Death Valley, Pleasant Canyon Loop, Roger's Pass, Chicken Corner - Jeep EcoDiesel Gladiator/Wrangler

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The second video in a multi-part series of Death Valley, filmed on location in November 2021. The EPIC Adventure Tour to Death Valley California continues as we tackle the Pleasant Canyon Loop. Our friend Shaun Walford ‪@TheStoryTillNow‬ continues to be amazed by the sights in California.
It's been two long years since our last visit to the California wilderness and our second day brought the goods. We woke up at the Minietta Mine and made our way to Ballarat and up to the Pleasant Canyon Loop. This video should give you a solid idea of what the trail looks like and how it is to traverse in a 4x4.
Feel free to leave us a comment and we'll do our best to respond. Cheers!
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  • @Casey250
    @Casey2502 жыл бұрын

    The Ginger really was out of his element, we need to get him back to his front desk stool and browsing new jeeps and parts on his macbook.

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. We can't take him anywhere.

  • @tinaandandrewmcdermott5742
    @tinaandandrewmcdermott57422 жыл бұрын

    EPIC!! Thank you!

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are most welcome! Cheers!

  • @richardthomas1531
    @richardthomas15312 жыл бұрын

    Ya say it's unbelievably hot. Death Valley! Check it out during the Summer.

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Been there many times in July and August - love it! lol.

  • @markberry2987
    @markberry29872 жыл бұрын

    Another tough day in the office, lucky.

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, this day at the EPIC office was a tough one.

  • @santacruzoverlander
    @santacruzoverlander2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great content I just viewed.

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for following along! Appreciated! Cheers!

  • @wernerboeinck9467
    @wernerboeinck94672 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Looking forward to the next episode…

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Coming up next Wednesday, 7pm PST sharp!

  • @larshamilton40
    @larshamilton402 жыл бұрын

    enjoying the different perspectives of the Death Valley Run.. too bad Casey250 couldn't join the caravan..lookin forward to part 3

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Part 3 is pretty good. People get naked for some reason. Stay tuned!

  • @FlawedOffroad
    @FlawedOffroad2 жыл бұрын

    excellent footage and trip dudes!

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you my dude!

  • @VeryCoolJeep
    @VeryCoolJeep2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! The best way to Overland is more than a week.

  • @DarksideOffRoad
    @DarksideOffRoad2 жыл бұрын

    I know Moab is the crown jewel of the west coast but some of the videos coming out of Death Valley are just amazing. Those trails look like such a more complete experience! 🙌

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey hey hey now... we love us some Moab just like the next Jeeper... but yes, Death Valley brings some amazing views at scale with quite a variety of terrain.

  • @tomandhistruck
    @tomandhistruck2 жыл бұрын

    I love watching the Maxxis RAZR MTs get put to the test! Love the video :)

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've never run the Maxxis RAZRs before... Here's my review. They are soft, wear poorly, have flat spots in the morning, especially in the cold. The plus side... they have a great sidewall - I've done some stupid things with them at 5psi clearly expecting them to slice and they don't. Going back to the gold standard of Nitto Trail Grapplers now that they have the 38x13.50R20 size available!

  • @tomandhistruck

    @tomandhistruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@EPIC-4WD Honestly, we have similar reviews of the Maxxis RAZR MT. I enjoy mine but every bad point you said about them are true. They wear poorly and are not that great on the highway. Especially driving about 30 minutes south of the Canadian boarder in the winter where they turn into ice blocks and are almost useless on the road. After 20PSI, they seem to come into their own in most any terrain. I enjoy them but I knew they were kind of a throw away tire for my first set of treads on my new SAS setup. Would you be able to recommend a tire that's better than "just okay" with everything Canada has to offer that's not the Nitto Trail Grapplers? Leaning towards the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT for some reason. I spend between 60-70% of my time on the roads.

