Note to self , next time bring more water . Slight dehydration upon decent leads to a non fun rest of the evening . Other than that this was an amazing experience
This is why I love these blogs.. seen this sign so many times in films and now I got a personal video of it,nothing is better than that for a guy who lives 10 000 or more from this icon... Have no idea how many miles it is from Oslo to L.A but it takes me ca 14 hours on a plane to get there.... Greetings from Oslo,Norway
My stomach chose the perfect time of the video to make a loud grumbling noise. It matched up perfectly when Adam asked "What was that noise?" Perfection xD
I'm always fascinated about the Hollywood sign, so thanks for taking one for the team on this! I'd still be on that bench, moaning about bad life decisions. Have a great day!
Hey Adam, just found you recently and am catching up. I used to live down around the Sunset and Hollywood Blvd intersection, east of the touristy part of Hollywood. In those days, I was a runner, and would run from home up to Griffith Observatory along the dirt trails, and then continue on up to the mountain above and behind the observatory. One day, I decided to strike out west from the observatory to find the Hollywood sign by running along the ridges between the "peaks" of that mountain range. I had no water! It's nothing but deer trails up there; no established hiking trails at all, but I eventually made it. The building in your video is just as I remember it, but when I got there, someone had slipped-up: the 12' high chain link fence gate was *open*, and not seeing any signs saying I shouldn't, I walked on in, looking for a water faucet or something. As I walked toward the building, I noticed a CCTV camera following me, and then a voice from a speaker said, "What do you want?" I wasn't sure if they could hear me, but I said, "I'd like a drink of water." The voice said, "You can try the faucet by the door (of the building)." I went up to it, turned the spigot, but nothing came out. I looked up at the camera, shrugged, headed for the gate, and walked out. As I was walking back down to where the deer trail met this facility's driveway, I looked back and saw the gate slowly closing by itself. It was motorized. Back then, I was a tough little SOB and it wasn't really that hard to make it back to the observatory where they had drinking fountains all over the place. Thought you'd enjoy the story.
Hello Adam! I freaking love watching you! You are the only channel i watch now. Thank you for sharing your everyday life! You have taught me some really cool things. You are my vacations. Thank you sir! Thank you!
Awesome and Amazing Vlog on the close up view of the Hollywood sign! Thank you Adam for your Vlogs, I watch your Vlogs all the way from the UK. Now I am working it gives me the insight of the US, so watching your Vlogs gives me an idea what to see and what to do when I finally come over and Visit.
Great vlog as always Adam, I really admire you for what you have done and achieved over the past few years just giving up job home etc and going on the road amazes me. watching your YT travels & adventures really makes me wanna pack up and head out there. I need to travel keep up the good work Thanks
Good morning Adam! Thank you for all the work you put into these videos! That plant you found is a castor bean plant, where they get castor oil and the poison, ricin from. It's very prolific in SoCal
Whew, wow, great job! This is still on my bucket list.. we were supposed to accomplish this hike two years ago, but I had gotten sick right before.. oh well..living vicariously through you today! 👍
Wow, I never expected to ever see a trip walking to the Hollywood sign! In fact, I never knew there were trails. Thank you, Adam, for sharing your adventure with fun commentary as you hiked. You gave such practical advice and tips for those wanting to try this trail walk. Great job!
We enjoy our daily dose of Woo! Thank you for the thoughtful way you share you adventures. Our bucket list is getting longer every day! Keep up the good work!
Love this! I've heard security has been tight for a while and always thought no one could ever get near the sign anymore, like for miles around it, but that's so cool to see you can get THAT close to it. I am now enlightened.
Way back in 1986, my husband and I were on our honeymoon and we drove right alongside the sign. I guess you can't do that anymore. I had him take a picture out the window, but nothing can compare to the sight of those gigantic letters - it was impressive to say the least. One of your best videos - that's why YOU are THE BEST! Take care and stay safe!
