V12E23: Foothills of Sangre De Cristo
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2024
- Reunited with the Jeep, we basecamp out of San Isabel National Forest along the front-range of the Rocky Mountains. I explore Colorado's colorful landscape in mid-June, at both low and high elevations, ranging from high-desert to alpine lakes. I show my process for evaluating backcountry routes in GAIAGPS, and make an attempt to traverse a high-mountain pass, but am thwarted by receding snow drifts.
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High mountain lakes are the best. So peaceful and tranquil. I love them.
I will echo what Chris said near the end in which I feel is more important now than it ever has been. With so many people now using our National Forest's and BLM lands please enjoy it all by following the rules. TREAD LIGHTLY, PACK OUT WHAT YOU PACK IN and carry an extra trash bag to help clean up the messes disrespectful uncaring people have left. By doing so we do our part to help keep our lands open for us and future generations. Remember it's always the few that ruin it for us all.
The people that ruin it for everybody should be publicly flogged. Kidding of course, but those people won’t care if they feel they won’t get caught and the penalties are light if they do. It must be getting bad because I’ve seen many over landing channels bringing it up. The good people who clean after others unfortunately enable the bad people who leave a mess. Maybe some public shaming is in order.
@@notreallyme425 2 weeks ago I went to one of my favorite campsites and found that it had been horribly trashed out. Even found a few green trees had been cut down for fire wood. Yeah I did clean it up 6, 33 gal. bags worth of crap plus other crap I had to strap down to the roof rack of my truck, could not believe it and whoever it was pooped all over the place. What can one really say that might get through to people like this? I love this spot and can only hope that those that use it will keep it clean. A forest ranger stopped by and told me this site had been slated for closure but since I cleaned it up they would take it off the list. He said if it continued to be trashed out it would be permanently closed. Only time will tell as to the fate of beautiful enjoyable places. I have cleaned this site numerous times over the years but nothing as bad as this time. Yeah it's really getting bad, friends tell me they are finding the same where they go and in sites we have shared for many years being more heavily trashed. If caught they should be heavily fined and flogged with public shaming, no kidding.
@@bradshutler9356 That really makes me mad, but I’m glad you cared to clean it up. Headed out in a couple weeks and I can’t wait! But I guess I better bring some extra trash bags.
@@notreallyme425 Guess extra trash bags have become essential, have a great time on your next adventure and hopefully it will be trash free. I'm going to a new spot next week with the hope of not finding a bad surprise. Happy trails to us!
I'm so glad my folks taught their kids to pack out more than you packed in, we have to leave a better place for our kids and their kids!!
Chris, you are the 🐐 . Much respect!! Never disappoints!
Chris, I’ve been following your channel for years, in fact, I bought a Jeep, teardrop trailer and I’ve been camping quite a bit with my beautiful wife of 33 years married. Just wanted you to know that if you and your lady friend are a team, get her on there with you enjoying the ride. If she’s with you, she’s with us…period. Safe travels my friend.
There's a difference , you are married, Chris and his girlfriend aren't. There needs to be a commitment. Shannon deserves a commitment of marriage not just living together. I pray they get married soon. A woman deserves a commitment of marriage.
@@gloriasihlis4932 one thing I know is that it doesn’t take a piece of paper to make your relationship better. I’ve been married 33years but together for 37. From day one she’s been by my side and that’s what only matters to me. I don’t care what other people think. Where I was going with Chris and his road partner, we’re with those two . Life’s too short to worry about what other people think. Happiness isn’t having what you want , it’s loving what you have. Enjoy and inspire. I’m a military veteran that’s had over 15 major surgeries so I can walk again. Watching Chris in his travels inspired me to buy a jeep and off-road teardrop trailer and take my best friend out to enjoy this beautiful country we live in. I just wanted Chris to know we hope he realizes that he does make a difference in people’s lives and hopefully one day he and his partner will just come on out and enjoy the ride with all of us. God speed to all. Irish Johnny ☘️ Cape Cod MA
@@Irishjohnyburke Thank you for your military service. It is greatly appreciated! I'm sorry for what you've endured. It does matter if they are committed and married. It's what God thinks, not what others think. If more people followed God's Word in the Holy Bible our world wouldn't be the mess it is. God designed marriage and family. He sets the rules, mankind doesn't. The problem with our world going the way it has is that people have fallen from God's ways. There is a God who created this beautiful earth and he created marriage as a commitment for life. Every man and woman deserves God's best. Marriage is God's best.
