Thank you Vince. I love Windrock park also. I only ran the 3 badge trails (and the few trails getting to the badge trailhead). Now I have the badges, I want to go back and just freely explore the rest of the park
Thank you very much.... This was a fun one to shoot. My first Badge of Honor trails. I'm usually a "overloading" guy, and not a rock crawling guy. This took me out of my comfort zone a bit and I LOVED it. We have another short overlanding trip coming up at the beginning of November. Looking forward to shooting that one.
@@RoadRashOffRoad YT never notified me you replied! We went in April and did trails 16, 22, 26, 27, and 51. I gotta go back and get my stinking badges 😂
Thank you Don. I have not been much into "rock climbing" in my Jeep adventures (I'm more into the exploring and overlanding adventures) but it was fun challenging myself and becoming comfortable to expand my knowledge of my jeeps capabilities when I am overlanding. Now in the back country, I have a new level of trust for my Jeep. I only broke one thing on this Windrock ride... I opened up a gap in my rear Diff cover, spilling out my Diff fluid. It was a easy fix and I swapped the cover out for a new thicker ARB diff cover that I know I will never have that problem again.
Just stumble upon your channel, saw that you had a thin blue line flag on your jeep. Are you currently a LEO or just showing your support? Either way, we appreciate the show of support! We subscribed to your channel and look forward to more videos. Maybe one day we can meet ya in Windrock. It's on our bucket list.
Thin blue line flag is in support 🙌🏼 I totally support all Leo’s. They currently do a job that many of us can’t do and are not cut out to do, and they unfortunately go unappreciated for it. I take it by your comment you are either a Leo yourself or have some serving in your family and for that, I’m very thankful. Would love to meetup on the trails with you.
@@BeastFamilyADV we are in North Georgia (30 min north of Atlanta). We are planning a couple of overlanding trips coming up maybe you guys want to jump on. In February, we are talking about driving down to Ocala and pick up the Tread Lightly badges for the Jeep. Then in May we are talking about driving up to Cape Lookout / Outter Banks and camping on the beach.
@@RoadRashOffRoad sooooo, tread lightly get ready for a ton of pin stripping. Rhino Rack USA had be come up to cape look out for a photo shoot for their catalog. We weren’t able to go onto the island due to federal ban on use of drones on federal parks but we found another beach to go on near there. Amazing location!!!!! I wanna go back so bad!!!!! Keep me posted about Ocala! I’ll see if it works with our work schedule.
I agree with you... 16 is one heck of a trail. As a video jeeper, I was trying to handle 2 things at once..... Navigate my Jeep through 16 (which is already tough) and film 10 Jeeps on obstacles without causing too much distraction or hold up... this is what I ended up with. Now that I have accomplished it and earned my BOH, I would love to go back with a group, jump in someone else's jeep and focus on ONLY filming and take the pressure off of navigating my own rig.
I think your production and editing are top notch. I am amazed at how “difficult” this trail is considered by jeep ppl. In our sxs’s we go 2hi 99% of the way. The shelf near the end and the rutted climb just after are the only places I use 4wd on 16 even during a downpour. Not knocking y’all at all, just an observation on the capabilities of the two different machines.
You’re not knocking me. No offense taken here. Some jeepers don’t consider Windrock difficult… like the Black / Orange Jeep leading much of is called Ibex, he’s a rock crawler, always looking for REALLY CHALLENGING obstacles. To him, Windrock was a average. To me, I am traditionally more of an Overlander, adventuring and exploring the back country. I rarely do trails or obstacles like Windrock. I don’t go looking for these challenges but I enjoy knowing my rig “could” do it if the obstacle finds me. I had fun. Windrock is a fun park.
@@RoadRashOffRoad glad you’re not one to take offense when none is meant lol. I would love to set up a jeep for overlanding but I rarely have time to do a day ride on the sxs so it’s not worth the cost nor is it really possible. I have seen some sick Jeeps that can way outdo most sxs’s but man them things are built and expensive lol. I’m looking forward to checking out more your vids in my free time. 👍🏻👍🏻
Agreed, I was shocked at how easy trail 16 was when I finally did it. With exception of the main obstacle at the end I did the trail in a TJ with 35s and open diffs. Definitely a fun trail though
@@nickpaul9066 👍🏻👍🏻it’s definitely a fun trail. It’s funny how different it is for different ppl. I have seen many Jeeps and even some pretty well setup sxs’s struggle thru it while others seem to walk right thru and have no issues. After watching quite a few videos I’m convinced some ppl just get it and some don’t lol. Line choice, how much and when to throttle, brake and steer can make it easy or impossible
Thank you.... I love Windrock. I can't wait to go back. I am thinking next time, I will jump in someone else's Jeep so I can focus on filming and document MORE of Windrock.
