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Karl Decker Presents
United States
Приєднався 7 сер 2019
Thank-you for joining me on this epic journey, get ready, get excited, buckel up, and enjoy the ride! This channel is dedicated to bringing you with me to experience the most Thrilling Adventures I can find all while being immersed in awe inspiring natural beauty. Each video is delivered in a 4K UHD Cinematic Presentation!
You can find me on Instagram at: Karldeckerpresents_
DISCLAIMER: The hikes documented on this channel are for entertainment purposes only, NOT FOR Explicit Instruction or Route Execution. I have had MANY NEAR DEATH experiences and a couple serious accidents over 30 years of Back country adventures, the RISKS are very REAL. I do not recommend or encourage attempting the routes or strategies shown in these videos, and assume no personal responsibility if you choose to do a similar outing. As always, hike, bike and climb at your own risk. Know Your LIMITS and stay within them if you expect to avoid any accidents. even then. . .
You can find me on Instagram at: Karldeckerpresents_
DISCLAIMER: The hikes documented on this channel are for entertainment purposes only, NOT FOR Explicit Instruction or Route Execution. I have had MANY NEAR DEATH experiences and a couple serious accidents over 30 years of Back country adventures, the RISKS are very REAL. I do not recommend or encourage attempting the routes or strategies shown in these videos, and assume no personal responsibility if you choose to do a similar outing. As always, hike, bike and climb at your own risk. Know Your LIMITS and stay within them if you expect to avoid any accidents. even then. . .
Sunlight & Windom Peaks Via Chicago Basin, Colorado 14ers [4K UHD]
The is the Second part of a 4 X 14er Wilderness Camping & Climbing Adventure. Summiting Windom and Sunlight Peak did require several sections of Class 3 & 4 Scrambling to reach these remote Peak not to mention the thrilling narrow gauge train ride to the head of Needle Creek and the ensuing 6 mile hike up the creek to Chicago Basin.
Music:
Homestead, Keep it Wavy & Snowfall by Punch Deck | soundcloud.com/punch-deck Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Cyberpunk Trailer & I’m Back by Alex-Productions | ua-cam.com/channels/x0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA.html Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/ by Alex Productions ( No Copyright Music ) | Free Music
Music:
Homestead, Keep it Wavy & Snowfall by Punch Deck | soundcloud.com/punch-deck Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Cyberpunk Trailer & I’m Back by Alex-Productions | ua-cam.com/channels/x0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA.html Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/ by Alex Productions ( No Copyright Music ) | Free Music
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Mount Eolus | Deep Wilderness Backpacking Odyssey to 14,083' | CO in 4K UHD
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This Epic Adventure begins on an Exciting Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Train ride depositing us at the Needleton Wilderness stop , where we commence Hiking up Needle Creek for a 7 Mile Backpacking push to Base Camp in Chicago Basin. The ensuing morning has us hiking and climbing up Mount Eolus and North Eolus to 14,083' summit. The Thrilling Final Class 4 scramble up the North East Ridge w...
Impossibly Colorful, Stunning Colorado Mountains! 4K Cinematic Aerial & Hiking Tour
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This Jaw Dropping Spring Hiking Adventure across the Most Colorful Stretch of the Red Mountains was an Amazing Experience. This small collection of red peaks is part of the San Juan Mountains. The light Spring snow cover only added the the stunning color contrasts. Music: Tempest, Clouds by Alex-Productions | ua-cam.com/video/aR3fMsor8r8/v-deo.html Music promoted by onsound.eu/ Creative Commons...
Colorado's MILLION DOLLAR Highway! A TOP 10 American Scenic Byway [4K UHD]
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This Incredible & Exposed Highway, sans guard railing is Perched on a Precarious shelf cut hanging over a Deep Beautiful Canyon Roaring with Spring Runoff. It is a true feat of engineering. Spring is when you'll find the Waterfalls in Full Bloom. This Highway is also identified as Highway 550 over Red Mountain Pass! Music: Standing in the Sun, The Traveler Ethereal & Parallax by Punch Deck soun...
My Favorite Backcountry Action Scramble! | Colorado Nat'l Monument [4K UHD]
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This Beautiful Spring Time Desert Adventure takes us on a loop to some of the most Iconic locations in Colorado National Monument, many of Otto's Favorites. We take direct routes Hiking and Scrambling to these timeless locations. Home Flight found here soundcloud.com/user-614709271/home-flight Innovation by Alex-Productions | ua-cam.com/video/gm9D9PYzx9w/v-deo.html Music promoted by onsound.eu/...
