Giant Lava Boulders Tumbling Right at US! - Van Life Epic Travel Adventure
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
- HUGE Pacaya Eruption sends Giant Lava Boulders Right at US! Van Life Epic Travel Adventure
I don't know if you have heard, but the Guatemala active Volcanos have been very active, setting off all sorts of warnings and concerns of a major eruption from Fuego and or especially Pacaya.
In this episode, we take you to a village that was destroyed by a huge Fuego Volcano eruption 3 years ago. The devastation and human destruction are real, tragic, and very sad, as you will see up close. But this is only the introduction to the hypnotic powerful force of the exploding Pacaya that we will explore. You will be right alongside us as we endure low visibility, rain, darkness, and treacherous terrain in search of a live lava flow. As the fog clears, Pacaya and the river lavas instantly appear revealing our dangerous position between two live lava rivers as giant flaming boulders tumble down the mountain mere feet from where we are positioned. This is by far the most intense adrenaline rush I have had since our journey began.
Come join us on the van life epic travel adventure and witness the fury of Pacaya and the sheer power of nature UP CLOSE!
As always, thank you so much for joining the journey!
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Snow & Curt
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Honestly, I feel your group’s insistence on seeing live lava flows was putting you and your guides at risk. The female guide said multiple times that she was worried about you going closer. Their livelihood is dependent on having satisfied customers so it seems they felt pressured to show you red lava flows. I hope you tipped them very well. I’ve done this hike four times, and 2 times did not see lava flows, but still enjoyed the incredible timeless experience of walking on a volcano. Some guides bring a dog because if the dog runs down the mountain, it’s time to go. I’m pretty sure no dog would have stuck around for this. I’m glad you all lived to tell the tale.
Agree. I've loved all of the other videos, and will continue enjoying Snow & Curt's videos, but this one did bother me. Hopefully lesson learned. Onward!
We were there when Fuego destroyed that town. We were in Antigua at the time and joined the rescue team. We didn’t rescue anyone. They were all already dead. So we comforted people in English while they cried for their lost families. It sounds stupid, but it taught me that you don’t need to speak the same language to show support. We spent a full week there digging and helping and then a business in Antigua paid for us to go and stay at a resort at Iztapa for a week to thank us. Not the holiday we expected to have, but one I will remember forever.
Bless your heart for loving the dear people through their grief and pain. Love IS a universal language.😥💖🙏
They spent quite a bit more time at the village with the sweet lady. We did not show most of of it out of respect. You are right... Curt could not speak her language, but he still comforted and loved on her. The vandersons (Danny and Emily) took her "new family" lots of dog food and some doggie you'd on their way out of town. It was a humbling experience.
Thank you for loving on these amazing people when they needed it most ❤️
Gracias! From a guatemalan.
On behalf of all your Mother's, you're getting the "never again" glare. Todd could even hear his Mama and she's right! 💖
Oh... Curt is on "active volcano restriction" after I saw this too age!!
Best line "It seems a little dangerous", the understatement of this trip. NUTS!
Understatement of a lifetime!! Lol!
Unbelievable!!! I can imagine Snow's reaction to watching this!!!😳
You are imagining right! Curt is now on "active volcano restriction"! LOL
@@SnowAndCurt Yap! That's what I was thinking. Little to close for me and I was sure you'd be sitting there watching the play back saying, "Are you kidding me!!! That's insane!!!" I know it was a once in a life time experience, but that's the point now right? Did it once...done!!! Lol
I'm sorry, happy little 75 yr old lady, sitting in my nice warm chair, what the heck is the point in this ! Snow, we support you all the way. Curt, you are grounded.
Yep! Curt is now on "active volcano restriction"! LOL
WOW!!! WOW!!! WHAT A SHOW!!
THANK YOU FOR TAKING SUCH A RISK TO SHOW US THIS AMAZING ACT OF MOTHER NATURE! BEA-U-TI-FUL!!
Incredible film footage! National Geographic doesn't have anything on Curt.......☺
🌋🌋 it was intense!
I love the music on that bit in the village. What is it?
