This Is a Staggeringly Beautiful Adventure (BUT DON'T DO IT!) - SUV Camping/Vanlife Adventures

In this video I climb up a mountain that's been on my list for over a decade. I loved it! But do not-I repeat, DO NOT-try this one on your own.
DATE FILMED: Late March 2021
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** Temple Mountain summit: 38.6883, -110.6792
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SONG: A Woman Like You by Peter Crosby
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#utah #camping #adventure

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching! If you missed the FJ Cruiser tour I posted earlier in the week, check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6Kvc4uejq6CoZY

[@markc4050]

Have you checked out the abandoned Green River rocket launch facility....or what is left of it.

[@TheMadmacs]

ps. you know theres tiny little drones that can carry a naked'' gopro. so you don't have to climb stuff twice

[@norsefalconer]

Kristin did such a great job building her rig to meet her needs. It's the epitome of stealth as well, looks like any other car at WM.

[@RicG.]

You didn't have to tell me "DON'T DO IT!".........LOL. I wouldn't have even considered it. However, congrats on doing it yourself! 👍 😎

[@SUVRVing]

Lol thanks Ric!

[@TheDenisedrake]

Same here! It was fun watching how he did it.

[@cindythecatwoman1601]

Its better he does it than me, lol.

[@angelavitulli6994]

You are smart this climb is seriously dangerous.

[@EllEss331]

That drone shot with you on the summit! Breathtaking!

[@suzannelanthier6970]

Thank you for taking us with you to places where I could never go. You are so impressive! Unbelievable!

[@tedw9390]

Almost looks like Mars landscape. Got to love Utah. Thanks for your efforts.

[@dixxebell]

Im pretty sure your mother never watches this cause she would keel over seeing you up there...OMG, the drone footage was excellent.

[@cassie6281]

she usually calls after she watches to make sure we are both okay 😂

[@NoTrashInHeaven]

Yeah, the exhilaraton of reaching the top is short lived because the return or down climb brings the next phase of concern, from the observer/ mom's perspective. And the sounds of those lose rocks he inadvertently kicks doesn't help either! Glad that everything went safely 🙏

[@kathy888]

@@cassie6281 Glad to hear someone else is along. Would be insane to go alone.

[@lynjameson1368]

Best video yet!

[@stephanienewton6618]

I watched my son climb in person once. It wasn’t as high but it was as steep. Somehow I made peace with it knowing that he’s an adventurer and there’s nothing I can do about it. His girlfriend and I did the bottom portion of the climb (about 15 feet 🤣). Then we watched with hearts in throats 😝

[@1978lovelight]

So beautiful. Thanks for sharing with the 99.99% of us who definitely couldn't make that hike ourselves. Felt like a birdseye view literally!!!

[@ConjuntoBuenaMezcla]

AMEN to that!👏🙏🙌

[@marilynthomson9564]

Holy shiitake mushroom! I’ve been holding my breath for the past 20 minutes LOL. Good job and beautiful beautiful scenery! Thanks for taking us along.

[@SUVRVing]

Lol thanks for watching, Marilyn!

[@Vention1MGTOW]

Holy Jiminy Christmas!!! That would kill me! Even in my 20's that would have kicked my butt. As a 56 year old cancer infected semi-senior citizen, no way man. LOL! I'm at the RV stage of my life. And you packed a drone with you all the way up that mountain? You're a tough customer!

[@SUVRVing]

Hauling the rope up was much more of a pain than hauling the drone 😁

[@mikestirewalt5193]

KZbin is now feeding your videos when I'm randomly searching, or when I'm after something in particular. Naturally your videos hijack whatever I was doing. I've only watched about five of your videos and each one has been full of fascinating things whether it's ghost towns, botany or, as with this one, secrets of rock climbing. I've always wondered how climbers get their ropes back after a descent. The subject matter is continually interesting, as is the history. Your camera work is so brilliant, often exquisite, along with the music you complement everything with. It makes me wonder what motivates you to share your exploits with the world since it's obviously a lot more work intensive than to simply travel and camp and explore, but whatever the return I'm glad you do it as this is one of the best YT channels I've seen. Thank you for your excellent and generous videos.

[@darleneanglin3651]

This video is AMAZING and I think you are also ! I never imagined I'd ever climb a real mountain much less repel it, but I actually felt the terror of it and the excitement at the same time. I have no words to explain it. THANK YOU SIR !!

