! Hope everyone stays safe!
Wow. That was a lot of snow! Thanks for the video! Always love seeing Rocco!! Stay safe and blessings your way!
My favorite video of yours, I know I have watched it, at least thirty times. So sweet, love all of your camera work ❤
Amazing video. Your van is beautiful inside. Big difference from just 5 years ago.
Just found you !! I've subscribed and already Watched 7 videos.. I really like everything about you. Inspirational, interesting, great attitude! Many to catch up on. Thank you from Uk and Us.. love your precious Rocko ❤❤
I want chili now 😅You’ve got the best set up for being in those elements - enjoy the high Sierra!!🎉 ❄️
Blizzard on the way…..head that way…….YES‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
Love your dogs! And CHOLUCA! THE BEST!!!!
Saskatchewan got about the same amount of snow today. We are still digging out. Glad your safe and can get to lower elevation to warm up.
I live here, it was weird seeing the Safeway I frequent being in a YT video. It’s been a cozy couple days off work while it’s mental outside
Thanks!
4:58 Favorite shot of the show. Beautiful Union Pacific train engine running through the snow. Thanks for taking the time to get these awesome shots. It was sunny 65F / 18C today in Cincinnati.
As an Alaskan who gets 6 months of snow, I find it interesting to see how people in the lower 48 deal with blizzards.
Usually only at Dairy Queen
As well as you do! Buffalo N.Y.
Just another day in Truckee. The news always blows these things up, but for us, here in town, it's just another day. Wake up early, shovel out, go ski, come home, shovel again. Rinse, repeat.
I live not far from there. The snow was awesome!! I got 2 extra days off.
Your Groundhog saw its shadow. You got 6 more weeks of winter.
A little bit of creamy peanut butter adds a great bit of flavor to chili. I love going outside during weather events like this, it adds perspective.
Love that Woodstove!
I like the fact that you sought a safe place "Before" the Blizzard hit! Wisdom!
Would you have a link from where you got your woodstove. Mind in shape differently. I would like to see to get one like yours.
I live in Carson City. And we have seen much worse in the sierras than that storm. Thanks for visiting my home area. So much beauty to see ❤ glad you stayed safe
Few facts a bit off. Most of the donner party was rescued by late Feb. and cannibalism was very limited and mostly happened in a group that had travelled half way to Sacramento for help. Got stuck in big snow storm and did eat some of the dead to survive.
The meal looked good!, but man, the gas it must have produced, and in a van!
Love is blind. 😉😆
When a man loves a woman... *_Foresty Forest he lives in a Jeep, Foresty Forest!_*
And they lived happily ever after in a Jeep Down By The River
When my son gets older I plan to pack up a van for some epic adventures just like these!
Been watching these vids for five years. People think this would be a bad idea but I think he is having a great life. This brings me back to memories I had playing in the woods when I was a kid. We built forts and caves etc. It was a fun part of my life.
Your Chili is a wet fart of a surprise. Everyone is a Chili expert until a real Canadian Maple Syrup rips it good.
Ever ripped Maple Syrup 💨?
We have an expert in the comments
@@Jon-jk8vd PULL my FINGER 👈
Where do you go to the bathroom?
Follow the paper trail...🧻🧻🧻 And don't let the door hit you on the way out. 🦧
@@snowwhiteseventrolls If i had a nickel for every toilet comment, I'd be getting the fancy toilet paper 🧻🧻
@@Jon-jk8vd These toilet questions are a dime a dozen. We've got ourselves *Jack Squat* here!
I just love this one!! Especially the trains going by 😀 and the dogs in the snow 😄
You guys would make a GREAT couple. I know a “I have feelings for this girl” face when I see one Forest 😂 don’t let a golden opportunity pass you by brother!!!! This is one of those one in a lifetime opportunities!!!
where do you poopety poop? a bucket?
I know the answer to that question, but unfortunately, I have been sworn to secrecy. 🤫🤐🥸
You can find it out in the spring.
Insulated my van (old 16 seat minibus) all the electrics wired up, building the bed next 😊 As soon as the beds done we are off Foresty, my wife, me and our staffordshire bull terrier Ozzy, can't wait to have adventures together exploring Scotland England and Wales, wish it was Canada with all the scenery and snow 😂 Thank you Foresty for inspiring me ❤
Great content! ...love both your channels ...thanks for taking us along on your adventures, Simon & Loui! 🤎🐶
Well, half way trough the video I havent seen any evidence of winds, so this is just a heavy calm snowfall, Nothing we truckdrivers in Sweden, Norway and Finland would consider stop driving for, exept when the snow starting coming up to a feet deep on the roads. In windy conditons its a different story, but then we talking about real windy, like a real storm or blizzard, not this relative calm snowfall with no wind at all to talk about. The secret for both truckdriver and cars? Real winter tires made for cold winter conditon like Hakapelitta, not those fecking Mud and Snow tires you americans use, that is even worse in cold weather than a Goodyear summer tire.
The truckers had to stop on the summit for 3 days just west of this town Trukee. Winds were recorded at 190 mph
Sweden, Norway, and Finland !? You Neanderthals are stuck in the Ice Age.
@@snowwhiteseventrolls Hey, please do not denigrate Scandanavia. Some of my ancestors came from there. And they do many, many things in a superior manner to the way things are done in the USA.
@@nancyhanson3472 Your country is a *Barbaric YAWP*
@@snowwhiteseventrollsNeancyerthal?
I just don’t understand the point of this video, intentionally living like a homeless person just doesn’t seem rational.
welcome to KZhead
It ain't rocket science -- dogonnit!
Let me explain it to you. These types of videos are immensely popular with the viewers. (this video was #28 on TRENDING yesterday!!) Lots of views translates into lots of money being paid out to the content creator by KZhead. Yes, it is a challenge, but in his case, it pays very, very well.
@@nancyhanson3472 challenge?
@Jon-jk8vd Yes, living in a van in a snowed in parking lot and being cooped up for several days in a row, when there is a blizzard going on outside the vehicle is my idea of a challenging situation.
Man. Your videos are seriously next level. So immersive ! 10/10
Welcome to California!!
Global warming's a bitch😂
Is Greta a joke to you?
@@snowwhiteseventrolls can you shred the Gretar? 🎸🤘🎶
@@Jon-jk8vd I'm Greta at shredding the Banjo too. 🪕🤘🎶
@@canadianmoosebuckaroo Yodel Ay Hee Hoedown? 🪕
@@Jon-jk8vd I can clawhammer down. 🍻