15-35: US-50 East through Lake Tahoe to Carson City, NV

[@kirstenanderson7313]

I lived around Lake Tahoe as a child. I think North Shore. It was the happiest time of my life.

[@Freewayjim]

It looks like a wonderful place.

[@Kristenpeterson9594]

Thank you so much for posting this video. One of my goals in life is to visit Lake Tahoe with my husband. Also, I love the music you chose for this video. Please keep these videos coming.😊

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you very much and I hope you get there, Tahoe is beautiful!

[@joelstein4657]

Thanks for the video. I lived in South Lake Tahoe for 25 years and not a day goes by that I don't miss it. Everything about it is pure magic.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you for watching!

[@eaj7319]

I dream of living there! Everytime I visit I feel better about life.

[@InterstateKyle]

I really miss Lake Tahoe very much after watching this video :( I'm glad I got to work on this with you, it came out splendidly!

[@Freewayjim]

+InterstateKyle I can see why you like this place, and yes I'm very happy with how it turned out, thank you for your contributions.

[@InterstateKyle]

+Freewayjim You are very welcome Jim!

[@hunterspoint33]

Thanks for the video bruh.. I’m from East Oakland never been to Tahoe and sadly probably never will but your video give a real surreal experience.... Look beautiful up there man.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you for watching, I've only been through there once (this video) but it is definitely an interesting and beautiful place.

[@jhecht424]

Beautiful video. I’ve been going to Lake Tahoe my entire life, and I never get tired of seeing its beautiful landscape. Like others have commented, it is rather sad, descending from the alpine landscape of Lake Tahoe to the barren high desert of Carson City. The contrast is striking.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@jeannettehilpp3321]

Great video. I loved it ❤.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@paul_nthny]

I'm not even American but i love watching these interstate roadtrips, i love the diversity and variations in different scenic views you can see. Hopefully I'd be able to do my own road trip myself in the US someday

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you for watching!

[@unixsuperuser]

Then the poster has accomplished the mission :)

[@acidnaught74]

By far one of the best videos you have ever published! Spectacular road, curves, even the weather! Every single viewing spot right aside the road is a great invitation to just stop, breath, watch and contemplate such amazing views. I'm happy now! :)

[@Freewayjim]

+acidnaught LOL, thank you! It was a wonderful drive, perfect morning.

[@jasoncoughenour6011]

South lake is an amazing place that can only be understood by experiencing it firsthand.

[@richardtessier6240]

Yes, miss the hell out of it. Lived there 21 years, work in gaming, ski season pass $250. lots of golf, lake and stream fishing. And those wonderful snow bunnies.

[@damonhenry4746]

Hi freeway Jim God bless you always my diamond Buddy be blessed your friend Damon have a blessed day many blessings hugs for you always thank you again for all your video's. My cool friend I appreciate you always.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you very much Damon!

[@b374mxg]

Thank you. Brings back many fond memories at the lake

[@mattmoschkau2831]

I just did this drive in a tractor trailer a few days ago. I had to chain up on I80 twice but for the 3rd leg I didn’t have to when I was on US50. I can honestly say it’s truly a beautiful ride, I hope to go back some day and travel these same roads under less stressful conditions... in a car without chains. Lol. Maybe it will give me a chance to appreciate such breathtaking views, I can even stop to take a picture or two instead of worrying about which axle was breaking traction or how much brakes I needed to reach the bottom of the grade. It’s all in days work and next time it won’t be work!

[@grievousangelic]

Lake Tahoe is one of my favorite places ever. It does not disappoint! It's been several years since I've been out there, but I'd love to go back. This territory was very familiar to me and I enjoyed seeing it so much. Thanks for posting!

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you for watching!

[@ricardohercules5475]

YEAH , LAKE TAHOE ,ONE OF MY FAVORITE. I HAVE BEEN THERE MANY TIMES, THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO, I ENJOYED IT.

[@upeedinalamb5297]

Lambs love collaboration. We loved the tour of Stateline. The views from Cave Rock look a-maz-ing. The decent into Carson City was a treat too, watching the rain shadow and sun shadows effect on vegetation. Ever since watching +BarbiePoleDancer do the Sacramento to Carson City drive we have been waiting for a slower paced tour. This did not disappoint. Great job guys.

