I’m 32, Single and Leaving It All Behind (Again)

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  • čas přidán 5. 02. 2024
  • Welcome to Expedition North. This trip has been on my mind for a couple of years now, and I’m so excited to be doing it right now, at a bit of a crossroad in my life.
    Because while it’s been lovely to enjoy domesticity lately, I’m hungry again for something more challenging, something new and difficult. And I guess this is it.
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  • @evazubeck
    @evazubeck  Před 3 měsíci +359

    Any tips for cold weather? ❄ It could get as cold as -20, -30C (-4f, -22f), so any expert advice much appreciated! Edit: also, I forgot to add that this month I’ll be posting 2 videos every week! Exciting🎉

    • @michaelbryant2071
      @michaelbryant2071 Před 3 měsíci +43

      Go to the Seychelles.

    • @TruckHouseLife
      @TruckHouseLife Před 3 měsíci +49

      #1 tip - get your rig checked out so you don't break down out there;) I just exploded my rear axle and gears after a 2,000 mile drive to the Arctic Ocean in -75 F last week lol, would have been brutal to have that happen out there. Good luck! and that's awesome you have a stable place and a home on wheels, it's the way to go, best of both worlds;)

    • @sickbale
      @sickbale Před 3 měsíci +6

      Yes. Cover up and close windows

    • @SallySpark
      @SallySpark Před 3 měsíci +48

      wool socks. I lived in Harbin China for three years - minus 35 average. I found if my feet were warm i would feel ok. Good luck. I look forward to your new adventure😊👍💪

    • @hanswurl583
      @hanswurl583 Před 3 měsíci +31

      Look into operating a diesel vehicle in extreme cold. There are tricks.

  • @elguamo2003
    @elguamo2003 Před 3 měsíci +288

    I have done many long events with my pup, a couple of things, watch the pads of his feet, the surface can do a lot of damage very quickly, if you can get him used to shoes I would recommend it. Food and Water, seems simple but make sure he drinks and eats enough, you have to plan for them, they will run until they drop because they are trying to make you happy, be very aware of his warning signs, drooping tail, head below the shoulders, or whatever his may be. My pup would always “bounce” when we ran, as soon as she stopped bouncing I knew she needed a break with water and food even though she was still happy and running. Most of all, you are at dog pace, when he slows down, you slow down.

    • @vitman4414
      @vitman4414 Před 3 měsíci +30

      Thank you for posting this. You are spot on about being aware of your dog. I would also add to be aware of how long he is exposed to the cold temperature.

    • @Unknown5925-
      @Unknown5925- Před 3 měsíci +32

      Yes, I'm very concerned about her dog doing this with her in the winter and exstream temps!!
      Edit: its also really bad for their lungs breathing in that cold air. They tell you not to let your dogs out in the extreme coldness . I really think this is a bad idea. If she chooses to do this, well, that's her choice but not good for her dog!

    • @matijaradeljak
      @matijaradeljak Před 3 měsíci +24

      yeah wanted to say the same. it should noted that almost every dog in the world will outrun any human in the world, which speaks not only to our fragility but also to the fact that probably not every dog should. to force an animal into an adrenalin sport, i'm not a fan

    • @matthewkeith8605
      @matthewkeith8605 Před 3 měsíci +12

      I was wondering about this, booties for Vilk crossed my mind, and maybe a coat? He is obviously a really good example of a GSD and would follow Eva into hell if she went there.

    • @ReginaldVandeVelde
      @ReginaldVandeVelde Před 3 měsíci +14

      Good insights on the dog part! Dog owner here as well, thought immediately about the paws. They'll need balm & wax. I'm also worried about supplies: arctic temperatures, intense activity, you burn so much calories. And that's both you and the dog. You must haul so many extra kilos of food in what I presume will be a sled. My advice is to consult people with huskies, and learn about their way of work & handling.

  • @jennifermagee9131
    @jennifermagee9131 Před 3 měsíci +182

    Enjoy your grandparents while you have them! I have been so blessed to have my grandmother near by the last 10 years. She just passed away at the age of 108. She was a true blessing. Just savor those moments.

    • @artphotognh
      @artphotognh Před 3 měsíci +13

      My Gram has been gone for over 40 years, but remains the shining star of my childhood. Pure class, through and through!

    • @justinlowe4560
      @justinlowe4560 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Love your channel, but your cold weather travel is something of a mystery to me, warm weather is just as adventurous, I hope you find what you are truly looking for, you deserve the best of the best. Thank you for the content.

  • @scott_CA
    @scott_CA Před 3 měsíci +117

    I have a friend that took his dog on an expedition. Somewhere along on the trip the dog became injured and couldn't walk on it's own. The dog is too heavy to carry out,So he left the dog and when out on his own. It only took 2 days but by the time he got back the dog was in bad shape. Both my buddy and the dog had done many trips. He hadn't considered Having to carry his dog a long ways. Be careful out there if you're going to be on your own. Think about the dog.

    • @Generalpickaname
      @Generalpickaname Před 3 měsíci +20

      This is my nightmare. Dog first, always.

    • @huitrecouture
      @huitrecouture Před 3 měsíci +10

      People are idiots and really DO NOT care about their dogs. They just pretend it.

    • @drx1xym154
      @drx1xym154 Před 3 měsíci +3

      @@Generalpickaname -- it is a struggle and that, I guess is the point.
      Sometimes there are no good options, only bad choices.

    • @drx1xym154
      @drx1xym154 Před 3 měsíci +4

      @@huitrecouture -- yes, though often you can tell when the dog was never correctly socialized... or the dog behaves like the owner behaves when no one is looking.

    • @michelle_m4446
      @michelle_m4446 Před 3 měsíci +2

      I'm having a hard time with my dog as well. RV living...he is 12, 100lbs, and his hip has gotten worse and worse. The only solution is the only one we can't bear
      ..but it's quickly coming to that. I love dogs so much that I hate them as well. 😢😢

  • @MurrayRiver1
    @MurrayRiver1 Před 2 měsíci +6

    So many people think that Eva is having a crisis. No! It’s Eva enjoying life and getting to know herself.

