Dodging the Weather: part 2 of 2

This week we catch more fall color in the Sierra before dodging cold temperatures and moving on to Death Valley.
Oct 19-23
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Music in this video is from a subscription with Epidemic Sound:
Heads Turning - Colors of Illusion
A New Tomorrow
Copper Horse - Kylie Dailey
SEGLA - Jerry McHoy
Wandering Nomad - Cody Francis
Sunday Bright - Lindsey Abraham
Into Pieces - Amos Noah
Mindless
With Golden Shoes - Josef Bel Habib
Forest Trekking
All My Time - Blume Petersen

[@lacyhouse1]

I agree about fines for no shows! Both for public campgrounds and private. It’s a big problem and a real bummer for those of us who are turned away for no reason. Frustrating for campground mgmt too.

[@redleezure7088]

There should be an automatic $100 fine charged to the reservation credit card for each night of no show. There is plenty of time before, even on the day of, arrival to call and cancel. Maybe you can do a video solely on this topic to create some inertia. BTW: perhaps you should have added a Content Warning for when John showed off his legs. Otherwise, great video!

[@CasarocinanteBlog]

What they really need to do is offer a full refund to anyone who cancels before 3pm on their arrival day. People don’t bother to cancel because they get so little money back due to cancellation fees.

[@bwbrady8372]

Will your next van use propane so that you can continue using your Omnia oven?

[@FromShetoMe]

No, but we carry a small Gas One stove as a backup.

[@annettemills2399]

Do you know if the omnia oven works on an induction cooktop? (it needs to be magnetic.)

[@FromShetoMe]

No, it definitely does not. It really needs the flame of a gas burner. Although, another viewer told me that there is a plate you can put on an induction burner and then put a non magnetic pan on it. I think better than doing that is to pick up a small gas stove. They are nice to have in case of a malfunction in your system and also just for emergencies at home in case your power goes out. Ours works on both propane and butane canisters: www.amazon.com/shop/fromshetome/list/MZPF9YWCIT1V?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d

[@flybyairplane3528]

FSTM,;;;HELLO DEBBIE AND JOHN, HEALTHY HAPPY NEW YEAR, THAT WAS A LOVELY TRIP,That area with those concrete pads,what were they mining there,I figure it might be BORIC,POWDER,,YES days can be nice,but COLD. At nights,,yes I have seen videos of FLOODING,in DEATH VALLEY,over the years,,then years before another,. Till next time,,stay well until next time,🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@timsmith7625]

The pop top (Sportsmobile) is what I plan for my GMC (If I ever get it) so I can get under low places like a drive thru and pop it up when staying a night. Stayed at Furnace Creek campground right after they renovated it. Was a nice place. Dust and winds are okay, scorpions not! Haven’t been to the Pinnacles since 2008! Guess I need a Owens Valley region trip! Thanks for the adventure! Trona is a scary town! 😂 See any Desert Tortoises? Ah, China Lake and many trips there over the years!

[@brunnie]

Love teh music choices, they give me ideas for my stuff. Also the dirt roads are the fun ones to take, just because... lol Thanks for the trip. Until next time... Travel safe.

[@beverlyhendricks9456]

You guys are braver than me. Especially in that wind. Beautiful though. Thank you for letting me live it vicariously!

[@davidjgarner3242]

We going to Mammoth end of March for US Masters Alpine races. Thanks to you 2 we will visit a few of the sites you've featured in numerous of your videos.

[@gailfallon9409]

Beautiful, just beautiful video. Thank you.

[@mikemanjo2458]

Wow! Y’all are brave! Thanks for bringing us along. So beautiful! Loved the music...you’re so good at selecting that. ❤🙏🏻Jane (Have a great week!)

[@metaxaanabeer]

I invite you to drive the many miles of industrial/logging roads on northern Vancouver Island. So you can compare your ruff road to ours, for science. (compared, yours are Interstates to our moonscapes). Again, many thanks for sharing.

[@FromShetoMe]

Sounds like a great "science" experiment. I'm up for it!

[@Steve-hb3ln]

We just love watching your video! There are many people out there try to share their lives through KZbin, you’re the best! Where did you get the tiny cast iron “skillet for butter?” Thank you for sharing….please keep doing it!

[@FromShetoMe]

You're too kind. I think I picked it up at a hardware store. They often have a section devoted to cast iron.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Great video. Thank you for sharing your adventure.

[@debbie8465]

👋 hi 👋 Another beautiful video. Thank you. I love seeing your travels.