According to the Little Golden Book I read as a 4 year old in 1965 it is SMOKEY THE BEAR, the US Forest Service marketing campaign that came out in the 1990s changed it to drop the middle part from his original name. Evidently they are free to change his name at the whim of heartless marketing firms. Smokey the Bear it will always be, in spite of the cruel revisionism of modern day advertising campaigns. If you think otherwise consider yourself a victim of the heartless advertisers.
Awesome Adam!!!!! You are in great form! My favourite vlogs are the ones where I can tell you are happy so I think I am in for a treat!! L.A. Is your laughin' place. Yuk it up!!!
Excellent vlog, Adam. I've done the hike a dozen or so times. I can't believe you made it with so little water. I do it with one gallon and I'm still parched by the end.
Instead of drinking Gatorade you should make yourself daily pitchers of fresh lemon-lime aid and carry it with you to drink. Unlike plain water it will not make you feel sick to your stomach when you are out on these long hikes on hot days. Lemon and limes are high in potassium and magnesium and other minerals that the body needs to function properly especially before, during, and after intense exercise.
Use this video as a reference and was able to hike up to the top of the sign. Made sure to bring water. Planning a hike with other folks now. Thanks for posting this, Adam!
Oh Wow !!! That was so cool !!! I've always wanted to do that . I never knew you couldn't drive straight up to the Hollywood sign . Thanks for sharing that information . If I ever get to go see it , I'll know what to expect know . Thanks so....much for taking me along on your trip . I really enjoyed this !! I love it.....!!!
Adam that was very entertaining!! I live on the east coast and have never been to California witch looks awesome, I feel like I just went on a hike with you only I'm sitting inside watching with the ac cranked. Great video brother!!!!
Hi Adam, that was awesome! Congrats on making it to the top, that did not look easy. Thanks for taking us along with you! Hope you got rested and rehydrated. Take care of yourself, my friend 😊
Wow, that was quite a daunting hike. Definitely would have pulled a Clark Griswold at the Grand Canyon as soon as we saw that trail on the other side of the canyon.
Wow, how long I wait for you to show the signs !!!!THANKS In 7:10 these plants have a lot in Brazil are called "mamonas" there is a process of extracting an oil from it that turns BIO DIESEL COMBUSTIVEL
Great vlog, Adam! I hope to do that one day. And I love the time lapse at the end. I'm sure reaching the bottom of the trail felt like heaven. Great job.
After my weight loss journey is complete, I'm coming to California and WE are walking this trail together! Definitely something I'm adding to my list of the things to do after I lose the weight
You are getting such Great exercise with all the walking !!!!! Thank you for all your effort bring us these vlogs we enjoy so much---- !!! See you tomorrow..... Deanna
That is "The long and winding road". Feel like you should have a four legged friend with you. Like a DOG :) Bet a dog would love that walk. Awesome views from up there. & the OH for the back of the first part of the HOLLYWOOD sign. Well done for making to the summit and those majestic views you were soaking in. AWESOME to see. & You must have been so thirsty when you finally got to the bottom to get some water. Great video. Thank you.
Great vlog today Adam! I didn't know there were trails surrounding the Hollywood sign. 😊 Very interesting and wow great view from the summit! Always a pleasure to accompany you on some of your adventures! 😊
Can see my work building from there! Have an awesome view of the sign from my desk right in front of the Chinese theater, see it everyday but never from the other side.
Hey man, You ever thought about getting a scooter? It might save you uber money and they don't use much gas. You could cruise all over LA or wherever you go. I'm sure that there's a rear rack you could get for Large Marge. A gas scooter would be cool. John
Glad you made it. He ck of a hike. I remember those views. Hollwood is intetesting that way. One yime your in the heart of the city, and the next you're on a mountain. Great topography LA has. Have fun exploring, and thanks for taking us along.
Adam, wearing loose light colored clothes is essential in hiking or long walks such as this as well.....thank you for doing this and sharing it with us, it was fun watching you too (: As always, another great adventure, take care and see ya tomorrow (:
You are a trooper to make that trip. The last part of that journey you damn near needed a ladder! Great video though, that’s something I would have never seen, thanks for that!
