Oh my gosh guys…. I have never “binge watched” anything in my life. And I don’t even have Netflix. But MAN, I cannot stop watching the UA-cam channel Ghost Town Living!! I love it. I’m totally hooked. I have watched 15 episodes in the past couple days. I hope you guys go visit someday and film the visit.
Isn't it the best?! We really want to go volunteer! The van definitely wouldn't be able to handle the road, but maybe next year when we are close-ish to him we can swing by and help!
The most beautiful pass in all of Colorado, Red Mountain Pass. My favorite place to be is Ouray. Take the jeep trip to the top of top of Red Mountain for an awesome experience. My first experience on the Million Dollar Highway was back as far as the 1950's, it was even more beautiful and more dangerous than it is now as the highway was more narrow. My last trip was in 2015, I took my Grandson up to see where his Pappy and I spent so many happy times. I really enjoyed your video, it brought back lots of sweet memories, Thank you,
So glad we could bring back some great memories! Would be cool to see the road over the years and how it has changed! Stay tuned for the next video for a Jeep adventure!
Great video, as always - thanks. This episode brought back many memories, as I and a couple friends worked for 6 months in the Idarado Mine spring/summer of 1974. We rented a house in Ouray and rode the company bus each day up to the mine. At that time, I wanted the experience and needed the money. I was on the crew that began our shift where you filmed from the highway and rode the train several miles into the mountain to a point where we then took the lift up to our work level. Yes, at the end of our drift (tunnel) we could look down at the town of Telluride, way below. I'm 75 now, and despite the cold, wet and dangerous working conditions, these Colorado memories are still some of my most cherished and vivid. Life is all about your experiences - let it be.
That’s awesome! Don’t forget our website too! We can be much more detailed and thorough on a blog post than a video! We hope y’all have a great trip! And thanks for watching!
That rooftop terrace was all kinds of beautiful and the idea of doing a burrito in a panini press is genius! It's very cool to learn you've never been into a mine before. I grew up in the North East of England which used to be huge for coal mining so even as a little kid, I'd get taken off to mines you could visit. I agree though the one you chose was a good one as you got so involved in the tour. I liked the guide too - was in bits over the toilet wagon and the idea of some prankster pushing you away! 🤣
A panini press burrito is so genius! And our guide was amazing! He was so fun to listen to and we cannot imagine being pushed away while on the honey wagon 😂😂😂
I'm an old man now but I was born and raised in Colorado. I've lived here all my life and I've never seen all of Colorado I want to see. I love the ocean but I will never leave the mountains. I don't have to tread water here. I lived most of my life in the Sangre de Cristo mountains on the front range but they are shallow compared to the San Juan mountains. At every turn there is a post card vista. I now live in the San Luis Valley which is considered a desert even though the elevation is above 7500 feet and all the front range cities never cease to attempt to get their hands on the water here to feed their never ending desire for growth.
What can I say that I’ve not said before? A and K got me coming back for more! Hiking, epic scenery, and ice cream too They’ve got me jumpin’ like a crazy Kangaroo. The content they produce is second to none Every single vlog is so much fun! Seriously this vlog is probably my favorite one yet! The mining tour was so interesting! And the views…oh the views!!!! Just WOW! This vlog made me so happy…I couldn’t stop smiling and laughing the entire time! Thank you Adam and Katherine, you’re THE best! 😍👌🔥🤩😁
His name is Brad and he’s so rad Bringing smiles our way every single day ^ not as good as yours, but we tried! 😂 So glad you enjoyed this one! We were super pumped to share this tour with y’all!
Dern those vintage things! Loved all the views… first time we had heard all the various theories on how the highway got the nickname too! The mine tour looked awesome too- super cool you got to use some of the tools and your guide was AMAZING!!
Really, really enjoyed this entry. I mean, I always enjoy your videos but this was a fun change of pace. The mining tour was awesome. Very informative but also very interesting. Can’t say that I have ever done a mining tour but I will be on lookout for one in our future travels. Million Dollar Highway had views for days. Beautiful!
OOOOOH. That mine looks AWESOME. We have one down here in southeastern AZ that we keep thinking would be fun to do (last year made it a little iffy to think about doing) but I'm thinking it needs to happen now after seeing your adventure in the mine. That guide was so awesome! Now I also feel like I need to go out and purchase a panini press. 🤣
We’re looking forward to driving the million dollar highway very soon. Really appreciate your enthusiasm for history. The mine tour was genuinely fascinating!
I miss my home in Durango SO much! Hope to be moving back soon! I took a friend there last year, and on the drive from Durango to Ouray, I bet she said, “ oh my God!” 50 times, lol! She couldn’t get over how gorgeous it was!
Awesome. Yes I love Brent he's so passionate about Cerro Gordo. Wow what incredible views. Thank you so much for sharing. I love you guys. This trip is definitely on my bucket list.
