V8E1: Kicking Things Off in Pisgah

[@iwishiknew10]

Middle aged IT guy here starting my professional breakdown. This episode hit close to home

[@BucksMom218]

Don’t wait to breakdown to change direction! 😋

[@BenStinnett]

Gotta get out and explore somewhere!

[@jamesvelvet3612]

Elderly IT guy here...Might think about something I did: Moved to teaching! Local area Career and Technical H.S. hired me on the spot. I teach intro courses in networking (Cisco Networking Academy) and CompTIA A+.....Work 180 days/year and have almost three months off in the summer for .....playing. There is a shortage of instructors in many locations. Pick the location that suits you and check it out.

[@iwishiknew10]

As soon as my youngest is in college, I will have flexibility to do a lot of things. Not sure what drove Chris in the new direction, but I bet it has a lot to do with how things change and quite frankly I don’t have the drive or desire to change with it at this point. At least with my current employer. Sometimes you do what you have to do at the moment I don’t have to do that it will be a glorious day

[@victordasilva5255]

You are a loser ! ..... just trying to help ..😬

[@ElvisDoes]

Please don't change your filming, smiling and speaking style when you get viral or popular. Don't be like other youtubers who get too fancy and different when they reach a lot of subscribers. You are the best. Wish you health, happiness and a lot of adventures!

[@farleyboy1968]

Your videos are infinitely more intellectually satisfying than those of van life. My proof is the the patreon...meaning, we support you and not they. I look forward to the return of your Jeep. This is a great video as always; Amy, Bella and I enjoyed it. Happy Trails!

[@kimlittleton4943]

Loved this. So many folks that travel full-time and do the RV life. We enjoy the outdoors, camping, hiking, etc. Nice to see some really nice trails and great camping. I caught a few of your very first videos and the beginning of your adventure. Now just catching this video. Missing a bunch in between I need to catch up on. I have to say....the smile on your face says it all. I believe you made the right decision for yourself at this time in your life. You are a happy camper. We are excited to take our camping adventures a step further as well. We just purchased an 80 series Toyota Land Cruiser in 2019. Had some maintenance done mainly so far. Trying to get it set up for some backroads trips. Loved the forest road track you took. Don't want to do anything crazy tuff.....but see some beautiful "off the beaten path" kinda places no matter where we are traveling. Thanks again. Keep up the good work.

[@jplunkett3647]

Many thanks for Sharing THE Views / Mother Earth / Nature Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

BREATHTAKING BEAUTY COLORS SCENERY VIEWS VIDEO ! DEFINITELY WOULD HAVE TO WATCH LITTLE ONES THERE & YOUR PETS . LOOKS LIKE AN AWESOME PLACE TO VISIT & EXPLORE ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ! ENJOYED !

[@dkapfh8155]

OMG. You are in my next of the woods. I’ve been following you for the last two years and have watched all of your vids (most of them twice). Hope you enjoyed it here. Keep the vids coming and be safe out there on the trail!

[@RichB384]

“Lest it take flight” that one made me LOL. Cheers Chris!

[@Qmedjoe]

Wow! I’m a 44 year old guy, I’ve been a merchant mariner for 12 years. I’m at my whits end. I’ve been working on my 1st gen Tacoma for the past few years getting ready to sell the house and go full time. I can’t wait! Also, I live about 40 min. From Wiseman’s view. Loved it on that road! Lot of good campsites. Liked and subscribed.

[@xspaddriver]

Happy New Year Chris, glad to see your back, been having withdrawal symptoms for the last few weeks.

[@takayama1638]

You saw his back? I wouldn’t be glad about that.

[@justinfoy7514]

We all love what you do now Chris. Keep it up as long as you can/want.

[@courtenaybarber2555]

Hey, discovered your travels the other day and joined up for Maine through Ontario. I have been in the Merchant Marine for nearly 50 yrs and am now 80 and retired fm professional travels. I really miss the adventures. I have visited a number of the NE places by sea that you saw by land. I am kind of a boat guy but 4x4 camper also looks interesting. Keep up the good works. Courtenay Barber

[@Freeloder77]

Welcome back Chris!