The Great Gallery Pictographs, Horseshoe Canyon, Canyonlands National Park Utah
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This Amazing hike takes us Deep into Beautiful Horseshoe Canyon with 4 distinct Pictograph Sites: The High Gallery, Horseshoe Gallery, The Alcove and Most Famous - The Great Gallery! These ancient, world renowned rock art murals are as much as 7 feet tall and many are 10'-20' above solid ground high on the walls of the canyon. The hike is 7 miles of sandy desert walking as well as a steep rocky...
Utah's High Spur | The BEST Slot Canyon You've NEVER SEEN! [4K UHD]
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One of The Most Majestic Slot Canyons I have EVER SEEN. The High Spur is WAY OUT THERE and just a few miles west of Canyonlands National Park. It is 45 miles of dirt road to Hans Flat Ranger Station and then another 12 miles of easy 4X4 roads to the Trail Head. Although I Descended and then Reascended this canyon in a non-technical fashion, there were a few spots where climbing back out was dif...
Utah Canyon Exploration Held Very Cool Surprises [4K UHD]
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Joe's Hole is a relatively unknown canyon feature in the San Rafael Swell, Utah, while still being a very worthy Adventure. The Canyon has wild variations of Jagged Cap Stone Teeth with Huge Alcoves and Smooth Sculpted Drainages. To top it off, there is a Small Arch and a HUGE Stunning Hole complete with a very Aesthetic Bridge . This hike can be enjoyed simply as a hike with a few bypasses or,...
Colorado Epic Tower Climb 5.8+, Independence Monument, Grand Junction
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This is The Premier Colorado Desert Tower Rock Climb & Rappel with an Astounding History dating back to 1907 and John Otto. Located in the Colorado National Monument just South of Grand Junction right off I-70, this route started off on Brittle Sandstone with scant protection for the first half of the climb but the upper two pitches cleaned up very nicely and had several points of reliable fixe...
Angel Slot Canyon | Stairway to Heaven???
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This Hike and Technical Canyoneering Descent in the North Wash Area of Utah is Spectacular and Unique! Not only was the Canyon a Beautifully Sculpted Slot, the Greater Area was an Incredible and Wild Landscape of Slick Rock Domes and Outcroppings running along the Dirty Devil River. PLEASE NOTE - Always use proper Safety gear. I set a poor example by not using a helmet for this Adventure. Canyo...
Capitol Reef Super Classic Adventure!
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Please Read One of the commenters pointed out a big mistake I made on the 1st Rappel. There are deep grooves forming right under the Rappel Chains and one should walk away from the rappel landing zone thus pulling the rope away from the wall while pulling it down. This responsible move will reduce rope trapping groove formation! It is especially important for long Rappels with lots of heavy rop...
Exploring Arches' Spectacular North Area | Big Adventure Awaits! [4K UHD]
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This Adventure Covers a large swath of the Primitive North side of Arches National Park along Klondike Ridge, South to Tower Arch & the Marching Men Plateau! Music: Standing in the Sun, The Traveler & Fluid Dynamics by Punch Deck soundcloud.com/punch-deck Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US M...
Google Earth research led me to the Rugged, Spectacular Utah Dark Angel Canyon
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This Challenging Desert Adventure Hike and Scramble into the Unvisited Depths on the north side of Arches National Park got a little Scary after my Google Earth Research Failed to Reveal several Impassible sections of Dark Angel Canyon. Dark Angel is a name I came up with since I found zero information about the area. . . Scrambling the Virgin Terrain was difficult and Ultimately I got injured ...
Utah Backcountry Desert Paradise | Google Earth Reveals All [4K UHD]
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This Cliff Hanger Drive on Gemini Bridges Road just north of Moab deposits us at the Amazing Bridal Canyon Camping Area and is the staging area for many great more Adventures. We start by Biking to Gemini Bridges on world class MTB Trails, and Exploring the Massive Bridges. Then on up insane technical Jeep trails to breathtaking Cliffs and Stunning Colorful Canyons. From there set off Rappellin...
Unexplored Labyrinth in The Sky | Utah Backcountry Discovery [4K UHD]
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Herdina Park is a true hidden gem within Arches National Park Utah. Studying Google Earth lead me to this place! Passing through Whales Eye Arch is just the beginning, from there we discover a convoluted elevated maze up ramps, along towers and out onto narrow fins all the while experiencing unparalleled views. Hoodoos abound, making for an otherworldly scene. This massive, intimidating set of ...
