I just got back a few days ago from my first car camping adventure east of the Mississippi! (Those videos won't be out for a couple of months still, though.) Where do you think I went?? 😁 -Tristan
I enjoyed seeing the oldest church and oldest house in the US Tristan! Thank you for traveling there and thank you for scaling that mountain! Congrats!❤️🙏🇺🇸🌏
I’m a New Mexico native and I’ve traveled the world, but I always yearn for home when I’m away! An exceptional video of views so many people will never see; thank you! Come visit everyone, so much to see and do, Christmas in Santa Fe is enchanting!
I think Northern New Mexico is my favorite place to visit and I live in MA-almost yearly for about 30 years until the pandemic. Bandelier National Monument began the love affair. Hiked Wheeler a couple of times in the early years and laughed when you hiked it in 2 hours 10 minute. 😊 It was Georgia O’Keefe who first drew me there. The unique beauty, various cultures and amazing energy of the many art forms that have existed there for eons are truly special! Because of the pandemic we have not been able to be there for two years so thanks for this lovely reminder. 😊
Thank you for clarifying on the obelisk, BLM is not to blame for everything. The BLM movement served as a catalyst for Native Americans to speak their peace and act on that obelisk being on display in downtown Santa Fe. I appreciate your diligence and enjoy the channel.
One of the interesting things about that staircase is that when it was built no nails were used. All glued and pegged together:) I've always liked N.M., went to high school there and have many fond memories of it. Especially the little villages out back. Thanks, for sharing both your video and time of the most beautiful, diverse state in America. Be blessed by the Best.
I love Santa Fe, too! Some other things to note-- there is a huge art gallery neighborhood showcasing world class arts of all kinds which is worth a stroll. And near Santa Fe are several Native American Pueblos, some of which can be toured. Maybe covid stopped that, but when open, it's really a great thing to see. And sometimes there are Native ceremonies open to the public, and those beautiful spiritual eventsa are definitely worth attending. These are real cultural activities of the people, and not strictly touristy.
I was on my way west earlier this year and I was stopped in my tracks by new mexico. Especially the area you are in. I ended up staying a week in and around the taos area exploring all the mountains and hot springs in the area. I was amazed at how the terrain can vary so drastically in such a short amount of time. Definitely a unique area of the country, cant wait to return one day
Above Santa Fe is Oho caliente. It's a spa very reasonably priced. I drove from Oklahoma to celebrate my significant bd of 50 a few years back. Great hot spring
The spiral staircase is held together by square wooden pegs, no nails! The wood in the staircase, is spruce, that most resembles the kind found only in Israel! Who was the man who built the staircase to the choir loft? The sisters believe, and so do I, it was Saint Joseph. The man disappeared without payment, and the sisters never saw delivery of materials. They checked with the lumber yard, and they knew nothing about it. The sisters prayed to St. Joseph for help, and on the final day of the novena the mysterious man arrives.
The Florida high point is 345 feet above sea level. And I think you can drive to it. I don’t know if you can handle that, but I believe in you. Good luck when you do that.
Beautiful all around view from up there, its been 40 some years since I was up there.. Sad to me that people want to remove history rather than learn from it....
Excellent video, as always. Top tip: don't mention the other (lone) hikers, (let us wrongly assume it's you) so when we see a shot of a hiker in the distance we think "boy, this man is committed to some epic shots, as we know he has to jog all the way back to pick up his camera for the next sequence" ;)
I loved Dana Fe! Especially the Micaculous Staircase! I believe it was an Angel who built it! The wood for it was not local wood and no nails were used! Thank you and stay safe!❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🌏🚙
Thank you. My dad used to be a wildlife biologist for the Santa Fe national forest and I am a native Santa Fe New Mexican. I appreciate how thorough you were in your research on Santa Fe. This is a wonderful video. I watch your other videos regularly and I was pleasantly surprised when I saw that you made one about New Mexico, Santa Fe in particular. It is definitely an enchanted land and although I have lived in Texas for over 20 years now, Santa Fe will always be home. I hope you get to try New Mexico’s best kept secret. Red and green chili. You can’t be in Santa Fe and not consume it
Great video, Tristan! I lived in California for the first 55 years of my life. I agree that New Mexico is the most unique of states. Loved the atmosphere of Santa Fe; art galleries, architecture, food, and the generally relaxed vibe. And it's just a state away from my favorite place on earth, Grand Canyon National Park. Stay safe and happy trails!
You're right, if you started at 6am with a flashlight, you probably wouldn't have seen anyone... that's what time I start when I hike Wheeler. Big horn sheep were there on last years climb. Santa Fe Baldy, from Santa Fe Ski Valley, is another great mountain hike.
I've been to the Loretto Chapel, my Dad stood on the steps of that spiral staircase . The older church was also closed when I went there so I didn't get to go inside either .
This was so amazing. I loved the mix up hiking and sharing Santa Fe as you made it so interesting even though arriving on a day when some points of interest were closed. I appreciated that you slipped the inside of the chapel in since it was closed that day. You are such a relaxing person to travel with. You also do all the hard work of hiking and climbing and I get to sit with a cup of coffee and just enjoy the views. The miracle of the staircase was one of the high points.
