Alabama Hills // Off Road & Camping
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3 жыл бұрынMe and my buddies took a trip out to Alabama Hills just outside of Lone Pine, CA. We camped and had an all around great time. We also made a quick stop at Reward Mine and drove our Jeeps into the mountain! (Episode 8 - 3/29/21)
Music used by permission.
Song: Truth | Album: Perspective BLE Records ℗ 2018 Helen Jane Long
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Song: Signs of Life | Album: Perspective BLE Records ℗ 2018 Helen Jane Long
Song: Instincts | Album: Perspective BLE Records ℗ 2018 Helen Jane Long
Song: Talk of an End | Album: Identity BLE Records ℗ 2016 Helen Jane Long
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@AlbertAguilera22 3 жыл бұрын
Dude's voice is haunting yet it calls to me....lol! I shall be visiting this place in my Taco fo sho! Thanks!
@TrailNewbie 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha - love it! You gotta go! You won’t regret it. 👊🏼
@stoventures1770 3 жыл бұрын
Yikes that mine! I don’t think my lifted jeep with RTT would fit. I don’t even take it through the Taco Bell drive through🤣.
@TrailNewbie 3 жыл бұрын
Hahahahha, yes, lifted on 37’s is fine, but with a RTT you’d be in trouble. The lowest point is about 90 feet in. If you clear that, you’re good to go! And, now I’m hungry for TBell. 😆
@TwoFeet.FourWheels Жыл бұрын
The Gladiators are growing on me. Binging your videos good sir. Loving the dramatic commentaries!
@TrailNewbie Жыл бұрын
Oh man! Thanks! Really appreciate the kind words and comment! It’s comments like this that make putting these videos together so worth it! 😀👊🏼
@TwoFeet.FourWheels Жыл бұрын
@@TrailNewbie Good meeting you at Death Valley. We should camp again soon. The drove footage is incredible.
@Hailde_phoraw 11 ай бұрын
Epic video. Great editing. On my bucket list
@TrailNewbie 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!!! 😃😃😃
@STACYBURK 2 жыл бұрын
A 37 inch tire for a fact perfectly fits under the Gladiator where the spare tire should go. That way, it's not taking up your bed space. I know because I've done it to my Gladiator.
@TrailNewbie 2 жыл бұрын
Oh! No way! That’s awesome! Ya, I had heard different, but hadn’t verified that. So cool! Thanks for reaching out. 😃
@b3shamrock Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and instagram.. great content, just when I thought all the good overland videos were a thing of the past. Keep up the great work! 🤙🏼
@TrailNewbie Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Really appreciate the comment and the kind words! I love doing this for the sheer fun of it. 😁 it’s comments like this that keep us going! 👊🏼👏🏻👍🏼
@bquade70 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent👍👍. Just got back from two weeks tent camping, off roading the area. New puppy came with. Awesome cool place. Great video! Lake Havasu ☀️ AZ
@TrailNewbie 3 жыл бұрын
Ahh, thanks! Glad you enjoyed! That area is so AMAZING! 2-weeks... DANG! You are PRO!
@buitenbrothers 3 жыл бұрын
Videos keep getting better and better!! Still can’t get over the amazing drone footage! Soo cool!!
@TrailNewbie 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks DeJong 4x4s! I think some nice drone footage of the dairy is in order!
@OutdoorExistential 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!! Its an expert mix of jeeping, eating, hiking, nature, and art. Nice one sir!
@TrailNewbie 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Really appreciate the kind words! It’s so fun to get out there🙌🏻👏🏻
@channarosenblatt8197 Жыл бұрын
Music while driving through the Reward Mine: "Evolution" by Bensound. Stunning piece of music; great choice for the video.
@TrailNewbie Жыл бұрын
Thanks!! 😁😁
@ThatBaldwinLife Жыл бұрын
That campsite you show at the very beginning we just camped at. Drove our 2nd Vanagon right up there! Fun road. Our vid on the area comes out next week. Such a cool place. Nate
@TrailNewbie Жыл бұрын
Oh! Awesome! Will subscribe to see your video! 😀👊🏼 That whole area is so incredible.
@shooter31m 2 жыл бұрын
That was one of the best off-road videos I believe I have ever seen, well done sir!
@TrailNewbie 2 жыл бұрын
Oh man! Thank you so much. Means a ton to hear that..! I wish I could get out more often - thanks for subscribing. More videos to come. Hope you enjoy the rest of the ones I filmed last year.
