Much appreciated! If only making videos were easier! 😅 We both put in a lot of hours between travelling, filming, editing and all the rest. Thanks so much!
Over the past couple weeks I’ve gone back and watched some of your older videos. I must say that you and Amy have really improved in your filming/editing skills. Definitely better than anything I might produce. Thank you to both of you
Oh my goodness. Thank you so so very much. I know everyone evolves over time on YT (and likely has some fairly embarrassing old videos 😅) but it's hard to sometimes see improvements - at least for me. I know Glenn sometimes goes back and watches old videos but I don't really. After seeing it so many times while editing I just see it once when uploaded to make sure it's all good and usually never see it again. 😂 Thank you again. That means to much to us.
"I can't see over my hood." I had the same situation with my 4Runner. Then, I installed a camera in the front grill. When needed, I just flip a switch on the dash and can see trail. One of the best mods I've done to my truck. I've explored out in that are, but not in several years. I'll have to get back out there, soon. I really like Nelson. I've done a lot of photography there. I always enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing them. I live near Kingman, AZ.
Thank you so much! That's a super cool mod to do. Definitely easier to flip a switch than get a drone up in the air to check out the other side. (Granted, we were filming anyway) 😅
Very well done. The drone shots really add to the ride. The tour of the town makes me want to go and looks like you could spend the day exploring. So much to see
One thing about these old mining towns, most of them had some great views. I guess the views weren't very calming though with how crazy they got. That drive looks like a lot of fun.
So much fun! You're right about the views in some of those old towns. And I imagine without the urban sprawl we have today even the ones that developed were beautiful at the time.
Oh cool, get to see Glenn stretch Slims legs & see what Slim can do. Ehhhh ya might wanna start airing down for those washboard soft sand roads. Over time your going to start hearing new clangs & bangs of Slim loosening up & dropping parts. Mechanics love loose bolts. Oh Careful there Glenn. Especially around Mines that Has a Fence yet a fence Others messed with. Not sure what Claim jumping laws are around there. LOL When in doubt Get that Butt on Out & Look. Speaking of butt, bet that sphincter got a workout on the Nelson roller coaster. Gotta say you picked the right way to do the coaster. Think that drop would have been a chore to get up. Tanks again for all that you do to share these Adventures with us Glenn & Thank You for such amazing Editing Amy.
@@CactusAtlas Really hope You & Glenn are going to get out & Catch the Eclipse Oct 14th Crossing Northern Nevada, Southern Utah, Southwest Colorado, Northeastern Arizona, New Mexico & Texas
This was fantastic, Glenn! I am just SO jealous of you making that epic back-country 4WD trek! There was a time when I was so up for actually taking on that kind of adventure!! Thanks for the vicarious excitement today, to take my mind off my boring 107 degree day in the Permian Basin!🥵
Love your spirit of adventure! I’d do the rollercoaster as a passenger but no way would I want to drive it. 😅 Also, I love rusty metal too. Nelson looks really interesting.
I’m a pavement person so that’s an amazing journey. I’m going to Knotts Berry today but no roller coaster will compare to seeing the one you drove. Wonderfully filmed and edited episode. I had heard of Nelson I believe Nevada Jack has been there. Anyway thank you both again.
I used to live in Searchlight. We'd spend our weekends seeing who could do that rode the fastest. Buggies are the way to go, because you don't have a big hood blocking your vision. 35-40 MPH was about the fastest i've ever done. However, i've heard quicker. We called it the fun run back then. Going fast really brings out the "roller coaster." Glad you enjoyed it. Someday I hope somebody will tell the story of the great flood that washed away Eldorado Bay. Which was downhill from Nelson. It was also called Nelson landing. A 40' tall wall of water washed everything into Lake Mohave. I think around 1982 (?) Been awhile.
Oh I can imagine those things could zip through those hills with some speed. Topping those hills must have given a terrifically thrilling and fun feeling I bet. I read about the flood when trying to find old photos for this video. Would love to do some more research into that one of these days. 👍
@@CactusAtlasThat collapsed stope was part of the Combination Mine. I was an assayer in Searchlight for about 23 years. There is another back way into Nelson also.
That's was great Glen I was with you over the Rollercoaster little scary but your drove did great being an eagle eye you have the right truck for such adventure Can you give me info on your Drom I'm interested in buying one see ya in the next adventure
Thanks! The drone certainly helped to leapfrog with the truck to get a peek at things ahead. 👍 The drone is a DJI Air 2S. We try to keep up and list the equipment we use in the description of videos.