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tomandhistruck The Baja Boss MTs and ATs are excellent. Our crew has a long history with the MTs and the ATs have done us well on our Mojave. I'd run them in a second if they had my size ;-)

  • @tomandhistruck

    @tomandhistruck

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@EPIC-4WD That makes me feel a lot better about presently being stuck between the those exact tires in size 37 for my rig! Thanks! I'm sorry they don't have your shoe size, it's hard to find a decent set of shoes that come in size 38 ;)

  • @silasvanderleicarvalho2035
    @silasvanderleicarvalho20352 жыл бұрын

    👏👏👏👊😎

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for following along! Appreciated!

  • @NigelNaughton
    @NigelNaughton2 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to USA!!

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    We had a great time. Back in February!

  • @NigelNaughton

    @NigelNaughton

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@EPIC-4WD whaaat!? This was recorded last February? Thought you guys just recently invaded. 😜😁

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NigelNaughton No no no... we were there just a few weeks ago in November. We're coming back to the USA in February 2022! Cheers!

  • @gearlist
    @gearlist2 жыл бұрын

    That was awesome! Glad you're all enjoying the stats and looking forward to seeing the next one ✌️

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for following along! woot!

  • @MatthijsRosman
    @MatthijsRosman2 жыл бұрын

    "It's allright if you like that kinda thing" ... The Ginger is cracking me up. Thanks for reminding me of the two greatest family trips to date: a 6-week CA/AZ/HI trip including Death Valley and the Grand Canyon in winter time. And a 4-week roadtrip through BC ... awesome. Helps relieve the stress from working from home ... I think you should do a series of t-shirts / hoodies featuring the ginger ... #sarcasm_first ... I'd surely buy one. Oh, and if you can send built out Gladiator ... Oh 2, and Shaun needs to oil up some parts ... Squeak!

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    We're working on the swag! Stay tuned! And thanks for following along. Glad we could inspire your plans.

  • @TheMickJones
    @TheMickJones2 жыл бұрын

    As always Ginger, that’s a nice Dixxon. Exactly what we’ve come to expect with another great adventure. I’m really enjoying this series, I look forward to the next one. Enjoy the trip!

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for following along Mick! Cheers!

  • @TracksideNW
    @TracksideNW2 жыл бұрын

    Loved your explanation about Death Valley and gingers!! My youngest is a ginger and in the summer we have to put sunscreen on him like it’s warpaint.

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Damn Gingers! Can't take the anywhere. When we apply sunscreen to our Ginger we yell "THIS IS SPARTA". He likes it.

  • @TracksideNW

    @TracksideNW

    2 жыл бұрын

    HAA!!!

  • @kevinjaczyk3562
    @kevinjaczyk35622 жыл бұрын

    Anyways guys I'm just wondering if anybody's heard from Clint and Derek garage, because you guys have all put out videos Teddy put out a video for unwinding roads you did with epic adventures shown dead with his Casey did with his hes wheeling on the island of Vancouver caught nothing from Clinton dirt garage so me and my family are just wondering if Clint and his family from Derek rogersr doing OK up there and BC, they had a rough year having their garage burned down during covid and now with these floods and crazy washouts just hoping that Clinton his family are all doing well Keep up the epic adventures Paul, I look forward to watching them every week!!!👍👍💯🇨🇦✌

  • @jeffbettenga
    @jeffbettenga2 жыл бұрын

    The flat rock closest to the wall you all drove on at chicken corner used to be much taller and a hazard until it was blasted down to a drivable rock a couple of years ago just after they re-did the old pole Bridge into the new retaining wall. Did that loop in my F150 in Oct, that tight corner a block before chicken corner was the hardest part.

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, that makes sense. From the photos we saw beforehand, we thought it looked different! Anyways, still a cool trail to check out. A full-size on that path would be fun ;-) Thanks for following along!

