Lost Knife Trail - The Switchbacks in Waiparous
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 มิ.ย. 2024
- In this episode we explore the Lost Knife Trail - The Switchbacks in Waiparous. A beautiful mountain trail that has some amazing views and vista's. We end up camping on the Waiparous River and test out the new hard shell roof top tent.
Great video Jason. I haven't driven the lost knife in about 10 years now. Your video brought back so many memories, wife and will have to head out next summer and go for a drive. Thanks again for the video, that was fantastic.
thank you! I am happy you enjoyed it. I am sure you will have fun on the trail.
🇨🇦🇨🇦 awesome video👉🏼 keep sharing!
Thank you
Looks like a blast! I'll be doing that trail Saturday to take my GX on her maiden voyage 🤠
Gratz!! Have a good time :)
Someone took a Ford Ranger out 4x4ing? ... now that's a brave dude!
Haha....it was fun to watch it full send.
I was actually pretty impressed by it
That was a great video, really enjoyed it
Thank you!
Great video Jason!! That was an awesome trip! We should have taken those guys up on some beers 🤣. See you at the Expo!! 🤙
Yes we should have LOL
great vid man, lol "waiting for dave to show up" haha typical hahaha
Thanks . ... Waiting makes for a better vid 👍
Great video Jason! I am going here next Sunday.
thanks! it is a fun trail to run.
Another good one. Thanks J Regards Brian
Thank you Brian!
Great video looking forward to my first off road trial.
Have fun and remember that difficulty increases with the amount of water. Always good to go with a friend.
Awesome stuff
Thanks!
Great video! Hoping to do this one this year.
Awesome!! Maybe I will see you on the trail somewhere 🙂
Hey Jason, a group of us did the whole Lost Knife Trail about a month and a half ago, it was raining and really wet... Those switch backs are no joke when everything is slick we went the other way you did, really fun trip but the rain added way more than a point to the difficulty rating that's for sure!! See you at the Expo bud
I could not agree more. When it is wet out the trail is a lot harder. I really love those switchbacks, so much fun! See you at the Expo!!
Just ran this but in the opposite way, came from the south up to the switchbacks. Plan was to go up and around the Margaret lake loop but some of the ruts were a little deeper than I wanted to tackle solo in a stick tundra with no winch. Had a great time weaving it up and down the switchbacks out to the 40 though! Gonna have to come back another time for Margaret lake!
Spot where you stopped for lunch is where we turned back to the switchbacks
It is a fun place for sure! Great to see you out in a Tundra!!
Hey look I made it 😂
Thanks!
Looking to explore the waiporous/ ghost area a little more this year. Been all through transalta now to head north to lost knife. Looks pretty wicked 🤘🏻
Have fun, it is a beautiful area to explore.
Looks like a fun trail! Mud or not.
Yes it was fun for sure.
it is always a good day in the mountains!!
I tried to go down this years ago and it was crazy deep! I was by myself so I had t9 turn around near the bottom.
yes, on a very wet year this trail can be a lot harder for sure!
I am here for the Jeep action ... not sure why you are mentioning the land yacht that does not do trails?
Haha the land yacht is a build in progress. It will be hitting some trails as well. That said.....the Jeep will be my main trail rig for now
@@OverlandAlberta Good to hear. :-D
Could you do Lost Knife in your RAM Warlock? You said its not trail ready yet...how come? Theyre fairly capable stock aren't they?
Yes the Ram is capable but at the time of that video, it still had the stock tires from the factory.....they are garbage.
In fact 2 tires decided to separate on that particular camping trip.
Looks like it might be a good first time off-roading trail to try with a buddy? I’m just running a stock 2006 Toyota Sequoia so want to see how it handles trails before I start bolting on and adding things.
It is a great trail to try!! Keep in mind the difficulty will go up with rain or snow/ice!
Always make sure you have recovery gear with you.
I wanna go there. Idk if my kia borrego v8 could go through this. It has 4low and 4high. Idk much about lockers and other 4x4 system. Do i need lift kit or anything I need suggestion. Ty
I am not familiar with a Kia Borrego. If you have 4x4 you should be fine. There may be some spots where your bumper will rub. If it is wet ...that will increase the difficulty. Make sure you have recovery gear and that someone knows you are out there. Sometimes going with someone is a good idea in case you get stuck
Think a stock ram rebel would make this trail?
There will be a couple spots where your bumper will rub.
You will have to pick your line.
I have seen other rams do it with little to no damage and other Rams rip their Bumpers off.
Also the time of year and weather will impact that as well.
Have good tires or chains if you are doing it in the winter.
Always make sure you have recovery equipment and let people know where you are going.
is this like a beginner trail? would be our first time, we just got a 2017 Jeep Patriot, planning to change tires , thoughts?
It is a fairly easy trail. There are a couple high clearance spots where you may rub your bumper.
Also....if it wet or snowy, that will add to the difficulty of the trail
Does Lost Knife water get deep enough that a snorkel is needed?
I know some people that needed to winch a bunch in the worst conditions.
I've done it 3 times: bone dry, a little wet, and in the winter.
Great video!
Thanks!
I have never used a snorkel, did it when real wet once.....no snorkel.
Not really, just deep muddy ruts. Daunting puddles that look like ponds in places but not very deep. I would suggest a decent off road tire and not a street tire for this trail. An A/T will get you through with a fight but a mud tire is a better option.
@@brbadventurer sweet thanks! I run Duratracs. Probably a good idea to not go alone though!
@@danielpele5532 If you go alone on a weekend and get stuck it won't be long and someone will be by before long, pretty popular place. If you go on a week day you might wait a little while but someone will come by sooner or later and give you a hand. Most of the people on the trails out there are willing to lend a hand or give someone a tug out of a sticky situation. The majority of the trail riders are good people. Just don't park your travel trailer at a premium campsite for weeks at a time and not be in it to save your spot it might catch fire when you are gone.
@@brbadventurer hahahahaha has that happened to a trailer?!
I only go on weekends so should be good. It's usually pretty busy like you said.
Can I get in there with my rv and my k5 blazer on a towbar ?
No
2 out of 10 for difficulty,,, not from the videos Ive seen and people Ive spoke with,,, the portion of video off the ford ranger is a prime example,,, not 2 out of 10 not stock friendly unless you have a wrangler or an old vehicle you do not care to damage... at 13 min thats NOT stock friendly, stock friendly also does NOT require a spotter,, your judgement isnt trustworthy,,,,,in one video your passenger even say not for a stock vehicle and you didnt detest his comment,,, in this video you say the truck is not trail ready,,, which contradict your comment about the trail being stock friendly,, if trail were stock friendly you would not say the truck is not trail ready,,, fack you contradict yourself so much, your opinion is not worth 1 cent
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