Awesome trip... Thank you for the invite, I really appreciate it. You and Joey both made that possible. I had such a blast. Next car camping trip, I will be bringing the dutch ovens. I owe everyone a meal for the buffet... I didn't want to cook my lame Weinerschnitzel chili dogs. Great video. Thank you again for everything. Take care Alan. 🇺🇲
I don't know how many times I've passed that sign for Colby on Upper Big Tujunga, but every time I did I always wondered what was there. And now thanks to you and Joey I know. What an awesome experience. Also, loved that pic of the amphitheater at Colby from 1976. Would be cool to hear from any of them of what it was like back then. Cheers!
WOW, what a treat. You know I am also a big fan of John W Robertson. I knew of this place but never thought I would see it. Joey really pulled one out of his hat on this one. It was totally unexpected and I appreciate the peek behind the curtain. Wouldn't it be amazing if somebody could afford to buy this place and return it to its original glory. Properly advertised, I bet it would be a real money maker.
Such an incredible place, I’m still in disbelief to be there and see it up close. Someone should save this place before it completely get decayed. Thanks for the experience and thanks also to Joey!
I'm very privileged to be part of this awesome opportunity. Not only making great memories with friends, but to soak in the history associated with the camp. It tells a story not only written in books. Special thanks to you and Joey for making this happen. This place sure breathed life again!
Pharraoh, I saw the sign the 'Hermitage' and does that have anything to do with the Hermit that had a crude stone home in the Big Santa Anita Canyon ? I can't find much info about the Hermit. Do you have any links or articles about the Hermit. Interesting that they named a waterfall after him aka Hermit Falls. If I'm not mistaken, the Hermit's cabin would have been where the dam is in Big Santa Anita Canyon. Any leads about the Hermit would be much appreciated.
negatory, it in not related. But I have herd of a few such guys and met 1 of them, backpacker dave. Interesting dude, 19 years in the range, now a regular at Venice beach among the street folk
A. he doesnt get paid. B. how can 1 man maintain 120 acres? He has the road re opened, dozens of huge trees had fell and are removed, all the electrical is up and running, pluming too. the pool that was a half empty swamp a month before, was cleaned and filled, spotless, The guy is a 1 man crew and still, does more work than your average city crew in a month
@@Indiebassin believe it or not, back in 81, 82, I use to catch 10" trout out of mill creek that empties into silverwood. then it went dry for about 2 decades, now its flowing and I have seen tout back in it between the back entrance and the lake.
Nice, I can't wait 🏕
What an awesome video!!! Thank you!!!🎉
Thank you very much
Another great video! Such a cool opportunity, thanks for documenting and bringing us along ✌🏽
thank you for watching, join us some time if possible
Great video man. Awesome to see historic sites like this still standing in the San Gabes. Thanks for sharing.
thanks for watching
Very cool, glad I found this video. Went to camp there in 6th grade back in 1976. We called it “Camp Colby” then.
there's a class of 76 pic at the end
How does it compare between then and now?
Great vid, thank you. That pool is huge.
A lot of cool history at that camp. Thanks for taking us along.
thanks for watching
Alan, thanks for showing us a little living history! This is so awesome!
thanks for watching
Super cool! ❤👌
thanks for watching
Awesome trip... Thank you for the invite, I really appreciate it. You and Joey both made that possible. I had such a blast. Next car camping trip, I will be bringing the dutch ovens. I owe everyone a meal for the buffet... I didn't want to cook my lame Weinerschnitzel chili dogs. Great video. Thank you again for everything. Take care Alan. 🇺🇲
thanks for being part of it all
I don't know how many times I've passed that sign for Colby on Upper Big Tujunga, but every time I did I always wondered what was there. And now thanks to you and Joey I know. What an awesome experience. Also, loved that pic of the amphitheater at Colby from 1976. Would be cool to hear from any of them of what it was like back then. Cheers!
check the comments, one of them is here
Loved The Smiths reference.
glad you caught it. I throw random stuff in to see who will get them
WOW, what a treat. You know I am also a big fan of John W Robertson. I knew of this place but never thought I would see it. Joey really pulled one out of his hat on this one. It was totally unexpected and I appreciate the peek behind the curtain. Wouldn't it be amazing if somebody could afford to buy this place and return it to its original glory. Properly advertised, I bet it would be a real money maker.
of all the people who might see this one, I knew you and a few others would be stoked to see it all
@PHARRAOH stoked !!!!!
