Wow! Fossils, Joshua trees and a living cave. Great adventure.

@SUVRVing

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Thanks Erica!

You are one of the few people who take time to show signs and points of interest. I enjoyed the cave and the fossils and all the different scenery.

@davkatjenn

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That is true, but also so sad. After all, isn't it the points of interest that are a big part of going anywhere? And when we see something that interests us it is really beneficial to see a sign or something so that we can find it on a map. I really enjoy the details and Tristan shows us the details. Some of the bloggers whole point seems to be to show how far they can go in a day, not what they can discover and isn't life supposed to be about discovery?

It was called the Shaman cave by the climbers that developed it, it was a very popular crag in the mid 90s with local hard climbers there were many 5.12 and 5.13 routes the one you probably saw was bird of prey that goes across the arch to the middle and still had quick draws hanging on it last time I was there. The place was closed to climbing due to bighorn sheep using the spring in the back of the cave

@SUVRVing

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Interesting! Thanks for sharing, Chris 👍 There were no draws hanging when I visited.

@Jordan__Sloan

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The second I saw that cave I just knew climbers had already been there

Love your Timelapse driving segments which show so much of the landscapes you cover. The arch cave was amazing ! Water 💦 equals life. Great trip 👍🏻

Unanimous decision -- It's Tristan Cave. Another great exploration and celebration.

I'm glad that you pack out the trash that you find during your adventures. Thanks for another example of modeling responsible behavior. Here's hoping litterers stop desecrating wild places.

@earthangel8730

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Unfortunately littering is more commonplace as human overpopulation explodes and plastic crap becomes more and more commonplace.

@SUVRVing

Жыл бұрын

I just don't get how someone can think, "Look at this beautiful place!"... And then toss a bottle or can out into it 🤷‍♂️

@harlandeke

Жыл бұрын

​@@SUVRVingit blows my mind too, you know that people have to love the outdoors to visit these places and yet they trash them...the psychology of this behavior has intrigued me for a long time.

@acquasanta6676

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I've allowed brother in law and his boys to hunt and they leave little bottles from deer urine laying around the tree stand . neighbor are worse , young men throw plastic pop bottles and chip bags all over and the things blow around and wash downhill from the rain . Damn litterbugs .

@kateapple1

Жыл бұрын

Well it’s also tv. Every content creator does “wholesome” stuff and then tossed a cigarette 2 mins later 😂also, littering?? Yeah it sucks but does it really keep you up at night lol.. least of our planets worries. Sounds like an excuse to be a Karen trash narc 😂 😉

Thank you for showing people that there is so much more to Vegas than just casinos. Stay safe and enjoy your life

We love how you find so many interesting things between the busy "tourist trap" types of destinations. We enjoy all your videos, thank you!

@SUVRVing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Karen!

The knife you found was a vehicle escape knife, not a switchblade. If you got the blade out, you might have found it to be strongly hooked. It is for cutting the seat belt. The point on the other end is used to break the side window. They can be a lifesaver if your vehicle ends up in the water and starts sinking.

@SUVRVing

Жыл бұрын

It's not. I fixed it up, and there's no hook 👍

@TomCooper

Жыл бұрын

@@SUVRVing Either way, it's not a switchblade (they have a blade that swings out like a jackknife, but under spring load).

@EfficientRVer

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@@TomCooper Switchblades shoot straight out the end, rather than hinge out of a folding knife, where I grew up (NYC area in NJ). There are folders which hinge out, but to a large extent, those have been replaced by ones like the Emerson Wave, which open when your pocket catchs a little hook on the blade. Or just use inertia and a very loose hinge to open and lock with an easily learned motion. The idea behind one that springs straight out (but makes it very easy to see it's illegal), is that you carry it concealed in your hand, and can't possibly cut that hand when opening or closing it, unlike all folding knives.

@TomCooper

Жыл бұрын

@@EfficientRVer on the off chance that things have changed over the years, I googled it. Why don't you try the same? The only examples I found of knives as you describe were box cutters with the Switchblade® trademark.

