Overlanding an Obscure (and EMPTY!) National Monument

In this video I drive on 50+ miles of dirt roads through a national monument that I didn't know existed until very recently...
DATE FILMED: Early April 2024
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GPS COORDINATES & LINKS
** Rio Grande Gorge Bridge: 36.476590, -105.732931
** Earthships: 36.495251, -105.753041
** Miners Trail start: 36.602344, -105.694493
** Miners Trail end: 36.60773, -105.68907
** The machine: 36.605730, -105.688190
** Confluence overlook: 36.647279, -105.700904
** Where I parked for Cerro Chiflo: 36.73468, -105.71563
** Cerro Chiflo summit: 36.74846, -105.70986
** Campsite: 37.06269, -105.81041
** My Wheeler Peak video: • This Is the Most Uniqu...
OTHER LINKS
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** My other KZread channel: / tenkaraaddict
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  • @GTNLOST
    @GTNLOSTАй бұрын

    "Hungry like the wolf"...."Should I stay or should I go"...."Sunglasses at night" I got it. Love the 80's playlist sometimes. :)

  • @hawkeshots

    @hawkeshots

    Ай бұрын

    yup! I get the references! LOL #80srock #80shairbands

  • @garyjennyfrost9485

    @garyjennyfrost9485

    Ай бұрын

    I was finishing high school when those were on the airwaves. Sound track of my life that.

  • @bellyvomit7460

    @bellyvomit7460

    Ай бұрын

    For sure!!! Got the Easter Eggs

  • @RicG.
    @RicG.Ай бұрын

    That metal machine down by the river is an ancient overlanding vehicle! 😅 🤣 😂

  • @SUVRVing

    @SUVRVing

    Ай бұрын

    They should've aired down! 😄

  • @donmatthews7661

    @donmatthews7661

    Ай бұрын

    Looked like an old tractor to me.

  • @racebanning6390

    @racebanning6390

    Ай бұрын

    😂🤣😂🤣🤙🤙Thats darn Funny!!!

  • @billsmith3250

    @billsmith3250

    Ай бұрын

    😅😅😅

  • @Jeff-jg7jh

    @Jeff-jg7jh

    Ай бұрын

    @@racebanning6390 I've come across a thing like that. Basically, a giant spoon that they used to scrape out the "tank" for water collection. They got the pond made and left the scoop there. Just recently, they repaired the cattle pond. It's big and beautiful with a 15 ft. tall berm. They used a Cat, the scoop is still resting in place. This is way up on the ridge, it's incredible how people worked so hard in 1950.

  • @RoadHuntr
    @RoadHuntrАй бұрын

    Nice subtle 80's music references at the end

  • @SUVRVing

    @SUVRVing

    Ай бұрын

    😁

  • @ArisaemaDracontium

    @ArisaemaDracontium

    Ай бұрын

    Subtle?

  • @TheSanjuanworm

    @TheSanjuanworm

    Ай бұрын

    Not so subtle.

  • @lizsteilkie
    @lizsteilkieАй бұрын

    Thank you Tristan for being authentic frugal and really all about the adventure rather than the gear!

  • @smarsville
    @smarsvilleАй бұрын

    Your videos are the best in this genre, by far.

  • @awanderingdream2093

    @awanderingdream2093

    Ай бұрын

    Well played!!!

  • @SUVRVing

    @SUVRVing

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words!

  • @thecorpsofdiscovery
    @thecorpsofdiscoveryАй бұрын

    ive really gravitated away from the channels with the ultra built out rigs, sponsorships, etc. these are more my style. safe travels.

  • @KAL5370
    @KAL5370Ай бұрын

    TY - I dont care one bit about gear. It's about the ancient lands not modern gadgets and toys.

  • @magyverled

    @magyverled

    Ай бұрын

    Sure, but the gear helps you get there and/ or makes it a more comfortable journey. A 12v cooler is gear… absolute game changer… just an example of many.

  • @TommyStuffNow

    @TommyStuffNow

    Ай бұрын

    Taken to its logical conclusion, a horse with a saddle on it at one time was a modern gadget with a toy on it.

  • @baseballdipper111

    @baseballdipper111

    Ай бұрын

    Don’t listen to the other above me. You are correct in disregarding gadgets

  • @gcarson19

    @gcarson19

    Ай бұрын

    People trying to justify their $500 action pants and $4000 rooftop tents...

  • @brianwilliams3146
    @brianwilliams3146Ай бұрын

    ICECO is a great fridge with a great compressor at a good price. I have had one for a few years with zero problems.