[@softroadingthewest]

Happy New Year! Great episode, thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. I watch all your vids and rarely comment but just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the always interesting angles and perspectives you find. I know it takes work and thought to come up with all the great shots you capture for us, and your cinematography is one of my biggest inspirations...alas, I’m a long ways from producing content that is anywhere near as visually compelling as yours. Thank you for maintaining your high standards week after week, these videos are truly a pleasure to watch.

[@aaron5222]

Oh man you had me busting up in the first minute. Life is kicking me in the butt right now. Your videos are a weekly reminder to live life at its fullest! I recently bought a Tacoma and plan to take my family out and have some fun. Thank you

[@MrGeroth]

Love the Tacoma, but looking forward to the Jeep. Thanks for sharing.

[@wilmakudera6283]

Happy New Year to you Chris were all happy here at home that you are back,we missed you, your our part of family tradition now, every weekend our family we all get together to watch you on you tube, my husband my son my brother my mom, i wish you well and we all praying for your safety and good health this year.

[@szakmanygyorgy]

Chris, you sould show the nice places in the nature, like waterfalls, creeks, views from mountain tops some seconds longer! Just a little bit longer, to give us an opportunity to enjoy these wonders. That's one of the main reasons why I go overlanding: to see and enjoy the beauties of nature. That's one of the main reasons why I watch your channel: you show me beautifull places, from which some are unreachables for me. (at least for now). Otherwise, your channel is superb, keep goin', we love you! A fan from Europe, Hungary.

[@RobMR3]

Glad you're back. I'll be even happier when the Jeep is back in your life. lol

[@nesterperiwinkle]

Love your vids. You sir are literally living my dream.

[@theadventureexpedition3619]

John Walker I think a lot of us who watch these videos can say the same. I know that I definitely do.

[@Offshore1977]

Me too

[@burqueboy07]

Me three

[@jayfoster5756]

Great episode. As always enjoyable and peaceful.

[@mrconfidence]

New year, old habits = spaghetti with tomato sauce and spinach. Welcome back, Chris!

[@sierramantrvlnus]

Saturday morning coffee and venture4wd. Great to have you back in the saddle again. Happy 2020 to you!

[@Perry3377]

Ohhh yeah venturing4wd once again. I stumbled upon your channel about halfway through season 1 and have been enjoying ever since. Safe travels in 2020, can't wait to share in the adventure.

[@ChrisWilliams-pu8pj]

Chris, Glad to see you back in the saddle. Wishing you a great year!

[@deaconmile]

Digging this! Very Cool and good work. Thank you for doing all of this.

[@J.D.Supreme]

Good to see you back at it and I look forward to seeing where 2020 takes you! Happy trails!!!

[@carlkeough9882]

"In the spirit of avoiding death, I bailed." A motto to live by.

[@chuckzechman7390]

Western North Carolina is beautiful. Great scenery and lots and lots of craft beer. Let us know if you'll be doing a meeting and great in the PA/NJ area. Safe travels and God Bless Brother!

[@swkohnle08]

Happy New Year Chris. As always, enjoyed your inspired exploring video content and I have added some new waypoints in my GPS to explore Asheville on my next trip down that way. Following you for the past couple of years and supporting on Patreon has inspired me to outfit my Subaru Outback for exploring. Although I don’t live out of my Subaru, my job takes me all over the eastern half of the US and Canada so rather than taking airplanes, I take my Outback and explore along the way. Thank you for the inspiration to explore and wishing you continued safe travels. Cheers.

[@dougharlow6037]

Great photography. Starting out great. That Toyota looks nice, but your Jeeps looks better. Keep the videos coming. Thanks

[@TheWoodensong]

Good VLOG Chris…30-35 years back I spent a lot of my free time up there in the Pisgah area and all along the Blue Ridge Pkwy up into Virginia. Did some "wheeling"…along with lotsa of camping; and I was involved in Volunteer Ground Search & Rescue (in my spare time)…so there was lotsa training trips into the wild as well as a multitude of actual real-world searches and vertical rescue of climbers who had fallen, etc. Watching this video and seeing all the rhododendron bushes along your hiking trails, brought a flood of memories for which I've just gotta say "thanks"!!

[@herbertefox6000]

Love your channel Chris 👍👍👍 oh yes have to say that Rig fits you perfectly ✌

[@danebarb1642]

Great to see you back on the trail. A new year of journeys around the states. Can’t wait to see where and what you have for us. Can’t believe how fast 3 years went by.