Delicate Arch & 8 Hikes w/Mapping! [4K UHD Cinematic]
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Delicate Arch & 8 Hikes w/Mapping! [4K UHD Cinematic]
Utah's Fiery Furnace | Hiking MAZE in Arches National Park! [Cinematic 4K]
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Utah's Fiery Furnace | Hiking MAZE in Arches National Park! [Cinematic 4K]
Elephant Butte, Utah | My Wife and I Take On this Mega Challenge Together! In 4K UHD
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Elephant Butte, Utah | My Wife and I Take On this Mega Challenge Together! In 4K UHD
Forget-Me-Not Canyon | Arches NP Classic [4K UHD Cinematic]
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Forget-Me-Not Canyon | Arches NP Classic [4K UHD Cinematic]
Utah Backcountry Vlog - Factory Butte | Neilson Wash | Skyline Overlook | Hanksville Area [4K UHD]
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Utah Backcountry Vlog - Factory Butte | Neilson Wash | Skyline Overlook | Hanksville Area [4K UHD]
Moonshine Canyon | New Route to the Historic Outlaw Stills | Utah [4K UHD]
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Moonshine Canyon | New Route to the Historic Outlaw Stills | Utah [4K UHD]
Three Canyon to Green River | Deep Wall Canyoneering | Labyrinth Canyon Area, Utah
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Three Canyon to Green River | Deep Wall Canyoneering | Labyrinth Canyon Area, Utah
Professor Creek | Hiking to the Amazing Twin Falls | Moab Utah
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Professor Creek | Hiking to the Amazing Twin Falls | Moab Utah
Arches of Rattlesnake Canyon | Epic Adventure, No Crowds! | Grand Junction, CO [4K UHD]
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Arches of Rattlesnake Canyon | Epic Adventure, No Crowds! | Grand Junction, CO [4K UHD]
Sleeping Sexton | Massive Sneak Ledge Traverse | Maroon Bells, Pyramid Peak area | Aspen CO
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Sleeping Sexton | Massive Sneak Ledge Traverse | Maroon Bells, Pyramid Peak area | Aspen CO
Class 5 Coffee Pot to Potosi Peak / Rugged San Juan Mtn Challenge! [4K UHD]
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Class 5 Coffee Pot to Potosi Peak / Rugged San Juan Mtn Challenge! [4K UHD]
Kendall Peak & Silver Lake Mine, est.1897, Silverton Colorado [4K UHD]
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Kendall Peak & Silver Lake Mine, est.1897, Silverton Colorado [4K UHD]
Pilot Knob Colorado | Unrivaled Ice Lakes Basin Views! | San Juan Mtns in 4K UHD
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Pilot Knob Colorado | Unrivaled Ice Lakes Basin Views! | San Juan Mtns in 4K UHD
Coxcomb Peak & Red Cliff | Class 5 Climb to The Sidewalk in The Sky | San Juans 13ers, Ouray CO
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Coxcomb Peak & Red Cliff | Class 5 Climb to The Sidewalk in The Sky | San Juans 13ers, Ouray CO
Mount Sneffels | 'Switzerland of America' Ouray CO! | SW Ridge, Class 3 [4K UHD]
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Mount Sneffels | 'Switzerland of America' Ouray CO! | SW Ridge, Class 3 [4K UHD]
Nice, did all four in one day from Chicago basin. What an amazing day it was. That exposure on the top boulder of Sunlight is no joke. Heads up, your thumbnail says Sunshine, my man. Be safe, all the best.
Awesome vid! Lived in the Grand Valley for 24 years and didn’t know about Otto’s bathtub! Thanks for the inspiration!
Wow, incredible video! The San Juan's are the shit. I've done quite a few 14'ers in CO but not those two. They are no joke. Looks like you hit them on the perfect weather day, what a blessing. Poor Spencer! That's some intestinal fortitude to push threw those blisters, poor guy. Beautifully filmed and edited, well done sir!
Thanks for another great job! Learned a lot about this area these past 2 vids, wonderful stuff!
Glad you enjoyed it! We had an amazing time on this trip, that's for sure, Karl 👍👍
Fantastic BRO !! 🙂
Thanks again Petr! Karl 👍
Epic
Thanks my friend, Karl 👍
Always enjoy your videos.
Thanks again for your support! Means a lot, Karl 👍
was that lake dip about 1 degree above freezing ?
Ha, it was very cold but refreshing!
The only downside to this video is the Kamala ads.
😎
So amazing - Now 30 years since I bagged Colorado peaks. Must return!
