Sierra Nevada Mountain Camp - VanLife on the Road

In this video I depart my camp at Alabama Hills in Lone Pine, CA. I drive about 60 miles north to Bishop, CA. I head up into the hills of the Inyo National Forest and find a beautiful camp at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. I explore around and cook up dinner on the camp stove. I take a swim in a natural spring!
Thank you for being here.
*My name is Brian. I started living full time in a self built camper van in 2014 in my hometown of San Diego, CA. I hit the road full-time in 2015 to pursue seasonal work and travel around the U.S. I find free camping on public land and enjoy photography, hiking, biking, and kayaking in nature. Join me on my adventures.
Thanks for watching!
**Follow Your Dreams*

[@Captain-Max]

Serene and quiet and a swimming pool too, Now that really is the life.

[@p-shawn5781]

Video quality is so prestine...so crystal clear. It's beautiful. The scenery is great.

[@davidpierce4949]

A lovely video start-to-end. Thank you for being you.

[@mannyortiz4814]

Brian my darling, you are so blessed. Most of us dream of doing what you do. The scenery is gorgeous. Giant rocks mountains, rivers with waterfalls, sage brush everywhere. How lucky. Also you are a good cook. Well honey, take care,stay safe and beware of false prophets ❤️😇🇺🇸🙏🎈👍🌞🕊🌹🍺🌈

[@richardthomas1743]

HEY! Good morning Brain and thumbs UP!!

[@sylviajones4907]

Oh, your video made me cry. So beautiful. Thanks. Brian.

[@paulsherman6450]

Good to see you back on the road brother.

[@richardthomas1743]

Awesome video scenery and the picture quality is amazing! Looking forward to you and Kelly reuniting! Safe travels to you Brian.

[@scottthejeepguy7499]

Relaxing video Brian, thanks for sharing. Away we go.👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 🚐

[@scottthejeepguy7499]

What is this about?

[@DeliaLee8]

Absolutely gorgeous area! And as always, I appreciate the calm, peaceful feel of the video and music.

[@jackirichard414]

The mountains are sure beautiful. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🏔🗻⛰⛰🗻🏔

[@Wanderboom]

One of our favorite places! Alabama hills and all up and down 395 are fantastic!

[@Wanderboom]

Is this from you Brian? Or a scam of some kind?

[@MaDukesMaDukes]

Your views and vistas are incredibly beautiful.. truly blessed... Thank you Brian for sharing ☮️🤗💚

[@jwright1918]

Always great going camping with you🇺🇸🏞❤️🌵

[@hpshifter7783]

Awesome shots and cool vibes. The adventure continues.

[@jgm9927]

You're in some nice country right now. Thanks for the ride.

[@glennicholson3028]

your best video to date. heartbreakingly beautiful! Hills Have Eyes vibe, watch out for Jupiter and the gang.

[@stevexray6253]

That was some good looking cooking and that's the first time I've seen a spring coming up through sand. 😁👍

[@debslifesimplified6406]

Me to. That was so cool.

[@jessieb.7188]

I admired the genius simplicity of that sauce!

[@kitaoden703]

Beautiful Location looks like paintings of Nature ❤️✌️

[@darlenestout7548]

Nice area. Love the spring it looks beautiful

[@kathykenyon2079]

Wow you really found some great camping spots!👍🏻😎

[@patriciabarnhart1886]

Enjoy your music selection for this piece. My husband was a lefty - he would have enjoyed your channel.

[@ledesclos5321]

Thank you for sharing your adventures. Beautiful country seen from your eyes.

[@shellyscott4822]

Wow serenity now!! Thank you for showing all that beauty it reminds me of why I'm going to pay a fortune in gas to get there 🙄🙏💖 Thank you Brian

[@ronaldsimmons8346]

Amazing the amount of land without people. thanks for sharing this.

[@jackturtle131]

Wow what a beautiful surrounding

[@johnhuff393]

Good morning from Godley Texas, thanks for taking us along on your journey. Stay safe and happy travels 😎

[@BLAZE-oq7md]

Greetings, the video is so alive..the colors n clarity..my life journey is so enhanced by this,Thank you..it's a joy to be with you🙏Peace n much love..

[@geri9839]

Aloha Brian, enjoyed the scenery and glad to see your awesome video. Be safe. P.S the Spaghetti look delicious 👍

[@robinheil]

That spring was incredible. I've never seen the water pushing through like that.

[@briane173]

The fun part is that area of the Sierra Nevada is chock-full of natural springs, mostly _hot_ springs. Along and around Long Valley it is quite tectonically and volcanically active.

[@LukeWarm05]

The water coming up through the sand looked like something out of a Sci-Fi/Horror film. I kept expecting some creature to crawl out and attach itself to your face. Happy to see that didn't happen.