I dont want to insult you.. I am shure you already know this but just in case, when you travel these washborded roads it really helps to air down your tires. It will really help to improve your ride. I am shure you already know this. Just an FYI. I really like your truck BTW. Thanks for the video & Regards from Ody Slim
Not insulted at all. I did recently get a decent compressor. Sometimes when I get in a hurry as I often am, I trick myself into ‘oh, it’s not gonna be that bad’, until it is. Usually to save time by not having to re-inflate. But yes, on the next robust adventure out there, I’ll be doing it for sure!
Back in the early 70’s when I was living in Vegas we would camp out just down the road at the old mine (can’t remember it name). Back then Nelson was a real ghost town, one old guy living there and no trespassing posted everywhere and he meant it, most of the buildings were pretty dilapidated, none of those vehicles. In 1974-1975 there was a pretty big flash flood, it didn’t do much to Nelson but at the end of the road at lake Mojave there used to be a marina, all of that was destroyed in the flood, the road going there was washed out with one point there was a 50 foot drop off where there used to be roadway. Then at another point the old guy living at Nelson cleaned out the old leaching tanks, they say he became a millionaire with the gold in it, he then moved away.
Read about that flood you speak of. Didn't know about any 50 ft drop off though. MAN. Intense! It would be cool to see how Nelson looked at that point in time compared to now.
Nelson's an awesome place! I've been back a few times since I did a Canon photography event out there a number of years ago. It's interesting to see how their policies have changed over the years. It's been a year or two since I've been back, but I can't blame them for being more strict nowadays, because it's definitely been discovered, to say the least. I'll have to look a little closer into the off-road way into town. Seems like a great side trip vs. the usual way in. I certainly won't be doing the "rollercoaster" in my Ram 2500 diesel, but if I've ever got my dual sport out there or my ATV, I'll absolutely do the most interesting route. Also, heading down to the Colorado River from there is an absolute must! That's a beautifully wide section with boat launch there. In the summer, oftentimes you'll see kids cliff diving out there too. Nice video! Glad you did some of the drone footage there too because it really highlights the old mine sites and terrain!
The back way via the "rollercoaster" is certainly fun and worth doing for the experience if you have the right vehicle. 👍 We actually stopped at the Colorado River afterwards. You can see that footage in our previous video from last week. It's a stunning location and the water is so beautiful there.
Hey man im new to this whole off road thing . My only mistake was getting a 2wd truck instead of a 4wd lol how bad do u think it would be if i take my truck thru that back road? Ik u used 4low and stuff but just wondering?
I imagine it’s doable, but your wheels will likely spin out a bit more on some of those hills. That’s the likely difference you’ll feel, but not enough to get you stuck or anything. For example, you might start driving up a hill, and if the ground is loose enough and you stop momentum, I could see your truck remaining stationary while wheels spin a little for short periods of time. To which you could back up, and regain momentum. You may feel that once or twice. 4 low and 4 wheel drive helps to alleviate that. I often keep mine in 2wd if a dirt road is well maintained, but switch to 4 once I start to feel those tires slip, not that I necessarily have to, but for better control.
@ that makes total sense brother, i wish i had gone with the pro4x version but i got a regular 2wd titan lol but i love it. Thanks for those tips man i will forsure go ahead and try that backroad!
What a neat old ghost town! We can start a go-fund-me for you so you can go back and spend the day filming everything. 😂 I know you said you enjoyed the roller coaster drive, but that sounded like a lot of nervous laughter to me LOL!
White knuckles and nail biting for sure! Its a guy thing...I'll take the paved road and meet you there. We drove by the turn off for Nelson 2 years ago and didn't take it. Oh well...thanks again for your skills, you make a great team.
Haha! It could be. Though I enjoy an occasional offroad trip, I can guarantee you that it isn't as often as Glenn. 😄 And thank you so much for the kind comment.
FYI, you said you think you should put your truck in 4x4 high you were going 3mph, 4x4 high is if you are going 40+mph, in 4 wheel drive. If you go past the Nelson turn off about 4 miles, there are alot of petroglyph 100 feet from where you park. Please stay safe 🙏
Thanks! I imagine life was entirely different then in how people handled disputes. A lot of towns seem to have the reputation of lawlessness but to actually experience it? 😟 No thanks. LOL
When we visited they had a freezer full of snakes. Did you go all the way to the Colorado? I know you’re wife had to be sweating when she was viewing/ editing your footage.
