Ghost Towns of Colorado

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[@MrWinger1951]

Other than just a couple of similar overlanding channels, yours puts all the others to shame. Your background as an educator really shines through on your videos.

[@albagarcia3961]

Nostalgia por el pasado

[@Balu_420]

I really have to give credit to all the people, who keep the streets intact! Good job guys!

[@sandrabeck8788]

You people are ru adventurers! Fantastic video! My Dad was military, we lived in Colorado Springs and Ft Carson , mid 1950’s año later late 50’s . Dad would have Mom pack a picnic, and we would go “exploring” on old roads up in the Rockies. It gave me a healthy respect for weather, scary roads, animals, water., rocks, trees. Even the “good” roads were narrow, twisty, rail less, and sometimes peppered with boulders. My Mom, a realist, read every newspaper article about children getting lost in the woods, drug off by bears, people encountering cougars, and we saw cars that had tumbled hundreds of feet down gulches and ravines. This video brings back memories!

[@Lois-o1f]

@@sandrabeck8788 you are LUCKY! ☺️

[@glowingdeathclaw3560]

Not typically an emotional person but something about ghost towns in the mountains is just overwhelming to me… you’ve inspired me to get out there some day soon and see the towns for myself. Thank you.

[@andrewhall36]

Thank you for highlighting my state’s history, Colorado is still a huge mining hub. Even a lot of smaller mines and quarries, like the the ones I work in, can make money. Still though, it’s incredible to see how much mines do for their surrounding towns. They’re a very large source of jobs, but now it’s very difficult for us to find workers, and that may end up putting some smaller companies out of business. It’s easy to see why there are so many abandoned mines and towns nearby when you work in the industry.

[@googleuser2170]

Been working my way through your channel and wanted to tell you I believe your channel is the best in the overlanding/exploration genre. Great, well-shot, edited, and narrated content, plus your lack of hyperbole and brotastic attitude is very refreshing. You come across as very likable and humble but still knowledgeable.

[@milembemutaho]

You have by far the best overlanding channel on KZbin IMO. Incredible work.

[@RevereOverland]

I appreciate it!

[@christianalvarado4622]

Colorado is so beautiful man and you make it seem like it’s 20x more beautiful

[@albertowen1025]

Beautiful video! When I was in undergraduate school at UC-Boulder, me and my then wife took several trips to many ghost towns in the state as well. We loved Central City, Black Hawk, Ames, Arrow, the old city around Canon City, Silverton, Ouray, and so many others. I hope to go exploring again soon, but with COVD and gas prices skyrocketing, I don't think I'll ever get back....but this video brings back great memories of the spring/summer of 1993. THANK YOU SO MUCH for bringing them back to life!

[@reachthesingularity]

This is easily the best video I've seen about ghost towns here in Colorado, and not even just that, trails too and great advice. Awesome, thank you for taking to time to make this!

[@hotmugatushouseofwheels8922]

Brilliant videography. 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@Andy-rp3ee]

I think I missed this one first time around. Agree with what other say, this is almost a documentary and as always, your production and filming is just amazing. Love the music you pair with it too.

[@shaweehillsworkshop4226]

This was a great trip to go on and even better having this video to remind my Dad, son and I of the great trip! Great video Rob!!

[@RevereOverland]

It was a great trip. Next time we'll go a couple of weeks later though!

[@buildexplore3278]

What happened to the awesome trailer you built? You can’t get that huge motor home into those hard to reach spots.

[@shaweehillsworkshop4226]

@@buildexplore3278 I still have it and love it, but this was a trip with my 70year old dad and the motorhome made more sense for this trip. I also have a month long trip planned for my family this winter where we will take the motorhome as I will be working remotely and my kids will be doing school. It all depends on the type of travel we are doing

[@johndiaz7240]

We have enjoyed the last two videos thank you , be safe.

[@paulturner1535]

One of the best docs I have seen. Clear, concise, and interesting.

[@НатальяБудаева-м2р]

ABSOLUTELY WILDERNESS!! YOU ARE SUCH A BRAVE PERSONS!! HATS OFF!!! MY RESPECT!

[@afterthelandroverexperience]

Hands down the best videos and audio! Love the trails and information. Just brilliant.

[@blanchesplace]

As a generational colorado native whose families worked the mines in your videos I have to say your videos are some of the best we have watched.

[@mjg3379]

My family has property in Lake City so I saw your video and instantly clicked on it. It's my favorite place on Earth, I love the rich history and natural wonder.

[@mikepierson3097]

That bear vault, and how you’re using it, is a great idea. Thanks for the tip and another fantastic video.

[@RevereOverland]

They're well worth having to minimize contact with bears!

[@lofismooth453]

@@RevereOverland I ordered one after this using your link. Thank you.

