A few years back, I went there with an off road group and we weren't exactly told how difficult the trails were going to be. I showed up in an LJ with a 2 inch lift and 33s. The guy who organized the event showed up in a CJ5 on 33's. The trails took forever but we managed to get even the little rigs through with enough spotting work and good driving. It still amazes me how my LJ was able to get through Holcomb and John Bull with how basic the build was. That trip was one of the defining moments for me in off roading and this video brings back a lot of great memories. Thank you :)
Great video Brad. Thank you for your service. We just lost my Uncle on 11/10/21 CMC Phillip Balcerzak. He served 32 years in the USN Norfolk Virgina and was a great person. Thanks again!
Seeing Marco's nature, I feel that he is such a person that no one can ever complain.And Brad you are amazing. ❣️❤️❣️❤️ May God keep the love of both of you like this.
I did this trail the opposite way about a month ago. It was so much fun. I have a JLU on 35’s and made quick work of the hardest obstacle by going left.
Great to see you both out again! But, “gas station sandwiches?” ( that cracked me up!! ) Not what I expected from the Overland Cook. Great content! Thank you for your service🇺🇸
Nice job Marco on the manual. I had a 85 Nissan 4x4 that was manual and it was a challange feathering a clutch while bouncing around. Never did anything as rough as you are doing.
From one veteran to another, Brad, thank you for your service. I thoroughly enjoyed this adventure with Marco. I love the color scheme and graphics of Marco's JK. You guys are hard core...love it! I'm living the van life now and enjoying it in the Mission Bay area. Absolutely gorgeous here.
Great video and great job to Marco in the OG JKU! Haven’t done Holcomb Creek since late April, need to get back out there after watching this. Thank you for your service, Brother!
Lived in big bear in the early 90's while in high school. Used to wheel a bunch of these trails in my 79 cherokee wide track. 360 v8 dana20 with a 4 speed granny low. Some of the best times in life.
The difference between yours and Marco's tires is like me on 35s when I run across a Jeep on 37s. Makes me a wee bit jealous. Marco, I think I'm the only Jeep in my group with a man pedal too.
I can’t believe you were able to film, and and release this in such a short turn around! Hats off to you. Fair winds and following seas and thank you for your service.
Great video brad/ Marco glad you guy’s got time to hang out, awesome trail it’s gorgeous up there. Your new upgrades really made a big difference rigs look good as always be safe 👍👍👍👍👍👍
The First area in Holcomb Creek was where we ran across a rattlesnake. The perfect trifecta is Gold Mt., John Bull and then Holcomb. Appreciate all the videos Brad!
Fun trip and two nicely built-out rigs. Those were two of the three UA-cam JKs that inspired me to get my own JK for rough road adventures. Thanks, and thanks for your service!
Sooooo good to see you and Marco out for an actual trail run. Great to see both JK’s navigating this trail. All the mods seemed to work as planned Brad!
I just worked with vet in AC field yesterday, he has pictures of parachuting him self and equipment right above him... you people have some guts, on the flipped side it was sad to hear how much hard time veterans sometimes have to get jobs... Good to see you have means to make life fun for your self now
Thank you for service and thank you for another great video, great to see you and Marco doing some wheeling! The redo on your Jeep looks absolutely awesome! I’ve been contemplating some major changes to my rig, many of them being the same as you’ve made to yours for many of the same reasons. Now that you have a few miles and a trail or two on the Teraflex springs and shocks, what do you think of them?
Brad, I did that trail for the first time with TDS about 25 years ago with a stock height 1970 CJ5 on 31" tires, detroit rear, and open front. LONG day.
Hey Brad awesome video!! Its been so long since you and Marco did a video, its good to see you guys together out on a trail doing what you guys love to do..... And come on you guys you got the same gas station sandwich from different places??? That's awesome, the photo of you guys stopped to have your lunch was cool, definitely Brothers from another mother just hanging out for the day!!! Great job Marco navigating through the technical stuff with a manual speed tranny.
Awesome to see you guys in my backyard. Next time you’re on it side trip from 3N93 to 2N06x. It is a beautiful road to 3N16. From there you can head to 3N34 or 3N14. Whichever direction you had in mind. Hope to see you next time you’re back.
