Renovating an Abandoned Resort: Part 8

[@carlac9026]

I got rid of my cable TV 7 years ago. This is better than anything on cable TV.

[@x35mmman]

I got rid of my TV 25 years ago, never had cable TV and now with KZbin out I never run out of thing i want to watch

[@bryanmcclimans6662]

Heavy D needs to bring his crew down there with his equipment for a week or two !! They could for sure make some changes !! I would love to see that interaction !! They would be perfect to rethink and resurrect the zip line and the rest of the fun stuff in that canyon.

[@LonghornDude13]

That would be such a cool colab

[@Ja_nein_philleicht]

Great idea! That would be the collab we all would love to see 😊😊😊

[@Muffin.Creations]

Yes, PLEASE

[@ReflectivitytivitcelfeR]

I mean he did that for Ghosttownliving and Matt's place would WAY easier

[@woods.water.123]

A week or two more like a day and a half

[@santa1423]

Matt, this is such a huge area, orientation is difficult from your usual videos. Maybe you can have your editors produce a map in postproduction for everyone to better understand and keep an overview of the progress. Cheers from Germany

[@radgrand]

yeah Matt 3D map this place so it can be turned into a virtual reality video game- id maybe play it

[@jedironin380]

@@radgrand Demo Ranch - The Video Game! Featuring: , Donut Operator's "Police Chase", Brandon's Soviet AK Chase, etc.

[@billbry]

I don't believe Matt has editors he does the editing

[@joshrepik]

@@billbrypretty sure that’s accurate

[@raynman6466]

​@billbry maybe back in the day but I'd be willing to bet he no longer has the time to edit his own videos

[@keepironman14]

Matt you need to start maping those woods. When you eventually get to redoing the woodland activities you NEED TO BRAND EACH THING. That way you can have the disclaimer "we are trying to locate and replace various structures throughout the woods, any structures that we have remodeled and are certified 'safe' will be branded with our insignia. Please report any unbranded/unmarked structures to the office." Protect yourself in case someone finds some old thing first so they don't get hurt!

[@Redbeard_gta]

They would be trespassing and he wouldn't get in trouble

[@danielpersson3268]

@@Redbeard_gta they might actually be able to sue even in texas if they get hurt while tresspassing

[@wowslayer48]

All of the telephone poles are called pamper poles (worked at a camp that had them) the person belaying uses the rope running through those smaller poles to relieve some of the weight. The climber goes up the one pole and tries to stand on the top (hardest part) then jumps to the trapeze! One of my favorite high ropes activities!!!

[@trif55]

the circle of many ropes and cables high up is similar, the high wires are for being clipped onto so you don't fall too far, then you climb around on the lower ones

[@wowslayer48]

@@trif55 different elements but yeah we had both. The one I was talking about had the poles you climb up the one you are referring to is like an obstacle course in the air

[@DouglasHanna-ik6gd]

Pamper Pole because one should wear Pampers to make the jump

[@edwardklose9784]

The boards on the ground were part of what is called a low ropes course. A facilitator would give individuals and teams challenges such as getting the team across to the other side without using different parts of the body or being blindfolded. I was a certified trainer when I worked at a small university in Northern California and used to lead our students through these types of things!

[@BayareaXotics]

That’s awesome bro I’m living in Norcal rn!😂 if I may ask what university?

[@texas_stone_lets_go_brandon]

Also known as a C.O.P.E. course. Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience I’ve been a certified instructor for almost 10 years now.

[@pauledwards6446]

How do you get certified?

[@Jon-k2p9o]

Yeah It was great for team building, and fostering trust with your peers.

[@edwardklose9784]

@@BayareaXotics , Simpson University in Redding.

[@michaelward_GoVentureFab]

Matt, I was wondering if you are working with an architect to developed a plan, design theme, and vision for what the buildings and grounds will look like. This would be a great project for some senior architect students at one of the Texas universities. They could spec materials and come up with some concept designs that you could utilize to create a common theme across the property.

[@kczcb4697]

Matt probably wants to do it himself but the ranch is perfect for an episode of treehouse masters.