[@ModernDayTemplar606]

Excellent Footage of a Beautiful Place

[@business2164]

This video gave me chills and tears. Incredible camerawork and I truly appreciatite the lack of narration. When you did speak it was insightful information but the video truly speaks for itslef. Incredible work this trips is now high on my bucket list

[@susiehilsman1360]

Videography is fantastic!

[@BackroadExploration]

Absolutely stunning!! Such a beautiful video. So much incredible mining history in Colorado.

[@lostarrowoverland4067]

Once again very nice work. I though I'd mention we thought of you folks the other day. While down in New Mexico we drove into a hell of a hail storm. Nothing to be done about it we pull off the main road and waited the storm out. When the sky cleared we climbed out to assess the damage and the sweet smell of sage was overwhelming. I had remembered in a previous video you mentioned how much you enjoyed the scent of Utah sage. Said to my wife I wish I could bottle this and send it your way. We could have skipped the hail but them we wouldn't have slowed down to enjoy nature's gift. Thanks for all the hard work. Safe travels ...

[@RevereOverland]

That's awesome! The smell of sage is great, and something we just don't get in Kentucky.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Love this video!! It was great seeing you in Ouray!

[@RevereOverland]

Good to see you there!

[@MegaRetr]

Absolutely stunning!! Such a beautiful video

[@w.w.beason9183]

My family was just there last week! I can’t wait to go back and do more exploring. You had snow, we had rain and mudslides.

[@RevereOverland]

The weather there has been crazy! I'll take snow over mudslides!

[@scottb8907]

This video inspired me to take a trip to the San Juans area of SW Colorado. I just got back, 2,000 miles total trip. I stayed in Silverton and hit Ouray, Telluride, and Ophir, and was able to take my truck over Ophir Pass. It was incredible.

[@peakbagger2014]

The drone footage is TOP NOTCH

[@aaronclawson]

The drone work on this video is incredible. I was lucky enough to go to animas forks 2 years ago. Came here hoping to find footage only to find my new favorite KZbin channel. I can truly say this is the first video of this length I've watched beginning to end without needing to fast forward or skip to the next video. Great job. Production quality with the music and transitions are incredible.

[@jasonlonon4198]

Good stuff. I've spent some time in those Colorado ghost towns. Absolutely love it up there. Great video!

[@WanderWithUs2020]

Awesome to see another Lexus out there! Love the history hiding in those trails! Great video!

[@ChrisWilliams-pu8pj]

Your usual wonderful job! Greatly enjoyed. Thank you!

[@RevereOverland]

Thank you!

[@erich1880]

Again, fantastic shoots! You have the drone thing down! 👍🏼 Thanks for sharing... Colorado is on my bucket list

[@RevereOverland]

Thank you! Colorado is definitely worth a visit... I've been back year after year!

[@soundsquadart]

I love seeing folks explore our state and learn about the history we've developed through years🤘

[@Cosmicsurfpro]

Excellent cinematography!!!!!!

[@brianbaldwin7554]

Amazing video as always. Definitely added some spots to visit to my ever growing list. And your drone work is spectacular.

[@danih.5675]

growing up in Colorado I pass by some of these during ski season. but I really didn't know about most of these, gotta go check them out now! thanks much

[@lisagurian814]

wow very cool! liked seeing the roads to see what kind of vehicle might be needed to go. Surprised to find some of those back roads even plowed of snow. Loved this and the very nice drone work.

[@BWhatEverTV]

The area does look well maintained.

[@danb.709]

It's not well maintained its plowed once a year in the spring, right when this video was shot. Many roads in the area are 4wd jeep trails some requiring a heavily modified offroad vehicle, if you get in trouble help could be costly and take hours to get to you, if you can even get a call out. Some of the roads are milder, but the area in general is pretty serious, good planning and a bit of experience are needed, and a real truck or suv for most of it, a crossover suv minivan thing is asking for trouble, also most rental companies forbid it. There are like a thousand little roads similar to this in Colorado, some are fine for cars and some are incredibly dangerous for any vehicle, people underestimating them is becoming a real problem, just know before you go what you're getting into.

[@KyleTraeCaswell]

Wesley, you make the best videos evvvva! The shots you get are amazing! I know I speak for other people as well when I ask this request. I would love LoVe LOVE to see a behind the scenes of you gettin the drone going, charging it, cams you use, how you do it, what your experience is including likes and frustrations, etc. Would you please please pleeeeease make a video showing us how you do all this incredible imagery while in the hills? Thanks! Can’t wait to see the video if you make one like that!!

[@edwardh1591]

When I lived in Colorado we would take our jeeps and go explore ghost towns. Fun times. Enjoyed the video.

[@ricomacpherson6845]

Great video, can't wait to see more content like this.

