RV Living in Colorado 🚙 RV Boondocking Mistake & Success 🙌 Free RV Camping in a Camper Van

[@ՏմցհօղվíԵ]

I ❤️❤️❤️❤️ watching your videos: the editing, the camera clarity and RV lingo translation to us non-RVers. Love your mom references, maybe you can feature her in a future video.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Haha...I will try to get my mother on in future vids! :)

[@jimmysoutherland5959]

Sitting here again this week drinking my coffee and enjoying your adventures! I look forward to your videos and post. I’m envious and living vicariously through your van travels.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Haha..Im sitting here drinking coffee, answering comments. Thanks for returning, Jimmy!

[@patwilk7684]

Yes, bark scrapped off a tree is usually, deer, elk, or moose. From what I saw in your vid that’s what it looked like. If it was a bear there would be claw marks and those are kind of unmistakeable. Also, look for long hairs imbedded in the bark that’s remaining on the tree. If those hairs are black, it’s probably a black bear (since you are in CO). However, if you were in WY or MT and the hairs were brown, be very careful because that might be grizzly, depending where you are in those states. And remember just because a 4legged animal used the tree to scrap their antlers does not mean a bear won’t use the same tree to scratch his back. Hope that helps. All bears like to use trees to scratch their backs on and when they do they leave hairs. The 4 legged animals usually don’t use trees the same way.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Good info...thanks!

[@Hlhohnholz]

Not bears. Primarily elk, but deer and moose also, will strip bark for food in the winter. They'll also use trees to rub on to get the velvet off their antlers, which can cause those sorts of marks too. You're safe!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Good to know! Thanks Heather!

[@charlescannizzaro725]

It’s refreshing to see someone admit that they are new to RV’ing and learning. I’m sure most people watching are not expert RV’ers and I for one love hearing the “how-to” bits in hopes of one day getting out there myself. But what about the bike shopping!!!?? I was looking forward to seeing how you made your decision and what bike you bought!! Maybe in a future episode.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Yeah...I forgot to talk about the bike I bought. I bought it at a 2nd hand store...wanted something decent but that I didn't have to worry about getting stolen off the back of the van. Thanks for watching and commenting, Charles.

[@jinlowe1953]

Love your vids. Love your voice, very soothing. Have fun and stay safe.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Awww that's so nice of you to say, Jinnie. Made my day.

[@bethjordan8106]

Enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing. It’s helping me prepare for when I’m finally able to get out there! Great footage, too. Enjoy the bike and safe travels.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting, Beth.

[@rrhopewell]

I love Caesar salads. That lake looked beautiful. Sorry you didn’t get to park close. But your adventures will lead you back. Hope your still having a great time.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I found a better lake a few days later :) thanks for stopping by Ramona! :)

[@larnole]

It's great that you are taking chances, not over-engineering your explorations so that you have an opportunity to learn from your "adventures" (like the Leadville park, which was less than appealing; and not letting your first night in a new spot you'll have to compete for be a Friday or Saturday night). Looking forward to seeing your reaction to Glacier National Park...you're going to be absolutely blown away! Stay safe! - Larry

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Im so excited about Glacier, Larry! Can't wait. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Love seeing someone just starting out! I'm going back and watching all your videos. Great music choices too!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks...really appreciate that! :)

[@curtisevans6007]

Kevin you should use a prefilters with your water filter. Clear 20 is a good prefilter because it fits all the rv filter water filter. The prefilter connects to the water filter it only added 3 inches and coupled of inches diameter to your long filter.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Good tip....Im looking into it now. Thank you for watching and commenting, Curtis.

[@telanca]

I am loving the detail you add to the videos thank you for letting me get to know the area without actually visiting. It's nice that you spent the holiday with friends. Happy Travels!!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Aww thank you Tela...appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@vanbusgeo675]

Awesome video man! Thanks for the info on those water bags they look cool! Can’t wait to see more! 🤙

[@30AndAWakeUp]

thanks....really appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@terryh3689]

For future visits to Leadville, there are better places to pay for a shower while you boondock there. There are endless boondocking sites in the area. Most “lakes” in Colorado are manmade reservoirs to supply drinking water to distant cities and don’t allow people to enter the water, although boating may be permitted, so check before you plan a trip to a “lake” with plans to jump in! Also, most lakes are very cold.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Good to know! Thanks Terry.

[@ceec165]

There is no swimming allowed at Rampart reservoir near Colorado Springs but when you get your bike, there is an awesome trail and the campgrounds are nice. Also, while in Colorado, check out all the hot springs... pretty awesome.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks for the tip...will definitely check that out.