Really, really enjoyed this video. Great work guys. Back in the 70's, Idarado Mining was a customer of ours and my dad would make deliveries to them. He raved for the rest of his life about making that drive to Ouray. Loved the drone shots! Also a huge fan of Brent and Ghost Town Living. Looking forward to more of your adventures in this area.
Thanks Trav, we're so glad! We are loving all of the mining history here. And how cool that your dad got to make that drive all of the time! We drove it probably 6 times before we left the area and loved it every single time.
We hope you have a great trip! Be sure to check out our website as well. We have guides and itineraries for SW Colorado that will hopefully help with your planning also!
Hi guys, love your videos. I used your videos to help plan my South Dakota trip, they were very helpful. On the way home we stayed in Ouray & spent a day in Silverton. When I got home I seen you guys were in the same place, too bad I missed you. Thanks for the entertaining, helpful videos.
We are thankfully doing pretty well with the altitude! Definitely makes it harder to breathe on hikes, but we've been in CO for almost 2 months now, so our bodies are somewhat acclimated.
Love your videos and adventures, so glad to see this one... Because...We were in this same place the end of March, during a crazy snowstorm, took 3 hours to drive from Ouray to Durango!!! The snow was above our van on the passes. Driving the million dollar highway at night, covered in snow, during a blinding snowstorm is NOT FUN!!! Overall can't wait to go back!!!!!
The mine tour looked so fun! And seeing the joy in your faces when they let you try the drilling machine looked like a super nice treat on the tour. But wow, that drive on the Million Dollar Highway isn’t for the faint of heart with no guardrails😬
Wowza…that scenery was gorgeous! Colorado is sooooo beautiful! The Million Dollar Highway looked a bit scary but definitely worth the drive. Thanks for all the history…I’m very impressed with your ability to remember all those facts…great job❣️
Thank you for another amazing video. I visited Ridgway, just north of Ouray. Traveled from Ridgway, across a mountain pass, to Telluride, by Jeep. Absolutely beautiful! Can’t believe I was that close to the Million Dollar Road and didn’t go! I guess I will have to go back!
Great video guys! I would have loved the mine tour and especially using the machinery. Ouray is just so beautiful, it really does remind one of Switzerland. Take care and safe travels.
That mine tour was great especially letting you “use” the equipment. We stopped at the Mayflower Gold Mine located on the main road that you traveled to get to the Hundred Mine. It was all about how they processed what was mined; the docent who was there when we stopped was very informative. In your “mine” they road the train into the mountain, from the Mayflower they rode in buckets a long distance to get to the mountain to the actual mine and then the gold/silver;agate etc was placed in the buckets to get to the mill. What they did back then was amazing; there was no safety council to put limits on them! LOL
Just found your channel today and love it! I have been in the mining industry for 20+ years and am fascinated with old mining history. We have been chasing old mines in Montana and Idaho recently. We are headed to CO next month and looking forward to seeing this area and visiting the Old Hundred Gold Mine. There is an old Gold Mine in Cripple Creek, Co where they take you 1000 feet down a shaft to tour the mine. If you are in the area you should check it out. Thanks for posting!
How cool! What all do you do for mining? We are so fascinated with it! And thank you so much for the mine tip, we will have to check it out someday because that sounds AWESOME!
@@AdventuresofAplusK I currently have a Mine Safety Training and Consulting business. I do the certifications for the miners. Before that I was Federal Mine Inspector. I inspected over 300 mines during my time with the government.
I can say, I’ve driven dozens of mountain passes but I almost died on the million dollar highway. It happened at those S curves you stopped at. I was coming down from the Silverton side in early March just before 9 am. The plow truck hadn’t come through yet. I was only doing 15 mph because it was icy, but I forgot to turn my traction control off and I forgot to put my truck in four wheel drive. I started sliding. Luckily there was about 3 feet of snow piled up because my truck slammed into it sideways. I was stuck, had to shovel the snow around my truck and needed to be towed out but my truck was mere inches from the drop off. The drop off was maybe 20 ft but enough to roll the truck a couple times. Funny thing is, less than 5 minutes after it happened, the plow truck came through making his first pass and completely scrapped the ice off of the road. If I had waited just 5 more minutes before I left, I would’ve been fine…live and learn.
I love Silverton!! We did the mine tour the year before last . It was so much fun. I was excited to join you guys, on your mine tour . Silverton is a beautiful old town . This was a very informative video. All your videos are so well done 😀🤗👍
Just watched this and your previous one. Such amazing views. Enjoying your million dollar adventures from Indianapolis. I'll check out Ghost Town Living. Take care.
Good white knuckle driving! Many places like that in Colorado. Lol. We never made it this far south when visiting so loving your videos. Now I need to go back! Thanks!!
What a beautiful drive! I was to nervous to take this route last year on our way to Durango. Watching your video of the drive is awesome, still not sure I could do the drive with those tight curves and drop offs lol
When my wife and I visited Arizona last year, it felt like we went not only from the Houston swamps to the desert but also from jalapeno country to green chile country. We didn't complain, it was also delicious. I kept wondering if your miner guide is Native American, he has that lilt to his voice. It's fascinating to see what has become of our recent history, old abandoned houses nestled in the beauty of the West, wondering what such a life was like for those who dwelled there.
