8 Lessons We’ve Learned Off-Roading Over the Years - Palomar Mountain
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- Опубліковано 3 чер 2024
- We have learned a lot of off-road and life lessons over the years since we bought our first Jeep and in this video Regena and our son Jordan join me as we spend the day in four-wheel drive on the beautiful Palomar Divide trail and share our experiences. As we explore the Palomar Divide and High Point trails, we'll check out some historic and scenic sites along the way, and Regena is going to cook up a hearty lunch using the camp kitchen in the back of the Jeep Wrangler. We hope you enjoying coming along for the ride on this adventure!
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Lesson 9 off-roading isn’t just about breaking axles and crawling over rocks and obstacles, it’s also about family, history, our beautiful country, and the quality time seeing it. One of my favorite videos. Great family and inspiration to others.
Great point and thank you!
My grandmother who was born in 1900 and lived to be 98 through wars, 2 husbands and a great depression always reminded us to "Count your blessings".
I love your positive attitude. When I'm grumpy, I watch your videos and I pull out of it. Thanks and Thank You Regena for your words. Very inspirational.
Thank YOU! 😊
I woke up just angry this morning. Wishing I had done things differently. Mad at the world and myself. This video reminded me to get back out there who knows! Plus I loved the 392 review, the interaction of your personalities are priceless!
@@Matt02341 I think we all have things we wish we could have done differently. But no matter how much we would like to change the past, we can't...all we do is learn from those moments and apply the lessons to forge a better and brighter future. ☺
Brad and his family also have that effect on me with their positivity :) I feel very lucky to be able to watch these videos :)
brad you are always such a positive person. I've watches the channel for several years now and your addition with your wife and kids has made the channel more family friendly. your words of wisdom I hope other jeepers enjoy. keep posting and we hope to see you maybe in colorado.
Thank you so much!
You are the Bob Ross of Off Roading and Over landing.... Great Job as always !!!
Bob Ross was the man! Thank you!
If Regina doesn't get him a Tshirt for Christmas that says "The Bob Ross of off roading" I'll be so disappointed.
@@backwoodstherapy May I take credit for giving him this title ? am I the first ? lol
Three strikes but still a great day with family, can't be beat.
Thank you for your service! I retired back in 2017 and just recently got into off-roading and this trail looks to be perfect to start off on. Thank you for sharing👍🏽 Loving the content!
Thank you for your service! Palomar is a great starting off point, safe travels!
Thanks for your service! I just retired in Nov 2020.
@@RandomStuffGarage619 Congrats on your retirement and thanks for your service!
Imagine wheeling with Regina and Marco both. Could have a thanksgiving feast on the trail.
When the two of them are cooking side by side at camp it's a bit overwhelming... so much goodness!
Well there is a good idea for a video. A Thanksgiving video off the grid with a huge feast!
Brad Regina Jordan, thank you for Inviting us.......... Brad you are so fortunate to have married such a wonderful Lady!!!!!!!!! You have Beautiful children!!!!! I do look forward to your videos!!!! Wishing I could be there with you all..... Awesome 😎😎😎😎👍😎😎😎👍👍😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
Thank you so much, I am truly blessed to have a great family!
Regina hit the nail on the head!
get out of your comfort zone do something and enjoy my wife and I had started in these videos are very inspiring thanks guys, keep up the great work.
Thank you! 😊
The red Jeep is beautiful.the silver one is over the top
awesome video, again! Please include more COFFEE making & cooking!!! Thank you.
I think that is truly one of the problems in overlanding, we get so gear oriented in the newest and greatest. That isn't necessarily a problem if you enjoy and nerd out on the gear but don't let it hold you back from going on trips and enjoying the gear you already have. Its awesome to see how far you have come and grown and to see your channel go from a few subscribers to over 484,000 is insane!!!! Love it!
12:04 is one of the secrets to a happy life. Well said Brad.
100% A positive attitude will get you far in life!
Possibly the best video to date! Love the perspective and passion.
Oh wow, thank you so much!
Most important lesson for me was SXM channel 26. I didn't know I had that.😮
Thanks Regina!