Thank you Eric for your compliments. My channel is fairly new (mid 2020) and like many channels, I’m always learning more and more how to create better content. Hopefully my channel content is helpful and people find it entertaining and my channel grows.
Great video, save some trails to run with me when I get out that way next April - May. I will be coming from AZ just to get me some more Badges of Honor.
There is actually no way to "prove" it 100%. Jeep has an app for your phone that is GPS activated. when you are near the trailhead, you open the app and a "check in" button will appear. you push check in on the app. Once you complete the trail, you open the app once again and push the finish / submit button. that will let the app know you completed the trail. additionally, you can add photos of the trail like a normal social media app but it's not required. some people will get close to the trial and start the trial but not actually do the trail. then they will submit it defeating the purpose of accomplishing the trail.
@@RoadRashOffRoad I'm in the process of getting my first jeep, once acquired ultimately plan on checking places like this out. I'm dying to get out there!
that is super awesome @@billcharlene1450 ...You'll defiantly learn that "Jeepin" is a lifestyle, not just a vehicle. once you get one, you'll understand the Jeep family (and you'll never own anything else). There are several different types of Jeepers. Rock Crawlers - those who go Hard Core on the biggest challenges they can find. While this is fun, it can be very very expensive (you are always fixing broken things and upgrading to parts that can take more abuse) Mall Crawlers - not a bad thing. these jeepers love modding their jeeps to the max but they rarely see a dirt trail (if ever). you'll see them at the jeep shows winning trophies for show n shines and crazy sound systems. It's about the art of the vehicle build. Overlanders - this is more my category. these jeepers love to convert their jeeps into a adventure RV, with all the capabilities to go off grid and sustainably live out of their jeeps for a short period of time. I would say, buy your first jeep and spend some time getting to learn about what your jeep can and can't do (based on your interest above), visit jeep shows, join a jeep club and ask questions before dumping ALOT of money on potential upgrades you don't need or are not quality parts. Jeepers will be completely honest with you, sharing their mistakes.
@@RoadRashOffRoad Yeah I'm one of those guys that spends months on end researching stuff. My pops has a 2d JL, I got a 2020 2D 2500 on 35s we go play around but the truck is MASSIVE and rides rough. We rode 4wheelers and sxs back in the day. He's 69 I'm 40 so we're more into slower trail riding with a/c. I'd like to get a Rubicon with enough lift to stuff 35s. I aim to put mine on the rocks! I've liked Jeeps since I was a kid and grew up watching guys like Stacey David and Ian Johnson build rigs...I'm dying to get out on the trails!
Thank you Lucas. Your rig makes my videos so much more entertaining because you do things I wouldn’t. I’m going to be launching a second win rock video that will be less of a production cut in more of just winrock Trail content
Thank you Lucas. Your rig makes my videos so much more entertaining because you do things I wouldn’t. I’m going to be launching a second windrock video that will be less of a production cut in more of just Windrock Trail content
Great drone shots with music and sound effects editing around the 10 min mark. Planning on getting out there soon to get the 26 badge. Mines still a little too much of a mall crawler for 16 at this point I think
Windrock as a PARK has a lot of adventure to offer. It’s a huge park with alot to explore. But if you think your Jeep is a mall crawler in the slightest, I would stay off of 16 for now. You can’t really avoid some sort of damage, dents or scratches
Man you got some good content bro. Love Windrock. By far my favorite place although I can't fully finish 16. 51 and 26 were a blast though. Looking to maybe hit Stony Lonesome or bearwallow badges soon
Thank you Sarge. Windrock is defiantly a super fun place to visit. next time, just come ride with us. It's always a bit more easily obtainable to complete if you go with a group of people. Stoney Lonesome and Bearwallow are also on our bucket list for this year.
@@bobthecrackhead1 if it makes you feel any better my first time at Windrock I did panther rock trail 51 alone. Not only was my rig not as capable as it is now(which honestly still isn't much greater) but I got stuck in the massive mud pool that I'm sure a lot of ppl are away of on the southern side sharp turn.
