I tried to look into the Pulitzer for Juan and his reporting doesn't fit the criteria. TH-cam does so much democratizing. If I were an advertiser, blancolirio would be a priority
couldn't agree more. juan and kelsy (74 gear) and mentour pilot should all get some recognition for services above and beyond to the general public on behalf of the aviation community.
@@AUNZAnon And you'd suggest precisely what actions? Last time I checked, doing anything about when and where rain falls was one of those "Boy, it sure would be nice if we could!" concepts...
Like so many others I also discovered your channel searching for non bias news about the spillway failure and the potential consequences. It didn’t take long to realise that this channel was head and shoulders above anything else out there for accurate Orville updates. I’ve enjoyed all your content ever since. But this brought a tear with the music and beautiful scenery. Thanks.
@@peters9401 Go watch his videos. He covered the rebuild from start to finish and provided up close and personal video FROM inside the spillway while it was being rebuilt. Meanwhile he had to battle all of what he calls 'whackadoodles" and dooms day morons in the comment section.
@@nebtheweb8885 "Can we get an update about the green spot?" Yeah, I was wondering wtf was going on at Oroville when I found Juan's channel too. Or maybe when Blancolirio found me.
It was at the time of the main spillway failure which led to the emergency spillway failure. Blancolirio worked hard to provide accurate information on the unfolding story.
So nice to see an Oroville Dam update from you. I know it doesn't make news anymore, but I have a nostalgic feeling each time you revisit it, since that's how I found your channel and I know you spent _so much_ energy and time on it. Here's hoping it can get nice and full this season!
I was here in the early days to get the latest updates on the Oroville event also. With all we had to endure that last few years, that time seems a lifetime ago.
I commented to you a few years ago. Born in 64 in Long Beach, grew up in San Jose, Saratoga and Los Gatos, went to West Valley 82-84, Great Running Track and Cross Ciuntry there. Love everything about the region from about Hollister north to Humboldt where I faught Fires in The C's, or theCCC's under Sandy Nat and Mike Parker on Crew 2, CDF Fire Captains in 86-7 at Weott Fire Center just north of The Forks of The Eel River up on the mountain side over HWY 101. Your work, in doing what you do is a public service. It brings me home with such an amazing understanding of so much. You are a blessing to so many. You bring it all to light, show what really I happening, thank you, words will never repay you, may The Angels of God never let you take off if you are not supposed to, may The God of heaven smile upon you and yours all the days of your life, in Jesus Christs name dear friend, John Dixon, Noblesville, Indiana. Peace in the sky's.
Funny how it all comes full circle Juan. Started watching from Nova Scotia when I clicked on a video about a possible dam breach in Colorado. Was blown away with how you presented information and anxiously (you had me enthralled) awaited any updates from Blancolirio. Next thing I know you're also a pilot. Loving those as well. This year, I hear some heavy rains on the Pacific Coast and I start looking for your updates. Many thanks for your valued insight and great presentations.
Dad used to take two weeks off every summer in the '60s from his job at Hunter's Point Naval Shipyard. He borrowed a utility trailer from his friend and that got loaded with cooler, utensils and camping gear. An Army Surplus canvas tent we slept in was tied down over the top. He, Mom, my 3 brothers and I would pile in the station wagon and head out for some camping. More than once, we stopped at the Forest Service camp next to Belden on the Feather River. There were campsites and hot showers for a couple dollars a night. An old-timer gold panner would start up his old Pontiac sedan every night to keep the battery charged. Dad showed us how to pan the black sand. I first was introduced to Juan's aeronautic journalism and photography when the Oroville Dam nearly failed. I've been enjoying and learning from him ever since. Thanks!
It is interesting to note that a lot of the waterfalls along the river would not be there at normal water levels. They would be seen as creeks flowing into a river. There is a great video showing the bottom contours of the Great Lakes, and the exit of the Mackinaw Channel under I75 is actually a former very high waterfall when the water levels in Lake Huron were really low. I think it is in "Draining the Great Lakes."
@@robertslugg8361 thank you for this answer. I was very surprised when you said this. I had to go back and watch the video again praying for the rivers to return.