He may have been! I believe he said he is from Arizona and he was such a nice guy. We have really enjoyed seeing the mining history in Colorado, it's wild to see how people lived and the hard work and conditions they endured!
Was in Silverton when they had the skijoring races, craziest thing I ever saw. Ps if ur going back to Durango you have to eat at zia taqueria or raider ridge cafe . Afterwards hike animas mtn.
Absolutely love your videos! Would you happen to remember what time of the year you were in the stretch of Colorado? The temperature and the waterfall runoff looks perfect.
Silverton is a really cool town, I used to live in Frisco, CO and always wanted to get to Silverton ski resort in the winter but never made it down there.
My wife and I drove the million dollar mile in a truck and camper when it was snowing and slick. We passed one car that had gone over the side. I was a nervous wreck when we got to Grand Junction.
Wow! Seriously so beautiful. Also, shout out to lofted coffee shops! There's one in Appleton, WI called Lou's Brew and has such a neat environment. By the way, your breakfast burrito sounded SO good!
i m sorry for not messaging you, i had a accient in yellowstone, fell down a hill top about 100 foot down, but im all brusied up and doing better. the ranger said that it was a miracle i didnt die. i told the ranger that i ran out off dying???. a very happy to see you 2 are sill on the move. love your site and videos.
Love you guys your videos are always so informative. I will be visiting Denver and Colorado Springs in September hopefully you will travel there and share your great tips.
Hi Maggie! We aren't visiting those cities this time (at least on the vlog), but we have a guide on our site with tips adventuresofaplusk.com/4-days-in-colorado/ + a video from Denver ua-cam.com/video/njsGqV6OSPU/v-deo.html
I've been to Silverton numerous times, but never the mine. Now I need to go again. BTW, how did you manage to film within Silverton when there were NO people in sight??
We love mines! Great tour! Beautiful scenery & love the history! Keep up the bloopers guys!! If you get the chance visit Dahlonega GA gold mining began in 1828, its said the phrase “There’s Gold in them hills” was first said on the Historic court house steps! ~Cara 😊
Hey guys! I just came across your channel and have been binge watching your guys videos! They are amazing! The quality, editing, voiceovers of information and the music in your videos is awesome! You guys seem really humble and down to earth and feels like I’m experiencing your guys journeys alongside you guys. Thanks for sharing and Keep up the great work! You’ll make it to 100k in no time! Just subbed! 😁👍🏼
I love your trek thru Colorado I wish we had more time when we were driving thru the same high way 550, there is always next time haha!! Hello from Golden Colorado 👋🏼💜
I really enjoy your videos, love the style and you guys are basically covering my planned trip through Colorado which I would be on right now if it were not for Covid, and travel restrictions from New Zealand, hopefully can get there next year, at least the delay allows me to add some of the stops you guys have shown
Clearly we need to explore Colorado more. The million dollar highway was beautiful! Oh, not sure if you have already been told or figured out that the agate rock is pronounced, (a-gut), with the short a sound at the beginning. Can't wait to see what Ouray has in store!
hi guys. love your videos, they're the perfect blend of tips and entertainment. i have one question: when was this video taken? weather looks great. greetings from merida!
I hope you will go to the Silver Jack Reservoir while you are up there. I would love to get your opinion on the drive from Ridgeway to Silver Jack. Is it advisable with a rig like yours? I love your enthusiasm. I'm glad to have found your channel.
Hi guys. enjoy your videos. funny how i also watch "ghost town living" in fact, just emailed brent to see when we can visit and would be so awesome if you can be there too! two channels with one visit haha! Just finished our vacation in Utah and your videos were great help. Unfortunately we didnt have help getting into the peek-a-boo slot canyon :(
Thanks for the tour of Old Hundred, we've never taken that tour. The river is pronounced Un-Come-Pa-Gray. Have fun in town, it is a wonderful place to visit. Travel Safe. PS... take a jeep tour.
@@AdventuresofAplusK It took me several years to learn how to say it. LOL (And I live in Colorado!) Of the various channels I watch, yours is the best for showing what there is to see when traveling. Although we do more overlanding and off-roading stuff, there is still a need to know what is to be seen in the various areas we pass through. Keep up the good work.
When my mom was little (late 40s early 50s), they would call the grocery and ask, “do you have Prince Albert in a can?” When the clerk replied yes they would say “you better let him out!” and hang up the phone giggling.
We drove right thru and it was definitely million dollar highway, doesn't get any better, scary or all the above. PS I drove this in my Nissan Leaf 🔌🚗💜
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Thanks for posting these on Mondays, you make the start of the work week suck less.
