Southern Nevada is my home. I spent untold hours exploring the desert where you were. It's been over 30 years since I have lived down there and miss it a lot. thanks for "taking" us along.
Born and raised in northern Nevada ,moved back in 02 ,i told my kids to dump my ashes over it when i die ,spent the good part of my life sleeping under the stars and metal detecting and prospecting here ,better to be broke and happy than rich with a anchor chain around your ankle
i'm going to hike most or all of nevada ,via the american discovery trail .most of that route is on rt 50 there are large gaps where there no water is the right?i think when near a city it okay but after fallon .there almost nothing.
Chris that was a fantastic adventure. I love your photography and learned about the sheep having no water. I love the colors and your hiking/camping adventure. This is the best channel out there.
Great video! I love how you show the desert. Many videos will show a long video just getting there, then a quick snippet and its over. But you take the time to really allow the viewer to see what you are seeing. Thumbs up!
I watched many of your videos, i simply love it. Especially this video, rocky mountains, interesting geological formations, most importantly, total wilderness, I'm loving it. Thanks.
I absolutely loved this video and especially the outro music. I really appreciate all your hard work producing your videos Chris. Best wishes from Scotland 🏴 👋🏻👍🏻👌🏻
What a fun trip! I love the desert it is such a vast and beautiful landscape :-) Keep up the great work, and always have a fun and safe time out there!
What a cool area to camp love the red rock formations too; the area looks straight out of a western. Good grief that's a lot of climbing, plus you're carrying a backpack, camera gear, talking and breathing ~ you take us on some great adventures!
So awesome that you came to my part of the country and did this particular hike! I've done this hike before but in a day and there is some route finding definitely! So cool that you were able to find all that petrified wood and bighorn sheep remains on this adventure! The sunrise shots of the red rocks were amazing as well Chris! Super cool video my friend and please try to make more videos like this in the future. Thanks for sharing your cool adventure with us buddy!
Hi Eric, Thank you for your generous comments! Yes...had a good trip to LV and The Bowl....The rams were struggling out there this fall...hoping for rain for them! The Lake Mead desert is harsh and yet beautiful...summer is definitely the time to avoid. I'll be back for another hike down there! I will check out your hikes as well. "Keep Hiking!"
Chris, I love your vids ; they’re so much fun; You are an excellent videographer and commentator and it’s just so much fun tagging along with you! Super interesting. Be safe. Addendum: What no meat? No steak? No pork chops? No salmon and veggies . Oh well. 😉⛺️😂
The Bowl of Fire is a beautiful spot to explore. I have hiked there a few times since I live out in Henderson, Nv. I had an interesting hike west of Las Vegas near Sandy Valley. Back in 2001 I was into Geocaching and planned a quick geocache search after work around 3pm for the hike. I gathered up my GPS unit, loaded in the latitude, longitude of the geocache and raced out the door with a day pack and water. Driving out of Las Vegas towards Pahrump I turned off onto a wide dirt road towards Sandy Valley. Halfway to Sandy Valley there are two small rugged mountains that I need to drive to onto another narrow dirt road to the base of one of the mountains to park. From my GPS unit it shows that the geocache is somewhere on top on the other mountain peak. I was so eager to find the cache that in my rush I failed to set a waypoint to identify where my car is located. After a hour of hiking up the mountain side I ponder about not placing a waypoint for the car, but I can easily see the car from my present location. But all that confidence changed when it took longer than expected to find the geocache as the sun was starting to set. As it was getting darker and darker to see what I was trying to stumble over I felt there was no way to return by the same way back over two mountain ranges. I figure to just head down the mountain side and walk around the base to the car. Now i am bushwhacking through the desert vegetation,. The moon is not out, it is totally black, the only light i have is from the GPS unit. I finally stumble around to discover a dirt road, but now which direction to find my car? I figured this in not the