Tristan- I'm old enough to be your grandma. I cant climb mountains but I do that thru you every Saturday. It relaxes me listening to you- I also yell out "don't fall!" Quite often. I love your shows. Thank you. I'm glad you made it today.
@mitchellbarnow17097 ай бұрын
I couldn’t agree more, Barb!
@lvglen7 ай бұрын
Hey Tristan... I grew up down at the bottom of those mountains on the other side of the river in Bullhead City, Arizona. We used to go to Grapevine Canyon quite often when I was a kid and crawled around on the rocks further up the canyon. There are even more petroglyphs further up from where you were. By the way, the lake that you saw down at the bottom of the valley is NOT Lake Mead, it is Lake Mohave. Lake Mead is above Hoover Dam, about 60 miles upstream from where you were. And, the mountain range which contains Spirit Mountain is called the Newberry Mountains, while the next range north and west of Needles is called the Dead Mountains. An interesting fact, the peak you were on, along with all the other granite spires, when viewed from the state highway to the south, are known to us locals as "The Three Sisters." I am disappointed that you didn't show us any of the road over Christmas Tree Pass. It's a fun drive and easily passable by anything with a moderate amount of clearance. The worst part to me is the washboards on the west side of the mountains as you approach Highway 95.
@the_pov_channel7 ай бұрын
Epic video. That comb trick is very clever im definitely borrowing that.
@NMWanderings7 ай бұрын
Interesting rock art. Here in SE New Mexico there is a site called Three Rivers that has 23,000 petroglyphs! Very interesting and almost 12,000 foot Sierra Blanca in the background.
@doobiedubois55837 ай бұрын
A few years back I made an impromptu mountain biking trip in the Angeles Forest and I fell off a 30 ft cliff straight down onto a dry river bed. I was wearing an ill fitting helmet and that managed to save my life. As I fell the back of my head hit a pretty good size rock, cracking the helmet. I had to get airlifted out. Anything protecting your head is better than nothing.
@jTroutuorT70347 ай бұрын
We all enjoy and love your simplicity (not embellished) of your video and your adventures. You ROCK!
@johnmcdonald13067 ай бұрын
It's nice to know he packs out trash which i do when fishing as everyone should
@jimmym33527 ай бұрын
Great lighting for Grapevine canyon. Good the sun was out that day. Those rocks look golden. Awesome.
@TonyKamloops7 ай бұрын
Great video! I take a small plastic fork on my hikes for cactus removal.
@jamesrichardson13267 ай бұрын
Tristan you have my highest respect. There is no way I'd attempt such a endeavor.
@Harry-Giles7 ай бұрын
Enjoying the channel Tristan.
@chrisharmon54537 ай бұрын
While on a field trip in college for Forestry and National Resources we visited an area in the desert in California that has panels and figures like this. And it’s in an area where the deer migration comes through so the theory is that it’s kind of a blind for the hunters to wait at. So they think some of the petroglyphs are informational, but that some of them, are shall we say out of boredom 😅😊
@jonwarner19777 ай бұрын
Nice. Been to Searchlight a couple times but I never been to that area (yet). Just got back from Goblin Valley before the blizzard hit. Thanks for the videos,
@mickeybrumfield7647 ай бұрын
Know the area well. I have never climbed what you did but have been up Spirit Mountain several times, and the hike up there is well worthwhile. Spirit Mountain is the highest point around, and you get spectacular views of the area, including up to Las Vegas and the Mount Charleston area. Enjoyable video. Don't think I'll be climbing Iguana Mountain, though, anytime soon, way out of my comfort zone.
@1ouncebird7 ай бұрын
Lovely video Tristan. I think that Jumping Cholla just wanted to be friends. I like your "comb" method for removing it from your leg. The rock art was incredible and, as you said, different from the norm. Still it was very impressive. I enjoyed your climb and also the Joshua Tree forest. Amazing!
@stephanielevings6967 ай бұрын
I really enjoy your videos the comb is brilliant.
