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Lily's growl is just to clarify to you, that even tho you bought the snacks. Within the jurisdiction of New York state law & federal under property law... you've already forfeited said snacks over to her, therefore legally speaking... those are her snacks. 😬🐕
I found you through the nomadic fanatic Channel. Just recently stated watching yours. I got a lot of catching up with your videos. I'm in central N.Y. Utica area. I love the van life I hope to get into it within a year or so. Happy travels! Al
@@RLeeVanCamps Hi there, I just do random camping trips in my van with my dog. I like watching all the van life u tuber videos. Are going traveling full time?
Isn’t that scenery amazing. One of the reasons I love living in New England. Wait until the Fall colors come in…. It will be breathtaking. Thanks for bringing us along on this part of your journey. And Lily….. how cute she’s protecting her treats…. The “I love you” is so precious!
@@storychasing they say it’s going to be very colorful this year due to all the rain we had. Last year the only color we saw was yellow as we had zero rain and everything was dead by august. I want vibrant red, orange, and yellow!
Hey, Amber, so glad you got to see Whiteface and Lake Placid! I lived in that area for a couple years, and it is SPECTACULAR! A walk around Mirror Lake is fun, too. Enjoy your spa day!
Beautiful scenery! Thanks for sharing. What app is giving you the elevation as you travel? And one last thing, I could see a reflection in your sunglasses of you holding your camera phone with one hand while you were driving. I would suggest getting another holder for your phone like the one that's holding the GPS phone. You can just aim the camera ahead so we can see the scenery where you're driving. That way both of your hands are free to be on the steering wheel which I think is safer. That's my opinion, I know, but you do you. It's just a suggestion.
I was coming here to suggest a GoPro or some sort that she can stick to her windsheild, either facing outwards or inwards. That way, as you say, her hands are free to stay on the steering wheel and it's much safer. I don't know about the US or Canada, but it's illegal to be holding your phone whilst driving here in Australia (though a lot of people still do) and you could be fined a lot of money if the cops caught you even touching it whilst driving!
Lily is so cute but she definitely didn’t want you to touch her bacon treat in the video. 😂😂. The area looks very beautiful, and the burger looked like a good stress reliever!
Great video! I've white-knuckled it a lot along 101 in WA--scary stuff. I have a Class C and felt like I was going to fly off the road sometimes. Probably because I'm a newbie. Love Lily! She has a bit of Snark-a-potomous in her too. Cute!
Thanks for taking us along Amber. I just love shots with lily. Soooo cute and funny girl showing her teeth LOL. Hey, it’s BACON. We are all that way about bacon, right? I hope you enjoyed the spa, you so deserve a relaxing day. ❤️
Hey, I just got back from whiteface mountain and I loved that scenic drive all the way up. I drove from NYC, Queens with my Kia Spectra 06. I upgraded my vehicle last year and took care of its maintenance which is why I didn't hesitate driving towards these whiteface adirondack appalachian mountains. I drove to Lake George, Whiteface mountain and then to Niagara Falls, NY. After driving to the summit, I hiked with my 6 year old daughter to the top and we both enjoyed it. It started raining on our way down and my little girl slipped few times while I was holding her hand from these rocks. Glad, she wasnt hurt thanks to almighty God. Before traveling to such locations, check all 4 tires, brakes, engine oil, transmission oil, power steering oil, brake oil, steering wheel, anti-freeze, and windshield washer etc. As long you dont see a check engine light on your dashboard while driving to the mountains thats all it matters. I did 1500+ miles of driving within 4 days. It was a great adventure though.
Thanks for the trip up Whiteface. We will be camping in the Adirondacks in a few weeks and I was looking for something to do. I knew biking, hiking, boating . . . but I also wanted a drive. I'll pack a lunch for the break on the way down.
Just found your channel. It amazes me that you are doing this alone. I don’t think I could do this. But, I so enjoy watching the videos. Lily is so adorable. She looks like my girl Lilo.
Just found your channel from Nomadic Fanatic so a new viewer. Grew up a couple of miles from Ausable Chasm so this vlog was full of great memories. Sorry about the scary Whiteface drive though. Yeh, it can be intense.
Amber another awesome video! Excellent content, especially with the way you describe your mountain descent. You are upfront, honest and transparent with your audience. My wife and I appreciate this quality and I am sure your other viewers do too.
The Adirondacks are incredibly underrated. I grew up in upstate NY and everyone I knew took vacations to Lake Placid. I currently live in Ohio and am amazed at the amount of people who don't even know the Adirondacks exist.