Here's hoping you can get back there! Karl 👍
Thanks for your amazing videos!
My pleasure!
Another great video, thank you sir! I haven't been to those remote 14ers yet, but hoping to get there someday!
Thanks again my friend! Yes, this is a true wilderness area, and the train ride really sets it up. Karl 👍
It was so good meeting you at island lake!!! I need to get that deer vid from you. Happy trails friend 🧡
Hey! Fun meeting you too, Karl. Best of luck with everything 👍👍
I’ll bet we were up there at the same time! Would have been a pleasure to meet you!
Very cool! Maybe we'll meet up somewhere in the future, Karl 👍
Karl, you may be the most underrated UA-camr. Amazing stuff.
Thanks, very much appreciated! Karl 👍👍
Amazing topography! Good comments. You had me thinking Evel Knievel at a couple points!
Thanks. Haha never would have thought of an Evel Knievel moment but hey I'll take it LoL, Karl 👍😁
It's always a pleasure and inspiring as you take us through these amazing hikes. As expected, another top class video but I have come to expect nothing less from you. Stay safe brother.
Many thanks! Wow love hearing that my brother 🙏! I'll do my best for sure. Karl 👍
Just came on here to say that I love watching your videos! We moved from San Diego to Grand Junction a few months ago and have been doing as much hiking as we can as we learn the areas around us. Even though some of the scrambling you do may be above my comfort level. I love that you are showing us places that are a little more unique. Also wanted to compliment you on your editing, footage and music. Very well done!!
That is awesome! Appreciate your kind words, maybe we'll run into each other soon! Took a bike ride in the Monument this afternoon. Karl Decker 👍
Another amazing video! Keep up the great work, and more San Juan content!
Appreciate it! Thanks very much, you'll be happy to know that Sunshine and Windom Peaks video just processed into 4K and will be published soon, hope you enjoy! Karl 👍👍
Enjoyed watch you do this climb. I am seriously considering doing it too possibly in Sept. The video coverage is always awesome, and I guess I will have to be careful on the way up not to cut left too soon too, Talus can be such a pain. There is nothing like standing on top of a 14er which that would be 35 for me.
Thanks very much for the kind words my friend! Sounds like you have a good game plan, and experience with tougher 14ers than these. Best of good weather for your climbs!! Karl 👍
@@KarlDeckerPresents Thank you, I am also 72 now.
Beautiful place to explore!
It really is! One of my personal favorites.
What drone do you use? Mavic 3 pro? This production is top notch!
So I've been through a lot of them, but I was using a 2S at the time, now I use a mini 3 pro. Love it!! Karl 👍
I was just up there last week with my dad. Knocked out all 4 as well. Pretty country.
Very cool with your Dad! Karl 👍
@@KarlDeckerPresentsI’m Jared’s dad and we’re both a big fan of yours! Love your videos! We had a wonderful time in the area! Jared got all 4. I got to 14020 on Sunlight and just couldn’t stomach the exposure. We camped 3 nights in the basin and loved every minute! Eolus scares me way more than sunlight. Maybe one day I’ll be able to come to grips with my exposure fears!
Vestal & Arrow ?!
Definitely been on the Radar for awhile! Must do!
Did the cable route with my dad at 15yo 1970, then took my son up when is was 15yo 1997 with no cable, went the keyhole, narrows, etc route up and down
Thanks for your story! Cool how we remember those life highlights in such vivid detail! Karl 👍
@@KarlDeckerPresents we were just there two weeks ago, can’t get my wife interested in a 14’er, although at 68 and 66 she is probably right, Quandry might be an option it appears a little less challenging
Thanks. Another beautiful well produced video. Brings back wonderful memories from when I wasn't a semi- invalid. The 4th class ridge on Eolus looks great; at the time I opted for the standard 3rd class route, which was still really good. The train ride in makes this a special and memorable adventure.
Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate your comment, tried to bring the whole adventure, the train ride was fantastic, our first ride! Sets the tone for a very special trip! Karl 👍👍
Love your channel, but after watching this video I have to consider you insane 😊. Way too technical for me but thank you for the incredible footage!
Haha this is one of my favorite productions, appreciate the love.
Fantastic production, as always, Karl. Beautiful drone footage and great music. So many nice hiking options on Loveland Pass. BTW, the turn option at the first large cairn toward Grizzly Peak would be heading EAST southeast, not west southwest. Keep up the good work!
Thanks much, and appreciate your pointing out that error. Karl 👍
Awesome!
Thanks!
