Did you know that there’s an atomic bomb test site that you can drive right up to? (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)
DATE FILMED: Mid-September 2023
GPS COORDINATES & VIDEO LINKS
* Rifle Arch: 39.628918, -107.810451
* Project Rio Blanco site: 39.793239, -108.367201
* The Geiger counter I bought
* Clyde Dillon Memorial: 39.835272, -108.594281
* Hubcap: 39.85591, -108.57050
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* Adventure Know-How – My membership site that offers access to a map of my campsites, monthly bonus videos, and more.
* Gear I use
* SUV RVing the book (Amazon affiliate link)
* Instagram (@SUVRVing)
* SUV RVing Facebook group
* My second YouTube channel (It’s about minimalist fly fishing)
Geiger counter could have been handy when you were in the Virgin Canyon / Bulldog Knolls / Beaverdam Wash area. Spent many winters in that area hiking about knowing full well the proximity to Nevada Nuclear test site and the downwind implications of the area. Also the 4 corners area west of Blanding UT / White Canyon / Natural Bridges NM and Cedar Mesa UT ( Grand Gulch ) Home to many abandoned uranium mines. Will definitely think about getting one of those instruments to settle my own curiosity.
Hi Triston, we just watched your recent video on the nuclear bomb test in Colo.
In 1969, there was another test of the same nature conducted on Battlement Mesa which is approximately 8mi. Southeast of the little town of Grand Valley (currently renamed as Parchute). I remember sitting in a field in Clifton, Colo. and listening to the countdown to detonation of the 40 kiloton bomb.
Within seconds we literally watched the ground roll like a small wave and could see dust from rocks that tumbled from the bluffs near Mt. Garfield. I’ll never forget it.
I was 18 at the time. My wife and I now live in Green River, WY. We enjoy watching your great videos.
P.s. I never realized what I was looking at when I passed by Mt. Sophras. The rock glaciers are amazing.
My wife and I lived in Redstone, Colo. when, we were first married.
Keep up the great work!
Dave
Hey Dave, I lived in Glenwood Springs for many years from the mid 70’s to the 90’s. Worked on the defunct oil shale projects out of Rifle for a while. Was never aware of these ” projects ” ( so code named ) Thanks to Tristan and his telling us about Rio Blanco I went to Wikipedia and it led me to Project Rulison that you got to witness firsthand. What a tale to tell there, eh ? Fascinating that this all came full circle. Thanks for sharing. My brother lived in Redstone as well. I’ve been to the top of Sopris 4 times in all seasons and it really is an iconic landmark for the Roaring Fork Valley. Thanks for sharing your experience. Safe travels to all ! Cheers