Great job at stopping and reassessing your situation while going through that snowbank. So many people don't do that and they end of having a very bad day. Great job at not being stupider... 🙂
Not trying to be disrespectful at all. We deal with this all winter into the summer. If you start up higher and let your rear swing down and keep your vehicle pointed uphill at a 30-45* it wants to climb naturally. The first time feels awkward but those that wheel in snow a lot will agree that you will cross the drift with less downhill drop and side angle. Watch jantz jeep.
Sounds like an interesting way to cross a snow covered shelf road. Not something I’d want to try without someone to teach me that knows what they are doing.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures something for everyone to think about when attempting to cross an off camber snow drift. Peeps also have to keep in mind that the downhill side of the snowdrift will almost always be mud trying to slide your tire downhill. If you choose to try to cross, it's best to stay uphill a bit more than you'd like to keep your rig from becoming a new scenic attraction. Always be willing to reassess the situation and remember, it's ok to turn around and go a different route. Stay safe and keep adventuring.
Something than no overlanding channel that I have seen has ever talked about having a shovel because it’s actually a forest service rule/law to carry an axe shovel and bucket in/on every vehicle. If I remember correctly it is to put out a fire while it is still getting started and hasn’t destroyed thousands of acres of land. This was something that was drilled into me by my father because it was drilled into him every year by members of the forest service back in the 1980s when he drove logging trucks.
Growing up in very hot & humid central Arkansas It is my dream to live somewhere that gets snow all the way thru June!😮😊 Even Just a little occasional snow would be nice!😊 Thanks so much for all the extra work & time you put in to bring us along on this incredible journey. Stay safe & smiling! Hope to see ya'll on the trails one day❤(forgot to comment the 1st time I watched this)
We take our 100 lb shepherd on the trails everywhere we go. We've set up a twin size mattressfor him, he's got the entire back half of the jku! lol. Spoiled rotten😊
We did not make it to Black Lake either, and we were there on July 6th.... and knowing exactly where you were on the trail when you ran into the sketchy snow gave me the serious willies! I guess we both have undone business to finish!
What a great adventure and glad you didn’t die 😂. That shelf road is a good example of one of the disadvantages to our camper build. I would not even attempt it in it. It’s wide, heavy, and 20+ degrees is right on the edge of disaster. But having heat in the snow is a plus!
Another use case for hi-lift. if you didn't have anything to winch from, you can jack the front up a few inches, push it to the side - just small incremental movements so as to not loose stability.
Matt, some of those snow areas were very sketchy. Thanks as always for sharing. Going to watch the next part shortly. And kudos to open road winch. I got one because of you.
Snow in June, who knew! We were in Hells Canyon a few weeks after you, the contrast between the weather for your trip and ours is crazy! Like you guys, we also weren't able to make it to Black Lake. One of the locals mentioned the snow drift at what they call "High Dive". We decided Black Lake will need to wait till the fall. :) Glad you guys and the pups had a great trip regardless of the weather.
I've been in that situation many times. In that situation you should've drove with the two passenger side tires on the snow and the driver tires on the trail as close to the drift as possible in case you slide. There was not enough room to go around it or do like you did and get out and shovel the drift. Safe camping 👍.
I used to try using tiny collapsable shovels to save space but they were just too small to work very well when I needed them. I now carry a regular shovel with a mid-length handle. If you don’t already carry one it’s a good idea to add a 100’ winch line extension to your recovery gear. It’ll go a long way to reach anchor points where the trees are few and far between.
One thing I like to watch is aircraft accident investigations, and what can be learned. Especially in general aviation, they have something called "get-there-itis" and how it can cause a cascading chain of events leading to disaster. The point is, as Kenny Rogers sang, "know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em".
Hey Matt, wow that was intense...thought I saw a little fear in your eye. I was scared for you! Glad you didn't die!! Honestly love your videos. Keep them coming and stay safe.
Sorry about Black lake but every time I get stopped from getting to where I wanted to go, I think next time. Good reason to come back. It drives you forward. Great video.
