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My Favorite Trail of All Time: Slick Rock

This adventure was originally filmed in 2019 as a multi-part series and has been remastered into this full length movie. In this adventure we head for the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Northern California to spend the next several days exploring some Slick Rock Trail, Deer Valley, and more. We get after it on some challenging obstacles, finds some spectacular camping spots, enjoying some delicious meals and comradery around camp. This adventure won’t be without it challenges, but it will all be worth it because this trail would go one to become one of my all-time favorites and I already can’t wait to go back.
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0:00 Introduction
1:46 Sour Grass Trail
5:36 Slick Rock Trail
18:34 Track Bar Bracket Breaks
19:46 Campsite 1
23:52 Day 2
33:04 U-Joint Breaks
38:42 Deer Valley Trail
48:36 Campsite 2
51:07 Day 3

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  • @TrailRecon
    @TrailRecon Жыл бұрын

    This adventure was originally filmed in 2019 as a multi-part series and has been remastered into this full-length movie. All new long format adventures coming soon!

  • @MikeUtah

    @MikeUtah

    Жыл бұрын

    Cool idea, enjoy the long formats.

  • @John-uo1qf

    @John-uo1qf

    Жыл бұрын

    Such a blessing to travel along on your adventures! Thanks

  • @calebowen-kuykendall4038

    @calebowen-kuykendall4038

    Жыл бұрын

    @trailrecon you guys need to go on the dusty ershim trail by shaver lake.

  • @chrisglanz3488

    @chrisglanz3488

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad that you enjoyed the trails. Lot's of very nice vehicles and a lot of CA plates but not one CA 4WD Assoc. sticker?

  • @PowerTankOfficial

    @PowerTankOfficial

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chrisglanz3488 Us locals are all members, including our Power Tank business membership. I think they don't want the yellow decal messing with their color scheme. lol

  • @jime.angulo4151
    @jime.angulo4151 Жыл бұрын

    Brad, I'm loving your remastered documentaries and your narration makes it so easy and enjoyable to watch. Thank you!

  • @TrailRecon

    @TrailRecon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @fredeschen3783
    @fredeschen3783 Жыл бұрын

    I grew up near there. Used to drive that route both directions in my 74 CJ5 then in my 91 YJ. Can’t wait to go back with my 06 LJ.

  • @TrailRecon

    @TrailRecon

    Жыл бұрын

    I wish I lived closure, I'd be up there all the time!

  • @jh276
    @jh276 Жыл бұрын

    always find myself fast forward to watching 1) your coffee scene 2) Marco's cooking first then I watch the rest of video. Marco has DONE IT AGAIN! Go, Marco!!! and Adam is just such a grateful guy. Love it. Love the video..high quality...and amazing effort for filming/editing. You've taken it to another level on this one!!!

  • @TrailRecon

    @TrailRecon

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @Infernoz04
    @Infernoz04 Жыл бұрын

    I'm be honest. I had a pretty big smile the entire video 😊 this is what life it's all about

  • @GardeningWithMaples
    @GardeningWithMaples Жыл бұрын

    I used to work at a Boy Scout Camp near Bear Valley every summer in the early 2000’s and on the weekends I would explore that whole area in my YJ. I hope you had a chance you to go to Big Trees SP, it’s a hidden treasure of CA. In 2002 I took fire roads from Dorrington to Silver Lake, then to South Lake Tahoe. There are so many great trails off of HW 4 and I’m all you had a great time. Thanks for sharing the video it brought back so many amazing memories. I now live in VA. Like you I was in the Navy (06-12) and got stationed in Norfolk, VA.

  • @MrDaemondays
    @MrDaemondays Жыл бұрын

    Marco seems to be the guy everyone wishes to wheel with. Very nice, handsome guy with extraordinary cooking skills and an experienced driver. What a great dude to wheel with!!! Thx for the video. Enjoyed it!

  • @ronedwards8999
    @ronedwards8999 Жыл бұрын

    Poor Marco always having to cook, but with his cooking I wouldn`t volunteer, what a tough act to follow! Thanks for sharing Brad, I can hardly wait to get out there come spring time, my new Bronco finally arrived. Since the Sierra`s are in my backyard I think I`ve watched this video 3-4 times! You do a fantastic job........hope to see you out on the trails!

  • @EigerSummitOffroad
    @EigerSummitOffroad Жыл бұрын

    Loved seeing these episodes remastered, full length in 4k. Absolutely fantastic!

