S1:E7 Great Sand Dunes and Mesa Verde

[@philo5096]

Fun vid, thanx man.

[@danielvd]

What I really like about this video is the side B of your adventure: The Tourism. I mean, I now is not motorcycle or camping footage in it, but for me, who I'm been living in US for 6 years, I'm extremely anxious to discovery nice places around North America like these and this video is adding more bullet points to my "to do" list. Once and again, thanks Tim!

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks Daniel! I'm glad you enjoyed that side of things. Ride safe my friend!

[@myyou2b]

That refrigerator entrance to another world was my favorite part. "Let's see, do I want any.... Oooh! Some freaky! Yes! Let's go there!".

[@FTAAdventures]

That place was so cool and immersive, everytime you think you hit a dead end theres a trap door. Cool place.

[@mlackey9812]

Tim, you're doing a great job of LIVING....keep it up!! Walt Whitman "only those that go too far know how far they can go" Press it Brother!!

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks my friend! Great quote!

[@bradleyalexander5821]

Tim you truly are an Interesting Bloke. One never knows where I get to go after unwrapping your gifts to the channel. You Sir delivered on the promise of adventure. Thanks Brother and stay warm.

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks Bradley! I appreciate this comment!

[@hobbitsrgr8]

Hiking to the top of the dunes is a chore! One step up equals 1/2 step down as your foot sinks into the sand. Running down to the bottom when you see a thunderstorm approaching is a blast!

[@nalyd008]

Mesa Verde was a highlight on my 2018 trip out to Colorado..but Rocky Mountain National Park is something special as well! Keep up the great work Tim!

[@wfodavid]

This was by far your Best! The excitement and Happiness are so obvious! You've got a gift for giving. Solid!

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks!

[@billmcnamara5942]

OK, Thanks Tim now I have 2 more places I need to get to. Ride safe have fun

[@roadaxe6350]

I really felt like I was there. Well done. Thanks Tim.

[@Debbie-ee2oj]

sand dunes and snow. brilliant..sounds like the UK, you visit some spectacular places..o, and a great Start to the video. weird but cool.you are so lucky..Debbie said she would have kept you warm in the tent, and she's better looking than Bob..lol

[@michaelpuechner]

... again great pictures and locations ... from the sun to the snow ... there makes the bike ride only half as much fun ... Greetings from Germany!

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks again Michael!

[@jaystoudt]

I always start off my Tuesday at work watching your video's. Shhhh, don't tell my boss. It reminds me there is only another 4 days until the weekend and I can go riding again. Thanks Tim (and Bob).

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks Jay! I won't tell haha

[@randlayman2668]

It's been thirty years since I've been to Mesa Verde and welcome to Colorado and our weather, ride safe ride far,Rand

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks Rand!

[@ChoirAnthony]

Hey man, this is Choir. It was great meeting you today. Hope you got a chance to check out those caves we talked about. Godspeed homie!

[@FTAAdventures]

Cool meeting you! Thanks for checking out my channel. Safe travels!

[@steveadams1860]

Nice video Tim, very helpful for my Utah/Colorado/New Mexico/ Arizona trip!

[@tomswinburn1778]

Once more around. Thanks for the ride Tim.

[@Phoeff99]

Hahaha Meowwolf! Love it!

[@KevinderKinderen]

Thanks for sacrificing yourself to the sand dunes. I know what I won't be doing when I'm out that way. :)

[@FTAAdventures]

Lmao you're welcome, yeah you can skip that sand trap lol.

[@IdahoMtnRider]

Great Video, thanks for sharing. Mesa Verde looks awesome might have to put this on the list of things to see.

[@dennisnelson6208]

Please accept my apology for the spelling errors in my previous post. I trust that darn voice-to-text too much sometimes. There is a rather interesting small camp area at the East portal of the Black Canyon, I think it's worth checking out

[@FTAAdventures]

No worries at all my friend! I will check out that campsite! Thanks.