😂 No problem! 👍
Thanks for another great video. Regina advice is so on point. Getting out of your comfort zone and doing something new and fresh. Reason why I started camping (so far just controlled camp grounds) building up my confidence and courage to hit the trails and discover amazing dispersed camping sites. For an introvert person like me, it’s a big leap! Watching fun, great, educational videos like yours has been very helpful. Thank you!
Thank you so much! It can be really, really hard to push yourself to do new things, but it is so worth it when you do. We are always changing, life is always changing around us, and we all have a choice whether to be swept up in the current of change or to choose our own change and paddle in the direction we want to go. I'd much rather be an active participate in this crazy, wonderful thing called life. ☺
That was a good video Brad! The upbeat happy music and Regina with her food segment. I could definitely see you all enjoying each other while doing something you love to do in the great built jeeps. I hope that 392 stays around. Thank you.
As always terrific video. Number one is listen to Regina. Slow down and smell the coffee. :-) I agree wholeheartedly on a positive mental outlook, makes a huge difference not only in yourself but those around you.
Time goes way too fast. I retired way back in 1996, where does the time go?
I made that mac and cheese for my family for dinner at home. I'm not really a mac and cheese kind of guy but....WOWZA! Bacon is a game changer. Why didn't I think of that before? I put mine on a bed of baby spinach and added some fresh cracked pepper and a dash of hot red pepper flake. YUMMY! Thanks Regena!
Love the videos of you bread with your partner Reginald.
BREATHTAKING BEAUTY COLORS VIEWS SCENERY VIDEO 📹 LANDSCAPE WEATHER & THE MAIN THING FAMILY TIME ! GORGEOUS STOPPING SPOT FOR LUNCH ! MAYBE THE SPRING FLOWS CERTAIN TIME OF THE YEAR WHEN THE WATER TABLE 💧 IS HIGHER ? IT'S ABOUT THE ADVENTURE & MEMORIES ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 THANK YOU 🙏 GOD BLESS YOU ALL ALWAYS 🙏
I love that Regena is coming out to play with you now. There's hope for my wife after all! 🙂
I'm so thankfully she is enjoying being on the trails and I hope she inspires others spouses to get out and explore!
Take the wife up top of the world trail. My wife had her doubts. I went to EJS 5 days before her to “get it out of my system” lol. She flew out and that was the last trail I had to check off. Couldn’t go to Moab without going up there again. Pretty sure I passed brad in the red Jeep on 128 on our way back to town matter of fact. Then spent a day checking out the parks with her and took a trip monument valley and the 4 corners. Also checked out valley of the gods. I can say for sure she gets it now. On the ride home she was asking when and where we’re going jeeping next lol.
That's so great to hear, I hope you both have many great adventures together! Valley of the Gods in on my to-do list!
@@TrailRecon It’s just a gravel road loop with some pretty scenery and camp spots. I wouldn’t make a special trip just to see it but if driving by it would be a awesome place to camp for a night. Do wish the sites were a bit off the road path for privacy. More of like a campground experience with much better scenery.
I am like you in that I slow down and look at things more. I even stop at the hiway historical markers . (lol )
All of your videos are good and fun, but I have to say this one hit me right on several fronts. Cheers!
Thank you so much!
The trail terrain does change as you discussed as does access to different areas. These things I have enjoyed on the local trails where I live. I also consider vista points along the trail for viewing sun rise or sun sets as well as moon rise or moon sets. Some camp sites I will consider if it has dark skies for star gazing. Thanks for another great video.
Thank you for you comment and glad you enjoyed the video!
And Bacon 🥓!
Wheeling with family... priceless.
Couldn't agree more!
Love the new videos with Regina!!! Trail Recon is one of my favorite UA-cam channels. But as a woman it’s nice having a woman’s perspective on overlanding! Keep making awesome videos!
Thank you! I'm learning as I go but it's definitely fun!
There are THREE things that i ABSOLUTELY LOVE ... These Vids, your Jeeps, and You and Regena Together !!!!! MUCH love to you BOTH From A Tacoma Owner !!!
great vid as always, watching from Australia
Thanks for watching!
Trail Recon video and a cup of strong coffee on a beautiful Sunday morning. Outstanding views on your family adventure and some PMA reminders that we all need.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences with us.
