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Catwalk National Recreation Trail Gila National Forest New Mexico
An easy ~ 2 mi out and back trail over the Whitewater Creek, with the first part of the trail paved and also with steel catwalks that allow for more accessibility. Be mindful of the weather, as there are several water crossings that were easily traversed due to low water levels. Dogs on leashes as welcome. Great place to cool off in the water, during the summer months. About an 330 ft elevation gain, with first 0.5 miles either paved or steel catwalks in place, of which this section is the most accessible. Vault toilets at entrance to trailhead and places to also have a picnic. Plenty of paved parking. Expect the hike out to be in the moderately steep grade category (8% or less). Continue on after the catwalks to hike further into the canyon, and explore! #hiking #newmexicotrue #gratitudejourney #hikingpath #subaruforesterwilderness #campinglocations #outdoors
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Pueblo Park from Franz Spring Trail aka W.S. mountain trail #43
Переглядів 1921 годину тому
An easy 4.5 mile out and back. Check the weather obviously as this trail runs along the bottom of the canyon, and there are several water crossings, but in September 2024, there was very little water. May see cows. Dogs on leashes are welcome. #hiking #newmexicotrue #gratitudejourney #hikingpath #subaruforesterwilderness #outdoors #campinglocations
Subaru Forester Car Camping at Cosmic Campground in New Mexico
Переглядів 3514 днів тому
A primitive campground with an easily accessible road to camp sites, offering amazing vistas for sunrise, sunset, and star gazing at night. Unmarked hiking and jeep trails within walking distance of our campsite. We went early September 2024 and encountered rain, heavy rain at times in late afternoon, but was left with amazing landscape to view post stormy weather. The town of Alma does have ga...
Ridgeline Hiking Trail with Views of the Rio Grande Valley, New Mexico
Переглядів 35Місяць тому
A 5.8 mile out and back trail in Dona Ana County, New Mexico, with Las Cruces nearby. Recommend hiking early in the morning or during the cooler winter months as this trail can get hot! Not much shade, but enjoy the views from the ridgeline ! Plenty of parking at easily accessible trailhead and rock cairns mark the trail. #hiking #newmexicotrue
Six Month Follow Up on the Subaru Forester Camper Build by @venturhaus
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Six Month Follow Up on the Subaru Forester Camper Build by @venturhaus
Upper Karr Canyon Trail , Lincoln National Forest, near Cloudcroft, New Mexico
Переглядів 95Місяць тому
Upper Karr Canyon Hiking Trail is an easy out and back trail that offers a paved trailhead parking for vehicles and small RVs. Paid and free primitive camping nearby in Lincoln National Forest. With an elevation ~9,200 ft/2800 m, this area is a pleasure to visit to escape the summer heat. Also, this trail offers cross-country skiing during the winter months. #hiking #newmexicotrue #gratitudejou...
Stand Up Paddleboarding with iRocker Inflatable SUP in New Mexico @iRockerSUP
Переглядів 1262 місяці тому
This is just a short video showing my iRocker SUP 10 ft 6 in inflatable SUP board. Weighs about 25 pounds when packed up in its own backpack. Makes traveling with a SUP board easy, and I have had this for about 8 to 9 years, and no problems with the board and its pump. I have had much fun exploring lakes in the southestern US and now in the southwestern US. Great board for beginners. Easy and s...
Wheeler Peak via Williams Lake Trail New Mexico
Переглядів 562 місяці тому
An 8.7 mile/14 km out and back trail, ranked as a hard hiking trail, as last 1,000 ft is a steep class 2 trail, with the final 1000 ft being a rocky scree slope. There are 2 main routes to the summit, the Bull-of-the-Woods Trail and this one, via the Williams Lake Trail. Ample parking, restrooms at the trailhead, and dogs on leashes are welcome! #hiking #newmexicotrue #gratitudejourney
Slot Canyon Hike Las Cruces New Mexico
Переглядів 1963 місяці тому
An easy @2 mile/3.2 km out and back hike through a narrow canyon, and the hike continues to proceed to a nearby peak where you can take in the views of the Rio Grande and surrounding valleys and mountains. Dogs on leashes are welcome, and parking is alongside the road, where the trailhead is marked by a gate, which appears to be locked the last few times we have visited, with the most recent hi...
