Wheelchair vanlifer explores a desert wash where 4x4 is recommended
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- Опубликовано: 30 мар 2024
- I went on a (scary!) solo trek down a desert wash with my van. 4x4 is highly recommended and the only other vehicles I saw were Jeeps and high clearance trucks.
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You are one gutsy girl. I admire you.
First time watching your channel, you are amazing! So inspiring. Hello from Australia
I’m so glad you stumbled upon my channel! Ah Australia - I have such fond memories of living there for a winter. I gotta get back and try Vanlife there sometime! Cheers!
I'm a new subscriber, and you are truly a inspiration! I'm a retired caregiver who has spent my whole career taking care of the elderly and people with a handicaps. Your drive for adventure and fearlessness is something I have never seen...you are truly amazing! ❤
Caregivers are so very important, thank you for dedicating your time to a much needed career.
The desert is endlessly fascinating to me, especially this time of year when all of the plants start to put on their show. Looks like a cool spot you got to explore, thanks for bringing us along!
Oh yes the desert is popping right now!! I’ll be heading through again next week and I’m excited to see everything blooming. Thanks for joining and if you have any desert destination spots, I’m all ears.
@@Keepinitwheel306 Nice! There was a good storm that just went through the southwest so the plants should be looking super happy next week.
The San Rafael Swell area in Utah is pretty spectacular if you ever get the chance. It's West of Moab and Green river so the weather is just now getting really nice. Monument Valley in Northern AZ. is pretty incredible in the spring too.
Have fun wherever you end up going!
@@stephenkohler3472 awesome suggestions! Thank you, I’ll add them to my travel list and maybe hit them in 2025.
Very Beautiful!
You're an inspiration!
Very inspiring to watch you enjoying adventures
Thanks for saying that! I hope to motivate others to take their own adventures:)
Love your videos… really did feel for you trying to get across sand, sand and gravel are a wheelchairs nightmare 😂 but gotta be done sometimes - usually done only on my back wheels x
I debated putting my Freewheel attachment on but at least I didn’t have to go to the gym that day
Very inspiring to see this... warrior mindset/spirit....
Aw thanks. I don’t know any other way to live than to take on challenges.
Hi Lisa, I'm digging your videos. Just a tip, If your in the soft sand deflate your tires 50% it might save you from getting stuck. A nice powerful air compressor is handy for airing back up. See you at San O! Wally
Thanks Wally! I did deflate them, took footage but it ended up on the cutting room floor. Between my wheelchair, bike, and van…my air compressor gets plenty of use haha
Lisa if you don't want to travel alone I would be happy to join you, your adventures look exciting and my kind of fun. TERRY
I'm glad you included the part where you debated whether to continue or not. We're not always so sure of ourselfs and overcoming our doubts becomes valuable lessons. That was inspiring, and glad you kept going!
That’s a great observation - that segment was definitely insight into how I make all of my decisions on the road. I’m very analytical 🤓
There are so many amazing places to explore out in the desert. And the desert community is such that we help anybody that needs it, so send it a little harder and go deeper and and see what happens
Yes boss! I kinda want a jeep now though 🤔
Thanks!
@@leonelbourque2004 wow thank you!!
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Someone needs a drone . Adds to the fun of using hand controls 😊
I’m working on it haha! DJI would be a cool sponsor 😎
Hi, Lisa! Hope all is well. Wow! I need some of your energy and courage! You are inspiring me to leave my cave and see the sun again!!!! You are not much of a desert person, and I'm not much of an any place type of person, but you certainly have awakened the adventurous in me.
Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay happy! Everything else is manageable!
Pops
I heard sunshine cures most ailments, including gettingoldattitus!! I’m happy to hear your adventurous side is alive and well - there’s no stopping you now!
@@Keepinitwheel306 "gettingoldtottatis" is a condition that requires constant adjustment and adaptation. But, with inspiration, such as you, "gettingoldtottatis" can be overcome.
Thank you for your sweet personality, charisma, and great sense if humor.
Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay happy!
Pops
Enjoying your videos from here in Northern Virginia.... About 15 miles outside DC.
Thanks for stopping by! I really appreciate the support
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Beautiful! Not sure I would have had the nerve to take our AWD Transit down that wash. 😅 But I’ll remember your example…
I’ve certainly tested the AWD. As long as you keep some speed up, it’s handled some tough stuff! The time I got stuck it’s because I was backing into a camping spot and it became too soft. Then I had zero traction to go forward from there. Lesson learned!
Holy crap, I was having a heart attack for you! Wheeling in that sand is no joke, you must have felt that in your arms and shoulders for days. ❤
I think I get bored if I don’t have at least one heart racing event each week 😂
The sand was a pain for sure…I almost debated leaving the drone since it was likely broken but I didn’t want to litter.
One thing that I've never understood is that when people do off roading and their car (or van) gets stuck they don't put on snow chains to give them loads more grip.
Maybe snow and sand act a little differently by surely snow chains would give you much more grip in sand. So why don't people use snow chains when off roading...
Hi there, I ran into your channel. I'm a new subscriber. I'm Liz . I can't wait to join you on your journey.
I’m thrilled you found the channel!! Let me know if there is specific content you’d like to see :)
You're awesome! New viewer here. Found you through the sweet Elisas video you just did. Im gonna go through your catalog of vids. Lots of love, cheers!
Ah I’m so glad you tuned into the interview and found my channel as well! I’m very happy to have you along for some adventures.
@@Keepinitwheel306 thank you for doing the interview. Was great. It's people like you that make RUclips great. I'm enjoying your journey's already! You got a great Van setup, I wish I had it haha. Great stuff, thanks for being so awesome. Cheers
Badass!
Ha thanks! Would you have explored the wash in a bigass van?? 🙈🙈
@@Keepinitwheel306 when you accept the worst case like you had processed through then you are free to accept the reward. Knowing that its really not as traumatic as it seems makes it doable! I would explore! Plus its part of adventure it seems…calculated risk perhaps. Thank you!
Love your videos. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much for the encouragement- it really really helps!! 💕
I’m a new subscriber and also use a wheelchair I love your content 🙌🏾👊🏽
So happy to have you here! This channel is just getting rolling, stay tuned 😄😄👊
You keep improving. Great view ooking back at the van so far away. Makes me a capable person amazed at your spirit to do what you want. Few in life have accomplished anything close to you. Your spirit astounds. Keep it rwal.like always.
Hay there keep up the work and you are one good looking woman ❤
Ha why thank you!
You thought about maybe building a different rig that will work better? I love the freedom my awd transit gives me but I long for a true 4x4 setup and a custom shelter on the back.
I’d love something more capable but that also might get me into some trouble because I tend to really push the boundaries 😝
I’m content with the Transit overall. If I really want to get into rugged travel I’ll borrow my friend’s jeep or take my mountain bike on some overnight trips. Can’t have it all but I can get close!
@@Keepinitwheel306 That’s a good point about getting into more trouble. That’s why I was thinking 6x6 for my next one. I’ll have to get a mountain bike to escape on if I run out supplies.
Good nib😮🎉😂😂😂
Thanks for the video. I noticed you have a solar panel on your roof…how do you clean it? I was thinking about not putting solar panels on my roof because my understanding is they need to be cleaned and I would have no way to do that.
A few times a year I get a good car wash (not by myself as I normally do). I think the occasional rain and highway driving keeps it clear enough.
Please use a camera (phone) stand so you don’t need to hold on the phone while driving.
hi
i would love to interview yoi.
Hi, you can reach out via email and arrange a time! Email is in my channel description
Thanks so much. This is a huge privilege@@Keepinitwheel306 . Can I ask you how you feel about topics such as inspiration and motivation? This would be the focus but if that's not really your thing we can talk about the RUclips experience and your Olympic career without this aspect. Please let me know and thank you for what you do.
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