I Visited the Most Remote Town in the USA (Outside of Alaska)

I work for the US Forest Service and have lived in numerous remote towns across the west. You did a great job portraying Jarbridge. especially how kind people in these small towns really are.

Been there. Back in the 80's I was working on a road paving project from the Idaho border through Mountain City and south toward Elko. One weekend I ventured out to Jarbidge. An old-timer took an interest in a local history book I was reading so I gave it to him. He rewarded me with a personal tour of many of the local mines in his delapidated old land rover. A treasured experience.

So I drive a delivery truck in the mountains, out in the middle of nowhere like this. Not here exactly but my average route is about 200-250 miles per day. I laughed so hard when the UPS truck drove by and she was surprised. Yes, carriers go to some unbelievable places these days

I always think about and appreciate all the hard labor of the people that built those long roads that most people always take for granted and never take even a second to think about or appreciate.

We live 22 miles down a dirt road and it is by far the most content I have ever been. The level of quiet and peacefulness is just amazing. Given the world situation, living away from others isn't a bad thing.

My father was their doctor. He lived in Twin Falls, and sometimes he had to get there by helicopter, sometimes by snow coach. We used to spend a week there per year doing wellness checks (physicals) There was a clinic with a nurse who volunteered to stay for a month and then rotate with another. There were communications with a radio with the USFS.

These people in this town will probably be safe and cozy in the coming days. Wish i lived there.

The relationship and memories you have with your dog is something that is so special!

My older sister was born there in 1932. She was delivered by a mid wife, probably a relative of Jane. My dad was a Forest Ranger and Jarbridge, was his first district. My mom was born in Kanab UT and was head waitress at the lodge on the N rim of Grand Canyon when they married. I often wonder of her sanity, moving to and enduring life in such a tough situation in the 30's. I was born in Mt. City in 35 and have lived in Elko, Austin and Moab Ut. Plus 13 more residences. I always know my neighbors and help them in anyway I can. Dave Hansen (Mechanic, Pilot, Drill foreman, engineer, Inventor, Iguana LLC Owner)

Was raised in a small town in New Mexico. The roads out there lead to some of the most wonderful places you could ever see. I live in NYC and the thing I miss the most are those big skies in the Southwest and the tall mountains that you can see from miles away.

This movie really made my day. Awesome storytelling, cinematogrophy, editing and production overall. I love it!

I live in Elko, grew up, going to Jarbige in the winters, always going in from the Nevada side. Once as a child, I was the first visitor to enter from nevada side via a snowmobile. You did a beautiful job depicting our secret world of Jarbidge. A memory I’ll cherish forever. The people were so welcoming and supportive. I was an impressionable young man only 12 or 13 my first time making it all the way in through the snow covered mountains it took several days and countless struggles. Your video took my mind back to that moment I made it. Thank you 🙏

You did a great job with this video. I love Jarbidge. I lived in Elko 35 years ago, and worked with an old man, everyone called Tuffy. One day I asked him about his name. He told me he was born in Jarbidge. This would have been early 20th century. He said that when he was only a few months old, his family left Jarbidge for Elko, over the mountain, in winter. They were on horse back in a snow storm and he survived, so they called him Tuffy for being so tough. I'm so happy you saw it for yourself.

As a Nevadan I had no idea this town existed. Northern Nevada is beautiful! Thank you for your video. Now we have a new adventure to take

Wet firewood: If not soaked through, cut the outer layer off to get to the dry. Use pine sap to start wet kindling. Probably too late, but there you go

I grew up in Florida. Did not realize it turned into one big city around me. I moved to Arkansas and it was the greatest decision I ever made. Every road is breathtaking here. People are friendly and kind. Your video reminded me of moving here to Saint Joe. Have another 40 acres off grid with a cabin I built. There is a cave system and waterfalls. All the neighbor's are nice and treat you like family. This is the America I forgot about. Loved your video, thank you.

Oh how awesomel!!! My grandmother used to live in Jarbidge as a girl. It was a mining community, and her family ran a store and laundry service there! They used to wash the miners clothes! I’ve wanted to go see it ever since my grandmother passed away this year!😭

Wow! Cool story! I was in Winnemucca and ventured up the mountain to an old mining town near Jarbridge called Midas. Same story, everyone I spoke to was awesome, but the cafe was closed that day for some reason. Thanks for sharing!

LOL I remember being asked about "fry sauce" in Utah. Utah has fry sauce. Southern Utah was so friendly. The locals wanted to show us including Sampson all of the beautiful back roads BBQ. We are a beautiful country with beautiful hearted people beyond all of the horrible headlines!

I just left Jarbidge. The road to the south is open now and is stunningly beautiful. Not for the faint of heart, or anyone towing a trailer. The road is a steep, narrow shelf road, and unforgiving of mistakes. In most places though, two vehicles can carefully pass. It's roughly 100 miles to Elko. About 1/2 is on dirt. It's a side of Nevada that few see. Jace and Jane are just great people. While I was there, Jace got his pickup and spent the morning helping one traveler retrieve a broken motorcycle. Just another day in Jarbidge. Thanks to Jace and Jane, you can get a room, a hot meal, a cold beer, a shower, and gas in Jarbidge. Jace's mom, Carol makes all the pies and the ice cream. Jane has a very nice gift shop worth a look. Nearly every service you could want in town is provided by J&J. I encourage people to support them! There is a little store run by Cindy. The hours are "flexible", but she has a good selection of things. J&J also have a laundry available.. Not bad for a town of 17. Yes, they just lost one. I came into town the hardest way possible, down Diamond A road, which was technically closed. I won't do that again. The road was super steep, covered in loose shale rock, and there was no way to turn around, or pass another vehicle. I drove the entire decent in 4-low. Once you nose onto that road, you are committed! I left out the south end, and took the road to Deeth. I'll be back.