Exploring SILVERTON COLORADO + 4X4-ing the CORKSCREW GULCH Trail | Truck Camper Living | Nomad Life
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.ย. 2021
- Join me as I explore the awesome town of Silverton, Colorado situated in the San Juan Mountains. It is an old west mining town rich in history including some colorful history. I'll also show you my awesome free camp in the mountains. On day two I get to visit the Animas Fork Ghost Town and also take a 4X4 trail called Corkscrew Gulch with incredible views! Come along!
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I lived in Durango for eight years and still feel like I didn't explore the Silverton/Ouray area near enough. It's truly one of the most beautiful areas in the country. Thanks for capturing it so well :)
Im From Berlin but want to travel through west America and Ouray,Durango and Tellurde are all on my list!
The Jeep trip was spectacular! Thanks for the ride along!
Many years ago while on vacation, my wife and I had the opportunity to drive the "Going-to-the-Sun" road in Glacier NP---a real "white-knuckler." As we asceded my wife would comment, "Oh, David! Look at that view!". My reply: " Cripes, woman!! I'm not taking my eyes off this road for one second!!"
I had a good chuckle at you're comment, I may had mentioned this on this channel before about that very "highway" you had taken as long long ago I was on it for the first time as a kid riding in the top bed of a pickup camper ( legal back in those days ) and my uncle hit the side of the mountain with the corner/side of the camper ( a rented camper at that ) as the rock juts out in a particular spot around a curve heading down on the west side not that far from Logan Pass. Us kids thought it was a great time, my dad ahead in our camper and my uncle and aunt not so much as to the accident. My dad was not phased by a pass like that but my uncle was busy filling his undershorts LOL. I've been over it a few times myself as an adult and love the scenery along that road. Also have been on the very trail Cat was on with my full size pickup and numerous other ones in that area of Colorado years back now and It truly is a gorgeous area without a doubt in what I have seen of Colorado.
Thanks for reminding us all how beautiful our world is!
music as allways is superb.
How small does one feel, surrounded by all that. You have probably inhaled more clean air than anyone else on this planet. Thank you for letting us tag a long.
One of the most beautiful areas in the country!! I absolutely LOVE the San Juans!
THEY SAY "HEAVEN ON EARTH IS WHERE MAN HASN'T BEEN", AND YOU MAY HAVE BEEN STANDING ON ONE OF THOSE SPOTS WHEN YOU SAID THAT. MANKIND HASN'T BEEN TAKING CARE OF THE HOME HE'S BEEN GIVEN TOO MUCH. IT'S GREAT YOU GOT TO TAKE SOME NICE PICTURES ON THE JEEP RIDE, AND HAD SOME NICE CAMP NEIGHBORS. GREAT INFORMATIVE VIDEO AND TOUR OF SILVERTON, THANKS.
Aspen used to be much like Silverton before the rich and famous discovered it, The San Juan's are so very beautiful...thank you Catherine.
Catherine, you out did yourself. Beautiful video of the Silverton area even a train. The viewer can tell you like Colorado.
Catherine, that was my favorite video so far. I really felt like I was watching a movie !!! You are the best at capturing the true beauty of nature. FIVE STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🙋🏼♀️
I love the Silverton area, been there many times. I bring my Jeep so I can run the trails. There is a great museum at the end of the street in Silverton, great history and presented very well.
Glad you enjoyed playing in my backyard. There is a lot more to see and to hike. 😀
I’ve got several more videos coming from Colorado. Love your backyard.
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures Great backyard living in Montrose has allowed me to hike everything from the San Juan’s, Crested Butte, Grand Junction, and all of southern Utah. Now enjoying photography and videography of the backyard. Lots to explore and create. Enjoy your time here! Your videos are excellent and give me ideas. Keep.up the great work! Fall foliage should be awesome and getting my plans ready. Enjoy you time here, you might end up staying!
Oh I Love it there. Campsite looks amazing. I lived near there for 2 years. Some of the best years of my life.. my start to Colorado life. 🥰 thanks for sharing
I can see why you love Colorado so much. ❤️❤️
Such an amazing spot to be in. Thanks once again for transporting all of us into a peaceful and serene environment.
