Alaska Winter Camping in My Vanagon | Snowy Lakefront Campout

Winter has returned to the Kenai Peninsula, and this is my third winter living, traveling, and filming out of my 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro here in Alaska.

In this episode, I head back to one of my favorite places — Kenai Lake — for a quiet overnight van-life campout surrounded by snow, mountains, and absolute stillness.

I set up camp right at the shoreline, cook a warm meal inside the Vanagon, walk the snowy lakefront, enjoy the fire, and settle in for a true Alaska winter night. The Vanagon becomes a cozy basecamp in the middle of deep winter, and moments like this remind me why I love living up here.

This winter (2025–2026), I’m filming more than ever — remote campouts, storms, icy roads, and the everyday beauty of Alaska. The goal is to bring you along for all of it.

Thanks for being here.
—Steve
Alaska Volkswagen Adventures

🔗 Helpful Links
My Van • 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro Camper
Location • Kenai Lake, Alaska

📸 Watch More Alaska Van Life Adventures
• Dolly Varden Lake – Winter Solo Camp
• Rainbow Lake – Vanagon Winter Campout
• And more winter uploads coming soon…

🎵 Music
Aakash Gandhi — “Lifting Dreams”
Chris Haugen — “Farfetched”


Welcome to Alaska Volkswagen Adventures!
Join me as I explore the wild landscapes of Alaska in my 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro Camper, embracing the highs and lows of van life in the extreme cold. From off grid camping to winter survival, and back country adventures, I share the raw and real experiences of life on the road in one of the most rugged places on Earth.

Expect stunning scenery, solo van life stories, remote camping spots, and epic road trips-all with a classic VW twist. Whether you are a Vanagon enthusiast, an adventure traveler, or just dreaming of the open road this channel is for you!

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