It is safe to say, I'll never not sing the intro out loud 😅

@guybeingaguy

2 ай бұрын

I think it’s worthy of hearing it’s backstory😎 Who’s idea? Who’s voices? Drugs and/or alcohol involved? It’s quite catchy👍

@ChrisScales17

2 ай бұрын

I have no business singing and I find myself doing it also

@RadioMan666

2 ай бұрын

I used to sing it out load once in awhile. Then I found out to my surprise that my Wife didn’t like it. Now I sing it very loud and EVERY Time …. 😀 👍👍

@abeautifullife5303

2 ай бұрын

😂​@@ChrisScales17

@abeautifullife5303

2 ай бұрын

​@😄😂RadioMan666

Dude the thrills and the comedy 😂 No one can do what you do like you do. Hands down favorite channel.

@forestyforest

2 ай бұрын

thank you :)

@Thrashsquatch

2 ай бұрын

Thrills, frills, and wee spills... on that last summit, hey? Cheers!

@ltpsalm63

2 ай бұрын

Had me cracking up in this one!!

I love that little pooch so much. You're alright too Foresty.

@suerop

Ай бұрын

I'm so crazy about Rocko! Please give her some snout smooches for me. 💘💓💞💕💖💗

Some of that skiing looked a little hairy! I can't believe Rocko has already made 62 summits! She's quite the mountaineer. 💙

@soniadowney7427

Ай бұрын

I'm terrified for the dog

I WILL OCCASIONALLY SING THE INTRO SONG IN PUBLIC AND PEOPLE LOOK AT ME FUNNY AND THEN I MUMBLE UNDER MY BREATH “YOU WILL NEVER KNOW” 😅😅

@keyarawveg

2 ай бұрын

Oh I'm so relieved to know that I'm not the only one that does this 😁

@headflat449

2 ай бұрын

I will never understand why people type in all caps. I'm guessing they are just dumb.

@JohnnyDanger36963

2 ай бұрын

​@@headflat449DEY ARR BR!ILLINT

@lilstawk95

2 ай бұрын

@@headflat449😂😂😂 they are just tryna make it seem like there yelling

@DanKeeley

2 ай бұрын

Spread the word!!

The battle cry putting the backpack on was such attention getter, I had to do a retake? Whah.. what was that? Rocko bark in the end was classic.

@Pack.Leader

2 ай бұрын

Ha ! I didn't even hear that. Thanks for pointing it out.

@searchingfornessie8410

2 ай бұрын

I think it was Gohan from dragon ball z but that's my best guess.

@GothikaGeist

2 ай бұрын

Sounds like Link from Legend of Zelda.

@royd1984

2 ай бұрын

its actually and its only because i played the game so much but batsu from Rival Schools

@bbk2325

2 ай бұрын

I thought he Sneeeeeezzed! 😂😂😂

Your reaction to eating that burrito was priceless 😂😂😂

@chasbodaniels1744

Ай бұрын

Plus the satisfied flop back onto the backrest afterwards

As a mechanic, you won't get indicator lights for the hubs engage or disengageing. It's gonna be for the transfercase engagement. I'd check that manual linkage for the 4wd lever to transfer case to make sure it's actually fully engaging or disengageing as it sounds like it's not fully traveling or actuaiting allowing the gears to grind when half way point. These linkages can slip if cable or threads cam move if jamb nut becomes loose ,or cable stretching. Just something I'd be looking at.

@sasquatchrosefarts

2 ай бұрын

Good suggestion. Amazing how hundreds of comments and only a few people with helpful solutions. They just want instant gratification...... if he fries an actuator or transfer case, or diff, he will be out thousands.

@GeekyDad84

2 ай бұрын

I can't remember exactly, since his van is a 4x4 conversion, but I know GM used diff actuators in the gmt-400, 800, 900, and some newer trucks. Not exactly sure if his van has it but they are definitely a headache. When they don't engage properly, in 4hi or 4lo, the front right axle doesn't engage. So, no 4wd. I've experienced this in an older Silverado I had but didn't have any grinder sounds. The grinding sounds more like a transfer case issue, like mentioned above.

@RiDankulous

2 ай бұрын

That is an invaluable tip! I love to hear when mechanics chime in on issues seen in a video. I see it on some farming videos, related to tractors and equipment.

