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Soccer Mom Offroad
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 19 มี.ค. 2023
Chad Putnam here. I LOVE getting out into the backcountry for adventure & exploration as much as I can. Whether it's a one day exploration, an overnight car camping trip, or multi-day Overland adventure, I'll take it and I'll take you with me! I do it all from the cockpit of my 2004 GX470, lovingly called, "Soccer Mom."
I live in Redding, CA, which is a gateway to Far Northern California, giving me quick access to 7 different National Forests (Plumas, Lassen, Shasta-Trinity, Modoc, Klamath, Six Rivers, and Mendocino) plus vasts amounts of BLM land to the East.
I've been dispersed camping since I was a boy and I've been off-roading since 1995. I've learned a few things along the way and I'm happy to share them with you.
My goal is to post a FEATURE length adventure every two weeks or so with supplemental videos in between. Let's do this!
Adventure On!
Chad Putnam
Soccer Mom Offroad
Camping, Dispersed Camping, Overlanding, Camp Cooking, Exploration, Camp Life
I live in Redding, CA, which is a gateway to Far Northern California, giving me quick access to 7 different National Forests (Plumas, Lassen, Shasta-Trinity, Modoc, Klamath, Six Rivers, and Mendocino) plus vasts amounts of BLM land to the East.
I've been dispersed camping since I was a boy and I've been off-roading since 1995. I've learned a few things along the way and I'm happy to share them with you.
My goal is to post a FEATURE length adventure every two weeks or so with supplemental videos in between. Let's do this!
Adventure On!
Chad Putnam
Soccer Mom Offroad
Camping, Dispersed Camping, Overlanding, Camp Cooking, Exploration, Camp Life
Awe & Wonder in NORTHERN ARIZONA : an “Overland” ROAD TRIP : A GX470 Story
Join me on an epic SUV Camping adventure on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in Kaibab National Forest, where I set up camp right on the canyon’s edge! In this episode, I’m in the middle of a 12 day “overland” road trip, and I share the breathtaking views, cook up some delicious campfire meals, and give you a taste of the serenity of solo camping. I never planned to visit the Grand Canyon, but this experience changed everything. From stunning sunrises over the canyon to the peace and solitude of the forest, discover why making pilgrimage to camp at the Canyon is a must for any adventurer. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey!
My views in this video: Crazy Jug Canyon, Tapeats Amphitheater, Tapeats Terrace, Steamboat Mountain
Nearby Landmark Point-of-Interest: Crazy Jug Point
#grandcanyon #overlandingadventures #camping #carcamping #suvcamping
00:00 - Intro
01:59 - Canyon Roadtrip
03:44 - On the Trail
05:15 - Is this Real?
07:33 - Setup
08:11 - Dinnertime
16:00 - Fire Pit
17:15 - Good Morning
18:28 - Coffee Time
19:59 - Public Service Announcement
21:46 - Rimside Old Corral
23:48 - Supper
26:37 - Thoughts
35:02 - Last Morning
35:33 - Coffee & Packup
36:31 - Closing
37:22 - Tips for your visit
My views in this video: Crazy Jug Canyon, Tapeats Amphitheater, Tapeats Terrace, Steamboat Mountain
Nearby Landmark Point-of-Interest: Crazy Jug Point
#grandcanyon #overlandingadventures #camping #carcamping #suvcamping
00:00 - Intro
01:59 - Canyon Roadtrip
03:44 - On the Trail
05:15 - Is this Real?
07:33 - Setup
08:11 - Dinnertime
16:00 - Fire Pit
17:15 - Good Morning
18:28 - Coffee Time
19:59 - Public Service Announcement
21:46 - Rimside Old Corral
23:48 - Supper
26:37 - Thoughts
35:02 - Last Morning
35:33 - Coffee & Packup
36:31 - Closing
37:22 - Tips for your visit
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