THIS Is Where the West Is Still Wild! (SUV Camping/Vanlife Adventures) 

Thanks for watching! The little steering wheel desk I used in this video is surprisingly useful, and it's less than $10 on Amazon (as of posting this link). You can pick one up here: amzn.to/3DikHBw -Tristan (That's an affiliate link, so I'll make a few cents if you buy through that link. Great way to support the channel while getting new gear.)

I enjoy your videos. 1.) Because of my low vision, I haven't driven a vehicle, on the road since 2016. 2) At the age of 74, I am content to watch young people like you, show me the great scenery & views. Thank you for the views & commentary.

Tristen, I don’t know how you do it. You do several mind blowing hikes during the day and move on. In areas that you visit- I just want to camp and enjoy the beauty and serenity. Just love your vids and the way you tell the story.

Wyoming.... Where I truly fell in love with the mountains. I lived in Colorado Springs as a kid and liked the mountains then but when I flew into Jackson and saw the Tetons..... My heart has never been the same!! I *need* to get back there and soon!! 😊

Those mountains reach someplace deep deep deep into the psyche and stirs the ancient wanderer in humanity. Breathtaking while at the same time so grounding and safe. A true oneness with such an incredible planet you've given us this morning! Thanks again, as always😁

Epic is the perfect word to describe this area. Absolutely beautiful! Thanks Tristan for taking us along.

Thank you Tristen. I'm sitting happily in western mountains near Asheville NC, after 30 yrs living wild and free near Bozeman MT, American Falls and Boise ID, Lima and Dillon MT, and Lander WY. Your day on those back roads and huge small experiences in western WY mountains was a wonderful trek through memories of that time and home. Smiles. Peace.

OK, so my wife and I have been trying to figure out what to do to celebrate our 20 year anniversary, and after watching the past two videos we both said, "Let's plan a trip through there!" - so thanks to you, we've roughed out a basic itinerary through Colorado, Wyoming (including the Wind River Range) and Montana. Oh - and we were both like, "Yo, never seen that steering wheel desk before, that must be new!" lol

What a wonderful collection of lifetime memories you are collecting Tristan. Be safe and continue traveling. I see the love and joy you get from your adventures. Peace

We watched this video at camp this morning with coffee and a fire. We loved our two trips to that area and happy to see these gorgeous pictures.

A year ago, I drove from my home in San Diego to Yellowstone and back, and got reminded how much I love the Tetons as I drove past each way. On my northbound trip, smoke and haze from wildfires in CA, OR, and ID made seeing the mountains a challenge. But on the southbound trip, rain the night before cleaned the atmosphere and the mountains were glorious. I need to plan a return trip dedicated to just the Tetons. Thanks for taking us along.

Since we were National Park Rangers, we got married at Schwabacher Landing near the Snake River under the Tetons. Back in 2009, it was only a $50 permit to do it on a gorgeous August day. Such a memorable day. Even the fishermen lent us their poles for a photoshoot. Haha. The Tetons are our favorite NP.

The Gros Ventre slide is very similar to the Hope slide near Hope, British Columbia near Vancouver. The Hope slide displaced 47 million cubic meters of debris, which is very similar to the Gros Ventre slide. It's very easily viewed from the highway when driving the Hope-Princeton highway. Always enjoy your most excellent videos and efforts to produce them.😁

Wow! What a huge landslide! Almost a century old and you can still tell where it happened!

Great video of the lesser known/visited areas of Western Wyoming! The grandeur of these places just really have to be experienced in person, but if you can’t this video is the next best bet. The Granite Falls, creek and subsequent hot springs are now going on my list of adventures to complete next time I head out to Idaho and Wyoming. Is there still (or was there ever) some weird rule about filming in National Parks aside from flying the drone? Let’s talk about salt bagels for a second… salt bagels are an art best experienced on the east coast, where they’ve been perfected. (New Jersey native here)… you have to find the right balance of salt to bread and then cut it with cream cheese or other spreadable deliciousness to get the flavor just right and not just taste overbearing saltiness. The addition of meats and veggies also help, but personally, I recommend a spread of some sorts first and foremost.

Tristan that was an awesome trek thru beautiful Teton area! It’s been over 15 yrs since I’ve stayed/hiked in that area. Your drone coverage & all video was fantastic! Had never seen the red hill ares or that gorgeous waterfall. That’s exactly how I like to view bears - them walking away from where I am! Thanks again for your peaceful sharing of Creation!

