Royal Gorge Bridge
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- This video highlights our visit to the Royal Gorge Bridge, the highest suspension bridge in the country. This is a spectacular place to visit! We got to see the Royal Gorge Train pass underneath which will be the highlight of our next adventurer.
When you put the camera over the edge, I nearly fell out of my recliner and onto the floor and grabbed onto the coffee table!!
Thanks for sharing
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You don't realize how far that is, until you see a train go through. Watching the rafts go down the river looks like ants also. It's crazy how much it moves while your out on the bridge. Cameras just don't do it justice, but great job with the videos and taking us along.
Absolutely! Some things are very hard to share on video
Dear God in heaven, I almost had a panic attack just watching you look over the edge of this bridge.
I drove across this bridge in 1968 in my 1966 mustang. I can remember how the boards clacked as you drove across. Yes the boards were just lying down on on a steel rail on the edge. It seemed like you could have picked the boards up. My husband wanted to walk back out on the bridge. No way did I do that. I could drive across but couldn’t walk out on it. Worth seeing. Thanks for the video. 💞
Unfortunately China built a suspension bridge that is higher back in 2003 and a newer bridge that is even higher back in 2009. It is 1,627 feet high. Royal Gorge is still the highest in North America though.
I really appreciate y'all sharing your experience with us. Thanks
The first thing my son asked me when we were on the bridge, "Dad,can I spit off the bridge?",,,,, what a hoot
The view looks nice. I highly doubt I'll ever go over that bridge lol.
That bridge scared me just watching you. Thanks for taking us along.
Hey. I think its mostly when he takes his camera and holds it out. You get the expression of leaning over the edge
That’s the great thing about a camera stick with a lanyard 😎
I was there in 1977 when I was 11. it's good to see that they changed the planks, back in 1977 there were 2 1/2" gaps in some places. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
One of the scariest moments of my childhood was on the tram there.... old and rickety... lots of bumps, shakes, and rattles lol.... I'll never forget it.... I seriously thought that we were gonna be on the car where the cables finally busted.
I visited the bridge a few times while I was stationed at Ft. Carson in Colorado Springs in the early 90's. Let's just say I'm having wonderful flashbacks watching this video. Something about walking on a glorified wooden dock/pier suspended nearly a thousand feet in the air. The swaying adds a nice touch. I'm from Florida, so of course I had a picture taken next to the Florida state flag.
I'm glad you shared this. I was there in '95. Took the tram to the bottom and drove my '85 Serra across the bridge. Good memories.
It's good to see it again. I crossed the bridge back in 1984 with my four year old daughter. My wife wouldn't let me take our new born son across. It was fun!!
They are designed to move, Thank you both. That was lovely , I think they should take out every other wood plank out of that bridge decking to make that walk more exciting guys 😉😂😂🥰
Love it when you film the meals you eat and the restaurants you eat at, the food I have seen you eat loooooks beautiful .
Tony Nagy
Abby and Adam would have kittens 😄
No freaking way would I walk across this bridge! I'm just terrified of heights. Still a really cool video tho
It's great to see your videos again take care and be safe
Was on the bridge back in 1970's..thought I was going to crap my pants!
I saw it/ walked on it in 1960 or 62.
Thank you for taking the time to show us 🇺🇸
Great video. Such an amazing country. Can’t wait to go there in 2023
NO NO NO...Aww heck Noo!!!
I have Vertigo and just watching the video my palms are sweaty 😁👍🇺🇸
Tony Nagy after you’ve had a fall like I had and have suffered every day since for the past 20+ years then yes, gravity is a natural thing to be scared of unfortunately!! I spent 10 years in the Air Force, flew all over and have even flown in the F-15. Used to go on bridges like this no problem but after the fall, you won’t get me within a mile of this place, lol!!
As a matter of fact, my wife and I used to live north of Denver and had been to the Colorado Springs area quite a bit and the closest I got to that pace was the big historical hotel on the side of the mountain, I’ve forgotten the name now but it was beautiful and they had awesome dining!! It’s much safer for me to stay where I don’t feel the surface under me move anymore and it all changed in a fraction of a second!!!
Take care and be safe out there!!!
@@1982MCI I hear you Don... we all get 'grounded' with age... Respect and Thanks for your service... Cheers, Blessings... Stay Safe!
@@tonynagy2042 highs Did not bother me until I was standing upon the seat of my Motorcycle and fell off a 45 miles an hour.... Ever since then I've Had Vertigo, The world starts spinning when I get up on ant thing ..YES I WAS STUPID 😁👍
I’m about to throw up from anxiety just watching this video.