@carriemainquist757

2 ай бұрын

Oh FF, you are so fit to do these trips?! Always amazed at your drone skills. Awesome!

@StumpyVanLife

2 ай бұрын

@@GeekyDad84 On these 4x4 Van conversions they generally use manually shifted transfer cases. There is still an axle disconnect system on the front differential but that does not sound like the issue. I agree with @posersk8er183 , it sounds like a linkage issue. Possibly a broken shift fork inside transfer case.

I find myself really needing to see that Rocko is ok after everything. Like just a “here she is, she’s fine.” I did hear her bark at the end so that was good

"Foresty Forest, he lives in a van...FORESTY FOREST!!!"

2 ай бұрын

@@Jean.A.squirrel That's great, Jean!! I have loved Foresty's videos for years now. I am in Oklahoma. I was in Chicago in the mid 80's, nice city...just vote out your Democrats : )

2 ай бұрын

@@Jean.A.squirrel Love you, Jean!! We are all prayin' for you guys...and I know in my heart that we can all make America great again : )

@DoctorOfSpice

2 ай бұрын

@@Jean.A.squirrel Rocko is an international internet superstar

2 ай бұрын

@@Jean.A.squirrel Of course I still love you. The entire World, minus the corrupt criminals, will support DJT when all is said and done. Trust me, I am A Ninja : )

2 ай бұрын

@@Jean.A.squirrel Thanks, Jean. I am A Ninja, and I approve this message : )

I love to see Rocko's silhouette or shadow when you are skiing into the sun and you can see his floppy ears blowing in the wind while he's in your coat. Love that dog!

@phoniexthefreckledpinup

2 ай бұрын

Rocko is a girl 😂

@scottwebster695

2 ай бұрын

Rocko is a girl.

@anitarobinson1143

2 ай бұрын

Rock is a girl !

@End-Putler4eva

2 ай бұрын

Actually Rocco is a female dog

@JohnnyDanger36963

2 ай бұрын

​@@End-Putler4evatransgendered.

To me, mountains are symbolic of life.There are ups and downs, but when you are at the top the feeling is indescribable.

Rocco's bark at the end! Priceless.

@GinoG63

2 ай бұрын

How DARE you leave me! 😄

We just flew from Ontario to Vancouver and back and I looked down at the mountains wondering if you and Rocko were there.somewhere. Wow, what a great video.

Rocko's "Woff" at the end was great!! The sites you capture with the drone are amazing! Thanks for doing it all.

When switching from 4x4 to 2WD, try this... STOP - shift trans to NEUTRAL - shift T-case to 2WD - shift trans to REVERSE - back-up until light goes out - shift trans to DRIVE - go forward and ensure proper disengagement.

I so admire your courage, Simon. Not only for the tricky downhill ski but also for camping out in the middle of nowhere on the side of a mountain alone with Rocko. And as always, the drone shots were so epic.

@christophertiredofbs8514

2 ай бұрын

Asskisser

@marianfrances4959

2 ай бұрын

Not alone! Plenty of black bears to keep them company!😅

@journeywithnichole

2 ай бұрын

Yes, the bravery is very inspirational.

I'm a fairly new subscriber. I went back and watched some of your old videos. Wow very impressive ,you're an amazing young man. And of course you have an awesome little dog . Safe travels thanks for showing us parts of Canada I will never see.

Simon, the images you've given of glorious snow covered mountain tops inspire my prayers! Take care because we love you and your videos. T. 🐞🇦🇺

God's country, thanks for taking me along.

You and Rocko take us to some of the most beautiful places on earth. Thanks for videotaping your adventures and sharing them with us.

Thanks for sharing. Love from Taiwan.

I love it that Rocko has her own climbing resume!!! And that she’s bagged a lot more peaks than me

Rocky e Rocko she lives with this dude, he hikes and he skis and floats in a tube. he cooks a mean dish but he cant catch a fish!! sung to the Foresty Forest theme song

@nancyhanson3472

2 ай бұрын

You know, he DID catch a fish in one episode several years ago. This past week, I have been trying to find that specific video, but no luck so far. I will let you know when I find it!

Those were some epic drone shots from the summit, WOW! I enjoy the skiing videos keep them coming.

My hands get sweaty watching you ski down. I have to remind myself you must have survived to put out the video!