    • @Ca_Tule_Ninja
      @Ca_Tule_Ninja Před 25 dny

      Nah…. This is a classic example of a woman hitting her early 30s and being lost without a husband and children. She’s filling that void with travel and the dog.

  • @Introverted_Outlander
    @Introverted_Outlander Před 3 měsíci +205

    I’ve done a Maximum of 60 miles with one of my dogs. I can tell you there’s a big difference between 20 miles and 60 miles for a dog. One thing I would research is how to deal with pad and foot care for your dog, as well as possibly using footwear due to the cold climate.

    • @StochasticGreen
      @StochasticGreen Před 3 měsíci +9

      She's been training him to use booties! That's just one thing I've seen but I'm sure she's doing all the things to make sure Vilk gets the best experience.

    • @beazleteats4031
      @beazleteats4031 Před 3 měsíci

      I think it's cruel to take Wilk on this trip. @@StochasticGreen

    • @corvus5809
      @corvus5809 Před 3 měsíci +13

      This is something people often forget when running with dogs. They overestimate a dogs ability to run long distances. In general, dogs are built for short bursts of speed, not endurance. Training will help just as it does for us, but there are still limitations.
      Certainly large dogs do better since they have bigger hearts and lungs than small dogs, and dogs have better size ratios than other animals, but they're still smaller than a human while having nearly the same body weight. And a dog will just keep running until it gives out especially when they're following something or someone.
      If people are running with their dogs they need to be running at their dogs pace and requirements, otherwise it's possible the dog could die from exhaustion if people force them to try and keep up.

    • @drx1xym154
      @drx1xym154 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@corvus5809 -- good points, I wonder if Vilk or Yulk will drag Eva across the line. I cannot imagine an Ultra marathon ... a half marathon is, how one would train for a real marathon, yet she ran an Ultra _68Mi_ which is a bit insane ... and now she wants to do a _double ultra_ on the Northern most coast of continental Europe and during the WINTER????
      Okay, maybe not totally insane - I hope her and the dog are one on the run!

    • @keppela1
      @keppela1 Před 2 měsíci +1

      This was so prophetic.

  • @lancecahill5486
    @lancecahill5486 Před 3 měsíci +160

    I’d check with the veterinarian to see how the trip would affect Vilk. The vet might recommend a few things to keep him safe and comfortable (jackets, boots, a different diet etc.)

    • @user-tg1ml4yg2u
      @user-tg1ml4yg2u Před 3 měsíci +13

      Exactly, I forgot to mention this, a vet should know if the extreme weather will be ok for Vilk….I am sure you have checked this….but be extremely cautious with that gorgeous Vilk…

    • @user-tg1ml4yg2u
      @user-tg1ml4yg2u Před 3 měsíci +8

      ….I need to add that I have a page that I follow in South America, this couple,e have a a small to medium size dog….Ettore, and believe me, I suffer for him…their adventures are extreme….but he follows them like nothing, I still think it is toooo much for him….but hope for the best.

    • @krisb-travel
      @krisb-travel Před 3 měsíci

      @@user-tg1ml4yg2ulol a vet? Yes go waste $200 on asking a simple question

    • @artphotognh
      @artphotognh Před 3 měsíci +2

      Glad to read this - I was going to mention the boots for Vilk!

    • @lynnrussell1641
      @lynnrussell1641 Před 3 měsíci +5

      Vik was called Alsatian Wolf dog before the term German Shepherd.I live in Montana and unless sled dog racing on ice he will be perfectly fine He has a double coat,herding and F2 wolf genetics behind him and is not a slick coated dog.

  • @christopherharris6005
    @christopherharris6005 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Awesome video as always Eva and Vlik. Can't wait to see y'all's epic expedition to norodcap in the middle of winter. Thanks for letting us ride along with your epic adventures.

  • @shutincharlie3461
    @shutincharlie3461 Před 3 měsíci +2

    You are just drawn to come back to us in the US!! Good luck on the trek and thank you so much for your spirit , your vulnerability, your strength and the ability to put it all into words and pictures.

  • @celtasnake
    @celtasnake Před 3 měsíci +140

    Asked my cats a few hours ago if they would like to run a marathon with me. One is still laughing ( didn´t know cats could laugh), and the other is still hiding in the cupboard. Any way, good luck with your adventure, i´m sure you will have fun a succeed. About dressing well ... to dress well is to dress comfortable, so as long as you feel comfy, you are dressing well.

    • @artphotognh
      @artphotognh Před 3 měsíci +3

      My cat "disappeared" in our new house, and I discovered he had learned to push the lower cabinet "lazy susan" enough to get in there, with it closing gently behind him. I thought he might be trapped, then realized he'd have loudly "meowed" if he was scared. Cats are like a grandmother who aren't afraid to tell us to be REASONABLE!

    • @LillyEve1
      @LillyEve1 Před 3 měsíci +2

      😂😹

  • @jamesholt7612
    @jamesholt7612 Před 3 měsíci +179

    Keep doing what you love and never let anyone tell you that you can't Eva. Keep your head up and keep living your life.

    • @evazubeck
      @evazubeck  Před 3 měsíci +38

      As we all should!

    • @user-kb5ps4pu3x
      @user-kb5ps4pu3x Před 3 měsíci +3

    • @72tadrian65
      @72tadrian65 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Very wise, too many of us, follow other peoples expectations and end up being in a totally miserable career. I am so incredibly envious of her but also very worried.

    • @primaryslauson
      @primaryslauson Před 3 měsíci

      Yes! Indulge in hedonic pleasures while you still can!

