Awesome edit as always man! I was the guy on thompson hill with the exo rig @ 18:55 min. Happy to hear you all made it home safe, we bugged out Saturday morning after getting word via GPS that my house in Shaver lake was getting evacuated. Never crawled so fast in my life, trying to get down the hill and find out where the fire was. It created it's own weather pattern and exploded in size that weekend, consuming most everything in its path. Despite losing my place on Labor day, a handful of us from the volunteer fire department were able to re-enter and fight and try to save the remaining homes in my neighborhood. Devastating to say the least but true colors are shown under duress and the whole mountain community has banded together like never before. I did manage to save my yota though and would love to tackle the whole Dusy with you guys next season. Looking forward to watching the second installment of this epic drama, great job with the first part!
BRO! I am so sorry to hear about your house. I am super glad you found this video because I was wondering how things ended up for you. However that is great that you were atleast able to help others in the community and still have the yota. I cannot imagine what you and other locals are going through, but I hope you are back on your feet? I absolutely want to make it back there next summer, hit me up on IG (same name as YT) and we can figure out dates closer to the time. Also, thanks again for all the help spotting and getting Cam unstuck. That full length hi-lift was clutch. Really stoked to have met you out there. Wish you the best!
Love the Vid. Sweet editing style. Love how your front drive line looks like a jump rope. Surprised you don't have more sub's. Its way better than that garbage other channels put out like Lite brite.
Haven't got the words this time around dude. I think everyone else has said already though anyway. I'm thousands of miles away in Australia, but the way you shoot your vids is like a little portal to wherever it is that you are. Thanks man. Just awesome!! As always👍👍 🇦🇺 🇺🇸
Nicely done! Great videography and editing-- really captured the slugfest up Thompson Hill. I ran that trail 2 days before the fire broke out with 12 other rigs -- awesome trail. Subscribed.
Thank You! I actually heard about your group and knew you were up ahead of us. You def timed it right! Were you with the guys who sheered the steering box off in the jeep?
@@COLINSMITHSLO Actually no. The only major casualty in our group was a broken axle at Kaiser Pass. Other than a couple of rigs we saw at our Thompson Lake campsite, we did not see anyone else. We got off the trail on Wednesday and ran Coyote Lake Thursday. Fire started Friday.
Another awesome video. As others have said I love the editing and the drone shots but most of all Toyotas!!!! Sooooo sick of heep vids. Trail started out kinda tame and then got real. Putting this trail on my bucket list. Looking forward to part deux.
Thanks for always supporting the vids! It was funny but we only saw a few jeeps headed the other way on the trail, everything else was Toyota! Def worth a trip to that area once the fire is put out.
I really like your editing and Camera work. The drone shots are amazing! Thanks for posting. We were planning on hitting Dusy this coming weekend Oct 2-5. Had to scratch that.
Thank you! That sucks.. It's crazy how they don't even plan to have fire out till mid October so Dusy might be closed by the time the area opens back up. Maybe I will see you out there next year!
It was weird how fast the smoke clouds blew up but fortunately we decided to turn around on day 2 and made it to the 4 lanes before they caught on fire. I can't wait to go back and complete the full trail!
@@COLINSMITHSLO yeah it is on my list too..... thanks for sharing and glad you all got out. Hoping it isnt too long for all the trails to open, but not looking good for this season.
LOL thanks for checking it out! I had it all edited as one long video but it was almost an hour long and I was worried no one would make it all the way through lol. Should have part 2 uploaded soon!
Thanks! Noted on narrative. I don't want to be a vlogger like some other "wheeling" YT channels, but atleast for this one there was a story to be told besides the typical wheeling trip.
@@slzbuildz LOL yea its definitely unique. Eventually it will probably be linked all around but I love the stability the front leaves give me. Pretty much if I can get the front over something the rear will follow.
On Thompson Hill, was that mostly the standard lines or did you guys take bonus lines up it? It seems like your run up was gnarlier than other videos I’ve seen.
I started as a passenger in my friends jeep and I think this is the best way to get a feel for the ups/downs of rock crawling. Building and owning a rig is a big time/money investment which might not be for everyone. You will also find that you may like certain types of offroading more than others, so having a little bit of experience before buying/modifying your vehicle can help you know what direction you want to go. Possibly see if your area has any local jeep clubs, or any local offroad groups on social media? There are also tons of events all around the country. Glad I could help inspire you and wish you the best!