  • @muddeer5383

    @muddeer5383

    Ай бұрын

    yes, i have the same brand. it uses the famed dan foss compressor, though the company was bought out and now called something else. the more expensive fridge brands like arb and dometics use the same. iceco does have twitchy temperature control, but it costs halfway between the expensive brands and the cheap chinese brands. i recommend it as well. i also recommend putting some cushioning under the fridge feet, like pieces of foam insulation boards

  • @catpatrick3838

    @catpatrick3838

    Ай бұрын

    I'm with you there. Love my ICECO fridge. I think I've had it since early 2021. The one I have is probably too big (VL60S) but it holds two weeks worth of food so maybe not. I can load up and disappear into the forest for a couple of weeks with no worries.

  • @betsyc5123

    @betsyc5123

    Ай бұрын

    Bob Wells did a video about fridges. He determined it’s better to get the cheap ones and replace as needed.

  • @EfficientRVer

    @EfficientRVer

    Ай бұрын

    @@betsyc5123 I agree with Bob. Paying $500-$800, much less $1200 for something that lasts MAYBE 50% longer now that the Chinese junk really isn't junk anymore, just isn't cost-effective. Even Danfoss/SECOP compressors crap out, and when they do, plunking down that sort of money more than once, might make someone cry. Worse yet is if the compressor is still fine, and the electronics die in in unrepairable way. I take a middle ground myself, by owning a 50 liter Vevor (clearly made by Alpicool) with the somewhat rare but findable LG compressor option. I paid $253 delivered, and I'll put it up against an Iceco any day. It's been running 24/7 for 3.5 years set on -4F, and runs like new despite 15K miles of road trips. Last month I drove it to pretty much dead center in Kofa NWR in Arizona on a pretty rough "road" until the offroading limits of my Prius Prime were reached in a wash. It was the first time I've had to shovel myself out of, 16 miles from pavement. Then I took it up a mining road in Nevada over an hour's drive from pavement, then left the mining road to go through some crazy terrain to get to where I camped. Then two days in a row, I left it running off a LiFePO4 battery inside a very hot car in NV desert hills, while I spent the days hiking. It's nice to return to a freezer full of frozen PowerAde bottles, water bottles, and Klondike bars. Plus a cooler bag of stuff refrigerated by having thrown frozen bottles into the bag. Even better was hiking with bottles defrosting in my backpack, so I could drink that lemon-lime icy slush on top of the destination hill when pretty tired from doing endless ups and downs to get there. Especially in November, you'll see $200+ 12V fridges dropping to $125 for a day or two. It pays to "save for later" in the Amazon cart, and check the cart for notices of price changes. Before buying anything at regular price on Amazon, also search eBay to see if the importer or a big dealer is selling hundreds of them cheaper there.

  • @PittiesAndMore

    @PittiesAndMore

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@betsyc5123What if you are in the middle of nowhere and your cheap refrigerator stops working? 🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @chuckgoodman3828
    @chuckgoodman3828Ай бұрын

    “I guess the mountain didn’t like me badmouthing it!” 😂😂

  • @1ACL
    @1ACLАй бұрын

    The 'High Road' to/from Taos/Santa Fe is well worth the drive. The little villages along the way look like from another century, perhaps in Spain. Such an old culture in the usa.

  • @Joanneeisle8458
    @Joanneeisle8458Ай бұрын

    Your long explanation about overlanding machinations reminded me of my feelings about biking. I am in my 70's. During the late 60's, the 70's and 80's my main transportation was my bike, not out of necessity, but because I loved riding. I lived in Florida. I went to visit my sister in Seattle and came downstairs in my usual denim shorts and cotton shirt. My sister was surprised at my ignorance. She had her spandex shorts with the integrated pad, along with the matching bike racer top. The pad seemed to me a hilarious option for seat comfort, a great sweat collector😂. I had a sheepskin seat cover on my bike at home. She lent me an outfit so that I could do a ride with her bike group. I had to wear a helmet, which may already have been a legal requirement on the West Coast. It was a good ride, but the "outfit" was uncomfortable and it seemed ridiculous to me that a touring excursion had everyone gussied up as if they were doing the Tour de France.

  • @SkepticalRaptor
    @SkepticalRaptorАй бұрын

    You’re right about overlanders. It should be about the destination, but for them, it’s about the gear and their transportation. About 90% of the videos of the KZreadrs I’ve watched is about getting new gear and upgrading their Jeeps.