[@babsgaudreau5936]

Thank you for filming this. It lets me see something I never would see!

[@saginawdan]

Tristan, you weren't alone on that hike, you were with us! Thanks 👍

[@SUVRVing]

I do feel that way when I'm filming these! That's why I often say "we" or "us." I like to think of you guys being there with me.

[@debracampbell5151]

Love your videos and your music choices! My son died 9 years ago in a climbing accident so my heart was in my throat a few times during your climb. Your drone footage is also incredible! You show us views we could never see otherwise! Thank you and continue to be safe.

[@stephanienewton6618]

I’m so sorry!! Being a boy mom is tough. They do dangerous things. God bless his soul and yours as well 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️

[@funafterfifty7833]

Sorry for your loss I am sure he would be happy you enjoy what he loved as unexplainable your pain is. Peace to you

[@nana73carol46]

The old beat-up car looks like a Buick to me. This climb was amazing as well as dangerous. I would never have done that, even in my twenties! You've got skills!

[@tychosnova2896]

4:10 it looks like it's snarling at you.

[@bonnieterry2030]

Had some Nash features too!

[@skybluepink998]

You activated the Mom in me this video, Tristan. Yikes. God bless Cassie.

[@linh8997]

In my case, it was the grandmother....

[@cassie6281]

thank you

[@kathy888]

I kept thinking 'I'm glad I'm not his mom!

[@brigittewalden490]

Ditto ... my husband and I were thinking 'Does Cassie know what he's doing?' I guess we've kinda 'adopted ' you two and get worried at times. But you've also inspired the explorer in me to go further than I ever have. Be safe and well.

[@allieb1621]

Perfect evocative music! Congrats on reaching the summit and the drone footage is exceptional. I have no fear of heights and have done some rock climbing and some spelunking which required some vertical scaling of wet and muddy boulders to exit the caves but I have to add I have never climbed anything with so much loose shale. I knew you did this safely because you posted this video but watching this climb did breech my comfort zone if for that reason only, even though I am aware that you are a very competent climber. Thanks for sharing this spectacular area and scenery plus showing the effort required to reach this place in order to provide these views as well as providing the commentary as you climbed! Admirable result!

[@SUVRVing]

Yeah, this thing was a loose pile of junk lol. But the actual cliff sections that I had to climb were solid enough to not feel too sketchy. Thanks for watching!

[@caileach1]

Very smooth going down that ‘mountain of broken glass’...thank you and take care and I think you have a wife, so kudos to her, for understanding you and us; who watch your adventure... she is special too.

[@lawsonone6015]

Seconded on this!!!

[@tquist61]

Wow, this video was amazing! I suspect it will get a ton of views. Question for you... does a part of you ever wish tor a 2nd person to to the camera/video work so you don't have to backtrack so often? I realize you like the solitude, but at the same time, it must get old retracing your steps to retrieve your camera. Either way, keep up the great adventures!

[@SUVRVing]

No. Going back to get the camera isn't a big deal. Even if I did do it with someone else, I'd still be the one doing the filming. That's not something I'd want to impose on them, you know? Thanks for watching!

[@norsefalconer]

Thanks for taking us along. I really appreciate how you say "We." It's a small, but important (inclusionary) detail. I used to do risky stuff when younger, now I just enjoy watching others experience that part of their lives. You're a joy to watch, because you truly enjoy yourself.

[@ChessDiagnostic]

Let's just say if I did this adventure someone else would have to edit my final video.

[@SUVRVing]

Lol thanks for watching!

[@debbiblakeslee2373]

Lol 😂

[@eddiewalker7252]

....when your wife sees this vid she will surely freeze your seed! Food tastes like heaven after a climb! of course you didn't see it as "Art" you saw it as something else to summit!! ....in truth mere pagan gods of the dessert

[@SUVRVing]

Lol I'd be lying if I said the thought of climbing it didn't cross my mind!

[@lavelledahl7672]

So impressed. Never seen anyone repel before and always wondered how they retrieved their ropes.

[@SUVRVing]

Glad I could shed some light on it! Thanks for watching.

[@forestyforest]

Ooh nice climb! Utah is so beautiful.

[@zorazorazorzzora8333]

Lord it’s Foresty. Forest, “he lives in a van…. FF “. lol

[@kaylynnkendall5167]

For someone that is from Utah and as a family in Torrey. I have to thank you for sharing. But you had me holding my breath .

