Grew up right down the hill from where you guys were in McDermitt. Those roads in the Trout Creek area south of Whitehorse and north of the caldera are truly sketchy. But great to see my old “hood” in your video. Been there many times.

Kudos to the creators for capturing the wild, untamed beauty of offroading.

Completely stunning

Wonderful trip and area... thank you for sharing your trips... really appreciate it and makes me want to take my family out there.

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bigfoot! Happy you enjoyed it. That area is one of the most remote places i have been. Definitely worth exploring!

My wife and I love exploring that area. Seems like there are endless roads to explore. It’s about as remote as anywhere we have been. Once a local rancher told us to be carful up there, he said “ if you break up there, you’ll die up there”. We have guided small groups of jeeps through the area and everyone always comments on how they had no idea this area existed. Did you stop in at Fields Station for a milkshake and a burger? If we get with 100 miles of that place we make a stop.

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Venture Off Road! Agree, it is incredibly remote...probably the most remote I've felt in Oregon. Definitely need to bring gear and supplies to survive if you were to break down or run into an emergency. I Bought a Garmin InReach mini this past year for added comfort and safety. I feel like we barely scratched the surface in that area and will definitely return next summer. Yep, we stopped at Fields Station and had shakes and cheeseburgers. It's a must stop!

Very nice video. I look forward to more.

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carol much appreciated. Working on editing the next one from our trip to the Ochocos this last weekend. We got into some deep snow and it was an amazing trip.

Love it! Such a wonderful and under appreciated part of the state!

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%! It’s a bit farther out of the way but totally worth it.

Wow. Great job. Thanks for making the effort to share!

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg! I really do appreciate it and am thrilled people are enjoying the video!

Such a great shot at the 7:00 minute mark. 👍💯🔥 You guys have sick set-ups.

Great footage! Be safe!

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! Appreciate it!

Awesome glad to see ya hope all is well, ya no on shelf roads for me lol absolutely gorgeous scenery excellent video, merry Christmas to you and your family an friends as always be safe 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! I Hear you on no shelf roads. I always say I’m never doing that again when I’m on there, but just can’t help myself I guess, lol. Merry Christmas to you as well my friend.

NICE! I hope to get out there someday too! THANKS

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

You won’t be disappointed!

Beautiful video footage, we love the Steen's, thank you for sharing

Super cool trip!!’

Very cool trip. Long time since I have been that far SE in Oregon. I get to Central Oregon and have so much fun I don't push on. But I definitely need to put the Steens (or maybe SE of the Steens) on the list for 2023). We have a lot on the list but the Steens would be a worthy addition. Cheers!

The video never fully conveys just how "sketchy" those trails are. It's good that you guys are slow and careful because being in a hurry always spells trouble. I'm in Medford and my brother just moved to Nampa so I'm gonna start getting familiar with the different ways to get there via dirt tracks. I love a good sunrise and some coffee.

Been all over that country. For at least 55 years. East side of the steens, Mickey hot springs, sheepshead’s. Wish I could explore the area you were in . Looks amazing! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Not sure the wives would agree!😊

Been planning a trip into this area for awhile now. In fact you were driving the same road (in some places) as I was planning to route. Funny you seem to wind up in places that I have been wanting to go. Oasis was another location I have been meaning to go. Thanks for scouting out those areas for me. Maybe we can meet up at some point. See you on the trails! George

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Right on George! I’ve been infatuated with those areas the past few years and there are still so many places to explore. I’d be interested in meeting up and doing a few runs this year. Thanks for reaching out George! Let’s stay in touch.

@swidahooverlanding2867

2 жыл бұрын

@@OverlandScout81 Thanks! Sent you a email.

Fiats are a bit wide for those Jeep trails. :) Beautiful footage of our favorite corner of the state!

@OverlandScout81

Жыл бұрын

Ha! Just a little!

Hey there ! Good to see ya! Regards from Ody Slim

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ody Slim! I got bogged down with work the past few months but I'm back out on the trail again!

