Hot Tent Camping in CRAZY Blizzard (Rescuing Trapped Drivers & Almost Getting Trapped My Self)

Summary

In this adventurous episode, Luke from the Outdoor Boys YouTube channel camps in the frozen Alaskan rainforest during an impending blizzard. Joined by his dad, he battles the elements to set up camp, start a fire with icy wood, and cook a lamb stew in a hot tent. Despite harsh conditions like wet gear and snow buildup, he stays warm using a stove and hot water bottle. Luke shares cooking tips, survival techniques, and the challenges of winter camping. After a hearty breakfast, he navigates treacherous snowdrifts to reach safety. A mix of survival, cooking, and adventure awaits viewers.

Takeaways

• 🏕️ Luke is camping in the frozen Alaskan rainforest, preparing for a blizzard.
• 🔥 Setting up camp was a challenge due to a 3-foot elevation difference, making it difficult to pitch the tent.
• 🥶 The firewood is wet and icy, so Luke splits it to help it burn more effectively and uses the stove to dry it.
• 🍲 Luke prepares a lamb stew with sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and spices, which he cooks slowly on the tent stove.
• 🌨️ A blizzard warning is issued, and snow piles up on the tent, but Luke stays warm and cozy inside.
• 🛏️ The tent is wet with condensation, making it tricky to avoid getting soaked or burning his sleeping bag on the stove.
• 🥞 For breakfast, Luke makes biscuits and gravy using pork sausage, cream, and hot dog buns to thicken the gravy since he forgot flour.
• ❄️ Deep snow prevents animals from being a concern at the campsite, as the snow buries all food and makes it difficult for wildlife to navigate.
• 🧳 After the blizzard worsens, Luke packs up his camp and carefully navigates through heavy snow drifts using snowshoes.
• 🚗 Luke has to scout ahead to guide his vehicle through deep snow drifts and barely makes it to the tunnel, where he escapes the storm.

Q & A

Where is Luke filming the video?

Luke is filming in the frozen Alaskan rainforest, where a blizzard is expected later that night.

Why was Luke struggling to set up his tent?

Luke struggled with setting up his tent because there was almost a three-foot elevation difference from one side to the other, making it difficult to secure properly.

What method did Luke use to dry the wet wood for the fire?

Luke split the wood and placed it around the stove to dry it out before burning it, as the wood was covered in ice and soaking wet.

What did Luke prepare for dinner?

Luke prepared a lamb stew with lamb T-bones, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, bay leaves, nutmeg, fennel seed, white vinegar, garlic, green onions, cilantro, and basil.

How did Luke manage to stay warm inside the tent?

Luke used a stove inside his tent to heat the area, dried his gloves and wood around the stove, and boiled water to put into a hot water bottle for extra warmth in his sleeping bag.

What breakfast did Luke prepare in the morning?

Luke made biscuits and gravy for breakfast using pork sausage, cream, black pepper, and hot dog buns as a thickener for the gravy since he forgot to bring flour.

How did Luke deal with the wet socks and condensation inside the tent?

Luke hung his wet socks at the top of the tent to dry them out and tried to avoid touching the wet walls of the tent to prevent his sleeping bag from getting soaked.

Why didn’t Luke worry about animals being attracted to his camp?

Luke explained that there were no animals in the woods because the snow was too deep, burying their food, and any non-hibernating animals were likely down in the valleys.

What was the weather like the next morning?

The morning brought more snow and wind, with large chunks of snow falling off trees onto the tent, signaling that the blizzard had worsened overnight.

How did Luke manage to navigate through the snow drifts while driving?

Luke had to run ahead of his car and place a red shovel in the snow as a target to guide his driving through the snow drifts, using it to make small progress at a time without veering off the path.

Outlines

00:00

🌨️ Camping in a Blizzard: Setting Up the Tent

Luke, from the Outdoor Boys YouTube channel, is camping in a frozen Alaskan rainforest, anticipating a blizzard. He struggles to set up his tent due to the uneven terrain but manages to secure it after some difficulty. The scene is filled with music and applause as he shares the challenge of pitching the tent in these harsh conditions.