No one, save John Muir back in the day, captures the essence of being out there quite like Catherine. You can feel her heart's connection with wild places right through these sounds and images. In this otherwise insane world we find ourselves in now, this is the soul's salvation.
Lol Carl, quit butt-kissing.
Silverton/Ouray/Telluride/Durango is hands down my favorite part of all of Colorado:)
Thank god it wasn’t too busy the day I drove it, as I was able to cheat a bit over the yellow line just to keep my buddy from freaking out thinking we were gonna go over the edge and into the abyss! There was a bicycle race going on however, and paying attention was a priority, so I was only able to glance here and there, so virtually missed most of the fantastic views! Coming into Ouray from the north about 8-10 miles, it looked like we were entering into one of the the kingdoms of The Lord of the Rings! It was just spectacular!
Catherine,
How sweet to watch you filming and giving a brief history
on the historic street in Silverton, Colorado which is named after my
great grandfather, Thomas Blair. Not that he had anything to do with the
numerous brothels that followed! Thomas was with the Baker party who
explored the area back in the early 1870's, built his cabin in Arrastra
Gulch and was instrumental in plotting out the town of Silverton.
Enjoy the fall splendor of the beautiful San Juan mountains while you are visiting the area... Happy Trails!
Arrastra Gulch, Yikes! Had a strange experience in that canyon a few years back, be careful😮
Wow Silverton is absolutely stunning Catherine, courtesy of the 1st class footage you have captured to enrich us all 😃… thanks again.
Thanks for the memories!
In my 20s I worked at Mesa Verde national Park and spent my days off taking my orange AMC Gremlin pulling a tent trailer around the Durango/Silverton/Ouray/Telluride/Cortez loop.
35 years later, Retired and living in a van, I camped at Red Mountain Pass and rode my mountain bike on the road you were Four wheeling.
Your videography and your choice of music, show a lot of growth. Before I knew it, while watching your 4x4 video, listening to that music, I felt like I was lifted away into the mountains, could almost smell the pine. Your video was truly a wonderful visceral experience, thank you so very much, loved it.
I loved this video! Such a beautiful area. The green mountain range at the 14:40 mark is just breathtaking! Thank you Cat for sharing this historical area.
Ah, love Silverton and the Red Mountain, Cinnamon Pass area. Wonderful content. Thank you Catherine!
We have really enjoyed watching your Colorado episodes! Great job showcasing the beauty of God's creation! It never ceases to amaze! If God's creation is this amazing, imagine how great the Creator is! Praise the Lord! 😊🙏
Beautifully said! We all feel a sense of peace and contentment while in nature. Many then become infatuated with nature and make the mistake of worshiping the creation instead of the creator! 🙏😀
I really enjoyed the beautiful San Juan Mtns of Silverton, CO, seeing that moose and her calf in Corkscrew Gulch, and touring the little town of Silverton with its Lady of the Evening perched above the saloon, various shops, etc. within old buildings. Thanks for another fun adventure! Jenny
I loved seeing this area again through your eyes. It’s been many years since I’ve been there. Breathtaking scenery and you capture it so well. Thank you!!
Spontaneous paid off! What an adventure should always include. And that campsite. Wow!
Love that whole area-one of my favorite places on earth and best trip as a child…stopping in Silverton…on to Mesa Verde…took the trip again many years later with my son and my parents…last trip with my mom-so glad we did it!
Absolutely beautiful!!! I adore moose, loved the mama & baby crossing the stream!!! Great video!!!
Great shots of Silverton! Glad you included such wonderful shots of the railway as well. I remember riding that 40-ish years Agowhen I was a kid. Those mountains are such a magical place.
Thanks for sharing with us all.
We always knew Shady Lady as Effie's. My oldest son was born when we lived in Silverton. I drove or rode the bus to work from Silverton to Red Mountain Pass for a year then moved to Ouray (btw, thanks for pronouncing Ouray correctly).
In 2 years, I got stuck behind snow slides 9 times. Always coming home from work.
