This Area Is an Overlooked Gem of the American West! (SUV Camping/Vanlife Adventures)

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In this video I head to an area that often gets overlooked due to its proximity to the vastly more popular Sierra Nevada range. It's gorgeous, interesting, and comparatively uncrowded. What more could you want?
DATE FILMED: Late June 2021
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GPS COORDINATES, etc.
** Campsite at the start of the video: 37.28803, -118.17062
** White Mountain trailhead: 37.557896, -118.236144
** White Mountain summit: 37.63405, -118.25573
** My Boundary Peak video: • Nevada Like You've Nev...
** Patriarch Grove: 37.527598, -118.197931
** Chidago Canyon Petroglyphs: I no longer list the coordinates of sensitive Native American sites, but these are very easily found via a Google search. They're not that obscure.
** Red Canyon Petroglyphs: Same as above
** Ending campsite: 37.78205, -118.20185
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@MountainHobbler 2 жыл бұрын

This guy hiking at over 14k feet and not even winded #cardio

@jeffreywhitaker5154 2 жыл бұрын

I know, its crazy huh? This dude gets it done.

@johnholliday6011 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing.Here in the low country of S.C.this time of year in the summer I get winded going to the mailbox at 280 ft above sea level lol The temp is 100 with 85 % humidity

@SUVRVing 2 жыл бұрын

Altitude affects everyone differently. I'm fortunate in that it seems to affect me less than many. As far as cardio goes, I've found that the best way to get endurance for climbing mountains is to go out and climb mountains 😁

@mitchellbarnow1709 2 жыл бұрын

@@SUVRVing That is so true, Tristan! I’ve been to the top of White Mountain a couple of times, but I always have felt a little altitude sick at the top. I really enjoy your incredible filming styles, your drone flying and the sense of scale that you bring to your environment! Thank you so much for sharing this unique experience.

@ThatOneDudeNick 2 жыл бұрын

I love bristlecone pines. My last trip to the Snake Range was just to photograph the bristlecone pines, the textures are incredible. I like how dramatic these trees look, and just the idea that I can come across something so old out in the wild, not in a museum, not blocked off from access. There's something about it being not "on display" that makes it special to find a tree that was alive when some pyramids of Egypt were new, for example. It's a shame they have to hide the location of Methuselah, but the story of Prometheus on Wheeler Peak proves that we can't be trusted with that information.

@44ute Жыл бұрын

Northern and central California hold some amazing records for trees within its geographical region. Tallest trees: Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) Largest trees: Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) Oldest trees: Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva).

@joanpearl1454 2 жыл бұрын

Just finished watching a segment of CBS Sunday Morning featuring Butte. Found myself thinking,,,,Tristan could have produced, filmed and narrated this story!

@jangreen5549 2 жыл бұрын

Standing beside something that's 5,000 years old must be an amazing feeling! Loved the music in this video.

@kellyjohnson3617 2 жыл бұрын

The main challenge up in the white mountains is the elevation so if you can camp on the mountain the night before it helps. The bristle cone pines up there are so awe inspiring.

@NinjaBooKitty 2 жыл бұрын

I really like how you always point out the scale of everything and it's always such a surprise. Like when you're looking at a mountain that looks like you're almost there then you say it's 5 miles away! Or position a person right in the middle of a shot of a mountain so they look like a little ant. Can't wait to get out there and see it and you continue to make it exciting and something to look forward to! 😍

@elizabethreid9448 2 жыл бұрын

this just made me More determined to walk again. thank you

@tpseeker3367 2 жыл бұрын

Keep that head Up & Don't give up @ElizabethReid.

@sallyfromthevalley9724 2 жыл бұрын

Elizabeth, I feel the same!!! I have a Titanium back now and walking is painful and challenging!!! I’m praying I will be able to hike with my granddaughters in the future!!!! I LOVE Tristan’s adventures!!!!!

@tpseeker3367 2 жыл бұрын

@@sallyfromthevalley9724 @ElizabethReid check out @JustAFarmer he's been hiking the Appalachian trail this year after 2 knee replacements & major foot surgery in past 3 years.

@kriskabin 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful vid. **Seeing those ancient Bristlecone pines when they have their cones on them, is extra special. They're hermaphroditic, with both male & female cones on each tree. Some of these trees have purple pinecones & others have a lite green, along with their rust colored. These colored cones emit a gorgeous clear sap & when the sun shines on them, these sap droplets glisten like diamonds. On a deep grape colored cone it's beautiful! Any artist or person who's inspired by visually gorgeous things & NATURE, should see these amazing trees & where they live. The clear blue sky with white cumulous clouds, the colors & texture of these tree's exposed bark & their foxtail-shaped deep green short needles,.....it all together makes for a visually religious/spiritual experience! Absolutely stunning! The Schulman Grove is a cathedral in my book!

