V10E8: Curiosity in the Colorado Alpines

The week commences in the backcountry on the east side of Cinnamon Pass. I enjoy visiting some historic townsites and do some backpacking in American Basin. Beyond Ophir Pass, I follow my curiosity and delve down obscure tracks yielding decrepit structures, former mines, and breathtaking natural features. While contending with wind, I craft natural burgers, and succumb to a gluttonous plate of linguine. I make my way out of the San Juan Mountains and visit an old train exhibit and Morrow Point Dam near Cimarron, Colorado.
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  • @calsurflance5598
    @calsurflance55983 жыл бұрын

    If your videos aren’t the best advertisement for Jeep than I don’t know what is! Fantastic!

  • @jimmykatsaounis3476
    @jimmykatsaounis34764 жыл бұрын

    I really just realized this is one the most relaxing and entertaining show I look forward to every week.

  • @chrismc.893

    @chrismc.893

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ditto! It’s my medicine for life haha!

  • @vonrollveeg

    @vonrollveeg

    4 жыл бұрын

    I enthusiastically agree. I watch and wave of well-being spreads all over me.

  • @anybodyoutthere3208

    @anybodyoutthere3208

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree 1000%! Im just mesmerized each and every week. Plus he has the most calming easy going voice.

  • @rw4686

    @rw4686

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree - I don't like the others always blasting music or whatnot. this is very peaceful.

  • @changingdirection443

    @changingdirection443

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree also, love every video. I envy him.

  • @IoanMyrorOfficiel
    @IoanMyrorOfficiel4 жыл бұрын

    I’m a fan viewer from France. Freedom, à jeep and beautiful landscapes of usa ! Thx you to share your adventure ❤️ Jeep will be give you a Free new jeep, you will be the greatest client they have ^^

  • @darynfinnegan4372
    @darynfinnegan43724 жыл бұрын

    been watching your channel for well over a year finally getting an ursa minor for my JL. Thanks for the inspiration Chris

  • @frankjacoby9460
    @frankjacoby94604 жыл бұрын

    You made the right decision to come off the mountain; staying safe and healthy for another day is the intelligent thing to do

  • @dennisbudd8102
    @dennisbudd81024 жыл бұрын

    The window started working again because the Jeep knows you are considering side lining it and it isn't ready to be put out to pasture just yet. I've 4 wheeled Colorado twice and enjoy watching your videos. Brings back a lot of memories. Thanks for posting them.

  • @chrisjeep777
    @chrisjeep7774 жыл бұрын

    Great adventure Chris! Glad you will be taking some time to recharge and get some things done for yourself. Keep that JEEP rolling as it’s part of your adventure in life.

  • @brucel399
    @brucel3994 жыл бұрын

    Glad you get the Jeep serviced regularly. It takes a beating being in the trails and roads constantly. Safe Travels. Cheers from Colorado

  • @frankjacoby9460
    @frankjacoby94604 жыл бұрын

    Chris, I’m so jealous of the views and natural spirit you’re experiencing,; traveling unencumbered the way you do is real peace of mind!!

  • @PWlangford1

    @PWlangford1

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think he’s lucky however not everyone would enjoy it. 🇨🇦

  • @hardy1416
    @hardy14164 жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait for the next video 😊but have a good save time next week 🍀👍

  • @jdedmnds1
    @jdedmnds14 жыл бұрын

    Ah july 31st, retirement day. I can haardly wait.

  • @kingarthur9157

    @kingarthur9157

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ah August 31st, quitting day. I can hardly wait.

  • @dennisl6198
    @dennisl61984 жыл бұрын

    omgosh he was SO HAPPY when the window started working.

  • @stephaniearellano4605
    @stephaniearellano46054 жыл бұрын

    Chris, I gotta say your channel is by far my favorite nature/adventure channel. Your content is so pure. It almost feels as if I am out there traveling myself. Thank you for doing what you do! Your videos have impacted the lives of all of us who follow you in such a positive way!

  • @wilfromindiana7852
    @wilfromindiana78524 жыл бұрын

    I know eventually the time's going to come, when you're going to have to upgrade your vehicle. And I don't know if it's just me but, I just love your Jeep. I get it, you're looking for something bigger, something more accommodating. I've just been amazed by your setup, how efficient it is and all the places you've been. I know it's a stupid thing to say but, we haven't just fell in love with your story, we've also fall in love with that beautiful Jeep of yours. Interested in seeing what your choice will be, however no matter what, I'm going to miss that little Jeep of yours when you do. Also I'm Amazed in how you have grown, honing your craft, becoming a true story teller. just know that we are grateful, extremely grateful for the gifts that you have bestowed on us with your videos, story's and your adventures you share with us. Enjoy your downtime, and we look forward to your next upload in 2 weeks. Be safe Chris😀

  • @johnwalker3263

    @johnwalker3263

    4 жыл бұрын

    I know what you mean! I’ve built a clone of sorts for use on my adventures.