Fir and Little Apache Hike @ Cloudcroft, New Mexico
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An easy, well-marked multi-use trail, that is, at 5.4 miles/8.69 km in length. Elevation begins around low to mid 8,000 feet and climbs to around 9,000 feet. Only 1.5 hour drive from Las Cruces, NM, this is a great way to escape the summer heat in Las Cruces and other lower elevation cities and towns. Multiple use in some sections for equestrian and motorbikes as well as mountain biking as well...
Purgatory Chasm Trail Gila National Forest New Mexico
Переглядів 363 місяці тому
An approximately 1.7 mile out and back loop trail, that is fairly well marked. Upon entering the trail, you may see a sign that states,'You are now in Wolf Country'. The State of NM has been reintroducing endangered Mexican gray wolves into this part of the National Forest. Even though this trail welcomes dogs on leashes, you can decide if you want to take your dog on this trail. We hiked in Ma...
Subaru Forester Car Camping in Bear Canyon Reservoir New Mexico
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Bear Canyon Reservoir is located northeast of Silver City New Mexico, along Highway 35. it is located in the Bear Canyon Wildlife Management area, next to the Gila National Forest. The road is accessible to cars, trucks, and small RVs, with a limited number of primitive camp sites available alongside the road. Great spot for anglers (stocked with rainbow trout) as well as hikers and for viewing...
Dragonfly Multi Use Trail, New Mexico
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Dragonfly Multi Use Trail, New Mexico
The Narrows via Fillmore Canyon Hiking Trail in the Organ Mountains
Переглядів 614 місяці тому
The Narrows via Fillmore Canyon Hiking Trail in the Organ Mountains
Dry Canyon Hiking Trail in the Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico
Переглядів 784 місяці тому
Dry Canyon Hiking Trail in the Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico
How to Not Drain Your Battery when Keeping a Power Lift Tailgate Open for Extended Time
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How to Not Drain Your Battery when Keeping a Power Lift Tailgate Open for Extended Time
Dona Ana Peak Hiking Trail New Mexico
Переглядів 555 місяців тому
Dona Ana Peak Hiking Trail New Mexico
Subaru Forester Wilderness Camping Build Update
Переглядів 20 тис.5 місяців тому
Subaru Forester Wilderness Camping Build Update
Mount Cristo Rey
Переглядів 275 місяців тому
Mount Cristo Rey
Hiking Bishop Cap Trail in southern New Mexico
Переглядів 236 місяців тому
Hiking Bishop Cap Trail in southern New Mexico
Baylor Canyon Pass via Baylor Canyon Road Organ Mountains -Desert Peaks National Monument
Переглядів 416 місяців тому
Baylor Canyon Pass via Baylor Canyon Road Organ Mountains -Desert Peaks National Monument
Tonuco Mountain Petroglyphs hiking trail
Переглядів 2486 місяців тому
Tonuco Mountain Petroglyphs hiking trail
An Oryx seen while hiking the Soledad Canyon Loop Trail in New Mexico
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An Oryx seen while hiking the Soledad Canyon Loop Trail in New Mexico
Grandstaff Trailhead Moab, Utah February 2024
Переглядів 707 місяців тому
Grandstaff Trailhead Moab, Utah February 2024
Subaru Forester Wilderness Camper Build by Venturhaus
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Subaru Forester Wilderness Camper Build by Venturhaus
Bishop Cap Trail. A 5.1 mile out and back hiking trail in southern New Mexico
Переглядів 497 місяців тому
Bishop Cap Trail. A 5.1 mile out and back hiking trail in southern New Mexico
More from Kilbournes Hole Loop Trail in southern New Mexico
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More from Kilbournes Hole Loop Trail in southern New Mexico
Kilbournes Hole Loop Trail. 7.5 mile hike around a remnant of a volcanic explosion crater in NM
Переглядів 498 місяців тому
Kilbournes Hole Loop Trail. 7.5 mile hike around a remnant of a volcanic explosion crater in NM
New Mexico Sunset
Переглядів 1328 місяців тому
New Mexico Sunset
Picacho Mountain, Dona Ana, New Mexico
Переглядів 389 місяців тому
Picacho Mountain, Dona Ana, New Mexico

