Wide Eyed Wild Ride on Idaho's Most Remote Road | Idaho BDR 4
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Will, Chris, and Rob ( @Revere Overland ) enter their 6th and 7th day overlanding the Idaho BDR. This section take them across the salmon river, up the mountains, and through the spooky woods to find an old, but very historically significant Ghost Town. Then, they head for Elk City Idaho and the Magruder Corridor. Along the Magruder, they visit two jaw dropping fire towers, and visit the site where the Magruder Massacre happened before continuing on to Darby, Montana...the BACK to Idaho and into the Lolo Motorway at night. This Adventure is getting Adventurous!
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Wow! Such a great adventure.
Thanks man. Looking forward to many more.
Inspirational drone footage and background music for the Burnt Knob lookout! One of the best overlanding clips I’ve ever seen. Thank you.
Thank you for the kind words. Burnt knob is a gem of a place, hard to do it justice.
Burnt Knob was stunning. Enjoying the videos. You're right about the Magruder story and friendship.
Thank you! Magruder is almost always an incomplete story IMO.
@@Venture2Roam Wonder about the history of the descendants of the characters. Here's you million dollar screenplay! Just mention me in the credits, LOL
Looking forward to this!
Your story telling is impeccable!
Thank you so much!!!
This part of the BDR was an incredible adventure! Hope you enjoy it!!! You can watch the entire series here: th-cam.com/video/7yRBNs70wkQ/w-d-xo.html
Just curious.. in the part around 6:30 with the tree cutting and mud holes.. is that Road 643, or off on Hi Yu Mine Rd (or similar dirt road)?
It is. We didn’t take Hi Yu though. Just stayed on 643 all the way into Florence.
Love this BDR series Will! Outstanding video - so fun to tag along with you looking forward to every episode!
That’s so kind of you to say man. Really appreciate it!
We did the Magruder a couple years ago in my XJ. Burnt knob is worth the trip. You briefly showed the stone bridge over the Selway river towards the end of video. It was built by the CCC during the great depression and is still working. Very few of these bridges still exist. Great video guys.
Thanks for sharing! I had no idea about that bridge…that’s about the same time they made Magruder a road I think? I bet that XJ bounced right up that burnt knob trail!
@@Venture2Roam The XJ with a 5 inch lift and only 31 inch tall tires made the way up the Burnt Knob no problem. The worst thing was we encountered a Tacoma going up the trail when we were coming down. It was on a sketchy narrow section of Burnt Knob but we did get by each other.
Your drone footage of the Burnt knob was superb. ❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👍🌝
Thank you!!! It was a team effort between Rob and I.
My dad sent me this video. About 5 minutes in, I knew I had to subscribe.
I'm building up a 2017 Right-Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler Unlimited to move to Kenya, East Africa with. These kind of videos give me great ideas of what else I want to do with mine.
Now, please excuse me while I binge watch the rest of your videos. 😉
So grateful you subscribed! Thanks to your dad for sharing it too! You might also watch the channel Get Out Go. Christoff has some great African Overlanding content. Not Kenya, but still good stuff. Hope you like the rest of the vids!!
@@Venture2Roam Oh, cool! I'll check that channel out as well. I'm digging yours big time.
I'm an American but married to a Kenyan that I met on my first of many trips in 2005. We've been going back and forth to visit there for years but we and our 5 year old daughter are about to make the big move.
We're building a rescue center for orphans, widows and battered women. This Jeep is going to be a rescue vehicle for deep in the African bush, as well as our daily transportation. (My inner redneck loves the thought of living way off road and doing it every day. Haha.)
@@Metalbass1979 that sounds like an incredible adventure!
We ran into the same mud at Florence. The cemetery was very interesting we spent a bit of time there reading the tombstones.
The stories there are incredible! I’m thinking of doing a video that just focuses on the stories of the BDR. Florence was a total surprise to us.
@@Venture2Roam good idea. I like the cemeteries it tells me two things. They often died young and they were tougher than me.
Amazing video! Every time I watch one of your new videos on the Idaho BDR it makes me want to pack up and take a trip there
Thank you!! It’s a great route.
Awesome video! The Magruder does not disappoint! Roughy back good memories of when I did it. I think almost everyone has to clear a tree there! You had awesome weather getting through before the fires kicked up! Looking forward to the next episode!
Thank you!! We slipped through in mid July. I wanna go back to Magruder I think there’s more to see out there. We had fires popping up all around us. One was really close as we approached Dwarshack (next vid).