@@Irishjohnyburke hey nice post think you're bang on the money , 💰 Steve chester England 🇬🇧 where the Roman's lived .
@@gloriasihlis4932 My goodness. Given all the the stuff this god thing you are so enamoured of seems to approve of, I certainly don’t need his or your approval for anything. Have whatever opinion and beliefs you like, but it is the height of ignorance and hubris to make moral judgements based on what you think some god wants, how about you just act ethically quietly and without proselytising and we all might be able to get along…..
That Colorado forest is really something. Hope to get back there someday.
Your videos and you have been getting better and better every year. The 'smart humor' gets me every time. Please keep being you. 16:20 sour cream and cheddar science potatoes, LOL!
I bet the guy in the Maroon Wrangler was like “ hey isn’t that Chris from Venture 4WD ?”
I thought the exact same thing lol
I think he said to himself: “there’s that guy who uses his toilet as a table!” 😂
We have some amazing high country here in Southern Australia. Watching your travels through the mountains Chris, has given me a renewed passion to explore ours:) Thanks mate
So you probably enjoy Tim Bates channel as well? Aussie high country at its best... 🙂👍
@@jiffijoff9780 He is a great fella
Excellent thank you that is a very well sorted Jeep...great camera work lovely scenery 👍
I remember the road being terrible!! So we turned around. But not till we had a picnic on the side of the road.
At least you made a picnic of it 😊
I watch all of Chris’ videos and Shawn’s at “The Story Till Now” who wheels in BC Canada. It’s interesting to see the difference in the risks Shawn will take and the ones Chris won’t. I’d probably be more like Chris; however, Shawn always has people with him to help with recovery.
It’s the difference between “4 wheeling” and “over landing” I think. I respect Chris for not ripping up the terrain in adverse conditions, and I respect Shaun for going up the mtn peaks/passes and getting the epic drone scenes. Pretty sure they both love the great outdoors, and grilled bacon/cheese sandwiches. ✌️🇨🇦
Thank you for another great episode. We all appreciate you paying attention to the details and the editing process. Keep it up!
Colorado is beautiful this time of year! Thanks for taking us along with you.
A nice little ultra light rod and reel would always be rigged up, ready to toss a line at lakes like this.
This was great. It is 100dgf outside and in my little "home" it is hot and stuffy. Then on comes your video, I Could just smell the forest. The flowers, the trees, the road, water features....oh the places we go!!!!
Thank you so much for the staycation! You just make me smile!!! Well, off you go....💖adventure is a foot!!!!👍👍
Stunning area. I love your Gaia GPS, so much information at your fingertips - ts brilliant you can know what to expect before you reach your trail
Thanks for this one Chris. Colorado's beauty never disappoints.
Thank you for the video coverage from your jeep ... bumper /roof/ windshield ... it was great!
Texas plates...looks like a serious relationship. 👍
Nice video Chris!! Im looking forward to next week, but I always watch your videos multiple times…😏🙃🥾🥾😋
Excellent return. We've had cool weather here on the Atlantic coast but I do see the extreme temperatures for those out west. Stay cool folks and thanks Chris for a good video.
The life we live through your camera just gets better & better ever week
Loved the video! Scenery absolutely amazing! Can't wait for your next adventure.
Have a great day!
Outstanding way to start my weekend.
CHEERS from Colorado
Good episode... It reminded me of the videos Chris used to do regularly.
I think he is being coached and told to clean up and shave and get his hair in order and wear clean shirts etc etc etc.
Great episode ! Such amazing filming ! The scenery is breathtaking !
You look happy ! We hope you are ! Thanks for all your hard work ! Its appreciated ! 🌲🌲🇨🇦
We were in the Telluride area (Alta Lakes) at the same time you were here. Beautiful conditions and Ophir Pass was amazing! Love your channel and hearing the PA accent. Well done from a PA transplant in CA!
Keep up the great work, you motivate us all to get out and explore.
Excellent episode. At 15:25 I'd have like to see how you turned around in such a narrow road.
That was a beautiful lake!
How does this channel not have more subscribers
A lot of people don't like Chris.
@@tommyfun9355 Why?
@@tommyfun9355 why
That’s weird. I couldn’t think of a single reason lol
@@search4truth104 I don't want to speak for others but his channel has always been the subject of hate and he had to disable likes and dislikes. At one point and time he disabled comments too.
Chris I believe Texas requires a front plate. Can't get enough of your travels. Love the Mountains One day show us Shannon 😉
I was just going to say something too, I was surprised to see the PA plate gone
A front plate is required here in Colorado but I haven't run with a front plate since 1995 and haven't been cited for it yet. 😉
Texas requires a front license plate, just like California.