@sharonh667

2 ай бұрын

LOL that’s exactly what I did too 😂

The Fix Forestys Four Wheel Drive Fund!

@forestyforest

2 ай бұрын

😁 thank you!

Your videos make me feel young. I'm not young, but I experience being young watching you.

Simon your ability to capture such epic moments on your adventures is so impressive. The drone shots set your channel apart from all the rest. Great job my friend. Safe Travels Amigo

That looked intense skiing through the trees, that was fun to watch!

@awesomeniecy9242

2 ай бұрын

DITTO!😍

The last half you skied was a little nerve-wracking. Such a narrow space to ski. Thanks for the thrilling ride.😊

This may be long winded. Your front axle should have a ‘front axle disconnect’ (not sure of the year of vehicle your front axle came off of). When you pull the transfer case shifter into 4WD the transfer case spins up the front driveshaft to match the rear driveshaft speed, then the ‘front axle disconnect’ engages and connects your 2 front axles (left and right) together. And now 4WD works. The Front axle disconnect works by separating one of the front axles with a splined collar, usually passenger side. When in 2WD the front axle and differential stop spinning, but your axles keep spinning with the front tires. By separating the front axles with the disconnect, the fixed axle spins the stub axle inside the front diff case in the opposite direction. What you are hearing is the front axle disconnect failing and trying to lock the front axles together while the stub axle and wheel axle are Turing in opposite directions. So could be actuator failing or wiring going to actuator failing. I’d start with replacing the actuator. And be careful buying cheap knock off ones. They fail fast.

@sw5334

2 ай бұрын

If you look on the passenger side of your front differential you should see a wiring harness going to a solenoid looking thing. That should be the front axle disconnect.

For your own backpacking meals, you can buy freeze-dried ingredients and then package them yourself (you can buy the mylar bags too and seal them with an iron). It works out to be about half the price of the pre-made ones and you get to put in exactly what you want.

The Hell with fast pace noise and the hustle and grind of hectic city living.This is what it is all about life experiences beautiful country,and oceans and hills .Forest I bet you wouldn't trade it in for anything.Awesome

I'll say it for everyone... we all like the longer videos.

@suerop

Ай бұрын

I don't always like longer videos. Sometimes a nice little 10 minute glimpse into what you're doing is fine.

The sound effect grunt/scream when you were lifting the backpack had me rolling with laughter. I love your videos.

@cheesecake1003

2 ай бұрын

Same. Was crying from laughing

Looks like skis were a great investment. Dude you are livin’ the dream of many of us. Seems that your van has more than its share of mechanical issues. Researching other vans, I’m not convinced there’s anything much better out there.

Oh my gosh my anxiety sometimes when you’re going so fast but I have to remind myself that you posted the video so you made it out okay. 😂

Well I guess a road trip from the lower mainland is on for a burrito 🤔

Take your van to Alpine Auto in Golden, tell Jay I sent you!!!

You, and Amanda, have THE BEST van life videos!! And the sweetest dogs ever

@nancyhanson3472

Ай бұрын

🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

Foresty, I think I require you to get a ski helmet for when you, at minimum, enter the tree line 😳 Epic, epic video.

Congratulations, Foresty, on Summit #210 and to Rocko for Summit #64 on Cupola Mountain! 🎉 The views and scenery up there were truly spectacular. I am soooo glad that you got back up to Canada when you did in order to get into backcountry skiing this spring! These skiing videos are a huge amount of fun to watch, and I am sure that you are having a blast producing them. Sorry to hear about the van. I hope that you can find the right person to fix it without too much difficulty. The stew looked delicious!

Another amazing Foresty adventure!! Thanks for the view of the bay where my cabin is to the North, it’s down the lake in the far bay, Esplanade. Will be there this weekend!!😃. Cheers man, stay safe out there you and Rocko.

I hold my breath the whole time you are skiing ⛷️ downhill. 😯😂

I am lovin' all of these comments from mechanics!!!

love the quiet woof at the end. hahahaha

O hell ya that was a blast thank you and Big hugs from MN

somehow, somewhat intangibly, you have improved your videos. they are approaching something entirely new and different, and very mainstream.

I was very excited for the Elk skull

Idk what chevy (or the aftermarket parts it uses) but ford uses vacuum actuators to retract the front hubs. Usually a vacuum leak, bad solenoid or a bad check valve.

