If you’re ever out in Utah again, in southwest Utah specifically. I’m a backcountry (sometimes softroading, sometimes 4x4) guide and could point you in the direction of some wonderful, non national park places to take your rig!
Utah in April is a dice roll when it comes to the wind. I've had trips where it's calm, quiet and beautiful. Then there's been trips where it's constant wind, sand in everything & beautiful. On a side note, a great way to meet your neighbors while camping is when you run through their campsite chasing your tent as it's flying 30 feet in the air. You know they're good neighbors when they join the chase. As far as the truck body damage goes, chick's dig scars, and honor lives forever. Thanks for another great video & bringing back some great memories.
As a fellow explorer, I appreciate how you share your location without giving too much away. Half the fun is finding these unique places on your own. Keep exploring!
Thank you for saying that. Some viewers get a little salty that I don't include more specifics, but every single place I checked out in this video, I found myself by simply spending some time studying maps & satellite imagery. It's infinitely more rewarding to make one's own discoveries and have the homework pay off. :-)
@@softroadingthewest I have a bunch that follow me around on Google Earth all the time. I figure if they can figure it out they will appreciate it as much as I do.
@@softroadingthewest we do the same thing. Research and explore. If people really want to respect these places they should put the effort into the work that goes into finding them. Those who are too lazy to do the research don’t deserve to go to these amazing places.
@@acoupleofscrewsloose not amatter of lazy, sometimes we are unfamiliar with areas and/ or technology to find them. But for TH-camrs to act like these areas are so sacred that they can't divulge them, on unless you join and pay me. Sorry.
Ouch, sorry to hear about the damage. Makes the adventure even more memorable no matter how unfortunate. Absolutely beautiful scenery though! Love watching your videos, keep up the great work
A lot of my friends ask me why I keep going down, from Washington St, to Utah. You just showed why. Some of the best scenery and camping in the US is just off road. Many of the these places if located in any other State would be a National or State park. It is such an incredible state. Really looking forward to the rest of your Utah adventure.
Don't feel bad, it happens. Brand new Toyota truck a few years back. Offroad, wasn't used to the longer wheelbase, took a corner too tight on a rock with resulting major scrape and dent to the lower door. The truck had 112 miles on it. I just about cried.
A good PDR(paintless dent repair) might be able to help straighten out the dented side of the truck. Battle scars add personality. The advantage of a vinyl wrap is being able to simple recover the damaged section of bodywork with a fresh sheet.
Ugh!… The dangers of venturing out into the desert in early spring. I can’t tell you how many trips I’ve spent hiding in my vehicle. When that desert wind really starts blowing, there is NOTHING you can do in it that is fun. I hope it changes completely for the remainder of your trip. Really looking forward to the next videos. Especially when you meet up with Jared.
I managed to use the topography to find refuge from the wind a couple of times, and then on the Friday & Saturday I was with Jared, the wind almost went away completely (and then I was a little too hot, LOL). The wind definitely impacted my experience but overall the whole thing was amazing, zero regrets.
Man, sorry to see that happen to the rig. I know how frustrating that is. And the camera gear to boot! That’s a huge fear of mine with all this expensive gear… love the videos though, and looking forward to the rest of the series.
Ouch that’s gotta hurt… your first off-roading damage? Definitely didn’t look like “soft” roading damage… thanks for taking us along. Beautiful country.
These scratches are in fact just cosmetics and didn't prevent you to move along. Last week I explored very south-west Oregon corner and on my way back home the axle shaft bearing of my Nissan disintegrated. Thanks God it happened just 20 mls from Eugene not in the mountains were I was wandering. Spent the night in the truck, called towing to Nissan Eugene in the morning, but was told there that the damage was far more excessive plus they don't have parts so it'd take weeks and $$$$. So I had to leave the truck overnight on the dealer's lot (where it was robbed, but that's another story), returned with a trailer following morning and towed it back home 100+ miles north. Still waiting for a new shaft get delivered... So, while your truck is able to move, you're good!
That was some rad offroading, bummer about the truck damage, bound to happen sooner or later. I've been to all the parks in Utah, you should see them sooner than later as they get more crowded every year it seems.😀
Your channel deserves a thousand times more subs and ten thousand times more views. Some of the best, most creative off road video shooting and editing on youtube. And you didn't didn't "damage your Frontier", you "added some character marks".
