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[@jimmyburks7030]

I agree with Kent Randall, the quality of the Cinematography gets better and better, not only do you make great content but you make beautiful content, who would think someone can make welding and grinding pretty.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you so much for the positive vibes 🙌

[@immelting9834]

@@DirtLifestyle I'm computer illiterate . Do you do your own video and editing ? Seems like most KZbin people farm that work out nowadays.

[@DirtLifestyle]

@@immelting9834 100% of the production is done by me. The photography, editing, planning, ect, is all stuff I had to learn the hard way lol. I know it's popular to farm that stuff out but I think the story is best told by me instead of paying someone to make it sound like me. 👍

[@immelting9834]

@@DirtLifestyle That's a great way of putting man and the video is put together really well . I Really dig the channel 👍🏽

[@DirtLifestyle]

@@immelting9834 thanks for watching brother 👊

[@kentrandall2054]

Your Cinema work keeps getting better and better, outstanding job my friend.

[@DirtRoadTherapy]

It truly does. Capturing this level takes a lot of time to develop both the experience but also your own eye for the subject matter and how you look at things. Nate is crushing it.

[@define44]

I was thinking the same thing really enjoyed this video

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words 👊

[@primaleffectpaintball7807]

I gotta say what we’re all thinking: this is by far the best Overlanding channel on KZbin. The combo of your fab skills and cinematography skills is unmatched. Keep it up Nate, we’re all lovin’ it!

[@Payton_The_Cook]

Anyone else think the cover shot was of a 1/10 Scale RC crawler? Looks a little like the Ozark’s!

[@tjtuck4520]

You in the Ozarks? I'm NWA!

[@RyanRKJ]

I clicked on the video just to find out if it was an RC! A few days later, I came back to actually watch the video.

[@BBossman1]

Back in the early 80's we used to run around in Monongahela in my K5 Blazer with a Rough Country 4" lift and 35" DC Fun Country tires. Good times, although we just called it camping back then.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol it's still just camping to me too. Overlanding is just an advertising term we KZbinrs have to use for people to watch our videos 🤦‍♂️ I had a 1979 k5 blazer, I still miss that truck

[@MichaelRCarlson]

Yep I had a K5 and with a blanket and a cooler, called it camping too. But Dirt is right, gotta use the buzzwords to get the views.

[@billjcanada]

A good mud tire is a must when wheeling in the east. A lesson I learned the hard way. When I slid into a tree on a hill and destroyed the hardtop on my JK.

[@jeepindave5464]

Yeah all terrains belong on crossovers around here lol

[@solosaga5091]

Man! By the thumbnail, I could've sworn the yellow Jeep was an R/C Car! LOL. LOVE Yellow, BTW. Thanks for the vid.

[@ajr5195]

WV is such a hidden gem. It’s a place where you feel like you jumped back in time 40 years.

[@jeepindave5464]

It's because we live 40 years behind the times lol

[@Private0Malley]

So true. In some ways it's nice, but in a lot of ways it holds us back a lot.

[@stephenlamphier1141]

Same in Alabama

[@Reaper4367]

A hick-up is when the vehicle leaves its feel... lol. The yellow almost submarine just wanted to wash its feet ;) Glad that no one or vehicles were damaged. Great to see the Disco taking a stroll with 'mother nature'. Cheers for sharing.

[@joshuam4093]

Man you where in my back yard. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@isaacsnyder9479]

Hey brother you should go hit the Cannan Loop, Canyon rim road and the end of Camp 70 road all up around Tucker County. It has got some fun obstacles and good views. I know that neck of the woods well from my youth. To be candid there are places up there you could wheel everyday for a 10 years and not see close to everything. You can even get to some of the old Blackwater 100 track

[@jcaino]

MNF/GWNF are great places to explore and camp. We make it down there a lot. Next time you're there, pick up some bourbon (or gin) from Athey & Tyler at Still Hollow Spirits in Job, WV (you can also get ground beef or a steak if you luck out and they aren't sold out) and some Honey River mead from Ben at Healthberry Farm in Harmon.

[@joshualarkin747]

Live probably 45minutes from the edge of the mongahela. One of my favorite places to be

[@woodsnwater28]

My home place is West Va.. Love the fact you came its an amazing place... Beautiful shots you got also..

[@zcbowers94]

Grew up in the PNW and now in Va. 100% spot on about the trees. It’s beautiful out here, but every winter I miss the evergreens. It gets really grey out here between November-February. Glad you made it out here!

[@John90XJ]

West Virginia is one of my favorite places and is still undiscovered in many respects. The Hatfield & McCoy trail systems are a decent model for how public/private partnerships should be done and there are miles and miles of places to go and challenges to overcome. Glad you found out for yourself.

[@jake-mv5oi]

XJ be like well if you ain't gonna try it then I am! Cool that y'all got it on video.