main dirt road, way too narrow, but hopefully it might lead me to my car. After about a half hour of walking on the narrow dirt road I paused to get a drink of water. Just as I am finishing my drink, a loud blood curdling scream pierced the darkness not far in front of me. it took me a few second to make decision to turn 180 degrees from that scream. I walk very briskly, trying my best not to trip over anything. I am lost, I can't even make out the mountain in the darkness. Suddenly out in the distance I see a car head lights shinning in my direction. Appeared a car was turning around, which gave me directions to the main dirt road. Eventually I saw the distance lights from Sandy Valley. At that point I would be happy just to walk the distance to Sandy Valley if I couldn't find my car. Luckily I found my car. I was so happy, but my wife wasn't too happy since this was before I had a cell phone. She was about to call the cops because of my disappearance. Weeks later I drove out in the morning to actually find the geocache. On the return to my car I saw a sheriff vehicle park next to my car with the sheriff checking out my car. He noticed me approaching and asked if this is my car. I mentioned that it is my car and then he asked if I had any weapons that I am carrying. I was surprised by that question but quickly answered that I had no weapons. I asked him about the weapon question, which he informed me that this location is a place where people commit suicide...Oh, then I asked about my incident with the scream that I heard when I was wandering around the base of the mountain. He informed me that that scream is from a rabbit being killed by a coyote . After that I mentioned maybe i should have a handgun to protect myself from animals, but he said he would recommend a handgun for safety, but it is not from the animals you need to be worried about, but the people you may run into along the hike.
Hello 👋 Chris, thank you. By sharing your informative videos, you are saving me a lot of gas ⛽ money 💰. You did another superb job of filming. Always stay safe out there. 🤗
Good stuff Chris! We lived not far from there for over a year and hiked around the LV desert as well. We miss it but not the city lol. That marker I believe is for location if your lost or the like. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you aka_threads! Yes ery under rated country compared to southern Utah or other places. I used to live in LV as well... dont miss the city either...thanks for the info.."Keep Hiking!"
I’ve never hiked but I am from the East Coast of the United States and there is not any desert area at all. The trees and forest are thick and green! Very interesting to see some thing different.😊
Yes the Alps Lynx 1 is a 3+ season tent...works well for fall hikes! A tad heavy at 4 lbs. but very affordable and works well if your doing weekend trips. Thanks for watching North TX!
I grew up in the Vegas area. When I saw your caption Bowl of Fire. Made me have to watch. But, years ago there was a rest stop off of the Lake Mead road called bowl of fire. They changed the name of that stop, not sure why. I thought that is where you were going. I never knew there was another place out there called Bowl of Fire. Love your content and narratives.
Great video! I noticed you recorded yourself climbing up multiple sections of that steep rocky incline, which means you kept doubling back to get your camera. That’s so much work and it didn't go unnoticed! I enjoyed this video!
Actually the sheep were probably ambushed by a mountain lion. I've seen similar accumulations sheep carcasses and bones in Joshua Tree near water holes. You could have ended up a snack...
19:10 / 25:51 Always beware of Rattlesnakes in carcasses of animals , they tend to den in them at times. Always inspect the area before approaching . Personally i would be wearing snake chaps if i was there.
I want to do this, the desert reminds me of my home. Everything about the desert is pleasing to my sould, the silence makes me feel closer to the lord...
This so awesome. Currently up here to hike and camp during foliage season I vermont, but hoping to do some dual sport motorcycle camping in the deserts out west in the future. Hope you’re doing well and keep adventuring!!
This is my idea of relaxation.
Thanks CoolProfessor - It was a fun trip..I love wide open country and no trail.
Same
Southern Nevada is my home. I spent untold hours exploring the desert where you were. It's been over 30 years since I have lived down there and miss it a lot. thanks for "taking" us along.