[@cwest2001]

From Twin lakes go over independence pass to aspen. The pass is closed in winter so try to make the trip before it closes for the season. The roaring fork valley is beautiful.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Great recommendation...I'll check it out.

[@cwest2001]

30 And A Wake Up fast reply! I just got back from steamboat springs and forgot to say you can go tubing in the Yampa river there or many other rivers around the state. Frisco marina at Dillon Reservoir lets you rent a variety of water craft, SUP, canoes, kayaks, etc. you can't swim in the reservoir but you can fall in😉

[@hankbrinlee4677]

Just about 1.5 hours West of Salida is a nice "little" lake to jump into, Blue Mesa Reservoir. Loving your content...be safe out there!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Oh wow...I will go check that out! :) Thanks for watching and commenting, Hank, really appreciate it.

[@jc-fo2fc]

Blue Mesa Reservoir is quite beautiful....I noticed how Hank wrote "little" SOOO many beautiful places in Colorado to visit you could explore forever!!!! Happy adventuring!

[@BecomingBev]

I love the music you select for your videos. I see you’re tweaking your set up and learning as you go. Watch out for those bears and cougars.❤️ Happy Travels!!!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Awwww thank you Bev! I'll watch out for those bears and cougars! ;)

[@AwkwardAnxiousJennifer]

Your last couple of videos have made me really homesick. I grew up in Denver and used to go to the mountains all the time. I went to school in Gunnison, which is just on the other side of the mountains from Salida (near Blue Mesa, actually, which I saw somebody comment about). A few years ago, I moved away because the cost of living had gotten ridiculous. While you're in Colorado, make sure you stop at one or more hot springs. My personal favorite is Hot Sulphur Springs, because instead of one giant pool, they have more than a dozen little ones of all different temperatures. You get to hop around like Goldilocks, finding the one that's perfect for you.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Oh nice..I have a friend in Gunnison. I will definitely look for those hot springs...that's so awesome. Thank you so much for the recommendations.

[@oliveisland3848]

i would love to see more of a vlog day by day. like i would have liked seeing you walking around more and purchasing the bike. such an awesome video!!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I'm starting to integrate that into more of my newer vids...im new to that style of vlogging...so figuring it out :)

[@oliveisland3848]

@@30AndAWakeUp keep up the AWESOME work!!

[@alnewby]

This is not the first time that you have recommended Chad and Paul. Thank you, I really enjoy their developing channel. I subscribe to your channel and Chad and Paul’s because of your recommendation. I hope you and Chad and Paul are able to make shared content together someday.--Al

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I might see them soon! Thanks for watching and commenting, Al.

[@justjohnny05]

i wash at home now theres a laundry downstairs but i am quarantined due to covid so you can get on amazon a small washer/spinner for $150 and just hang clothes out side on your rig

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I dont even need that with Merino Wool! Ive got some great vids coming up about how I do laundry in my rig. Thanks for stopping by again, Johnny.

[@CellasChariot]

Love that you tell us all kinds of good tips and share the vistas so we can live vicariously thru you! Also, thanks for sharing the links...that sports berke filter bottle is a must buy for me! Keep on travelin' and sharin' Kevin!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I love that little bottle...it saved me on a long hike the other day. I just dipped it in a stream and drank worry free!

[@maryhull3877]

I need this for my hikes and bike rides...

[@kpeter02]

Regarding your water filter, it's a good idea when hooked up to a water source for a period of time, couple of days to weeks, is to attach the filter to the RV side rather than the tap side. This will reduce any sitting water that is in the hose, that was in sun, to be forced through the filter into the RV.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

That is a good tip! Thanks!

[@trvlaqwst7570]

The blue sky looked glorious, it's winter where I am. So I'm very envious at this moment. Lucky you! nice footage💙

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Im actually chasing cooler weather...it's really hot in most of the places in the US. So Im in the mountains.

[@Westcoastguy]

Living the life. Thanks for views on the road while driving, and showing the spot you camp at. I always like to see what the scenery looks like. And Colorado is beautiful. Never been there but need to get there.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

This is only my second time in Colorado and it really is an amazing place. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@finwest]

Aloha Kevin! I very much enjoyed part 2 of your Colorado adventure. Leadville is a cool place; lots of interesting mining history there. You visited at a good time of the year. I've been there where 4 feet of snow covers everything! The scenery around Twin Lakes is awesome. As for jumping into a mountain lake, they are where you find them, but you can expect at that altitude either cold or icy water. You'll freeze your okole off! Speaking of water activities, next time take a rafting trip down the Arkansas River from Buena Vista to Salida and onward thru the Royal Gorge to Canyon City. Bill

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Very cool! Love the Arkansas River!

