V15E7: On the Threshold of Organ Pipe

[@holandrand]

Thanks for the amazing Oasis Coffee shoutout!! (This is Hollie, the owner). We'd be happy to have you back any time, even if you decide to spill another mocha 😉 The girls said you were super nice about it, and all is forgiven lol. We really appreciate the great shots and hope to see you in Ajo again!

[@kateandlarry]

I really enjoy what Shannon has added to Venture 4wheel!

[@jamestremethick5277]

As a huge fan and a guy who's taken inspiration enough to overland from you, please accept this minor criticism; I rewatched some old episodes of you traveling across Labrador, and those episodes were 35 minutes long, narrated daily and I felt as if I were there with you. Any plans on getting back to that format? The 15 minute long vids of you getting coffee and taking a hike somewhere are, well, not what I've grown used to from you. I'd love to see you and Shannon take an epic adventure beyond the southwest for several months! It honestly hooks me and I find I can't wait for the next episode!

[@nosnerd1967]

I agree .. his maritime adventures were Epic .

[@Mink_24]

Best summary of what is missing … the content feels forced now … before it was real & my wife and I could not wait for each new episode … now we take bets on over/under 20 min & what product he might review to fill time … Miss the original Venture4wd …

[@jeffgreene3059]

Less than 30 minutes is perfect. Wouldn’t you rather be doin your thing than spending too much time on KZbin ? Maybe like a off-road drive to a trail head then a trail run

[@michaelsakowich7026]

@@nosnerd1967 because of that series I have been planning a trip up north. It looks beautiful!

[@krisg3984]

James, he’s about to drive to Oregon ( from the Border) in a very old Land Cruiser . Sounds like a long trip to me ! Might even be the dreams Cowboy Coffee is made of ! Cheer up!

[@roberth7894]

So glad to hear that Orangey is coming back, I miss seeing her!

[@Offshore1977]

So funny she read my mind. When I saw him eating those dehydrated meals in a bag all I thought was those things are $12 per bag. They look good but pricey.

[@steveec9704]

I like your format the way it is your a real badass bro the critics need to get off the couch at least once a year and get a healthy dose of vitamin D Peace man Rock on!

[@golferbird1975]

Great vid thanks for taking us along.

[@gilbertarnold8666]

Great video thank you! Glad Orangy is coming back! I would suggest keeping the truck as a backup.

[@Littlebodega]

Glad the jeep is back 😊, btw does anyone know what weather map he’s using on 18:04 ?

[@DuaneForrester]

Hope you’re feeling better now! As always, thanks for the awesome weekly video! 👍👍

[@stef4492]

So funny.. I was down in Organ Pipe same time as you guys. Even did same hike, though turned around before the top. Keep up the great content!

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

HI CHRIS 👋 HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER SOON ! GORGEOUS SCENERY COLORS VIEWS BEAUTY LANDSCAPE WEATHER VIDEO 📹 IT'S NICE TO HAVE SOMEONE TO LOOK AFTER YOU WHEN YOU'RE NOT FEELING WELL ! GLAD ORANGIE IS FEELING A LOT BETTER TOO ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 THANK YOU 🙏

[@staleyexplores]

nice v1 climb on that boulder!

[@richardboehm7327]

The "drivers side" blooper! Priceless love that you don't edit those things out. Also been in search of a small compact shovel! 👍

[@dmwi1549]

Noticed the earlier one also. Not sure I’d ever get used to that. Sure didn’t like driving a RHD vehicle overseas on the “wrong” side of the road then crossing a border and being in the opposite side of road. Or opposite, depending on the cars county of origin.

[@rickbuchanan5762]

Yes, Yes, Yes!!! Orangee is alive and well! I can hardly wait to see some Oregon adventures in Orangee. Man...that'll be EPIC.

[@Dmiller_V23]

What iPad weather app do you use? looks cool!

[@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080]

I hope you can sell the Defender for a good profit. You should advertise it as you go. Italy sell along the way. I know you'll be happy to be back in Orangie.

[@ArtistDanTurner]

Finigan the wonder dog is pure excitement!

[@richardgroves5559]

Can’t wait to have orangy back. Hopefully someone will pick up the defender from you.

