INTO THE MOUNTAINS | Solo Female Van Life

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  • čas přidán 5. 06. 2021
  • This week Akela and I headed even farther north just in time to catch the beautiful weather in the mountains. We met up with a fellow van-lifer, soaked in hot springs, and spent time at a beautiful alpine lake.
    HUGE thanks to all of my Patrons!
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    We are Linnea and Akela. In May, 2020 I purchased our 2016 Ram ProMaster, Togo, to become our full-time home. With this van build, I am using my stubbornness and drive to show individuals that they, too, can convert a campervan BY THEMSELVES and ON A BUDGET, with a lot of learning, rolling up the sleeves, and getting to work.
    Our goal is to inspire individuals to chase their dreams... to break from societal limitations and live the life they truly desire. And, to GET OUTSIDE!
    SUBSCRIBE for van build details, wanderlust travel, and the truth about van life with a big german shepherd!
    Follow on Instagram: @linnea.and.akela

Komentáře • 137

  • @debbieherman6040
    @debbieherman6040 Před 3 lety +33

    You are so inspiring. Live life to the fullest

  • @joybickerstaff194
    @joybickerstaff194 Před 2 lety +14

    Hello Linnea/Akela!! I’ve got to say, out of ALL the dogs I’ve seen on CZcams, Akela is absolutely the best! As they say, dogs can sense good/bad n a person, and we all see how she felt about Alex, I couldn’t help but smile when Akela waited by Alex’s van till she came out, way to cute! Enjoyed the hike and views! Thank u

  • @Karo27007
    @Karo27007 Před 3 lety +7

    Holy cow. Alex electrical is sick!! 🤩 Great job!!

  • @Aminajosephine
    @Aminajosephine Před 3 lety +39

    I just want to let you know that I’m living vicariously through you while i get ready for work tomorrow 🥲

    • @discoveringlockenest8420
      @discoveringlockenest8420 Před 3 lety +1

      Us too! 😁🤙

    • @thambec
      @thambec Před rokem

      Me too! I know I for a fact that I couldn’t do what they are doing. But the “dream me” would

  • @danseaveclavie6904
    @danseaveclavie6904 Před 2 lety +6

    Bravo! One of the very few female van life videos where she isn't running around showing her ass off to get subscribers! Really enjoy your down to earth videos. Thank you!

  • @beew290
    @beew290 Před 2 lety +1

    It's sat. morning and all I am doing us watching you videos and another builder. I cannot wait to get my van and start building.

  • @amygravlee8782
    @amygravlee8782 Před 3 lety +5

    Siku and I just got to the mountains. We’ve seen our first bear, sat in awe as the sun sunk below the peaks, and are enjoying sinking deeper into this simple life.
    Thank you for sharing your adventures. They are always inspiring.

  • @OMURTOPARLI
    @OMURTOPARLI Před měsícem

    I am very happy to meet Linnea Alex, she is someone I follow and love, of course I love you too. I am waiting for a camping video from you both. Have a nice trip, girls.

  • @HikeLife
    @HikeLife Před 3 lety +9

    Great little video, so beautiful. I couldn’t tell from the quick shot of the hammock, but here is a little tip for keeping warm in a hammock. Hammock Gear makes an under quilt that goes in the outside of the hammock and traps your body heat in to keep you warm. Just thought I would share. You and your dog are badass. Keep on adventuring

  • @backspace2esc
    @backspace2esc Před 3 lety +8

    I really enjoy you & Akela adventures. Keep fishing you’ll catch one soon enough

  • @doubled3082
    @doubled3082 Před 3 lety +7

    So I'm with my family in the Ozarks and we just got back from a long hike and grilled some salmon and now I have this aweosme video! Looks like you're having such a great time. Be safe!

