Solo Winter Camping in the Snow

Out again in some bad weather this time to camp out and cook some good ol Chicken and Waffles
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  • @XanderBudnick
    @XanderBudnick Жыл бұрын

    Honestly I can't help myself sometimes, any excuse I can find just to wear a dress

  • @Scarecroow93

    @Scarecroow93

    Жыл бұрын

    Whatever makes you happy, Xander. We understand.

  • @June-pv3du

    @June-pv3du

    Жыл бұрын

    So... I'm so grateful to you.:)

  • @ProphetRay

    @ProphetRay

    Жыл бұрын

    Mega Bruh lol

  • @allisonwanderland9917

    @allisonwanderland9917

    Жыл бұрын

    LMAO 🤣 The huge earrings were my favorite part!

  • @davidoh655

    @davidoh655

    Жыл бұрын

    Wouldn't you believe that I also can't help myself sometimes, any excuse I'll find just to see you in a dress

  • @jackphillips1383
    @jackphillips1383 Жыл бұрын

    Xander, as the father of a daughter with a 20 year substance abuse problem (we lost her to an overdose in 2017), I can’t tell you how happy I am that you found your reason to live by challenging yourself in nature’s wilds. Whatever it takes to live a happy and productive life. Keep on keep in’ on Bud.

  • @XanderBudnick

    @XanderBudnick

    Жыл бұрын

    im so sorry for your loss

  • @R6-D2

    @R6-D2

    Жыл бұрын

    @@XanderBudnick 👍

  • @cuse445

    @cuse445

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry Jack Lost mine too, in Rochester, NY 2019, ( she was only 27) may they both R.I.P.

  • @theblurredcrusade.2557

    @theblurredcrusade.2557

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Jack I'm so sorry for your loss 😪 modern day life is so difficult for many people on many levels and so some people turn to certain things to try to blank out the pain, I've suffered from abuse and depression since I was 3 years old and I'm now 59, and since the pandemic my drinking has increased and is a problem, but watching videos like this gives me hope and a possible reason to look at what I need to change in my life and getting outdoors and into the countryside and do some wild camping is definitely something I need to get into to give me time and a perspective of where I'm going wrong in my life 🤗

  • @sharonnoble979

    @sharonnoble979

    Жыл бұрын

    My heart goes out to all who are hurting. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

  • @playeah10
    @playeah10 Жыл бұрын

    The skits just keep getting better each time

  • @jeremiahallyn4603
    @jeremiahallyn4603 Жыл бұрын

    Lol, the opening scene was the best man. Poor Xander momma, she didn't wanna see her little boy run off to the wilderness 🤣. You did an awesome job on those waffles and the chicken, looked so dang delicious!

  • @bluwtrgypsy
    @bluwtrgypsy Жыл бұрын

    The bearded Mama. Where can you get adventure, great humor and yummy cooking in just one channel? This is why Xander is so successful. Always enjoyable. Blessings

  • @nicholasmaxheleau9444

    @nicholasmaxheleau9444

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, mama needed to shave! 🤣 lmao 😂

  • @roboking2342
    @roboking2342 Жыл бұрын

    Just came back from a 7day 100KM hike through Australia’s highest mountains and would always think back to this channel to keep me walking, cheers bud ❤

  • @korabb3336

    @korabb3336

    Жыл бұрын

    Great job my guy 🤲🏻

  • @kevinharding2099
    @kevinharding2099 Жыл бұрын

    I live in Sedona and have hiked over 350 miles of trails. I’m 73, so my backpacking days are over. Sedona proper is very busy in March. The trails are used heavily by mountain bikers. Backpacking is permitted in the Wilderness areas, but there is very limited water in the backcountry. I have two suggestions for backpacking: Secret Canyon and Woods Canyon. Secret Canyon is a great spot and because it is at the end of a five mile very rugged dirt road it gets fewer hikers. Best place to leave a car is on Long Canyon Road. Hike in on the Chuckwagon Trail and connect to the Forest Road 152. Walk down the road for two miles to the Secret Canyon trailhead. You can hike in about seven miles and then hike out via David Miller and Bear Sign trails. There is water trapped in sandstone pockets most years. Woods Canyon is right near the ranger station (where you can leave a car). You can hike in 5 to 6 miles and hike along a seasonal stream. There will be little hiker traffic after three miles. There are also backpacking opportunities near Flagstaff that are worthwhile. If you are a mountain biker the opportunities are almost limitless. I would be happy to send you maps and much more specific information if you send me your address. My E mail is kharding55@gmail.com I cannot offer you accommodations, but I can offer a tour of the area,shower, and hot meal. Temperatures will be in the high 60’s during the day, but it can get down to 40 at night. Rain is unlikely. Be prepared for lots of sun. Trails are rocky and dusty.