[@ljiljanamahmutagic6186]

What an adventure! Like another planet. Your hikes are always above me but I can just imagine what did you do 30 years ago! You are becoming pro editor Debbie....little bit of everything...the sweetest moment for me was a moment when you talked about dust getting into your eyes ...so romantic. ❤️

[@cometsmom8943]

Excellent. Thank you for taking us away from our day to day grind, yet again.😃🥰

[@educateddogcenter]

I was just telling my husband about the slabs but didn’t know where they were!Thanks. I highly recommend visiting Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge if anyone is ever in the Death Valley area. Easy access if you are driving in from Las Vegas👍✌️

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks for suggesting it. I've seen it on maps and wondered whether we should stop.

[@dougfinstad7629]

Great video! Thank you for sharing your travels and giving me inspiration to get out.

[@camperab]

How much I love traveling with you. Thank you so much for showing these great landscapes, for your wonderful choice of music, for your excellent editing! Greetings from across the big pond.

[@MountainDreamer225]

Thanks so much to the both of you for these great videos. For all the hard work to bring them to all of us. Much appreciated.

[@forkintherode8236]

What a fabulous trip. Dante’s View looks amazing. I noticed the blip showing the Dark Sky App. I miss that App-used it all the time.

[@FromShetoMe]

Me too!!! I was so mad that it was bought by Apple. I'll probably never get over it. ;-))

[@forkintherode8236]

@@FromShetoMe It was the best/perfect

[@loda9510]

My grandmother (age 97 has passed) always said that the moon landing was filmed there - she never believed that we went to the moon! Thanks for the adventures and safe travels home.

[@FromShetoMe]

That's funny. I was in high school during the moon landing and was glued to our Black and White TV set. Such an amazing feat.

[@michael4104]

Your grandmother was wrong. Everybody knows the moon is made of cheese.

[@jea7602]

Grand Day Out !

[@auroranite]

I’m in my 60’s, watched the “one step for man one Giant step for mankind” landing. I agree 100% with your granny. May she RIP.

[@pattyk8594]

Beautiful scenery and beautifully choreographed! Your van looks like the perfect rig, I'm surprised you would want any other one. But also looking forward to seeing your van build. Thanks for taking us along!

[@FromShetoMe]

It will be sad to say goodbye but we’re also excited for many of the improved features we’ll get.

[@geoflyr]

Would you feel safe solo camping at Trona Pinnacles? I’ve been there but just a day trip. I’ve heard the weekends are sketchy. Of course I would go weekday.

[@FromShetoMe]

Yes, I would.

[@srpmdpc]

Enjoyed your video. We were at Death Valley in early December. After watching the sunset at Dante’s View, we camped along Furnace Creek Wash Road toward the ghost town of Greenwater. No cell service there but we used our Starlink RV setup and had great internet. Starlink would be a game changer for you guys. Good luck with your new van.

[@FromShetoMe]

Not sure where we would put it but maybe some day.

[@ssurek1]

Thanks for the video! Always enjoy them. We are thinking about an ARB compressor for our Sprinter. Do you use yours often? Is it worth the effort to air down and air up? Did it expand your off road use? Thanks.

[@FromShetoMe]

We use it whenever we go off road for more than a few miles. The new attachments make it much easier. If you have room, then a portable unit might work well for your needs. I like having it for the peace of mind as well.

[@slf994]

Wonderful thank you for your time

[@bobkelso8074]

Another great video. So glad you take the time to do these. Just returned from a trip to New Brighton State Park in Santa Cruz. Our daughter lives in Santa Cruz so go there often. This time the website showed 0 available after we reserved ours but I would guess that 80% of the sites were vacant. Usually between 20 and 30% are vacant over the last 5 visits. I would like to propose you query your followers to see what other states do. Then solicit ideas. Agree on the best one and promote your fans to write letters to the state parks chief. Since we are Californians we could start here. I'd be up for whatever leg work would be required.

[@FromShetoMe]

I’m not aware of any states that have figured out how to deal with no shows. But lots of camp hosts have shared their frustration with the situation. It’s gotten worse now that so many parks are requiring registration. But I’ll try to query folks in a future video.

[@mikefarrell5996]

Love your videos. I follow about 8 KZbinrs. I have to say between your channel and Van trekking lifestyle I have learned a great deal as you both are so suited to our style of travel. Thanks for sharing. May get to meet Owen, Lynn and Maggie this weekend.

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks. And tell them I said hi!

[@willar7179]

Itchy Boots! My other favorite channel. I hope she comes back soon. I don’t agree with fines for no shows. Some people have so much money they don’t care. Instead, if you haven’t showed or called to say you’ll be late by 1/2 hour before closing time, the site goes to the next people who show up.

[@FromShetoMe]

I like that idea.

