V12E26: Summer in the Black Hills

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3 жыл бұрын

This episode commences in Black Hills National Forest, outside of Custer, South Dakota. I spend some time dabbling with the Jeep to fix a couple of odds-and-ends before taking to the trail, and exploring the backcountry. Following an evening at basecamp, in the Winnebago Revel, I head into town for coffee and enjoy a helicopter tour around the Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore. I go for a hike in Custer State Park, and introduce our Rocky Talkie two-way radios.
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@duane4972 3 жыл бұрын

Have fun with your son!, we'll be here when you get back

@broke_miata 2 жыл бұрын

You ygug

@RCOnTrack 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings to you Chris! Awesome episode...as always! I hope you have a great time hanging out with Cole, i´m sure you will.

@allenheaps2084 3 жыл бұрын

The Black Hills are one of my all time favorite vacation spots! Dead Wood, Keystone, Mount Rushmore, and the scenic byways around the Custer area, wind cave included are totally awesome. Defiantly worth the time to visit this beautiful part of America! Thanks Chris for sharing and as always Godspeed!

@jacquesgude 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video filled with so much great content. I can always tell, just by what you’re eating in camp, when you’re hanging with Shannon and when you’re solo! She’s a great influence. LOL! Have a great time with your son!

@timmickles 3 жыл бұрын

Chris, you’re the Bob Ross of this KZfaq off-road adventures . You make it look too easy .

@grahameroberts8109 3 жыл бұрын

Bob Ross is my neighbour. He knows nothing about this. 😷🦘

@timmickles 3 жыл бұрын

@@grahameroberts8109 ??? lol

@billkilgore9798 3 жыл бұрын

Tim, spit my coffee out reading this 🤣. Chris even sounds like Bob Ross. So true.

@timberdogz 3 жыл бұрын

The Black Hills are beautiful, thanks for taking us along. I haven’t been there in over 20 years, it was cool to see it again! Wishing you an awesome visit with Cole, hoping he has a great first year in college!

@kenhoward3512 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the very nicely filmed and edited video(s). I've never been to S.D., but this area looks beautiful. And thanks for the tip regarding the simple-and-sensible walkie talkie.

@roaming-aus 3 жыл бұрын

Hand held 2ways are a great tool. Here in Australia 5 watt is the max without a licence and I think that’s universal. Keep the vids coming.

@robergee 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, your videos are addictive. Didn’t pay attention that their would be no videos for couple weeks but if is for such a good reason, we totally understand!! Would do the same for my daughter. Have a good time and come back rested and happy 😃

@slick7209 3 жыл бұрын

And Shannon still remains a mystery lol

@toddhoffmaster6057 3 жыл бұрын

My wife and I met Shannon last week in Silverton, Colorado when we ran into them driving up Kendall Mountain.

@easttennessee6096 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you're going to meet w/ your son & hope you get to explore wonderful, unforgettable places! I'm blessed to have my sons and their families near by and we go overlanding/trail riding often.

@newbwheeler9777 3 жыл бұрын

Very fulfilling lunch??? That was something Kathy Bates would feed you to incapacitate you before the Horror starts…lol🇨🇦😂

@kylegaidos7688 3 жыл бұрын

Add a short length of pipe to your toolbox for added leverage on ratchets and whatnot

@stevetabor4447 3 жыл бұрын

Great video enjoy all the quality time you can congratulations to your son on his graduation as always be safe 👍👍👍

@rhornungstube 3 жыл бұрын

HAM tech license is easy, several places offer it online, you can get cheap radios, and use repeaters. I don't understand the aversion/fear of HAM by most people. It's easy, it's superior, it can be inexpensive.

@gallorody 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your son, Cole. Can’t believe he’s heading to college. Time flies and I’m only a viewer.

@stevevice9863 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your time with your son. My daughter just graduated from high school and we are heading to Colorado for a 2 week 4 WD adventure on some of the great mountain passes there.

@hazmanahmad3142 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, lately your video content is a bit lack of adventure like it used to be but keep it up. I will wait for your next video.

@hazmanahmad3142 3 жыл бұрын

One more thing, I miss the scene where you prepare your meals and morning breakfast

@hooligantimes9132 3 жыл бұрын

Keep on trucking and feed the soul watching adventure videos on KZfaq!

