Thanks!! I appreciate the comment and kind words. Ya, I hope to find ways to weave in 📖 verses and overall Christian themes in current and future videos. Also, I try to do it with some of the music. Gotta represent 👊🏼✝️
Awesome! I love waterfalls hidden away in the desert! Deserts are so much more than most people realize. There's a reason the 1st Nation tribes could live there!
Thank you so much! It is really an amazing area! So glad you appreciated the bit of scripture, I just couldn’t hold that back! Cheers! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Thanks! I really appreciate you watching and the comment! 🙌🏻👏🏻👊🏼 It was a great trip, and I recommend that area to anyone who can make it out there! 😃😃
Ahahhahahah! Ya, that mine was a little ‘out there’ for me. I was fairly nervous going in. But there’s nothing like a good adventure where you could be killed by a collapse, poison gasses, rattle snakes hiding from the heat or falling to your death! 💀 🤣🤣🤣 That trip was NextLevel..!!
Looks like you guys had a blast! Wish I could get out that way, in the Midwest “southern Illinois “ a good trail is as rare as a unicorn! The ozarks are close enough though.😊
@@TrailNewbie I sware I was just making a video about my biggest hurdle being me, and trying to encourage everyone “ myself included “ to not give up, and the things we gain are worth more than the things we may have to sacrifice. Btw loved the gift guide video! I’m gonna have to find that titanium cup! Perfect size for ramen!
Good stuff! Really enjoyed the video! Would love to get some coords for that trailhead early on as you guys were climbing and the drone was following. Looked like a nice trail and then up and over to catch a great vista and colors of the sky! The mine looked amazing too!
Thank you so much! If you can email me at trailnewbie@yahoo.com I can share some details with you! Please reach out to me there anytime. Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Love this video Greg! Panamint Valley is where I first got a chance to explore the Death Valley area and also where I first met Daniel 395jnky. You have some awesome drone shots and that World Beater cabin is epic!!!
I have been to Panamint Valley a few times in my life. One of my favorite California Destinations. I am simply amazed at the ability of the Burro to thrive in the hostile environment.
Okay after that video you got me hooked! Such Beautiful scenery and I love the Bible verse and songs. So nice that you got to have a meet up with like minded people. I will never see scenery like that in my life, so it is so nice that you share with all of us home bodies. Stay safe in your travels.
Oh wow! Thank you so much! I really appreciate the encouragement! You may never make it to Panamint Valley, but, do everything you can to explore the world right around you! Sometimes you’d be surprised how much of God’s beautiful creation is not that far outside your doorstep! Thank you for watching and for your comment! I really appreciate it! 😀
Great video, Greg! That intro was awesome. I remember Mike in his red jeep behind me one second and then a white jeep behind me. Haha. Talk about good timing on the trails to find us. See you at PNW!
Dude this video is so fun to watch. What a great adventure. Last time I was up there the north end was still covered in snow so we didn’t make it up there. Great editing and beautiful drone shots. Love your content Trail Newbie. 😎🤙🏼
Oh wow. Thank you so much! That means so much to me! I do all my videos just for fun. Just to try to bring some information, fun and inspiration to others. When I get a comment like this, it really helps me, and motivates me to do more! Thank you so much for your comment and reaching out! 😁😁😁
Your video - as a whole - is awesome. Thank you. The wife and I LOVE panamint ... please share the campsite coords. The view - is inclredible. Thank you.
Enjoying you videos. I’m planning a trip out to the DV area soon. I wish it wasn’t so far from Dallas but it looks awesome. Keep up the great videos. Maybe see you on the trail sometime.
@@TrailNewbiecan you tell me what light you are using on JL top hatch? Also, when is the best time of the year to go to DV as far as comfortable temps and green plants?
@@timboone7449 hi Tim! The light bar that I use might now be discontinued. Here is the link! a.co/d/dgmaZMY Regarding the best time to go to DV, I’d suggest late Feb or early March. It’s so amazing out there. 💯
Hey that’s my dad Griff on the Ballarat porch minding the store. Ask him about the Panamints when you visit. He’s been roaming those mountains for over 50 years
Oh no way!!! That’s awesome!! 👏🏻👏🏻 Ya, there was a couple of guys hanging out there in-deep conversation so I didn’t really get a chance to talk with him because I didn’t want to interrupt. 😁😁 Thanks for reaching out, and thanks for the comment! 👏🏻🙌🏻👊🏼
Indeed! It’s funny, I cook at home, almost never. But when you get out there, you really want to put together a nice dinner! Cooking off the back of a jeep is so much fun! 😁😁😁
Thank you so much! Really glad you liked it! It was an awesome trip! 😁😁😁 I do this 100% for fun only so it’s the comments like this that keep me going!! 👊🏼👊🏼👏🏻👍🏼
Great Video. Looks perfect for my Jeep Trailhawk. Been to Ballarat a bunch of times but always went to Death Valley. Can't wait till fall to retrace your steps.
Thank you so much for reaching out and for your comment! It’s notes like this, that really inspire me to do more! My hope with weaving my faith in more and more is that it will touch someone’s life at the right moment. I want to build others up in a world that is so focused on tearing you down. God’s creation is so inspiring! I hope I can bring some of that inspiration to others and that if my platform grows, that the glory will be His not mine. 👏🏻🙌🏻👊🏼 I appreciate you! 😁
Finally, I got around to watching the rest after a long week, You got some amazing footage, man! Hopefully, we can hit the trails after you're from overland expo. Thanks for the shoutout 🙌!
Cool video. Ive spend hundreds of hours at those locations. I would caution about naming them and making it too easy to find those places. Thats why I left California, the back country areas got wrecked. The last time I stayed at Boxcar I noticed more and more grafitti on the walls. Thats what the log book is for. And some 'European Knights' (travelers) branded the cabin. And now there are a bunch of stickers on the window. Dan, the guy who restored that cabin so we can enjoy it, stopped going due to all the trash on the walls. Its remote enough that if you do a little research and pull some clues from other videos, you can find these spots. Its not the destination, its the journey getting there.