  • @cynthiabush2581
    @cynthiabush2581 Před 3 měsíci

    You have made such a good friendship with Alex. Enjoyed your hike..❤❤

  • @tomb374
    @tomb374 Před 3 lety +10

    thanks so much for sharing your experiences... i admire your independence and the way you get things done and spend your youth and freedom in such a memorable healthy manner

  • @wanderingwest10
    @wanderingwest10 Před 3 lety +3

    You continue to rock! Thanks again and keep on trucking. Cheers!

  • @candicane3985
    @candicane3985 Před 2 lety

    Thank you Linnea.

  • @georgehouse4747
    @georgehouse4747 Před 3 lety +2

    ✌️ I spent a summer in the Beartooth mountains along the boulder River..
    Best time of my life so far 🙂

    • @lavelledahl7672
      @lavelledahl7672 Před 3 lety

      Is this where she camped?

    • @georgehouse4747
      @georgehouse4747 Před 3 lety

      @@lavelledahl7672 not sure.. but the Beartooth mountains and Aksoraba mountains run right next to each other along the boulder River. That area will be one of the first places I head out as soon as I'm finished with my build is one of the most breathtaking places that I have ever been to in My Life and I've also enjoyed the Blue ridge and the Smoky mountains they were stunning to I can't wait to be on the road it's been a few years enjoying this gift called life like she's doing really have a lot of respect for her ✌️

  • @jeanmcgahey1143
    @jeanmcgahey1143 Před 2 lety +2

    I love watching your life. You are so inspirational and your dog is beautiful and great company. Seems things are safer over there. We couldn't do this alone in South Africa. It's wonderful to see you living your dream. My son and his wife do something similar in Austria but they don't actuality live in the van. They are able to take their business with them. On the road

  • @sylviagarza4730
    @sylviagarza4730 Před 3 lety +3

    Been following you since the start of your build and glad your enjoying the fruits of your labor! 🚐

  • @jellyjude5760
    @jellyjude5760 Před 3 lety +2

    Your videos never fail to brighten my day and make me want to go camping soooo bad, and your music choice is always amazing, stay safe!

  • @rlaffey729
    @rlaffey729 Před 3 lety +3

    You are an amazing, strong young woman! Love your work. When I get and finish my van build, I certainly hope to cross paths with you. So inspirational.

  • @axelbob1
    @axelbob1 Před 3 lety +1

    I was just catching up on old videos, and looking for the new one, and here it is.

  • @katievolk5205
    @katievolk5205 Před rokem

    Love and Gratitude ❤❤❤❤

  • @tammydemis7851
    @tammydemis7851 Před 3 lety +2

    Another wonderful video, beautiful scenery, and more smiles! 🥰 And sweet Akela…love her face! Curious…butter in coffee? Why? 🤣💗

  • @raymondjust5113
    @raymondjust5113 Před rokem

    Love watching your beautiful life traveling videos there so beautiful the places you see an go to we hope one day to do what you do we enjoy the outdoors me an my wife an of course our chocolate lab she's a character we're from Texas keep up the great videos that you share we enjoy watching them an safe travels an GOD BLESS YOUR JOURNEYS

  • @kjhayes17
    @kjhayes17 Před 3 lety +1

    Love the scene transition with the tree! Thanks for sharing these adventures!

  • @janebrommet7942
    @janebrommet7942 Před 3 lety

    Yes, i feel the same. I meet my me-time to digest everything that comes on my way.
    I live in my tiny house, by my ponys and live now, sitting in the almost dark getting light, just listning to the birds i value time with myself.
    Great video, live your akita and your Van...
    Till next time❤

  • @discoveringlockenest8420
    @discoveringlockenest8420 Před 3 lety +1

    Love to watch you guys! You seem so real! Like no theatrics! Thank you for sharing your adventures! 🤙

  • @tiffanyarmstead4148
    @tiffanyarmstead4148 Před 2 lety

    What a breath taking place. It was beautiful.