I’m always amazed at how many outboard motors end up in ghost towns
I guess ghost towns just act like a magnet for things like that. 😅
What a wild ride and a really special ghost town as a bonus. So much fun!
Wild all around I’d say!! It was one of my favorite parts of that trip!
Great video, excellent editing and drome work. Many people do not understand how much effort goes in to editing evin a short video. Keep them coming!
Much appreciated! If only making videos were easier! 😅 We both put in a lot of hours between travelling, filming, editing and all the rest. Thanks so much!
I love rollercoaters and the Nelson Rd. Roller coaster was great. Fun, fun, fun.
SO much fun! 😄
Over the past couple weeks I’ve gone back and watched some of your older videos. I must say that you and Amy have really improved in your filming/editing skills. Definitely better than anything I might produce. Thank you to both of you
Oh my goodness. Thank you so so very much. I know everyone evolves over time on YT (and likely has some fairly embarrassing old videos 😅) but it's hard to sometimes see improvements - at least for me. I know Glenn sometimes goes back and watches old videos but I don't really. After seeing it so many times while editing I just see it once when uploaded to make sure it's all good and usually never see it again. 😂 Thank you again. That means to much to us.
"I can't see over my hood." I had the same situation with my 4Runner. Then, I installed a camera in the front grill. When needed, I just flip a switch on the dash and can see trail. One of the best mods I've done to my truck. I've explored out in that are, but not in several years. I'll have to get back out there, soon. I really like Nelson. I've done a lot of photography there. I always enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing them. I live near Kingman, AZ.
Thank you so much! That's a super cool mod to do. Definitely easier to flip a switch than get a drone up in the air to check out the other side. (Granted, we were filming anyway) 😅
Wow 🤩 that really was a roller coaster 😮😎
Totally. Some vehicles could probably take it a lot faster. I imagine the fun factor would increase greatly. 😅
Thanks!
You bet! Thank you so much as well for your kindness. We're both so appreciative. 🙏😄
Another great video, in my "back yard" too. You are becoming one of my instawatch channels.
Wow, thanks! That's awesome! And, man... your backyard rules! 😄
Very well done. The drone shots really add to the ride. The tour of the town makes me want to go and looks like you could spend the day exploring. So much to see
It's hard to convey steepness. The drone definitely helped. 😅👍
Loved the adventure. That's a must go and see.
Loads of fun. Thanks for watching! 😄
Great drone shots.. those are some steep hills.. Thanks for sharing
Yes, they are! Thanks for watching! 😄
Love the Roller Coaster!! Would have loved to see Amy’s reaction if seated with you! 😮
🤣 It would have been a lot of bleeping things out, I'm sure. I'm not as calm as Glenn when it comes to things like that. 😅
One thing about these old mining towns, most of them had some great views. I guess the views weren't very calming though with how crazy they got. That drive looks like a lot of fun.
So much fun! You're right about the views in some of those old towns. And I imagine without the urban sprawl we have today even the ones that developed were beautiful at the time.
Really cool to see how this ties in with your other video. Also, we are going to have to add Nelson Ghost Town to our list to visit. Very cool!
It really is a cool place. Lots of fun to explore. 👍
I just got my own ZR2 and I live in Vegas. So I've been watching your videos to get ideas on where to off road. I am definitely doing this trail soon!
Right on! High five! Congrats on the truck purchase, and have fun exploring out there! 😄👍
I've loving named your hat, "your dufus hat" 🤠 ❤😂
Oh cool, get to see Glenn stretch Slims legs & see what Slim can do. Ehhhh ya might wanna start airing down for those washboard soft sand roads. Over time your going to start hearing new clangs & bangs of Slim loosening up & dropping parts. Mechanics love loose bolts. Oh Careful there Glenn. Especially around Mines that Has a Fence yet a fence Others messed with. Not sure what Claim jumping laws are around there.
LOL When in doubt Get that Butt on Out & Look. Speaking of butt, bet that sphincter got a workout on the Nelson roller coaster. Gotta say you picked the right way to do the coaster. Think that drop would have been a chore to get up.
Tanks again for all that you do to share these Adventures with us Glenn & Thank You for such amazing Editing Amy.
Slim's abilities definitely were put to good use there. I can't speak for Glenn's sphincter 🤣🤣, but I can tell you that he had a lot of fun. 😊
@@CactusAtlas Really hope You & Glenn are going to get out & Catch the Eclipse Oct 14th Crossing Northern Nevada, Southern Utah, Southwest Colorado, Northeastern Arizona, New Mexico & Texas
nice job, very interesting
Thank you! Cheers!
