Climbing Engineer Pass In a Sprinter Van | Living The Van Life
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
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Join me as I take my 2020 Mercedes 4x4 Sprinter-my home on wheels-up the challenging Mineral Creek route from Ouray to the summit of Engineer Pass, one of Colorado’s most rugged and scenic mountain roads. Living the van life means bringing your home wherever the road takes you, and this path really pushed both me and the Sprinter to the limit with steep climbs, tight switchbacks, and rocky terrain. But the reward? Epic views at over 12,000 feet and the freedom to camp out anywhere. If you’re into off-roading, van life, or just love an adventure, stick around for the ride-there’s no better way to experience the Rockies!
This video is the kind that I like the best:
1. Go to the wilderness,
2. Cook in the field,
3. Stay in the wilderness overnight...
Watching such a video is the best for most city people, since most of us couldn't do it in person for all kinds of reasons.
I was stationed in Alaska. A buddy and myself took my 4X4 GMC over 40 miles behind in the roughest terrain I've ever seen. We dealt with everything possible. We get about 35 miles back and there was a guy in a Station Wagon!!! It was like, WHAT!!!!! I couldn't believe it, we finally made it back to where you could not absolutely go any further. Guess who comes pulling up in his station wagon? Unbelievable!!!
Chad is the type of guy who takes you on an adventure, shows you how to drive, demonstrates survival skills, shares the most beautiful views, teaches you how to cook, and provides mentoring on living life! The transitional background music is also so meditating and soothing. This channel is rare to come by!
Finally! Chad is back! He’s alive!
😂
thank god, he is alive
I follow his Instagram as well to make sure he didn’t fall off a cliff or something like that. I think he just took a well needed break and did Burning Man and moto-cross
Finally He is back welcome back chad
I was waiting far away from Afghanistan😊
"I don't think I'll ever do that trail again!" WISDOM INCREASED.
Chad, your content is absolutely 1st class. The time and effort are what a RUclips channel should be . It's all about the details and you smash it
So happy to see you again on you tube I miss your videos so much! When I watch them it carries me away from all my cancer sickness and for 45min I am in a state of pure joy! Chad your story telling is amazing and I thank you!
Honestly, Discovery should sign you a big fat contract, and you launch your tv series for them. This was absolutely outstanding, your camera work, the views were amazing!! You have a very special talent my friend, honestly if I stumbled on this, on tv I'd be hooked!! Well done Sir!
Well the great thing is that you get to stumble upon them allllll you want on youtube and I get to have all my creative freedom to create the content you enjoy. I worry that if I were ever to get involved with a fat contract that I’d lose control of my creative freedom. But thank you VERY much for the kind words. And thank you for being part of the channel.
@@LivingTheVanLife you do make a good point!! Here you get to be who you are with only one Boss, you! 🤛🤘
You like him bcoz his not under anyone's control his content is that's why unique
This type of content is way over saturated.
@@c.s.4507this type of comment is way oversaturated.
Burning Man, Freezing Man, Mountain/Desert Man, Don't care, keep em coming...
The best cinematography on RUclips!
I was thinking the same thing, the Arial shots are just spectacular
The part where you ask what it looks like on camera...I immediately said to myself, "eff that" lol. I am terrified of heights and that drop and narrow trail would have me in a fetal position. Hats off to you Chad!
seriously . . . i was watching and thought the same thing. . . hats off to him....stud!!
Turn in your MAN CARD dude.. I know chicks with a bigger set than you..
0500 here in New Zealand, watching LTVL while at work.......what a great way to start the day.
Brooooo. Wtf. I was having an easy evening here in Europe then you dropped this, man. Heart still in my throat 😂. Your the best. Doing this takes skills and guts. U got it all. Thanks
I love guy's attitude and determination. Constantly pushing himself through comfort zones and growing. Very inspiring.
Man winter is coming and can't wait to see your cooking and camping
Great video, I love Engineer Past! My wife and youngest son drove to the top and down the other side and out through Mineral Creek Road to US 550 in our new stock 1994 GMC Extended Cab Diesel 4x4 Dually on all terrains in the fall of 1994.