  • @XanderBudnick

    @XanderBudnick

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all the useful information my friend! ill keep your email handy :D

  • @imranmalik7417
    @imranmalik7417 Жыл бұрын

    As a British person I can say you nailed that British accent!

  • @bigKANG420

    @bigKANG420

    Жыл бұрын

    He could have done the African click language. Seems pretty British nowadays

  • @willamor5497

    @willamor5497

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bigKANG420 having bad teeth doesn’t mean we speak in clicks 😂

  • @bigKANG420

    @bigKANG420

    Жыл бұрын

    @@willamor5497 lol, I'm referring to how white british in major cities are minority now

  • @GergC

    @GergC

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bigKANG420 don't care, didn't ask - a British citizen

  • @harrywilson6250

    @harrywilson6250

    Жыл бұрын

    so true hahahaha

  • @ranpat86
    @ranpat86 Жыл бұрын

    Good old Canadian Crocodile! 😂 My recommendation for a vehicle is to get a 4 door truck with a camper shell. You can store a lot of supplies and equipment and be out for longer trips. I also like to watch camping trips over multiple days as well. So maybe you could plan like a 5 day adventure in the future and break it into a mini series. Always enjoy the videos! Take care and be safe.

  • @ngn7216
    @ngn7216 Жыл бұрын

    Xander is so dedicated man, it's crazy how he just leaves all of these cameras in the woods like that

  • @Harry-pe7dw

    @Harry-pe7dw

    Жыл бұрын

    in the background there is a large staff that helps him

  • @Persianking1997

    @Persianking1997

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Harry-pe7dw Nah thats not true. He is a solo camper and he has no assist

  • @liamhopkins29

    @liamhopkins29

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Persianking1997 ya thats what Big Camping wants you to think. Xander is just one of hundreds of bushcrafting human cyborgs that are here to slowly take over the world, one campsite at a time.

  • @SkyTHEGuy

    @SkyTHEGuy

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Harry-pe7dw or he just goes back to get them???? My god these conspiracy theories are crazy!

  • @R6-D2

    @R6-D2

    Жыл бұрын

    @@liamhopkins29 😆

  • @mariegamble5194
    @mariegamble51943 ай бұрын

    I love you... your sense of humour is fantastic. You have been down the rough road and now you live life to the fullest.😊❤

  • @rothgararms1860
    @rothgararms1860 Жыл бұрын

    🔥 Toyota Tundra with a cab over camper… I built my own out of 1 inch aluminum tubing and I had Redwood Cut to fit inside the tubing… I screwed it all together …. No welding… A thin sheet of metal with a whole bunch of pop rivets to provide strength… And then aluminum siding to make it look really nice and provide waterproof quality… Gel coated roof … no skylights… Windows on the side with screens… It was ultralight… 400 pounds… Did not handle badly … It was lovely… No insulation but you could add that if you wanted to… Mine was just empty except for a mattress and some boxes of gear up in the cab over area… and I have fishing poles secured to the ceiling… But I think you get the point… Just an empty box to crawl into… You could modify it if you wanted to… I didn’t feel the need… I will be repeating the process soon… Or a Toyota sequoia… Both are very reliable… But I like having a truck… And the camper was a little bigger than the Sequoia SUV… You could get up in the middle of the night and use the Porta potty… Which is impossible in an SUV… And every once in a while that’s quite important lol… And you can stand up and put your pants on which is nice also. … Mine was quite primitive… But I survived two years of Covid in it… Bouncing around the hills and the desert …. The next one Will be slightly bigger… But not much… I want to stay lightweight and get good gas mileage … That’s my two cents… Love your work… Do not go to Phoenix … And keep in mind you are in the new America… It’s all different from your videos… America was like your videos 20 years ago… No it’s just a bunch of shitty kids on dope and stealing… I pray for them… And I’m glad you got here act together… You seem to turn out to be a nice young man… Glad you cleaned up!… Keep an eye out because not many clean it up like you… Best of luck… Toyotas never break down

  • @Somerandom1922
    @Somerandom1922 Жыл бұрын

    I love these opening skits you've been adding recently!

