I love this road Erik! Thank you for posting the miles beside each stop, which will make it easier to spot them. Congratulations on getting your video permit! Can't wait for your hext video. They are always beautiful and have great info. Thank you!
@ErikStensland
14 күн бұрын
Thanks! I'm so glad you found this helpful. I've put out about 40 other videos since that one. Hopefully you'll enjoy them as well!
@doc9441
24 күн бұрын
Great video Thanks.
@ErikStensland
24 күн бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@lindacook8819
Ай бұрын
We were at the visitor center a couple weeks ago. I wish we had known about Fall River Road.
@ErikStensland
Ай бұрын
Looks like you'll have to come back for another visit. :)
@MRKrebsYT
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Erik for another WONDERFUL day trip! My favorite trip up the road was a few years ago when my son drove us up the road at night! Gave a whole new perspective of the trip. It was spooky and beautiful at the same time. We saw some deer right in front of us in the truck headlights, so that was fun, but more importantly, pay attention to what is in front of you at all times. Thank you for all you do Erik!
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
That sounds like a great trip up there. Not many people get to experience the park and the deep forest at night. It is really a special experience.
@conniefronk
Жыл бұрын
We couldn't make it to RMNP this year, so I'm very thankful to have found this video Erik! I'll be watching for more!
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Connie, I am currently releasing a new video every other Wednesday. So, look for my next one on September 20th.
@EffieG-ez9tf
3 ай бұрын
You HAVE to go see Rocky Mtn National Park! Trust me, it is the most beautiful place you will ever see! Just breathing that fine mountain air with the scent of pine will make you believe you are in heaven. Even visiting the ocean does not compare, and I LOVE the ocean! So make up an excuse and go see RMNP ASAP! But go after July 4th because some of the higher roads might still be snowed in.
@johnkrumm6860
Ай бұрын
Congratulations on obtaining your licence. You are truly an asset to RMNP and the region.
@ErikStensland
Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@valriekantorski2434
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Erik Stensland, for your video! I treasured every mile and every scene of your drive up Old Fall River Road. I first explored RMNP as a child from Florida, experiencing mountains and snow for the first time! This park lives firmly in my soul - I've visited it as an adult with family as well as on solo trips - because I just can't stay away from it. Thank you for sharing this unparalleled beauty with those of us who wish to be there all the time!
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
You are most welcome! It sounds like you have fallen in love with this place, much as I have. :)
@craigglenzer6008
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this adventure. Brought back great memories.
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@gracierenee2PaulaBradley
Жыл бұрын
Love this Erik! Thank you! I will be there driving up in just a few weeks! Can't wait! Fall River Road is one of my favorites.
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Paula! Hope you have a wonderful trip out here!
@JamesChessman
9 ай бұрын
This is fun that I found this vid and your channel today, I knew about your website of your photography, and I never really thought of you also making videos, or a KZitem channel! ...I know you probably hear this everyday, but I'm your biggest fan... I got a room full of your posters and your pictures, man... Anyways I hope you get this man, hit me back, just to chat, truly yours, your biggest fan, this is Stan
@ErikStensland
9 ай бұрын
Stan, so glad you found the channel! Hope you enjoy it. I have a lot of interesting content coming over the next year. Thanks for all your support!
@JamesChessman
9 ай бұрын
@@ErikStenslandThanks, I'm excited that I found the channel. My favorite picture is... "Snow Morning in Estes Park." I found it in 2014, the low-res version, and it looked great on my CRT monitor, for years. Then I found the hi-res version, the cusp of 2019/2020, and it was amazing to find that! I never expected to find a new version, of the same picture... It's so clear, and perfect for modern displays. I was surprised that I had correctly guessed... probably MOST of the details, that were pretty unclear, in the low-res version... like the birds, the weather vane, benches, even the Xmas tree... What a picture!! :)
@JamesChessman
9 ай бұрын
@@ErikStensland I wanted to ask if I have the best versions of this picture? I have "Snow Morning in Estes Park" JPG: 1200x800, 733 KB on disk. And I have the low-res version JPG: 564x375 (53 KB on disk). Do I have the absolute best versions?
