Cape York's Forgotten Track - Roothy

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  • @DanielSnare
    @DanielSnare 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is definitely one of the more memorable episodes from 4WD Action back in the day. Such an epic challenge. Happy to be able to watch it again!

    • @JOHNROOTHROOTHY
      @JOHNROOTHROOTHY  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Gee thanks Dan - when are we heading north to do it with the Mah???

    • @AiDOS__
      @AiDOS__ ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JOHNROOTHROOTHY mate I'll happily bring my old Prado to do this trip with You and the Mahindra.. the sense of adventure is through the roof and the amount of friends willing to do it with me is zero!

  • @taranis616
    @taranis616 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Episodes like this were the best this genre of off-road adventures ever made. Absolutely superb. A trip like this really is the ultimate dream.

  • @gato8695
    @gato8695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Man this really brings back the good old days .
    R.I.P Steve, gone but always remembered

    • @robbillington2908
      @robbillington2908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When did he pass?

    • @gato8695
      @gato8695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@robbillington2908 a few years ago

    • @paulredfern2252
      @paulredfern2252 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      how did he pass?

    • @boatbeard7767
      @boatbeard7767 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@paulredfern2252 Jimmy Dancer. Bastard of a thing...

    • @cal-king
      @cal-king 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@paulredfern2252 heart attack pretty sure

  • @timspears2228
    @timspears2228 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I always love watching a classic, i miss that little green truck.

  • @PaulDekleva
    @PaulDekleva 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This morning I had a video on my FB with you and handbrake in a Mahindra. While on TH-cam I got an old Leyland brothers in 1972 doing the Cape and two other guys doing it in 1975 with home made pontoons. And here you are in the Cape.

  • @SH4UN3
    @SH4UN3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh my roothy that first creek crossing and clearing the track and milo took me back to the days of Malcolm Douglas , Alby mangles and all the other legends back of the time. The old camel trophy and all those good things. Champion vid and thanx for the memories 🤙

    • @mikeykeyes
      @mikeykeyes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      exactly not paid promotion and beer sponsorships. Everything that is nice and honorable money slips in and just destroys

    • @SH4UN3
      @SH4UN3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mikeykeyes bloody oath

  • @JJbrown3692
    @JJbrown3692 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cheers mate for the amazing achievement of a adventure,,real Bush whackers 4X4 mission accomplished with some bloody good mates..

  • @rodgeComAu
    @rodgeComAu 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One of the best tracks/videos I've ever seen. Love the attitude as well. Malcom Douglas would dig it.

  • @antonionunes998
    @antonionunes998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes sir, that is off-roading. Happy to see that you left the track better than what you found it. Happy to see respect for the machine.

  • @greganderson8257
    @greganderson8257 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Roothy, what adventure is all about. The struggles, mateship, history

  • @semklm7579
    @semklm7579 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video and when 4x4 shows we're more fun to watch...miss these old series with Roothy

  • @ethan928
    @ethan928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have this on DVD when it came out with a magazine at my local newsagency when I was a kid!

  • @Adon.Y
    @Adon.Y 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Quite sad when Steve says he was glad to be on the trip. The music aswell during the scene.
    RIP Stevo, I’m having a drink on his behalf.

  • @WildTouring
    @WildTouring 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always a pleasure to watch you in your element mate!

  • @AndyL940
    @AndyL940 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mate this is a top episode. I’ve remembered and used many times the winch and snatch strap setup to just jump forward 6 inches at a time . Loading up the snatch strap for a slingshot effect works brilliantly... Thanks Cobba 👍

  • @iandavison4734
    @iandavison4734 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a top little expedition off the main Cape York road. I remember doing this exact track in the early 2000's after gaining permission from the elders. We had 5 vehicles in our convoy. All double locked and with warn winches. A landrover defender 130 cut back to 100, Nissan GQ patrol turbo petrol, Toyota 60 series factory turbo diesel, Toyota 80 series turbo petrol and a diesel leaf sprung hilux. It was all in a bit better condition back then. We followed the track past the old homestead for another 3 days ending up back in Coen. Brings back memories and the mate ship that comes from alot of winching and track clearing. Well done Roothy!