Holy cow! Everything I like to see: scenic views, lakes, great trails, mountain ranges, campsites, wildlife etc. I especially enjoyed seeing the Gros Ventre Slide & the adjoining lake. I remember checking it out on one of my Yellowstone/Grand Teton trips. I recently did a painting of the Grand Tetons from Mormon Row with a historic barn in the foreground so your amazing views of the Tetons brought that back to life for me. PS - I keep hoping to see Adobe Town on one of your adventures.

Years ago a friend and I spent four months in and around Jackson. We spent most of that time living in tents up on Mosquito creek near Wilson. We roamed a lot of the area but never saw Sacred Rim. Gotta get back to do that. One very fun thing we did though was to actually rock hop and scramble our way up the Gros Ventre Slide. We didn't get all the way up but it was an all day affair. Great video. The Jackson area is spectacular. Too bad town is so crowded.

I slept in my Subaru at that area several times - thanks for bring me back that memories. Beautiful place for driving and camping!

Kinda crazy how much better those Red Hills stood out in the aerial footage compared to the ground-based shots. Beautiful contrast with the greens.

We got to hike to Sacred Rim last year…what a view! Thanks for the memory.

That waterfall and those hot springs we’re inviting. One for us to ‘pin’. Thanks for this beautiful journey Tristan.

Thanks for the tour. I have a memory that you photographed a fox in the Teton area. Probably one of the most beautiful photos I’ve ever seen.

Been watching you for a few years now, at least. These last 3 videos have been my favorite, i LOVE Wyoming. I'm really sorry to hear about your Dad. I went through similar with my own Dad 10 yrs ago. He also only had 3 months. Thanks again for awesome videos ❤️

Amazing scenery and Waterfall!👌

I got vertigo watching you have your tea. Wow!🦌💌❤️🚙

The drone footage adds such an incredible dimension to your videos. I really appreciate it when you can do that. When you get the chance to fish, what type of fishing do you like to do, if you aren't limited by law to certain types of fishing in particular places?

We are hiking Sacred Rim tomorrow! Perfect timing. Love the videos. Thank you Tristan

Nice compilation video!! Wife and I just did our 2022 trip out west at the end of June. We also hiked the Sacred Rim Trail. It actually gave us better views than the hike from the same trial head to Photographer's point with less than half the distance. Then we headed to the Tetons and camped at the Gros-Ventre Campground. The Highlight of our two week trip was the Hike into Cascade Canyon in the Tetons!! It is a must do for anyone! We took the boat shuttle across Jenny Lake to the the trailhead. Every part of it was an A1 experience..

Thank you for not gatekeeping the spot!

Wow. Sacred Rim looks fantastic. The other stuff nice too, can always watch more (a lot more) drone videos. Thanks for sharing…

I visited Wyoming as a 16yo with my family, I always wanted to return to explore more of that beautiful state. Thank you for taking us along.

Beautiful video Tristan, you are blessed & thank you for sharing that blessing with us.

Thank you for introducing other beautiful places of Wyoming! I have only been to Yellow Stone and Grand Teton. Now I have to find the big and wide waterfalls and more fantastic mountain ranges that Wyoming has to offer!

Hubby and I saw a shown on local PBS here in NE Georgia , “outside the Lens” from the local PBS station in Fresno Valley…episode was about the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway. I said we need to go out there and drive that road., which we did in May. The best 70 miles of backcountry scenery of the eastern Sierra. That drive had more treasures than imagined. We were out there on a Thursday and saw a couple of other cars. In addition to that beautiful drive we stayed in an area of California we maybe wouldn’t have chosen and we had a great 2 weeks of exploring and seeing sights we don’t see around where we live. Travel doesn’t have to be monumentally inspired… I’ll take the little surprises any day…like those red hills.

These areas are very simular to several areas in Norway. Awesome! Greetings from Norway!

Finally catching up on the last few videos while on the road. That was the best ad for herbal tea I've heard at 5:05 😆

Awesome, beautiful land. You are so lucky to have the opportunity to travel and see all these wonderful places. And you are one of few people who put’s out the grid coordinate , thank you. Safe travels and looking forward to next video’s.

Tristan, just when I think you've covered the West you find more beautiful places. Thank you very much. 🌲🌲🌲

Now that is what you call “ bird’s eye view”. WOW. 👍🏻🙋🏼‍♀️😱

Some my favorite portions of your videos are the drone footage. Please continue to share when allowed. Fun to "join" you on your adventures.

You always capture the best views!

Awesome video. They keep getting better as well as your enthusiasm. Wyoming is a great place !