@ErikStensland
9 ай бұрын
@@JamesChessman, I have higher resolution versions of my photos, but I don't make them available lest they find their way into magazines, calendars, cards, and prints. If you ever want something larger, you can order a print from here: www.imagesofrmnp.com/photo/snow-morning-in-estes-park. Best wishes for a wonderful 2024 James!
@JamesChessman
9 ай бұрын
@@ErikStensland Thanks, I’ll consider buying a print, but I mostly wanted the best digital version for my computer’s Desktop! I’d probably buy the best digital version if I could? But I understand if that’s not possible?
@rosedotco
Жыл бұрын
I have been following your photography account on Instagram for a few of years now, so I was so pretty happy to find your KZitem channel! I’m so glad you got permission to film in the park! Beautiful video. I’m looking forward to your next!
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Rose. I haven’t done much on IG for years. I’m hoping to release a new video every other week. 🤞
@garygould832
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful journey. I did that with my daughter and grandson a couple years ago, and this brought back many great memories. Thank you.
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it Gary!
@RebeccaHarkness
3 ай бұрын
super helpful itinerary thanks man
@ErikStensland
3 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@journeywithstu7199
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video and guide. We’ve done Fall River Road a few times and this brought back many memories. Best part of the road is that it is one way (up), no need to worry about opposing traffic.
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@kayfiege8338
Жыл бұрын
I've been thinking about this road all summer. Now that you have shown me how beautiful and easy it is to visit I have to go before the road closes for the winter. Thanks Eric!
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
You should!
@sherryb4918
Жыл бұрын
Loved your video!!! You did a GREAT job. Thanks for the drive.
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@minhtrikhuu7714
Жыл бұрын
Thank for sharing, love your videos 👍
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@julit.3232
Жыл бұрын
So good to revisit such a special place. Thank you!
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@janicedavis5216
Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel, and so glad I did. Several years ago, I purchased a print from your gallery in Estes. It still hangs in my living room and I love it as much as the day I bought it.
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing this Janice. I hope you enjoy the videos!
@jeffmclinn3168
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this video and letting Diane and I revisit our drive up old fall River Road two weeks ago.
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@donnahultman2125
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much. I appreciate your willingness to share with us. This is and will always will be one of my favorite drives!
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@brentcory8194
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for this clear & informative video. We drove up Trail Ridge Road last year, but are planning on going up Old Fall River Road this morning for the first time so this video certainly helped.
@ErikStensland
3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@joannpomperbarham7363
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this. We love this drive and haven't been able to go the past few years. Nice to see it here.
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@BonnieRavesloot
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking me up one of my favorite experiences in Rocky! This road was my first experience in the park back in 1979! It seemed a lot more intimidating back then!
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Wow, that's quite a while ago now. So glad you enjoyed revisiting it!
@andrewfuller7942
Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous video!!
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@543dp3555
Жыл бұрын
Great to see you on KZitem. I've been to your gallery many times . I own 3 of your books and maybe my favorite favorite video disc ever, "Into the Wonder". It's a true masterpiece. Looking forward to your future videos!
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@jeffmclinn3168
Жыл бұрын
And thank you for getting the commercial video permit. And thanks for paying that expense for us.
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. :)
@PaulBeiser
Жыл бұрын
Way cool, Eric! Congratulations on getting that permit, looking forward to more of your spectacular work!
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul! I'll do my best. Hope you guys are well!
@Lizerator
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your wonderful videos.
@ErikStensland
4 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@nancyc3431
Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the trip up Old Fall River Road with you! Fabulous video, Erik!
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@rosemaryclark610
Жыл бұрын
So excited to see more! :)
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
More to come! Thanks!
@canyonlady
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this awesome video, Erik! Every inch of that road means so much to me.
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@wi-bama-sols
Жыл бұрын
Great video, my favorite drive in Rocky, and missed visiting the last 3 years. ❤ 2024 I will be back, already preplanning for a late fall stay.
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Sounds great! Glad you enjoyed the video.
@AdamShakeSocialMedia
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Eric. That was the most in-depth history and tour of Old Fall River Road that I've seen on video. Keep up the great work.
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam! I'm still in the early stages of figuring out this video stuff and trying to get comfortable turning the camera towards myself. So glad you found it informative.
@barbarahyde9477
11 ай бұрын
Thank you Eric! I really enjoy your videos, very informative.