  • @cameronembrey2389
    @cameronembrey2389 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One of my favourite episodes

  • @carloborromeo5595
    @carloborromeo5595 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the best episodes I have watched. Thank you Roothy for sharing this experience with us. Best regards from the Philippines 🇵🇭, mate!👍👌👊

  • @nilz6432
    @nilz6432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This made my day a lot better, realy good stuff and a true adventure.

  • @chrisandshazza01
    @chrisandshazza01 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    There’s nothing ‘balanced’ about anything you cook Roothy! Fantastic. Next year we hit the Cape after 20 yrs since doing it in a shorty 40, looking forward to it even more since watching that. Watching this from an $80 room at Pardoo roadhouse WA......12 weeks of work so headed up the road and am kickin back watchin the roadhouse world go by for a few days. So many great people on the road. I hope there’s plenty more trips in the pipeline for ya Roothy.

  • @nolankom3217
    @nolankom3217 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That’s one of the toughest track I have seen Thanks Roothy

  • @stephenhankey688
    @stephenhankey688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was fantastic John and well done fella's brilliant video, cheers Steve Manchester England 🇬🇧.

  • @retepd1e
    @retepd1e 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    BEST episode, EPIC music, ROOTHY’s laughter. Can’t get better.

  • @rikwilliams388
    @rikwilliams388 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They don't make them like Milo anymore ...or Roothy 😉
    Thanks for posting these brilliant memories mate, I'm loving them!

  • @harro9447
    @harro9447 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolute ripper of an episode just got my first 4wd (fj 62) cant wait to get out exploring like you guys 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @greenmanmedia90
    @greenmanmedia90 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is what real adventure looks like...

  • @rubiconazza
    @rubiconazza 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WOW!
    That's what 4wding is about.
    Amazing share Roothy 👏👏👏👏

  • @sameerhameed3843
    @sameerhameed3843 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi just saw your two adventures back to back. I am very selective of what to watch. Loved your fun filled adventure and most important your sponatenous guidance is just a wow. I am wrting from Pakistan as we fast in this month of Ramadhan and after offering our prayers watching your 4x4 adventures lets the time passby. Thanks

  • @-DHR4870
    @-DHR4870 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yey Roothy!!! That was a beaut episode. Miss your voice, your way of presenting, and can't wait to meet you one day. cheers bro.

  • @jackfourbee3609
    @jackfourbee3609 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an adventure. Awesome viewing. Love it.

  • @jamiesullivan8900
    @jamiesullivan8900 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Admire your survival instinct when things get tough old mate👍
    Great to watch them old episodes

  • @luvbigfish11
    @luvbigfish11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an epic trip / video , absolutely awesome guys thanks for sharing that adventure 👍🍻

  • @ernielara1553
    @ernielara1553 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good watch! Remind me of my days in the bundoks of cordillera.

  • @overlandme
    @overlandme 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was the greatest adventure ever...I don't need to watch any more videos for a month

  • @Lostmyy
    @Lostmyy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the memories John

  • @d0min0danc1ng
    @d0min0danc1ng 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mate...nice 40 series you got there mate
    Reminds me of all those Land Cruisers i saw in Crocodile Dundee movie
    That was the beginning of my love affair with Aussie Land Cruisers they are the best
    FAIR DINKUM MATE !!
    "You call that a knoife?? This is a knoife."
    ~Mick Dundee Walkabout Creek Australia~

  • @gerrym5019
    @gerrym5019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys need to take leaf out of the Les Hiddens book of survival. All you need is a Land Rover, a sound knowledge of bush tucker and a charter helicopter 😂 - enjoyed the vid - well done 👍

  • @J-P88
    @J-P88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Miss this version of 4wdAction/247, now they are the full send it mob, ads and same jokes each episode

    • @TASMAN-1
      @TASMAN-1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      True, that & their drunk cooking segments are almost painful to endure.
      Les Hiddens Bush Tucker Man is also a good older series to watch, no nonsense, informative & no stupid rock music.

    • @jarokenny
      @jarokenny 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TASMAN-1 cooking segments became too embarrassing and shitty..

    • @nikoherkules
      @nikoherkules 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm new to this channel, but I follow the 24/7 one with Shawno and the lot. Is this connected to them ? Cause it seems to say 4wd Action like they used to.