    • @TheNuzhat23
      @TheNuzhat23 Před 3 měsíci +4

      I was waiting for your youtube video, I never missed any episode.. you are an inspiration to me. Love from a Pakistani in Boston usa 🇺🇸. Keep shining ✨️ 💛 💖 ♥️

  • @KalliatTValsaraj
    @KalliatTValsaraj Před 3 měsíci +1

    I absolutely am in awe of your various expeditions and this one is certainly commendable and brave on your part to be undertaking such a hard journey. All the best! 🙏🏽❤️

  • @meditatedwild5903
    @meditatedwild5903 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Love this new vibe of editing! SO pumped for you! 🥳❄❄

  • @billbabcock1833
    @billbabcock1833 Před 3 měsíci +79

    Always nice to see a new video of yours.
    Oddly I find myself in a similar situation to yours but in reverse. I'm turning 70 this year and have just sold my house here in Colorado and bought a 32' travel trailer. I'm heading out next month to travel to 49 of the 50 states in the US.
    In the process, I've given away or thrown out 50 years of accumulated stuff. All I'm taking is a week's worth of clothes and my dog. Well I do have a 60 inch TV, satellite dish and a queen size bed, but at my age, this is roughing it.
    I don't know how long this journey will last. I'm planning on two years, but who knows?

    • @theinfinitepassportTV
      @theinfinitepassportTV Před 3 měsíci +2

      excellent mate, enjoy your travels. Don't skimp on New Mexico - including the Gila Wilderness and National Forest. You'll be pleasantly surprised.

    • @billbabcock1833
      @billbabcock1833 Před 3 měsíci +4

      ​@@theinfinitepassportTVthanks for the suggestion. I'm from Denver and lived in Phoenix for years and I've spent a lot of time wandering around AZ, NM, CO and UT. The Gila Wilderness is an amazing area.

    • @martinaflower1699
      @martinaflower1699 Před 3 měsíci +7

      Same for me, female 69, recently widowed, giving away and selling all my stuff to start traveling for a year. May buy a car in Europe and use "work away" for volunteer work wherever I want to stay longer. May the adventure begin! Best to you!

    • @billbabcock1833
      @billbabcock1833 Před 3 měsíci

      @@martinaflower1699 enjoy yourself and be safe.

    • @mezanian
      @mezanian Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@billbabcock1833there is joy to be found on every highway and byway😊

  • @captaindaedalus1
    @captaindaedalus1 Před 3 měsíci +19

    I've been without a mate for about 15 years. I do miss the intimacy at times, but it's not the end of the world. I think you'll be just fine relying on yourself.
    I don't want to burden you with my problems, but I'm in the middle of something that makes me want to pass a little wisdom to you and anyone else who takes a moment to read this. Life is already far too short, but even as short as it is, you never know whether you may not have that tomorrow to do the things you've been postponing. Do what makes you happy, and don't waste too much time on the things that don't make you happy. Don't be too patient. However, I know from experience that regardless of the anxiety you feel about the impermanence of your parents, you'll be very glad you got to know them a little better while you were an adult.
    Oh, my advice for cold running: You might consider shoes for Vilk, like the dog-sledders do. Ice between the toes is a real problem.

  • @andyrbush
    @andyrbush Před 3 měsíci +12

    I understand completely. I have chronic itchy feet, also known as wanderlust; I was definitely born under a wandering star. I started traveling for work New Years Day 1980 and haven't stopped travelling although I have stopped working. I counted the countries the other day it came to 40 where I had either worked in, visited or passed through. I now have virtually no possessions at all which makes life so simple.

  • @KalaBearer
    @KalaBearer Před 3 měsíci

    God Bless you Eva zu . I hope your travels are safe and you find a lot of happy times and find some satisfaction in your life and your heart.
    Stay close to your family and do not forget them for too long at a time.

  • @mikecain3134
    @mikecain3134 Před 3 měsíci +58

    For emergencies I recommend a product from the US called Hot Hands. They are little packets of iron that when exposed to air reach 130 degrees F. A woman survived 3 days in a blizzard placing 1 in each glove and boot. No frost bite. Each one lasts 8 to 12 hours. Good luck.

    • @Charlie53888
      @Charlie53888 Před 3 měsíci +3

      They’re not just from the US, there are European brands as well, but I agree they work very well!

    • @artphotognh
      @artphotognh Před 3 měsíci +2

      Yup - hunters in cold climates use them all the time, and they spend LONG days in the cold whenever possible.

    • @virgilflowers9846
      @virgilflowers9846 Před 3 měsíci +2

      These things are amazing. They make ones for your shoes specifically as well. I’ve used them countless times for many reasons. Highly recommend

    • @drx1xym154
      @drx1xym154 Před 3 měsíci

      i wonder how much weight is _allowed?_
      I mean she can pack-up and give some to Yulk, that dawg is a beast!
      The best gear is often strong and light, though _running_ 185KM in the arctic during winter - I guess there are a few trees for cover, hopefully no bears (and she should carry a decent rifle - with enough animal to kill an angry or desperate bear) - Yulk only takes on the big challenges!
      I think Eva needs a nick name. I propose, "Forestie Gee", for the legendary and fictional running, Mr Gump!

  • @MentalWhiplash
    @MentalWhiplash Před 3 měsíci +17

    Everything you are and do is undeniably Eva...your wisdom keeps you living your best life....dynamic and in the moment. Best wishes always.

  • @dawsonhallonquist7007
    @dawsonhallonquist7007 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Congratulations, I am super excited for you and Vilk. Been enjoying your journey, as a gypsy myself.