[@markmelody682]

I still say he needs to make this a KZbinr playground for the time being. Collaborate with other channels and give them free reign to shoot content and help tackle these projects!

[@nickamato1269]

I was thinking the same thing last video I’d be willing to spend a decent amount to stay in a treehouse on desperado ranch and treehouse masters r awesome

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Imagine if you could book a treehouse at gun resort

[@donpayne562]

I was wandering if your working on a overall plan with a architect or just gonna wing it.

[@hessejon]

does he do new shows? i miss pete nelson

[@anthonyrauseo2381]

Matt, looks like those ropes and telephone poles were setup for Project Adventure. Here in Massachusetts's it's what schools sign up for to help students build trust with each other. The setup you have looks very similar to what my high school had 10 years ago. Looks like you have the 'Leap of Faith' (The 20 foot pole with a trapeze you have to catch), Zip lining, and other great team building exercises. I just checked out their site and they offer inspections and repairs!

[@babycakes4206]

I remember as a kid going to a place in Palo Duro Canyon (TX) to have our family reunion. Your property reminds me a lot of that. They had hiking, trail rides, volleyball/basketball courts, pools. I actually dislocated my elbow there while my mom was on a hike. That was a nice, what felt like, 2 hour ride to the nearest hospital. Anyway, very fond memories of that place and looking forward to all the memories this place is going to bring you and yours!!

[@tomo8235]

you know we are spoiled when a 30 min video feels like its not enough

[@starrsyphers]

Yesss. It's never enough. I could watch him all day. Someday I will go to Texas from Oregon and check it all out!

[@Tacticallugnut]

It would be awesome to have a war zone style map over looking the entire property like in call of duty and you do edits showing the locations throughout the series

[@chemistryofquestionablequa6252]

It would make a great airsoft field

[@Tacticallugnut]

@@chemistryofquestionablequa6252 I know his brother operator drewski could help with the design on that

[@morganmorlatt4870]

Wild to go from watching this dude put Lego pieces in shotgun shells and 50bmg in a microwave to fixing a ranch, good on you man keep up the good work 🙏🏼

[@RevelFishing]

Matt! I work for Cavco Park Models and Cabins in Glendale,AZ! We do a lot of work with big developers but also regular customers. We build some pretty sweet “ Tiny House” cabins. We do a lot of work with resorts!! We send them out of the factory ready to rent with pictures on the walls and everything! We do all pine 1X6 interior cabins with metal roofs! And a ton of other models. You should check it out. If some of these buildings aren’t salvageable they might be a good choice! Check ‘em out ! A majority of our stuff stuff is custom. My factory currently builds 2.5 houses a day in a brand new state of the art facility! We actually have homes on the Guadalupe River in Texas!!

[@augustzepeczauer]

Yes we want longer episodes, place looks great for sitting for 20 years

[@smokeater2804]

"People wanted the ram skulls cause they looked cool" - hope Heather is enjoying her new skull 😂

[@Ionizedwater1]

100% she took one ll

[@vincedibona4687]

@Hedder

[@jgray7857]

I was going to say the same thing. My first thought was it was definitely Hedder.

[@TheDaisytails]

I'm wondering if people who were at the resort 20+ years ago maybe will share some photos or even come over and walk through the resort and share their experiences with the buildings and rope course.

[@HEXU77]

Be careful what you ask for, at one time it was a brothel remember?! lol JK that would be pretty cool to see and hear people’s memories of the place.

[@turnertruckandtractor]

About 20 years ago I had dinner in the house and on a different occasion rode a horse from the barn down and around the river. Sad when I heard the house burned. Too bad I don't have any pictures.

[@dandymcgee]

the guy who's been wandering around the woods for an hour in 106 degree heat: "I don't know if you guys are bored..." me, over here eating chips and watching a nicely edited 10-minute segment: "nope, not bored at all."

[@dandymcgee]

Thanks for the effort you put into sharing this with us, Matt.

[@666236fly]

Hey Matt I honestly think we all like those long videos because we actually get to see the real you a hard working man working on his property won’t mind being your next guest with my “little family “ 4 😂

[@Rdgstarr]

If Matt keeps teasing us with a nine hour video and never delivers I’m never gonna forgive him.

