Good Times Climbing In The Desert 🌵 | Alabama Hills & Joshua Tree National Park

Every year, we drive a long 12 hours to Arizona to see our family for Thanksgiving. This year, we wanted to make that boring drive a little more entertaining by stopping at a few of California’s most popular rock climbing areas! Between sport climbing in Alabama Hills and trad climbing in Joshua Tree National Park, we had a blast getting our hands on some pristine rock! Traveling and camping from place to place in our 1997 Dodge van was pretty cool too! Enjoy:)
-----------------------------------------------
Thank you Backcountry for sponsoring this video! Use our code CODYVICTORIA15 to get 15% off your first purchase :) snp.link/15b8ff56
---------------------------------------------
🖼️ Limited Edition Print 🖼️
codyblue.darkr...
Print Shop : codyblue.darkr...
►Check Out My Photo/Video Presets:
codyblue.sellf...
►Get my Sony Picture Profile - it's FREE!
bit.ly/codyprofile
-------------------------------------------------
►►Gear In This Video ◄◄
Cody’s Patagonia Bomber
snp.link/7745cd88
Cody’s Black Diamond Crag Hoodie
snp.link/984135f8
Cody’s Grey Patagonia Pants
snp.link/89aa9754
Cody’s Green BlackDiamond Pants
snp.link/7072725c
Victoria’s BlackDiamond Jacket
snp.link/689cff3f
Victoria’s Patagonia Long Sleeve
snp.link/672370ee
Victoria’s Black Diamond Pants
snp.link/b883c285
---------------------------------------------------
► All of our Camera Gear - Find the Best Deal
AMZ: bit.ly/cbcamera...
B&H: bit.ly/codyblue
Action Camera: bit.ly/CbAction
► All Of Our Backpacking Gear:
bit.ly/cbbackpack
► Van Life Gear:
bit.ly/cboverland
♫♫ The Best Music for KZbinrs & Filmmakers ♫♫
Use code "CODYANDVICTORIA" to get your first month free.
share.mscbd.fm/...
►Sound Effects
bit.ly/codysfx
-----------------------------------------------
== Follow Us ==
/ codyblue_
/ victoriaablue_
== Website ==
www.codyjohnblu...
BUSINESS inquires ONLY email me at: [e-mail]
Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links that allow me to earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you!) and keep this channel going. Thanks for your support!
Footage available for licensing: email - [e-mail]

[@Chris-xh4zs]

The soul music really adds a classy and enjoyable touch 👌

[@jens.bracht]

"No way in hell that way 5.4" ohhh Joshua Tree :) beautiful video!

[@kyranolen2302]

This video was so filling to watch. Thank you for sharing your story telling and moment capturing with the world:)

[@codyandvictoria]

So glad you liked this video! It's actually one of our favorites☺️ Thanks for watching! -V

[@ToldbyNick]

This was absolutely incredible. I've been following since the start of the a6300 days and you it's so awesome to see the improvement of your storytelling and quality over time. You guys seem to be doing well and living a very fulfilling life. I take lessons from you both. Keep on livin' guys!

[@sharonhillpark_official]

So happy to see this film. So beautifully and authentically documented. The viewer can feel that place❤️ thank you 🙏

[@babetravelling]

Beautiful cinematography

[@DavideTravelli]

Enjoyed the video, different crop format every day, nice idea!

[@jergleason15]

Love your style. Unique blend of cinematography, dope beats, and personal commentary. Thanks for the content, Cody & Victoria 🤟🏽

[@codyandvictoria]

Mission accomplished! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@ariffnordin4481]

Can't agree more kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpTToGeqn9CeZ9U

[@BraydonBench]

Loved the video! We always watch your videos with popcorn. :) Intro was sick brother. Like a commercial. Keep it up!

[@codyandvictoria]

My man!! Good to see you here. Thanks for checking it out 😊🤙🏼

[@mikefarrell5996]

Even your welcome mat that says "Hello" makes me smile. Hope you both know you have it knocked at this moment in time, savor it. Yes, never complain about an adventure as there is good, bad and ugly and it is all GOOD.

[@codyandvictoria]

Ha hard to remember that in the moment but it's always good to practice. We're just trying to enjoy these things while we can. Glad the videos can bring a little joy your way !