Woo! Happy to make Monday slightly more bearable 😜
Oh my gosh guys…. I have never “binge watched” anything in my life. And I don’t even have Netflix. But MAN, I cannot stop watching the UA-cam channel Ghost Town Living!! I love it. I’m totally hooked. I have watched 15 episodes in the past couple days. I hope you guys go visit someday and film the visit.
Isn't it the best?! We really want to go volunteer! The van definitely wouldn't be able to handle the road, but maybe next year when we are close-ish to him we can swing by and help!
These mountains, scenery, and history are amazing. Can’t stop smiling as I watch.
We had such a great time in this area, nonstop smiles over here too!
The most beautiful pass in all of Colorado, Red Mountain Pass. My favorite place to be is Ouray. Take the jeep trip to the top of top of Red Mountain for an awesome experience. My first experience on the Million Dollar Highway was back as far as the 1950's, it was even more beautiful and more dangerous than it is now as the highway was more narrow. My last trip was in 2015, I took my Grandson up to see where his Pappy and I spent so many happy times. I really enjoyed your video, it brought back lots of sweet memories, Thank you,
So glad we could bring back some great memories! Would be cool to see the road over the years and how it has changed! Stay tuned for the next video for a Jeep adventure!
@@AdventuresofAplusK As I don't travel anymore, I have to travel vicariously through these UA-cam videos and I do enjoy that. Thanks!!
That mine tour was awesome, what an amazing tour guide!
He was incredible!
My husband and I have been following the two of you for months, and every video is not just beautiful but informative! Keep them coming!! We ❤ them!
Thank you both SO much, we really appreciate your support ❤️
Great video, as always - thanks. This episode brought back many memories, as I and a couple friends worked for 6 months in the Idarado Mine spring/summer of 1974. We rented a house in Ouray and rode the company bus each day up to the mine. At that time, I wanted the experience and needed the money. I was on the crew that began our shift where you filmed from the highway and rode the train several miles into the mountain to a point where we then took the lift up to our work level. Yes, at the end of our drift (tunnel) we could look down at the town of Telluride, way below. I'm 75 now, and despite the cold, wet and dangerous working conditions, these Colorado memories are still some of my most cherished and vivid. Life is all about your experiences - let it be.
Holy cow, that’s incredible! What an experience.
We are visiting Colorado in two months - your videos are soooo helpful! Thank you.
That’s awesome! Don’t forget our website too! We can be much more detailed and thorough on a blog post than a video! We hope y’all have a great trip! And thanks for watching!
I am getting there with being caught up from your videos from the beginning. The mine looks amazing and so does the food
Wow, thanks for watching them from the beginning!
@@AdventuresofAplusK yes they are entertaining n informative 😃
Nice mine tour - funny tour guide - and the drive to Ouray is a classic. Thanks for bringing us along. Safe travels.
He was so awesome! And it's hard to beat those views!
That rooftop terrace was all kinds of beautiful and the idea of doing a burrito in a panini press is genius! It's very cool to learn you've never been into a mine before. I grew up in the North East of England which used to be huge for coal mining so even as a little kid, I'd get taken off to mines you could visit. I agree though the one you chose was a good one as you got so involved in the tour. I liked the guide too - was in bits over the toilet wagon and the idea of some prankster pushing you away! 🤣
A panini press burrito is so genius! And our guide was amazing! He was so fun to listen to and we cannot imagine being pushed away while on the honey wagon 😂😂😂
Video makes us make new travel plans! Thank you. Your smiles are contagious
This is one spot worth making new plans for! Thanks for the kind words!
Just did the Old Hundred Mine Tour and had a dirty Chai latte @ Coffee Bear yesterday. LOVED both!!!
Yay!!! So happy to hear that!
This is a great episode! Your shows are better than anything I could find on television. Thank you so much!
That means a lot Mary! Thank you for watching!
I love the San Jaun mountains know them like the palm of my hand!
We can't wait to go back! We're in love also
Loved the mine visit, what a great guide. Really impressed. Loved the idea of the toasted burrito.Thanks
All the best
Steve Katie and Dan
He was amazing! We had such a blast learning from him!
I'm an old man now but I was born and raised in Colorado. I've lived here all my life and I've never seen all of Colorado I want to see. I love the ocean but I will never leave the mountains. I don't have to tread water here. I lived most of my life in the Sangre de Cristo mountains on the front range but they are shallow compared to the San Juan mountains. At every turn there is a post card vista. I now live in the San Luis Valley which is considered a desert even though the elevation is above 7500 feet and all the front range cities never cease to attempt to get their hands on the water here to feed their never ending desire for growth.
Watching your Colorado series makes me want to do a big Colorado trip someday! Amazing views!
Dooooo iiiiitttt! ☺️👍🚗
What can I say that I’ve not said before?
A and K got me coming back for more!
Hiking, epic scenery, and ice cream too
They’ve got me jumpin’ like a crazy Kangaroo.
The content they produce is second to none
Every single vlog is so much fun!
