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Building and living in a Skoolie. Pursuing a PhD. Recording my experiences as an alternative dweller

17/02/2024

I still think about the trip I took this summer to Canada and drove the icefield Parkway. This is a top three memorable trip. This still doesn’t come close to when I traveled to Alaska with my grandmother in 1996 but I do have her to thank for all the traveling that I’ve done because she gave me the bug.

14/12/2023

Mornings working from my bus on this new desk that I installed last week have been the change I needed to keep me motivated. Bus vibes have been immaculate lately.

16/10/2023

Join me on an unexpected journey through the breathtaking fall colors of Manistee National Forest! I set out to explore the forest in my skoolie and ended up stumbling upon an abandoned fire lookout tower deep in the heart of the woods. In this video, I'll take you along as I drive my skoolie through winding forest roads, capturing the stunning autumn foliage that this season has to offer. And be sure to stick around to witness the awe-inspiring discovery of the abandoned tower – a true hidden gem. Subscribe, like, and hit that notification bell so you don't miss this unique adventure, where we blend my passion for exploration with the beauty of nature!"

15/10/2023

Sunday Stories

In the heart of a sprawling national forest near Walton Peak,I embarked on an extraordinary journey in my converted skoolie. I had just upgraded the tires to some aggressive, mud terrain tread and was itching to get them on the forest back roads.

The area around Walton Peak was a world of rugged beauty, where nature's magnificence could be appreciated in its purest form. The dirt roads winding through the forest provided the perfect canvas for adventure. I ventured deep into the heart of the wilderness, leaving behind the conveniences of modern life. The skoolie's tires kicked up a trail of dust as I drove deeper into the woods.

As evening descended and the forest became cloaked in a serene twilight, the skoolie was parked at a secluded spot. With its whispering pines and starlit canopy, the forest welcomed me for a night of dispersed camping.

09/10/2023

Crikey! Have a gander at this remarkable sight deep in the wild back roads of northern Michigan – an elusive converted school bus, known as a "skoolie"! These magnificent beasts have undergone a remarkable transformation from humble transportation to cozy, rolling homes. It just goes to show, nature's adaptability knows no bounds, even in the world of converted vehicles!

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08/10/2023

Just drove my skoolie to Manistee National Forest, and I'm on a mission to uncover hidden gems along those winding dirt roads. 🏞️ Today, I hit the jackpot by stumbling upon a majestic firetower lookout! 🔥 The views from up here are nothing short of breathtaking. 🌄 Here are some of the picturesque landscapes from atop the firetower and the roads surrounding the forest. Stay tuned for more photos and videos from my off-the-grid journey soon to be uploaded to YouTube! 📸

27/09/2023

Where the ceiling currently is at, soon will be adding a different brace, the wood crossmember is too weak for all the bouncing on dirt roads.

02/09/2023

Somewhere on the backroads of Colorado

21/08/2023

The sunset the other night was just beautiful. Perfect time as I just finished updating the paint.

21/08/2023

So fresh and so clean

30/07/2023

Pullover spot 3001

13/07/2023

Icefields Parkway

Embarking on the Icefields Parkway in my skoolie was a breathtaking adventure! Alberta's natural beauty was unmatched as I traveled through this majestic highway. Glacial landscapes and towering peaks surrounded the drive, while turquoise lakes mesmerized at every turn. The skoolies large windows provided perfect views. Camped amidst untamed wilderness, waking up to stunning sunrise views. The Icefields Parkway is an unforgettable journey that reconnects us with nature's grandeur. An experience of a lifetime! 🚌🏔️✨

20/06/2023

Spent a couple days in glacier national Park and well a lot of the higher elevation hikes were closed. I did get to do most of Grinnell glacier hike. It was closed in about 3/4 of the way up but still the views were immaculate and the weather was changing every five minutes and it was 100% worth it. The bus has been running good and now I’m in Banff Canada, hoping the weather gets a little nicer so I can drive down the Icefields Parkway and get the footage. I always dreamed of anyways love in the Skoolie life and will be updating a lot. I’ve taken so many photos and videos. I don’t even know what to do with them.