This drone is the Skydio 2+. It's a great drone with 4k video but the best thing about it is the obstacle avoidance and follow mode. I had the DJI but crashed it into a tree so I needed something that would NOT crash. it's a great drone.
Yes sir. Unfortunately, the life without a Rubicon. Before the JKS, I was under there within two wrenches. Now, I can just pull the pins 🙌🏼 Love my Falcon Nexus 2.2 steering stabilizer. I can loosen the steering off roading and tighten it on long highway drives. I’d definitely buy that again.
@@RoadRashOffRoad I hear you just random of those two together. I had the JKS, and swapped a Teraflex quick disco. I have Falcons all the way around, love them. Keep wheeling!
At Windrock off road park, they have security at the entrance of the trail routes. They are to check that you have a “paid ticket” to enter the park and they always ask if you have a cooler with you and check to make sure there is no alcohol in the cooler. I guess it’s park rules
Great video... Love all three of those trails but never can get good video footage... so glad you have now I can show others... Thank you!!
Thank you Vince. I love Windrock park also. I only ran the 3 badge trails (and the few trails getting to the badge trailhead).
Now I have the badges, I want to go back and just freely explore the rest of the park
Ol justin don't miss a ride can't wait to get my new jeep built so I can ride with ya my old 1 ones getting up in miles.
Great video as always
Thank you. There’s a reason Justin has “follow at your own risk” on the back. Great jeeper
@@RoadRashOffRoad but for some reason everyone wants me to lead. Lol.
Another nice job.
Thank you very much.... This was a fun one to shoot. My first Badge of Honor trails. I'm usually a "overloading" guy, and not a rock crawling guy. This took me out of my comfort zone a bit and I LOVED it.
We have another short overlanding trip coming up at the beginning of November. Looking forward to shooting that one.
Great video Kevin.
Stellar video!!! Getting me HYPED for our trip down this spring! 🤘
Thank you… when are you going? We are going back. I wonder if we ban skin trips
@@RoadRashOffRoad YT never notified me you replied! We went in April and did trails 16, 22, 26, 27, and 51. I gotta go back and get my stinking badges 😂
Another Koo ride brotha. 🔨⏰
Thank you Don. I have not been much into "rock climbing" in my Jeep adventures (I'm more into the exploring and overlanding adventures) but it was fun challenging myself and becoming comfortable to expand my knowledge of my jeeps capabilities when I am overlanding. Now in the back country, I have a new level of trust for my Jeep.
I only broke one thing on this Windrock ride... I opened up a gap in my rear Diff cover, spilling out my Diff fluid. It was a easy fix and I swapped the cover out for a new thicker ARB diff cover that I know I will never have that problem again.
Just stumble upon your channel, saw that you had a thin blue line flag on your jeep. Are you currently a LEO or just showing your support? Either way, we appreciate the show of support! We subscribed to your channel and look forward to more videos. Maybe one day we can meet ya in Windrock. It's on our bucket list.
Thin blue line flag is in support 🙌🏼 I totally support all Leo’s. They currently do a job that many of us can’t do and are not cut out to do, and they unfortunately go unappreciated for it.
I take it by your comment you are either a Leo yourself or have some serving in your family and for that, I’m very thankful.
Would love to meetup on the trails with you.
@@RoadRashOffRoad hell yea! Sounds good! Where are you based out of? We are in Southwest Florida
@@BeastFamilyADV we are in North Georgia (30 min north of Atlanta).
We are planning a couple of overlanding trips coming up maybe you guys want to jump on. In February, we are talking about driving down to Ocala and pick up the Tread Lightly badges for the Jeep. Then in May we are talking about driving up to Cape Lookout / Outter Banks and camping on the beach.
@@RoadRashOffRoad sooooo, tread lightly get ready for a ton of pin stripping.
Rhino Rack USA had be come up to cape look out for a photo shoot for their catalog. We weren’t able to go onto the island due to federal ban on use of drones on federal parks but we found another beach to go on near there. Amazing location!!!!! I wanna go back so bad!!!!! Keep me posted about Ocala! I’ll see if it works with our work schedule.
Awesome video as always. Can't wait for the next trip.
That drone shot up the rocky stream on trail 26 was really well done
Thank you. It’s always very nerve racking flying over water. I don’t know if I’ll ever get use to it.