[@tavakessler]

Stunning cinematography and adventures as always

[@codyandvictoria]

Much appreciated Tava. Hit us up if you come up here to ski this winter!

[@TomVetterl]

One of my favourites! You guys are getting better and better :) Happy BDay!

[@collins_channel8643]

Absolutely love this channel and yall!!!!

[@codyandvictoria]

We love you too💙 -V

[@johnbickers8697]

Best creators in the outdoor space right now. Keep it up

[@codyandvictoria]

Mannnn! Thanks a ton John. Now if the "algorithm" would just play along.... haha

[@scotts1409]

So nice. Your music in the beginning was so languorous, almost melancholy. I still can’t believe you do all your filming yourselves while doing your adventures. Thanks for doing these for us.

[@codyandvictoria]

Glad you enjoyed it Scott. Sometimes I wonder if the music choices are appreciated. 😅 But yeah it's a ton of work. One day maybe we'll be in a position to hire some help but for now it's fun to do it all ourselves. Btw we're stoked to meet you soon! I don't believe you're on Instagram... But if you feel like making an account we've got an Alaska group chat going that I can add you to :)

[@mountain.venturer]

Rad! Your guys channel is awesome.

[@ArteKuno10]

You guys are amazing!! Thanks for making this videos :)

[@giulianogirelli]

following you since beginning, production and storytelling is going crazy up and up every time, unbelievable :-) love you both.

[@codyandvictoria]

Thanks for the compliments! Glad you can see some improvement :)

[@davidtate166]

I never been there .looks like a climber paradise..I heard thousands of routes. Looks it was chilly out there.😊fun climbing.

[@verlorenerjunge5921]

You know how to transport the vibe of the moment

[@leeleelee01]

Sound design is on point!

[@codyandvictoria]

🙏🏼

[@AMECA45]

As always, i love what you doing and your videos. You inspire me in my passion of filming adventures ! #wearenvture :)

[@sierrabergsgaard5314]

Great video! I would love to see some van meals, Victoria always makes such tasty-looking camping food!

[@codyandvictoria]

Every adventure needs good food! And we LOVE to eat!🤣 -V

[@jayden.bowles]

🎉Happy Birthday Cody!🎉 I strive do be doing what you're doing when I turn 30. I am 23 right now, and aspire to enjoy life just like you are! Thanks for sharing your birthday with us, felt like I was a part of the party ;)

[@codyandvictoria]

Haha thanks Jayden. Crazy to think how long ago 23 was 😅 I've grown but definitely take the whole thing a little less seriously. Hope you can sort it out sooner than I did - no point waiting till you're 30. 😉

[@HDSummit]

This was SO good! Happy birthday Cody! Such a great adventure video, the desert never disappoints!

[@codyandvictoria]

Thanks Eddie!! 🎉🎊

[@abandonshipproductions]

Beautifully made short film! And your climbing content is always my favorite!

[@codyandvictoria]

Climbing is so hard to film! A third person would help tremendously haha

[@abandonshipproductions]

@@codyandvictoria always love shooting people climbing here in our home here in Las Vegas. If you ever are climbing at Red Rock again let me know. Would love get some shots with you two!

[@takeahikewithjohn2750]

Awesome video! If you two are ever back down near Joshua Tree, I’m very close to there so let me know if you need anything. Enjoy the upcoming holidays!

[@dericsanchez4081]

This was awesome! You guys make everything look like so much fun.

[@codyandvictoria]

Next video - painting a house. 😝 haha but thanks for watching!

[@dericsanchez4081]

@@codyandvictoria flat or gloss? Haha looking forward to it

[@reagan6743]

Happy Birthday Cody! That first Joshua Tree climb looked really fun! Dope video!

[@BayouJosh]

You two are so dang cool. wonderful experience. Love it.

[@codyandvictoria]

Ha if only social media wasnt a lie. Currently sitting on the couch glued to my phone... 😅🤣 Cheers man. Cody

[@sidesquests]

My wife and I will be out west for 3 weeks in January doing some light overloading and some hiking with our German Shepherd. If you two are out and about, it would be awesome to meet you two.

[@swish84]

This is stellar content. You guys are the best

[@amineroadbikerider1504]

another amazing video from you guys . love to see a bikepacking video with a mtb

[@TylerEdwards]

Super fun looking climbs! Need to get yall out to Colorado sometime to climb!

