Boulder CR 68J. Boulder, CO. Solo.
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- 68J is a more fun alternate to get to Gross Reservoir and the sign will tell you as much. "Things have changed!" "Not for city SUV's!" "TURN AROUND!" The trail has gotten pretty rutted out since I was there last but I welcomed the challenge in the mud and snow. Last time (and last video) I ran it backwards which was still fun but this is definitely the better way to go. The trail starts in a tiny neighborhood and runs in between private land. The signage before the trail might lead you to believe you're on the wrong track but stick to the coordinates and you'll be fine. It seems they were just really tired of endless traffic going up, turning around, coming back through presumably at high speed or constantly blocking the trail. There are also lots of new signs because people were trail parking and creating new trails over to the lake. Stick to the trail (on foot or in vehicle) and follow the signs so they don't have to add more. Other than that, have fun on this one, the trail to Gross (Wininger I think) is still closed for the season as of this filming.
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I love these tires. The only others I'd take are the BFG KO2 but they don't make them in this size and the KM2's are amazing. You can probably imagine the amount of driving I do weekly and how much abuse my tires get. These things last, everyone knows this, you've seen it in my videos.
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These tire deflators have many $15 copies but the others just don't hold up or are inaccurate. I don't know what the deal is, they look identical to me too but read the reviews- they're bad. I've been using these Staun's for over a year and never had a problem, I air down a lot. Set them at the trail so your tires will be the same temp when you get to the trail next time.
My Compressor:
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There are better ones but I'd just get a bigger VIAIR, not something different. Airs up all my 33's from 14psi to 37psi in less than 10 minutes.
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My microphone is the worst good mic you can get. BUT don't be fooled, it's a very good mic. Picture me getting in my car for the 50th time after I just ran up and down a hill... for the 50th time. Do you see me disconnecting my mic and gingerly setting it in a case? No. It stays connected to the tripod, gets thrown into my plastic cargo area and bounces around with other heavy items until the next one. It gets terrible interference from WiFi so you must make sure that it's off on your camera or phone. If you are trying to use this with your phone you need to get a TRS to TRRS cable which RODE makes. This is required because your phone will think the mic is headphones.
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You're telling everyone the good spots! Lol
i'm going to pin this because i'd like others to weigh in as i've asked myself questions pertaining to this many times in the last 3.5yrs. it also comes just as my dislike-every-b-roll-video hater has shown up and the only comment they liked was yours.
the channel started because i was going camping every weekend and each time i'd pick a trail and head to UA-cam to watch videos on it. i wanted something stripped down, no families, no cooking, no anything. just the trail and it's obstacles, if something is scenic get that too. let them breathe, show it, this isn't an action movie, it's you trying to decide if you're going to make it and if you're gonna like it there. it's intended to be a searchable library for people already researching where they're trying to go.
now- obviously i realize people are subscribing and maybe haven't heard of 68J and might go there now but is that bad? if they were going from Denver to the mountains to camp that weekend anyway, does it really matter where they go? are more known trails better to spread people out? is someone who's planning to go to 68J in 2wks gonna see my La Salle Pass video next week and go there instead leaving a hypothetical spot left on 68J? how did THEY hear about 68J in the first place?
i don't know, like i said i go back and forth on every single part of B Roll from changing the outro again to getting a new drone to just quitting entirely. this is a big one, obviously the Stop Geotagging movement is real and certain fragile areas absolutely need to be protected. i definitely try to do my part, got a whole grocery bag of cans and plastic bottles on La Salle last weekend along with some larger car plastics that wouldn't fit. i wanna do right by everyone, the channel is a tool but i'm not going to tell someone they're using it incorrectly. what does everyone think?
Damn I was agreeing with the comment from KLR but after reading broll-dude's reasoning I think the man may be right.
@@BRollOffroad I much appreciate the level of effort you put into producing your videos, it is one of many sources I look at not just for discovery of new trails but also determine their difficulty to be best prepared and to not get over my head riding (or driving) too far above my skill level - or over what my stock vehicle is capable of.
@@BRollOffroad I think you know, but I was just trying to give you a hard time, and I appreciate your response. And I love your videos.
As a newer Colorado resident I have also scoured the internet to learn about the trails and thats how I found your videos. I love your no bs format. I appreciate the work you put into these, and I love it when I find a video of a place I've been.
With regards to the geotag cancel movement, I don't see how it could apply to your videos. And I don't think that it should. There are hundreds, probably thousands, of trails in Colorado and I dont see harm in making videos about them. I think the problem isn't use, it's abuse. It is people being irresponsible and not taking care of our shared natural resources.
So to wrap this up, keep making your videos as long you want too. I and many others appreciate them. I will always do my part and pack out more than I pack in.