Thank you very much for your excellent videos! You do an excellent job of videography. It is fascinating to watch and learn from your video techniques and creativity. It appears you are alone so you must do a lot of planning, and thinking about creative shots...using tripods, different angles etc. to compose your various shots to make it interesting. I am an old guy that just started to dabble in videography as a retired hobby. I love watching your videos to learn from your techniques. Your commentary is also relaxed and very informative - a skill that I think requires development, but also is just a result of a pleasing personality. That, plus as a more sedentary retired guy, I (and my wife) love watching your adventures, some of which I wouldn't dare try! I must also compliment you on your Tenkara Addict channel. I fly fished my whole life, but in retirement I have gone to Tenkara only. It is more simple and one of those things that makes one think "why didn't I do this earlier?" Plus, the privacy and closeness of small streams makes it more enjoyable. You are definitely filling a creative niche on KZread and I wish you the best of success and luck! You are doing a great job! Thank you very much!

Thanks for sharing your geo knowledge with us again. Loved it!!

Wow- talk about a change of scenery! Looks like you visited 3 different places💚 Awesome adventure- thank you!

@SUVRVing

Жыл бұрын

It felt like it too!

You should call the cave "Graffiti Free Cave". It's remarkable that there isn't any there. I'd about given up hope that there is an accessible place that some jerk hasn't defaced.

@SUVRVing

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I think its saving grace is that it's not TOO accessible, and the route there isn't super obvious.

I live in Las Vegas and thank you for showing this I had no idea about it. Going to plan on visiting that area.

@joybeekingston6472

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I also live in Vegas. 45 years and never knew about this cave. Thanks Tristan!

That's how you find things is you go out and look. I find places constantly that way. Cheers 🥂!

I enjoyed your video! When I was stationed in the Air Force in the early 90's in Las Vegas I had an old 1964 Army jeep that I had hauled all the way from Delaware I loved 4 wheeling and exploring the same roads behind Vegas as you were on. I had seen that cave but never hiked up to it, glad you were able to show what it looked like inside! I took the family many times on excursions just to get away from Vegas. It was great to be away from people! You're right about the last portion of the road down to Hwy 93, it was pretty rough! Loved the Yucca and Joshua Trees. On one trip we found some guys trying to set fire to the Joshua trees for some insane reasons, I ran them out of there. Unreal. We didn't have cell phones back then and I believe God was there to help us drive those roads because my CB radio would not have saved us! It's a long way back home if you get stuck or break down!😬

The campground at Mormon Pass is really nice now. When I first started going up there over 30 years ago it was just back-country camping. Now there are toilets and designated campsites with tables, tent pads and fire pits. And the best part is it is never busy. You go West of the 95 into the Spring Mountains and it's a madhouse with people everywhere. But hardly anyone comes over here to the Sheep Range. The cave was full of climbing routes/gear in then90s but it has all been removed. If you really want to get away from the crowds take the road up the west side of the Sheep Mtns that comes out at the Pahranagat Wildlife Refuge just south of Alamo. I have been up there many times and literally never seen a single other vehicle on that road when I was there.

What a beautiful hike, love those caves and trees. So remote out there, just you and nature.

Duuuuuude! Super cool find with that cave! As soon as it came onto the screen, I KNEW you were headed up there! 😊 I think I may have been as excited as you when you identified those water droplets. What a privilege to experience geology happening right before your eyes!

I always love your videos! Just awesome! My favorite part...hmmm.. had to be when you dropped your sandwich LOL. I just imagined the swearing that followed! 🤣🤣🤣

Those little surprise places like that cave are some of the best, it makes you feel like you were the first one to discover it.

I hiked to that cave back in the early 70's, when I lived in Las Vegas.....It was great to see it again and that it still looks untouched as it did back then, thanks for sharing....Very nice video.......

You are my inspiration Tristan.

Those fossil beds were cool. Looks like a ton of water snails from back when Las Vegas and the entire Great Basin environs were still a vast inland sea, of which only the great salt lake is all that remains. That cave was pretty cool. Thanks for sharing your adventures. My sisters live in LV so I may have to check it out. My sister has a Land Cruiser so we could totally do it

You just named it “LITTLE GEM’………PERFECT! 👍👍

Wow the cave was pretty impressive. And the fact you could see Las Vegas from it 👍.