@JavierBlanchardBJJ 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, thanks for sharing
@TrailNewbie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! Appreciate it! It’s the comments like these they keep us going!
@FLethan2010 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, keep up with your good work. Stop watching (watched your video about 5 times), start to experience it (looking forward to the Alabama Hills camping and MTB trip next month) !!!
@TrailNewbie 2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Let me know if you want any of the GPX files for this trip. Happy to email them over. Thanks for the comment and reaching out!
@adidas4275 3 жыл бұрын
Nice work. Cool artistic footage & editing. Really smooth drone flying.
@TrailNewbie 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks David! I appreciate it!
@rxtu7367 Жыл бұрын
This video was incredible. You did a fantastic job with it!
@TrailNewbie Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Really appreciate you reaching out! 😀😀
@jlopes68 2 жыл бұрын
We just did it not too long ago, really enjoyed finding the movie locations. Reward mine was nice because it was really hot the weekend we went up, cooling off in the mine was great!
@TrailNewbie 2 жыл бұрын
Ya! It’s such a great area. I could stay over there for weeks! 😃
@DocWrangler 2 жыл бұрын
great video man! love this spot, great drone work too..
@TrailNewbie 2 жыл бұрын
Right on! Thank you! I appreciate it very much! Alabama Hills is so cool. Pretty much has to be an annual spot now! 😀
@extraordinarymoments 3 жыл бұрын
wow, how refreshing to hear you describing this journey as a poet, hoping you grow you channel so others will cherish your videography and narrative
@TrailNewbie 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks Robert! I appreciate the... appreciation! 😀😀 Very kind of you. More videos to come for sure.
@extraordinarymoments 3 жыл бұрын
@@TrailNewbie I will be following...
@8en8rown96 3 жыл бұрын
just got back from camping at AH this afternoon, and turns out you camped on the same side road i was at this past weekend. cool to see my campsite from your drone. :)
@TrailNewbie 3 жыл бұрын
Right on!! Ya, that’s a cool area to camp from - gives you a little more ‘off the beaten’ path type of location.
@KristineFox23 2 жыл бұрын
This was a good one but it left me way hungry. I need to go camping with that crew! 😋
@TrailNewbie 2 жыл бұрын
Heck ya! Bring the Trail Boss!
@roykropp155 2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the video footage, and especially the well-written narrative and music of Helen Jane Long.
@TrailNewbie 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Roy! Thanks for reaching out - really appreciate the comment and feedback. I love Helen Jane Long too! She's sooooooo good!
@roykropp155 2 жыл бұрын
@@TrailNewbie I forwarded this video to my photographer buddy. He and I hope to visit the Alabama Hills this fall, and your video heightened our interest.
@TrailNewbie 2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! You will really enjoy it. When you’re out there, you should check out the Reward Mine. It’s incredible to drive into!
@stoventures1770 3 жыл бұрын
This content!!! I need more 😆
@TrailNewbie 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sky! I appreciate it! Hoping to get something out every 2 weeks or so. It's peeps like you that make putting these videos together fun!!
@stoventures1770 3 жыл бұрын
@@TrailNewbie thanks. I’ll be here✊👍
@1958zed 2 жыл бұрын
4:55 "Others see a chance for solitude, serenity, leaving the world behind..." That's what I was trying to do, photographing sunrise on the Sierra, at least half a mile from the next nearest person. Then some dude pulls up and buzzes me with his drone, breaking the solitude and serenity. Yes, drones provide amazing imagery, but they also adversely impact the experience for others.
@TrailNewbie 2 жыл бұрын
Very excellent point. Those who fly recreationally in public lands and approved areas need to be cognizant of others 100%! My view: drones are here to stay and give us such an incredible perspective that would be impossible otherwise see of these magnificent locations. However, respectful flying is key. I try to do my best in that category when we are out on the trail. And your comment is a good reminder of that for me personally - thank you for reaching out on this topic.
@jessepicar6679 3 жыл бұрын
You’re going to Hollywood!
@TrailNewbie 3 жыл бұрын
If I'm going, you're going with me for your incredible impromptu Gladiator walk-around skills! Nailed it! One-take!
@jasonogdon 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I enjoyed all the awesome aerial views. Looking forward to the day I get a 4x4 to really explore here 👍🏻
@TrailNewbie 2 жыл бұрын
Thank Jason! Hey, one good thing about Alabama Hills is you can explore much of it in a 2WD. Even a sedan! There are areas where you can’t access, but I’d say nearly half you can enjoy, and even camp with any vehicle. 😁😁
@jasonogdon 2 жыл бұрын
@@TrailNewbie For sure! I went out there in March in my Scion xB and it did great on the main roads and I was still able to see a fair bit.