The few jeep drivers we encountered were curious and friendly, many gave us thumbs up and we had no problems negotiating any of the trail.
I probably wouldn’t try to drive it today in the dually, though we still own it, as these trails have been become so popular and congested I would have difficulty making room for oncoming traffic. But back in 1994 we saw only about three jeeps or so. No traffic and no stress.
Having done these trails and passes in my beautiful State of Colorado, I can tell you that Engineer Pass in that Sprinter Van was unrefu..... real man. I have rolled a SxS on Red Elephant Hill off I70 and done Red Cone Pass and sh** my pants. No way in a Sprinter Van. Cheers my friend and what an accomplishment! Try Rollins Pass either side, nothing technical but very beautiful. They were the old train routes before the Moffat Tunnel was built.
Best van life RUclipsr by a good green country mile!
Image quality, music, storytelling....ossom...no words. Amazing video as usual!
Driving up that road, praying to the gods of transmissions and tyres, AND filming as well - quite the achievement in my opinion. Well done Chad. Chris. DownUnder.
Stunning visuals and camp cooking aside, this is arguably the best-sounding Sprinter I've ever heard. If this isn't testament to AO's products, I don't know what is.
I was watching Norwegian Explorer and he was watching one of your videos. Now I've subscribed to your channel. Never seen a Sprinter off road.👍
Wow! The scenery was just breath taking! Thanks for taking us along.
😱 Man you are a brave soul my friend! And wet slick terrain to boot. I’m sitting here watching this with my whole body tensed up…I have to remind myself that you survived it or there wouldn’t be a video to watch!
Great to see you back!
Thanks for sharing your travels with us .What a privilege
Great to see you back man! Awesome video. Great to see you pushing the envelope of what a Sprinter van can achieve. Your driving skill is amazing. I know you have all the additions but it is how you use that is what gets you through. Looking forward to the next one!
You're our man for those tough camping expeditions CHAD... greetings from your Fans in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea 🎉💥💪🤙
What an incredible video!. The work you put into building your van to let you do something that extreme must be so rewarding. Your cinematography and music selection were spot on, and the final stop to make an amazing lunch was the cherry on top. Thank you for putting in the work to do it right. As I was watching, I kept thinking it must get lonely for you sometimes seeing the amazing places you go by yourself.
Always the best cinematography, no matter the subject. Just an enjoyable video. 🎉
10:15 no way you did not flip over. You are a magician. The lights on the mountains are just WOW
The best Camper van channel of them All
Awesome work. Crawling through terrain and jeep driver judgement without concern . Great vid.
Sono questi i video che vogliamo. Tu,il tuo Sprinter e la natura.
The amount of work you put into this is incredible. The shots, editing, music, all of it. Incredible job Chad. Thanks!
Awesome video as always Chad. I always look forward to watching your awesome and epic adventures. Thanks for letting us ride along with you on your adventures.
Now that is what I call a real adventure. Great return vid Chad!
Rock crawling in a Sprinter….THAT is a sprinter van conversion! Epic. Big love from Brighton, UK
Chad, loved the video. My favorite parts of the movie are your meal prep, cooking, fireside chat, beautiful views, and wonderful music. The history lesson was just icing on the cake. I want to to be absolutely honest here, though. While you were cooking the curry chicken in the van at the top, I was getting serious Zorro vibes with the music. I was half expecting you to show up in one of these shots wearing the zorro mask and full costume. Chadtonio Vaneras anyone? AKA Don Chad de la Van Life
AO's drivetrain and suspension upgrades obviously give huge improvements in off-road capability. Impressive to see them in action. More please ! Subd.
The San Juan's are something else. I live in Denver and get out in the Front Range as often as I can but any time get out to the San Juan's is something special.
THE BEST VIDEO I HAVE EVER SEEN ON RUclips . mate your work is Fantastic , camera, drone , equipment, simplicity, MUSIC ,scenery , god daym . That was EPIC brother
Wow!!! You delivered again BIGTIME!!! I think my heart skipped a beat or two getting through that terrain. Amazing mountain top views and cliffsides. I would not have been able to get through that terrain without crying lol. Thank you for taking us on a wild and adventurous ride with you!