Get a cheap laser thermometer. Check tires, brakes and wheel bearings every fuel stop. It will tell you you have an issue before you have a breakdown. If something is getting hot it is a warning, especially if three wheels are cool and one is hot. You will know when your brakes are cool enough to proceed. $20-$30.
Hey...My husband and I had our business in Lake Placid NY...the place is super busy for all 4 seasons...Ausable Forks has a lot of history and the river is a great place to fish when drought isn't prevalent...we went down the mountain & over to Ticonderoga NY across the Lake to Vermont then drive north on RT 7 to Burlington...We found that we enjoyed the roads in winter better than in summer... the potholes freeze up..great area for apples and cider... Cheers from Maine
OMG. My friend lived back in the Ausable Forks area. I was in all the places you were in today many times. I am headed there next summer in my LTV. Most beautiful area!!!
That reminds me of Ireland or something...very beautiful. Hope I can go to the east coast again...I went to Boston last year...VERY different than arizona.
A spa experience....perfect for you! I hope you relishd every second! That mountain looked rough. But WE all KNOW you would make it through like a champ!
Molly LOL .... Oh I get nervous still to this day on those down hill descents. I think just because I'm so darn careful and like to baby the van. Have you ever done that before?
@@storychasing I have Sunny and she's one spoiled RV. Okay...they are "just" vehicles, but we have some sort of connection. If we take care of them, they will take care of us. (Maybe the empath can connect with mechanics too????)
Wow Amber, thanks for pointing out the hot brakes problem. I will find someplace to park my travel trailer, unhitch, then ascend and decend the mountain. Going to Blue Ridge mountains later, have a KOA booked to park before I explore. Thanks again, stay Beautiful.
This was a summit drive, in and out, for hiking. There’s no parking and nobody with anything bigger than a van should make this drive. Certainly not in a trailer. So I would never have pulled a trailer up to the summit.
Hi Amber, I've been watching a lot of Cesar Millan dog videos and others, and just thinking that Lily may be starting to exhibit problem behavior (resource guarding). You may want to nip it (no pun intended :) in the bud before it escalates. I have a sweet little dog that we got from a shelter a couple of months ago, but come to find she's very unfriendly around new people and that's a problem I want to rectify, hence all the dog videos. I enjoyed your video today. Enjoy your spa time!
I agree with the aggression as she gets older it's going to get worse you really need to address it you and Lily have such a special bond I'd hate for that to get in the way of your bond and it will she will bite you
Thank you for an insightful comment. Exactly my thought. Longtime rescuer. Food guarding videos are her friend right now. Her lil pup deserves to know better. One less fear. Happier pup. Edit: Tho I don’t believe C Milan is a compassionate dog lover.
I was just at Whiteface Mountain a couple of days ago. We took the elevator up but then a storm rolled in and they shut the elevator down, so we HAD to take the "stairs" down (there is steps at the bottom, but the rest is basically rock climbing) 27 stories. My arm and leg muscles still hurt lol, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat for the view up there. Wish I filmed it though, it was wild when the thunderstorm rolled in around me on those rocks.
My favorite place !! For my 65th Birthday I did that Alpine Hike and I was so proud of myself. Yes, coming down is intimidating, unfortunately I skipped it this year because I felt my car is getting too old (190,000 miles) but can’t wait to get up there again !!
Good to see you and cutie Lily .That downward trip would stress me as well.You 2 are my favourites adore Lily and of course her Momma too..big hugs ❤❤😊
OMG sweet Lily’s mean girl face! Better leave her bacon alone Mama! lol You deserve ice cream after all that! Good for you treating yourself to a spa for your 50th birthday!
Well then don't drive Skyline Drive!! Downshift! LOL! We did the ADK trail with our '87 Allegro Class A and got to tell you I avoided Whiteface drive! You're approach to steep slope breaking is spot on! Don't smoke them by staying on them and keep it in a lower gear. Biggest issue we had on the road to Lake Placid were all the cyclists and NO SHOULDERS on that windy and twisted road.
Went to Lake Placid when I was 19. We drove up to the top of Whiteface 🏔️. It looked all misty. Dad said something to the ranger about the mist. Ranger LOL... said it's not mist sir....you are in ☁️☁️☁️.
