Always wanted to know if a Sprinter 4x4 was driven out to White Pocket, thanks for sharing this experience Peter! This is one of the best places to go while you try your luck with the Wave permits and generally if you are in the area.
I love your video's. You take us right into the heart of the rugged landscape. I can only wish one day to experience. Your van is like no other on UA-cam van video's. What sets you apart from the rest is that dare devil that thrives on the thrill of driving on the edge of no matter where it is. Your drone footage is amazing!
Hey Friends, thanks so much for this. We do love finding the edge and exploring it. I really appreciate it. I hope we meet up some day out there in a wild place. All the best, Peter
epic video! driven in sand many times but have heard disasters about the road to White Pocket. We’ve got a 4x4 truck camper we’ve driven all through Baja. Think we can make it to White Pocket? Air down and momentum are a rigs best friend in sand.
Thank you! I heard the same stories too. The sand is very soft and deep. I can't say for sure. But if you air down with good AT tires, Keep your momentum as you mentioned you should be fine. If not have a set of MaxTrax and a shovel or even better a winch and a buddy in another truck. The real issue comes from meeting another vehicle going the opposite direction. If your forced to slow down or worse stop in a deep soft place it can be difficult to regain momentum. So always be looking way down the road and thinking of good spots to pull off if another vehicle needs to pass. This makes a huge difference for both parties. Hopefully they are being thoughtful as well. Have a blast out there. It's a really great spot!
Planning to do this on September or April and with a 2WD sub done alstrom and similiar area kind of sandy but not sure if this is more sandier 😳😁so looking for more youtube video about it to see the dirt road situation. I might be taking a big risk .
I won't say don't go. But make sure to air down, bring MaxTrax, a shovel and a buddy with a winch. It is some very deep sand. If you don't get bogged down with oncoming traffic it might go really smooth. It's having to stop and start that is the issue. Maybe go in really early or late to avoid the traffic. It will be an adventure.
Nice use of the drone!!! I noticed a couple shots where you placed the camera on the sand as you drive over it. I’m guessing you stopped and walked up to a point and placed the camera down before driving over it?
Great video, loved seeing the drive in. I actually lived at both Bigsink and Poverty Flats (there was a nice house at poverty then) in the 1970's as a kid. My dad was the foreman on the XX (X-diamond-X) ranch. We rode horses and drove pickups all over that Plateau. We use to picnic at white pockets, even park the trucks on the outcropping itself as nobody came out there in those days, literally nobody. We used those corals that you drove past getting close to White pockets when we would gather the cattle. Total solitude in those days. Can't believe there is a parking lot now. You did a fantastic job capturing the road and white pockets itself. The drone shots were remarkable. Thanks for such a great video, really enjoyed it.
Thanks for writing this. It must have been amazing back then having these areas all to yourself. What a wonderful childhood experience. I wish I had a time machine to explore many places in the the SW.
Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your adventures, these are of the adventures I may never see as my van is not equipped to make these trips. Lovely to see George as well, he was with you guys when I met you at Agile. Hello to Kathy!
@@Famagogo Oh, this is good to know. I am chatting with my husband to see if he may want to go with me on a trip like this one. Our best friends have just purchased an incredible 4x4 truck and their first camper, I think my husband may be open to a trip like this one now. Crossing fingers for next year. I like the idea of renting a jeep, I did not know we could do this. Thank you so much ,Peter and Kathy, I enjoy learning from both of you on your amazing adventures. .
Beautiful video. You have a great ability to articulate your experience. Btw,we once camped at the corral where you took a right turn but we did not dare the road since our van is 2wd.
@@Famagogo yes. i need to get there. Usually i like to be in UT in winter but we had to leave our van in Calgary and fly home for a family emergency and will only be able to go back to Calgary in the spring. So not this year... maybe next year (after Alaska, who knows)
Always wanted to know if a Sprinter 4x4 was driven out to White Pocket, thanks for sharing this experience Peter! This is one of the best places to go while you try your luck with the Wave permits and generally if you are in the area.
I can see how that sand could be problematic. But in a 4x4 Sprinter with good tires and aired down a bit it did really well.
@@Famagogo this was a big surprise for me . Good experience.
I love your video's. You take us right into the heart of the rugged landscape. I can only wish one day to experience. Your van is like no other on UA-cam van video's. What sets you apart from the rest is that dare devil that thrives on the thrill of driving on the edge of no matter where it is. Your drone footage is amazing!
Hey Friends, thanks so much for this. We do love finding the edge and exploring it. I really appreciate it. I hope we meet up some day out there in a wild place.
All the best,
Peter
Great video footage btw. Your drone footage is cinematography level good.
Much appreciated! Thanks so much!
Really cool y’all. God bless you and yours.
Thanks!
Great Video & detailed explanation is Very good
Glad you liked it, thanks!
epic video! driven in sand many times but have heard disasters about the road to White Pocket.