@MeanOldBastardBikerBob

2 ай бұрын

EASY SWAP TO MANUAL LOCKING HUBS ..most offer vacuum so you don't have to get out of the truck and l;ock your hubs .. ford with a Cummins with a Aliston

@colinsmith5060

2 ай бұрын

GM doesn't use locking hubs in these generations. There is an actuator in the front differential. The front cv axles turn all the time.

@JohnLaFosse

2 ай бұрын

So, is there a pathway to argue that Foresty forest should get another rig. He’s got 400k people watching why not pool the dough together and help him build another van. Or?

@StumpyVanLife

2 ай бұрын

These 4x4 conversions usually use as many OEM parts as possible, basically using components from a GM pickup. They generally use manually shifted transfer cases as they are much easier to adapt into a vehicle that was never 4x4 from the factory. GM uses an axle disconnect on the passenger side axle shaft. With an open differential by simply disconnecting one axle only the differential gears spin going down the road, but the ring and pinion gears stay stationary along with the front driveshaft.

@adampecore6917

2 ай бұрын

I had an expedition with this vacuum system. What a terrible plan ford had.

Hey Simon. i suggest you turn your front hubs into manual hubs. Very reliable. Great vid . God bless

@ALTDOK667

2 ай бұрын

That's what I was thinking! You beat me to it...

@jeffrobertson2263

2 ай бұрын

Yes definitely what’s needed, problem will disappear!!

Probably the only channel on KZread where I’m savoring every minute. Thanks FF!

@forestyforest

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoy!!

you never cease to amaze. I bet you’re the first one to do that with a dog. Love your videos.

Awesome!!! 👍😎🇨🇦🐾 Summit #210 and Rocco 64! Woo Hoo!!!🏅🏅

Thanks! I appreciate the content! Be safe buddy. We have a burrito place like that in Chicago of all places. It’s not advised to eat them while standing. LOL!

Dang it, now I want a burrito

That looks FUN!

Reposados is so damn good.

Love your skiing sequences. Reminds me of James Bond movies minus some huge Russian on your tail shooting at you. LOL. Thanks for taking us along!

Your videos are way beyond Amazing! Stay safe and God bless you!

The skis have been great

Looking a little sunburnt there ;) awesome video as always

The Link shouts had me just rolling. You always take us to the most beautiful places.

Amazing ski footage. Thx for the intel on Deposatos in Golden. Will have to check it out.

Theme song is a banger

lol taking a perfectly working car into the shop reminds me of when my AC was out for an entire year. The next spring rolls around so I finally get off my ass and make an appointment. I shit you not THAT MORNING the ac kicks on. I still go in and insist to the guy that "there is something broken" but all I get is a tutorial on how to use ac smh my head.

Wowwww cant believe Rocco has done 64 summits---myst be a world record for doggies!!! Epic ski run again!!!!! Hope you get your van fixed😉😉😉

Wow you are a great skier!!!

There is a solenoid on the transfer case that goes bad. The grinding noise is when the transfer case is between gears. That happens sometimes then you are switching between 4h and 4l. You should replace the solenoid with a manual cable. The electric shift always breaks on gms. Just a thought. Love your videos!!!

@jonk2900

2 ай бұрын

He’s already got a manual shift transfer case.

Thank you for sharing this fun.

Wow, those views are amazing! I had vertigo LOL. Great skiing footage! fun!

what a champ! foresty, literally one of my heroes. humble conscientious adventure loving dude

Freakin awesome episode!! I’ve been hoping you’d add skis and get out there!

I loved the video (as always)... Rocco must be the fittest Jack Russell in the world. She looks like a lovely companion.

You made me anxious!

That skiing looked phenomenal. Thanks for taking us a long.

Right at the start I'm just going to state my affinity for the Foresty-Forest theme song. Preemptive thanks for the video bud!

Love the addition of the skiis to your summits. I've got friends and family singing Foresty Forest all the time. I think you have 10 new subs recently just from the jingle!

especially liked the humor at the end and rocko woofing goodbye.

Almost 400k! Should go quicker after that, well done brother!