The roadlapse footage is so good, I could watch that all day. Thank you for another fun explore in the backcountry.

Love this road! My wife and I went out there when we lived in Vegas for a stint. There’s also another cave when you’re in Peek a boo canyon. That one sees a lot more traffic being close to the road. We used to live on the very north end of vegas and I could see the south face of gass peak from our house. This video makes me really miss Vegas. Not everyone realizes how much beauty is outside the strip.

Had 0 intention of subscribing, then you picked up trash. Instantly knew i had too. Thanks man world needs more people who care.

I always find knives too! On the beach, while hiking, at campsites. It's crazy.

So glad you checked out that cool cave. Is it just me or was that cave sporting some silly and even some scary faces? I'm one to see objects in the shapes of clouds and I do the same with rock formations. Definitely saw a pig's snout, and a shark in there! All imagination aside, I love your adventures and that you take the roads less traveled. Thanks for taking me along on your journey through the amazing work you do. Much appreciated.

Oh cool, glad to see a video from there. I'm out there a lot since I live only about 8 miles from the visitor center. Makes for a good little drive when I want to get out of the city for a few hours. The military actually wants even more of the refuge than they have now, but the expansion was blocked in 2021 and the Nellis Test and Training Range will be locked in at its current size (around 3 million acres) for 25 years.

I used to go to the Desert Wildlife refuge a lot, was surprised you missed the agave roasting pits that are near the cave and also Mormon Well. Peek-a-boo canyon always reminded me of a great spot for an ambush, lol. Thanks for the ride 👍🌞

I loved that cave! I also laughed when you dropped your sandwich. Thanks for the video Tristan! Beautiful footage as usual.

Thank You! I have been watching for a long time. Appreciate your channel! One of the best.

Thank You. You are amazing at this. Keep up the wonderful job.

Every part of that place looked wonderful. From the Joshua trees to the cave to the snow and mountains, it looked amazingly good. That is one thing that you have to say about Las Vegas and you were absolutely correct when you said it; Vegas is so close to so many wonderful southwest desert sites. From Death Valley to Zion to the Grand Canyon and then all of the other things like the wildlife refuge, it is just an amazing place during 3/4ths of the year. Sadly, during the summer months it is just too hot to enjoy them, but not during most of the year.

@SUVRVing

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Yeah summer there is rough, for sure! Thanks for watching.

Thank you for taking us along on your journey,

Got this from that place's website: There are lots of fossil sites around Las Vegas, most of which are in Paleozoic limestone. These fossils usually are various species of sponges, corals, brachiopods, and crinoids, but occasionally visitors can find snails.

The cave was definitely my favorite.

Great footage in the back of the cave ! From cave then the snow and tree covered pass, great video and content as always.

The only time that I replace my windshield is when the crack is right in my forward view! Never fails that right after I replace it I get another rock hitting it!

How awesome. Love your adventurous spirit.

Another incredible video. It took me a while when I started watching videos like this to realize that you have to do everything twice (or maybe even more times) to get the shots that you get (for instance, going into the cave). So much thought & work put into these videos. I have been to Vegas more times than I care to talk about. On all of my visits I drove from Vegas to Pahrump through the Spring Mountains & was always so impressed by the incredible scenery & the complete difference from Vegas itself within a few miles. Quiet, very few other vehicles, just a great ride. One time I had come from LA & drove west from Pahrump to the edge of Death Valley & then south on the road to Baker. Again mile after mile after mile without any other vehicle. These drives are spiritual for me. Thanks again, Tristan!

Very good job that was fun! thank you ALL stay safe

Thanks for sharing, the cave was beautiful.

You picked a good time to go. You inspired me to run that road on my duel sport and a week later, mountain pass is almost unpassable due to the melting snow, mud and ruts! Good times!

Awesome, i live in Vegas, been over Mormon Well Road many times, usually take any guests that visit there. Great video! I know a place nearthere with some great native rock art, next time you are in the area i can point you towards them.