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  • @theinfinitepassportTV
    @theinfinitepassportTV 3 дні тому

    I love Bear Canyon Reservoir! I have spent a lot of time in Gila National Forest as well. Thanks for the video

    • @VintageHikerLife
      @VintageHikerLife 3 дні тому

      @@theinfinitepassportTV Appreciate the comment! Thanks for watching!

  • @sharonnewberne3881
    @sharonnewberne3881 8 днів тому

    Looks like a wonderful hike!

  • @crankshaft007
    @crankshaft007 12 днів тому

    I dislike people putting lipstick on a pig. Has anyone of your viewers tried to get out of a confined space like that ? So high up and step on the ground ?? I built something like this and it’s dumb. How do you climb in and remove shoes or put them on? Absolutely no room

    • @VintageHikerLife
      @VintageHikerLife 12 днів тому

      @crankshaft007 Thanks for the comment. We take our shoes or boots off inside the tent, and place them on the rear bumper, then step up onto the bumper while lifting up onto the platform. Yes, it's a space where you then shimmy, or crawl until reaching the 'head of your bed-, by the front driver and passenger seats. Weather permitting, opening the large moonroof will provide a more open feeling, around the head, and as I said in the video, I am 5'3" and my partner is 6' tall, and we both have had wonderful sleep when camping. I am unaware of how many viewers have such a similar set up, but would love to hear how they like or dislike this set up.

  • @sharonnewberne3881
    @sharonnewberne3881 14 днів тому

    Looks like fun!

  • @theinfinitepassportTV
    @theinfinitepassportTV 17 днів тому

    You have got to get a lav mike. I recommend the Hollyland Lark M1 it's under a hundred bucks for two lav mics and they were great and are very easy! I love New Mexico!

  • @theinfinitepassportTV
    @theinfinitepassportTV 17 днів тому

    Thanks for the vid. What's your method to keep the battery from draining with the hatch up? I use a carabiner to fake it being shut. Enjoy NM, don't miss the Gila Wilderness!

    • @VintageHikerLife
      @VintageHikerLife 16 днів тому

      @@theinfinitepassportTV I use a small screwdriver that I have in the car, to push the metal lock from the open, unlocked position to the closed, locked position. I did a separate video on that as well. Yes, love exploring NM and the Gila! Thanks for the comment and welcome to the tribe!

  • @leilal8053
    @leilal8053 Місяць тому

    I would still lower the height of the platform by about 4" at least. I have to be able to sit up in bed, or I go crazy....

    • @VintageHikerLife
      @VintageHikerLife Місяць тому

      @@leilal8053 thanks for the feedback, and thanks for watching!

  • @broinsocali
    @broinsocali Місяць тому

    That Black is popping. Outback Wilderness here.

    • @VintageHikerLife
      @VintageHikerLife Місяць тому

      Thanks! What color is your Outback Wilderness?

    • @broinsocali
      @broinsocali Місяць тому

      @@VintageHikerLife Black. Love it. Took it to Utah and hit the Mighty 5 last year.

  • @allensebastian1918
    @allensebastian1918 Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @sharonnewberne3881
    @sharonnewberne3881 Місяць тому

    Beautiful sunset!

  • @sharonnewberne3881
    @sharonnewberne3881 Місяць тому

    Awesome! Looks like so much fun!

  • @sharonnewberne3881
    @sharonnewberne3881 Місяць тому

    Awesome hike!

  • @sharonnewberne3881
    @sharonnewberne3881 Місяць тому

    Awesome build! Enjoy your camping time!

  • @hermannvalsson4237
    @hermannvalsson4237 Місяць тому

    Thank you for a good video. What type of tent are you using, is it from Amazone, is it easy to use?

    • @VintageHikerLife
      @VintageHikerLife Місяць тому

      @hermannvalsson4237 The tent is sold on Amazon, and it is the Napier Sports/SUV tent, bought for under $300. Let me know if you have any other questions, and thanks for watching and your question/feedback!

    • @VintageHikerLife
      @VintageHikerLife Місяць тому

      Also, the full name of the tent is Napier Sportz Dome to Go tent....

  • @drewprice3110
    @drewprice3110 2 місяці тому

    What tent do you use for your forester?

    • @VintageHikerLife
      @VintageHikerLife 2 місяці тому

      @@drewprice3110 the tent is from a company called Napier...got the Napier SUV tent...it can come in a couple of different sizes...9 x 9 x 7.25 ft, or 10 x 10 x 7.25 ft...does this answer your question?

  • @joshuathorpe3808
    @joshuathorpe3808 2 місяці тому

    When the tailgate is open and already locked, you can press the door unlocked button on the key fob a few times to open it. I have a 2024 Outback Wilderness, and I have not tested it yet, but that issue is supposed to be fixed on the newer Subaru’s. Hopefully.

  • @JSBowling2011
    @JSBowling2011 2 місяці тому

    You need more lighting. The video was very dark. Can’t see details of the car inside.

    • @VintageHikerLife
      @VintageHikerLife 2 місяці тому

      @@JSBowling2011 thanks for the feedback! Will keep that in mind next time.