National Geographic are more worry about UFO'S than real World events...👽....🌋
Before I forget, Curt!, you are such an awesome tour guide yourself! You took 3,900 of us along your tour of explicit & extremely detailed information! Thank you so much for being so thorough! Really! Thank you. And your camera work is "Spot-On"! To hear the story and see the devastation of that village, left us (me anyway, I can only assume that it left all others in much the same state) in such a somber mood. Crushed. Shattered. And even grieving. My personal thoughts, upon leaving that village, were of pictures of the people going through the motions, scrambling at last minute. With really, no where to go. We can hear those stories over and over. We can read about them. But they never ever seem to hit our conscious or hit our heart as they so do when you can experience the aftermath first hand. Your history lessons that you provide us in these videos are greatly appreciated! And as 'your' tour continues, the feeling of numbness settles in, reminiscing about what we just witnessed, but the new scenery starts taking over our thoughts. And you bring us to sheer amazement! An unbelievable experience! The excitement upon hearing the rumbles at first. Then the actual smashing of the rocks as they tumble, rolling past you at temperatures of who knows what? To see the flowing lava, the spewing top of the mountain! It's all just sheer and utter astonishment! To think that you are that close. That's a once in a lifetime experience that I can't even explain sitting here and watching. I can only imagine how you all must have felt. And then, watching that mountain spit out it's heated fluid, and hearing the immediate tone in the voice saying it's time to move, my mind went back to the people of that village. Such an emotional rollercoaster! Thank you again.
I am only a few minutes into watching this video, I love going to volcanoes, but I am deeply moved by the tragedy that struck the town . Watching the one lady still living there is very sad . Nobody ever videotapes this side of the story , ( great job ) I really look forward to watching your adventures every week, I lived in Costa Rica for 5 yrs and look forward to when you get there - safe travels 😃
I saw that village in 2019 on the way to Antigua. So deeply sad. That poor woman 👩 😢. My heart hurts for her. We seldom actually see the person behind the tragedy and this brings reality to us. Thank you for telling us a bit of her story.
AMAZING footage Curt!!! Wow!!! Thanks so much for sharing it! Glad you made it back safely and that you got to have such an incredible experience!
Curt, my husband is from Guatemala and all he could say is, this guy is crazy! 😆 So glad you all got down safely. We’re enjoy yours and Snow’s videos so much. We’ve seen the latest and starting from the beginning. Kudos to you for having the courage to do what you do. I’ve seen a lot of young people doing this but love that someone my age has the guts to go for it. You’re an inspiration. Keep it up guys!!
Thank you Curt for the amazing experience!! You are a Badass!!
What an adrenaline rush. However, I was so nervous and stressed watching this, especially, with how close everyone was with the falling lava rocks. Glad everything worked out and everyone was ok, but please don't take such risks with your lives. We want to continue watching your awesome videos. God bless you 🙏 ❤️
Curt is now on "active volcano restriction"! LOL
@@SnowAndCurt jajajajajaja 😂 that's so funny. However, that just means you love him and don't want anything bad to happen to him ❤️❤️
Amazing! I can't even imagine how spectacular it must have been from your perspective. Once again, thank you for sharing!
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Absolutely stunning/ beautiful well done guys, condolences to all those who have lost people through the eruptions 💐
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Thanks for taking us along! But you're all f'in CRAZY!!!😜
Kurt I'm worried sick for you! I feel numb seeing how close that lava is towards you! I would rather enjoy a sight of lava spewing from a volcano from a big distance away. If I were Snow I would have hugged you tightly relieved you are alright, safe and sound! You guys have a lot guts doing this! I'm a big chicken! I couldn't do this.
That was really scary, but so amazing not very many people would do that, me one of them. Congratulations great video thank you Curt!
If you could have seen some of the survivers from the tragedy in 2018, with their half burned bodies and heard the stories of the countless people buried alive, I don't think you would have done that climb. No guide, no matter how "good" can ensure you of any kind of safety in an active volcano situation. Please be more careful.
I can't believe that Curt is hiking up another volcano!! He just about wore himself out completely the last 2 days with his overnite hike!! I think he's become a "gluten for punishment!!! 😄
That was amazing, but holy moly be careful with Mother Nature!! Im glad you all turned back!! 💚
Yeah, you have a huge notch in the sensory overload belt that I'll never get, amazing experience for you and even the viewing from an armchair was spectacular! Thanks!