We had such an awesome time! So glad none of us died! 😂😂😂 Too bad we didn’t have the footage of our 4Runner almost going off the side when we went around that downed tree! That was scary! - Misti ❤
Ok I know I wasn't there and the video doesn't do it justice but I've seen a ton of your videos. Always trust spotter! Matt you say it all the time. Glad y'all made it ok. Good decision to turn around when in doubt.
It might feel like a "once in a lifetime" deal... but for us that live up here, we get to see it all too many times! I had a temp swing on labor day near where I live 2 years ago... where we started at 100 before noon, and an ice storm came in 4 hours later and it was 36 and windy blowing snow. Went back down the mountain and back into the 80's... Snow has happened every month of the year in Montana... I imagine this is common for Wyoming, Idaho, Washinton and Oregon too at high elevations.
That was sketchy. When I first saw this my mountaineering days come to mind do you know how old mountaineers get old? They learn when to call it a day. Spring snow is no joke, especially combined with mud and frozen ground. Made my hands sweat and I’m just on my treadmill watching made for good video though🙈 glad you didn’t die🍻
Okay so when you're crossing the One path that's just full of snow and you get to the end meet personally would have gotten out and dug out before I would have tried to cross that because that is really sketchy I'm glad you guys made it safe but I had to stop and take a break cuz that got me all worried
I’ve carried a shovel for 10 years. Have not needed to dig myself out yet. But before that, that was a different story. If you’ve got it, hopefully you won’t need it.
I put mud flaps on my JL for the same reason, I disliked muddy door handles. They work great but mine are not easy to pull off, I will check out the ones you have.
Another awesome adventure! Glad you guys were safe! Quick question: which cooper tires were your friends running? I run Milestars on my Jeep, but thinking of going a different route for the GX470. I was considering the Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trex, but may need to rethink that if that's what your friends were running.
Are you planning to do a walk around on the Super Pacific? Would love to hear your thoughts on it vs a GFC. If you have a sunrider top can you still fold it back with the Super Pacific?
Matt, you’ve had lots of outdoor clothing. You and I have talked about the amazing Salamon shoes. This series you’ve been wearing a lot more Cotapaxi layers. What’s made you start wearing that brand more? I like the brand, and I love the colors, but don’t really know how they are warmth, versatility and packability wise.
I lived in Calgary for 4 years. Over that time it snowed at least *once* in any month over that 4 year period. But not every month in every year. Make sense?
Snow in June Some Australians and Kiwis: perfectly normal Some Americans and Canadians : not unusual but still unwelcome Outback and Northern Australians, Southern and Southwestern Americans: ok wtf is happening
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Great job at stopping and reassessing your situation while going through that snowbank. So many people don't do that and they end of having a very bad day. Great job at not being stupider... 🙂
Not trying to be disrespectful at all. We deal with this all winter into the summer. If you start up higher and let your rear swing down and keep your vehicle pointed uphill at a 30-45* it wants to climb naturally. The first time feels awkward but those that wheel in snow a lot will agree that you will cross the drift with less downhill drop and side angle. Watch jantz jeep.
Sounds like an interesting way to cross a snow covered shelf road. Not something I’d want to try without someone to teach me that knows what they are doing.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures something for everyone to think about when attempting to cross an off camber snow drift. Peeps also have to keep in mind that the downhill side of the snowdrift will almost always be mud trying to slide your tire downhill. If you choose to try to cross, it's best to stay uphill a bit more than you'd like to keep your rig from becoming a new scenic attraction. Always be willing to reassess the situation and remember, it's ok to turn around and go a different route. Stay safe and keep adventuring.
Adventures like this are the greatest. All kinds of weather in one day. Love it.
Couldn't agree more!
Idaho = shovel + chainsaw. Great series, awesome views. Thanks for taking us along.
Damn, that intense!!! Glad no one flipped their Jeep and you’re still alive 😊🎉
Same. lol.