As a veteran of some 50 years taking pictures in the desert, invest in Pelican or Nanuk cases for your camera gear. I do usually have one sacrificial camera for quick shots.
Good morning Donald thanks for Sharing your video and now you got your badge of honor denting the side of the vehicle that which now you can make another video on how to fix it thanks for sharing looking forward to the next video
The wind has been so crazy that a mountain range about twenty miles to the south of where I live in Colorado had it's snow cover tinged red from all the dust blowing in from the desert.
Sorry about the truck damage Donald. But, you made lemonade out of lemons on this video, even with a crusty zoom. Continued journeys mercies Amigo. Thanks for the great video as is your norm.
Some of the best videography you’ve ever done! Impressive. “I’m glad I wasn’t in a tent.” If that was about the same time I was in southern Nevada, I was in that windstorm in a tent. It nearly collapsed it a few times. It was my two person “backup tent.” I didn’t have the rain fly on, which was probably good in retrospect. It would been ripped away. Sorry about the dents and scrapes.
Great video this week. Sorry about the truck - people will always say its part of the adventure, but it always hurts bad. Look forward to seeing more in Utah.
Amazing adventure you had. Beautiful scenery indeed. I myself could never do what you do, so glad I can live vicariously through your endeavors. Love watching your shows. I’ve learned so much already. Great job! 👍🏻 Sorry about your truck.
I thought something really went wrong!! A little dent just shows that you actually use the truck . Couldn’t tell ya how many lenses I’ve ruined in Utah but it’s the price we pay, internal zoom weather sealed will help
Ouch! You really did ding your truck up. Looks like it may be easy to get fixed. We are down there right now and the landscape is magnificent. You have captured it beautifully. We arrived on the 17th and found a spectacular small canyon to tent camp our first night. We settled in bed and the wind picked up. No biggie. THEN gusts of 50+ mph wind started to slam into us and we were literally inside our tent holding it up for an hour. There was a short lull and I jumped into the truck and drove it right next to the tent to help block the wind. It worked pretty good but the next morning we saw that we accumulated a bunch of sand inside the tent. Our friends warned us about the wind but sheeesh, that was crazy! The next 3 days were windy but not as bad as our first night.
Great video and capturing the beauty of what Utah has to offer! You are in my home state. I was just in Oregon two weeks ago and couldn't help but think how awesome it would be to have you and Jason show me the ropes in Oregon! I am excited to see what's to come with your Utah adventures! Sorry about the damage to your truck, that is such a bummer.
Epic video, as always. Makes me want to go explore Utah. Bummer about the damage. Glad you're safe, that's always the important thing. I'm looking forward to the next video.
Sorry to see the damage to your truck and camera. I would venture everyone who travels to remote and rugged places experiences that sot of thing now and then. I know we have. My wife and I love you channel and this video really got us excited about our next trip. As soon as possible, we’re off for 6 weeks to desert southwest. I hope we fine areas like those in this video. Thanks again for making this content.
Condolences. Some beautiful shots in there. I like the two cairns in the foreground. It made a nice optical illusion. And that box canyon, so gorgeous. Your rig has its own undulating forms now!!
LOLOL!! First my custom emblem up front, now my own unique custom undulating body panels! We'll see how much of an "influencer" I really am if other Frontier owners go out and hammer some dents into their rear passenger side fenders. :-)
I think this is your best video, to date. Informative, valuably experiential and cinematic! I loved this...and am so jealous! These are some of the places I am greatly looking forward to exploring. Can't wait for the next part!
Very nice video ! Sorry for the damage but if you ask me, i would let it as it is (if the door still work properly). It tells a story of adventures and real offroading ! 🤘
Yep, the door works, and I probably won't fix the dents. I have one spot where I lost some paint and have bare metal exposed, I'll probably just cover that and call it good.
I feel your pain. Spent last weekend traveling far SW Owyhee County with SW Idaho Overlanding. Both sides of my Taco have permanent claw marks down the full length of the truck from broken juniper stubs and mahogany brush. 110 miles of tight two-track. Lost all my drone footage due to pilot error, accidently left all my tarp poles at the far end of the trail, and I still haven't got all the mud off. Good times!
@@swidahooverlanding2867 : Yes. I noticed that not too many people are dum... uh... adventurous enough to go that far back into the wilderness. Lets do it again next year!