My Grandpa worked on the narrow gauge railroad when it went from Antonito, CO to Aztec, NM then worked at the Sunnyside, Mayflower and Treasury Tunnel mines. In fact one of the houses at the old Idarado is his old house that was moved from Eureka.
Corkscrew is a veritable super highway compared to other roads in the area!
OMG! I stood upon that very spot (6:28) last week. Walked back a little further to view Mill Creek cascading down the mountain.
Good Morning Catherine Thank you or a Beautiful Drive and tour of the Colorado San Juan Mountains
Good Sunday morning Catherine! I spent some time in Silverton in 1980. I will never forget, as it was my first trip to Colorado. As always, your gift for selecting the best shots and music are proof of your talent and gifts. Your trip to "The Corkscrew" was amazing! Didn't expect to see moose! Such a beautiful trip in the Gulch. Again, you are so blessed with wonderful subscribers (Tammy and Dan) that every adventure you take is a blessing to the rest of us at home traveling virtually with you. Thank you so very much, and as always, love you and be safe. 🙏💖
You are so lucky to have experienced Silverton City and surrounding area 40 years ago. What a fantastic, fairly undiscovered area of the US .I wish it can stay that way but alas .
Thanks for taking us along on another great adventure Catherine! Funny how your "simple meal" would be fine dinning to me, lol! That looked so yummy!
😂😂 Thank you Mark.
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures . . . Exactly , a PBJ is simple and regular chow for this ole geezer ! 8 ) Thanks for the views.
The San Juans - Heaven on earth indeed! Thank you for bringing us with you on your amazing experience. :)
One of my favorites places…Silverton, Ouray, and Telluride. I’m glad you got to enjoy this place.
In the summer of 1990 my family and myself vacationed in Durango and took the narrow gauge railroad to Silverton. Wonderful countryside and enjoyable towns. Being a flatlander from Chicago, transplanted to Houston, driving on mountain roads was a new level of stress as I had nightmares of going over the side. I'm sure I drove the locals nuts with my slowpoke ways. Driving it in the winter would be insane, but people do it and survive.
A few years ago I read that forest fires had damaged Durango and residents lost their homes. I sincerely hope they were able to rebuild. Great video as always Cat!
Definitely one of the best channels about outdoor hiking. Thank you Cathy.
Silverton is a wonderful place to browse.
Silverton is my favorite place on Earth. The Avon is the place to stay if you are down to earth. Be sure to give the hotel dog, Ivy, a good pet!
Every video is near perfect. Perfect weather, perfect makeup, perfect camp site, perfect hike, no other people near you, no other RVs. Is this real?? In my experience life on the road is very challenging. Overcrowding is one negative for example. I understand your motivation for showing your perfect life but how about some videos showing how things really are?? Just say’n…
My content isn't necessarily about what life is like on the road. That is not the focus. The focus of the channel is to capture and share the beauty of the world with others through the places I visit. I want my videos to be a form of escape. There are plenty of channels out there that show the ugly/negative side of things.
Awesome cinematography and wonderful history lessons. Safe travels and I can't wait for the next video.
Cat you sure do make a good video that sometimes one thinks he or she is present with you touring. Thanks to you and many others, viewers are now able to see a beautiful place what it looks like and appreciate it.
The San Juan's is one of my favorite places and offers some Colorados most spectacular splash of fall color. Wish I was there.
I was born and raised in Denver and growing up in Colorado was so fantastic, great videos from Colorado BTW. I do get home sick for it from time to time and will always have memories of my home state, Now 65 and been living in the East Valley of Phoenix for the past 30 years and have fallen in love what this great state has to offer.😀
Exploring an area like Silverton is always so interesting, lets hope they continue to thrive for future generations.
Such a beautiful place Silverton, CO. Another place for my bucket list. Everything in this video was beautiful Catherine. The scenery. The music 🎶 Just Awesome 👍👍. Thank you so much for another Sunday morning video 🌄. Have a wonderful day and stay safe✌🖖☀️🌙💜
Good morning Catherine,I love the opening pic of you on the street.The mountains in the back ground and the old west feel of town all say you are home. Looking beautiful as always 😍❤💕
OMG CG! That road was so scary!! Great video, you do so well framing your shots, you impress me everytime! I'm normally not late watching your vids, but I got a chance to go to my favorite lake for a couple days, so I took it!!