Awesome, I lived there.for 10years- harsh but great country...glad you enjoyed tthat ... I will go back again.🏜☀️
Born and raised in northern Nevada ,moved back in 02 ,i told my kids to dump my ashes over it when i die ,spent the good part of my life sleeping under the stars and metal detecting and prospecting here ,better to be broke and happy than rich with a anchor chain around your ankle
Love Nevada and vegas. Lived there 7 years. I'm gonna move back I think.
i'm going to hike most or all of nevada ,via the american discovery trail .most of that route is on rt 50 there are large gaps where there no water is the right?i think when near a city it okay but after fallon .there almost nothing.
This is our backyard! I'm so glad you featured it! 🥰
Chris, I don’t know you but your desert camping trip is one of the best videos I’ve seen this year. I had such a good time I had to see it again.
Oh Thank you Javier! love the desert.
Wow what views!!
Chris that was a fantastic adventure. I love your photography and learned about the sheep having no water. I love the colors and your hiking/camping adventure. This is the best channel out there.
This is the kind of videos I like. Always been fascinated by Nevada deserts.
Nevada has some hidden gems!
Great video! I love how you show the desert. Many videos will show a long video just getting there, then a quick snippet and its over. But you take the time to really allow the viewer to see what you are seeing. Thumbs up!
Thank you...appreciate the comment! Hoping to be in the Utah desert next month.
@@basecampchris Awesome! I look forward to seeing it
I'm constantly amazed at the picture quality your camera produces.
Thanks Curt, I'm enjouing working with The Canon M50 and the Rode Go Mic works great! Thanks for watching my hiking trip!
Yes
I watched many of your videos, i simply love it. Especially this video, rocky mountains, interesting geological formations, most importantly, total wilderness, I'm loving it. Thanks.
I absolutely loved this video and especially the outro music. I really appreciate all your hard work producing your videos Chris. Best wishes from Scotland 🏴 👋🏻👍🏻👌🏻
The painted desert 🏜️ I really want to spend more time there. Thanks for sharing!
Oh my this was amazing!! Loved every bit of it..
Thank you Chris!!
I’m a rock hound and man oh man that place looks amazing!!! That pet wood is fabulous!!!
That morning view looks amazing.
It was! Thanks.
What a fun trip!
I love the desert it is such a vast and beautiful landscape :-)
Keep up the great work, and always have a fun and safe time out there!
Thank you T. Brad - It was a memorable trip. "Keep Hiking!"
Oh my gosh.......that scenery is spectacular!!!
What's up Chris.
Thank u for sharing this adventure with us.
The Bowl of Fire is magnificent. Perfect
videography.
Hey Chris I really liked the video and most of all I liked the scenery! keep hiking and keep the videos coming.
Great hike and campout. I'm going to share it in my Facebook lake mead campers group ok.
That would be fine...thanks for asking. Lake Mead national rec area is a very under rated hiking area.
Thank you for showing us the beauty of God’s creation, Chris! Blessings and prayers for safe travels ✝️🙏
Delightful!! I love the light. I love all the Shadows and all the different formations. Thanks again, Chris.!!🆒🎨🏜☺
Yes, I agree with Curt - fantastic quality videos. Beautiful scenery - we don't have anything like that here in the south of England.
Thanks Captain David...heading out today for another shoot!
I look forward to watching it Chris.
What a cool area to camp love the red rock formations too; the area looks straight out of a western. Good grief that's a lot of climbing, plus you're carrying a backpack, camera gear, talking and breathing ~ you take us on some great adventures!
Love love love your videos! Can’t wait to see the next and the next one! Whoohoo! How fun! 😎👏
So awesome that you came to my part of the country and did this particular hike! I've done this hike before but in a day and there is some route finding definitely! So cool that you were able to find all that petrified wood and bighorn sheep remains on this adventure! The sunrise shots of the red rocks were amazing as well Chris! Super cool video my friend and please try to make more videos like this in the future. Thanks for sharing your cool adventure with us buddy!
Hi Eric, Thank you for your generous comments! Yes...had a good trip to LV and The Bowl....The rams were struggling out there this fall...hoping for rain for them! The Lake Mead desert is harsh and yet beautiful...summer is definitely the time to avoid. I'll be back for another hike down there! I will check out your hikes as well. "Keep Hiking!"