Decent video. Don't think you showed enough of love to 16 though. That trail can not be summed up in 5 minutes.
I agree with you... 16 is one heck of a trail. As a video jeeper, I was trying to handle 2 things at once..... Navigate my Jeep through 16 (which is already tough) and film 10 Jeeps on obstacles without causing too much distraction or hold up... this is what I ended up with.
Now that I have accomplished it and earned my BOH, I would love to go back with a group, jump in someone else's jeep and focus on ONLY filming and take the pressure off of navigating my own rig.
I think your production and editing are top notch. I am amazed at how “difficult” this trail is considered by jeep ppl. In our sxs’s we go 2hi 99% of the way. The shelf near the end and the rutted climb just after are the only places I use 4wd on 16 even during a downpour. Not knocking y’all at all, just an observation on the capabilities of the two different machines.
You’re not knocking me. No offense taken here. Some jeepers don’t consider Windrock difficult… like the Black / Orange Jeep leading much of is called Ibex, he’s a rock crawler, always looking for REALLY CHALLENGING obstacles. To him, Windrock was a average.
To me, I am traditionally more of an Overlander, adventuring and exploring the back country. I rarely do trails or obstacles like Windrock. I don’t go looking for these challenges but I enjoy knowing my rig “could” do it if the obstacle finds me.
I had fun. Windrock is a fun park.
@@RoadRashOffRoad glad you’re not one to take offense when none is meant lol. I would love to set up a jeep for overlanding but I rarely have time to do a day ride on the sxs so it’s not worth the cost nor is it really possible. I have seen some sick Jeeps that can way outdo most sxs’s but man them things are built and expensive lol. I’m looking forward to checking out more your vids in my free time. 👍🏻👍🏻
Agreed, I was shocked at how easy trail 16 was when I finally did it. With exception of the main obstacle at the end I did the trail in a TJ with 35s and open diffs. Definitely a fun trail though
@@nickpaul9066 👍🏻👍🏻it’s definitely a fun trail. It’s funny how different it is for different ppl. I have seen many Jeeps and even some pretty well setup sxs’s struggle thru it while others seem to walk right thru and have no issues. After watching quite a few videos I’m convinced some ppl just get it and some don’t lol. Line choice, how much and when to throttle, brake and steer can make it easy or impossible
@@marka1712 Couldn’t have said it better myself, some people get it and some don’t lol
2nd trail was Trail 22. I didn't see 26 in this video. Nice work tho. Looks like a great trail day!
Thank you.... I love Windrock. I can't wait to go back. I am thinking next time, I will jump in someone else's Jeep so I can focus on filming and document MORE of Windrock.
I'm new here, I'm surprised you don't have more subs!! I just subbed myself... I like your style. Nice rig, and nice editing. Good work! 👍
Thank you Eric for your compliments. My channel is fairly new (mid 2020) and like many channels, I’m always learning more and more how to create better content.
Hopefully my channel content is helpful and people find it entertaining and my channel grows.
Great video, save some trails to run with me when I get out that way next April - May. I will be coming from AZ just to get me some more Badges of Honor.
Thank you Todd. We welcome you to the east coast and will gladly run these with again.
How do you collect the badges? Like how do you prove you did the trail?
There is actually no way to "prove" it 100%. Jeep has an app for your phone that is GPS activated. when you are near the trailhead, you open the app and a "check in" button will appear. you push check in on the app.
Once you complete the trail, you open the app once again and push the finish / submit button. that will let the app know you completed the trail. additionally, you can add photos of the trail like a normal social media app but it's not required.
some people will get close to the trial and start the trial but not actually do the trail. then they will submit it defeating the purpose of accomplishing the trail.
@@RoadRashOffRoad thanks. I want to try it in my Nissan Xterra here soon
Damn! solid ass vid!
Thank you very much Bill.... this is such a fun park. if you haven't been to Windrock, definitely put this on your list.
@@RoadRashOffRoad I'm in the process of getting my first jeep, once acquired ultimately plan on checking places like this out. I'm dying to get out there!
that is super awesome @@billcharlene1450 ...You'll defiantly learn that "Jeepin" is a lifestyle, not just a vehicle. once you get one, you'll understand the Jeep family (and you'll never own anything else).
There are several different types of Jeepers.