Best video of the series so far. Makes me want to do this trip next summer. Good job!
Thank you!!!
Man you are making me want to come explore Idaho really bad. Really enjoying these videos and I am looking forward to the next in this series.
Idaho is amazing. It's my home state though so I might be a little biased lol. So glad you are enjoying the series! Thanks for dropping a comment!
A big thank you to you ..n..IDAHO and its residents ...I had an epic adventure st.joe to kelly creek..kelly to cayuse to lochsa lodge..12 to lolo..MONTANNA !!!...then the magruder back through ... Idaho over 4 weeks ..flyfish trout bum pilgrimages..I even got footage of the fire above lochsa lodge
That sounds awesome! I really love North/Central Idaho...sounds like you know your way around up there! Glad you had a great trip!!!
@@Venture2Roam your videos/content helped me better understand IDAHO and its forest road system .big thanks again ...cheers on down the tracks
Loving this bdr series. I see you added thumbnails of who is talking. Great idea. Also I thought I was the only other person who knew the “yar it’s drivin me nuts “ joke that Chris told. 😂
Yar!!!
Yar! 🏴☠️
@@frontierstateoverland3816 love the knee slappers between you guys.
Another great video!! What a very cool area to explore.
Thank you!!
What an epic trip and awesome videography! I would love to do something like this... wanting to get back out west so bad, it's driving me nuts. Thanks and cant wait for the next episode.
YAR! Thank you so much!!!!!!!
@@Venture2RoamArrrrrr matey, right on cue!
Magruder corridor definitely looks my type of road 👍 Great episode Will, the views you showed were amazing! This is stunning country 🙌
Thanks Christoff! I'd love to drive it with you someday.
You should buy a rubicon next time.
Thx for another excellent video, fun & informative. Spectacular scenery and footage - a job well done! Truly make me want to go experience Macgruder (&IDBR)!
I think my next rig will be a Rubicon for sure. So glad you enjoying the vids!!!
Yes! He should!
Couldnt help but giggle at all the overlander rigs reactions to my stock vw jetta up there 😂
😂😂😂
Same here, I drove it in a Honda Fit. Not up to the lookouts though. Entire Lolo Motorway too.
@@Bitterrootbackroadsimpressive.
Oh man… everytime I watch your videos, I’m totally inspired 🙌🏼
One day, I want to join you on a ride. Of course getting to you is 2000 miles from me so that would be an adventure before the “real adventure “
I need to get east one of these days too. So appreciate your comment man. Love watching your channel grow too!
Love the history that goes along with all of these places! We are blessed to have some really cool areas to explore!
The history is so cool...so glad you appreciate it!!
Great video series, I'm in agreement with the others, I really want to come explore the BDR! Burnt Knob was really impressive, it reminded me of some of the scenes in the movie Cliffhanger.
Burnt knob is world class I think. Starting to think about which BDR to do next…and it tough not to just do Idaho again lol. So glad you are enjoying the vids!!!!!
Such amazing edits! Finding the time to be present in your adventures and capture such amazing shot all with the great dad jokes is just great.
Thank you for the content!
Thank you so much for the kind words. So glad you are enjoying them. Filming these trips is 1/2 the fun for me..and seeing others enjoy the vids is totally surreal!
@@Venture2Roam Glad I found the channel. I'm just getting started with my rig and been looking for areas in Idaho.
Your channel has been great! Especially the vid on recovery gear with Factor 55
I definitely wish i would have got a rubicon too 😂 you’re not alone!
Lol. Next time….
Wow! MacGruder looks amazing. Every video is getting better and better.
Thanks bro!
My favorite video so far of this series, Will. The Magruder looks like quite a drive! I’m excited to see how you guys fared on the rest of the Lolo.
Thanks Nick! Lolo was crazy in a totally different way.
I've ran the Magruder by bike, but never driven it ... might be on the list for next year. I've taken notice that a lot of our burn areas are starting to slowly recover. It's nice to see.
I kind of want to do the BDR on a motorcycle next. Just to experience it in a different way.
@@Venture2Roam Experience by bike is IMO much more raw as your senses are more connected to your immediate surroundings. However bikes do have their own challenges and there is something to be realizes by the comforts of a well outfitted 4x4.
I did the Idaho BDR two weeks ago without any issues on a dual sport bike. I couldn't imagine doing it if the road was wet and muddy.
I agree. That would change things a lot..especially on a bike! Thanks for watching!!!
Great trip. Just putting in to many hours. Slow down and enjoy.