[@eddcurry1245]

Very well done video. God mix of footage, nice music and commentary. Stay warm, stay dry; and as always, wheels down and chin up. Enjoy the adventures.

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks Edd!

[@poiui843]

Hi Tim, it is good to see you so happy!

[@Rikenglebert7558]

Probably my favorite video to date!!! Second only to your video regarding addiction. Really great filming & editing & story telling!!!

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks Rik, I appreciate that!

[@lkld]

Except for the Dunes, it was some interesting sights. The Native American cliff looked great for exploring! Happy to see you happy! All the best, Rob

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks Rob!

[@dannyjenkins71]

It was great to see the lighter side of you on the sand dunes. Enjoyed this video a lot Tim.

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks Danny!

[@2wheelsandatent]

What the f.... lol. Nice intro that was crazy especially just after reading about your Vegas "trip" in your book hours before. Those cliff dwelling spots look amazing! I am supposed to be meeting the Husqvarna 701 that I will be riding to meet up today! I am hoping to get to know the bike a little before heading out on my first true "adventure" ride although all my rides on road or dirt end up being and "adventure" haha. Thanks for doing all you can to keep putting up 2 vids a week that is no small feat especially on the road!

[@ejdtm]

Cool. “Living off the Slab” channel was just there too on his 60 day trip

[@bedlamite42]

I was way out in Mesa Verde in 2013 when the fan wore through the radiator on my Suzuki. Filled it up a couple times on the way to Cortez, and D.R. Radiator saved the trip by welding the holes at a very reasonable price.

[@ronharshfield6771]

I'm sure this will date me, but Meow Wolf looks like a far out place! Great video, and all the places in this video have been on my bucket list of places to visit.. someday!! Thanks for posting and for your always safe ride!

[@FTAAdventures]

It was very far out indeed! Pretty cool place.

[@dawidos117]

Awesome video, Tim 👍🏻 It’s nice to see genuine smile and happiness on your face 🙂

[@tinabeane]

Wow such cool places!! Never been to any of them, going down the sand looks fun. I've heard so much about Mesa Verde, but those very narrow spaces ... yikes!! And snow, was wondering if you guys ran in to that.

[@howardburcham7110]

Tim, you ride and generally adventure better than you sled and board :-) Love the video!!

[@FTAAdventures]

Lol I know, thanks! Haha

[@rustyhunt8896]

I always loved visiting the cliff dwellings when I was a kid and look forward to going back next year on my ride out west. Keep up the great tips on travel locations.

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks! Those cliff dwellings are great. Ride safe!

[@emilyk-m9z]

Fantastic 👍

[@stevebratten6592]

Great music in this video!

[@dennisnelson6208]

Black Canyon is a great National Park and the history of that Park is really well done in a video the Center of that Park. Between Montrose and Gunnison there is a dam on the river if you drive across the damn you will get to Highway 92 it's a great motorcycle road. The first time I wrote it I had to do it twice once for the amazing view of the from the north side of Black Canyon and wants to enjoy the road.

[@user-qm9oo2fd2o]

Going to head up the million dollar highway to Ouray? My grandfather grew up there so we have some family history in that town...a real cool place.

[@FTAAdventures]

Too cold this time, will hit that in Aug when I come back through. Great road!

[@rhllnm]

Meow Wolf - great place to see a concert too.

[@fabiogarbin2275]

Hey great videos. I am marking all these places on my google maps for my future rides.

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks Fabio!

[@brianlarsen6242]

Yeah for meow wolf!

[@howardburcham7110]

I'll be there next week from Alabama on annual west pilgrimage. Thank You for the preview!!!Great shots!!!

[@kyleboyett6632]

Glad you explained the beginning of the vid Tim. As I was watched, I wondered what kind of strange voodoo has Tim gotten himself into this time. LOL

[@FTAAdventures]

Lol thanks Kyle!