[@DirtRoadTherapy]

LOL yeah exactly

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol

[@carlosiespinozab]

Nate! dude! you have become so quickly one of my favorite youtube channels. I came for the fabrication and learning but I'm so excited for all these beautiful shots you're getting. Your camera and story-telling game is more on point every day! Keep em coming!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! I'm honored!

[@kylancook3477]

Yep! Likely Nate is finding his niche more and more!

[@WilliamEnnis4380]

Live in VA but our farm is near Marlinton WV, the Monongahela is such a beautiful treasure. Had you made to Gaudineer Knob near Durbin you would have seen terrain more like the Pacific Northwest, still some virgin stands of Red Spruce trees left.

[@NoNumberListed]

That Bleepin Jeep wanted to go rock crawling! 🤣🤣

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol for sure

[@nm-qt2hb]

Very well stated. No need to over complicate things. Be prepared and go do it. Get off the beaten path and enjoy life.

[@BAVICK89]

Watching that XJ taking a dip in the creek just reminded me I need to tighten my TJ’s parking brake cable lol

[@DirtRoadTherapy]

DO IT NOW

[@zeke7142003]

I grew up in WV and didn't realize how cloudy it was until I moved away and came back to visit. There are some parts, especially up the hollows that don't get the sun at all because it's blocked on both sides by the hillsides and the trees. Even with the absence of steady sunshine it's a beautiful place in the summer. Winters, not so much.

[@bradleverton3233]

I like your fabrication videos the best, but have to say that that was your best video yet! Well done!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@windex23]

Thank you for a sweet and beautiful Sunday morning gift! Those drone shots are amazing!

[@DirtLifestyle]

🙏thank you for watching and for the positive comment!

[@kevinmiller8265]

You can learn a lot in a hole . My dad hhsd some story about a hole in a road and falling in it on his fridge . I often thought it was there for me to read , i dont recall my dad having issues with falling in a hole ... Everything happens for a reason . I reallly enjoy your content and your ability to build offroad vehicles .

[@piasprojects]

Great video! West Virginia forests are amazing. Good to see the XJ hardly took any damage. Also appreciate the earlier Sunday postings while you are on the East Coast. Looking forward to where the Land Rover brings you next!!

[@gregnorvell9730]

You sure got a purdy mouth!!! Great video!!! Being from Southern Ohio that country around there is beautiful and muddy!

[@DC-ok6bk]

Great captures, threading, and realism. Gather your friends and explore our awesome country!

[@pacojaramillo1404]

Austin always finds the most amazing places to wheel around Virginia/West Virginia.

[@samwalker1304]

Great video. I’m WV born, WV bred, and when I die I’ll be WV dead. Thank God I’m a country boy!!!!

[@cparrott1934]

While I’m not an off-roader, I agree the adventure is always better with friends!

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

I was down there in June. Looks like we explored the same general area, but I didn't find that overgrown trail you guys found. If it is the same road I think it is where you guys drove up to 4700', we camped in that clearing near the top. We were wondering what the hell was up with all the downed trees. It looked like they were pushed over with a dozer. The next day as we made our way north to US-250 we found a brand new area that the forest service was just opening up with camp sites and mountain bike trails. The forest service had a tent set up with half dozen staff there. We talked to the District Ranger, Jack Tribble, and asked about the downed trees. What he told us is when the area was strip mined decades ago, they just left a couple of inches of dirt with solid rock right underneath. This prevented any big trees from growing and resulted in those stands of conifer (I think they were spruce, maybe). What they did with the dozer was push those trees over and ripped up the rock behind them to allow larger deciduous trees to take root. This way the forest could return to its wild state. You can see the grooves the ripper shank left in your video around 12:41. See below. www.fs.usda.gov/ccrc/adaptation/adaptation-examples/monongahela-national-forest-restoring-strip-coal-mine-lands Jack was very enthusiastic about recreation in the area, mainly camping and biking. We told him there were lots of people like us that wanted something a little more difficult than well groomed gravel roads. Overall it seems like they recognize the potential and the newfound desire to get away from it all and sequester yourself in the forest for a couple days.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Very interesting! We were talking about this topic on the trail!

[@thrashmetal7588]

I love when west coast people come out here and wheel! Ditch the regular mud terrains and get swampers and you’ll be better off!😁👍🏻

[@FranciscoHernandez-uk5km]

When nate was on BJ I use to think that the intro on the videos was a killer intro, that one when mat, tim, nate, john, and jeremey came out with all your rigs. I always want to saw a collaboration between you two guys and here we are, yeah!! More videos with john please!!

[@DirtRoadTherapy]

If you insist!

[@DirtLifestyle]

I would be happy to do some future collaborations with John!