I would wager that mac and cheese was delicious. Thick cut bacon FTW!
So glad we could be part of your Sunday morning and cup of coffee! Yes, the Mac and Cheese was soooo good!
Built a ton of guzzlers, for chuckers, (and whatever else needs a drink) out in the west desert, past Delta Utah with my ole man and his group when i was young. Was always awesome to go back out, and see some one had destroyed them, for fun.
So, we set them all back up, shake our heads, and move on.
Great video! So enjoyable to watch, and so cool that your wife is with you on these trips now! (and your son when available!) I really enjoy her cooking. We ranch in Oklahoma, however, my wife and I spend the summers in South Fork, Colorado, and are always looking for quick and easy meal to cook while we are on the trails with our Rubicon. IMHO…Your hard work, humbleness and positive attitude are what makes your videos so successful. Thanks!
Thank you! I love being able to get out on the trail with Brad, especially when any of our boys get to join us. I am a huge fan of quick and easy meals. Probably from my days of working full-time and raising three boys with a husband who was often deployed when quick and easy meant saving time and sanity! 😄
That is amazing views, Off Road, Camping, Cooking .....Jeep is Amazing
So right Brad, attitude is everything! In everything in life we do! I have always told my two sons this ever since they were young.
Enjoyed the family time. Seems Regina enjoys driving the 392. I would also.
Thank you! Yes, I think she's secretly in love with it!
Regena! Thank you for that twist on Mac n cheese. I am saving this episode to use that recipe later. Brad, always love the content & thank you for sharing your wisdom & time with your family.
Hey! I was there Last weekend. Got there just after sunset and stayed at the paved lot until just after midnight to watch the full moon.
A great place to star gaze!
Great vid like ever, I've enjoyed your the memories and the growin learning experience but now talking about the meal: have open my heart when saw the "De Cecco", it's one of top 5 italian pasta, perfect cooking, served like a pro chef, delicious and if you put Parmigiano over like are snowing can call italian citizen!!! 🤩
Pasta is life!!! 😊
I appreciate you talking about positive attitudes. I get caught up in bad ones when I need to do maintenance or if something breaks and doesn't go my way. It's nice to get a reminder every once and a while. Try to stay positive at home and on the trail!
I hear ya, I'm constantly having to check myself when projects in the garage don't go smooth... which seems to be often.
Gotta love the paranoia after a trip with any new rattles or squeaks you think you hear.
We have done that trail a couple of times but the opposite direction then you did. The first time we did it there was a person manning the tower and we were lucky enough to be able to go up and have a tour of it and check out the amazing view. Great trail close to home for us. Once again another great video.
I enjoy running trails in the opposite direction, ads a different twist to them. Maybe when we go next time we'll do that and fingers crossed we'll be lucky like you and the tower will be open!
Thanks for the Gaia discount, just what I was looking for - done!
Great video, love how you went back to how things started for you exploring and the lessons learned alone the way. This was a refreshing video away from "look at this new gear" , love my gear stuff ,but we have lost some perspective of when things where simple and why we wanted to do this in the first place, thxs Brad for returning our focus.
Gotta say Brad I am very jealous of the trails you have, especially for being in California. Its unfortunate that not all areas have such great access to off road enjoyment.
Love Reginas advice and that Macncheese oh my god . I’m drooling here lol great vid !
More Regina content! She is awesome. Love the video!
Always take time to stop and smell the roses.
Palomar Divide is my next day outing. Looks like you all did this on Friday when the wind was up. I went solo out to Blair Valley and then up to the S22 and dropped into Grapevine Canyon, Yaqui Wells Rd, then up to Anza Borrego so I could get a patch of the state park. Never even aired down.
Be careful out there. The rattlers are starting to come out of their dens. I just about stepped on one as I was checking out a view. Little bugger was just sitting there warming up in the sun.
BTW, to dispersed camp in Cleveland NF, you have to call the ranger district office and get a free overnight permit. They will email it to you...each peasy. You could also stop at the office to get one. No open fires, unfortunately.
Great rear view shot of the tailpipes and underside of the Jeep!