[@StoryMotoADV]

My son and I were just at Great Sand Dunes. We arrived in a sandstorm and were bummed to find a 300 car line even in the storm. Haha. We camped instead at nearby Pentitenta Canyon. It was pretty cool alternative except that we didn’t get to ride the sand boards!!! Excellent video man.

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks my friend! That is a cool area. Sorry about the sand storm, that sounds nasty!

[@wykedmoose7642]

Yep.Colorado and May snow. Weather sux on the east side.

[@markbranton1240]

Hi Tim, I left a message for you on the Facebook channel, but I don't know if you see them. I got you and Bob stickers for Big Bend National Park. I'm in colorado north of Denver.

[@FTAAdventures]

Mark, that's awesome thank you! I will be in that area at the beginning of August. Can you email me so we can meet up? [e-mail] Thanks!

[@SmallADVentures1973]

Looks like a really cool place! 😁

[@brentschanbacher6990]

Tim, love your videos!! If you are ever done riding through the us and visiting Europe, let me know!!

[@FTAAdventures]

A few years, hopefully sooner!

[@tombeckett4340]

Now that was different. The cliff living experience was very cool. I think I’d prefer snow boarding over that sand thing. Enjoy the snow 🙄 🇨🇦.

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks Tom! Cliff dwellings were really neat to see. Sand was ok lol.

[@bobvandick2546]

Nice going Bob, need to keep Tim warm😊. Motorcycle camping in the snow would be miserable. Tim, any plans for Alaska during the summer?

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks! Planning for Alaska next spring, but that's just a plan, who knows where I'll end up.

[@randyking9138]

re: sandsliding...if you get to the northeast coast try mudsliding......it is a hope and no equipment needed. Just have to wait till the tide goes out. It is an absolute hoot.

[@chrisd4283]

As always, very inspiring places to see. Thinking of keeping my trip simple this year with CO and NM. Maybe our paths will cross at Estes or Gunnison. Don't be shocked if you catch rain in August there. Just say'n :-) Going to hit Pikes Peak and Mt Evans too. Great rides.

[@FTAAdventures]

We might cross paths, I'm doing Evan's pass again for sure, that road was great.

[@maikk8605]

Great video! Just picked up a snapback hat. Love it.

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks my friend!

[@yetitrician5410]

Definitely going to hit up the art place

[@petekeener8943]

LOL, think I'll skip the sand dune boarding! Hey, Tim, tell us again the name for the lightweight cycle cover you use?

[@FTAAdventures]

It's from Amazon, I'll mention it in a video soon and share the link, I need to track down the brand, its not on the cover.

[@jase1911]

Great video as usual But snow yeeeeeeeesh

[@FTAAdventures]

It got worse after that, I hit some pretty bad weather for a while there.

[@jimshaw899]

Enjoying your travels. I wonder if you have considered occasionally including bits with some of the people you meet? Just a hey, a handshake, maybe they answer a question or two about themselves. It adds a breadth... if they agree. Be sure to get their consent in an outtake if you use it in a monetized vid.

[@rossfitness]

Awesome video bud

[@wild1adventures589]

Wow Tim! I have been in NM. ALL WEEK ! I wish I would have known you were there, I woulda tried to meet you somewhere

[@FTAAdventures]

I filmed this a few weeks ago. I will be in your area in the fall I think, we should try to meet up!

[@wild1adventures589]

@@FTAAdventures ok, yea that would be great

[@orangelion03]

I'm headed to the GS Giants Go Big Rally in Dolores Co, August 1-4. I had not thought of seeing Mesa Verde, but will try to plan a a few hours there. You mention Rocky Mountain Nat Park in August...you should plan to swing by the Rally if you can. I plan to tow my bike from Ventura to either Utah or Arizona, then riding to Co from there to save myself the slog through Mojave desert that time of the year.