[@IndefiniteGentlemen]

"In the spirit of avoiding death, i bailed." Its like van life, but way funnier.

[@steveegbert7429]

I think I would have tried some rope or string and a piece of bent wire as a hook to retrieve the mic, if I had such with me.

[@NewAgeDIY]

Going back and watching your older video. The Toyota truck through me off a bit until you explained that your Jeep was getting some upgrades and some much needed TLC for a dealer. This channel could be helpful for a lot of travels. As a retired webmaster and designer I know all about burn out! I happy to see that you found something you like.

[@jackbrigden3743]

Hi Chris , hope you enjoyed your holiday ,but now it’s time to get your nose back to the grindstone entertaining us ! Great to have you back , drive safe and mind the ditches 👍🏽

[@marcuspaul6635]

Nice to have you back Chris. 👍

[@black_widow_overland]

Great video and welcome back. That Tacoma is saweet. I wanna do a similar setup with my Jeep Gladiator. Safe travels 🤙

[@dirtdobber2185]

Just came across your channel and this episode last week i live less than an hour from Linville gorge "The Big Ditch" as some call it. Hope you enjoyed your time in North Carolina. Looks like your melt down adventure rehab is working keep it up.

[@alexandregh.3831]

Very good episode btw. I love the content and the diversity of the images, the themes, the points of view and the ideas conveyed in your work. I also admire your video editing skills to drive the story. Very inspiring content. Thank's! I just realize that I am a fan, now! 🙂

[@southhillfarm2795]

Great video. Really liked the testimonial for the first few minutes. Reflecting back on where this all started.

[@ferraritrip]

Chris, like many others, I've been to all of these beautiful locations, hiked them, camped there and enjoyed the beautiful Pisgah National Forest areas! Thanks for sharing - great memories!

[@MarkN67]

Happy New Year Adventures, Chris. Good to see you back on the road.Have a great 2020.

[@garygiles63]

Welcome back, missed you :). Happy, safe new year to you and your family.

[@hangemhigh64lv]

Thanks for clearing up the question I had about your vehicle. Looking forward to seeing you out of the “taco” and back in your “Rubi” Happy New Year. all The Best For 2020🎉🍾

[@taco472]

I take offense at you comparing that 'Toy' to a Taco....carry on...Taco out.

[@frankansley7941]

Thanks for the mileage report on the JK. I knew it had to be around 150,000 miles or more. Glad you are getting a gas heater put in that should help a lot. I know you don't want these videos to be about the Jeep but, I do enjoy hearing about how it is doing and what type of repairs you have to make. I can't wait to see the jeep again. You do a great job with the published videos and I know it takes a lot of time to edit all the raw footage. I have made some purchases over the internet from OK4WD (thanks to you) and they are great to deal with. Thanks for taking us along Happy new year Look forward to next week

[@ChukesOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks for being an inspiration. I make grilled cheese sandwiches with my kids now because of you. Please never stop!

[@antoniogomes4541]

Just joined. Great Toyota setup. Video is refreshing and honest.

[@WonderAnt10]

Man, That's one sweet Taco....but It's not your Jeep. Really looking forward to the next episode and seeing all the upgrades to the Wrangler. Over the holidays I watched almost every episode to get up to speed and wow. What an amazing journey the past 3 years have been. Keep it up Chris! If you ever come back to Quebec, I'd love to meet up with you!

[@keithcope8113]

Good to have you back on Fridays. You definately need your jeep back lol but it appears the yoda was doing a great job. Although it may be a little too long a wheelbase. Anyways good luck and drive safe on your way back to get the jeep.

[@Rick1dat]

Nice that you are back. See the truck,Oh he did trade. That was very beautiful country you was in. Tks for the ride.

[@Mango_ventures]

After a long day of hiking it’s nice to find a new venture 4wd video is up

[@sammyc314]

One of my all-time favorite movies back in the day was "Never Cry Wolf" 1983 starring Charles Martin Smith. It was a film that reached down in my soul as "Tyler" explored the frozen arctic studying wolves and their behavior patterns. Forty years later I still find myself mesmerized by the film and the solitude of exploration by the main character. When I now clicked on the recommended video for your channel, it was the first one I had ever viewed and almost immediately, I was taken back to similarities I found in "Never Cry Wolf." Your back story had me smiling and released the inhibition of freedom in myself I would have loved to imitate in my own life. Thank you for this channel and I will be looking forward to many new adventures.