@OdySlim

2 жыл бұрын

@@OverlandScout81 Glad to hear that. Enjoy yourself!

I love your buddy’s “percussive maintenance” of the diff… 😱😱😱 I think I would have broken out the jack instead of risking damaging the diff. To each his own I guess 🤷‍♂️

I can attest to Narrow roads and huge cliffs out there. Last summer my wife and I took a trip out there and one of the roads was so narrow and had about a 200 foot cliff on one side and it was steep with P gravel on there that was loose as hell I did 4 low and just crawled down and it took us about 2 1/2 hours to make it to the bottom and when we did we both had a couple of drinks to celebrate lol

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, I know exactly what you mean! Those small pebbles were deceivingly loose. The part in the video where the right rear tire came off the trail didn’t seem that bad but the Jeep just kept sliding and I traveled at an angle for about twenty minutes before it finally came back on the trail. We definitely needed a drink after that!

@reggie2334able

2 жыл бұрын

@@OverlandScout81 your videos keep getting better and better by the way.

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

@@reggie2334able thanks Reggie! I really appreciate it.

Great video and what a place...can't wait to get out there this spring and summer....what is the little thing sticking up on the left side of the hood of you jeep? Thanks

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Will! Incredibly amazing area and not much traffic. We’ve explored that area twice now and feel like we barely scratched the surface. The little thing on the left side of the hood is my GMRS antenna. The stubby is 3mm and I also have a 6mm longer ‘whip’ style for longer range. We are both running Midland MXT400s which are 40watt radios. They work great.

Very cool video. Serious question, what do you do if you have a mechanical failure and need to have the vehicle towed out?

Great video! What size tires do both you guys run on your Jeeps?

Awesome video. Wish i had your drone skills. I have 2 now that both are giving me me errors regarding gimble motor. So frustrating. Thanks for another cool video

@OverlandScout81

Жыл бұрын

Thanks NWADVENTURE1! I ran into issues with my gimble a few times. I run the calibration check before each flight and that works most of the time.

@nwadventure1

Жыл бұрын

@Overland Scout i think im sending mine out for repair and buying another one....pretty soon im going to have a boneyard of drones that are probably all "user error " lol

Explorers or transplants from the wet side like to call Steens Mountain, a single continuous fault block 50 miles long towering a mile above the Alvord Desert (not a mountain range) "the steens" . Big, impressive, but wet-siders might be annoyed if desert folk call Mt Rainier of the Cascade range (also impressive) "the Rainiers".

Can you tell me what you use for your fuel carry, including how it's attached to the jeep. Thank you for sharing your adventures 😊

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Quinn, I have 3 gallon rotopax gas cans mounted on TrailRax side mounts. I have a JL and they mount directly to the rain gutter with no drilling. They also make a set for the JK but I believe you may have to drill or make some other modification. You can also mount 2 4 gallon tanks on each side. Glad you are enjoying the adventures!

Really cool video man!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Also what kind of drone di you use to shoot this awesome video??

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gerardo! Really glad you enjoyed it! I used my DJI Air 2S for this one. It’s a really good drone for the price point. I also have a Mavic Mini for backup.

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I noticed new tires…. I seen all the balancing weights. Go beads instead. No rotation except wear, great for highway.

great video like always! what camera do you use?

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pacific Northwest Frontier! I have a Sony a7s3 for my main camera, a go pro Hero 9 and an iphone12. Drone shots are with a DJI Air 2s.

@pacificnorthwestfrontier

2 жыл бұрын

@@OverlandScout81 nice! Great job! Looks crispy!

Great video. Does your buddy with the orange Jeep have a KZread channel too?

@OverlandScout81

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Nope, he doesn’t have one.

Awesome video that conveys adventure and discovery (although scouting with a drone is cheating) of my favorite old “Jeep trails.” Please don’t share too much location info i.e. GPS tracks so others can discover these places on their own.

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir, agree 100%! It's all about exploring and finding these locations on your own...the hunt is the best part!