  • @TrailRecon

    @TrailRecon

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @moepassley6780
    @moepassley6780 Жыл бұрын

    Love the remastered versions. Keep them coming our way. Thank you.

  • @FatMatAdventures
    @FatMatAdventures Жыл бұрын

    I miss my Jeep. My Tundra couldn't do this lol! Love this!

  • @briandrake9467
    @briandrake9467 Жыл бұрын

    Marco's dinner, is a air bnb, like no other, they have to bring there own vehicles to his dinner, genius..

  • @jasonhunt343
    @jasonhunt343 Жыл бұрын

    My first reaction was, he’s finally wheeling again! Then I read this was 3 years ago. I wish you would go back to more content like this. Great video.

  • @TrailRecon

    @TrailRecon

    Жыл бұрын

    Working on it!

  • @kenpoultonjr
    @kenpoultonjr Жыл бұрын

    Love watching these longer adventures, thank you Brad & Regina. Great job!

  • @bonita3710
    @bonita3710 Жыл бұрын

    Great looking group of Jeeps, beautiful landscape and some crawlin'. What's not to love.

  • @jimmaillet1504
    @jimmaillet150410 ай бұрын

    The adventures never get old

  • @adamtacheira5323
    @adamtacheira53236 ай бұрын

    This is so close to my home. Think I’ve watched it like 5 times. Definitely one of my favorites.

  • @Wolf4wdadventures.576
    @Wolf4wdadventures.576 Жыл бұрын

    Out of all the videos on this channel, this is one of my favourite. Just awesome... Love the full version. !!🇦🇺🚙

  • @TrailRecon

    @TrailRecon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @stuartwilson5634
    @stuartwilson5634 Жыл бұрын

    Again Brad another brilliantly remastered trail vid. Amazing country and access to incredibly scenic and challenging trails, just brilliant.❤😊

  • @Malc664
    @Malc664 Жыл бұрын

    I would love to see Regina vs Brad on some rock crawls. Shorty vs 4 door.

  • @tf6796
    @tf6796Ай бұрын

    I just did S.R. last Monday in June 2024 right after it opened up. Way different than 2 years ago. It went from a 5 out of 10 to a good 8+. Last 2 winters made this trail a little Barrett lake/ Rubicon. Don't go unless you have solid front axle, lockers f&r skid plates, rock guards and minimum 35" tires. 37" are best. Expect body damage. I warned you...

  • @Blue-P51
    @Blue-P51 Жыл бұрын

    You’re a genius for traveling with Marco, great guy and feeds you like a King! I’m going to get his cookbook. Thanks for the awesomeness videos.

  • @bwame
    @bwame Жыл бұрын

    I remember watching the original back in 2019! Stoked for a longer edit!

  • @TrailRecon

    @TrailRecon

    Жыл бұрын

    Right on, I hope you enjoy the remastered version.

  • @MSconsultores507
    @MSconsultores507 Жыл бұрын

    I love Marco...he's my hero!!! Su sonrisa y saber que es vegetariano...WAO...What a great human being!!!🤩

  • @charleshicks3492
    @charleshicks3492 Жыл бұрын

    Great recap of some great trails ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😎😎😎😎😎

  • @TrailRecon

    @TrailRecon

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @artyseibert
    @artyseibert Жыл бұрын

    I am noticing and appreciating the high quality! Nice work.

  • @grenobel
    @grenobel Жыл бұрын

    It's so beautiful out there. thanks all the work you put into videoing and editing to produce this. looked like it was a blast, I'm more than just a little envious. awesome awesome

  • @WildTouring
    @WildTouring Жыл бұрын

    Some absolutely epic footage! Cheers from Western Australia

  • @stevenjohnson6998
    @stevenjohnson699811 ай бұрын

    Never seen such primo built rigs in one place. Everyone I would be honored and excited to own

  • @someguyonline377
    @someguyonline377 Жыл бұрын

    what'd you do Saturday night? spent nearly an hour watching the new TrailRecon movie with special guest chef Marco. Man that food looked amazing as well as the scenery. So jealous!!

  • @TrailRecon

    @TrailRecon

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @rajvir0077
    @rajvir0077 Жыл бұрын

    Marco, you are awesome! So generous!

  • @GrablifeCO
    @GrablifeCO Жыл бұрын

    I did Slick Rock and Deer Valley with my brothers back in 2010. Awesome trails.