@@robertslugg8361 thanks for the name of that documentary I love those shows I just finished watching it a great suggestion probably about the best comment around
Dear friend, thank you for sharing these videos of our beautiful home state. We Californians have been through so much with wildfires and drought for almost five years, so it is moving to see so much flowing water and especially the water falls.
Seeing you fly around the spillway brought back a lot of great memories. I and many others here think that you produced the definitive and seminal reporting and research on that event. But, wow...those waterfalls and the geology of that area is wonderful to see. Thanks for the tour.
This Episode was just gorgeous JB. Those waterfalls looked like a scene from the African Continent. Just mind blowing. Wow! Take care and fly safe. 🤟🏼🖖🏼
I queried the Sacramento Bee about the cost to originally build the Dam, and they replied and said "The dam cost about $1 billion, in today's dollars. The original spillway cost a little under $100 million, also in today's dollars."
All I can say is “thanks”. You gave us a reminder of what living in California is when the politics are left out. Amazing to see how beautiful it can be , even more so when there are no people around to ruin the experience.
@@4seeableTV Your comment is on point. Folks like Mr. Toast do actually "need boogeymen" as you put it. Their lives - as it appears to people viewing their actions - appear meaningless when they don't have other people to persecute. They are lost, unlike the beauty of California.
Thank you for any and all reservoir and precipitation updates for your beautiful state. Some of our prayers and thoughts for battling this drought are being answered!
Wonderful to see the falls like this. It reminds me of my first year in California, 1998. I thought every year the waterfalls would all be like they were then.
Awesome footage of the waterfalls, I grew up in Folsom and Wheatland in the 60s and 70s, but never knew of the Table Mt. falls. Really nice to see the coverage and thanks.
Your Oroville coverage was how I found your channel. As a former resident of Paradise your coverage of the area has been an excellent resource for me. Thank you again for doing these flyovers as I reminisce about better days of the area.
Very beautiful. The North Complex fire images brought tears to my eyes. We don't often get to see the real destruction of the fires from the air like this. Thank you much!!
It's nice to know those of us living in the burn scar are remembered. Feather Falls is truly a ghost town. Fortunately a few friends and family are returning home. I actually took a photo of the plane when it flew over on the afternoon of January 6th 2023. It is Healing to know that people haven't forgotten us.🌲😢🏞
This is where I started watching your show, the Orville Lake failure, thanks again for another wonderful video. So beautiful it almost makes you want to learn to fly, almost.
Juan, thank you for sharing... and picking the serene music. I like to listen to you talking very much, and this time you do it without words. A happy and absolute safe New Year I wish for you and your loved ones!
Thanks Juan for the great video! Good to see Orville filling back up. The storm damage from last night reeked havoc here in Orangevale. Lots of trees and power lines down, and flooding close by. Hopefully we can continue to get the rain without the wind. Thanks again!
Thanks Juan. We moved away from California several years back. I still love seeing how things are going with lake Oroville and others in northern California. Keep the updates coming.
WOW that was wild!!! Gorgeous waterfalls! Never saw so many so high all in one state! Amazing after all that rain the water level is still quite a ways down in Oroville.
Beautiful footage! Thanks for the update!!! THIS is the reason why I follow independent media creators (like small creators on youtube) versus the regular 'mainstream' media. We see more news that they ignore. THANK YOU for independent creators!!!!
Thanks for the video,Juan. As a 6th generation Californian, it breaks my heart to see the burn areas and the reservoirs so low. It is nice to know we are having a wet winter this year. However, it will take more than one wet rainy season to get things where we need them. Keep up the great work!!
Lord knows we need it, but some areas have really had some flooding. Santa Cruz has been having a Poseidon adventure - worst flooding ever in all my years there.