  • @cfrias99
    @cfrias99 Жыл бұрын

    My favorite channel for sure. A good mix of skill, humor and motivation to get out

  • @journeyman7189
    @journeyman7189 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome overnight and a damn fine dinner.Funny opener as well. In the grand canyon you could do the rim to rim to rim trip. Outdoor vitals put out a good video on it. Perhaps a Toyota tacoma or Nissan Frontier would suit your adventurous lifestyle. 4x4 of course with a cap for truck camping and a handy vehicle for hunting trips as well. Nate

  • @connord2845
    @connord2845 Жыл бұрын

    Canyon De Chelly is in Arizona and it is a beautiful canyon with hiking trails along it. It also has ruins and ancient sculptures along the canyon which make it feel very unique. Thanks again for another awesome video 🎉

  • @hanreality.7266

    @hanreality.7266

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, my partner went there and it was stunning.

  • @KK-TO

    @KK-TO

    Жыл бұрын

    Great native history there as well

  • @philiprowland9390

    @philiprowland9390

    Жыл бұрын

    I second the motions for Oak Creek Canyon snd Canon de Chelly. Oak Creek Canyon goes through a major different micro climate for each hour you drive down from Flagstaff Mountain. So much to see in AZ. The weather will start to get warm then, have enough gear to handle upper Rockies cold down to hot desert. Cody Lundin lived on Flagstaff Mountain in his earlier days. On the drive down stop by all the hot Springs - Hot Sulfur Springs and Valley View plus the Great Sand Dunes in CO down the San Juan Valley down to New Mexico and Ojo Caliente, down to Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and the mountains, then cross over to Flagstaff. You can’t go wrong - you’re in for a real treat!

  • @thebikepackingadventurer
    @thebikepackingadventurer Жыл бұрын

    Xander I don’t know whether this means anything to you, as you don’t know me. However, I just want to say what you do and the journey you are on is amazingly inspiring. Going clean, staying highly positive, having great laughs (nice dress btw) and going on outstanding adventures with creating great cinematic vlogs. Pat on the back fella, and a huge well done for everything 👌🏻🏕️🫵🏻

  • @joshpwnsnoobs

    @joshpwnsnoobs

    Жыл бұрын

    did xander have some substance abuse issues?

  • @lanecountybigfooters5716
    @lanecountybigfooters5716 Жыл бұрын

    "Cold and miserable, hovering around freezing, rain and snow in the forecast" HA. Like you, I'm going out into the woods today in just those conditions. I won't be doing your amazing hikes or overnights, but YES. Go! Love it all Xander! Also, I get absurdly happy with you eating amazing food and doing the whole wood processing edits! I just love those, LOL. I haven't learned how to edit. "Busy as a beaver" is truth!

  • @cowboy6591
    @cowboy6591 Жыл бұрын

    The only dude I know that eats like a Billionaire in the woods!! Good video Xander, Thanx.

  • @MUDDRAGGERRC
    @MUDDRAGGERRC Жыл бұрын

    You really just go al the way man with all your trips! Haven't really commented in a while been working alot . I seen yer episode of your 2 year anniversary and it really got me, im 57 my 2 yr anniversary of all tabbaco, weed, booze was Nov 7th. I'm proud of you and myself MR BUDNICK !!!! as always keep on keepin on !!!

  • @Adam_okaay
    @Adam_okaay Жыл бұрын

    Holy shit your impression of Brian's Mom from "Life of Brian" is fantastic

  • @joee1976
    @joee1976 Жыл бұрын

    Xander, your videos keeps getting better and better 👏Great location find. Thanks for taking us along

  • @malakhrichardrollins490
    @malakhrichardrollins490 Жыл бұрын

    Now that’s freaken funny. This reminds me of Monty Python. Xander cracks me up. “I’m going into the woods and becoming an introvert.” BLAAAA LOL, now that was Rich. Been watching his camping excursing regularly. I pray he never gets hurt by a predator, for falls off a cliff. When he says I’m going to cook some fine cuisine for dinner, then he pulls out a sausage. When he makes wild tea and leaves all the debris in the water cracks me the F__k up. When he prepped food before his trip, then opened his fridge door and just threw the hamburger into the shelf made me bust out. He’s my favorite camper dude.