  • @Kung.Pao.Kitty.
    @Kung.Pao.Kitty.2 жыл бұрын

    Too bad you don't have a shop in SoCal. As a fellow Canadian living in LA, I definitely would give you my $$$$$!!!!! 1000%!!!!!

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    We get quite a few calls daily from the USA, especially California and Texas. Who knows... one day? ;-)

  • @Kung.Pao.Kitty.

    @Kung.Pao.Kitty.

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@EPIC-4WD Open one state side. $$$$$ 😏

  • @602North
    @602North2 жыл бұрын

    Epic as always! And thanks Ginger for suffering so we don’t have to!

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    We have passed your comment along to the Ginger. I'm sure he'll be thrilled! Cheers!

  • @joezephyr
    @joezephyr2 жыл бұрын

    Not just in B.C. It would be the same in N.S.W. Great video thank you . I love my Jeep!

  • @bdv861
    @bdv8612 жыл бұрын

    Times have changed. We used to call that the South Park Loop. And it was Chicked Rock not chicken corner.

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Gotcha. All our contacts in the US and online call it the Pleasant Canyon Loop. Before the bridge repair, it used to be called "chicken bridge" I believe. It's amazing how the trails change over the years. We've been going to DV for 12 years now and there's always something different.

  • @ripstevens6893
    @ripstevens68936 ай бұрын

    That's "Chicken Rock". "Chicken Corner" is in Moab 😉

  • @kevinjaczyk3562
    @kevinjaczyk35622 жыл бұрын

    Great views with the drone guys can awesome footage as usual, and you guys got great footage of the trail record in behind as well, how long are you guys planning on staying down in America gotta be USA, B, BC is taking quite a beating, there's another series of storms that just hit there and and it doesn't look good at all, especially for the people living in Abbotsford cola cola does anybody know if dirt garage is dirt garage is OK, I haven't seen any of his stuff or seen him Or his videos posted in a long time, comma anyways keep up the great footage guys, I look forward to watching your videos each week, , I hope all your families are safe and sound in BC!!!!

  • @m.t.mobile
    @m.t.mobile2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Guys! Been watching you with Shawn in TSTN and didn't realize you had your own page! We love your Kong Jeep except for that God awful stupid red dash!! We'll be watching more of your videos! This one and part 1 were both great! It's fun to watch different views of the same story!

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for following along! Yeah, the red rubicon dash has got to go! Soon hopefully! Cheers!

  • @scratchnbell
    @scratchnbell2 жыл бұрын

    What did you do to stabilize the weight of the smart cap. Mine is mushy with the smart cap on. I have already added the helwig sway bar . It might need heavier shocks or rear springs. Thanks

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    You need a proper suspension setup to carry the weight. Its that simple. I don't even notice the SmartCap is there. Check out our KHAN video, which covers the suspension setup.

  • @gglass2648
    @gglass26482 жыл бұрын

    It’s enjoyable watching these EcoDiesel videos and people actually liking them. Reading forums, you think they would explode with what you all do to them. Do you all tune them in any way though?

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep. EcoDiesel is the way to go. Can't go back to Gas now. The Torque is insane. No problems thus far with 28k ODO. Just changed the oil once ;-)

  • @psyekl
    @psyekl2 жыл бұрын

    I'd like to give this a try, but I usually travel solo. I'd need to find someone to join me to make it less foolish.

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's always a good idea to go with another vehicle, but this route is pretty straight forward. Nothing too challenging.

  • @psyekl

    @psyekl

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@EPIC-4WD It's not the "too challenging" part, it's the "oops, I misjudged that edge and now I'm trapped in my wrecked vehicle at the bottom of a ravine and nobody knows I'm out here" that makes me desire a partner for these types of adventures. I will admit I've been foolhardy in the past, and it hasn't killed me yet...

  • @ExploringCabinsandMines
    @ExploringCabinsandMines2 жыл бұрын

    Math question.... Road drops 200 ft how many times would truck make complete roll ?