@DragonPilot7 ай бұрын
When I was in my teens my dad and I would run beagles in the fields in Southern California in cholla country. The dogs would frequently run into cholla and wait patiently until we walked up and flicked it off with our pocket combs…this was in the mid-1950s. Glad to see the technique is still alive! 😊
@bobkent23347 ай бұрын
When removing cholla bulbs, a couple of flattish rocks held under the bulb & lifted upwards work just as well as a comb. I learned this technique when my family moved to the Phoenix area in 1960.
@geoffreywilliams75307 ай бұрын
I think that is technically Lake Mojave in the background. Great work though! Such beautiful desert scenery. Keep on truckin’ Tristan…I love your videos!
@hairball19677 ай бұрын
Man you do such great videos of adventures in some of the most beautiful places! There’s nothing better than being out in it, but your videos hold me over until next time! Thanks!!
@SUVRVing7 ай бұрын
Thanks, that's really nice of you to say!
@davedempster34057 ай бұрын
25:51 ... the selfie stick might be invisible, but its shadow isn't 🤣 Always enjoy your episodes!!
@edwardhard39367 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great outdoor adventure. Traveled to these spots recently, and what a wonderful set of places indeed. The new Awi Kwa Ame National Monument is pronounced A VEE QUA MAY as I understand. I could be incorrect. Hope to see you on the trail someday.
@schadlarry7 ай бұрын
Yep, Stav has been everywhere. Great hike.
@johnmcdonald13067 ай бұрын
Just seeing the terrain views of dessert to boulders is amazing in itself
@mratliff12777 ай бұрын
Thanks, Tristan! I love the desert and treasure memories of childhood trips to the Mojave’s Yucca Valley area, Grandma & Grandpa’s place near Bullhead City in Lake Havasu area, and the years I lived on the Great Chihuahua desert in Texas’ Big Bend area. What an amazing planet we’re blessed with! Far away from those places now, enjoying the great Pacific Northwest. I thoroughly enjoy your videos, both SUV & Tenkara! Much love to you and your wife!
@freedomdove7 ай бұрын
Looks like a great place to explore. 👍
@decarlson97897 ай бұрын
I have been there.. it’s absolutely incredible how many petroglyphs there are and it is such a beautiful area.. thank you for the memory!
@mstewart92317 ай бұрын
This was, as always, a great video. I havent seen these before and they are amazing. I love the view at the top. The drone shots from the top with you in it are my favorites. Even though this couldn't be a drone shot, it was a close second. Love the music too.
@gretchenbillings14027 ай бұрын
My son is down at Joshua tree now with his dog..he loves in his camper and rides his motorcycle with his husky on back😁
@dixielambrecht70097 ай бұрын
That climb looked to scarey for me...thank you for picking up trash. If we all do so it can make a huge difference
@foodandroadjunkie7 ай бұрын
Omg! I was just there! It was such a cool site. And what an easy hike! Too bad I didn’t get to run into you. I would have loved to say HI. My husband and I just started tuning into your videos roughly about a month ago. Keep up the good work!
@papajon627 ай бұрын
Just came across your channel (KZbin algorithm most likely) and enjoyed this adventure! Appreciate your ability to articulate the experience with a sound handle on the English language and research of the area. Also love the desert southwest and the native history that abounds. Subscribed!
@nativeazboy7 ай бұрын
I put up a majority of the technical rock climbing routes as well
@overlandxt96367 ай бұрын
Hello Tristan... great video, just quick a correction the lake you are seeing in the video is actually lake mohave. We hike grapevine canyon all the time, We live in Bullhead city Arizona and you were a stones throw from us. If you ever want to see a mountain covered in over a thousand petroglyphs give me shout out and we will take you there. It's out in the mohave not terribly far from where you were.
@glamperjan7 ай бұрын
Tristan ypu find the coolest places. Thanks. So interesting.
@niwabozu7 ай бұрын
Fun adventure, Tristan. Nice to see you back in your element. Thank you for taking us along.
@krismaki7577 ай бұрын
My favorite part was seeing all the ginormous rocks, I just love rocks. I think that comes from the "rock slide" at the family farm that is right next to/the far side of the waterfall that a brook runs over. There's a little 'tub' also at the top of the waterfall that was always so cold.