About a month ago, I was traveling in all of the same areas you’ve been in over the las few episodes - Pike’s Peak, Garden of the Gods, Great Sand Dunes NP and Old Town Santa Fe (even hit all those same churches). Additionally, we hit Bandelier National Monument near Santa Fe and Rio Grande Norte/Rio Grande Gorge near Taos. Great episode! Safe travels!
Good segment with lots of movement. Windy summit, BLM , burrito, churches, cool mystery stairs, debit card malfunction. The big and little things that make a good trip. Getting older so food is a big part of travels with lovely wife, so New Mexico is current fave for road trips. Unique for sure.
I was fortunate enough to work for 4 seasons at the nearby Philmont scout ranch and got to know the Taos area pretty well. Although I've traveled through various parts of the West, it's still my favorite!
Really love new mexico, it flies under the radar compared to Utah and Colorado, but its got a nice blend of high mountains and red rock desert territory as well as really unique history all its own. The cost of living is really reasonable compared to other western states, too. Its pretty high on the list of places my wife and i are considering relocating to
I really enjoyed this one. I've always wanted to visit that area and never really seen much about it yet so your video was very enlightening. You seemed pretty relaxed throughout it so obviously you were enjoying it. Thanks once more for sharing your adventures!
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Many cities are largely similar, so they're not very interesting for me to visit or show, but Santa Fe is unique enough that I felt it would be interesting and worth showing.
Nice video and overview of our part of the world. Like others said in the comments, consider Bandelier National Monument. Easy RV camping there as well. Also, the Los Alamos Historical Museum, Bradbury Science Museum and the Manhattan Project National Park are within 25 minutes of Bandelier and worth spending a couple of hours visiting. Thanks for the info on Wheeler Peak. Bumblebees is one of our favorites.
Glad you enjoyed beautiful New Mexico. I moved to Gallup a year ago. The hiking and biking opportunities are endless, and Colorado and Arizona are close by for camping. Cheers.
This is a favorite of your vlogs that I have watched so far. Really enjoyed seeing the great views from the summit and also your tour of Santa Fe. Thanks much!
I absolutely love Santa Fe and used to visit the area regularly from my home in SE Texas. The last time I saw the monument in the city plaza, the word "savages" was still on it, but it had been scratched over with pocket knives, screwdrivers, whatever, and someone had written above it the word "noble". I thought that was kind of cool. I haven't been able to go back for a long while and I've wondered if the monument was still there. I've bought many, many items from the sweet people selling things from the porch of the Governor's Palace.
This is so great to see. I just got back from a bucket list solo roadtrip (with my mutt) to NM- from PA- and spent a day in Santa Fe. Also spent time in Roswell and Taos. There is another large, spectacular lake I encountered on my drive east through the Taos Ski Valley. The switchbacks through the Cimerron Valley had incredible views.
I love the different earth colors! Beautiful!!! Thank you Tristan! For taking Us along! I would not of seen this Beautiful Mountain and it's views! 😀😄😁
There are multiple ways to climb Wheeler. Williams Lake route is most direct and least elevation gain. However via Bull of the Woods trail is much more scenic with much of the route along ridge lines and about a tenth of the ppl. A hidden gem is the Rio Grande Wild Rivers NRA near Questa. Some great trails hiking in the gorge and petroglyphs can be found. Not many people there.
I knew you would dig wheeler. It isn't the treeless Wheeler itself, it is those long distance mountain tops so far off in the distance that stood out for me. Anyway, nice to see some of the state I still call home. Miss it a lot. Thanks for the video!
Beautiful expansive views in New Mexico. A scenic way to do Wheeler Peak is to do a loop going up the Bull of the Woods Trail then to go down by the Williams Lake Trail. Thanks for the interesting and entertaining video.
Hi Rob. I include towns when they're especially interesting or unique (like Santa Fe, NM or Butte, MT). But to be honest, most towns aren't all that different from each other, and there's not a whole lot that's interesting to say about them.
Lol I would NEVER think you are lazy! And same here I like to beat the crowd when hiking! Thanks for sharing Santa Fe. I have only driven through but have wanted to actually visit. I was fascinated by the pueblo style everywhere! Thank you for sharing!
@@SUVRVing I always like your videos because you're so pleasant, a great videographer and I always learn something from watching your vids. You have a nice calming energy.
Spent the summer 2020 in northern New Mexico. Brought back alot of memories. Hope you get to hike through Diablo canyon just north of Santa Fe. There is a lot of unique stuff in that area. Most of the history and museums were closed in 2020 though. Thanks for bringing us along.
Wheeler peak was interesting. Congrats on another scaled peak! (View was outstanding!) And thank you for all of Santa Fe! Really enjoyed the tour ~ "miraculous"
I just drove thru New Mexico on my way from Durango, CO to Amarillo, TX via Santa Fe 2 weeks ago. I love the New Mexico scenery and architecture. As you stated, I feel like I'm in another country even though it's right next door. I want to spend more time visiting and camping there. Such a wonderful place. Thanks for sharing.