When I bought my Jeep (12-2019) I thought I would keep it stock because I wasn't going off road. Found a couple local Jeep clubs, went off road and was hooked! Lift, 35's, bumpers, winch....love it!
Jordan has a perfectly executed tuning on his Jeep, nothing superfluous, looks very neat, gorgeous bumpers and rims!
Awesome content, like how you are sharing locations and trail scores. Your engagement over the years as a family that Jeeps together is inspiring. Thank you.
Another awesome video brother! Love the format!!
Thank you brother, excited about our upcoming trip!
I love the vibes in your videos. Great filming, narration and experiences. Great tip about being optimistic. I have been raised spending time in the outdoors and being positive, it amazing what you will learn, how much more empowered you become and the stories you will tell. Thanks for sharing.
Great video to recap the last 7 years ! It’s great to see you’re able to have the whole family out exploring with you. Such great memories! I remember the earlier years with your stock JK.
Happy to see and hear your family is doing well!! I enjoy all that Gaia has to offer, I use it to explore Michigan all the time.
I love so much how involved you both are in your videos. Seriously the best off-road channel I follow. Much love you guys! Enjoy your adventures!
Thank you so much! ☺
Great video; especially since I have family living in the Ramona, CA area. But... I noticed that Regina was driving Your Jeep. There are still a brave few who are driving 2-door Jeeps ... as is Regina.
Love the cooking with Ragina portion. Thanks for having us come along with you on this trip.
Thanks for this Brad, My son is 10 months and I want to take him camping asap. This is inspiring as always.
I think it’s cool that you still have your first Jeep after all the ones you’ve been through. I wish I still (or could get back) the first Jeep (1997) I bought in 1996 when stationed in Miramar, Ca. I still remember the dealership, Rancho Jeep.
Love it man. Beautiful Jeeps...I've got a 392 as well, but that JK 😍 Love Regena's confidence on camera! You can really tell you guys are just out there having fun!
Thank you!
It is always interesting to revisit a trail and not only see how it has changed but also how your initial perspective of it changed as well. We have a couple of trails that we want to redo because they were fun and also doing them in a different season will change their scenery. Jordan... Pay attention to Mom. It is a shelf road... 2 hands on the wheel, eyes on the road... yeah, all the mom safety things. LOL Until next time... Travel safe.
Agree, trails change over time, so you never know what you might get. It's also fun sometimes to just go do a trail in the opposite direction, can be a completely different experience.
Hugs 🤗 you can do it. I know you can 🤠 nice relaxing video thank you 👍
Hi, I just joined but have been following your you tube channel a while. Keep up the great work you do for us. Your information is awesome. Thanks again and always looking forward for your next video.
Thank you for the support, it's greatly appreciated!
I think back on my youth in the late 60s and 70s, my dad bought a used F150 and built a homemade camper. We hiked and camped all over the coast range primarily but a bit in the Sierras, even took it to Michigan one summer. No lift, no big tires, heck no offroad tires. We weren't in the middle of nowhere but sometimes we went hours between seeing other cars. Comparing what we had to todays equipment I am lucky to be alive. But we also were careful and did not push what we did have.
Another beautiful family Jeep video. Love to see this !
Thank you!
Great video as always. Great pair of Wranglers. Great Peeps! Love you guys!!!
…”Don’t wait till you have all the gear. Just go.” You mean I don’t have to get a 392 first??? 😂🤣😂
Thank you!
LOL! 392 not required, but you're have fun some extra if you do grab the keys to one!
Great great video and the food... But its so nice to see the Jk along the 392...
I love your videos Brad, it's nice seeing you and your family bonding doing things together.
Thank you!
Oooh watch out Marco, you have a bit of competition in the camping kitchen :)
So great you finally made it back there. Digging the exhaust tone!
The exhaust not just brings a smile to my face every time!
Wife and I did this trail recently in our 4Runner with the dogs. We hiked up to the tower and had lunch at the tables.
Another fun trail rating vid! We've been on this trail a few times now. It's one that just jumps to the top of the list when we don't want to do a lot of pre-planning and just wanna go get off road. Man... I love the sound of the Magna Flow exhaust and that 392. Wonder if I can get that sound out of my 2.0L LOL
Another GREAT video ! And that pasta looked pretty tasty !