[@jeepindave5464]

Awesome Nate. Im from WV and it's cool seeing people enjoy our unique terrain. Lite Brite did a ride with our jeep club awhile at bear wallow and they were blown away by the amount of greenery. You ought a be here during the autumn leaves. Its beautiful. Also come white water rafting.

[@GoatOffroad]

“Variety is the spice of life” - and Joe and I couldn’t agree more! We will get out and explore the US in our motorhome. But before we leave here we want to wheel with our favorite locals!! 🥰 Fantastic editing Nate! And congratulations on 200k! 👊🙌 ❤️🐞

[@DirtLifestyle]

Congratulations on the new motor home! I'm pumped for you two!

[@schweglerd]

I live in eastern Pennsylvania, these wet, dark forests are all I know. We have a few trips planned out in the widest and farther west for the next few years. Give me a desert road please, I’m over the mud.

[@1youwatch]

Friends and I have zig zagged through easier routes of Monongahela National Forest, piloting loaded down cyclocross bikes a few times. I love West Virginia!

[@teejayroar]

you should hit up the Daniel Boone backcountry byway in Kentucky it's a fun 100 mile loop around the Red River gorge Kentucky has way more to offer for offroading. ... Dispersed camping is slim though

[@wvlongshooter3912]

Nice to c y’all in my home state!! Great content and video, much appreciated!!

[@Fatbastid]

It’s not the place, it’s the Journey!! Great way to finish a great video 👍

[@DylanYouSonOfABidgeNelson]

It's always good opening my eyes for the day to find out my man Nate uploaded.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you buddy 🤘

[@kswyg001]

I like it Nate, you summed it up best at the end- it's not about having all of the flashy "go fast" gear, but rather getting out there and enjoying it with friends. I've been through the Monongahela a few times here and there. Keep it up!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@evictor99]

Who saw that yellow jeep in the thumbnail and got overexcited for a Matt's off-road recovery crossover?

[@joeeasterling5652]

I have worked in the southeast Ohio, Southwest Pennsylvania, and the Northwest West Virginia area on some pipelines. Imagine doing stuff similar to that hill in a 2005 Dodge 3500 dually with 4 doors! In the rain! Things can get really scary fast! Lol

[@RC-mo8tl]

You've gotta be OK with rain, mud, and bugs if you're gonna live and wheel here. But, WV has tons of awesome crawling and wheeling opportunities if you know where to look.

[@tmurray12]

Great video! Glad to see a little east coast action! Your skills as an artist aren't going unnoticed either. Solid camera and voice over work my dude.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! I appreciate it 🙏

[@jackiejoe8930]

Great video as always. You are right about starting an adventure. Find the right people, and keep am open mind. If people can do that I think they will be amazed at the fun they can have.

[@calri55ian92]

If I would have known you were visiting my home state, I would have made you hand deliver the stickers and patches I just ordered from you guys. Haha. Glad you enjoyed your trip to WV, Nate. Love the channel. Keep up the great work.

[@beerfrog_TheOriginal]

Glad that didnt turn way south… you are spot on in your comments around what makes the adventure. Glad all are ok, including vehicles 🚗. Stay safe 👋🇸🇪 799 to go 😜

[@markriley79]

TV show quality editing and content as normal! Awesome

[@robinfly7303]

Beautiful cinematography, just beautiful, nicely done.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@Aaronferguson31]

Thanks for doing WV right! Most of the state looks like this. Born and raised here. Check out Hetfield & McCoy next time

[@twentyninecycleworks]

I subscribed to this channel for the great fabrication content you put up. But I very much enjoy this kind of content from you as well. Get to see parts of America we don't get to see through other media and unlikely to see even when visiting. Keep it up man! Love from Sri Lanka

[@DirtRoadTherapy]

I’m the guy in the XJ, I’ve got a channel where we do exactly that! I’ll primarily be exploring PA, VA, and WV but ideally Maine to Tennessee and a few big trips out west!

[@ScottCiulei]

Always like your content, Nate, but I think I'll live my outdoor life vicariously through you. ;)

[@dirtbagoverland5904]

Welcome to our neck of the woods! - western North Carolina. As a Colorado transplant I can’t agree more with your description of the Appalachian forests.

[@tauraigura9361]

Great content as always.Thanks for sharing this with us

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you for watching 🙏

[@jeffgoldsmith1679]

What's not to like here? Nice work with the camera and fun.

[@MyShadowblue]

So close to my off-road playgrounds! Wish I had known. I would've joined for the day. Ah well.

[@mikebiron7339]

Spectacular! The trip and the editing is on fire!

[@kevinparsons5669]

I grew up in West Virginia and absolutely loved wheeling there

[@luckypenney116]

I've learned the parking brake lesson as well. I too got lucky. my JK rolled back about 20ft and hit a tree. If that tree hadn't been sufficient enough to stop my jeep, it was heading over an embankment. From then on, I turn it off and put it gear. if i still don't trust it, I chock a wheel with a rock.