  • @Jeff-jg7jh

    @Jeff-jg7jh

    Ай бұрын

    It's called GAS in some areas. Gear Acquisition Syndrome. Some guys can actually make that clever stuff, then the rest just buy it- there''s so much money floating around these days.

  • @peaceloveandunderstanding
    @peaceloveandunderstandingАй бұрын

    I was at that bridge in April '08 and maybe 8 -10 people came and went the entire hour and a half I was there. I drove south from there down into the gorge and followed the river back to the casita I was renting in Abiquiu. I love finding places where there are few to no people, especially when I'm travelling solo. The entire journey was unforgettable. Viva New Mexico!

  • @user-kr4op8xs7l
    @user-kr4op8xs7lАй бұрын

    Yes, you have The Best Adventure Channel on KZread, and Thank You for that. No politics and No opinions other than those that make sense. You are one Good Guy. Vincenzo here.

  • @genericsomething
    @genericsomethingАй бұрын

    I used to live near there. There's a cool trail near Questa, called the Chiflo trail, where you can hike down to the river from a picnic area at the top of the gorge. I used to go there often to get away from people. It's not too busy out there, because most people would rather be in the mountains.

  • @wadestear4750
    @wadestear4750Ай бұрын

    Nice pun on 80s at the end.

  • @1ACL
    @1ACLАй бұрын

    A bit south of there you can access the bottom of the gorge by car from the west side from the town of Carson. Then cross a sweet little bridge and go up the other side. Beautiful drive.

  • @sandeedobberstine5591

    @sandeedobberstine5591

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks 😊

  • @michelleharrell8452
    @michelleharrell8452Ай бұрын

    Much like parts of NV that I live in. Parts of Hwy 50 have valleys that are 200 miles wide. Empty. But I enjoy being far away from those noisy places. Very peaceful. Can hear the bird song.

  • @sandeedobberstine5591

    @sandeedobberstine5591

    Ай бұрын

    Sounds lovely ❤

  • @1ACL
    @1ACLАй бұрын

    I was just there! Millions of years ago the San Luis Valley was a sea, and somehow the water let loose and formed that gorgeous gorge.

  • @isttra
    @isttraАй бұрын

    So many 80s lyrics worked in at the end! 😂😂 l think “Hungry like the Wolf” was my favorite. So goofy, but loved it. I loved the view from the top of the volcano with the flat plain and the gorge just slicing through it. Something so mysterious and fascinating about the suddenness of the ground opening up. You were really “Burning the ground” driving up the gorge and taking a “break from the crowd” in this one! 😉🤣

  • @cherylmiller-day5932
    @cherylmiller-day5932Ай бұрын

    That was fun Tristen, thanks! Beautiful unknown area. I always learn so much from your videos, thank you, and safe travels

  • @jmpattillo
    @jmpattilloАй бұрын

    Love the random 80’s music jokes 😂

  • @ceetee2021
    @ceetee2021Ай бұрын

    It's probably some kind of dredger used to turn a channel upside down to uncover whatever you're mining for. ✌☮ You should let Dometic or Iceco GIVE you a fridge!!!

  • @EfficientRVer

    @EfficientRVer

    Ай бұрын

    Ooooooh nooooooo, you're advocating that he sell his body for a status overlanding fridge. I'm not against a hard-working KZreadr taking a freebie now and then, but taking a high-end one would be a clear step on a path to detaching from the reality that his viewers live in, of usually making purchasing decisions to maximize value. It's a slippery slope. If he takes an Iceco now, next he'll be having videos of the "$3000 power station of the week" variety. Then the "$1500 ebike of the month" club. Good KZreadrs of all kinds end up shilling for all sorts of stuff to keep the goodies coming. Some make more from reselling their freebies, than from their channel revenue, Patreon, Amazon links, or anything else. Then the salt/sugar drink mixes will decide it's time to own his soul and give his viewers hypertension and diabetes in exchange for him raising their profits. Where will it end? Tristan is a wholesome guy, I'd hate to see him become a snake oil salesman. KZread has enough shills. It would be ironic if an "overlanding brand" like ARB sent an unsolicited fridge his way, maybe to try to get him to go along with the "overlanding gear is key" philosophy he disagrees with. If they do that, I'd hope he'd give it away to some struggling nomad on Social Security who just moved into their car, and spend his own $150 to $300 on a value-priced fridge that maybe in a couple of years will be still running like new, or maybe dying, but we'll learn something from it and help people figure out what's a wolf in sheep's clothing. Then he could get an update on the high-end fridge to see if it did any better. To me, for how hard he uses a fridge bouncing it around, often in dusty, dirty, hot places, getting 2 full years out of the Joy Tutus means it's not bad for its low, disposable-fridge price. Probably would have lasted the average person quite a bit longer.

