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

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]

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🎉

[jennifermagee]

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.

[elguamo]

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.

[TheOffroadCamper]

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.

[scott_CA]

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.

[MurrayRiver]

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

[lancecahill]

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.)

[celtasnake]

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.

[MegamanXLT]

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

[sianspherica]

Eva has giving off a 'single' vibe in the many years I've been watching her channel.

[billbabcock]

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?

[jamesholt]

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.

[mikecain]

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.

[andyrbush]

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.

[richardhaney]

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.

[nordicgardener]

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

[captaindaedalus]

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.

[lancelee]

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.

[MissMimi]

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.

[craigmontemurro]

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.”