Yes, I couldn’t agree more that vandalism and trashing trails in public land is the absolute worst! I struggle with keeping the locations completely undisclosed - as I have learned so much from other channels like mine when I am researching various places to go. This is a very appreciated comment, and I will surely consider this in future videos as well. Probably a good reminder also to include in my videos comments about keeping our public lands in excellent shape!
Great video! That mine was epic, don't know if I couldve gone that far 😬, although we have been pretty deep into some lava tubes. Great ratio of exploring and adventure vs camp & cooking 😂 keep 'em coming!
Oh wow!! That’s crazy! So cool. That mining operation is at the south east side of the valley, ya? What an amazing area - and the history is rich! Man, hard to picture snow at Ballarat, but I believe it!!! 😁😁👏🏻👊🏼
Great question. We did not. Since we went in there, I’ve been looking into various ways to monitor air quality for future exploration. Do you happen to have any suggestions on this topic? Would love to know more. 😁
Great question!! The answer as far as I know is no, you cannot fly a drone in any National Park. All drone work in this video was done outside of the National Park and in all cases was on BLM (Bureau of Land Managment) public land. I try my best to adhere to these regulations, but I can see how this might be confusing in the video. The bulk of Panamint valley and the surrounding mountains are outside of the park. 😁😀
Subscriber and fan from the Philippines! When you went inside the mining tunnel, I was silently hoping that both of you would turn back immediately.. Really scary. First time to see that in an overland video. And then the glimpse of a 'ghost'. Whooooh!
Oh wow! All the way from the Philippines! That’s awesome! HAHAHA, ya, that cave was intense! Even if the ghost was a little ‘post production CGI’. AHHAHAHAHA Thank you so much for being a subscriber! I really appreciate it! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Hi 👋 if you can reach out to me by email I can give you some info. Trailnewbie@yahoo.com Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
At the beginning of your video, I thought it was the guy from NatGeo channel narrating LMAO... great video man, I enjoyed it. FYI I had to replay that ghost scene mentioned above... creepy!
Hahahah! Thanks! Ya, my wife cracks up when I do my narrations. 🤣🤣 But I love doing it - so…. 🤣🤣 Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed the video! 👏🏻👏🏻😃😃👊🏼👊🏼
great video would be interested in coordinates of the campsite you found if you are willing to share. i havent explored the area around ballarat yet but look forward to that next trip out there
There is some sort of landing strip by Panamint Springs. When I was there a guy was trying to get me to charter his twin engine plane to go to Sacramento. I had no idea why he latched onto me other than maybe he was broke. It took a while to get rid of him.
The mine you guys went through is called the copper queen. Believe it or not, it is the very first mine do you have ever used pneumatic tools in the United States? The shaft that you found in the mine used to have a single man elevator that went up to Lookout city, which is where everyone who worked on the mine lived.
NO WAY!!! That is SO AWESOME!!! And, YES the next time we are out there we’ll reach out! I love that area, but truly am a newbie compared to the knowledge you have. Thanks for sharing this info. Really appreciate it!! 😁😁😁
The trail from Ballarat up to World Beater Mine is maybe about an hour up and an hour back. Something like that? Thank you for watching and for your comment! 🙏🏼 I really appreciate it! 😀
I have an old 97 Chevy Tahoe two door 4 wheel drive that is actually very capable with what I have thrown at it so far but definitely don’t want to do rock crawling type extreme stuff. Just looking to make it to a quiet beautiful dispersed spot. Thanks for replying
@@jdgreany Right on! Yes, you should be able to make it up there no problem! Only issue would be pinstripes - but if you're not afraid of those, then you'd be 100% good to go!!
I Just commented on your next video how I found your channel. I too share similar values and WOW what a channel. I do my little jeepNdirt channel for fun and excited to have over 9k views on a nice TJ build for my dad, but it would be cool to say I had 45k plus views. Great job, very inspiring and awesome story telling and fun.
Awesome! Welcome to the channel - hope it’s one that you enjoy coming back to time and time again! My typical posting time-period is monthly. I do this just for fun, so I can’t do weekly videos or anything. Thanks for subscribing! 🙌🏻👊🏼👏🏻
Thank you for reaching out and for the encouragement! This trip was filmed just about five weeks ago. So, if I’m remembering correctly early, May 2023.
Thank you so much! Yes, it just sort of came to me one day as I have a pretty minimalist set up. I didn’t want to have boxes or stuff hanging off of the jeep, so this was a great solution. Hope it is helpful for you! 😁😁😁
Awesome! If you are looking for any of those coordinates for the locations, we went to, I think there should be a whole list of them down in the comments for this video. Travel safe, and I hope you have a great time!
There must’ve been some heavy flash flooding, because Darwin Falls is usually a big pool like a small swimming area but I see it’s all filled with sand right now
Ya, I was thinking the same thing! It didn’t make sense to me that there wasn’t a pool there. So, like you said, some major dirt/sand movement must have filled it in.
Great question! Thanks for asking! 🙌🏻 It’s a song called “All that Breathes” by Andrew Word. He’s an independent artist that I was able to find on Artist.io for use here (I pay a subscription). It can be found also on Apple iTunes if that’s what you use. From his EP Full of Light. He actually has another song called Unfailing that is possibly my favorite worship song ever. I have it in a couple of my videos. My bet is - you’ll like Unfailing even BETTER than All that Breathes! Once you listen to it, comment back here and let me know - or reach out to me on Instagram! Thank you for watching and for your comment! I really appreciate it! 😀
Those are the original wolf pack boxes. I think this will work with the pros as well, but I think the measurements to make the legs will just be slightly different. If you check out the video on my channel called “What is it?” That gives more detail. Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
You have to scramble up the wall to get to the falls. There was a road but maybe its blocked off now. The road above the falls is about three feet deep in sand. Darwin has a water tower up there. The road will take you to Darwin.