Love all your travel videos but especially your mountain climbing segments. Mountains are so majestic & views from the top are magnificent!! Great job 👏🏻. 🙋🏼♀️👍🏻
You should have went into the oldest house gift shop, it let's you walk through the "rooms" of the house. I just visited and it's the same as when I was a kid.
Very cool. One thing would be helpful in your videos would be the month of your visit. Gives a better idea of temperature and weather one could expect for the time of year.
Im happy you like New Mexico, I m here for the past 16 years and I love it. The Northern part is so diff from the South. North you have the mountains, while the south is more dry(desert),if you ever come back to NM try to go south around Last week of Nov to the festival of cranes at the Bosque del Apache they have thousands of guesses and cranes is beautiful....glad you enjoy it....
Really appreciated the insertion of extra info about the monument that was removed! Also excited because I plan to travel in NM in the spring so this was a great preview of coming attractions!
We love NM, we have visited Santa Fe & Albuquerque. Taos is on our list since we are huge fans of Georgia O'Keeffe. The Georgia O'Keeffe museum in Santa Fe was a great experience. Lou & Angie
Thoroughly enjoyed this packed tour from the exquisite architecture of Santa Fe to the open forest lands. The uniqueness of blended cultures is fascinating! Thanks so much for sharing. ⛪🌳🌲
Congratulations on your incredible progress! Love your videos and thank you for sharing all the information with us! Save some strength for Mt. Washington in NH. It’s a tough one even though it doesn’t have much elevation like what you have accomplished already! Happy Hiking!
I think Tristan would like Huntington Ravine trail on Mt Washington best. Most challenging so probably wicked easy for him. Down the Ammo for the Mt tarns & waterfall. Unless he goes the other way on Gulfside to Mt Madison for fun!
I know this is a older video, but if you ever get back to New Mexico there is a place called Rio Grande Del Norte Nat'l Monument, it's not a huge area but there are some awesome trails that go down to the Rio Grande River, beautiful canyons, some petroglyphs, when we were there didn't hardly see any people, just a few at the campground, I think it was early fall. It's closer to the town of Questa, not far from Taos. Just an idea. Thanks for sharing your adventures, there are some awesome places in New Mexico & a lot less people than Colorado
I love your videos. I live on Santa Fe. I enjoyed your tour of our city. From what you said atop Wheeler you have done Granite Pk, MT. I will look for that one. Keep up the great adventures.
So enjoyed this video. The beauty of the mountains and the quiet air as you walk makes me feel like I am there. What you notice and point out also heightens my interest. I have the same curiosity and really can only satisfy it by being alone to experience the awesome emotions I feel. Walking Santa Fe and seeing the vivid sandstone and Adobe buildings and old wood beams, the metal gratings and sage green leaves of the trees along your path, ALL breathtaking artwork of a creator for my (our) enjoyment. Inspired me this morning to head to Camelsback Mountain and the Ridge to River trail in North Boise - thanks so much for your calming history narrative also. I’ve visited 15 of the 21 California Missions and love to imagine Father Serra and others teaching skills of self reliance out of nature’s bounty. Walking the King’s Highway and building along the way.
Eesh. Father Sera did a lot more than “teach self reliance out of nature’s bounty.” More like out reliance on slaves out of the bounty of forced occupation.
I was just in Albuquerque and Santa Fe in September. So beautiful and historical. Also great food! I hope you enjoyed the green chiles and sopapillas. I did not make it up Wheeler but I did go up to the top of Sandia Crest -- high point of Albuquerque, with spectacular views over the city.
Oh and did I mention it was my first big "vanlife" adventure? A three week trip from NY state to New Mexico and back in my minivan. I got in Mammoth Caves, the Arkansas high point (Mt Magazine) and the Kansas high point too. (Mt Sunflower)
My husband and I love to travel the way you do - the fewer people, the better the experience and that's why we call New Mexico home. I cannot divulge my secret spots, but I will recommend the Jemez Mountains, Valles Caldera and NW NM areas such as the Bisti/De Na Zin. I know you will find some of your own amazing places.
Hate that happened with your card. We had a similar situation a few weeks ago. Thieves are the lowest. Glad you got it straightened out. Wonderful video as always Tristan. Thank you.
@@SUVRVing We got a second card for a trip I just took. Our experience happened right after (and probably because of) that trip. So, it turned out it was a good call. It worked out on our end as well.
We have been there twice. Loved it! If you go the Palace of the Governor on the right days, the Native Americans sell some of the most beautiful jewelry. You have to prove that you are a native to even show your wares. Do some research before you go. So many beautiful, historical things to see.
@@coolgrandma4952 I know. I lived in Arizona for 15 yrs and am missing the southwest something terrible. Can't wait to smell the green chili"S roasting!
Thanks for doing this video. Extremely informative & a heck of rabbit hole delving into more info on the buildings. It's always a good day when new things are learned.
i did the Bull of the Woods trail back in 2004. Your video brought back memories. I went in May with snow in the higher elevations. Almost lost the trail on the way back down. I would have ended up on the wrong side of the mountain. Luckily I recovered and just lost about an hour. Wheeler Peak is a great hike. Thanks for the video.