@@softroadingthewest we were planning this year, buuuut life got in the way. So hopefully 2023 will be it! But yeah, the thought of the gas bill is not pleasant.🥺
When without, drone it out. Your video was eye-popping regardless of what happened to your zoom lens. Great job persevering and making it to those beautiful sights/sites. I hope that your positive vibe reflects that you feel it was all absolutely worth facing down the First Day Curse, even thought the passenger side of the Frontier now resembles 20:48. That wondrous landscape left it's thumbprint, and I hope you wear it proudly. Thanks for sharing. Your ambitiousness is definitely admirable, and now it's also more obvious. Cheers!
I love seeing people experience Utah for their first few times. I’m lucky enough to have called Utah my home for my entire life. If you think the change in landscape is dramatic there, you should really consider doing Cathedral Valley in Capitol Reef. It goes In and out of the park. Once at the campground (unfortunately you have to camp in a designated spot if in the park) you can drive no more than 1 mile and it transitions from the towering sand stone cathedrals to Thousand Lake Mountain (Inside the Fish Lake National Forest) where you have High Mountain Sage, Aspens, Pine, Streams, and Lakes. The geography in the area is truly astounding and one of a kind. I hope to run into you on the trail some day!
Your blessed to be able to go do this . I’m having a anxiety attack watching and I’m not kidding . Your getting to see amazing things . unreal thank you for sharing I would never be able to see anything like it . Be careful but live all you can small things can change that take away your freedom to do what you love to do . God bless you on your travels
Wow! Just when I thought Utah was secretly one really big conglomerate national park, you find all the spots that aren't! Looking forward to more of this series! Sorry bout your truck man, but it adds character anyway!
👍👍👍👍👍, Sometimes you just have shut it down till the conditions improve. Me using a tent would have to spend the night "sleeping" in the drivers seat. That was some pretty rugged terrain.
Utah is a spectacular place and you did an amazing job of capturing it, just a pain about the lens and the dings to the truck. Can't wait for the next episode, assuming I'm not loading up my Frontier for my own adventure!
Great shots and fantastic camera work! Your cool rig looks "complete" now...it's expected to acquire bruises on treks like this. Don't sweat the damages... glad you're ok. Thanks for the awesome content.
that damage slightly moderate, but majorly characteristic... your truck looks even more like you actually get out there, unlike people with a 60k+ overt overland tacomas who dont go past a trailhead.
Damage. Hmmph. Bummer. Hate that Brother. Looks like you had a wonderful experience otherwise. Looking fwd to more episodes! Btw, at 17:36, the cliff to the left looks like a Longhorn Steer Head.
Ha! It DOES look like a longhorn! Never would have caught that. As you know I've never wrung my hands too much over getting my rigs scratched up. This obviously took things to a new level but after the initial shock wore off, I went back to focusing on the nonstop awesome that is Utah and did indeed have a wonderful experience that far exceeded my expectations. I wish I could have swung two week for that amount of driving & gas to get down there and back. Maybe next time. :-)
Sorry about your truck and camera damage! As a photographer, I can relate to what happened to your lens. I thought I heard a solid click when putting my camera on a tripod. Nope! Messed up the camera and the lens. Anyway, thanks for sharing your adventure! I always enjoy your content.
I really think a good paintless dent repair tech could straighten out most of your damage. Buff out the less deep scratches and a little primer/paint over any exposed bare metal. You’ll be good! If you go the PDR route, make a video of it… they are fascinating to watch work!
Wow! I loved this episode. So beautiful! Still bummed about the truck. It’s wild I’ve been to many of the places you visited but some I must have just went around. Example that incredible box canyon I’ve never been down that trail. The desert is magic and you caught so much of it in this first episode.
I was blown away by how much there is to see - and I bypassed SO SO much. I feel like I could've easily spent a month within the same area and still not seen it all. One more reason to come back down!
If you’re ever out in Utah again, in southwest Utah specifically. I’m a backcountry (sometimes softroading, sometimes 4x4) guide and could point you in the direction of some wonderful, non national park places to take your rig!
Utah in April is a dice roll when it comes to the wind. I've had trips where it's calm, quiet and beautiful. Then there's been trips where it's constant wind, sand in everything & beautiful.
On a side note, a great way to meet your neighbors while camping is when you run through their campsite chasing your tent as it's flying 30 feet in the air. You know they're good neighbors when they join the chase.