[@happylemonheads]

The personal size berky is awesome, well I never heard of it until this video and well I have the life straw. Yes sir it is evidence of bear, I used to work in Yellowstone National Park where all employees get bear safety training and that tree stripping and scratches is one of the signs that bear have been there. Kevin it looks like the bear was there recently so keep your head on a swivel and make noise when you head down a trail, bears will avoid you if they can. Beautiful area! The RV park I am at requires additional money for a shower but the campground in Sula Montana which I highly recommend for a pit stop for ice cream or a burger has showers included in your overnight cost. Sula is the first stop in Montana after leaving Idaho and it is on highway 93. I am partial to Sula since that is my home base.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks for the campground recommendation - and thankfully I didn't get mauled by a bear! :)

[@MrBorisuri]

Whatta life! I wish I had guts to try something like that when I was young.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

It really is an awesome way to live life. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@timothyd.munday833]

Awesome video...awesome campsite. You're living the dream Swabbie!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks, Tim...really appreciate the comment!

[@timothyd.munday833]

@@30AndAWakeUp Again, awesome videos...& thank you for your service from an ol' Jarhead

[@denisewhite6390]

I need to buy a notebook to keep track of all the tips you give in your videos since I am not quite in a position to buy a van.. yet. Thanks for the great video!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Ahhh thanks! Im still a newbie though...so Im not sure how valuable my knowledge is yet! :)

[@denisewhite6390]

@@30AndAWakeUp the BIG difference is you are actually doing this vs most of us who live vicariously through KZbin LOL

[@madrasta420]

Great to see you exploring our country. Can't wait to see where you go next. Enjoy your travels!!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks! 😃Im having lots of fun with it. Thanks for watching and commenting, Mad Rasta!

[@onodiheni]

Beautiful view and again another amazing video 😊

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks and thanks for returning!

[@peterpauze6728]

Great video as always! Beautiful countryside even without the jump-in lake. Thanks for taking us along on the journey. I think the RV accessory you really need is a robot drone video camera that you can put on the ground, have it video you driving away, then you press a button and it automatically flies back to your van, so you don’t have to stop, shift into reverse, drive back to your camera, get out, pack it up, drive away again for real, and then edit all that out of your video... because that must get old really fast. 😁

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Haha...yeah,..i'd be nice to have that kind of drone for sure. Would make my life a little easier! :) Thanks for watching and commenting, Peter.

[@lidiajortiz2010]

Thanks for sharing. I pick up helpful tips from your videos. Agreed, shower should have been included in price of Rv site. :)

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Yes...for sure. So glad you are enjoying the vids! Thank you for watching and commenting, Lidia.

[@NyxTravels]

Love the road trip footage. I broke my ankle badly just months before my planned solo bike trip and it was footage like that which kept me sane while healing. I dont have lake recommendations, but Dolores, Colorado is an awesome small town with campgrounds beside a beautiful shallow mountain river. Nothing like lying in a cool river after a long days ride. Theres also a tiny craft brewery that makes a killer artisnal pizza. Viva freedom!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Oh no....I hope your ankle is better! I'll check out Dolores for sure...thanks for the recommendation and thanks for watching, Desiree (one of my favorite names :) )

[@NyxTravels]

@@30AndAWakeUp thanks, I've always liked it :) . After 2 plates and 8 screws not only better, but 5 months later I did do that road trip. 1 month solo through iconic rides. Theres nothing like being on the road. Enjoy this time Kevin, and keep the rubber side down brother!

[@evilcam]

I've personally always wanted to jump into Heart's Lake, which is up on the Continental Divide a bit east of Winter Park, which is a ways to the North from where you were staying in this video. Even better, is if you climb the boulder wash which feeds Heart's Lake, you find a bunch of unnamed 'hanging lakes' above timberline, and those little lakes/ponds are isolated enough that I've never even seen evidence of human activity around them. You do have to walk about a mile to get to Heart's from where you can park on the road, and climb up almost vertically a half mile to get to the hanging lakes, so if you don't want to put in that much effort, it might not be the place for you. Still, you're already in one of my favorite places in that area already. I adore the drive from Twin Lakes to Leadville, and I am glad you got to experience it.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Awesome recommendation...I'll definitely look that up. Yeah, Ive actually been camped in and around Turquoise Lake and Leadville for a couple love it!!!

[@MariafromthePhilippineIslands]

I'm enjoying the road trip. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe...🙏🙏

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Awww thank you so much Maria! I am enjoying it too.

