Arctic survival is one of the most-watched outdoor topics on YouTube, and the videos below prove it – every entry on this list has tens of millions of views. We’ve ranked the top 10 by actual YouTube view count, highest first, so you can see what the biggest audiences have chosen to watch.
Across the list you’ll find two distinct flavors: big-budget challenge videos from creators like MrBeast and Ben Azelart, and long-form solo expeditions from Outdoor Boys, who dominate this topic with seven of the ten spots. Whether you want entertainment-first spectacle or quiet, detailed footage of real cold-weather trips, there’s something here for you.
1. I Survived 50 Hours In Antarctica
MrBeast · 263.4M views · 12:10 · 2022
MrBeast's most-viewed cold-weather video drops him and his crew in Antarctica for a 50-hour endurance challenge. At just over 12 minutes it's a fast-paced entertainment piece rather than an instructional video, best for viewers who want spectacle with their survival theme. Its 263 million views make it the biggest video on this list by a wide margin.
2. 7 Days Stranded in The Arctic
MrBeast · 147.9M views · 32:15 · 2026
In this 32-minute challenge video, MrBeast and friends attempt to last seven days stranded in Arctic conditions. It's a longer, more narrative-driven follow-up to his Antarctica trip, mixing genuine hardship with the channel's trademark humor and pacing. A good pick if you enjoyed the first video and want a meatier runtime.
3. Dugout Shelter Under 10ft (3m) of Snow – Solo Camping in Survival Shelter During Snow Storm
Outdoor Boys · 99.1M views · 21:19 · 2023
The first of seven Outdoor Boys entries, this 21-minute film documents a solo snow-storm camp deep in the Alaskan mountains, including a memorable three-hour dig-out at the end. It's a calm, immersive expedition video rather than a tutorial, ideal for viewers who want to watch one man handle a real blizzard alone.
4. 3 Days in Arctic Survival Shelter – Solo Bushcraft Camping & Blacksmithing.
Outdoor Boys · 74.3M views · 25:46 · 2024
This 25-minute Outdoor Boys video combines a three-day tent-free winter camp in Alaska's interior with a campfire blacksmithing side project. It suits viewers who like expedition footage with extra craft content woven in. Note this channel shows real trips rather than step-by-step instruction.
5. 3 Days in Arctic with Bushcraft Hot Tent & No Sleeping Bag
Outdoor Boys · 63.7M views · 32:15 · 2023
At 32 minutes, this Outdoor Boys expedition follows a three-day winter camp in Alaska's taiga without a sleeping bag. It's one of the channel's longer, slower-paced films, well suited to viewers who enjoy settling in for an extended backcountry trip on screen.
6. SURVIVING THE WORLD'S MOST EXTREME WEATHER!!
Ben Azelart · 59.8M views · 13:32 · 2023
Ben Azelart's 13-minute challenge video pits a group in the desert against a group stranded in the freezing Arctic to see who lasts longer. It's light, energetic entertainment aimed at a younger audience, with the Arctic segment forming half of a larger competition format.
7. Hot Tent Camping in CRAZY Blizzard (Rescuing Trapped Drivers & Almost Getting Trapped My Self)
Outdoor Boys · 43.3M views · 20:44 · 2023
This 20-minute Outdoor Boys video starts as a hot tent camp and turns dramatic when a blizzard hits, ending with the creator helping stranded drivers on the way out. It's one of the more eventful entries on the list and a good choice for viewers who like their expedition footage with a story arc.
8. 3 Days Camping & Foraging in Arctic – Fishing, Hunting & Edible Plants
Outdoor Boys · 39.9M views · 29:30 · 2023
This 29-minute Outdoor Boys film covers three days of camping and foraging on the Alaskan tundra, with fishing, hunting and wild food featuring throughout. It leans more toward food-gathering content than the shelter-focused videos, suiting viewers interested in that side of wilderness travel.
9. 3 Days Solo Camping, Fishing, Hunting & Foraging Food in Arctic
Outdoor Boys · 39.1M views · 25:26 · 2024
A 25-minute Outdoor Boys solo trip into Alaska's interior built around fishing, hunting and foraging as the snow arrives. It's a quieter, food-focused counterpart to the channel's storm and shelter videos, and the fly fishing footage gets particular attention.
10. Camping in Arctic Circle with No Tent (-26 Degrees)
Outdoor Boys · 34.7M views · 33:09 · 2025
The longest video on the list at 33 minutes, this Outdoor Boys expedition takes place 150 miles north of the Arctic Circle in -26 degree conditions, including visits to isolated Alaskan communities. It's the most remote and documentary-like entry here, best for viewers wanting a full-length immersion in deep-winter travel.
Ranked by YouTube view count as of November 11, 2026. View counts move around, so the order here reflects the day this list was compiled. All videos belong to their respective creators – watching them here plays them directly from YouTube, so views and any ad revenue still go to the channel.