I just don't know what to say really..... So beautiful. Breathtaking ❤️🙏 Thank you so much Cathrine! 🙂
Geetings from Denmark 🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰
Thank you! 😊
Thank You for filming and your channel. I used to be an avid backpacker here in Washington State. I am now unable to hike or backpack, so your channel helps me cope with the inability to do so. Beautiful footage.
Bravo Catherine! Stunning views and gorgeous shots of the Corkscrew Trail! Love LOVE the train and moose too! I am so glad I found your Channel! You are the best!!
Thank you Karen!
You let people know how glorious beautiful hour country is 🤘🇺🇸
Thanks for sharing your beautiful video of the Silverton area! Several years ago we rode on that train from Durango to Silverton!
We'll never forget how awesome that area of Colorado is! Cat, your adventure videos are top notch! 👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for your travel guidance of Silverton! The San Juan Mountains are so beautiful! All the wildlife is amazing.
Another stunningly a beautiful production. Thank you for putting this together!
I was there on my first RV adventure 21 years ago with my late wife who has been in heaven now over 5 years. You brought back sweet memories, we enjoyed 40+ years together. 💞 The scenery was spectacular, you are definitely tempting me to return there. 🤠😎🇺🇸🏕
Love this video! Beautiful area and makes me want to explore it.
What an amazing moment you captured with the Mama moose and her baby!
Catherine + Cappucino + Breakfast After Church = Perhaps the closest I can get to Heaven while being in Virninia! Catherine, without any doubt this is your finest video yet, on too mnay levels. Yes, I enjoyed the scenes of the Durango & Silverton.. (TNX for making us railfans and model railroders extra happy!), But, I alsoi enjoyed the 4X4 ride, and most esp[ecially seeing the moose cow and her calf! I giot to see the latter once when I was in Alaska. Seriously awesome!!! On the off-roading, there was one switchnack that reminded me of the trail to the suppit of Mustang Mountain in Nevada. May Almighty God continue to Bless, Guard, Guide, and Protect you while bringing you to even greater adventures!
Our CO daughter took us to Silverton (rode the S&D train in an open car) and to Animas Forks last June. I have to say the road to Animas Forks was a rough one. My first time 4 wheelin’ off-roading at 74 years old. The history of these old towns are truly inspiring.
Thank you for this tour through a cool, little town in the middle of stunning, majestic country. Corkscrew Gulch looks like a totally wonderful place to spend the day.
Unbelievable scenery!
Your eye did the trick on the camera and your ear selected great music.
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Thank you so much!
I am unable to speak the words of all the beauty you have captured in this video. "Breathtaking"; does not justify how well nature in its awe is captured here. Thank you for taking me there..................A++ (and the chosen background music = perfect)
Good morning Catherine it was so nice to travel back in time. Thank you for taking me on this adventure, stunning as always be safe and look forward to the next adventure 😊
Catherine, these videos make my jaw drop. You have a real skill at capturing to moment. Makes me want to move to Colorado.
Oh Catherine... As always you have touched our souls with the beauty of your travels. Educational and entertaining. Nothing else comes close. Thank you so much.
You are one very blessed woman. Thank you so much for sharing the beauty of our country,
The drive from Ouray to Silverton is beyond awesome. My dog thought so too - we pulled off at a scenic spot and he started chasing ground squirrels - was almost the last time i ever saw him.
We made the drive from Durango to Ouray a couple of years ago, spending the night in Ouray. We left Durango in time to see off the train and arrived in Silverton in time to see it arrive with much fanfare. That drive is so rugged and beautiful, with grand distant views and mesmerizing close-up streams and falls. Well worth anyone's time. Glad to see your take on it. ...that road up the mountain! Yikes!
Wow...beautiful country. Silverton look coooooool. Your camera work is awesome. Thank you for taking us with you. Blessings
Thanks so much
I think that million dollar highway could afford a guardrail! I don’t so much have a fear of heights, I just have a fear of pulmmeting to my death! Lol
This area is on our radar of places to visit . Just beautiful!