A man who loves his privacy and goes deep into the woods to find it and looks back and there are 75,000 people tagging along behind him 😱🙃 A John Muir of the 21st Century! ⏳

That skiing is epic. After such a poor season in BC it's awesome seeing someone is having a good time in the snow. Thanks Foresty, be safe!

I thought you were about to launch your own brand of backpacking food. Mountain House better watch out!

That was great! Thanks!❤🎉

cool , stay safe , peace

Holy moly, I want a burrito so badly now! That is not what I was expecting from a Foresty Forest video, but it's better than the heebie jeebies I get from acrophobia by proxy.

@nikip9161

2 ай бұрын

There's nothing better than that chewy, steamy tortilla.. 😋 I love the pan toast of the burrito as well. I used to cut it in half, place in shallow plate, a few tortilla chips dripped with water alongside, add [my pref hanañero] the hottest salsa from this Mexican market all over, nuke for a minute or two. Omgaaahhhhd, talk about a scrumptious stretched out meal. Mind you, the burro was well loaded in the first place, so easy to portion into two decadent parcels of pure joy. I'm wayyyyyy overdue. Sigh. Cheers to delicious food. ❤❤❤

Getting those ski's was just the best decision 😊

Thanks for another great video.

This channel found a cure for headaches: Netflix and Pork 🌯

@Jon-jk8vd

Ай бұрын

Netflix and Miss Piggy? 🐷 🌯

@Groovy-Baby-Yeah

Ай бұрын

@@Jon-jk8vd Kermit: Frog and Chill 🐸🏖

OMG the way you enjoy that burrito is the way I enjoy your videos!!! Just awesome and they make me so happy!

I miss the north and the people so darn much!

Awesome tree skiing again! Thank you very much Dude! Awesome views all around!😊

Hope I’m not the only one who ducks and dodges around those trees 😂 Hope you get the issue with the van sorted out!

@nancyhanson3472

2 ай бұрын

I do the same thing. Always hold my breath when he is skiing in a tree filled area!

You might have a faulty Mode Switch or Mode Switch Connector (located on transfer case). I drove our stock 2wd Chevy Express van out to Quigley’s assembly plant in Pennsylvania and had them install the 4x4 drivetrain conversion. About 20k miles since, with a lot of overland off-roading, I can vouch that It is an amazingly solid and capable 4x4 drivetrain. The Quigley people were top notch, very professional, friendly and helpful. I’m sure if you contacted them with the VIN # from your van they would send you the ‘Parts List & Maintenance Schedule’ for your drivetrain, which would be helpful for your mechanic. From viewing your channel I can see that you are using the Quigley van for exactly what it was designed for - very harsh conditions (mud, sand, snow, ice, stream crossings, extreme temperatures, etc.). Under those conditions, sooner or later there’s going to be mechanical issues, with any make/brand 4x4. However, you can delay the inevitable with more frequent maintenance. The Maintenance Schedule that came with our Quigley 4x4 conversion states: “When hubs & axels are submerged in water, maintenance schedules should be performed A.S.A.P. For severe use (a.k.a. towing, mud, excessive dust, etc. maintenance schedules should be performed more frequently).” Personally, I check the oil level and condition in both differentials and transfer case, plus lubricate all ball joints, steering linkages and u-joints at every 5k oil change. In very dusty conditions I’ll blow out the engine air filter with compressed air as soon as we get back home. The water crossings can be most severe on your drivetrain. Many off-roading experts advise changing the front and rear differential oil as soon as possible after a deep water crossing. Also, the risk of water ingress into the differentials can be mitigated by extending the breather tubes up higher than the stock locations. I haven’t done any deep water crossings in the van myself because I don’t want to deal with the chore and expense of replacing all my drivetrain fluids each time after driving through deep water.

absolutely awesome footage!

That felt like the shortest 17 minutes and 48 seconds of any Foresty Forest episode. The footage you captured during the ascent, your brief stay at the summit, and the relatively quick descent were absolutely REMARKABLE. BTW, this latest adventure of yours inspired me to hop on the spin bike, re-watch the video, and then cook up some beef stew ... well past midnight!

It's crazy how time slows down when watching your videos! 🎥⌛️ #timewarp #slowmotion

You’re having a blast skying down the mountain. I must say you had me nervous especially when was going through the trees. 😮😬

The pics of you and Rocko on the summit on Google Earth are epic.