[@codyandvictoria]

Yes!! We definitely want to climb in CO someday!!🧗 -V

[@BeatzarrAudios]

great storrytelling in this one. really enjoyed watching

[@smallyoutuberscommunity1996]

Great video guys. Come hike the white mountains of New Hampshire!

[@newtonsantos_photo963]

Perfect & Balanced mix of scenery, action and yourselves through such nice natural moments shared with us! Great story teller side of you, guys 👏 Loved 😜🤙 See ya, blue skies 🍀📷

[@KipJackson]

Intro song is a banger and the drone clip 🔥🔥🤌🏾 happy holidays - OATMEAL GANG

[@codyandvictoria]

Gang gang🤘 -V

[@jakeparmalee7009]

Those 4:3 ratio shots were absolutely beautiful, love the vibe of every single video

[@codyandvictoria]

Always trying to switch it up a bit! Thanks for checking it out

[@roland7584]

Awesome video Cody and Victoria! Happy belated birthday Cody! (I wish I was 30). I love your videos and you capture your experiences so well.

[@mbarros13]

Stepping up your game, great video and editing job...nice

[@amandajchan]

So sick seeing trad climbing in the video! Looks like you two had a blast ☺

[@codyandvictoria]

We're stoked on it! Much more coming once the snow is gone (it's gonna be a while haha)

[@JonasStuart]

Happy birthday Cody! °¬)

[@carjavflo]

As always you guys motivate me to keep up! I'd love to see a video about rock climbing. I'm barely getting into it and a "tutorial" would be amazing for all the new people like me.

[@codyandvictoria]

Hey Carlos. We might consider it. It's a touchy subject because people can literally die 😅 so who knows. If you really want to learn tho I'd highly recommend checking out your local climbing gym

[@JordanGreenPNW]

Another excellent video! My girlfriend and I stayed in that same dispersed camping area a couple months back, pretty sweet area. Climbed the eye too, hardest 5.4 I've ever done too lmao

[@ariffnordin4481]

Man how much I miss holiday and camping 😪 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpTToGeqn9CeZ9U

[@spwaff.]

you guys climbing again *literally* warms my heart!! 😹 and *happy* belated birthday cody!!!😺

[@codyandvictoria]

Thank you!! So good to be back on the rocks. Cody

[@SkinnyWasHere]

love the feel of this and love the adventure. basically we love you guys

[@codyandvictoria]

Haha we love you too ♥️

[@thedudeabider]

Love watching your videos since you guys were in living Tahoe. Originally from AZ and moved to NL Tahoe in July 2021, so awesome you have a connection to both! Always great content and chill music. Now with Van Life and the cute pup, what more could you want? Forecast for snow this week around the basin! So I'm sure i'll see you guys up on one of the mountains shredding. Thanks for the great videos!

[@codyandvictoria]

We'll be out! Working on opening day and then shredding all season!

[@andreidumitrescu3276]

Quick reply: U guys are awesome. Much love from Romania :)

[@0mazze0]

Nice touch with the "Dad-cam". Love your new content.

[@codyandvictoria]

Thanks man! Hope to get more dad cam into the videos 🎥 makes it more fun.

[@mydaysonearthlltassarvlogs4373]

Lots of love to both of You.... from Arunachal Pradesh India 🇮🇳... 🙂👍👍👍😊

[@Jlsfilms05]

Happy Birthday Cody!! Your style of filmmaking is underrated. I truly enjoy every video you two post. I hope you enjoy your holidays 😊

[@codyandvictoria]

Thanks so much for the kind words 🙏 hope to keep it going. Happy holidays

[@GiuliaontheSummit]

looks perfect😍

[@h0ndd0g]

Love the shots and tempo of the video! I'm still kinda sad that you quit the more in depth camera and tutorial videos, but I might love these type of videos even more. Seems like they keep getting better and better too. Oh and happy birthday ofc :)

[@TheZackMom]

Duuude! This felt like a movie and you three (hazel) are for sure the main characters haha. And that ending with the camcorder was like a early happy 90s film. This style video was definitely top tier! Probably was super fun to edit too 👀😅 lol

[@codyandvictoria]

Haha always torn whether or not the effort is worth it. I'm sure KZbin would rather me just upload more often😅

[@Climber510c]

The first time I climbed jtree, over 30 years ago, I did a 5.9 to warm up. I felt the same way about the rating.