  • @ladybird975
    @ladybird975Ай бұрын

    I love New Mexico. Lived in the Farmington area and exploring was always so exciting. Also lived in Rock Springs and have a daughter there and in Rawlings. I so enjoy seeing areas I miss and never got to see. I will return to Wyoming to fly in the wind in the end....see ya then

  • @Double0pi
    @Double0piАй бұрын

    Love all the song titles sprinkled in! Great area.

  • @reminaya
    @reminayaАй бұрын

    For your fridge, please consider increasing the gauge of 12v wire from your battery source. If you’re plugged into a standard cigarette lighter socket, it will starve the motor of any fridge. Amazon sells a dual socket outlet with much thicker wires to accommodate your needs, around 30 bucks, and run directly from the battery.

  • @EfficientRVer

    @EfficientRVer

    Ай бұрын

    Untrue and unnecessary. He is fine sticking with how Toyota engineers and Chinese fridge engineers designed it to work. Cobbling an improvement with parts off Amazon has its own risks, the main one being that you are advocating that individuals start making engineering decisions about modifying their cars, when you don't know they have the skills to understand what they're designing, how to install it safely, and how it might confuse a future owner and get them into danger. Clearly you've never watched a power meter while starting or running one of these fridges, and clearly you don't understand that car wiring is protected by fuses, or that the wire gauge on a 12V socket circuit will never be the weak link "starving" a fridge motor plugged into the socket. Maybe the socket connection itself sucks badly enough to cause a problem, but in that case, changing the wiring even to the thickness of jumper cables or your house's service entrance will not help. There is not a lighter socket in the USA that isn't good for 10A, which is over 120W. Some are good for 15A. These fridges top out at 6A even in "Max Mode". In "Eco Mode" they draw 3A. The alleged power surge you're imagining on these 12V compressor fridge motors, is not really a thing. They are computer controlled. What I've observed, is that they seem to start up in eco mode with a low draw,, even when set to max mode. It goes from 1W for the electronics, to 30W, then maybe 40W. Then they run for a few seconds to a minute at that low power, before ramping up the power up to 60W or 70W if in max mode and they feel like it. Sometimes the computer decides 35W is enough to hold the temp, so it doesn't even bother going to 60W. Probably different brands use different algorithms and control methods, but there is no way they get near the limit of the 12V socket. They know there are probably phones plugged into a charger on a Y splitter, too. Engineers aren't stupid. FUSES PROTECT WIRES. Toyota puts the right fuse on each circuit, including to the 12V lighter socket. There is NOTHING to worry about. If you hook up something that draws too much power for the lighter circuit, it blows the lighter circuit fuse. If someone has replaced the 10A fuse with a 50A fuse or a paper clip and then burns up their car, well the world would have one less stupid person, as Darwin intended. Tristan isn't stupid. What I will say in your defense, it that the lighter socket connection itself is a terribly engineered connection. Using something like XT60 connectors is a huge improvement. But replacing the car wiring when you get rid of the socket, is not necessary. And if/when you do run separate hard wiring (thicker or not) you need to really know what you're doing or you create a fire hazard that could burn up your car. You need to fuse the new wiring properly at the battery, and you need to properly protect the new wire run, especially anywhere it passes through sheet metal such as the firewall. For the average non-handy person, they are better off using the Toyota wiring in their Toyota,, until they need more power than that circuit provides. His 12V fridge is way within the power limit of the circuit. Most people run their fridge off a separate LiFePO4 battery, so as not to drain the car battery. Then the only draw on the car wiring (via 12V socket or otherwise) is whatever is used to charge the LiFePO4 while you have the car running. Often they use solar for that, though using the 12V socket is perfectly fine. If you plug in too big a charger, that is what fuses are there to deal with.

  • @MarkRaymo-gv8nx
    @MarkRaymo-gv8nxАй бұрын

    Great channel Tristan. Long time subscriber, first time commenting. I graduated in 1984, so I loved all the 80's references and play it regularly. We are full time RV'ers and have owned 4, yes four of the exact brand and model fridge you have. The first two Joytutus' lasted 18 months- the last one died at 10 months. All of them had the same symptoms as yours. This was not because of lack of wire size or voltage. This last one was still under warranty and the company (and my contact Kate) was awesome. I'm going to sell that replacement. We decided to go with Dometic CFx 3 this time. We've only had it a month so it's longevity is unknown but love our big 8cuft 12v Dometic and our propane one lasted 20 years. The Joy tutus worked great until they didn't. If I had to do it over, I'd go for one of the high dollar units in the beginning.