[@justme5694]

Gotta say you edit your videos quite nicely. Great pictures and views and your music matches!!! Keep up the good work. Stay safe!!!!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Awww too kind! thanks you Shirley! You made my day.

[@roxysimmons]

Lake Irwin Crested Butte. Saw lots of people swimming there. Beautiful spot.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I'll check it out! Thanks Roxy!!!!

[@beyondhorizons9758]

That big mountain is Mount Elbert (14.4k feet), highest in Colorado, second highest in continental US - you can hike all the way to the top and bag yourself a 14er, Coloradan's favorite pass time :) Welcome to my hood !

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks for the info! Ill give it a try.

[@that1guycliff]

Leadville is right next to Turquoise Lake which has great camp sites (I think its a state park). The lake is right next to a mountain. It’s beautiful.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I've been jumping in Turquoise Lake every day for the past week! :) Good call!

[@that1guycliff]

​ @30 And A Wake Up I used to live near Denver and would head up to Leadville and Turquoise Lake every chance I had. My son and I are hoping to travel there again this summer (but now from Florida). I once saw an ad for a job in Leadville that said they were the "highest paying city in the country". Of course, the joke was that Leadville is the highest (elevation) incorporated municipality in the United States. Have fun!

[@mscampbell1242]

Great hints about dripping water and bugs in your hose! That camp site is ok and the stream/Creek will sooth you to sleep! Have fun!! 🤗 Forgot to mention the music is great!!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

It did sooth me to sleep...it was so great! Thanks...I really liked that song and thought it fit the journey. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@1LOCOgato]

I liked the tunes played also... What's name of song? Have fun stay safe... :)

[@zena1976]

Beautiful scenery in Colorado. The RV park was very overpriced for the accommodations they offered but it was in town. As an RV'er, we all learn never to move on Friday's..best days are Tues-Thurs. If you want excellent Mexican food, you need to come to Southern California. We have the best Mexican food outside of Mexico. Enjoy your travels and sharing your journey!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

haha....California is on my list...and I do recall having some pretty good Mexican food in San Diego! Thanks for watching and commenting, Zena!

[@honda86tb]

Living the life vicariously through you my man. Another great video

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Ahhh thanks Terry...glad you're enjoying this adventure. Really appreciate you stopping by again.

[@leonardcroft1467]

Great Video !! Have Fun !! Be Safe !!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks, you too!

[@barbarasummers280]

Most lakes in the Rockies will be snow fed and very cold, but Glenwood Springs has a hot springs pool and jacuzzi type smaller pool as well, it probably costs but it is a wonderful place.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Oh nice...I'll have to check that out. Thanks for the recommendation, Barbara.

[@barbarasummers280]

@@30AndAWakeUp anytime! My family is from Colorado, my brother lives in Leadville, and my cousins and others as well, also some in Grand Junction.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

@@barbarasummers280 Very cool.....love Leadville!

[@runfaster123]

If you're looking for beautiful places to camp in Colorado, steer clear of the RV parks and head for 14er trailheads or the county roads that lead up to them. There's beautiful spots along those roads that take you off the beaten path!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Exactly what Ive been doing...good tip!

[@jwvastine]

We spent a lot of time in that area of CO last year. Turquoise Lake is beautiful and lots of boondocking nearby. We usually plan to arrive at a new place on a Tuesday if at all possible. Holiday weekends we stay in place until the weekenders go home. You'll find your rhythm.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Yeah...I love turquoise lake...Im actually a short hike from it now! I've been swimming in it.

[@alaska-bornfloridaman]

I camped in Colorado for 15 years. My favorite spot is Taylor reservoir. It's actually not that far from Leadville. Not the easiest to get to, but it's worth it.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I'll check it out....thanks for the recommendation...that's what I love about doing these vids...I get some awesome freaking recommendations.

[@marjoriehall9984]

Wonderful spot you found on the fly. Yeah, the weekend is tough for full-time RVers to remember and get used to, especially in the summer, we're learning. But you did great! Wow, what a nice, private spot you had.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks Marjorie! It took some work to find it...it was the first ever boondocking spot I found without the help of others...so Im kind of proud of it! :) Where are you guys at now?

[@marjoriehall9984]

@@30AndAWakeUp We're in northern Illinois--we joined Thousand Trails for our first year on the road and we're staying in a "free to us" site for a couple weeks. It's paid off on the east coast states we've visited, but next year we won't renew it. We'll get the solar and lithium and do more boondocking, and hopefully get a little more peace and quiet in nature that we've been craving.

[@anastasiab2740]

Thanks for sharing your journey! Colorado is so beautiful!!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

It really is beautiful! Thank you for watching and commenting, Anastasia.