[@rogerjob2780]

Beautiful video….scenery…….music….thanks from across the pond 😎🍷🚍⚓️🇬🇧👍

[@michaelsimmons261]

I am growing fond of these videos...Good work!

[@colvinator1611]

Great video! Someone's done an amazing job keeping the roads clear.

[@siamiam]

amazing video. the adventure was just grand and the visuals were simply amazing it was really great seeing Wes and son on the adventure too :) he was able to cut more wood and use that Lexus too :D

[@AshleyPaquin1]

I live in (beautiful) Colorado and so much of this is unexplored territory. Thank you

[@jamesmyers9150]

Great video, love the historical tidbits.

[@cactoyote]

I worked at Ashcroft this summer a bit, and something interesting is that all the trees around it are younger than the town, being that when constructing it for all those people, they used all the surrounding trees.

[@boscoyu_sci]

just a beautiful video.. everything works together to set the mood... love the vibe.

[@baileyasherjames2036]

This is truly amazing. Incredible work. I can’t stop watching ❤

[@spiriten]

Honestly, whats most amazing to me is that someone else went up those mountains and plowed them. You were driving through plowed paths.

[@LongDistanceMotorcycleFans]

I live in Colorado and have been to many of these places on my motorcycles. Great job on your video, really enjoyed it.

[@Goldrush1988]

The background audio is dope. Such a cool video. Subscribed!

[@4runner_muse514]

Excellent video. It was nice meeting you guys when we ran into you on Boreas Pass Co.

[@raymondvoigt7336]

Really nice effort there, really enjoyed your commentary and filmmaking! Safe travels.🙂

[@jkstudent222]

this was riveting sir! the scenery was beautiful thank you for sharing🙏🏻

[@etownshawn]

country livin at its finest. a lonely man's paradise. what beautiful landscapes

[@alexwyman8380]

I grew up in the valley on the west side of cinnamon pass. My dad spent his 20s logging near american basin up there. Him and my mom are the two who restored Carson to what it is now.

[@vince4316]

My brother you need to open a drone academy....Outstanding Footage!!!

[@John-j1j1z]

I used to do pen and ink sketches of old buildings and towns. I miss doing it, but older now.

[@theRealAric25]

I don't know whether to scorn or congrats. Very bold venturing that high up in June. September is best. I've encountered spontaneous blizzards above 9k ft in late June.

[@richardbird4702]

I was transfixed by this video. Only visited Colorado twice but wish I could go again.. A mine explorers paradise. Great dtuff

[@richardbird4702]

Stuff,

[@TrailNewbie]

Great job as always! Love this video, and want to do this trip!!

[@RevereOverland]

You should, but wait until July or later. Lol.

[@TrailNewbie]

@@RevereOverland will do!

[@live4mac]

What an awesome trip and beautiful scenery. I've already told my girlfriend 'I want to go there!' We're planning a big Arizona, Utah, Colorado national parks tour for next summer and I definitely want to add part of this to the route!

[@RevereOverland]

Awesome! A few days in Ouray is definitely worth it.

[@steveherman6126]

Excellent video. Best I’ve seen. Congratulations

[@henrikm4657]

Me and my two sons were in CO in late June too with my 4Runner and the camper trailer. Breckenridge, Ouray, Ironton, Silverton, Twin Lakes, Aspen, Snowmass, Buena Vista, etc. Towed the trailer on Corkscrew Gulch from Ironton to Silverton. A bit sketchy in the rain 😱 Such beautiful country!

[@RevereOverland]

I would not want to take a trailer on Corkscrew, especially in the rain!

[@henrikm4657]

@@RevereOverland in hindsight, I concur 100% 😂

[@lofismooth453]

Thank you. You do great work. Looking forward to September in that area.

[@RevereOverland]

Late September? The trees are amazing then!

[@bogwin9621]

Wow! Wie a number of years ago did some honeymooning and your work brings back the feelings. Red mountain pass was so muddy I kept slipping to the edge of the road. I had to keep accelerating hard to realign and start the oozing towards the edge again. Spooky! Fun.

[@grampabadger]

For the most part, most 4 wheel drive roads in Colorado, at least those above 10,000 feet, stay closed well into summer and many are not plowed, so you wait for the snow to melt or you don't go at all. Except for a couple of extreme roads, most routes don't require real four wheel drive, but it comes in handy during the spring thaw and a reasonable ground clearance is usually desired. I've done many of the popular routes in a street stock Subaru, but we generally wait until late July and August, or go in September before the snow flies.

[@liquidalloy]

I am loving the drone footage. Very nice!

[@lorimac0260]

I enjoyed the scenery. I just would like to see something like this during the time of year when more passes are open.