@ritat1 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed everything about this video, especially the ancient and beautiful trees and the rock art. And your narration is superb. Hypnotizing, actually!

@SUVRVing 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rita, I appreciate that!

@lilysgma2852 2 жыл бұрын

I do not do well with elevation change. I am so happy that you are able and share your love of mountains and ranges with us.

@crazymema23 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up in CA in the 60s and 70s. We camped and hiked all over. Never at white mountain and never seen the patriarch grove. New item on bucket list.

@SUVRVing 2 жыл бұрын

It's a really interesting place that gets overlooked in favor of the Sierra. Definitely worth visiting, though. Thanks for watching!

@lindamartin2045 2 жыл бұрын

Bristol cone pines...all the babies! Good things still happen in this changing world . Thank you.

@diegoaduriz9433 2 жыл бұрын

You're the living definition of FREEDOM. Good for you, and lucky us for watching and feeling at least a bit of that incredible feeling. God bless you.

@SUVRVing 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed I am. Thanks Diego!

@KathleenMcCormickLCSWMPH 2 жыл бұрын

Sensational, Tristan. A lot of people have no idea about what awaits in California on the other side of the sierras. 395 is my favorite California road. Would love to do this hike one of these days. I’m not accomplished enough to do Whitney but you made this look doable. Of course your stamina is beyond most of us!

@44ute Жыл бұрын

I love the 395 also for the amazing terrain that it crosses in the mountainous interior of California. Likewise, the 101 along the coast.

@JohnSmith-ef2sp 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your videos. I have some health issues, so this is the only way I can get to see this great country. I appreciate the effort and the knowledge you put into each video. Enjoy this time of your life, enjoy each day, and don't take anything for granted. Remember to pause and smell the flowers.

@richardlee9207 2 жыл бұрын

At 14:03 pretty awsome drone shot that only Tristan can do, so cool! That looks like 20 miles stretch of moutain road and ONE car just happen to crawl along like an ant. 👌👍 Thanks for taking us along. Looking forward to your next video.

@SUVRVing 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you like it! Lots of really interesting Nevada stuff coming in the next video.

@robertparker7996 2 жыл бұрын

Ancient bristlecone pine forest was such a cool trip. Coming up the east side of the Sierra Nevada you get to see Mt Whitney and we pit stopped at Manzanar (historical site of the old Japanese internment camp) . Close to Death Valley and Mammoth . Such a good time seeing the oldest trees in the world.

@SUVRVing 2 жыл бұрын

Manzanar was on my list for this trip, but it was closed because of a wildfire nearby, unfortunately. Next time. Thanks Robert!

@robertparker7996 2 жыл бұрын

@@SUVRVing for sure! Thanks for responding. You’re a cool dude Tristan. Keep it up with the great videos lately man!

@rouxchat6033 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating. You've added to my bucket list, LOL. The trees are definitely the highlight for me but everything you filmed makes me want to explore the area. Thank you for a most enjoyable and educational video. Appreciate the altitude info, as well. An Oregon nomad 🌲❤🐶😽❤🌲

@RicG. 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite part is that I've now discovered a 14k foot mountain peak I feel confident I can climb. It's on the bucket list! 👍 😎

@SUVRVing 2 жыл бұрын

Go for it! 👍 Thanks for watching.

@kronos4136 2 жыл бұрын

What a great channel this is and such a knowledgeable narrator. Greatly appreciated.

@Meggligee 2 жыл бұрын

This is probably one of my favorite mountains you’ve visited because I love the high desert mountains. I’d love to climb that with my sons (5 & 9) someday! Thanks for another great video! The bristle cones are just so epic, enduring and inspiring.

@SUVRVing 2 жыл бұрын

I think it would be a great family trip as long as everyone has trained for it. That'd be something those kids would remember for years!

@allisonsanchez4366 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking us along with your adventure. Hiking is not so easy for me now so I live a little vicariously through your travels

@SUVRVing 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming along, Allison!

@vicnurse5 2 жыл бұрын

Wow you are so fit....so want to get to US and check out these beautiful areas, reminds me of here in Australia, except you have much higher mountains overall and so many of them. Yes I also had the thought "he is not even puffing when talking after you reached the summit"...loving your videos thanks for sharing

@kimberlyphillips372 5 ай бұрын

I totally love your awe (gratitude) of all things in nature! It makes life so much richer... Trees are so amazing- resilient, full of grandure. Thanks for taking us there! 😊

@maryanich3828 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Love my armchair adventures! Being able to these wonderful places is refreshing. Thank you!