And with regards to 68J there is some weird mystique about it in the CO motorcycle groups. It's one of my favorite spots and I will always recommend it to others in the area.
thank you for the thoughtful responses as well! and KLR i know you’re chill haha, i just thought it was good place to address it because it’s on my mind a lot and i’ve wanted to ask for awhile. wasn’t necessarily responding to you just putting it out into the world.
Ran this one today. The very beginning is a lot more rutted out than what it looks like in this video. If you do this trail I highly recommend also going down to Gross reservoir as well. Gorgeous there.
yea it’s awesome! the other trail was closed when i filmed this unfortunately.
I dont even live in Colorado. I just like the clean simple vids you make. I appreciate that you drive a relatively stock Xterra like me and you go and get out and explore. Unlike the 500000 other offroad youtube channels where the people start off basic and then 20k in mods later, make it seem like you have to spend a ton of money to get out and explore our public lands. You do it the way it should be and I appreciate that. If you are ever out in AZ hit me up and I will show you around! Keep the vids and content coming!
thanks so much! this is my 3rd and most capable rig as well haha. i swear it doesn’t take much! definitely a hidden message of the channel... AZ is on the list, haven’t been there in 12yrs or so.
@@BRollOffroad My other Rig is a Jeep TJ. Capability is obvious with a TJ. The creature comforts of the Xterra are distinct in comparison. I wish my Xterra was a manual though.
nice. my Ranger was manual but it was too hard to drone so i settled on the auto.
Trail looks harder than I imagined. So many trails have gotten harder in the last couple years it’s amazing. You got the best weather in my opinion. Thanks for sharing I’m definitely gonna hit this one soon!
i was thinking the same, i gotta watch my old one and compare but yea it was a fun mix, glad the puddles were full!
Nice video bro. I enjoy your videos. They let me see new trails.
sick thanks for checking 'em out!
Been meaning to get to this for a few years now, you’ve just swayed my decision to make it on my short list. Great filming as always!
awesome and thanks for watching!
As always another great video and great view of the trail. Looks like it was a little wet and muddy but that just means fun. Great editing on this one too!
thanks! little bummed on the lack of drone footage but since the trail is more tech than scenic it would lean towards more tripod shots anyway. either way had a blast!
Thanks for another great video!!! I actually found this trail a few weeks ago, I was driving to gross reservoir from one your videos (it was closed) and stumbled on this trail... Is short and sweet!!! Thanks again!!!
sure thing thanks for watching!
That Xterra is a beast. It’s a shame that Nissan stopped making them. They’re great off road capital SUV’s. Btw you’re super skilled at driving. I can Tell you’ve been at it for a long time. Love the content! Just subbed.
yea they’re fools if they’re not working on a 3rd gen haha. also thanks i appreciate it! definitely spent a lot of my life in some sort of seat on wheels haha.
This sax got me hyped
i’ll try to find some trombone for next time.
I always love watching your videos on my big screen! When I saw that big puddle my first thought was to hit the gas and let the mud fly :)
nice! i always preview them there even though most of my views come from phones haha.
Great video. Trail is near and dear. My very first trail I ever did in my Subaru Ascent along with other Roos and couple yotas. The afternoon of the 2’ plus storm in March. Great trail.
Thanks for your videos.
awesome! how long ago was that? met a bunch of OSCO guys on this trail last time i did it.
Mid March. Ran into couple people walking dogs but that was about it. I was with some osco guys though.
nice, this was probably 3yrs ago, real early on. i was talking with a guy named Nate on YT for awhile and hit this trail the next day. when i got to the parking lot this guy came running towards me like “B Roll?? you’re B Roll right??” i was completely shocked and excited to have been recognized, didn’t even have the B Roll stickers on the Ranger yet. turns out it was Nate from the night before! it was so crazy.
@@BRollOffroad that’s awesome. I think I know who you are talking about but have not officially met him yet. Appreciate your videos. Im basically using your playlist to plan my subie friendly Moab trip.
@@sawguysascent4960 oh sick! have fun!
Great video! Looks like a fun time
thanks, it was!
Awesome as always. Always dig the drone music
thanks Moots! 🙌
NICE! I like that are two types of roads to get there. I just get me there side and the lets play. 5:30
JP, when are you gonna come back to visit us in Maine?! Let’s go camping!
wtf you watch these!? that's sick! i was just talking about it, i talk about that trip all the time, soon! gotta finish this lighthouse, still haven't gotten anything else either haha!
Really love the content! What trail is this? Would love to take my lifted outback through there
it’s CR 68J, the other way to Gross Reservoir.
Great video. Looks like a great trail to check out. You think a stock Titan XD would have any issue running it?
thanks! i think 2:47 might be a little weird but it’s probably fine.