  • @richardhaney8295
    @richardhaney8295 Před 3 měsíci +11

    Eva, regarding your "one day" perspective: If you are a person who is constantly coming up with great ideas for excellent projects and activities to undertake, there will be a need to prioritize what you want to do. As you think more or less randomly about one prospective project or activity at a time, your level of inspiration may wax and wane and wax again, etc. The way I see it, there is absolutely no shame in indefinitely postponing or even abandoning, at least for the time being, one project or activity in favor of another that you've come to realize is more inspiring, more fruitful, and likely to be more satisfying.
    About your idea of "type 2 fun": The way you frame it sounds absolutely crazy. Of course, there is often a cost of one sort or another with any project or activity you undertake. A proper approach, especially if you have lots of inspiring ideas for activities or projects -- so many that you could not possibly accomplish all of them in your lifetime -- is to undertake a cost-benefit analysis. In other words, consider which activities or projects are likely to be the most satisfying or fruitful compared to the cost. That's the only rational way of undertaking such projects or activities. It typically seems that a cost-benefit analysis is highly subjective and that you lack important information for decision-making purposes. This makes the decision-making process highly complex, and the decision-making processes are frequently subject to change as you discover new possibilities with one project or activity or another.
    But I fear that you will feel that you have made a promise to your fans to go through with this crazy type of so-called "type 2 fun". I don't like to watch you making yourself miserable. It does not make me happy. I think you must definitely have a streak of masochism in you.
    Eva, you don't have to do it. Be a free person. Don't let your mind put you in a prison of your own making. Be free. Be open to quitting or greatly modifying your plans. I for one do not want to be a fan of yours who is going to egg you on to undertake this crazy idea.

  • @lancelee1598
    @lancelee1598 Před 3 měsíci +30

    Aside from Vilk and yourself, don't forget to prepare Odyssey for running in the cold too! Proper engine oil viscosity, block heater, fuel treatments, and have a spare fuel filter if it gels. I know you try to pack light, but still want to be prepared with a diesel vehicle in the cold. Battery jump pack might not be a bad idea either.

    • @TheWolfalpino
      @TheWolfalpino Před 3 měsíci

      i think this is more something to put toughts on, eventually.

    • @washguy5982
      @washguy5982 Před 3 měsíci

      A very wise comment, diesels require a lot of tlc in extreme cold.

  • @cherylf333
    @cherylf333 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Sending you healing vibes from San Diego. Over the past year, I can see you have been through a lot emotionally….without having to say anything. You will heal in time. Be resilient and find yourself again… don’t get lost in someone else’s reality…. You are a badass goddess explorer and don’t let anyone extinguish your light. 🫶🧚‍♀️💫💫💫

  • @MegamanXLT
    @MegamanXLT Před 3 měsíci +35

    Im an American living in far north Sweden above the arctic circle. Ive lived all over the world in all different climates but im telling you the tundra is a whole different beast! Stock up on plenty of vitamin D, skin moisturizer, chap stick, long johns, over pants, and consider getting your furbaby some extra layers as well hehe

    • @ghostramp8578
      @ghostramp8578 Před 3 měsíci

      And enough sex toys. Seriously.

    • @tizone4106
      @tizone4106 Před 2 měsíci

      The synthetic vitamin D is a poison, there is no need for that, she should take some raw liver and other organs and animal fat for that like the inuits did.

  • @BenDover-qj5mt
    @BenDover-qj5mt Před 3 měsíci

    Hi Eva! I think your journey is inspiring. Please continue to keep an open mind and a positive attitude.

  • @rogerevans1117
    @rogerevans1117 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Good luck Ewa and Vilk! I am looking forward to watching your next journey!

  • @danielballard3364
    @danielballard3364 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Love the raw unfiltered insight into your current state of life and mind, Eva. You got nothing to prove or do for us, enjoy your life out there

  • @bovutest7580
    @bovutest7580 Před 3 měsíci

    Eva, First of all, STAY Warm... Your trip sounds fantastic! Your past expeditions are awesome to watch, and you do such an excellent job documenting them. You will surely enjoy the peace of the area above the Arctic Circle in the winter. You are an exceptional person leading an amazing life; you can do anything and are continually learning. Keep your head in it, and you will see your future path clearly.
    Your pup is so well-behaved and sweet; he's always great company. It has been amazing watching the two of you interact and grow together.

  • @kwaste
    @kwaste Před 3 měsíci +3

    Eva, followed you on your journey in America. I give you props for the courage and confidence you had in yourself travrllling alone with your dog. Good luck to you in your new adventure. Oh, and being of Polish descent myself make us proud.

  • @TheIndyspace
    @TheIndyspace Před 3 měsíci +13

    Been thinking of you and missing your videos, and I'm so happy to see you again..! 😊

  • @stephenwilliams4118
    @stephenwilliams4118 Před 3 měsíci +12

    Your excitement makes me wish I was young again and didn't have the regrets I have at this point in my life. When I was young I had goals and ambitions and set them aside for love. The love faded and became a bitter obligation leading to disaster. That being said I then focused on my responsibilites and made sure they were taken care of. Here we are almost 4 years post pandemic and I realize that I have wasted so much time. I hope you never feel regret and would counsel you that you only really ever answer to yourself so be true to you. I will follow and watch your progress with great anticipation living out some of my fantasies through your expeditions . Thank you for allowing me to tag along ♥

  • @theripleyeffect5203
    @theripleyeffect5203 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Eva, we think you are awesome! We wish you every happiness in your adventures and peace with your nesting. And don't worry about your hair or fashion while walking your dog first thing in the morning. You and Vik looked adorable and we loved your jacket. Enjoy!

  • @maniesutton844
    @maniesutton844 Před 3 měsíci

    Wow! What took you so long, you need the fresh air and the adventure that will follow.
    I'm looking forward to the uploads of your trip, please keep us posted!
    Be safe!!

  • @danielgreene89
    @danielgreene89 Před 3 měsíci +60

    The journeys continue!!! Woohoo so excited!

    • @evazubeck
      @evazubeck  Před 3 měsíci +14

      They do indeed :D Such is the life of a travel addict, ha!

    • @danielgreene89
      @danielgreene89 Před 3 měsíci

      HEY! I saw that video go up today and then disappear... hehe@@evazubeck

  • @nordicgardener
    @nordicgardener Před 3 měsíci +131

    It is dark. It is cold. It can be tough and challenging. We call it our home.
    Welcome to Sweden, Eva!