@TrailNewbie 2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! SO much can be done in overlanding and exploring with any vehicle. Trona would be another spot that you could likely check out if you haven't already. I did a video on it. You'd want to avoid the first part (Jawbone Canyon -> Piute Mountains), but go straight to Trona. Highly recommend that place for sure if you haven't already been!
@jasonogdon 2 жыл бұрын
@@TrailNewbie Yeah Trona is definitely on my list. Thanks for the tip 👍🏻
@chancecervantes51 2 жыл бұрын
Literally 10 minutes outside Lone Pine lol has a McDonalds. Beautiful spot though, basically grew up there .
@TrailNewbie 2 жыл бұрын
I know right!?! Might be more like 6 mins from McDonalds! 🤣👊🏼
@bquade70 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like your looking for a TV series deal.... Haha, excellent work. Lake Havasu ☀️ AZ
@TrailNewbie 3 жыл бұрын
You’re too kind! It’s been fun to do. 😄 I bet there’s tons of good trails out in Lake Havasu!!?? Ya!!??!
@bquade70 3 жыл бұрын
@@TrailNewbie pretty nice out here ☀️🍻....
@jewelcitytrash11 3 жыл бұрын
This was good
@TrailNewbie 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John! Appreciate it!
@im2lost Жыл бұрын
You guys literally ate good on this trip lol
@TrailNewbie Жыл бұрын
Ya, that trip was one for the ages!! You should watch my Trona video. I think we ate better there 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for reaching out!!
@DinoAranda 3 жыл бұрын
I don't leave many comments on YT videos but this was a treat. This was phenomenally done and truly inspired me to take my family up to AH. Subbed and looking forward to seeing your channel grow.
@TrailNewbie 3 жыл бұрын
WOW! Comments like these are the ones that keep us going as content creators. 😁 I really appreciate your taking the time to drop a note - means a lot! 😁😁😁
@TrailNewbie 3 жыл бұрын
And, let me know if you need any additional info or pointers. 😁😁😁
@DinoAranda 3 жыл бұрын
@@TrailNewbie that's very kind of you. I may take you up on your offer one day.
@TrailNewbie 3 жыл бұрын
No problem! If you have Instagram, feel free to ‘follow’ me there and if you have questions, you can reach out anytime via messenger. 👍😃
@TrailNewbie 3 жыл бұрын
On Instagram my name is TrailNewbie. I think you can just search that to find me. I’m not super good at Instagram. 😂😂😂
@exoplanetnomad 3 жыл бұрын
Alabama Hills is awesome place! Also not too far to the east is the epic trail that takes you from Swansea to Cerro Gordo and about an hour drive north is Coyote Flats by Bishop! Been going there for years, cheers!!!
@TrailNewbie 3 жыл бұрын
NICE! Will need to check those out for sure! Thanks for the note - hope you enjoyed the video!
@awdgsx415 3 жыл бұрын
Great video been to Alabama hills twice and I know exactly where that spot is but haven't gone to Reward mine yet. Will have to add it to my list. Also I noticed your buddy said you can't fit a 37 where the spare goes? I'll find out next week. I've been running on 37's for 7 months now I didn't buy a spare when I mounted them. But I don't think I want to continue pushing my luck on the trails without a spare. I think you can fit one if you set the psi to 10lbs. I have a power tank so airing up quickly for me is not a problem. I'll let you know.
@TrailNewbie 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Raul! Ya, I think getting a 37” is possible, like you said if you deflate, buuuut, I’m not a pro on Gladiators so definitely research that one. Let me know what you find out!
@charlesbochar8681 3 жыл бұрын
How the **** does this content only have 235 Subs?
@TrailNewbie 3 жыл бұрын
My friend, you win the award for my favorite KZfaq comment of all time! And probably will be my favorite forever. Thx! 😀😀
@FaithKMerrill 3 жыл бұрын
No joke!
@alisakmoore 3 жыл бұрын
Did you have a sherpa? Haha. Where do you store that luxurious bed when you're traveling? Looks great, but you guys had a LOT of gear!
@TrailNewbie 3 жыл бұрын
HahahHahahha! I know right!?!? My bed compacts down pretty good, but sometimes I do feel like it’s one of those mattresses from the Ritz Carlton. 😂😂
@KNB202 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Are those Rubicons at stock height?