  • @wilco1v
    @wilco1v 2 місяці тому

    for the mechanicle lock I use a D clip to hold ,for the unlock i hold the rear hatch outside opener button for a 5 seconds ? pushed till mechanicle unlocks on mij 2018 forester

  • @jpshipwash6240
    @jpshipwash6240 3 місяці тому

    Liked & subscribed. Get yourself mic’d up. You have tons of info to share. We start losing what you’re saying when you face away from the camera. Low cost, big improvement.

  • @sharonnewberne3881
    @sharonnewberne3881 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful views! Love this hike!

  • @abufarhaz2306
    @abufarhaz2306 3 місяці тому

    Liked and subscribed. Thanks for making videos for us.

  • @sharonnewberne3881
    @sharonnewberne3881 3 місяці тому

    Looks like a fun hike!

  • @VintageHikerLife
    @VintageHikerLife 3 місяці тому

    Welcome to our tribe and thanks again for subscribing!

  • @mariab8711
    @mariab8711 3 місяці тому

    New subscriber 😊

  • @indira06
    @indira06 3 місяці тому

    Great. Thanks for sharing ❤

  • @MountainsRiverSea
    @MountainsRiverSea 3 місяці тому

    Nice one, C! Are you allowed to paddle on that reservoir at all?

  • @sharonnewberne3881
    @sharonnewberne3881 4 місяці тому

    Awesome hike with nature!

  • @sharonnewberne3881
    @sharonnewberne3881 4 місяці тому

    Great scenery! I feel like I am there.

  • @sharonnewberne3881
    @sharonnewberne3881 4 місяці тому

    Awesome hike! I feel like I am there with you! :)

  • @sharonnewberne3881
    @sharonnewberne3881 4 місяці тому

    Awesome views!😊

  • @sharonnewberne3881
    @sharonnewberne3881 4 місяці тому

    Great tidbits!

  • @tinabeane
    @tinabeane 4 місяці тому

    I've camped there, what a beautiful place.

  • @overlandsubaruinternationa2378
    @overlandsubaruinternationa2378 4 місяці тому

    check mon build love your

  • @overlandsubaruinternationa2378
    @overlandsubaruinternationa2378 4 місяці тому

    check mon build love your

  • @lindaabuhasou2635
    @lindaabuhasou2635 4 місяці тому

    Hello, I just purchased a 2024 forrester. My back passenger windows do not roll down. Is this normal? Wondering if it needs repair? The service department couldn't tell me on phone call😊

    • @VintageHikerLife
      @VintageHikerLife 4 місяці тому

      @lindaabuhasou2635 You may have the child lock setting on , and that may not allow the rear passenger window to roll down.

    • @giosanchez90
      @giosanchez90 16 днів тому

      If you recently disconnected the battery, it could be that the switch needs to be reprogrammed

  • @Waterman1000
    @Waterman1000 5 місяців тому

    Don’t buy a silly WOKE SUBARU car! If you want to go off-road with real power and capability, drive a solid 4X4 truck!

    • @jibba0202
      @jibba0202 4 місяці тому

      This comment is definitely up there with the dumbest comments on youtube. Oh, and purchasing gas at a gas station is for the woke of the woke. If you really want gas, purchase a oil refinery and do it properly.

    • @mattsbrute
      @mattsbrute Місяць тому

      I have a 2017 F350 and a 2024 Subaru Forester Sport. I like the far Subaru better.

  • @cstacey9163
    @cstacey9163 5 місяців тому

    Thank you, nice video and great campsite. Question: can you keep your rear hatch open for long periods without draining your battery ?

    • @VintageHikerLife
      @VintageHikerLife 5 місяців тому

      Excellent question! I use a small screwdriver to push the rear latch up, to 'fool' the car thinking that the rear hatch is locked. Then, when we get ready to leave the campsite, I manually push the rear hatch down gently, close to the latch, and hit my power lift gate button inside the vehicle to move the hatch up and down a couple of times and then the rear hatch mechanism unlocks and hooks back up to the latch, and the rear hatch returns to its closed position. Does this answer your question? If not, I may add a video to show what I do instead of explaining in words...if you do not 'fool' the vehicle into thinking the rear hatch is closed and locked, when in fact, it remains open the entire time camping, then, yes, it will drain the battery...I know of others who had that problem, and now do what I do.. I didn't want power rear hatch but it comes with the Wilderness edition...