@annemanion1

11 ай бұрын

This is a treasure for those of us who can’t go out to our favorite places anymore. Thank you for your talent and effort. The drone adds an inspiration that goes with the trip for me-

When was this shot? I want to visit that area.

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Hi 6point1hemi. We did this trip in October...got bogged down with work and finally had a chance to edit the footage. It was chilly at night and pretty warm during the day. It's definitely a must see area!

Have you tried the owyhees?

Could you give me some coordinates to this? In local to OR and wanting to explore out here in my own jeep thanks to your videos!

@OverlandScout81

Жыл бұрын

Hi Matthew! Glad you are enjoying the videos and heading out to explore! Check the wilderness areas surrounding the Steens.

How much fuel does those red tanks hold?

Awesome video guys, but where Scott stood on that pinnacle of rock got me...stop taking foolish chances, bud...71 yo Navy Veteran

Awesome video! Do you have an Instagram as well? By the way what kind of rims are those on the red JL?

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks PB Overlanderz! I do have an instagram account but haven't messed with much. I'll look into it today and get it setup completely. I asked my buddy about his rims and will let you know!

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Instagram channel overlandscout81

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

www.aev-conversions.com/product/jl-borah/#color

Have you had any problems with your Rotopax fuel cells leaking? Mine leaked like crazy...

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, I haven’t had issues with leaking and I don’t believe Scott has either. 2 of my cans are around 6 years old and I used to mount them laying down in the roof rack I had the on my old Xterra and that leaked a little. I had to wrench the cap on pretty tight to prevent that. How do you mount yours?

@charlieswearingen500

2 жыл бұрын

@@OverlandScout81, I mounted mine vertically with the spout on top. Hearing your reply makes me think I just got a bad one and maybe I will buy more and hope for the best. Can you guide me to the side mounts you have on your Jeep? Thanks for your reply...

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

@@charlieswearingen500 It's my pleasure Charlie. The side mounts ar from TrailRax and they make them for the JL and JK. I have a JL and it was super easy to install with no drilling. It basically mounts onto the rain gutter. From my understanding the JK version is a little more involved and might require some drilling. I'm pretty sure you can purchase the Rotopax lids and maybe a new one will keep it from leaking...just a thought. www.trailrax.com/collections/trailrax-products

@charlieswearingen500

2 жыл бұрын

@@OverlandScout81, I just recently noticed your channel and I live nearby in the Owyhee Mountains of southern Idaho. Since you frequent my neighboring area I just subscribed to your channel and thanks for taking the time to help me out. If you ever visit the Idaho side of the border contact me...

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

@@charlieswearingen500 thank you Charlie, really appreciate the offer. We definitely plan to get into Idaho and will reach out when we do. Enjoying the engagement from these videos.

@1:40 wouldn't it been easier to just dig a hole in front of the rock with a shovel and attempt to push the rock into said hole and either back or continue forward? This could reduce any risk of damage to the front axle area.

@OverlandScout81

2 жыл бұрын

Hi C_INSAYN. Yeah, you're probably right but he really wasn't that stuck. That whole sequence was like 45 seconds. He was coming around the corner to position the jeep for a picture and didn't see the rock. Agree though, probably best to be safe than sorry.

@ScottMcnairKC

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not obvious, but squeezing by bushes after marking a turn is why I didn’t see the rock. I could have gone around it if I’d seen it

@insaynbcr

2 жыл бұрын

@@ScottMcnairKC I get ya. I just cringed when you backed up and there was some gnarly scraping sounds on your axle. No worries, you handled it as you saw fit. Those rocks are sneaky bastards for sure!

My biggest fear is getting in that situation with just my family so far I have been ok

@OverlandScout81

Жыл бұрын

Same here. I’m definitely more conservative when I have my daughters with me. Need to know when to take risks and when to pull back. Whenever I take them I switch from hardcore exploration to just making sure they have a great experience. Safe travels out there my friend!

Only difference between men and boys is the price of our toys...71 yo Navy Veteran

LOVE this part of OREGON! Too bad the politics suck!

What land is this? BLM?