    • @evazubeck
      @evazubeck  Před 3 měsíci +16

      Yay! Thank you

    • @mikekaraoke
      @mikekaraoke Před 3 měsíci

      Not always come on, when I last went to Gothenburg in Sept a couple of years ago was really warm!
      + when shown on TV/pics in mags/papers etc

    • @awc80
      @awc80 Před 3 měsíci +3

      @@mikekaraoke It's only bad in winter :)
      November to March isn't the time to go for a swim. But it looks good in winter though, would suggest going trough Norway on the way back though, bit of variation from the Swedish woods.

    • @user-McGiver
      @user-McGiver Před 3 měsíci +6

      you guyz get both Eva and NATO this year... 2024 !

    • @theresewheeler1498
      @theresewheeler1498 Před 3 měsíci +10

      I don’t know it’s insane
      Poor dog

  • @waynewhitaker5244
    @waynewhitaker5244 Před 3 měsíci

    Good luck on your adventure. I’m waiting in anticipation for your videos to drop.

  • @jbs-vu5mc
    @jbs-vu5mc Před 3 měsíci

    You're awesome!! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!

  • @mannybravo237
    @mannybravo237 Před 3 měsíci +26

    Best of luck! Take care of Vilk, as he takes care of you!
    It's not a marathon for vilk, he's jus havin fun👍🏼🤘🏼

  • @LindaDutchy1988
    @LindaDutchy1988 Před 3 měsíci +15

    I feel so much like you Eva, always wondering what to do and where to go. Having doubts about things and doing them anyway. Just do whatever your heart tells you no matter the opinions of others❤

  • @nataliiaglynkina3650

    Girl, you are amazing! Watching you inspires and gives the moment of honesty with myself and inner silence. Thank you

  • @dansouth2088
    @dansouth2088 Před 3 měsíci

    So excited to see you attempt this ultra!! You and Vilk can do it!! Believe in yourself and trust your training. You will have doubts and you will want to quit, but just believe and persevere and do something awesome!! Just remember, it doesn't always get worse.

  • @glynnburke8139
    @glynnburke8139 Před 3 měsíci +15

    Absolutely LOove your channel. There is a saying a boat that never leaves the harbour will always be safe. Essentially another way of saying if you want discoveries in life you have to venture out. You have such a great sense of adventure, but also a very rational mind. I've seen you plan well, living the adventure, escaping the hurricanes.

    • @evazubeck
      @evazubeck  Před 3 měsíci +6

      I absolutely love that saying - thanks for reminding me of it

    • @karolinamackiewicz514
      @karolinamackiewicz514 Před 3 měsíci +3

      But the boats were not built to stay in the harbour

    • @elabela6743
      @elabela6743 Před 3 měsíci

      A ship in harbour may be safe, but that's not what ships were built for.
      One of my favorite quotes 😊

  • @paulmors575
    @paulmors575 Před 3 měsíci +6

    Norway is an amazing country, been to Tromso last year and it's so beautiful (and very cold ) above the artic circle. Good luck and well, stay warm up there!

  • @jhonnycifuentes6638
    @jhonnycifuentes6638 Před 3 měsíci +8

    Good luck in your journey. Stay warm.❤

    • @drx1xym154
      @drx1xym154 Před 3 měsíci

      Running or jogging 185KM should do that ... maybe they run straight through?
      Ultra Marathons? Amateurs!
      That dawg, Yulk or Wilk is a beast! Maybe party husky!

  • @istvantorok26
    @istvantorok26 Před 3 měsíci

    Love your videos . Just came across this channel and cannot get enough !! Great work , thanx for sharing !

  • @katewilliams4876
    @katewilliams4876 Před 3 měsíci +11

    Can’t wait for your upcoming adventure. It sounds hard,and a real challenge. I am sure you both will be wildly successful! You do shoot high abc I admire you. Good luck, I will be watching and cheering you both on!

    • @evazubeck
      @evazubeck  Před 3 měsíci +4

      Thanks Kate, I appreciate that! Yes, it's going to be hard for sure, but that's kind of the point - exciting stuff :)

    • @katewilliams4876
      @katewilliams4876 Před 3 měsíci +1

      You are an adventurer and a seeker. I hope you find what you are seeking. I think a base is important that provides stability, normality and safety. You will always push yourself and venture out. My opinion from an old wanderer. I respect you very much!

  • @sujit1432001
    @sujit1432001 Před 3 měsíci +1

    All the best EVA!!! You will nail it!

  • @Indianinthemachine
    @Indianinthemachine Před 3 měsíci

    I needed to see this video, to hear your beautiful teachings. Thank you sister, blessings on your incredible journeys.

  • @khenglim
    @khenglim Před 3 měsíci +54

    Eva, the brave. I support whatever you plan to do as long as it makes you happy. Live your dream and move forward. You always have your faithful companion Vilk on this awesome journey. Good luck and good speed!

  • @ians99
    @ians99 Před 3 měsíci +6

    A beautiful area. I once drove from Rovaniemi into Sweden along the Arctic circle, and loved it. Forests, creeks, and moose!

  • @heldermartinovsky
    @heldermartinovsky Před 3 měsíci +2

    Nice to see you again!!!!!!! I'm trying to leave my old life behind... your videos and history are always motivating... I'm preparing to get the road to Patagonia with my dog Ursa! Take care yourself and live your dreams!!!!! Life is very short!

  • @ilonabarteczka253
    @ilonabarteczka253 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Wow! Inspiring! Good luck Eva.

  • @doctor2bob
    @doctor2bob Před 3 měsíci +22

    Eva, thank you for your undefeatable spirit! You and Vilk have helped me heal from the loss of my dog 18 months ago. I now have a new life companion, her name is Maple and she is a Catahoula Vizsla cross, born to run...

