Oh my! I camped out on the dunes back in.... 1997 or 98 and a storm came up, thunder and it was blowing, it was so scary! We packed up in the middle of the night and hiked back to the campground. But it was beautiful. OH! There ...now I have to check a map. Ok, I used to do a weekend drive out of Denver to Nederland which was charming and had a nice little coffee shop. Now that was a million years ago... but I drove down out of the mountains into Boulder, going by some beautiful creeks with large rocks and pools for swimming in, and then to Lafayette. That town had a small Irish bar and a family style atmosphere and good music, but during prohibition, as it was a mining town, the miners dug tunnels from bar to bar under the town and the back room had a big skylight. I used also to go down south of Colorado Springs and do some hiking up in the mountains...I had a small group of friends, also from Alaska, and we used to meet up and have movie nights, pot lucks and hike together. I only lived there about three years, right at the end of the 90s, right after university.
I stopped here last Sept but only had 3 hours of daylight left, so we just climbed the dunes and did the Cumbres & Toltec RR the following morning (after it snowed). I'd like to return at some point and do some backpacking in the Sangre de Cristos.
Sand dunes? Never knew! 1st Covid shot or 2nd? 2nd was a bit more of a doozie! Love your rock sculpture and the trees! You both did extremely well hiking after your jab!
I’m so glad you were able to get your Covid shots!!!! Woohoo!!! A lot of people don’t sleep well for a few nights after getting it! I can’t believe you were able to hike 8 miles that day! Y’all are tough!!!!! Loved the food! Loved the Chad and Claire National Park you built!!!! Beauty everywhere in this post! Keep it up!!!! Safe travels!
Man I wish nothing but the best for you guys ! My favorite travel channel on RUclips you guys help me out a lot ! While I’m stuck here in ole boring South Carolina waiting to go into the navy so I can TRAVEL you guys are living my dreammmmm literally !!! I’m 19 years old about to start my big boy life trying to become a navy seal and pro power lifter but anywaysss you guys make me wanna just keep pushing forward every-time I watch one of y’alls videos and I can’t thank you guys enough..I’m all about the healthy lifestyle and stuff like that so watching you guys helps me 100000% thank you ! And safe travels from Clemson South Carolina!!! I’m sorry this was long 😆😆
No need to apologize! We love hearing from you! We are SO glad you enjoyed watching and wish you all the best in your goals! Never stop working hard and keep dreaming big! 👍
Hello Chad and Claire I am your new subscriber and has subscribed your channel since a month ago. You know what? I was wondering why you guys only had 1k sub with this very high quality video (according to information, the way you guys tell your story and video editing). Then a few minutes ago, I accindentally saw the subscribee number and it's 9k already! I'm really happy for you guys and I hope and I believe that you guys gonna get more than 100k subscribers because people are deserve to watch these such masterpiece. Good luck for you guys! 🤩 Stay safe stay healthy stay healthy.
Thank you for such kind words!! We are beyond grateful for each and every person that watched our videos. We feel so honored to be able to travel and share our experiences with others. Hope you have a wonderful day!
This was a really cool video 👏🏼 You know, I agree with most of your other viewers...YOU DEF NEED TO CREATE A COOKBOOK! You meals are fabulous 😋 Cheers as always to you two 😀
Hi, Claire and Chad! Your videos are so awesome 😍 It makes me inspired to do a van life too. I'm kinda late to know your channel and watch all of your videos because omg that's so artisty and incredible trip. And I'm so happy you choose the audio in your videos that makes me feel good and free. I hope that you make song playlist soon, maybe in the Spotify haha. Anw, I would like to thank if you could tell me what is the title name f the song in 0:38. All the love from the other side of the world 🤍
Awh! Thank you for your kind message! I will have to get back to you on the name of that song, but we have released a Spotify playlist of songs we enjoy listening to as well as the songs we use in our videos!! You can check it out on our website under the “about” section! www.chadandclaire.com/about We worked really hard on them so we hope you enjoy!!
