Cape York's Forgotten Track - Roothy

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  • @DanielSnare
    @DanielSnare 2 роки тому +9

    This is definitely one of the more memorable episodes from 4WD Action back in the day. Such an epic challenge. Happy to be able to watch it again!

    • @JOHNROOTHROOTHY
      @JOHNROOTHROOTHY  2 роки тому +2

      Gee thanks Dan - when are we heading north to do it with the Mah???

    • @AiDOS__
      @AiDOS__ Рік тому

      @@JOHNROOTHROOTHY mate I'll happily bring my old Prado to do this trip with You and the Mahindra.. the sense of adventure is through the roof and the amount of friends willing to do it with me is zero!

  • @taranis616
    @taranis616 3 роки тому +14

    Episodes like this were the best this genre of off-road adventures ever made. Absolutely superb. A trip like this really is the ultimate dream.

  • @timspears2228
    @timspears2228 3 роки тому +18

    I always love watching a classic, i miss that little green truck.

  • @gato8695
    @gato8695 3 роки тому +29

    Man this really brings back the good old days .
    R.I.P Steve, gone but always remembered

    • @robbillington2908
      @robbillington2908 3 роки тому +2

      When did he pass?

    • @gato8695
      @gato8695 3 роки тому +2

      @@robbillington2908 a few years ago

    • @paulredfern2252
      @paulredfern2252 3 роки тому +1

      how did he pass?

    • @boatbeard7767
      @boatbeard7767 3 роки тому +1

      @@paulredfern2252 Jimmy Dancer. Bastard of a thing...

    • @cal-king
      @cal-king 5 місяців тому +1

      @@paulredfern2252 heart attack pretty sure

  • @PaulDekleva
    @PaulDekleva 3 місяці тому +1

    This morning I had a video on my FB with you and handbrake in a Mahindra. While on UA-cam I got an old Leyland brothers in 1972 doing the Cape and two other guys doing it in 1975 with home made pontoons. And here you are in the Cape.

  • @JJbrown3692
    @JJbrown3692 2 місяці тому +1

    Cheers mate for the amazing achievement of a adventure,,real Bush whackers 4X4 mission accomplished with some bloody good mates..

  • @shaunepegrum
    @shaunepegrum 3 роки тому +3

    Oh my roothy that first creek crossing and clearing the track and milo took me back to the days of Malcolm Douglas , Alby mangles and all the other legends back of the time. The old camel trophy and all those good things. Champion vid and thanx for the memories 🤙

    • @mikeykeyes
      @mikeykeyes 3 роки тому +1

      exactly not paid promotion and beer sponsorships. Everything that is nice and honorable money slips in and just destroys

    • @shaunepegrum
      @shaunepegrum 3 роки тому

      @@mikeykeyes bloody oath

  • @ethan928
    @ethan928 3 роки тому +5

    I have this on DVD when it came out with a magazine at my local newsagency when I was a kid!

  • @greganderson8257
    @greganderson8257 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Roothy, what adventure is all about. The struggles, mateship, history

  • @semklm7579
    @semklm7579 2 роки тому +1

    great video and when 4x4 shows we're more fun to watch...miss these old series with Roothy

  • @Adon.Y
    @Adon.Y 3 роки тому +14

    Quite sad when Steve says he was glad to be on the trip. The music aswell during the scene.
    RIP Stevo, I’m having a drink on his behalf.

  • @antonionunes998
    @antonionunes998 3 роки тому +3

    Yes sir, that is off-roading. Happy to see that you left the track better than what you found it. Happy to see respect for the machine.

  • @WildTouring
    @WildTouring 3 роки тому +2

    Always a pleasure to watch you in your element mate!

  • @jasegonebush1883
    @jasegonebush1883 3 роки тому +5

    Awsome episode Roothy probably one of the best for sure. The top end is definitely one of the most rewarding. 🇦🇺🤠👍👍👍👍👍

  • @greenmanmedia90
    @greenmanmedia90 3 роки тому +1

    This is what real adventure looks like...

