In 1973 - 1975 I used to drive up there just to get away from the heat and rat race below. That beautiful mountain was introduced to me by my friend (Lydia Smith) and Mt. Lemon became my favorite getaway spot in Arizona for that reason. The view of the valley is just awesome and when we first went up there, it was in winter and there was not a person around to be seen. Great Arizona wonder.
Jessie, love your vids! I commented on the one from Fish Creek Hill, when I used to drive my full size Chevy truck pulling my 16 ft Glastron boat, praying that no one was coming the opposite direction. Now I see your great video for Mt Lemmon! I used to live there it was about 1987, I worked for Jackie and Jerry Groch who owned the Alpine Inn, I tended bar, waitressed, got the 6 rooms cleaned and ready for Octoberfest and other weekends, washed dishes, Bear and Uncle Dave were the cooks. My place was in the top room where I used to put my Jagermeister in the snow outside the door to keep cold. Been on the ski lift in the summer, been to the Iron Door, not sure if that's still there. Shopped at the Living Rainbow gift shop with all her cool gnomes, so sad everything burned. This was all before the fire that took most everything. Don't recognize it any more. Many memories, also went down the backside through San Manuel several times, all with limited guardrails I imagine, and no cell phones. The bar had a slide up sash style window where the raccoons would come and grab marshmallows we put on the plate for them. When lived in Tucson, my late husband and I rode our motorcycles up there, and had to return when it started to snow. We also fished in Canyon Rose Lake. Lived there as they were updating the highway road and dealt with several closures, we couldn't come down unless we came the back way. Wow those were the days, you bring back fond memories of Mt Lemmon and Apache Lake for me. Thank you!
Nice video. I live in Tucson and drive up Mt. Lemmon (no need to say highway) several times during the summer. Can get there in about an hour, good to pack some snacks and water. Temps are about 20 degrees less than in town. The road goes further up than where this video ends, there's a small ski resort (on those rare occasions when we get enough snow), past the ski lifts the road narrows and you end up at a nice parking area with some great views and trails to hike. Remember when driving, the many pull-outs along the road are designed so you can easily pull off the road and let the cars behind pass. It's a beautiful drive.
Well done sir, I had to share your channel with someone else who lives in New Mexico. I told her I love your narration style and how you had just uploaded your trip from Alaska.
Hey Jessie, lived in Tucson for 12 years. Did this drive so many times. Winter favorite activity was loading a cooler full of snowballs and dragging them back down to town for street fights 😂
Been on motorcycle rides on several Sky Islands back in the 90's & early double-ought's. Mt. Lemon is good for winter snow rides because modern conveniences and services. Favorite primitive Sky Island ride, Mt. Graham, SE of Safford. Maybe not so primitive now... You need to do Route 666, now 191, I-10 to Safford or vice versa!! BTW, Coatimundi's respond to, "Here kitty kitty. Here kitty kitty."
Jesse! Two snaps in a Z formation for another great video 🫰🏼😃🫰🏼 I'm doing this drive next week - thanks for the recommendation and keep flyin' dude bro 🥏 Fine people: Like, subscribe and go outside!!
Took this drive a couple of years ago with a friend and man oh man...yea, I had to pull over a couple of times to relieve the stress cuz of the turns and the height...got beautiful photos...land oved those cookies and pizza! We went during November and got to see a very small waterfall at one of those pull overs, along with bright red and yellow trees at that spot...a few others had autumn colors. And how wild that you saw those animals at the end! I just saw one for the 1st time, 1st time I've even heard of it, when I visited the Boyce Thompson Arbetorum...wild!
A decent video but a little over hyped as far as difficulties and danger. Even the cars and pickups of early to mid 60s didn't have problems (unless they were pulling campers etc). Even some trips in early 2000s were not problematic. Definitely worth the visit and camping (much more bear problems in the early 2000s visit than the 60s when camping with scouts or attending summer camps.
In 1973 - 1975 I used to drive up there just to get away from the heat and rat race below. That beautiful mountain was introduced to me by my friend (Lydia Smith) and Mt. Lemon became my favorite getaway spot in Arizona for that reason. The view of the valley is just awesome and when we first went up there, it was in winter and there was not a person around to be seen. Great Arizona wonder.
Sounds like you got to experience a truly magical time up there!
Jessie, love your vids! I commented on the one from Fish Creek Hill, when I used to drive my full size Chevy truck pulling my 16 ft Glastron boat, praying that no one was coming the opposite direction. Now I see your great video for Mt Lemmon! I used to live there it was about 1987, I worked for Jackie and Jerry Groch who owned the Alpine Inn, I tended bar, waitressed, got the 6 rooms cleaned and ready for Octoberfest and other weekends, washed dishes, Bear and Uncle Dave were the cooks. My place was in the top room where I used to put my Jagermeister in the snow outside the door to keep cold. Been on the ski lift in the summer, been to the Iron Door, not sure if that's still there. Shopped at the Living Rainbow gift shop with all her cool gnomes, so sad everything burned. This was all before the fire that took most everything. Don't recognize it any more. Many memories, also went down the backside through San Manuel several times, all with limited guardrails I imagine, and no cell phones. The bar had a slide up sash style window where the raccoons would come and grab marshmallows we put on the plate for them. When lived in Tucson, my late husband and I rode our motorcycles up there, and had to return when it started to snow. We also fished in Canyon Rose Lake. Lived there as they were updating the highway road and dealt with several closures, we couldn't come down unless we came the back way. Wow those were the days, you bring back fond memories of Mt Lemmon and Apache Lake for me. Thank you!