  • @joanies6778
    @joanies6778Ай бұрын

    I have severe fear of heights. Feeling it just watching!

  • @ricksantiago702
    @ricksantiago702Ай бұрын

    I loved the conversation about Overlanders. I know Tristan you weren’t bashing anybody. Just your personal term to it. My opinion is if you are into your gear and vehicle and still love to be outdoors and in the elements, ( and you don’t trash the environment, and respect it) you’re not that different from the other people into the “ EXPERIENCE”. Loved the reference to 80’s songs at the end. ❤

  • @SUVRVing

    @SUVRVing

    Ай бұрын

    It's 100% fine, it's just not what I want to watch, you know? Thanks for watching!

  • @ricksantiago702

    @ricksantiago702

    Ай бұрын

    Completely agree

  • @Jeff-jg7jh

    @Jeff-jg7jh

    Ай бұрын

    @@ricksantiago702 When rap came out, I actually liked a little. Funky Cold Medina. It was kind of cute. Then it went all chest stuck out. Tristan is already probably learning that expressing your views on things can get things going.

  • @senatorkennedy3450
    @senatorkennedy3450Ай бұрын

    What a hoot you are with your 80s song gaff references at the end of thus video… seriously, you’re the coolest ! keep up the good work! Your adventures and narrative are amazing.

  • @falconsooner
    @falconsoonerАй бұрын

    Tristan...when you are at the confluence and looking across, that is the Wild Rivers area near Questa. Really nice area with paved parking, restrooms and established trails that go into the gorge and few people. There is some rock art as well. You can also hike to the confluence. It is an underrated gem.

  • @lindamartin2045
    @lindamartin2045Ай бұрын

    Lovely 🤗. Thanks for pointing to jumping fish......like whale watching in an ocean. Take care👍👍

  • @MrCdn613
    @MrCdn613Ай бұрын

    Oh the sly 80’s lyrics inserts at the end! Clever boy

  • @RicG.
    @RicG.Ай бұрын

    Are far as the fridge is concerned, I've had an Alpicool now for 2 years it it's been working great. And I know several KZreadrs that have had them for much longer than that without problems. There' not quite as cheap as the no-name fridges, but they are much less expensive than the well-know brand names like Dometic.

  • @MrCdn613

    @MrCdn613

    Ай бұрын

    Not sure what that says about me and how much I love this channel 😂 but I believe that might be what he has in the RAV4.

  • @teslah2997

    @teslah2997

    Ай бұрын

    I, too, have anAlpicool….3 years now, running pretty much continuously…..does a great job. Somuch cheaper than Dometic….wellworth the money

  • @EfficientRVer

    @EfficientRVer

    Ай бұрын

    @@teslah2997 I have a Vevor which was clearly made by Alipcool. Running 24/7 for over 3 years, it is like new still. 15K miles in the car, some of it rough stuff like Tristan does. I paid extra to get the version with the LG compressor rather than Chinese compressor.

  • @cheeseborger2
    @cheeseborger2Ай бұрын

    So true about the "overlanders". I have a 2003 f150 with a truck topper that I bought for 2k 4 years ago. installed solar power and fixed the back up for comfort . Been on trips the last four years through the west from south Texas. all the way up to Glacier. Many of the places you have been. Pass many crowded campgrounds full of "overlanders" prefer in the middle of no where camping with no people.

  • @flossygomez
    @flossygomezАй бұрын

    Thanks for the 80's vibe, I was in my 20's in the 80's. Your music choices are always appreciated. And Earthships, wow. I believe that's a 60's early 70's thang.

  • @lynnnorthrup8914
    @lynnnorthrup8914Ай бұрын

    That was an interesting tour. I love the arial drone shot with the dust being kicked up behind the vehicle. Thanks for sharing!😀👍

  • @kellyjohnson3617
    @kellyjohnson3617Ай бұрын

    I didn’t realize the Red River flowed into the Rio Grande. Makes me think of that old cowboy song The Red River Valley: from this valley they say you are going. I will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile. They say you are taking the sunshine that has brightened our pathway awhile……

  • @kellyjohnson3617

    @kellyjohnson3617

    Ай бұрын

    That song was written around 1880. A different 80s genre. lol 😂

  • @timaugustine3856

    @timaugustine3856

    Ай бұрын

    And different Red River. That song is about the Red River between Texas and Oklahoma.

