Tara, You are one talented lady at video production! Perfect mix of music, voice overs and pause/zoom ins on road signs and info bubbles… always enjoy what you and Chad share with us. Thank you and safe travels!
Let me start by saying, TH-cam algorithms don’t alert me to your videos enough. Now for my unbridled enthusiasm for this adventure: you guys are so natural in your reactions to what you’re experiencing in the moment, it makes the viewer feel like we’re with you on your journey. I love it!!! You know that Creede is the headwaters of the Rio Grande. By the way, we just love Creede, and because of you we’re thinking about buying an RV lot in the area, thanks!
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Thank you for your dedication in making this wonderful video. We know how hard you guys work at this and it shows! We loved this video and now we must go and visit this beautiful place. Thanks for sharing!!
We have been going to Creede every summer for the last 35 years. We have stayed at Mountian views a couple times but usually stay at fun valley resort in south fork. It’s a lot more fun there for the kids and now grandkids. I have also inquired about the lots and what I understand is that it’s more like a long term lease than outright purchase and also you don’t have year round access in the winter months. The last time we went to Wheeler we were constantly looking for our next winch point due to all of the muddy spots. It has been unfortunately very dry the last few years. We are going to be there in 3 weeks and we can’t wait. Please keep the videos coming as we always know that they are going to be great.
We went up there to Wheeler last summer in our Jeep. It was amazing!! Also, there is an old cabin up there too. We went to the cabin and then hiked over to Wheeler. The cabin was not far from Wheeler. I understand you all were on a time crunch. We loved watching your video! It brought back so many memories. Thank you for sharing your experiences, we love them.
Thanks for a great video! I live in CO and we're very familiar with Creede and the drive to Lake City but had never heard of Wheeler Geologic Area. Now that's on our list to check out! I want to especially thank you for your video editing style where you pause on road signs. For people generally familiar with the area, it's very helpful to understand where you are (and are going). Also, showing overview maps on the video (instead of making everyone go to the blog for it) is also very helpful to understand the area, and then only have to go to the blog for specifics once we decide to go. I will say, by CO standards, that 4WD road (after the gravel section) was pretty tame!! 😁
We have stayed there in Creede I think 3 times now and always enjoy it, just never thought it would be enough variety for us to purchase even though we sure wanted to.Colorado is a state that has drawn us there many times.
I’m so glad you Guys captured this! We tried to do it after work and not only was the road mileage longer than expected but we thought it was .3 as well. We pushed so hard that I got a terrible case of vertigo and couldn’t walk to see it.
A really informative video! We were at Creede last year, probably a week after y'all, but just didn't know if we could take on Wheeler. Now, I feel like we can do it when we're at Creede this coming September. The details you provide are just what we need. Thanks so much!
Great video, I get that great feeling when I head up Thompson Canyon to Estes Park. You said you saw no wildlife but I’m sure they were watching you. I never go up into the mountains without my 45 just in case of black bear and mountain lion. They are around. I like to know how your fuel cost is doing and I heard that they may ration the fuel and truck stops will get most of it. You can drive into Rocky Mountain park all the way to the top I think it’s at 10,000 feet. I can’t do it anymore because of COPD unless I have oxygen with me. I really like the mountain area 100 time more then the city life.
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Another amazing video guys and it looked like that 3.3 mile trip was well worth the extra miles (LOL). Can't wait to see the next trip on Lucille. Yall stay safe
we'll have to meet up sometime. geologist here. love watching you travel. you hit spots I've been to or want to visit. I've swam in the Rio Grand. it's cold!
Hey guys. I just found your channel. I’ve enjoyed the CO videos (my favorite place). I watched some of the early ones, and they have a lot of good info. I gotta say, going from never having an RV, to dragging around 44 feet and 20k pounds, is pretty impressive. Most people start small. 👍
Hi Chad and Tera love y'all show. I was wandering when you went to Lake City did you go ove the engineer pass. Don't do like we did we left Lake City towards Silverton over the engineer pass in a 2011 f250.got really lucky and didn't meet anyone after leaving the summit to Silverton or someone radioed down to let them know there's an Idiot in a f250 headed there way.
Great video! We'll be in South Fork next weekend so this was very timely. Only have a day there so won't get to Wheeler this trip, but we plan to visit North Clear Creek Falls at least. (Ultimately headed to Durango) Love your videos. Thanks for doing this!