@@TrailNewbie I think the only reason that was there was the recent wet weather. Was'nt there when I was. There were some rock climbers there and they showed me where to put my hands and feet. But when I left I had to do it on my own. Only about a 10 foot fall but still I did'nt want to break any bones. The upper falls has the pool you were referencing. I drove the road in a rental car and nearly got stuck but I did'nt see the coy pond. I thought that was a hike to somewhere as I've seen it on YT. When I was at Panamint Springs they were on diesel gens on flatbeds and there was no restaurant or RVs, just a camp ground. No telephone. The owner had a transmitter and as soon as I pulled in he called an armed Forrest Service guy. When he rolled in with a shot gun and looked at me he rolled his eyes. A fat smilling guy sucking a Dos Equis was hardly part of the Manson family. The owner was very paranoid. I know it has all changed. Darwin had electricity and I believe now phones as well as a post office. There is apparently a landing strip in the area. Darwin had some big mines. There was an asian guy at the resort who looked like his mind had been totally zapped by the vast open areas with no people. He just looked stunned. There was nothing at Ballarat when I was there. Went to Chris Weight camp to drive to Panamint City but road was closed. I guess the hike is a killer. Drove by Cerro Gordo but sign said road was private and no trespassing. I understand now its a county road so missed Cerro Gordo before Brett burned the hotel. Would like to see the salt tram.
Great question, I actually only use my iPhone to do all of my filming except for my drone work. The drone I use is a Mavic Air 2. All of my editing is done on my iPhone as well using the iMovie app. I am very minimalist with regard to my editing, software and platform. Plus, being able to edit on my phone allows me to do most of my editing, while on the 🚽 🤣🤣🤣
@@TrailNewbie thanks so much. I was in the process of creating an instagram account so I could message you and you beat me to it. I appreciate you taking the time to pass along the information!
A little secret for you if you drive up and around to the backside of Darwin Falls there is a pond and a shack, but be sure to bring gold fish food because there are some large goldfish somebody has put in the pond when I was last there the count was about 20
Last time I was in the Panamints several years ago, our camp had to move to a new location unexpectantly. We found a big mine that became operational again and were asked to move. We complied. So Our second party was coming up the next day but we had no cell service to relay our new location. We could have driven back toward Trona that morning but what a hassle that would have been. Well fortunately, I had my Yaesu 870d mobile ham radio and a 10meter vertical antenna. My buddy in the other group has the same set up. We had prearranged to be listening to a particular 10m HF frequency in the band and luckily, we managed to communicate our new and last minute location the next morning. My buddy was some 40 miles away in his truck when we established contact. I was able to tell him our new location after we moved the night before. I was getting some awesome skip over the mountains and 10-meters was “hot” during that sunspot cycle back then.
I know I've lived in the Mojave too long when I immediately know where you are in the first few frames. LOL. Tehachapi is obvious... And passing the Parris law firm billboard. Ugh. Then basically the first few minutes, knew 100% where you were. Even that awful gas station in Trona. heh. I know all those geographic landmarks by heart. Sad, but true!
Great question, that is the Devos light ranger! I bought a two pack, and gave one to my brother-in-law and I kept one. It is really an excellent overlanding or camping item. Highly recommend. I am not sponsored by anyone so I don’t have an affiliate link or anything like that, but I can tell you it is worth every penny for that piece of equipment. You will not be disappointed.
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate you watching and for the comment! 👊🏼👏🏼😃 short answer is you’ll be totally fine - with one exception: pin stripping. The brush is pretty unforgiving, but it’s 100% doable if you’re not afraid to take some scratches. 😃👏🏼👊🏼🙌🏼
Yes, that mine was incredible! And it sure was unique to see Darwin Falls. I had heard about it before, and really wanted to check it out. It was a great trip through that area for me and my brother-in-law! Thank you for the comment, and for reaching out!😁😁😁
Hey buddy! That spot seemed a little windy in my video, but it really wasn’t. It was just generally breezy. No issues. But, that spot could potentially be a really windy spot due to being on the crest of a hilltop. But, if you get it on a good day - it’s an insane spot!! 😁👏🏻👊🏼
@@TrailNewbie I think you have to get really lucky to get little to no wind as the desert winds at times could be un-predictable. You guys got luck with the conditions.
@@TrailNewbie In Death Valley the wind comes down from the 14000 foot mountains at night at about 40 mph. Cool season. Its for real and it does'nt quit.
If you can, reach out to me via email at trailnewbie@yahoo.com I can provide you with some detail there! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Yes indeed! That’s a great channel! I’ve missed the last few, so I need to catch up! 😃 But, I want to get up to Cerro Gordo in the next year or two for sure! 🙌🏻👏🏻👊🏼
I was shown these special places years ago from the old timers. I was told one thing is keep these places quiet to keep out people who disrespect them. Unfortunately the look at me youtubers have not learned the same lessons. I have slowly seen many at these locations who do not treat them with respect. Watching the videos is fun but it marks the down fall of these magical places
Yes, you make a good point. I’ve found that many who have reached out to me to discuss the locations are always people that you could trust out there. Very responsible stewards of the land. But, there is something to think about here and I thank you for bringing it up. Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
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Hey bro, did you add the ghost as you were coming out of the mine? Min 30:42. As the music crescendo’s?
Wait what??
Please tell me your joking😮
30:42-30:43
I would love to claim credit but my wife caught it. Weird thing is she never watches overlanding videos with me
What do I win, TrailNewbie hat?
So many echos from the past in Panamint Valley. One of the few places left if you stand absolutely quiet you can hear your own heart beating.