[@ThePlanStore-s1z]

Glad to hear about oarangy

[@mhumphri]

What weather app were you using at the end of this video?

[@Alex-fu1ix]

Min 10:13, LOLOLOL, you forget that the stearing is on the left side. Funny truck :)

[@courtneybraren4158]

What is the weather or site you were using? It looks awesome.

[@brownneedles6045]

I’m not an overlander. Your time in the defender has inspired me to stop thinking about ‘building out’ a rig I drive to work every day. As an Oregon resident, it pained me to see your less than awesome experience when you passed through my area a couple years ago. Lots to discover on the west side on the cascades. Hope you enjoy your meander back to Portland.

[@landbarron1420]

I have been watching from day 1. I don't care what vehicle you have. I actually like the Revel. I would enjoy even more video of you guys in town doing things, sight seeing.

[@brendabarrickman1030]

Can't wait until you get the jeep back.

[@UncleT0ny]

How much are you looking for - for the defender? That thing is legit

[@AdventureswithJerrod]

Enjoyed as always indeed! Can't wait to see Orangey again! The defender has been great but Orangey is the best!

[@calsurflance5598]

It will be great to see the Jeep back, but the Defender has been interesting in the meantime! Shannon looks like an awesome cook! Set another plate and I’ll be right over.👍

[@richardguse3410]

Interesting to see you're in Mexico. One comment on you RHD Land Rover. Appears you are driving with the " rear fog light" on. That's the extra bright tail light on the right (driver's side) of the vehicle. Single back-up light is on the left.

[@richardguse3410]

Sorry, no idea why I said Mexico.

[@Wheel2LiveOffRoad]

I'm not sure I understand all the grief given to the choice of vehicle or the flow of content. Loved it with the Jeep, the van and the Rover. Awesome video as usual.

[@gs98999]

These later videos are quite a bit different than the first 4 years or so. Lots of people won’t like this new version of the channel but I’m sure it will open it up to a whole new audience potentially.

[@gscrawford74]

Can't wait for Orangey to be back. There has been less venture without the jeep. Ready to see you hopefully get back to what made the channel so great. No offense to Shannon but i miss you out in the wild for several days

[@Arthituthis]

At first, I thought the cheese had slipped of your pizza when you introduced the defender. But remembered growing up driving a 42'GPW and wheeling all over. Hence the true spirit of off-road adventure. Thanks for reminding us all that a $100,000 jeep is not necessary to have a great adventure. That thing sounds like my 59 Ford tractor.

[@DixieOverland]

What weather app are you using at 18:03 in the video?

[@jayparker8211]

11:49 how many takes did the spade toss take? 😁

[@whatsupdoc4709]

I'm glad orangey is feeling better!! I would love to have a cool old defender like that.

[@10gimp39]

Going soft Chris 😂😂 staying in the van

[@guykulwanoski1629]

Cole needs a defender so he can join you on the trail. So much character, it's been a great addition. Great to showcase traveling light.

[@DianneC8287]

I thought the same thing! That or his own jeep set up like orangy!

[@grn9209]

What weather app were you using on iPad in van?

[@colemangolf1]

Damn...Not the same! Kinda at a lost for how I feel about the new content and overall format. Maybe I prefer more of just Chris and his adventures?

[@All4Overland]

Hi Chris. It’s Paul from Adventure 365 in the uk. Please turn the fog light off on your Landrover 110 as it’s doing my head in.

[@johnnyboomer4724]

You’ve done a good overview of this area. I travel through here often traveling to my house in Sonora, Mexico. I like Ajo very much and spent the night there in a motel in December. One of my favorite memories of Ajo is watching javelina pigs roaming the streets. Next time I will surely visit the Oasis for coffee.

[@dandersonjr]

Yea you definitely need Orangie back. Running back to base camp for supper and driving in to town for coffee. You're becoming domesticated Chris. I'm glad you have someone to share your experiences with and it's cool to see Shannon in the Jeep with you on trips but it just seems somethings missing when you're not living out of the Jeep. It's why I started watching.