Just love the content! Keep up the great work!
Further South on HWY 69 are roads leading to Music Pass, Mosca Pass, Medano Pass. Still further on are roads leading North into the Greenhorn mountain area. All in my back yard near the East side of La Veta Pass where i live. Take care of public land, more closing every year. Should have seen this state 50 years ago before drought, fires and hoards of people.
I just commented about Music Pass, never been there myself but I've heard it's a must see, I've hiked Horn, Venable-Comanche loop, if it's anything like those I'm sure it's something I should do.
Have you ever driven up to Greenhorn mtn. ? If so do you remember all of the downed trees from a tornado that occured there. If I remember correctly it happened in the late 60's ?
Hello and Welcome to Colorado! I am a
Colorado native. I've lived near where you are at all my life. Enjoy your stay!
Thanks again Chris, great add at the end about following the rules, we in Australia have the same problem, too many people think it ok to leave trash, and go off the track as if the rules don't apply to them.
Keep up the good work, all ways look forward to your video's each week
That area is so beautiful.
Great video thank you!
Another excellent episode! Your videography is excellent and your content superb. Saturday's have become my favorite day.
Been following since about day 1 your adventures are our Adventures keep up the good work🏃💃🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
Another great video Chris! Loved to hear you use the word "boogie" that takes me back lol. Also the grilled Cheese sandwiches looked mighty good! Nice and golden brown. Good advice on using our public lands, and may I add that I have noticed lately a lot of folks when done eating at their favorite take out they just throw their rubbish out in the parking lot. Please take a few minutes to find a trash can and dispose if it properly. Our inner city beauty is important to maintain as well. As always Chris take care and Godspeed!
Beautiful!
Beautiful scenery
Another great episode !
Why does your Jeep have Texas plates on it now instead of PA plates?
Probably because His gf’s parents live in Texas. The van has Texas plates too, so it probably made more sense to register them both in one location. Streamline everything.
Another Great video!
Another beautiful video. Reminds me of an old Eagles song ‘Peaceful Easy Feeling’ (yea I’m old ). Thanks Chris.
That 1 mile hike kicked your butt. Let me rephrase...that elevation kicked your butt. I've never experienced it. Some day.
Been waiting for another Colorado video for a while!
Nice ironed shirt, food other than grilled cheese, healthy work life balance...you’ve come a long way! I’m enjoying the channel direction. Keep doing what you’re passionate about!
It looks to me like you went up Hermit Pass just outside of Westcliff.
It is a beautiful place. I've been up there a few times. I'm glad you're enjoying it. :)
First of all, I enjoy Chris and his travels in the mountains in the orange jeep. Chris goes to PA alone to visit family and have a new suspension put on Shannon's glamping van, leaves the jeep with Shannon and the jeep gets a Texas license plate, Very Interesting..........
Haha for once Chris hitting a road after, not before, me!!! Awesome stuff as always keep it up!!
Gotta love a man who eats instant mashed potatoes for lunch.
Good video. 😎👍🏻
Good stuff. Maybe I'll run into you out on the trail one of these days.
thanks-Chris
Great video Chris. I have been wanting to explore that entire area and I just have not been able to yet. I have been to many other areas in CO Jeeping over the last 17 years though. I for sure will plan to go there next year. Also Chris, you really need to carry at a minimum some good bear spray at a minimum. The bears are very plentiful in that area along with the mountain lions. In general they are seen all over in the CO mountains anyway, I worry for your personal safety when you are out there exploring on foot alone. Stay safe man.
Chris, don’t forget that front license plate! Like the trooper told me, they give you two of them and expect you to use both of them.
Some states only require the back one but you still need to have the front plate. Here in Hawai’i you can put it in the windshield as long as it can be seen from oncoming traffic I believe. I’ve been pulled over for not having a front plate while driving my friend’s loaner car when her’s was in the dealership. Didn’t know where it was and got let off.
I haven't been running a front plate since 1995 and haven't been stopped for it yet. Maybe I've just been lucky 😉
Many states don't have a front plate, Florida, and Georgia are 2, there are others. I don't see any reason to have a front one, try reading one as you pass going the opposite direction, very hard to do.
On GAIA GPS I’ve fought with that slider. If you click on the square icon it’ll slide out for ya. Love your tips on the layers
Spent a ton of time in Westcliffe and the Sangres in general, Tom at All the Range outdoor shop in Westcliffe tells me that Music Pass south of town is a must, I've passed on it several times because of the 4WD part of the road but it might be right up your alley.