  • @AndyL940
    @AndyL940 3 роки тому +5

    Mate this is a top episode. I’ve remembered and used many times the winch and snatch strap setup to just jump forward 6 inches at a time . Loading up the snatch strap for a slingshot effect works brilliantly... Thanks Cobba 👍

  • @rodgeComAu
    @rodgeComAu 3 місяці тому +1

    One of the best tracks/videos I've ever seen. Love the attitude as well. Malcom Douglas would dig it.

  • @cameronembrey2389
    @cameronembrey2389 3 роки тому +5

    One of my favourite episodes

  • @rikwilliams388
    @rikwilliams388 Рік тому +1

    They don't make them like Milo anymore ...or Roothy 😉
    Thanks for posting these brilliant memories mate, I'm loving them!

  • @J-P88
    @J-P88 3 роки тому +46

    Miss this version of 4wdAction/247, now they are the full send it mob, ads and same jokes each episode

    • @TASMAN-1
      @TASMAN-1 3 роки тому +15

      True, that & their drunk cooking segments are almost painful to endure.
      Les Hiddens Bush Tucker Man is also a good older series to watch, no nonsense, informative & no stupid rock music.

    • @jarokenny
      @jarokenny 3 роки тому +1

      @@TASMAN-1 cooking segments became too embarrassing and shitty..

    • @nikoherkules
      @nikoherkules 3 роки тому +1

      I'm new to this channel, but I follow the 24/7 one with Shawno and the lot. Is this connected to them ? Cause it seems to say 4wd Action like they used to.

    • @dramen1013
      @dramen1013 3 роки тому

      @@nikoherkules it's the same show but roothy (in this video) was the old host of the show, this is an old video. but now Shaun and Graham are the new hosts of the show. Hope this helps

    • @willhardyvickers6298
      @willhardyvickers6298 2 роки тому

      Yeah I've been seeing that

  • @chrisandshazza01
    @chrisandshazza01 3 роки тому

    There’s nothing ‘balanced’ about anything you cook Roothy! Fantastic. Next year we hit the Cape after 20 yrs since doing it in a shorty 40, looking forward to it even more since watching that. Watching this from an $80 room at Pardoo roadhouse WA......12 weeks of work so headed up the road and am kickin back watchin the roadhouse world go by for a few days. So many great people on the road. I hope there’s plenty more trips in the pipeline for ya Roothy.

  • @iandavison4734
    @iandavison4734 3 роки тому

    This is a top little expedition off the main Cape York road. I remember doing this exact track in the early 2000's after gaining permission from the elders. We had 5 vehicles in our convoy. All double locked and with warn winches. A landrover defender 130 cut back to 100, Nissan GQ patrol turbo petrol, Toyota 60 series factory turbo diesel, Toyota 80 series turbo petrol and a diesel leaf sprung hilux. It was all in a bit better condition back then. We followed the track past the old homestead for another 3 days ending up back in Coen. Brings back memories and the mate ship that comes from alot of winching and track clearing. Well done Roothy!

  • @carloborromeo5595
    @carloborromeo5595 3 роки тому +3

    One of the best episodes I have watched. Thank you Roothy for sharing this experience with us. Best regards from the Philippines 🇵🇭, mate!👍👌👊

  • @rubiconazza
    @rubiconazza 3 роки тому +2

    WOW!
    That's what 4wding is about.
    Amazing share Roothy 👏👏👏👏

  • @jamiesullivan8900
    @jamiesullivan8900 3 роки тому +3

    Admire your survival instinct when things get tough old mate👍
    Great to watch them old episodes

  • @nolankom3217
    @nolankom3217 3 роки тому +4

    That’s one of the toughest track I have seen Thanks Roothy

  • @retepd1e
    @retepd1e 3 роки тому

    BEST episode, EPIC music, ROOTHY’s laughter. Can’t get better.