Looks like a great drive. And that cookie looked heavenly 😋
the cookie was AMAZING!!!!!
Nice video. I live in Tucson and drive up Mt. Lemmon (no need to say highway) several times during the summer. Can get there in about an hour, good to pack some snacks and water. Temps are about 20 degrees less than in town. The road goes further up than where this video ends, there's a small ski resort (on those rare occasions when we get enough snow), past the ski lifts the road narrows and you end up at a nice parking area with some great views and trails to hike. Remember when driving, the many pull-outs along the road are designed so you can easily pull off the road and let the cars behind pass. It's a beautiful drive.
Hey thank you for sharing!!! and yes!! always pull over and let other pass if you see a line of cars behind you lol
Another awesome video, such beautiful scenery. Thanks for sharing. 😁
Hey, thank you so much, I appreciate you checking out the video!
Great video. Beautiful drive.
Hey thank you so much! I've been putting this one off for a while!
Well done sir, I had to share your channel with someone else who lives in New Mexico. I told her I love your narration style and how you had just uploaded your trip from Alaska.
Hey thanks!! Appreciate you sharing the channel!...oh alaska!! I really want to go back up there!...thanks again for checking out the video!! 👍
1st Time Seeing You Channel . 100* rating . A lot of work I see , Thank you, for allowing us to travel along ..
hey!! and welcome!!! glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate you coming along for the adventure!...thank you so much!!
We take the grandkids to the top to ride the ski lift in the off season. Beautiful!
Awesome!!!
Hey Jessie, lived in Tucson for 12 years. Did this drive so many times. Winter favorite activity was loading a cooler full of snowballs and dragging them back down to town for street fights 😂
Haha! I love that you used to drag snowballs back down to town!
Awsome!
I've camped up there....
Great Times !!!
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THANK YOU!!!!! 👍🙏
A beautiful drive, but it gets ruined by all the cops that hide along the entire drive. Not too mention all the bicyclists you have to avoid.
Thank you for taking me along on another awesome road trip. Wow, what a cookie! Merry Christmas Jessie to you and yours.
Hey, your absolutely welcome!!! and yea, what a cookie!! but it was amazing!!! Merry Christmas!!! 🎅🎄❄️
Been on motorcycle rides on several Sky Islands back in the 90's & early double-ought's. Mt. Lemon is good for winter snow rides because modern conveniences and services. Favorite primitive Sky Island ride, Mt. Graham, SE of Safford. Maybe not so primitive now... You need to do Route 666, now 191, I-10 to Safford or vice versa!! BTW, Coatimundi's respond to, "Here kitty kitty. Here kitty kitty."
Thats what a Rat with a big member says.😊
lol, I will try that next time I see a coatimundi!!
well done you go to all the places i cant and bring out hidden facts ..............so good at commentary
hey thank you!!! and I will continue to do so! I got a lot of amazing places coming in the future!
Lived in Az since ‘61 and have never been to Mt Lemmon!
Drove it all the time for an escape when I attended the UofA a long long time ago...
I go fishing at Rose Canyon Lake at the top multiple times a year. Half the fun of the trip is the drive...
Very cool!
This is a beautiful drive, but it gets ruined by all the bicyclists and cops that roam the entire stretch of the drive.
and snowbirds that take their time on the road and dont pull over so others can pass!
Jesse! Two snaps in a Z formation for another great video 🫰🏼😃🫰🏼 I'm doing this drive next week - thanks for the recommendation and keep flyin' dude bro 🥏
Fine people: Like, subscribe and go outside!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I appreciate that! and yes! I will definitely keep on flying!! thanks again for those kind words!!!
Took this drive a couple of years ago with a friend and man oh man...yea, I had to pull over a couple of times to relieve the stress cuz of the turns and the height...got beautiful photos...land oved those cookies and pizza! We went during November and got to see a very small waterfall at one of those pull overs, along with bright red and yellow trees at that spot...a few others had autumn colors.
And how wild that you saw those animals at the end! I just saw one for the 1st time, 1st time I've even heard of it, when I visited the Boyce Thompson Arbetorum...wild!
I cant believe I saw them either, I just happen to look at the right place at the right time!! so amazing!!
A decent video but a little over hyped as far as difficulties and danger. Even the cars and pickups of early to mid 60s didn't have problems (unless they were pulling campers etc). Even some trips in early 2000s were not problematic. Definitely worth the visit and camping (much more bear problems in the early 2000s visit than the 60s when camping with scouts or attending summer camps.
Of course .... its better on a harley
I do better if there are safety rails.