Agreed. It’s amazing out there. A true gem of the desert. Thank you for watching and for your comment! 🙏🏼 I really appreciate it! 😀
Such a beautiful area with some killer sunsets!
Oh man! So right! That area is so cool. So much to explore. Thanks for the comment buddy! 😁😁👊🏼
I love how you incorporated biblical scripture to your adventures!! ❤️ your God vibes!!
Thanks!! I appreciate the comment and kind words. Ya, I hope to find ways to weave in 📖 verses and overall Christian themes in current and future videos. Also, I try to do it with some of the music. Gotta represent 👊🏼✝️
Omg lol I see my grandfather Dave sitting in his rocking chair at the Ballarat outpost.
Oh that’s too cool! I must have been there at the right time! 😄😄 that spot and area are so awesome! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
They have no law but the outlaw
Awesome! I love waterfalls hidden away in the desert! Deserts are so much more than most people realize. There's a reason the 1st Nation tribes could live there!
Very true! Thank you for watching and for your comment! I really appreciate it! 😀
Enjoyed the journey, cool to hear the word from Psalms. I’ll head over for this run soon.
Thank you so much! It is really an amazing area! So glad you appreciated the bit of scripture, I just couldn’t hold that back! Cheers! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
What a great video! Thanks for taking the time to put this long video together. I hope we can hang out longer the next time we’re out!
Thanks Ed! Really appreciate it! Ya man, what a fun group! See you soon at OXPNW!! 😀😀👏🏻👏🏻👊🏼👊🏼
Excellent!
Thanks for taking us along.
Thanks! I really appreciate you watching and the comment! 🙌🏻👏🏻👊🏼 It was a great trip, and I recommend that area to anyone who can make it out there! 😃😃
Amazing drone shots in the beginning. Man every time I watch everyone's trip videos my list of places to visit gets longer. Awesome video Greg!
Thanks buddy! So glad you enjoyed it! 😁😁 It was such a fun trip, and such a cool spot to hit up when you are in the US. 🇺🇸
TN you have to be crazy going all the way into the mine. Wish I was there with you guys that would be fun.
Ahahhahahah! Ya, that mine was a little ‘out there’ for me. I was fairly nervous going in. But there’s nothing like a good adventure where you could be killed by a collapse, poison gasses, rattle snakes hiding from the heat or falling to your death! 💀 🤣🤣🤣 That trip was NextLevel..!!
Looks like you guys had a blast! Wish I could get out that way, in the Midwest “southern Illinois “ a good trail is as rare as a unicorn! The ozarks are close enough though.😊
Right on - main thing, is getting out there! 👊🏼
East, West … the same lifetime memories can be made. 🙌🏼
@@TrailNewbie I sware I was just making a video about my biggest hurdle being me, and trying to encourage everyone “ myself included “ to not give up, and the things we gain are worth more than the things we may have to sacrifice.
Btw loved the gift guide video! I’m gonna have to find that titanium cup! Perfect size for ramen!
Excellent adventure! I love all those places.
Thank you so much! Appreciate the comment and the encouragement! 👊🏼👊🏼😁🙌🏻 Panamint and the surrounding area is really a treasure!
Great music. Love the drone shots.
Great video, awesome B-Roll. I really like the mine exploration. Makes me want to head out to the desert again.
Right on!! Thanks buddy! Gotta get out there sometime with you. 👊🏼👊🏼👏🏻👏🏻😁😁 Glad you liked it! 🙌🏻
What an epic shot! Can't wait to see this one!
Thanks Doc!! It was a fun one!! Really enjoyed this trip. Panamint is SO EPIC!
Yes!!! Nice Finish to an excellent video presentation. Thanks
Glad you liked it! Thank you so much for watching and for the comment! 🙌🏼😃
Great trip. Thanks for showing these California gems.
Thank you so much for the encouragement! I really appreciate the comment!! Cheers!
Good stuff!
Really enjoyed the video!
Would love to get some coords for that trailhead early on as you guys were climbing and the drone was following. Looked like a nice trail and then up and over to catch a great vista and colors of the sky! The mine looked amazing too!
Thank you so much! If you can email me at trailnewbie@yahoo.com I can share some details with you! Please reach out to me there anytime. Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Love this video Greg! Panamint Valley is where I first got a chance to explore the Death Valley area and also where I first met Daniel 395jnky. You have some awesome drone shots and that World Beater cabin is epic!!!
Thanks Mike! Looking forward to our next adventure! 👏🏻🙌🏻👊🏼 I could wander around Panamint for days! 😀😀😀
This is gonna be a good one!❤
Thanks for joining the premier! Really appreciate it!!
I have been to Panamint Valley a few times in my life. One of my favorite California Destinations. I am simply amazed at the ability of the Burro to thrive in the hostile environment.
Agree! Can’t believe how those 🫏 survive out there!! 😳😳😳 It’s such a cool area! I’ll be back many times!! 👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼👊🏼😃
Okay after that video you got me hooked! Such Beautiful scenery and I love the Bible verse and songs. So nice that you got to have a meet up with like minded people. I will never see scenery like that in my life, so it is so nice that you share with all of us home bodies. Stay safe in your travels.
Oh wow! Thank you so much! I really appreciate the encouragement! You may never make it to Panamint Valley, but, do everything you can to explore the world right around you! Sometimes you’d be surprised how much of God’s beautiful creation is not that far outside your doorstep! Thank you for watching and for your comment! I really appreciate it! 😀
Great content…well done!
Oh! Thank you so much! Really appreciate it! 😁😁😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I do it all for fun, so I’m so grateful to hear when people appreciate it!! 😄
Great video, Greg! That intro was awesome. I remember Mike in his red jeep behind me one second and then a white jeep behind me. Haha. Talk about good timing on the trails to find us. See you at PNW!