  • @Mr__Frodo
    @Mr__Frodo Жыл бұрын

    Great to see someone doing what they love. I guess many people would love to experience something like this , but they just don't even try for many different reasons. My favorite part of his videos is always the meal prep, really adds something different

  • @MrJoeabba
    @MrJoeabba Жыл бұрын

    It’s the carabiners as earrings for me 😂

  • @DanielSparrowAdventures
    @DanielSparrowAdventures Жыл бұрын

    Didn’t expect the intro - perfection, Xander, perfection.

  • @tapplepie
    @tapplepie Жыл бұрын

    I’m so excited to hear you’re going to Sedona! I lived in Phoenix for 4 years and I absolutely loved camping and hiking in Sedona and Flagstaff! I would recommend hiking the Oak Creek Trail, it’s one of my absolute favorites and it is stunningly beautiful. I would also recommend camping/hiking close to Strawberry, AZ or going back packing on the Horton creek trail just outside Payson, AZ. Looking forward to seeing more adventures! I’ve been following your channel for a while and I am always so excited to see your new videos! Beautiful and original stuff!!

  • @johncurtin8438
    @johncurtin8438 Жыл бұрын

    The carabineer earrings, just brilliant.

  • @NicMediaDesign
    @NicMediaDesign Жыл бұрын

    The cooking in every video of yours is my absolute highlight. Wish I could join you around the campfire everytime 🤤

  • @madamecampsalot6384
    @madamecampsalot6384 Жыл бұрын

    So much fun, Xander! I love that you're such a goofball.

  • @lewisvillalta2492
    @lewisvillalta2492 Жыл бұрын

    That’s what makes you a unique Xander the amazing adventure you take us every time thank you very much stay safe out there

  • @karlmadsen3179
    @karlmadsen3179 Жыл бұрын

    Whatever gear or vehicle you end up selecting, make sure that you load them by throwing things into them from off camera. It's a Xander signature move.

  • @sultanabran1
    @sultanabran1 Жыл бұрын

    i'm glad canada is going into winter. looking forward to seeing some snowing videos!! these are great.

  • @MorewithMat
    @MorewithMat Жыл бұрын

    That beaver looks like a master shelter builder! Would love to see you guys collab for a video sometime! 🦫⛺️ Also you should take your mum camping some time 😂

  • @navjyotlambor9301
    @navjyotlambor9301 Жыл бұрын

    I got a little busy for the past year and forgot just how calming these videos are. Great videos Xander.

  • @charliehiggins7595
    @charliehiggins7595 Жыл бұрын

    For Sedona you should definitely climb Bell Rock! its supposed to be super spiritual. Me and my girlfriend did it in September and its was cool, just gets a bit sketchy the higher you climb.

  • @thechosenone7636
    @thechosenone7636 Жыл бұрын

    I love your videos so much. I watch them right before I fall asleep, and not because they are boring. I do because they put me at ease. No matter how anxious if I can watch you cook and camp with snow falling I can feel relaxed. Idk why that is but thank you!

  • @moaimkongkong6733
    @moaimkongkong6733 Жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣 that starting though ❤

  • @benjaminjospeh6593
    @benjaminjospeh6593 Жыл бұрын

    Your old lady/eric idle impression at the start was spot on

  • @elviraunwin8364
    @elviraunwin8364 Жыл бұрын

    Always enjoyed watching your videos and you’re very likeable young man and you’re funny and very entertaining 🤩😎❤️

  • @littlemi9343
    @littlemi9343 Жыл бұрын

    Perfect weather for camping. Why don't you take reflective Mylar for your camping trips. They are great for heat retention and reflection around the fire. I swear by it for stopping wind and heat loss

  • @alanbierhoff6831
    @alanbierhoff6831 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another great video Xander. That was some insane weather. I honestly don’t know how you eat all that food, unless you have hollow legs 😆 I make chicken and waffles at home but have never considered making them while camping. That’s all changed now 👍🏻

  • @Thunderous333
    @Thunderous333 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Xander. Always good to see you doing good :)

  • @dennisanastasiou3742
    @dennisanastasiou3742 Жыл бұрын

    These videos bring me peace

  • @wilbibe
    @wilbibe Жыл бұрын

    Amazing intro as always, we love your videos!