As far as the truck body damage goes, chick's dig scars, and honor lives forever.
Thanks for another great video & bringing back some great memories.
As a fellow explorer, I appreciate how you share your location without giving too much away. Half the fun is finding these unique places on your own. Keep exploring!
Thank you for saying that. Some viewers get a little salty that I don't include more specifics, but every single place I checked out in this video, I found myself by simply spending some time studying maps & satellite imagery. It's infinitely more rewarding to make one's own discoveries and have the homework pay off. :-)
@@softroadingthewest I have a bunch that follow me around on Google Earth all the time. I figure if they can figure it out they will appreciate it as much as I do.
@Coach EzFit, we totally feel the same way.
@@softroadingthewest we do the same thing. Research and explore. If people really want to respect these places they should put the effort into the work that goes into finding them. Those who are too lazy to do the research don’t deserve to go to these amazing places.
@@acoupleofscrewsloose not amatter of lazy, sometimes we are unfamiliar with areas and/ or technology to find them. But for TH-camrs to act like these areas are so sacred that they can't divulge them, on unless you join and pay me. Sorry.
Ouch, sorry to hear about the damage. Makes the adventure even more memorable no matter how unfortunate. Absolutely beautiful scenery though! Love watching your videos, keep up the great work
I love the, "Oh..come on!" comment when you got to that amazing campsite. Exactly what I was thinking!
A lot of my friends ask me why I keep going down, from Washington St, to Utah. You just showed why. Some of the best scenery and camping in the US is just off road. Many of the these places if located in any other State would be a National or State park. It is such an incredible state. Really looking forward to the rest of your Utah adventure.
Utah just won a least-stressed-out state contest!!
20:13 awesome nature
wow !!! utah is spectacular...just love it
Wow. The scenery is just something else! Sorry about the damage 😢
Don't feel bad, it happens. Brand new Toyota truck a few years back. Offroad, wasn't used to the longer wheelbase, took a corner too tight on a rock with resulting major scrape and dent to the lower door. The truck had 112 miles on it. I just about cried.
A good PDR(paintless dent repair) might be able to help straighten out the dented side of the truck. Battle scars add personality. The advantage of a vinyl wrap is being able to simple recover the damaged section of bodywork with a fresh sheet.
Ugh!…
The dangers of venturing out into the desert in early spring. I can’t tell you how many trips I’ve spent hiding in my vehicle. When that desert wind really starts blowing, there is NOTHING you can do in it that is fun. I hope it changes completely for the remainder of your trip. Really looking forward to the next videos. Especially when you meet up with Jared.
I managed to use the topography to find refuge from the wind a couple of times, and then on the Friday & Saturday I was with Jared, the wind almost went away completely (and then I was a little too hot, LOL). The wind definitely impacted my experience but overall the whole thing was amazing, zero regrets.
The first dent is always the one that hurts the most.
The scenery is fantastic
That stuff can be repaired or replaced bro! At least ur safe and no one's hurt. Great video content 👍
For sure, as far as vehicle mishaps go, if no one's hurt and I can keep on truckin' I can't complain too much. :-)
Glorious scenery - many thanks for sharing it with us - especially the drone footage.
Sorry about the truck brother, beautiful work as always!
Wind is getting worse everywhere. You survived!
Hats off !!
You never see any video in the wind on how brutal it can be ,
Drone was fantastic !!
Man, sorry to see that happen to the rig. I know how frustrating that is. And the camera gear to boot! That’s a huge fear of mine with all this expensive gear… love the videos though, and looking forward to the rest of the series.
Ouch that’s gotta hurt… your first off-roading damage? Definitely didn’t look like “soft” roading damage… thanks for taking us along. Beautiful country.
On this truck, aside from pinstripes, yes, first real damage. The Forester was pretty battered up, though nothing quite like this.
These scratches are in fact just cosmetics and didn't prevent you to move along. Last week I explored very south-west Oregon corner and on my way back home the axle shaft bearing of my Nissan disintegrated. Thanks God it happened just 20 mls from Eugene not in the mountains were I was wandering. Spent the night in the truck, called towing to Nissan Eugene in the morning, but was told there that the damage was far more excessive plus they don't have parts so it'd take weeks and $$$$. So I had to leave the truck overnight on the dealer's lot (where it was robbed, but that's another story), returned with a trailer following morning and towed it back home 100+ miles north. Still waiting for a new shaft get delivered... So, while your truck is able to move, you're good!
