Overlanding New Mexico’s Back Country & Ghost Towns

Two Toyotas head out into gila national forest for a 3 day long overland adventure deep into New Mexico back country. After 140 miles of dirt, we wind up at the ghost town of Mogollon.

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  • @delvinmorales9458
    @delvinmorales945811 ай бұрын

    Great video. I just got back from a Greer AZ camping trip. The white mountains were something else. But I have to say the landscape from Eager and Alpine looking east to New Mexico at the high desert mesas were calling my name.

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks brother. That area north of the gila is definitely something to check out. I haven’t been yet but I’d hold off til the winter if you’re interested let me know!

  • @mammothwagon
    @mammothwagon4 ай бұрын

    Dude, totally agree on the SxS comment. Great video. Can’t wait to move back to NM this summer.

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks my man! when youre back out west lets plan something!

  • @crazytownbros6936
    @crazytownbros6936 Жыл бұрын

    Great video bro. Enjoyed it all, as usual! Hope Brian gets that wheel fixed soon. 👍

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    I think his rigs already back in the road! Thanks for watching my man!

  • @joshbailey7725
    @joshbailey7725 Жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you got your truck back up and on the trail. Great video dude. You nailed it on the SxS. Most often their hammered, hauling ass down the trails.

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks my man. I had to throw a little rant about the sxs after my last trip to the white mountains. Not all drivers are bad, but the majority are giving those with respect a bad name

  • @NYskyHI
    @NYskyHI Жыл бұрын

    Another fun trip, time to order some parts for the taco. Can't wait until the next voyage

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    Let’s do it ASAP!

  • @adama8313
    @adama831311 ай бұрын

    Good to see you back out there my dude. At least you k ow where to escape the flocks of utv's. The so-cal desert I grew up riding in is so dangerously infested with inebriated utv drivers that I completely stopped going there. Had too many close calls on my dirt bike, deemed it not worth it. Anyway, awesome footage on this one, getting better every time....curious to see your possible new addition to your fleet.

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    Dude same here with a local desert. Had two incidences where I was forced off the road. One cut a buddy of mine off in a blind corner and totaled his brand new rig. Thanks for watching my man. Just picked up the new rig and will do a walk around video on it. Let’s just say it’s a lot in a tiny package 🤫

  • @kwmoore3464
    @kwmoore346411 ай бұрын

    Another real good video. I went through this area last May & there sure is a lot more water in Swan Lake now.

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    That snow melt certainly helped! The area was getting rain when we left so fingers crossed those monsoons are coming

  • @dennisneely
    @dennisneely11 ай бұрын

    Better and better every trip! Great editing, shots and mix of the sounds of wheeling and music. Great fucking job!

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    Appreciate that a lot brother!

  • @IanMossMakeMoss
    @IanMossMakeMoss11 ай бұрын

    Good stuff Cody. Thanks for the history lesson and info on a beautiful area. You hit the nail on the head about side by sides etc here in arizona. Hope it doesn’t get worse but it probably will. Keep up the great content

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching my man. Glad my viewers are enjoying the history! The utv shenanigans is getting out of hand, I’ve had nothing but bad experiences out there

  • @OverlandPNW
    @OverlandPNW11 ай бұрын

    Very nice editing on this. The video flowed really well and the rigs are legit...what's not to like, right? Always love seeing other people that take their dogs overlanding! You got my sub.

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    Welcome aboard! This channel isn’t about myself or my rig but my big white dog. Thanks for the compliments and the sub!

  • @basebalful
    @basebalful11 ай бұрын

    Another beauty son. Dry and hot, but at least you ate good. Glad to see you break out the saw. What a sweet little town love the antique collectables specially those firearms. What a bummer for Brian so sad to see that happen. Keep up the great work, you sure know your history. Love you Pops!!

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks pops maybe you can come with us next time

  • @basebalful

    @basebalful

    11 ай бұрын

    @@Whitedogoverland nine more days

  • @jonnytacooutdoors
    @jonnytacooutdoors11 ай бұрын

    Wow great video. Love your story telling. thanks for bringing us along. 🙌🏼

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks brotha man 🤙🏼

  • @rampagearms6669
    @rampagearms666911 ай бұрын

    Another great video brother 🐐

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    As always bro. You tell me when let’s rip

  • @rwadecarter9806
    @rwadecarter9806 Жыл бұрын

    My 54 Willy's had four bar linkage you had to pry out, knock around, hammer back into the slots to engage four wheel drive. Then the Warn Hub twist hub came out. Wimps. now anyone can go out. Am a Quad guy in the day. had to know how to ride, not just strap in and hang on. RZR's have a place, but yeah. Respect. Course, I grew riding Mules and ornery horses in Arizona desert lands.