Snow has put Curt on "active volcano restriction"! Lol
Yikes! Since I’m viewing this video months later I know everyone makes it down the mountain safely, but WOWZERS, It was exciting!
Ha! This video got Curt put on "Volcano Hike Restriction"! LOL
@@SnowAndCurt I can imagine, lol! Really enjoy your adventures!
WOW! What a show👏👏👏👍
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Magnificent, spectacular and amazing 🤩
Holy mackerel!!! This should be made into a documentary ... AWESOME but so scary!!! My heart was in my throat the entire time... glad everyone got back safe and sound. 💖
Wow Curt that was exciting! Great guide! That was too close for my taste when you could see the hot rocks falling! Whew!
Curt is now on "active volcano restriction"! LOL
@@SnowAndCurt I’m glad to hear that Snow! When boys get together, they seem to egg each other to do things they would know better! All I could think of when he said the flow was 80mph and couldn’t be out run! Yikes!
Holy cow!!!! What an amazing adventure! Glad you all made it back safely. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe.
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WHEW, living LA VIDA LOCA.🌋 Crazy cool, glad no one was hurt. My thoughts and prayers to the Guatamalan peeps who have had their share of natural disasters to deal with in the past couple of years.💛
Oh my goodness what a informative video of the tragedy of the volcano, my heart and prayers go out to all the victims.
Thank you for sharing the majesty and excitement of the active volcano, it was beautiful.
Breathtaking content! Wow, talk about taking it to another level.
Thank you, one on my favorite and ventures to date. Thank you so much for commenting as you work through some of our older videos ‼️🤩
"Fortune belongs to the bold." Exhaling. And I'm watching on a screen. Wow.
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Hi again S&C
Have held my breath for the last half of this vid!!! Soo incredible! Fantastic footage! BUT not funny Curt!! OMG you could have easily been killed if something went wrong!!
Wouldn't have been worth the thrill then!! And then poor SNOW is left alone in a dangerous country to try to figure out life!! As amazing and awesome your hike life is just too precious to tease it or call it's bluff. Soo relieved you made it down and Snow isn't a widow!! The thrill not worth the price if something goes wrong...
Missed hearing from Snow. But I can only imagine what she thinking and feeling.
Be safe stay safe. Those of us who have been following then commenting for a long time surely would miss you!!
I would have like to hear her talking when she was talking to your guide at the time that u got up on the big rock.
I would love to hear them talking in spanish.
U are very courageous going up on a lava mountain. I would be afraid. I would want to take a helicopter to see lava.
God bless you and protect you, Snow, G, & Vanna !!
You guys are braver (or crazier) than me. If I see lava flowing, I am heading the other way for sure. Great footage but it isn't worth your safety. Glad it all worked out and it surely will be a trip to remember.
Journey of a lifetime! Snow has now put Curt on "active volcano restriction"!
@@SnowAndCurt Glad one of you have some 'smarts' :-)
Guardian angels were with all of you that day. Oh, my! Huge rocks on fire making big bad booming noises! Oh, my oh my!
It was too much!
I had to pause the video and sobbed when I heard about that poor woman who lost her 6 children and about 50 other family members and still lives there. I might still live there as well. We know exactly what her mindset is😔. But my adrenaline pumped when those glowing boulders came rolling in the camera's direction! Thats way too crazy for me. I'm glad everyone made it back safely.
And Curt, everyone knows about your live volcano hiking restriction, so we'll be watching you!🌋👉😲
File this video under "Epic"
They actually spent quite a bit of time with her... Visiting with her and the puppies... Which she calls her new family. But, we limited the footage out of respect.
You guys are crazy The volcano explosion big erupted alot you lucky guys survived 👏
I'm very glad to see you with the Vandersons it makes me happy 😊
Great job Curt, amazing how you guys can get so close to the lava, I was trembling with nerves, feeling that some giant lava boulders could reach you guys. A long time ago I remember that I soo in the news when all the village gets rich by the lava was so sad everything, great job Curt!!
Just WAW!!!!