@sharondavis80037 ай бұрын
That was really detailed rock art 😮 Beautiful area with the rock formations perfect for climbing to get a great Birds Eye view of the area. Love to watch you climb , Tristan. A true Spider-Man 😊 Great trip as always. 👍🏻🙋🏼♀️
@SUVRVing7 ай бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
@eredbud94737 ай бұрын
Thanks for being here. Taking us away from madness to beautiful and interesting places😊
@mikeholmes58247 ай бұрын
I have been to Grapevine Canyon three different times and each time I went further and further up the canyon. The glyphs are fantastic and easy to get to as you say. Beyond the little caves and petroglyphs are the actual grapevines which give the canyon it's name. I never did find the fossils I was told about. Guess I'll have to go back for at least a fourth visit.
@ericjuberg88727 ай бұрын
Very nice videography , the Go-Pro footage on your scramble provided a sense of the grade and perils. Should be a nice spring bloom, there , soon .
@jacwar557 ай бұрын
I would recommend climbing Spirit Mountain, we did it in 2020 & seen more snakes (2) than people (1). My stats that day were 4.3 miles & 2,369 ft altitude gain, need route finding skills as the trail is sketchy at points, a very steep climb to get to the top near the end, top views are outstanding, would recommend next time you are in the area.
@ceceliaroberts14757 ай бұрын
Happy Saturday morning! Beautiful rock art. Great tip on removing cholla burrs! Vertigo is in tack, thanks for doing the climb up Iguana Peak. I feel like I'm on top of the world when you reach the peaks on all your climbs. Thanks for the hike!
@joecutro73187 ай бұрын
This was a really cool post, Tristan, including the reference to the significance and importance of rock art. It is amazing to see this many Joshua Trees in one place, stunning. Thanks, as always, for taking us with you on another adventure. 🙏☮️😊
@7Eggbert7 ай бұрын
Your head shot GoPro gives me the willies......
@TheWoodensong7 ай бұрын
Awesome little climb… “Ol’ Scooter” down in East Texas…
@stevethompson81547 ай бұрын
I will go see the Joshua trees and not have worry about the crowds at the National Park. Thanks
@SUVRVing7 ай бұрын
Good plan!
@keithbrenda87137 ай бұрын
Thanks for showing us the Joshua trees!
@robnoodle17 ай бұрын
Always enjoy your content. Thanks 🙂
@Gail82807 ай бұрын
What a lovely morning on the desert! The music you added was perfect. But another cholla is not good. Thanks for the great video.
@robertross25967 ай бұрын
I am so glad you made it to Grapevine Canyon. I made it there in the early 1990s & I've told quite a few people how impressive it is! The drive in past the Skull rock is neat too! The entire drive amazed me too...Thanks for the memories!
@zwsplac7 ай бұрын
That’s a nice area. There was a localized superbloom in there last year which was pretty cool.
@diannabrown77547 ай бұрын
If we could only understand what the ancient people were trying to tell us in the Rock art. I love your videos.
@virginiajorgensen86147 ай бұрын
I love seeing these hikes and views.
@pixelpeter38837 ай бұрын
Awesome adventure! Very impressive rock-art panels. My kinda landscape: love these rounded forms of rock.
@DeerheartStudioArts7 ай бұрын
great vid, Tristan! What an incredible area! thanks!🦌💌❤️🥾
@suestokke18397 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing the trash you picked up. Everywhere I camp, and I do camp off grid, I pick up trash. I recently started taking photos of my hauls. Always amazes me. I'm happy to report most of the brass I find is old and gun enthusiast are picking up their brass now. Thank you.
@SUVRVing7 ай бұрын
The exception I've seen is in popular local shooting areas closer to towns. There are always SO MANY empty casings and other pieces of trash there, and I know that's not from 40 years ago.
@albertgrauberger17497 ай бұрын
another great and interesting hike neat place stay safe and keep posting great videos
@LongdistanceRider227 ай бұрын
Sorry we missed you!!
@BrendaHaltom-cs6ck2 ай бұрын
And a bird broke the total silence! I love bird song in the morning! That rock art was great! Very distinct! Hope I spell it right! Spellck will get me!❤️😀🇺🇸🌏🚙
@TheAverageGuy127 ай бұрын
A man of my heart. 👍
@paullarson34177 ай бұрын
Cholla is called jumping cactus.