[@LIFEmedicaltourismconsulting]

You are fine with cooking! An adventurous like you will survive. Mother's always be mother constantly worrying for kids.👍

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Haha...yeah. Thank you so much for commenting.

[@suzannepatterson307]

I absolutely love the music you have here. Good job on everything! I will be out there soon.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks Suzanne, really appreciate the comment.

[@jerrynataro4631]

Just leave the filter attached to the hose, then reconnect the ends, less work, no leaking.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Good point! Thank you for watching and commenting, Jerry.

[@map-reduce]

Once again enjoying your videos so much. As a "newbie" RV'er myself, it's great to hear about your what went right and what went wrong. Your humbleness and willingness to talk about mistakes and your solutions is refreshing! Watching some of the RV life channels you'd think nothing ever went wrong :) I also like that you don't gloss over what seem like small details, because, again, as someone who is new at this, the small details are often what separates a good trip from a bad one. In this video your tips about water storage and filtering were great, and I'm going to pick up a few of the things you mention. The water jugs I have are terrible, and make the water taste funny, looks like yours a vast improvement. I did have a quick question, do you use a dash cam or do you get your dashboard footage from your Sony camera mounted somehow? Just curious, since you don't list it in your gear. Anyway, have fun, stay safe and looking forward to the next installment!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I have a GoPro 7 and GoPro 8 and mount the GoPro 7 on my dash to get driving shots. Im trying to get a mount that's outside my rig so the window reflection doesnt mess up the shot. Thanks for all the nice comments about the vids....I really appreciate that and exactly what Im going for. Take care, Chris!

[@lmartinez3633]

Nice video and camping place...it’s look like a mountain bike may become handy

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Definitely! Im excited to do more mountain biking. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@jhickman4735]

I live in Canada and love exploring the USA but obiously that's on hold right now. If you find yourself in Wyoming check out Devils Tower KOA Campground. It's an amazing place to stay right by Devil's Tower . They filmed scenes from Close Ecounters of the Third Kind where the campground is now. Weather permitting they show the movie on an outdoor screen with the tower behind, amazing .. Thanks again for recommending Chad & Paul, I accidently deleted my last comment. I'll definitely start following them .. :)

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Will do...Im heading to Wyoming next week!!! Really excited! Thanks for watching and for checking out Chad & Paul.

[@jhickman4735]

@@30AndAWakeUp great I look forward to seeing the campground again if you stay there ..

[@MichaelJCervantes]

Hope you are smoking that good Colorado Bud! Enjoying the content.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Haha...plenty of places here to do that for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting, Michael.

[@thegingerwalkabout1550]

Pay showers at private RV parks are totally unacceptable!!! I encountered my first one coming out of North Cascades NP. I was pissed!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Yep!!!

[@UweJMeyer]

Yeah, that is the freedom driving with a RV car. RV parks for 40$ a night, and then so comfortable. I remember, I was on a campground in the Netherlands/Europ in the 70 ties. There was also a shower with coin paying and the time was running very fast, and believe me, camping in april at the nothern sea is very cold.By the way the RV car is exellent, but very expencive I think.My wife and I take hotels when we are travelling through the US.We think, we are more independed.Greatings from Germany and your vlogs are exellent made

[@30AndAWakeUp]

That's awesome...thanks for watching & commenting Uwe.

[@BonzerWolf]

I see the future...Mrs Wolf sharing her space with water bags :) That's a cool spot your found on a Friday. There are Bears in them there woods! Bear Spray is a must (available on Amazon)

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Got some at Albertsons....love that they sell Bear Spray at grocery stores.

[@tarac5137]

“It’s a salad, only bigger, with lots of stuff in it.” 😁 Really beautiful site, even if not on the lake. Olive the dog would LOVE that stream. Although maybe not if it is cold.... Enjoy the bike. 🚲

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Haha...it was ice cold...but refreshing! :)

[@Milesco]

Yeah, as Tara said, it was a beautiful site.

[@sandramcmillan4200]

Hello from Ohio!! Beautiful scenery!! Thanks for posting!! Safe travels!! 😊👍

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Awesome! Thank you so much Sandra, and thanks for watching!

[@cuorips]

Love Leadville, thank you for the visit. RV Coral is not my cup of tea but looks safe albeit crowded. Baby steps. Fun following you.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you Catherine...yeah..I don't think I'll be returning to RV Corral but I loved being in Leadville.

[@ikhwanhaikal629]

Have a safe journey❤️❤️✨

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Awww...thank you! and thanks for watching Ikhwan!