  • @sonnicman

    @sonnicman

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it’s going to be a really tough moment...but inevitably that moment will come and he needs to plan for it. Initially I was thinking he should go with a JL, but then I thought about the investment he has in the long range America fuel tank and other items, which not be able to be transferred/converted over to the JL.

  • @jeffreybaba2383
    @jeffreybaba23834 жыл бұрын

    While you are not the most entertaining person to watch, your photography is AMAZING!!! I will defiantly be watching a lot more.

  • @dabaird12
    @dabaird124 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all of the truly AWESOME VIDEO 👍👍✌

  • @renhone1449
    @renhone14494 жыл бұрын

    Chris, just a note to let you know how much I enjoy your videos. I live in Idaho, and can sure relate to your travels. Thanks again. Ren

  • @pamharvill621
    @pamharvill6214 жыл бұрын

    Great video and I must say you take the most beautiful scenery around thank you for sharing

  • @domenicc9099
    @domenicc90992 жыл бұрын

    Awesome podcast. As your about section indicates, modest, but realistic and someone who is literally living the dream so many of us have

  • @VentureAHighway
    @VentureAHighway3 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful video all around. A great way to break up my day, thank you

  • @ChukesOutdoorAdventures
    @ChukesOutdoorAdventures4 жыл бұрын

    Chris you are an inspiration! Because of you I got a Tacoma with a tent and started making videos up here in Alaska. Please never stop!!

  • @wanderer1343
    @wanderer13434 жыл бұрын

    Chris, you are never lame, but careful. Carful is the way you should be. Be safe, i enjoy your adventures. I cannot wait until you return.

  • @MrLuigimassicotti
    @MrLuigimassicotti4 жыл бұрын

    Great photography. Excellent video!

  • @donsdiys1140
    @donsdiys11404 жыл бұрын

    Been waiting for this all day

  • @erichughes9098
    @erichughes90983 жыл бұрын

    I. Can not wait for your next video 😎👍

  • @zachwilson6365
    @zachwilson63654 жыл бұрын

    Another great video Chris! Thanks for the virtual visit through the Rockies

  • @toniemoronie1984
    @toniemoronie19844 жыл бұрын

    Excited for the next part of your journey. Safe travels!

  • @sultana.6375
    @sultana.63754 жыл бұрын

    I love your content and adventures. I look forward to them every week. Thank you, sir.

  • @dickhusted6813
    @dickhusted68133 жыл бұрын

    I've just finished watching V10 1-8 and had started with some later videos and want to say how phenomenal, entertaining, informative and picturesque your videos are. I can only imagine how many times you walk to setup a camera go back to drive/walk by the camera and then go back to retrieve the camera and then edit the videos to provide the final product. Your efforts are much appreciated.

  • @NarleyAdventures
    @NarleyAdventures4 жыл бұрын

    The Jeep heard your musings .......... hence the passenger window healed up ;)

  • @JohnDoe-xm9ql
    @JohnDoe-xm9ql4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Chris... Safe travels 🇺🇸🙏

  • @Norseman68
    @Norseman684 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. We will be in that same area in a couple of weeks. This gives us even more idea on where we want to explore!

  • @brianmombourquette2673
    @brianmombourquette26734 жыл бұрын

    You remind me of Calvin and your Jeep is obviously your orange and black tiger, Hobbes. Always on an amazing adventure together! And then crashing back into reality on a regular basis, doesn't slow you down at all :-)

  • @scottbowman5673
    @scottbowman56734 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great vids again, beautiful! Can’t wait until I see your next adventure.

  • @TheModernHomestead
    @TheModernHomestead3 жыл бұрын

    Spent time in the San Juan's - Loved Platoro (back in the 90's). Came down through Colorado City, Walsenburg, spent a night in Alamosa and then up to the San Juans. Great time.

  • @peteacevedo3411
    @peteacevedo34114 жыл бұрын

    Great video Chris each week we all say the same thing, but it’s true your channel shows the true beauty of our State.