[@Freewayjim]

+Upeedina Lamb Thank you very much! it was a wonderful experience in person.

[@schwenda3727]

collabs. Collabs! nothing but COLLABS from among the greatest road filmers out there! Epic ride as always, guys!

[@Freewayjim]

+Schwenda Productions Thank you!

[@davidtosh7200]

I-580 was not done in Carson City Nevada in 2016 when this video was taken, it was open on September 2017 at US-395 junction.

[@itsoffmyleg]

Jim and Kyle I,ve watched both of videos and you Gentlemen do A grreat Job, I can't say this on all videos I watch, because I watch a lot of them. Thank you .

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@danielpenn1734]

Been there, lived in Carson City around 2002,2004. Loved it

[@IMSvideos13]

Jim you've done it again nice work I've never to Lake Tahoe but after seeing this now I definitely want to someday.

[@Freewayjim]

+IMS Videos Thanks, hope you get there.

[@savstylesf]

Freeway, you know some great beats man! love the channel

[@Freewayjim]

Much appreciated, thank you!

[@chrisjenkins1189]

Great video and such a beautiful place. Myself and family will visit in August 2019 all the way from Wales, U.K. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you and safe travels!

[@eaj7319]

Have a great time!!! You will *LOVE* it 😄❤️

[@rosselliot8971]

That's in my Top 10, Jim. The alpine feel, the pines, the rocks, that beautiful ribbon of highway. Thanks.

[@Freewayjim]

+Ross Elliot Thank you Ross!

[@InterstateJD]

What a ride. I've only seen the north part of Tahoe, so this was a nice change of scenery (surprising that the Nevada side has mid rises). Like the tunes and Kyle's commentary as well. Thanks for sharing!

[@Freewayjim]

+InterstateJD Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@justinhundley2456]

+Freewayjim Liked the music & the video. Have a blessed day Freewayjim.

[@Freewayjim]

+Justin Hundley Thanks Justin!

[@helenjackman8984]

Tunes? What tunes, no tunes just noise, just same three keys played over and over and over very irritating to say the least.

[@jmvfrva]

nice ride - glad that you all were able to film and have fun together.

[@Freewayjim]

+JMV FRVA Thanks, we did not film this together, the collaboration was done after the fact.

[@acfhs-xu4ck]

Wow this is amazing, I saw interstatekyle's video of this route, its amazing, the sierras are beautiful, thanks for uploading FWJ!!!

[@Freewayjim]

+acfhs2010 Thank you!

[@nlproductions216]

The mountains and steep cliffs and the beautiful forests look stunning! I'm so glad you were able to take this trip!

[@Freewayjim]

+Orange Puppy 10 Thank you!

[@ca2fla]

Thanks for another great ride with perfect music, Jim. I'm glad you had good weather for your visit to what many call the most scenic lake in the country. I haven't been to Tahoe or Carson City in about 20 years so it was good to see it again. It's going to be interesting to see I-580 next week as over half of it didn't exist the last time I was there.

[@Freewayjim]

+ca2fla Thank you, yes it was a perfect morning, glad you enjoyed it!

[@cjs121675]

Very nice ride- I was very impressed with Lake Tahoe area- as I have heard of it, but never been there before! Very nice ride- great track to go with it! Awesome ride! Enjoying your long season of videos!

[@Freewayjim]

+cjs121675 Thank you very much!

[@swabby429]

I've only been through Tahoe in wintertime, this was a beautiful change of pace. Thanks.

[@Freewayjim]

+J Johnson Thank you!

[@CheeseMasterSports]

Great Video!!!!!!!!!!!!! That Lake Tahoe drive is absolutely beautiful!!!!!! It looks like it did not disappoint, I hope to go there someday.

[@Freewayjim]

+Nash wayz Thanks, it did not and I hope you get there someday.