Say, why didn’t you camp at Twin Lakes? Is it okay? Or have they nixd that option?
Camping is not permitted at Twin Lakes. The designated campsites are below at about 11,200 feet near treeline. This might be a wilderness area, but the 14er campsites are heavily used.
As he said, not an option. Thanks 👍
Thanks! How times have changed…..20+ yrs ago we did and it was epic
Amazing vid! Your editing is awesome. Quick question, what day pack did you use and what did your friend use? Did you just throw them in your larger backpacking pack?
Thanks for the nice comment! Very much appreciated. Honestly, my day pack is just an Amazon $30. sale piece. Not sure about Spencer's, but yeah we just stuffed them in the big ones. Nothing special, I spend very carefully on gear LoL.
Awesome! I appreciate you answering that. There's some hidden gems with Amazon lol. Have fun on the next adventure and be safe out there!
I hiked that road in 1973...and I guess I must have forgotten what a slug it was. I also decided on that trip that I wasn't cut out for climbing fourteeners.
Oh yeah that access road was super rough, and you aren't alone on the 14ers! Thanks 👍
Very nice climbs in a stunning area. Wikipedia indicates Mt. Eolus is named after Aeolus, the Greek God of Winds. I am happy that you had a beautiful day.
Thanks for that! My good friend told me that about the name also, appreciate the info and the nice comment! Karl 👍
Another great Video. Thanks to you both for showing us such beauty in the mountains.
Glad you enjoyed it Ron, appreciate your comments as always! Best to you, Karl 👍
I was in Durango/Silverton/Ouray last week to hike. Your video captures the beauty (and peril!) of driving the Million Dollar Highway perfectly. Your adventure videos are among the best produced I’ve seen - professional quality stuff!
Really appreciate that! We try pretty hard to produce quality stuff, so means a lot to hear that from you! Karl 👍
Epic climb what's the song by the way
7:20 1st encounter with The Weminuche goats "awwww cute" 5th encounter "I hope you get struck by lightning"
Did I say that LoL?
@@KarlDeckerPresents That's what I said when dealing with them last summer. They're so annoying.
one of my favorite areas! thanks for making one of your awesome videos to it!
Of course!! Thank you for the nice comment, it's appreciated 👍👍. Karl
Pretty cool especially with the train ride. Thanks for sharing! 😀👍
Thanks, Karl. The only time I got to climb Eolus was in a lightning storm, all socked in. I made it to the top, but I never got to see it. Then it started hailing and we had to run down. By the time we hit the Upper Chicago Basin there was 5-6 inches of graupel everywhere. What a trip!
No problem! Wow what else could have been thrown at you when you summited?! Seems from all the stories, folks were more resilient, independent, maybe just tougher in general... thanks for the comment. Karl 👍👍
When did you do this hike?
Around July 10
That was badass Karl. Man that footage was top notch. You really show what it's like to climb up there. Well done. I'm taking the train in a couple weeks. Can't wait.
Thanks so much my friend!! Great to hear that you're heading that way! Should be awesome for you, Karl 👍👍
Love your videos Karl! Thank you for producing them! Music is great
Really appreciate it my friend, trust me! Karl 👍
Amazing Karl !!! 🙂
Petr, big thanks my brother 🙏!
This is an awesome video and trip. You did exceptionally well telling a story from the train ride to the beautiful basins. Loved the look of Twin Lakes basin and backdrop peaks. Don't see that kind of beauty every day! Look forward to seeing your Windom Peak combo excursion.
Oh man, thanks again! Means a lot to hear that... actually started the long edit process on the other summits, so stay tuned!! Karl 👍👍
I hiked Chicago Basin back in the 70s before the 14ers frenzy. We were the only ones up there
Let's turn back the clock....no crowds in Colorado!! I kinda remember those days, Karl 👍
@@KarlDeckerPresents good video
great video .
Glad you enjoyed it! Karl 👍
@@KarlDeckerPresents i fly long range drones but different kind then yours . so i love dreaming of cool places to fly on your channel .
Been living in silverton and creede the last 5 years! Love this video!
Awesome to hear that man!! Actually my first time taking the train as well as hiking up there! Amazing, Karl 👍👍
Super sweet. Heading out there in a week. Can’t wait
Oh you're gonna love it! Best of luck and hope you have great weather, Karl 👍!
Karl, I have always wanted to ride the train! Plus, the backpacking in the Wilderness area, and the 14er summits...so can't thank you enough for this superb VLOG!! You're appreciated buddy!!
Really appreciate it! A great place to explore for sure... Karl 👍