Colorado 4x4 Rescue and Recovery - Memorial Day Jeep XJ - Miller Rock Trail
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- Опубліковано 27 тра 2019
- On Monday May 27th, 2019, a team from Colorado 4x4 Rescue and Recovery deployed on a mission to get a jeep XJ off the side of a mountain outside of Raymond, Colorado.
The trail is Miller Rock, and the spur was 523.C. The official trail ended about a 1/2 mile back, but it's one of those "well established" old mining claim access routes from the gold rush days of Colorado's mountains.
Flooding rains in 2013 probably washed some of this trail away, and the continued soft edge just crumbles every time you walk on it etc. This route does connect to private land near Jamestown, but rest assured you cannot get out at the other end.
This is technically not a legal route at the point the vehicle in question is on - but again, it was a road and it's well used so it looks confusing when you are driving the GPS topo map in a vehicle.
This video is long intentionally to try and show the complexity of the operation at hand. On top of all the rigging, we had to install a recovery rated bumper on the vehicle, while it sat on a 26 degree tilt on both axis. Not an easy task on a unibody vehicle. We had to use multiple redirects of winch line, re-rig the vehicle over and over as we backed it down the trail, wait out thunder, lightning, rain and small hail, and near the end of the video you can clearly see how the edge of the trail was just squishing out from under the vehicle.
Some members left their homes as early as 5 am and returned as late as 10 pm. It was a long day but a fun and successful day.
Mission complete! - Авто та транспорт
The engineered rescue of that xj was absolutely phenomenal! Surprising that xj open front diff made it that far. Definitely and example of the Patagonia lateral traction issues...better communication than a forest circus fire incident command..
Awesome Recovery! Very Informative... Appreciate your hard efforts and time! You guys do some Amazing Recoveries. Always Safety first! Good Stuff 👍
When you take your Jeep up your favorite hiking trail.
Indeed. That might be a good ATV trail but not muchmore.
Just reminds me of the saying, "4WD just allows you to get stuck in more inaccessible places".
@maoherrera73 -- "2WD just allows you to get stuck in places that you shouldn't be without 4WD. 4WD just allows you to get stuck in places where you shouldn't be without also having a winch." 4WD and a winch just allows you to get stuck in places where you shouldn't be without a tracked vehicle. And even tracked vehicles can get stuck -- thus the Army's need for tank recovery vehicles."
In the end, no matter what you have, there is *somewhere* that you can get stuck.
@@jakeblanton6853 awsome and true
The more you have the farther you push it!
I really like how you guys do these rescues safe and professional while having fun, and you worry about taking care of nature as much as you do getting the rig out. Thanks for taking us along for the trip. Love your videos!
Great crew, very professional!
Owner of jeep had no business on that trail in my opinion!
There Are Recoveries And Then There Are Recoveries By Engineers. There Was A Lot Of Science Involved In That Recovery. Beautifully Done.
Also As An Immigrant, This Is Another Example Of Why I Love This Country So Much. Not Many Other Places That Would Go To Those Lengths To Help Someone Out Like That. 🇺🇸
Recovery Points! 1st and most important modification on any offroad vehicle. Normally you should add them before trying to drive off a cliff, though.
I think people get a head of themselves. They get a lift and some tires, then its off to conquer the world. (This is my nice way of saying something else)
@@Nothingtoya So many youtube channels gloss over recovery or give incorrect information. It's all about the look first for them.
@@Nothingtoya Could not agree more. My little jeep went, winch first, lift second and tires were last. The icon on the left shows my jeep back when. Notice winch, no lift, and small tires.
Jake, I must disagree with you to a point. I like to travel during the week day. This means fewer people to rescue my ass. Recovery gear is the most important. A good winch being number one. Recovery points only help if there is someone there to help you recover.
Ok, I miss spoke. Number one most important piece of equipment is a good working brain. Do not drive down a goat trail and expect a good outcome.
@Chris Valin Si,r I I have been 4x4ing for over 40 years. I have never been in a situation where the natural recovery points on a Jeep were not sufficient. These include axles, shackles and tow hitch. Then again I never drove into a mud hole that I could not self extract And yes, I have driven into a few mud holes .
This is why I say number one important tool is the brain. Never go into a situation that you do not know the consequences. Saying, turn around and do not drown comes to mind.
Given your response, I am guessing that your obituary will be soon.
You guys display extreme professionalism in your work, especially considering the penalties for failure in an operation this dangerous. Your rigging is well thought out and you stay flexible as the operation changes. This most important thing is while everyone gives input every individual has their task and sticks to it as the shots are called by one person. I detect military experience and team work here. Seen it and been part of it many times. Nice Job!!!
Not sure professional and dewalt tools go in the same grouping. Feel bad for those guys using such crappy tooling.
@@leonardstone5164 Dewalt is quality stuff where i come from
Enjoyed the video. I also liked hearing the radios in the background. You guys do a great job! Thanks for taking us along!
slipping the audio in from the gopro that could hear it was fun to synchronize with the static cam lol. Thanks for watching!