@@COLINSMITHSLO Awesome, thank you for the reply Colin. You are right on the money. I am not experienced for say rock crawling but would Love to hit the trails to explore. Not looking for a sport of constantly breaking things haha. Too expensive like you said. I am located in Southern California so options are endless I suppose. Maybe start with a older style Yota. I appreciate it tho man and Love your content. Be safe brother. 🙏
A ragged , tattered Old Glory is NOT a badge of honor, it shows disrespect. Now that you know maybe you will fly an intact stars and stripes, change out the torn up flag whenever needed.
Awesome edit as always man! I was the guy on thompson hill with the exo rig @ 18:55 min. Happy to hear you all made it home safe, we bugged out Saturday morning after getting word via GPS that my house in Shaver lake was getting evacuated. Never crawled so fast in my life, trying to get down the hill and find out where the fire was. It created it's own weather pattern and exploded in size that weekend, consuming most everything in its path. Despite losing my place on Labor day, a handful of us from the volunteer fire department were able to re-enter and fight and try to save the remaining homes in my neighborhood. Devastating to say the least but true colors are shown under duress and the whole mountain community has banded together like never before. I did manage to save my yota though and would love to tackle the whole Dusy with you guys next season. Looking forward to watching the second installment of this epic drama, great job with the first part!
BRO! I am so sorry to hear about your house. I am super glad you found this video because I was wondering how things ended up for you. However that is great that you were atleast able to help others in the community and still have the yota. I cannot imagine what you and other locals are going through, but I hope you are back on your feet? I absolutely want to make it back there next summer, hit me up on IG (same name as YT) and we can figure out dates closer to the time. Also, thanks again for all the help spotting and getting Cam unstuck. That full length hi-lift was clutch. Really stoked to have met you out there. Wish you the best!
These are the coolest rock crawling videos on RUclips. Well put together
Love the Vid. Sweet editing style. Love how your front drive line looks like a jump rope. Surprised you don't have more sub's. Its way better than that garbage other channels put out like Lite brite.
LOL at jump rope driveline!! I looked and joints are still good so hopefully I can smash it back into place at JV this year.
Haven't got the words this time around dude. I think everyone else has said already though anyway. I'm thousands of miles away in Australia, but the way you shoot your vids is like a little portal to wherever it is that you are. Thanks man. Just awesome!! As always👍👍
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Rad comment! I am so glad I can share the adventure with you! Thanks!
Wish I could join! Amazing views and experience, not to mention all my favorite trucks!
Nicely done! Great videography and editing-- really captured the slugfest up Thompson Hill. I ran that trail 2 days before the fire broke out with 12 other rigs -- awesome trail. Subscribed.
Thank You! I actually heard about your group and knew you were up ahead of us. You def timed it right! Were you with the guys who sheered the steering box off in the jeep?
@@COLINSMITHSLO Actually no. The only major casualty in our group was a broken axle at Kaiser Pass. Other than a couple of rigs we saw at our Thompson Lake campsite, we did not see anyone else. We got off the trail on Wednesday and ran Coyote Lake Thursday. Fire started Friday.
Another awesome video. As others have said I love the editing and the drone shots but most of all Toyotas!!!! Sooooo sick of heep vids. Trail started out kinda tame and then got real. Putting this trail on my bucket list. Looking forward to part deux.
Thanks for always supporting the vids! It was funny but we only saw a few jeeps headed the other way on the trail, everything else was Toyota! Def worth a trip to that area once the fire is put out.
I really like your editing and Camera work. The drone shots are amazing! Thanks for posting. We were planning on hitting Dusy this coming weekend Oct 2-5. Had to scratch that.
@@mikeprofitmaker8987 wat
Thank you! That sucks.. It's crazy how they don't even plan to have fire out till mid October so Dusy might be closed by the time the area opens back up. Maybe I will see you out there next year!
No way. Crazy you were the guys up there.
My FB feed was blowing up about you all
It was weird how fast the smoke clouds blew up but fortunately we decided to turn around on day 2 and made it to the 4 lanes before they caught on fire. I can't wait to go back and complete the full trail!
@@COLINSMITHSLO yeah it is on my list too..... thanks for sharing and glad you all got out.
Hoping it isnt too long for all the trails to open, but not looking good for this season.