@qianwang9590 3 жыл бұрын

Great video in a great location. The helicopter tour was a fun diversion. Enjoy your break with your son. See you when you return.

@BucksMom218 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Happy for Cole and you, too! I enjoy your time w him! SD looks wonderful! 🥾🥾💕

@douglashelland5055 3 жыл бұрын

I was in Custer on the 4th of July. Wish I could have ran into you. I have lived here in the Black Hills area now for the last 3 years. Enjoy your time with your son.

@BackroadExploration 3 жыл бұрын

I have always wanted to visit Black Hills. This has pushed that idea even further as always inspired by your adventures. Cant't wait to head out there with our Jeep.

@brendabarrickman1030 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the Black Hills and the beautiful scenery! Love all your videos. Have a great day!

@search4truth104 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this place is now on my list. Very cool.

@rustyharvey3481 3 жыл бұрын

It’s always a great time in South Dakota Gosh I love that area See you in a few weeks

@txhypnotist 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, have fun with your son.

@GoingPlacesOne 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Black Hills!

@fwdadventuresza254 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! Have an awesome well deserved time with Cole 👍🏻 Till later😉

@Qmedjoe 3 жыл бұрын

As always Chris, great vlog! Looking forward to next one.

@conniewaite1996 3 жыл бұрын

I loved our trip in that area a few years ago.the smell of the black pines was super.they need to bottle that

@problu9586 3 жыл бұрын

Trust you and your son will enjoy some fun bonding time.

@mikep4342 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if adventure was afoot then you reassured me that it was 👍

@alexanderweaver4838 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! You just moved Custer State Park higher up on my bucket list. Gorgeous area! The helicopter ride was cool reminding me of my two jobs working for helicopter companies, one was touring and the other was industrial. I miss it. I was medical support on many chopper missions in the military. I'll have to remember to eat early in Custer. I just threw away my set of Motorola two-way radios after 12 years of use; will look into the Rocky Talkie radios. Thanks for sharing. Have a great time with your son.

@johnnypark3729 3 жыл бұрын

We have been out here all week as well, been looking for You and Orangey, around every bend! So beautiful out here…. Stay safe!

@michaeljames4469 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this episode.

@chuckzechman7390 3 жыл бұрын

Western South Dakota is amazing. Hiked to Harney Peak when we were there about 12 years ago. The lake at the trail head was used in National Treasure 2. Great to hear you're spending time with Cole. Enjoy. Safe Travels and God Bless! PS- When did the Jeep get Texas plates?

@robertrhode6104 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Cris enjoy your father-son time. Your friend in Pennsylvania. Bob

@truthinadvertising2702 3 жыл бұрын

Both my parents grew up on homesteads in the Black Hills in the early 1900s. The Wilson ranch where my mother grew up on top of the Limestone has been fully restored and is lived in by an elderly couple. I grew up in Newcastle and spent my childhood in those beautiful mysterious hills.

@tranquilitybase6417 3 жыл бұрын

I also have two Rocky Talkies and love ‘em for use between two vehicles.

@johnwalker3263 3 жыл бұрын

The oem jeep led headlights haven’t given me a single issue in three years! With all the trouble you’ve had over the last couple years with the leds you have I think that oem is a great decision.

@dabaird12 3 жыл бұрын

Have awesome time with your son👍👍✌💪

@ronvalderrama5765 3 жыл бұрын

What an awesome video!

@darrylhunt1 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Chris.

@fredahickey5403 3 жыл бұрын

Have fun .injoy time with your son .they grow up so fast .

@pawadventures5544 3 жыл бұрын

Have fun with the kid. Good video. 😎👍🏻

@LivinLifeinDrive 3 жыл бұрын

Meghan and Me sat at that exact table at the Mexican restuarant! We were defenitly eying that helicopter place.