Wow, pucker factor 4.5 on a 4 scale. Serious Type 2 fun. Glad you all made it out. Awesome work to keep filming. Thanks for a great episode!
Something than no overlanding channel that I have seen has ever talked about having a shovel because it’s actually a forest service rule/law to carry an axe shovel and bucket in/on every vehicle. If I remember correctly it is to put out a fire while it is still getting started and hasn’t destroyed thousands of acres of land. This was something that was drilled into me by my father because it was drilled into him every year by members of the forest service back in the 1980s when he drove logging trucks.
Growing up in very hot & humid central Arkansas It is my dream to live somewhere that gets snow all the way thru June!😮😊 Even Just a little occasional snow would be nice!😊 Thanks so much for all the extra work & time you put in to bring us along on this incredible journey. Stay safe & smiling! Hope to see ya'll on the trails one day❤(forgot to comment the 1st time I watched this)
Hell’s Canyon is definitely bucket list worthy. Thanks for the inspiration!
Every time I watch one of your videos it just makes me want to leave this 100 degree heat in TX and head north! Love that you take the puppies along!
DO IT!!!!
We take our 100 lb shepherd on the trails everywhere we go. We've set up a twin size mattressfor him, he's got the entire back half of the jku! lol. Spoiled rotten😊
I bought my mud flaps when I got my jeep. Love them. Rockblox also. It saves the folks windshield behind me when I’m transitioning from trail to road.
We did not make it to Black Lake either, and we were there on July 6th.... and knowing exactly where you were on the trail when you ran into the sketchy snow gave me the serious willies! I guess we both have undone business to finish!
Hi Matt and Cara, Some very sketchy moments. I’m glad you guys had a good time. Looking forward to more videos. Thank you for sharing. 🚙🚗
Awesome video folks! Well done! Crazy weather. Great to see Misti on the trail with you!
@@oldmanoldtruck ❤️
Absolutely beautiful. Wow. I can't believe there is that much snow in June...We look forward to seeing you both in Loveland at the Overland Expo👍
See you there!
What a great adventure and glad you didn’t die 😂. That shelf road is a good example of one of the disadvantages to our camper build. I would not even attempt it in it. It’s wide, heavy, and 20+ degrees is right on the edge of disaster. But having heat in the snow is a plus!
I tell myself I miss the snow all the time. Then I see it in your video and say 'nah I can wait a little longer' haha
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Thank you for sharing this
Beautiful territory
Glad you enjoyed it
Another use case for hi-lift. if you didn't have anything to winch from, you can jack the front up a few inches, push it to the side - just small incremental movements so as to not loose stability.
What a beautiful adventure! That is beautiful!! I LOVE your copilot! Adorable!!
Thank you so much!
Matt, some of those snow areas were very sketchy. Thanks as always for sharing. Going to watch the next part shortly. And kudos to open road winch. I got one because of you.
Snow in June, who knew! We were in Hells Canyon a few weeks after you, the contrast between the weather for your trip and ours is crazy! Like you guys, we also weren't able to make it to Black Lake. One of the locals mentioned the snow drift at what they call "High Dive". We decided Black Lake will need to wait till the fall. :) Glad you guys and the pups had a great trip regardless of the weather.
I've been in that situation many times. In that situation you should've drove with the two passenger side tires on the snow and the driver tires on the trail as close to the drift as possible in case you slide. There was not enough room to go around it or do like you did and get out and shovel the drift. Safe camping 👍.
I tried that and showed me slipping off in the video.
Seeing you both smiling with joy in the snow was awesome! Thank you for another great video ❤👊 PS - you didn't die! 😂
Hi Matt! Sooo... When Hell's Canyon freezes over?? LOL! Quirky Mother Nature... cool trip! Bill
We really like to see what other people think of our state. Enjoyed the way you are documenting your travels. Stay safe and keep creating
Thank you! Will do!
The snow scenes were epic!