[@farrendavis4143]

Tristin, there were a couple spots that I couldn't breathe while watching! AMAZING! BEAUTIFUL VIEWS!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Farren!

[@CactusAtlas]

Wow. The San Rafael Swell was one of our favorite adventures but yeah... not going to go heading up that mountain any time soon. That's impressive! And kudos and on the work to get the shot and then retrieve the camera. Isn't that the best part? 😂 Also very cool seeing your RAV4 setup. We're looking to upgrade to a larger 4WD vehicle (from a tiny hybrid lol) soon so I can see your channel coming in very handy! Thanks!

[@SUVRVing]

The Swell is always a great adventure, for sure. Thanks for watching! And congrats on your upcoming upgrade. It's always fun to get a new rig.

[@mkkrafts9261]

I don't understand why you have less than 100,000 subs?! Almost there though! Thanks for another great adventure through gorgeous scenery!

[@linh8997]

Maybe people are too scared to watch him?

[@SUVRVing]

We'll get there soon enough 😁 Thanks for the kind words!

[@johndecriscio9586]

Thanks for taking us with you. I definitely would not be doing it myself. My stomach was doing a few flip flops just watching you do it. Beautiful views at the top.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching, John!

[@claraallen12]

'There is just nothing here ...and I love it' Yes , yes brother, I hear you.

[@genekied]

Brings back memories of camping in the Needles District of Canyonlands and climbing the Six Shooter Peaks back in the mid-90s. Love desert camping and climbing in the Spring. Awesome video.

[@TwistedLi401]

Thank you for the climb! I enjoyed the whole adventure and glad it was you and not me (yeah, even a little feeling of vertigo watching you do all the work). And that burger is a nice reward.

[@MaxZomboni]

Great views and drone shots. It was lucky that is not a National Park or something, so you could use the drone. I think your definition of "low level" and "tame" is a bit different then mine. LOL. While you were doing that, I was actually thinking, that would be a perfect climb to do alone. That way you don't have to worry about killing your partner with rocks. 👣😎👍☮️

[@SUVRVing]

Lol good point! Thanks for watching 😁

[@coolbaj]

Think that car may be Thelma and Louise's

[@darrylmoffett8323]

I’m NOT a rock climber. I’ve done some repelling. Heights bother me some. But standing at the very top is something I couldn’t do. So thank you for the view from the top. As Roy Rogers said. “Happy trails to you, until we meet again “ etc. etc.

[@DonnaBMacK]

Unbelievable! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to see this through your eyes.

[@bobwallis1757]

my new favorite video on your channel!! Dude, you are amazing! That was an incredible climb. The drone videos are fantastic and definitelty my favorite!! THANKS, you just gave this old man a rush!

[@jimkelly4143]

😮 With all due respect...."You're crazy"...But I understand youth has no fear....All by yourself in the middle of nowhere....And if you fell while going up or down this mountain....How would you have received help?..... 👉 On a serious note - How many people are found dead or missing in these Southwestern states while seeking adventure?...Great channel...God Bless Always...

[@kimprocarione5473]

You never disappoint, Tristan! The epic, bird's eye vistas we all get to see on your channel are absolutely incredible. I will never see 99% of them in person, so I am, again, truly grateful!

[@rimonagale1625]

Great job on videotaping this episode. Esp interesting having you explain how the rappeling was set-up & used. Also appreciated seeing some close-ups of the rock climbing. And magnificent drone shots!

[@tychosnova2896]

A-MA-ZING! (I watched it through my hands) 🖐👀🤚. Thank you for your responsible, professional, rock-climbing advice.

[@peggyr2181]

What an amazing video. You were definitely born to be doing this. Climbing Half Dome was the closest I ever came to any rock climbing. Enjoying your trips vicariously is great, since my hiking has been curtailed from a spinal cord injury.

[@smais0219]

A) you are crazy. B) thanks for being crazy!! I enjoy your videos. Often I make note of where you have been, so if I am in the area I can stop by these locations. But as I am a retired lady, I will not be climbing, but appreciate your bravery and skill and get to ‘experience’ something I will never do. I agree, the drone is EPIC. Thanks again. Sue from Indiana

[@gaypreator8547]

I’ve already fallen and I’m sitting at my kitchen counter. I love this stuff, but my legs turn to jelly just watching. Grew up in that country-love the desert. PS - you should be happy that so many are out enjoying this country. 😁

[@reggiebald2830]

Thank you. So gorgeous. What a view from the top. I was good, but felt tinges of vertigo @ the very top while flying the drone. All good! Thanks again; it was very enjoyable!