That was some rad offroading, bummer about the truck damage, bound to happen sooner or later. I've been to all the parks in Utah, you should see them sooner than later as they get more crowded every year it seems.😀
Your channel deserves a thousand times more subs and ten thousand times more views. Some of the best, most creative off road video shooting and editing on youtube.
And you didn't didn't "damage your Frontier", you "added some character marks".
I'm so impressed by you video building and story telling. Gorgeous footage and excellent mix of shots, talking, etc.
Thanks for not geotagging that precious trail and view point, I'm planning to camp there this Autumn.
As a veteran of some 50 years taking pictures in the desert, invest in Pelican or Nanuk cases for your camera gear. I do usually have one sacrificial camera for quick shots.
Thanks for sharing and I am glad you are safe.
Good morning Donald thanks for Sharing your video and now you got your badge of honor denting the side of the vehicle that which now you can make another video on how to fix it thanks for sharing looking forward to the next video
The wind has been so crazy that a mountain range about twenty miles to the south of where I live in Colorado had it's snow cover tinged red from all the dust blowing in from the desert.
Sorry about the truck damage Donald. But, you made lemonade out of lemons on this video, even with a crusty zoom. Continued journeys mercies Amigo. Thanks for the great video as is your norm.
Wind is the sculpter of all the scenery there, so sometimes you're in the middle of the sculpting.
Haha, that's well put. :-)
I like the new styling of the fonts. You just keep improving, the cinematography is quite professional now.
Thoroughly enjoyed the music in this video!
Some ankle weights attached to bungee cords will hold things down surprisingly well.
Great work here. Thanks for keeping the nav details under your hat, so to speak. Utah will always leave a mark in its travelers, one way or another.
By FAR and AWAY your best so far both in terms of both adventure and video editing ! Bravo !
Another great video,sorry bout the damage.I spent about 10 days in Utah this past winter ,looking forward to returning
Sorry about your rig. Great video!
Stunning scenery. Sorry to hear about damage
Some of the best videography you’ve ever done! Impressive.
“I’m glad I wasn’t in a tent.”
If that was about the same time I was in southern Nevada, I was in that windstorm in a tent. It nearly collapsed it a few times. It was my two person “backup tent.” I didn’t have the rain fly on, which was probably good in retrospect. It would been ripped away.
Sorry about the dents and scrapes.
At least you drove out and didn't have to call Matt's for recovery. Great scenery, Utah is on the bucket list for sure.
An exceptional video. You captured the landscapes perfectly. Superb videography. My only criticism is that the video is too short!
Thank you for another great vid! Sorry about the truck, I’m glad you are still smiling.
Sorry for your damages thanks for the video be blessed
Wow. This is stunning scenery! Sorry about the damage to the truck 😔
Great video this week. Sorry about the truck - people will always say its part of the adventure, but it always hurts bad. Look forward to seeing more in Utah.
Ouch!!! Sorry for the damage Donald. Hopefully insurance takes care of that.
Amazing adventure you had. Beautiful scenery indeed. I myself could never do what you do, so glad I can live vicariously through your endeavors. Love watching your shows. I’ve learned so much already. Great job! 👍🏻
Sorry about your truck.
That will buff right out. I thought you did some real damage. Glad it was just some dents. I plan on visiting Utah parks one day.
It sucks about the damage but its “only” cosmetic, at least you could continue your trip.
I thought something really went wrong!! A little dent just shows that you actually use the truck . Couldn’t tell ya how many lenses I’ve ruined in Utah but it’s the price we pay, internal zoom weather sealed will help
Happy birthday Donald! Happy May 24!
Thank you! :-)
Absolutely beautiful area. Trail damage sucks, but it’s just part of the cost of being an explorer. Looking forward to the rest of the trip.
Ouch! You really did ding your truck up. Looks like it may be easy to get fixed. We are down there right now and the landscape is magnificent. You have captured it beautifully. We arrived on the 17th and found a spectacular small canyon to tent camp our first night. We settled in bed and the wind picked up. No biggie. THEN gusts of 50+ mph wind started to slam into us and we were literally inside our tent holding it up for an hour. There was a short lull and I jumped into the truck and drove it right next to the tent to help block the wind. It worked pretty good but the next morning we saw that we accumulated a bunch of sand inside the tent. Our friends warned us about the wind but sheeesh, that was crazy! The next 3 days were windy but not as bad as our first night.
