Wow! Such a great adventure.

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Looking forward to many more.

Looking forward to this!

This part of the BDR was an incredible adventure! Hope you enjoy it!!! You can watch the entire series here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aa2GpLCsZ5Pdm7Q.html

@dash8465

Жыл бұрын

Just curious.. in the part around 6:30 with the tree cutting and mud holes.. is that Road 643, or off on Hi Yu Mine Rd (or similar dirt road)?

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

It is. We didn’t take Hi Yu though. Just stayed on 643 all the way into Florence.

Inspirational drone footage and background music for the Burnt Knob lookout! One of the best overlanding clips I’ve ever seen. Thank you.

@Venture2Roam

12 күн бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. Burnt knob is a gem of a place, hard to do it justice.

We did the Magruder a couple years ago in my XJ. Burnt knob is worth the trip. You briefly showed the stone bridge over the Selway river towards the end of video. It was built by the CCC during the great depression and is still working. Very few of these bridges still exist. Great video guys.

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I had no idea about that bridge…that’s about the same time they made Magruder a road I think? I bet that XJ bounced right up that burnt knob trail!

@fscottgray9784

Жыл бұрын

@@Venture2Roam The XJ with a 5 inch lift and only 31 inch tall tires made the way up the Burnt Knob no problem. The worst thing was we encountered a Tacoma going up the trail when we were coming down. It was on a sketchy narrow section of Burnt Knob but we did get by each other.

Another great video!! What a very cool area to explore.

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Best video of the series so far. Makes me want to do this trip next summer. Good job!

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

Amazing video! Every time I watch one of your new videos on the Idaho BDR it makes me want to pack up and take a trip there

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! It’s a great route.

Love this BDR series Will! Outstanding video - so fun to tag along with you looking forward to every episode!

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

That’s so kind of you to say man. Really appreciate it!

Man you are making me want to come explore Idaho really bad. Really enjoying these videos and I am looking forward to the next in this series.

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Idaho is amazing. It's my home state though so I might be a little biased lol. So glad you are enjoying the series! Thanks for dropping a comment!

great video Will !

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

Awesome video! The Magruder does not disappoint! Roughy back good memories of when I did it. I think almost everyone has to clear a tree there! You had awesome weather getting through before the fires kicked up! Looking forward to the next episode!

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! We slipped through in mid July. I wanna go back to Magruder I think there’s more to see out there. We had fires popping up all around us. One was really close as we approached Dwarshack (next vid).

Your drone footage of the Burnt knob was superb. ❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👍🌝

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! It was a team effort between Rob and I.

Magruder corridor definitely looks my type of road 👍 Great episode Will, the views you showed were amazing! This is stunning country 🙌

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Christoff! I'd love to drive it with you someday.

Wow! MacGruder looks amazing. Every video is getting better and better.

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

Holy crap guys, you keep making this adventure and these videos better and better!

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! It was a wild ride. So glad you’re enjoying it.

We ran into the same mud at Florence. The cemetery was very interesting we spent a bit of time there reading the tombstones.

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

The stories there are incredible! I’m thinking of doing a video that just focuses on the stories of the BDR. Florence was a total surprise to us.

@lymasl

Жыл бұрын

@@Venture2Roam good idea. I like the cemeteries it tells me two things. They often died young and they were tougher than me.

Such amazing edits! Finding the time to be present in your adventures and capture such amazing shot all with the great dad jokes is just great. Thank you for the content!

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words. So glad you are enjoying them. Filming these trips is 1/2 the fun for me..and seeing others enjoy the vids is totally surreal!

@OutdoorBlitz

Жыл бұрын

@@Venture2Roam Glad I found the channel. I'm just getting started with my rig and been looking for areas in Idaho. Your channel has been great! Especially the vid on recovery gear with Factor 55

Love the history that goes along with all of these places! We are blessed to have some really cool areas to explore!

@Venture2Roam

10 ай бұрын

The history is so cool...so glad you appreciate it!!

Excellent! Didn’t know he history of the Magruder. Thanks for sharing… learn something new every day!

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Grant! I love that story. There’s so much history out there on the trail!

What an epic trip and awesome videography! I would love to do something like this... wanting to get back out west so bad, it's driving me nuts. Thanks and cant wait for the next episode.

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

YAR! Thank you so much!!!!!!!

@krashnpa

Жыл бұрын

@@Venture2RoamArrrrrr matey, right on cue!

this countdown is pretty slick too! lol

Your story telling is impeccable!

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

Burnt Knob was stunning. Enjoying the videos. You're right about the Magruder story and friendship.

@Venture2Roam

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Magruder is almost always an incomplete story IMO.