[@azza5411]

Thank you for video, RV class B is my dream, one day))) now I'm learning from your channel.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks..I am really loving it so far. Thank you for watching and commenting, Tatiana.

[@pmatabass]

That food looked amazing, but the RV park definitely looked like it left something to be desired.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Haha..yeah...the BLM and National Forest land is so awesome out here..no need to stay at a campground.

[@stebsly]

aw man, I miss the mountains sooo much! I know you wanted to visit my home of Nova Scotia first, but I'm sitting here overlooking the ocean and wishing that I was out in the mountains... I lived in the Canadian Rockies for almost 5 years (Banff) and really miss it! Thanks for bringing us along on your journey. Peace from the East!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Banff is definitely on my list as well. yeah...it's so beautiful here and the weather is so cool....Im glad Im here. Thanks for watching and commenting, really appreciate you coming back.

[@stebsly]

@@30AndAWakeUp I love the cool mornings in the mountains. Especially when I'd wake up while sleeping in the "pop-top" of my VW Westfalia camper! I'll be a regular watcher of your journey, fer sure!

[@jamescooper3571]

You lived for 5 years in Banff? The rest of the world is a letdown!

[@stebsly]

​@@jamescooper3571 yup, full time for 3 years, then 3 days a week for the other 2 years as I rented a condo there for escapes from Calgary.

[@matthewmortiere4620]

Thats awesome that you said your heading to a bike shop, what did you get (I'm sure I'll see it in a future video) I was actually writing this while watching and was going to tell you to put that bike rack to use! I'm retired military also (Army) working for the Airforce now, so not completely retired yet, but we bought a Coachman Beyond Li3 and are working towards a goal like yours, but just camping on weekends for the most part for now to get our feet wet. Super cool that you just went full bore the way you did, but nothuge change from your international travels...just doing it stae side with a vehicle instead. Anyway enjoy and I'll keep watching.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

That's awesome...how do you like the Coachman? I got a bike called a K2 - just an inexpensive bike to through on the back and not worry about it. Let me know when you hit the road! And thanks for watching and commenting, Matthew, and thanks for your service.

[@matthewmortiere4620]

@@30AndAWakeUp Cool and thank you for your service as well. I meant to mention we were never mountain bikers and have yet to actually mountain bike, but they are a great source of "faster " transportation when you don't want to break camp and go explore. We are still getting use to the rig, and do enjoy it. Wish I had a bigger battery bank like you though! We mostly just use campgrounds right now though, so its not an issue at this point. We got the rear bath as well, basically same floor plan as yours.. Have fun with it and take care.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

@@matthewmortiere4620 yeah....lots of my friends have those eBikes now...and Im jealous..and might get one. So easy to get around with those things. Yeah...the big battery bank is nice for sure! But I bet your bathroom is waaaaay bigger!

[@matthewmortiere4620]

@@30AndAWakeUp How can it be bigger than the woods? 😅

[@jason199033]

Great video's Kevin, really enjoy them, would love to live this dream also, take care,

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks. It's been pretty awesome.

[@honey8636]

So jealous! Have safe travels and lots of fun!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you! Will do! And thanks for watching and commenting, Honey.

[@jimflanagan6029]

Great second location, thought water bags great idea . Have fun Chief .

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks brother!

[@jogger1987]

I pretty sure I saw you ! I almost stopped and said hello, but didn't want to be a weirdo lol took a group of new adventures up to the Maroon Bells over Independence Pass. On our route I'm sure it was your van we saw.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Where at? You should have come up and said hi! That would have been awesome. I've never once, been recognized from KZbin! You would have been the first!

[@jogger1987]

@@30AndAWakeUp It was when you were at Twin Lakes area. I live in Pueblo, CO 2 hours east of Salida along the Arkansas River. Buena Vista and Salida are our go to mtn spots due to a short distance away. There's closer mtn towns to Pueblo, but they don't have the amenities, that are found in Salida and Buena Vista. Funny enough the day you started from Missouri my wife and I were returning from a trip to TN and hit KS, MS along the same route. We even stopped in Hays, KS.

[@fromflabtofourteener9596]

Just found your channel. Best thing to do is get a big road atlas of whatever state you're in, and get a little familiarity with where there's BLM land, nation forests, state parks, and so on. Yes, it's all online, but I'm an old-school nerd. The Motor Vehicle Use Maps for national forests will show roads where dispersed camping is allowed. If I've ever had a question, a phone call to the ranger station is all it takes. I'd love to know where that spot by the creek is located!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I like the old school stuff too! :) Email me and I'll send you the spot by the creek! [e-mail]

[@Livingmydreammm]

A filter is good for everyone to have these days.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Im loving it! :)

[@dustyfeller]

30 And A Wake Up Any chance you might share what filter you used? 😊

[@dustyfeller]

Okay, I’m at 8:37 now. It looks amazing. I’d really like to know what you’re using man!

