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LMAO! 🤣 probably one of the many reasons I went with the Steinjagers.

@@TrailExpedition Hooke road and every other Chinese brand is garbage. It either fails or rust in about 2 months. Smart choice, most of the American made fab shops turn out some good products.

@Madmike908 they were the first company to recognize my TH-cam channel. Naturally I got excited to try out a free product. Ultimately went with the Steinjager Phantom series sliders.

You got this! 💪🏻

Thanks Casey! Definitely one of my new favorites!

Well that is for each individual person to decide. I thought they were pretty amazing.

@@TrailExpedition go down to Lake City, Silverton and Ouray. Only then you will know.

@johnanthony6141 I was in that area last summer. Back country camped in Silverton for a week. One of my favorite trips. Epic views all over the state.

It’s definitely one you don’t want to miss! Thanks for watching!

Thank you! This one was especially fun to make!

Not to mention the intentional “smoothing” of trails they recently did up there. So dumb!

@@TrailExpedition smoothing it out! no!

Yeah man, they took out half the steps at Marblehead along with some of the other smaller ledges.

@@TrailExpedition what! no way, that makes me furious!. they are the ones destroying.

@@MUCKFOOT399 a lot of people are pissed off about it. Drummond will never be the same.

Yessir! His Gladiator is completely stock height and tires. Only upgrades have been skid plates, bumper, and a winch.

@@TrailExpedition Same as mine! Love your no nonsense content.

@matthewb8229 thanks! I try to keep it streamlined, to the point, and have the videos flow well. Thanks for watching!

Thank you and I’m doing my best to keep the content flowing!

@@TrailExpedition hey your doing better then me I haven't been out all year this year

@Smokingtrailsoffroadclub I’ve definitely done a lot this year and keeping the content consistent. Hasn’t really grown the channel though.

It’s just South of Cadillac MI not far from Tin Cup trail.

Thank you! 🙏

I bet it is! 😆

Hey, no problem! It’s definitely an easy trail that most vehicles should be able to handle. As far as fishing, I don’t think there are any good spots along this trail but I’m sure there are lakes nearby it.

It gets a lot of people!

It was the only way to end the video 🫡

Unfortunately I do not. I should probably make one though. I do utilize a winch from Harbor Freight.

That’s a lot of names.

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Thank you! It definitely is a cool area and the Potts trail is very challenging! I’ll be back again at some point.

Yes, just outside of Georgetown Colorado.

Dang! You put in some work! I did see on OnX that Argentine went off in several directions. I was losing daylight and wanted to make the summit so I missed a lot of it. I’ll have to go back at some point.

@TrailExpedition I stay working. I know more about that area then most. I can't tell you the secrets of the area but I'd like too. 🤣

I’m jealous of you for living in such an amazing place!

Right on. Never been to Maryland. Any good trails out that way?

Thank you I appreciate that. And yes, it is a lot of work setting up a lot of these shots for a simple 5 second clip. However, those are the type of shots that enhance a video to the next level so they’re worth it. Thanks for watching!

It’s because I upgraded to KBD fenders and I didn’t want to go through the hassle of cutting the original ones to fit the new KBDs. Easier to slap something pre fabricated and cheap in there. And I try to take my daughter on as many trips as possible. Definitely gets a lot harder during the school year.

For sure, bud! This was an epic trail with views on views on views! I do plan on doing a Moab trip sometime next year with the JK. Will be trailering it out next time.

@@TrailExpedition ill help you rent a big trailer if you take the TJ too lol

Haha! Not sure if the Ram is up to that task! Your Gladiator could definitely flat tow it.

That would be awesome as an off-roader! Unfortunately, they will probably never do it seeing four door wranglers outsell the two door version by a large margin.

You’re welcome! Quick and easy job!

I know, right! One of the most scenic trails I’ve ever run!

It’s really sad as to what they’re doing to the island. Making it just like every other trail in Michigan. Boring and flat.

Maybe it’s my old Jeep! I sold it a few years back.

