Elias T Cobb
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Spending Thanksgiving In Van Life In Central Oregon
More van life content!
Back in 2023 I decided to take the van out over the Thanksgiving holiday and travel farther with it than I have yet to go, in preparation for a BIG trip I was planning for the Christmas break.
Being that it's just Goku and myself, we really don't have any family to spend Thanksgiving with. So we set off to Central Oregon to a place I've yet to go to called the Painted Hills. This was the first of two stops on this little mini trip of mine.
Although it was a little lonely spending the holidays alone, I am grateful for the opportunities I get like this to do what I love doing!
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Gear I use:
Camera -
Sony a7iii
Lenses -
Sony G Master 16-35mm f2.8
Sony G Master 70-200mm f2.8
Tripod - Benro Mach 3
Drone - DJI Mavic 2 Pro
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Відео

Van Life Camping In Oregon's Columbia River Gorge
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Now that I've officially started the "Van Life" chapter on this channel, I'm so excited to start sharing the incredible journeys we've taken in it! In the Fall of 2023 I took the van out to the infamous Columbia River Gorge on the border of Washington and Oregon. Home to what seems like endless waterfalls, towering peaks, and load of hiking trails. I spent the night in this beautiful area to wa...
Full Van Conversion Pt. 15 || Final Details
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All previous episodes are listed below. We have finally reached the end of the van build series. This episode I install everything needed to finally bring the van to a point where I was comfortable using it. I gotta say, bittersweet with this episode. I honestly did not enjoy how I presented the van build to UA-cam as a "How To" series. I'm just a normal guy, who learned how to build out a van ...
My First Night Out In The Van
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If you've been following me for a while on social media, or this UA-cam channel, you'll know that I've slowly built out a 2003 T1N Mercedes Sprinter Van. And the time has FINALLY come to share my very first night out in the van! Ever since I traveled to Norway in 2022 running around in a van, I knew this is what I wanted. So starting this van life era of the channel is monumental to me. My firs...
Full Van Conversion Pt. 14 | Upper Cabinets
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Part 14 covers how I built and installed the two upper cabinets in the van. I am not a carpenter, but I feel like these came out how I wanted them to. The basis of design was buying prefabricated shaker doors from Ikea, and building the dimensions of the cabinets around them. Apologies in advance for being half naked. It was summer and VERY hot. Follow me on: Instagram - / eliastcobb TikTok - v...
Hiking The North Cascades In The Fall
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This is part 2 of mine and Goku's first trip together. Fall is one of my favorite seasons, especially in Washington State. Just outside of the North Cascades National Park are plenty of easy to moderate hikes that get you elevated FAST. Maple Loop Pass is a popular area as the access is fairly easy. Goku and I spent our last day here, trying to chase the light in hopes of a good sunset. I wasn'...
Full Van Conversion Pt. 13 | Building Benches
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Part 13 of the van build was how I constructed the two benches on either side of the wall. Nothing super fancy, just seats with cushions and lids that open to storage underneath. Hope this helps someone trying to figure out how to build their own benches:) Apologies in advance for being half naked. It was summer and VERY hot. Follow me on: Instagram - / eliastcobb TikTok - vm.tiktok.com/TTPdX6W...
Our First Trip On Our Own | Exploring the North Cascades in Washington State
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I've never taken Goku on an outting before. And now that his mother, my (now ex) fiance has left for the East Coast, it was time to initiate what would be the start of many adventures together. Last October, I packed up my dog and supplies and headed to the North Cascades in Washington State, to hopefully catch what was left of the larches that had turned color for the fall. I didn't know it ye...
Full Van Conversion Pt. 12 | Bed Build Out & Sliding Table
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Full Van Conversion Pt. 12 | Bed Build Out & Sliding Table
The Day My Life Changed Forever
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The Day My Life Changed Forever
Full Van Conversion Pt. 11 || How I built my electrical system (solar)
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Full Van Conversion Pt. 11 || How I built my electrical system (solar)
Hiking To See This Incredible Waterfall In Washington Covered In Snow
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Hiking To See This Incredible Waterfall In Washington Covered In Snow
Multnomah Falls || Exploring the Columbia River Gorge in a Snow Storm
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Multnomah Falls || Exploring the Columbia River Gorge in a Snow Storm
Full Van Conversion Pt. 10 || How I installed my flooring
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Full Van Conversion Pt. 10 || How I installed my flooring
Watching The Sunrise From On Top Of The World
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Watching The Sunrise From On Top Of The World
Full Van Conversion Pt. 9 || Tile Backsplash Install
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Full Van Conversion Pt. 9 || Tile Backsplash Install
Hiking To The Most Secluded Cabin On Earth || Three Fingers Lookout
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Hiking To The Most Secluded Cabin On Earth || Three Fingers Lookout
My 2023 Recap
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My 2023 Recap
Full Van Conversion Pt. 8 || Installing Shiplap Walls
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Full Van Conversion Pt. 8 || Installing Shiplap Walls
Overnight Photo Mission at Mt. Hood
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Overnight Photo Mission at Mt. Hood
Full Van Conversion Pt. 7 | Ceiling Install (and puck lights)
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Full Van Conversion Pt. 7 | Ceiling Install (and puck lights)
Opening Up About My Depression
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Opening Up About My Depression
Full Van Conversion Pt. 6 | Insulating The Van
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Full Van Conversion Pt. 6 | Insulating The Van
Solo Exploring New Areas In Utah
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Solo Exploring New Areas In Utah
Van Build Pt. 5 | Pre-Wiring With Zero Experience AC/DC
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Van Build Pt. 5 | Pre-Wiring With Zero Experience AC/DC
Exploring Utah's Hidden Gems Outside of National Parks
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Exploring Utah's Hidden Gems Outside of National Parks
Full Van Conversion Episode 4 | Installing Wood Framing
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Full Van Conversion Episode 4 | Installing Wood Framing
Exploring Utah's More Hidden Gems (alternatives to national parks)
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Exploring Utah's More Hidden Gems (alternatives to national parks)
Full Van Conversion Episode 3 | Installing A Maxxair Fan
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Full Van Conversion Episode 3 | Installing A Maxxair Fan
Full Van Conversion Episode 2 || How To Install The Subfloor
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Full Van Conversion Episode 2 || How To Install The Subfloor