@TrailNewbie 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks! Yes, at that point in time - the white Rubicon (mine) and the metallic grey Rubicon (Mark’s) were both straight off the showroom floor/stock. No modifications to height or tires at that time. The AEV Rubicon Gladiator at that time had a 2.5 inch lift. 😁
@sleeks9939 6 ай бұрын
Let me know when is the next adventure to Alabama hills.
@TrailNewbie 6 ай бұрын
Alabama Hills is so awesome! 👏🏼😎🙌🏼
@m6n15 3 жыл бұрын
That MINE!!! Scary but definitely worth the adventure. Thanks for the coordinates! Were there any difficult spots on the off road path? Also did you air down to go on these off road paths? I'm a newbie so want to be prepared. :)
@TrailNewbie 3 жыл бұрын
Ya, the Reward Mine is so cool. 😎 There are some tricky spots on the way to the mine, but nothing that a 4x4 with some high clearance can’t handle. It’s mostly the last 1/4 mile before the mine that is a little rough. (Also, the mountain we went up after we did the Arch Trail.). What kind of vehicle do you have? No, no airing down on this trip. If you’d like I can send you the GAIA routes so you can see exactly where we went. 😁
@m6n15 3 жыл бұрын
@@TrailNewbie OMG the GAIA routes would be great!! Thank you. I have a GX470 but it has not been lifted and I have Toyo Open Country RT's. I've never done an off road trail before and I thought Alabama Hills would be a good start to learn. What do you think?
@TrailNewbie 3 жыл бұрын
@@m6n15 Alabama Hills area for sure would be good for you. Many options in Alabama Hills even for stock cars. I’d say, get out there, check it out - see what you can do and can’t do. I can send you the GAIA GPX files. If you have Instagram, can you follow @trailnewbie and I should be able to message them to you, or get your email through there so you don’t need to post your email address here 😂👍👍
@m6n15 3 жыл бұрын
@@TrailNewbie just followed you on IG. I also messaged you.
@beardo1.0 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I just got a new Grand Cherokee L 4x4 and the ride height is 10.9 inches (it has stock air suspension). Do you think the ride height is enough for the trails you guys went to in the video? I am a newbie and just starting on these adventures so thinking about Alabama Hills as my first stop 😊.
@TrailNewbie 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ahsan, yes, I’d say that you’d be totally good. There are so many options out there, that if you get to a spot that you think is a little sketchy, then you’ve got 100 other options in terms of trails to check out. Alabama Hills is a great place to start for sure!
@beardo1.0 2 жыл бұрын
@@TrailNewbie thanks a lot! Can't wait to get started.
@selenetorres8354 Жыл бұрын
So I tried to go to Alabama hills today and there was a closed road sign. Which entrance did you take?
@TrailNewbie Жыл бұрын
This was so long ago, the access to Alabama Hills has been restricted a bit since then; I wonder if that’s why. But our entrance was at the main entrance on the south end on Movie Road.
@MrBetoybrenda 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, any chance you can share the coordinates or some directions for that campsite? Thanks.
@TrailNewbie 2 жыл бұрын
Hi AR! Yes, can you find me on Instagram and message me there so I can get your email address. Thanks for reaching out! 😃
@tommysimmons5266 Жыл бұрын
How far Vegas is this place?
@TrailNewbie Жыл бұрын
About 4 hours
@tommysimmons5266 Жыл бұрын
What’s a average trip cost like this?
@TrailNewbie Жыл бұрын
Great question - this was probably (per individual): $150 gas $75-$100 food/water Hanging with your buddies in one of the most beautiful locations in the US … priceless! 😁
@tommysimmons5266 Жыл бұрын
@@TrailNewbie I live 25 miles from Zion. Before the pandemic I was still on my bicycle tour ride camping and taking the slow more personal trips like you do on BLM land, then stopped to help at a pantry. Now I have a vehicle, and a trip is overdue for my Half Ass Retired Dude = H.A.R.D. Friends company…
@JamesD837c 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Music score was great too. My only criticism is that the term "Newbie" for your channel is starting to become misleading ;)
@TrailNewbie 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks James! I’m still a newbie, but figuring out things as I go! Need to get out of Cali to perhaps Idaho to do some trails. 😎
@JamesD837c 3 жыл бұрын
@@TrailNewbie Fair enough. At least your channel name isn't as misleading as the "Never Ending Story" movie title. Someone needs to start a lawsuit there. Idaho has endless trails, but don't stay too long being from California and all.
@TrailNewbie 3 жыл бұрын
AHAHHAAHAH, love it!
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