Be safe and always aware of your surroundings .
Thanks for the adventure Cat.👍
They don’t have guard rails because it would prevent the snowplows from pushing the snow off the road in the winter.
When I was in the area working 29 years ago, I didn't get to go to Silverton. I was working in the Durango- Bayfield area. I have always wanted to return there to explore more.
You're right - Silverton is MUCH better than Aspen! The San Juan's hold some of the best scenery in Colorado. Glad you're spending time here in Colorado!
My heart is always at peace watching Cat's videos. Thanks for taking me along......
Such wonderful scenery. Thank you for sharing with us. Happy Trails.
Beautiful video! I grew up in Silverton.
Everyone should visit Copper Colored Kid's gravesite at the cemetery. It's a creepy ghost story from when we were kids.
Legend has it as the railroad was being built he was caught lollygagging on the job. He then refused to sing "Camptown Races".
But seriously, build-up to and after his demise are pretty twisted.
Beautiful part of the country for sure. Silverton is also home of the world's "highest" Harley-Davidson store. I parked my smooth, quiet, reliable Honda right in front of it.
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DONT FORGET TO RIDE THE TRAIN
my sweet lord this is beautiful country
From the South Mineral Campground, we hiked the Ice Lake trail about 47 years ago; it was stunning...enjoy the area, such incredible scenery. Silverton and Leadville are my two favorite Colorado towns....
Back in 1989 (?) me and a buddy rode my Ford Bronco from Silverton to Telluride over an above-treeline road. On the way down into Telluride, I made the mistake of not gearing down enough and ended up vapor-locking my brake lines. Luckily I was able to safely coast into a grove of aspens.
I failed to count how many deep breaths I took watching your video. Mostly , it was due to the raw and stunning beauty, but I'll admit - I can imagine those inclines and descents along the 4X4 trail as well. I'm glad you survived and were able witness an area that is a bit less traveled. Thank you for taking us all along. Safe travels.
Love your journeys! I'm always captivated by your locations and your amazing editing! I will be headed in that direction in about a week to do some fall color photography, hopefully there will be some fresh snow and amazing colors. This will be somewhere new for me... so....thanks for the sneak peak at the beautiful area and town. Safe travels!!!
Colorado is very beautiful.
Thank you for the video. My first time there I was in a slide-in truck camper much like yours. I will have to say that the first time across the million dollar highway it was a white knuckler for me. That road is a very challenging road in my opinion. Keep having fun. 😀
10-4 the white knuckles . been 40 years since I've been that way but remember sucking up some seat covers !
That scenery was amazing. As soon as I saw your title Silverton I wondered if you would take the train ride. I'm a fan of Steam engines. I know the view from the train is awesome. Thanks for sharing your adventure. Stay safe and be well.
As soon as I saw that you were in Silverton I knew it would be good. Love Silverton and probably one of the most beautiful hikes I have ever done was Ice Lakes. Maybe that's the camp ground near the trail head you stayed at. Safe travels this week to your new destination.
We were in this area last October when the first snow fall hit the area!! The Million Dollar Ride was one of the most beautiful places we've ever encountered!!
Thanks again Katherine. We all enjoy the beauty you bring to us . Peace and be Safe ✌
Those views were incredible....thanks. Say hello to "this girl hikes" for me.
You keep giving me new places I have to visit! I’m keeping notes for next year! Love your videos.
I💓 Colorado 😚❣️ Oregon, Washington and Michigan... and my girl's Minnesota... 🤫!
My favorite place! I LOVE Silverton!
Wow, corkscrew trail was at times a cliff hanger. Looked very challenging, but the views were amazing, thanks for sharing, safe travels
this has got to be the most stunning video on youtube
God bless all the old miners that opened this country up they were one tough bunch of men.......
That ride looks like a white knuckler…but the driver seemed to be calm and sane, so you looked safe. Beautiful video once again!
Nicely produced and narrated. One of my all time favorite places. Thank you.