Hahahaha! Ya buddy! That timing was perfect. What a great trip - and great getting a chance to meet everyone!! 👏🏻👊🏼🙌🏻
Dude this video is so fun to watch. What a great adventure. Last time I was up there the north end was still covered in snow so we didn’t make it up there. Great editing and beautiful drone shots. Love your content Trail Newbie. 😎🤙🏼
Thanks buddy!!! Appreciate it! Looking forward to seeing your next video! Tomorrow?
@@TrailNewbie tomarrow yessir! And I have some sweet content coming in a couple weeks from my Arizona and Utah trip. There will be six videos. 😎🫣🔥
@@jonnytacooutdoors ya!! I’ve been really looking forward to that trip content!! 👊🏼👊🏼👏🏻
Fantastic video! You really do the areas you explore justice.
Oh wow. Thank you so much! That means so much to me! I do all my videos just for fun. Just to try to bring some information, fun and inspiration to others. When I get a comment like this, it really helps me, and motivates me to do more! Thank you so much for your comment and reaching out! 😁😁😁
Your video - as a whole - is awesome. Thank you. The wife and I LOVE panamint ... please share the campsite coords. The view - is inclredible. Thank you.
Enjoying you videos. I’m planning a trip out to the DV area soon. I wish it wasn’t so far from Dallas but it looks awesome. Keep up the great videos. Maybe see you on the trail sometime.
Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
@@TrailNewbiecan you tell me what light you are using on JL top hatch? Also, when is the best time of the year to go to DV as far as comfortable temps and green plants?
@@timboone7449 hi Tim! The light bar that I use might now be discontinued. Here is the link! a.co/d/dgmaZMY Regarding the best time to go to DV, I’d suggest late Feb or early March. It’s so amazing out there. 💯
Great film, I can stand the walk in I was scare
Thank you! Yes, that cave was a bit scary! 👻 but so much fun too! 😁😁
Hey that’s my dad Griff on the Ballarat porch minding the store. Ask him about the Panamints when you visit. He’s been roaming those mountains for over 50 years
Oh no way!!! That’s awesome!! 👏🏻👏🏻 Ya, there was a couple of guys hanging out there in-deep conversation so I didn’t really get a chance to talk with him because I didn’t want to interrupt. 😁😁 Thanks for reaching out, and thanks for the comment! 👏🏻🙌🏻👊🏼
@@TrailNewbie Well done video. I appreciate the time spent on editing.
Can't wait to start my overlanding adventures
Ya! You should definitely get out there and get after it!! 😃😃👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
So nice to see an old building n f preserved and even improved vs destroyed by visitors.
Yep, agree! 💯
Totally enjoyed. Thanks!
Ohhh!! Thank you so much! Really appreciate the comment and so happy you liked! 👊🏼👏🏻
This trip was awesome. Highly recommend the Panamint area! 🙌🏻🙌🏻😁😁
Great video. Looks like first night dinner was something else.
Indeed! It’s funny, I cook at home, almost never. But when you get out there, you really want to put together a nice dinner! Cooking off the back of a jeep is so much fun! 😁😁😁
Thorooughly enjoyed the journey, thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much! Really glad you liked it! It was an awesome trip! 😁😁😁 I do this 100% for fun only so it’s the comments like this that keep me going!! 👊🏼👊🏼👏🏻👍🏼
@@TrailNewbie Definitely do! You don't see content like this on RUclips that often. Can't wait to see future adventures! 🤟
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Great Video. Looks perfect for my Jeep Trailhawk. Been to Ballarat a bunch of times but always went to Death Valley. Can't wait till fall to retrace your steps.
Right on, ya, it’s such an amazing spot. Love it so much there. I will be back for sure. Thank you for the comment, and the encouragement! 😁😁
awesome work! NEXT LEVEL!
Appreciate that!! This video was really fun to put together. 😁😁😁
BEST VIDEO!!!!
Thanks BOSSLEVEL!! Now, go clean your room!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great video! Looks like I need to plan a trip your way! I’ll be hitting you up for ideas when time comes.
For sure! And/or let me know if you want to crack the code on meeting up somewhere! There is so much to explore out here.!! 👊🏼👏🏻
Great video man! Love the faith adds! Wish you were closer to the East coast!
Thank you so much for reaching out and for your comment! It’s notes like this, that really inspire me to do more! My hope with weaving my faith in more and more is that it will touch someone’s life at the right moment. I want to build others up in a world that is so focused on tearing you down. God’s creation is so inspiring! I hope I can bring some of that inspiration to others and that if my platform grows, that the glory will be His not mine. 👏🏻🙌🏻👊🏼 I appreciate you! 😁
Great video! Thank you!
Thank you so much! So glad you liked it!!! 😁😁😁😁😁😁🤩🤩🤩🤩
Good video.
Glad you enjoyed it!! I appreciate the comment more than you know! 😁😁
Also Barker ranch where Manson was caught mengel pass to the Geologist cabin 👍
Ya, I want to go to Barker Ranch sometime soon! Such an eerie spot I hear!! 😬😬
@@TrailNewbie it's just a part of past history I was burnt down but walls still exist
Check out Geologist cabin on Google
@@danpayan9468 ya, I’ve seen it in a few videos. Such a wild story that he ended up there.
@@TrailNewbie this time of year it's too hot best time to go is in the fall
Nice Mine Exploration! Regards from Ody Slim
Thanks! That was such a cool spot! 😁😁
Definitely recommend checking it out!
I love this video, we need to go down there.
It’s such an awesome spot - really amazing from an off-roading and overlanding perspective. Definitely get out there! 😁😁😁
Finally, I got around to watching the rest after a long week, You got some amazing footage, man! Hopefully, we can hit the trails after you're from overland expo. Thanks for the shoutout 🙌!
Ya buddy! Thanks, and look forward to getting out on the trail with you sometime! 👊🏼👏🏻
Holy moly! I don't know if I would have gone that far in! 😅 But, it is very cool that they haven't closed them off!