Hi Amber and Miss Lilly, What a scary event Very beautiful but nerve-racking i feel you i scared watching but Gorgeous Roads. God bless you and Lilly. Lilly what's happening little Lilly with your beautiful face..We Love ya Miss Lilly i can say this about miss lilly no one will hurt your Mom Right..Ok take care Be Safe and God Bless Us All.The new working on improvement 62 year's young Lady GG Waiting On Travels. Gloria. Happy Travels
Oh yeah, those steep grades are no joke. It is a beautiful spot. Ever been over trans mountain bypassing El Paso ? Makes a believer out of you. Don’t know what worse,staying on I 10 or going over the mountain. We were in our class C. White knuckle time for sure.
@@storychasing , I don't use Instagram, I took a picture, just trying to figure out how to send it. Will tagging you on Facebook work? Update... I just posted what I think is my 3rd Instagram post since signing up years ago, hopefully I did it correctly
Hot brakes is a distinctive smell! They may not have destroyed them, but if you smell them it too close for my comfort- my daughter heated my brakes just to the point of smelling them on one of the hills right next to our house once. I've had to drive despite stuck brakes once too!
Lily and my little Ichabod would make a perfect pair lol He's a Jack Russell/Chihuahua mix and does that face but if someone keeps taunting he will follow through
Crazy descent. Glad you made it safely! I’m inspired by your videos! Thinking of doing the same or moving to Mexico! Can I ask who did your van build out? I’m sure it’s in one of your videos, or drop a link to it?
Beautiful up there! Biking will, or should, eventually help your knee. I wondered about "tapping" your brakes, though: with ABS (assuming you've got it), tapping can actually lock up the steering. Better to ride them gently and pull off as needed as you did. Speaking of bikes, I did have to admire the technique of the cyclists on descent as you passed them. Wow.
Many world class athletes train there, many different sports. There is an Olympic training center in Lake Placid which hosts many competitors in training from around the world.
You're right in my country there Amber. My first job in Wilmington was 3rd shift permanent pump house operater on Whiteface mountain ski center for my first 2 years. I can remember skitching down the mountain at 7am every morning. beautiful winter sunrises 🌄 thanks for your efforts and upload 👍
@@storychasing we were in the middle of nowhere I was frantically looking for a place for us to stop. Finally found a gas station and we just stayed there for about an hour to let them cool. Seriously, there was smoke coming off the brakes. I couldn’t figure out what the burning smell was till I saw the smoke. Mountain was so steep it was inevitable!
Go to Jamestown and Yorktown near Williamsburg va.in Jamestown do the state park- not the historical theme park. Free ferry over the river too.glassblowing place in the state park- working but at a historical site of an old glass furnace.
I like to look at white face from a distance preferably donley's farm which you can see white face clearly on a sunny day. My family have been on white face but most times I was absent but the idea of climbing up it hahaha never...
Im not Click and Clack but I learned using low gear is what you need to do in situations like you experienced Use Lower Gears to Go Downhill When you start to head back downhill, use your engine and transmission to slow the car down instead of the brakes. Shift to a lower gear before you start heading downhill, as this will help slow down the car without you having to ride the brakes, says the National Park Service.
@@storychasing holy cow and you still had to lay on your breaks?! Damn I would have made a poopy in my pants had it been me! Thank goodness you made it down without incident!
Love whiteface mountain! You did everything right by downshifting on a way down. Your brakes were fine - there was no need for extra anxiety 😀. Brakes really get hot when engaged all the time. Touching the brakes every 10-15 seconds allows them to cool down and stay operational. By the way, I prefer instead of touching my brakes let the van get a bit of speed and then bake hard. All while downshifting. Another great way of navigating relatively straight mountain roads is to use cruise control. Cruise control would automatically downshift and use brakes when necessary and you can just relax and enjoy the scenery.
Amber’s van doesn’t have dynamic cruise control, so a steep decline would still result in increased speed. Active and dynamic systems are becoming more common, but for a van like hers, not an option. :) Heavy braking actually creates more heat for a given amount of time, so you have to be careful when using that method. Downshifting, light braking, and stopping periodically like Amber did is the way to go, unless you know you have dynamic CC or hill descent mode.
I’m from just outside of Gettysburg PA- but I love upstate NY. Have you been through the finger lake region? Beautiful! If you go there make sure you visit a little town called Palmyra near Canadaguia area. Lots of early Mormon History there. Gettysburg is so lovely in the fall- come visit us.