Love the music on this one. And much thanks for the positive vibes!
Glad you enjoy it!
This is what Off-Roading is about! Family adventures, history lessons and having fun! I wish I had some land like this close to me 🥹
Nice to see you revisit and reflect on that trail. Glad to see Regina more involved in the channel aswell. Maybe a good question for your next Q/A.. are you still planning on visiting all 50 states? Also when's the Cherokee video introduction/walk around coming? Keep up the good work!
Thank you! Yes, all 50 states are on the table, it's just going to take us a bit, but we'll be venturing out of state shortly. I just got the Cherokee back up and running... finally! A few more details and I'll get it out and shoot a video.
I agree, I have been waiting a couple years to see that Alaska trip!! Love the content Brad
Great area.
Haha..your wife enjoys HER TOY the 392 driveing off road looks like..good video with the family though & many more stay safe all of you till the next time
From 2015 to today the quality of video has improved immensely.
Great vid! This looks like a perfect trail for my xj on 31s as neither it nor my wife like obstacles 😅
That Magnaflow on the 392 sounds epic. I just dropped off my 5.7 GC Trailhawk at the shop to get a Corsa installed… can’t wait to get it back.
First! I appreciate this video man, we all know you’re well experienced and your advice is valuable greatly!
Thank you, I really appreciate that!
Great video! The interaction from 10:40 to 11:29 is priceless! I watched that segment three times already!
Thank you! You should see the two of them banter back and forth at home, always a good laugh!
brad, we're not sitting on our couch watching Netflix. we're on our couch watching trail recon. 😂
We’ll just ordered a 392 in silver two weeks ago, I couldn’t pass up 7% below invoice. If you had the diesel but love the 392 I guess I will too.
You're going to love the 392!
You guys are just TOO awesome! Can I be y’all’s adopted son?? Lol!! Great content as always!
2015….I haven’t been here from the start but almost! There have been times where I did not like what you were doing with the channel and then there were times, like today, that keep me subscribed! In the end, you do you and it’s working! Thanks for taking us along on the incredible journey from the beginning.
Stay safe and CHEERS!!
Thank you for being a long time follower and I hope you continue to enjoy the content moving forward.
I love Palomar Mountain! Of course I have only done the high performance asphalt method, hopefully the off-road method soon.
Good video with the tips and memories; see ya next time 👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎😎
Glad you enjoyed it!
California wilderness, really nice. Great video!
It is and so much to see! Thank you!
Super cool!
Brad, you've got it made! If Marco's not cooking for you your wife is. It's amazing that you're not 300 pounds!
Was thinking boy that jeep sounds good. Then realized it was the 392. (Of course it does)
LOL! I'm loving the 392 tone, maybe someday the JK will sound that good!
@@TrailRecon Had the first year of the 392 in my 2011 Challenger GWE Always thought that was a great sounding engine! So glad the stuffed one in a Wrangler.
Thanks Brad.
Very welcome
That one pot Mac n cheese looks amazing!! We are definitely trying it on our next adventure!!
It's so good!
Great video. Would like to see more Power wagon videos as Ram is our excursion vehicle
I love your videos because they're not all about extreme rock crawling. Yeah, that JK and your new 392 on 37s could do some awesome stuff if they wanted, but the trails you go on could be done by a stock jeep. Keep it up!
So many ads now. Hard to enjoy your content with so many stops. At least you are still enjoying the journey.
Great video. Thanks!!! It would be cool if you mention the wildlife you encounter on your trailsides. keep up the great work!!!
Thank you! We didn't encounter any on this trip aside from a few squirrels, rabbits and birds.... although we'll be on the look out for snakes now that the temperatures are warming up.
My son lived in Phoenix for 10 years and we would wheel in the 4-peaks area, We saw deer, coyotes, and SNAKES!!! It was a great time and something I will always remember. Love your videos.....
Can you post the Mac and Cheese recipe? Looks amazing!
I think Regena has plans to have it posted up on our blog in the comings weeks: trailrecon.com/blog.asp