@BrendaHaltom-cs6ck3 ай бұрын
This Rock Art is truly Magical! The best I’ve seen! Thank you for finding it!❤️😀🇺🇸
@craftytraveler92387 ай бұрын
So glad you are wearing a helmet. That is a scary climb. Loved the Petroglyphs and the scenery.
@MexiKen5167 ай бұрын
I can tell you, that's a great place to hike bearfoot if you know what I mean.
@virginiaallen47237 ай бұрын
It is nice to see the new national monument not too far from me. There is a Joshua Tree Forest on the border of Utah and Nevada driving Old Highway 91.
@elsathal73597 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing ✌️💞🤟
@mrkkitson7 ай бұрын
Been there. It is awesome. The whole area near Laughlin is such a great hiking area
@garyives12183 ай бұрын
Gorgeous! Dang! 12:00 yeah, you can't really even imagine the scale sitting here viewing this......incredible. Thanks again :)
@cargotrailerkenny7 ай бұрын
Interesting hike/climb, petroglyphs, Joshua trees, and cool rocks! Yep. That's why they call those jumping teddy bear Cholla (not to be confused with hanging fruit cholla) You can be walking 20 ft from the nearest Cholla (they blow distances in the wind) and you'll find one in your leg. I think they have extremely sensitive needles on them and you can barely catch one on your shoe and it'll flip up and stick to your leg. They look all soft and fuzzy like a teddy bear but I think they are among one of the most treacherous cactus out there. Very difficult to walk close to them and you have to be watching every step you make when they are in the vicinity. Great video, as usual.
@itchingtogo73627 ай бұрын
I so appreciate you including ‘less strenuous’ options for us oldie but goodie subscribers. 😉 Thanks for giving us options!!
@kimprocarione54737 ай бұрын
They do call choya jumping cactus. I got one-inch my palm and fingers as a small child. That's when my mom told me. I feel for you! Clever! My mom used shears and pliers. Holy crap! Did you climb up and then go back for your camera?!? That is some dedication if you did! I started humming the Spiderman theme song when you started up again! 😂 Amazing rock formations! The trees and cacti are very impressive, as well! Well done!
@susans85397 ай бұрын
Amazing hidden treasure. The hike (climb), looks easy until you are actually climbing it, then we can see the difficulty. You did a great job and good timing climbing up and down that mountain. Kudos! The day was perfect for this adventure - good call. Thanks for wearing that helmet- made me feel safer, lol. Thanks again for another great hike!
@fishingthelist40177 ай бұрын
Sometimes you can't see how difficult the trail is until you are a mile or two into it, like one of my recent adventures.
@jessiehead65257 ай бұрын
I so en-cholla videos! Thanks. 😊
@joang.cavanna20466 ай бұрын
The amount of Joshua trees is truly amazing. I'm glad they are protected. Thanks for picking up trash - hex on those that leave it. The rock art was so interesting and so different. Thanks for a wonderful video and all the fascinating information.
@tompfeiffer27557 ай бұрын
Awesome video! Beautiful scenery and tremendous amount of valuable information about an area that is so close yet not known by the typical tourist in the area of southern Lake Meade area. Thanks for sharing.
@dr.maturin46487 ай бұрын
Interesting, informative and enjoyable, as always! Thank you!
@coloradotrish72977 ай бұрын
Another amazing post! Found you about a month ago and subscribed immediately! Fav part is the summit with the selfie stick! And really enjoyed the native history of the area and the flora. Thank you for taking us to this highly spiritual place that most of us will never be able to visit! Best, from Colorado!
@dianespears60577 ай бұрын
Loved the rock art. Thank you for going there.
@BrendaHaltom-cs6ck2 ай бұрын
Glad you climbed those boulders! You did great!❤️😀🇺🇸🚙🌏
@nuggethound28407 ай бұрын
This was a great video me and the family camped up there 30 years ago many times play where the rock art is if you go on up that canyon there should have been a wonderful spring with flowing water and grapevines really sorry that you missed that
@lindixonbarr46117 ай бұрын
Love the petroglyphs and how you dwelled on the images. Very nice. Thank you.
