V20E15: On the Threshold of the Superstitions

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Жыл бұрын

This week, I take the Jeep north, into Arizona, to further explore the backroads of Tonto National Forest. My travels take me down several forest road spurs, both scenic and rugged, where I camp along the crest of a desert mountain overlooking jagged ridges and weathered canyons. After wandering around in the backcountry, I venture into the historic town of Tortilla Flat, where I enjoy a substantial and flavorful quesadilla at Superstition Saloon. This episode features good food, stunning scenery, and cringy diff-dragging.
00:00 - Intro
01:29 - Into Tonto National Forest
03:12 - The Ancient Road
05:15 - Deeper Into the Desert
07:44 - Hilltop Campsite
09:03 - Dinner is Served
10:30 - Exploring the Canyon
12:44 - Considering Desert Wildlife
13:38 - The Gnarly Track
15:38 - At the Road’s End
16:47 - Superstition Saloon
18:46 - Wrap-Up and News
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@blueskymut Жыл бұрын

Love Arizona so much.👏👏👏👏

@micd9256 Жыл бұрын

Chris, get a blacklight flashlight. Useful for clearing your property of scorpions as well as your campsite. Trust me, they're out there. Just don't get freaked out once you discover how many there really are. Tonto and the Superstitions have a lot to offer - primitive tracks, lakes, rivers, canyons, wildlife, historic towns, and awesome campsites. Keep exploring.

@3smoke Жыл бұрын

I camped by Drake Arizona and had one under my tent when I packed up and a 2nd came out when I opened the tent in the garage to dry it. 😮

@jakelannetti3128 Жыл бұрын

Also helpful in hotel rooms!

@mcoffroadinaz4075 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to my world Chris. Lots of jeeps and other offroad folks in this area.

@sunroameroverland Жыл бұрын

Hey another thing to keep an eye out for in Arizona is wasps. They use cavities under rocks for dens. When disturbed. Well start running. Welcome to Arizona.. haha

@Brian.A.Simmons Жыл бұрын

You may want to invest in some snake leg guards or boots. I grew up around there, and I don’t know how many times I stepped right over a rattlesnake and didn’t even know it. Also, I would suggest adding a snakebite kit to your first aid supply. It’s a must for the Arizona desert.

@adjake1 Жыл бұрын

Chris. A few episodes ago you mentioned not being as surefooted as you were before the broken foot. I bought a pair of "old guy" trekking poles a little over a year ago. It made a world of difference to me in confidence over rougher terrain especially when I'm carrying 20-30 lbs of camera gear and water and snacks on my back.

@leftystrat62 11 ай бұрын

Great shot @ 5:50 :)

@ettaplace6716 9 ай бұрын

Loved this and the area u were in 😁 welcome to beautiful and diverse Arizona !!! (Try tombstone for a visit if u two like the old west and it’s history !)

@oldmanoldtruck Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I look forward to seeing you at Expo West!

@taurota1554 Жыл бұрын

awesome as always.thanks for sharing and taking us along

@notreallyme425 Жыл бұрын

10:45 good to see you being a little more careful on foot! No more jumping down those rocks, ok?

@1a1u0g9t4s2u Жыл бұрын

As I commented in last weeks episode, you delivered on one of the many fantastic areas Arizona has to offer. Recognized immediately the area you were in. Perhaps by design, you just touched the surface of the sites in the area. BTW the dispersed CG you tagged are great for star gazing. Thanks for sharing.

@search4truth104 Жыл бұрын

Springtime in the desert, short but sweet.

@OverlandAZ Жыл бұрын

Chris, I do believe that is the old alignment of the road. Compare on the GAIA 1900 historic map and I believe it lines up. There is so much history in and around the Superstitions region. There are very neat things to find too. Several ruin sites, caves, ranches, you name it. Even some filming locations for old movies and TV shows and a marker for a whiskey Company scavenger hunt. Enjoyed the video. Maybe we cross paths on the trail sometime 👍

@Puppykupo Жыл бұрын

Hey good to see you settle out in the wild west, im loving your videos and adventures all the time, I've visited AZ many times for work past and present, i can tell you some of my favorite places in Tucson area are (Barrio Brewing co. & Illegal Petes restaurant) so if you haven't already visited them spots i suggest you do, you really gonna like them, aside from that, keep exploring and hopefully one day will meet on the trails, keep safe and have Fun! & remember "Adventure's A-Foot" 🤣✌

@JTube571 Жыл бұрын

As a local I will say welcome to my favorite trail! It's short but sweet, the technical part at the beginning is great for some quick fun. Every time I make an upgrade to the vehicle I go out there to test it out. And the scenery isn't bad either! 😍

@J2DXPLR Жыл бұрын

Oh, you have reminded us that we need to get out and explore the Superstitions again. We have stayed away since they closed section of Apache Trail due to storm damage a few years ago. But that area is gorgeous.

@ericschmidt3759 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to my backyard. Enjoy!😊

@ericschmidt3759 Жыл бұрын

I would suggest that while you’re in the area to head up to Crown King via Castle Hot Springs. There’s good food waiting for you in Crown King!

@azstargazer912 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Tucson! Your first summer will test you, but the phrase "it is a dry heat" really makes sense.

@stephenkramme7063 Жыл бұрын

I'd say that you consumed more vegetables in that one meal than you would normally eat in a month! Shannon is a wonderful influence.