  • @mistysedillo1696
    @mistysedillo1696 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing, beautiful scenery!💜

  • @twanahanson5422
    @twanahanson5422 Před 2 lety

    Your spirit and strength is amazing

  • @capricreech9562
    @capricreech9562 Před 3 lety

    Akela is literally the sweetest

  • @debaustin288
    @debaustin288 Před 2 lety

    love what you are doing

  • @stancherry4716
    @stancherry4716 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful video thanks for letting us come along

  • @CharlesButler
    @CharlesButler Před 3 lety +1

    Your videos always put me into dream land. That hot springs was awesome to see.. look like a big-ol pot ready to make boil some noodles. LOL Glad your having fun! Travel safe

  • @deliachitts1964
    @deliachitts1964 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely gorgeous scenery thanks for sharing

  • @Oleg-bl2wy
    @Oleg-bl2wy Před 2 lety

    тема рыбалки не раскрыта)))))красивое место ... я летом живу у реки .иногда на лодке..у нас тут красиво тоже.

  • @louise5906
    @louise5906 Před 2 lety

    It's good to be social every now and then 🦋

  • @susanscovill6817
    @susanscovill6817 Před 3 lety

    I just pulled out my sage fly rod and check what I had for flies. I need to start tying! My dad emphasized it’s called fishing not catching. Cheers from Canader eh!

  • @nash5844
    @nash5844 Před 3 lety +2

    💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗 loved it

  • @mikestammberger1233
    @mikestammberger1233 Před 2 lety

    Your dog is so precious...cute and beautiful with lots of personality.

  • @lynnemarie7885
    @lynnemarie7885 Před 3 lety

    Dogs are THE BEST. This was such a great and relaxing video, thanks!

  • @a.w.thompson4001
    @a.w.thompson4001 Před 2 lety

    This was so restorative. Thank you!

  • @edrosa5079
    @edrosa5079 Před 2 lety

    Awesome i have two fly rods and am dying to get them wet maybe end of this year i can head north to fish
    Luv the videos

  • @stevesmith9960
    @stevesmith9960 Před 3 lety

    I so love watching your adventures

  • @Shew0000
    @Shew0000 Před 3 lety +2

    You almost left your Laundry behind 🤣🤣🤣... that reminds me years ago I drove to town and felt like walking Home so I did and later that night I remembered I left my Car in town.

  • @davidmooney6497
    @davidmooney6497 Před 3 lety

    I've been by that hot spring along the Salmon River. Good thing you went early. Loved the video and always look forward to you and Akela's next adventure. You'll find a river with some trout eventually, just keep looking.

  • @abbeyjane1306
    @abbeyjane1306 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for another excellent video. My English Bulldog enjoys watching Akela's adventures.

  • @tinapredmore3215
    @tinapredmore3215 Před 2 lety

    Omg!! So inspiring and relaxing.

  • @peterdimoline3540
    @peterdimoline3540 Před 3 lety

    Enjoy seeing what you get upto ,building my own camper right now early days 🙃

  • @jonjenaye1911
    @jonjenaye1911 Před 3 lety

    Awesome I've been there! There's soooo many hot springs around

  • @JohnJohnson-dw8qp
    @JohnJohnson-dw8qp Před 2 lety

    Got my floor done today!!!

  • @jeanmcgahey1143
    @jeanmcgahey1143 Před 2 lety

    Well done Alex. Electrical system is awesome

  • @d-arts7139
    @d-arts7139 Před 3 lety

    Glad you had a great time 🤲

  • @teresitap5778
    @teresitap5778 Před 3 lety

    Brilliant when like-hearted beings connect. 😍💪💕

  • @MotorFeed
    @MotorFeed Před 3 lety

    You can take the boat across Redfish lake to some epic hiking trails.

  • @Musicteachersheff
    @Musicteachersheff Před 3 lety +1

    I love butter in my coffee…and a little salt. This looked like an amazing trip!

    • @DeborahLong7777
      @DeborahLong7777 Před 3 lety

      I have heard this before ! Really and how much ?

    • @Musicteachersheff
      @Musicteachersheff Před 3 lety +1

      Salt I use a grinder with pink Himalayan and I give it between 8-10 turns. Butter I use about half a tbsp, but many people on Keto will give it a full tbsp.