  • @MegaGo68

    @MegaGo68

    Ай бұрын

    @@timaugustine3856 Right, the one featured in the Howard Hawks/John Wayne movie of the same name. A classic film.

  • @sandeedobberstine5591

    @sandeedobberstine5591

    Ай бұрын

    @@timaugustine3856 thanks for the info👍

  • @sandeedobberstine5591

    @sandeedobberstine5591

    Ай бұрын

    The song entered my head too😊

  • @myjourneysinfaith
    @myjourneysinfaithАй бұрын

    I love the 80's music. That bridge was awesome. Crazy how they let people walk out on it without high rails on the walkway.

  • @professorron2667
    @professorron2667Ай бұрын

    You did just fine "overlanding" today. There is certainly a segment of us with "overbuilt" 4Runners and Jeeps that are looking to do exactly what you just did. The isolation and remoteness is what we crave. Then we come back and watch your channel to see what our older bodies missed out on. Because I could make it down to the Rio, but my 71 yr old knees would be howling trying to climb back out. But my feet would feel just fine because I started wearing your shoes. Best shoes ever. And I already read a couple of recommendations on Iceco fridges. I'm a fan of that brand with the midrange price point. And someone else also made an excellent point about increasing the gauge of your 12v wire.

  • @ceceliaroberts1475
    @ceceliaroberts1475Ай бұрын

    Desolate but beautiful! Love the 80's references at the end. 😂Hungry, like the wolf.😂

  • @natlovell122
    @natlovell122Ай бұрын

    Those drone shots were amazing man! Thank you for sharing such a beautiful spot.

  • @susans8539
    @susans8539Ай бұрын

    Cool place, love the two mini hikes. I’ve never seen this area before, but now I have thanks to you. As for the refrigerator, better to pay for quality than quantity. Thanks Tristan! BTW- you’re funny! “Should I Stay or Should I Go “ and “Hungry Like A Wolf”! 80’s!!!!!!!

  • @roynielsen1911

    @roynielsen1911

    Ай бұрын

    You missed "Sunglasses At Night"

  • @wanderlust62
    @wanderlust62Ай бұрын

    I appreciate your brief insight on overlanding. I watch channels and get frustrated, "Get on with your journey already", but they can't hear me and keep yakking about gear and rig upgrades for most of the video. I love the scope of the Rio Grande, beautiful.

  • @bah5310
    @bah5310Ай бұрын

    I was in high school in the 80s. The good ole days now. Another great video

  • @thetommantom
    @thetommantomАй бұрын

    Food safety is extremely important can not take the chance especially if you break down in the summer with bad food

  • @Ravendale9
    @Ravendale9Ай бұрын

    3 points; 1. Earth ships. Very interesting, never heard of them before. 2. Please get a Dometic frig, why waste $ on a cheap one. 3. Favorite part; the amazing volcanic area and volcanos, so vast and uninhabitted! Thank you for taking us on another unique trip .

  • @ArisaemaDracontium
    @ArisaemaDracontiumАй бұрын

    You’re killing me man!… all those 80’s references at the end there.

  • @carlflynn9962
    @carlflynn9962Ай бұрын

    Looks like a great place to fish. Love that area. I did some geology projects there when I was in college in the 80s.

  • @deanbrown3763
    @deanbrown3763Ай бұрын

    Tristan, I have an IceCo frig also. It has a German made compressor. Works very well!

  • @gerritschouten637

    @gerritschouten637

    Ай бұрын

    The Dometic in my van lasted about six years. The replacement model had different dimensions and I had to get an adapter so it would fit!

  • @melburnett8102
    @melburnett81028 күн бұрын

    To clarify, the Taos Gorge is part of the Rio Grande Rift. A Rift is basically a crack in the earth where the land on either side is going or has gone in different directions. This is quite different from a canyon where the river is the mechanism for cutting the canyon. Wikipedia has a good explanation.

  • @ednapuckett1042
    @ednapuckett1042Ай бұрын

    I’ve been watching enough of these videos I knew exactly where you were without ever getting out there. It’s time for me to use the information I’ve gleaned and get out there. Wish me luck!