Beautiful views wow we used to go to Lake Placid in the summer sometimes and The funny thing was my father's name is Placid so we'd be in a restaurant or shop and my mom would call my dad and people would just look like why is she calling him Placid in Italian there is O at the end Placido 🌻✌💖💪👨🍳🎅🚌👍
Ice cream,a burger ,and french fries 🍟🍔 🍦🍨are proven medicinal when dealing with stress😘👑💝🌻🕊omy gosh I'm so scared of Ms.Lilys ferocious growly face..I bet she could kiss me to exhaustion 🤣.She is so adorable 💝
Catherine B LOL .... Definitely worth it with that stress...I had a hard time enjoying the scenery because of the descent. I was so dang nervous!!! Oh Lily...she's a character.
Beautiful scenery. You did great driving down the mountains. Yup I would be the same way. Lilly is so cute saying I love you. She doesn't want some man jackin with moma. Hands away from my moma bud. Stay safe.
If you have arthritis...you should always exercise your knee or it will eventually get stiffer...that's what my grandfather used to tell me...I had knee surgery in 1998 and it bothers me yet...but I keep going and stairs is my way. Just a note.
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Lily's growl is just to clarify to you, that even tho you bought the snacks. Within the jurisdiction of New York state law & federal under property law... you've already forfeited said snacks over to her, therefore legally speaking... those are her snacks. 😬🐕
LOL! Silly Lily! She is so darned cute!
Loved the scenery, simply amazing!! Thank you for taking us along on your journey🤗💗
I watched truck driving in the mountains RUclips videos and learned how to drive my 33 foot Class A in the mountains. No issues to date.
I found you through the nomadic fanatic Channel. Just recently stated watching yours. I got a lot of catching up with your videos. I'm in central N.Y. Utica area. I love the van life I hope to get into it within a year or so. Happy travels! Al
I’m in western NY. Just started van camping earlier this year. Having good time. Happy travels
@@RLeeVanCamps Hi there, I just do random camping trips in my van with my dog. I like watching all the van life u tuber videos. Are going traveling full time?
I enjoy videos too. Just part time
Wow that drive down would’ve freaked me out too. My van is very heavy. Love the scenery and can’t wait to see more. 🚐♥️👍🏼
Fun going up..terror coming down the mountains for sure. Glad you made it safe.
Isn’t that scenery amazing. One of the reasons I love living in New England. Wait until the Fall colors come in…. It will be breathtaking. Thanks for bringing us along on this part of your journey. And Lily….. how cute she’s protecting her treats…. The “I love you” is so precious!
Can't wait for that fall color to come out!!! Oh Lily...crazy girl, but I love her to pieces.
@@storychasing they say it’s going to be very colorful this year due to all the rain we had. Last year the only color we saw was yellow as we had zero rain and everything was dead by august.
I want vibrant red, orange, and yellow!
Be careful on hikes throughout the Northeast. Ticks are out in full force! Stay safe! Thank you for your most enjoyable adventures!
Yeah my parents live in Upstate and my dad got Lymes disease a few years ago from ticks
I lived in Plattsburgh for years when I was a kid, now I’m 51 and ready to go back. I love it there
Stumbled upon your channel , now I'm hooked , thanks for sharing !!!
Hey, Amber, so glad you got to see Whiteface and Lake Placid! I lived in that area for a couple years, and it is SPECTACULAR! A walk around Mirror Lake is fun, too. Enjoy your spa day!
So cool!
Beautiful scenery! Thanks for sharing. What app is giving you the elevation as you travel? And one last thing, I could see a reflection in your sunglasses of you holding your camera phone with one hand while you were driving. I would suggest getting another holder for your phone like the one that's holding the GPS phone. You can just aim the camera ahead so we can see the scenery where you're driving. That way both of your hands are free to be on the steering wheel which I think is safer. That's my opinion, I know, but you do you. It's just a suggestion.
Val Here 😊 I was actually using the emotion app that works with my Cannondale bike. It gives the elevation real time.
I was coming here to suggest a GoPro or some sort that she can stick to her windsheild, either facing outwards or inwards. That way, as you say, her hands are free to stay on the steering wheel and it's much safer. I don't know about the US or Canada, but it's illegal to be holding your phone whilst driving here in Australia (though a lot of people still do) and you could be fined a lot of money if the cops caught you even touching it whilst driving!
@@Tia.H We all need a bit of schoolin’ now & then. Hope she reads your well written comment.
It’s “just a suggestion.” Yes but one that might save her & pups life. Don’t care as much about the RV burning brakes but - yep - that too.
Thank you, Breaded Circus. You and me both!