Seriously this vlog is probably my favorite one yet! The mining tour was so interesting! And the views…oh the views!!!! Just WOW! This vlog made me so happy…I couldn’t stop smiling and laughing the entire time! Thank you Adam and Katherine, you’re THE best! 😍👌🔥🤩😁
His name is Brad and he’s so rad
Bringing smiles our way every single day
^ not as good as yours, but we tried! 😂
So glad you enjoyed this one! We were super pumped to share this tour with y’all!
@@AdventuresofAplusK Haha I love it!
Silverton is a neat town. The mine tour looked really cool. 800 feet!!! The Million $ Highway is amazing. The gorge and the falls were awesome!
We loved that mine tour soo much! Very fun to get to experience some of its history!
Wow, y’all are jamming & having such a ball too! Love your fascinating, educational, & beautiful videos! Thanks for taking us along!!
Having SO much fun! Loving Colorado more than we can express!
Sure enjoying your less crowded adventures. Always entertaining and educational. Safe travels!
Thank you so much, we're so glad you are enjoying them!
Cool history with the mines! I have never seen inside of a mine. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching Joyce, we're glad we could show you!
Dern those vintage things! Loved all the views… first time we had heard all the various theories on how the highway got the nickname too! The mine tour looked awesome too- super cool you got to use some of the tools and your guide was AMAZING!!
He was the best!!! We still quote him haha, we learned so much from him!
Really, really enjoyed this entry. I mean, I always enjoy your videos but this was a fun change of pace. The mining tour was awesome. Very informative but also very interesting. Can’t say that I have ever done a mining tour but I will be on lookout for one in our future travels.
Million Dollar Highway had views for days. Beautiful!
We’re so glad you enjoyed it! This kind of sparked us to share more tours and things like this in the future!
OOOOOH. That mine looks AWESOME. We have one down here in southeastern AZ that we keep thinking would be fun to do (last year made it a little iffy to think about doing) but I'm thinking it needs to happen now after seeing your adventure in the mine. That guide was so awesome! Now I also feel like I need to go out and purchase a panini press. 🤣
Yesss, go! It's so fun! And panini pressed anything is always so good, so that sounds like a good investment 😉
You must be talking about the Queen Bee in Bisbee. Been there, done that, but it wasn't as "hands on" as this one was.
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Your Idaho series of videos is so beautiful ❤thanks!
Man! You guys been cranking out these videos! Love it!
Hahaha it has been intense 😅, but so much to see and share lately!
I love watching these! My husband and I are going to Durango this week and I can’t wait to see these places!!!
Have the best time! It's gorgeous out here!
You will LOVE it!
We’re looking forward to driving the million dollar highway very soon. Really appreciate your enthusiasm for history. The mine tour was genuinely fascinating!
We loved that mine tour! Sooo informational and a unique experience!
Love the video! Thanks so much for sharing! Stay safe and healthy.
Thanks Mark!
Gorgeous views. Gonna have to add this one to my list to visit.
HIGHLY recommend it!
I miss my home in Durango SO much! Hope to be moving back soon! I took a friend there last year, and on the drive from Durango to Ouray, I bet she said, “ oh my God!” 50 times, lol! She couldn’t get over how gorgeous it was!
Hahah we know that feeling!!! The entire time we have been in the San Juan Mountains we have said “wow” this is insane” about 100 times!
What a scary road (I drove it!) and what a great video…really good camera work. And the working mine!! So cool. Well done!
Thank you so much!
Awesome. Yes I love Brent he's so passionate about Cerro Gordo. Wow what incredible views. Thank you so much for sharing. I love you guys. This trip is definitely on my bucket list.
Yay! So glad you watch Brent! He rocks!
Really, really enjoyed this video. Great work guys. Back in the 70's, Idarado Mining was a customer of ours and my dad would make deliveries to them. He raved for the rest of his life about making that drive to Ouray. Loved the drone shots! Also a huge fan of Brent and Ghost Town Living. Looking forward to more of your adventures in this area.
Thanks Trav, we're so glad! We are loving all of the mining history here. And how cool that your dad got to make that drive all of the time! We drove it probably 6 times before we left the area and loved it every single time.
The mountains are so tall there! Once again another stunning video! I want to go there so badly now. I loved that you two went into the mine!
They are insane!
Even more beautiful in fall
We bet!
We have visited this area since the 1980's and your video still gives me goosebumps ! We will be returning. I'm just not sure when.
We hope you can return soon!
Holy cannoli, never truly realized how much went into the mining process!
It's wild! It's a crazy process!
We are visiting CO in a few months. Your videos are very helpful and entertaining. Thank you. I'm adding Ouray thanks to you guys. ✌
We hope you have a great trip! Be sure to check out our website as well. We have guides and itineraries for SW Colorado that will hopefully help with your planning also!
@@AdventuresofAplusK Will do! I'm also gonna climb my 1st 14th Mt Sneffels. Hope I don't die 😂
You two do a great job! Thanks for all the info.
Thanks so much Aaron!