Rock Crawlers - those who go Hard Core on the biggest challenges they can find. While this is fun, it can be very very expensive (you are always fixing broken things and upgrading to parts that can take more abuse)
Mall Crawlers - not a bad thing. these jeepers love modding their jeeps to the max but they rarely see a dirt trail (if ever). you'll see them at the jeep shows winning trophies for show n shines and crazy sound systems. It's about the art of the vehicle build.
Overlanders - this is more my category. these jeepers love to convert their jeeps into a adventure RV, with all the capabilities to go off grid and sustainably live out of their jeeps for a short period of time.
I would say, buy your first jeep and spend some time getting to learn about what your jeep can and can't do (based on your interest above), visit jeep shows, join a jeep club and ask questions before dumping ALOT of money on potential upgrades you don't need or are not quality parts. Jeepers will be completely honest with you, sharing their mistakes.
@@RoadRashOffRoad Yeah I'm one of those guys that spends months on end researching stuff. My pops has a 2d JL, I got a 2020 2D 2500 on 35s we go play around but the truck is MASSIVE and rides rough. We rode 4wheelers and sxs back in the day. He's 69 I'm 40 so we're more into slower trail riding with a/c. I'd like to get a Rubicon with enough lift to stuff 35s. I aim to put mine on the rocks!
I've liked Jeeps since I was a kid and grew up watching guys like Stacey David and Ian Johnson build rigs...I'm dying to get out on the trails!
The editing and footage is amazing!
Thank you Matthew 🙌🏼
So rad! K Swan out here killin these clips
Thank you Lucas. Your rig makes my videos so much more entertaining because you do things I wouldn’t.
I’m going to be launching a second win rock video that will be less of a production cut in more of just winrock Trail content
Thank you Lucas. Your rig makes my videos so much more entertaining because you do things I wouldn’t.
I’m going to be launching a second windrock video that will be less of a production cut in more of just Windrock Trail content
Great drone shots with music and sound effects editing around the 10 min mark. Planning on getting out there soon to get the 26 badge. Mines still a little too much of a mall crawler for 16 at this point I think
Windrock as a PARK has a lot of adventure to offer. It’s a huge park with alot to explore.
But if you think your Jeep is a mall crawler in the slightest, I would stay off of 16 for now. You can’t really avoid some sort of damage, dents or scratches
good job!
Thank you Cuda Core. We are heading back up to Windrock in March to do it again 🙌🏼
@@RoadRashOffRoad im in michagan
Man you got some good content bro. Love Windrock. By far my favorite place although I can't fully finish 16. 51 and 26 were a blast though. Looking to maybe hit Stony Lonesome or bearwallow badges soon
Thank you Sarge. Windrock is defiantly a super fun place to visit. next time, just come ride with us. It's always a bit more easily obtainable to complete if you go with a group of people.
Stoney Lonesome and Bearwallow are also on our bucket list for this year.
I finished 26 and 16 today. but I broke the number 1 rule and did it alone.
@@bobthecrackhead1 if it makes you feel any better my first time at Windrock I did panther rock trail 51 alone. Not only was my rig not as capable as it is now(which honestly still isn't much greater) but I got stuck in the massive mud pool that I'm sure a lot of ppl are away of on the southern side sharp turn.
What drone are you using? The footage is fantastic!
This drone is the Skydio 2+. It's a great drone with 4k video but the best thing about it is the obstacle avoidance and follow mode. I had the DJI but crashed it into a tree so I needed something that would NOT crash. it's a great drone.
JKS manual quick disconnects and a falcon fully adjustable steering damper? 🤔
Yes sir. Unfortunately, the life without a Rubicon. Before the JKS, I was under there within two wrenches. Now, I can just pull the pins 🙌🏼
Love my Falcon Nexus 2.2 steering stabilizer. I can loosen the steering off roading and tighten it on long highway drives. I’d definitely buy that again.
@@RoadRashOffRoad I hear you just random of those two together. I had the JKS, and swapped a Teraflex quick disco. I have Falcons all the way around, love them. Keep wheeling!
Which direction did you run 26 in
At the start of trail 26… who and why was someone trying to look in your cooler?
At Windrock off road park, they have security at the entrance of the trail routes. They are to check that you have a “paid ticket” to enter the park and they always ask if you have a cooler with you and check to make sure there is no alcohol in the cooler.
I guess it’s park rules