13-07 Rocky Mountains #1: I-70 West - Charging Up The Hill

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  • @jacquelinegallivan8763
    @jacquelinegallivan8763 11 років тому +1

    Wow, what a rush when you crest the hill and those snow-capped mountains just appear! Can't wait to see the rest.

  • @spyrakas
    @spyrakas 11 років тому +3

    Jim I want to thank you very much for these videos, they are awesome. I am fan from Greece who dreams that someday will visit the USA.

    • @syntheticpaul
      @syntheticpaul 7 років тому

      You also have a fan from the UK Jim. We'll be doing the PCH next year. Your videos certainly wet the appetite. Thanks, and safe journeys in the future.

  • @PolarizedMechs
    @PolarizedMechs 11 років тому +1

    Thanks, Jim! Brings back some memories--I grew up in Denver, and I remember our day trips out to Idaho Springs and Golden well.

  • @writer125
    @writer125 11 років тому

    Excellent looking video. The scenery was breathtaking, especially when the mountains came into view. And Mumford & Sons sounded great. Can't wait for the next one. Thanx for posting this.

  • @rockersk08
    @rockersk08 11 років тому

    Definitely landscape that warrants multiple videos! The expansive mountain views are just spectacular, digging the green scenery!

  • @jedendwatrzy
    @jedendwatrzy 11 років тому

    great video! i drove this route about 10 years ago and i agree, it's one of the most amazing freeway drives in the country! love all your videos!

  • @FreewayBrent
    @FreewayBrent 10 років тому +1

    Mumford & Sons, and I-70 West, climbing up into the Rockies? Why, I'd say that's a pretty darn good marriage! I can only imagine the thoughts that must have raced through your mind, when you finally got to drive this yourself. Few other freeway drives anywhere, more outstanding than this. Big thumbs up!

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  10 років тому

      Thanks, yes it was pretty special indeed!

  • @InterstateKyle
    @InterstateKyle 11 років тому

    Truly epic! These will be the most epic and scenic Freewayjim videos yet!

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Happy Birthday Tracy! Glad you liked it and always happy to have you along for the ride.

  • @necroslair
    @necroslair 11 років тому

    Awesome view of the Rockies at 3:55. And the music worked great with the scenery. Keep up the good work and thanks for the ride!

  • @cjs121675
    @cjs121675 11 років тому

    Nice ride... always liked seeing the Colorado portions of I-70- especially through the mountains. I've always been impressed with that section of the interstate highway system!

  • @Muffissness
    @Muffissness 11 років тому

    Another great video! Timing the video to the music, as you do, is always brilliant. I'm afraid to say that I haven't driven into the mountains, yet, so that view of the snow-capped peaks, at the top of the "hill", was marvelous! Looking forward to your next video!

  • @QuizzicalOne
    @QuizzicalOne 11 років тому

    Wow. Just...wow. Simply breathtaking.

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thanks for sharing that with me Bill, it means a lot!

  • @AmericanRoads
    @AmericanRoads 10 років тому +2

    The song choice is just perfect!

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  10 років тому +1

      Thank you! I really appreciate that.

  • @jmvfrva
    @jmvfrva 11 років тому

    Been up and down that a few times in 1993. It's an impressive climb up that hill. You captured it beautifully.

  • @Monay63
    @Monay63 11 років тому

    Great job! My favorite part is cresting the hill with the Continental Divide appearing, along with the dramatic bridge of the song. Perfectly synchronized!

  • @cochrab
    @cochrab 11 років тому

    Great video Jim! Nothing like approaching the Rockies! I can't wait for Glenwood Cyn.

  • @wilsonkm
    @wilsonkm 11 років тому

    Best video of your channel thus far. Hands down.

  • @redman6657
    @redman6657 11 років тому

    This is one of the best videos you have made to date, Jim! Fantastic job! I also really like the song you chose for this episode, really fitting for the landscape!
    Keep up the great work!
    Alex

  • @jimgeorges447
    @jimgeorges447 11 років тому +1

    Thank you very much for the comment, it is greatly appreciated and I hope you can live your dream one day.