@@nancychace8619 Isn't most of the damage from the storm surge from the Pacific Ocean? Sure the rain can create mudslides and it has, but most of the danger comes from the massive waves coming in from the Pacific because of the bomb cyclone in the Pacific Ocean. Those storm surges have nothing to do with rain, despite being connected to a tropical storm. Those waves pushing so far inland is akin to a mild tsunami event. In fact there is more damage NOW than Santa Cruz experienced during our small Tsunami event from the Japan Tohoku 2011 earthquake (9.1 richter scale) that killed thousands of people in Asia. My prayers to those folks who live near the beaches (what's left of them).
@@Frankie2012channel From your comment, I'm wondering if you're local or getting your news from the media. Here in the SF Bay Area, where I'm at, almost none of the damage is from the ocean. Most all of it is DIRECTLY related to the heavy rains and the lack of preparation offered by many of the municipalities regarding storm drains, pumps, etc.
That scenery is just gorgeous! It almost makes you cry. The lake is looking much better but there is a way to go yet, Several more storms inbound so we could be in good shape for the summer. 🤞 Thanks for a lovely video Juan.
We need more reservoirs way more people than 30 years ago, and thank you for your fly overs you let people see what others can't much respect to you Juan
So I live in Pennsylvania and earlier today, several hours before I watched this video, I looked up Oroville Reservoir to see what it's water level was hoping It's getting close to the 900 ft. Level. It's at 727 feet. So I go onto TH-cam this afternoon and what do I see, but an awesome update from the air none the less by Blancolirio with the water level at 727 ft. Made my day Juan! Beautiful shots of the area.
Good synchronicity, George H. However, the water level will not go close to the 900-foot level at this time, as the water level has to be kept low enough to accept all the spring snow-melt runoff, which hopefully will be abundant.
Thanks for the images. I started following your channel for the adventure bike rides, but I've stayed around for the overall excellence of all your work. Happy New Year!
Sir, thank you for this beautiful contribution to youtube. This is an area that I spent several summers in the mid-80's and I know it well. Much appreciated!
What a GREAT video, Juan! I used to travel up there from Reno, to play music, twice a week up at the Feather Falls casino.. seeing that area from the air gives a whole new perspective to it... glad to see the water levels back to almost where they need to be. I'm curious what the other levels in our area are- particularly, Lake Tahoe. We're due for more precip soon. We sure need it. Thanks for making these videos, they're informative and highly entertaining.
Thanks Juan. Great work as usual. It looks like Oroville is filling up. I remember that the drought that started in 2011 was ended by one storm in 2017. This looks like it could be a repeat.
I spent a lot of time watching Blancolirio report on the Oroville spillway failure and rebuild. I'm sort of invested. Now I'm mostly interested in seeing the Oroville spillway getting used this year.
YESSSS! JB God bless you and your family and your channel you're such a blessing to all of us here in Northern California how beautiful thank you Jesus!
Incredible pics! Thanks for the flight tour, much appreciated. I followed the rebuild of Oroville, also the reason the spillway failed...very interesting. This time it's built to last! Happy New Year!
Nice to see some water filling into the Oroville dam (as well as others in Northern CA). We need a lot more but anything is better than what we've had the past few years. Thanks for the tour Juan!
Thanks for the update Juan, I followed your channel during the spillway rebuild! I worked for the Western Pacific Railroad after I graduated from Cal Poly SLO in December 1971. I was a surveyor in my youth on the RR and measured a lot of track between Sacramento and Portolo. We spent most of our time in the Feather River Canyon as it was always a trouble spot during bad weather. The Union Pacific bought out the WP after I move on to do RR research for the Association of American Railroads in 1978! I do enjoy your reports. RandyJ
@blacirio... I " met " you during the CAMPFIRE. That's when I got my 1st smartphone. I remember ALL the fires( still.." A little above Paradise ) One of those fires we lived with the sky ON FIRE !!! Spooky as crap. Fangs fur sssharing
Growing up in Plumas County I have been by Table Mountain many a times it's a sight to see. I remember as a child that in Native American lore that the Sutter Buttes were located where Table Mountain is but a mighty warrior sliced them off and tossed them to their current location.
So sad, I grew up in Susanville as a kid. Beautiful country side. Our family would travel all around that area. The fires took so much away. Thank you for that tribute.