[@TimmyCramer]

Another good one! Maybe try oceanside camping San Diego. I just got my June spot. My blue heeler Kota is coming along....ton of 6 month old energy! Timmy C Arizona

[@tylercresser7577]

Just so beautifully done. Some of my favorite creators on this platform. Always look forward to sitting back, plugging in my noise canceling headphones and relaxing while enjoying your guys' adventure and cinematography. Question though, I gotta ask, are you still using your Cine 4 PP? Some of these shots look so well exposed + the dynamic range.. its making me second guess why I'm using SLOG3 lol.

[@codyandvictoria]

Cine 4 all day every day 😜 I appreciate you watching and even more so for getting the full experience with headphones!

[@shafiqabdhamid4096]

Done support your Chanel.. Hi, I'm a new follower

[@codyandvictoria]

Heyyy! Welcome to the channel👋 -V

[@currentlyagungtv3398]

seemed to belong to both places. cool cod and vic! 👏😎. How many degrees is the temperature there?

[@rabvisuals]

Where abouts were you guys at 5:17? I'm doing Death Valley for the first time next weekend and looking for some good spots to car camp. Just subscribed keep up the good vids!

[@codyandvictoria]

That was just outside of Joshua Tree National Park on BLM. Never been to Death Valley so I can't give you any beta on camp spots unfortunately 😕 -V

[@BackpackingVideos]

Hi Cody, love these outdoor adventure vlog videos! I was curious if you are still shooting on the A7iii with your same Cine 4 profile? I've been using your profile the last 2+ years and been loving it on my A6400! I was also wondering which of your LUTs you are using in these videos lately? I purchased one of your BLUE LUTS packs a couple years back, but I'm not sure if you are using different ones for these vids. Thanks!

[@codyandvictoria]

I just switched to the 7iv and slog3 for the newest video! Will be releasing some slog3 luts eventually

[@Promikes]

beautiful, happy birthday ^) is this all shot on f4?))) where youre taking so much bokeh... hmm

[@andreatham9480]

What did you guys do with your doggo while you were out climbing in Jtree? I've always wanted to go but unsure of what to do with my pup! I've read that dogs aren't allowed in too many places in Joshua Tree.

[@codyandvictoria]

Yeah it's a little tricky bringing a dog to any National Park, unfortunately😕 We went to Joshua Tree in November so leaving her in our van wasn't an issue. We also stayed at a few campgrounds in the park so she was able to hang around the sites. -V

[@yassineamaaji4767]

We love you from Morocco 🇲🇦 ❤️

[@wileyfilms]

Dude I miss the old Cody! I hate to say it because this hiking thing seems to be your thing but your camera reviews were so fire and the best!

[@codyandvictoria]

Too many people doing it and it was kinda boring making the same videos as everyone else lol 😅

[@wileyfilms]

@@codyandvictoria I feel you Cody! You have to do what you love and not what everyone is posting nowadays

[@wildfernweddings4187]

How are you getting such a filmic look on the Sony!? It's gorgeous!

[@bobbyhall1919]

@codyandvictoria Love your videos. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us. Technical question for you, this video looks very different from your previous ones Image-wise verysharp and detailed (video looking) and less softness (film look) would you share what you changed in production? Thank you in advance!

[@codyandvictoria]

Only thing I've changed is my lens. Shooting on a sigma now.

[@bobbyhall1919]

@@codyandvictoria Thanks for the response. Looks awesome.

[@MattShafter]

Sweeeeeeet

[@green.bean.]

Dont get discouraged! Ive been on some really sketchy 5.4 the grade is kindof a crap shoot

[@richardgordon9428]

Rad- Such a cool vid

[@codyandvictoria]

Preciate ya Richard!

[@studio6639]

너무 멋져요. 두분의 삶을 응원하고 동경합니다~^^ 좁디좁은 한국에서 잘 보고 있어요~~~^^

[@davidtate166]

I heard it's Joshua tree national Park is high desert climbing 4,000 feet above the sea level

[@geometerfpv2804]

How do you keep the van cool enough for the dog?

[@jonaslinchangco824]

you still using Sony A7iii? Great video. Great pacing. Great everything!

[@codyandvictoria]

Still 7iii

[@JonasStuart]

This was great. Hey, your audio is so crisp, even in the wind. Are you using a lav for shots such as around 0:56 or something else?