  • @TracyAllen
    @TracyAllen 11 років тому

    This was a birthday ride for me (the 15th of July)! Even highlighting my year of birth! LOL! You know I LOVE your videos and going along for the ride! Whoot Whoot!! :)

  • @PeteTheChopp
    @PeteTheChopp 11 років тому

    So good I watched it twice! I'm not much of a Mumford fan either, but that song fit the video perfectly. I'm excited for more I-70.

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thank you! Oh you've got to take this ride, it is awesome! I'd love to see what it looks like coming back down in to Denver someday, I'm betting that's pretty nice too.

  • @CosmoPhotography
    @CosmoPhotography 11 років тому

    I've never really been a fan of Mumford & Sons (most of their songs sound the same IMO, and I can only take so much banjo lol), but I did like this particular song of theirs. It worked really well for this footage! Excellent pick! The scenery and views in this video were breathtaking. All around awesome video, Jim! Two thumbs up.

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thanks for riding along!

  • @mesquiteguy121
    @mesquiteguy121 8 років тому

    I drove through the rockies once. on my way to Boise Id. that remains one of my favorite drives

  • @asteyhighways
    @asteyhighways 11 років тому

    Nice video again, Jim, one of the best from this season!

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thank you Alex, glad you enjoyed it.

  • @draaier327
    @draaier327 11 років тому

    It was great Jim as always of course !!

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  • @bammybound
    @bammybound 11 років тому

    Me and Dad crossed the Divide back in '09 near Pagosa Springs, CO. It was beautiful there.

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thank you, yeah it makes Monteagle look and feel rather small, glad you liked it.

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Yes indeed, add in the snow capped mts and it is quite the visual experience.

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Not a fan of banjo's either but I like to use different things now and then and I thought the breaks in the song worked very well. Thanks, glad you liked it.

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thank you Byron!

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thanks, it's all about finding a song that works.

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thank you very much!

  • @3unis3
    @3unis3 11 років тому

    Simply awesome...

  • @Poler777
    @Poler777 11 років тому

    Really great vid. Great scenery on a great drive, accompanied by great music.
    Now you got a black guy from the Bronx (me) checking out who "Mumford & Sons" is.

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thanks, it's a great ride!

  • @dabeez68
    @dabeez68 11 років тому

    AWESOME!!! keep them coming!!!

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thanks, I hope so!

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thanks for watching!

  • @Corello1249
    @Corello1249 11 років тому

    Can you imagine living in the house at the top of the hill on the near left side at 4:48? What a place to live!

  • @CU00008
    @CU00008 11 років тому

    Totally into this trip Jim.. Can't wait to see more. How about a little John Denver while traveling through Colorado. We all need a little Rocky Mtn High once in awhile.

  • @KTNUSA
    @KTNUSA 11 років тому

    I'm quite surprised that you played Mumford and Sons for this video. Really neat to see Colorado and the rest of I-70.

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thank you!

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Yes I have six more videos along I-70 West in Colorado including Glenwood Canyon in both directions.

  • @dave11686
    @dave11686 11 років тому

    Sweet video and song!

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    If you have a friend with a computer or access to one at a library or something this one's worth checking out IMO.

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    This was the first time I ever drove it, color me impressed too!

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    I have six Rockies videos in all including the Tunnel and Glenwood canyon. I did not go to Mt. Evans, just stayed on I-70...which also includes the San Rafael swell in Utah...stay tuned!

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Yes, it goes to four shortly after this video ends and then it's six lanes again from the Eisenhower Tunnel to Frisco...which will be shown in upcoming videos.

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thanks, a new one will be up on Friday 7/19.

  • @GoJoGeoff
    @GoJoGeoff 11 років тому

    that is a massive climb!

  • @Arhitektormen
    @Arhitektormen 11 років тому

    beauty place. thanks

  • @MVPLamarMVP
    @MVPLamarMVP 11 років тому

    Driving through there August 2nd. Quite an amazing drive (driven it before). I can't wait for it again. Will you upload a video of the Glenwood Canyon?