[@SlurmDude]

And just to get back at him, you'll watch the 9 one hour videos it gets turned into😆Thatll teach him a lesson!

[@xxgalaxyz1120]

Thats would be funny if he made a 9 hour video at the end of this series with every episode in one

[@lorizeglin3103]

I would love a 9 hour video

[@destroyer4328]

​@xxgalaxyz1120 it would be a lot more than 9 hours

[@ttownrider]

If you haven't already done it, use google earth pro to see historical imagery. You will see the layout of what the place used to look like and then maybe find the stuff you are looking for.

[@TAndreMotorsports]

Spanish moss or "old mans beard" is super cool looking. And also fantastic for fire starting for camping or survival training

[@militant-otaku9795]

That octagon is a Gagaball pit. Looks like the scouts were there a lot. Also, the rope above and cable below is a two rope bridge, just missing the vertical connectors. A lot of the weird things look like parts of a leadership reactionary course.

[@ShalomShalom-d5c]

Thats what I posted!

[@evanhutchinson3041]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@Marco2710x]

Once this place must have been the biggest adventure fun place ever, now it's just unbelieveable how much junk and trash Matt have to deal with and what needs to be made new. There will be videos for years to come 💖

[@KarenMyers-u1p]

I’m glad to see the trashed buildings go, but I’m definitely ready for more renovation and construction!!!!! Let’s build something back better!!!

[@JamesS.254]

I think it would be a good idea if Matt were to start geo marking stuff that he finds on his property.

[@jackjumper4231]

9:50 @ Matt character. If you’re wanting to rehab, the hiking trails reach out to your hiking community Texas has a pretty sizable one and see if they would be willing to help you. A trail cleanup day a trail mapping day a trail clearing day there’s all sorts of people who do that sort of things.

[@mattmezzetti8530]

Hey Matt, I went to school for physical education, and a lot of those ropes course apparatuses look like it's part of project adventure. It's like team building and problem solving through physical activity. Really cool stuff

[@dianadavis3888]

I was a facilitator and agree. I see low ropes elements as well as initiative elements. And then the high ropes course. We stopped using trees some years back because of pine beetles in SC.

[@marianneblunden5815]

Love seeing the work that goes in to renovating the abandoned resort, but especially loved seeing the Quail canyon. Magnificent piece of nature amidst the dust and mayhem up top.

[@melissasilver4014]

13:00 - the cable/rope and the wooden beams are part of an obstacle course. Balance beams! wohoo!

[@MYJ61]

On that last house you want to tear down, there was what looked like an old cast iron frying pan hanging on an outside wall. You should check it out. Some antique cast iron pans bring big bucks.

[@bakerfx4968]

*me being super invested in the video* Matt: “I don’t know if you’re bored or not…” Matt we love these hangouts with you just rambling on lol

[@SaltySouthTexan]

I’ve never seen Matt fail at ANYTHING he tries. I’m worried that this old Resort may be the biggest challenge. Not just rebuilding this resort, but things have changed so much. New Braunfels/Canyon Lake area has grown to be the epicenter of water fun in Central Texas. He HAS to build RV spots as it seems everyone has an RV nowadays. This place is kind of “remote” for todays society with no stores or restaurants/shopping around or nearby. Now School year ends in June and starts back in the first week or so of August, which shortens vacation season. This is a big undertaking, and if pulled off, Matt would be the one guy who could do it. We are pulling for you and the resurrection of the old place, went their 30 plus years ago and it was in need of updating then. Now it’s so dang hot in Texas, I don’t know if their is enough water in this property for everyone. Maybe build a water park of some sort with pools? Good luck and keep going

[@DerekThorpe294]

He fails at plenty of things. Projects, his knife company (anyone remember that disaster launch),etc. But he is persistent and comes back from it.

[@sykwookiee]

​@@DerekThorpe294To succeed, one must have failures...it's inevitable...

[@elij8029]

It’s going to take a wile he’s not in any rush this is years of youtube content

[@twiggss4344]

Well considering he's the one holding the camera and editing what we see its pretty easy to control the narrative of his successes and failures.