@ErikStensland
11 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it! Thank you!
@AmySmith-e2h
Жыл бұрын
Remarkable video, thank you!
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@jenniferreihsen2793
Жыл бұрын
Love this! 😍
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jennifer! So glad you enjoyed it!
@angeliclove7871
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your video s it makes me feel as if I am there. Thank you many blessings ❤❤🙏🙏
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@jonisorsen
2 ай бұрын
Fabulous video. We are going to Estes in September.
@ErikStensland
2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video. Have fun in Rocky!
@robiness6019
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video! I’m a little too scared to do this drive myself, so I’m happy to ride along this way! 😁
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
You can do it. Just take it slow and pull over regularly to let faster vehicles pass you. It’s gorgeous drive.
@mikepool-USA
11 ай бұрын
During the Winter, the center and concession buildings are BURIED UNDER SNOW.
@ErikStensland
11 ай бұрын
Yes they are. I sometimes ski up there. You can see photos from my last trip here: www.rockymountainnationalpark.com/gallery/20230414/?category=reports
@PiedType
Жыл бұрын
I just discovered you do videos! Hurray!
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy the videos!!
@mixingitupinminnesota4092
12 күн бұрын
Hello 👋 and I watched your videos. You shared lots of information like me as a tourist in Colorado. We will be there next week and we’re looking forward to see the beauty of RMNP. As what I’ve heard from the first video I’ve watched on your blogged that you know RMNP for over 20 years, I want to know is it safety to go for a hike to explore the beauty of Bear Lake Park in RMNP? Is there’s no bear anywhere in RMNP?
@ErikStensland
12 күн бұрын
You do not need to worry about encountering bears in Rocky Mountain National Park. There are very few and our bears are normally afraid of people. I’ve only encountered bears on the trails a couple of times in 20 years here.
@joetraynor5399
Жыл бұрын
Now that youve got a permit, cant wait for full on photography videos!
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Joe, my focus will remain on helping visitors prepare for Rocky. I don’t plan to do photography videos like Thomas Heaton, Nick Page, and so many others. There are too many people taking that approach now.
@arthurraff4355
Жыл бұрын
My wife and I drove this road on 9/25/23. While there are some of the most amazing sights along the road, I’m scared to death of heights. I’m glad I did it but too much of a chicken to do it again
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Glad you overcame your fear of heights so you could experience that beautiful drive.
@mikepool-USA
11 ай бұрын
I believe, top gun did some of their video in the park. In 2019 we were working at the visitor's center when two fighter jets flew past, at shoulder level. Thru a saddle 50 feet to the right of the VC.
@ErikStensland
11 ай бұрын
I didn’t know about that. That’s crazy.
@mikepool-USA
11 ай бұрын
@ErikStensland you should have seen it. Unbelievable. One shot straight up from the valley old fall road. Then a second blasted by.
@mikepool-USA
11 ай бұрын
@ErikStensland when I watched the movie, I could see old fall river road.
@jamesnasium4035
2 ай бұрын
We made the drive up Old Fall River Rd last week to hike Mt. Chapin. My opinion is: unless you have some specific destination along Old Fall River Rd like the Chapin Pass Trailhead, the slow bumpy drive on Old Fall River Rd is not worth it. Just drive Trail Ridge Road to the Alpine Visitor Center, it's a much nicer drive with much more spectacular views.
@ErikStensland
2 ай бұрын
I'm sorry you didn't enjoy it.
@lindacook8819
Ай бұрын
Some people like slow. I agree if you want to get somewhere fast, take Trail Ridge.
@greentourkh
Жыл бұрын
Hello you ❤❤❤😊
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
Hello 😊
@fabfrance4226
Жыл бұрын
I’m arriving tomorrow from nc for my first time visit and you made me want to drive on this road despite my fear of heights. Are the aspens starting to turn. I’m obsessed with them. Always have been. If you know of some nearby groves I can walk through please let me know.
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
The aspen are running well behind schedule this year, but I’m starting to see them at the higher elevations. You might want to visit Grand Lake as they seem to be further on there. Try the East Inlet and North Inlet trails. Have a great trip!