@SUVRVing 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mary!

@joelechner466 2 жыл бұрын

I've always thought it was good, but the camera work just keeps getting better and better. Really great stuff and really enjoyable to watch.

@davkatjenn 11 ай бұрын

I agree with Tristan when he does not disclose the location of petroglyphs because of the possibility of vandalism. I agree with not putting a sign up to show where the oldest bristlecone pine is located as well, but it sure says a lot about people in general when you have to worry about vandalism for such irreplaceable treasures and it sure isn't good. Don't mar it, don't take it home with you and leave a place cleaner than when you got there.

@cindylou2313 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you for taking us along! I joined your Adventure Know-how because the places you visit are of interest to me AND the knowledge you share is of great value to me as well. So, yeah, I appreciate all your work 🙂

@kacie9615 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, accidently caught you. Lots of energy in the atmosphere💙

@forthesmart4175 2 жыл бұрын

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@janedelaney7 2 жыл бұрын

I live in the foothills of California. My first trip to the White Mountains was on a field trip in the late 1970"s...long before cell service! A memorable place,

@TwilightedForever1 2 жыл бұрын

Tristan, would you please march back up to White Mountain Peak and put that wood-burned elevation sign so that it is leaning against the stone wall so the sun won't weather away the numbers? When you set it down, face up to the sun's rays, I cringed. 😄 JK!! Another terrific video! When you were at the Bristlecone Pine grove, maybe the term you were searching for was "ribbon candy"? That's what those varying colors on the tree reminded me of: ribbon candy. Thank you for sharing these places with those of us unable to hike that far or that high. 💝💝💝💝

@jennc.3535 2 жыл бұрын

You made this hike look way too easy. I climbed White Mountain in 2020 and the last mile was no joke.

@ijohnsonramos 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tristan, greetings from Vieques, Puerto Rico. I've been following your videos for a while and enjoy them a lot. Personally the idea of camping alone in an isolated area really scares me, and I really admire your bravery for doing that (guess I am "Mrs. Comfort" in that part, but I really enjoy nature 😂😂😂). In the meantime I'll continue watching and enjoying your videos and will look forward to visit some of those spectacular places myself in the future. Take care and thank you for sharing your adventures with us.

@mikeholmes5824 2 жыл бұрын

Three weeks ago while traveling south on 395 I saw the turn-off for Bristle Cone Pines. I was anxious to get home after 2 weeks away so I thought I'd save that trip for another time. Last night I began my plan to visit this area and this morning I am alerted to your newest video. Can't believe how often your vids and my plans coincide, not only destinations but also with equipment for the road. Thanks for all your timely and interesting content.

@michelleharrell8452 Ай бұрын

Yes 40 years ago. My Lord. You are in Super Duper shape. Try this again 40 years from now. That will be the year 2064.

@davidpierce4949 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed accompanying you on this trip. Relaxing for me to let you do all the effort 🙂.

@TheRock-xj7hs 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, well done! Thanks for loving what you do!

@leonawilliams6599 2 жыл бұрын

The white mountain space observatory ' i have heard a lot of UFO's are seen up there' the landscape is like being on the moon' love the ancient trees' thank you for the wonderful video

@juliemarcum6687 2 жыл бұрын

Tristan, thank you for this awesome adventure. Wonder hussy posted a while ago about this but didn’t do the hike. Liked how you spent so much time discussing the bristlecone pines, the ancients. Sometime would love to have you explore the owyhee canyonlands.

@augustharter981 Жыл бұрын

I always love that you pick towns like Bonduel that may not seem like much , however, have it own ruch history! Love the 1919 antique store with the hardwood floors and tin ceiling. Glad they still use old brick buildings. Pretty cool old elevator in there! The old glass is unique. There are restoration stores near me that specialize I n having fixtures from 100 years ago. Love old sausage shops! That old buiding with the old fire escape definitely don't see very often even where I live in California. Wow, a saloon in old Spanglers store. That guy August definitely was a good guy to loan boots out😂! Very interesting story about the people who tried to blow open save with ntg to steal pennies? Yes, definitely, cool park with the swimming hole, the baseball fields and that old slide. The story of the boy that disappeared in 1888 and found 40 years later. Thanks for pointing out the old buildings that been repurposed. BTW I love your blue sunglasses. You are always very stylish with the accessories you use!