Mmmmmm mid B Roll session sax. Also are you using active track on your drone or just flying it while driving. Had a hell of a time getting my mavic to follow my Jeep in Wyoming this past weekend.
i’m just doing both, it’s how i started from the very beginning so it’s not too bad haha. flying backwards in front of myself is probably the easiest. most of the rest i just check the air and clear it, start moving both then pass myself quickly so i can stop the car but keep flying and get the shot. it’s implied that i’m still moving but i never am when the car is out of frame.
How do you go about finding trails like this? New to off roading and looking for more trails near denver, but google keeps showing me trails that are a 2-4 hour drive from me. I’m sure those are great but I’d like to wheel around without a long drive more first.
i have playlists sorted by city, i mostly use TrailsOffroad to find and AllTrails to track.
I would love to go with you sometime. Looks like a good time!👍
it was mostly long and cold haha
@@BRollOffroad I've been up there. :)
Three questions.
1. Specs on the Xterra, anything besides tires? Lift?
2. I imagine it takes you like 2x longer to get through a trail since you have to stop and set up cams to film.
3. Are you flying the drone while driving? Because that’s awesome if so! Lol.
1. 2" OME Complete Lift, SPC UCA's, no steps/mudflaps/sway bars.
2. 2-x3x
3. i am! i got the drone just for this so it's how i've been doing it the whole time, like i never practice anywhere else so it's not that weird because it's just always been this way haha.
@@BRollOffroad nice!!!!
Mind if I ask you what the squeaking is? The rear leafs rubbing against each other?
we got a couple noises worked out since this video but the general creaking longer ones are probably the bushings in the ends of the leaf packs. they get a lot of stress, weight and pressure and are spinning on bolts through the shackles. depending there’s a lot of side load, maybe some
rub but yea, the noise is old rubber on metal haha.
I checked out the beginning of this trail today, heading up from gross reservoir. Man, the beginning of the trail is rutted. More so than the video shows. Did you struggle getting up that part ?
no but i think i put my locker on just because it was muddy? can’t remember but was definitely a little intimidating, the video never does it justice but i remember thinking it was worse than advertised haha. we’ve had a lot of rain lately though so wouldn’t surprise me if it was worse but yea, i think i lifted a tire just barely a couple times.
Yeah the “high clearance” signs at the beginning weren’t kidding.
The work and care that goes into your videos... stunning. Also, you have a very good eye for shots. The only thing: the music (if we can call it that). Would it be too much to ask for you to use music played by humans? Actual instruments, with strings plucked and horns blown into. There is something so artificial about computerized, quantized music and, above all, so at odds with your very organic videos. Anyway, thanks for your remarkable work. I am subscribed and watch it with great enjoyment.
my buddy said he was going to make me some more songs, he’s the music in Argentine Pass and the one before or after it…
music is the hardest part of this whole thing, i hate it honestly, never had it in the beginning haha.
and thank you!
also these 2 songs are definitely on the edge of my range of upbeatness haha, sometimes i’m just feeling it. i noticed in the past i’ve used slower sadder songs when i was bummed or burnt out and just like “whatever this is fine,” but every once in awhile a banger comes on and i gotta make it work haha.
What time of day and day of the week do you typically hit these trails? I never see many, if any, other vehicles out there on the trail at the same time in your videos.
we're closed Sunday/Monday so i try to go Monday for this very reason.
i also wait around a lot sometimes, if people are at an arch or something i'll start editing and just wait them out. i also feel weird filming around people so i'll skip stuff sometimes as long as it's not a crucial obstacle or anything. sometimes it kills the filmer in me to see someone camped on a hill with a perfect drone shot on the other end but good for them, i'll find another.
Hurrah Pass is probably my best work at hiding vehicles haha, the trail was absolutely packed. endless groups of 10 Jeeps, 15 SXS's, dirtbikes everywhere. there were about 50 people at the top when i got there and a little less when i got the final drone shot, they're there but i fast forward through them and crop some others. then the very last Easter Egg clip has people on both sides framed out and i had to wait for 1 guy to get his photo in the background. these videos have nothing to do with the actual day i had haha.
@@BRollOffroad Damn, you had me fooled. I was wondering how you always managed to avoid the crowds. Nice editing, and patience.
@@nobody_asked_me nice, thanks buddy! don't want any distractions from the trail, no other cameras in the shots, no tripod or drone shadow... i have a couple shots that were impossible not to have a drone shadow and they kill me, tried to lose it in the trees though haha.
Think stock grand cherokee make it through this trail
with good tires i’m sure it’s fine
Our Xes love playing in puddles don't they?
it'll eat.