  • @stephenhankey688
    @stephenhankey688 3 роки тому +1

    That was fantastic John and well done fella's brilliant video, cheers Steve Manchester England 🇬🇧.

  • @-DHR4870
    @-DHR4870 3 роки тому +2

    Yey Roothy!!! That was a beaut episode. Miss your voice, your way of presenting, and can't wait to meet you one day. cheers bro.

  • @harro9447
    @harro9447 3 роки тому +3

    Absolute ripper of an episode just got my first 4wd (fj 62) cant wait to get out exploring like you guys 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @nilz6432
    @nilz6432 3 роки тому +3

    This made my day a lot better, realy good stuff and a true adventure.

  • @luvbigfish11
    @luvbigfish11 3 роки тому +1

    What an epic trip / video , absolutely awesome guys thanks for sharing that adventure 👍🍻

  • @jackfourbee3609
    @jackfourbee3609 3 роки тому +1

    What an adventure. Awesome viewing. Love it.

  • @sameerhameed3843
    @sameerhameed3843 3 роки тому

    Hi just saw your two adventures back to back. I am very selective of what to watch. Loved your fun filled adventure and most important your sponatenous guidance is just a wow. I am wrting from Pakistan as we fast in this month of Ramadhan and after offering our prayers watching your 4x4 adventures lets the time passby. Thanks

  • @Lostmyy
    @Lostmyy 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the memories John

  • @overlandme
    @overlandme 3 роки тому +2

    That was the greatest adventure ever...I don't need to watch any more videos for a month

  • @ernielara1553
    @ernielara1553 3 роки тому +1

    Good watch! Remind me of my days in the bundoks of cordillera.

  • @gerrym5019
    @gerrym5019 3 роки тому +1

    You guys need to take leaf out of the Les Hiddens book of survival. All you need is a Land Rover, a sound knowledge of bush tucker and a charter helicopter 😂 - enjoyed the vid - well done 👍

  • @d0min0danc1ng
    @d0min0danc1ng 3 роки тому +2

    Mate...nice 40 series you got there mate
    Reminds me of all those Land Cruisers i saw in Crocodile Dundee movie
    That was the beginning of my love affair with Aussie Land Cruisers they are the best
    FAIR DINKUM MATE !!
    "You call that a knoife?? This is a knoife."
    ~Mick Dundee Walkabout Creek Australia~

  • @waynewilson2357
    @waynewilson2357 3 роки тому

    Good to hear from roothy

  • @TheRockdog666
    @TheRockdog666 3 роки тому

    Roothy 100% OG love your work mate ....Rip Steve

    • @mikeykeyes
      @mikeykeyes 3 роки тому +1

      what happened to Steve? Definitely not old age.

  • @keeslogman9368
    @keeslogman9368 3 роки тому

    Amazing trip gentlemen

  • @frozenragu
    @frozenragu 3 роки тому +1

    This is up there with Malcolm Douglas or Les hiddins - but with the mod cons. On ya roothy, legend

  • @brianboys9015
    @brianboys9015 3 роки тому

    Cool episode. Well done everyone.

  • @zollerdaniel6742
    @zollerdaniel6742 2 роки тому +1

    Brasil e inrolado mesmo canseira fazer alguma coisa neste país. Uma umilhaçào. Boa sorte com seu camionete.

    • @JOHNROOTHROOTHY
      @JOHNROOTHROOTHY  2 роки тому

      I thought it'd be great 4wding in Brazil too??

  • @mozpassion8996
    @mozpassion8996 3 роки тому

    Very nice video. Thank you!

  • @bradleybutler8034
    @bradleybutler8034 3 роки тому

    Awesome trip guys

  • @navispark3686
    @navispark3686 2 роки тому +1

    what a trip? vow!!

  • @melshingleton7865
    @melshingleton7865 3 роки тому

    Great video mate.

  • @bigred8438
    @bigred8438 3 роки тому +1

    I think the psycho dog might drive me a bit crazy.