    • @cstacey9163
      @cstacey9163 5 місяців тому

      @@VintageHikerLife I just took purchase of a 2022 Outback and want to camp in it and I love the tent idea. I need to look at the latch on the hatch and see if I can figure out how you did that with the screwdriver.

    • @VintageHikerLife
      @VintageHikerLife 5 місяців тому

      @@cstacey9163 Let me know if you have any more questions...just use the screwdriver, or for that matter, anything that is strong enough to just 'flip ' or move the locking mechanism from the unlocked to locked position...I do not use my finger for fear of pinching my finger into this lock😉

    • @VintageHikerLife
      @VintageHikerLife 2 місяці тому

      Able to keep hatch open for @4-5 days, with this set up, and car starts just fine

  • @markreynolds3850
    @markreynolds3850 5 місяців тому

    👍👍

  • @Jaypher
    @Jaypher 5 місяців тому

    Great video and breakdown of the setup!

  • @sharonnewberne3881
    @sharonnewberne3881 5 місяців тому

    I love this! Awesome! Great views!

  • @Lykieuthu
    @Lykieuthu 5 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @AztecJimmy
    @AztecJimmy 6 місяців тому

    Sorry, I had to mute you for the annoying brass music. FF to 2;48

  • @MountainsRiverSea
    @MountainsRiverSea 6 місяців тому

    Nice! That looks pretty steep in some shots! 😳 love all the desert hiking! we gotta get back out west

  • @Jaypher
    @Jaypher 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for showing this off! I have an Outback Wilderness and in the market for getting a setup myself, so this helps with shopping around!

    • @VintageHikerLife
      @VintageHikerLife 6 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @VintageHikerLife
      @VintageHikerLife 6 місяців тому

      @Jaypher I will be posting a follow up video on how this set up is working during traveling, and camping, as well as progressing towards a more minimalist lifestyle. I plan to show the tent that I use to attach to the rear hatch, that extends the living space as well as to show how two people,.sizes 5 ft 3 and 6 ft tall, can sleep comfortably. Let me know when you get your build completed for your Outback Wilderness!

    • @Jaypher
      @Jaypher 6 місяців тому

      @@VintageHikerLife nice, looking forward to that follow up! I’m still traditional with tents being on the ground as opposed to on a vehicle but I love good setups!

    • @VintageHikerLife
      @VintageHikerLife 5 місяців тому

      @Jaypher Thanks again for letting me know about my video post from yesterday...no visual but only audio...reposted, thanks!

    • @Jaypher
      @Jaypher 5 місяців тому

      @@VintageHikerLifelol no problem, glad you got it resolved

  • @tinkerstrade3553
    @tinkerstrade3553 6 місяців тому

    Are they edible? McDonalds wants to know.🤣

  • @CarolynsHome
    @CarolynsHome 7 місяців тому

    oh good its up again. The Ox ( heard there is hunting season for them )

    • @VintageHikerLife
      @VintageHikerLife 7 місяців тому

      Yes, I do believe there is a hunting season for them, just not sure when that occurs....the hunting season, I have heard, is due to the fact that there are not natural predators to keep this population in check....if anyone knows more details, please share! Thanks @TiaTickles for watching!

  • @ramblinvanman6250
    @ramblinvanman6250 7 місяців тому

    Add a 4" mattress and u'll have 3" between Ur nose and ceiling

    • @VintageHikerLife
      @VintageHikerLife 7 місяців тому

      Yes, it can be tight but I take advantage of the large moonroof on the Forester to just open the shade covering the moonroof to have a little more headroom and space....similar space to my VW Westfalia that I had before this vehicle...@ramblinvanman6250, what type of van/set up do you have?

    • @ramblinvanman6250
      @ramblinvanman6250 7 місяців тому

      Moved down from a high roof Promaster to a fiberglass cap on a Ram pickup. Thinking about moving down to an Outback with my mattress on the floor to give me enough headroom to eliminate claustrophobia

    • @VintageHikerLife
      @VintageHikerLife 7 місяців тому

      @ramblinmanvan6250. I have @ 8.5 inches of clearance between the rubberized cushion added on the top of the sleeping platform, to the roof...I sleep well with a thermarest pad added to this, and enjoy the ease of set up when camping.

  • @unclebilly1353
    @unclebilly1353 7 місяців тому

    So cool some one else gets out of las Cruces and enjoys the wide open spaces we have. Be safe out there.

  • @CarolynsHome
    @CarolynsHome 7 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @CarolynsHome
    @CarolynsHome 7 місяців тому

    Thank you