[@MRMRS2wheeler]

Exciting video Tim. Great places. I will mark them down for our west coast ride. When was this filmed? I am wondering if that is the storm I just I was trying to beat on my ride back from Wyoming. I left one day before it started snowing there, in Colorado and Kansas. I was just north of Boulder in a town called Longmont on May 8th. Safe travels my friend. Loving your videos.

[@FTAAdventures]

It was filmed right around Memorial Day weekend. Thanks!!

[@kevinsterner9490]

Great video. Seems like you and Craig Ripley from living off the slab are on similar routes. Albeit you are about a month ahead of him. Drove by Mesa verde today but didn’t have time to stop. Plan on going back now after seeing your video.

[@FTAAdventures]

I need to catch up on his videos, I heard he was at some of the same places.

[@777SuperTone]

eeeyow! ya might need some desitin after sliding around in all that sand...i never leave home without it...

[@RuiAquino]

Wow, nice! That first minute was out of this world! Very cinematic. The sandride was fun to watch, but you'll find sand in you on the next days :) Thanks for showing us the National Park, probably the only way I have to "visit" it. How did you get snow this time of year? Summer starts friday :)

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks Rui! I hit quite a bit of later winter snow, really wild. The sand is finally all cleaned out, it gets everywhere! Lol

[@drpayne77]

I'll be riding through Rocky Mountain National park somewhere in the week of August 12th.

[@adampartin6049]

I just got back from Colorado on a moto trip! Yea, those winds were pretty intense at times. If you plan to go to the Gunnison area, check out Wheelies and Waves. Cool small business that rents all sorts of outdoor equipment, including dual sport motorcycles! Their local knowledge is great too, they recommended a few great things to do in the area.

[@StoryMotoADV]

9:40.... you didn’t cut it early to Colorado. Winter is cutting it late!!! haha. We rode nearly to Yosemite for the opening of Bear Tooth Pass. 2 days before opening it got 6 feet of snow.... complete and utter bummer. Sorry for the rapid fire comments. Haha. Just got excited having just toured through a lot of the same coordinates. Stay warm brudda!

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks! The weather got worse from there going through Utah, finally found some sunshine in Death Valley and now the weather is perfect in the PNW. Ride safe!

[@jimwms1able]

I sure hope you got the annual pass for the national parks...being you going to a lot of the national parks. You will come out way ahead.

[@FTAAdventures]

That pass has paid for itself 10 times over already. So worth it.

[@krobarrides9028]

Snow in june wow

[@StoryMotoADV]

O also.... if you go through Silverton let us all know if they’ve cleared the avalanche off the Animas yet!!! Ride well man!!!

[@NzJohny]

good stuff as always tim! would you consider a short international trip?

[@FTAAdventures]

I'm planning to head to south america next year and Europe the following year if things work out. New Zealand eventually too!

[@retiredtwotiredtraveler]

Tim, Are you aware of Craig Ripley's Living Off The Slab Channel? He was at Meow Wolf just a couple days ago. He's doing a 60 day round trip from Boston to LA for his 60th birthday. See his Day 16 at 3:50.

[@vrich3733]

I just got done watching Craig and this was my next vid....to funny.

[@FTAAdventures]

That is so funny, I watch his videos but I've been way out of touch while on the road with keeping up on everyone else's videos. I'll have to check that out.

[@mikemills5144]

When are you going to be in the Gunnison area? I will be riding over from Toronto and will be in Montrose Aug 17th and 18th.

[@FTAAdventures]

Aug, probably the first week.

[@southpawsgarage]

TRIPPIN.....LOL....

[@mikegibson1321]

You should hook up with Craig Ripley from Living Off The Slab (KZbin channel). Both of you are doing some of the same things in the same places around the same time on motorcycles.

[@krobarrides9028]

A guy whose utube is Living off the slab was at that meow wolf Monday. look him up may be you can hook up he is on a 60 day ride also lets get those videos out a little faster. (gives you the evil eye)

[@ajuggalonamedboom]

Fun vid but that music makes it almost unbearable. ✌