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60 Years Old, Retired, Why I Started a Youtube Overlanding Channel

Updated: Dec 9

Transitioning From 40 Years As A Sheet Metal Worker To Video Creator: It's Been A Awesome Journey

Despite lacking experience in filming and editing videos, what motivated me to start a YouTube channel at the age of 60 was the discovery of the wealth of natural wonders to capture during overlanding. Surprisingly, it was my iPad that sparked the idea by automatically compiling a series of pictures into a video.

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37 Years of Sheet Metal Work Comes To An End


Having retired on a Friday, I told my wife that I was feeling bored that night. I had been employed as a Sheet Metal Worker in the construction industry, which was an engaging and gratifying profession. What was in store for me next? Continue reading to uncover why l started a Youtube Channel.



A Life Of Exciting Adventures And Travels To Share Is Why I Started Youtube Channel

Having worked in various states across the country and even as far as Iraq, I enjoy spending my spare time hiking, camping, kayaking, raft guiding, and mountain biking. Throughout my journey, I furthered my education at UC Berkeley and underwent extensive training with my Union. For more information, visit my Linkedin profile.



My Wife the Jeep Lover: Wrangler Ecodiesel Purchase Is Central To Why I Started a Youtube Channel


My wife has a history with Jeeps. At the beginning of the pandemic, I purchased a Jeep for her and proceeded to customize it. Before the Jeep, we used my van for camping, but we found that van life was not sufficient. We required off-road capabilities to venture further out. This led us to the Xventure XV-3, which essentially added an axle for increased gear hauling capacity. Additionally, we acquired a 2022 Gladiator Rubicon Ecodiesel. With these vehicles and the XV-3, we can easily discover picturesque Overlanding spots to capture videos.


 

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First Overlanding Trip and Youtube Video

What an exciting experience! Our first true Overlanding journey with the new Jeep and Xventure trailer was along the Mojave road. Equipped with a guidebook and Garmin for navigation, we embarked on an incredible adventure. Capturing numerous photos along the way, back at home my iPad automatically created a video. Sharing this video with a few friends led to their encouragement for me to create more. This sparked my journey into video-making, starting with sharing on Facebook, then Instagram, and eventually leading to the birth of my YouTube channel, Muddy Ruttzz. It brings me joy when viewers appreciate my videos, and even more so when they find them helpful. Currently, I have over 100 adventure and gear review videos on my YouTube channel.




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From Construction Worker To Youtuber: Its Been a Incredible Journey

Learning video, editing, graphic design, website design has kept my brain active. That is important when your older. I do it all myself with the support of my wife. I am also a Part 107 Licensed Drone Pilot. All these skills I started learning in January 2022. I have a long way to go.







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