An ode to a dear friend in failing health, whom I fell in love with as a young man and courted for 3 years exploring her beautful, rugged features. Our destiny was to eventually lead separate lives, but never forgotten. Her name was California.
Thank you Juan! I miss these views so much. Make sure you head back to Table Mountain in the spring for more footage. With all the rain, the wildflowers are going to be AMAZING!!
Thanks Juan. Looked up water level about the same day you posted this. Looks like the lake needs to come up +- 100' in order to test/run that new spillway. Thanks again for all your great coverage of that project !! Certainly did enjoy every bit of it !!! Hoping to see that spillway get some use this winter !!! ;o) Stay safe !!!
You’ll be damn lucky if they don’t tear the dam down so all the fish can swim straight to the ocean instead of saving the water and building more dams in the state to generate electricity and save more water for the state.
Beautiful waterfalls no one gets to see except us. Thank you for the tour!
Why does no one get to see them?
They can be walked to, I have walked to some. You can see the paths.
@@cageordie Good to know. Thanks
@@cageordie But not right now. Feather Falls National Recreational Trail is closed until March 2024 due to fire damage.
@@cageordie Can you land your STOL plane there somewhere? I'm not much of a hiker.
The Oroville Rebuild coverage was fascinating. You should have won an Award!
I tried to look into the Pulitzer for Juan and his reporting doesn't fit the criteria.
TH-cam does so much democratizing. If I were an advertiser, blancolirio would be a priority
couldn't agree more. juan and kelsy (74 gear) and mentour pilot should all get some recognition for services above and beyond to the general public on behalf of the aviation community.
Admire the fluff, meanwhile, let's ignore the elephant in the room..the North America drought🙄
@@AUNZAnon California is not in a drought right now. They are currently whining about TOO MUCH rain!
@@AUNZAnon And you'd suggest precisely what actions? Last time I checked, doing anything about when and where rain falls was one of those "Boy, it sure would be nice if we could!" concepts...
Like so many others I also discovered your channel searching for non bias news about the spillway failure and the potential consequences. It didn’t take long to realise that this channel was head and shoulders above anything else out there for accurate Orville updates. I’ve enjoyed all your content ever since. But this brought a tear with the music and beautiful scenery. Thanks.
Just curious about what Juan is saying about Orville and how it differs from what else you've been hearing.
@@peters9401 Go watch his videos. He covered the rebuild from start to finish and provided up close and personal video FROM inside the spillway while it was being rebuilt. Meanwhile he had to battle all of what he calls 'whackadoodles" and dooms day morons in the comment section.
@@nebtheweb8885 "Can we get an update about the green spot?" Yeah, I was wondering wtf was going on at Oroville when I found Juan's channel too. Or maybe when Blancolirio found me.
It was at the time of the main spillway failure which led to the emergency spillway failure.
Blancolirio worked hard to provide accurate information on the unfolding story.
at 2:02 The Green Spot on Oroville Dam is increasing......Run for your lives!!!!!!!!!
So nice to see an Oroville Dam update from you. I know it doesn't make news anymore, but I have a nostalgic feeling each time you revisit it, since that's how I found your channel and I know you spent _so much_ energy and time on it.
Here's hoping it can get nice and full this season!
I was here in the early days to get the latest updates on the Oroville event also. With all we had to endure that last few years, that time seems
a lifetime ago.
Same here. We were remembering when the worry was damaging the forested slope below the emergency spillway. That was 999 million dollars ago.
I also found you early on with your reporting on Oroville Dam. Thanks Juan
spot on, like wise.
They'll probably have to open the main spillway this spring.
Green spot! Green spot!! ;D
Thanks for your work!
Thanks Rolf!
I commented to you a few years ago.
Born in 64 in Long Beach, grew up in San Jose, Saratoga and Los Gatos, went to West Valley 82-84, Great Running Track and Cross Ciuntry there.
Love everything about the region from about Hollister north to Humboldt where I faught Fires in The C's, or theCCC's under Sandy Nat and Mike Parker on Crew 2, CDF Fire Captains in 86-7 at Weott Fire Center just north of The Forks of The Eel River up on the mountain side over HWY 101.