[@davidcrumpler5714]

Yep, butt’s drawn up pretty tight. Looks like fun for a sub 40 something. Just a wow moment for a 75 something.

[@joe7004]

Well I can’t think of one part of your video that I like more than the others you seem completely comfortable by yourself no matter where you are.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Joe! I appreciate the kind words.

[@hugosstudiosdenver]

Very cool episode ! Awesome hike and Holy Toledo kind of climb (99.9% kind of climb ) Wow ! The car Looked like a Packard maybe a 1947 ? Thanks for sharing !

[@landcruisingdoc4137]

I’ve been watching your channel since the beginning. Never seen you so happy being in your elements. Keep up with adventurous episodes like this.

[@SUVRVing]

I'm glad that came through. I was having a great time 😁

[@itchingtogo7362]

Loved the video...but I need to admit...I was squirming in my chair while watching that climb! ☺️

[@whollymary7406]

Thanks for the exquisite views you did a really good job of climbing that thing and explaining repelling and how to be careful cautious and safe, I wouldn’t climb it

[@sharondavis8003]

Five Stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Go Pro shots make this look 👀 so SCARY!! 😱

[@quintontillmon1620]

The algorithm brought me here. Thanks for sharing this adventure; I just subbed.

[@terririggle6106]

Dude! That opening drone footage took my breath away!!

[@SUVRVing]

That was the goal! 😁

[@spentsnow2977]

DUDE!! Thanks again T. Love your stuff.

[@anitamitchell3452]

That was a good workout ... always love the drone footage. Rest up, see ya next time ... be safe. PS: Thanks for the lessons about how you get the rope down.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching, Anita!

[@davidviner5783]

Just one in a number of outstanding videos.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Davied!

[@elflordsjourneys]

Oh to be young again, climb more mountains,life goes fast.Awesome footage .😀

[@hikerstl]

That climb gave me chills just watching you on video. That view and footage from your drone was really spectacular. By the way, have you ever gone to the Powell Museum in Green River?

[@jameswalsh6678]

I'm very impressed! Cool episode. Thanks.

[@ceetee2021]

DON'T MAKE ME LOOK DOWN!!! But yay for your success at the summit; thanks for the 360 view. And the drone footage was spectacular; made me feel I was there... I may have gotten dizzy. Thank you for another impressive video.

[@cindylou2313]

Sorry for the repeated comments, but I tend to comment as I watch 🤷🏻‍♀️. You’re so right about the drone footage and how it demonstrates the ‘amazingness’ of where you are. Looking down upon the summit had a completely different view. From the drone perspective I could see NO viable way to get to where you were standing. Kudos for an awesome climb and excellent coverage 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Cindy! The drone really is awesome. Love that thing 😁

[@madelynrobinson1222]

Another awesome adventure ‘with’ you - thanks for taking us along! Love the music in this one (and in your other videos as well). Safe travels and catch ya on your next hike 😎

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Madelyn!

[@kristinmismash8580]

I love your constant reminder to not try this myself. No worries, I won’t! And I thank you for climbing it for me. I will now call you my favorite mountain goat you tuber. You climbed that like a mountain goat!

[@storeytwinb]

Even though you scared this old lady, I thank God for watching over you and I thank you for sharing with us. I learned a lot about repelling skills from watching you. Not that I would ever do it (I get dizzy at high altitudes) but it was very educational! Thank you, Tristan!

[@deanbrown3763]

Thanks Tristan! You scare these old bones watching you! Another great adventure with you.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching, Dean!

[@rgdodson]

Great video and epic drone footage. Now, excuse me... I have to go change my underwear.

[@thagenet]

I’ve driven by that butte five or six times I never thought about claiming it, and then you say don’t do it 99.9% of the people shouldn’t do it. Now guess what I wanna do.

[@SUVRVing]

It's one of those mountains that draws you in and makes you want to climb it!

[@chrismullin8304]

A recent visit to Joshua Tree, I witnessed an astounding amount of trash, graffiti, and destruction to the wilderness area. It was super depressing.

[@CanadianSledDog]

What an unnecessary waste, how sad.