[@loriphilpott4031]

Hopefully that's an RV/Marine hose.

[@DS40764]

Really practical information about the water and filter. A re-cap of your good (and not so good moments) of your journeys is interesting and helpful too. When I live in a van or small rv, I will do a lot of stealth camping/parking because I will still need to work, but for my getaways this is useful information. I will be residing in the Pacific NW and I know they have lots of camp areas. Yes, we Mothers always worry if our children are eating right, even when they are grown(so that made me chuckle). Thankfully, I never was overprotective as Mom though.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I'm heading to the PNW in a month or so! Excited to explore the campgrounds. Thanks for watching and commenting, Deborah!

[@DS40764]

@@30AndAWakeUp Your videos there will be interesting to watch. Yes I hope to be there in NW, in a few years and live near my Son there in Southern WA State( or Northern Oregon.) I'm excited about my goal, and hope I can do so, in the next 3 years. I really like the Pacific NW in many ways.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

@@DS40764 Im excited for you!

[@DS40764]

@@30AndAWakeUp Thanks, I hope I can pull it off. But I should ,given the amount of time I have in saving and planning.

[@fallbrkgrl]

Beautiful! Stay safe, and see you next time ❤️☮️😷

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thank you so much Laurie!

[@LookingUpPassingThrough]

I like driving through small towns. Enjoy your videos. Happy Adventures.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Me too....Im loving all the cool, small mountain towns in Colorado...so much fun to explore. So much fun to explore! Thanks for watching and commenting, really appreciate you returning to my channel.

[@LookingUpPassingThrough]

@@30AndAWakeUp I look forward to your videos and you're welcome.

[@Daniel-sn6ei]

If your plate comes out and there is cheddar cheese anywhere on it, 99% of the time you aren’t having Mexican food. Other than that, another great video, thank you!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Haha...true! Thanks for watching and commenting, Daniel!

[@daviddickerson495]

If you return to Leadville, check out High Mountain Pies. Great pizza especially after four or five days hiking and climbing.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I have a few times already! Thanks for the rec and thanks for watching, David.

[@Ladybassguitarplayer]

Wow ... the scenery!!! And gosh, have you bought bear spray? This is so much fun!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Yes I have - lots of bear spray!

[@Ladybassguitarplayer]

@@30AndAWakeUp Thank goodness!

[@bigtexnick2188]

you should do a video on your mountain bike! after a few rides, of course

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Im planning to in the future. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@CarnivoreGrace]

Good ideas. Really enjoying your videos.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Glad you like them! Thanks again Grace.

[@TheAcademicOracle]

Salida is gorgeous! I like my GRAYL bottle, very handy and needed these days, even in the city.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

It really is a great town! I just left there a week ago and already miss it.

[@TheAcademicOracle]

@@30AndAWakeUp If you want to swim (or probably wade in later summer) in cool, clean, Rocky Mountain streams, you will have to drive into the mountains, in fact, smaller places, VERY OFF-ROAD, are necessary anymore in places such as the "creeks" outside the reservoirs in the Rio Grande Forest outside of Pagosa Springs. I've done some photoshoots there in the last 10 years that had absolutely crystal clear Rocky Mountain rivers/streams! The other locations are always very deep into the mountains and away from civilization except for small mountain towns. Also, there are some really cool old mountain towns still around that have people living in them even (or summer cabins at least) like Como Colorado, on the other side of the mountains from Breckenridge (which there are logging roads you can take your chance and travel on between Como and Breck, but if you get stuck with a truck in front of you, that's a LONG WAY to have to reverse! But I've driven them in smaller SUV's and if you can, they have AMAZING VIEWS! Your RV might be too big though). Let me know when you are headed to the PNW!

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍Terrific. 😍 I love the camping site you found instead of camping by Twin Lakes. I wouldn’t have wanted to camp in that crowded location. ❓Wondering if you have & can share the map pin location of that camp site by the creek. 🙏 Safe travels. 🤗💞🤗

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Here you go: 39.077422, -106.299377

[@LovingAtlanta]

30 And A Wake Up - 👍🙏Wow!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! You’re a star!!⭐️🙏💝

[@djohnson4989]

Hard to tell from my phone, but looks more like an antler scratches. The skinnier trees work great for itchy horns. Lol. Bear aware is more about you not startling them. This time of year they are all about the berries. Dont camp in a patch. The creek might bring some bears too. Sing or talk to yourself when coming out of the van to let them know your around.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Good tips. Thanks DJ!