Curt is now on "active volcano restriction"! LOL
@@SnowAndCurt 🤣 Lol! Mrs Mac would be telling me the exact same thing! 🤨
That was sooo cool but also NUTS!
Curt is now on "active volcano restriction"! LOL
That was to die for! When it was foggy and the camera went blurry, it reminded me of the movie Silent Hill.
Wow! This was so stressful. Great video. The errupting volcano video was amazing, but you told the story about the town in such a moving way. Thank you so much for sharing.
WOW
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There is no doubt we continue to live on an aggressive planet; thank you so much *Curt* for taking us along and hope that your lungs are cleared.
He's rested and good to go... But, Curt is officially on "active volcano restriction" for a while! LOL 🌋
Wow Curt some of the best volcano shots I have seen... well done and a great video 👏👏👏
It was crazy intense!
LOVE IT. Man what a f***ing day that was!
Hi Curt and Snow, what amazing footage! El Fuego’s eruption reminded me of Oregon’s Mt Saint Helen’s. I didn’t realize one could get so close to lava rivers, especially when you can only hear them rumbling by. That is amazing that you all could navigate that unstable terrain by mostly sound. The guides had great intuition and instincts of how to traverse the area. It’s years of living and traveling in the area, I’m guessing. Generally speaking, are the locals as adept at living around volcanoes 🌋?
The guides were incredible!! But, Curt is officially on "active volcano restriction" for a while! LOL 🌋
I was thinking about Mt. St. Helens (in WA state)when the guide was talking about the lahare and people there who didn't leave and didn't make it.
that’s right Mount St Helen is in WA.... very sad, indeed, for those who didn’t make it out from that volcano eruption.
Awesome video my friend the best video of Pacaya I climb the Pacaya when I was 13 years old I'm 58 years old and it still spectacular. God bless you stay safe
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow! I too was yelling for you turn back! It was amazing to watch but you guys were probably in far more danger than you ever realised.
I’m watching this in April 2024. I’m fascinated by volcanoes, and Iceland has been having different eruptions in the Grindavik area for the last six months. During this period, I’ve been following Shawn Wilsey, a professor of geology from Southern Idaho. Myself and his followers have learnt a lot from him about the conditions around active volcanos and the various types of lava output and their dangers.
Ooh...bit paranoid here in New Zealand after fairly recent White Island explosion and tragedy we had.
Sad to see those homes and what happened to the people. Definitely pretty cool to see the lava volcano area but think it would be little scary too.
Yes... The village stop was somber for sure.
That was totally nuts! Yeah Snow, he's grounded! lol
This was intense. Dude....I'm so jealous.
Amazing! Glad you’re all safe.
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That was spectacular Kurt! Simply Epic.........Muy Bueno compadre! Ride on Snow and Kurt, thanks for taking the journey. 💕🌎👣🐾
That was awesome guys!!!!!!
😮😮😮!!! We always think of the Earth as solid but it is not, it is a thing in flux. Rest In Peace to all those that lost their lives in the eruption, and condolences to the surviving loved ones. What an experience! Thanks for sharing. 🌋✌🏻
The visit to the village was humbling for sure!
That was so good, my son came in just as you were leaving and insisted I rewind so he could see, even more beautiful, scary and thrilling the 2nd time.
Glad y'all enjoyed it! Curt is now on "active volcano restriction"! LOL
I guess I still have the White Island event here in NZ uppermost in my mind...I get the excitement of the spectacle and danger and all but...
WOW!! Scary but exciting!!
Curt is now on "active volcano restriction"! LOL
That was intense!
This looks like one of those disaster movies. You know? The ones where there is that crazy group of tourists who disregard all danger because they want to see that lava stream and who have to be rescued by a courageous mountain guide who risks his life to get those tourists to safety. Usually 2 or 3 of them die anyway. But that only happens in the movies. 😁🌋
I had to watch this is a couple of sittings. LOL Curt says "what do we do when a bolder comes our way. Curt now you want a safety lecture... ROTFL. Go left or right just dont run down hill. The sound of those rocks. So hallow. Todd is ready to head back and Curt is like No No.. Lava... Curt dont look at the light.. Curt dont look at the light(Lava) ... Curt you are hooked now. I would like to say Hi to your guide and the lady. They kept you safe.
