Hey guys, thanks for taking us along with you. What a stunning place, and those night skies , wow. Love your bus....I've got a 1973 westy, and love chasing shooting stars, lol.
Once again brilliant footage of epic places. We've been to Brice Canyon and loved the hikes. Every corner you turn the scenery changes. We were there in November, no crowds, empty campgrounds and being Canadian we could still were shorts. Oh.....congratulations on making the cut for the Vane Cafe Calendar!!! We are also in there (November). Sooner or later we are going to bump into each other on the trail, until then keep producing these gems. Gordo.
Good adventure kids. Bryce Canyon one of the many spectacular features in Utah we don't see here. Walked some of those paths myself altho a Harley easier to park!
In April (2023) I spent two nights at North Campground (Bryce Canyon) and hit the viewing areas. Beautiful. Didn't have time to boondock. I was heading to Tucson and hit the NP's on the way. Stayed at Mather Campground,Grand Canyon If you get a change stop at Monument Vally and take the 17 mile road Loop on the Navajo Reservation. (Small Charge) Can't camp on the reservation but you can find a spot through @Hip Camp App. Have Vantastic adventure.@@ThatBaldwinLife
If you get stuck in the back roads of Utah, call Matts Off Road to get pulled out! And beware of wet dirt roads. It would appear that it becomes a very slick mess very quickly after a rain. Highly recommend bringing a real shovel and those traction boards. Also rule #2 for driving in Utah, if you can buy gas, buy it. Stations are far apart. Same for restrooms. Always bring plenty of water, you can get help, but it may take them awhile to get to you. (I know that campers have 15gal tank for water.) Oh yeah, if you think Bryce is crowded, try Zion which is ridiculous!
Beautiful stills at the end, great vid and thanks for sharing! Last time we were in the Kanab UT area we were limited by our rental car, but plan on getting back there with the (in-progress) Vanagon in the future! Keep the great content coming!
You should get back out there, we loved our time in that area. Appreciate the comment on the stills, I’m tryin to get back into photography. Thanks for watching! Nate
Wow! Great adventure video! Thanks for sharing. Agree, wouldn't want to be out there during a rainstorm. Especially seeing how those "dry creek beds" turn into raging torrents. Good thing you didn't ask the cows where to find good burgers out there.
Wow, Utah, it's just something you can't do it all in one trip, or even two or three. I'm going have to go back myself. I love that place and there is just so much to see and do there, it's like it just never ends...... Thanks so much for the video it reallly keeps the hunger alive.......
No Peloquin needed here, took our Chrysler minivan on this road. I've had my (non-LSD) Westy all over SW Utah backroads. Surprisingly capable, but I am jealous of your LSD equipped van.
In some of the washes before the switchbacks, a lower clearance vehicle like the minivan might have struggled this trip. It was pretty rutty and deep on the exits. On the switchbacks, no problem. They were just a little tore up on the inside line as usual. We drove our Westy all over the place for the first 9 years with no Peloquin. We just had it installed earlier this year. It is a great peace of mind and allows you to take some of the terrain a bit slower knowing both tires can/will get traction. Glad you're getting out there in your Vanagon! nate
Once several years ago we was in California and Arizona on holiday. It's nice to follow you on these kinds of trips. I love your nature. Greetings from snow covered Denmark.
Hey Nate thanks for some more Utah content. Stunning just as I remember. How are you liking your pop top tent? I am needing to replace the original in my ‘84.
We didn't walk down to the bottom but did hike down a ways. Unfortunately, we needed to get back to the general store before they closed so we could do laundry and showers but it seems like an amazing hike. Maybe next time! nate
Yes our Westy is 2wd and we take it on some pretty rough roads. We do have a Peloquin traction device installed in the transmission as well. Thanks! nate
Hey guys, thanks for taking us along with you. What a stunning place, and those night skies , wow.
Love your bus....I've got a 1973 westy, and love chasing shooting stars, lol.
Yeah it was so dark and the stars just popped. Amazing.
Nate
What a cinematography, this looks and feels amazing guys! Absolutely amazing!
Thank you very much! It was a great trip.
Nate
Once again brilliant footage of epic places. We've been to Brice Canyon and loved the hikes. Every corner you turn the scenery changes. We were there in November, no crowds, empty campgrounds and being Canadian we could still were shorts. Oh.....congratulations on making the cut for the Vane Cafe Calendar!!! We are also in there (November). Sooner or later we are going to bump into each other on the trail, until then keep producing these gems. Gordo.
Thanks for watching and we were pretty excited to get in the calendar. Congrats on November, great pic!
Nate
PELOQUIN!! Mines going in this year. Great video as always. Wife and I love sippin coffee and watching these.
Love it! Thanks for watching!!
Nate
Good adventure kids. Bryce Canyon one of the many spectacular features in Utah we don't see here. Walked some of those paths myself altho a Harley easier to park!