19/06/2023

Little bus, big mountains

18/06/2023

East Glacier National Park

Too big to drive going to the sun but we may bike it, weather dependent.

15/06/2023

I really need to get going on building the deck. I spend so much time up there that it makes sense that this will be the next project after paint.

15/06/2023

360 degree view of Copper Harbor from the comfort of my home, yes please.

Drove the skoolie up the scenic driveway and, oh man, the views didn’t disappoint. I was up there for a few hours just taking in the landscape after a great day of mountain biking.

13/06/2023

A diverse set of friendly travel vehicles

13/06/2023

The moment we transitioned into the UP

11/06/2023

I made it to the UP, look out uppers, I’m here 🫨

17/05/2023

Working spot for the afternoon

08/05/2023

This 5 foot slide out drawer by is
one of my favorite parts of my build. My bed might be a little high but that's only so I can put my mountain bikes underneath in the garage.

07/05/2023

First ride of the season, and looking forward to traveling and riding new spots this year.

28/03/2023

It’s all in the details

This photo was taken right before the epoxy pour of the kitchen countertop, I do quite like the look of the matte finish. I will probably incorporate an oil finish in the next build but for now, I made it shiny.

08/03/2023

Spending time in the snow isn’t so bad actually I prefer it when I don’t have to drive. The reason for this is this is sense of calming, Snow being an insulator creates a sense of peace and quiet around and I quite enjoy that. I just have to make sure there’s enough diesel in my heater tank and I’m set to enjoy the storm.

08/03/2023

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08/03/2023

It was a snow day in Michigan so we had a little photo shoot

06/03/2023

Weekend work
Spent the better part of the weekend cutting staining and assembling the kitchen drawers. While I have diverted from the original design based on the material that I’m using I have decided instead of painting the wood for a more finished and refined design. I’ve decided that after routing out all the cabinet faces I wanted to accentuate the wood grain in the material itself. This led me to choosing a darker stain in line with the original design but instead of staining the whole cabinet face I left the center the raw wood because I like how it fits in with the walnut slab on the top the colors match pretty well.

For the fabrication process I made a jig out of a 2 x 4 MDF sheet and flip milled many of the parts as the whole cabinet has no hardware to hold it together it’s just glue and joinery. I also spent a lot of time looking at different types of stains and decided on the darkest one I could and I’ve had to prep the plywood so I wouldn’t get a blotchy finish so it’s kind of a two-step process to get everything working as well as sanding because the pieces didn’t fit all completely right so there was a little bit post processing involved.

Overall I’m super happy how the design turned out and I’m looking forward to finishing up the cabinet doors because I messed up one of the pieces had some sort of anomaly happened on the CNC router when I was doing the last piece so I have to re-cut that but super happy with outcome.

Let me know what you think.

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How I take my photos while traveling alone 1. Set up your shot 2. Set time to 1-2 second intervals 3. Go crazy with the posing 4. Post favorite pose for your grid5. Post all photos as a Timelapse reel to funny sounds #skoolielife #travelphotography

We have done a lot of driving in 2023, across the country twice and as far north as jasper national park. Hopefully next year we can go farther.

Banff roadtrips will forever be a vibe

Hello, I’m Chris and I live in my school bus. I just finished installing a stand up desk I made and almost completed with the interior, come check out what it’s like to live in and build your own home on the road. #reels #rvinspiration #skoolieconversion #skoolie

The perfect WFH desk for my skoolie This has to be my favorite feature in the bus. Not only is it super functional it’s also insanely beautiful. I purchased the frame for the standup desk from @upliftdesk and added my own custom walnut top. Next, I need to add the wall finishes and the monitor mount and the perfect workspace will be done. #skoolie #skoolieconversion #diyproject

It’s like 80% parking lots for me rn #reels #vanlife #skoolie

Just some of the weird things I do caught on camera #reels #skoolieconversion

IYKYK #skoolie #skoolielife #vanlife

What is wrong with me? Gotta make a power washing video interesting somehow. #skoolie

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