@teamground0229

Ай бұрын

@@Venture2Roam Wonder about the history of the descendants of the characters. Here's you million dollar screenplay! Just mention me in the credits, LOL

My dad sent me this video. About 5 minutes in, I knew I had to subscribe. I'm building up a 2017 Right-Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler Unlimited to move to Kenya, East Africa with. These kind of videos give me great ideas of what else I want to do with mine. Now, please excuse me while I binge watch the rest of your videos. 😉

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

So grateful you subscribed! Thanks to your dad for sharing it too! You might also watch the channel Get Out Go. Christoff has some great African Overlanding content. Not Kenya, but still good stuff. Hope you like the rest of the vids!!

@Metalbass1979

Жыл бұрын

@@Venture2Roam Oh, cool! I'll check that channel out as well. I'm digging yours big time. I'm an American but married to a Kenyan that I met on my first of many trips in 2005. We've been going back and forth to visit there for years but we and our 5 year old daughter are about to make the big move. We're building a rescue center for orphans, widows and battered women. This Jeep is going to be a rescue vehicle for deep in the African bush, as well as our daily transportation. (My inner redneck loves the thought of living way off road and doing it every day. Haha.)

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

@@Metalbass1979 that sounds like an incredible adventure!

Great video series, I'm in agreement with the others, I really want to come explore the BDR! Burnt Knob was really impressive, it reminded me of some of the scenes in the movie Cliffhanger.

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Burnt knob is world class I think. Starting to think about which BDR to do next…and it tough not to just do Idaho again lol. So glad you are enjoying the vids!!!!!

EPIC!

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

Wow that looks like a great journey

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Oh man… everytime I watch your videos, I’m totally inspired 🙌🏼 One day, I want to join you on a ride. Of course getting to you is 2000 miles from me so that would be an adventure before the “real adventure “

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

I need to get east one of these days too. So appreciate your comment man. Love watching your channel grow too!

THIS IS AMAZING!!! I would love to spend a few weeks exploring Idaho soon!! Thank you for sharing this with everyone!!

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!!! Idaho is incredible.

@WeekendWanderersOverland

Жыл бұрын

@@Venture2Roam indeed it is, I had a friend in college, who always spoke fondly of living in Idaho, and I never understood it until I started seeing the BDR and specifically your video series, you guys do an amazing job to highlight it. I am excited to hopefully get to meet you guys at one of the expos this year and shake your hand and thank you for what you’re doing for the sport!

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

@@WeekendWanderersOverland We'll be at Expo PNW in 2023!!

@WeekendWanderersOverland

Жыл бұрын

@@Venture2Roam cool it’s only 3500 miles from my place.. practically next door to Ohio! Lol

What a beautiful area, definitely on my to do list 👍

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

It’s spectacular! Hope you get to see it.

You should buy a rubicon next time. Thx for another excellent video, fun & informative. Spectacular scenery and footage - a job well done! Truly make me want to go experience Macgruder (&IDBR)!

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

I think my next rig will be a Rubicon for sure. So glad you enjoying the vids!!!

@frontierstateoverland3816

Жыл бұрын

Yes! He should!

Loving this bdr series. I see you added thumbnails of who is talking. Great idea. Also I thought I was the only other person who knew the “yar it’s drivin me nuts “ joke that Chris told. 😂

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Yar!!!

@frontierstateoverland3816

Жыл бұрын

Yar! 🏴‍☠️

@Arrowoverland

Жыл бұрын

@@frontierstateoverland3816 love the knee slappers between you guys.

Driving the Magruder trail is a bucket list item for me. Maybe next summer.

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Same here. It was really cool to check it off that list.

A big thank you to you ..n..IDAHO and its residents ...I had an epic adventure st.joe to kelly creek..kelly to cayuse to lochsa lodge..12 to lolo..MONTANNA !!!...then the magruder back through ... Idaho over 4 weeks ..flyfish trout bum pilgrimages..I even got footage of the fire above lochsa lodge

@Venture2Roam

11 ай бұрын

That sounds awesome! I really love North/Central Idaho...sounds like you know your way around up there! Glad you had a great trip!!!

@SigmaWolfOutdoors

11 ай бұрын

@@Venture2Roam your videos/content helped me better understand IDAHO and its forest road system .big thanks again ...cheers on down the tracks

I definitely wish i would have got a rubicon too 😂 you’re not alone!

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Lol. Next time….

Great trip. Just putting in to many hours. Slow down and enjoy.

My favorite video so far of this series, Will. The Magruder looks like quite a drive! I’m excited to see how you guys fared on the rest of the Lolo.

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick! Lolo was crazy in a totally different way.