Each and every meal you have impresses me. Great job. Thanks for taking me along to new places. Northwest makes me think Tetons/Yellowstone. Glacier Park. Too many choices....cant wait. Safe travels.
Hi kids ! Another great video, love seeing chief doing so well ❤️. Also love the chad and Claire Stonehenge/ rock house. Driftwood can be so beautiful, used to collect it from the ocean on the west coast. Moving back to that area this month, be closer to my kids and my new granddaughter 😊❤️. Love the dunes, so unique. Your food as usual, looks so beautiful love the green ! ❤️. Hope you get some good sleep 🙏. I’m so glad your out in the country, with all the violence going on in that state right now 😔. Also thanks for the info on the couples in love 😊❤️. I’ll check it out. Looking forward to your next adventure on your trip, stay safe and have fun 😊
Thanks for watching Deborah! Goodluck on your move later this month! Sounds exciting to be closer to your kids! Thanks for watching our videos! It means a lot!
Sand dunes, sand boarding and Claire wasn't tempted 🤔😄. Thanks again for taking the time to show us all your adventure even as tired as you both were, we are all grateful. 🤙
i peep your ziploc bag of mochi in the background of Chad's head at the end of the video lol .. yall are so cute and i look forward every week to watch your adventures. you are so young and brave! (i hope i can be as brave as you guys even tho i am about 10 yrs your senior)
I’m watching your channel pretty long time, u guys are doing great 👍 but I think u should upgrade your Van 🚐 little bit bigger just my opinion 🚐🚐🚐 oh yep I notice that u guys r using buddhist pray 🙏 flag for decorations nice one & I guess she’s Buddhist so I just wanna explain little bit about these flag by the colors 1. Sky is blue, cloud is white, fire is red, ocean is green, earth 🌍 is yellow, and as u can see lots holly mantra 🕉 on it 🙏 & have a sweet Van 🚐 live 👍👍👍
No apologies needed. Enjoyed the video🥰
Thanks for another excellent video.
Nice video
Omg i am addicted to them😍❤
Lots of loveeee
Gosh. You guys eat better than we do with our full kitchen and resources available!! I’m lazy, I’ll admit. Lol
It makes living in a van just a bit better. 😂
I enjoy your videos. Might be buying a van this week!! In Florida.
:) wow nice vid. Po :) :) watching frm. Phils.
Oh my! I camped out on the dunes back in.... 1997 or 98 and a storm came up, thunder and it was blowing, it was so scary! We packed up in the middle of the night and hiked back to the campground. But it was beautiful. OH! There ...now I have to check a map. Ok, I used to do a weekend drive out of Denver to Nederland which was charming and had a nice little coffee shop. Now that was a million years ago... but I drove down out of the mountains into Boulder, going by some beautiful creeks with large rocks and pools for swimming in, and then to Lafayette. That town had a small Irish bar and a family style atmosphere and good music, but during prohibition, as it was a mining town, the miners dug tunnels from bar to bar under the town and the back room had a big skylight. I used also to go down south of Colorado Springs and do some hiking up in the mountains...I had a small group of friends, also from Alaska, and we used to meet up and have movie nights, pot lucks and hike together. I only lived there about three years, right at the end of the 90s, right after university.
Wow. Sounds like SO many incredible memories! I don’t even know what to say. Just trying to take it all in. Thanks for sharing!
I stopped here last Sept but only had 3 hours of daylight left, so we just climbed the dunes and did the Cumbres & Toltec RR the following morning (after it snowed). I'd like to return at some point and do some backpacking in the Sangre de Cristos.
Sand dunes? Never knew! 1st Covid shot or 2nd? 2nd was a bit more of a doozie! Love your rock sculpture and the trees! You both did extremely well hiking after your jab!
First! And thanks! We made the most of it despite being tired.