[@SUVRVing]

Joshua Tree in particular gets a lot of abuse due to its proximity to LA. Most national parks aren't as bad.

[@cassie6281]

that was scary. don't let your mom watch this one.

[@linatrubilla9876]

Omg, I couldn’t even watch you climb that last section, even though I know it turned out obviously 😂

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching (or not watching lol) Lina!

[@janaspencer6008]

Great to see you are nearing the 100,000 subscriber goal! Your vlog is fabulous! Wonderful adventures! Thank you

[@linh8997]

There really is a niche out there for Renaissance men......;-)

[@paulinemiller4624]

I’ve seen rock climbers go straight up vertical near the Rockies and always thought they had some kind of death wish. I never understood it, yet I do understand. The thrill, the sense of accomplishment, the views, make it worth it, I can see now, from your drone shots. They are epic and I love the drone shots. All that loose rock made me a little nervous, though. And I always wondered how do you get the rope down. Now I know. Thanks for filming and explaining that part! Loving your adventures!!!

[@essieessie5399]

Hi Tristan! I found you a couple of weeks ago and I'm really enjoying your videos, especially your drone videos. I'm not a rock climber and never will be, so it's heart pumping watching you climb with your go-pro. This was hike was AMAZING! I always wondered how climbers get their ropes back :-)

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Essie! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I appreciate you watching.

[@lindahopson5003]

NOPE! I have no idea how Cassie stands the stress of you off doing this sort of climbing alone. But, you are skilled at it and it is wonderful to see the views I'd never see on my own. Thanks.

[@cassie6281]

this one was scary to watch for sure! might be the most scared I've been watching. when he's doing it I am not there but if I were I'd faint. however I know he is skilled and makes safe decisions so I have trust in his ability to go adventure and come home safely :)

[@bettybrigance6784]

Blue skies, no wind...your king of that mountain...but. you scared me to the edge of my seat...well, take care of yourself and keep going

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Betty!

[@OntarioLakeside]

The loose rocks are the most terrifying part! Just subbed!

[@estherstephens1858]

What an absolutely amazing trip!!! IF I were to attempt this I would have quit @6:15 “the end of the road”. Tristan says “last little scramble” @ 16:40 yet still climbing with selfie stick in hand. Ok, let me exhale. Thank you for sharing.

[@SUVRVing]

It wasn't hard to do with the selfie stick, just kind of awkward 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@penniebucilla8323]

WOW! That opening drone footage is amazing. The music is perfectly chosen. That was epic!

[@TheRealJerseyJoe]

No worries... I'm not even going to try !

[@tstorm7488]

Lol, that's what I was going to say, Joe! Tristan does it do we don't have to. Thank you, Tristan!

[@SUVRVing]

Lol thanks for watching, Joe!

[@TheRealJerseyJoe]

@@SUVRVing - Never miss an episode. BTW - This one was awesome !!!

[@countingcoup]

That was really enjoyable to watch, please do more of these solo accents using your technical climbing skills 👍🏽

[@JulieAiken]

I only have a minor fear of heights, and this was difficult and thrilling to watch. Great video - thank you!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching!

[@stephenschuit7880]

Really fine video. Like the way you made it clear that it's not a hike/climb for folks without serious experience. Loved both the climb and descent.

[@mykirbs2002]

Kudos Tristan, one amazing guy I love your videos. ❤️

[@linh8997]

Once again, that was absolutely awesome. Please don't do it again!

[@SUVRVing]

I don't plan on it 😁

[@teslah2997]

well, Tristan...you finally scared me ! WOW! But thank you so much for getting to experience this through your great effort. I am so glad you rappelled, rather than climbed down. Enjoyed the rapel lesson! What a fantastic view and the weather...perfect! I would never have seen that view without you showing it to us! I just appreciate so much what you do for all of us. Think ghe old cR might have been an old Mercury? based on the front grill. Do you know if there is as much dispersed camping allowed in the San Rafael Swell area as it seems there would be?

[@SUVRVing]

Basically the entire area has dispersed camping. And it's a BIG area! There are lifetimes of dispersed camping there.