[@rvingsooz]

Those drone shots were awesome.

[@stratos175escape7]

Looks like the bike has been a good addition. Enjoy the road and stay safe.

[@Mrs.KatsCrafting]

That view is amazing i would sit and stare all day long and just veg out.

[@Mrs.KatsCrafting]

@Text Me ①⑨①⓪③①⑨⑧③⑦④ One is born every second. Guess I am lucky to have been born on the minute. Scam someone else and get off this channel

[@msvg3]

The storytelling in this vlog is so complete,even the silent sunset moment…. I liked the soundtrack, too, a little Pink Floyd-inspired in spots. Day in the life with inspiring thoughts and nature’s beauty. Looking forward to seeing Kelly again soon. ✌️❤️🚐

[@patsykluting-lucas3804]

My mother lived 30 years and owned a restaurant in Lone Pine. I spent a lot of time in the Alabama Hills.

[@bebeandjohnnotsonomadiclif5287]

@14:37 THIS IS COOL. THE WHOLE VIDEO IS COOL BUT MAN THIS VIEW OF THE SPRINGS IS SO COOL THE WAY THE SAND LOOK;S LIKE ITS BOILING. THANK YOU

[@mirandamom1346]

I’m a sucker for good drone footage, and yours is just the best!

[@jwebbw]

Nice shots of the Sierra mountains in the background, can't go wrong with those next to your campsite. If you'd like to escape the heat in the future, you can go to the ancient bristlecone pines out of Big Pine taking hwy138. Yay Bishop, got to do the Schat's bakery run or the homemade Jerky house on the way out of town heading north. And you can't go wrong with spaghetti !! Okay, take care and safe travels.

[@RemusKingOfRome]

Beautiful USA

[@RobertVinet]

Peaceful. A wise person once said Follow your dreams!

[@boblinda1738]

Fabulous evening skies!

[@bidensbrain2383]

Thank you Brian for taking us on your adventures.

[@edwardmathews9546]

Nothing like mountains, and a spring fed pond, plus the peace and quiet, perfect !!🍝☮

[@funzeevanzee]

Great video. Cool to see where the spring comes out.

[@doyline45]

Fantastic! Keep expecting to see old movie cowboys ride by, thanks!

[@flyontop]

You found heaven! The entire video is picture perfect, just like a post card. Thank you for taking us with you.

[@naturalflow157]

As someone who has been struggling with stress due to overworking myself, and generally I am not scared to say working for a corporation place has showed me a few things that I can and need to change. But watching and finding your videos has truly helped me find my old self and the adventurous spirit that was hiding in be all along. Thank you so much and wishing you the best :)

[@atlantaguy762]

They should put some "Time with Brian" in a jar and sell it as an anti-anxiety med. I always enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@ericdrews5050]

You’re still the best campground cook

[@MyEmptyNestQuest]

I am suddenly hungry for spaghetti 🍝. Beautiful nature shots. Love seeing you so close to 100,000 subs!!!

[@originalsixx]

Great video, Brian. You have a great life! Thanks for sharing.

[@rhondamontiel3827]

Always happy to see your videos come up. Glad you're back!

[@CBAmakingAusername]

What a beautiful place to wake up in a morning

[@JellyCatGaming]

Really lookin forward to the cascades video. Safe travels. Post pictures on Instagram if you think of it! I miss those.

[@mickeypigknuckles]

I was just about to watch your last video for the 15th time while patiently awaiting this one 😂 Another great one, Brian!

[@wendybrennan7164]

Love the video you take us along to some great places thanks

[@artaraythomas]

Beautiful 😍

[@georgecorreia5314]

Thank you for bringing us along outstanding video iam a little jealous stay safe thanks again

[@danrandall794]

Another great video! You find the best places. When you pointed out those climbing rings my heart skipped a beat. Glad you saw them as someone could easily miss them as you were walking to look over the ledge. Trip on those and the results could be catastrophic. Really appreciate all your videos.

[@DeliaLee8]

I had the same thought!

[@authenticallyempowered1]

Hi Brian, all content have been great, but this one I have to say was the best what an epic view of the sunsets surrounding areas and most of all that natural spring what a treat!! That was amazing I smiled ear to ear how nature works. Safe travels and be safe 🙏🏼🪶🦅

[@rickfletcher5053]

That shot of the clouds around 1:50 is gorgeous

[@livinincalifornia]

Wow the editing on this one is professional level, absolutely.

[@kirkallgayer1643]

Nice place enjoy the days and nights 🌙 😊

[@beetsie7]

So cool, the way that spring bubbles up through the sand! Thanks for showing us!

[@MaisleyVanGo]

That sunset and shots of the mountains were incredible. We loved camping in the Alabama Hills. We were closer to town and during the weekend and it was packed with partiers from LA. Still loved every moment.