@917684901385338 Жыл бұрын

My 93 ZJ is pushing 204,000 miles and still running strong. In-line 6 is a beast!

@StephenGomez21 Жыл бұрын

There are plenty of snakes, and scorpions out there not to mention coyotes and mountain lions. Javelin has a bit of an ill temper lol.

@daisuke8872 Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure there are struggles but you live my dream life! Love from Japan.

@mprudhon Жыл бұрын

Hey Chris…I was just there … with all the rain everything seems to be in bloom …it was beautiful

@OCMike Жыл бұрын

That Quesadilla is a meal for 3 people 🤣

@dennisl6198 Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't normally tell you how to change your excellent videos and this is one of them for sure but I do have a note on dialogue..... When you got to that stagnant pool you should have said "... But it looks gross so I'm not going to venture..... Forward.".

@Hadd13 Жыл бұрын

great video

@ManMachineRoam Жыл бұрын

You need to keep an eye out for a Gila Monster now. I guess it is extremely rare to see one even for life-long residents of Tucson. I saw one when I was visiting my parents and brother.

@kai38 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite AZ trails.

@mefobiajeep9866 Жыл бұрын

Tortilla Flat burned down about 10-15 years ago. All teh dollar bills you see now are relatively new. I was lucky enough to have a dollar in both the old and the new.

@mtnbound2764 Жыл бұрын

i need to make some time to just let curiosity lead the way and wander.

@Cabingirlandrandomcrap Жыл бұрын

Chris are you going to explore outside AZ again? I miss your trips outside the desert! Don’t get me wrong, az is amazing but Canada misses you!

@tompeterson3296 Жыл бұрын

Been to Tortillo Flats a few times in the family SUV.....but have not gotten there in my Rubicon. Was somewhat unaware of the trails in this area......and may need to plan a trip that away pretty soon. I did the road past the Roosevelt impoundment some years ago....and traveled around the superstition mountains.....it is a beautiful (albeit long) drive......but I heard they closed that road.

@gort6445 Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the older videos. Very cool. Head up to the Arctic Ocean Chris.

@davidlavery8336 Жыл бұрын

You forgot to get a prickly pear flavored ice cream next door to the saloon there. It's delicious. You're right in my back yard where I grew up at.

@BrwnShinobi Жыл бұрын

206K miles?? Jus made me more of a believer now for Jeeps longterm

@scottymac5174 Жыл бұрын

During the fall in the Santa Lucia mountains down in Big Sur CA. it's tarantula breeding season. You will see them running across the roads.

@ramblinon Жыл бұрын

We love watching your adventures. Ireland just doesn't have the playground for proper 4wd adventure like the US or Canada.

@zonacrs Жыл бұрын

Please tell me you got some ice cream next door. If not, you have a reason to return. A Butterscotch pecan and mint chocolate chip waffle cone is on my must have list every time I go to Tortilla Flat. The roasted candied pecans are bomb ass road food as well, but they will be gone before you clear canyon lake.

@HoustonBrownPhotography Жыл бұрын

Just found that station a few weeks and am really enjoying the filming and dialog. Dialog especially. Love the info. I do have a question about the filming though if you don't mind. How do you get your camera to track you??

@thebob0882 Жыл бұрын

You need to explore East and north of Roosevelt lake.

@JT-py9lv Жыл бұрын

My backyard !

@paty7018 Жыл бұрын

☺️💕

@allover4309 Жыл бұрын

Hikes like that here this time of year in a cool narrow canyon? You're definitely going to up your rattler encounter counter.

@allover4309 Жыл бұрын

...and your scorpion count is about to go up as well. Most likely inside your new abode 🦂 just life out here.

@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy Жыл бұрын

Chris I LOVE your channel! I would love to collaborate with you! You have inspired me to go on more adventures and you’ve literally changed my channel and how I view off-roading as a whole. My Dad lives in the Phoenix area and I’d love to join you on an adventure or two. Sincerely-Motoring Adventure YouTubr channel!

@time4trains Жыл бұрын

Chris wondering if you'll be at Expo West?

@marynelson4513 Жыл бұрын

Speaking of graceful - last summer I used the fateful words “Hey watch this I’m Chris” when jumping from one large flat rock to another. Chris I’m not!!

@GentleGiantFan Жыл бұрын

How many miles do you have on your current springs and shocks?

@captseamus Жыл бұрын

Anybody know if 8 ply offroad tires are sufficient for offroading in this type of country? I know 10ply tires are also available in some instances. Just wondering?

@AustinH7 Жыл бұрын

8 ply is more than enough. A lot of jeeps run 6 ply tires (C load, LT)

@johnodell9841 Жыл бұрын

Great story Chris! Keep it up!

@gilbertarnold8666 Жыл бұрын

Great video thank you!

@noclinkers Жыл бұрын

I love seeing your content, but you really are not an "overlander" anymore. You are more of a guy that goes camping each week. Still cool!

@anthonymedeck7081 Жыл бұрын

Texas plates?

@michaelcase9270 Жыл бұрын

Chris love your channel. Question, what's the plan for the Land Rover?

@tim_gifford Жыл бұрын

I’m happy to see Shannon is keeping with diversifying Chris’s diet with home prepackaged meals! Great views and interesting sites on those roads this week