Chad, would be a great place to boondock. Just imagine getting up in the morning and walking out on the rear deck. Looks beautiful. Safe travels and roads Brian and Cindy, "xtreambydesign with passion"
I watched the video and appreciate your review of the park. Living in CO, we’ve been looking at River Run resort and also got a FB add on Mountain View in Creede. Would you say you were impressed with their resort? Might be looking for an ownership site in the near future.
Fantastic Videl\o. I am glad that it was you on that trail, as the lung cancer that I have would have kept me wating back on the Mule. How did you like the mule? We have one of these monsters, and love it.
I can remember when Ron and Helen Zimmerman open the park back in the late ninety's.cause my parents would leave the first of May and wouldn't leave until Ron and Helen close the park on October 1st of every year to come back home I would at least go and see my parents at least twice a year in Creede for my vacation Also check out river edge in southfork this was Ron and Helen first r.v. park before they started the river edge in Creede And this r.v. park sure has made alot of changes since opening almost over 25 years ago
We stayed there twice for a week at a time about 20 years ago.. Real nice park then and they were just building out the newer fancy part back then. However, the third year I had to have surgery.. gave them plenty of notice and they wouldn't refund my deposit.. made me mad.. never been back. Had they bee more accommodating.. we'd still be choosing it.. IIRC, the place gets pretty snowed out in the winter.. Ya gotta check out the old mines that are refurbished and are now the town gathering places in the winter.. as well as emergency vehicle 'barns' because the temp is pretty stable inside.
Like Paul Green said... Seasonal is what I was thinking also being in the mountains and that far in, winters may have no access. Not the best idea for a base camp, especially during a shutdown like the recent Covid times and you never know when you need into your base camp. Seen some cabin type bases in Florida camp grounds that you can own and simular price ranges. See Phil & Staci's video on this for details. I'm building a 40x64x16 building on 10 acers that will accommodate the camper & truck pulled inside if need be with a camper spot outside. My land, my rules. No HOA. Even though in northern Wisc & winters, it has electric, natural gas, cable services & tons of trees (firewood) with plowed streets for year round access. 3500 acer lake (stone throws away w/public access) snowmobile & atv trails at the driveway. As for ATVing, I agree, lots of fun. I run a quad (not as wide as a side by side) because it fits in the TH along side of the Harley. Best of both worlds when out. Loved this video. Yours (I realize mostly Tara as editor in chief) are really looking professional with the editing & music. The song along the long drive was awesome.
When you grow up in the west we don’t consider this a 4 wheel road. We used to drive station wagons and other cars up roads like this and worse roads. Lol
We've stayed there 4-times. Each time in the "Owner's" section. We've found that the owners are a pretty tight group. They are very sociable with other owners that are similar to them and from similar locations. But are pretty standoffish to "outsiders." We also found them to be politically active and unwelcoming of those that don't share their political opinions. After our last trip last year, we've crossed that park off our list. The other issue with buying there is that it's only open from May to October. It is a pretty area, no doubt.
CO is waking up to the Left’s mental plantation. It’s moving more to the right finally. Only problem they face right now are the Commiefornians flooding in trying to escape the Liberal mental disease only to bring it with them.
Good video 😀when you go on hike 🚶♀️ but you guys are city people if have you bring your little shovel and tp do your business in the field pack up tp and carry it out in a bag 🎒 lol look like you had a good time 😃
Tara, You are one talented lady at video production! Perfect mix of music, voice overs and pause/zoom ins on road signs and info bubbles… always enjoy what you and Chad share with us. Thank you and safe travels!
Let me start by saying, TH-cam algorithms don’t alert me to your videos enough. Now for my unbridled enthusiasm for this adventure: you guys are so natural in your reactions to what you’re experiencing in the moment, it makes the viewer feel like we’re with you on your journey. I love it!!!
You know that Creede is the headwaters of the Rio Grande.
By the way, we just love Creede, and because of you we’re thinking about buying an RV lot in the area, thanks!
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Wow, wow, wow, that's some beautiful "this is America"country. Thanks for sharing this with us. 💖
Thank you for your dedication in making this wonderful video. We know how hard you guys work at this and it shows! We loved this video and now we must go and visit this beautiful place. Thanks for sharing!!
You guy's are THE best rv show out there!