Wow! That is a steep route! You are quite brave out there adventuring by yourself!! Definitely looks like a roller coaster!
Brave? Eh... Just adventurous with a smidge of education and research in the back pocket. 😅👍
This was fantastic, Glenn! I am just SO jealous of you making that epic back-country 4WD trek! There was a time when I was so up for actually taking on that kind of adventure!! Thanks for the vicarious excitement today, to take my mind off my boring 107 degree day in the Permian Basin!🥵
Totally relate on the heat. Not so cool here in AZ either. Glad we could provide some distraction though. 😄
Love your spirit of adventure! I’d do the rollercoaster as a passenger but no way would I want to drive it. 😅 Also, I love rusty metal too. Nelson looks really interesting.
No shortage of rusty metal things out in Nelson. Loads and loads of little items to poke around and find. Thanks for watching! 😊
I go here frequently with my 4 daughters and wife, its one of the best places outside of vegas to go outside of town.
One of our favorites as well. 😄👍
the rollercoaster road was scary even for me viewing it. The ghost town was was VERY interesting. Gramma Candy
Thanks, Gramma Candy! 😊
yes been there before a few times, very interesting
Truly is! Very much a fun place. 👍
I'm going to Nelson this April for a photography workshop, but I won't be taking the back roads! lol Love your videos!
Haha! Thankfully there's the easier way. And awesome! A photography workshop there sounds amazing! Hope you have a blast! 😄
I’m a pavement person so that’s an amazing journey. I’m going to Knotts Berry today but no roller coaster will compare to seeing the one you drove. Wonderfully filmed and edited episode. I had heard of Nelson I believe Nevada Jack has been there. Anyway thank you both again.
Thank you so very much! And Knott's?? Okay, incredibly jealous. We love, love, love that place. Have a terrific time today! 😊
I used to live in Searchlight. We'd spend our weekends seeing who could do that rode the fastest. Buggies are the way to go, because you don't have a big hood blocking your vision. 35-40 MPH was about the fastest i've ever done. However, i've heard quicker. We called it the fun run back then. Going fast really brings out the "roller coaster." Glad you enjoyed it. Someday I hope somebody will tell the story of the great flood that washed away Eldorado Bay. Which was downhill from Nelson. It was also called Nelson landing. A 40' tall wall of water washed everything into Lake Mohave. I think around 1982 (?) Been awhile.
Oh I can imagine those things could zip through those hills with some speed. Topping those hills must have given a terrifically thrilling and fun feeling I bet. I read about the flood when trying to find old photos for this video. Would love to do some more research into that one of these days. 👍
@@CactusAtlasThat collapsed stope was part of the Combination Mine. I was an assayer in Searchlight for about 23 years. There is another back way into Nelson also.
Oh, awesome! Thank you! Was wondering if that was what it was but couldn't find confirmation on any map for sure.
@@CactusAtlas you're welcome
That's was great Glen I was with you over the Rollercoaster little scary but your drove did great being an eagle eye you have the right truck for such adventure
Can you give me info on your Drom I'm interested in buying one see ya in the next adventure
Thanks! The drone certainly helped to leapfrog with the truck to get a peek at things ahead. 👍 The drone is a DJI Air 2S. We try to keep up and list the equipment we use in the description of videos.
Thank you besafe and I'll see ya again
I dont want to insult you.. I am shure you already know this but just in case, when you travel these washborded roads
it really helps to air down your tires. It will really help to improve your ride. I am shure you already know this. Just an
FYI. I really like your truck BTW. Thanks for the video & Regards from Ody Slim
Not insulted at all. I did recently get a decent compressor. Sometimes when I get in a hurry as I often am, I trick myself into ‘oh, it’s not gonna be that bad’, until it is. Usually to save time by not having to re-inflate. But yes, on the next robust adventure out there, I’ll be doing it for sure!
Back in the early 70’s when I was living in Vegas we would camp out just down the road at the old mine (can’t remember it name). Back then Nelson was a real ghost town, one old guy living there and no trespassing posted everywhere and he meant it, most of the buildings were pretty dilapidated, none of those vehicles. In 1974-1975 there was a pretty big flash flood, it didn’t do much to Nelson but at the end of the road at lake Mojave there used to be a marina, all of that was destroyed in the flood, the road going there was washed out with one point there was a 50 foot drop off where there used to be roadway.