  • @codyjameson2474

    @codyjameson2474

    11 ай бұрын

    Sounds a lot like my dads first few rigs he always told me about. Now it’s just turn the knob and play. The rzrs have really rubbed me wrong and I’ve had multiple bad experiences on the trails with them

  • @rwadecarter9806
    @rwadecarter9806 Жыл бұрын

    Rode the Harley into Mogollon, great trip.

  • @Ontheroamagain
    @Ontheroamagain11 ай бұрын

    Awesome!! Love the ghost town. Great vid 🤙🏻

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you as always 🤙🏼

  • @MegaRetr
    @MegaRetr8 ай бұрын

    Great video, Cody!

  • @ALL_4_WHEELS
    @ALL_4_WHEELS10 ай бұрын

    Another great vid! 🤘

  • @Pro4xexpeditions
    @Pro4xexpeditions Жыл бұрын

    I hate those dam side by sides as well!!! They were zipping all through the white mountains last weekend and it was super annoying!

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    Drive me nuts, had some close calls with them. The haul wayy to much ass for single tracks

  • @Joes_Place
    @Joes_Place10 ай бұрын

    Easy subscribe, great content and editing. Looking forward to more of your videos 💯

  • @kwmoore3464
    @kwmoore346411 ай бұрын

    Do you have an update for us as to how the lug studs sheared off?? It sure is a strange breakdown. Never heard of that happening before.

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    I’m not exactly sure what happened there. My guess is his aftermarket hubs he installed might have been over torqued and stretched the studs. I broke two studs last year but I’ve never seen all of them go at once

  • @markwolf8804
    @markwolf880411 ай бұрын

    Great video, Cody! Thanks for sharing! I haven't been to that area in many years (I know, shame on me!). I TOTALLY agree with your views on the SxS issues. Waaayyy too many in AZ! A few folks are responsible, but the vast majority are not. All they do is feed the Eco Wackies to close more public land. Keep up the great work!

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    If we were somewhat like Utah where a class is required in order to get a ohv plate, it might keep the dummies off the road. I hate for more government but there are good deterrent solutions. Thanks for watching Mark!

  • @4stevenies
    @4stevenies7 ай бұрын

    Love the vids but easy on the judgement my friend. I’m an “overlander” but I’ve met many razor owners. Many are local folks who care deeply about the environment and taking care of trails. I think it’s like anything else, there are razor owners who haul their rigs from many miles away and want to tear shit up for a weekend. But there’s just as many if not more folks who respect the land and others who are trying to enjoy it. I would ask that instead of bad mouthing any particular group, promote responsible and respectful use of the land by all those who enjoy it.

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    7 ай бұрын

    Im not saying all rzr owners are shit heads but let me tell you, I’ve had more negative encounters with them then positive and that even includes friends of mine. I must add that I have met plenty of responsible owners. Arizona seems to have an abundance of poorly educated/experienced side by side owners. Too much vehicle at the hands of those who can walk in and swipe a card and walk out with the ultimate offroad vehicle. I would never ask for more government involvement in anything but Arizona needs to get on board with utahs hov license. Might keep some of the inexperienced from buying these or educate them.

  • @flywiseman
    @flywiseman Жыл бұрын

    Another great video, I'll be sure to go to that ghost town when i head out there to hunt this fall. I had the same thing happen to my front wheel years ago, a few hours after i left a tire store. I'm guessing they impacted the hell out of those lugs

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    That’s what I think, over torqued and stretched!

  • @sub-normaloverlanding7201
    @sub-normaloverlanding720111 ай бұрын

    Can't wait to get my rig back

  • @Rangerxpcrew
    @Rangerxpcrew5 ай бұрын

    Hi there great video! As someone who lives in Payson we do see a lot of people from the valley… some not all do leave a lot of trash in their campsites, and as you know, being from Arizona fires are a big thing they’ll leave their smoldering campfires when they go home. Hate it when we find that kind of stuff. Lol speaking on side-by-side we have both it and 4x4s sadly, I agree, side-by-side eiders will go anywhere or do anything in the middle of the day in the middle of the night way faster than they should on trails or or off having said that that’s not all of them, but there is a lot of them. Same with 4x4 though. Stay on numbered trails don’t be one of the idiots tearing up the forest the or desert if you do and you’re leaving your trash, or making your own trail !you’re giving them a reason to close it all down and believe me they’re looking for any reason they can find to do just that. Be a responsible user I am in my 60s and want to see my grandkids able to enjoy the outdoors as I have, and still do .