The mine tour was really cool. Thanks 😊.
It was a ton of fun! Thanks!
Hi guys, love your videos. I used your videos to help plan my South Dakota trip, they were very helpful. On the way home we stayed in Ouray & spent a day in Silverton. When I got home I seen you guys were in the same place, too bad I missed you. Thanks for the entertaining, helpful videos.
Oh very nice! We hope you had an amazing trip!
We did this trip. The Mining Museum in Leadville is great. Watch your head...I got awful altitude sickness in Vail after 14 days in the Rockys.
We are thankfully doing pretty well with the altitude! Definitely makes it harder to breathe on hikes, but we've been in CO for almost 2 months now, so our bodies are somewhat acclimated.
thank you for the video!! I'm really excited to get up there
Love your videos and adventures, so glad to see this one... Because...We were in this same place the end of March, during a crazy snowstorm, took 3 hours to drive from Ouray to Durango!!! The snow was above our van on the passes. Driving the million dollar highway at night, covered in snow, during a blinding snowstorm is NOT FUN!!! Overall can't wait to go back!!!!!
Oh wow!!! That is nuts! We would love to see some snow there, but not drive in it lol
Love love love Colorado!!
Us too! Madly in love!
The mine tour looked so fun! And seeing the joy in your faces when they let you try the drilling machine looked like a super nice treat on the tour. But wow, that drive on the Million Dollar Highway isn’t for the faint of heart with no guardrails😬
Hahahah SO much joy! We were not expecting to get to use them!
Very interesting. The tour guide did a good job.
He was amazing!
Wowza…that scenery was gorgeous! Colorado is sooooo beautiful! The Million Dollar Highway looked a bit scary but definitely worth the drive. Thanks for all the history…I’m very impressed with your ability to remember all those facts…great job❣️
We REALLY want to explore this area with y'all someday! It's so beautiful! And very thankful we can put footage over us reading facts on our phones 😂
I think we should just go everywhere with you all! 🤣
Thank you for another amazing video. I visited Ridgway, just north of Ouray. Traveled from Ridgway, across a mountain pass, to Telluride, by Jeep. Absolutely beautiful! Can’t believe I was that close to the Million Dollar Road and didn’t go! I guess I will have to go back!
We loved that entire area from Ouray to Ridgway to Telluride!
Beautiful video, we are going to do this next week.
Have a blast!
Great video guys! I would have loved the mine tour and especially using the machinery. Ouray is just so beautiful, it really does remind one of Switzerland. Take care and safe travels.
It is so gorgeous there! We really loved this whole area!
I will never get tired of living in the san juans!
It’s seriously the best! We are a tad jealous!
@@AdventuresofAplusK i live in cortez and I go to Silverton all the time to go jeering. This area is a little gem that not alot of people know about
Loving your Colorado adventures. I wanna go back there so bad!
We are so glad you're enjoying them! We are having a blast and are sooo happy to share them!
Going to Silverton and Durango with my friends this summer because of you guys!
Yes! You’ll love it!
That mine tour was great especially letting you “use” the equipment. We stopped at the Mayflower Gold Mine located on the main road that you traveled to get to the Hundred Mine. It was all about how they processed what was mined; the docent who was there when we stopped was very informative. In your “mine” they road the train into the mountain, from the Mayflower they rode in buckets a long distance to get to the mountain to the actual mine and then the gold/silver;agate etc was placed in the buckets to get to the mill. What they did back then was amazing; there was no safety council to put limits on them! LOL
We saw those buckets while driving! (Or we saw some buckets) I wish we could do a tour in buckets, that would be so fun! Mining is such a wild job!
@@AdventuresofAplusK Yes, those are the buckets the miners rode in all the way to the mountain across the way! Pretty amazing what they did!
Just found your channel today and love it! I have been in the mining industry for 20+ years and am fascinated with old mining history. We have been chasing old mines in Montana and Idaho recently. We are headed to CO next month and looking forward to seeing this area and visiting the Old Hundred Gold Mine. There is an old Gold Mine in Cripple Creek, Co where they take you 1000 feet down a shaft to tour the mine. If you are in the area you should check it out. Thanks for posting!
How cool! What all do you do for mining? We are so fascinated with it! And thank you so much for the mine tip, we will have to check it out someday because that sounds AWESOME!
@@AdventuresofAplusK I currently have a Mine Safety Training and Consulting business. I do the certifications for the miners. Before that I was Federal Mine Inspector. I inspected over 300 mines during my time with the government.
Here is the Cripple Creek mine: www.goldminetours.com/
I like those historic towns, great video as usual.
Lots of cool historic towns to come!
Omg I want to try that breakfast burrito. That's the coolest one I've ever seen.
It is such a unique shape!
The mine cart looks like so much fun!
It was an absolute blast!