Amber, thank you showing some of our beautiful state.
Lily is so cute but she definitely didn’t want you to touch her bacon treat in the video. 😂😂. The area looks very beautiful, and the burger looked like a good stress reliever!
Great video! I've white-knuckled it a lot along 101 in WA--scary stuff. I have a Class C and felt like I was going to fly off the road sometimes. Probably because I'm a newbie. Love Lily! She has a bit of Snark-a-potomous in her too. Cute!
Every time I tried to visit, it was closed due to snow. In NY, "closed for snow" means it's serious.
Thanks for taking us along Amber. I just love shots with lily. Soooo cute and funny girl showing her teeth LOL. Hey, it’s BACON. We are all that way about bacon, right? I hope you enjoyed the spa, you so deserve a relaxing day. ❤️
Yay! Thank you! LOL...Lily just started doing that about a year ago. It cracks me up. Of course I antagonize her too. lol
That’s a good point, I bite people when they try to take my bacon too.
@@TravelingSolo 😂😂😂
Hey, I just got back from whiteface mountain and I loved that scenic drive all the way up. I drove from NYC, Queens with my Kia Spectra 06. I upgraded my vehicle last year and took care of its maintenance which is why I didn't hesitate driving towards these whiteface adirondack appalachian mountains. I drove to Lake George, Whiteface mountain and then to Niagara Falls, NY. After driving to the summit, I hiked with my 6 year old daughter to the top and we both enjoyed it. It started raining on our way down and my little girl slipped few times while I was holding her hand from these rocks. Glad, she wasnt hurt thanks to almighty God. Before traveling to such locations, check all 4 tires, brakes, engine oil, transmission oil, power steering oil, brake oil, steering wheel, anti-freeze, and windshield washer etc. As long you dont see a check engine light on your dashboard while driving to the mountains thats all it matters. I did 1500+ miles of driving within 4 days. It was a great adventure though.
I will not share my treats! Omg! She is the cutest.
Lou & Angie
*Very nice video it can absolutely be scary going up hills like that I’m a truck driver and you have to be extremely careful coming down those hills*
Very true!
I'm glad you made it down safely. 🥰
You deserve that spa day! Happy Birthday!
Oh wow how beautiful!!!! Thank you for sharing Amber
Jennifer Deleon You're so welcome and glad you enjoyed it. 😊🙏
Thanks for the trip up Whiteface. We will be camping in the Adirondacks in a few weeks and I was looking for something to do. I knew biking, hiking, boating . . . but I also wanted a drive. I'll pack a lunch for the break on the way down.
There’s an awesome zip line. Have fun and enjoy. It’s beautiful there
Thank you for showing me a place I would never drive to!! Years ago I drove in the Rockies but that's when I was young and fearless!
lisa St.pierre LOL ....
Lilly looks at you like she adores you! so sweet!
Just found your channel. It amazes me that you are doing this alone. I don’t think I could do this. But, I so enjoy watching the videos.
Lily is so adorable. She looks like my girl Lilo.
They have a cool zip line there! Overcame my fears and had a great time!
I liked your reward for making it safely down the mountain! 🤣
Just found your channel from Nomadic Fanatic so a new viewer. Grew up a couple of miles from Ausable Chasm so this vlog was full of great memories. Sorry about the scary Whiteface drive though. Yeh, it can be intense.
Amber another awesome video! Excellent content, especially with the way you describe your mountain descent. You are upfront, honest and transparent with your audience. My wife and I appreciate this quality and I am sure your other viewers do too.
The Adirondacks are incredibly underrated. I grew up in upstate NY and everyone I knew took vacations to Lake Placid. I currently live in Ohio and am amazed at the amount of people who don't even know the Adirondacks exist.
Get a cheap laser thermometer. Check tires, brakes and wheel bearings every fuel stop. It will tell you you have an issue before you have a breakdown. If something is getting hot it is a warning, especially if three wheels are cool and one is hot. You will know when your brakes are cool enough to proceed.
$20-$30.
Endless Skyway Adventures Thank you very much! 😊🙏
Glad you are safe.
Really is such a cute dog! Those fries look wonderful. Lol Lynn and Danny
RV America 😊
Hey...My husband and I had our business in Lake Placid NY...the place is super busy for all 4 seasons...Ausable Forks has a lot of history and the river is a great place to fish when drought isn't prevalent...we went down the mountain & over to Ticonderoga NY across the Lake to Vermont then drive north on RT 7 to Burlington...We found that we enjoyed the roads in winter better than in summer... the potholes freeze up..great area for apples and cider...
