Getting High in Colorado - Flat Tops Ep. 3
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ส.ค. 2024
- We came back for Round 2! After having to ditch our last Colorado Flat Tops 5-day overland route due to an unexpected illness, we loved this area so much we just had to return to finish out the adventure. This spectacular wilderness area is less crowded than the popular San Juan mountains (which we also love) but is loaded with some of the most beautiful mountain settings you'll find anywhere. There are incredible camping spots all over the Flat Tops. Some of the 4x4 trails in the area are rated difficult and should only be attempted in a lifted vehicle with the right equipment. We towed out a Ford Raptor and a Jeep Cherokee on this trip so you really need to be prepared with proper gear and the ability to self rescue (or travel with others). While full size trucks can handle most of the roads, some of the roads get pretty narrow and are recommended only for a 4Runner, Jeep, Tacoma, or similar vehicle. Join us as we check out Rifle Falls State Park, ascend rugged Blair Mountain, and camp in the remote backcountry near Adams Lake. Although we modified our route to include the world famous Transfer Trail, we got the original route from Overland Trail Guides (not sponsored).
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Back to the Flat Tops for Round 2!
02:07 Best Hot Chocolate Ever (Healthy too!)
03:59 Exploring Rifle Falls Area
08:17 Heading into the Flat Tops Wilderness
10:37 Rocky Road to Blair Mountain Overlook
12:53 Blair Mountain & Rough Descent
17:19 Difficult Road to High Mountain Lake
21:03 The Perfect Campsite
22:18 Chipotle Chicken Bowls
24:26 Fritatta Breakfast
26:36 Incredible Beauty
29:59 Steak Dinner & Blueberry Crisp
32:39 Next Time - Danger Ahead
Great video guys, I know this is a bit older but we are heading up there on Sunday 😃 Might be kinda fun👍🤣
You are definitely going to love it! Bring mosquito nets and repellant.
Hi! We just discovered your channel and are really enjoying it! We are fellow 4Runner owners in out third year of enjoying off road adventures. We’re looking forward to seeing where you go next.
Awesome, thank you! It's always good to meet a fellow 4Runner adventurer.
Love the food parts.
Thanks! We got a cookbook coming so stay tuned!
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I would buy that.
It's a picturesque scenery.
Thanks for watching! My nephew is living in Busan, South Korea right now.
My home sweet home go up there all the time
You live in such a beautiful place!
@@xpadventure Yes I do I live in the little town of New Castle which is considered the gateway to the Flat Tops and I was born at Buford which is on the other side my dad had Meadow lake built in 1963 and I sent most of my growing up days back and forth in that area
You folks sure know how to enjoy food.... i mean... life. Lol.
Yes we do! Thanks for watching.
Hi thanks for the video , I m planning a trip to Colorado on Sep , however I did not find so much info for the blair mountain trial. is it possible for a stock 4*4 trundra to reach blair mountain overlook ? thanks in advance
Watched other TH-camrs trips to Lake Adams. My girlfriend especially like your videos because you're more our speed - off grid camping versus rock climbing and extremely technical trails. With that being written, do you have armor on your rig? If yes, is it aluminum or steel? Planning a 2024 trip to Colorado and I am enamored with the Flat Tops. Want to see how doable it is for us. TIA!
Thanks Grant! Yeah, we definitely prefer the off-grid style with the occasional technical challenge. Adam’s lake was a challenging road but fun, as opposed to scary. We don’t have armor except for the front skid plate. I suppose it would be a good idea to get some in the rare chance that something happens. We’ve definitely slid on our rock sliders a time or two so those are a must. But usually when you’re going over a boulder field the only thing you’ll get caught up on is your rear differential if anything. You’re going to love the Flat Tops - enjoy your trip next year!