[@bigbelly8887]

I recognize all of that stuff. Its high and low rope courses with some team building activity's as well! Cable walks, blind fold walks, lava swings. I can show you how to do them all!

[@motownpontiac]

I'm always curious about things like that myself. Furthermore, I'm curious as to who was there, when, and just what life was like during those times. Very cool to see pieces of history like that.

[@gayleklein7243]

The Pensacola monolithic dome home in Florida has survived multiple major hurricanes (including Katrina) with only cosmetic damage and is the only home to have done so on the beachfront. As these domes are constructed from Shotcrete, they're fireproof, hurricane/tornado-proof, termite proof and - to a large extent - bulletproof. The company that sells these is located in Italy, Texas. The physics behind the design is rather simple - curved walls divert strong winds around the building rather than slamming into a flat wall.

[@lukemoeckel3212]

I say Matt should dedicate/ donate quail canyon to his dad let him build activities and trails with a wildlife reserve so we can walk thru and enjoy it with him

[@JB10651]

Ooo. A new video of the rebuild of the abandoned resort. Thank you Matt, as always for taking the time to record and showcase your time, effort, and resources spent into being this amazing place back from the dead.

[@nichuver2863]

The spot that you said might have been a place to sit with not enough boards looks like a Gaga ball pit. Basically dodgeball on the ground. Super fun game. Had one at the camp my parents ran and by the end of the week the lush grass was just a pit of dirt.

[@oliverphilip-harrison2010]

The zip wire with no platforms are fun, you end suspended in the air, drop a rope and then repell down the rope with a special device, I used to instruct roped activities like this, was the beat job ever!

[@vickan3127]

I want 1-2 hour videos. Give us all the content you got! Amazing video as allways

[@aden7200]

Please do

[@leonsullivan3490]

Let’s not get greedy, that’s a day of editing easy. Editors need breaks

[@thomasallen3818]

I’m surprised that no one has contacted you from back in the days when the resort was open. There’s bound to be someone still around from 20+ years ago.

[@mad1s]

He has talked to someone...One of the Holden Brothers worked here

[@jlaudner55]

He found someone that knew about the wine cellar, and then one of the Holden Bros mowed lawns out there, maybe in high school.

[@albertklose572]

It would be nice if when you do the landscaping to put in native plants and trees. Most will take care of themselves so it will be low cost in the long run! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🌴🌴🌴

[@rachelbrown859]

I worked there from 2003 -2007 and was there to close the doors when it shut down. I can’t believe how it looks now and can’t wait to see what Matt does with it.

[@jameslovitt994]

Can you possibly imagine how cool that entire place was about 40 or 50 years ago? Sad we'll never know.

[@gregorywoods5335]

Not nearly as cool as it will be with Matt at the helm. I can't wait to see it.

[@Motoko_Urashima]

@@gregorywoods5335 Depends if he restocks the wine vault

[@TheCebulon]

We do not have to know. We will see how amazing it is / will be when Matt is finished with it.

[@nathanemett8588]

We will know in about 4-5 maybe 6 years

[@koolkid1702]

​@@Motoko_Urashimamere cleened it out and telled us notta tell matt?? 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️😭😂😂😂😂

[@JGam]

I think we need a episode with a tank doing some demo. Run it through the walls!

[@Wifi5]

Hi Matt, here in Denmark and also in Southwest France, we call it treewalking, it is normally 2 or 3 horisontal cables or 2 cables and a footing, like branch or pole, you get climbing gear on your person, clip in to 1 cable for safety, not to fall down and its like a climbing/hiking/walking/balance workout but in the treer, it is hard and you will get very thirsty, so perfect for camping grounds with a bar, and it is a family thing

[@maryvallas772]

As you were exploring Quail Canyon and finding all the course remnants, I couldn't help but feel Mark's spirit with you and how much he would have had a blast poking around there.

[@SusanGK1]

I miss watching Mark, he was such a character. That's how I found Matt on you tube, I saw him in one of Mark's videos.

[@kari8187]

Matt is our generations “This Old House” guy 🤣

[@baseballjustin5]

That would be cool to see the "This Old House" guys out there lol. Someone call PBS/Create

[@Trenten.Fieldstad]

@@baseballjustin5 That would be awesome!!!