You did a great job describing a good way to see Wyoming in various levels. I was on several of the same roads in late August, including those shown today and the Greys River Road. You inspire me to keep exploring!

Just found your channel, really enjoying it!! My heart skips a few beats every time you get close to the edge on the mountain. Such awesome scenery, Love Wyoming. So glad I found your channel!

Just love the research and information that you give!! Makes your videos so much more interesting! For some one like myslef that can not do strenous hikes and longer it is so nice to see these through your eyes!! Thanks 😊

This was a dream trip. Thank you for taking us with you!

There are some amazing campgrounds further up that road along the river. The floods earlier wiped out the camp on one side but there are several spots across the road.

Your drone flying is great. The views of the camp site and particularly the Red Hills was breath taking.

Beautiful area. That's interesting about that landslide. Amazing how quick something like that can happen. It most have really been storming and the ground was so saturated...probably from previous rains. The red orange color of those hills were stunning. Thank you for Sharing ❤️

I love your videos, adventures, and useful/interesting information. I audibly gasped at this opening scene. AMAZING!!!

Tristan boils a cup of tea - Tristan eats a bagel sandwich - LIKED and SUBSCRIBED!

To your point of not needing a reason to go someplace: We often slow down and stop in “nowhere” and there is almost always soooo much to see, do, and learn. Just did it this weekend in a “nowhere” place. Often we say that we need to return because there ends up being so much to see.

Another place to visit close to Yellowstone Park is the site of the 1959 earthquake area which created the Hebgen Dam which created Hebgen Lake.

I like the views and the way you described you don't need but 1 destination to get started.

My son and I drove through the Grand Teton national Park and also Yellowstone National Park seeing Old Faithful and Mammoth Hot springs August 8 2021 on my way to moving from Texas to North Central Montana where I live now. It was a bucket list to see all that. So amazing like you say. I've been exploring Montana since living here a year now. Done the going to the Sun Road twice last September and October trying to go when the tourist season has died down some. Last October was like I had the whole way through Glacier National Park to my self. It was the last day before they closed it for the season. The leaves had changed so it was like a whole new experience than when I went a month prior. Just magical here in the West. Best decision ever to retire and move here. I love it. I watch your videos getting excited about other places to explore. I want to see Idaho and Utah so much. You are so brave to hike some of these places that are so high in altitude and on some scary cliffs. I probably wouldn't try to do that extreme of hiking especially by myself personally but I'm awe of those like yourself who do. It's amazing 🤩. Thank you for taking us along on these epic adventures so we can see what it's like. Your content is awesome. 🤗😍

Great drone footage as always and narration, Tristan. Happy trails!

Great video and scenery. I learn new information on each video. I loved how comfy the Landcruiser has proven to be. Thank you!

Great video Tristan thanks for sharing.

Minor observation, at higher altitudes a cover on the pot will bring it to a boil much quicker.

Thanks for sharing. I doubt I'll ever make it to that part of the world, but it's OK when I can see it through the eyes of someone else. Good video. Kent

So you talked me into it. I’m in Coeur D’Alene. You’re right. It’s beautiful.

I absolutely enjoy, watching your videos & travels. A little envious, in good way. Looking forward to more.

I had a wonderful kind Ranger direct me to the sacred rim. So many amazing places you packed into one day! The red hills and the landslide are so amazing. Thank you Tristan, I have soooo many places marked to go to in my Wyoming trail book. Now I am adding more...

I really enjoy your videos. Please don’t stop making videos

The drone footage of the Red Hills was awesome!

enjoyed wyoming. never had it on our list of go to places for some reason. had to laugh at one of your recent videos on how everytime you drive at night you hit something. ditto. our last adventure was in holbrook az. and we left our hotel at 5 am. my wife warned me on previous accidents but i said that it will be light in another hour. just got on interstate 40 and i hit a havalina and totaled out our honda. thanks for keeping your videos on the wild and beautiful side. too many u-tubers start staying in rv parks and before you know it they are showing you how to make butterfly porkchops. as long time travelers we really enjoy how nature never disappoints especially with the absence of crowds. downside is that we have to endure those awful burritos from gas stations.

Truly awesome! My wife and I are planning a trip for next year definitely heading to the Tetons👍🏼

The Wedding Tree was my favorite spot. So peaceful! Sacred Ridge looked awesome as well, so glad you showed us around!

Thank you for mentioning the road conditions. I love off the beaten path places but I drive a regular passenger sedan, so certain places are inaccessible. I'll definitely be looking into these spots when I eventually take a Wyoming trip!