    • @DeborahLong7777
      @DeborahLong7777 Před 3 lety

      @@Musicteachersheff thank you for responding! I will try it!

  • @kristasahlin
    @kristasahlin Před 3 lety +2

    Oooh live that river spot!!! Can I ask where you are and what campground you stayed at? So beautiful!!!!

  • @jasonmckinney3730
    @jasonmckinney3730 Před 3 lety

    Loving your content. Thanks for sharing.

  • @louise5906
    @louise5906 Před 2 lety

    It's soooo beautiful where you are (Van lifer Australia) 🦋

  • @jamescarroll0615
    @jamescarroll0615 Před 3 lety

    Cool to see you making new friends.

  • @shawnas464
    @shawnas464 Před 2 lety

    The cauldron!

  • @kellybouwman4848
    @kellybouwman4848 Před 3 lety

    If you are ever in West Michigan, you always have a place to park your van!

  • @exbassguide
    @exbassguide Před 3 lety

    I just found your channel! and subbed. I love fishing. For high mountain lake trout Just befor dark is the best time to catch trout on a fly. One of my best flies is a black ant! I have some thing patterned to time of year like some great crappie fishing late October were I average 800 crappie a day. With 1 out of ten being over 9 inched. I just finished the smallmouth bass spawn on the Columbia river (Oregon) my best day was 76 bass most were over two pounds. Also I fish for trout in the spring my best day is 82 al catch and release. Right now the shad are running in the Columbia River and the Willamette river in Oregon. I landed 8 in two hours last Tuesday. I have not kept a fish in years. I am in the middle of a van conversion. I am planning on a trip to Alaska for six months. Then travel western North America for 5 to 7 years. I have taken one 1200 mile road trip to Van Fest. Now I am back and hard at work on my van. I like your channel, you have very good content! I will be restating my CZcams channel once I'm on the road full time. If you would like to go fishing some time let me know. I took FnA Van Life fishing 3 miles from van fest on the day after the fest. They got four two pound bass from shore. Roger The ExBassGuide

  • @DeborahLong7777
    @DeborahLong7777 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful and peaceful . Your friend is awesome too. I am an old hippie lol. Thanks for taking us along ! Was that honey you put in your coffee ? Much love from Texas ❤️

  • @chakaula8642
    @chakaula8642 Před 3 lety

    Excellent video! Great content! Nice harmony! Aloha.

  • @kimsalabim4871
    @kimsalabim4871 Před 3 lety

    Love your videos, have fun!

  • @ankecollier419
    @ankecollier419 Před 3 lety

    This all looks soo nice

  • @Climbingdude
    @Climbingdude Před 3 lety

    Another great video and bullet proof coffee is the best when camping

    • @sandygraetz5166
      @sandygraetz5166 Před 3 lety

      I tried bullet proof coffee for a few weeks but I just can’t like coffee taste! But I also didn’t get hungry and was very alert!The coffee smell is great though!

  • @shreyasharma409
    @shreyasharma409 Před 2 lety

    I love the songs selection that you do for your videos ❤️ amazing 🫶🏻 and obviously watching your videos is always a bliss 💕 plz let me know the song in the beginning of the video that you have added

  • @ronethridge9875
    @ronethridge9875 Před 3 lety +1

    a new friend/that good exercise a long hike-walk/sweet an nice/thanks much

  • @mr.timjohnston546
    @mr.timjohnston546 Před 2 lety

    You two look like you were meant to be with each other

  • @michellestratford9753
    @michellestratford9753 Před 3 lety

    I just found your channel and I'm in love with your dog 💖🐕 I haven't been able to figure out what State you're in, but it's beautiful ❤ . Thank you for sharing 🚙🇨🇦

  • @fm0020
    @fm0020 Před 3 lety +1

    Love this video! I’d love to know what hiking shoes you use or what you recommend?