I can say, I’ve driven dozens of mountain passes but I almost died on the million dollar highway. It happened at those S curves you stopped at. I was coming down from the Silverton side in early March just before 9 am. The plow truck hadn’t come through yet. I was only doing 15 mph because it was icy, but I forgot to turn my traction control off and I forgot to put my truck in four wheel drive. I started sliding. Luckily there was about 3 feet of snow piled up because my truck slammed into it sideways. I was stuck, had to shovel the snow around my truck and needed to be towed out but my truck was mere inches from the drop off. The drop off was maybe 20 ft but enough to roll the truck a couple times. Funny thing is, less than 5 minutes after it happened, the plow truck came through making his first pass and completely scrapped the ice off of the road. If I had waited just 5 more minutes before I left, I would’ve been fine…live and learn.
That is super scary! I don't think we'd be up to driving it with ice! We're glad you're ok!
Thanks for the tip on Ghost Town Living. Might I also suggest SUV RVING.
Thank you for the suggestion!
I love Silverton!! We did the mine tour the year before last . It was so much fun. I was excited to join you guys, on your mine tour . Silverton is a beautiful old town . This was a very informative video. All your videos are so well done 😀🤗👍
Thank you so much Pamela! We loved Silverton and the mine tour so much!
Just watched this and your previous one. Such amazing views. Enjoying your million dollar adventures from Indianapolis. I'll check out Ghost Town Living. Take care.
Hi Eric! Glad you enjoyed it!
Colorado, such a beautiful state. Not sure how long or if you're still there but definitely if possible drive up Pike's Peak!
We unfortunately aren't headed to that part of the state, but really want to make that drive sometime!
Good white knuckle driving! Many places like that in Colorado. Lol. We never made it this far south when visiting so loving your videos. Now I need to go back! Thanks!!
Lots of crazy mountain roads! We highly recommend SW Colorado, it's truly a special place with some of the best scenery we have ever seen!
Great Video.
Thank You for Sharing it.
Thanks so much for watching!
What a beautiful drive! I was to nervous to take this route last year on our way to Durango. Watching your video of the drive is awesome, still not sure I could do the drive with those tight curves and drop offs lol
It’s a gorgeous drive! Definitely worth the sketchier parts!
When my wife and I visited Arizona last year, it felt like we went not only from the Houston swamps to the desert but also from jalapeno country to green chile country. We didn't complain, it was also delicious.
I kept wondering if your miner guide is Native American, he has that lilt to his voice.
It's fascinating to see what has become of our recent history, old abandoned houses nestled in the beauty of the West, wondering what such a life was like for those who dwelled there.
He may have been! I believe he said he is from Arizona and he was such a nice guy. We have really enjoyed seeing the mining history in Colorado, it's wild to see how people lived and the hard work and conditions they endured!
I want to go there for the burrito, coffee and view!!
Yes!!! We went a few times to use their wifi and just loved that coffee shop so much!
Yes!! Coffee Bear!
☕️🐻 excellent stuff!
@@AdventuresofAplusK agreed and excellent job on your videos, your channel is outstanding.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Was in Silverton when they had the skijoring races, craziest thing I ever saw.
Ps if ur going back to Durango you have to eat at zia taqueria or raider ridge cafe . Afterwards hike animas mtn.
Whaaaaat that looks crazy! Had to Google what that meant haha! And thanks for the recommendation, we will keep those in mind for our next time there!
Really first class videos guys. You are visiting places that are going straight onto my bucket list of USA roadtrip itineraries - thank you 🙌
Thank you so much Gavin! And this region of Colorado has very quickly jumped to the top 5 favorite places we have been in the US!
Absolutely love your videos! Would you happen to remember what time of the year you were in the stretch of Colorado? The temperature and the waterfall runoff looks perfect.
This was June 2021. That’s about as early as you want to go! Thanks and thanks for watching!
Silverton is a really cool town, I used to live in Frisco, CO and always wanted to get to Silverton ski resort in the winter but never made it down there.
We drove through Frisco a couple weeks ago...cool area!
My wife and I drove the million dollar mile in a truck and camper when it was snowing and slick. We passed one car that had gone over the side. I was a nervous wreck when we got to Grand Junction.
Oh gosh, that’s scary! 😱😱
Absolutely amazing to watch. 😊
So happy you enjoyed it Don!
Wow! Seriously so beautiful. Also, shout out to lofted coffee shops! There's one in Appleton, WI called Lou's Brew and has such a neat environment. By the way, your breakfast burrito sounded SO good!
Oooo we will have to check it out if we make it to Appleton!
Great video, my wife still get scared thinking about the million dollar hwy.
It's definitely a bit nerve-racking with the drop offs!
i m sorry for not messaging you, i had a accient in yellowstone, fell down a hill top about 100 foot down, but im all brusied up and doing better. the ranger said that it was a miracle i didnt die. i told the ranger that i ran out off dying???. a very happy to see you 2 are sill on the move. love your site and videos.
Oh no!!! So sorry to hear that, that is absolutely terrifying. Very glad you’re okay! ❤️
Love you guys your videos are always so informative. I will be visiting Denver and Colorado Springs in September hopefully you will travel there and share your great tips.