I loved your New Mexico trip, did you see any elk as you travel around. I am very anxious to go down to Santa Fe now that I’ve seen your video. Hiking up to Wheeler Peak looked awesome, I have to wear high top hiking boots when I hike because my ankles aren’t perfect. Thank you so much for such awesome videos and your SU camping adventures. I enjoy everyone, almost as much as I enjoy your Tenkara Fishing. Have a great week
My family and I are going rock hounding around Taos pretty soon. NM is our neck of the woods. We're just south of Santa Fe, we haven't been there in quite a while actually.
Tristan, I know your on the Mississippi but have you seen Idaho the Movie? couldn't help but think of you while watching it. God Bless you where ever you may be!
I've been enjoying loads of your videos, Tristan. Just subscribed. I'm glad you found your way into New Mexico for some of them. Like you, I've been in love with the unsurpassed landscapes of SE Utah which are my true spirit lands, and living in Texas all my life, I've made 50 years worth of long trips to get there every year or two. This has involved traveling through New Mexico, of course, and I discovered that I love every part of New Mexico as well. Sometimes, I get distracted from my Utah destination and find myself exploring a new corner or pocket in New Mexico. I've decided to retire to Las Cruces (warmer in winter) so I can be surrounded by the mountains and desert scenery, big skies, and a desert climate. Hikes in the mountains are close by. I'll also be much closer to the sights of the Colorado Plateau for trips in warm weather. In New Mexico, and if you haven't seen them, you'd enjoy checking out some of the more unusual places like the Bisti Badlands and Three Rivers Petroglyphs site. Lots of small historic and “ghost” towns as well.
As a neighboring state to us, we've only just scratched the surface of New Mexico. Clearly we need to go back. We have plenty of destinations on the list for the state but added more after seeing your hike. Would love to see those views as well!
It's one of those states that doesn't get nearly enough attention as its neighbors, for sure. (Nevada and Idaho also come to mind in that regard.) Thanks for watching!
I’ve been in New Mexico a few times but most recent I did NMBDR, New Mexico Back Country Discovery Route, on my motorcycle. From Dell City, Tx. to Antonito, Co.. Roughly 1100 miles Zigzagging the state and about 85% off-road. I like NM and of course your video. Drive safe and have fun.
I just got back a few days ago from my first car camping adventure east of the Mississippi! (Those videos won't be out for a couple of months still, though.) Where do you think I went?? 😁 -Tristan
Great Smoky Mountains?
I'm guessing Tennessee to catch fall again? Great Santa Fe video, I'm loving the Tahoe too!
Michigan?
Smokies?
Well, you like mountains, so I'm guessing the Knoxville TN -- Asheville NC part of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains.
I enjoyed seeing the oldest church and oldest house in the US Tristan! Thank you for traveling there and thank you for scaling that mountain! Congrats!❤️🙏🇺🇸🌏
New Mexico captured our hearts, our favorite place to travel.
I’m a New Mexico native and I’ve traveled the world, but I always yearn for home when I’m away! An exceptional video of views so many people will never see; thank you!
Come visit everyone, so much to see and do, Christmas in Santa Fe is enchanting!
I bet! That'd be a great time to visit. Thanks for watching.
I love New Mexico. Please do some more traveling in this state!!
I think Northern New Mexico is my favorite place to visit and I live in MA-almost yearly for about 30 years until the pandemic. Bandelier National Monument began the love affair. Hiked Wheeler a couple of times in the early years and laughed when you hiked it in 2 hours 10 minute. 😊 It was Georgia O’Keefe who first drew me there. The unique beauty, various cultures and amazing energy of the many art forms that have existed there for eons are truly special! Because of the pandemic we have not been able to be there for two years so thanks for this lovely reminder. 😊
Thank you for clarifying on the obelisk, BLM is not to blame for everything. The BLM movement served as a catalyst for Native Americans to speak their peace and act on that obelisk being on display in downtown Santa Fe. I appreciate your diligence and enjoy the channel.
One of the interesting things about that staircase is that when it was built no nails were used. All glued and pegged together:) I've always liked N.M., went to high school there and have many fond memories of it. Especially the little villages out back. Thanks, for sharing both your video and time of the most beautiful, diverse state in America. Be blessed by the Best.
Definitely interesting! Thanks for watching.
A visit to NM isn't complete without a visit to Chaco Canyon! A bit of a drive, but worth it!
He has been to Chaco. Has a long video on it
@@falconsoonerThanks! I'll look for it.
I love Santa Fe, too! Some other things to note-- there is a huge art gallery neighborhood showcasing world class arts of all kinds which is worth a stroll. And near Santa Fe are several Native American Pueblos, some of which can be toured. Maybe covid stopped that, but when open, it's really a great thing to see. And sometimes there are Native ceremonies open to the public, and those beautiful spiritual eventsa are definitely worth attending. These are real cultural activities of the people, and not strictly touristy.
The pueblos were indeed closed because of covid, unfortunately.