[@CheeseMasterSports]

Your Welcome

[@danizweifler6061]

after 12 min watching the nice vid on a big pc-screen...; I do feel that motion sickness is taking over...; = it's all your fault dude.... !........ :-) // thank's anyway.. // I am happy to see that scenery again after 30 years (!).... / I did spent one year in the USA as a young fellow.... = no "go pro's" and that kind of gadgets at this time... :-) // - I did live partially in Dayton (= close to Carson City), and I did love to take the car and spent leisure time arround the lake area...; = I did feel like home for me when I was hanging arround there // greetings from an mountainous area as well in in Switzerland.... :-)

[@Freewayjim]

LOL, sorry...looking back I probably could have slowed that footage down a bit, I'm always improving (at least I like to think so) at making these videos. Comparing Video 13-28 to Video 20-20, (same footage) is a good example of that.

[@verryandroid]

Pat Metheny's song is perfect with the view of a road sorrounded by pines !! Great video !

[@Freewayjim]

+verryandroid Thank you!

[@EuropeanRoads]

That's a quick transition from forest to high desert in the last part of the video!

[@steva30]

crazy right!

[@briane173]

The rain shadow effect of the Sierra Ridges. Orographic uplift squeezes out all the moisture in clouds crossing the range and once that air reaches the crest of the mountains it slides downhill into the Carson Valley -- much drier air after having the moisture squeezed out of it by the uphill climb -- leaving no water to nourish the Ponderosa pines. All that survives on the east slope of the mountains is desert sage.

[@protoolpat1]

Used to get car sick on that downgrade to Carson as a kid every time... those long swooping corners one after another is enough to test anybodies stomach! Love seeing a vid from my neck of the woods, TY!

[@Freewayjim]

+protoolpat1 Thanks for the comment and for watching.

[@khunopie9159]

When Jim and Kyle collaborate, magic happens!

[@citrustaco]

Something should be said about how it went from green to brown really quickly coming down the mountain. The contrast in such a short distance is amazing.

[@Freewayjim]

+Brian Odom You just said it and yes it is amazing to see in person.

[@eventsigil9176]

Well that's when you know you've reached 3rd world status

[@briane173]

The rain shadow effect of the Sierra Ridges. Orographic uplift squeezes out all the moisture in clouds crossing the range and once that air reaches the crest of the mountains it slides downhill into the Carson Valley -- much drier air after having the moisture squeezed out of it by the uphill climb -- leaving no water to nourish the Ponderosa pines. All that survives on the east slope of the mountains is desert sage.

[@schwenda3727]

Such a beautiful and majestic-looking place! I guess the Lake of the Ozarks or Kentucky Lake'll do for me til I find means or financial ability to see with my own eyes...

[@EphemeralProductions]

Awesome Jim! love it! Both you guys did a great job on it!

[@Freewayjim]

+tall32guy Thank you!

[@steva30]

I drive this everyday …. always beautiful

[@steva30]

haha yup i def do!

[@MultiBlueblanket]

That is such a scenic roadway. Loved the video. Here's another roadway, yet again from PA. US 322 from State College to Harrisburg. Bonus if you end it at the end of the freeway section east of Harrisburg.

[@RicksTravelogue]

Happy New Year, Freewayjim! May 2016 be filled with great road adventures.

[@Freewayjim]

+Rick's Travelogue Thanks and Happy New Year to you!

[@nevadasestamibi]

Nice trip without having to drive it myself for a change. I lived in Lyon County for 12 years and frequently made it up to Tahoe and Markleeville, visiting the beach and the casinos. One point of correction and frequent confusion: Carson City is in the EAGLE Valley. The CARSON Valley starts from the top of the hill just south of town where the WalMart is, descending down toward Minden and Gardnerville. Would like to see a trip on NV-28 from Spooner Summit around the northern part of the lake, which is far more scenic, over to Kings Beach, then up CA-267 over Brockway Pass to Truckee.

[@dave11686]

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful!

[@jquinnwilson]

Great video. Sick background music too.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@polarisice3190]

I’m always scared of going through that road but I enjoy the views

[@OhNoAndyIsHere]

One of my favorite rides, and in my back yard, too! Well done, as always. Disappointed not to see a video of Sacramento freeways, though.

[@Freewayjim]

+NorCal Motorist Thanks, it just did not work out in Sacramento, heavy traffic coming in at rush hour and plans were already made with friends while we were there so no time to film. I get what I can.