[@km4fsi827]

Hurricane creek trail is a fun little ride. i only live a few hours from it, nice video and happy new year too ya.

[@TheBearDenPhotography]

Happy New Year Chris! All the best in your 2020 adventures!

[@Greenkabin]

I don't really have to go where you're going, just watch your video and I'm already there with you wherever you go, you did good I really enjoying watch your video thanks for sharing

[@scottcammack8339]

Yes this was my first time finding you and I appreciate you describing your channel of the beginning. I will be viewing regularly

[@vanjoy1974]

Sooo happy to see someone finally i. My neck of the woods. The Appalachian mountains are so awesome! Everyones always in The North west

[@geenote]

Enjoyed the video. It was great watching the Linville Gorge footage as I also posted a Linville Gorge video a few weeks ago while truck shell camping with some of the same footage. Beautiful area!

[@gootch1964]

Hi Chris. I would be interested in a video comparing the pros and cons between the two vehicles and there setups. Enjoy your videos, Three years to retirement and I will be exploring! Love your videos.

[@krisg3984]

The Toyota had lots of real estate on it -- a home away from home ! I’m looking forward to seeing the new additions on the Jeep too ! Thanks for taking us along and I hope you get more Patreons to support the journey . The Way markers are worth the money 😎

[@byronbrasher8118]

I like the conversation, very informative, and the flashbacks to the rescues at those various spots.

[@helenhegener1303]

Happy to have found your delightful videos again, looking forward to your trip Out West, hope you make it up here to Alaska, the greatest adventure of them all!

[@marcpikas2859]

It was indeed to us from eastern Canada during our 18,000 km. trip to Seward and back last summer. Now we just want to go for another Alaskan adventure soon.

[@Afrojeeper1701]

Hi..Good to see you back.If you are still in the North Carolina I would love to meet you..I love the old 105 to Wiseman View.

[@MrHSIE]

Good morning mate. The is for the latest video. Very cool. I'm subscribed but haven't want her a video in quite a while it seems. Enjoyed the scenery, the candid intro and the location. Good of them to loan the Tacoma. I think they are called a Hilux here is Oz maybe. Maybe not. Not sure. Shame about the Mic sock. Not a good way to end a walk. But, these things happen. Keep in with the uploads. I have a JKU here is Oz. Hope to be doing more of this in 2020.

[@rustyharvey3481]

Totally hooked & binge watching all your vids

[@wilderrick2042]

Yes, let's go on an adventure. We are looking forward to another year of watching your amazing videos and, witnessing your wonderful travels.

[@scottd6921]

Just discovered you and subscribed. Looks like an interesting phase in life. My wife and I hope to do something similar in the next two years after a mini-career in the National Park Service and USFS. Will watch for notifications. In our travels, know some very obscure but interesting off road places for consideration. Our travels have ranged from SE Alaska to VA, NC. Actually worked as a road patrol ranger on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Happy trails.

[@TheUnorthodoxx]

Out west...Anza Borrego and Death Valley, Central Nevada?

[@wodgesad]

Great to have you back Chris! I’ve been with you 2.5 years. I’m so glad you’ve finally added the most basic creature comfort (heat). Keep up the great work - looking forward to seeing the new boat - I’m an inflatable convert 👍🏼👊🏻

[@eugeneenslow8563]

Only time I have been in Pisgah was mountain phase of Army Ranger School. A grueling "adventure" is an understatement.

[@williambranham6249]

I have a dear friend, known him since he was 3. He's now 45. He went to West Point . He did ranger training in north Georgia. You are probably familiar with that post.

[@jeepersdelight]

Hey Chris, Jason from Maryland Great first installment! Heading west eh? Just did cross country from Troy Idaho in an rust free 86 AMC XJ, so if you are going that direction, you must get up to Missoula, check out the mountains, the take RT12 over Lolo Pass into Kamiah Idaho. You will follow the river for 100+ miles, absolutely gorgeous land, so very much worth it and, there's state roads allll over the place. Head towards Orofino and the Akansha to the Drowshak Reservoir, camping there too. Cheers brah

[@luisdeluna5095]

Happy New Year Sir!! Catching up on some venture4wd.