Ya, there’s something about exploring a mine that is so awesome! I do it every chance I get! 😊
Cool video. Ive spend hundreds of hours at those locations. I would caution about naming them and making it too easy to find those places. Thats why I left California, the back country areas got wrecked. The last time I stayed at Boxcar I noticed more and more grafitti on the walls. Thats what the log book is for. And some 'European Knights' (travelers) branded the cabin. And now there are a bunch of stickers on the window. Dan, the guy who restored that cabin so we can enjoy it, stopped going due to all the trash on the walls. Its remote enough that if you do a little research and pull some clues from other videos, you can find these spots. Its not the destination, its the journey getting there.
Yes, I couldn’t agree more that vandalism and trashing trails in public land is the absolute worst! I struggle with keeping the locations completely undisclosed - as I have learned so much from other channels like mine when I am researching various places to go. This is a very appreciated comment, and I will surely consider this in future videos as well. Probably a good reminder also to include in my videos comments about keeping our public lands in excellent shape!
Great vid. Heading that way early next week. Love to have coordinates of 1st nite camp spot. 🙏
Thank you! I really appreciate it! Yes, do you happen to have Instagram? If so, do you think you could message me there? 😃🙌🏼👏🏼
Or if you want to email me TrailNewbie@yahoo.com I can give you some info there. 😃
Thank you for sharing 💜💫🙏🏻
Anytime! Thank you for watching and for your comment! I really appreciate it! 😀
Thumbs up!
Thank you thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! 👏🏻👏🏻😀😀
Great video! That mine was epic, don't know if I couldve gone that far 😬, although we have been pretty deep into some lava tubes. Great ratio of exploring and adventure vs camp & cooking 😂 keep 'em coming!
Ahh! Thank you so much for the encouragement and comment! Really appreciate it!! 😁😁👊🏼👊🏼 ya, that mine was no joke!! 💀💀
Very cool mine. Even has a "pit of despair" 😂
Hahahahahahah - totally!!! I think that was from the Princess Bride 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Used to work at CR Briggs mine back in 2011-2012. 2012 winter it actually snowed down there at Ballorat.
Oh wow!! That’s crazy! So cool. That mining operation is at the south east side of the valley, ya? What an amazing area - and the history is rich! Man, hard to picture snow at Ballarat, but I believe it!!! 😁😁👏🏻👊🏼
great video, did you guys monitor the air in the mine?
Great question. We did not. Since we went in there, I’ve been looking into various ways to monitor air quality for future exploration. Do you happen to have any suggestions on this topic? Would love to know more. 😁
You can fly a drone in DVNP?? I thought they banned them. (Asking for a friend.) 13:32
Great question!! The answer as far as I know is no, you cannot fly a drone in any National Park. All drone work in this video was done outside of the National Park and in all cases was on BLM (Bureau of Land Managment) public land. I try my best to adhere to these regulations, but I can see how this might be confusing in the video. The bulk of Panamint valley and the surrounding mountains are outside of the park. 😁😀
Subscriber and fan from the Philippines! When you went inside the mining tunnel, I was silently hoping that both of you would turn back immediately.. Really scary. First time to see that in an overland video. And then the glimpse of a 'ghost'. Whooooh!
Oh wow! All the way from the Philippines! That’s awesome! HAHAHA, ya, that cave was intense! Even if the ghost was a little ‘post production CGI’. AHHAHAHAHA Thank you so much for being a subscriber! I really appreciate it! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
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Hey can you share the coordinates for the campsite? Awesome video
Hi 👋 if you can reach out to me by email I can give you some info. Trailnewbie@yahoo.com Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Thx!
No problem! Glad you liked the video! 😁😁😁
At the beginning of your video, I thought it was the guy from NatGeo channel narrating LMAO... great video man, I enjoyed it. FYI I had to replay that ghost scene mentioned above... creepy!
Hahahah! Thanks! Ya, my wife cracks up when I do my narrations. 🤣🤣 But I love doing it - so…. 🤣🤣 Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed the video! 👏🏻👏🏻😃😃👊🏼👊🏼
I’ve been going thru Ballarat for over 50 years!
Such a cool area!! Totally love that spot! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
great video would be interested in coordinates of the campsite you found if you are willing to share. i havent explored the area around ballarat yet but look forward to that next trip out there
There is some sort of landing strip by Panamint Springs. When I was there a guy was trying to get me to charter his twin engine plane to go to Sacramento. I had no idea why he latched onto me other than maybe he was broke. It took a while to get rid of him.
Oh wow, that’s funny! Ya, there are some interesting characters out there in the desert! 🏜️
We camped in Ballarat back in the 70s went to Surprise canyon before it closed to veh traffic now it's a pretty strenuous hike but a lot of history
Right on! That’s awesome - wow, such a long time ago! I can’t wait to get back out there! 😁
Haven't been since 03 I started to get into overlanding because of health reasons I can't got an 92 Toyota 4runner for sale and some gear for sale
The mine you guys went through is called the copper queen. Believe it or not, it is the very first mine do you have ever used pneumatic tools in the United States? The shaft that you found in the mine used to have a single man elevator that went up to Lookout city, which is where everyone who worked on the mine lived.
NO WAY!!! That is SO AWESOME!!! And, YES the next time we are out there we’ll reach out! I love that area, but truly am a newbie compared to the knowledge you have. Thanks for sharing this info. Really appreciate it!! 😁😁😁
Great video! Thank you sharing !
How long is the trail and how long would it take to finish it?
The trail from Ballarat up to World Beater Mine is maybe about an hour up and an hour back. Something like that? Thank you for watching and for your comment! 🙏🏼 I really appreciate it! 😀
great video! Thanks for sharing. Can a stock 4 wheel drive make it up to that camp spot with view and the mine?