THIS IS AMAZING!!! I would love to spend a few weeks exploring Idaho soon!!
Thank you for sharing this with everyone!!
So glad you enjoyed it!!! Idaho is incredible.
@@Venture2Roam indeed it is, I had a friend in college, who always spoke fondly of living in Idaho, and I never understood it until I started seeing the BDR and specifically your video series, you guys do an amazing job to highlight it. I am excited to hopefully get to meet you guys at one of the expos this year and shake your hand and thank you for what you’re doing for the sport!
@@WeekendWanderersOverland We'll be at Expo PNW in 2023!!
@@Venture2Roam cool it’s only 3500 miles from my place.. practically next door to Ohio! Lol
Excellent! Didn’t know he history of the Magruder. Thanks for sharing… learn something new every day!
Thanks Grant! I love that story. There’s so much history out there on the trail!
I know its been 8 months. We just got a Jeep JK and we've been using your IDBDR movie as a guide for our first big adventure. We've had to break up the sections due to jobs, but we will do the whole BDR by the end of summer. Checking in from the LC Valley
That sounds awesome. Congrats on the JK!!
Great job of recording this trail, especially Burnt knob lookout. When i did this last summer i was so worried about a meeting with another vech on that short but trying steep and rocky road.
Thank you! We were worried about that too. Someone else recently commented that they met a Taco on the trail..and it was tight, but they were able to pass each other. I'd much rather not find out though :)
Holy crap guys, you keep making this adventure and these videos better and better!
Thank you!!! It was a wild ride. So glad you’re enjoying it.
There's a cemetery similar to that near me in Missouri. No roads lead to and I haven't been there since I was 16 when I found it while drinking with a group of friends. Just in the woods with nothing to indicate it's existence other than a few tomb stones sticking out of the ground.
That's so cool...makes me want to go find it and discover the stories around it!
Idaho native, when I moved from Moscow to Boise in 1993 I did the entire trip on dirt, well I crossed pavement twice.
Retraced the route with a few detours as Covid descended on the country with a friend and spent ten days driving 672 miles of dirt and 112 on pavement. There’s still plenty of dirt tracks to follow that few venture out on. Out of 672 dirt roads we had to cut three trees and winch up a gnarly slope one time otherwise the 2006 jeep TJ unlimited (LJ) did it with 31” tires and open diffs.
LJ!!!!! I love those rigs..hard to come by. What an awesome experience that must have been! We finished this trip with 1,400+ miles…but not sure how many on pavement…probably 100-200. Cheers to finding those dirt roads that are less travelled. Thanks for sharing your story!!
Hi Uncle Will! If we decide do it again can the kids come this time?
Absolutely.
No complaining though! Of course you’ll probably be driving for part of the next one!
Driving the Magruder trail is a bucket list item for me. Maybe next summer.
Same here. It was really cool to check it off that list.
LOL Whiskey sludge tastes different in the morning.
Aint that the truth. I needed my mug for coffee...and It was really good bourbon...so I couldn't bring myself to just throw it out lol.
this countdown is pretty slick too! lol
EPIC!
Thank you!!!
I’ve been there once in my truck with a cab over camper pulling a trailer, it was a wild drive!
I’m very much wanting to go back because there is some incredible hiking up there!
Now on to life choices.. sell the 5th wheel toy hauler and polaris RZR, put the prospector AEV kit on my Ram and some sick overlanding equipment?
NO QUESTION SELL THE ATVS AND GO AEV ON YOUR RAM! 😎 I may be a bit biased though...
Idaho BDR is so tame. Idaho's most remote road...hmmm. That's a funny one.
Thanks, I am enjoying the story, Question: when was this? what time of year? I have always thought of going mid to late August but you went earlier?
We started the second week of July. So glad to hear you are enjoying it!!
Wow that looks like a great journey
Thank you!!
I have a bunch of high 8 videos from back in the eary 90s before the fires devistated it ..
I was one of the otfitters in there at tye time.
Amazimg how much diffrent it looks today . Back in the day before the wolves you would have seen deer and elk all over .
The lakes below burnt knob was the cover of my brochure.
Used to pull a horse trailor up that pig of a rd to the lookout.
Amazing area .
That is so awesome to hear. I can only imagine what it looked like back then. Sad to think I’ll never see it that way, but glad to know someone else has.
great video Will !
Thank you!!!
This is a really great video! I don’t know if you noticed, when you’re talking about the forest being creepy at 7:17 into the video, a dark figure walks across the trail ahead of you. Ghost or Bigfoot?!?!