OMG 😲 crazy adventure that’s right ! When Kurt screams to Alonzo to get out of there ! And the red rock tumbling down !
Very intense for sure!
Wow! Just wow! This was indeed epic. That devastated village.... So sad. Very interesting to see the power of volcanos! Great storytelling Curt...I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Great filming and great adventure! Fantastic! 😍
Lynda... I was on the edge of my seat too when I watched the footage when he got back to the van 😳😳😳🌋
That is amazing.
Holy Crap! That was insane!
Right?!?! Snow has officially put Curt on "active volcano restriction"! Lol
So sad , but that is Mother Earth leaving crumbs
Mother Earth is a powerful force!!
Ohmygoodness!!!!!😱😱
I just heard that Pacaya had significant eruptions on March 22 and 23, enough to close the Guatemala City airport. Timing is everything.
Exelente video 👍 👍 🌋🌋🌋
Wow. Scary.
You guys are great we’ve been following you for the last few weeks and I love your wages in the different lands if you can promote their businesses So others can follow. God bless.
When Curt said they told us not to go but we went anyway... holy moley! I don't know how the guys were able to withstand the heat. How are the soles of your shoes?
WOW!!!! Beautiful footage! Glad all you guys are ok! It was nail biting last time and knuckle knawing this time lol!!!❤❤
Curt is officially on "active volcano restriction" for a while! LOL 🌋
Curt, you are an absolute legend. That footage and your bravery is epic as well as your climbing party. Unreal. That’s entertainment. 🚐👍🏾😊🌋☄️🔥
Well... Snow has him on "active volcano restriction" now .. so, there's that! Lol 🌋
@@SnowAndCurt haha. I kinda figured that might happen. 😄🚐🌋
Amazing video 😘😎
That is crazy scary. Listen to the lady when she says you should leave. Curt is a daredevil.
The tour guide looks Filipino and speaks like Filipino also 😍
Wow. That was scary to watch.💕
Curt is now on "active volcano restriction"! LOL
Hey guys!! I was watching the all of you videos!! And I see you enjoying that beautiful landscape!! In Guatemala!!
Glad you enjoyed it
WOW Curt! You are either a very courageous or a very crazy dude. 🤪 We certainly got our monies worth from this video. I know your travels are still in there infancy but I predict that visiting this volcano region will be ranked within your top ten areas visited. Safe Traveling Friends!
We agree... This area is amazing!!
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Exciting, but, my anxiety would be sky high if I was there...shoot...it was sky high just watching.
Snow has put Curt on "active volcano restriction" lol
AMAZING!!! Too adventurous for me. I would have turned around at the little baby river flow.
ME TOO! (~Snow)
SHAZAM!!!
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Insane. Way too close for comfort. Some things are just too risky.
It was intense... That was for sure!
Blair witch project on the rocks, expected someone being disappeared by the Lava Monster at any movement, great show!
Lava monster!! Love it!
First!! And sooo excited to see more of this gorgeous area.
Tragic! I visited Pompeii and Ercolano... where the same thing happened with the pyroclastic flow. 😕 glad we now have the technology to warn people!
Thank you so much for sharing the adventures, and happy Spring day you lovelies!!! 🌋 😱😍🚐 🇬🇹
First!!! Yes... Super tragic. Nature sure is powerful!
This is great TV!
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Wow that was amazing, I’m glad your group made it down safely.
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I still have horrific images of New Zealand's White Island eruption that killed so many people - tourists.
Curt, you're grounded! Snow, only give him access to his flip-flops!
Oh... He's grounded from active volcanos for sure!!
Great video
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Well... in my book, sulfur plus rain causes sulphuric rain. Forget about the camera. Your skin and lungs have to also be protected. Good journey to both of you. 🙏🙏❤️
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Interesting position to put yourselves in after seeing the destruction of that town..... I started to get nervous for you when the lava boulders were coming down!! but then I said Nah.... Curt's a VOLCANO CLIMBER! no worries!! LOL.
It was amazing to see the larva flow.
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Curt you are crazy😳👀🔥
This adventure got him put on "volcano restriction"! 🤣🤣