We have been going to Creede every summer for the last 35 years. We have stayed at Mountian views a couple times but usually stay at fun valley resort in south fork. It’s a lot more fun there for the kids and now grandkids. I have also inquired about the lots and what I understand is that it’s more like a long term lease than outright purchase and also you don’t have year round access in the winter months. The last time we went to Wheeler we were constantly looking for our next winch point due to all of the muddy spots. It has been unfortunately very dry the last few years. We are going to be there in 3 weeks and we can’t wait. Please keep the videos coming as we always know that they are going to be great.
We went up there to Wheeler last summer in our Jeep. It was amazing!! Also, there is an old cabin up there too. We went to the cabin and then hiked over to Wheeler. The cabin was not far from Wheeler. I understand you all were on a time crunch. We loved watching your video! It brought back so many memories. Thank you for sharing your experiences, we love them.
Wow... just wow... I LOVE your videos... fun fun fun...
You (both) knocked another one out of the ballpark. :)
Thanks for a great video! I live in CO and we're very familiar with Creede and the drive to Lake City but had never heard of Wheeler Geologic Area. Now that's on our list to check out! I want to especially thank you for your video editing style where you pause on road signs. For people generally familiar with the area, it's very helpful to understand where you are (and are going). Also, showing overview maps on the video (instead of making everyone go to the blog for it) is also very helpful to understand the area, and then only have to go to the blog for specifics once we decide to go. I will say, by CO standards, that 4WD road (after the gravel section) was pretty tame!! 😁
WOW! Love that place! That would make a great home base domicile! Love me some Creed, Colorado! Thanks for sharing! 😎🇺🇸
Thank you for checking out Wheeler and letting us watch!
What an amazing adventure!! 🙌🙌😄😄thank you for this great video and taking us along !! 🙏🙏💕
Wheeler Geographic was amazing...it's so worth the hike...Can't wait to go back
GREAT video! I must say any regular Jeep could have made that entire trip! That was an awesome trail for off-roading and exploring!
I lived in Colorado for 10 years and I had no idea that this place existed and I am going back and hope to visit it.
We've ridden that road from South Fork to Lake City and to Gunnison a couple of times. I would rank it as one of my favorite in Colorado.
Great videos. loving watching. thanks for sharing
We have stayed there in Creede I think 3 times now and always enjoy it, just never thought it would be enough variety for us to purchase even though we sure wanted to.Colorado is a state that has drawn us there many times.
Thanks for the great video they're great video,s you two doing . Keep them coming !
Simpleeee a spectacular video!!! Got it on da hit list!!! Thanx 4 sharing!!! 👍😃🍻
Another AMAZING video. I think you should pull the trigger on a spot at that campground, that area of the country looks so beautiful.
My wife loves her shewee. She laughed when Tara talked about it. She has been telling everyone that would listen about it for years.
Hahaha! Most people I tell think I’m slightly crazy. I think it’s just because they’ve never tried it! 🤣
Fun and Inspirational!! I ❤ watching your adventures!! Thank you for sharing!!
Dig the honesty guys, it’s not always perfect🌝
That was so cool looking….you guys are great
I grew an hour east in monte Vista. Love the Creede area. Especially wheeler Geogic.
Wheeler was cool. We have been on some of those hikes ourselves. Those hikes that turn out longer and/or more difficult than you think. 😜😜
Thanks for letting us know about this place. I’m going to plan a long weekend motor home trip there in the not too distant future.
This looks awesome. Love your vids. ❤️
I’m so glad you Guys captured this! We tried to do it after work and not only was the road mileage longer than expected but we thought it was .3 as well. We pushed so hard that I got a terrible case of vertigo and couldn’t walk to see it.
Glad it's not just us mis-reading something.. LOL. Too bad you got vertigo and didn't make it up. Maybe next time! 😊
i do like when you post the signs
A really informative video! We were at Creede last year, probably a week after y'all, but just didn't know if we could take on Wheeler. Now, I feel like we can do it when we're at Creede this coming September. The details you provide are just what we need. Thanks so much!
That was an amazing adventure. Thank you for taking us on it with you!