I never noticed that until now. I have no idea what that was! I was holding the camera and walking down the road at that point. The other two rigs were long gone in front of me (no dust). So I have no idea what that could have been.
@@Venture2Roam it’s intriguing 🤔
Do you keep your routes saved some where like GIA maps to be shared for someone to do the same trip as you have? You guys do a great job mapping things out before. Way better than I could.
The routing is half the fun!!! We use Gaia gps for all of our routing. I don’t share coords, but am usually happy to help point folks in the right direction via private messaging. The beauty of the BDR, is that you can get the gpx files from ridebdr.org. They have a TON of info on that site that can help you.
You guys scare easy! I hunted in Grangeville.
Grangeville is a beautiful place. We spend a lot of time out in the middle of the woods…there are times when you just have to trust your senses.
What a beautiful area, definitely on my to do list 👍
It’s spectacular! Hope you get to see it.
Lol scared in the woods in middle of the day
We’re no strangers to the backcountry. Sometimes you just have to trust your senses.
Ever had any major issues with you jeep?
Nothing “major” that I can think of. But I drive it pretty hard and there have been some things that needed replacing.
@@Venture2Roam thanks for your reply. The internet has me thinking the wrangler was the most unreliable vehicles of all time. Be safe on these trips. Really appreciate you showing us this beautiful country
My Jeep has over 100,000 miles. Zero problems!
How much extra fuel did you take on this journey? Fuel cans I mean.
I had 4 extra gallons and used them between Yellow Pine and McCall.
Watching the latest episode of Trail Recon, a factory Jeep Rubicon rear locker isn't much better 🤷
I was really pissed...and you probably caught some that in the vid (even though I don't get mad on camera). I had new gears and lockers installed on my Jeep..and literally everything installed has failed. Like every single part. It's the ONE job I didn't do myself on the Jeep. Anyway, I rant. I'll take my chances with the Rubicon next time I buy a rig. I know Brad's had some issues with this too...so you never know...but on the whole those e lockers tend to be more reliable than my air lockers, at least the way they were installed on my rig.
@@Venture2Roam we'll see how my lockers do on my Bronco over the long term. No issues so far.
I think they're Spicer lockers, but E-lockers regardless, so... Time will tell
Hey what’s the name of the coffee maker you have sir?
It’s called an aeropress. Actually did a video on it while we were on the BDR. th-cam.com/video/Wj4f-ud3iS0/w-d-xo.html
Where do you purchase the maps in this video? BTW, outstanding video series!!
Thank you!!! It’s made by Butler Maps. I think you can get them on Amazon.
What happens if we blink?
Each blink = 1 pull of Kentucky Owl Bourbon. It’s the 1 rule for watching this vid.
The Weeping Angels from Dr. Who transport you into the past.
I am planning a st.joe..to NF clearwater...to...lolo motorway...mid july..ish... I am concerned about the snow and down fall after this winter ..what do you think as a local i???
I think you’ll probably be ok. We had a TON of snow this year though. It really just depends on how hot the Spring gets. So far, it’s been hot and the snow is melting fast. I’d keep checking the snowpack on those mountains if I were you.
@@Venture2Roam..then out to montanna .reset .and then the corridor to elk city ...
@@SigmaWolfOutdoors Sounds like a great route. You might check the Elk City general store facebook page for snow melt updates.
I heard rumor of a ghost town called Habel City somewhere in this region but can’t find information about it online. Has anyone heard of it?
I haven't heard of it - but now I want to go find it!!!
@@Venture2Roam It’s supposed to be near the border of Montana and Idaho possible near the Magruder Corridor road. I’ve been told there are some people in Elk City that know how to find it.
@@Venture2Roam I’ve spoken to one person many years ago who had been there but have since lost contact with them. I have a map somewhere that shows it’s relative location.
What month did you do this trip?
This was mid June.
Bigfoot country
Definitely felt that way.
Broken and balanced trees, creepy feelings and strange whistling? These are signs of Bigfoot in the area. I’m concerned for the prospector out there.
It certainly felt like Bigfoot territory!
If you wanted gas today in Elk City you would be out of luck the Elk Creek station is closed.
Really?? Closed for the winter, or closed permanently? That creates a massive range problem if true.
@@Venture2Roam permanently I lived 4 miles west of Elk City at junction flats and talk with friends 2 days ago that told me.
@@kenelswick8918 yikes.
@@Venture2Roam not good for a thirsty Jeep!