great video and great tips. My first trip up Trail Ridge was in 1949!
@ErikStensland8 күн бұрын
That's terrific. I'm sure you've seen a lot of changes over the years!
@543dp35552 ай бұрын
They've all been great but this is one of your best videos so far Erik. Please keep it up!
@ErikStensland2 ай бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate the encouragement!
@sugarbushequinemarketing2 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. The videos keep getting better and better.
@ErikStensland2 ай бұрын
@@sugarbushequinemarketing, thanks. I'm working as hard as I can to make them a high quality. Still a long ways to go as I slowly improve. :) I appreciate you mentioning the change you've seen.
@user-gn3nj9yh8c2 ай бұрын
Great trip and commentary
@ErikStensland2 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@marlw9442 ай бұрын
Making my 1st trip to RMNP on July 15th. I have watched all of your videos in preparation for my trip. Thank you so very much. We intend to follow your advice.
@marlw9442 ай бұрын
And very much looking forward to visiting your gallery.
@ErikStensland2 ай бұрын
We look forward to meeting you. Have a wonderful trip!
@Dewey65792 ай бұрын
Thank you! Headed up there tomorrow and so appreciate getting to see this video!
@ErikStensland2 ай бұрын
Hope you have a wonderful time!
@robiness60192 ай бұрын
Great video as always! 😊 We’ve visited the area before, but next month we’ll be there for the first time during the time of year when Trail Ridge Rd is open. Really looking forward to making the trip across from Grand Lake, and I’m glad to have this video for ideas on where to stop. Thanks!
@ErikStensland2 ай бұрын
So glad you are going to have the chance to enjoy Trail Ridge Road. It really is an amazing road and well worth visiting.
@sherryb4918Ай бұрын
Enjoyed the drive and views on TRR. Thanks again for another wonderful video.
@ErikStenslandАй бұрын
Thanks again!
@andrewfuller79422 ай бұрын
Awesome video Erik!! Beautiful video with great editing!! Getting better and better!! Very engaging narration and cadence
@ErikStensland2 ай бұрын
Thanks Andrew! Looking forward to your visit this autumn.
@straightflush76572 ай бұрын
My wife and I are taking a trip to RMNP in September '24. This will be our first time there. Your videos have been very helpful. Thank you!
@ErikStensland2 ай бұрын
I’m so glad to hear they have been helpful!
@guifengshao22962 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the information. I am going to visit RMNP at the beginning of August. I like your videos and subscribed, and they are so helpful!
@ErikStensland2 ай бұрын
Thanks for subscribing. I appreciate it. So glad you are finding the information to be helpful!
@gregroberts8752 ай бұрын
Great Information, thanks
@ErikStensland2 ай бұрын
You are welcome Greg.
@lynnwines1676Ай бұрын
Thanks for the incredible views! Where do you stop for gas?
@ErikStenslandАй бұрын
There is no where in the national park to get fuel, so you'll need to fill up either in Estes Park or in Grand Lake. You'll find more options in Estes Park.
@patchworkchickenstudioarta56152 ай бұрын
Lake Irene!!
@ErikStensland2 ай бұрын
I love little Lake Irene as well. Sorry I didn't feature it. There was just no way to fit everything in there I wanted to add. Someday I may do a full hour long video on all there is to do and see along Trail Ridge Road.
@susankelmer76132 ай бұрын
@@ErikStensland That would be awesome. Lake Irene is my very favorite place (I'm @patchworkchickenstudio) and I can spend hours there just staring at the water.
@mollyanderson4122Ай бұрын
Hi Erik, are there snow fields that can be accessed in RMNP? If so, how do you get to them? Thank you!
@ErikStenslandАй бұрын
Hi Molly, it depends on the time of year. By the end of July, the only snowfields left are high up on the peaks and are difficult to access. If you come in early June they are all over including all along Trail Ridge Road. Hope that helps.
@ianshows608112 күн бұрын
hey erik, what entrance did you enter in this video? also, is there an entrance that you would recommend to get into the park that doesn't have as much congestion? planning to be there 7:30- 8
@ErikStensland12 күн бұрын
Ian, use the Fall River entrance on highway 34. They have nearly finished construction and its a great way to avoid the crowds.
@ErikStensland12 күн бұрын
Ian, in this video I used the more popular "Beaver Meadows Entrance".
@sloppysteaks1232 ай бұрын
We decided to plan our trip after watching your videos this Winter - we're heading to RMNP in late August and are so excited! Thank you for all of the insights - we will definitely visit your gallery. Are there any other Estes Park activities, businesses, or restaurants you would recommend?
@ErikStensland2 ай бұрын
So glad you are coming to visit. Check out my website for ideas: www.rockymountainnationalpark.com. Also check out the events calendar: www.visitestespark.com/events-calendar/ and also www.Estes-park.com for more ideas.
@ErikStensland2 ай бұрын
It’s great that you’re coming out to Estes Park in August. I hope you have a wonderful time. Check out the events calendar: www.visitestespark.com/events-calendar/ and also my website: www.rockymountainnationalpark.com for more ideas.
@vajeeuddin18762 ай бұрын
We are planning to visit RMNP in Mid-Sep '24. This will be our first time there. Your videos have been very helpful. This one in particular helps me plan my trip over Trail Ridge Road. What is your recommendation on starting the road trip in Mid-Sep? Looking forward to stop by your store in Estes Park. Thank you!
@ErikStenslandАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Doing it in September will be very similar, just colder up high and the tundra will have begun to move into its winter phase as it awaits the arrival of the winter snows in early October.