Job well done gentlemen! Impressive team work, clear communication and safety practices. No pissing matches or butt hurt to be found. A true professional organization!
I need to come out your way and wheel with you guys! Not much in IA to challenge a Jeep except for mud. I love what you guys do - thanks for sharing this and I hope I never have to call for your help.
Absolutely a top notch recovery! The teamwork is second to none. Great job guys, I love watching your videos!
This has to be the worst kind of recovery. Great job guys, very professional
Great job! Thank you for another great video
Great work guys! Very well organized and well communicated.
You know what I seen the whole time was, perfect synchronicity!
Very impressive work gentleman!
Another example of what "highly trained" really means. Great job guys. Comforting to know you're out there when the rest of us get into trouble.
You guys are incredible!
You guys have an amazing team! Great work, super safe, and well communicated. #TeamRideRevival will be watching this video over and over. Thanks for posting!
That powerwagon! Props to whoever got that mammoth truck through those woods!
There are trails that transition from fun and challenging to ... ... just stupid dangerous. It's really helpful to know when that transition happens.
D Hyde , Stupid dangerous makes my flesh crawl. I'm glad it didn't include a body recovery.
Good pre-winch/extraction talk at 14:50. One leader, and everyone with a role. Well done.
Awesome safe recovery guys!! Great work
Nice job. Great wind/sound too, almost ASMR worthy!
Kids,Don't try this at home. Great video. Thanks for taking us along!
Nicely done! Valuable lessons learnt.
That was impressive! You guys are top shelf!
And that's the way it's done. Great work there and well video documented. Nice one Justin. Had to sub!! :)
Nicely done, great communication between you all
I am fairly new to winching and rigging. As you guys do amazing recoveries for peaple you are also teaching others how to winch, and how to do it saftly. You Vids are so informative and and priceless. Thank you so much.
Thanks much!! We're in an org meeting today and there should be some action soon with snow moving into the state.
Great job, guys! You are what make the 4-wheeling community so awesome.
Like a slow motion accident in reverse. I bet the owner is really pleased with the outcome.
David Wallace I hope the owner pays it forward for having these guys spend their Memorial Day getting him or her out of that jam. Bravo for their selfless work.
Really, really slow motion.
The emphasis on safety was well played!
Little overkill on the safety.
i disagree but what do i know lol... i was there.
The thing is this: for some odd reason video and still pics always make terrain seem practically flat. You look at a clip and say "Jeez, my grandmother could drive that in her old Civic..."
Just about as nerve-wracking as driving a vehicle on the parapet of a sky-scraper. Incredible job done by a well-coordinated and disciplined team of professionals!
That was awesome! Great job!
Much respect to your crew
Excellent recovery gentlemen 👌 🤙
very impressed well done!!! Great bunch of Guys
Trails like this makes a guy wish he was driving a Suzuki samurai . Nice job guys.
it's barely an ATV width trail at best.
Rite
@@JustinKingOffroad I was thinking dirt bike, or a small ATV at most. I kind of wonder what the driver was thinking trying to drive that XJ on it.
@@russlehman2070 definitely wasn't very smart. Thank God for these guys and guys who do these recoveries everywhere.
That's to sketchy for my samurai.
Personally speaking this is the reason I go out in a 4WD. It’s not so much about the destination, it’s about the journey getting there!
You guys are awesome for doing these recoveries. Too many XJ's here in Colorado with ZERO recovery points on them. Absolutely blows my mind. Can spend all that money on tires and a lift, but can't take the time to scour ebay or facebook marketplace for at least a trailer hitch and front hooks...
Snorkels? Where we're going we don't need snorkels.
Roads.... lol 😂
That was some precision work right there. Nicely done.
Great job guys!
I ended up in a similar situation years ago but i was facing upwards. Ended up lowering myself down the cliff with the winch and took forever to find my way back to the parking lot as i had no clue where i was at. Was pretty freaky looking almost straight up and thankfully my welds on the winch bumper held. Cool video
Heck yeah another recovery vid!
Well done guys, take the time to think of your move before everyone gets their hands in. Good job.
Great video thank you!
forgot about this channel for a bit, love it!
That was 40 intense minutes ! Well done guys !
Really fun and interesting video, thanks!
A definite share with my crawlers group. Great recover gents! If I ever come out that way, I'm gonna keaster a lump of coal. Should be a pristine diamond at the end of the day! lol
Amazing. Well done
Excellent work guys 👍🏻
holy crap!! Great video, thanks for sharing!
You guys are awesome,
Wow, you guys are awesome!
Excellent winching technic, and safe relax 10/10
That was impressive!! Well done crew!
You guys work so flowlessly. 🇺🇸👍🏻greatjob
WTF is “flowlessly”
Flawless lol
Nice recovery man! And I know my XJ is skinny but trust me I'm not trying to drive down no hiking trails and that's what it looks like he did. Lmao!