We go here once a year. The crazy thing is looking down through the gaps in between the planks. There is literally just a piece of wood between u and death lol.
i knew you could do it! now freestyle cliff climbing next week. you the men big thumbs up! it's always good to see someone conquer their fears.
I was there in 1970 and I make the tríp to the gorge. Fantástic!
I am old and can barely watch this stuff on You Tube. Scares the crap out of me. Thanks for bringing us along on your 'deconditioning' therapy tour.
Now the best time of your life to go sky diving!
@@AbomAdventures My pacemaker isn't certified above 1000 feet.
I can’t hear about this bridge without thinking of Dwain Weston (1/31/1973 - 10/05/2003) RIP 🙏🏾.
OK This is on our must do list. Along with several other places in southern Colorado. Year after next hopefully.
These videos are great. Thank you so much.
Great video tour! Thank you 😊
For somebody that doesn't like being up on a ladder you did real good! Interesting that the cables seemed to be run straight rather than twisted like all the old bridges used.
Nice. Thanks. I'll have to get there one of these days. Awesome that you two are getting these videos out so soon.
I really enjoy traveling with you two. I’m having a good time 👍🏻😂
Great stuff!! Thanks for takin' us with ya!
The bridge moving is good! As an Engineering type guy ,you should know if it doesn't flex- it breaks!
Awesome!!! Hopefully I'll be there in a few weeks!! Thank you for the footage.
Lots of good things to see and do right there in Cañon City 👍🏻
Just visited this awesome place, such a breathtaking view.
Couldn't help but just laugh when you held the camera over the edge. That's ridiculously high. I want to go now.
Hello Sarah, how are you doing today?
Awesome video guys...thank you for sharing your adventure with us!! So beautiful and scary at the same time!
Sweet enjoy watching your trip. Memories ❤️
Was there in 1980. Amazing
You make me want to go to Colorado.
When it comes to dog, Chihuahua will be a really good choice. We have a semi long hair one, and he is really beautiful.
I was there but didn't make the trip to the gorge. I don't know if you are going that way but you want a really terrifying view, go to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. It's over on the west side of the state by Montrose. It is about twice as deep. No bridge though. It's a really long way down.
We visited there. Video on my channel.
This is freaking awesome. When I recover from my hip replacement, then my knee replacement.....I'm gunna do this for sure.
U recovered yet?
I worked there as a kid just out of high school...1976.
Well tell us a bit about it.......obviously you didn't jump. OMG, I hope no one has ever jumped......Did you enjoy it?
Was great Thanks for video home to ser the train ride
Look up suspension cable spinning. Effectively each cable is spun from one wire.
There is a 1/10 size suspension bridge in Brunswick, Maine that is a pedestrian bridge called "The swinging bridge" for very good reason.
Always fun to see and walk across. I don’t do heights on ladders very well but going across the bridge never bothered me.
Came across your video and watched and subscribed to your channel. I'm afraid of heights and I wouldn't dare walk across that bridge! Enjoyed your video.
was there one summer about 35 years ago. really cool place!
Excellent video (again)
Ive walked it and have driven over 6 or 8 in my life. You can really feel the suspension move when you walk across. Im more scared at 45 then i ever was at 10 or 14. If you dont see the bridge at least once in your life tho - you are really missing out.
Amazing view ´ I surely be a little scared up there prefer the train 🚂
Have to do the zip line next time. It’s an amazing beautiful experience!
4:33 was perfect.
Went there in 80’ took the tram across and the ride down to the river, went to pikes peak and the Molly Kathleen gold mine, all really cool things to do.
I read that a few years ago the Chinese built a higher suspension bridge and it carries traffic. So the Royal Gorge is now the second highest in the world.
That was some really neat footage, thanks for sharing Adam and Abby :D
I would have also liked to see them build that bridge. I was having difficulty just watching this video, specially when you hung the camera over the side (came close to drawing my Walleys into my body cavity, that would have maybe taken surgery to un-do). I can't watch movies where extreme heights are involved. I like these adventure vids. of yours though.
I’m so glad you enjoyed your walk across the bridge. I still remember when I walked across it in the early 70’s when I was a kid while visiting family in Colorado.
8:12 New Hampshire! 😍
That dog at 07:47 doesn't want to look over the edge! 🤣
I got the dirtiest looks when I stood in the middle and jumped up and down. Apparently people don’t like it when you bounce the bridge intentionally.
great video guys.