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @dodgecityvanlife
    @dodgecityvanlife 15 годин тому

    Nice 👍

  • @thomasreilly4156
    @thomasreilly4156 6 днів тому

    It must have been nice to have that place pretty much to yourself. It's on my list of places to go and see also. I just did my first overland trip 2 weeks ago. We went to the Owyhee Canyon. Beautiful place. Can't wait to go back and explore more. I'm glad you and your best friend did an adventure instead of sitting home on Thanksgiving. I look at holidays as time to spend them however you want. It is different for everyone and there is no right or wrong way to spend them. Just be happy in whatever you choose, so good for you! I'm glad you are in a better place emotionally now. That stuff can be really hard. Keep up the good work. Iook forward to the next adventure.

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 6 днів тому

      @@thomasreilly4156 appreciate all of that Thomas🙏🏻and I agree as long as you’re happy then there’s no wrong way to spend them:) Also that’s really cool you’re getting into overlanding. The Owyhee area is incredible! I also need to get myself back out that way.

  • @thomasreilly4156
    @thomasreilly4156 6 днів тому

    Great to see you out and about with the van.

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 6 днів тому

      @@thomasreilly4156 finally doing the van thing!

  • @kellihatch3620
    @kellihatch3620 7 днів тому

    Happy Thanksgiving to you ! Bless you.

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 7 днів тому

      @@kellihatch3620 thanks Kelli:)🙏🏻

  • @shadyberero6809
    @shadyberero6809 8 днів тому

    Blown away by the beauty of the visuals you captured, and so beautifully edited with well fitting music. A real meditation of art and nature. One of the most stunning scenic/ hiking and nature videos I have seen. And you have such a positive energy and charisma in you narration, soulful and poetic. I just chanced upon your channel from one of your Yosemite videos, am so looking forward to checking out your other videos. Cheers from Scotland.

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 8 днів тому

      @@shadyberero6809 man, idk what to say! Thank you so much for all of that🙏🏻 It really means a lot to me. Hope you enjoy the rest of the channel! I hear Scotland is absolutely amazing!

  • @shadyberero6809
    @shadyberero6809 8 днів тому

    Amazing video. Not only did you capture incredible scenes, you have a superb charisma and warmth that comes through your narration.

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 7 днів тому

      @@shadyberero6809 thank you so much (again)!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @aravindpv4210
    @aravindpv4210 11 днів тому

    Hi i edit dng in lightroom for some tweaks then export it and then add these to da vinci resolve but then the dng do not retain the new edited information just looks like stock why?..can this be fixed?