Great video, I get that great feeling when I head up Thompson Canyon to Estes Park. You said you saw no wildlife but I’m sure they were watching you. I never go up into the mountains without my 45 just in case of black bear and mountain lion. They are around. I like to know how your fuel cost is doing and I heard that they may ration the fuel and truck stops will get most of it. You can drive into Rocky Mountain park all the way to the top I think it’s at 10,000 feet. I can’t do it anymore because of COPD unless I have oxygen with me. I really like the mountain area 100 time more then the city life.
i LOVE my P Style! Also great for festivals with port o potties! Never have to touch anything but the door! Looks like an amazing area of the country
I love it! Great idea 😀
I give this video .3 thumbs up. 🤣👍 I'm diggin it.
Once are now home is built with full hookups for 50 amp if you need a place to stay for a day or two around Louisville yall are welcome anytime. Love the channel got lots of tips for full time living even though we are stationary
Another amazing video guys and it looked like that 3.3 mile trip was well worth the extra miles (LOL). Can't wait to see the next trip on Lucille. Yall stay safe
Sad to see all the dead pine trees... Great adventure!
Great video. Great scenery.
Absolutely beautiful!!
we'll have to meet up sometime. geologist here. love watching you travel. you hit spots I've been to or want to visit. I've swam in the Rio Grand. it's cold!
Hey guys. I just found your channel. I’ve enjoyed the CO videos (my favorite place). I watched some of the early ones, and they have a lot of good info. I gotta say, going from never having an RV, to dragging around 44 feet and 20k pounds, is pretty impressive. Most people start small. 👍
Thanks! And Welcome to our channel! 😊
Y'all are at the mecca for fly fishing. Also hope you checked out the fire department, built into a mountain.
need to see that area in sept when the colors are changing
Hi Chad and Tera love y'all show. I was wandering when you went to Lake City did you go ove the engineer pass. Don't do like we did we left Lake City towards Silverton over the engineer pass in a 2011 f250.got really lucky and didn't meet anyone after leaving the summit to Silverton or someone radioed down to let them know there's an Idiot in a f250 headed there way.
Great video! We'll be in South Fork next weekend so this was very timely. Only have a day there so won't get to Wheeler this trip, but we plan to visit North Clear Creek Falls at least. (Ultimately headed to Durango) Love your videos. Thanks for doing this!
Chad, would be a great place to boondock. Just imagine getting up in the morning and walking out on the rear deck. Looks beautiful. Safe travels and roads Brian and Cindy, "xtreambydesign with passion"
Hi u guys! Love your videos 🌼
On those long days away, what do you do with Daisy? My Denver and Annie wanna know so Tina and I can take some longer hikes.
I watched the video and appreciate your review of the park. Living in CO, we’ve been looking at River Run resort and also got a FB add on Mountain View in Creede. Would you say you were impressed with their resort? Might be looking for an ownership site in the near future.
Excellent ...
Breathtaking views......:D
Always amazing videos and the information shared. So many notes taken as we start our adventure in September! What video editor do you use?
Thanks! We use Final Cut Pro... 👍🏼
Fantastic Videl\o. I am glad that it was you on that trail, as the lung cancer that I have would have kept me wating back on the Mule. How did you like the mule? We have one of these monsters, and love it.
Maybe they said it was a poignant 3 mile hike, not a point 3 mile hike 🙂 You two did awesome making it all the way.
Does that ATV company rent emergency transponder to use in the trip? I’m thinking there’s not much cell coverage out there.
I can remember when Ron and Helen Zimmerman open the park back in the late ninety's.cause my parents would leave the first of May and wouldn't leave until Ron and Helen close the park on October 1st of every year to come back home
I would at least go and see my parents at least twice a year in Creede for my vacation
Also check out river edge in southfork this was Ron and Helen first r.v. park before they started the river edge in Creede
And this r.v. park sure has made alot of changes since opening almost over 25 years ago
Looks like a neat ride/hike. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
Have you had any problem get diesel fuel?
What clips do you where for your camera on your backpack?
What clips do you use for toy camera to mount to your backpack
Hope you had Bear spray on that .3 mile hike😊
For the Wilderness Boundary, did you need to obtain a wilderness permit?
Inspirational!
Based on what you showed, I would have left my Razor home and just taken my Cherokee. We have taken our Cherokee on worst trails.
I like the idea of an owned site. Then you can rent them out while you are on the road and it can pay for itself.
The Bark beetle infestation is all over the western us forests
75k to 750k for a lot is out of 3/4's of your viewers price range but still
an informative video.
Soooo awesome. Thank you
Great Video, only comment was the Spruce beetle took out mostly Englemann Spruce. You will see much more on your way to Lake City sadly.