14:12 I should be falling asleep but of course I took a look at KZread and saw the title of the video and had to check it out LOL. I jumped to the cave, but I'll go back and watch the whole thing in the morning. It's a gorgeous area an interesting terrain. That distinctly looks like a crater rim. I'm sure it must have been a volcano? Maybe a lake... Or a lake in a crater ☺️

In the first shot of the cave, from the road, it looked like another cave off to the right. Another great video.

At 7:09 you can see two more caves, one to the left and one to the right. As interesting as the middle cave was, I would have explored the other two while I was there. You often mention high ground clearance is needed. Your vehicle has plenty, and has a wheel base of 112 inches. The Rav 4 has a wheel base about 7 inches shorter, at around 105. That gives the Rav 4 more ground clearance than you seem to think it has. I did much of my early exploring in a 66 VW bug, and it had much less ground clearance than your Land Cruiser or a Rav 4, and I never had a problem on roads such as you traveled in this video. One viewer commented that it didn't look like there was enough room for two cars to pass. Many young drivers today don't know how narrow their vehicle is. You see it all the time, when there is an obstacle they leave enough room for a truck to pass between them and the obstacle. Most experienced off roaders know how to make room for two vehicles to pass. The real problem is when one person thinks their vehicle is much wider than it is.

@billharris7235

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Approach and departure angles are just as important as clearance. He mentioned Subarus, but they have lousy approach angles due to the Boxer engine placement. Rav 4 would not have an issue here.

@davkatjenn

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I looked for the caves at 7:09 and could see the one on the right. It appears to be in the same geological formation as the big cave that Tristan explored so I would believe that it would be quite similar as the big cave.......but I would have loved to see it too. I suspect that mountain has a good number of small caverns within it.

@MarcoPollo77

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Makes me laugh watching how some people navigate a vehicle. No concept of speed, space, or what preventative maintenance is. Drivers license is too easy to obtain in my opinion. I'm crossing Donner Pass tomorrow in a 2wd with chains, let's see if I can walk the walk, I think so.😊

Once you showed where you were standing it was easier to see how HUGE the cave was. Very cool.

Unexpected cool adventure on the doorstep of Las Vegas. Love the timelapse road videos; they show the traversed landscape so good :-)

Awesome. I was just looking at this place on a map and wondered what was there. Thanks Tristan.

Another fun adventure. I love Nevada and miss living there. The cave was so much larger than I thought it would be. Thank you for cleaning up the desert.

So nice! Thanks for sharing your experiences!

Hi Tristan, thank you for showing me what's just beyond the highways and byways I have taken before! Amazing cave and road!

Very nice drive! Hard to believe it was that close to Las Vegas. That cave was awesome. Interesting that 840,00 acres of a wildlife refuge are owned by the Department of Defense. Thanks.

That big rock shelter cave is called "The Saman Cave." We use to rock climb there before it was closed down to climbers. Unfortunately some guys thought it would be a good idea to carry large carpet rolls to the cave for a better a camping experience.

Thanks for finding the cave. It is VERY interesting!! Love your videos.

There are some great stops heading north on US 93 through the Great Basin.

Thank you very much for doing this video. I live in Vegas and have driven Mormon well road many many times and always wondered what it looks like up there but never made the trek

Thank you for sharing your time, your videos are amazing. I would love to do what you do.

sooooo homesick for my home state, send Nevada all my love ❤

Such a cool find Tristan! I was not expecting that much activity in the cave, with it being so open. That was really cool!

Jaw dropping beauty.🙏

No name cave! Awesome footage, thank you, dig the grooves and riff🎼s

Beautiful 🤗👍👍cave was especially nice with water and plant life. thank you.