[@beverleehamilton4656]

Just really enjoy traveling along with you and John. Paul and I have followed your sight the past few years and are exploring on our own and it's been an adventure and a learning curve in our seventies. I wanted to ask about your hiking gloves without finger tips. What is the brand, and can they be used for driving the Pleasureway? Thanks again for all the encouragemet we feel coming through the videos❤

[@FromShetoMe]

I have several different brands. Pearl Izumi is one. They’re just cycling gloves but you can also get fingerless gloves at the hardware store or in weight lifting sections of sporting goods stores. Just find some that fit you well. You could definitely use them for driving.

[@tedladd5595]

Love your show ! ! ! ! ! !

[@sandrift]

It’s nice to see fall scenery in winter; makes us excited to travel in spring. Just curious - how do you decide whether not to take your bikes? This seemed like a perfect trip for bike rides!

[@FromShetoMe]

We wanted to do more hiking on this trip and we knew the temps would be colder. I don’t cycle in cold temps I struggle to stay warm. But we’ll probably take them on our next trip.

[@garygus5966]

Great video as usual!!

[@steves524]

Enjoyed this trip🎉 hows the new brake setup going?🚎

[@FromShetoMe]

They're great. I don't worry about long steep grades anymore.

[@dorielliott8192]

In one of your recent videos you mentioned the guy who will be doing your next van. Can u post a link to his channel so we can watch him work on your van please?

[@FromShetoMe]

Here it is: www.youtube.com/@HumbleRoad

[@auroranite]

Anyone know what Brand & model that van with popup roof is?

[@FromShetoMe]

I don’t remember the name of the upfitter but I think they were in Oregon. I will say that Diana wasn’t pleased with the service she got. So proceed with caution.

[@trixieontrail]

Check out the Indio/ Coachella area. There are some stellar mosaic canyons/ rock formations and hiking. There's a hike called Ladder Canyon/ Painted Canyon that's a little sketchy, but worth it. Just be aware of the conditions; no cell service, watch the weather (prone to flash floods), and super sandy so be mindful of how heavy your rig is/ where you're driving. Just stick to the main road and you'll be fine. BLM camping in Box Canyon

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks so much for the tip!

[@trixieontrail]

@@FromShetoMe If you take that hike, I'd recommend pre-loading the gpx track while you still have service. It's on AllTrails if you have the "pro" version.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Our favorite episode ever! You are getting so great at editing with purpose and beauty. We absolutely loved it.

[@FromShetoMe]

Your videos always look effortless, and mine always feel like a struggle. But it is winter and I think I go through this every year. 😅

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

@@FromShetoMe I do too. Just this week we had the dreaded "keep going" conversation/debate. Somehow we both need to figure out a balance between "getting better" and "getting it done as easily as possible". If you figure it out I know you'll cal. 😂 Just know, there are very few friends who get to keep up with each other's travels and life like we do through our two channels. Your videos bring us joy and every few minutes brother John brings us laughter. But believe me I know about them feeling like a struggle.

[@christinegreydanus2069]

Thanks for keeping going.

[@bobbydale1957]

WOW just WOW

[@peasinnapod]

How was the Beyond Beef Feisty flavor?

[@FromShetoMe]

It was ok but not my favorite. But all the extras can mask the “beef” taste that I don’t really care for. I prefer the Morning Star product.

[@itsalovelyride8559]

I love your videography and great tips. Just downsized to a 2018 Pleasure-Way Ascent and storage is a big challenge, but I love its nimbleness as depicted in this video. I so want to make the blinds you made! I hope to figure it out. Thanks for sharing and Happy Trails!

[@FromShetoMe]

Two things really helped us with storage. The trasharoo and the cab shelf.

[@rhondatraywick3724]

Love the fall colors, love those views! Thanks for sharing, safe travels! 🌞🌻

[@noniemcd]

Those editing classes you took a while back have really improved your editing. Your titles are informative without interfering with the views. I particularly like the sky shot. I just love your videos.

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks. It’s a work in progress.

[@timmartin4952]

Debbie, your statement about where to go next tickled me when you said, “we don’t want to go home yet”, or to that effect. My wife and I say that often when our outings are nearing their end. As always, thanks for taking us along and all the work with editing the videos.

[@FromShetoMe]

It’s wonderful to feel that way about travel. Just wish the weather would cooperate.

[@timmartin4952]

@@FromShetoMe that would be nice but just another challenge.

[@dporper6390]

Great video. You guys have been to every corner of this country! Sometimes twice. We need a bigger country! 😀

[@FromShetoMe]

I’ll second that.

[@dporper6390]

@@FromShetoMe I missed your show this week. Are you all okay? David and Luanne

[@FromShetoMe]

@@dporper6390 You’re so sweet for checking. It will post tomorrow.