[@threedogsandacamper503]

Really nice video! I’m a first-time viewer and I’m sure I’ll watch many more.

[@southernxpeditions]

Awesome work Chris. Glad to see all is well!

[@gilvietor1918]

Awesome stuff as usual. Excited to see where you're heading to out west.

[@marcoscustodio6255]

Happy new year, full with new adventures. Good to have you back on KZbin. Hope you had a great time with your family and enjoyed spending time with your son. Looking forward to see the jeep and the new improvements. Take care, safe trips.

[@SirWilliamGoes]

Dang wish I knew you were there. I was there filming this past week too. Went all down 105 through the gorge the then back up the other side.

[@The_Wood]

Happy New Year, sir. Glad you're back and taking us along on your adventures. Looking forward to 2020 and all that you have to show us. My wife says thank you as well. Says thankful I will no longer be pouting on Saturday morning while having coffee! Guess that's just a way of saying you were missed these past few weeks.

[@4Runnernguns]

Hey Chris, glad to see you made it to Pisgah. You made me sweat seeing you standing on that cliff at Wiseman’s. I always have the kids when I go so haven’t ventured off the designated area. Also you found my favorite camping spot. Wish I could have run into you out there and said hi.

[@greatsouthernoverland]

Happy New year Chris. That Snow Peak sandwich press looks the biz:) Down here in Aust we call them Jaffle iron and its a camping staple. So many brilliant childhood memories camping includes Jaffle making meals:D Have a great year mate we look forward to your travels

[@schmoab]

Asheville is a bucket list town for me. Excited to watch you come back out West, though!

[@wesley9857]

Great camera work...editing. WNC is a hidden gem if you know where to go.

[@iTrove]

Glad you’re back. Happy New Year. Definitely more room to move around in the back of that setup, but I am sure the Jeep is far more nimble in the places I have watched you go.

[@zombienectar]

That camper looks pretty slick to me ! Cheers

[@steveakersdrums]

Pisgah is cool.. in fact my profile pic was taken up there..Rhododendron every where.. Looking forward to seeing the Jeep back out there. Thanks Chris.

[@kathleenjackson6914]

I noticed that you were listening to a great Canadian band, City and Colour. Now just because I’m Canadian does not mean I’m biased. Love the video, great start to the new year. Wishing you many happy trails and stay safe. ❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@shyboldromeo]

Happy 2020 Chris! Welcome back! Wish your ' Rubicon' is back soon !

[@kenjones7143]

Glad to have you back, from Quebec.

[@pennypackmtb2542]

Pay no attention to the cat taking a selfy. It was his last, but a great picture of my dogs. Love these type of adventures. Hope to see some more.

[@allenheaps2084]

Ah Chris great to see you back at it. Hope you had a great Holiday season and the New Year came in well for you. I look forward to where the road will lead this season with you as our humble guide. Perhaps North and South Dakota can make it into your itinerary. There are some beautiful parks up there awaiting your visit.

[@rEcOiL1971]

Nice, did not expect this video, have been catching up on old ones I haven't seen, BONUS!

[@Bscott-390]

So good to see you back. If you're headed through the Nashville area, hit me up of you need anything. I'd be glad to help. Also, there is a REI in the Nashville and Chattanooga areas. Looking forward to more vids.

[@dentedhalo1265]

Nice to see you again buddy. I felt a renewed sense of purpose and a large amount of positive karma exuding from you. It was hard for me to keep up with you. :) A nice start to the new year. See you next week.

[@alexanderweaver9182]

Happy new Year, Chris! I thoroughly enjoyed your adventures in 2019 and look forward to following you in 2020. I live about 4 1/2 hours from Linville Gorge and plan to camp there soon. Asheville is one of the cities on my bucket list to check out and possibly move to now that my wife and I are retired.

[@Will-xe5qt]

Happy New Year! Just watched with my 11 year old daughter and got inspired to plan our next trip. Thanks from Sacramento and look forward to seeing your “out west” adventures.

[@HBMaverick]

As a former long-time IT guy, I can relate! Great adventures! 👍👍😎 ~Maverick

[@unkermus7581]

Interesting adventure. Happy New Year Chris. You got yourself a new subscriber.

[@mattdesmondwashere]

You should come up to Minnesota. Very pleasant this time of year here.