[@sgtzilla58]

Great video! Gives a real insight of Van Living

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@paul_j8i]

Hey Kevin, greetings from a fellow Navy vet. Really enjoying your videos.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Thanks brother...really appreciate you stopping by and checking out my vids.

[@davet5260]

Looks like great fun!! Thanks for sharing.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I've been tons of fun so far. Thanks for watching and commenting, Dave.

[@KarinLynnBates]

You are in super beautiful country! Many years ago, I climbed Mt Harvard in that area. The marks on the trees I’m pretty sure are from deer scraping their antlers. I haven’t been to Leadville in many years. It’s grown a lot! I’m stuck up in Northern Colorado. You can jump into Horsetooth Reservoir not far from where I am! Actually a trip through Rocky Mountain National Park is a must-do. Trail Ridge Road is an experience! Enjoy your travels.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Very nice! I just climbed Mt Shavano! So hard! Im heading up your way soon...and I'll definitely take a dip in Horsetooth Reservoir! Thanks for watching and commenting, Karin, I really appreciate it.

[@KarinLynnBates]

30 And A Wake Up Fourteeners take a special kind of endurance. I got a kick out of “bagging” them when I was young. One thing I learned: going down is always harder than going up (for me anyway). I got a lot of good life lessons from doing them! I’m glad you got to give one a shot!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

@@KarinLynnBates Yes...the down was excruciating! I'll do more! :)

[@deborahschaub2925]

WTR might know....pop on over and ask them about the lakes in Colorado that you were inquiring about :)

[@30AndAWakeUp]

will do!

[@IvySnowFillyVideos]

Love the videos...so inspirational

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Glad you like them, Ivy. :)

[@IvySnowFillyVideos]

@@30AndAWakeUp After reading comments from many van videos on KZbin...I think most people's greatest challenge or concern is $. Do u have any video showing the (frugal way & budget) of what a month or year of van living would cost? It doesn't seem like most people who take the plunge of van living ever regret it :) thank you

[@IdahoDroneMom]

One app I have been using for search and rescue and camping is the OnX Hunt app. It tells you if you are on BLM land, Forest Service, or private property and if you are on private land, it tells you their name of the owners. It does cost per state though. There are also a few other boondocking websites out there as well, but they are not always up to date and they only hit the popular areas, and not so much on the hidden gems.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Oh...Im downloading that now!!! So cool...thanks for the tip, Jessica!!!!

[@pogump]

Very nice video,like all ways. 120 years ago the government of Sweden made a law saying that everyone could go any where outside the cities to pick berries,mushrooms,etc. and to raise a tent and so on,without asking for permission from the landowner, but you should use some common sense and close gates if there is some animals and so one. So it’s quite nice in that way here in Sweden :) :) :)

[@30AndAWakeUp]

That is very nice. I did not know that.

[@markreynolds9135]

I loved that cougar just chilling in the trees by the creek.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

haha.... :) You made me go watch again!

[@markreynolds9135]

30 And A Wake Up 😂

[@southpadreq7317]

What time does that happen?

[@nomadichope1211]

I've gone back searching for the cougar but can't find it.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

@@nomadichope1211 ha!

[@jonathanmchugh3208]

Looks like some lovely views in Colorado. Hope you don’t run into any bears. Jonathan 🇬🇧

[@30AndAWakeUp]

yeah...it's been pretty amazing...no bears yet...just signs of bears...

[@dorothydemaree7544]

30 And A Wake Up I’m a fan of carrying bear spray on me. I know it’s a debatable topic for sure. When I met a born and raised Jackson City, Wyoming resident this past fall (near The Grand Tetons) and learned she carried not only one can but 2 even when working around her homestead... I no longer felt sorta embarrassed about my husband and I each carrying a can when hiking in bear territory- and being educated on how to use it. And she said black bear can be just as unpredictable as grizzly. I didn’t ask for her stories and she didn’t volunteer as a child was with her. Sure enjoying your vids!

[@rayneday-trippin2554]

Great music choice 😎✌🚐

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I dig it too! Thanks for watching and commenting. 🚌

[@MemawsMatters]

Leadville is a cool place and in beautiful mountains👍🏻👍🏻 we are working on our mods for storage and pet management the. We are going camping👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Awesome! Let me know when you are back on the road.

[@mercibeaucoup2486]

Twin Lakes then Leadville. Bomb! You better buy a melly in Leadville :)

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Will do! Ha! I've been camping outside of Leadville near Turquoise Lake for about a week...pretty awesome!