I was on my way west earlier this year and I was stopped in my tracks by new mexico. Especially the area you are in. I ended up staying a week in and around the taos area exploring all the mountains and hot springs in the area. I was amazed at how the terrain can vary so drastically in such a short amount of time. Definitely a unique area of the country, cant wait to return one day
Above Santa Fe is Oho caliente. It's a spa very reasonably priced. I drove from Oklahoma to celebrate my significant bd of 50 a few years back. Great hot spring
Ojo Caliente.
Sounds like a worthwhile stop!
LOVE Ojo Caliente. Little more expensive these days, tho.
What a gem of a state for adventures.
The spiral staircase is held together by square wooden pegs, no nails! The wood in the staircase, is spruce, that most resembles the kind found only in Israel! Who was the man who built the staircase to the choir loft?
The sisters believe, and so do I, it was Saint Joseph. The man disappeared without payment, and the sisters never saw delivery of materials. They checked with the lumber yard, and they knew nothing about it.
The sisters prayed to St. Joseph for help, and on the final day of the novena the mysterious man arrives.
The Florida high point is 345 feet above sea level. And I think you can drive to it. I don’t know if you can handle that, but I believe in you. Good luck when you do that.
Welcome to New Mexico! I live north of Santa Fe in the village of Chimayo. Thank you for your lovely travel videos and come back soon with your wife!
I'd love that!
I know it's too late, but Las Vegas, NM is super interesting. Lot's of authentic old buildings and less touristy than Santa Fe.
Beautiful all around view from up there, its been 40 some years since I was up there.. Sad to me that people want to remove history rather than learn from it....
The monument itself is not history. Thanks for watching.
@@SUVRVing thanks for taking us all along....
I agree. They destroyed history.
Santa Fe is one of my favorite places in the US. The old Spanish and Native American influences really make this a unique place.
Excellent video, as always. Top tip: don't mention the other (lone) hikers, (let us wrongly assume it's you) so when we see a shot of a hiker in the distance we think "boy, this man is committed to some epic shots, as we know he has to jog all the way back to pick up his camera for the next sequence" ;)
I loved Dana Fe! Especially the Micaculous Staircase! I believe it was an Angel who built it! The wood for it was not local wood and no nails were used! Thank you and stay safe!❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🌏🚙
st joseph prolly if it was a real miracle
Thank you. My dad used to be a wildlife biologist for the Santa Fe national forest and I am a native Santa Fe New Mexican. I appreciate how thorough you were in your research on Santa Fe. This is a wonderful video. I watch your other videos regularly and I was pleasantly surprised when I saw that you made one about New Mexico, Santa Fe in particular. It is definitely an enchanted land and although I have lived in Texas for over 20 years now, Santa Fe will always be home. I hope you get to try New Mexico’s best kept secret. Red and green chili. You can’t be in Santa Fe and not consume it
Great video, Tristan! I lived in California for the first 55 years of my life. I agree that New Mexico is the most unique of states. Loved the atmosphere of Santa Fe; art galleries, architecture, food, and the generally relaxed vibe. And it's just a state away from my favorite place on earth, Grand Canyon National Park. Stay safe and happy trails!
Thanks Juadonna!
You're right, if you started at 6am with a flashlight, you probably wouldn't have seen anyone... that's what time I start when I hike Wheeler. Big horn sheep were there on last years climb. Santa Fe Baldy, from Santa Fe Ski Valley, is another great mountain hike.
I've been to the Loretto Chapel, my Dad stood on the steps of that spiral staircase .
The older church was also closed when I went there so I didn't get to go inside either .
This was so amazing. I loved the mix up hiking and sharing Santa Fe as you made it so interesting even though arriving on a day when some points of interest were closed. I appreciated that you slipped the inside of the chapel in since it was closed that day. You are such a relaxing person to travel with. You also do all the hard work of hiking and climbing and I get to sit with a cup of coffee and just enjoy the views. The miracle of the staircase was one of the high points.
About a month ago, I was traveling in all of the same areas you’ve been in over the las few episodes - Pike’s Peak, Garden of the Gods, Great Sand Dunes NP and Old Town Santa Fe (even hit all those same churches). Additionally, we hit Bandelier National Monument near Santa Fe and Rio Grande Norte/Rio Grande Gorge near Taos. Great episode! Safe travels!
Good segment with lots of movement. Windy summit, BLM , burrito, churches, cool mystery stairs, debit card malfunction. The big and little things that make a good trip. Getting older so food is a big part of travels with lovely wife, so New Mexico is current fave for road trips. Unique for sure.
Thanks G, I'm glad you liked it! I need to spend more time sampling the NM's cuisine, for sure.
I was fortunate enough to work for 4 seasons at the nearby Philmont scout ranch and got to know the Taos area pretty well. Although I've traveled through various parts of the West, it's still my favorite!
Thanks for the added historical background.
The staircase was the subject of an old movie, "Lilies of the Field". I think the carpenter was played by Sidney Portier.
Glad you enjoyed our home state and that you get it.... New Mexico is really unique.
Definitely is!
Really love new mexico, it flies under the radar compared to Utah and Colorado, but its got a nice blend of high mountains and red rock desert territory as well as really unique history all its own. The cost of living is really reasonable compared to other western states, too. Its pretty high on the list of places my wife and i are considering relocating to
I agree, and I don't blame you for wanting to relocate there. Really interesting and beautiful place all around. Thanks for watching!