As always great content. So sorry about your truck. Maybe it's time for some fender guards made from tube steel.
Definitely adding this one to my must see list.
Excellent video, very nicely done.
This is a thumbs up 👍
Beautiful scenery. I love what you are doing. Keep it up!
Stellar views and exquisite captures of your first 24 hrs. Can’t wait for episode two.
Amazing scenery. Great you met with Jared, who is doing softrowd Utah the family way.
Great video and capturing the beauty of what Utah has to offer! You are in my home state. I was just in Oregon two weeks ago and couldn't help but think how awesome it would be to have you and Jason show me the ropes in Oregon! I am excited to see what's to come with your Utah adventures! Sorry about the damage to your truck, that is such a bummer.
Great editing and commentary. Really liked the soundtrack as well. Safe travels!
Epic video, as always. Makes me want to go explore Utah. Bummer about the damage. Glad you're safe, that's always the important thing. I'm looking forward to the next video.
Sorry you got damaged. But yet and still this vid is awesome.
Sorry to see the damage to your truck and camera. I would venture everyone who travels to remote and rugged places experiences that sot of thing now and then. I know we have. My wife and I love you channel and this video really got us excited about our next trip. As soon as possible, we’re off for 6 weeks to desert southwest. I hope we fine areas like those in this video.
Thanks again for making this content.
Condolences. Some beautiful shots in there. I like the two cairns in the foreground. It made a nice optical illusion. And that box canyon, so gorgeous. Your rig has its own undulating forms now!!
LOLOL!! First my custom emblem up front, now my own unique custom undulating body panels! We'll see how much of an "influencer" I really am if other Frontier owners go out and hammer some dents into their rear passenger side fenders. :-)
Sucks about your truck. Wind is the worst. Thanks for sharing. Love Utah.
I think this is your best video, to date. Informative, valuably experiential and cinematic! I loved this...and am so jealous! These are some of the places I am greatly looking forward to exploring. Can't wait for the next part!
The wind has been nuts this spring. Bummer about the damage. Awesome overlook. Great start to the series.
Thanks Stacy!
Great Video. You have to love Utah. Just got back but did not export as much as you did. Thanks for sharing and drive safe.
Very nice video ! Sorry for the damage but if you ask me, i would let it as it is (if the door still work properly). It tells a story of adventures and real offroading ! 🤘
Yep, the door works, and I probably won't fix the dents. I have one spot where I lost some paint and have bare metal exposed, I'll probably just cover that and call it good.
I feel your pain. Spent last weekend traveling far SW Owyhee County with SW Idaho Overlanding. Both sides of my Taco have permanent claw marks down the full length of the truck from broken juniper stubs and mahogany brush. 110 miles of tight two-track. Lost all my drone footage due to pilot error, accidently left all my tarp poles at the far end of the trail, and I still haven't got all the mud off. Good times!
Heh, there's always something isn't there?? All part of the adventure I guess. :-)
The good news is that those poles may still be there the next trip in...
@@swidahooverlanding2867 : Yes. I noticed that not too many people are dum... uh... adventurous enough to go that far back into the wilderness. Lets do it again next year!
@@sagebrushbob2321 It's on the books...
I'm hoping to go help you look next year..
Stunning! Can't wait until we get to head that direction!
Loooong haul and $O MUCH GA$ but it exceeded all my expectations in every way...you won't regret getting down there!
@@softroadingthewest we were planning this year, buuuut life got in the way. So hopefully 2023 will be it! But yeah, the thought of the gas bill is not pleasant.🥺
When without, drone it out. Your video was eye-popping regardless of what happened to your zoom lens. Great job persevering and making it to those beautiful sights/sites. I hope that your positive vibe reflects that you feel it was all absolutely worth facing down the First Day Curse, even thought the passenger side of the Frontier now resembles 20:48. That wondrous landscape left it's thumbprint, and I hope you wear it proudly. Thanks for sharing. Your ambitiousness is definitely admirable, and now it's also more obvious. Cheers!