Cheers from Maine
That is awesome! What kind of a business did you have there?
@@storychasing My husband was a PGA Teaching Pro ...We had a Golf School.
Have fun and take care and take it easy and enjoy it
I had a 19% down grade in Nova Scotia ,driving a 23 ft. Motorhome. It was in Cape Britain Park.
OMG. My friend lived back in the Ausable Forks area. I was in all the places you were in today many times. I am headed there next summer in my LTV. Most beautiful area!!!
Nice video, interesting trip, naice view. Thank you for sharing the experience.
That reminds me of Ireland or something...very beautiful. Hope I can go to the east coast again...I went to Boston last year...VERY different than arizona.
Lily don’t bite the hand that feeds you! 😂🥰
GarboFilms LOL ....
A spa experience....perfect for you! I hope you relishd every second! That mountain looked rough. But WE all KNOW you would make it through like a champ!
Molly LOL .... Oh I get nervous still to this day on those down hill descents. I think just because I'm so darn careful and like to baby the van. Have you ever done that before?
@@storychasing I have Sunny and she's one spoiled RV. Okay...they are "just" vehicles, but we have some sort of connection. If we take care of them, they will take care of us. (Maybe the empath can connect with mechanics too????)
Wow Amber, thanks for pointing out the hot brakes problem. I will find someplace to park my travel trailer, unhitch, then ascend and decend the mountain. Going to Blue Ridge mountains later, have a KOA booked to park before I explore. Thanks again, stay Beautiful.
This was a summit drive, in and out, for hiking. There’s no parking and nobody with anything bigger than a van should make this drive. Certainly not in a trailer. So I would never have pulled a trailer up to the summit.
@@storychasing Thanks again for the info. Stay Beautiful
The view on top of Whiteface is amazing! I just saw a family members old apartment in your video..lol
Jackie Berg LOL .... oh wow..that's too funny.
Happy 50th Birthday! Enjoy the spa
Aww your pup is the boss huh! 😍cutest
Thank you!! 😊
I always enjoy your videos.
I definitely get anxiety when driving down steep grades
Hi Amber, I've been watching a lot of Cesar Millan dog videos and others, and just thinking that Lily may be starting to exhibit problem behavior (resource guarding). You may want to nip it (no pun intended :) in the bud before it escalates. I have a sweet little dog that we got from a shelter a couple of months ago, but come to find she's very unfriendly around new people and that's a problem I want to rectify, hence all the dog videos. I enjoyed your video today. Enjoy your spa time!
I agree with the aggression as she gets older it's going to get worse you really need to address it you and Lily have such a special bond I'd hate for that to get in the way of your bond and it will she will bite you
MoosGo 😊 We're only playing. I actually taught her that.
@@storychasing Amber that's not even funny you two are in timeout that's it 👻
Thank you for an insightful comment. Exactly my thought. Longtime rescuer. Food guarding videos are her friend right now. Her lil pup deserves to know better. One less fear. Happier pup.
Edit: Tho I don’t believe C Milan is a compassionate dog lover.
I was just at Whiteface Mountain a couple of days ago. We took the elevator up but then a storm rolled in and they shut the elevator down, so we HAD to take the "stairs" down (there is steps at the bottom, but the rest is basically rock climbing) 27 stories. My arm and leg muscles still hurt lol, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat for the view up there. Wish I filmed it though, it was wild when the thunderstorm rolled in around me on those rocks.
My favorite place !! For my 65th Birthday I did that Alpine Hike and I was so proud of myself. Yes, coming down is intimidating, unfortunately I skipped it this year because I felt my car is getting too old (190,000 miles) but can’t wait to get up there again !!
Looks stunning location and would very scary driving it. The spa sounds like a great day .
Missing you my friend! Venus growled back at Lili 🤣
Nice to see the latest video and your face!
Jennifer Blackwood 😊 lol Hey my friend. So good to hear from you. Oh venus!
Good to see you and cutie Lily .That downward trip would stress me as well.You 2 are my favourites adore Lily and of course her Momma too..big hugs ❤❤😊
Beverley Grimbeek Thank you very much! 😊🙏 You're so darn sweet Beverley...thank you!
wow that mountain view was something but I'd rather look up a mountain than down it lol that gave me anxiety too watching it lol.