[@helenjackman8984]

The most beautiful ride in the USA.

[@RobdaVegasMailman]

Now, THIS video takes me back 35 years...to the last time I drove this road into this glorious area. I remember driving there with some Air Force buddies. One asked me if we were near the state line. I said, "trust me...you'll know when we're there." :) Did you ever consider a trek through the "loneliest road" section of Hwy. 50?

[@Freewayjim]

Thanks, no I'm much more of an Interstate kind of guy.

[@robertorosso2820]

Questo e un viaggio che ho fatto. Meraviglioso e me lo porterò nel cuore fin che vivo. Rimane un qualche cosa di indelebile che solo in America esiste questa fantastica vista. Grazie.

[@writer125]

Excellent looking video. A beautiful, amazing, informative ride. The scenery was very breathtaking. The music was the best. Could always use some Methany on every ride. I didn't know Neal Schon did solo stuff. Wasn't too familiar with the last musician, but he sounded good. Thanx for posting this.

[@Freewayjim]

+writer125 Thanks, glad you enjoyed the tunes and the ride.

[@helenjackman8984]

My mom and step dad were the managers of the "only" Motel on Ski Run BLVD and the units were reserved five years in advance during ski season by a gang of skiers from San Francisco Ca.. .

[@PelicanGuy]

Nice pics and a great ride.

[@Freewayjim]

+PelicanGuy Thank you!

[@MKTTransportVideos]

That was absolutely beautiful!

[@Freewayjim]

+MKT Transport Video Thanks!

[@merkulovevgeniy]

Good video, thank you.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@kerleymoh3339]

very pretty scenery.

[@jameswormsley460]

fantastic video there jim,i bet that U.S 50 is one of the major truck routes in the sierra nevada area lol. also there's a I-580 in nevada??!!! no way that's incredible,looking forward to that one hahahahahaha!!!

[@Freewayjim]

+James Wormsley Thank you! I think most trucks would take I-80 through the Sierras and yes there is a I-580 and it's really nice!

[@jameswormsley460]

Freewayjim lol sweet looking forward to that

[@lifeabovetreeline]

Tahoe is amazing. I know every part of that area. The best place is north shore. Incline village to be precise.

[@luvcarsgay]

Magnificent, as always!

[@Freewayjim]

+luvcarsgay Thank you very much!

[@SkyOcean1985]

What a nice ride! Wish I could drive these magnificent roads by my little car, but unfortunately I'm living far away from California

[@Freewayjim]

+SkyOcean1985 You'll get there one day and it will be worth it!

[@pizzasubs]

Right around the 4:00 mark when you did that JUMP, gotta tell ya, all depending which way the driver went, meaning dont know if he went Pioneer Trail when he reached it or if he just stayed on 50, but either way, missed some really great scenery going either way.....

[@Freewayjim]

I can live with it.

[@gordonemoore]

The intersection at 395 is completely different now that 580 is all the way through and ends there.

[@benlonghighway]

Great video, Jim! And it's about time I heard something by Pat Metheny. I was wondering when you were gonna play one of his songs.

[@Freewayjim]

+benlonghighway Thanks, it won't be the last Metheny song on the trip :)

[@fabrizioroccapc]

Awesome video!

[@Freewayjim]

+fabriziorocca Thank you!

[@helenjackman8984]

Mom and step dad lived here for years and did they ever have company, when I lived here I told no one but my adult kids. Due to our seven year drought the trees look sick, so sad.

[@pizzasubs]

Good Evening/Morning Jim, man I wish you could have somhow talked Kyle ito doing another video just like this just after all of the Major snowstorms hit us, Tahoe got FEET of snow, and that video would have looked soo much different than this one

[@Freewayjim]

I don't influence Kyle one way or the other, this was my footage, he just helped with the annotations on this one, if he wanted to film Tahoe in the snow I'm sure he would have.