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    4 ай бұрын

    Simply said, i agree with everything you said in this comment! the trend has become over bearing for our outdoors and too few people understand how to respect it.

  • @richardfitzgerald1235
    @richardfitzgerald123511 ай бұрын

    Awesome Sir. Thanks for posting. I just got back from Silver City (7/12) and did some camping, hiking, fishing, did a couple trials/roads in the Gila. Signal Peak and Meadows Creek. Beautiful country. Might have just missed you. Was planning Northstar and Chloride, Mogollon some time in future. This helps. Seems Fall n Spring are best temps. Monsoon season is just starting. FYI: Fishing w/o NM lic ticket is $146 then you get a lic for 1 year in the mail. (Walmart in Silver has them.) Don't ask me how I know. LOL

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    I would definitely check out chloride road in the fall before snow hits. Huge bummer they closed the eastern canyon but eventually it’ll reopen from what I hear. The gila is one of the most under appreciated areas out here in the south west, which is okay with me!

  • @Rob-jq3zu
    @Rob-jq3zu11 ай бұрын

    Let’s talk about why the lugs may have sheared off? Also about the pro eagle Jack now working?

  • @Ontheroamagain

    @Ontheroamagain

    11 ай бұрын

    I’ve heard that Toyota wheels/lugs can’t be tightened too tight or this will happen could be with any vehicle that is.. also, if you get aftermarket wheels, you should really make sure they’re hub centric not sure if this was the case.

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    I think he bought aftermarket hubs and stretched the studs. That would be my guess. It happened to me years ago before I knew what a torque wrench was lol

  • @desertknight006
    @desertknight0067 ай бұрын

    You should try and camp at the Lincoln National Forest, in New Mexico. Much higher in elevation.

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    7 ай бұрын

    Planning to hit that up next spring around cloudcroft!

  • @schadlarry
    @schadlarry11 ай бұрын

    Is that a flip pac topper? I wish they still made those. I don't want or need a 30K four wheel camper. Was he running wheel spacers on the broken down Tacoma?

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    I think he got aftermarket hubs and stretched the studs. Would be my guess. The topper is a flappac. Picked it up for 3500 last year and it’s great. The new canopy campers are just way too expensive but you can find these vintage ones for cheap on Facebook

  • @yamahop
    @yamahopАй бұрын

    Not all sxs are that way. I have a sxs and a jeep. But they are not all that bad. I enjoy driving both out into the desert for fun. I do agree that a lot of them are speed freaks. But I don’t hate on them for that. They’ll grow up and learn to enjoy the view normally. There are people everywhere. We go out in the desert of New Mexico and all the trails have people out enjoying their time in the desert also.

  • @toritoboy
    @toritoboy27 күн бұрын

    Howdy, these are some great spots, iam about to go visit snow lake soon, but I would really like to know where that spot at 16:17 is if you dont mind sharing it please. thank you

  • @patinaz6758
    @patinaz67586 ай бұрын

    Couldn't agree more with your opinion of SxS's. They have ruined the serenity of remote places in AZ. New sub here from Tucson.

  • @GoSlowTaco
    @GoSlowTaco11 ай бұрын

    Really enjoying this channel. Dude is real. And I couldn’t agree more about the UTV/SXS nonsense. They are a plague and are by far the worst when it comes to trashing a campsite.

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you brother try to keep it as real as possible! The utv plague is bad, not every one of them but it sure does seem that way

  • @jezzie1965
    @jezzie196510 ай бұрын

    I have a nice 20 acre spread in Ramah NM I’m from Mescalero also have a camping lot up in Taos NM

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    10 ай бұрын

    I’m getting ready to head up to Taos! Gorgeous area

  • @jezzie1965

    @jezzie1965

    10 ай бұрын

    @@Whitedogoverland hope we meet sometime does your rig have any markings Instagram Facebook

  • @rutbuck121
    @rutbuck121Ай бұрын

    Damn Tacos lol

  • @tacoma_jon
    @tacoma_jon11 ай бұрын

    The side by side crowd is horrible. My boys and I call them cockroaches

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    I’m going to have to steal that. SxS slander is my favorite

  • @carrotrythm
    @carrotrythm Жыл бұрын

    Hey, I am planning a road trip to New Mexico at the end of February for 3 weeks. I have a tundra pulling a small off road hiker trailer. I'm looking for some dirt roads and good camping. But not anything too technical. Do you have any advice on good areas to check out. I'm trying to put a route together. We also have two dogs. Thanks. I'm enjoying your videos.