Zero regrets, it was an amazing trip. :-)
A few battle scars are ok it’s mechanical problems or damage you don’t want , looks great out there 👍
Indeed! I could keep on driving! The dents are kinda growing on me. :-)
I love seeing people experience Utah for their first few times. I’m lucky enough to have called Utah my home for my entire life. If you think the change in landscape is dramatic there, you should really consider doing Cathedral Valley in Capitol Reef. It goes In and out of the park. Once at the campground (unfortunately you have to camp in a designated spot if in the park) you can drive no more than 1 mile and it transitions from the towering sand stone cathedrals to Thousand Lake Mountain (Inside the Fish Lake National Forest) where you have High Mountain Sage, Aspens, Pine, Streams, and Lakes. The geography in the area is truly astounding and one of a kind. I hope to run into you on the trail some day!
Your blessed to be able to go do this . I’m having a anxiety attack watching and I’m not kidding . Your getting to see amazing things . unreal thank you for sharing I would never be able to see anything like it . Be careful but live all you can small things can change that take away your freedom to do what you love to do . God bless you on your travels
That fine dirt will absolutely destroy cameras/lenses. I'd never do that again.
Sorry to see the damage you took to share the incredible scenery with us.
Really nice video, anticipating future episodes from this trip. Sorry about your truck, ouch. Little bit more than pinstripping!!
Magnificent scenery out there!
Wow! Just when I thought Utah was secretly one really big conglomerate national park, you find all the spots that aren't! Looking forward to more of this series! Sorry bout your truck man, but it adds character anyway!
70% of the Utah is public land. Of that 70%, only 3.7% belongs to the national park service.
👍👍👍👍👍, Sometimes you just have shut it down till the conditions improve. Me using a tent would have to spend the night "sleeping" in the drivers seat. That was some pretty rugged terrain.
Quickest 22 minutes! Beautiful area!!
Utah is a spectacular place and you did an amazing job of capturing it, just a pain about the lens and the dings to the truck. Can't wait for the next episode, assuming I'm not loading up my Frontier for my own adventure!
Nicely done-great episode. Sorry about the damage to your rig.
Beautiful scenery! Sorry about the truck ☹️
Been looking forward to this one! Bummer on the damage…
Wow Amazing views! Sorry about the damage to your truck.
Donald coming through!!!! Love it!
Great footage and I love your attitude / approach! Making me want to start documenting my truck camping trips too!
Sorry about your truck accident
Great shots and fantastic camera work! Your cool rig looks "complete" now...it's expected to acquire bruises on treks like this. Don't sweat the damages... glad you're ok. Thanks for the awesome content.
that damage slightly moderate, but majorly characteristic... your truck looks even more like you actually get out there, unlike people with a 60k+ overt overland tacomas who dont go past a trailhead.
Damage. Hmmph. Bummer. Hate that Brother. Looks like you had a wonderful experience otherwise. Looking fwd to more episodes!
Btw, at 17:36, the cliff to the left looks like a Longhorn Steer Head.
Ha! It DOES look like a longhorn! Never would have caught that.
As you know I've never wrung my hands too much over getting my rigs scratched up. This obviously took things to a new level but after the initial shock wore off, I went back to focusing on the nonstop awesome that is Utah and did indeed have a wonderful experience that far exceeded my expectations. I wish I could have swung two week for that amount of driving & gas to get down there and back. Maybe next time. :-)
Sorry about your truck and camera damage! As a photographer, I can relate to what happened to your lens. I thought I heard a solid click when putting my camera on a tripod. Nope! Messed up the camera and the lens. Anyway, thanks for sharing your adventure! I always enjoy your content.
If you need somewhere to park the truck in UT I’m in central UT!
We have the wind bad here also in Southern Nevada. I keep ear plugs in my tent for windy nights.
I really think a good paintless dent repair tech could straighten out most of your damage. Buff out the less deep scratches and a little primer/paint over any exposed bare metal. You’ll be good!
If you go the PDR route, make a video of it… they are fascinating to watch work!
Wow! I loved this episode. So beautiful! Still bummed about the truck. It’s wild I’ve been to many of the places you visited but some I must have just went around. Example that incredible box canyon I’ve never been down that trail. The desert is magic and you caught so much of it in this first episode.
I was blown away by how much there is to see - and I bypassed SO SO much. I feel like I could've easily spent a month within the same area and still not seen it all. One more reason to come back down!