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 11 днів тому

      @@aravindpv4210 I would check your export settings in Lightroom, sounds like some of the boxes might not be clicked before you export them. Let me know what it says!

  • @sherryjiang1564
    @sherryjiang1564 14 днів тому

    This is gorgeous!

  • @carrief4371
    @carrief4371 14 днів тому

    Love the drone shots!

  • @SuperShinyCyndaquil
    @SuperShinyCyndaquil 15 днів тому

    Never been to Oregon, but this is definitely on my bucket list

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 15 днів тому

      @@SuperShinyCyndaquil Oregon in general is extremely special, this is just one of many different climates in the state. A good place to add to the bucket list for sure!

  • @autumngeorge2576
    @autumngeorge2576 15 днів тому

    A-bi-qwa emphasis on the A A as in apple Bi as in bills Qwa as in quad

  • @bryceacd
    @bryceacd 16 днів тому

    Very nice!!!

  • @jcv8718
    @jcv8718 20 днів тому

    I went there a couple of months ago. There were hundreds of people there. Absolutely no where to park/camp. I told my wife I think it is because of You Tube. The liberal west side of the state is discovering Eastern Oregon and now turning it into Portland. Too bad. Up North in Wallowa County, it has been overtaken by liberal yuppies.

  • @mmmd3429
    @mmmd3429 22 дні тому

    Smith Rock is not in Bend. Terrebonne 🤣

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 22 дні тому

      @@mmmd3429 was just saying Bend for a generalization:)

    • @mmmd3429
      @mmmd3429 22 дні тому

      Maybe Smith Rock State Park down in Bend... Those are your words. Generalization? Nah, you were direct. Maps are hard bruhhhh 🤣 Redmond is closer than Bend to Smith Rock State Park ☠️

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 22 дні тому

      @@mmmd3429 lol whatever you say:)

    • @mmmd3429
      @mmmd3429 22 дні тому

      @@eliastcobb5506 You said it in the video. Pathetic you can't admit to being wrong. Poor little guy.

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 22 дні тому

      @@mmmd3429 thanks for watching! :)

  • @GreenOutdoorsPNW
    @GreenOutdoorsPNW 22 дні тому

    Nice video brother. Love the van life.

  • @stigfloberghagenphotography
    @stigfloberghagenphotography 24 дні тому

    Nice video 🙂👍

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 16 днів тому

      @@stigfloberghagenphotography thanks man!

  • @user-hk6pu8nt1s
    @user-hk6pu8nt1s 24 дні тому

    4stop4 lens open for 1/200/sec? Does that mean it captures higher res n contrast or as fast as in almost realtime like how you have seen it through the human naked eye... its as if your adjusting the mabual to see through your perspective?

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 24 дні тому

      @@user-hk6pu8nt1s i shoot everything in manual, and I wanted to capture the water from the fall with zero motion blur. So 1-200th sec seemed to work:)

  • @mikeday8470
    @mikeday8470 24 дні тому

    Can you give any insight to the dates this might have been? Have a chance to visit first week of October that area and wonder if the fall foliage is popping then?

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 24 дні тому

      @@mikeday8470 this was after the first week of November:) I do have to say last year was a little weird and peak fall came a little later than usual. But then again so did the year before that

  • @mikewhite9818
    @mikewhite9818 27 днів тому

    Bad music

  • @quyenho-e2r
    @quyenho-e2r Місяць тому

    Amazing. Which month was this?

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 Місяць тому

      This was late September:)

    • @quyenho-e2r
      @quyenho-e2r 28 днів тому

      Thank you we will be there September 18th 😊

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 27 днів тому

      @@quyenho-e2r have a great trip!

  • @WTFCr3
    @WTFCr3 Місяць тому

    Put some clothes on weirdo

  • @thomasreilly4156
    @thomasreilly4156 Місяць тому

    For never having done anything like this before you did a great job.

  • @JustLearning
    @JustLearning Місяць тому

    Please invest in a Lapel Microphone.

  • @septembertwenty-nine9989
    @septembertwenty-nine9989 Місяць тому

    Thank you, Elias! I hope to bring my beginners drone techniques to the Hanksville area during the heat of August. As a landscape photographer who also does astrophotography, the clear moonless skies over this landscape should be breathtaking....so dark and low humidity should reveal stars not seen in most places. I can hardly wait. Thank you for adding to my inspirations!