Good for you! Happy SPA day :-)
OMG sweet Lily’s mean girl face! Better leave her bacon alone Mama! lol You deserve ice cream after all that! Good for you treating yourself to a spa for your 50th birthday!
Thank you 🤗 LOL Lily is a hoot!
She says don't take my food you had yours my doggie dose that too lol!
Connie Osburn LOL ....
A beautiful video..
Thank you
Well then don't drive Skyline Drive!! Downshift! LOL! We did the ADK trail with our '87 Allegro Class A and got to tell you I avoided Whiteface drive! You're approach to steep slope breaking is spot on! Don't smoke them by staying on them and keep it in a lower gear. Biggest issue we had on the road to Lake Placid were all the cyclists and NO SHOULDERS on that windy and twisted road.
Lake Placid is where the Winter Olympics were held in 1980.
That drive would have stressed me out too. The waterfalls looked amazing! Lynn and Danny
RV America Thank you very much! 😊🙏
Hiding my Bacon from killer dog ha ha
That mountain is beautiful
Ur channel is so real ty👍🏻🌷
So nice of you to comment Darlene..thank you!
Went to Lake Placid when I was 19. We drove up to the top of Whiteface 🏔️. It looked all misty. Dad said something to the ranger about the mist. Ranger LOL... said it's not mist sir....you are in ☁️☁️☁️.
Absolutely gorgeous drive 🤩
Hi Amber and Miss Lilly, What a scary event Very beautiful but nerve-racking i feel you i scared watching but Gorgeous Roads. God bless you and Lilly. Lilly what's happening little Lilly with your beautiful face..We Love ya Miss Lilly i can say this about miss lilly no one will hurt your Mom Right..Ok take care Be Safe and God Bless Us All.The new working on improvement 62 year's young Lady GG Waiting On Travels. Gloria. Happy Travels
Oh yeah, those steep grades are no joke. It is a beautiful spot. Ever been over trans mountain bypassing El Paso ? Makes a believer out of you. Don’t know what worse,staying on I 10 or going over the mountain. We were in our class C. White knuckle time for sure.
I'm dancing mentally bc I recieved my really cool story chasing mug today 😎😊🙂
Sasha Ann 😊 awww...that's so cool!!! Send me a pic or tag me on IG.
@@storychasing , I don't use Instagram, I took a picture, just trying to figure out how to send it. Will tagging you on Facebook work?
Update... I just posted what I think is my 3rd Instagram post since signing up years ago, hopefully I did it correctly
Hot brakes is a distinctive smell! They may not have destroyed them, but if you smell them it too close for my comfort- my daughter heated my brakes just to the point of smelling them on one of the hills right next to our house once. I've had to drive despite stuck brakes once too!
My Translucent Reflections 😊 ugh....thankfully mine were not smelling!
Take the gondola to the top of little whiteface. Also awesome
Lily and my little Ichabod would make a perfect pair lol
He's a Jack Russell/Chihuahua mix and does that face but if someone keeps taunting he will follow through
Janet the HipGyp 😊 oh wow...I think Lily would too.
I love “mean girl” Lily!
Crazy descent. Glad you made it safely! I’m inspired by your videos! Thinking of doing the same or moving to Mexico! Can I ask who did your van build out? I’m sure it’s in one of your videos, or drop a link to it?
Lynn N 😊 It's made by Hymer, but they are no longer in North America. The closest thing to it now is a Winnebago Solis.
Beautiful up there! Biking will, or should, eventually help your knee. I wondered about "tapping" your brakes, though: with ABS (assuming you've got it), tapping can actually lock up the steering. Better to ride them gently and pull off as needed as you did. Speaking of bikes, I did have to admire the technique of the cyclists on descent as you passed them. Wow.
Many world class athletes train there, many different sports. There is an Olympic training center in Lake Placid which hosts many competitors in training from around the world.
You're right in my country there Amber. My first job in Wilmington was 3rd shift permanent pump house operater on Whiteface mountain ski center for my first 2 years. I can remember skitching down the mountain at 7am every morning. beautiful winter sunrises 🌄 thanks for your efforts and upload 👍
PnPrailroad 😊 Oh what a beautiful sight that must have been so early in the morning too.
I just went today in a van and i never been so scared
You always have the best videos. Lily is off the charts cutie pie💕❤️♥️
😊 thank you...I kinda like her myself. lol
That would scare me even though I've been up to Yellowstone Nation Park . It was beutiful be safe out their .