Your work, in doing what you do is a public service.
It brings me home with such an amazing understanding of so much.
You are a blessing to so many.
You bring it all to light, show what really I happening, thank you, words will never repay you, may The Angels of God never let you take off if you are not supposed to, may The God of heaven smile upon you and yours all the days of your life, in Jesus Christs name dear friend, John Dixon, Noblesville, Indiana. Peace in the sky's.
John and Juan, thank you to both of you for your service protecting the immense wildlands of California.
Very beautiful Juan. Thanks again for another awesome fly over.
Funny how it all comes full circle Juan. Started watching from Nova Scotia when I clicked on a video about a possible dam breach in Colorado. Was blown away with how you presented information and anxiously (you had me enthralled) awaited any updates from Blancolirio. Next thing I know you're also a pilot. Loving those as well. This year, I hear some heavy rains on the Pacific Coast and I start looking for your updates. Many thanks for your valued insight and great presentations.
Wow! That's beautiful country, especially when it's green. I'm glad you are getting that much-needed rain. Thanks for the ride.
Captain Juan, we are so blessed by such beauty you share with us. Wow. Blessing and safe flying to you dear friend, Merced California.
Dad used to take two weeks off every summer in the '60s from his job at Hunter's Point Naval Shipyard. He borrowed a utility trailer from his friend and that got loaded with cooler, utensils and camping gear. An Army Surplus canvas tent we slept in was tied down over the top. He, Mom, my 3 brothers and I would pile in the station wagon and head out for some camping. More than once, we stopped at the Forest Service camp next to Belden on the Feather River. There were campsites and hot showers for a couple dollars a night. An old-timer gold panner would start up his old Pontiac sedan every night to keep the battery charged. Dad showed us how to pan the black sand.
I first was introduced to Juan's aeronautic journalism and photography when the Oroville Dam nearly failed. I've been enjoying and learning from him ever since. Thanks!
The waterfall photos are beautiful. Makes one almost forget the multi-year drought we have had.
It is interesting to note that a lot of the waterfalls along the river would not be there at normal water levels. They would be seen as creeks flowing into a river. There is a great video showing the bottom contours of the Great Lakes, and the exit of the Mackinaw Channel under I75 is actually a former very high waterfall when the water levels in Lake Huron were really low. I think it is in "Draining the Great Lakes."
Based on total rain fall it’s a drought you still have.
@@ATH_Berkshire You are right. That is why I said 'have had' not 'had'. 🤞
@@robertslugg8361 thank you for this answer. I was very surprised when you said this. I had to go back and watch the video again praying for the rivers to return.
@@robertslugg8361 thanks for the name of that documentary I love those shows I just finished watching it a great suggestion probably about the best comment around
Dear friend, thank you for sharing these videos of our beautiful home state. We Californians have been through so much with wildfires and drought for almost five years, so it is moving to see so much flowing water and especially the water falls.
Seeing you fly around the spillway brought back a lot of great memories. I and many others here think that you produced the definitive and seminal reporting and research on that event.
But, wow...those waterfalls and the geology of that area is wonderful to see. Thanks for the tour.
Beautiful, succinct, and spiritually refreshing. Thanks.
This Episode was just gorgeous JB. Those waterfalls looked like a scene from the African Continent. Just mind blowing. Wow!
Take care and fly safe. 🤟🏼🖖🏼
Thanks!
Thanks Daniel!
What a rare treat. Perfect music. ❤❤
Beautiful video as always! Hope the precipitation continues!
Good to see some water going into Orville Lake , pictures and video !
Those mountains and waterfalls look great from your plane and thank you.
$1 Billion to build the spillway, incredible, and we got to watch it thanks to you. Beautiful vid which did all the talking.
I queried the Sacramento Bee about the cost to originally build the Dam, and they replied and said "The dam cost about $1 billion, in today's dollars. The original spillway cost a little under $100 million, also in today's dollars."
All I can say is “thanks”. You gave us a reminder of what living in California is when the politics are left out. Amazing to see how beautiful it can be , even more so when there are no people around to ruin the experience.