@nirjharaloy6108
2 ай бұрын
Very nice video! Could you please make one driving through the Trail Ridge Road also? Will visit there in two weeks and need suggestion on which one to pick? Do you have any advice for safe driving?
@ErikStensland
2 ай бұрын
Yes, it will go live in one minute. Enjoy!
@ErikStensland
2 ай бұрын
Here’s the link: July Snow on Trail Ridge Road: Visitor's Guide & Highlights kzitem.info/news/bejne/qYKbsIh-iHplZWU
@nirjharaloy6108
2 ай бұрын
@@ErikStensland Thanks a lot! Any caution notes? How many places are with steep valley running directly from the edge of the road?
@jenniferlincoln7641
2 ай бұрын
Great video. Noticed in the video that mostly pickups and suv's. Is the road doable in a standard passenger car? I'm from the country and used to dirt roads, just not at this altitude.
@ErikStensland
2 ай бұрын
Yes, it is easily drivable in any passenger car. 🚗
@EffieG-ez9tf
3 ай бұрын
You mention at the end of your video that you can continue up the road to Trail Ridge Road, and then beyond that to Estes Park. I knew there was a town down below by that name, but had not heard that there was an actual park called “Estes Park”. We went through Estes Park (the town) and found an entrance to Old Fall River Road that the local shopkeepers knew about. That day was the very best vacation we ever had. We had brought along our camping gear and tented in one of Rocky’s gorgeous camp grounds-might have been Lorraine Park. Not sure on the name. Anyway, if travelers ever have a chance to experience Rocky Mountain National Park but decide not to go, they will always regret it.
@ErikStensland
3 ай бұрын
Yes, I’m referring to the town of Estes Park, not another area of Rocky Mountain National Park. So glad you were able to visit.
@dominicweskamp9175
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Do you need 4 wheel drive to drive up Fall River Road?
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
No, I drove up in my tiny electric car. You just need to have normal clearance, not a sports car and you shouldn't try it with an RV or a big trailer. They don't allow vehicles larger than 25" in length.
@giantlabs
2 ай бұрын
wow! You can do this trail on passenger tires?
@ErikStensland
2 ай бұрын
Yes you can.
@walkingmeditation61
Жыл бұрын
Hi, Since everyone is advised to avoid the Fall River Road entrance due to construction what do you recommend to visit this beautiful place?
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
You can still visit Old Fall River Road even when entering via the Beaver Meadows Entrance, so I definitely recommend it even now. The reason I started from the Fall River Entrance is because this video will be embedded in the RockyMountainNationalPark.com website and will live there for many years. The construction work on the Fall River Entrance should be done next month. Also, my KZitem channel is so small and unknown right now that I'm not sure it will make any difference in visitation numbers.
@billpelzmann1030
Жыл бұрын
I used the Fall River entrance last Friday (9/1) morning before 7 AM. If you get there early, no problem. On our exit, around 1 PM, there was a HUGE traffic backup going into the park. Of, course, it was the start of a holiday weekend. Two moose were enjoying lunch in the Sheep Ponds, so that was a bonus for those who had the patience to make it through the entrance jam.
@walkingmeditation61
Жыл бұрын
thanks for this input, we will have timed entry passes for 8-10AM Maybe we should plan on arriving at 7AM?@@billpelzmann1030
@dexterwilliams8635
Жыл бұрын
Been there, done that! But cannot be done in 16 minutes.
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
I didn’t think anyone would want to watch a 90 minute video. 😀
@dexterwilliams8635
Жыл бұрын
@@ErikStensland Well, when my wife and I took that “extremely scary drive” as she calls it back 5-6 years ago, it took us about an hour and 15 minutes to make it to the visitors center at the end of the road since I had to stop a couple times to convince her we would make it without going over the edge somewhere. I still make her watch one of the many videos available on KZitem to remind her it wasn’t that bad.
@techguyml
15 күн бұрын
Can an Outback make it up that road without issue?
@ErikStensland
15 күн бұрын
Yes, any small vehicle can do it.
@laceywolter9771
Жыл бұрын
What month did you film this?
@ErikStensland
Жыл бұрын
I filmed this 2 weeks ago, so late August.
@jordancook1668
Жыл бұрын
And whatever you do, don’t pass up anything cool without stopping because you can’t come back to it!
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