Connie Osburn Thank you very much! 😊🙏
Moved my son to Seattle and while driving through Montana his brakes started smoking. We were pulling a trailer. Scary for sure!!
cheap shot 😊 Yikes that's scary. Did the brakes cool enough to keep driving?
@@storychasing we were in the middle of nowhere I was frantically looking for a place for us to stop. Finally found a gas station and we just stayed there for about an hour to let them cool. Seriously, there was smoke coming off the brakes. I couldn’t figure out what the burning smell was till I saw the smoke. Mountain was so steep it was inevitable!
Go to Jamestown and Yorktown near Williamsburg va.in Jamestown do the state park- not the historical theme park. Free ferry over the river too.glassblowing place in the state park- working but at a historical site of an old glass furnace.
I like to look at white face from a distance preferably donley's farm which you can see white face clearly on a sunny day. My family have been on white face but most times I was absent but the idea of climbing up it hahaha never...
👍🏻❤️🐾 Lily cracked me up snarling over her treats 🐶
😁 She's a silly girl.
Gorgeous scenery
Dona Lee 😊 i agree! Love the beauty of upstate NY.
Lilly’s little snarl. 🤣
Barbara Wheel LOL ....
Im not Click and Clack but I learned using low gear is what you need to do in situations like you experienced
Use Lower Gears to Go Downhill
When you start to head back downhill, use your engine and transmission to slow the car down instead of the brakes. Shift to a lower gear before you start heading downhill, as this will help slow down the car without you having to ride the brakes, says the National Park Service.
My Gypsy Adventure 😊 Yup I was in 2nd gear the whole way down and still had to tap the brakes constantly.
@@storychasing holy cow and you still had to lay on your breaks?! Damn I would have made a poopy in my pants had it been me! Thank goodness you made it down without incident!
Love whiteface mountain! You did everything right by downshifting on a way down. Your brakes were fine - there was no need for extra anxiety 😀. Brakes really get hot when engaged all the time. Touching the brakes every 10-15 seconds allows them to cool down and stay operational. By the way, I prefer instead of touching my brakes let the van get a bit of speed and then bake hard. All while downshifting. Another great way of navigating relatively straight mountain roads is to use cruise control. Cruise control would automatically downshift and use brakes when necessary and you can just relax and enjoy the scenery.
Amber’s van doesn’t have dynamic cruise control, so a steep decline would still result in increased speed. Active and dynamic systems are becoming more common, but for a van like hers, not an option. :)
Heavy braking actually creates more heat for a given amount of time, so you have to be careful when using that method. Downshifting, light braking, and stopping periodically like Amber did is the way to go, unless you know you have dynamic CC or hill descent mode.
I’m from just outside of Gettysburg PA- but I love upstate NY. Have you been through the finger lake region? Beautiful! If you go there make sure you visit a little town called Palmyra near Canadaguia area. Lots of early Mormon History there. Gettysburg is so lovely in the fall- come visit us.
Tami Cox Thank you very much! 😊🙏
That is a scary pass. May your brakes always hold true.
Therese Dignard Thank you very much! 😊🙏
Just did this today!
Pretty drive. 😎
Another great video!
It’s A Good Life With Dora & Ed Thank you very much! 😊🙏
@@storychasing absolutely. Trying to learn from your vlogging style. Dora
Beautiful views wow we used to go to Lake Placid in the summer sometimes and The funny thing was my father's name is Placid so we'd be in a restaurant or shop and my mom would call my dad and people would just look like why is she calling him Placid in Italian there is O at the end Placido 🌻✌💖💪👨🍳🎅🚌👍
Chef Santa Cooking Travels LOL ....
Ice cream,a burger ,and french fries 🍟🍔 🍦🍨are proven medicinal when dealing with stress😘👑💝🌻🕊omy gosh I'm so scared of Ms.Lilys ferocious growly face..I bet she could kiss me to exhaustion 🤣.She is so adorable 💝
Catherine B LOL .... Definitely worth it with that stress...I had a hard time enjoying the scenery because of the descent. I was so dang nervous!!! Oh Lily...she's a character.
Beautiful scenery. You did great driving down the mountains. Yup I would be the same way. Lilly is so cute saying I love you. She doesn't want some man jackin with moma. Hands away from my moma bud. Stay safe.
If you have arthritis...you should always exercise your knee or it will eventually get stiffer...that's what my grandfather used to tell me...I had knee surgery in 1998 and it bothers me yet...but I keep going and stairs is my way. Just a note.
What an adventure!
Tara C 😊 yeah a stressful one, but we made it.