  • @michaelzoccoli4607
    @michaelzoccoli4607 3 роки тому +1

    Is old Millo still going I love that truck

  • @indywilly3602
    @indywilly3602 3 роки тому +1

    Bloody Awesome 👌

  • @letitiabeausoleil4025
    @letitiabeausoleil4025 3 роки тому

    Lovin' it John.

  • @warrenprice425
    @warrenprice425 3 роки тому

    Hello Roothy;
    What are you up these days. ?
    Have not heard anything from you for ages.
    We miss you mate.
    Warren.

  • @PaddyBoy644
    @PaddyBoy644 3 роки тому +1

    Place like that mission a done would come in really handy 👍🏻

  • @rl7586
    @rl7586 3 роки тому

    Looks like a working holiday, but that trip is not for me ! Nice to watch

  • @jromesmith968
    @jromesmith968 2 роки тому

    Much better then the videos they put out now I reckon

  • @craighanrahan6389
    @craighanrahan6389 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Roothy great times, reckon Steve is up there having a good laugh as well, happy Easter cheers Craig

  • @willreed6231
    @willreed6231 3 роки тому +1

    Noticed a fair puff of white smoke out of old milo each time it’s left idling and then you give her a gut full..what was making her do that roothy? Obviously before the rebuild?

  • @arboristo4407
    @arboristo4407 3 роки тому

    Nice adventure 👍❤️✅

  • @scumpert
    @scumpert 3 роки тому +1

    Bloody awesome!

  • @Polosak
    @Polosak 3 роки тому

    This had a vibe like that movie - Wrong Turn...

  • @lyleneumann2245
    @lyleneumann2245 3 роки тому +2

    Great video this one is. So much better and realistic than 4wd 24-7. Approximately what year was this filmed in?

    • @KNIGHTDOAKGAMES
      @KNIGHTDOAKGAMES 3 роки тому

      Ngl but I think this came out like before 2012 pretty sure ay. from what I remember when the DVD came out. But can’t exactly remember.

  • @Fitzy6722
    @Fitzy6722 3 роки тому

    epic Roothy👍👍

  • @campbellc0321
    @campbellc0321 3 роки тому

    Great video

  • @BruceschultzAU
    @BruceschultzAU 3 роки тому

    Nice work boy's

  • @johnhannonHanno
    @johnhannonHanno 3 роки тому +1

    I would have my trusty rusty .303 ready!

  • @kayakcobber524
    @kayakcobber524 3 роки тому

    Nice adventure as always.....and big steaks make the difference

  • @MrLunithy
    @MrLunithy 3 роки тому +2

    No one forgets ADF blowing up a downed intact WW2 fighter back in the day .... like amateurs pissed allot of people off.

  • @timwright866
    @timwright866 3 роки тому +1

    If you watch bush tucker mans north qld coast episode he visits here when there's a bit more left.

  • @Tastewithnewdrinks
    @Tastewithnewdrinks 3 роки тому

    Awesome

  • @Christopher-vf6kx
    @Christopher-vf6kx 3 роки тому

    Thank you. Beaut.

  • @peter2679
    @peter2679 3 роки тому

    I love the safety boots.

  • @chriscuppywhitehead6722
    @chriscuppywhitehead6722 3 роки тому +1

    Say, Roothy.
    When you travelled with Jack back in the day, did you find it difficult to find places to bring him or were the rules about dogs a lot more lenient than they are today?

    • @JOHNROOTHROOTHY
      @JOHNROOTHROOTHY  3 роки тому +2

      To be honest I told more than one ranger he was half a dingo - which he was - and therefore was indigenous. Being surrounded by cameras meant no dramas but I was cheeky and lucky. When a dog's as well behaved and attached to his truck like Jack I see no reason at all not to take him anywhere. NP policy to pets is just sheer laziness, couple of wild dogs and ban the lot - a bit like what they do to us...

  • @101bennyc
    @101bennyc 3 роки тому

    If that dog makes it back ill be amazed.