[@nuclearrabbit03]

Colorado is such a beautiful place

[@i4mCAST]

I travel red mountain pass almost once a month and I’ve never actually explored those mines. I’ve always wondered about them. Very informative video, thank you

[@lindboknifeandtool]

White knuckle pass. You ever see those crazies cycling up from Durango?

[@jizmoglass4202]

I actually moved to Leadville up on "Chicken Hill" , and a few others, after i graduated high school. was 19. Back in the early 2,000's. I'm almost 40 now. Just wanted to ski and get paid for it. Ended up @ Copper Mountain as a traffic control foreman. Lived up in Leadville for the better part of a decade. Loved it. The mining districts. Oro City, pulled alot of great stuff out of there just in the tailings. Thank you for this video. I could go on for paragraphs. send you some private messages about what I found living up there. Great video. Just found your channel today.

[@jizmoglass4202]

Quincy's!

[@MinhTran-ut8xk]

New subscriber here, just found your channel, the drone footage is incredible, feels like i m there looking at it. Love it

[@ettaplace6716]

Wow! This is impressive work! And love the history too...

[@stevevice9863]

Beautiful videography! My daughter and I were there, (SanJuan mountains), the last week of July and first week of August. Your videos are one of the inspirations for making the trip. We have a 2000 4Runner w/ 225K on the odo. Climbed those trails like a champ. Had a great time. It was cut short due to the monsoon rain that set in. We will be back....so much to see! Keep up the excellent work! By the way, fellow Kentuckian here. You should approach KET with your work to develop a video overland travelogue program. I think it would be a hit.

[@digitalemotionfilms]

Some really good footage. Very well presented

[@Mecrobb]

I've been on that road near Fairplay, it makes for a wonderful Sunday drive!

[@exrhodie1234]

Outstanding as always, thank you!

[@dianapippin6658]

A very well done video, I enjoyed every minute of it. The scenery and the subject matter I love. You are quite the accomplished photographer again well done. Such beautiful areas you went to. I am filled with admiration of the people who worked and settled there. They were tough people back then. My great grandfather was a coal miner back in the early 1900's to mid 1900's 50 years who worked close to Ludlow, Walsenburg, Trinidad, and Louisville. So I am really interested in old mining camps and the mines. I also have to compliment you on how prepared you were. You are a good man to have around in time of need. You had tools for every situation and your bear discard or trash container is an excellent idea. 👏👍😊

[@panic_srt8]

Beautiful video proud to be from Colorado

[@stevenmshawzy]

Great video. I loved it. Well done. Thanks for sharing!

[@stevesmith3556]

Nice video! Next time you're here, check out banker mine. There are two ghost towns, a couple mines and some graveyards.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Crazy to belive that barely 2 weeks after you were there, all of the roads were open with the snow almost completely gone up top. Love the video and history .

[@RevereOverland]

I know!! We definitely mistimed it!

[@Myfootinplaces]

Wonderful videography - well done.

[@cosf918]

what a fantastic road trip. Looks so nice on thoese passes

[@quixoteyeah]

Great video mate, well presented!

[@Rangetechus]

Amazing video! I plan to try and follow in your footsteps some day.

[@marknewlin1]

Excellent videography , really shows scale of mountains. Most photographers over use the fisheye

[@uttramp]

management of video tech, drone, high level very good document

[@juniorkhan9539]

Well just subscribed for your brilliant videos and views and I just can't get enough of it. I'm really fascinated by your work

[@lisamelberger441]

The views are breathtaking

[@FlamesCagney]

8:19 - Eureka township "the only thing left is the JAIL . . . . ." speaks volumes. LOL.

[@leighchamberlain25]

Can't tell if you're a Canadian who lived in Oz or an Aussie who's lives in Canada a long time... Either way I LOVED your video, right up my alley!

[@stevej71393]

Colorado has always fascinated me. Most people today move there because they want to be close to the mountains and have places to visit on weekends, but most people who went to Colorado back in the 1800s were looking to get rich from mining. It's amazing the lengths people were willing to go to make a living back then, and how it often ended in failure. I often wonder what happened to the people who risked everything to get a mining job in the mountains and things didn't work out. Where did they go? Did they simply jump from one mining job to another? Did many give up and take up factory or railroad work?

[@stumptownwoodworks]

Great video, and an amazing trip. Would really enjoy a route like this and may have to go check out Colorado some time.👍 Love having a battery powered chainsaw on our trips. Last time in Washington, in June, one trail we had to clear 5 trees...sheesh. One was larger and we used tow straps and kinetic rope to pull itt down and off the trail.

[@johnking9754]

Wow!! This is spectacular and what a great route! What time of year did you go? (I see the publish date, but there didn’t seem to be that much snow where we were in CO earlier in July.