I am counting up my pennies now to see if I can work up the million + purchase price.
Such an incredible place, I’m still in disbelief to be there and see it up close.
Someone should save this place before it completely get decayed. Thanks for the experience and thanks also to Joey!
WE, are part of a crew showing what the Gabriels are really like, beyond the selfies and all the other b.s. there is a wealth of history
Pretty awesome Alan thanks for showing us around. Food is looking great as always
one we will not soon forget
I'm very privileged to be part of this awesome opportunity. Not only making great memories with friends, but to soak in the history associated with the camp. It tells a story not only written in books.
Special thanks to you and Joey for making this happen.
This place sure breathed life again!
it would be so much work to reopen but it still is tempting
So cool ! Those old pans and tools are incredible.
ive found a few over the years, including an old steel rusted up gold pan. I sent it to jeff, from ask jeff williams for his collection
Pharraoh, I saw the sign the 'Hermitage' and does that have anything to do with the Hermit that had a crude stone home in the Big Santa Anita Canyon ? I can't find much info about the Hermit. Do you have any links or articles about the Hermit. Interesting that they named a waterfall after him aka Hermit Falls. If I'm not mistaken, the Hermit's cabin would have been where the dam is in Big Santa Anita Canyon. Any leads about the Hermit would be much appreciated.
negatory, it in not related. But I have herd of a few such guys and met 1 of them, backpacker dave. Interesting dude, 19 years in the range, now a regular at Venice beach among the street folk
Another person here who did 6th grade camp at Colby Ranch. Would have been 1969 or so.
rad!
The story of that family was soooo dark. There is a 0% chance that place isn’t haunted.
I didnt feel anything dark at all, in fact it was as if the forest was so happy we were there.
Thanks for sharing I used to up Colby camp road when I first moved to California. Is this the same one down from Monte Christo near. Adler Creek??
Below strawberry peek
I’d love to buy Colby Ranch but I would need to find a lot of gold first. I don’t think they would consider a trade for a gold mine.
recon any day not you'll hit the mother load
@@PHARRAOH that would be awesome
1990 sixth grade science camp , Dolland elementary are cabin made the hike to strawberry peak 🥾
I don't mean to talk crap, but it looks like Jose the care taker doesn't do his job at all.
A. he doesnt get paid. B. how can 1 man maintain 120 acres? He has the road re opened, dozens of huge trees had fell and are removed, all the electrical is up and running, pluming too. the pool that was a half empty swamp a month before, was cleaned and filled, spotless, The guy is a 1 man crew and still, does more work than your average city crew in a month
@@PHARRAOH Ok, understandable now that we know the situation. and city crews stand around while one guy works, Just like Jose.
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WASUP ALLEN?!
same ol
do u think they would let me fish the creek?
I tried dries and nymphs, nothing. very shallow. didn't see a thing. my friends tried pathers, spoons and spinners, same result.
@@PHARRAOH dang, my uncle fished that section of big tujg and caught a 12 inch rainbow
@@Indiebassin believe it or not, back in 81, 82, I use to catch 10" trout out of mill creek that empties into silverwood. then it went dry for about 2 decades, now its flowing and I have seen tout back in it between the back entrance and the lake.
@@PHARRAOH that’s crazy, we’re they all natives or stocker?
1.2 mil is a great price, in vegas that will get you a 5 bedroom 😢 thank you and please stay safe my friend 🙏 ps thanks Joey