[@daneboro6847]

Loving the bike, looks like lots of fun!

[@cluke4248]

Absolutely beautiful 😎✌️

[@surfman1968]

Epic scenery. Truly beautiful place.

[@karenr67]

Love camp site especially the swim pond.

[@karenr67]

I just a scam about winning a drawing on you site. Wanted $125.00 for shipping SCAM

[@joefrank7159]

Thank you. Beautiful place.

[@petebach7221]

I’ve been through the Owens valley a few times but I’ve never seen this. Thanks for showing me what I’ve been missing. Next time.

[@bevtrue6937]

Beautiful camp spot, marvelous scenery and a spring fed pool. Your videos are always great. Wow, awesome, thanks for sharing.

[@saltymangoparty]

Wow... just wow.

[@anthonymarino4260]

great places. to clamp. just came back from. AK what a trip. my turn is coming to C.A.

[@demri123]

Awesome

[@33Jenesis]

Brain you really have your own rhythm when it comes to van life and editing. It is slow paced and very relaxing for me to watch and enjoy. I really do miss 395 and the treasures along the way. Hopefully by year end I would be fit enough to go back up there again.

[@briane173]

The last three times I've gone back to SoCal from WA I've made a point of taking US-395 along the eastern Sierra instead of the coast or Central Valley. Call me nuts but I've always thought that the east side of the state is hands-down the most beautiful and idyllic -- especially if you like dry air, peace, and serenity.

[@drgranger2]

Thanks for the video, always leaves me with good juju. I've been in the flatlands too long. Love the new travel setup, looks perfect!

[@dorothybrown1692]

WOW!, the scenery was amazing. Thank you for sharing your adventures. Stay safe.

[@micahdupuis897]

I haven't had an opportunity to watch your last couple of videos. The reason, my family and I sold our house and are doing what you inspire so many to do. So on one hand I'm sorry for the loss of a couple views. On the other hand, thank you for sharing your journeys for the past several years. I definitely have a wealth of knowledge to pull from and a good part is due to you. ❤️ I look forward to having your videos to keep me busy on the rainy days. Maybe we will cross each other's paths now! Peace Brother!

[@susanstrickland6774]

Wow! What an absolutely beautiful area. I wouldn't want to leave there. Spring is amazing. Sunset, perfect. Drone footage exceptional. Glad you have the bike to explore. 🙂👍

[@pattheiss1832]

You are my favorite. So glad you are back to posting regularly. Look so forward to your super chill videos!

[@caroltaxman1343]

I'm suprised t h e spring was warm. In Fl the springs are about 72 degrees no matter what. Great video. Loved the spring.

[@aztrails1]

Just beautiful

[@allisonsherman7231]

I am really glad to see that area. It’s on my list to check out. Thanks, Brian

[@HandymanMark]

Another great video. Thank you

[@tamarackmi9195]

Beautiful❣Thanks for sharing your adventures😎

[@lotsadogsmt]

That spring looks heavenly

[@theresaef1207]

Just beautiful 💐

[@wthurman5910]

Both campsites we're outstanding. Be nice to see Kelly and you together on your bikes. 👍🙏♥️☕

[@b-genspinster7895]

The shot of the spring source was the coolest.

[@thizizliz]

Oh it's fun to wander the west with you. That spring looked wonderful!! Lovely photography and your laid back personality makes your videos really pleasant. Thank you - your hard work shows in the resulting videos and I'm certainly not the only viewer that notices and appreciates it.

[@TXMEDRGR]

The drone shoots are fantastic. You landed in a beautiful area; I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for sharing.

[@elisiadriver4592]

GOOD MORNING MIJITO 👋 FIRE IN THE SKY SHOT, JUST GORGEOUS ❣ HOLA K , TAKE CARE ❤ SAFE TRAVEL'S EVERYONE ,ONWARD BOUND ✌

[@richardpalmanteer9798]

Another good video Brian, Hey know what? I live on the East side of the mountains in Washington State. I live 15 mile from the Grand Coulee Dam. Grand Coulee Washington. Well have a safe trip to my neck of the woods bud. Later, and as always "Enjoy the Adventure." 🤠👍✌

[@JellyCatGaming]

The adventure continues!

[@journeyswithlittletpage1669]

OMG! Your last video and this one dude, freaking out of this world videography! Seriously felt like I was right there!!!

[@clarkleakins879]

Slow mosey up the 395 can easily be a whole month of nice camping and motorcycle exploring. Perhaps someday we will cross paths in that general area, and I can show you some unique places. And an old map that has routes that most people have never seen.

[@jdog5534]

Wow that's awesome especially the little spring pool, thanks to you Brian. ✌😎👍

[@flexpats]

Very nice. I spent several nights in that same Alabama Hills campsite a couple years ago. I have been there a few times and that was my favorite spot.