Love the videos. It’s also nice to see a few leaf sprung rigs out there. 🍻
Appreciate it! Leaf springs just plain work. They are also normally more stable on off-camber stuff unless someone has a VERY dialed link setup.
COLIN SMITH SLO agreed, a wise man once said “complexity is the enemy of reliability” 🍻
Hell yeah dude can't wait to see Part 2. Great edit.
Thanks Dawg! Part 2 is going to be lit.
Great video. Love that trail.
Great vid. Glad you guys all made it out okay.
Thanks! We decided to turn around and made it off the trail before fire hit the 4 lanes. I can't wait to go back.
Really dope stuff. Glad you made it out safe
@@mikeprofitmaker8987 gtfo
Thanks bro!
Awesome videos & music, keep them coming you have lots of talent doing this.Very inspiring.
Much appreciated man! Very kind words. I have more in the works and am going wheeling next week so expect new vids soon!
Absolutely amazing video! I'm definitely gonna try that trail next year when it opens
Thank you! I can't wait to go back and try it again. It almost felt like backpacking because of how nice the scenery was.
BEATLY yota, one of kind in its own right
100%!
Awesome as usual... Looking forward to more
Thanks man! Part 2 should be out soon.
Wait,I gotta go to work and you left me hanging bro!!!!?????priceless
LOL thanks for checking it out! I had it all edited as one long video but it was almost an hour long and I was worried no one would make it all the way through lol. Should have part 2 uploaded soon!
@@COLINSMITHSLO great,tonight's movie starring Toyota and fire. It almost got me as well bro in Colorado last week. Pucker factor 10☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
Is it ready???dude,kept me on pins all day
Awesome!!!
Thanks!
Awesome footage! I enjoy when your vids are more narrative
Thanks! Noted on narrative. I don't want to be a vlogger like some other "wheeling" YT channels, but atleast for this one there was a story to be told besides the typical wheeling trip.
Awesome vid, waiting for part II as well!
Love your videos man
Dude Thank You! I really appreciate you checking it out!
@@COLINSMITHSLO crazy suspension setup you got. Leafs in the front and coils in the rear.
@@slzbuildz LOL yea its definitely unique. Eventually it will probably be linked all around but I love the stability the front leaves give me. Pretty much if I can get the front over something the rear will follow.
Sick edit.
Thanks man!
These are some great looking rigs
Mine might not look like much but she has it where it counts lol. Thanks!
Any wall arounds of the 2nd gen pickup? I’m loving the videos btw
Its on my radar. Eventually I will do one.
On Thompson Hill, was that mostly the standard lines or did you guys take bonus lines up it? It seems like your run up was gnarlier than other videos I’ve seen.
Were is part two? Great video!
Thanks! Part 2 is here!
ruclips.net/video/Iu-FsVXeow4/видео.html
Wow amazing video! Sad to see my all time fav place like that but a great video nonetheless.
Thank you! Hopefully the forest will rebound in the coming years into something with more life and less dead plant matter everywhere.
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Danny and Lea from freedom ropes was in that too.
Ba vid and wheelin group!!
Thanks! We always have a good time driving yotas.. lol
Very nice 👍
Bro you make great videos
nice video....
I really wish I could get into this. I just don’t know where to start.
I started as a passenger in my friends jeep and I think this is the best way to get a feel for the ups/downs of rock crawling. Building and owning a rig is a big time/money investment which might not be for everyone. You will also find that you may like certain types of offroading more than others, so having a little bit of experience before buying/modifying your vehicle can help you know what direction you want to go. Possibly see if your area has any local jeep clubs, or any local offroad groups on social media? There are also tons of events all around the country. Glad I could help inspire you and wish you the best!
@@COLINSMITHSLO Awesome, thank you for the reply Colin. You are right on the money. I am not experienced for say rock crawling but would Love to hit the trails to explore. Not looking for a sport of constantly breaking things haha. Too expensive like you said. I am located in Southern California so options are endless I suppose. Maybe start with a older style Yota. I appreciate it tho man and Love your content. Be safe brother. 🙏
Ok this is great vidéo . You have American flag on your car . My question, how can you have a great time when you see big fire?
A ragged , tattered Old Glory is NOT a badge of honor, it shows disrespect. Now that you know maybe you will fly an intact stars and stripes, change out the torn up flag whenever needed.