Spectacular film! I’m in awe of your production quality and of course the great hike and scenery! Makes me want to pack the backpack right now
Thank you Markku! Appreciated. I truly enjoy the desert and it's remote beauty....
A quick Los Vegas travelog at the beginning. Interesting area with good camping.
Thank you Art! Great area to explore and camp!
Love it...I live in Las Vegas and spend a lot of time in Lake Mead NRA. Always good to see people enjoying this beautiful land. Thanks for sharing.
It is a vast area - harsh in the summer...much to explore there!
I found your channel a few months ago. Your videos are so calming!
So awesome !!!❤️❤️❤️
i like the desert like this thank you for making this video
Very welcome! "Keep Hiking!"
Great trip Chris. That morning shot with the light on the walls was unreal. I had no idea this place existed. Crazy seeing the Big Horn graveyard.
Thanks Cat, yeah very crazy with the Big horn graveyard... the area needs a good rain! I’m liking your hikes...Enjoy your travels!!
Thats beautiful out in there
HELLO. GREAT. CAMPING.
Thanks Mark!! Keep Hiking!
Excellent adventure.
Thanks!
Chris, I love your vids ; they’re so much fun; You are an excellent videographer and commentator and it’s just so much fun tagging along with you! Super interesting. Be safe.
Addendum: What no meat? No steak? No pork chops? No salmon and veggies . Oh well. 😉⛺️😂
Wow fantastic video, Chris. You made me hike along with you albeit through a Saudi desert landscape; So similar to Saudi. Thoroughly enjoyed.
Glad you enjoyed it, Yusuf!I will be going back when the weather cools. Much to explore.
Awsome video.
-Love from Philippines 🇵🇭
Thank you! Keep Hiking!
Thanks for the sharing your trip
I love the desert 🐫
Glad you enjoyed it! "Keep Hiking!"
Love your content thank you beautiful location well documented!
great area...Thank you.
Nice, I love that you found petrified wood
Hi Chad. Yes...very cool find out in the desert! Thanks for watching.
The Bowl of Fire is a beautiful spot to explore. I have hiked there a few times since I live out in Henderson, Nv. I had an interesting hike west of Las Vegas near Sandy Valley. Back in 2001 I was into Geocaching and planned a quick geocache search after work around 3pm for the hike. I gathered up my GPS unit, loaded in the latitude, longitude of the geocache and raced out the door with a day pack and water. Driving out of Las Vegas towards Pahrump I turned off onto a wide dirt road towards Sandy Valley. Halfway to Sandy Valley there are two small rugged mountains that I need to drive to onto another narrow dirt road to the base of one of the mountains to park. From my GPS unit it shows that the geocache is somewhere on top on the other mountain peak. I was so eager to find the cache that in my rush I failed to set a waypoint to identify where my car is located. After a hour of hiking up the mountain side I ponder about not placing a waypoint for the car, but I can easily see the car from my present location. But all that confidence changed when it took longer than expected to find the geocache as the sun was starting to set. As it was getting darker and darker to see what I was trying to stumble over I felt there was no way to return by the same way back over two mountain ranges. I figure to just head down the mountain side and walk around the base to the car. Now i am bushwhacking through the desert vegetation,. The moon is not out, it is totally black, the only light i have is from the GPS unit. I finally stumble around to discover a dirt road, but now which direction to find my car? I figured this in not the main dirt road, way too narrow, but hopefully it might lead me to my car. After about a half hour of walking on the narrow dirt road I paused to get a drink of water. Just as I am finishing my drink, a loud blood curdling scream pierced the darkness not far in front of me. it took me a few second to make decision to turn 180 degrees from that scream. I walk very briskly, trying my best not to trip over anything. I am lost, I can't even make out the mountain in the darkness. Suddenly out in the distance I see a car head lights shinning in my direction. Appeared a car was turning around, which gave me directions to the main dirt road. Eventually I saw the distance lights from Sandy Valley. At that point I would be happy just to walk the distance to Sandy Valley if I couldn't find my car. Luckily I found my car. I was so happy, but my wife wasn't too happy since this was before I had a cell phone. She was about to call the cops because of my disappearance. Weeks later I drove out in the morning to actually find the geocache. On the return to my car I saw a sheriff vehicle park next to my car with the sheriff checking out my car. He noticed me approaching and asked if this is my car. I mentioned that it is my car and then he asked if I had any weapons that I am carrying. I was surprised by that question but quickly answered that I had no weapons. I asked him about the weapon question, which he informed me that this location is a place where people commit suicide...Oh, then I asked about my incident with the scream that I heard when I was wandering around the base of the mountain. He informed me that that scream is from a rabbit being killed by a coyote . After that I mentioned maybe i should have a handgun to protect myself from animals, but he said he would recommend a handgun for safety, but it is not from the animals you need to be worried about, but the people you may run into along the hike.