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 Місяць тому

      Appreciate it! I was pretty bummed this trip wasn’t timed right with the moon cycle:( I’ve not been able to do a lot of Astro in these places due to that. I wish you the best luck with weather on your trip!

  • @dpodsful
    @dpodsful Місяць тому

    More, please!!

  • @evanwjenkins
    @evanwjenkins Місяць тому

    Well done, brother! The drone shot at Tin Can Gap was a great shot, as was the finishing ladder perspective.

  • @randygerdes
    @randygerdes Місяць тому

    Thanks for sharing your great photographs, and especially for sharing your heart with us. Best to you, Elias.

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 Місяць тому

      ❤️❤️❤️ Thanks again Randy

  • @randygerdes
    @randygerdes Місяць тому

    Your photo at 8:14 is outstanding...great light, great composition. And, your drone work is fine! Thanks for sharing this video.

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 Місяць тому

      Dang, thanks Randy! All of that means a lot:)❤️🙏🏻

  • @MrHugemoth
    @MrHugemoth Місяць тому

    I've spent a lot of time in Leslie Gulch over the last 40 years riding the trails on motorcycles and flying my ultralight. One of my favorite areas of Oregon. Next time you're there I recommend driving over to Three Finger Gulch and taking a hike. High clearance vehicle required but the canyon walls are spectacular. Early summer is best when the grass is tall and green. There are caves, a very old rock corral, and thousands of birds nesting in the cliffs. Just don't tell anyone about it!

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 Місяць тому

      Appreciate it! I’ll definitely put it on my list:)

  • @LagmasterB
    @LagmasterB Місяць тому

    I know this is off subject of video..but..How long did it take with stops from lot? How much vertical was it? I was gonna split board tour, but it looks like boot packing will do the trick. Did you use crampons, or just your snowboard boots? Mine have a super grippy sole but just wondering if crampons are necessary for a morning hike up.

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 Місяць тому

      Nah not off topic at all! It took me about 3.5 to 4 hours to get from Timberline to Illumination rock. I would honestly split board it vs boot packing, it would be that much easier i think. I did end up wearing snowshoes for it though, but mostly because I didn’t have crampons or micro spikes. Spring snow is tricky, and can be super soft. You can post hole a lot if you don’t wear snowshoes or skis.

    • @LagmasterB
      @LagmasterB Місяць тому

      @@eliastcobb5506 good info thanks man..also, I’m an idiot cause I know you wore snowshoes lol cause I watched the whole video 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 Місяць тому

      @@LagmasterB lol it’s all good dude

  • @LagmasterB
    @LagmasterB Місяць тому

    Unreal pics and vids

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 Місяць тому

      Thanks so much dude!

    • @LagmasterB
      @LagmasterB Місяць тому

      @@eliastcobb5506 I’m going up next week for solstice. Your video makes me wanna go up on a different day with less people lol.

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 Місяць тому

      @@LagmasterB this video was literally the day before the big solstice party lol. So if you want solitude I highly recommend that. Or if you want to party with a bunch of cool people, the solstice is perfect for that!

  • @LagmasterB
    @LagmasterB Місяць тому

    I can tell that you’re a person that’s hard on yourself. I’m glad you do shit like this to get some kind of payoff. Thx for the vid and the documenting and just being yourself.

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 Місяць тому

      Appreciate that man🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @niteranger6376
    @niteranger6376 Місяць тому

    Beautiful. I have been to Utah and love it there too

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 Місяць тому

      It’s such an amazing place to visit!

  • @lionandthelamb9379
    @lionandthelamb9379 Місяць тому

    How to be saved ua-cam.com/video/aTYy5hXOC68/v-deo.htmlsi=b8jOjvW-POFRgIa9

  • @ikrammachkour32
    @ikrammachkour32 2 місяці тому

    Wish u happy trip ❤

  • @stefanmarchione6757
    @stefanmarchione6757 2 місяці тому

    Such a beautiful bond...enjoy your journey together 🧔🐕

  • @bryceacd
    @bryceacd 2 місяці тому

    I enjoyed this very much….but I have to say…I was laughing way too hard when Goku shredded the bed!!!! Wonderful video! 😁

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 2 місяці тому

      Lmao thanks Hillary😅 He’s such a good and does the weirdest things when he’s pressured I swear

  • @thomasreilly4156
    @thomasreilly4156 2 місяці тому

    Elias, so glad to see you finally got the van out! You can plan all you want but you will always find something later like why didn't I think of that. Like all projects you will be adjusting as you go along. You needs might change or whatever that's just part of it. Bummer about the door not working right but I'm sure you got it fixed right away. As always I enjoyed the photography that you did get. I know you are always wanting "The perfect light", but you know what there is a special beauty in the imperfect light as well. I think the shots you got were great. Great job and can't wait to see where you two go next.