[@Jamie_Roberts]

Hey Cody. What were the green trousers that you were wearing during this video ? Keep up the awesome videos !

[@codyandvictoria]

Added to the description

[@gabiIglesias1]

Randomly found this video and it gave me all the feels! Made me miss touching actual rock. I never got to climbing in Joshua tree cause the rope my partner brought was too short Does your dog just patiently wait for y’all while your climbing or do you guys leave it in the van? I have an Aussie and i have taken her climbing once outdoors but we were with a big group so someone was able to watch her, if not I feel like she would have been running around looking for us haha

[@codyandvictoria]

Depends on the crag/climb. In JT dogs aren't allowed so we leave her in the van with food and water and toys. The van is nice cause she can move around and actually "do things" whereas in a regular car they can't move much. Other times she will just hang at the base of the crag if we're climbing a single pitch. She never goes too far away and always comes back if we call her. :) We wouldn't leave her at the base without us though.

[@vlaaady]

Was that Cyclop Eye 5.4?

[@polbellezza6316]

Hello!!! What micro do you use in this video?

[@adamhlavin2463]

Wonderful video! Did you change the lens for this video? It doesn't look like F4 to me. :)

[@codyandvictoria]

25-70 2.8 😝

[@adamhlavin2463]

@@codyandvictoria How do you deal with no OSS? Is it a problem to you? But video looks really great. I guess Sony A7IV with active stabilisation will improve it even more. 😎

[@cjcaves4290]

did you use a filter or an actual old camera for the vintage shots at the end?

[@codyandvictoria]

Just a cheapie camera from eBay.

[@cjcaves4290]

@@codyandvictoria so cool easily my favorite part of the video. u should totally make a whole video on it. i’m trying to find one on ebay did u just search 90s camcorder and grab whatever or is there a specific type of camera that yields that look? thanks so much for replying btw

[@codyandvictoria]

@@cjcaves4290 Honestly I just got a $30 camcorder. But its very unreliable - I wouldn't recommend it.

[@virgo714]

Is Alabama Hills a world class for rock climbing

[@codyandvictoria]

It’s pretty good. Bishop not far away is world class

[@karstenholmquist6403]

My wife and I did that decades ago. Even camped in the same spot. The climbing is not hard.

[@codyandvictoria]

Nice

[@karstenholmquist6403]

@@codyandvictoria yeah! We woke up to a Dodge commercial being filmed one morning. Good to see people still getting out there to enjoy it.

[@goranvernik4850]

We need now video 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AlexYem]

Just used your Backcountry code to buy Christmas gifts!

[@codyandvictoria]

My duuuuuddeee! 🙏🙏

[@saycheesealex2726]

Is this still cine 4

[@codyandvictoria]

Always

[@xsl2011]

First to come yay.... :)

[@codyandvictoria]

🙏

[@samlowry123]

Always love your vidéos help me to sleep … just something interogate me even if it s à little intimate .. : why are you so skinny cody?are you ill or Had you decide to loose weight even you re not fat? Sorry for that question but you look so ….. not healthy… Hope you re right and that my question was stupid . Love you guys kisses from France .

[@codyandvictoria]

I'm 177cm and 72.5kg. (Hopefully those conversions are correct). We're just very active. Lots of exercise.

[@AFatGuyILittleCoat]

Dude your videos are hella cool. Simple and straight up adventure but you have the dope production value and sick shots too. Congrats on being KZbin successful with this

[@codyandvictoria]

Thanks for watching everyone! Want some outdoorsy art for your house? Our new PRINT SHOP is live. codyblue.darkroom.tech/

[@JamesVonwiegen]

Just watched this on my new MacBook Pro 16 M1... And I can actually finally hear all the small sounds and effects that made this a lot better then normal on my old MacBook. Not a shoutout for Mac, but its incredible that I can hear everything else I normally couldn't with your videos!

[@munishkumar82]

Who’s the third person filming u? I’ve asked this question numerous times

[@ryanstoffer8463]

Do you two ever climb at the new rock wall in the Community Center here in GVille?

[@codyandvictoria]

@@ryanstoffer8463 maybe if they ever open it up to memberships. Too expensive to pay every day lol

[@eatshootdrive]

The birthday cake 🙏🏼

[@codyandvictoria]

😍😍