What an enjoyable episode of combination of Man, machine, food and nature..wonderful..❤
Every time I think I've seen your best, the next vid surpasses it. Great storytelling work and mix of shots. Looking forward to seeing you do something new in the Vanagon as well. I appreciate the historical details of roadside attractions.
I did that same trail Aug 6th 2024, in a stock JLU Rubicon. Wow, that trail is NO joke bro!! Fun to watch, nicely done!!
Chad you take chances, going up that track and realising it was a bit too difficult, however you made it , great the way you were calculated and careful . Well done ! We certainly don’t want you over the edge ✌️
Your sprinter van is truly The Mother of all sprinter van. Amazing as always
That's raw courage for sure! Taking that super high and tippy Sprinter on those narrow trails, holy moly! Awesome adventure, thank you!
Brought back great memories; I grew up in Lake City.
Yum. Worth the wait. The van 4wheeling was exciting but don’t do it again lol. Tears watching the sky and sunset first night. Outstanding video and editing. All these years, all the channels. You are my favorite.
This is the Chad video I enjoy! Great views, food and travels. Welcome back sir!
Such a nice combination of hardcore stuff like driving a sprinter van over mineral creek road, and the simple please of cooking a nice meal using a Dutch oven. The views didn’t hurt either
More more more :) We love these videos so much Chad! Great cinematography and amazing drone shots!
Wow! You're back. We thought you dropped off the edge of the world. Nice video, but I have to say, You got GUTS!!! But you sure proved the van can:-)
I saw the notification while at a doctors appointment and I couldnt wait to watch it tonight! Thanks for your videos, Chad! You get me through the week vicariously lol
Holy cow, you had me wincing at around 4 mins in!!!
Chad, Awesome video and a big time adventure! Thanks for taking us along!
Awesome vid, Chad. Thanks.
The Sprinter never ceases to impress.
Even with the clouds & rain,
Amazing.
Incredible skills Chad. Love the cinematography. I've been watching you for years and your progression is amazing. Keep it up.
I must say dude . . . BADASS!!
I used to snowshoe up there every winter several times a year. But to take a 300' long van!!
Cahones!!
Hell yeah!!! Comment, like, sit back, watch & enjoy! Thank you, Chad!
Saludos desde Patagonia Argentina. Aquí a puro overland y exploración. Tus videos son mi fuente de inspiración. Felicidades!
Another Chad classic. Loved every second. Honestly the best vehicle for that toughest section of trail is probably a mule. Would not be near as comfortable in the overnight rain mind you. Continued safe travels...looking forward to the next one.
Fantastic adventure! Outstanding photography! Insane “road” up the mountain AND driver! Meal prep and cooking segments were very interesting! Lots of information with great advice and tips! So happy I discovered your channel and subscribed!
Aah!!! My favorite Mountains!! I grew up about an hour and a half from Ouray! To the south, at the Colorado/NM line. I have driven a pickup loaded with a big camper over that pass. A few times. I won’t say more but will let you/everyone remain amazed as you go over the pass.
So glad to see you again Chad. Happy (safe) Trails to you. Just love your adventures and scenery-always wonderful. 🍂
I really appreciate the production value in your videos, well done! Keep up the good work!
You have been missed Chad!! Thank you for another LTVL episode..
That van is a beast!!
Hope you continue to be well and safe travels!!
I'm happy your back Chad, loved the burning man vlog. Actually talked to my other half and we will be going for the first time next year. I hope all is well for you and things were good on your time off. It really was upsetting to see the negative comments and even a negative comment to what I wrote. There will always be negative people in this world and it's like this is your world and your enjoying it, doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. I truly enjoy your vlogs and always will. Thank you for the content and taking me away from troubled times sometimes. Have safe travels and great times. Keep on trucking✌️✌️
You are amazing, when you run up those rocky terrain. My heart is ripping out. I'm so worrying for you. But seem you have so many experiences. I'm feeling release. However, beautiful views and thank you for sharing this video. We love them. Which's why I chose subscribed your channel.