[@Stumpman61]

Great as always Chris and Shannon and Finnigan , I’d like to met you folks sometime 🇺🇸👍🏻

[@ericcarlson3499]

Chris, how is the mileage with the defender? Hope you feel better soon. Thank you for your videos, my daughter and I still are following you faithfully. Safe travels

[@amazingman5493]

Rocky Point is awesome!

[@Earlywinters09]

Ahhh. So happy to have a new episode. Thanks for sharing!

[@thecorpsofdiscovery]

Shontz is the only human on earth that pronounces February correctly.

[@krisg3984]

Chris -- Oregon bound, it’d be great if Alu-cab would lend you a cab for the defender . It’d make it a great trip . Congrats on 70K subscribers

[@andygribble8054]

Great video. What is the weather app at the end?

[@wildcatoutdoors]

I imagine if you Campershell that defender it would add much to the experience with "hard sided camping" taking much of the byte out of the wind/cold.

[@krisg3984]

Alumacab maybe ?

[@jackchivvis4188]

We have been boondocking in that area twice and really liked it. Downside was the noisy and loud fighter jet traffic.The old WWII surplus folding army shovels are really great too but are now getting hard to find. we had them when we were kids in the '60's that we dug our forts with and I still have one.

[@easttennessee6096]

Looking at your new shovel reminded me of my grandfather's WW1 shovel which has a faded army green "T" on the upper end of the shaft. By the way, I'm glad that Orangy (sp.?) is coming back into the picture. I miss my 2013 Rubicon having replaced it with a 2019 Colorado ZR2 diesel truck.

[@johnsurratt4849]

The jeep is back

[@jf0314]

Hopefully you two make it down to Rocky Point. I was a bit hesitant going down and you don't want to stop in the border town, but Penasco and the surrounding area is beautiful. Well worth the trouble and I felt completely safe.

[@nathanrains9292]

Ajo is a sweet ass town. Love that area and cowpie rock. Glad the new rig took you out that way.

[@theawesomejeep3599]

When are you getting your jeep back

[@genekied]

I love the Ajo/Organ Pipe area. First visited back in '94 leading a group of Colorado College students on a 3 day backpacking adventure. A great side trip is to cross the border at 'Gringo Gap' (Lukeville) and go spend the day in Puerto Penasco on the Sea of Cortez. Just love that Sonoran Desert, especially this time of year. What did you think of those Mountainaire meals, seem reasonably priced compared to others but reviews on Amazon are pretty mixed. Hitting the road myself in a couple of weeks and heading south hoping for some warmth and sunshine in Arizona.

[@kenbaker4528]

Need take the Defender over to Kevin’s (Lifestyle Overland) and have him give you a hand fixing it up into a top notch overlanding vehicle.

[@marcelloorsini337]

Visited Ajo a few years back before embarking on the Diablo trail. Cool town.

[@fordkahunna675]

How many times did you have the shoot the scene of u flipping the shovel and catching it?

[@shallowcaster]

How long will it take you to strop trying to get into the left door to drive?

[@captseamus]

Could you have used the Defender as a better wind break?

[@rustyharvey3481]

I can’t wait for the solo Jeep adventures again that got me so hooked on your channel & inspired me to do my own living out in nature.. I’m not feeling these latest vids you’re putting out but I’m hoping the Jeep coming back will get you back out there…

[@romanpetty2390]

I really dig what you're doing with that truck it's simple, older and something I can relate to, some of the other channels just go buy the newest jeep out there every few months and that just a tax bracket s this guy will never relate to. Thank you

[@Kruelty175]

i so want a rig like that.

[@AudiSportFan1970]

Keep the Defender, get an overland rack and a RTT, and it’ll be your back-up rig when Orangy breaks down again (and it will).

[@conniewaite1996]

Hope u r feeling better.send the truck to your son! Great nurse!

[@nosnerd1967]

I miss Orangie

[@brucel399]

Another nice video Chris. If you happen to read this, what is attached to the rear window directly behind your head when your driving the Defender? CHEERS from Colorado

[@VelcorHF]

As a dude who is freezing up here in NY. I'm jelly of your Tshirts, good weather and warm temps. You guys are cute as cupcakes. Looking forward to the RETURN OF ORANGEYYYYY. (cue the final countdown hype song.) What will happen to the defender?