[@henrietteherz5790]

God bless the United States of America, and the state of Nevada. ❤😎👍

[@pizzasubs]

I have been living in this area for the past 30 tears now, and would you believe this is the first time that I have ever heard about this Old Myers road, so before the section of US 50 that you were on here coming down the mountain, was Myers Road until 47 as you said, the way to get to tahoe before US 50 was built, and if so, would you happen to have any more information on this road???? AT around the 2:50 mark, dont know if yu noticed that building you passed on the left hand side, but that was one of those building that housed one of those HUGE guns that during the winter they use to shoot on the side of the mountain to create landslides if way too much snow accumulates during the wintertime, its alomst like a Cannon....Once you got down to the bottome of the mountain, glad to see that you decided to go straight US 50 and not take Pioneer Trail even though that would have been a really nice drive as well.....

[@Freewayjim]

+Andrew Silva InterstateKyle (who makes videos like this on YT) did the notations as stated in the opening, but he knows the area well as a part-time resident so I trust his facts, that was my first time through the area.

[@trebors386]

Another great video, I miss Lake Tahoe as a kid my parents had a condo in Incline Village. Tahoe always been a magical place to me. Did you get a chance to visit Genoa and Virginia City?

[@Freewayjim]

+Trebor S Thanks, no I was driving straight through, no time for attractions.

[@TheSolarcatcher]

Great ride and collab guys! Breathtaking views. What the heck was that car at 15:12 thinking parking at the base of that runaway truck ramp?

[@Freewayjim]

+TheSolarcatcher Thanks, yeah that's not the smartest place to park, that downhill is no joke.

[@bkinouye]

My hybrid car has low-rolling-resistance tires and it turns into a rocket on that descent from Spooner Summit into Carson City. Scares the crap out of me.

[@TransCanadaPhil]

Interesting how the casino's all bunch of there right on the state line to take advantage of the difference in laws. Pretty sad to say, but I didn't even know what the capital of Nevada was. I would have said "Las Vegas" before

[@countenanceblog]

14:35 -- The spot where you just about run out of trees.

[@denisemayosky1955]

Who else was gripping their phone in a white-knuckled death grip and making tire-screeching noises with their mouths while watching this? I couldn't really enjoy the scenery cuz it was whizzing by so fast! Seems to me the video should be retitled "My Trip to Lake Tahoe After My Brake Line Was Cut". I was getting seasick! On the plus side, I was amusing the heck out of my husband with my sound effects! But after all is said and done, this is a beautiful drive I wouldn't mind making - AT A MUCH SLOWER SPEED!!😂

[@Freewayjim]

I take it you are new to the channel, that's how we roll, not many would watch a real-time video an hour + long, I can't be all things to all people but thanks for watching just the same.

[@aprilparker9731]

Check out Virginia city and gardnerville and topaz lake and markellevile and the many hot springs around

[@Freewayjim]

I never seem to have the time needed to do things like that, maybe someday, thanks.

[@situationmoney]

Actually, Meyers and Stateline are communities or "districts" in counties of California and Nevada. Meyers is a community in El Dorado county and Stateline is a community in Douglas county. Both are governed by their respected counties... Great road trip of the Lake Tahoe area... Next, on to Reno NV???

[@Freewayjim]

+situationmoney The next video is Carson City to Reno.

[@pizzasubs]

Even though there is always alot of stuff to do in Lake Tahoe, lots of bike riding and everything, even though I havent done it yet and probably plan not to casue I dont think I could do the whole thing, They have a bike ride every year that starts in Tahoe, and it called the OATBRAN ride which stands for One awesome tour Bike ride across Nevada, and what you do is start in Tahoe by the casinos, and it a 7 day ride, on just the 1st day, you ride from the casinos, climb 50 to the top of Spooner Summit, then ride down into Carson City, there you catch US 395 ride through Carson til you hit US Highway 50 Williams st. then from there you ride 50 out of Carson, up over the hill and then ride all the way to Fallon, and thats just day #1 from there on so many miles per day you just ride on the Highway till you finially reach the Nevada/Utah border which the ride finially ends, from what I've heard, except for the distance, it's one heck of a ride.....

[@neji808]

+Andrew Silva Sounds like one hell of a ride! If i was in better shape I would definitely give it a go!

[@pizzasubs]

tell ya right now, with all of the mountains you'd have to climb, this one is for the WELL fit.....lots of climbing in this one, and Spooner at the very beginning is just a warmup....