  • @robertedwards7430
    @robertedwards74304 жыл бұрын

    Always go with your gut, I appreciate being prudent. It’s not lame, your just being smart. There’s thousands of people in the park system every year that ignore their gut with bad results.

  • @fredahickey5403
    @fredahickey54034 жыл бұрын

    I love watching all the natural beautiful of some of the places you go to .great videos

  • @kelmscot21237
    @kelmscot212374 жыл бұрын

    As always, thank you for bringing us along for the ride. Beautiful video!

  • @trekkinnw3568
    @trekkinnw35684 жыл бұрын

    Good to see you today!! Internal combustion and.....bluetooth..lmao that was classic you!! Safe travels

  • @jasonweiss2773
    @jasonweiss27734 жыл бұрын

    Wanted to add another comment. While you were exploring the San Juan's, I was taking my wife and daughter on my daughter's first camping and fishing trip. July 12th through the 14th. Just thought was cool to watch a video at the exact same time we were camping. We were at twin lakes, but it was still cool. Thanks for enjoying our state the right way

  • @ryanryz64
    @ryanryz644 жыл бұрын

    Great episode! Just a tip for eating backpacking meals while car camping: I always dump the food into the pot of boiling water. It's much easier to eat and you can keep in warm while it hydrates. The instruction have you cook it in the bag for the convenience of cleanup while backpacking.

  • @gerrymiles4278
    @gerrymiles42784 жыл бұрын

    I think as a solo adventurer like yourself playing it safe is always best, love your judgement and enjoy your videos keep up the safe lifestyle, god bless.

  • @hereandthere8900
    @hereandthere89004 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful video.

  • @wyattoneable
    @wyattoneable4 жыл бұрын

    I always enjoy your videos. I will miss you next week.

  • @ladkfjaldfhslad
    @ladkfjaldfhslad4 жыл бұрын

    Chris thank you for keeping the content coming. It helps us break away from all the things going on and it just makes us feel like we are there with you

  • @TwoWheelsBigLife
    @TwoWheelsBigLife4 жыл бұрын

    As always another great video. Totally understand thinking about the lifespan of your vehicle and taking some much deserved time off. Hope you enjoy yourself and get recharged. Looking forward to your next one.

  • @ramiromontoya9357
    @ramiromontoya93573 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such great footage.

  • @Chevy4x4dawg
    @Chevy4x4dawg4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the Colorado tour!!! Some of my favorite areas. I have been to alot of the same places, trails, and camp sites you showed.

  • @timetogodoug
    @timetogodoug4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Chris, have a great couple of weeks of rest and relaxation.

  • @windowcreek1798
    @windowcreek17983 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome video. Amazing. Cheers.

  • @guykulwanoski1629
    @guykulwanoski16294 жыл бұрын

    Awesome campsites. Thank you for bringing us along. God Bless!

  • @johnadams1818
    @johnadams18184 жыл бұрын

    Chris, awesome content as usual, keep doing what you're doing. I always look forward to your videos. Love to see a fellow Lancaster County fella out there living their passion. Thanks for the videos!

  • @Arrynek01
    @Arrynek014 жыл бұрын

    I knew it's Ophir pass! What a beautiful piece of land.

  • @Dutch1951x
    @Dutch1951x3 жыл бұрын

    BEAUTIFUL! I think this video lowered my blood pressure!

  • @gringo3009
    @gringo30094 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful area! Man you put in a lot of work to produce these videos! Thank you!

  • @Johnfmolinelli
    @Johnfmolinelli4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your incredible adventures!!! You are the best content creator on KZread! I look forward to your episodes and live vicariously through them! They provide such comfort and peace... especially now. Thank you!!!!

  • @psycocavr
    @psycocavr4 жыл бұрын

    Cheezit Eating Mac & Cheeze! I really like your videos. You have have a great eye for angles, views and camera positioning. Simple things like cooking breakfast look beautiful. Your scene cuts are better than any other vlogger i follow. Thanks for letting us in on your life & travels.

  • @kirk189
    @kirk1894 жыл бұрын

    Wow Colorado just gets better and better Thanks for the video👍🏼👍🏼 looking forward to the ID, MT, Wyoming !!

  • @alexh6738
    @alexh67383 жыл бұрын

    Hey man! It’s not lame to turn around. I loved how the next scene was your jeep all set up in the trees. That was opposite of lame. Don’t let the “what if” take away from the “what is”🤙🏼 love that channel!

  • @thomasrsunday8945
    @thomasrsunday89454 жыл бұрын

    Your Jeep is a Champ, man!!