That was a cool suspension bridge you guys was on. When you afraid of heights looking over is scary. If you really want to try a suspension bridge that you will really feel it sway. Once we can go up north. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. It is in Vancouver, BC. Don't get me wrong US has great places to visit.
Beautiful, but it’s a big NOPE for me 😂
If we can do it so can you.
On the way back stop by the bridge in Beaver AR. Not sure if it's rated for your RV but it's still in use for vehicles Weight limit is 10 tons. I drove across it while heading over to Branson, MO with my wife before she passed away. She did not enjoy the drive across though. And it's a wooden deck as well. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaver_Bridge_(Arkansas) be worth it if you head through near there on the way back.
Thank you!
Nice!! Courageous.... :-)
looks like fun , my wife said she wants to do the zipline, nice vaycay!
Rode the train at the bottom - had a murder mystery dinner on the train while traveling - it was pretty neat
Coors. Way to be in the moment, good one Adam.
Wow nice footage!thanks for sharing. New sub here. What kind of go pro did you use it was so clear ☺️
So much more Z axis than Florida.
I took the train through the Gorge. No way I'm crossing that bridge!
Too bad you can't drive across the bridge anymore, it would really get to shaking and jumping when you had multiple moving cars on it. I can remember my first time as a kid back in the early sixties in my dads '58 Chevy station wagon rocking & rolling across it.
Abby on the ziplinne! 🤩
We drove all the way there (pretty decent curvy road) - The price of admission was INSANE.
Must be an attraction
I cant look at this. Stomach is queezy!
🤣 Same!!
The royal gorge is the highest suspension bridge in north america. I used to think that it was a smorgasbord buffet.
I rode a Harley across it and parked in the middle to take a picture. A car went across and almost knocked it over.
Wow!!!!!!!
It may not be open, but y'all should have taking the cable train down the bottom of the gorge. It cool down there. And you could see the old water supply piping.
Closed in 2013 after the wildfire
Waiting to see you on the zip line
Isn't that a experience, I went to it a two or three times, did you see the information where they shot the first cable or cables across to start building the bridge with a cannon, enjoy.
No I missed that. I’d love to watch a documentary on it
I was there in 1969 and at that time there was no charge for this or pikes peak. Saw a lot of hippies too.
Lots of things have changed since that time, for every state. They looking for a way to make revenue. We still have to pay a roll to get onto Pensacola Beach. Come to think of it, the Florida turn pike must make a killing on tourists
@@AbomAdventures yeah it's sad that things change that way, planning a trip to Pensacola sometime as I now have two friends who have moved there. By the way I was only seven when I saw the hippies, they were the all natural kind what a eye full.
Very cool trip. I remember visiting the Royal Gorge when my family was on vacation back in the 80's. Abby: Do you watch "Best Life and Beyond" on UA-cam?
That's all you Adam, go get on that zip line😁😁
@@tonynagy2042 Zip lining is surprisingly boring. I was hanging upside down and spinning in an attempt to make it at least a little bit exciting. If you don't do that, it's just like sitting down in a recliner watching the scenery pass by. Now bungee jumping on the other hand..... your mind is saying yes this will be fun and your body and legs are like F!@# no way, this is wrong and I'm not doing it.
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@@tonynagy2042 yeah I could do that no problem ,no fear of heights ,but being in crowded spaces, that's something else altogether ,don't like that at all.
15:51 Use the empty white space to the left of your USA map with stickers to make a proper sized Alaska (will be almost as large as the lower 48 states) so when you do drive up here you can put stickers all over the state.
There is a video on YT that is a train ride up the gorge that shows the bridge from the bottom up.
Come on you two, back in the '60's I drove my car across the bridge and that was before the updates.
And to think it never failed 😂
In 1970 I crossed the bridge in a car while pulling a popup camper. My dad was driving and my mom had her eyes tightly closed!
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@@AbomAdventures Sorry, I just had to kid you a bit. I respect different fears people have. Fortunately as a firefighter I was never bothered by heights just don't tease me with snakes, ha.
I drove over it some time ago.
Oh this is Scary I guess ?I'd love to.. go
The train stops at the bottom to pick up all the free hats that blow down from the bridge.
Ive been there 3 times i cant even make it a quarter way down im am so scared of heights its unreal😭
If you go on "Timsvideochannel" there is a rail trip through the Royal Gorge, it is great!
I might be bias but I prefer to promote Abom Adventure videos 😂
@@AbomAdventures
Wow, I merely thought some of your viewers might be interested in the video, I am sorry I offended you!
Eyes forward, don't look down and keep walking.
That would be how I would do it 😬
i like it