    • @artphotognh
      @artphotognh Před 3 měsíci

      The healing doesn't start until the next furbaby comes into your home.

  • @ItsMeHello555
    @ItsMeHello555 Před 3 měsíci +10

    I’m so thankful you still have your Oma and Opa and visit with them! What an exciting new chapter you’re embarking on and sharing! Can’t wait to see it. If you’re ever in the southern USA, come to East TN, and you’ll have a place to stay and mountains, lakes, trails to explore! The best son in the world told me about your channel! He’s on here too. Mountain Mason. He’s nothing but gold.. Safe, wonderful journeys, young lady. 🌿❤🌿

    • @evazubeck
      @evazubeck  Před 3 měsíci +8

      Thanks for that. And yes, very very lucky to have such amazing grandparents

    • @ItsMeHello555
      @ItsMeHello555 Před 3 měsíci +3

      @@evazubeck keep your rig in tip top condition too with a full tank! Gas lines can freeze up.. Mommas worry. 😘

    • @agnesskibicka
      @agnesskibicka Před 3 měsíci +3

      ​@@ItsMeHello555greetings from Poland 🇵🇱 and mindful life by Agnes 😊, channel, and countryside!

    • @ItsMeHello555
      @ItsMeHello555 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@agnesskibicka thank you! Looks lovely, and I subscribed! 🌺🌸🌺

    • @agnesskibicka
      @agnesskibicka Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@ItsMeHello555 🌞

  • @NoName0000_3
    @NoName0000_3 Před 3 měsíci

    Wow, yet another ambitious and challenging project! Wish you all the best! May you succeed in everything you set your mind to! Take care of yourself and Vilk!

  • @CaseyWiggin
    @CaseyWiggin Před 3 měsíci +1

    Good luck Eva - you are an inspiration!

  • @rickaspentv
    @rickaspentv Před 3 měsíci +15

    If you ever want a "rebound" date with a swedish firefighter in the arctic circle let me know. I dont even date, but id make an exception for you Eva.
    Good luck on your marathon. Crazy idea! Its a challenge basically no one would finish, but im sure you can do it if you put your mind to it!
    Im excited to see you explore Sweden and Norway either way. Im from here and i just love the north of the country.. Honestly id love to see you stay to the summer and go sailing in the archipelago for atleast 1 week to really get into it. The never ending days / the midnight sun, Its simply magical.
    Cheers!

    • @abellecorotan2845
      @abellecorotan2845 Před 3 měsíci +4

      Eva, take him up on this rebound date…🙏

    • @rickaspentv
      @rickaspentv Před 3 měsíci

      Haha, thanks for the support Abelle ^.^@@abellecorotan2845

  • @MissMimi369
    @MissMimi369 Před 3 měsíci +40

    All sounds great, exept taking Wilk with you. Not only the cold temperature, but the wind makes things next level cold! You will not be able to consentrate, when most of the time you need to try to keep Wilk warm. Leave him home and do something similar later, when the weatger suits him better.

    • @Nate1975
      @Nate1975 Před 3 měsíci +2

      He’s like all she’s got now, attachments… it does sound completely nuts

    • @drx1xym154
      @drx1xym154 Před 3 měsíci

      Fair points, though as she stated, that dog can run farther, faster for longer ... the bigger issue is discipline and dogs do pickup on human emotion, like they are wired in. I would think -40F or -40C is a possibility - esp with windchill and what happens at night? Do you slow your run down to a canter - to keep warm? Packing gear to stay warm at night (and winter - it may all be "night" or "twilight") and keeping the dog healthy would be a priority.
      I mean if a bear decides the dog or Eva are food - Eva needs a good rifle, unless maybe there are more humans around and stuff to keep the bears (DA BEARS) at bay ... I think Yulk or Wilk could handle a small adult bear, probably - until Eva can kill it with a good rifle shot.

  • @synerster
    @synerster Před 3 měsíci

    I am so super excited for you! nice goal! you definitely have creative, crazy, fun, life-fulfilling adventures and such an inspiration. keep on living life Eva! you da best! much love from New Zealand

  • @An_Ka_Li
    @An_Ka_Li Před 3 měsíci +1

    Välkommen till Sverige/Welcome to Sweden! It's amazing to follow you and Vilk on your journeys.

  • @christinawhite3859
    @christinawhite3859 Před 3 měsíci +2

    The journey has many paths. Take as many as you can and enjoy each one. Love to watch your adventures as well as your more private trials, as we all experience them. You're a lovely person. Hug Vilk.

  • @martinforrester8249
    @martinforrester8249 Před 3 měsíci +10

    I've missed your content so much Eva... that's selfish I know, but it's good to see you back. Not sure where you had settled, or who with , as its been a while. You must not put yourself down or get low, lots of people love you. Your intended adventure sounds a real challenge, wishing you both good fortune.

    • @evazubeck
      @evazubeck  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Thanks for that, really kind of you to say

  • @SandraMariaOfficial
    @SandraMariaOfficial Před 3 měsíci +1

    Jesteś niesamowita! Trzymam mocno kciuki

  • @RanaureliFarm
    @RanaureliFarm Před 3 měsíci +1

    Good luck. Happy journey, be safe always

  • @theodorapetranegrea8548
    @theodorapetranegrea8548 Před 3 měsíci +11

    At this point, I'd love to hear that Eva is starting therapy and sticking with it as a way to get some grounding and direction. All decisions more or less since getting Vilk feel like a big post-rationalizing of random chaos, with new major life conclusions every few months. That's quite a sign for being lost instead of adventuring authentically

  • @craigmontemurro9491
    @craigmontemurro9491 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Your persepective and love of life is refreshing. Vilk has it made spending his years by your side, no doubt. I hope you continue living deeply, as you have been. You remind me of something Norman Cousins once said “the great tragedy of life is not death but what we we allow to die inside of us while we live.”