  • @valkhorn
    @valkhorn 11 років тому

    Hope you keep going to the Eisenhower Tunnel and maybe even Glenwood Canyon. You'd also like the road to Mt. Evans.

  • @konrak81
    @konrak81 11 років тому

    what a ride i lov it

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thanks!

  • @TheSolarcatcher
    @TheSolarcatcher 11 років тому

    THAT was rather cool! Guessed you climbed two Monteagles in that sequence? As usual, good fit, good song, good tie in! Can't wait to see what else is in store ... just in Colorado.

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Oh...thanks, never saw that movie :P

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Yes, there are 6 Videos of the Rockies in all but this whole trip may end up being around 50-60 in total.

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Be patient, it will be. The next video is already up, I think you'll notice a difference.

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thanks, lol....they won Album of the year for a reason beyond one song I suppose. I normally don't care for that "Americana" genre but this song struck me as something that would work well in a video.

  • @alonsocarbajal2115
    @alonsocarbajal2115 11 років тому

    thanks for the video man nice

  • @alonsocarbajal2115
    @alonsocarbajal2115 11 років тому

    nice video jim hey when you get the chance can you make a video of salt lake city ut freeways there are good freeways over there

  • @buddyclem7328
    @buddyclem7328 5 років тому

    2:11 Crossing gates that say "ROAD CLOSED", mounted to streetlight poles on an Interstate highway? I've never seen THAT before!

  • @PilotRyan1533
    @PilotRyan1533 11 років тому

    Yeah I know, it was a "Dumb and Dumber" reference, always love these vids, keep them coming!

  • @sauwahfung9176
    @sauwahfung9176 3 роки тому

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  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    I did not use any John Denver for the Rockies, sorry, it just did not fit what I wanted to do.

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thanks. I did film I-15 North to I-80 west through SLC later in this trip. The video came out nice but I'll be honest, the freeways are nothing special IMO. That video will up out in about a month or so.

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Yeah, so am I but it fit, and I do strive for some musical diversity so there you have it.

  • @expresswayjess
    @expresswayjess 11 років тому

    Nice job.

  • @eu2004suN
    @eu2004suN 11 років тому

    VERY NICE I LIKE

  • @danielalmquist1264
    @danielalmquist1264 11 років тому

    I noticed that I-70 remains 6 lanes as it climbs the mountains.

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    That would be fun!

  • @justinhundley2456
    @justinhundley2456 11 років тому

    Is this Part 1? And You're gonna make Part 2 Friday? I still like your videos.

  • @ThatCodeBlue
    @ThatCodeBlue 11 років тому

    That's understandable. I bet it's awesome!

  • @edkollin
    @edkollin 11 років тому

    There are houses on all those hills but it does not detract from the scenery somehow.

  • @ThatCodeBlue
    @ThatCodeBlue 11 років тому

    I'd love to see this one with my mobile but it's not available. Could you help?

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thanks!...that's funny :)

  • @HurricaneCity4000
    @HurricaneCity4000 11 років тому

    jim u should have like a tv travel or some thing

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Sorry, that's a YT/Music company issue, can't do anything about it :(

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Sorry I don't...you can just go to Denver on Google Maps and follow I-70 West.

  • @toddthevloggingguy4720
    @toddthevloggingguy4720 11 років тому

    Not sine on this big hills in state

  • @PilotRyan1533
    @PilotRyan1533 11 років тому

    Thought the rockies would be a little rockier than this..

  • @wschmrdr
    @wschmrdr 11 років тому

    Too bad you didn't have an altimeter on you and ran that with the video.

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Sorry, out of my control :P

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    That was constructive, smh.

  • @davidwinkowski8328
    @davidwinkowski8328 11 років тому

    The music sucks

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thank you for watching!

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thank you very much!

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thank you!

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thanks for watching!

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thank you!

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thank you!

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thank you!

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim  11 років тому

    Thank you!