I really enjoyed this one. I've always wanted to visit that area and never really seen much about it yet so your video was very enlightening. You seemed pretty relaxed throughout it so obviously you were enjoying it. Thanks once more for sharing your adventures!
Yep, I had a great time! Although it's always a bit more stressful to film in cities. Thanks John.
I know you don't normally spend much time showing towns/cities in your videos, but the Santa Fe tour was quite interesting and very well done. 👍 😎
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Many cities are largely similar, so they're not very interesting for me to visit or show, but Santa Fe is unique enough that I felt it would be interesting and worth showing.
You'd probably enjoy the hiking in Bandelier National Monument about an hour NW of Santa Fe.
I definitely would!
Great video. Thanks. Love the historic churches.
Nice video and overview of our part of the world. Like others said in the comments, consider Bandelier National Monument. Easy RV camping there as well. Also, the Los Alamos Historical Museum, Bradbury Science Museum and the Manhattan Project National Park are within 25 minutes of Bandelier and worth spending a couple of hours visiting. Thanks for the info on Wheeler Peak. Bumblebees is one of our favorites.
All are on the list, for sure! Thanks Sam.
Glad you enjoyed beautiful New Mexico. I moved to Gallup a year ago. The hiking and biking opportunities are endless, and Colorado and Arizona are close by for camping. Cheers.
This is a favorite of your vlogs that I have watched so far. Really enjoyed seeing the great views from the summit and also your tour of Santa Fe. Thanks much!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
I really enjoy all the Arm Chair Travel you provide, Tristan. Until I can travel again, this fits the bill. Thanks so very much!
Wow. Look at the color of that sky.
Gotta check out Ship Rock while your in the area. Also Bisti Badlands.
Been to both on previous visits 👍
I absolutely love Santa Fe and used to visit the area regularly from my home in SE Texas. The last time I saw the monument in the city plaza, the word "savages" was still on it, but it had been scratched over with pocket knives, screwdrivers, whatever, and someone had written above it the word "noble". I thought that was kind of cool. I haven't been able to go back for a long while and I've wondered if the monument was still there. I've bought many, many items from the sweet people selling things from the porch of the Governor's Palace.
It's an interesting place, for sure! It's a great area I'd love to go back to. Thanks Sandy.
This is so great to see. I just got back from a bucket list solo roadtrip (with my mutt) to NM- from PA- and spent a day in Santa Fe.
Also spent time in Roswell and Taos. There is another large, spectacular lake I encountered on my drive east through the Taos Ski Valley. The switchbacks through the Cimerron Valley had incredible views.
I love the different earth colors! Beautiful!!!
Thank you Tristan! For taking
Us along! I would not of seen this Beautiful Mountain and it's views! 😀😄😁
Thanks Carolee, I'm glad you liked it!
There are multiple ways to climb Wheeler. Williams Lake route is most direct and least elevation gain. However via Bull of the Woods trail is much more scenic with much of the route along ridge lines and about a tenth of the ppl. A hidden gem is the Rio Grande Wild Rivers NRA near Questa. Some great trails hiking in the gorge and petroglyphs can be found. Not many people there.
I knew you would dig wheeler.
It isn't the treeless Wheeler itself, it is those long distance mountain tops so far off in the distance that stood out for me.
Anyway, nice to see some of the state I still call home. Miss it a lot.
Thanks for the video!
Getting high above treeline to the naked ridges is always a great time! Thanks for watching.
Beautiful expansive views in New Mexico. A scenic way to do Wheeler Peak is to do a loop going up the Bull of the Woods Trail then to go down by the Williams Lake Trail. Thanks for the interesting and entertaining video.
Sounds like a great hike way to do Wheeler. Thanks for watching, Mickey!
My wife and I really enjoyed your review of both the hike and Santa Fe. We wish more of your videos would include the local towns!
Hi Rob. I include towns when they're especially interesting or unique (like Santa Fe, NM or Butte, MT). But to be honest, most towns aren't all that different from each other, and there's not a whole lot that's interesting to say about them.
Lol I would NEVER think you are lazy! And same here I like to beat the crowd when hiking! Thanks for sharing Santa Fe. I have only driven through but have wanted to actually visit. I was fascinated by the pueblo style everywhere! Thank you for sharing!
Saturday mornings exploring with Tristan. : ) The scenery is beautiful...especially the lake.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
@@SUVRVing I always like your videos because you're so pleasant, a great videographer and I always learn something from watching your vids. You have a nice calming energy.
Spent the summer 2020 in northern New Mexico. Brought back alot of memories. Hope you get to hike through Diablo canyon just north of Santa Fe. There is a lot of unique stuff in that area. Most of the history and museums were closed in 2020 though. Thanks for bringing us along.
Nope, didn't get a chance to make it there on this trip. Thanks for watching!
My favorite was the Taos chapel and bridge on the way.
Nice videos. These are good quick travel summaries of these regions.
Wheeler peak was interesting. Congrats on another scaled peak! (View was outstanding!)