[@teslah2997]

@@SUVRVing thanks, Tristan, for the quick response and info. I did a 3 day trail ride there many yrs ago.. It was a really nice area. I was around tbe Swasey’s cabin area, spent another day at Horseshoe Canyon. I saw that vid of you there and remember you mentioned you did not like horses pooping on trails.....but at least it drys out, decomposes quickly....and is basically just chewed up grass. Whenever I would go horse camping in the mountains of Montana, we would disperse the manure around rather than leave it in one area. I used to use my horse’s dried manure for compost in my garden. Thanks again, Tristan

[@margaretmanz2030]

The drone footage from the summit was spectacular! I'll bet it's a rare view you shared with us. Thanks so much! Best.

[@konacoffeehawaii7540]

Your opening shot , Awesome 👏 unbelievable 🤙😎

[@tinepick6175]

Excellent adventure. Thanks.

[@elsewhere9167]

Awesome place... Awesome video... Thank you... ! Be careful... it's not the fall that kills... it's the rapid deceleration...

[@billl3936]

Drone shots at the top took my breath away!

[@michaelkurz9067]

Wish I can eat foods you eat:)

[@pennylowe8713]

Seriously TY for the Picking Back Up the Camera shot. No need for a No Climb warming.......for this one here. I enjoy your VIDS.

[@ggebhard1]

This was my first time of seeing one of your videos and WOW! This was spectacular !! What a thriller!!! I’ve read all the comments and my legs and guts are still weakened in knots!! You are amazing! I was really tempted to turn this off, every inch of the beginning, but then realized you wouldn’t have posted this video if you had fallen and died!! I felt your excitement and joy the entire way! You are a special person to want to share your incredible experience with strangers! Thank you for giving me the thrill of excitement that I could never get on my own! I’m a new subscriber! Gail from Michigan

[@ConjuntoBuenaMezcla]

Tristan, I've been watching your videos from 3 years forward for the past 2-3 weeks. They have been a refreshing change from the assortment of news, history, travel, and political stuff I usually binge watch. I am envious of your freedom to do these things. I have a travel trailer ( 5th Wheeler) but at this time not the resources to take on these adventures of yours. I have always had a certain wanderlust insides of me and at 73, I don't have many more years to do some trips at even a quarter scale of yours. Had I done these things in my 20s and 30s, it would have been just a lot of great memories I would have accumulated. I have so my life responsibilities behind me now. Gonna make it a point to downsize this spring and summer and do some drivable RV trips after I sell my 5th wheel. Getting into your pace, your editing and your ability to rock climb, with the confidence you have is like taking all of us along without the danger and with the drone, even more spectacular. I wonder, was it a big learning curve to control a drone from atop a butte like you just showed us? I loved that you do a step by step procedure to going up and coming down, via repelling, these seemingly impossible buttes and rock outcroppings to downright mountains. I like that you take us throughout the west. I am in the California foothills and have access to some great rugged areas with certain routes. More recently you took some trips into the mid-west and even into Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee. Each trip is well planned out and I can see you are dedicated to this. You say you are an writer/ author. I'd like to read and research your travel memoirs. Anyway, my compliments to you, your lovely wife to have the patience and courage to deal with not knowing your adventuresome whereabouts while holding down the fort. She seems like such a sweet lady. You are blessed. Well, carry on, keep your videos coming and each one has something unique. I favorite all of them so I can one day get to these locations. 🙌🙏👏☺️🌄⛺🛣️🏞️🏜️

[@steveflaim2656]

I think that may be a 1950s Buick

[@danesworld]

That's what I'm thinking too

[@SUVRVing]

Looks right to me! Thanks Steve 👍

[@NinjaBooKitty]

Well I certainly couldn't do that hike but I would LOVE to rappel it. 💖

[@SUVRVing]

If you're just rappelling, there are much better rappels out there! Thanks for watching.

[@blusnuby2]

Now THAT was a FULL day`s 'bird`s eye' adventure ! Thanks for taking us along. Would like to hear status reports on your 'little mule' (Rav4) from time to time (mileage, capabilities, likes/dislikes, etc...). Happy Trails !

[@SUVRVing]

I love the RAV4. Only thing I don't like about it is that it doesn't have much ground clearance. Other than that, it's great. But I think that's a good idea for a video in the future. Thanks 👍

[@alrichardson7027]

Hello SUV RVing😊😊, and WOW!! I know I wouldn't be able to climb that Rocky summit. I have driven and hiked some of San Rafael Swell and Capital Reef areas and the views are absolutely SPECTACULAR! Great video👍👍!

[@valeriepausch8623]

You did it! You climbed this place. Congratulations. Thank you for your videos. I so appreciate your efforts. Special thanks for sharing.