Awesome scenery in Colorado. Thanks for sharing.
WOW! AWESOME!!
Great Video. Thanks
We stayed there twice for a week at a time about 20 years ago.. Real nice park then and they were just building out the newer fancy part back then. However, the third year I had to have surgery.. gave them plenty of notice and they wouldn't refund my deposit.. made me mad.. never been back. Had they bee more accommodating.. we'd still be choosing it.. IIRC, the place gets pretty snowed out in the winter.. Ya gotta check out the old mines that are refurbished and are now the town gathering places in the winter.. as well as emergency vehicle 'barns' because the temp is pretty stable inside.
That stinks! Sorry that was your experience...
What a great ride. Can’t wait for Lucille’s ride next week. 👍😊💜
I was at Wheeler site in the 1970s, and will go back , great video of the Creede area!!
Don’t see any bear protection, might want to consider it in the future.
Like Paul Green said... Seasonal is what I was thinking also being in the mountains and that far in, winters may have no access. Not the best idea for a base camp, especially during a shutdown like the recent Covid times and you never know when you need into your base camp. Seen some cabin type bases in Florida camp grounds that you can own and simular price ranges. See Phil & Staci's video on this for details. I'm building a 40x64x16 building on 10 acers that will accommodate the camper & truck pulled inside if need be with a camper spot outside. My land, my rules. No HOA. Even though in northern Wisc & winters, it has electric, natural gas, cable services & tons of trees (firewood) with plowed streets for year round access. 3500 acer lake (stone throws away w/public access) snowmobile & atv trails at the driveway. As for ATVing, I agree, lots of fun. I run a quad (not as wide as a side by side) because it fits in the TH along side of the Harley. Best of both worlds when out. Loved this video. Yours (I realize mostly Tara as editor in chief) are really looking professional with the editing & music. The song along the long drive was awesome.
I saw a lot of bird nest on your hike. Question, what kind of birds are in that area?
Awesome area in Colorado. The rv park looks very nice!
When you grow up in the west we don’t consider this a 4 wheel road. We used to drive station wagons and other cars up roads like this and worse roads. Lol
Nice video kids
Don’t know what kind of jeep they are referring to but I go on roads like that in Northern Colorado in 2 wheel drive in my jeep.
What a great day ! Safe Travels guy's ❤
Nice ride
It is on my list now....
Absolutely beautiful 🤩. Umm 🤔 what do you do for a bathroom 🚽 or as I call it. Hey I need a pit stop. Lol 😂
Nature! 😎
Chad do you happen to know the kingpin to center axel length on you trailer?
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Lol I drive a mule every day for work through brush. They’re tough.
Can you give more information about the pack with the camera carrier that Chad was using on the hike?
Beatles killed pine is gorgous wood...Premium as well....All N
We've stayed there 4-times. Each time in the "Owner's" section. We've found that the owners are a pretty tight group. They are very sociable with other owners that are similar to them and from similar locations. But are pretty standoffish to "outsiders." We also found them to be politically active and unwelcoming of those that don't share their political opinions. After our last trip last year, we've crossed that park off our list. The other issue with buying there is that it's only open from May to October. It is a pretty area, no doubt.
At least you know where you stand and they know where you stand. Welcome to America!
@@dannylayton1106 - as long as where the residents are standing is to the right - its all good.
Sounds all right to me; thank you! - But, yes; I was wondering what happens in the winter.
@@razorwired130 We agree to disagree on our differences ! I guess you could say woke had done a lot of damage to both sides. I'm American proud
CO is waking up to the Left’s mental plantation. It’s moving more to the right finally. Only problem they face right now are the Commiefornians flooding in trying to escape the Liberal mental disease only to bring it with them.
I think the. Beetle. Your thinking of is. The emerald ash borer beetle
Love you guys but as Jeep driver..... I'm your Huckleberry. Lol. Great video
A wrangler could do all of that easy!
Sad how the pine bark beetle has decimated the forests of Colorado...and they aren't stopping any time soon.
Hey Tara, did you see any bears?! lol
Good video 😀when you go on hike 🚶♀️ but you guys are city people if have you bring your little shovel and tp do your business in the field pack up tp and carry it out in a bag 🎒 lol look like you had a good time 😃
We were there last September 10-13. When were you guys there?
Late Aug / Early Sept.