05:04

🔥 Struggling with Wet Wood: Fire and Cooking in the Wilderness

Luke encounters challenges with ice-covered, soaking wet wood while trying to light a fire. After splitting the wood, he manages to get a fire going, drying out his gloves and heating up the tent. He prepares lamb stew with various ingredients like bouillon, vegetables, and herbs, battling the freezing environment. Despite a blizzard warning, Luke remains cozy in his hot tent while waiting for his meal to cook.

10:05

🥾 Camping in Deep Snow: Managing the Cold and Wet Conditions

Luke reflects on the lack of animals in the deep snow, explaining that winter camping in such conditions minimizes the chance of animal encounters. He contends with condensation inside the tent and the risk of wet clothes and bedding. Luke takes measures to stay warm overnight, including hanging his socks to dry and preparing for a potentially cold night with a hot water bottle.

15:24

🌬️ Escaping the Blizzard: Packing Up and Leaving the Camp

As the blizzard intensifies, Luke decides to pack up and leave the campsite. He appreciates the beauty of Prince William Sound in Alaska but acknowledges the worsening storm. After clearing 18 inches of snow from his previous tracks, he faces challenging conditions on the drive back, navigating through snow drifts by running ahead and using his shovel as a marker to guide his vehicle.

20:26

🔔 Subscribe for More Outdoor Adventures

Luke wraps up the video by encouraging viewers to subscribe to the Outdoor Boys YouTube channel. He highlights that the channel offers hundreds of videos similar to this adventure and reminds viewers to click the notification bell to stay updated on new videos released every Saturday morning.

Keywords

💡Frozen Alaskan Rainforest

The term refers to a cold, snowy, and wet environment in Alaska where the video takes place. Despite being a rainforest, the location is covered in snow due to its extreme northern climate, creating a challenging environment for camping. The host spends the night here during a blizzard.

💡Hot Tent

A hot tent refers to a tent designed to house a wood stove for warmth during cold weather. In the video, the host uses a hot tent to stay warm while camping in freezing conditions, but mentions the challenges of condensation and the risk of burns due to the close quarters with the stove.

💡Blizzard Warning

A blizzard warning is an alert about an incoming snowstorm with heavy winds and low visibility. The host receives such a warning on his phone, indicating that the weather conditions will worsen overnight, creating a sense of anticipation and challenge as he prepares to endure it.

💡Condensation

Condensation refers to the moisture that forms inside the tent due to the difference between the cold outside air and the warm air from the stove inside. In the video, the host experiences issues with condensation dripping on him, making the inside of the tent wet and uncomfortable.

💡Lamb Stew

Lamb stew is a warm meal the host prepares while camping. It consists of lamb meat, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, spices, and other ingredients. The stew symbolizes the comfort of warm food in the harsh cold environment, and its slow cooking on the stove fits the relaxed pace of the camping experience.

💡Snowshoes

Snowshoes are special footwear designed to distribute a person's weight over a larger surface area, preventing them from sinking into deep snow. The host uses snowshoes to move through the deep snow as he navigates the harsh environment and prepares to leave the campsite.

💡Wet Firewood

Wet firewood refers to the wood covered in ice and snow, which the host must dry out before using it in his stove. The difficulty of lighting wet wood in freezing conditions showcases the challenges of outdoor survival in a snow-covered environment.

💡Biscuits and Gravy

Biscuits and gravy is a hearty breakfast meal that the host prepares in the morning after a night of camping. It reflects the theme of comfort and practicality, as he improvises by using hot dog buns to thicken the gravy, highlighting the adaptability required in such outdoor adventures.

💡Deep Snow

Deep snow is a recurring challenge in the video, affecting both the campsite and travel. The host describes the snow as being almost three feet deep, making it difficult to set up the tent, move around, and even drive out of the area. It reinforces the harshness of the winter camping environment.

💡Prince William Sound

Prince William Sound is a coastal region in Alaska, known for its stunning natural beauty. The host camps near this area, describing it as one of the most beautiful parts of Alaska. The scenic environment contrasts with the challenging weather, emphasizing the allure and danger of wilderness exploration.

Highlights

Introduction: Luke begins the adventure by setting up camp in the frozen Alaskan rainforest during an impending blizzard.

Challenges of setting up the tent: Luke struggles with a three-foot elevation difference, forcing him to improvise to stabilize the tent.

Firewood difficulty: Luke tries to light ice-covered, wet wood by splitting it, showing the challenges of starting a fire in extreme cold conditions.