[@silentepsilon888]

all over in Germany there are exercise trails throughout the forests. They are trails of various lengths, clearly marked with arrow signs along the trees and those trails have different stations with various exercises. The exercises are described on signs and most of the exercise equipment is simple and made from natural materials, such as trees and metal ropes, chains, etc. There are bars for pushups or pullups, balance beams, short posts in the ground for steps etc. I think that corner you showed today might be a great idea for an all natural exercise and workout trail because people do like to exercise outside instead of being in a monkey cage type of gym with 5 treadmills lined up in a row.

[@Visible7777]

We have those here, not everywhere, and not always in the woods.

[@stevenlittle5743]

Just hearing from those that might have stayed there in it's heyday would be an AWESOME video....just for the historical stand point and learning what you've not been able to piece together at this point in time. Then not only recreating that but like you said....make it better

[@madgxsrx8436]

Great show Matt! You need to make a Map of this Property . Use a clear sheet over it as it looks now to what it looks like when Finished . Main map ground only clear is for buildings , then another layer for stuff like this .

[@koehlersmodsandrepairs4384]

Matt before you tear down all the buildings that need to go, you should do at least one video (or even a series…) of testing breaching techniques/equipment or sweeping buildings. Have Scott, Mike, and Doughnut come out and do stuff

[@leonsullivan3490]

Or local sheriffs, should be good as long as they don’t need the fd in the woods.

[@TD_YT066]

Test home defense rounds with the walls.

[@joedoe6444]

nice idea, but i don't know if he would want to be exposed to so much airborne mold partials from the explosions. these places are nasty.

[@dwstrat1377]

I admire your commitment in showing us stuff even though it comes with a lil suffering through hot weather while having to hike. You really need a hand held mister so you can cool down on hikes like this on hot days

[@BLSdesigns]

It’s crazy how each video there’s a new building we never knew existed, just makes me realize how big that place is!

[@MS-xh7cw]

The canyon area is beautiful. I love those big oaks. It’s a really nice property and it’s great Matt is saving this area.

[@lindab424]

I am loving watching these longer videos. Please keep them coming.

[@TrapCoreGaming]

We appreciate the grind you’re going on right now. You’re life has gotten more packed and I think I can speak for all of the demolitia when I say, we can be patient. We’re here for you, with you. Take you’re time and do it the way you want Matt. We will be here regardless

[@michaelspeakman5068]

Matt you really should turn a big part of that into a RV camping area or something close to it.

[@nickZaps]

I would tow my camper in from northern ohio!

[@nikcissell4857]

He already said he was going to down by the river

[@Craneman4100w]

I have a 32 foot motorhome that could come down from Chicago and would look really good spending a week or 3 especially if there is a shooting range. Hell Yeah Matt.

[@SurroundSoundscapes]

@@Craneman4100wi think a clay shooting range would be cool as hell, i’d tow down the 4 wheeler and the camper and have fun

[@shane0clock716]

A decade has passed since the bombs fell. Somewhere in the desolate territory formally known as Texas, a bunker door clunks and hisses open. From it's shadowy depths a single man in a baseball cap emerges, clad with a stone tied to the end of a stick. "Welcome back to Off The Ranch", he says to the outstretched stone enthusiastically, "you guys aren't going to believe this but today starts our new series RENOVATING AN ABANDONED PLANET".

[@thunderstreams]

fucking real LMAO

[@joyce52]

Matt, some of that area would be perfect for platform tents. I used to counsel 3rd & 4th graders at church camp and we were way back in the woods in the campsite we had tents in our area that looked like old stagecoaches and it was cool. We even had about 4 steps to get up into it. Each site had a different type of tent on the different sites. We were far enough away from the other sites that we could not see or hear much from the other sites either. We also had a bear that made its nightly stroll through the campsites looking for food. It was kind of scary because he was always sniffing around things and one night the kids were all in their tents and sleeping and it came to my tent sniffing around and I was scared half to death. Of course, the skunks and raccoons came around all the time too. The tents were VERY heavy canvas and all different. Just a thought.