  • @DrXtoph
    @DrXtoph Жыл бұрын

    Super well filmed - so many awesome angles as well as scenic images. Love your content! You're the best! This is my obligatory content to improve your results in the KZread algorithm. :) ❤

  • @TrailRecon

    @TrailRecon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @lindamoser2532
    @lindamoser25329 ай бұрын

    We're headed up today, running Slickrock tomorrow. One last trip for the year.

  • @rpliegos
    @rpliegos Жыл бұрын

    WOW that was extreme off roading! I am amazed at how capable are both the Jeeps and the Drivers! I watched the whole video and it was a lot of fun!

  • @Draevon68
    @Draevon68 Жыл бұрын

    Epic video. I love the variety of terrain. A video like this shows me how I need to build my vehicle so I can take trips like this. The toughest part will be finding my own Marco to cook amazing meals at the end of a long, great day. Thanks for the great content!

  • @pizzazzfilms2624
    @pizzazzfilms2624Ай бұрын

    Have this trail on the schedule for third week in September. Going with Chandler986 and garrettleaf who I believe you just met up in Oregon camping on the way to the show. This video was very helpful in terms of what I can expect. I 100% agree with you that these Sierra Nevada trails are the best all around off road experiences. Thanks for the video

  • @kathleenpate8762
    @kathleenpate8762 Жыл бұрын

    This is now one of my favorite videos it beats all the rest!!!

  • @TrailRecon

    @TrailRecon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @March1966
    @March1966 Жыл бұрын

    So the Taco came after the burritos 😂. Thanks for making your trips available to us who probably won’t get to wheel in these fantastic spots.

  • @1620American
    @1620American Жыл бұрын

    Brad ~ This has got to be one of my favorite TrailRecon shows! Your videography is excellent and the narration is clean, informative, and entertaining. I ruined my sliders on the Rubicon this year in my JLR 2-door and am shopping for something stout - suggestions?

  • @mcarrobourg80
    @mcarrobourg80 Жыл бұрын

    Great job on the video Brad.. Those trails look absolutely amazing

  • @SlimplyET
    @SlimplyET Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your adventures. Love how you capture everything it makes me excited to see it all.

  • @davidr.1517
    @davidr.1517 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, wow. This one of the roughest trails that I have seen and one of your coolest videos too! Very entertaining. Great Job Brad....as usual !!

  • @nicholasbaldwin1674
    @nicholasbaldwin1674 Жыл бұрын

    I started watching and then went.... wait these are all old rigs LOL and i have seen this I swear! great to see it remastered. This is a bucket list adventure. I've done rubicon moab and these are still on the list of to go on trails.

  • @mehdimogharari8815
    @mehdimogharari8815 Жыл бұрын

    This was amazing as usual

  • @RoaminRomeros
    @RoaminRomeros Жыл бұрын

    Loving the full videos. These amp me up to get out and continue to wheel! plus Marcos cooking is always a dream! Thanks Brad for posting all these!

  • @TrailRecon

    @TrailRecon

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoy it!

  • @alpschmidt3
    @alpschmidt39 ай бұрын

    Brad, I just watched this amazing video you put together and how spectacular those trails are. My wife and I purchased our mountain home in Dorrington, which is about 3 miles up hwy 4 from Arnold. I have a Jeep JK and I will have to try these trails next spring. Your video provided me more information about each trail and I don’t think Slick rock will be in my immediate future. Thank you

  • @derek6947
    @derek6947 Жыл бұрын

    I forgot how cool that old wrap was. Time for a new wrap on the JK?

  • @TrailRecon

    @TrailRecon

    Жыл бұрын

    No, I think I'm going to keep it a little more subtle going forward.

  • @tomsbigtrucks
    @tomsbigtrucks Жыл бұрын

    One the best! Great trails an the scenery is incredible! NorCal is my favorite as well.

  • @allmightygreat1892
    @allmightygreat1892 Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding video

  • @TrailRecon

    @TrailRecon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @JessDeeganIIPhD
    @JessDeeganIIPhD Жыл бұрын

    You are going to LOVE Dusy-Ershim!

  • @TrailRecon

    @TrailRecon

    Жыл бұрын

    I can't wait!

  • @jameswatson6904
    @jameswatson6904 Жыл бұрын

    One tip for camping with a new born is, we would use the bassinet box from a pack and play for inside the rtt.

  • @JohnySiam
    @JohnySiam Жыл бұрын

    Wow beautiful trail. Definitely adding this to my list.