I did the Idaho BDR two weeks ago without any issues on a dual sport bike. I couldn't imagine doing it if the road was wet and muddy.

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

I agree. That would change things a lot..especially on a bike! Thanks for watching!!!

Idaho native, when I moved from Moscow to Boise in 1993 I did the entire trip on dirt, well I crossed pavement twice. Retraced the route with a few detours as Covid descended on the country with a friend and spent ten days driving 672 miles of dirt and 112 on pavement. There’s still plenty of dirt tracks to follow that few venture out on. Out of 672 dirt roads we had to cut three trees and winch up a gnarly slope one time otherwise the 2006 jeep TJ unlimited (LJ) did it with 31” tires and open diffs.

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

LJ!!!!! I love those rigs..hard to come by. What an awesome experience that must have been! We finished this trip with 1,400+ miles…but not sure how many on pavement…probably 100-200. Cheers to finding those dirt roads that are less travelled. Thanks for sharing your story!!

Couldnt help but giggle at all the overlander rigs reactions to my stock vw jetta up there 😂

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@Bitterrootbackroads

10 ай бұрын

Same here, I drove it in a Honda Fit. Not up to the lookouts though. Entire Lolo Motorway too.

@Venture2Roam

10 ай бұрын

@@Bitterrootbackroadsimpressive.

I've ran the Magruder by bike, but never driven it ... might be on the list for next year. I've taken notice that a lot of our burn areas are starting to slowly recover. It's nice to see.

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

I kind of want to do the BDR on a motorcycle next. Just to experience it in a different way.

@obrianmcc12

Жыл бұрын

@@Venture2Roam Experience by bike is IMO much more raw as your senses are more connected to your immediate surroundings. However bikes do have their own challenges and there is something to be realizes by the comforts of a well outfitted 4x4.

I know its been 8 months. We just got a Jeep JK and we've been using your IDBDR movie as a guide for our first big adventure. We've had to break up the sections due to jobs, but we will do the whole BDR by the end of summer. Checking in from the LC Valley

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

That sounds awesome. Congrats on the JK!!

There's a cemetery similar to that near me in Missouri. No roads lead to and I haven't been there since I was 16 when I found it while drinking with a group of friends. Just in the woods with nothing to indicate it's existence other than a few tomb stones sticking out of the ground.

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

That's so cool...makes me want to go find it and discover the stories around it!

You guys scare easy! I hunted in Grangeville.

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Grangeville is a beautiful place. We spend a lot of time out in the middle of the woods…there are times when you just have to trust your senses.

Great job of recording this trail, especially Burnt knob lookout. When i did this last summer i was so worried about a meeting with another vech on that short but trying steep and rocky road.

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We were worried about that too. Someone else recently commented that they met a Taco on the trail..and it was tight, but they were able to pass each other. I'd much rather not find out though :)

LOL Whiskey sludge tastes different in the morning.

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Aint that the truth. I needed my mug for coffee...and It was really good bourbon...so I couldn't bring myself to just throw it out lol.

Hi Uncle Will! If we decide do it again can the kids come this time?

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@frontierstateoverland3816

Жыл бұрын

No complaining though! Of course you’ll probably be driving for part of the next one!

This is a really great video! I don’t know if you noticed, when you’re talking about the forest being creepy at 7:17 into the video, a dark figure walks across the trail ahead of you. Ghost or Bigfoot?!?!

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

I never noticed that until now. I have no idea what that was! I was holding the camera and walking down the road at that point. The other two rigs were long gone in front of me (no dust). So I have no idea what that could have been.

@OpenRoad4Two

Жыл бұрын

@@Venture2Roam it’s intriguing 🤔

I’ve been there once in my truck with a cab over camper pulling a trailer, it was a wild drive! I’m very much wanting to go back because there is some incredible hiking up there! Now on to life choices.. sell the 5th wheel toy hauler and polaris RZR, put the prospector AEV kit on my Ram and some sick overlanding equipment?

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

NO QUESTION SELL THE ATVS AND GO AEV ON YOUR RAM! 😎 I may be a bit biased though...

Idaho BDR is so tame. Idaho's most remote road...hmmm. That's a funny one.

Thanks, I am enjoying the story, Question: when was this? what time of year? I have always thought of going mid to late August but you went earlier?

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

We started the second week of July. So glad to hear you are enjoying it!!

Do you keep your routes saved some where like GIA maps to be shared for someone to do the same trip as you have? You guys do a great job mapping things out before. Way better than I could.

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

The routing is half the fun!!! We use Gaia gps for all of our routing. I don’t share coords, but am usually happy to help point folks in the right direction via private messaging. The beauty of the BDR, is that you can get the gpx files from ridebdr.org. They have a TON of info on that site that can help you.