[@TheDutchTexan]

Getting rid of the junk and creating more nature. Awesome!

[@Mike.G.]

I would strongly recommend getting no shed cabins you can have them delivered and laid out on places like that quickly start getting people in there

[@baggawells9527]

There are companies who build AWESOME tiny homes in TX, I’ve been to their lots.

[@PsychoCash]

I do appreciate all the hidden gems of this place. Great content. Keep it up!

[@derbydriver]

This channel and demo ranch are like a nexus for all of my interests. Guns, cars, urban exploration.

[@dynohusky]

Same

[@joelobryan1212]

I have a 355acre ranch about 119 miles due North of you (in Zephyr TX) and its is interesting to see your grass has turned brown just like on mine ranch. Got a bunch of high dollar mulching and clearing done there this past winter. I also have a water way, the Pecan Bayou, but not nearly as clear wate as the Guadelupe, but lots of deep stagnant sections when the water isn't running. Lots of alligator gar, catfish, and turtles, some perch, crappie. The Turtle and gar are great plinking sport with a 223 from the high bank in the wooded grassy park.

[@andrewvanhoesen5387]

I am almost certain that is an old Boy Scout camping site. We have one extremely similar to that here in Missouri! Get a hold of your local troop or the local office and they can look it up. If it is a camp they usually can give you the original layouts and other materials that would be cool to have!

[@KennethHastings]

I was just through the area this last week coming back to Phoenix from ETX. Stopped at Bunker… the family LOVED it. Can’t wait for the resort. Keep up the great work! My daughter was probably as excited as me :-).

[@Redacted212]

Anyone else surprised Matt hasn't gotten a semi truck yet for all the stuff he has

[@moreboost]

Please take us on the discovery as you find stuff. Can you fly the drone over the whole property to get a better idea of maybe things to discover? Great content!

[@cdawg62184]

@offtheranch 5:14 it’s a yucca - we have a bunch in our front yard in north Texas and they are easy as hell to maintain and look great

[@act4231]

RIP the ram.. 😥 You know what, the rope course reminds me of the time Anne & Mere did that rope course super high up! So we definitely gotta revive these cool attractions! Also the idea of secluded cabin in the wood sounds awesome! Keep up the 40mil hr vids! ❤😂

[@HeisenbergFam]

Matt's renovating series is perfect to sit back, relax and grab some snacks

[@joesguiltyguitar]

Hello again 😂 hahaha 🤣

[@MAGAMAN]

Snacks while looking at rooms filled with goat poop? Nasty old mattresses that he seems to be thinking of reusing? No thanks!

[@PurpleCh4lk]

@@MAGAMAN That's but sad, boy.

[@dicklongflop]

This is a bot account that farms likes

[@user-fb3pu3qx3t]

@@MAGAMANHe’s not thinking of reusing them. He was being sarcastic.

[@teksatan4699]

Man, each thing you do is one step closer to your end goal bro. It's slowly looking better and better every video.

[@thomasmarshall4454]

Also, think about if all the buildings has solar panels and a rainwater collection system. It could be completely Off-Grid!!

[@claresimon]

The step is a boost for getting on and off horse back. The rope with the wire below it is a tight rope, you would walk across the wire while holding onto the rope.

[@mariegoldsworthy6384]

You need to keep a list of all this AMAZING ideas you can do with your land!

[@shawng746]

The most fun job I ever had was working as an employee and then supervisor for a Ropes / Challenge course. That at one time was a pretty wicked course on that resort. Once you get the resort back up and running you could definitely book some corporate clients for teamwork building events.

[@larryjohnson7591]

Lincoln is getting so big! Love the exploring part of these videos.

[@donnakytle6595]

Love the expeditions you take us on,thanks!

[@highnoon891]

You had two courses. A low course and hogh course. Low course was used to teach the ropes and spotting skills, and then the high course was used to build self confidence. Tree based courses like yours are high maintenance because you have to be careful not to kill the tree. Also, insurance due to liability, got very expensive. I could explain somenof the other pieces if I were down there and could see it in person. You could rebuild the low course and create a corporate retreat to build teamwork. Usually they are either 3 day or 5 day courses. A course that size would probably need a director and half a dozen to dozen instructors. Each platform would have an instructor, plus ground support between a couple of platforms. Theres a couple of national organizations to certify a course, but based on age, tear it all out and start over

[@jonathandejesus1835]

That ROPES course is a find! Fully stocked!