@gregstoller1229 3 жыл бұрын

Like what ya do, Lov how you do it!! Great work

@richardboehm7327 3 жыл бұрын

Those extra 5 -10 min! But now I got to wait 2 weeks! By far the coolest rock formations I've seen! Enjoy your time with your son! We will desperately be waiting for the 31st!👍

@Live2dayWanderland 3 жыл бұрын

We are hoping to get out that way next summer, looks awesome

@rickbuchanan5762 3 жыл бұрын

While I am an avid watcher and don't want to wait until 7/31 for the next video, I'm happy for you that you get to spend some time with your son. Enjoy him. You never know what the future holds.

@jacklomas7965 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris you sure had a big grin on your face in that chopper. Lol

@connieworcester55 3 жыл бұрын

awesome scenery,, great camera work and editing.!

@gilbertarnold8666 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you!

@tinarobinson7509 3 жыл бұрын

I like that you show how to close gates!!! here in MT apparently we need the demo :)

@clattems 2 жыл бұрын

Like a 12 year old in the grocery store, with his mother's credit card... Jelly snakes and a soda LOL

@conniewaite1996 3 жыл бұрын

Have a good time with your son!

@bradshutler9356 3 жыл бұрын

Hugh, no pizza this episode! That's a bummer. Have a great time with your son...

@DC-ok6bk 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your family time.

@adventurish9197 3 жыл бұрын

Just out there and Wyoming, that place was awesome

@TwoFeatherChannel 3 жыл бұрын

I got the Jeep factory LED package on my JLUR and that is the brightest lighting I've had on any of my trucks before. You get the cool Halo lighting for daytime driving lights. Here in the south it is heavily forested with trees and brush and the stock factory LED on the JL is enough light to see, don't need those expensive KC light bars that a lot of youtubers get for showing off.

@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441 3 жыл бұрын

Another good video just something you might want to look into next time you're in a big city that has a big hardware store go in and ask him for a piece of inch and a quarter by 2 ft black pipe come in handy to put over your wrenches Tire irons whatever you have instead of banging with your feet you're going to hurt yourself which I thought you did. Other than that you have a good vacation with your son cherish the moments they don't last long. 👍👍😀🇨🇦

@Earlywinters09 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your time with your son. We'll look forward to more videos when you are able to resume.

@DianneC8287 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your special time with Cole🤗 check with ya later!

@billkipper3264 3 жыл бұрын

I used to work on helicopters in the Air Force but have never flown in one. After seeing how they're built I had no real desire to do so. Ever wonder why there are no vintage helicopter fly ins?

@JeffAdairKTM530 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris

@petersclan7558 3 жыл бұрын

We did a family trip out there a couple years ago... Our two week trip included - Jackson Hole, Grand Teton Nat Park, Yellowstone Nat Park, Mount Rushmore, Shoshone Nat Park, Custer State Park, etc.. It was amazing... If you get a chance go to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, WY. We did that on a rest day. It didn't disappoint...

@DillweedMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully you got the chance to eat at Black Hills Burger and Bun Co. That place is incredible. Right down the street from the Mexican restaurant you were at. Great video as always!

@alankita1059 3 жыл бұрын

My first trip to that area was in 1990 coming north from Scottsbluff NE and took a gravel road of the main highway up to the Crazy Horse Monument. If you have the time I would recommend checking out the visitor center there for some sculpted items by the original artist, especially an eagle that was around 3-4 feet tall if I remember correctly.

@CarnutMM 3 жыл бұрын

I have factory JK halogen headlights and bought Hikari H13 LED bulbs from amazon and am very satisfied. No anti flicker needed. Light output way better than stock.

@danielavalos3370 3 жыл бұрын

Have fun with your son Chris! See you in two weeks!

@ty_thejeepguy 3 жыл бұрын

Chris! You're back. Let me know if you want to hit any trails! I'd love to go out!

@rogerhector8323 3 жыл бұрын

those rocks are amazing

@terryrust5683 3 жыл бұрын

Chris, If youre still in the Black Hills, specifically in Custer, Black Hills burger and bun is mighty good eating. Lewies outside Deadwood is also mighty good but the waits for both can be long. Loving the channel, When you next hit southern Colorado think about the Saguache area, lots of good stuff around there

@notreallyme425 3 жыл бұрын

I just got back from a trip in the mountains. Catching up on your vids, and this made me sad to be back. 😢

@boldrbangr9834 3 жыл бұрын

Save us a spot, we're heading to the Custer area next week. 😄

@landbarron1420 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!!!! Love it!!!