[@countenanceblog]

One capital without an interstate, my state's, in fact, a city where I'll be headed to, tomorrow, Jefferson City.

[@jamesmadison4760]

Thank you.

[@kerleymoh3339]

yay, a new 16 min vid....OK checking it out.

[@Freewayjim]

+Kerley Moh Got a 33 minute video coming in two weeks :)

[@kerleymoh3339]

+Freewayjim yes can't wait...

[@upeedinalamb5297]

+Freewayjim Ooooooooh lambs are excited to read this.

[@ilenedighero3152]

Nice. But wish you had done it in reverse. The Lake would have actually shown up on some of the curves on the highway.

[@jonahsuttles9439]

Great video Jim! I am sure you get this question a lot, but what kind of vehicle do you drive? I imagine you put quite a lot of miles on it! Keep up the good work!

[@lsutigersno1fan]

You should drive Anchorage, AK this summer, Alaska hwy 1

[@Freewayjim]

+Jack “Rusty Shackleford” Cherry No thanks.

[@thodan4932]

Thanks!

[@cpiscitelli1674]

HI there....I am vacationing in Stateline and need to pick someone up in Reno Airport. I'm petrified of driving these mountain roads. Is there any way to get from Stateline to Reno airport on roads that are NOT mountain passes where there are curves and 2000 ft drops???

[@Freewayjim]

I have no idea for alternatives, this was my only time passing through the area but I'm pretty sure US-50 is the safest, most efficient option, the curves and drops were not that bad driving them, the sped up video makes it look worse than it is.

[@LC444]

Is any part of US-50 that you went on a freeway?

[@Freewayjim]

It is well before where the video started, check Google Maps.

[@Saa42808]

Bravo. Freewayjim for the President and Freewaybrent for the Vice President. You have my vote

[@Freewayjim]

+a b LOL, Thanks.

[@aprilparker9731]

U should take the back road tour of Nevada this state has so much. But we have way to many California ppl moving in and making it like California

[@SlowedByCinnamxn]

1:12 I can’t Believe that’s US-50. Not the old US-50, not a side road or Street. Not a Spur Route. That’s actually US-50 !

[@maureenjohnson5151]

Wow!😮

[@sallylouise9826]

Says video not available ?

[@jameswormsley460]

+Sally Latham it's working for me,try refreshing the page.

[@Freewayjim]

+Sally Latham Unless you are in Germany the video is available.

[@jameswormsley460]

Freewayjim oh that might be a little problem there who knows!!

[@sallylouise9826]

+Freewayjim I am not sure what happened but i watched it ok on my pc so maybe a mobile pdevice problem . ill try it later and see if it works. But otherwise the video is lovely, love the scenery and look forward to your next video .:)

[@Freewayjim]

+Sally Latham It could very well be a mobile device issue, glad you enjoyed it.

[@teamcommercial565]

I personally like the area by the donner pass because tahoe is too flat since its in a small valley by the lake. also, donner pass is much higher up

[@RayMullins]

Happy birthday to me!

[@Freewayjim]

+Ray Mullins Happy Birthday to You!

[@pizzasubs]

Dont know if you'll ever make it back to Tahoe again, but little bit later on this year, do belive at the Harrah's hotel, they are going to open their very first Hell's Kitchen there.....

[@affordableelegance1196]

The approach up Spooner summit from Carson city is better. You crest the summit and come out of a curve and the lake us layed out below yiu

[@QOOQ8808]

For 2016 record on 360 video for VR immersion.

[@Freewayjim]

+QOOQ8808 You want to pay for the equipment needed for that?

[@QOOQ8808]

Freewayjim Ha ha. Sure no prob. I'll throw something into your Kickstarter.

[@tbillyjoeroth]

why the damn hurry?? looks like Keystone Kops movie

[@Freewayjim]

The video footage is sped up, I guess you aren't familiar with the genre. Real-time road videos are extremely boring to watch, plus this way we cover more ground while syncing it to the music tempo.

[@pattizayas1051]

I used to cry for this planet when I traveled 48 states 30 yrs ago the mass urbinites was too much,,,,,,,,,,when does it end?

[@MostInterestingChannel]

6:35 i went here!