Hi Maggie! We aren't visiting those cities this time (at least on the vlog), but we have a guide on our site with tips adventuresofaplusk.com/4-days-in-colorado/ + a video from Denver ua-cam.com/video/njsGqV6OSPU/v-deo.html
I've been to Silverton numerous times, but never the mine. Now I need to go again. BTW, how did you manage to film within Silverton when there were NO people in sight??
We highly recommend the mine tour! And we pretty much always start filming at sunrise so we can get good lighting and less people.
We'll be there next week. I'll send you some photos.
Woo! Have a blast and we'd love to see them!
We love mines! Great tour! Beautiful scenery & love the history! Keep up the bloopers guys!! If you get the chance visit Dahlonega GA gold mining began in 1828, its said the phrase “There’s Gold in them hills” was first said on the Historic court house steps! ~Cara 😊
We are super into mining haha! It has been so fun to see all of the mines in the area. And good to know about the Dahlonega mine!
Hey guys! I just came across your channel and have been binge watching your guys videos! They are amazing! The quality, editing, voiceovers of information and the music in your videos is awesome! You guys seem really humble and down to earth and feels like I’m experiencing your guys journeys alongside you guys. Thanks for sharing and Keep up the great work! You’ll make it to 100k in no time! Just subbed! 😁👍🏼
Thanks so much for the kind words Eddie! Means a lot! ❤️
I love your trek thru Colorado I wish we had more time when we were driving thru the same high way 550, there is always next time haha!!
Hello from Golden Colorado 👋🏼💜
Hi! You’ve gotta go back when you can! SW Colorado is a bucket list item!
I really enjoy your videos, love the style and you guys are basically covering my planned trip through Colorado which I would be on right now if it were not for Covid, and travel restrictions from New Zealand, hopefully can get there next year, at least the delay allows me to add some of the stops you guys have shown
We so hope you can make it soon! And that we can make it your way!
@@AdventuresofAplusK if you do I would be happy to give you some local travel tips
Clearly we need to explore Colorado more. The million dollar highway was beautiful! Oh, not sure if you have already been told or figured out that the agate rock is pronounced, (a-gut), with the short a sound at the beginning. Can't wait to see what Ouray has in store!
Hahah we learned today...oops! 😅 Filming without cell service is tough when we can't google pronunciations!
hi guys. love your videos, they're the perfect blend of tips and entertainment. i have one question: when was this video taken? weather looks great. greetings from merida!
Oh my gosh I can’t wait to visit Colorado!!
Your adventures are incredible.
I can’t wait till you guys make your way down to California one day 🤗
We are excited to spend more time in CA!
I hope you will go to the Silver Jack Reservoir while you are up there.
I would love to get your opinion on the drive from Ridgeway to Silver Jack. Is it advisable with a rig like yours?
I love your enthusiasm. I'm glad to have found your channel.
Hi! We didn't have a chance to make it there this time. Too many incredible spots, not enough time unfortunately. It looks gorgeous though!
Hi guys. enjoy your videos. funny how i also watch "ghost town living" in fact, just emailed brent to see when we can visit and would be so awesome if you can be there too! two channels with one visit haha! Just finished our vacation in Utah and your videos were great help. Unfortunately we didnt have help getting into the peek-a-boo slot canyon :(
We want to visit Brent so badly! Hopefully someday!!
Thanks for the tour of Old Hundred, we've never taken that tour. The river is pronounced Un-Come-Pa-Gray. Have fun in town, it is a wonderful place to visit. Travel Safe.
PS... take a jeep tour.
We thankfully learned how to say it before filming the next few videos! Phew! And our next video will include a Jeep 😉
@@AdventuresofAplusK It took me several years to learn how to say it. LOL (And I live in Colorado!)
Of the various channels I watch, yours is the best for showing what there is to see when traveling. Although we do more overlanding and off-roading stuff, there is still a need to know what is to be seen in the various areas we pass through. Keep up the good work.
We really appreciate it, thank you!
If you haven't already gone there black canyon of the Gunnison and Colorado National Monument are a couple incredible places in that part of Colorado.
We visited Black Canyon of the Gunnison a couple weeks ago and it was awesome. Video to come soon-ish!
I could listen to the Miner talk all day long
Us too! He was the best! So glad you enjoyed hearing him as well 💕
When my mom was little (late 40s early 50s), they would call the grocery and ask, “do you have Prince Albert in a can?” When the clerk replied yes they would say “you better let him out!” and hang up the phone giggling.
Hahahahaha that’s hilarious 😂
19:36 easiest if you break it down into phonetic syllables, *un, com, pah, grey*
Ya we didn’t have service in this video to look up how to say it. We got it in the next one ☺️
We drove right thru and it was definitely million dollar highway, doesn't get any better, scary or all the above. PS I drove this in my Nissan Leaf 🔌🚗💜
It has million dollar views for sure!