Safety measures: Luke secures his sled to prevent it from being buried in the snow or blown away by strong winds.

Drying clothes: Luke sets up a clothesline inside the tent to dry his wet gloves and wood around the stove for future use.

Cooking lamb stew: Luke shares his process for making lamb stew with unique ingredients like sweet potatoes, tomatoes, bay leaves, nutmeg, and fennel.

Blizzard warning: Luke receives a weather alert on his phone, indicating an incoming blizzard, but remains calm and continues cooking.

Hot tent stove hazards: Luke highlights the downside of using a hot tent stove, where small spaces and hot surfaces often result in burned items.

Cozy tent environment: Despite the harsh conditions outside, Luke relaxes inside with a hot meal, showing the effectiveness of his shelter.

Condensation issues: Luke mentions the heavy condensation inside the tent that soaks him whenever he moves, emphasizing the difficulties of winter camping.

Snow safety: Luke reassures viewers that there’s no risk of animals in the deep snow as they’re likely hibernating or in valleys where food is accessible.

Breakfast improvisation: Luke makes biscuits and gravy for breakfast, using hot dog buns as a substitute for flour, showing adaptability in the wilderness.

Beautiful yet harsh environment: Luke marvels at the natural beauty of Prince William Sound but notes that worsening weather conditions mean it’s time to pack up.

Snowshoe escape: Luke faces deep snow as he tries to leave, needing to break trail through over 18 inches of fresh snow on his way back.

Navigating snowdrifts: Luke uses a red shovel to mark his path and guide other vehicles through deep snowdrifts, demonstrating survival tactics and leadership.

Transcripts

Luke here with the outdoor Boys YouTube

channel I'm here in the Frozen Alaskan

rainforest and I've brought my hot dad

because it's supposed to be a blizzard

tonight

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oh

oh that's beautiful

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what's up

my circle is too small

foreign

oh I had so much trouble getting this

tent up there's almost a three foot

elevation difference from this side to

this side I had to do some funky stuff

to get it to work

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foreign

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foreign

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thank you

there you go got my sled secured so it

won't blow away or get buried

oh

yeah

this wood is covered in ice and is

soaking wet it's going to be really hard

to light so I'm splitting it in the

hopes that it'll burn a little bit

better

just gonna be real careful not drop it

in the snow

oh

Fire's barely going and it's heating up

quite nicely in here making my pants

Steam

that's why everyone calls me hot pants

nobody calls me that

all this wood is wet and cold so we're

gonna put it around the stove to dry it

out before we throw it in I'm going to

string up a little clothesline to start

drying my gloves out

I brought a little luxury item here

laying in that snow was getting my legs

so cold

this is nice

oh

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you can really feel the temperature