@hughwolfe1176 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful scenery… An unfortunate side effects of the more popular areas is more people, but there are also more Mexican restaurants 🌮🌮🌮 Glad you and Cole will be spending some time together… Safe travels

@illucidmare13 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, I just met up with you outside Denver. For your reference it’s Zapata Falls and Médano pass. Have fun!

@tacoburn5198 3 жыл бұрын

You showed unfathomable restraint not letting out a stream of expletives after busting your toe on the wrench! Chocos for the win!

@Kriss_L 2 жыл бұрын

If he needed that much torque to get those bolts tight, I suspect there is a bigger issue.

@randywilson6869 3 жыл бұрын

I could hear u in Tulsa on that little radio.

@invictuscenturion8468 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, headed there in a month with my jeep from Ohio. Cool

@HarryPalmer-P.I. 3 жыл бұрын

Cole comes first. These times wont come again. See you soon Chris.

@ShawshankR3demption 3 жыл бұрын

Time to pull out the water pipe and enjoy my Saturday even more. 🍀 🌿 🌺 Love this journey!

@ejp9921 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you remembered to pickup that ‘tossed’ rockie. Lol

@rogerhector8323 3 жыл бұрын

wow those rocks

@ccr11395 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your time with your son see you in a few weeks

@nothingtoseaheardammit 3 жыл бұрын

I had those same Trucklites on my H1 and I was similarly unimpressed with their light output. They also froze up on me a couple times. I was going to move to VisionX's on my rig. Also we need to get you a ratchet "extension" pipe and an electric chainsaw.

@rogerhector8323 3 жыл бұрын

looks like a nice place

@kennethbrinkerhoff9245 3 жыл бұрын

So my daughter thinks that Shannon isn't real......because she hasn't even seen her. Lol I told her she is a very private person.

@tpseeker3367 3 жыл бұрын

Shannon has made a few appearances, just hasn't agreed with Chris on face reveal.

@Wavefront101 3 жыл бұрын

Should always bring water on a hike, in case something unexpected occurs.

@peten6445 3 жыл бұрын

I know you have limited space, but you need to invest into a 10 dollar breaker bar

@newbwheeler9777 3 жыл бұрын

What’s wrong with a little foot pounds torque…😜

@Qmedjoe 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing! 😆

@jeffpittman8725 3 жыл бұрын

Good times!

@utahboy17 3 жыл бұрын

I saw you in Custer a few days ago.

@scrapdaddyron 3 жыл бұрын

Man, we just got back from there. The local Land Cruiser club showed us all the tracks. Glad you enjoyed it. Such a beautiful place.

@dandersonjr 3 жыл бұрын

So I see a Texas plate where the Pennsylvania plate used to be. Seems we have gone from a northerner to a southerner or in your case a wherevererner. Be safe.

@kenhoward3512 3 жыл бұрын

I'm new to this channel and noticed that Texas plate, immediately thinking Chris is too "normal" to be a Texan. Pennsylvania - that explains it.

@chipthomasphotos 3 жыл бұрын

This was covered in one of his previous videos...I think about three or four weeks ago.

@chuckzechman7390 3 жыл бұрын

@@chipthomasphotos I missed that one and had the same question, When did the Texas plate show up?

@chipthomasphotos 3 жыл бұрын

@@chuckzechman7390 it happened when they went to Texas. I think V12E20. He does talk about at some point, just can’t remember when.

@sierramantrvlnus 3 жыл бұрын

Yay!

@physicalstarfighter2131 3 жыл бұрын

Buy JW speaker headlights you’ll be more than happy with them and they are super bright. You definitely don’t want factory Jeep headlights if you want to see where your going lol.

@White_buffalo_4r 3 жыл бұрын

GMRS you are supposed to have a license but FRS does not require one. Glad that FRS is working well for you.

@67wildwolf 3 жыл бұрын

FRS is good for some things. But GMRS is catching on more with off roaders and overlanders and you have better range. Yes you have to have a lic. But it's now $35 for 10 years and it's good for the hole family. Thanks for another great video.