    • @drx1xym154
      @drx1xym154 Před 3 měsíci

      It will be a good challenge for him!

  • @insanEPICustoms
    @insanEPICustoms Před 3 měsíci

    Glad I had just enough time in the day(the middle of the day) to see where your going. Hope I get to see the rest and good luck training!

  • @davonturier
    @davonturier Před 3 měsíci

    The fire is back! Thanks for the inspiration Eva, enjoy!

  • @jdee150
    @jdee150 Před 3 měsíci +29

    Eva, I'm sure you already know this but don't forget snowshoes for the pup. You can't allow snow to pack between his toes and pads. You are an incredibly strong woman, do what your heart leads you to do. Never quit never surrender never give up stay strong luv.

    • @evazubeck
      @evazubeck  Před 3 měsíci +26

      Thanks for that! Yess I got him some booties and we’ve been practicing wearing them :)

    • @magicmarker7047
      @magicmarker7047 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Speaking of snowshoes for the pup how about actual snowshoes for the human would they work in this situation?

  • @garciahe6930
    @garciahe6930 Před 3 měsíci +112

    Any dog exposed to freezing temperatures can develop frostbite, though those that are not acclimated to winter weather are at increased risk, along with those with thinner hair coats. Younger and older dogs are both more likely to develop the condition, as they are more prone to unstable body temperatures.

    • @ika4043
      @ika4043 Před 3 měsíci +33

      This is sooo true I think she shouldn't take Vilk he could die! She can leave Vilk with a relative or friend.Dogs are not humans!

    • @beazleteats4031
      @beazleteats4031 Před 3 měsíci +17

      I think it's cruel to take Wilk on this trip.

    • @krikkosadventure
      @krikkosadventure Před 3 měsíci +3

      Na, Vilk can handle it. They are all over my town in the arctic circle. I have many friends doing the same. They will be fine 🧡

    • @pegacorn13
      @pegacorn13 Před 3 měsíci

      @@krikkosadventure It's a dog's dream!

    • @kaylad2058
      @kaylad2058 Před 3 měsíci +4

      @@krikkosadventure they're german shepards? and Im assuming they're born and raised there. Vilk isn't acclimated to consistently freezing temps

  • @fishngolf2
    @fishngolf2 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for taking us along! ❤❤

  • @stardust33377
    @stardust33377 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Yay so excited for you sending love blessings and protection it’s going to be awesome

  • @rowaystarco
    @rowaystarco Před 3 měsíci +10

    Welcome to Norway 😊 It's been really damn cold here recently, even Oslo hard a new cold record. Wear wool!

    • @evazubeck
      @evazubeck  Před 3 měsíci +10

      Lots of merino in the truck!

  • @jwfinley7808
    @jwfinley7808 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Your young! The Mountains are Beautiful! ❤

  • @johnrosko252
    @johnrosko252 Před 3 měsíci +1

    You hate it while doing it, and love it while looking back on it. Love your wisdom, thank you!

  • @melissabrotton7863
    @melissabrotton7863 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I love that you showed your visit with your grandparents and your comments about your gratitude! I miss mine so very much! Love them well while you have them!

  • @kenho4ba
    @kenho4ba Před 3 měsíci +4

    If you do not have a diesel heater for the car, install one of those. Layering clothes is good practice. Wool socks. In case your car breaks down in the middle of no where, think on what you want to have in your car. If it is -20 or even less it is going to get cold very quick.

  • @m0j0NL
    @m0j0NL Před 3 měsíci +4

    Good luck Eva, ill be here with you all the way from my comfy chair in the Netherlands.

    • @evazubeck
      @evazubeck  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Haha nice, hope you send some of that warmth our way!

    • @MrForestmonk
      @MrForestmonk Před 3 měsíci

      I'll be here as well with you all the way Eva, like this other Dutch guy here above.(lol) I am so damn exiting Eva, said a Dutch hermit who lives already 25 years alone in an old wooden hut in a Polish forest. Go girl, lots of luck!!!! step by step.... @@evazubeck 🤟🙏

  • @grahamwilliams2632
    @grahamwilliams2632 Před 3 měsíci

    Glad that you are going back to travelling again. Looking forward to the new vids.

  • @marshalldrummond5487
    @marshalldrummond5487 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Your dog is probably your biggest blessing - he shares your experiences. Your wanderlust is remarkable - I lived with it all my life but age finally tempers it. Your Arctic Ocean push was my favorite. Carry on.

    • @Soeales
      @Soeales Před 3 měsíci

      Her grandparents are her biggest blessing.

  • @Mike-ik9qt
    @Mike-ik9qt Před 3 měsíci +15

    You should really Google what temperatures German Shepherd dogs can put up with. I just did myself and am concerned about him going to a place with the temperatures are as cold as you said they will be. Based on what I read, you may want to consider leaving him home for his own safety.

    • @denverdubois5835
      @denverdubois5835 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Exactly....there are dogs who are bred to handle temps like that--like Jonna Jinton's dog Nanook for example--Arctic breeds have massively thick and warm coats. But German shepherds are not like that.

    • @petrklic7064
      @petrklic7064 Před 3 měsíci +2

      She needs to rent husky, samoyed or siberian laika, for this crazy trip. Laikas love very long everyday "hunting" trips, even in the winter.

  • @terezeandren1699
    @terezeandren1699 Před 3 měsíci +4

    How exciting, welcome to Sweden! I have never been that far north myself (I live 1/3rd of the way upp on the west side), but it´s seems to be very beautiful!

  • @BeachHunter2024
    @BeachHunter2024 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I love watching your videos of you, traveling around the world! Truly an inspiration to those of us who only imagine doing that. But I’ve got to be honest with you, traveling north of the Arctic Circle, in the middle of winter, at night, in subarctic temperatures, and walk 100 miles? That’s insane! 😳However, I wish you the best… be safe out there.