@suefreivald7031 2 жыл бұрын

you have a wonderful "camera eye" to capture all the beauty of God's creation. It is a gift and one that you generously share. Thank you.

@KeyofDavid5778 2 жыл бұрын

@Stanky Piece of Bluecheese I thought they found the dead sea scrolls in 1946?

@rdoody2067 Жыл бұрын

Many years ago skied that road in the winter time with the ski mountaineers. Spent two nights skied to Bristle Cone pines from base camp in a blizzard.

@AbouttheJourney 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful footage.The White Mountains have been on my list for years. Thanks for sharing it with us!

@jules9628 2 жыл бұрын

Short and sweet-just to say I LOVE these videos. Fantastic! Loved your description of the trees and it is so spot on. Thank you for sharing all the awesome places youve gone!

@CAMacKenzie 2 жыл бұрын

Some time in the 1970s I was in a college geology class, and we went to the White Mountains. It seems to me that one of the things the prof said was that the bristlecones grow only where the rock is dolomite, essentially limestone with a significant ammount of magnesium. They don't grow on regular limestone. The idea was that you could trace the contacts between limestone and dolomite using the presence or absence of bristlecones.

@stevearita3267 2 жыл бұрын

This was really great to watch. I visited the Ancient Bristlecone Forest a few years ago and hiked the Methuselah trail (4 miles), I don't know if I actually saw the actual M tree itself, but the hike was beautiful and you are so right...I was just in awe of the beautiful wood and gnarled features of so many of the trees I saw along the way. The hike took me almost 4 hours...mainly being out of shape, but stopping so many time to take pictures too! Your trip was very interesting and what was so great was there were so few people around. Thank you for doing these videos, really appreciate watching them and all the hard work you put into making them.

@philwatson3646 Жыл бұрын

I love your channel! Thanks for bringing us along on your adventures!

@KennethRoot 2 жыл бұрын

Another adventurous and educational hike with beautiful views. There is a story behind the small observatory dome near Barcroft Station. It was built in 1976 and a 62" mirror telescope was installed. The telescope was part of a study to determine the best location for the Keck telescope, which was eventually built in Hawaii.

@suzannehannahs6104 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your hike. Great job filming as always!👍

@KingsMom831 2 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for showing us all these beautiful places!

@davidbones8947 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from oregon, Tristan im amazed you dont have 500,000 subs your channel is so well done and your a great presenter keep it up brother

@zookeeperification 2 жыл бұрын

I love the Bristle Cone pines and hope to visit that place one day. Wish I had known about them the last time I was near there. Thanks for all your great information and artistic videos.

@grivello 2 жыл бұрын

The 395 is an adventure gold mine! Enjoy seeing your adventures very much! Looking forward to more content.

@debralozano6129 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your adventure with us.

@CactusAtlas 2 жыл бұрын

It's starting to sound like our trips overlapped but differed by a week or two. We also just did Bristlecone Pine Forest (in fact I'm editing that one this next week) and also had a marmot encounter when heading out to Hetch Hetchy. I feel like we're reliving our adventure through yours! Granted we didn't climb White Mountain. 😅

@SUVRVing 2 жыл бұрын

You have good taste in destinations! 😁

@amyrodgers9887 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy these so much! Thank you! Loved the trees

@MGMissy 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the info on the ancient trees!

@ssgt2002 2 жыл бұрын

Really liked the hike views, thanks for sharing.

@suv629 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the Bristlecone forest, the drone footage and the view from the top!

@SUVRVing 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@softroadingthewest 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a beautiful and intriguing area, very nicely captured. Thank you.

@TheCabrooster11 2 жыл бұрын

Another fascinating video with a great hike and a wonderful walk through the bristle cone pines, I agree with you that the pines are absolutely beautiful

@thrivingnow7843 2 жыл бұрын

I love the White Mountains! Nice drone footage of the high road.

@saginawdan 2 жыл бұрын

Tristan, your videos just keep getting better! I'm watching this inside my tent in the Superior National Forrest in N. Minnesota! Modern technology! Thanks - Dan 🌲🌲🌲

@yokoanko9846 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos introduce me to so many great places! Thank you 😊

@TheLuapsch 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this. Nice job Tristan.

@pathslesstrampled9906 2 жыл бұрын

I love this area. Lots of cool places going up US 395 toward Reno NV. And in the winter, it’s a pure winter wonderland.

@cynforrest 2 жыл бұрын

Really like this vid. Spent a couple years in Bishop area when about 7yo. Memories. Was hoping you’d film a bit in town. Perhaps it’s time for me to make the trip again - it’s been 70++ years. Lol. Beautiful area. Thanks for taking us along, Tristan.