Honestly, if I wasn’t solo, I would have given it a shot. I knew going left had a higher likelihood of rollover and the right I would eventually end up in the tree.

Drummond has recently gone through a “smoothing of trails” so a lot of them have gotten a lot easier. With that said, your rig can do everything on the island. However, I would probably stay out of the tight twisties and the tank trap area. If you do decide to tackle them, stick with the bypass lines.

I’m all for the boulders at the lookout. That’s fine. It’s the overall smoothing of the trails that has people pissed. It’s not just Marblehead. Several of the trails have had hard areas removed. It’s literally the best place to wheel in Michigan and it’s actively being taken away..

Geez, sounds like you guys hit it hard! I go out alone a lot and eventually I’m sure it will come back to bite me in the ass. Typically, if I’m solo, I will bypass obstacles that look like they will get me in trouble. Which is the main reason why I bypassed the rock wall in the beginning of the trail.

I’m just running a 2” AEV spacer lift and 37s. I highly recommend good rock sliders and skids. Along with a good winch as well.

Thanks! It is a lot of work and definitely adds a lot of time on the trail. Worth it if I can make a solid video.

That bumper has been rock solid for years. My previous one the powder coating was horrible. This one has been great.

I like being solo because it makes for a better video. If I’m wheeling with other people I cannot get out and set up shots as much. It’s kinda nice going slow and taking your time with it. Plus, it really shows how much you and your rig are capable of.

@@TrailExpedition Any ideas on using a drone while your driving? Do they do autopilot and just film while your run a trail for the short time I can with the battery draining?

@Good-luck-Jonathan I use a Skydio 2 drone for most of my aerial shots. It’s an excellent drone that has obstacle avoidance and flies itself. Unfortunately they stopped making them but I’m sure there are other ones out there that will work.

Ha! Yeah, it’s the rating on OnX. It’s honestly that number for that one obstacle I bypassed. In the video it doesn’t look bad but it was actually very steep.

@@TrailExpedition I thought it looked huge in the video!

@surgicalinstrumentsexplained it was massive!

Thanks! It was a great trail!

Agreed. I put it on in the areas that I get really off camber but I’m not gonna flop going 3 MPH on some smaller rocks.

Thanks! It definitely was a challenging one but a lot of fun!

The cave definitely looked like a mining tunnel, however, every one I’ve come across is blocked off. This is the first one I’ve encountered that was actually accessible. And thank you for the kind words. I put a lot of time and effort into making and editing these videos. Good to know they’re appreciated. I found out awhile ago that growing a TH-cam channel is a lot harder than one would think.

@@TrailExpedition Yes, it is hard. As far as I can tell there is no rule or reason. Some channels are fantastic, but small. Some channels are 'meh' and doing quite well. But, I wish you all good & beautiful things!

@@OwlingDogDesign I do it because it’s what I love to do. Subscribers will come with time.

I actually run a full size spare in the back of my Jeep with the Excessive Industries Gatekeeper mount. I have a full video on the setup if you wanted to check it out. I also keep a tire repair kit on me.

Not exactly sure what I was hungry for up on. My rear lower control arms have been modified to sit flush with the axle as I was getting hung up on them a lot in the past. The obstacle I bypassed definitely looked sketchier actually looking at it opposed to how it appears in video. It’s all about knowing your limits and what you and your vehicle are capable of. My Jeep could have done it but being solo I didn’t want to risk it. Thanks for the comment!

I think they give it as an 8 on onX off-road for that one obstacle I did bypass. If it wasn’t for that one obstacle it would probably be closer to a six or seven. The hardest trail I’ve ever run was holy Cross.

It gets the rating from the wall obstacle. I skipped the wall section entirely and made it with no winching in a 4Runner on 33’s. That section where you got hung up on that left hand turn before the rock garden took me several attempts before getting through. Having a front locker there would have helped.

@sevendewey doing that section in a four runner on 33s is impressive! I would have tried the wall section if I wasn’t running it solo.

It was a very fun and challenging trail!

I’ve heard that from some other people as well. I need to get back up there.