difference out here

uh melting snow is such a pain it'll

probably take me 45 minutes to get this

snow melted and up to a boil

all right we got the water boiling it's

time to make some food

got some beef bouillon cubes a little

bit of salt I got these little lamb

T-Bones here and they're already

seasoned I'm gonna go ahead and cut the

bone out and cut off the grizzle put

that in the pot first

foreign

tea here

oh that herbal tea hits the spot sounds

like the wind's starting to kick up a

little bit occasionally uh Snow's

getting blown off the trees and landing

on the tent it's nice and cozy in here I

got my stew going got a bunch of peanuts

food always Cooks slowly on a hot tent

stove but I'm in no hurry

well the lamb fat is rendering up nicely

so I just added some sweet potatoes and

some tomatoes to the stew

we're gonna add a couple bay leaves I've

got some nutmeg and fennel seed we're

gonna put in there as well

a little white vinegar

all right I'm gonna let that simmer just

got a weather alert on my phone supposed

to be a blizzard warning tonight

we'll see what happens it's gonna be a

lot of snow

we're gonna go ahead and add the lamb

meat at this point add some carrots and

loads of onions

spice things up with some jalapenos

it doesn't smell like burning feathers

in here yeah it does

reaching for a piece of wood and I

brushed against the stove oh that's the

big downside of these hot tents you're

in a very confined space with a very hot

item stuff gets burned all the time

soup's getting close to done so I'm

gonna go ahead and add my garlic and I'm

gonna throw in

green onions

all right just put a little cilantro and

basil in there

a beautiful lamb stew

a little Savory a little sweet a little

bit spicy it's good

oh that was pretty good

that turned out really nice

time for a little dessert

oh

a little cherry pie for dessert warm pie

on a cold day

that was good

I go do some dishes

all right there we go dish is done

now I know a lot of you guys see this

and wonder if that's going to attract

animals animals are not a problem here

there's no animals in these Woods the

reason why the snow's too deep this deep

snow is hard to walk in it buries all

the food any animals that aren't

hibernating they're down in the valley

not up here in the mountains I walked

for almost an hour in this snow and

never saw a single animal print and

that's why you don't have to worry about

animals winter camping in this deep snow

I am soaking wet the inside of the tent

is just wet with condensation every time

I get up and move around I brush up

against the inside of the tent it just

gets me soaked

putting a bunch of kindling before I go

to bed tonight so if I wake up in the

middle of the night and I need a fire

it's not a big ordeal to get some heat

in the tent

oh my socks are so wet I got loads of

snow down my boots today

I'll hang my socks at the top of the

tent they'll dry out pretty quick

so I gotta make sure I don't roll up

against the inside of the tent in the

middle of the night otherwise my bag

will get soaked but if I roll over to

the right too far then I'll hit the

stove and then I'll burn up so you know

I guess it just won't wiggle around much

all right got my hot water bottle with

two liters of boiling water

well it's toasty warm in this bag and I

am tired so I'm gonna hit the sack and

uh we're gonna see what this blizzard

brings because I can hear it snowing

really hard right now we'll see what we

got in the morning

uh good morning

I was woken up by big chunks of snow

falling off the trees onto the tent the

wind's picked up a little bit since

happening a fair amount I think it's

time to get up

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oh

there's some coals in there

foreign

I better go and put my sleeping bag away

I burned a hole in it last year don't

want to do that again

well for breakfast I'm gonna make

biscuits and gravy

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I got some hot oil got some pork sausage

gonna add some cream this little bottle

of cream 1600 calories that's why I

don't eat biscuits and gravy every day

putting in some black pepper

and pinch itself now unfortunately I've

messed up a little bit I was supposed to

bring some flour to thicken up the gravy

I forgot

I got some hot dog buns I'm gonna try to

tear them up in little bits and put them

in the gravy to thicken it up sometimes

you can use breadcrumb as a thickener

there we go got it to thicken up a

little bit not bad at all

all right I got this bag of bread dough

that I made up before coming out on this

trip this dough is super simple it's

just bread flour with a dash of yeast

and you add enough water that it's as

wet as it can get without sticking to

your fingers kind of mix it up enough so

that there's no lumps throw it in a bag

and then let it sit for a day overnight

two days you know whatever you want

there we go

flat bread and sausage gravy that's some

good stuff right there

well

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not a good now obviously homemade

biscuits would be better but this ain't

bad for a guy who slept on the floor

last night

oh that was good that was a lot of food

foreign

every time that wind shakes it dumps all

the condensation down the back of my

neck

back in the dead retreat

oh it's nasty out there that wind's

picking up I think I better get packed

up

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oh my mittens are all dry

that's a nice treat

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what a beautiful campsite this right

here is Prince William's sound one of

the most gorgeous Parts of Alaska and

this Forest here is actually rain forest

they get something like 200 inches of

rain every year here

this is one of my favorite places in

Alaska but this storm is getting worse I

think I better get my snowshoes on and

get out of here

there's a good 18 inches of snow on top

of my old tracks from yesterday it's

like I never broke any Trail

thank you

foreign

hopefully I can get it out of the snow

drift

well there you go that's not too buried

I can get that out

oh

my it's a little bit windy out there

there we go you can kind of see the road

thank you

oh how are you is that

straight in the rail stay in the wheel

the drifts are so bad I've got to run

out and Scout ahead

oh that was some sketchy stuff there was

just the smallest window through that

snow drift I had to go and run about 50

feet in front of the car and put my red

shovel in the snow and I'd use that as a

Target to aim for the path and I'd get

there and I'd run back and go another 50

feet and if you got off six inches to

either side you were done but by doing

that me and everybody that was behind me

was able to get through the snow drifts

all right guys we made it to the tunnel

this is the two and a half mile tunnel

that's one lane each lane of traffic

gets one opportunity per hour to go

through the mountain so we just barely

made our tunnel

thank you

oh

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