  • @chriswaldrop5641
    @chriswaldrop56414 жыл бұрын

    I don't know if Jeep has a museum, but when the time comes Chris's "Orange Wonder" sure deserves to be a part of that or any collection. Fiat Chrysler also needs to pony up and gift Chris a brand new Rubicon since he has been a significant and free brand ambassador now for a couple of years.

  • @ThePredsmaniac

    @ThePredsmaniac

    4 жыл бұрын

    www.motor1.com/news/84483/jeep-collection-feature/ in Suwanee (sue-WAH-nee), Georgia

  • @elchris2788
    @elchris27884 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Excellent and relaxing video. 🤙🏼

  • @veedubya4636
    @veedubya46364 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video! It reminded me of our time in Ouray and last year's FJ Summit.

  • @rael6_4wd
    @rael6_4wd4 жыл бұрын

    Nice video Chris. Enjoy your break, we’ll be here, looking forward to the next one. OIIIIIIIO

  • @rodspov1915
    @rodspov19154 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Episode Chris! Thanks for another one! Take care.

  • @truckerrickakamanowar
    @truckerrickakamanowar4 жыл бұрын

    You were excercising good judgement. You are on these adventures solo. I would not call what you do ...ever lame. Always look forward to your weekly videos on a Saturday morning preferably with a good hot cup of coffee.

  • @anybodyoutthere3208
    @anybodyoutthere32084 жыл бұрын

    LOVE that face when the window finally went up! 🤣I had to play that back a couple times. This is seriously one of the best You-tube channels around Chris. Thanks so so much for your wonderful videos. Getting me through these crazy times~👍

  • @randyelston7063
    @randyelston70634 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for the videos!

  • @berthansen3542
    @berthansen35424 жыл бұрын

    Half expected to see you somewhere along the route. I was doing those same trails Engineer and Ophir pass from the 11-13th that area is beautiful and full of History. Great time!

  • @bernardcarpenter6949
    @bernardcarpenter69494 жыл бұрын

    Good deal Chris. Thanks for sharing buddy. See you 2 weeks. Stay safe. :)

  • @GUILLERMO.NESPOlO
    @GUILLERMO.NESPOlO4 жыл бұрын

    The new gladiator !!! With a camper made by Ursa Minor !!! That can be a real dream came true

  • @PLUTON9475
    @PLUTON94754 жыл бұрын

    Very nice trip. Always watching your channel. 🖒

  • @sandyhines1271
    @sandyhines12714 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video Chris! Loved the opening at Carson. I met you last weekend at the campground at Lake San Cristobal outside Lane City with our mutual friend from Wyoming. Thanks for showcasing our mountains so well. Travel on!

  • @marianfrances4959
    @marianfrances49594 жыл бұрын

    Hello from Alberta Canada 😉🇨🇦 great footage! 👍🌲

  • @davidlong3247
    @davidlong32474 жыл бұрын

    Great videos. Love Colorado.

  • @grn9209
    @grn92094 жыл бұрын

    You are showing me a lot of places to visit!!! THANKS

  • @amx19733
    @amx197334 жыл бұрын

    Best thing on tv alway!!!!

  • @KL00100
    @KL001004 жыл бұрын

    I hope Jeep is watching and listening to your channel.

  • @bbgg2007
    @bbgg20074 жыл бұрын

    Another great video, my family and I were running some of those trails just days after you passed through this area!

  • @alberteller7286
    @alberteller72864 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful video the scenery was just outstanding I believe you are the best camera operator on KZread you really show it all. Thanks a lot for taking me along I so enjoyed it see you down the road.

  • @lucasjacobs123able
    @lucasjacobs123able4 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are great you do such a good job!

  • @RonStanek
    @RonStanek4 жыл бұрын

    Good one Chris! There will be many more opportunities to reach another summit. On some other mountain, with better conditions. It's all what the spirit feels at the moment, not before or after. Happy trails until @ the 31st, Good Luck with the Jeep. PS, any noises, have 'em checked out that's what there there for. Doctor WHO be with you!

  • @fernandodurazo77
    @fernandodurazo774 жыл бұрын

    Estimado Chris! Te envío un saludo desde la CDMX en México. Soy un gran admirador tuyo. Deseo el mayor de los éxitos en tus aventuras y me gustaría por favor pudieras contestar a este saludo. Seguiremos atentos a tus publicaciones y de corazón el día que cambies tu amado Jeep Orange, yo seré uno de tus más confiables seguidores para conservarlo y ahorrar para poder comprartelo! Gracias por todas tus aventuras y gracias por mostrar tu país con con amor que demuestras a la naturaleza y al campismo como tu lo haces. You are the best.