We’ve got a 4x4 truck camper we’ve driven all through Baja. Think we can make it to White Pocket?
Air down and momentum are a rigs best friend in sand.
Thank you! I heard the same stories too. The sand is very soft and deep. I can't say for sure. But if you air down with good AT tires, Keep your momentum as you mentioned you should be fine. If not have a set of MaxTrax and a shovel or even better a winch and a buddy in another truck. The real issue comes from meeting another vehicle going the opposite direction. If your forced to slow down or worse stop in a deep soft place it can be difficult to regain momentum. So always be looking way down the road and thinking of good spots to pull off if another vehicle needs to pass. This makes a huge difference for both parties. Hopefully they are being thoughtful as well. Have a blast out there. It's a really great spot!
Funny. You popped up on my feed and I remember seeing you guys. 7.09 timestamp, that's us in the truck and tent😂
That's great! Glad we could reconnect. Wasn't White Pocket amazing!
I've noticed on drone shots there is a slight stepping of the video footage , is that a video styling thing or a frame rate issue on YT?.
Good eye, I think that happened in a few spots when the props got in the shot.
White Pocket was so windy one time the tan I’d gotten in Florida the week prior was completely sand-blasted away.
Wow, that is windy.
Amazing! Definitely a unique place. We are enjoying your channel immensely! Just subbed!
Thanks for the sub! I'm so glad your here!
Nice views,but too much music here ... And i like more narration
Noted, I'm glad you liked the views. Thanks so much for watching!
Planning to do this on September or April and with a 2WD sub done alstrom and similiar area kind of sandy but not sure if this is more sandier 😳😁so looking for more youtube video about it to see the dirt road situation. I might be taking a big risk .
I won't say don't go. But make sure to air down, bring MaxTrax, a shovel and a buddy with a winch. It is some very deep sand. If you don't get bogged down with oncoming traffic it might go really smooth. It's having to stop and start that is the issue. Maybe go in really early or late to avoid the traffic. It will be an adventure.
Nice use of the drone!!! I noticed a couple shots where you placed the camera on the sand as you drive over it. I’m guessing you stopped and walked up to a point and placed the camera down before driving over it?
A good magician never tells his secrets. But trust your intuitions. And thanks for watching.
@@Famagogo 🤣🤣🤣 good one and you’re welcome
Wow 😊
Great place for geology. Hi to you and George.
It was great to be back on another adventure with George. Thanks for watching!
Awesome video
Thank you so much!
Great vid and absolutely stunning drone footage! Great job!
Thanks!
Thanks for the beautiful video!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Great video, loved seeing the drive in. I actually lived at both Bigsink and Poverty Flats (there was a nice house at poverty then) in the 1970's as a kid. My dad was the foreman on the XX (X-diamond-X) ranch. We rode horses and drove pickups all over that Plateau. We use to picnic at white pockets, even park the trucks on the outcropping itself as nobody came out there in those days, literally nobody. We used those corals that you drove past getting close to White pockets when we would gather the cattle. Total solitude in those days. Can't believe there is a parking lot now. You did a fantastic job capturing the road and white pockets itself. The drone shots were remarkable. Thanks for such a great video, really enjoyed it.
Thanks for writing this. It must have been amazing back then having these areas all to yourself. What a wonderful childhood experience. I wish I had a time machine to explore many places in the the SW.
Ran into oncoming traffic going in 😆 but backed up for them and didn’t get stuck
That's good
Great video
How was the drive when you got off 89?
At first its just a nice gravel road. Then you make the turn to White Pocket and it gets more sandy.
Yes bro waiting
It will be live soon! White Pocket is such a dramatic place. I can't wait to go back.
You need a permit to go there
No permit needed.
Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your adventures, these are of the adventures I may never see as my van is not equipped to make these trips. Lovely to see George as well, he was with you guys when I met you at Agile. Hello to Kathy!
Hey Sadie, There are lots of ways to get into White Pocket. Rental jeeps, SXS, guided tours, etc. It's amazing and you will love it. Kathy says hi!
@@Famagogo Oh, this is good to know. I am chatting with my husband to see if he may want to go with me on a trip like this one. Our best friends have just purchased an incredible 4x4 truck and their first camper, I think my husband may be open to a trip like this one now. Crossing fingers for next year. I like the idea of renting a jeep, I did not know we could do this. Thank you so much ,Peter and Kathy, I enjoy learning from both of you on your amazing adventures.
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What drone do you use?
Mavic 2 Pro.
Beautiful video. You have a great ability to articulate your experience. Btw,we once camped at the corral where you took a right turn but we did not dare the road since our van is 2wd.
Awesome! Thank you! Isn't it wonderful there?
@@Famagogo yes. i need to get there. Usually i like to be in UT in winter but we had to leave our van in Calgary and fly home for a family emergency and will only be able to go back to Calgary in the spring. So not this year... maybe next year (after Alaska, who knows)