  • @chrishengeveld6117
    @chrishengeveld6117 Жыл бұрын

    Spit my coffee out at the beginning!!! Thanks Xander.. youre a nut👍❤️🙃

  • @ASTROCAKE1024
    @ASTROCAKE1024 Жыл бұрын

    Love your vids Xander, so quality and they make my morning, proud of you!

  • @chrisleehardy
    @chrisleehardy Жыл бұрын

    I love how you blend humor with bushcraft. Great stuff as always!!

  • @Zer0oftheHour
    @Zer0oftheHour Жыл бұрын

    Hey Xander, love your content and positive attitude, definitely one of my favorite channels on KZread. Maybe you can reach out to SB Wilderness Adventures, he does a lot of camping videos in Arizona and I'm sure he would be happy to point you in the right direction.

  • @jacehannah5954
    @jacehannah5954 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Xander have you ever considered building an outlander rig? I know its not really your style but I think you might like it and it would make some really cool videos. If your looking into getting a camping/traveling rig I like my 4Runner. They're reliable, easy to customize, big enough to fit equipment. If your looking for something cheap a 3rd or 4th gen is perfect. Hope this helped!

  • @Tinytraveler
    @Tinytraveler Жыл бұрын

    I'll return to videos like this one after watching, just to have you on in the background. This is why I appreciate you talking in your videos and its not entirely all audio based/ASMR I think its called. Lets me follow along while I work at my mini figure painting and editing. Love your stuff Xander! Happy holidays to anyone reading this!

  • @JarradOstrowskimusic
    @JarradOstrowskimusic Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love your videos my guy. Makes my day watching these.

  • @Walkerxy
    @Walkerxy Жыл бұрын

    As good as that looked I bet mama Xander would make the waffles better 😂

  • @SheogorathWaldo
    @SheogorathWaldo Жыл бұрын

    Hey man, I'm living in Tucson and while I haven't gotten my camping game on yet (it's been a few years) I've been doing a lot of hiking in the area. The Santa Catalina mountains are pretty dope, and in many areas have open camping, but they are pretty popular so it might be tough to be super remote at that time of year. The Las Cienegas NCA is a really pretty grassland area to the southeast of Tucson with spectacular views. You'll probably be able to get more remote/away from people in Tucson if you head to the Santa Rita mountains: both them and the Catalinas go from desert at low level to pine forests up high. Chiricahua Natl Monument is supposed to have a lot of great hiking and views as well, but that's getting far away. For a very remote area, I've head good things about the Coyote Mts Wilderness area but I don't know much about it. ^^ there's your Southeast AZ reccomendations. And, as always, if you're down here you gotta check out Saguaro Natl Park.

  • @XanderBudnick

    @XanderBudnick

    Жыл бұрын

    Ty very much

  • @user-xs4pi4ss4h
    @user-xs4pi4ss4h Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another great vid Xander! Makes my day a little better every time you upload.

  • @joyofphotography
    @joyofphotography Жыл бұрын

    Another great video dude! It's the little things like the intro that make your videos so killer. I've been following your vids for a while now and this one, Jaque you're "cameraman" and microwaving popcorn in the middle of the woods are definitely my favorites. My friend and I really look forward to your videos they offer a little bit of everything!

  • @timcochrane4245
    @timcochrane4245 Жыл бұрын

    Can I ask why you don't use a hot water bottle at night inside your sleeping bag?

  • @June-pv3du
    @June-pv3du Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Wow, you look so pretty in a dress😮

  • @michaelhudecek2778

    @michaelhudecek2778

    Жыл бұрын

    ♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @RAMtrails
    @RAMtrails Жыл бұрын

    Xander as you're driving down or back from Arizona I highly recommend visiting the High Uintas. It's an absolute gem of Utah and the only mountain range in the USA that runs east-to-west. I have a few videos if you're interested in checking out a bit of it. Fires are normally allowed and there is plenty of wild life. I usually spot moose. The north side in particular is a lot more remote feeling.