Watching you two makes me happy. Be safe and love each other.
Theres a gator farm down the road and they have the gator from Happy Gilmore there.
We passed that place!! Should have made the stop!
I’m so glad you were able to get your Covid shots!!!! Woohoo!!! A lot of people don’t sleep well for a few nights after getting it! I can’t believe you were able to hike 8 miles that day! Y’all are tough!!!!! Loved the food! Loved the Chad and Claire National Park you built!!!! Beauty everywhere in this post! Keep it up!!!! Safe travels!
Hahaha we definitely felt tired the day after. We are excited for the second dose though!
Love the rocks and sticks! Art can be made out of anything and any where!!!
Man I wish nothing but the best for you guys ! My favorite travel channel on RUclips you guys help me out a lot ! While I’m stuck here in ole boring South Carolina waiting to go into the navy so I can TRAVEL you guys are living my dreammmmm literally !!! I’m 19 years old about to start my big boy life trying to become a navy seal and pro power lifter but anywaysss you guys make me wanna just keep pushing forward every-time I watch one of y’alls videos and I can’t thank you guys enough..I’m all about the healthy lifestyle and stuff like that so watching you guys helps me 100000% thank you ! And safe travels from Clemson South Carolina!!! I’m sorry this was long 😆😆
No need to apologize! We love hearing from you! We are SO glad you enjoyed watching and wish you all the best in your goals! Never stop working hard and keep dreaming big! 👍
Hello Chad and Claire
I am your new subscriber and has subscribed your channel since a month ago.
You know what? I was wondering why you guys only had 1k sub with this very high quality video (according to information, the way you guys tell your story and video editing).
Then a few minutes ago, I accindentally saw the subscribee number and it's 9k already!
I'm really happy for you guys and I hope and I believe that you guys gonna get more than 100k subscribers because people are deserve to watch these such masterpiece.
Good luck for you guys! 🤩
Stay safe stay healthy stay healthy.
Thank you for such kind words!! We are beyond grateful for each and every person that watched our videos. We feel so honored to be able to travel and share our experiences with others. Hope you have a wonderful day!
no, you guys can't end...
Love your videos!
This was a really cool video 👏🏼
You know, I agree with most of your other viewers...YOU DEF NEED TO CREATE A COOKBOOK! You meals are fabulous 😋
Cheers as always to you two 😀
It’s currently in the works!! 😁😁
Never seen a video of yours that I don't like.
Keep going to offer us amazing videos!!!!!
I love the rock house. Really love your cooking segments. Writing them down as I plan my van or car life adventure.
Yay! So glad you enjoyed! Please write all the recipes you can! So happy to share!
Hi, Claire and Chad!
Your videos are so awesome 😍 It makes me inspired to do a van life too. I'm kinda late to know your channel and watch all of your videos because omg that's so artisty and incredible trip. And I'm so happy you choose the audio in your videos that makes me feel good and free. I hope that you make song playlist soon, maybe in the Spotify haha. Anw, I would like to thank if you could tell me what is the title name f the song in 0:38.
All the love from the other side of the world 🤍
Awh! Thank you for your kind message!
I will have to get back to you on the name of that song, but we have released a Spotify playlist of songs we enjoy listening to as well as the songs we use in our videos!!
You can check it out on our website under the “about” section!
www.chadandclaire.com/about
We worked really hard on them so we hope you enjoy!!
@@ChadandClaire omg i got replied! thanks, anw. I'll go to your website soon 😀
Each and every meal you have impresses me. Great job. Thanks for taking me along to new places. Northwest makes me think Tetons/Yellowstone. Glacier Park. Too many choices....cant wait. Safe travels.
We are planning on going to two of the three places you listed😁😁 so excited to share!!