Adam, the plant you saw is commonly known as a dog tick or castor bean plant. The beans that grow from that plant are used in the production of castor oil and also contain the highly poisonous ricin.
Adam, towards the end of this vlog I could see that you needed more water. You looked overheated. Your face was so red. But Wow ! , What an accomplishment ! :)
YOU MADE IT!!! Dude, I cant believe you basically walked 10 miles with only one gatorade and one water. I also now see when I lived in Colorado, how similar California is as far as mountainous and dry desert conditions.But thanks for the view!
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Note to self , next time bring more water . Slight dehydration upon decent leads to a non fun rest of the evening . Other than that this was an amazing experience
Just be careful man, drag a gallon of water around next time you do this sort of thing.
One option, get yourself a camel back. Lots of water on your back.
Adam: That noise you heard in the beginning was a Coyote.
Just glad you made it back. I bet you're whipped (Dole Whipped?!) ;-)
TheDailyWoo l was thinking to myself at the beginning of the vlog why doesn't he have a backpack and more water. LOL
This is why I love these blogs.. seen this sign so many times in films and now I got a personal video of it,nothing is better than that for a guy who lives 10 000 or more from this icon... Have no idea how many miles it is from Oslo to L.A but it takes me ca 14 hours on a plane to get there....
Greetings from Oslo,Norway
+gibbs1966 glad you enjoyed it gibbs . Thanks for the comment
"Join me shall you". thank you for bringing that back, even if it was for the one time. Nostalgia.
My stomach chose the perfect time of the video to make a loud grumbling noise. It matched up perfectly when Adam asked "What was that noise?" Perfection xD
LOL
How freaking cool! Thanks for sacrificing hydration for us Adam. 😊 Hope you're feeling ok today.
I'm always fascinated about the Hollywood sign, so thanks for taking one for the team on this! I'd still be on that bench, moaning about bad life decisions. Have a great day!
Adam, you should of modified the sign to read "Hollywoo".....Nice vlog man!
He could have blocked the Don the Hollywood Sign with his body and had someone take a photo!
Hey Adam, just found you recently and am catching up. I used to live down around the Sunset and Hollywood Blvd intersection, east of the touristy part of Hollywood. In those days, I was a runner, and would run from home up to Griffith Observatory along the dirt trails, and then continue on up to the mountain above and behind the observatory. One day, I decided to strike out west from the observatory to find the Hollywood sign by running along the ridges between the "peaks" of that mountain range. I had no water! It's nothing but deer trails up there; no established hiking trails at all, but I eventually made it. The building in your video is just as I remember it, but when I got there, someone had slipped-up: the 12' high chain link fence gate was *open*, and not seeing any signs saying I shouldn't, I walked on in, looking for a water faucet or something. As I walked toward the building, I noticed a CCTV camera following me, and then a voice from a speaker said, "What do you want?" I wasn't sure if they could hear me, but I said, "I'd like a drink of water." The voice said, "You can try the faucet by the door (of the building)." I went up to it, turned the spigot, but nothing came out. I looked up at the camera, shrugged, headed for the gate, and walked out. As I was walking back down to where the deer trail met this facility's driveway, I looked back and saw the gate slowly closing by itself. It was motorized. Back then, I was a tough little SOB and it wasn't really that hard to make it back to the observatory where they had drinking fountains all over the place.
Thought you'd enjoy the story.
Hello Adam! I freaking love watching you! You are the only channel i watch now. Thank you for sharing your everyday life! You have taught me some really cool things. You are my vacations. Thank you sir! Thank you!
Awesome and Amazing Vlog on the close up view of the Hollywood sign! Thank you Adam for your Vlogs, I watch your Vlogs all the way from the UK. Now I am working it gives me the insight of the US, so watching your Vlogs gives me an idea what to see and what to do when I finally come over and Visit.
Always makes my day to hear you say, "Join Me, Shall You?" Well done as always, Mr. Woo.