  • @scubaval08

    @scubaval08

    Ай бұрын

    Good luck, Edna! I just got on the road myself but my adventures are not as riveting as Tristan’s. I am in Colorado rn so maybe I’ll run into him!

  • @phannagan1able
    @phannagan1ableАй бұрын

    You might try a BougeRV one I had mine for 3 years with no problem..

  • @toddshook1765
    @toddshook176517 күн бұрын

    Thanks for showing these spots. I like that you don’t over complicate your trips. I am saving up for an ICECO fridge $400-600 range and have good reviews online and few KZread channels use them.

  • @debhaney6944
    @debhaney6944Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the great trip you shared!

  • @harlandeke
    @harlandekeАй бұрын

    Another awesome vid..thanks for all you do.

  • @BrendaHaltom-cs6ck
    @BrendaHaltom-cs6ck8 күн бұрын

    Enjoyed this one! The Rio Grande Gorge is great! I enjoyed your trek up the Volcano The views were great!😀🚙

  • @tundo1101
    @tundo1101Ай бұрын

    Excellent! Tristan, you and your channel are amazing . Your efforts are so appreciated.

  • @jasonmears4393
    @jasonmears4393Ай бұрын

    I'm always excited when a new video of your pops up on my phone. Tristan, your videos are always excellent with great videography and content. I'm right with you on the 80s music. I absolutely love taking a road trip while listening to my favorite tunes. Be safe out there!!!

  • @paean109
    @paean109Ай бұрын

    I don't live in the US, but learning of these volcanic areas is so interesting. Hope your lens is okay after it fell. The shots still looked great, and it focused well. The snow-covered mountains were beautiful to see. And yes, I did indeed enjoy the video.

  • @eddie8279
    @eddie8279Ай бұрын

    in your opening comments about "the word" I comend you for saying what most of us feel about the subject. I love your adventures and the way you share with us. safe travels👍

  • @Caterina29
    @Caterina29Ай бұрын

    Fantastic. Thank You, Tristan ♥

  • @gabestorm7150
    @gabestorm7150Ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this video, it ‘s pretty interesting.

  • @juanitagreenspan5412
    @juanitagreenspan5412Ай бұрын

    Thanks for another enjoyable video. Your channel is definitely one of my favorites.

  • @genekied
    @genekiedАй бұрын

    Great experience today, easily my favorite area of N.M. Great hiking, awesome fishing, mountain biking, and some of the best mountains around. Usually based near Questa when I visited. Thanks for bringing it to us. I have had good luck with Bodega fridges.

  • @dpmccutcheon
    @dpmccutcheonАй бұрын

    Love the earthships!

  • @phaedruscj3330

    @phaedruscj3330

    Ай бұрын

    Who knew earthships all come with pickup trucks.

  • @alessandrobeargryll1230
    @alessandrobeargryll1230Ай бұрын

    Thank You Tristan For Your Videos I'm Your Fan And I Follow U Since Long Time Ago Just Keep Going Thats Amazing Places You Visit And I Love Every Video U Post On Ur Channel 💖

  • @janinthe80s
    @janinthe80sАй бұрын

    Haha!! Love the 80s lyrics! We went to see a Duran Duran concert in Southern Oklahoma last week!! It was awesome! I’m glad you visited this National Monument. We’ve been to Taos several times and have roamed all over that area.

  • @richard_n
    @richard_nАй бұрын

    So happy that you are doing this New Mexico trip. So many people overlook a beautiful state.

  • @sharondavis8003
    @sharondavis8003Ай бұрын

    Learned something new today. An earth ship ?? 😮 Never heard that term before but they are interesting structures. I always think of overlanding as exploring done in Africa which I like to see because of the animals. Loved the vast no mans land & the national monument being uninhabited. Great trip, Tristan. 👍🏻🙋🏼‍♀️

  • @mollyhennerty3960
    @mollyhennerty3960Ай бұрын

    It’s exciting to see you in New Mexico! Love your channel, thanks for sharing our beautiful state! 💛

  • @jeffreyriedenauer9052
    @jeffreyriedenauer9052Ай бұрын

    Hi Tristan, great video! I feel the same way about the use of the word “overlander”, I feel it more of a sales point than anything(example being “overland tax” for pricey gear). It’s not all about mods, but just getting out there to places less traveled. I was on the Mojave Road (popular overland route I know) and helped a gal in a jeep with a broken part on her vehicle. We talked and she ended up interviewing me for a podcast. She asked me about being an overlander and my answer was striking similar to your explanation in the beginning of the video. Safe travels my friend.