    • @dramen1013
      @dramen1013 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nikoherkules it's the same show but roothy (in this video) was the old host of the show, this is an old video. but now Shaun and Graham are the new hosts of the show. Hope this helps

    • @willhardyvickers6298
      @willhardyvickers6298 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I've been seeing that

  • @TheRockdog666
    @TheRockdog666 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Roothy 100% OG love your work mate ....Rip Steve

    • @mikeykeyes
      @mikeykeyes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      what happened to Steve? Definitely not old age.

  • @keeslogman9368
    @keeslogman9368 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing trip gentlemen

  • @waynewilson2357
    @waynewilson2357 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to hear from roothy

  • @frozenragu
    @frozenragu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is up there with Malcolm Douglas or Les hiddins - but with the mod cons. On ya roothy, legend

  • @brianboys9015
    @brianboys9015 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool episode. Well done everyone.

  • @rl7586
    @rl7586 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like a working holiday, but that trip is not for me ! Nice to watch

  • @PaddyBoy644
    @PaddyBoy644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Place like that mission a done would come in really handy 👍🏻

  • @craighanrahan6389
    @craighanrahan6389 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Roothy great times, reckon Steve is up there having a good laugh as well, happy Easter cheers Craig

  • @michaelzoccoli4607
    @michaelzoccoli4607 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is old Millo still going I love that truck

  • @scumpert
    @scumpert 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bloody awesome!

  • @melshingleton7865
    @melshingleton7865 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video mate.

  • @mozpassion8996
    @mozpassion8996 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice video. Thank you!

  • @bradleybutler8034
    @bradleybutler8034 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome trip guys

  • @warrenprice425
    @warrenprice425 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Roothy;
    What are you up these days. ?
    Have not heard anything from you for ages.
    We miss you mate.
    Warren.

  • @letitiabeausoleil4025
    @letitiabeausoleil4025 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovin' it John.

  • @indywilly3602
    @indywilly3602 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bloody Awesome 👌

  • @navispark3686
    @navispark3686 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what a trip? vow!!

  • @jromesmith968
    @jromesmith968 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Much better then the videos they put out now I reckon

  • @Polosak
    @Polosak 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This had a vibe like that movie - Wrong Turn...

  • @kayakcobber524
    @kayakcobber524 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice adventure as always.....and big steaks make the difference

  • @BruceschultzAU
    @BruceschultzAU 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work boy's

  • @bigred8438
    @bigred8438 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think the psycho dog might drive me a bit crazy.

  • @campbellc0321
    @campbellc0321 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @zollerdaniel6742
    @zollerdaniel6742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brasil e inrolado mesmo canseira fazer alguma coisa neste país. Uma umilhaçào. Boa sorte com seu camionete.

    • @JOHNROOTHROOTHY
      @JOHNROOTHROOTHY  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought it'd be great 4wding in Brazil too??

  • @Fitzy6722
    @Fitzy6722 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    epic Roothy👍👍

  • @arboristo4407
    @arboristo4407 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice adventure 👍❤️✅

  • @Christopher-vf6kx
    @Christopher-vf6kx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. Beaut.

  • @johnhannonHanno
    @johnhannonHanno 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would have my trusty rusty .303 ready!

  • @d0min0danc1ng
    @d0min0danc1ng 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Giddaayyy John..hawwaayyaa?
    Hows life down undaa ?
    Cheers mate 🤗

  • @willreed6231
    @willreed6231 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Noticed a fair puff of white smoke out of old milo each time it’s left idling and then you give her a gut full..what was making her do that roothy? Obviously before the rebuild?

  • @peter2679
    @peter2679 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the safety boots.

  • @lyleneumann2245
    @lyleneumann2245 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video this one is. So much better and realistic than 4wd 24-7. Approximately what year was this filmed in?

    • @KNIGHTDOAKGAMES
      @KNIGHTDOAKGAMES 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ngl but I think this came out like before 2012 pretty sure ay. from what I remember when the DVD came out. But can’t exactly remember.

  • @timwright866
    @timwright866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you watch bush tucker mans north qld coast episode he visits here when there's a bit more left.

  • @nickbaum6027
    @nickbaum6027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hey it’s jack I hope he’s doing good in dogo heaven

  • @101bennyc
    @101bennyc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If that dog makes it back ill be amazed.