Great vlog as always Adam, I really admire you for what you have done and achieved over the past few years just giving up job home etc and going on the road amazes me. watching your YT travels & adventures really makes me wanna pack up and head out there. I need to travel keep up the good work Thanks
Good morning Adam! Thank you for all the work you put into these videos! That plant you found is a castor bean plant, where they get castor oil and the poison, ricin from. It's very prolific in SoCal
It really is amazing feeling to be up there. I was there 2 years ago and soon I'm going again.
Whew, wow, great job! This is still on my bucket list.. we were supposed to accomplish this hike two years ago, but I had gotten sick right before.. oh well..living vicariously through you today! 👍
Wow, I never expected to ever see a trip walking to the Hollywood sign! In fact, I never knew there were trails. Thank you, Adam, for sharing your adventure with fun commentary as you hiked. You gave such practical advice and tips for those wanting to try this trail walk. Great job!
Wow that hike was a very long way and when you look at it from years ago it seems so much closer awesome feat done by you Adam good on you bro 👍🏽
Another fantastic video, I really do enjoy these!
Thanks for making this video! I’ve always wanted to walk to the top to see the view from the Hollywood sign! Much love from England
We enjoy our daily dose of Woo! Thank you for the thoughtful way you share you adventures. Our bucket list is getting longer every day! Keep up the good work!
That is one amazing view. Good job climbing up there, I could never do it lol TFS
Love this! I've heard security has been tight for a while and always thought no one could ever get near the sign anymore, like for miles around it, but that's so cool to see you can get THAT close to it. I am now enlightened.
Man, knowing that city so well I'm completely impressed at the amount of area you are covering on foot! 👏
Way back in 1986, my husband and I were on our honeymoon and we drove right alongside the sign. I guess you can't do that anymore. I had him take a picture out the window, but nothing can compare to the sight of those gigantic letters - it was impressive to say the least. One of your best videos - that's why YOU are THE BEST! Take care and stay safe!
So cool. Thanks for braving the hike to bring us this content and adventure! Loved it!
Love this one! It's always cool to get to share some ones joy of completing a long time goal! Thanks for letting us be a part of that! ❤️
The Adam West Batman cave was literally right next to you. If you went up that trail by the smokey the bear sign you wouldve seen it.
He was there in TDW 280.
+Nic Nieves heck yea love that place
Fred Ragers XIII menda effect
Fred Ragers XIII it really is Smoky THE bear.
According to the Little Golden Book I read as a 4 year old in 1965 it is SMOKEY THE BEAR, the US Forest Service marketing campaign that came out in the 1990s changed it to drop the middle part from his original name. Evidently they are free to change his name at the whim of heartless marketing firms. Smokey the Bear it will always be, in spite of the cruel revisionism of modern day advertising campaigns. If you think otherwise consider yourself a victim of the heartless advertisers.
Awesome Adam!!!!! You are in great form! My favourite vlogs are the ones where I can tell you are happy so I think I am in for a treat!! L.A. Is your laughin' place. Yuk it up!!!
Great hike Adam! Thanks for taking me all the way up there!
Wearing a black t-shirt didn't help. Might want to wear a lighter color next time😁
Thanks for sharing your hiking tips...seeing the sign is now on my list...I think I'll bring my own chair
Excellent vlog, Adam. I've done the hike a dozen or so times. I can't believe you made it with so little water. I do it with one gallon and I'm still parched by the end.
Instead of drinking Gatorade you should make yourself daily pitchers of fresh lemon-lime aid and carry it with you to drink. Unlike plain water it will not make you feel sick to your stomach when you are out on these long hikes on hot days. Lemon and limes are high in potassium and magnesium and other minerals that the body needs to function properly especially before, during, and after intense exercise.
+Pamela Kelly thanks for the tip Pamela
Use this video as a reference and was able to hike up to the top of the sign. Made sure to bring water. Planning a hike with other folks now. Thanks for posting this, Adam!