  • @kwmoore3464

    @kwmoore3464

    11 ай бұрын

    Keep in mind that 75% of the roads here in New Mexico are unpaved. The BDR map is a good one to start with for ideas. Whatever the adventure motorbikes do is normally a good scenic route that most 4X4s can do.

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    I would definitely say to check out some if not all of the NM BDR. Smooth riding with nothing technical, might find some deadfall blocking the road so bring a saw!

  • @richardfitzgerald1235

    @richardfitzgerald1235

    11 ай бұрын

    Not sure about access on the 15 in Feb snow. But If you do cliff dwellings nat monument from Silver City, Great camping off Meadows road 2/10, Signal point road 4/20 and Forks and Grapevine campgrounds. Dog friendly too.

  • @rusty90272
    @rusty90272Ай бұрын

    What type of GPS do you use?

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    Ай бұрын

    I use Onx offroad app, if you’re interested you can use code wdo20 for 20% off!

  • @im2lost
    @im2lost11 ай бұрын

    The way you feel about the side by side people is how us original car camping people feel about you overlanders with your overpriced, over equipped "rigs"... Anyway, not hating at all, loved the video.

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    Totally agree with that. I started out in a 95 explorer camping out of the back. Always wanted a nicer set up but kept it simple. Getting ready to purchase a “car camping” rig to take it back a few steps and get back to where I was ten years ago. 10/10 times this tundra is way more than I need, the whole rig was built on a budget off Facebook marketplace but still over kill.

  • @im2lost

    @im2lost

    11 ай бұрын

    @@Whitedogoverland I got myself a rtt that I put on during hunting season so I'm right there with you.. And I also agree, those side by side people just don't give a f... Cool video btw

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you brother. I’ve had endless experiences with side by sides. None good been ran off the road twice

  • @carmenislas5787
    @carmenislas578711 ай бұрын

    I couldn't agree more about side by sides. I hate them and their users for numerous reasons.

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    11 ай бұрын

    It’s not every one of them, but majority now are driving without any experience or concern for others

  • @RiffRaffDJ
    @RiffRaffDJ2 ай бұрын

    How the heck does one sheer their lug nuts off??

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    2 ай бұрын

    It’s still a mystery to me haha

  • @rdpalmer55
    @rdpalmer55Ай бұрын

    Why is it that blanket statements are made about sxs's that they cause trouble everywhere? We have had our various Jeeps for over 25 years along with 4-wheelers and a sxs. We also lived in Ouray, CO for over 30 years but moved away last year because it became so overrun by all the tourists. We have always respected our fragile mountains and respected others out riding. I have seen a much abuse by Toyota's, Jeep's and dirt bikes (and Subarus!) as I have sxs's. If you were to be honest... what percentage of sxs's that you encounter are causing trouble or being disrespectful?? We lived in one of the most traveled backcountry areas in the US. We've seen it all. And the percentage of sxs troublemakers is probably 10-15% max. Your blanket statements put myself, my family and the local 4-wheeler clubs, to name a few, in a bad light and frankly, I'm tired of hearing it. I take offense to it. I won't be watching or subscribing.

  • @Whitedogoverland

    @Whitedogoverland

    Ай бұрын

    No problem I wouldn’t sub either if I was pro side by side. I live in a town that has been over run by them. Clubs come out on runs of 20+, drinking, being obnoxious, almost every night of the week. I’ve had multiple friends run off the road by them, flipped and totaled vehicles, I’ve been cut off by them, they don’t know the right of way, I’ve seen them nearly take out hikers, I’ve seen them drive up single track (hiking trails) to shoot in tall grass. The majority I run into do not know anything about respect for our offroad hobby, they didn’t take the time to learn. It’s not all bad, not placing all of you in one bucket but where I’m from, most are terrible. I’m proud to be anti side by side and want to take my deserts back from anyone who disrespected them, that goes for trucks and motorcycles too. Just so happens most incidents are caused by the rzr crowd.