  • @lindamoser2532
    @lindamoser2532 Жыл бұрын

    About a month ago, we did Sourgrass and Deer Valley. On Onx it's called the Corridor. Great trails, we got snowed on. Slick Rock next year

  • @overlandingsmith
    @overlandingsmith Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video with an amazing terrain and cool people. I could watch it 24/7 😀. The cook is more like a star restaurant cook than a camping meal cook, 😂👍🏻

  • @diverblc
    @diverblc Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful !

  • @woof3598
    @woof3598 Жыл бұрын

    some of the nicest and clearest video footage I have seen in a long time, nice camera work

  • @ShockSurplus
    @ShockSurplus Жыл бұрын

    15:56 - wonder if we could get the power wagon through this spot, doesn't look likely

  • @MrELIAN602
    @MrELIAN602 Жыл бұрын

    Love the show. Thank you Brad

  • @niclucca7104
    @niclucca7104 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome recap. I’m a member of the jeep club that adopted that trail. We met at expo. You said i had the best gladiator you saw there. It’s on one tons, 40s, coilovers, hydro assist, long arm front and 4 link rear with a gfc camper

  • @briandrake9467
    @briandrake9467 Жыл бұрын

    Udakah reservoir, looks like a Bob Ross painting...

  • @Randz58
    @Randz58 Жыл бұрын

    I love the wheeling It's awesome.. But I'm always secretly waiting to see what our boy Marco has instore for dinner..lol

  • @drewledbetter526
    @drewledbetter52611 ай бұрын

    The food................... Yumm

  • @jh276
    @jh276 Жыл бұрын

    Great seeing Asian community representin' too! Love the mix of people!

  • @TrailRecon

    @TrailRecon

    Жыл бұрын

    Overlanding and off-roading are equal opportunity sports. Adventure is for everyone.

  • @edwardsimmons3721
    @edwardsimmons3721 Жыл бұрын

    Those trails are awesome. A trout stream while over landing would be great.

  • @Bram_bang92
    @Bram_bang92 Жыл бұрын

    Marco 4x4 masterchef.. Awesome

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic trail! There isn't much like that here in the east. When I finally punch out and retire, I'm planning on heading west!

  • @fredeschen3783
    @fredeschen3783 Жыл бұрын

    My friend drove a stock 4 dr Toyota Land Cruiser with small street tires over that trail. No problem. This was in the early 90s before the reroute.

  • @rickysoffroadrecovery
    @rickysoffroadrecovery Жыл бұрын

    We love you Marco you're the best Brad's okay I guess. 🤠👍 your ok Thank you for the great video.. I miss California I think about it all the time

  • @kulranjan9017
    @kulranjan9017 Жыл бұрын

    Extrime off road ing

  • @theeddorian
    @theeddorian11 ай бұрын

    That Tacoma had an axle conversion that would definitely make things feel a little less sketchy off road.

  • @horseactual7662
    @horseactual7662 Жыл бұрын

    Love that you have put these all together in a nice video!

  • @TrailRecon

    @TrailRecon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @coreyw1831
    @coreyw1831 Жыл бұрын

    Your the best Brad! Great video! 💙🔥💪🏻🤙

  • @FatMatAdventures
    @FatMatAdventures Жыл бұрын

    that was an amazing video!!! great job brad and crew!

  • @TrailRecon

    @TrailRecon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @lyndonhamby7432
    @lyndonhamby7432 Жыл бұрын

    Trail looks awesome for sure 👍👍

  • @scottymac5174
    @scottymac5174 Жыл бұрын

    Back in the 90's we ran the Slick Rock in my friends CJ, both times starting at the opposite end out by Hwy 4. We would camp at Utica. Now there is that new section that bypasses private property that the trail used to cross. I guess its more challenging now running in the opposite direction? Staircase Hill used to be one of the major obstacles, going up it.

  • @silvertoon1670
    @silvertoon1670 Жыл бұрын

    I’m a 15 year old soon to be 16 and going to get my first job. Let me say, my motivation through work is just to get enough money to buy my own jeep wrangler.

  • @TrailRecon

    @TrailRecon

    Жыл бұрын

    Keep working had, good things will come!

  • @AustinH7

    @AustinH7

    Жыл бұрын

    You got this buddy! Also look into the Jeep XJ Cherokee. The solid front and rear axle version. Great vehicle for rock crawling as well and may be a cheaper option

  • @roykindrick4186
    @roykindrick4186 Жыл бұрын

    I felt like I have watched this video before and now I know I have. Great video!