This man is really brave 👏 and a talent driver 👏 🙌 🎉❤ ..... We hope to see you on other place like this one ..... 🎉
Chad I've watched a lot of your videos and this is one of the most inspiring! Thank you for all your work!
LOL.... THIS STRESSED ME OUT ! IN A GOOD WAY !👍👍👍😁
When someone tells me it can’t be done it drives me more to the extreme. Great video, great vibes. Love you Chad keep up the good work
Scheiße!!! Those drops and tight climbs were epic...I agree with the guy in the Jeep..."you're a bigger man than me!" lol Good to see you out with the equipped Sprinter van. Keep on truckin'
Cinematography gets better and better. The shot of Solo Stove with ligtening in background was amazing.
mineral creek was beautiful. rad and super gnarly. i knew in my head you did it. that you are safe cuz you posted this video butt.... dang!!!! my 'ol heart was praying for you. thanks for sharing another epic journey and video. continued travel mercies and blessings.🕊
Hi Chad I loved this episode...way scary roads but So So beautiful. If you ever decide to get rid of your van and want to give it to someone who would Completely Love it that would be me 💗 lol I know you would never do that but I LOVE how you fixed it up.... soooo perfect for Offroad. One of my Favorite Episodes 😇
Awesome video.... I did that route on 2 wheels a few years back...and thanks to you, I was able to show my wife the views!
So glad to see you back on RUclips! We missed you! Don’t do that again. Wonderful video, as always. We have missed this content from you and we are looking forward to seeing more from you soon. Thank you for sharing your adventures and letting us go along for the ride🙏🏻
Loved that video
Awesome to see what is capable of the sprinter van with proper upgrades to the rig and proper driving skills
Glad you're back and exploring my neck of the woods. The San Juan's are amazing. Hope you are exploring many trails around here!!
Welcome back Chad, great to see you again! Love the content, as always👍…..awesome…
Chad so glad you’re back….I met you at Handlebars in Silverton on this trip when you were on your KTM!!…So glad you’re posting again and look forward to your adventures….LTVL is back!!
Top notch as always sir😊. It’s been a while but welcome back. 👏👍🏴
Such an awesome treat to sit and watch one of your masterpieces with a fresh bowl of popcorn! Thanks!
I’m rarely make any comment but after this video I have to say that was crazy ride !!! I knew nothing is gonna happen otherwise it wouldn’t be a video but watching that road I was pretty nervous. Going there with van is pretty crazy idea. Good job !!!
Wow! That had my anxiety and fear of heights on a whole new level LOL This is the first time I have watched one of your videos. Awesome!
Yeah i been setting here waiting for a new adventure glad your back & a cool video too from Colorado the poor van got a workout on that road & i got to ride along too Thanks for posting so we all can ride along
Cracking video Chad! Good to see you back in the sprinter van 🚐, love your cooking too , for all that you play your skills down !
Ps loved the Burning Man video !
Hi Chad. Oh that was something loved it. Best footage and so clear. Cheers John from Gold coast. Cant wait for next adventure.
Good to have you back, Chad! Took my family for a mini vacation to Ouray in June. Beautiful country!
Hi Chad great to see you back buddy,that was an unreal trip I've never seen any thing like that ,thanks your photography is fantastic Chad. cheers mate David.😀
Hi Chad, it is great to have you back on the screen, was missing your videos. The cooking part give the whole video a special taste!
...okay, at the end of every video I think, this is it, it can't get any better ... and then you upload your next adventure 😂 You are absolutely crazy, a great kind of crazy ! Your Sprinter Van truly one of a kind, love it 👍 Thanks so much for sharing your adventures, always inspiring! Crazy drive, amazingly beautiful scenery and interesting cooking in between 😆
badass! thats one capable van right there.
gran video! ver el offroud con la van gracias por volver saludos
Stunning as always Chad. You're the best !!
wew! your back! at long last..safe travels more power and God bless..hope to see more new videos..avid fan here in the philippines
Hi Chad, I am so impressed with your photography, drone control videos and your editing. Your adventures are amazing.
Thankyou for this Chad….great to see you back in the zone, doing the sort of of vlog we love best…..🇮🇲👍👌