And thank you for all of Santa Fe! Really enjoyed the tour ~ "miraculous"
I just drove thru New Mexico on my way from Durango, CO to Amarillo, TX via Santa Fe 2 weeks ago. I love the New Mexico scenery and architecture. As you stated, I feel like I'm in another country even though it's right next door. I want to spend more time visiting and camping there. Such a wonderful place. Thanks for sharing.
I'd like to spend more time there too! Really interesting place. Thanks for watching, Larry.
Loved Sante Fe and the miraculous staircase!
The staircase was cool, for sure! Thanks for watching, JoJo.
I’ve been up that way. The beer at the lodge is nice afterward. Walked the ridge line from the ski area to wheeler.
Yay first like and second comment. Love these camping/van life videos.
Thanks, I'm glad you like them!
I always enjoy your posts!
My Dad took us on a New Mexico road trip back in 82 or 83 and I will always remember the San Miguel church. It was cool to visit.
Sure is! Thanks Dewayne.
Love all your travel videos but especially your mountain climbing segments. Mountains are so majestic & views from the top are magnificent!! Great job 👏🏻. 🙋🏼♀️👍🏻
Thanks Sharon, I'm glad you liked it!
You should have went into the oldest house gift shop, it let's you walk through the "rooms" of the house. I just visited and it's the same as when I was a kid.
Very cool. One thing would be helpful in your videos would be the month of your visit. Gives a better idea of temperature and weather one could expect for the time of year.
That info is always in the video description 👍
Tristan I love how considerate you are of the history
Thanks Leese!
Im happy you like New Mexico, I m here for the past 16 years and I love it. The Northern part is so diff from the South. North you have the mountains, while the south is more dry(desert),if you ever come back to NM try to go south around Last week of Nov to the festival of cranes at the Bosque del Apache they have thousands of guesses and cranes is beautiful....glad you enjoy it....
Sounds amazing!
Really appreciated the insertion of extra info about the monument that was removed! Also excited because I plan to travel in NM in the spring so this was a great preview of coming attractions!
It's beautiful. I've always driven straight thru to Colorado. I want to go sight see now.
We love NM, we have visited Santa Fe & Albuquerque. Taos is on our list since we are huge fans of Georgia O'Keeffe.
The Georgia O'Keeffe museum in Santa Fe was a great experience.
Lou & Angie
Thanks!
I I live in Ontario and every time I go into Quebec, I have that same feeling …. That it is another country. I love it for that.
Thoroughly enjoyed this packed tour from the exquisite architecture of Santa Fe to the open forest lands.
The uniqueness of blended cultures is fascinating! Thanks so much for sharing.
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Thanks for watching!
Congratulations on your incredible progress! Love your videos and thank you for sharing all the information with us! Save some strength for Mt. Washington in NH. It’s a tough one even though it doesn’t have much elevation like what you have accomplished already! Happy Hiking!
I think Tristan would like Huntington Ravine trail on Mt Washington best. Most challenging so probably wicked easy for him. Down the Ammo for the Mt tarns & waterfall. Unless he goes the other way on Gulfside to Mt Madison for fun!
Hiking and Sacred Spaces 👊
Ive done Wheeler and others around there, love NM
It's a great place, for sure!
I know this is a older video, but if you ever get back to New Mexico there is a place called Rio Grande Del Norte Nat'l Monument, it's not a huge area but there are some awesome trails that go down to the Rio Grande River, beautiful canyons, some petroglyphs, when we were there didn't hardly see any people, just a few at the campground, I think it was early fall. It's closer to the town of Questa, not far from Taos. Just an idea. Thanks for sharing your adventures, there are some awesome places in New Mexico & a lot less people than Colorado
I love your videos. I live on Santa Fe. I enjoyed your tour of our city. From what you said atop Wheeler you have done Granite Pk, MT. I will look for that one. Keep up the great adventures.
So enjoyed this video. The beauty of the mountains and the quiet air as you walk makes me feel like I am there. What you notice and point out also heightens my interest. I have the same curiosity and really can only satisfy it by being alone to experience the awesome emotions I feel. Walking Santa Fe and seeing the vivid sandstone and Adobe buildings and old wood beams, the metal gratings and sage green leaves of the trees along your path, ALL breathtaking artwork of a creator for my (our) enjoyment. Inspired me this morning to head to Camelsback Mountain and the Ridge to River trail in North Boise - thanks so much for your calming history narrative also. I’ve visited 15 of the 21 California Missions and love to imagine Father Serra and others teaching skills of self reliance out of nature’s bounty. Walking the King’s Highway and building along the way.
Eesh. Father Sera did a lot more than “teach self reliance out of nature’s bounty.” More like out reliance on slaves out of the bounty of forced occupation.
I was just in Albuquerque and Santa Fe in September. So beautiful and historical. Also great food! I hope you enjoyed the green chiles and sopapillas. I did not make it up Wheeler but I did go up to the top of Sandia Crest -- high point of Albuquerque, with spectacular views over the city.