Thank you again👍👍👍

Great trip; that cave was amazing, thank you 😎⭐️🤩

Such great stuff. Surprises throughout, amaaaaazing damn cave, interesting and sorta whacky location--loved it. Tristen, I would enjoy more shots of morning and evening light; what you wake up and fall asleep to; even a long slow take on the light changing over each landscape. It has to be amazing and varied. I'd also be interested in shots from the middle of the night in different places--super starry nights, moon-lit nights, what it feels like in the dead quiet of your car in the dark, or even animal sounds. Love your curiosity about everything, and it's amazing just to watch how blammed fit you are scrambling over the craziest terrain. Very helpful to get road condition reports. One thing I fear is getting stuck in the middle of nowhere. What are your safety and emergency resources? You did a show about a guy in a Crosstrek, I think, who mentioned a friend who crashed his bike out in the boondocks and used some emergency service that flew all the way there to get him??

Great video. The cave was spectacular.

That's an interesting and impressive cave. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. I enjoy your presentation style, pace, narration, and what you point out (and how you travel). Subscribed.

Always nice to see some of that trash being picked up. Crazy how long it can last out there

Man I live in Vegas and I find those damn mylar balloons way out desert when I'm miles away from my car heading to some random desert peak or canyon, thanks for picking up all the litter and love watching your adventures, glad your hitting Vegas it's great out here like you said!

Any videos with Joshua trees draw my interest; the fossils, the cave and the desert views are the icing on the cake (Echo!!) By rhe way have you ever been to Grapevine Canyon near Laughlin Nevada? It has a neat spring & some of the best petroglyphs I have ever seen. Kudos, as per usual!

There’s a stretch of 93 between LV and Phoenix that has Joshua Trees and Saguaros together. Unique

I will put this on my list of places to explore. Thanks Tristan!

So cool there! That cave is neat! Thanks for showing it!! We love the area outside of Vegas!!! But usually get a high clearance rental.

Another great video. Luv the cave. Hard to believe it has no name. I enjoy your just fun jaunts 😊

Living in Vegas, I've driven that road many times in my old Jeep. I have never heard of a name for that cave.

Interesting! I wish I would have been aware of this place when we were traveling from Las Vegas to St. George at the end of Feb. It would have been an enjoyable side trip for us. Keep up the wonderful work you do!

The cave for sure.

Gotta love it!! Loved the cave👍🏼

Phenomenal video! Thanks for your effort👍👌

Another great one as usual! That cave looked incredible! 🤙🏼

Thanks for taking us along on another adventure with Tristan! When you posted your video title about a cave, and then showed a map of the wildlife refuge, I thought you'd be joining the gang of youtubers hunting for Kenny Veach. Kenny was a youtube adventurer from Las Vegas who disappeared while hiking that area. Lots of other youtubers have gone out hunting for his body in the years since his disappearance. Shortly before he disappeared, he posted a video about a cave with an entrance shaped like a letter M, where he experienced some kind of weird phenomenon, some kind of odd "energy." When he disappeared, he had gone back out to visit that cave again. Several people hunting for him have found the M cave, right next to boundary of the military reservation. If you're curious, this was the last video Kenny posted: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d5qY1LtmYta4f7Q.html

Bummer you didn't find Kenny Veach or the "M Cave" out there! 🤣 It's likely you're familiar with the story, but if not, it's a pretty compelling missing person case that has definitely captivated a lot of people, myself included. One of these days, I'll do some hiking out there and around the Sheep Range to check out the area a bit more. Definitely seems like it's worth wandering around that entire area for a few days or so to stumble across all sorts of interesting stuff.

Another great video. I really appreciate your videos!!

loved the time lapse drive. Wow!

Cool cave! I enjoyed this video! Thanks again!

As a climber, this is exactly what I'm looking for😎

Wow, what a beautiful cave! We love all the free camping, terrain, and hiking in that part of the US, but I don't think we've had a chance to visit the caves there yet. Another excuse to plan a road trip back there 🙂

spectacular views!

How cool is that cave.

Looking at some of those mountain roads near the end of your video, they are VERY narrow. If you met anyone coming in the opposite direction it would get, well, SPORTING!!

The spiral fossils look like they could be ammonites? View at 9:06 would make a cool picture or poster. What a great cave.

I really liked the part when you let us know you were standing in Utah with views of Arizona and Nevada!

Hey you were in my neighborhood!! I have yet to do that trail but it's on my list, thanks for the video 😅

Thank you as always great job👍👍👍