  • @Tastewithnewdrinks
    @Tastewithnewdrinks 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome

  • @ducky88x10
    @ducky88x10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cheers

  • @markgieljoumie
    @markgieljoumie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    May I suggest a set of Maxxtrax also 8-))

  • @MrLunithy
    @MrLunithy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No one forgets ADF blowing up a downed intact WW2 fighter back in the day .... like amateurs pissed allot of people off.

  • @timshaw8187
    @timshaw8187 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant

  • @edwardmorgan9411
    @edwardmorgan9411 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!

  • @chriscuppywhitehead6722
    @chriscuppywhitehead6722 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Say, Roothy.
    When you travelled with Jack back in the day, did you find it difficult to find places to bring him or were the rules about dogs a lot more lenient than they are today?

    • @JOHNROOTHROOTHY
      @JOHNROOTHROOTHY  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      To be honest I told more than one ranger he was half a dingo - which he was - and therefore was indigenous. Being surrounded by cameras meant no dramas but I was cheeky and lucky. When a dog's as well behaved and attached to his truck like Jack I see no reason at all not to take him anywhere. NP policy to pets is just sheer laziness, couple of wild dogs and ban the lot - a bit like what they do to us...

  • @TJ_Beam
    @TJ_Beam 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Back before unfunny yobbos ruined this kinda stuff…awesome stuff Roothy!

  • @bigred8438
    @bigred8438 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So Roothy, what happened to motorcycle trader magazine, did that bite the dust.

  • @deepaksachdeva1105
    @deepaksachdeva1105 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm waiting for mahindra thar to arrive in Australia. One of my favorite..

  • @anthonycavalliotis8736
    @anthonycavalliotis8736 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Croc Infested Waters!!!!!!!!!!🤣🤣 I bet the only thing that bit you was a Mosquito.

  • @aarondwyer3746
    @aarondwyer3746 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    John your Curley Joe Manifesto, i pray that im part of IT AGAIN

  • @aidanwesley7605
    @aidanwesley7605 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Poor dog he was the bait

  • @Splagnate
    @Splagnate 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting fact: Bamboo is the world’s largest species of grass!😁

    • @all4runner316
      @all4runner316 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting fact #2: Banana tree is the largest grass in the world.

  • @mikeykeyes
    @mikeykeyes 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You wonder how people got to remote places like that those days with no 4WD or a chainsaw!

  • @benwilms3942
    @benwilms3942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Having to chatter on a UHF the whole time would make me want to drive off a cliff!

  • @aarondwyer3746
    @aarondwyer3746 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So Sir john you've known me since I was 10 yrs old who am i now,where am i now

  • @silkyrider6916
    @silkyrider6916 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looked like hard work but worth it

  • @craigtomkinson2837
    @craigtomkinson2837 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice

  • @jarrodjohnson6565
    @jarrodjohnson6565 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rip steve

  • @jacobdoddson6639
    @jacobdoddson6639 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Miss ya episodes it’s not the same

  • @damienfrizzell9394
    @damienfrizzell9394 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    blankets will do sweet fuck all if that cable decides to go ping the crocs are half your worry

    • @AiDOS__
      @AiDOS__ ปีที่แล้ว

      True if it's cable, but they were using rope, not cable.. the energy dissipation in the rope is so different.. I've watched the ropes snap a zillion times.. in saying that, rope might be 'safer' when it snaps, but i have yet to see a 4wd winch break a steel cable even with some damage on the cable and enormous forces.. so i would rather trust a cable in really remote places and just get the hell out of the way of anywhere it might go and don't be stupid. For people who are clueless and stand in dumb places i would recommend rope though.

  • @lukeduke3001
    @lukeduke3001 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    why can't you have a beer to celebrate

  • @lukeduke3001
    @lukeduke3001 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I reckon that was a pig bog hole

  • @edisofyandaputra5504
    @edisofyandaputra5504 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like all about LC,but i don't have much money tu buy it😂😂😂

  • @shubhamadhikari2045
    @shubhamadhikari2045 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "You never doubt the Mahindra" 🇮🇳♥️🙏🏽

  • @brianboys9015
    @brianboys9015 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Go JDog and the pack