Adventure was definitely afoot !
Always looking forward to your videos ,Chris! Just an FYI, Westcliffe CO is dedicated dark sky area which means you could see the night sky and stars with your naked eyes. Been there and still is on top of my todo list.
Just came back from doing all of Colorado. I wish I could do this full-time like you. Jealous!!!
I enjoyed seeing how you use ipad to plan your trips. More of that would be nice.
Such a gorgeous area! I love the Sangres. I assume this was Hermit Pass rd?
Who cares where his vehicles are insured , he’s never in Texas very long . I’d think the cost if insurances cheeper than any other place . Great content , great soft reading . I never miss an episode. Keep up the great adventures.
It's not insurance. It's about the registration fees.
Yay!
I notice a new license plate there. I will shortly be changing mine from Texas to PA.
Chris, sense you are so close to Salina,Co you have to go to Amicas Pizza. Trust me, you will love it. It is my all time fav.
I always wonder what you do when you hit a too narrow spot and have to turn around. 74 point turn? Back out? I always want to see video of how you do it but you always just say you have to turn around and then next thing we see you're driving out. Film how you get out sometime please.
I lived in Texas for a few years. Hated the heat plus humidity, loved the abundance of old buildings to photograph….
Not a Texas native by any stretch of the imagination thus I had the vanity plate “NOTATXN”, people loved it as there are so many transplants from other areas living in Texas…
Another enjoyable video Chris, stay safe out there.
You are soooo close - go visit Bishop Castle just east of you. It's on highway 165 north of Rye. It is a place you will never forget.
Science potatoes 😂
Maybe you could check out the Wheeler Geological area.
Thought that's what you was going to do when you got the Mercedes Benz was stay closer to it and explore more in one area. Cheese-It and Windex we need you......Peace
I agree with the Windex comment. Chris if you’re going to film through the windshield keep it reasonably clean.
Thanks Chris, let’s do a meet up next time your back here in Pennsylvania. Your friend in Pennsylvania. Bob, Morgantown Pa
Love your videos
I noticed you now have Tx plates. What happened to Pa?
Alas my Sprinter would only make it part of the way along that route.
Why only a 3 day video?
So, you didn't bother to shift into 4L, lockup the lockers, then push those 2 fallen trees out of your way, eh? LOL. Enjoyed the scenery, as always.
Real men carry chainsaws.
@@w9jim I need one once and didn't have it, tree fell once I was in the forest (actually 2!), found a local guy that helped out. Now I never hit the trail without one!
texas plate? :)
😂 @11:55 min I looked up to see you run/hop across the screen. I thought you were being chased by something. 🤙
😎👍
Pennsylvania license plate turned into a Texas plate. What did I miss?
I have been wondering why you don't wet a line in some of these beautiful mountain lakes and get a beautiful trout for dinner?
Heading up hermit pass
Chris, thanks for sharing your adventures. I’ve never commented before but we enjoy ‘tagging along’ on a regular basis. I also have a quick question. We use the J-30 top too on our Rubicon and I’m curious if you remove your sleeping gear each time before shutting the top? I always have but noticed that from the outside view in this episode at least it looks like you just smush it down and lock it in? Others on here may also have experience with this that could weigh in? Thanks!
You really need to get a cordless chainsaw, there are some very capable ones out there. I’d also consider an e-mountain bike so you can extend your range when you run into situations like the trail getting too narrow because of snow.
Where is he going to put an e-mountain bike in that Jeep? 🙄
Chainsaw yes. E-bike no.
@@kleinbiker1 they fold up relatively small these days. It would take a little imagination and ingenuity Maybe remove part of the back seats and put it there.
@@corydriver7634 not really. I work at a bike shop.
If you are still in Canon City area, try pizza madness
Great vid!! Just out of curiosity, how good does that misquote thing you were using work, would you recommend! Thanks! Always enjoy your stuff, safe travels sir!!
Nice episode! What’s the brand of the blue shirt you wore on your lake hike? Looks comfortable.
Beautiful country!
Hey Chris someone stole your Pa tag and put a texas one on there!!
@18:15 that's beautiful 😍
Texas Tags?
I noticed that too. I guess TX is cheaper than PA
Poor Chris' body must be in a perpetual state of side to side motion running around those rough roads all the time.
Do you carry bear spray? Do you carry a gun? If not what protection do you use for your travels? Thx.
What trail/ NFS road is this?
Maybe this has been previously mentioned, but what map app is that?
Gaia GPS