Nice one Chris.
Thanks 👍
Very wholesome of a video
Thank you! More to come.
Hello 👋 Chris, thank you. By sharing your informative videos, you are saving me a lot of gas ⛽ money 💰. You did another superb job of filming. Always stay safe out there. 🤗
Thanks Ronald, I do love the desert hikes.
Awesome video. Loved it.
Your snake story was so funny I couldn't stop laughing,. Thanks for the adventure.
LOL...Thanks for watching. It's a great area.
Awesome!
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you for sharing your adventure! That was a fun one!
Glad you enjoyed it! I had a memorable trip...will be going back!
A canyon/rocky desert. My favorite!
Yes, love the desert!
You are awesome man. My new backpacker channel. Always enjoy. Currently on the A.T. In NC watching your videos in spare time.
Awesome! Thank you! AT sounds like an Adventure!
White light...... It's great for night vision....LOL!
The night sky views must be amazing out there! Awesome video!
It really is! Thanks
Great video brother looks beautiful
Thanks for the visit
Good stuff Chris! We lived not far from there for over a year and hiked around the LV desert as well. We miss it but not the city lol. That marker I believe is for location if your lost or the like. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you aka_threads! Yes ery under rated country compared to southern Utah or other places. I used to live in LV as well... dont miss the city either...thanks for the info.."Keep Hiking!"
Awesome exploration. My idea of hiking/backpacking.
Thanks KOAM66...I'll be back out there when things cool down!
Knowing my luck, I’d walk all the way back to find my car had been stolen😆
LOL...I always have extra water waiting for me/ food too.
I've never hiked anywhere that there wasn't trees it looks like Mars. It's an amazing video hope to try that trail one day!
Thanks James! The desert is a great place to explore...!
I’ve never hiked but I am from the East Coast of the United States and there is not any desert area at all. The trees and forest are thick and green! Very interesting to see some thing different.😊
that's awesome man
Thanks Rick! Amazing desert country.
i have that same tent, its pretty sturdy and good for cooler weather because it holds the temperature inside. but its a little heavy at 4 lbs.
Yes the Alps Lynx 1 is a 3+ season tent...works well for fall hikes! A tad heavy at 4 lbs. but very affordable and works well if your doing weekend trips. Thanks for watching North TX!
Hey North TX - fyi...I just picked up and am testing an REI Coop Quarter Dome 1person....at 2lbs 7 oz so far so good. Will be posting a review!
look forward to a review!
I grew up in the Vegas area. When I saw your caption Bowl of Fire. Made me have to watch. But, years ago there was a rest stop off of the Lake Mead road called bowl of fire. They changed the name of that stop, not sure why. I thought that is where you were going. I never knew there was another place out there called Bowl of Fire. Love your content and narratives.
Great video! I noticed you recorded yourself climbing up multiple sections of that steep rocky incline, which means you kept doubling back to get your camera. That’s so much work and it didn't go unnoticed! I enjoyed this video!