Good morning Adam!!! Thanks that was great, love going up to Hollywood, loved the view, amazing!!! Got my WOO FIX for the day, whoop!!!!!😀😀😀😀
Oh Wow !!! That was so cool !!! I've always wanted to do that . I never knew you couldn't drive straight up to the Hollywood sign . Thanks for sharing that information . If I ever get to go see it , I'll know what to expect know . Thanks so....much for taking me along on your trip . I really enjoyed this !! I love it.....!!!
Wow! Quite the view up there. Thanks for taking us along!
Thanks for taking the hike for us, now we know what the back of the sign looks like. That's a great view from up there.
I’ve lived in LA for 30 years and I’ve never done this. You just inspired me to do it once and for all!
Adam that was very entertaining!! I live on the east coast and have never been to California witch looks awesome, I feel like I just went on a hike with you only I'm sitting inside watching with the ac cranked. Great video brother!!!!
If you keep walking all over the hills and the streets of Hollywood you will be in good shape.
Never got anywhere close to the Hollywood Sign during my visit to Los Angeles. Your video filled that gap.
Good job. I was worried at your lack of fluids!🌸🌺
I saw the sign and it opened up my mind and I am happy now...
One of my favourite places to hike. Great vlog!
Hi Adam, that was awesome! Congrats on making it to the top, that did not look easy. Thanks for taking us along with you! Hope you got rested and rehydrated. Take care of yourself, my friend 😊
Me and friends drove right behind the sign in 1977 before there were cameras. Cool video.
So jealous you live near all this cool stuff. Awesome video as always. 👍
I watched your vlog and finished it. Closed it out then forgot I didn't like it. Opened it back up and liked it. Thanks I enjoyed your vlog
3 years late watching this video 😂. Only because within the last year we found your channel. Very cool 😎 to see the sign from that point of view 😊
That crow's timing as you went through the gate was impeccable! :D
lynseyisobel and he did not say Hitchcock would be proud. i waited but he did not say it.?
Yeah I know! I was thinking that too! :D
Adam, you missed a golden opportunity when you passed that blue VW bus....they found me, I don't know how but they found me!!
Wow, that was quite a daunting hike. Definitely would have pulled a Clark Griswold at the Grand Canyon as soon as we saw that trail on the other side of the canyon.
Wow, how long I wait for you to show the signs !!!!THANKS
In 7:10 these plants have a lot in Brazil are called "mamonas" there is a process of extracting an oil from it that turns BIO DIESEL COMBUSTIVEL
you have inspired me Adam. yesterday I started the Daily Quickie TDQ Thanks for the inspiration
Great vlog, Adam! I hope to do that one day. And I love the time lapse at the end. I'm sure reaching the bottom of the trail felt like heaven. Great job.
After my weight loss journey is complete, I'm coming to California and WE are walking this trail together! Definitely something I'm adding to my list of the things to do after I lose the weight
Good morning Adam, great vlog! Thanks for all the leg work. "COMMENTS OVER"
P.S. Do get some sun block soon!
Thanks for enabling us to come along with you on today's journey up to visit this destination via this video.
Thanks for going full Hollywood for us Adam... my back and knees appreciate the warning!! Hope you are not too sore tomorrow!
You are getting such Great exercise with all the walking !!!!! Thank you for all your effort bring us these vlogs we enjoy so much---- !!! See you tomorrow..... Deanna
That is "The long and winding road". Feel like you should have a four legged friend with you. Like a DOG :) Bet a dog would love that walk. Awesome views from up there. & the OH for the back of the first part of the HOLLYWOOD sign. Well done for making to the summit and those majestic views you were soaking in. AWESOME to see. & You must have been so thirsty when you finally got to the bottom to get some water. Great video. Thank you.
Great vlog today Adam! I didn't know there were trails surrounding the Hollywood sign. 😊 Very interesting and wow great view from the summit! Always a pleasure to accompany you on some of your adventures! 😊
Adam what an amazing vlog keep up the great work!!!
You just added more live viewers @10:45 Just imagine how many people were looking up at the sign just then. Majestic!
Can see my work building from there! Have an awesome view of the sign from my desk right in front of the Chinese theater, see it everyday but never from the other side.