It’s a special place for sure!
Thanks for sharing. Great video. Bryce Canyon is great one of my favorite NP. Have a Vantastic adventure. Travel safe 👍😊
Even though it’s pretty small, it packs a lot of scenery in it for sure! Thanks for watching!
Nate
In April (2023) I spent two nights at North Campground (Bryce Canyon) and hit the viewing areas. Beautiful. Didn't have time to boondock. I was heading to Tucson and hit the NP's on the way. Stayed at Mather Campground,Grand Canyon If you get a change stop at Monument Vally and take the 17 mile road Loop on the Navajo Reservation. (Small Charge) Can't camp on the reservation but you can find a spot through @Hip Camp App. Have Vantastic adventure.@@ThatBaldwinLife
Monument Vally is on our list. Thanks for the tips!!
Nate
If you get stuck in the back roads of Utah, call Matts Off Road to get pulled out! And beware of wet dirt roads. It would appear that it becomes a very slick mess very quickly after a rain. Highly recommend bringing a real shovel and those traction boards.
Also rule #2 for driving in Utah, if you can buy gas, buy it. Stations are far apart. Same for restrooms. Always bring plenty of water, you can get help, but it may take them awhile to get to you. (I know that campers have 15gal tank for water.)
Oh yeah, if you think Bryce is crowded, try Zion which is ridiculous!
Haha, not sure I could afford to call Matt!! I’d just have to get myself out 😁
Nate
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Beautiful stills at the end, great vid and thanks for sharing! Last time we were in the Kanab UT area we were limited by our rental car, but plan on getting back there with the (in-progress) Vanagon in the future! Keep the great content coming!
You should get back out there, we loved our time in that area. Appreciate the comment on the stills, I’m tryin to get back into photography.
Thanks for watching!
Nate
Wow! Great adventure video! Thanks for sharing. Agree, wouldn't want to be out there during a rainstorm. Especially seeing how those "dry creek beds" turn into raging torrents. Good thing you didn't ask the cows where to find good burgers out there.
Thanks! Yeah the washes would be crazy to be around in a rain storm.
Thanks for watching
nate
Great video. Thanks for sharing, especially the night sky...Take care and happy trails.
Chuck in Kentucky
Thanks Chuck, it was so dark around Bryce Canyon, the Milky Way just popped!
Nate
Wow, Utah, it's just something you can't do it all in one trip, or even two or three. I'm going have to go back myself. I love that place and there is just so much to see and do there, it's like it just never ends...... Thanks so much for the video it reallly keeps the hunger alive.......
You gotta get back out there!
nate
No Peloquin needed here, took our Chrysler minivan on this road. I've had my (non-LSD) Westy all over SW Utah backroads. Surprisingly capable, but I am jealous of your LSD equipped van.
In some of the washes before the switchbacks, a lower clearance vehicle like the minivan might have struggled this trip. It was pretty rutty and deep on the exits. On the switchbacks, no problem. They were just a little tore up on the inside line as usual.
We drove our Westy all over the place for the first 9 years with no Peloquin. We just had it installed earlier this year. It is a great peace of mind and allows you to take some of the terrain a bit slower knowing both tires can/will get traction.
Glad you're getting out there in your Vanagon!
nate
Once several years ago we was in California and Arizona on holiday. It's nice to follow you on these kinds of trips. I love your nature. Greetings from snow covered Denmark.
It is so beautiful out there! Thanks for following along!!
Nate
Great video 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nate
Hey Nate thanks for some more Utah content. Stunning just as I remember. How are you liking your pop top tent? I am needing to replace the original in my ‘84.
Thanks! The tent is ok. If I were to do it again, I would go with the GoWesty tent or even the Northwesty one. The Bus Depot tent is very thin.
nate
@@ThatBaldwinLife Good to know. I read somewhere that the canvas Westy ones fit better than the acrylic. Any thoughts on that?
Yes I’ve heard the same thing. Best cotton tent I’ve seen in person was the GoWesty tent.
Sick video! Wonder who helped with the thumbnail 🧐🤣
I had this pro editor give me some tips 😁
thought about adding AC to the dashboard?
We don't have AC at all so it would be quite the project. SmallCar makes a great system too. Would be nice in those hot summer months!
nate
Maybe u didn’t show it but the only way to truly appreciate Bryce is to walk to the bottom of the canyon and then loop and come back out…
We didn't walk down to the bottom but did hike down a ways. Unfortunately, we needed to get back to the general store before they closed so we could do laundry and showers but it seems like an amazing hike. Maybe next time!
nate
No offence,but I was hoping your wife would make her famous chili:)
It would have been better! 😁. Now I want chili!
Nate
So you're driving very much off-road and the car is 2WD ???
Yes our Westy is 2wd and we take it on some pretty rough roads. We do have a Peloquin traction device installed in the transmission as well.
Thanks!
nate