  • @Paul11
    @Paul11 Жыл бұрын

    love the way u show the food and just in general great videos bro. thank you!

  • @davidsampson3537
    @davidsampson3537 Жыл бұрын

    Best start to a video yet! Well done from the UK.

  • @marcovenerbautista6142
    @marcovenerbautista6142 Жыл бұрын

    it's always a delight watching your videos! I'm currently on a binge while doing my work!

  • @jeffjegl6759
    @jeffjegl6759 Жыл бұрын

    The snow coming down was magical. "Bad" weather trips are the best.

  • @roostershooter76
    @roostershooter76 Жыл бұрын

    If you're going around the Grand Canyon anyway ... Flagstaff is a good stop. It's a neat little town to check out. We usually stop through there on our way back from SoCal to Kentucky every few years.

  • @andycorcoran3556
    @andycorcoran3556 Жыл бұрын

    Love watching these videos their so relaxing, I wish I had more time to do more camping like this. Eventually I will be able to do it more. Great Videos keep up the great work.

  • @kennethsilvestri5874
    @kennethsilvestri5874 Жыл бұрын

    Lived in AZ for 7 years and done a fair amount of hiking in Sedona. Jack's Canyon Trail, West Clear Creek Wilderness, Secret Mountain, and Sycamore Canyon are probably some of the more remote areas around there. Watch out for Javelina's, giant pig like animal that can get aggressive. Lots of mountain lions and creepy crawlies in AZ. Check your boots and sleeping bag before using them. Some really good mountain biking in that area too if you do that at all, great single track. Check out the small town of Jerome, it's a funky art town with a views of the whole area.

  • @corbinadams1600
    @corbinadams1600 Жыл бұрын

    I've been going through a lot and im beyond depressed lately but somehow your videos seem to still cheer me up! Keep it up

  • @markduncan6690
    @markduncan6690 Жыл бұрын

    Great Model of Tent Shelter Building Zander! A Great Warming Fire! All is well!

  • @friluftsliv7462
    @friluftsliv7462 Жыл бұрын

    Me and my partner always look forward to new videos from you Xander! 😀 You are a big inspiration for me and my interest for the outdoors. Keep up the good work 👍 Greetings from SWEDEN!

  • @BarbaraKerrOlladypaddlin
    @BarbaraKerrOlladypaddlin Жыл бұрын

    I love your vids. Your humor is mischievous. I always look forward to the next movie.❤😃

  • @shannwhite1242
    @shannwhite1242 Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos, your sense of humor, very entertaining.

  • @mrp1x6l
    @mrp1x6l Жыл бұрын

    Xander, thank you for being awesome! I just love your motivation and ambition to cook up a great meal in the deep woods. You will love Sedona, do check out Cathedral Rock, but any hike there is worth doing. I do recommend making the short drive out to the small mountain town of Jerome (very neat little town). But honestly anywhere in the area especially the Coconino National Forest is just incredible, so many great sites to see and camping opportunities!

  • @willgreen84
    @willgreen84 Жыл бұрын

    What a way to start my Saturday.

  • @terizumbusch8408
    @terizumbusch8408 Жыл бұрын

    OK that was a great video thank you so much and anytime I can watch Winter come it's just a joy. You are so fun never quit pushing yourself and just be in you cause you're one of the funniest videos I ever watch and 1 of the most informative I've learned stuff from you. If you're driving down from Ontario and you haven't been down I mean I don't know what you've seen but Yellowstone is certainly a place to go along with Bryce Canyon... I have a Honda element doesn't matter what year you get they're all the same but you can make your bed on one side and still have room to pack your stuff and have a cooler And this great grandma just loves hers. God's got a great plan for you son, Just keep walking, Very proud of you. Blessings

  • @simonshi2116
    @simonshi2116 Жыл бұрын

    Great video man. Love the winter ones!

  • @jeffvallentine913
    @jeffvallentine913 Жыл бұрын

    Almost a Monty Pythonesque intro. Nice. A variation on the waffle, moving beyond chicken and waffles, is juevos rancheros waffles. It's a New Mexican thing, traditional ingredients eggs, bacon, frijoles (beans), chile, potatoes on the side. Just replace the tortillas with a waffle. You won't be disappointed.