When are you ever going to invest in a pair of shorts?
Hey man,
You ever thought about getting a scooter? It might save you uber money and they don't use much gas. You could cruise all over LA or wherever you go. I'm sure that there's a rear rack you could get for Large Marge. A gas scooter would be cool.
John
great idea....if he wasn't a vlogger....it would be dangerous to vlog while riding the scooter!! lol
I DID NOT KNOW THAT! Great work. Very interesting.
Glad you made it. He ck of a hike. I remember those views. Hollwood is intetesting that way. One yime your in the heart of the city, and the next you're on a mountain. Great topography LA has. Have fun exploring, and thanks for taking us along.
Man you are so cool inviting us along.I watch every day.you always do something or say something to make me laugh.keep up the great work.
It's Woo time! I love this channel.
Adam, shorts & a shirt that isn't Black should be on your shopping list buddy.. 😊 ✌ Thanks for the vid.. Majestic
It is exactly one week before Christmas Day 2021 as I write this. I am TOTALLY doing this in 2022! Another great vid, Adam the "Holly"-Woo!
Man you are probably hurting today, most likely feeling muscles that you never knew existed but great videos buddy
Good job!! I've noticed you seem to be getting in some miles walking these days; probably a good idea. :-)
+MrJest2 lots of cardio lately for sure
In my childhood neighborhood... Thank you!
Wish the "Land" would be replaced.
My innocent eyes!! That little bug buddy of yours was actually two bugs! Connected at the... AHHHhHh!!!
Linz Turner bugs were mating for sure. the lizard was doing a dominant mating dance. The Woo encountered horny wildlife!
Zarah Jade I thought this was a family channel! Kinky Hollywood bugs. ;)
Goodness as usual! Thanks Adam, safe travels.
Thank you so much for this video. We took the hike. WoW.....its beautiful up there
Frigging awesome thank you adam
Adam, wearing loose light colored clothes is essential in hiking or long walks such as this as well.....thank you for doing this and sharing it with us, it was fun watching you too (: As always, another great adventure, take care and see ya tomorrow (:
Thank you Adam. Yes it was a majestic site.
Adam,The white "castle" type house directly below the Hollywood sign was once owned by Benjamin "Bugsey" Segal, and much later by Madonna.
Great Video! I vicariously went there with you without the exertion. Appreciate the heads up about the physicality that is involved. Nice job!
I nearly spat out my water at the "oh... crap!"
I like puns.
Very cool! That hike is on my list of things to do when I get out there.
Thanks Adam, always wondered if there was a safe to the sign. WOW, what a Hike, it tired me out watching!
You are a trooper to make that trip. The last part of that journey you damn near needed a ladder! Great video though, that’s something I would have never seen, thanks for that!
thanks for going up its great for people like me in England. to see such a great view thank u Adam
I'm glad to see that the goal matched with the effort you put in, I'll definitely try this when I go to Hollywood!
+Yoda Pagoda you should , its worth the effort
Adam, the plant you saw is commonly known as a dog tick or castor bean plant. The beans that grow from that plant are used in the production of castor oil and also contain the highly poisonous ricin.
Wow, what a hike and such an awesome sight when you got there!!
Cool indeed!!!
Thanks for taking us along Adam!!!!
love love that today adam very beautiful view from there 😎
Adam, towards the end of this vlog I could see that you needed more water. You looked overheated. Your face was so red. But Wow ! , What an accomplishment ! :)
Greetings from the MD/DC area, Adam~ have a fantastic day :)
YOU MADE IT!!! Dude, I cant believe you basically walked 10 miles with only one gatorade and one water. I also now see when I lived in Colorado, how similar California is as far as mountainous and dry desert conditions.But thanks for the view!
Adam.... Your face looked almost as Red as the heart on your tshirt.... Definitely a warm day for sure
Wish i'd seen this before I visited LA last year & wasted hours searching for the way up to the goddamn sign. Gutted that I never saw that great view!
That's definitely something I wouldn't mind doing, that may be on my bucket list.