Hi kids ! Another great video, love seeing chief doing so well ❤️. Also love the chad and Claire Stonehenge/ rock house. Driftwood can be so beautiful, used to collect it from the ocean on the west coast. Moving back to that area this month, be closer to my kids and my new granddaughter 😊❤️. Love the dunes, so unique. Your food as usual, looks so beautiful love the green ! ❤️. Hope you get some good sleep 🙏. I’m so glad your out in the country, with all the violence going on in that state right now 😔. Also thanks for the info on the couples in love 😊❤️. I’ll check it out. Looking forward to your next adventure on your trip, stay safe and have fun 😊
Thanks for watching Deborah! Goodluck on your move later this month! Sounds exciting to be closer to your kids! Thanks for watching our videos! It means a lot!
Guys, continue to make videos. You make us happy and I hope someday you get all the subscriptions you deserve. 🌼🌼🌼
watching you all cook is so so relaxing!!!
Sand dunes, sand boarding and Claire wasn't tempted 🤔😄.
Thanks again for taking the time to show us all your adventure even as tired as you both were, we are all grateful.
🤙
😂should have pulled the clip from white sands..
@@ChadandClaire hahaha , perfect opportunity there
Let s go Claire vas y Claire❤️
Looks like you had a great but relaxing time at the Dunes! I LOVE all the scenes where you placed Mt. Blanca in the background! :-)
You sure know your geography rich! Mt. Blanca is beautiful!
There is a heart shaped cloud i your favorite picture on the left!
i can’t believe you guys did that hike after your covid shots! good job, that must have been hard!
Hahaha we low key almost died but it was still a nice hike haha
Thank you for sharing a very nice trip!
Your vlog is always interesting 🧐
not skipping ads here. Good evening from Philippines 😎
That seriously means a lot! Thank you! We are SO glad you enjoy our videos! That’s the highest praise anyone could give! Hope you’re well!!
Yay for getting vaccines!
Hope they are still alive.
i peep your ziploc bag of mochi in the background of Chad's head at the end of the video lol .. yall are so cute and i look forward every week to watch your adventures. you are so young and brave! (i hope i can be as brave as you guys even tho i am about 10 yrs your senior)
Hehehe nice eye! Thanks! We definitely don’t feel brave, but glad someone thinks so!
I noticed the extra caution with using gloves to cut the Jalapenos- not risking the spicy contacts again? 🤣
Good eye! Yeah not taking the risk anymore😂
Merci pour le partage 😊 💕 11:18 bon appétit à vous deux 😉
Thank you for sharing part of your journey. Safe travels. Take care and enjoy. BTW, do either of you have a paypal account?
Hey Gary! Thanks for watching and we do!! Shoot us an email and we’ll give you the info!😁👍
4:33 is the Sacred Navajo mountain of the East. They call it white shell mountain or tsisnajini
Wait... why only 2 and half months left in the van? What will you do after? Love your videos. ❤️
Hey Adriana! We are selling the van and transitioning into full time international travel! 😁😁
@@ChadandClaire that’s awesome! Will you still show us your amazing adventures?
i’m buying a van in the next few months and thinking about a ford transit connect, how does it affect you to not be able to stand up?
It definitely took some getting used to. If we were planning on living full time in a van indefinitely. We’d probably go for something bigger.
The day after the covid shot is horrible, you guys should rest as much as you can. Take care guys!
I’m watching your channel pretty long time, u guys are doing great 👍 but I think u should upgrade your Van 🚐 little bit bigger just my opinion 🚐🚐🚐 oh yep I notice that u guys r using buddhist pray 🙏 flag for decorations nice one & I guess she’s Buddhist so I just wanna explain little bit about these flag by the colors 1. Sky is blue, cloud is white, fire is red, ocean is green, earth 🌍 is yellow, and as u can see lots holly mantra 🕉 on it 🙏 & have a sweet Van 🚐 live 👍👍👍
Thanks for sharing! We definitely want to upgrade to something bigger one day!! 😁
Amazing how narcissistic some people are. I learned nothing of value.