I drive a manual as well and i purchased a tera flex hand throttle which makes it a lot easier on some obstacles ,tell marco to check it out its a game changer.
Brad, your comment about that sign reminded me of one i saw years ago. If you ever get up to Rugby, ND look for something similar in town. It's kinda cool.
Holcomb Creek is a great trail! I’ve never driven it in the direction you just did. I’ll have to try it. I drove that trail in a light snow, and we all had to winch through that middle rock garden. It got sketchy as the night came in and the trail started to freeze. Good times 👍🏽
I did this trail a year ago on my stock '20 JLUR and it was tough! Short, but tough. I thought the gatekeeper was by far the most challenging od the 3 main obstacles. I rescued 2 JKs that were wheeling together down from norcal doing a road trip - and both managed to simultaneoualy high center in this trail. Note: Must be willing to take damage...
Im close to buying axles. Dynatrac 44 up front for me. And now.I might have to wait and see if the rear comes out? If not I'll go with the trail leader package or the serious axle package. Glad you got it . Looks like a beast. And a little late. Thank you sir for your service!
Nice to see the JK on the trail again. These are my favorite kind of trail, scenic with a few nice obstacles randomly spaced throughout. I'm not as much a fan of the obstacle after obstacle after obstacle trails anymore. I'll have to put Holcomb Creek on our list if we make it to CA.
The vibe that Brad and Marco give off is amazing. It honestly calms me down.
Perfect start to a weekend.... Brad and Marco.....the dynamic duo.
It was so great being back out on the trail with Marco!
Ya its great to see the best duo in 4x4 UA-cam
@@TrailRecon how do you get a badge of honor from you all
It's great seeing the "dynamic duo" flexing again! What a great video Brad! Happy Veterans day!!!!
Thank you! We had a blast!
It looked amazing! Thanks for filming it!
A few years back, I went there with an off road group and we weren't exactly told how difficult the trails were going to be. I showed up in an LJ with a 2 inch lift and 33s. The guy who organized the event showed up in a CJ5 on 33's. The trails took forever but we managed to get even the little rigs through with enough spotting work and good driving. It still amazes me how my LJ was able to get through Holcomb and John Bull with how basic the build was. That trip was one of the defining moments for me in off roading and this video brings back a lot of great memories. Thank you :)
Great video Brad. Thank you for your service. We just lost my Uncle on 11/10/21 CMC Phillip Balcerzak. He served 32 years in the USN Norfolk Virgina and was a great person. Thanks again!
You and Marco together again on a rocky trail, it makes my Saturday morning comple . ♥️
Two wonderful companions,and Navigators....... Great combination!!!!!!!!!!!! Fantastic scenery!!!!!!
Marco's exhaust sounds killer. I forget what he put on it. Yes it is nice to see both of you on the rocks again
It is awesome to see Brad, Marco and the two JK's in action. You made my evening perfekt!! Thanks Brad!!
This in terms of your videos is most similar to the ones I make and I’m just jealous of how good yours looks! Brad, awesome video!
Awesome to see you doing some wheeling again, especially with Marco!
LOL both have the same sandwich, you know you are true comrades when you pick up the same food. Glad to see Marco back. Really fun video keep them up.
It's crazy over the years how much we have in common!
If there is anybody out there that doesn't like Marco, they need to check their self!
Brad and Marco go together like peanut butter and jelly.- Classic and Timeless. Love watching you guys wheel together. Never gets old.
Is always great seeing Brad and Marco
Seeing Marco's nature, I feel that he is such a person that no one can ever complain.And Brad you are amazing.
❣️❤️❣️❤️
May God keep the love of both of you like this.
Great video. Brad and Marco are the Crockett and Tubbs of nature.
Great video Brad...Love this trail and LOVE Big Bear...we are so blessed to have this in our backyard!
I did this trail the opposite way about a month ago. It was so much fun. I have a JLU on 35’s and made quick work of the hardest obstacle by going left.
Two iconic jks on an awesome trail. Great driving guys, well done. Brad, again, your jk is such a beaut. It is the perfect build. Well done
Idk why but this video was one of the most wholesome ones ive ever seen in this genre. You guys rock.
Such a good vibe in this video! Love watching you and Marco out doing your thing.
Thanks so much!!
Great to see you both out again!
But, “gas station sandwiches?”