Love your videos man. BTW, Cara, you look great keep it up girl! We keep missing each other and I can't wait to hit a trail with you both one day. 🤙
THANK YOU Guys!!!! THIS WAS AWESOME ... I MUST go there now !!!! 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄
Great video. It looks like things got a bit spicy for a few minutes there! That fire tower was pretty dang scenic.
I used to try using tiny collapsable shovels to save space but they were just too small to work very well when I needed them. I now carry a regular shovel with a mid-length handle. If you don’t already carry one it’s a good idea to add a 100’ winch line extension to your recovery gear. It’ll go a long way to reach anchor points where the trees are few and far between.
During fire season in Oregon you have to carry a full size shovel and a fire extinguisher on/in your rig.
One thing I like to watch is aircraft accident investigations, and what can be learned. Especially in general aviation, they have something called "get-there-itis" and how it can cause a cascading chain of events leading to disaster. The point is, as Kenny Rogers sang, "know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em".
I love the videos if you can please do more with snow. The best video I seen yet.
I love the snow!!!
Hey Matt, wow that was intense...thought I saw a little fear in your eye. I was scared for you! Glad you didn't die!! Honestly love your videos. Keep them coming and stay safe.
Thanks. I definitely did. 😂
I'm going to have to start making popcorn to go along with these longer, awesome video. That was fun. ❤❤
Sorry about Black lake but every time I get stopped from getting to where I wanted to go, I think next time. Good reason to come back. It drives you forward. Great video.
That was nice. Thanks for the video.
We had such an awesome time! So glad none of us died! 😂😂😂 Too bad we didn’t have the footage of our 4Runner almost going off the side when we went around that downed tree! That was scary! - Misti ❤
Such an amazing day!!
Those drone footage are breathtaking Matt. And the Blogging/comm with Cara is great. Different points of view. Hazel again is Outstanding🤘🤘
Thanks so much !!
It breaks my heart that this area (Idaho side) is on fire. So many memories here.
I've heard that was happening. Very sad!!
I was hoping y’all would pull out the shovels. Enjoyed the video
Every time I see your red Jeep I think, "Cool, Justin B McBride is with them this time."
😂😂
Gorgeous rugged country! I've been camping near the Imnaha River which enters the Snake.
Time to start shoveling a path for your passenger side tires in that drift to start with
Ok I know I wasn't there and the video doesn't do it justice but I've seen a ton of your videos. Always trust spotter! Matt you say it all the time. Glad y'all made it ok. Good decision to turn around when in doubt.
Wow, you guys sure see some awesome places and stunning scenery. It must be hard to pick a favourite place. I sure can't.
It really is!
Such a Beautiful place! Can’t wait to go!
It might feel like a "once in a lifetime" deal... but for us that live up here, we get to see it all too many times! I had a temp swing on labor day near where I live 2 years ago... where we started at 100 before noon, and an ice storm came in 4 hours later and it was 36 and windy blowing snow. Went back down the mountain and back into the 80's... Snow has happened every month of the year in Montana... I imagine this is common for Wyoming, Idaho, Washinton and Oregon too at high elevations.
That’s awesome!!! Glad you guys are safe. As always great video and great adventuring.
Thanks so much!
That was sketchy. When I first saw this my mountaineering days come to mind do you know how old mountaineers get old? They learn when to call it a day. Spring snow is no joke, especially combined with mud and frozen ground. Made my hands sweat and I’m just on my treadmill watching made for good video though🙈 glad you didn’t die🍻
Your vidios are so great. I feel like I'm there with you guys. thank you.
Wow, thank you
Awesome episode guys... Really enjoyed it.
Okay so when you're crossing the One path that's just full of snow and you get to the end meet personally would have gotten out and dug out before I would have tried to cross that because that is really sketchy I'm glad you guys made it safe but I had to stop and take a break cuz that got me all worried
I’ve carried a shovel for 10 years. Have not needed to dig myself out yet. But before that, that was a different story. If you’ve got it, hopefully you won’t need it.
I put mud flaps on my JL for the same reason, I disliked muddy door handles. They work great but mine are not easy to pull off, I will check out the ones you have.