Hi! Thanks for the comment and kind words! Yes, I think 100% a stock 4x4 can make it. To both locations. What type of rig do you have?
I have an old 97 Chevy Tahoe two door 4 wheel drive that is actually very capable with what I have thrown at it so far but definitely don’t want to do rock crawling type extreme stuff. Just looking to make it to a quiet beautiful dispersed spot. Thanks for replying
@@jdgreany Right on! Yes, you should be able to make it up there no problem! Only issue would be pinstripes - but if you're not afraid of those, then you'd be 100% good to go!!
I Just commented on your next video how I found your channel. I too share similar values and WOW what a channel. I do my little jeepNdirt channel for fun and excited to have over 9k views on a nice TJ build for my dad, but it would be cool to say I had 45k plus views. Great job, very inspiring and awesome story telling and fun.
Awesome! Thanks for the comment and the kind words! 😃👊🏼👏🏻 I’ll check out your channel. Will sub for sure! 😊✌️
Cool video! I just found your channel.
Awesome! Welcome to the channel - hope it’s one that you enjoy coming back to time and time again! My typical posting time-period is monthly. I do this just for fun, so I can’t do weekly videos or anything. Thanks for subscribing! 🙌🏻👊🏼👏🏻
Hey I just came across your channel digging the videos what time of the year did you do this trip ? Thx
Thank you for reaching out and for the encouragement! This trip was filmed just about five weeks ago. So, if I’m remembering correctly early, May 2023.
the front runner legs are genius....
Thank you so much! Yes, it just sort of came to me one day as I have a pretty minimalist set up. I didn’t want to have boxes or stuff hanging off of the jeep, so this was a great solution. Hope it is helpful for you! 😁😁😁
I'm en route towards that location, in my 2021 chevy colorado 2wd only. Wish me luck
Awesome! If you are looking for any of those coordinates for the locations, we went to, I think there should be a whole list of them down in the comments for this video. Travel safe, and I hope you have a great time!
There must’ve been some heavy flash flooding, because Darwin Falls is usually a big pool like a small swimming area but I see it’s all filled with sand right now
Ya, I was thinking the same thing! It didn’t make sense to me that there wasn’t a pool there. So, like you said, some major dirt/sand movement must have filled it in.
Hey brotha - What worship song is that at 11:45?
Great question! Thanks for asking! 🙌🏻 It’s a song called “All that Breathes” by Andrew Word. He’s an independent artist that I was able to find on Artist.io for use here (I pay a subscription). It can be found also on Apple iTunes if that’s what you use. From his EP Full of Light. He actually has another song called Unfailing that is possibly my favorite worship song ever. I have it in a couple of my videos. My bet is - you’ll like Unfailing even BETTER than All that Breathes! Once you listen to it, comment back here and let me know - or reach out to me on Instagram! Thank you for watching and for your comment! I really appreciate it! 😀
You had a great time. That's amazing.
Love that valley. Please ping me regarding your wonderful discovered best overnight spot near death valley.
Sure! If you’d like the coordinates - do you happen to have Instagram so you can message me there so I can send to you?
Or if not, I can send you the Lat/Long here. 😁
What model of Front Runner storage boxes do you use? Wolf Pack Pro? Thanks
Those are the original wolf pack boxes. I think this will work with the pros as well, but I think the measurements to make the legs will just be slightly different. If you check out the video on my channel called “What is it?” That gives more detail. Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
@@TrailNewbie thanks for the reply and making terrific videos
You have to scramble up the wall to get to the falls. There was a road but maybe its blocked off now. The road above the falls is about three feet deep in sand. Darwin has a water tower up there. The road will take you to Darwin.
Ya, I think you’re right - I think there is an upper falls that we didn’t go to. This was the lower falls. 😃
@@TrailNewbie I think the only reason that was there was the recent wet weather. Was'nt there when I was. There were some rock climbers there and they showed me where to put my hands and feet. But when I left I had to do it on my own. Only about a 10 foot fall but still I did'nt want to break any bones. The upper falls has the pool you were referencing. I drove the road in a rental car and nearly got stuck but I did'nt see the coy pond. I thought that was a hike to somewhere as I've seen it on YT. When I was at Panamint Springs they were on diesel gens on flatbeds and there was no restaurant or RVs, just a camp ground. No telephone. The owner had a transmitter and as soon as I pulled in he called an armed Forrest Service guy. When he rolled in with a shot gun and looked at me he rolled his eyes. A fat smilling guy sucking a Dos Equis was hardly part of the Manson family. The owner was very paranoid. I know it has all changed. Darwin had electricity and I believe now phones as well as a post office. There is apparently a landing strip in the area. Darwin had some big mines. There was an asian guy at the resort who looked like his mind had been totally zapped by the vast open areas with no people. He just looked stunned. There was nothing at Ballarat when I was there. Went to Chris Weight camp to drive to Panamint City but road was closed. I guess the hike is a killer. Drove by Cerro Gordo but sign said road was private and no trespassing. I understand now its a county road so missed Cerro Gordo before Brett burned the hotel. Would like to see the salt tram.
Hey, just found your channel, wondering about the cameras you use? great content btw
Great question, I actually only use my iPhone to do all of my filming except for my drone work. The drone I use is a Mavic Air 2. All of my editing is done on my iPhone as well using the iMovie app. I am very minimalist with regard to my editing, software and platform. Plus, being able to edit on my phone allows me to do most of my editing, while on the 🚽 🤣🤣🤣
Would love to get the coordinates and route for this trip!
Sure! Do you happen to have instagram? If so, can you message me there so I can get your email address to send you the GPX and/or coordinates?
Unfortunately I do not have Instagram or any other social media other than RUclips.
@@CALIKID90603 ahhh, gotcha. I can post the latitude and longitude here for the camp site, cabin(s) and mine. Would that work?