[@boboso7238]

You could easily make some multi-use trails like you mentioned. With that, you could also have Bunker Branding sponsored trail races and mountain bike races. The mountain bike race would be fairly easy to host, especially with places to camp on property, which is not uncommon at a lot of events. 🤔

[@tradovich2492]

Love to see you hook up with Heavy D and Diesel Dave for more resort demolition!

[@julieholcombe7422]

I would love to explore this property too! The ropes course and zip lines are an awesome find and would great to build again!

[@justineddy]

Loving these longer videos Matt! I’m so invested in this project. Feels like we are going to be watching these for years.

[@ChristiBrogan]

Reach out to Camp Eagle in Round Rock and see who they work with for their ropes and zip courses… Would be awesome for your local youth/teen groups to have a place like that closer to home!

[@clydemckenzie3933]

The resort is gonna look really awesome once it’s completed.😊😊😊

[@rakeshrakhi8029]

Yeah...... like in 4 years😂

[@misshippi971]

Underground utilities would be great. Can’t get enough videos of this place. A place you take your family year after year. It becomes a tradition.

[@KameraShy]

I wonder if they might have problems with rock.

[@smiley1949]

Underground in this terrain can be a problem and costs more money$$$$

[@brandongoforth9138]

It’s crazy to see how y’all grown and how the Channels have grown over the years love the videos and can’t wait to so what y’all turn this place into

[@curtisclark5756]

Those low cables next to the ground are for a low ropes course. They are used for team/trust building exercises. And those 6ft tallish poles in the ground, check for 2-3 sets of wholes going through them, those should be rope anchors

[@mapsandstuff338]

I love that Demo Ranch and Desperado Ranch are both DR....and Matt is a Dr...ish. Well played.

[@russellharrison619]

looks like an old Boy Scout Rope Course and primitive camping sites for sure That is called the Leap Of Faith We always would do that at camp. You may talk to local scout troop and the OA for the area would come out and referb that stuff and as well as make trails out there That would be a great Eagle Scout project at well.

[@evanhutchinson3041]

The gaga ball pits were also a dead ringer for Boy Scouts

[@kamoonrathewolfgod9189]

I love anything about this resort. The videos are very interesting to me for some reason. There is always something new to see and explore here.

[@SolidEdgeOrderedChaos]

keep up the Great work Mat , Much love From South Africa

[@joshklabunde5768]

Having facilitated a High ropes and Low ropes course, a lot of those seemingly incomplete low ropes areas were probably team building stations with objectives like to use three boards to get everyone across or something similar to that. It looks random until an instructor gives a team of people rules and objectives.

[@safetymikeengland]

11:20 - you don't own a side-by-side? dang. 24:50 - I kind of hate to see the cinderblock walls coming down. It's amazing how well that smooth-rendering process was intact. that was fun going through that building to see waht was intact and what was not. 28:10 - it looks like someone was squatting in this building, but it looks like they were using a giant oil-boiling cooker inside that room. . . 28:30 - it that a cast-iron skillet hanging on that wall? generally, I like buildings with basements or at least buildings built on a slab. When I see a crawlspace under a building I generally feel like it is junk. Great work, sir! Thanks for sharing your excellent adventure with us mere mortals!

[@toadford]

They definitely need to create a whole area with nothing but treehouse cabins

[@RogueTurban]

keep up the long vids! we wanna experience what you’re experiencing!

[@austinchristmas6033]

Could continuously watch this for hours on end 😂. Great series

[@michaelshearer3559]

That land just gets better the more that is revealed. So much potential! I'm surprised there aren't more photos floating around of that place in its prime. Could make for an interesting coffee table book of stories and photos.

[@09mxrider]

Matt everyone wears a harness with a trolly on it and it just clips on to the cable no need to bring the trolly back up the cable also you will need certified Zipline operators to get it back up and running