  • @johnhatzakis4595
    @johnhatzakis4595 Жыл бұрын

    Me and my 8yr old son absolutely love your videos. We watch them instead of reading before bed from time to time. Good job well done!! Australia

  • @prwoolrich
    @prwoolrich Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Xander the intro was hilarious, you really put forth the effort when testing yourself in the elements, it looked very cold.

  • @Bannysadkosays2u
    @Bannysadkosays2u Жыл бұрын

    Drizzly days are my favourite times for hiking, especially during October and November. Fresh crisp air, no bugs, beautiful scenery, no bugs, the sound of the rain coming through the trees, and no bugs!

  • @sp33dycl4x
    @sp33dycl4x Жыл бұрын

    First Lite gear is quality. Glad to see you found them and enjoy it.

  • @Mike-kk9ro
    @Mike-kk9ro Жыл бұрын

    Xander, I got hooked on your videos from watching you on John's channel a couple years ago. Keep up the outstanding work! You have a passion that is contagious! And a great sense of humor too! If you're passing through MO on your way to AZ you would be doing yourself an incredible disservice by not paddling on one of the ozark national scenic riverways. I would highly recommend you spend a couple days at least on the Current River, Jack's Fork, or Eleven Point (anywhere in southern MO is going to be beautiful but those are the top 3, Current and Jack's fork are my two favorite - crystal clear water, turquoise blue springs, bluffs and caves you can paddle into, fishing, they have it all! If you only have time for one do the upper current, should be very little traffic on it in spring especially if it's mid week). You can camp anywhere along the river. There are outfitters that will shuttle your gear or vehicle too. I'm near STL and would be happy to help facilitate a shuttle if you need it (or if you're up for paddling with a total stranger I'm itching to take out my new to me Bell Morningstar). Here's a webpage with info and maps on the aforementioned rivers missouricanoe.org/the-rivers/ Or if you're pressed for time and find yourself traveling along Hwy 44 on your return trip you can't go wrong with a tour through Onandoga Cave. It's spectacular! There are a lot of wild caves in MO, but the commercial ones have some spectacular formations. (I've gone in a handful of the permitted wild caves and they're certainly awesome but many are still closed due to white nose bat syndrome). Onandoga is by far my favorite! Tours run from April through October. mostateparks.com/page/54234/cave-tours Also, a few hours north of Sedona is one of the premier slot canyons in the entire US on the northern boarder wth Utah. You must put Buckskin Gulch on your radar. I backpacked it in 2011 for a week from Wire Pass trailhead to Lonely Dell Ranch in June (not sure if there's more risk of flash flooding in the springtime, check with the bureau of land management office to see when they'll issue permits as you'll need one in advance - hopefully it's not too late already, they limit permits to 20 people per day and they go very quick). www.blm.gov/visit/buckskin-gulch It's absolutely stunning scenery! Towering cliffs, a slot canyon that just won't quit, a couple springs where the water literally bubbles right out of the sand, they even make you take a poo bag to pack out your solid waste to keep the canyon clean, what's not to love! I can't wait to see the videos from this adventure, they're going to be epic!

  • @TheMaster-gd9dy
    @TheMaster-gd9dy Жыл бұрын

    Loved the introo,the best youtuber to watch while snuggled in bed on a cold winter nightt,just lovely...

  • @bonnieruggieri7340
    @bonnieruggieri7340 Жыл бұрын

    Loved the beginning. Very creative. Honestly love all your videos. They are so relaxing. CONGRATS on your sobriety. Get job. 🔥🛶🏕🎣

  • @ratgaz6055
    @ratgaz6055 Жыл бұрын

    Can't thank you enough.. I am an patient of severe anxiety, I get panic attacks now and then..and You are my therapy. You're videos are the best for sleeping while watching. Thank you so much ❤

  • @5ilvergun
    @5ilvergun Жыл бұрын

    Brother man... you are so funny! Thank your for this one. Made my day!