@@TrailNewbie thanks so much. I was in the process of creating an instagram account so I could message you and you beat me to it. I appreciate you taking the time to pass along the information!
@@CALIKID90603 anytime! 🙌🏻
A little secret for you if you drive up and around to the backside of Darwin Falls there is a pond and a shack, but be sure to bring gold fish food because there are some large goldfish somebody has put in the pond when I was last there the count was about 20
Ahhhhhh, yes! I have heard about that! I have never been there, but my buddies have. So cool. 😎
Pleasant Canyon is one of my favorite DV moto rides
Right on!! Ya, it’s just such an incredible area!! 🙌🏼👊🏼👏🏼
Last time I was in the Panamints several years ago, our camp had to move to a new location unexpectantly. We found a big mine that became operational again and were asked to move. We complied.
So Our second party was coming up the next day but we had no cell service to relay our new location. We could have driven back toward Trona that morning but what a hassle that would have been. Well fortunately, I had my Yaesu 870d mobile ham radio and a 10meter vertical antenna. My buddy in the other group has the same set up. We had prearranged to be listening to a particular 10m HF frequency in the band and luckily, we managed to communicate our new and last minute location the next morning. My buddy was some 40 miles away in his truck when we established contact. I was able to tell him our new location after we moved the night before. I was getting some awesome skip over the mountains and 10-meters was “hot” during that sunspot cycle back then.
Woah! That is crazy, what a great story!! Love it! I’ve only used GMRS myself - but sounds like that ham saved the day!!
Black bear pass & many others in the San Juan’s are awesome!! Plus Moab Utah!
Ya! I definitely want to get out there at some point in the next couple of years. On the bucket list for me. 😃😃🙌🏻
Awesome video!
can you share the coordinates?
Do you happen to have Instagram? Perhaps you can find me there and message me? 😃
What a great hat!
Ahahahhahaha! Ya buddy! Gotta represent!! 👏🏻😃👊🏼 Rhino Offroad hat for the WIN!! 😃
Can you send me the campsite coordinates please??? Looks like an awesome spot!
@@TrailNewbie Thanks so much.....
@@stevebushhousen4725 no prob! Enjoy and travel safe!
I know I've lived in the Mojave too long when I immediately know where you are in the first few frames. LOL. Tehachapi is obvious... And passing the Parris law firm billboard. Ugh. Then basically the first few minutes, knew 100% where you were. Even that awful gas station in Trona. heh. I know all those geographic landmarks by heart. Sad, but true!
Hahahahah - that’s funny! But, you’re in a pretty amazing spot if you love the desert!!! 😁😁🤗🤗🙌🏻🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻
9:49 11:44 What’s the name of that light you guys are using? I need something like that 👍
Great question, that is the Devos light ranger! I bought a two pack, and gave one to my brother-in-law and I kept one. It is really an excellent overlanding or camping item. Highly recommend. I am not sponsored by anyone so I don’t have an affiliate link or anything like that, but I can tell you it is worth every penny for that piece of equipment. You will not be disappointed.
Was this in April ? I came home from my home to Panamint Springs April 22 and saw these plans as I was heading home!!
Yes! Late April - April 22 I think around mid day! 😀😀😀
Love your videos, how do you think a tundra would do getting up those trails width wise?
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate you watching and for the comment! 👊🏼👏🏼😃 short answer is you’ll be totally fine - with one exception: pin stripping. The brush is pretty unforgiving, but it’s 100% doable if you’re not afraid to take some scratches. 😃👏🏼👊🏼🙌🏼
That was an awesome cave that just keeps going. The waterfall is a shocker for Death Valley.
Yes, that mine was incredible! And it sure was unique to see Darwin Falls. I had heard about it before, and really wanted to check it out. It was a great trip through that area for me and my brother-in-law! Thank you for the comment, and for reaching out!😁😁😁
Great video!! How windy did it get at that camping spot in panamint valley?
Hey buddy! That spot seemed a little windy in my video, but it really wasn’t. It was just generally breezy. No issues. But, that spot could potentially be a really windy spot due to being on the crest of a hilltop. But, if you get it on a good day - it’s an insane spot!! 😁👏🏻👊🏼
@@TrailNewbie I think you have to get really lucky to get little to no wind as the desert winds at times could be un-predictable. You guys got luck with the conditions.
@@awdgsx415 ya man. Honestly it was perfect! 😁😁
@@TrailNewbie In Death Valley the wind comes down from the 14000 foot mountains at night at about 40 mph. Cool season. Its for real and it does'nt quit.
Lets gooo!!!
Ya buddy! Tomorrow!!! 10:00 AM
@TrailNewbie I'll be at work tomorrow but will download the episode to watch as soon as I get home.
@@thetrailoutthere awesome! All good!!
Always great videos and editing, the cave was awesome lol.
Great video. Can you send me the coordinates of the camp site?
If you can, reach out to me via email at trailnewbie@yahoo.com I can provide you with some detail there! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Cool trip. Have you heard of "Ghost Town Living" on RUclips?
Yes indeed! That’s a great channel! I’ve missed the last few, so I need to catch up! 😃 But, I want to get up to Cerro Gordo in the next year or two for sure! 🙌🏻👏🏻👊🏼
You went too far in that mine! Glad you found the way back
Hahahah, ya, it was sketchy for sure!! 😬😬
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I was shown these special places years ago from the old timers. I was told one thing is keep these places quiet to keep out people who disrespect them. Unfortunately the look at me youtubers have not learned the same lessons. I have slowly seen many at these locations who do not treat them with respect. Watching the videos is fun but it marks the down fall of these magical places
Yes, you make a good point. I’ve found that many who have reached out to me to discuss the locations are always people that you could trust out there. Very responsible stewards of the land. But, there is something to think about here and I thank you for bringing it up. Thanks for watching and for the comment! I really appreciate it!🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼😃
Nice video. God Bless
Thank you! And right back at-cha!