Where do you purchase the maps in this video? BTW, outstanding video series!!

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! It’s made by Butler Maps. I think you can get them on Amazon.

Hey what’s the name of the coffee maker you have sir?

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

It’s called an aeropress. Actually did a video on it while we were on the BDR. kzread.info/dash/bejne/iZ5oyI-ulJbPg5M.html

Lol scared in the woods in middle of the day

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

We’re no strangers to the backcountry. Sometimes you just have to trust your senses.

What happens if we blink?

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Each blink = 1 pull of Kentucky Owl Bourbon. It’s the 1 rule for watching this vid.

@SimplyMustGo

Жыл бұрын

The Weeping Angels from Dr. Who transport you into the past.

Watching the latest episode of Trail Recon, a factory Jeep Rubicon rear locker isn't much better 🤷

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

I was really pissed...and you probably caught some that in the vid (even though I don't get mad on camera). I had new gears and lockers installed on my Jeep..and literally everything installed has failed. Like every single part. It's the ONE job I didn't do myself on the Jeep. Anyway, I rant. I'll take my chances with the Rubicon next time I buy a rig. I know Brad's had some issues with this too...so you never know...but on the whole those e lockers tend to be more reliable than my air lockers, at least the way they were installed on my rig.

@TLOverlander

Жыл бұрын

@@Venture2Roam we'll see how my lockers do on my Bronco over the long term. No issues so far. I think they're Spicer lockers, but E-lockers regardless, so... Time will tell

I am planning a st.joe..to NF clearwater...to...lolo motorway...mid july..ish... I am concerned about the snow and down fall after this winter ..what do you think as a local i???

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

I think you’ll probably be ok. We had a TON of snow this year though. It really just depends on how hot the Spring gets. So far, it’s been hot and the snow is melting fast. I’d keep checking the snowpack on those mountains if I were you.

@SigmaWolfOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

@@Venture2Roam..then out to montanna .reset .and then the corridor to elk city ...

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

@@SigmaWolfOutdoors Sounds like a great route. You might check the Elk City general store facebook page for snow melt updates.

How much extra fuel did you take on this journey? Fuel cans I mean.

@Venture2Roam

Ай бұрын

I had 4 extra gallons and used them between Yellow Pine and McCall.

Ever had any major issues with you jeep?

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Nothing “major” that I can think of. But I drive it pretty hard and there have been some things that needed replacing.

@Richard-xv7yf

Жыл бұрын

@@Venture2Roam thanks for your reply. The internet has me thinking the wrangler was the most unreliable vehicles of all time. Be safe on these trips. Really appreciate you showing us this beautiful country

@frontierstateoverland3816

Жыл бұрын

My Jeep has over 100,000 miles. Zero problems!

What month did you do this trip?

@Venture2Roam

4 ай бұрын

This was mid June.

I heard rumor of a ghost town called Habel City somewhere in this region but can’t find information about it online. Has anyone heard of it?

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

I haven't heard of it - but now I want to go find it!!!

@cowboydan507

Жыл бұрын

@@Venture2Roam It’s supposed to be near the border of Montana and Idaho possible near the Magruder Corridor road. I’ve been told there are some people in Elk City that know how to find it.

@cowboydan507

Жыл бұрын

@@Venture2Roam I’ve spoken to one person many years ago who had been there but have since lost contact with them. I have a map somewhere that shows it’s relative location.

Bigfoot country

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Definitely felt that way.

If you wanted gas today in Elk City you would be out of luck the Elk Creek station is closed.

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

Really?? Closed for the winter, or closed permanently? That creates a massive range problem if true.

@kenelswick8918

Жыл бұрын

@@Venture2Roam permanently I lived 4 miles west of Elk City at junction flats and talk with friends 2 days ago that told me.

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

@@kenelswick8918 yikes.

@RevereOverland

Жыл бұрын

@@Venture2Roam not good for a thirsty Jeep!

Broken and balanced trees, creepy feelings and strange whistling? These are signs of Bigfoot in the area. I’m concerned for the prospector out there.

@Venture2Roam

Жыл бұрын

It certainly felt like Bigfoot territory!

I have a bunch of high 8 videos from back in the eary 90s before the fires devistated it .. I was one of the otfitters in there at tye time. Amazimg how much diffrent it looks today . Back in the day before the wolves you would have seen deer and elk all over . The lakes below burnt knob was the cover of my brochure. Used to pull a horse trailor up that pig of a rd to the lookout. Amazing area .

@Venture2Roam

3 ай бұрын

That is so awesome to hear. I can only imagine what it looked like back then. Sad to think I’ll never see it that way, but glad to know someone else has.