Were you were standing is radioactive!
Wow! I know north and west of there is the test site.
Awesome trip, congratulations for the beautiful adventure, regards from Las Vegas👍
Thanks Alma.
When you came across the marker I just thought for a moment that you're in the middle of a Paranormal movie in the desert! Great video man, have fun!
That would be cool!
Have a nice time fellow...
Thank you Blue!
Great video! Thanks for making it.
Very welcome...amazing place.
Man, I miss the desert. I went all the time as a kid but now I live in the Southeast. No nice dry air for me here.
It is good country ...hot in the summer though!
Im watching this to prepare for my camping trip next week! Going down south of tuscon Arizona
How was it
@@hanaffiabdallah3755 it was fun thank you
Thank you :)
You're welcome!
Enjoyed your desert trip!
Thanks for watching Gabriel- that was a very memorable trip for me....I’ll be going back.
Base Camp Chris awesome! Hope I can do that too one day ☺️
Love your positive get it dune but enjoy attitude ! Peace bro 🙏
Thank you so Much!
Probably a yellow coachwhip snake. Not poisonous but pretty aggressive and fast, as you said.
Hi Robert, Thanks for the update.....he almost looked fake he was so fast...like CG. Fortunately he went his way/ I went mine.
thanks
No problem
Hi Chris cool video 👍
Hi Dad McGee- Thank you! Love the desert!
It looks like mars.😮
Keep hiking
Thanks Dr Dennis!
Actually the sheep were probably ambushed by a mountain lion. I've seen similar accumulations sheep carcasses and bones in Joshua Tree near water holes. You could have ended up a snack...
GRABOIDS!
Yes Tremers!!! Fun movie...I fight them off with trekking poles!
19:10 / 25:51 Always beware of Rattlesnakes in carcasses of animals , they tend to den in them at times. Always inspect the area before approaching .
Personally i would be wearing snake chaps if i was there.
Trail Treker, Yes...good point....total food source in which they would protect...I will look into some protection for myself. Thanks.
This reminds me of the painted desert
Never been there but yes...
I think I saw some footprints in the rock on your right at 22:12? Beautiful hike❤️
I live in Northern NV, it’s crazy how similar the south is while simultaneously being a totally different animal
exactly...Mojave vs Basin & Range country.
I’d love to go there, I hope one day I will..
The desert is a beautiful place...thanks for watching.
Wow thats Ll petrified wood
Its a bait pole for luring giant Gila monsters
How much water did you pack in?
2 32oz and a 16oz with water waiting at the car. I needed everything to get through. Zero water to be found in this hike.
*You take a sip from your trusty Vault 13 canteen...*
This is the kind of people you see in (I shouldn't by alive) documentary. good luck bro
Yeah...right.
Ha, try it yourself man. Do some basic research first invest in some halfway decent gear you will find it’s really not dramatic
I would be so paranoid of getting lost. Doubt I could have a good time...
Great video
Thanks! I love the desert.
awesome! What time of year did you do this?
October
Perhaps the marker rod was used for surveying the land?
Yes, could be ...it is public land/ well mapped. Thanks.
it's like the land that time forgot
another awesome area!
it's very extensive area....may go back and explore some more!
I want to do this, the desert reminds me of my home. Everything about the desert is pleasing to my sould, the silence makes me feel closer to the lord...
Yes Abbe, The desert is a very solitary, harsh and yet beautiful place...Thanks fro watching.
This so awesome. Currently up here to hike and camp during foliage season I vermont, but hoping to do some dual sport motorcycle camping in the deserts out west in the future. Hope you’re doing well and keep adventuring!!
Have fun! Thanks for watching...
Hi Chris as a fellow backpacker. One of my concerns is water sources. How much water did you need to carry on this trip?
2 32 oz bottles and a hydration reservoir with 85 oz. / no water out there.
This reminds me of my Louis Lamar books
Great books....yes a total Western landscape!
That red wall is a giant petrified tree stump