@cindynichols277 ай бұрын
Fabulous video. Had no idea Joshua Trees grew in actual “forests.” Amazing. So glad to see it; I thought they were actual rare and endangered. Thank you for the day!
@markpasquarella32237 ай бұрын
Like the contemplative music as your walking in the park area before you start talking. Excellent video in every way. Saw one of your tenkara addict videos from a year ago where you were catching monster trout in a skinny little stream and I was like”whaaat so cool 😅
@donnabrowne53077 ай бұрын
I appreciate the introduction to Grapevine Canyon as a site of impressive rock art, and an earlier poster said additional panels are seen further up the canyon. With its proximity to Las Vegas as an air hub, this will go on a future vacation itinerary. I'm mostly a trail hiker with limited outdoor skills and enjoy your videos showing the process of bushwhacking, scrambling, and creating your own routes. As always, thanks for providing an inspiring travel adventure to start Saturday mornings off right!
@lizard24257 ай бұрын
Excellent! ❤❤❤
@jimsretiring20247 ай бұрын
Thanks for another really interesting episode. Spectacular video of the mountaintop. Who needs drones.
@cramias17 ай бұрын
Tristan, something I think you'd be into, that Grapevine Canyon reminded me of - there's a proposal floating around to designate a Great Bend of the Gila national monument, in Arizona in the area sort of between Gila Bend and Yuma. This area was a cultural crossroads and there are absolute ton of dense petroglyph sites, which are similar in nature to the ones shown in this video. Outside of the Painted Rocks petro site, none of the other locations are signed and they appear to be mostly unknown, despite proximity to Phoenix. If you dig through the monument proposal and old issues of Archaeology Southwest, you can find information to help locate these sites. Anyway just thought it'd be of interest. Its not too far from quartzite and could easily be a side visit when in the area for the RTR
@robertamoruso9197 ай бұрын
Tristan. My wife and I just watched your video and both agree you are one of the best to watch. Always interesting, informative and well done. I subscribe to your website; great resource. What 360 deg. camera and stick are you using. Thanks.
@hendersonhiking95977 ай бұрын
Hey I know I've said this before but I love when you are in my backyard, call next time hahaha!
@jeanettecameron75305 ай бұрын
Thank you for the reminder that the descent must be checked often.
@tonics71217 ай бұрын
Those rock formations are just stunning. PS: You are very pleasant company. You seem glad to talk, but not chatty susie, smile.
@BrendaHaltom-cs6ckАй бұрын
Wonderful Rock Art!❤️😀🇺🇸🌏
@jenniferbruno36297 ай бұрын
Tristan, I’m totally hooked… I just recently discovered your channel and have been bingeing as much as possible. I really enjoy your commentary, it is packed with interesting info. It shows just how much research you do before an adventure. And your love of everything nature shows with your excitement and pure joy in what you do. You have a wonderful way of bringing us along, and that will keep me watching faithfully. I’m basically home bound due to a medical condition and I use my iPad as a type of pain management. Utilizing a form of biofeedback to escape my 4 walls and immerse myself into your adventure. And you make that very easy to do with your beautiful commentary. Thank you for what you do from you new fan .. Jennifer
@SUVRVing7 ай бұрын
Hi Jennifer! I'm glad you found the channel, and I appreciate you watching!
@wildzenventures7 ай бұрын
Great video and climb. Those views were amazing.
@brianfitzpatrick44377 ай бұрын
This is what I love about your channel, you find the desolate places we love to see to give us trip ideas. Thank you for all the effort you put in to show us these awesome locations
@jimrandall91137 ай бұрын
I live in the Mojave desert, and actually work in the rural areas. That being said; I bought a pair of cheap gaiters to wear, and it keeps the cholla, or anything, from sticking. It's a slick surface, that doesn't allow anything stickers, to attach.
@RLHayes7 ай бұрын
Fabulous! I had no idea about the new national monument!!! Amazing scenery. I'm only a couple of hours away. I am going to take my Jeep and check it out. Thank you so much for another adventure!
@annieyahu6767 ай бұрын
❤❤Love the Rock Art, fascinating! Amazingly huge Joshua trees. Had no idea that some were that old!❤❤ thank you for Sharing 😊blessings