Nice video love it hate to see winter in the summertime lol nice jeeps n toyota
Which liftkit n sz would u recommend for jeep wrangler JLU overland
Excellent Cinematogragphy👍
Wow what a nail bitter great work guys!!Loved this video!!
Thanks so much!
Hell froze over in Hells Canyon!
🥶👍👍😃
I know I just talked to y’all the other day and knew y’all were ok, but that still made me nervous! 😂😂😂
😂😂😂
Great example of the Patagonias ability to hold a line when side hilling. Totally under rated capability with the tires….bit that was sketchy. 😅
Great video! So beautiful and majestic!
Thank you very much!
That’s what 8,000 ft in June gets out…all 4 seasons in one day.
Facts!!!
Another awesome adventure! Glad you guys were safe!
Quick question: which cooper tires were your friends running?
I run Milestars on my Jeep, but thinking of going a different route for the GX470. I was considering the Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trex, but may need to rethink that if that's what your friends were running.
Great video!!
Thanks!
Are you planning to do a walk around on the Super Pacific? Would love to hear your thoughts on it vs a GFC. If you have a sunrider top can you still fold it back with the Super Pacific?
Matt, you’ve had lots of outdoor clothing. You and I have talked about the amazing Salamon shoes. This series you’ve been wearing a lot more Cotapaxi layers. What’s made you start wearing that brand more? I like the brand, and I love the colors, but don’t really know how they are warmth, versatility and packability wise.
We love Cotapaxi and what they stand for. We may have a Cotapaxi addiction 😂. Their warmth is on par with other top brands.
“Snow falls in June” by Ryan Bingham 😂😂😂😂
"Matt is longer and wider." Congratulations
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This one wins the comment section! 😂😂
Great 👍 video..thanks for sharing 👏
Thank you!!
That’ll make the butt pucker a bit!!
You had some interesting adventures in this vlog
Glad you like them!
Wow. Looks gorgeous!
It is!
I'm guessing someone forgot to tell you that idaho has bipolar weather
terraflex mud flaps have just one pins to remove them i like mines
I probably would have went for the shovel first and flattened out that last drift. 16:00 just my 0 experience opinion 😆
I lived in Calgary for 4 years. Over that time it snowed at least *once* in any month over that 4 year period. But not every month in every year. Make sense?
Love this!!
THANKS!
New UA-cam channel here. Great video we subbed and liked. New videos coming out soon in the process of making.
Awesome! Thank you!
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures learning how to edit right now, it's not easy. Any suggestions and is it easier to do on the computer or the phone?
How do find all of these places? I'm upping my patron sub!
What is the meaning of the duck?
Snow in June
Some Australians and Kiwis: perfectly normal
Some Americans and Canadians : not unusual but still unwelcome
Outback and Northern Australians, Southern and Southwestern Americans: ok wtf is happening
Why don’t you mount a farm tank in the bed of your truck since you’re always running low?
Too heavy and way too big.
Can you say again what suspension lift your running? Clayton?
Clayton on the Blue one and Metal cloak on the red.
Hell froze over?
basically. LOL
Was that huckleberry or huckaberry?
I’m a Huckleberry 😊
You need to do more snow cause it's not as bad, ur just not adjusted to snow and how to deal with it cause you don't do it ever
I love snow. We just don’t get much in Arkansas.
His and her Gladdys! So glad you didnt go Disco or Subaru! Jeep trucks are getting a bad rap 'cept those who actually drive them...
The gladiator is the best jeep I’ve owned.
WTH!!! Girls shouldn't be spotting or maning winches. My goodness it could of been a complete 🤬
Are you actually serious? My wife can out wheel and out spot you every day of the week.
😂😂😂 you’d rather have equipment & hardly use it than not have it available & hope to god you don’t need it!!! 😬
This was painful to watch. Need some lessons on recovery.
Seems like we did great on the recoveries but I would love to hear what the experts who weren’t there have to say about it.