@mitchellbarnow1709 Жыл бұрын

I love the White Mountains because they are unique and incredible! There are some Bristlecone Pines in Nevada, but the soil has to be just right to torture these trees even more. They can have 200 growth rings per inch and with dating of downed trees 10,000 years of climate can be accurately mapped.

@Crmcdizzle Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the hike as I guess the winding trail makes the elevational rise is less aggressive to hike.

@steveg6035 2 жыл бұрын

gonna do Mt Whitney in late Sept - hiked that few times as well. But I thought it would be cool to maybe get in White Mountain a few days later after resting in Alabama Hills so really appreciate this one. Been to Bristlecone each time before Whitney to acclimate - love those loops! great chill hike at altitude

@barbgrover7627 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the Great Basin adventures. I love the Bristlecone Pines and was happy to see them in your video. They are such remarkable and interesting trees. Looking forward to what you show us of Nevada!

@SUVRVing 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, they're great trees. I always enjoy seeing them. Thanks Barb.

@jpmartin100 2 жыл бұрын

Fairley new to the channel. Your videos are great and as others have commented I like the way you simply talk to the viewer. I find your videos very relaxing and a bit of an escape from the winter months in Quebec City.

@davidpettit6727 2 жыл бұрын

Another excellent vid; many thanks my friend!

@adventureseeking 2 жыл бұрын

Nice hike! Thanks for bringing me along since the only White Mountains I know are in New Hampshire. The Empire Strikes Back analogy was awesome!

@thetommantom 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video good variety that felt like a short 25 minute video thanks for the coordinates!

@stevemccuen8131 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite places! I hiked White Mountain Peak last summer, for the first time. The drive up is otherworldly and I'm looking forward to doing it again in 2 weeks! I haven't been to the petroglyphs, but will definitely check them out! Thank you for sharing another great adventure!

@virginiaallen4723 2 жыл бұрын

Favorite part was the flora and fauna, especially the marmots and Bristlecone Pines which we see at Cedar Breaks, and remembering my walk up the road to summit Mt. Washburn.

@robert12345678912312 2 жыл бұрын

A wonderful commentary & scenic footage👏🇺🇸

@florencerozner2344 2 жыл бұрын

This trip I enjoyed mostly of the trees and the walk awesome. Thank you rocks wow beautiful

@Berry_N 2 жыл бұрын

Took the Shulman Grove trail decades ago, haven't made it back yet. Thanks for taking us this journey.

@steveflaim2656 2 жыл бұрын

Love the rock art!

@bcrazyyeti 2 жыл бұрын

The White Mountains are a fabulous place to visit.Thanks for taking us there.

@helenvwalker7919 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the bristlepines!

@davidmckee1277 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for what you do! You are true to you vision and I really appreciate your channel. Thank you

@najruqwi7008 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this with us. BEAUTIFUL views. Love it 👍

@SUVRVing 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@superdeluxesmell 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid as ever. Loving the music over the drone shots lately!

@SUVRVing 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Finding music is always my least favorite part of the videos 😁

@reggiebald2830 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I've overlooked that area my whole life (74)! I was disoriented from on top of White Mtn. East of the Sierra range & west of Bishop? Just doesn't compute. I'll need a map ~ Love The Bristlecone! Think I'd spend a couple days with them! Thank you! This was a special video!

@davkatjenn 11 ай бұрын

All of this video was excellent, but I always love the petroglyphs and the bristlecone pines were great.

@robertterrell3065 2 жыл бұрын

This was an enjoyable video, dude :) I'm a subscriber and have watched several. This is among my favorites...

@juanitagreenspan5412 2 жыл бұрын

That road was amazing, but my favorite part had to be the old trees. Thanks for another great video.

@Kat12744 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Thanks for your hard work the videos are always very entertaining and educational! *Favorite part the bristlecones and animals

@tomg109 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Thank you for sharing.

@MountainGirlwIPA 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the post. I actually never heard of the area. I’ll definitely check it out now.

@birdman5223 9 ай бұрын

Good stuff MrT, the Bristlecone Pines are amazing, we saw the ones at Great Basin NP☺️

@sugaree9090 2 жыл бұрын

Footage looks great w/ the new camera, Tristan!

@kyststudio-epicartadventure 2 жыл бұрын

Simply awesome.

@clarebrant5305 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I really enjoyed it. 😀🙏❤️

@cindythecatwoman1601 2 жыл бұрын

That looks like a good hike. At least you don't have to climb a mountain. I could probably do it but, it would take me awhile to do. Thanks bringing me along for the ride.