  • @Raynor88
    @Raynor88 Před 3 lety

    YAY!!! A new video. Just in time. I just finished binging all your videos! :)
    HA! I knew it was a Drifter 2. Do you use the big bag that the tent came in out you use something else?

  • @bill1i2am
    @bill1i2am Před 3 lety

    love it wild at its best.

  • @MagicianVANish
    @MagicianVANish Před 3 lety

    You sure look like you had lots of fun, even with the 'flies'

  • @louise5906
    @louise5906 Před 2 lety

    What was that drink you had with the butter? You have such beautiful mountains and rivers l want to go over there and travel in my van 🦋 Australia

  • @paularandall2798
    @paularandall2798 Před 2 lety

    I hope your baby is ok!

  • @Jonathan-jq5cl
    @Jonathan-jq5cl Před 3 lety

    Can’t believe your almost at 50k subs

  • @soloridertv
    @soloridertv Před 3 lety

    Why is there always 1 thumb down on every video? Beautiful scenery by that lake. Nice video.

  • @SvetlanaManakova
    @SvetlanaManakova Před 2 lety

    You and Akela are so amazing adventurers! How do you find these hidden gem places to go to with a dog? You’ve mentioned in your other video that national parks are not first choice because of many dog-related restrictions.

  • @ciaragachastudio1828
    @ciaragachastudio1828 Před 2 lety

    I will like to live in a van and live like this when I get older

  • @the7amigos60
    @the7amigos60 Před 2 lety

    Where did you guys stay??? This place looks beautiful

  • @irvitairvita3905
    @irvitairvita3905 Před 2 lety

    Simple and cuteee life. Lol

  • @TheSelfEternal
    @TheSelfEternal Před 3 lety

    Alex gives me hope 🥰 that’ll probably be me

  • @Godblessforeveryone
    @Godblessforeveryone Před 2 lety

    Like your adventures so much (hope i can do that too) and also love your playlists so calming 😁😁 can you put the song titles????? 🙏🙏

  • @djnava7444
    @djnava7444 Před 2 lety

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @melodygarneau-bolduc4070

    Woahh what is that tub thing that you had in the mountains is it like a bathtub? Where did you get that and how do you store it?

  • @David_11111
    @David_11111 Před 3 lety

    Yay you made UK press LOL :)

  • @deliachitts1964
    @deliachitts1964 Před rokem

    Wow power to women 😮

  • @galacnd262
    @galacnd262 Před 2 lety

    Hey Linnea, what do you do with Akela when you need to spend several hours outside the van and she can't come with you? Like to the gym. If she stays in the van, what are your recommendations for her to stay calm? Gracias de avance ☺

  • @arwenmccullough9341
    @arwenmccullough9341 Před rokem

    i do alot of trout fishing with a pretty standard rod . i want to get into fly fishing. What rod and flys do you sugust for someone who is fairly new at the sport and something that isn't super expensive (I'm a broke college student hahaha)

  • @karaleigh_eva
    @karaleigh_eva Před 3 lety +1

    Im just hoping my baby thrives as much as Akela does on all of our adventures to come
    I’ll probably just tie him to a tree on a long lead, off leash would make me so nervous

  • @ghost4471
    @ghost4471 Před 3 lety

    Sickk !

  • @limitlesscoker6669
    @limitlesscoker6669 Před 3 lety

    To cool

  • @breekelsi
    @breekelsi Před měsícem

    Hi! Where is this campground with the hot spring??

  • @gaiainanna9069
    @gaiainanna9069 Před 3 lety

    Is your van the extended version ? What is the wheelbase ? Is it four by four ?

  • @lesvoyagesdelouis6574
    @lesvoyagesdelouis6574 Před 2 lety

    Joli !

  • @lavelledahl7672
    @lavelledahl7672 Před 3 lety +2

    Where is this?

    • @deirdre444
      @deirdre444 Před 3 lety

      Yep, my question, too. Do tell! :)

  • @sherriberkley188
    @sherriberkley188 Před 3 lety

    Did u put butter in your coffee