  • @AdventureswithJerrod
    @AdventureswithJerrod4 жыл бұрын

    Blue tooth is awesome indeed LOL. Enjoyed as always!

  • @Perry3377
    @Perry33774 жыл бұрын

    Chris, you are definitely not lame. Whenever I'm wheeling Solo I always try to err' on the side of caution. Keep your wheels on the ground.... At least 3 of them! Definitely keeping an eye on the weather in the Rockies. Hail storms can be nasty along with the lighting in that dry mountain air. Safe travels Perry

  • @warrenweisfus709

    @warrenweisfus709

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Perry 33.....1967 @ West Yellowstone campground.....got hit with a sudden slush ball storm....they were about the size of golf balls and when they hit the ground they splattered in all directions with a shwrishhing sound.....very cool !

  • @Perry3377

    @Perry3377

    4 жыл бұрын

    Went to a Rockies game last summer and parked next to a Dodge Ram that was caught up in an hail storm in the mountains.... It literally looked like you beat it with a hammer.

  • @Perry3377

    @Perry3377

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Way to go, Craig most definitely not lame... Hiking with a backpack and menuvering an 4000 lbs SUV on the trail are two different things.

  • @Perry3377

    @Perry3377

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Way to go, Craig Well, that's your opinion Craig. Been in the mountains plenty of times and have had the weather change for the worse in a matter of minutes.... Lost a friend last year who lost control only 1k feet above me. As Men I believe we are better off using our heads than our egos. That's all I have to say. Safe travels Craig. Perry

  • @lacrishaesquivel4660
    @lacrishaesquivel46604 жыл бұрын

    First time viewer here and man was this so relaxing to watch I will def be looking forward to watching more videos!

  • @giuseppecatalano7801
    @giuseppecatalano78013 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video!

  • @MILITARYSURVIVAL
    @MILITARYSURVIVAL4 жыл бұрын

    SUPER VIDEO!

  • @betsyroy6269
    @betsyroy62693 жыл бұрын

    You are living my dream. I live for adventures. I get out there but not in a set up like yours.

  • @exrhodie1234
    @exrhodie12344 жыл бұрын

    Chris, this was one of your best ever. Outstanding photography as always. I've ridden some parts of that area on my dualsport a few years ago, but this inspires me to take a closer look at the area. Stay safe.

  • @traxrc
    @traxrc4 жыл бұрын

    Love the videos!

  • @gilbertarnold8666
    @gilbertarnold86664 жыл бұрын

    Great video thank you!

  • @pnw_element9822
    @pnw_element98224 жыл бұрын

    This man stays on a mission/adventure damn awesome to the fullest

  • @conniewaite1996
    @conniewaite19964 жыл бұрын

    Those 2 trails were awesome,my jeep window does that too.italso has a problem with the turn signal,starts to work then when I turn the wheel it quits working.what a beautiful train out in the middle of nowhere,oh the things you find.have a safe time off

  • @TradShowTom
    @TradShowTom4 жыл бұрын

    Ophir Pass is on my bucket list. I passed by the town of Ophir in 2004 but didn't do the pass because I only had a 2WD pickup. The town of Ophir itself is pretty interesting. I stopped into the post office, just a tiny hut, and talked to the lady there. She said the people of Ophir don't like people visiting. The shops are basically hidden and you have to know where they are or you'll never find them. The sign for the town was on the side of the post opposite the road so people couldn't see it. She also told me the town went to court and sued the state to get the sign with the town name removed from the road.

  • @corwynhoward269
    @corwynhoward2694 жыл бұрын

    Great video, and get yourself recharged. Enjoy Oregon and take care of your Jeep. I see an AluCab Taco in your future.

  • @someoneoutthere1866
    @someoneoutthere18663 жыл бұрын

    It is just beautiful out there

  • @hughwolfe1176
    @hughwolfe11764 жыл бұрын

    Chris your videos are second to none, I start looking forward to your next along about Thursday afternoon... Hey that crack in the fender. Get yourself a drill bit somewhat larger than the cracks width and drill a hole in the sheet metal right at the end of the crack. It relives the stress being created within the crack to stop it growing further.

  • @bryanseverino3674
    @bryanseverino36744 жыл бұрын

    Nice wildlife video. Thanks foe sharing.