  • @MO_Lives
    @MO_LivesАй бұрын

    Just got back from a mtn bike ride... could not get "Rio" out of my head

  • @dddoda
    @dddodaАй бұрын

    Love it. Thanks for sharing! 😎

  • @Rexodus014
    @Rexodus014Ай бұрын

    Great photography/videography/drone shots . . . Thanks, Tristan !

  • @helendail1787
    @helendail1787Ай бұрын

    Great video! Amazing vistas! Thank you for showing us what we would never get to see. Safe travels. Having a frig last for two years doesn’t seem too bad.

  • @dmdavis4551
    @dmdavis4551Ай бұрын

    I love your informative and well done videos

  • @Solo-Road
    @Solo-Road14 күн бұрын

    You nailed it @4:00, "overlanders" are all about how much gear they have on their ride.

  • @zopi9
    @zopi9Ай бұрын

    This is my neck of the woods since 2002. Couldn't have landed in a better place!

  • @philwatson3646
    @philwatson3646Ай бұрын

    Love your channel! Nice work on the 80’s theme.

  • @racebanning6390
    @racebanning6390Ай бұрын

    Wild Open spaces, great Vid. And totally agree on every word defining Overlanding. 😁😁👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸Happy Travels🙏🙏

  • @1234dvarela
    @1234dvarelaАй бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this monument. I’ve been curious since visiting Costilla and Taos last summer.

  • @llorylloyd
    @llorylloydАй бұрын

    How wonderously beautiful nature is? Thanks for taking us along.

  • @bethcook1576
    @bethcook1576Ай бұрын

    Thank you for this very obscure area

  • @michaelnickels9518
    @michaelnickels9518Ай бұрын

    I have been using an Engel 12V fridge/freezer for 16 years. It works perfectly and is completely reliable. The only disadvantage is its heavy weight.

  • @jeffreymorris7827
    @jeffreymorris7827Ай бұрын

    You have given me so many reasons to explore the west in my retirement. I can't thank you enough for what you do.

  • @tomwestbrook
    @tomwestbrookАй бұрын

    Loved this video. It’s a wonderful area with fascinating geology. I’ll have to add that national monument to my list.

  • @magicalmysterytour-ce3nh
    @magicalmysterytour-ce3nhАй бұрын

    loved this adventure "vast" ~ thank you

  • @brianwagner4918
    @brianwagner4918Ай бұрын

    I loved the drone shots! Nice job.

  • @chriserickson7559
    @chriserickson7559Ай бұрын

    Tristan, Thanks for another great video. As a Floridian, I really enjoy all the awesome scenery of the western states and your calming personality. I like how you always point out the peaks and other landmarks in the distance, and that you document the GPS coordinates! I've traveled to most of the major NPs of the western states, but you are showing us there are so many other out of the way places that are really interesting and worth a trip.

  • @cchoi108
    @cchoi108Ай бұрын

    I love the spot Thank you for showing.b

  • @metroteacher
    @metroteacherАй бұрын

    Love when you use the drone! I’d never know about any of these beautiful awesome areas if it wasn’t for your videos! Thanks so much!

  • @anndebaldo7381
    @anndebaldo7381Ай бұрын

    LOVE the vast open and empty country! Wow! Thanks and ATB

  • @RovelynLorenzo
    @RovelynLorenzoАй бұрын

    ❤❤❤ absolutely beautiful views

  • @lovingatlanta
    @lovingatlantaАй бұрын

    👍🤩💝I loved watching. I always love your videos. Thank you.

  • @frankwern8784
    @frankwern878413 күн бұрын

    Enjoyed this video, thanks for posting. Gives a great orientation to this wonderful but lightly visited region. I toured Northwestern NM in May for 3 weeks, all around this area. Really enjoyed Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Taos and the BLM and National Forests in the area. My initial plan was to also hit Southern CO...I never got there as I was just loving this part of NM.

  • @brandydrexler3088
    @brandydrexler3088Ай бұрын

    Love this channel

  • @lifeincorncountry8423
    @lifeincorncountry8423Ай бұрын

    Looks like another day in paradise!

  • @lifeincorncountry8423

    @lifeincorncountry8423

    Ай бұрын

    But then I was thinking, might as well jump!

  • @RicsBag
    @RicsBagАй бұрын

    Thank you...❤

  • @josephdonnaway5755
    @josephdonnaway5755Ай бұрын

    Another excellent video. You’re getting close to my home, and I’ve never visited this National Monument. It’s on my list now.