Start Your Next Chapter with Yama Vans - Hit the Road, Then the Skies

January 30, 2025

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Alexandra Welsh

From Pine Magazine
This article was originally published in Pine Magazine. Pine is a Yama publication featuring people, places and products that will ignite your inner adventurer.

Make 2025 the year you chose adventure — and never looked back.


life moves fast. The trails you’ve been meaning to hike? The serene coastline calling your name? They won’t wait forever. If you’ve been holding out for a sign to explore more of North America, consider this it.

Why Make 2025 the Year for Adventure?

If not now, when? Life’s too short to keep putting off your dreams or to wait for the right moment. If you’ve ever imagined:

  • Waking up slopeside to catch first tracks at sunrise
  • Driving cross-country or finally making that trek to Alaska
  • Parking oceanfront and sipping coffee with a salty breeze
  • Navigating rugged backroads to a campsite that only a few will ever see

…then it’s time to leave “someday” behind. Make 2025 the year you chose adventure.

"Given the activities I like to do, I think there’s only so many years left where I can really embrace that - maybe 10 or 15 years, whatever that looks like... And this was a chance to do the kind of traveling and activities that I really want to do." – Chris C.

Your Adventure With a Kickstart: The Heli-Hiking Experience

Place your Yama Vans build deposit by March 31, 2025, and we’ll send you soaring—literally. You and up to four friends will enjoy:

  • A chartered helicopter flight over breathtaking landscapes
  • A guided hike across untouched peaks in the Rockies
  • Space for up to five people total
  • Scheduling based on availability in 2025
  • Your Yama Van waiting as the ultimate basecamp
Offer Details:
  • A standard $5,000 build deposit is required by March 31, 2025 to qualify
  • Heli-hiking tours are subject to weather and seasonal availability

Meet Your New Home on The Road: Yama Vans

A Yama Van isn’t just an RV— it’s your mobile basecamp, ready for cross-country roadtrips, spontaneous weekends, and everything in between. Wherever you go, you’ll have what you need to explore further and stay out there longer, including:

  • Comfortable sleeping and cooking setups for restful nights and refueling after a long day.
  • Off-grid capability, including power and water systems, as well as heating and cooling for all season adventures.
  • Optimized gear storage for camping equipment, bikes, skis, kayaks, or whatever you might need.
  • Reliability and durability for long-haul trips or venturing off road.
  • Safety, serviceability, and peace of mind backed by our status as a Mercedes-Benz Expert Upfitter.

“ Our van is a dream come true! The perfect combination of esthetic, durability, and function. The team went the extra mile to ensure our build reflected our personality, our wants, and our needs to successfully take us on any adventure. It’s worth the investment.” – Kristen H.

Ready to Roll? Here’s What Comes Next:

  1. Book an Intro Call
    Chat with our team about your vision, learn about pricing, and explore customization options.
  2. Reserve with a $5,000 Deposit by March 31st
    This locks in your build spot and qualifies you for the heli-hiking adventure.
  3. Co-Design Your Custom Build
    Work with our design team to create your dream van, inside and out.
  4. Pick Up and Head Out
    Once completed, your Yama Van is delivered, and your heli-hiking trip is ready to schedule.
Don’t Let Another Year Slip By

The next chapter of your life is waiting to be written. Let 2025 be the year you say yes to new experiences, hit the road, and see the places you’ve always talked about. Whether it’s a cross-country journey or more weekends in the mountains, your Yama Van is ready to take you there—together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the $5,000 build deposit refundable?
A:
The $5,000 deposit is non-refundable and secures your build slot and design process.

Q: When does the heli-hiking trip take place?
A:
It’s subject to availability and seasonal conditions. We’ll work with you to find the best time in 2025.

Q: How much does a Yama Van cost?
A:
Our custom builds start at $100k CAD for an essentials-only people and gear hauler (simplified electrical, no kitchen or water systems). Fully loaded off-grid campers with all the creature comforts typically range between $200k and $250k CAD. These prices cover our work only and do not include the cost of the van itself.

Q: Do you supply the van?
A:
Yes! We partner with Mercedes to procure vans that meet the required specs for conversion. Yama Vans is a certified Mercedes-Benz Expert Upfitter.

Alexandra Welsh

Co-Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Yama Vans