Let me get this straight- you chose the salt bagel over Bubba's Barbeque? I hope you rectify that mistake in your next visit to Jackson! 😁 Great video as I really miss living out there. Keep it going!

I am heading for the Wind River Range in 2 weeks and definitely putting the Sacred Rim on my list of stops. Thanks. 🤠

Love your awesome videos and thank you for sharing! At the start of this one, with you on the rock ledges ... my heart skipped and my stomach dropped! (I'd be too afraid to get that close to the edge!) Laughed at the sea salt bagel sandwich esp when at your next stop you were still talking about all the salt, lol! The scenery was EPIC and the waterfall/hot springs amazing! Loved your title for this one as the landscape and the bear truly made it the Wild West. T.y!

My poor wife she pleads with me so she can eat in the car,but nothing doing rain,snow,hail or tornado no eating in the car:)

So true...I'm fortunate enough to travel Wyoming sometimes for work & without a doubt, it's a game changer. Your content is a great reminder of the valued untapped America that's still out there...Thanks

I love your videos, thanks for making them available. You have guided me to several great camping areas. I pull a small off road tear drop trailer & am able to get to places most camp trailers can't. Although I've been camping in Wyoming in the past I want to revisit it after watching your last few videos. Thanks again & keep up the good work!

As a resident of Hawaii I look at videos like todays and think "sure, it's nice today but come back in February!" At that resort it would be fun to sit in hot water and look out at the winter.

I am very interested in the Absaroka Range. It is much larger than I expected going all the way to Livingston MT. I hope your next video explores the Absaroka Range and the Beartooth Highway.

Thanks for another amazing video. We have been in that area a couple times and want to go back. We are Adventure Know-How members and really appreciate the info.

I've been to Lower Slide Lake a couple times (car camping outside the boundaries of GTNP), but haven't seen those red hills or the Wedding Tree. Will have to look for both next time I'm up there. Also that opening location (Sacred something) looked definitely worth a stop on the way up!

Amazing drone footage!! Wow! Wow! Wow!

Really enjoyed this video and these types of landscapes.

Tristan, I just got back from Banff, when hiking I thought "this is the kind of place Tristan would love". Haha, I thought about you on my vacation. It's not that far from Idaho.

Thanks for the show around its a fun video, as a fan of geology history 👍🏻

That entire area is amazing. Thanks for sharing 👍

I look forward to your videos Tristan -you have a skill with the camera that I can experience the magic of the tallest of mountains & looking down at all its grandeur & not suffer the symptoms of being terrified! Thank you so much for all the thoughtful hard work you put into each video. May God bless 🙏✌🌎💞

Thanks for the video, me being a french Canadian I smile when I hear "Grand Teton" because Teton means nipple in french ;-) Awsone videos thank you.

I like and appreciate the marvelous views and the soothing sounds of water in your videos, but the jaw dropping moment in this video was when you pulled out the steering wheel desk tray. I immediately went to my Amazon app and put one in my cart. :D

Tristan didn’t have a favorite part! This whole video was great! Grand Tetons, Bear, lake,everything accept wing! Wyoming is so beautiful!❤️😀🇺🇸🌏🚙

Stunning all the way thru ! Great footage.

Another beautiful video. What a great adventure. The Tetons are my favorite mountain range, I loved getting to see other ranges I have not seen. AaA magical mix!

Thank you for sharing. Gorgeous places!

That was great, I'd like to see you visit the Big Horns as well sometime

That was breathtaking! I was just taking my first sip of coffee when the view with you with your mint medley tea!😊 It was like I was enjoying that view with my first cup of coffee too! Thank you for taking us with you on the amazing hikes! 😊☕️ -Jami in Montana

Wind River Range...on top of my List...might be dicey beginning in Oct... Such "epic" views are compelling...a physical pull ...all of your videos of WRR have done this to me...

I never tire of the Tetons. Thanks for sharing such amazing spots. Sorry you got such a disappointing lunch since Jackson has a lot of great restaurants. But yeah, I hear ya about how crowded it is. Especially summertime. My fav besides the Tetons themselves was the waterfall that I had no idea was in that area tho I’ve been in that area so many times over the years.

Thank you for reminding me about how beautiful Wyoming really is.

Next time you get to Jackson WY stop at Teton Village and take the tram ride to the top of the peak next to the Grand Teton.

Tristan another great video, I think western Wyoming will be on my list of places to visit very soon. I live in Nampa, Idaho so the Wind River Range isn't to far at all.

The land Cruiser looks 👌🏻👍🏻