  • @123canadagirl
    @123canadagirl Před 3 měsíci +2

    Sounds exciting! And treasure your time with your grandparents. You’re blessed to still have them! I miss mine.

  • @wbio
    @wbio Před 3 měsíci +26

    I love it!
    1. Try to get a fire to work in the cold for safety!
    2. Look at your dogs and your extremities very careful (not to loose the dogs tail, or fingers).
    3. Tain to carry also your dog in the deep snow and that he stays warm.
    4. Stop immediately if someone of you to may feel too cold. Loosing a finger can happen very fast.
    5. Stay dry after whenever you stop for a longer time.
    6. Have fun!
    7. Visit the Lofoten!

    • @krewetkaaaa
      @krewetkaaaa Před 3 měsíci +1

      This dog weight is probably close to her own... how do you imagine carrying other stuff and him as well?

    • @beazleteats4031
      @beazleteats4031 Před 3 měsíci +2

      I think it's cruel to take Wilk on this trip.

    • @wbio
      @wbio Před 3 měsíci

      @@krewetkaaaa Just a tip from my side. If it is not possible, then it must be definitely checked, if the trip together is possble.

    • @wbio
      @wbio Před 3 měsíci

      @@beazleteats4031 I do not know the dog. Maybe the dog loves to be outside and the cold weather like Huskies. That is definitely based on the dogs type. It depends on a lot of factors, if it is "cruel" or not, which we very likely can not tell yet, because we do not have all details. I think Eva knows her dog the best and the conditions in Norway what she will face. Maybe she has talked to the people there how the conditions are, etc.

  • @villekemppainen508
    @villekemppainen508 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Proper studded winter tires. Battery booster. New battery for the truck, 100Ah or more. Right now here in eastern Finland it's -30C, and it takes a toll on cars, driving and especially starting in these temperatures. Good luck!

  • @frenktalks4502
    @frenktalks4502 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing your experiences Eva :)

  • @anna.draussen
    @anna.draussen Před 3 měsíci

    uuuh, I love sweden!! looking very forward to this adventure of yours!! wish you all the best! ❤

  • @roberttempler4555
    @roberttempler4555 Před 3 měsíci +6

    I use to watch your vids during the pandemic. Glad to see a new one pop up. I live in Polson Montana where you went to the rodeo. If your ever back this way let me know. We have plenty of camping space and lots to do. hiking/boating/fishing/glaciers!! Great to see your dog still doing well also.

    • @evazubeck
      @evazubeck  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thanks for that and lucky you for living in such an amazing place!

  • @auto_pilot
    @auto_pilot Před 3 měsíci +6

    Eva, you look happier and healthier than you’ve looked in a very long time. I’m glad to see the twinkle in your eye and hear the excitement in your voice once again. You can have it both ways…a traveler and a homebody. Both are good for the soul and you don’t have to be one or the other. Good luck with your future!

  • @lastpme
    @lastpme Před 3 měsíci +1

    Poland looks so beautiful…good luck your next adventure 👍🏿

  • @MrMr-ti6rl
    @MrMr-ti6rl Před 3 měsíci

    I've missed you and your adventures sweetheart! Welcome back!

  • @JernejKelih
    @JernejKelih Před 3 měsíci +10

    I've lived in Norway for long time and this trip can be super simple and if you stick to the coast its not cold at all. The cool thing about it is that you can get off the beaten track and there are soooo many amazing spots there.
    Good luck!

    • @drx1xym154
      @drx1xym154 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Damn, that Gulf Stream current really heats it all up ... yet you really need to define, "not cold at all" for the northern most point in Europe, in Winter, in the Arctic Circle, bro!
      North Poland aint got nothing on that!

  • @boukje933
    @boukje933 Před 3 měsíci +16

    I drove by car to the nord kapp in February few years ago. One of the top 3 best trips ever.
    Biggest lesson from that trip is that you should definitely change to spiked tires at some point. I didn’t and boy did I regret the sad snow chains I brought. I’ve made it…but the weather was extremely good and I broke 3 out of the 8 that I took with me.

    • @annunakkk1
      @annunakkk1 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Bring a little mig welder with you next time.

  • @thybys
    @thybys Před 3 měsíci

    I have been inspired by you for years! And this notion of being so constructive after a break up - I love you all the more for it! Am swedish, lived all over, I know you have already sorted out your trip, but I do have friends up north who enjoy and share dogsledding etc. I assume you have already figured those deatils out, if not, let me know and I would be more than happy to introduce you

  • @MarkNeal75
    @MarkNeal75 Před 3 měsíci

    Wow Eva ! What a journey and a challenge. Being an ex royal marine we done our arctic training up in northern Norway and it can be brutal up there if unprepared. There is some great advice in the comments so I probably won’t have anything extra to add! I actually spent 6 months of the year for 3 years living in Norway when I was a child so my body is used to the cold. You have a wealth of experience and common sense to do this right, good luck to you and i look forward to following this epic adventure!

  • @user-co6lk3rl6h
    @user-co6lk3rl6h Před 3 měsíci +4

    So happy to see you again. And lovely Wilk. Ofcourse you go away again. Didn't expect anything else. It is good to see your grandparents though. Much love from the Netherlands.

  • @jjschereriv
    @jjschereriv Před 3 měsíci +9

    Ewa, I just returned to America after living in Poland for 16 years (8 in Krakow and 8 in Warszawa), so I know how lovely it is being there.
    Loved the people, the food, the country and how the Polish people opened their hearts to me and my little CEE network's mission of 'unleashing the human spirit at work'.
    Powodzenia i szukaj dalej radości!

  • @eroymedia
    @eroymedia Před 3 měsíci

    This is so cool and you are awsome who make this trip to the NorthCape. I'm from Norway and can't wait to follow your journey🐾☺️🌙

  • @mpcaz
    @mpcaz Před 3 měsíci

    I'm so glad to see you and Vilk back on the road again.