I agree. It does look more like a hiking trail.
I was thinking the same thing!
Early on in my XJ off-roading days i made that mistake of taking a trail that got skinny. At some point, you gotta be smart and realize you ain't gonna make it, don't risk it you fool, lol. I can still find the marks (scars) on the body from that and it was nearly 14 years ago.....you live and you learn.
Yup definite hiking trail, maybe dirtbike, and that's it !!
You guys rock. Great work.
WOW! Good job guys!!
That could have been so much worse without such a competent recovery crew. It's a good thing the object vehicle and it's occupant(s) weren't out there alone- and a great example of why I never do go anywhere sketchy off-road alone if I can possibly help it. Spotters save lives (and snorkels...and fenders...and bumpers....and tires...and trees...and- well, you get it...).
That guy owes the whole team a beverage any time they ask for one. Whew...
i wonder if he had to pay anything, or how much he would have to pay if they charged him a typical rate
@@tylermorris9196 they're volunteers, it's free. This kind of job would be probably in the ballpark of $2-3k due to the risk involved, the gear needed, crew needed, and time invested.
Great rigging but for some reason I felt like I was the one backing up, that fella probably held his breath about as long as I did watching that. good job by all.
Impressive as always!
Nicely done!!
Outstanding. Having just purchased a home in Saguache County I hope to join up when we get out there.
Former USN A/C SAR swimmer/Crew Chief.
Former Clackamas County Oregon Sheriff's 4X4 SAR auxiliary unit member.
Current ACA L4 SWR card holder.
Dare to care!
Very nice rescue. And i have to say, while I think anyone that goes on a trail Without recovery points is a fool, i do appreciate the fact that at least on camera, you don't bash the owner of the vehicle for that. Or for driving an XJ. I know they aren't that loved, i've been driving one for 18 years. It is still a Jeep, in the right hands, it will go and go and go. And again, great Recovery!!
we don't care what you drive!
Great work
Really cool video. I don't know anything about off roading, but this is interesting to see.
Then you need to go off roading....😎
Agree with robert!
Excellent radio communication!! nothing left to chance with the parrotted commands from all participants. very impressed.
What a fabulous job. I have a small fraction of this gear (snatch blocks, dewalt impact drills, synthetic line on winch), and looking at the assortment of recovery gear in this video is quite exciting. I've read that joining straps with a bow shackle is a bad idea, to use soft shackles, but clearly it worked out fine here. Amazing job. Beautiful area.
Joining straps that way is bad yes. Cables or ropes is different. You'd never get the straps apart without a soft or hard shackles, or a stick or rolled up paper works great too.
Love these videos!
Hoping we get back into recoveries soon, we've been on pause with all the Rona!
@@JustinKingOffroad I had hoped to make it back to the Rockies this year, not looking good so far.
Jesus! That's one hell of a recovery. Nice work Justin!
a true team effort! was a smooth day.
Nicholas Andrews Sorry if you’ve already answered this. I started reading all the comments but there’s too many.
I’m curious if you guys are volunteer or if you’re a paid service.
@@lifelongjeeper Justin is better to answer that question than me.
Volunteer
Weird that it put my comment as a reply. Great work to all those involved.
I am a Jeep enthusiast and I have 2. JK 14' and my loved XJ 98' Both modded for off-road capability. I'd literally die if that happened to me. I off-road the JK and light trails with the Cherokee.
definitely looking forward to watching more of your videos, come out with some sick apparel for the fans 👍 , God Bless
great job!
very good job u guys did
Very impressive recovery!
XJ saved - thank you👍
Great video...thanks to everyone...
You had more control than NASA ,great work all and my butt was also itching lol
Good work!!
Professionals at work... 👍
Impressive recovery! Though I wouldn't venture down a narrow trail with sketchy shoulders; if I did get into trouble, I'd be lucky to have a crew like this to assist.
for my money this turned into a horse trail a looong time ago
Do a lot of these back country cruisers not scout the trail ahead of them on foot to see if there are any impassable sections ahead? Maybe I'm overly cautious but I find myself often walking ahead to make sure I can get through a sketchy spot or to make sure I can turn around if the trail becomes impassable. But then again, if everybody was cautious and used good judgement, y'all be out a job. Keep up the good work!
well the owner was out wheelin without any recovery gear or recovery points on his vehicle so do you think they are doing the prudent thing and scouting? I don't...
myname is private Nope. More good reasons to scout ahead
Always scout ahead.
wow super extraordinary !
You guys rock on the rocks!
Nice work men..
Nice rescue job guys👍
That trailer would have looked awesome behind your much loved 2 door JK. But hey the new JL is pretty cool minus that $500 monthly.
$500 that’s generous I pay more then that with good credit for my JL
Man looks like they are some good trails out there I would love to come out and ride with y'all one time with my rzr 1000xp
Good job and educational!
Good job, guys!
hey buddy im looking at a new jl Ruby and how do you find the 2l offload ??
Good videos