Oh and did I mention it was my first big "vanlife" adventure? A three week trip from NY state to New Mexico and back in my minivan. I got in Mammoth Caves, the Arkansas high point (Mt Magazine) and the Kansas high point too. (Mt Sunflower)
My husband and I love to travel the way you do - the fewer people, the better the experience and that's why we call New Mexico home. I cannot divulge my secret spots, but I will recommend the Jemez Mountains, Valles Caldera and NW NM areas such as the Bisti/De Na Zin. I know you will find some of your own amazing places.
Hate that happened with your card. We had a similar situation a few weeks ago. Thieves are the lowest. Glad you got it straightened out. Wonderful video as always Tristan. Thank you.
I had to use a different card for the rest of the trip, but it wasn't a big deal. All's well that ends well!
@@SUVRVing We got a second card for a trip I just took. Our experience happened right after (and probably because of) that trip. So, it turned out it was a good call. It worked out on our end as well.
I'm headed to New Mexico in 10 days for a 6 week nursing assignment! Can't wait! Thanks for this video
We have been there twice. Loved it! If you go the Palace of the Governor on the right days, the Native Americans sell some of the most beautiful jewelry. You have to prove that you are a native to even show your wares. Do some research before you go. So many beautiful, historical things to see.
Your in for a treat !
@@coolgrandma4952 I know. I lived in Arizona for 15 yrs and am missing the southwest something terrible. Can't wait to smell the green chili"S roasting!
Thanks for doing this video. Extremely informative & a heck of rabbit hole delving into more info on the buildings. It's always a good day when new things are learned.
I like it when a waterfall can turn you attention, funny!
I'm a sucker for a good waterfall!
Glad you made it back to my home state.
i did the Bull of the Woods trail back in 2004. Your video brought back memories. I went in May with snow in the higher elevations. Almost lost the trail on the way back down. I would have ended up on the wrong side of the mountain. Luckily I recovered and just lost about an hour. Wheeler Peak is a great hike. Thanks for the video.
Glad you made it out of there alive! Thanks for watching, Mike.
This video is Good i have a Good birthday last time
thanks!
Cool. I was just in Santa Fe a week ago.
Again this was a great hike you took us on....Santa Fe brought old memories....Thank you, be safe, take care of yourself and keep going
Thanks Betty!
Yes, it was a great hike that he took us on, and I never broke a sweat the entire time.
😎👍 You're videos never disappoint!
Thanks Scott!
I loved your New Mexico trip, did you see any elk as you travel around. I am very anxious to go down to Santa Fe now that I’ve seen your video. Hiking up to Wheeler Peak looked awesome, I have to wear high top hiking boots when I hike because my ankles aren’t perfect. Thank you so much for such awesome videos and your SU camping adventures. I enjoy everyone, almost as much as I enjoy your Tenkara Fishing. Have a great week
I want to explore more of New Mexico myself. I camped at Chaco - the stars were amazing.
I love New Mexico. I go there every year to rockhound.
My family and I are going rock hounding around Taos pretty soon. NM is our neck of the woods. We're just south of Santa Fe, we haven't been there in quite a while actually.
Tristan, I know your on the Mississippi but have you seen Idaho the Movie? couldn't help but think of you while watching it. God Bless you where ever you may be!
I'm psyched to see this because I just got back from exactly here a week ago. Great video, as always.
Thanks George!
I've been enjoying loads of your videos, Tristan. Just subscribed. I'm glad you found your way into New Mexico for some of them. Like you, I've been in love with the unsurpassed landscapes of SE Utah which are my true spirit lands, and living in Texas all my life, I've made 50 years worth of long trips to get there every year or two. This has involved traveling through New Mexico, of course, and I discovered that I love every part of New Mexico as well. Sometimes, I get distracted from my Utah destination and find myself exploring a new corner or pocket in New Mexico.
I've decided to retire to Las Cruces (warmer in winter) so I can be surrounded by the mountains and desert scenery, big skies, and a desert climate. Hikes in the mountains are close by. I'll also be much closer to the sights of the Colorado Plateau for trips in warm weather.
In New Mexico, and if you haven't seen them, you'd enjoy checking out some of the more unusual places like the Bisti Badlands and Three Rivers Petroglyphs site. Lots of small historic and “ghost” towns as well.
I need to spend more time in New Mexico, for sure! I've been to Bisti Badlands but not to the Three Rivers Petroglyph site. I'll add it to my list!
Thanks Tristan, exploring New Mexico is on my bucket list. I'm looking forward to it. Thanks, Dan 🌲🌲🌲
It's a great place! Thanks for watching, Daniel.
As a neighboring state to us, we've only just scratched the surface of New Mexico. Clearly we need to go back. We have plenty of destinations on the list for the state but added more after seeing your hike. Would love to see those views as well!
It's one of those states that doesn't get nearly enough attention as its neighbors, for sure. (Nevada and Idaho also come to mind in that regard.) Thanks for watching!
I’ve been in New Mexico a few times but most recent I did NMBDR, New Mexico Back Country Discovery Route, on my motorcycle. From Dell City, Tx. to Antonito, Co.. Roughly 1100 miles Zigzagging the state and about 85% off-road. I like NM and of course your video. Drive safe and have fun.
Hey...we drove right by there on our way home on our SW Colorado-southern Utah trip last year.
Nice!