[@captseamus]

I would never hike on that rocky trail without snake protection on my lower legs

[@leebrown1959]

My husband and I agree Cap.

[@thelazyoverlander]

Nice to see Shannon again. Glad that Orangie is up and running but I will miss the Defender.

[@jims6625]

Miss Orangie...too. You can't live on Mountain House forever!

[@geraldhugley3618]

My advice for wind is earplugs

[@GABYLOPEZFL1]

Love Shannon cooking ❤️❤️

[@crnzsrt]

You guys are adorable together

[@scottymac5174]

The Spetznats shovel. It Will Kill!

[@liljeepz]

I love that defender! I am definitely going to miss it. Hope you feel better chris.

[@craigtyler7028]

Would love to have all that open off road space to drive my hi capacity. Hope you have better luck with your sliding rear cab window staying shut.

[@captseamus]

Duck Tape it

[@EricSimoneau]

Another excellent vid! Keep on truckin!

[@gregs2466]

Chris, is Orangie finished? I thought he was in the shop getting fixed or did you decide he is done?

[@edoutdoors1457]

Chris, I hope you have either driven or plan on driving the El Camino Del Diablo. I did it earlier this winter and it was a great experience especially if you read about the history of the road. If you want my Gaia GPS Track on the route I took you can reply to me here and I can send you my email address.

[@tommaples9174]

For sale? I'm interested 👍

[@maxrensberger9856]

Yep..yet another adventure..was there an oops when you started to get into the Defender on its passenger side..n no..steering wheels on right side n yes the Defender might be interesting..but it's not a Jeep n I'll just leave it at that..thanks all

[@UnfrozenCaveman]

Walk up to the wrong side? 🤣 yeah, I've never done that...unless I'm alone or with someone 🤣

[@ZacTexC]

Shannon doesn’t need her own channel, looks like she has racked up 10,000+subs on your (y’all’s) channel🤘🏻

[@MWestern-m4g]

Walkin Da Dog. I bet your like me - Wait in da car while they go shopping. Yep

[@tim_g3478]

Chris and Shannon, I enjoy the newer format with Shannon’s intro commentary then on to adventures. Both of you together provide a nicely rounded vlog!

[@steveallen1128]

She's feeding you well lol. Sorry not Sorry

[@eugeneenslow8563]

Left tail light out

[@linadixon8766]

Unfortunately 4 years ago when I started watching your videos it was for interesting and diverse content. Now I'm happy for you that you have found Shannon and home base but your contents are boring mostly. I will wish you good luck and will abandon my subscription

[@ZachBrimhall]

I love that Defender!

[@1111Overland]

You got a tail light out. Better fix it before someone in the dark mistakes you for a motorcycle…

[@kevpb633]

Great to see you in a Landy mate, definitely following :-) but please switch off the rear fog light … Ps don’t sell the Landy you’ll regret it ;-)

[@Desert2snowoffwego]

Chris, I've watched you for the last 2 1/2 years, as you've ventured forward, your channel has become more of a vehicle for product placement vs. adventure filming---I'm going to call you out on this since I've been a such a stalwart viewer//subscriber to this channel. WTF Buddy??????? Love your filming//adventures /extremely//precice, crisp, & detailed photography (many places where I've already been). Is it about the adventure/journey---or about the money?????????? You need a decision. Like others, depending upon upon what I see, I'll stay or leave!!!!!

[@OCMike]

Still getting used to that RHD :) 10:10

[@Acekg1911]

comedy gold 6:52 - 7:17

[@rickyeager354]

Wow! What’s happen to your videos! I guess it’s getting hard to get away from the rv and the girl friend….

[@allover4309]

Garlic.

[@allover4309]

No vampires there. 👍

[@blueshadow49]

For those fans of Chris' orange Jeep...they may be interested to know another site from Canada has an orange Jeep as well. It takes you along off road to scenic areas of lakes and pines with beautiful photography and even drone views...other than just the Southwestern U.S. Although it seems the many videos may have come to an end almost a year ago...they are so worth the viewing. It may bridge the gap until Chris Shontz will HOPEFULLY get his own orange Jeep back. The site in YOU TUBE can be found under the title: STEVEN PEAT.