  • @TrailRecon

    @TrailRecon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! A lot of folks haven't seen these older ones and I've had fun combining them into one longer video. Now you have the entire adventure in one video instead of the different episodes they were originally.

  • @CrankyOldNerd
    @CrankyOldNerd Жыл бұрын

    as a newer follower of the channel it's so great to see these older vids combined into a single episode, have really enjoyed these (and Marco's cooking). Does he have a recipe blog or book? would love to make some of what he's making.

  • @TrailRecon

    @TrailRecon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you and yes, Marco has a cook book: amzn.to/3VD1Jvi

  • @ridgewalker2416
    @ridgewalker2416 Жыл бұрын

    Some amazing vehicles! Much nicer than my first, ‘68 Willys CJ-5! 4.56 limited slips front and rear. Steel and bikini tops. 10k PTO winch. Dual jerry cans on swing out tire carrier. Useless windshield wipers! But I had great fun in it!

  • @jaxtraxtv
    @jaxtraxtv Жыл бұрын

    Gosh I’ve been watching for a few years now. 2019 wow

  • @TrailRecon

    @TrailRecon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for being long time follower!

  • @sindeecharlton8857
    @sindeecharlton8857 Жыл бұрын

    I have been on Slick Rock Love that trail

  • @ndafarachaitezvi1139
    @ndafarachaitezvi1139 Жыл бұрын

    Epic content as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

  • @TrailRecon

    @TrailRecon

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @daveoffroad7396
    @daveoffroad7396 Жыл бұрын

    Nice memories Brad..!!

  • @Angel-my7zw
    @Angel-my7zw Жыл бұрын

    You guys are riding with the best cook in town

  • @edwinbonilla7986
    @edwinbonilla7986 Жыл бұрын

    Is it me or Marco has somehow become a legend!?!?!?!?!

  • @ramoneortiz
    @ramoneortiz Жыл бұрын

    Nice Brad. Don’t know I could take any of my vehicles through that trail but it looked like fun.

  • @markperza384
    @markperza384 Жыл бұрын

    Great video you're becoming a master!!

  • @ELEVENSDIRTLIFE
    @ELEVENSDIRTLIFE Жыл бұрын

    That was a great trip. We need to do a round 2

  • @weshawkins7165
    @weshawkins71653 ай бұрын

    I’ve been wheeling since the 80’s but not to much in the last 10 to 15 years. Mostly go now to go gold prospecting. Love your channel. I’m curious as to what power supply Marco was using when he was using his blender.

  • @Randz58
    @Randz58 Жыл бұрын

    I do believe everyone needs a marco in their life...lol

  • @briandrake9467
    @briandrake9467 Жыл бұрын

    I bought my smitty built overland rtt. Before the truck, I gave my daughter the xj.

  • @rowlinstoned3715
    @rowlinstoned3715 Жыл бұрын

    I'd LOVE to wheel with y'all! Good food and all! Awesome video

  • @caseyherbert6487
    @caseyherbert6487 Жыл бұрын

    Marcos always cooking up something good

  • @santoshsomu
    @santoshsomu Жыл бұрын

    Superb video )

  • @erichughes9098
    @erichughes9098 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😎👍

  • @Oh_that_1_dude
    @Oh_that_1_dude Жыл бұрын

    You know me bud, always happy to show ya a good time. Let’s plan something soon for a revisit

  • @TrailRecon

    @TrailRecon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Working on the 2023 schedule now and this will trail will be on there!

  • @Oh_that_1_dude

    @Oh_that_1_dude

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TrailRecon looking forward to it!

  • @newlion7013
    @newlion7013 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for another great video! Are there easier trails in that area?

  • @Oh_that_1_dude

    @Oh_that_1_dude

    Жыл бұрын

    There is. Sourgrass is the ice breaker but there are a few other trails that aren’t as technical

  • @FatMatAdventures
    @FatMatAdventures Жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah man! Watching now! :)

  • @TrailRecon

    @TrailRecon

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope you enjoy!

  • @FatMatAdventures

    @FatMatAdventures

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TrailRecon Absolutely did! :) You do great video work. One day I will get Marco's food. ha!

  • @brianriley9497
    @brianriley9497 Жыл бұрын

    Looking back would the 392 be more fun? I find myself with traction control off and swaybar disconnected going way farther that I should. The all wheel drive is proving to be a valuable tool