It also makes me think what CA could be like without the WEF/Soros politics
One of the only SANE places left in this country....
@@charlestoast4051 Soros?? You folks seriously need new boogeymen.
@@4seeableTV Your comment is on point. Folks like Mr. Toast do actually "need boogeymen" as you put it. Their lives - as it appears to people viewing their actions - appear meaningless when they don't have other people to persecute. They are lost, unlike the beauty of California.
Thank you for any and all reservoir and precipitation updates for your beautiful state. Some of our prayers and thoughts for battling this drought are being answered!
Wonderful to see the falls like this. It reminds me of my first year in California, 1998. I thought every year the waterfalls would all be like they were then.
Awesome footage of the waterfalls, I grew up in Folsom and Wheatland in the 60s and 70s, but never knew of the Table Mt. falls. Really nice to see the coverage and thanks.
Your Oroville coverage was how I found your channel. As a former resident of Paradise your coverage of the area has been an excellent resource for me. Thank you again for doing these flyovers as I reminisce about better days of the area.
Very beautiful. The North Complex fire images brought tears to my eyes. We don't often get to see the real destruction of the fires from the air like this. Thank you much!!
fire is a part of Nature. Its been going on in Cali since the continent was formed.
It's nice to know those of us living in the burn scar are remembered. Feather Falls is truly a ghost town. Fortunately a few friends and family are returning home. I actually took a photo of the plane when it flew over on the afternoon of January 6th 2023. It is Healing to know that people haven't forgotten us.🌲😢🏞
Music is almost as great as the views; no voice over could enhance that. Very nice presentation from the Orville aerial expert!
Brian Eno, I think.
@@Species1571 Length of Light, Amulets
Oh Man! Thanks for sharing. That is some incredible scenery. A view of your world that seldom anyone ever sees! Fantastic.
Awesome mini movie Juan! Thanks for the update, much appreciated!
Fantastic! Thank you Juan for taking the time. Beautiful area.
This is where I started watching your show, the Orville Lake failure, thanks again for another wonderful video. So beautiful it almost makes you want to learn to fly, almost.
Looks like it's turning into a great ski season in Tahoe this year. Makes me really miss my time out there. Stay safe and thank you for posting.
Juan, thank you for sharing... and picking the serene music. I like to listen to you talking very much, and this time you do it without words. A happy and absolute safe New Year I wish for you and your loved ones!
Thank you so much for the video. California is such a vast resource in America. It’s a magnificent state!!
Thanks Juan for the great video! Good to see Orville filling back up. The storm damage from last night reeked havoc here in Orangevale. Lots of trees and power lines down, and flooding close by. Hopefully we can continue to get the rain without the wind. Thanks again!
Thanks Juan. I hope the water levels look a lot better come April or May.
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Juan.
Exquisite photography with music. Never knew about these majestic falls. The new storms should help the reservoir water levels. Thanks for the tour.
Such a precious update ❣ Thank you so much! Oroville will always be "home", where l left my ❤
Wow, brings weeping tears to my eyes, seeing the water elements responding.
Thanks Juan. We moved away from California several years back. I still love seeing how things are going with lake Oroville and others in northern California. Keep the updates coming.
WOW that was wild!!! Gorgeous waterfalls! Never saw so many so high all in one state! Amazing after all that rain the water level is still quite a ways down in Oroville.
Amazing North Western California views. Thanks for your time and effort ❤️🛩️🍁
More like North Central, but still amazing.❤
I saw that Green Spot that you failed to mention as you flew by... 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Beautiful footage! Thanks for the update!!! THIS is the reason why I follow independent media creators (like small creators on youtube) versus the regular 'mainstream' media. We see more news that they ignore. THANK YOU for independent creators!!!!
Thanks for the video,Juan. As a 6th generation Californian, it breaks my heart to see the burn areas and the reservoirs so low. It is nice to know we are having a wet winter this year. However, it will take more than one wet rainy season to get things where we need them. Keep up the great work!!
Looks like Lake Orville is filling nicely, more rain coming this week.