  • @nickbaum6027
    @nickbaum6027 3 роки тому +6

    Hey it’s jack I hope he’s doing good in dogo heaven

  • @d0min0danc1ng
    @d0min0danc1ng 3 роки тому +1

    Giddaayyy John..hawwaayyaa?
    Hows life down undaa ?
    Cheers mate 🤗

  • @bigred8438
    @bigred8438 3 роки тому

    So Roothy, what happened to motorcycle trader magazine, did that bite the dust.

  • @aidanwesley7605
    @aidanwesley7605 Рік тому +1

    Poor dog he was the bait

  • @timshaw8187
    @timshaw8187 3 роки тому

    Brilliant

  • @ducky88x10
    @ducky88x10 3 роки тому +1

    Cheers

  • @benwilms3942
    @benwilms3942 3 роки тому +1

    Having to chatter on a UHF the whole time would make me want to drive off a cliff!

  • @anthonycavalliotis8736
    @anthonycavalliotis8736 3 місяці тому

    Croc Infested Waters!!!!!!!!!!🤣🤣 I bet the only thing that bit you was a Mosquito.

  • @edwardmorgan9411
    @edwardmorgan9411 3 роки тому

    Awesome!

  • @markgieljoumie
    @markgieljoumie 3 роки тому

    May I suggest a set of Maxxtrax also 8-))

  • @mikeykeyes
    @mikeykeyes 3 роки тому

    You wonder how people got to remote places like that those days with no 4WD or a chainsaw!

  • @deepaksachdeva1105
    @deepaksachdeva1105 3 роки тому

    I'm waiting for mahindra thar to arrive in Australia. One of my favorite..

  • @Splagnate
    @Splagnate 3 роки тому +1

    Interesting fact: Bamboo is the world’s largest species of grass!😁

    • @all4runner316
      @all4runner316 3 роки тому

      Interesting fact #2: Banana tree is the largest grass in the world.

  • @damienfrizzell9394
    @damienfrizzell9394 3 роки тому

    blankets will do sweet fuck all if that cable decides to go ping the crocs are half your worry

    • @AiDOS__
      @AiDOS__ Рік тому

      True if it's cable, but they were using rope, not cable.. the energy dissipation in the rope is so different.. I've watched the ropes snap a zillion times.. in saying that, rope might be 'safer' when it snaps, but i have yet to see a 4wd winch break a steel cable even with some damage on the cable and enormous forces.. so i would rather trust a cable in really remote places and just get the hell out of the way of anywhere it might go and don't be stupid. For people who are clueless and stand in dumb places i would recommend rope though.

  • @silkyrider6916
    @silkyrider6916 3 роки тому

    Looked like hard work but worth it

  • @craigtomkinson2837
    @craigtomkinson2837 3 роки тому

    Nice

  • @jacobdoddson6639
    @jacobdoddson6639 3 роки тому

    Miss ya episodes it’s not the same

  • @jarrodjohnson6565
    @jarrodjohnson6565 3 роки тому

    Rip steve

  • @lukeduke3001
    @lukeduke3001 3 роки тому

    I reckon that was a pig bog hole

  • @lukeduke3001
    @lukeduke3001 3 роки тому

    why can't you have a beer to celebrate

  • @edisofyandaputra5504
    @edisofyandaputra5504 3 роки тому

    I like all about LC,but i don't have much money tu buy it😂😂😂

  • @shubhamadhikari2045
    @shubhamadhikari2045 3 роки тому +1

    "You never doubt the Mahindra" 🇮🇳♥️🙏🏽

  • @brianboys9015
    @brianboys9015 3 роки тому

    Go JDog and the pack

  • @jase6827
    @jase6827 3 роки тому

    RIP Australian made more likely with these episodes

  • @alfarojulio-araujo8374
    @alfarojulio-araujo8374 3 роки тому +1

    Toyotas, not land rover nor jeep wrangler territory. Goodonchamate.