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 2 місяці тому

      Man appreciate it Thomas as always🙏🏻🙏🏻 I am definitely trying to do more “moody” photography actually, so you are 100% right! The latch took me a week to figure out lmao, but we got it squared away!

  • @joshcobb1986
    @joshcobb1986 2 місяці тому

    Great job on the van bro! It looks amazing!

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 2 місяці тому

      Thanks bro:) Loooootta hours went into that thing lol

    • @joshcobb1986
      @joshcobb1986 2 місяці тому

      @@eliastcobb5506 Oh I bet! Hard work paid off though!

  • @GreenOutdoorsPNW
    @GreenOutdoorsPNW 2 місяці тому

    Someday I’ll get a van. Nice video brother!

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 2 місяці тому

      Heck yeah dude, make it a goal and start the process! Its totally obtainable

  • @risekrag2662
    @risekrag2662 2 місяці тому

    I am going to take this hike next week. Yhanks

  • @user-xy6bo6yn2q
    @user-xy6bo6yn2q 2 місяці тому

    If you think that place is sick. Go check out steens mt./Mann lake area.for sure one of most beautiful places on this earth.

  • @FrancheskaBradshaw-vy8br
    @FrancheskaBradshaw-vy8br 2 місяці тому

    I am hiking to the cabin in August! Thanks for sharing your video!

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! And good luck and have a great trip!

  • @ThatKentuckyGuy
    @ThatKentuckyGuy 2 місяці тому

    Great video per usual, sir! Love the work you’ve put into this project - both the van and video production side of things. Really really great work. ❤️

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 2 місяці тому

      Damn thanks Josh🥺 Honestly I was way more into when I first started the build and now I just want it to be over lmao

    • @ThatKentuckyGuy
      @ThatKentuckyGuy 2 місяці тому

      @@eliastcobb5506 Of course! Only truth spoken here baby! And I can totally understand that - especially given everything else around this and “life” being the beautiful disaster that it is. I commend you on sticking with it though. That’s the mark of a true champion. 👑

  • @Nen7F
    @Nen7F 2 місяці тому

    did you need a license or book anything ahead of time to stay overnightthe fire lookout?

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 2 місяці тому

      We didn’t actually stay at the lookout. We slept up on the hill just south of it. I honestly don’t know how you’d get permission to actually stay at the lookout

    • @Nen7F
      @Nen7F 2 місяці тому

      @@eliastcobb5506 ah okay, that makes more sense. but a permit is needed right? if so, how hard is it to secure one?

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 2 місяці тому

      @@Nen7F technically I don’t think you can sleep in national parks, we just did lol. You’d have to contact the ranger station there for more info. Or just do it like we did🙃

    • @Nen7F
      @Nen7F 2 місяці тому

      @@eliastcobb5506 alright lol ty man, beautiful video also 🫡

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 2 місяці тому

      @@Nen7F thanks dude! Good luck and don’t be afraid to send it🫡

  • @rachelennis9524
    @rachelennis9524 2 місяці тому

    Thank you! Never heard of davinci resolve... the website to download it feels a bit sketchy!

  • @petrub27
    @petrub27 2 місяці тому

    so simple yet so well hidden wtf

  • @thomasreilly4156
    @thomasreilly4156 2 місяці тому

    Nice video Elias

  • @sgent
    @sgent 2 місяці тому

    Solid work! I'm headed there in 2 weeks and trying to capture what I can.

  • @mmaguire0611mm
    @mmaguire0611mm 3 місяці тому

    Amazing video. Even more amazing journey. Researching this hike, trying to see if I can attempt the second week of July this summer. Appreciate the detailed look into this trail. Glad you guys were able to experience such a beautiful time together.

    • @eliastcobb5506
      @eliastcobb5506 3 місяці тому

      Appreciate it Mike:) You definitely should! It’s a once in a lifetime experience. Try to hit it on a weekday if possible!