  • @metalmohawkmadness
    @metalmohawkmadness Жыл бұрын

    Xander! I live in Arizona, Phoenix and have adventured all over the state! Feel free to reach out if you need some local advice. One place you should check out is a place called Fossil Creek near a little town called Strawberry. Some steep hiking, but a beautiful area with a natural spring creek, and a couple waterfalls along the way, forest. Camping friendly. Also check out anything on/near the Mogollon Rim. High plateau, forest hiking/camping. Lots to explore, beautiful area. One thing I would definitely keep in mind anywhere down here in AZ, is in March, there will be all sorts of critters out and about that you should be aware of. Some of your regular camping techniques may need some consideration. There are snakes, insects and spiders that you definitely don't want invading your sleeping bag during the night, so do some research on that for sure!

  • @terrychristopher2450
    @terrychristopher2450 Жыл бұрын

    Xander, I worked in the western US many years ago. I liked a couple areas. First, Virginia City in Montana. When I was there, 20 years ago, they had the old western street fronts restored. It was quite interesting to walk through the little town. The local hills and area were full of sage brush, which is rather scented and something we don't get to experience in CDN. There are a couple parks going through Utah as well. If you can cut east off the highway in Utah to Moab, then south ....rather nice. A lot of cinder cone volcanos in northern AZ with a sparse pine forest.

  • @zemfiradavtyan6275
    @zemfiradavtyan62756 ай бұрын

    MY HANDSOME GRANDSON = THANKS. TO YOUR PARENTS FOR HAVING SUCH A GREAT SON. !!!!! I ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS !!! GOD BLESS YOU. AND BE ALWAYS HEALTHY AND HAPPY AND CHEERFUL LIKE YOU ARE. !!! HELLO 👋. FROM LOS ANGELES. !!!!

  • @motionstku
    @motionstku Жыл бұрын

    I see a new video from Xander, I click Like and start to watch! ;)

  • @outdoororiented4869
    @outdoororiented4869 Жыл бұрын

    I drive a 98 Toyota Tacoma 4 cylinder with 320k miles. Original engine everything. Incredibly reliable truck, gets 20-22mpg, 4wd, and I have a topper with a mattress in the back. And I get her for less than 5 grand, couldn’t recommend the small Toyota truck more especially 95-99 4cyl tacomas, most reliable engine Toyota has made to date

  • @HunkyHeathen
    @HunkyHeathen Жыл бұрын

    Xander you're my favorite person on KZread. I'm moving to Missouri early next year and I can't wait to start exploring the Ozarks Xander style.

  • @Douchebagdutchey
    @Douchebagdutchey Жыл бұрын

    Love the beaver fact, I never knew that. Amazing!

  • @michaelhudecek2778
    @michaelhudecek2778 Жыл бұрын

    Another awesome video! Thank you Xander! Michael.

  • @ruchiramunjal6061
    @ruchiramunjal6061 Жыл бұрын

    Great Winter Camping Adventure Xander !!

  • @TheKoyamaFamily
    @TheKoyamaFamily Жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait for the snow camping! Awesome camping content! Got excited for the snow to come 🤩

  • @HalaMadrid0079
    @HalaMadrid0079 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing 🤩 Xander

  • @XaLoiVlog
    @XaLoiVlog Жыл бұрын

    when you're carrying your luggage out of the house, your mother in woman's clothes but with a beard, the idea is interesting. I always support your spirit Bartolomeu Dias. Just enjoy and explore. Because life's mission is travel. you're very handsome. trust me

  • @AdventureLad
    @AdventureLad Жыл бұрын

    If you ever decide to make a full length film, I volunteer to be casted for any role. Bravo Xander Spielberg, Bravo!

  • @sgtduffy
    @sgtduffy Жыл бұрын

    I was having a bad day today and was already planning to watch this video to end the day with, and BOI that opening made me cry laughing. Thank you Xander, best opening ever!!

  • @filipsaprkin

    @filipsaprkin

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy birthday, it was my bd too 3rd, December. I stayed home and watched soccer world cup! Hope the rest of the year is better for you!

  • @FrancisSiuChock
    @FrancisSiuChock Жыл бұрын

    Xander, at least Mom would be happy knowing that you are eating well in the woods! Maple syrup makes everything great! I would definitely do Grand Canyon just for the experience of seeing the immenseness of it (I was just blown away at how large the Canyon is and thinking about the thousands of years it took to create it by the force of nature). Lots of hiking trails and camping, just not the remote type you are used to. Stay well and stay healthy Bud!