[@dons4730]

Absolutely exciting to see you put out a new trail video. Love It

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@felixvargas4112]

Perfect sunday morning video!!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@robertmartin4135]

Another great video! I love how you get the right music to emphasize the mood.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! I put a ton of time and effort choosing the music 👍

[@donaldf6923]

Dude thanks to you i have faith on my Discovery thanks! keep it up great videos never disappoint 👍🏻

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Great video brother. Nice meeting you and talking all things outdoor and off road today

[@Jeepy84]

It's interesting hearing the impression our forests make on a PNWer, lol. Especially in a regenerating stand it does feel like a jungle when it hits about that 15 year mark and the canopy is closing just a few feet overhead. Throw in some wild grape or ivy vines for good measure. As for Jon's manual faux pas, it's a XJ. They wheel so easy it's like they're doing it themselves.

[@rareearthfab5511]

Excellent video!

[@shawnmartin6434]

You have many fans here on the East Coast

[@shanes_bs2659]

West Virginia is probably my favorite place in the country. Its been too long since I've visited. Time to an a trip soon.

[@joannemurphy2846]

Excellent job Nate. You are truly an artist, as I always knew you were.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Much appreciated 🙏

[@MrGursk12]

Awesome Video Looked like you guys had a Blast!!! Happy Sunday Morning 🌄🌄

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! We did!

[@watchchannel8201]

Man!!! What a total transformation from the original rover to this!!! Love your videos and hope you keep them up! When I get some money I’m gonna buy merchandise of yours!!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! It's a blast to drive! I still can't believe I own it lol

[@NickMango]

Talk about getting lucky! Guy could have walked around the front of the vehicle. Anything could have happened. Real happy he’s ok. Great video 👍.

[@malcolmcrawford261]

Glad no serious damage was done when thw Cherokee decided to go Rouge.

[@mikemorgan4670]

Awesome trip. Really great camera work, the time lapse work was exceptional. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@greghoffstadt667]

Great video. Looks like the pnw rain followed you. Through the West Virginia hills. Lessons learned 😂🤣😂

[@tannerbarb5197]

Aww man came to my part of the country! West Virginia is definitely near and dear to my heart. Lots of places nobody knows about

[@MTNLIFERANCH]

Production quality is next level! Keep it up Nate!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks!

[@JoeGarofaloII]

This takes me back to college when I wheeled through the George Washington National Forrest which snaked back and forth between VA and WV. I had an 06 TJ and my buddy had a 15 JK. Good times, good memories 😊

[@DirtLifestyle]

Nice! It's a beautiful area for sure

[@dougdean3134]

Great words of wisdom at the end

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

On point 👍 Such a great story teller Nate🍺🍺

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@mienoljianol7203]

That was a close call, great content mate

[@triplermotorsports61]

Glad to see my state get visited by Dirt Lifestyle. Makes this channel that much more awesome to watch

[@DirtLifestyle]

Your state is amazing 👏

[@triplermotorsports61]

@@DirtLifestyle glad you enjoyed it hope you come visit more.

[@robbennett]

The three amigos came with you. 😜

[@sozekeysersoze]

Love those steelies on the cherokee

[@LJ_Jeff]

Amazing video quality! It just keeps getting better and better. And now I want to go on an adventure but my damn jeep is broke.

[@garethmcgregor1621]

Well said at the end there Nate . PS your production is so professional 👍

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you 🙏

[@sonnicman]

Great cinematography on this one Nate. Welcome to the East Coast! I’ve never had anyone compare it to the jungles of Vietnam 🇻🇳, but it’s home. I think you’d really enjoy the White Mountains in New Hampshire.

[@lyndonhamby7432]

Awesome video 👍

[@justemptiedeverypocket9520]

Super swampers are man’s best friend in the dirt!!!!!

[@newbwheeler9777]

Nate you never cease to amaze with your videos!🤓🇨🇦

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@PaulKaiser42]

Wish I had known you were headed to Virgina….I’d packed up and met up….damn🙈. Looked like such a great time👍🏻👍🏻

[@firstwordcar]

Yes much much less public land out here. Bit of a shock when i moved out here. When that XJ pulled into that spot I was thinking, gee I hope that river bank doesn't give out on him, its probably softened up from the rain. And then it turns out it was fine...but the XJ headed down there anyways haha

[@ericj83cj]

looks amazing there. your filming and editing s among top notch that I have seen.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@onefastcyclist]

Looks like wet fun and you got to camp too! - my miss-spent youth was partly spent sliding sideways around a wet red clay trach with all "hubs" locked

[@__stopit__5259]

Love that rover

[@tiny_the_200]

Great drone footage again, including what looked like in the rain? I didn't know you could fly one in the rain, but i enjoyed that footage too 👌🏽