Lord knows we need it, but some areas have really had some flooding. Santa Cruz has been having a Poseidon adventure - worst flooding ever in all my years there.
@@nancychace8619 Isn't most of the damage from the storm surge from the Pacific Ocean? Sure the rain can create mudslides and it has, but most of the danger comes from the massive waves coming in from the Pacific because of the bomb cyclone in the Pacific Ocean. Those storm surges have nothing to do with rain, despite being connected to a tropical storm. Those waves pushing so far inland is akin to a mild tsunami event. In fact there is more damage NOW than Santa Cruz experienced during our small Tsunami event from the Japan Tohoku 2011 earthquake (9.1 richter scale) that killed thousands of people in Asia. My prayers to those folks who live near the beaches (what's left of them).
@@Frankie2012channel
From your comment, I'm wondering if you're local or getting your news from the media. Here in the SF Bay Area, where I'm at, almost none of the damage is from the ocean. Most all of it is DIRECTLY related to the heavy rains and the lack of preparation offered by many of the municipalities regarding storm drains, pumps, etc.
WONDERFUL understated tour video. THANK YOU
That scenery is just gorgeous! It almost makes you cry. The lake is looking much better but there is a way to go yet, Several more storms inbound so we could be in good shape for the summer. 🤞 Thanks for a lovely video Juan.
Phantom Falls looks fantastically alien and CG. Amazing. Thanks for the update and tour.
nice to see the area has more water....nice flight
We need more reservoirs way more people than 30 years ago, and thank you for your fly overs you let people see what others can't much respect to you Juan
Agree, I think Juan said they were draining Oreville I prep for this storm.
So I live in Pennsylvania and earlier today, several hours before I watched this video, I looked up Oroville Reservoir to see what it's water level was hoping It's getting close to the 900 ft. Level. It's at 727 feet. So I go onto TH-cam this afternoon and what do I see, but an awesome update from the air none the less by Blancolirio with the water level at 727 ft. Made my day Juan! Beautiful shots of the area.
Good synchronicity, George H. However, the water level will not go close to the 900-foot level at this time, as the water level has to be kept low enough to accept all the spring snow-melt runoff, which hopefully will be abundant.
Thanks for the images. I started following your channel for the adventure bike rides, but I've stayed around for the overall excellence of all your work. Happy New Year!
JUAN,HELLO,LOVELY WATERFALL,not normally there,we’re it not for heavy rains, THANKS,, even SO CALIF got 2” rain,no flooding, 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Sir, thank you for this beautiful contribution to youtube. This is an area that I spent several summers in the mid-80's and I know it well. Much appreciated!
Good job Juan. Outstanding video for sure.
What a GREAT video, Juan! I used to travel up there from Reno, to play music, twice a week up at the Feather Falls casino.. seeing that area from the air gives a whole new perspective to it... glad to see the water levels back to almost where they need to be. I'm curious what the other levels in our area are- particularly, Lake Tahoe. We're due for more precip soon. We sure need it.
Thanks for making these videos, they're informative and highly entertaining.
Thanks Juan. Great work as usual. It looks like Oroville is filling up. I remember that the drought that started in 2011 was ended by one storm in 2017. This looks like it could be a repeat.
Nice scenic views. Hope all fills up.
Thanks for the update, those falls are beautiful.
I spent a lot of time watching Blancolirio report on the Oroville spillway failure and rebuild. I'm sort of invested. Now I'm mostly interested in seeing the Oroville spillway getting used this year.
That would be full circle.
Looks like it might happen.
I found Juan during damnfailure also.
Thanks for taking us along for the ride. Happy New Years!
Beautiful flyover, restoration in progress 👍
YAAY! The Oroville Update!
Thanks Juan and Happy New Year!
Beautiful views of the waterfalls from the air! Thanks!
Very nice Juan ! Your beautiful pictures filled in all your words! Thanx for your commitment to your viewers!
YESSSS!
JB God bless you and your family and your channel you're such a blessing to all of us here in Northern California how beautiful thank you Jesus!