Then at another point the old guy living at Nelson cleaned out the old leaching tanks, they say he became a millionaire with the gold in it, he then moved away.
Read about that flood you speak of. Didn't know about any 50 ft drop off though. MAN. Intense! It would be cool to see how Nelson looked at that point in time compared to now.
Nelson's an awesome place! I've been back a few times since I did a Canon photography event out there a number of years ago. It's interesting to see how their policies have changed over the years. It's been a year or two since I've been back, but I can't blame them for being more strict nowadays, because it's definitely been discovered, to say the least. I'll have to look a little closer into the off-road way into town. Seems like a great side trip vs. the usual way in. I certainly won't be doing the "rollercoaster" in my Ram 2500 diesel, but if I've ever got my dual sport out there or my ATV, I'll absolutely do the most interesting route. Also, heading down to the Colorado River from there is an absolute must! That's a beautifully wide section with boat launch there. In the summer, oftentimes you'll see kids cliff diving out there too. Nice video! Glad you did some of the drone footage there too because it really highlights the old mine sites and terrain!
The back way via the "rollercoaster" is certainly fun and worth doing for the experience if you have the right vehicle. 👍 We actually stopped at the Colorado River afterwards. You can see that footage in our previous video from last week. It's a stunning location and the water is so beautiful there.
Hey man im new to this whole off road thing . My only mistake was getting a 2wd truck instead of a 4wd lol how bad do u think it would be if i take my truck thru that back road? Ik u used 4low and stuff but just wondering?
I imagine it’s doable, but your wheels will likely spin out a bit more on some of those hills. That’s the likely difference you’ll feel, but not enough to get you stuck or anything. For example, you might start driving up a hill, and if the ground is loose enough and you stop momentum, I could see your truck remaining stationary while wheels spin a little for short periods of time. To which you could back up, and regain momentum. You may feel that once or twice. 4 low and 4 wheel drive helps to alleviate that. I often keep mine in 2wd if a dirt road is well maintained, but switch to 4 once I start to feel those tires slip, not that I necessarily have to, but for better control.
@ that makes total sense brother, i wish i had gone with the pro4x version but i got a regular 2wd titan lol but i love it.
Thanks for those tips man i will forsure go ahead and try that backroad!
What a neat old ghost town! We can start a go-fund-me for you so you can go back and spend the day filming everything. 😂 I know you said you enjoyed the roller coaster drive, but that sounded like a lot of nervous laughter to me LOL!
Oh, I've no doubt that he was nervous there a bit. 🤣
White knuckles and nail biting for sure! Its a guy thing...I'll take the paved road and meet you there.
We drove by the turn off for Nelson 2 years ago and didn't take it. Oh well...thanks again for your skills, you make a great team.
Haha! It could be. Though I enjoy an occasional offroad trip, I can guarantee you that it isn't as often as Glenn. 😄 And thank you so much for the kind comment.
Ive been there many many times for free as a kid
The radar seen in the video is a weather service radar. It’s used by the Las Vegas weather office
Oh, nice! Appreciate the info! Thank you! 😄
FYI, you said you think you should put your truck in 4x4 high you were going 3mph, 4x4 high is if you are going 40+mph, in 4 wheel drive. If you go past the Nelson turn off about 4 miles, there are alot of petroglyph 100 feet from where you park. Please stay safe 🙏
I said that mistakenly. I’ll have to seek out those petroglyphs the next time I’m on the area. Thanks for the tip!
Did you use trails all the way in to Nelson, or did you get on the high way to pull up to Nelson?
Glenn drove offroad all the way to Nelson, and then used the highway when leaving.
Cool video. Imagine the lawlessness of that place back then ;)
Thanks! I imagine life was entirely different then in how people handled disputes. A lot of towns seem to have the reputation of lawlessness but to actually experience it? 😟 No thanks. LOL
@@CactusAtlas lol true- thank goodness for present times!
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When we visited they had a freezer full of snakes. Did you go all the way to the Colorado?
I know you’re wife had to be sweating when she was viewing/ editing your footage.
I did go all the way to the river. On the episode before this, I fly the drone around . Was beautiful.
@@CactusAtlas I missed that episode. I’ll have to look for it.
Had you considered getting an ATV for trips like this?
Not really. Out of our budget and no place to store one.
Do you know of a campgrond nearby? BLM lands?
Unfortunately, we don't know the answer to that. 😟
❤too much talking more interesting highlights