( that cracked me up!! ) Not what I expected from the Overland Cook. Great content! Thank you for your service🇺🇸
Awesome to see the the JK’s getting out there.
Thank you for your service Brad!!
Ordered my Sarge green and black ‘22 rubicon the other day. Watching your videos makes me wish that it would hurry up and get here lol
Sir Marco's jeep is my dream build it is the reason why i study hard. Subscriber from Philippines her😊
Nice job Marco on the manual.
I had a 85 Nissan 4x4 that was manual and it was a challange feathering a clutch while bouncing around. Never did anything as rough as you are doing.
Old School Trail Recon video... no school like the old school... great stuff!
Man, my favorite Trail Recon vids by far... going wheeling in Jeeps! Especially a technical trail.
Thank you for your service...Semper Fi...!!!
From one veteran to another, Brad, thank you for your service. I thoroughly enjoyed this adventure with Marco. I love the color scheme and graphics of Marco's JK. You guys are hard core...love it! I'm living the van life now and enjoying it in the Mission Bay area. Absolutely gorgeous here.
Need more content like this. You guys got all popular and everyone wants to roll with you. All you need is the 2 person combo
Great video and great job to Marco in the OG JKU! Haven’t done Holcomb Creek since late April, need to get back out there after watching this. Thank you for your service, Brother!
Nice to see you guys in your original jeeps, it’s where it all began, and they still look amazing.
Lived in big bear in the early 90's while in high school. Used to wheel a bunch of these trails in my 79 cherokee wide track. 360 v8 dana20 with a 4 speed granny low. Some of the best times in life.
A pair of very capable Jeeps, two very experienced off roaders, and beautiful scenery… Thank you Brad and Marco for sharing your days adventure.
What beautiful scenery!! Fantastic to see you and Marcos back at it wheeling!!!!
The difference between yours and Marco's tires is like me on 35s when I run across a Jeep on 37s. Makes me a wee bit jealous. Marco, I think I'm the only Jeep in my group with a man pedal too.
Brad and Marco, my two favorite people!!!
Thank all Vets for their service. Myself USN 77 they 81. With a 2 year stint on the USS Midway.
So nice to see Marco again :o) Great to see you both together wheeling again.
Happy veterans day Brad and thank you for your service....and kudos for you getting this video turned around so quickly!
I can’t believe you were able to film, and and release this in such a short turn around! Hats off to you. Fair winds and following seas and thank you for your service.
Great video brad/ Marco glad you guy’s got time to hang out, awesome trail it’s gorgeous up there. Your new upgrades really made a big difference rigs look good as always be safe 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you for your service
Outstanding. Best off road video !! Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Amazing vid once again, I like that you put the gps coordinates back again. Keep it up & thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your service, Brad! Great video!
I dig the Longmire for sheriff sticker
The First area in Holcomb Creek was where we ran across a rattlesnake. The perfect trifecta is Gold Mt., John Bull and then Holcomb. Appreciate all the videos Brad!
Fun trip and two nicely built-out rigs. Those were two of the three UA-cam JKs that inspired me to get my own JK for rough road adventures. Thanks, and thanks for your service!
Thank You for your service also and a great video Sir!!!
Great to see Marco back. Greetings from the Philppines.
Thank you for your service.
Sooooo good to see you and Marco out for an actual trail run. Great to see both JK’s navigating this trail. All the mods seemed to work as planned Brad!
It was the videos like this that made me get my Jeep! Glad to see the gang back together!
Love your enthusiasm…love your videos…love your Jeeps!😎😁🥾🥾🥰
Enjoyed the ride along. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Guys. Missing your adventures great to see you both out n about. Keep on trailin. From your UK fans
Love these wheeling videos with Marco and you together. Can't wait for your wheeling adventures in your diesel Rubicon and Marco's 392!
I just worked with vet in AC field yesterday, he has pictures of parachuting him self and equipment right above him... you people have some guts, on the flipped side it was sad to hear how much hard time veterans sometimes have to get jobs... Good to see you have means to make life fun for your self now
Great video. Love seeing the JKs out!
Wish we had that kind of trail here.. Fun technical obstacles with some great views.😍😍 Greetings from Indonesia!