It's great to see some rain capture! I think a lot of people are encouraged by this sight.
Thank you, Juan. 👍
Thanks Juan, you are the best, God bless you and your family.
There is no chance that i would ever see that scenery from Australia, thank you for sharing. I really enjoy the varied topics on your channel. Thanks.
Incredible pics! Thanks for the flight tour, much appreciated. I followed the rebuild of Oroville, also the reason the spillway failed...very interesting. This time it's built to last! Happy New Year!
Gorgeous photography! Thank you for spending the money, time, effort and skill to show this to us.
Nice to see some water filling into the Oroville dam (as well as others in Northern CA). We need a lot more but anything is better than what we've had the past few years. Thanks for the tour Juan!
We’re going to have a great spring bloom on Table Mountain this year. Thanks for the video.
Wow, time really goes by so fast. Glad to see you're still flying!
Got to love seeing the land receiving a rejuvenation with a good rainfall Juan. Hopefully you are in for more of the wet stuff. Lovely video.
Great airborne shots Juan. Fantastic flight. Made my day, Thanks a bunch. Love the Huskey. Really nice.
Saw you flying over while were were hiking table mountain, along with a couple other planes
Thanks for the update Juan, I followed your channel during the spillway rebuild! I worked for the Western Pacific Railroad after I graduated from Cal Poly SLO in December 1971. I was a surveyor in my youth on the RR and measured a lot of track between Sacramento and Portolo. We spent most of our time in the Feather River Canyon as it was always a trouble spot during bad weather. The Union Pacific bought out the WP after I move on to do RR research for the Association of American Railroads in 1978! I do enjoy your reports. RandyJ
The beauty of aviation to be able to see the wonders of this world in this perspective! I sure do miss flying!
Such great views, made fantastic with the waterfalls from our much needed much rain.
Thanks Juan.
Thanks for the tour......
Somedays I completely understand your love of aviation. This is one of those days. This video represents hope.
@blacirio... I " met " you during the CAMPFIRE.
That's when I got my 1st smartphone.
I remember ALL the fires( still.." A little above Paradise )
One of those fires we lived with the sky ON FIRE !!!
Spooky as crap.
Fangs fur sssharing
Growing up in Plumas County I have been by Table Mountain many a times it's a sight to see. I remember as a child that in Native American lore that the Sutter Buttes were located where Table Mountain is but a mighty warrior sliced them off and tossed them to their current location.
So sad, I grew up in Susanville as a kid. Beautiful country side. Our family would travel all around that area. The fires took so much away. Thank you for that tribute.
Hiked to Feather Falls twice during spring snow melts. Such a beautiful place.
AMAZING video with appropriate musical accompaniment. Well done and thank you!
Thumbs up to you too! Cheers from Australia
Spectacular camera work showing these beautiful vistas. Thank you for all you do from a Reno fan! 🧭
An ode to a dear friend in failing health, whom I fell in love with as a young man and courted for 3 years exploring her beautful, rugged features. Our destiny was to eventually lead separate lives, but never forgotten. Her name was California.
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Alas, she’s been damaged by that blight called Democrats.
Awwwwww!
Very majesticle Juan.thanx for sharing your experiences with us.
Thank you Juan the pictures and the music was so calming sir after a hectic day of driving my semi
Thank you Juan! I miss these views so much. Make sure you head back to Table Mountain in the spring for more footage. With all the rain, the wildflowers are going to be AMAZING!!
Thanks Juan. Looked up water level about the same day you posted this. Looks like the lake needs to come up +- 100' in order to test/run that new spillway.
Thanks again for all your great coverage of that project !! Certainly did enjoy every bit of it !!! Hoping to see that spillway get some use this winter !!! ;o)
Stay safe !!!
Thanks Juan 👍👍
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I’m really hoping that the state doesn’t let too much water past the dams this time around. Another excellent report my friend
You know they will. Enabling them to soon declare another crisis that requires even more money to "solve".
You’ll be damn lucky if they don’t tear the dam down so all the fish can swim straight to the ocean instead of saving the water and building more dams in the state to generate electricity and save more water for the state.