  • @billwaterhouse5894
    @billwaterhouse58942 жыл бұрын

    Fuckin phenomenal

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly. We like your enthusiasm.

  • @terrorbulyfe
    @terrorbulyfe2 жыл бұрын

    I was always wondering what if another vehicle was coming down in the opposite direction on the narrow path. I know someone has to back up…

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    The typical rule is that the vehicle going uphill has the right of way.

  • @irvinside
    @irvinside2 жыл бұрын

    Great Video Guys ?! Thanks ;-) Btw, Is this really Rogers peak ? Looks like way too up north from Pleasant Canyon...?

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    The sign said so. The thumbnail is just up from Roger's Peak on Roger's Pass.

  • @EngiTrek
    @EngiTrek2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! What’s the story with the winch failing? Looks to be a Warn.

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it's a Warn Zeon 10-S and the clutch has been fixed before... but for some reason it's not engaging yet again. We'll take it apart and see what's up shortly.

  • @EngiTrek

    @EngiTrek

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@EPIC-4WD gotcha. I understand things happen, but we buy things like winches precisely for what you encountered. We also put our money into name brands like Warn so that is supposed to never happen. Sucks that happened, stuck between a rock and a cliff. If you hadn’t had the luxury of other vehicles with recovery gear, that could have gone really bad. Glad you guys were all safe though!

  • @richardthomas1531

    @richardthomas1531

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@EngiTrek usually it would be Harbor Freights Badlands.

  • @coltonmurphy9404
    @coltonmurphy94042 жыл бұрын

    Will there be an update video on how the diesel preformed in the heat/long road trip. Would also love to see some MPG numbers as well. I’m currently in a Toyota Tundra but highly considering that eco diesel gladiator!

  • @mattbrew11

    @mattbrew11

    2 жыл бұрын

    Get it. Mine has been flawless pushing 39s for 15,000 miles. No heat issues. 22.5 mpg combined. Doing stuff like in this video I still get about 14 mpg

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    EcoDiesel has been fantastic. No issues. Torque for days. Can't ever go back to gas engine. I'm spoiled now.

  • @jessetomasello7999

    @jessetomasello7999

    2 жыл бұрын

    that is awesome to know thanks guys im looking at getting the eco as well I have a 2020 Mojave @JeepsBeforeTime you guys have awesome content !!!!!!!!

  • @robertgarcia6385
    @robertgarcia63852 жыл бұрын

    Hey Paul any issues with the eco diesel on this trip?

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nope. Smooth sailing. Love the EcoDiesel.

  • @nelson6488
    @nelson64882 жыл бұрын

    may I please ask the rooftop rack systems on the white jeeps please. I am lookng for the same setup on my jl thank you!!

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    RhinoRack Backbone System

  • @ExploringCabinsandMines
    @ExploringCabinsandMines2 жыл бұрын

    Is chicken rock a one way road ? That Gladiator is bigger than my Suburban.

  • @jk_wrangler13
    @jk_wrangler132 жыл бұрын

    It definitely ain't Canada A lol Did Casey not want to come with ya'll on your trip?

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah - too bad for him! Missed out on a great trip. I think he had work or something.

  • @cericj99
    @cericj992 жыл бұрын

    typical... 10:21 always some A$$ to slow ya down when you're having fun lol

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly. The Death Valley traffic problem is getting worse every year.

  • @laloolhouvum1634
    @laloolhouvum1634 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, however why filmed only the epic JT and partly Shaun's? There are are Jeeps in the convoy so it'll more interesting video to watch if all the vehicles crossing some super tight turns and and technical spots. Focusing only on the Epic jeep is getting old.

  • @Thexkidd
    @Thexkidd2 жыл бұрын

    What’s the temperature at night?

  • @EPIC-4WD

    @EPIC-4WD

    2 жыл бұрын

    During this trip, the temps only got down to 12C, 53F.

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