Hi I just wanted to say I love your videos .you do a awesome job .keep up the great work
Glad to see you both back on the trail! Looking forward to more trail videos:)
Brother from another mother is a great comment for Marco.
It feels that you love each other so much.
Good video love your all videos
Brad, your JK turned out beautiful in all silver! Great video as always.
Happy late Veterans Day! I was out on the trails this weekend too with an old navy buddy of mine.
Really enjoy seeing you guys together.
Like a lot of other things in life. If you don't use it. You lose it! You did a great job Marco!
Thank you for service and thank you for another great video, great to see you and Marco doing some wheeling! The redo on your Jeep looks absolutely awesome! I’ve been contemplating some major changes to my rig, many of them being the same as you’ve made to yours for many of the same reasons. Now that you have a few miles and a trail or two on the Teraflex springs and shocks, what do you think of them?
Looks like the perfect day on the perfect trail!
Outstanding trail good ,job with the manual transmission . We have same in Colorado. Great dsy
Looked like a fantastic adventure ,looking to head out in spring from east coast.
Brad, I did that trail for the first time with TDS about 25 years ago with a stock height 1970 CJ5 on 31" tires, detroit rear, and open front. LONG day.
Now that sounds like fun!
Beautiful scenery & looks so fun!
Your Jeep looks great.flexing nicely
Hey Brad awesome video!! Its been so long since you and Marco did a video, its good to see you guys together out on a trail doing what you guys love to do..... And come on you guys you got the same gas station sandwich from different places??? That's awesome, the photo of you guys stopped to have your lunch was cool, definitely Brothers from another mother just hanging out for the day!!! Great job Marco navigating through the technical stuff with a manual speed tranny.
Thank you for the great video it's nice to see that part of the country. Wish I was there Wheeling with you guys.
Awesome to see you guys in my backyard. Next time you’re on it side trip from 3N93 to 2N06x. It is a beautiful road to 3N16. From there you can head to 3N34 or 3N14. Whichever direction you had in mind. Hope to see you next time you’re back.
Yes! Now we’re talkin! That was a great video, was nostalgic for us too! Thanks, Brad!
Only thing this video is missing is coffee as it’s got everything else. Good times!
I drive a manual as well and i purchased a tera flex hand throttle which makes it a lot easier on some obstacles ,tell marco to check it out its a game changer.
Great to see you both back out on the trail again!
glad to see you take on badge of honor trail in SoCal.
Loved this episode guys. Just like old times. Back to simpler times on more technical trails. Great stuff! 🤙🔥🤙
Absolutely love your content, both of you guys are awesome!
Looks like you guys had fun up there. That middle rock garden usually has a lot more water in it, making for a slippery mess.
Those JKs looked like they were right at home on that trail! By the way…Thanks for your service 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Brad, your comment about that sign reminded me of one i saw years ago. If you ever get up to Rugby, ND look for something similar in town. It's kinda cool.
So awesome to see you both in our neighborhood 😊 love trial recon/ E3
I'll have to go there in my Montero
Holcomb Creek is a great trail! I’ve never driven it in the direction you just did. I’ll have to try it. I drove that trail in a light snow, and we all had to winch through that middle rock garden.
It got sketchy as the night came in and the trail started to freeze. Good times 👍🏽
Just subscribed to Marco's channel. Great video.
I did this trail a year ago on my stock '20 JLUR and it was tough! Short, but tough. I thought the gatekeeper was by far the most challenging od the 3 main obstacles. I rescued 2 JKs that were wheeling together down from norcal doing a road trip - and both managed to simultaneoualy high center in this trail. Note: Must be willing to take damage...
Brother!!! So awesome!!!
Absolutely love your great cinemaphotovraphy
Good to see you and Marco wheeling again. I would be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed not seeing a feast cooked up by Marco 😁😁😁
Im close to buying axles. Dynatrac 44 up front for me. And now.I might have to wait and see if the rear comes out? If not I'll go with the trail leader package or the serious axle package. Glad you got it . Looks like a beast. And a little late. Thank you sir for your service!
Nice to see the JK on the trail again. These are my favorite kind of trail, scenic with a few nice obstacles randomly spaced throughout. I'm not as much a fan of the obstacle after obstacle after obstacle trails anymore. I'll have to put Holcomb Creek on our list if we make it to CA.