Deep in the Snow - Gold Fever Trail, Big Bear, California

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In the 1860 miners flocked to the San Bernardino Mountains in search of gold and the dream of sticking it rich. We set out in the New Ford Bronco and my wife's Jeep Wrangler JL to go explore the Gold Fever trail along Holcomb Valley 3N16 in Big Bear California and check out some of the many historic gold rush stops along the way. Just 2 days before Big Bear had a major winter snow storm, so this added a little more danger to traveling these usually easy, now slick, icy and muddy trails.
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@gogerwi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for inserting the map Brad at the beginning, it adds prospective to any KZfaq segment to us whom have never been there. Good to see the interaction with fellow minded outdoor adventurers, that's always one of the best parts of any trip.

@johnfitzgerald5158 2 жыл бұрын

Just a little recommendation when it comes to water holes / bog holes. Lay off the skinny pedal until the front tires have gotten in and displaced some water, particularly deeper holes. Then give it the berries if needed to make it through. In my experience it reduces the amount of water and debris jetting right up against the radiator, fan, air intake etc. Not as much thrusted up on the windshield either. Guy with coolant issue could very well have shot a chunk of ice up there, which es no bueno. All-in-all it looked like a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing.

@johnboudreau5135 2 жыл бұрын

Ease in, power out.

@exploretography 2 жыл бұрын

Great adventure! Love seeing Broncos and Wranglers playing well together! All that matters are memories on the trail! Great video! Always apricate you bring us along!

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

The memories are what it's all about!

@renaissancepoet 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the historical sites on this trip. Can't wait to learn more on your future runs.

@markwisniewski2227 2 жыл бұрын

Having a wife that shares your offroad passion is like winning the lottery. You're a lucky guy.

@vincedagiel3905 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this video. You could hear the smiles in your voices. I even got to grinning ear to ear while watching it.

@erich1880 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like you're having a blast in the Bronc! Both you and your wife 👍

@joshuarounds7180 2 жыл бұрын

I love doing the same thing in the Colorado Rockies. Tons of old mining and milling equipment still standing and interesting points of interest. Love your videos!

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

I love exploring CO! Thank you!

@michaelyoung3337 2 жыл бұрын

Speaking of those little cabins, my grandfather told me that out west all those old cabins were built with rough logs just laid on the soil. They have decomposed slowly and uniformly and over time they appear to get shorter. He showed me a cabin with my great grandfather's initials that is now only about 4 feet tall, when once a six-foot man could easily walk in. Great video!

@foghelmut 2 жыл бұрын

I was up there this weekend, though didn't make it out to the trails this time. Funny that that 2WD truck made it into the video. Someone had posted about it in Facebook group I'm in. The truck couldn't make it out, and someone else broke an axle trying to tow them. With the trail blocked, a lot of folks out there didn't make it back until after nightfall. Glad you were able to turn around when you did.

@lakertang 2 жыл бұрын

I was there on Saturday , leaving around 4pm heading out Polique canyon. There was an icy hill that people decided to turn around on coming or going. Just slippery and trucks sliding. I decided to put on my chains just to be safe going up it with the whole family in the truck. As I was doing that there was this 2wd Silverado in gold or brown color that was just sliding all over the road coming at us. Luckily he was able to stop. Hiss reasoning was he wanted to use momentum to get up the hill, but problem with that is there were still vehicles coming down also. He didn’t have chains either. So I was wondering if that was the same guy who might if spent the night as that hill was icy slippery. Be prepared when going out in the snow.

@stuartwilson5634 2 жыл бұрын

Brad and Regina, you are a beautiful couple and I so love watch you vids when your wheeling together, well done..

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@RanchoTexano 2 жыл бұрын

You’re such a great storyteller Brad that this weaving of some historical background of the trails you travel really suits you! Love it!

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@EZapar 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the idea of having fun in a Jeep and a Bronco at the same time. I hope it helps folks see that there's no rivalry, we all like the same thing and should be able to mingle just fine.

@jasont7814 2 жыл бұрын

Good point. I’ve got a Jeep and my wife has an FJ. We take ours out together and have a great time.

@regenakowitz 2 жыл бұрын

At the end of the day, it's really about the adventure and the people with you. As my husband always says, the vehicle is a tool to get you there. 😁

@debbieflores5385 2 жыл бұрын

Brad, do you miss driving? You are so busy filming you don’t get to drive as much. Love the videos hope your still having fun. I really enjoy seeing Regina having a great time out there with you.

@regenakowitz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And he still gets to drive quite a bit. In fact, he's out driving and filming right now while I'm at home. 😉

@ms52499 2 жыл бұрын

Old Yella may be my favorite Jeep that you have in the stable.Good family fun!

@cliffrockadventures 2 жыл бұрын

So much fun - we love Regina's yellow jeep!

@regenakowitz 2 жыл бұрын

Me too! Thank you for watching! 😁

@charlesodle8595 2 жыл бұрын

Hearing your wife giggle like a little kid was the best part. Great video

@boostedgt108 2 жыл бұрын

My wife and I have been watching your channel for a while now. Have to say, "It's our favorite channel." We love watching every video and drooling over Marco's food that he makes. We've owned several Jeeps (not as many as you have lol) but we are looking for something more comfortable for long trips. Currently we own a LJ that we've been rock crawling for the last 11 years and it's time for a change. We've thought about the Grand Cherokee but wondered if it would take us to where we want to go. We would love to see more videos with the Bronco maybe Black Bear Pass or Telluride. Until then, we'll be waiting for your next video.

@pandafam4415 2 жыл бұрын

I JUST GOT HEAR HERE!!!! Can’t wait to use it up on those same Trails this Saturday. We’re also going to Grand Canyon in April and I’m really looking forward to the stories for that

@jobc9184 2 жыл бұрын

Another masterpiece Brad!!! Being from the east coast I look forward to the future videos and learn about the trails in the west. Thanks again and be safe!

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@trailrunnah8886 2 жыл бұрын

I can't watch these videos without feeling a pang of jealousy. Be nice if we had terrain and land access like this out on the east coast.

@rickbuchanan5762 2 жыл бұрын

Regina is right, slow the roll. Enjoy it more. It also makes for more entertaining videos. This one was pretty darn good.

@NaturistRoy 2 жыл бұрын

I love the Ketchup and mustard look of the two cars, classic combination!

@minitrucker007 2 жыл бұрын

My wife does not care at all about overlanding, so all of my adventures happen by myself or with my kids. I just love seeing your wife with you.

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

To be honest, it was just me and my sons for many year, but now I'm so glad she enjoys coming out with us.

@timkiely3240 2 жыл бұрын

It’s nice to know everyone officially hits the steering wheel in the Bronco!

@regenakowitz 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@silk.1467 2 жыл бұрын

Key statement: Always take on trails with a second rig. The snow in California can be unpredictable.

@conner7595 2 жыл бұрын

I live in CO so when he said they got a lot of snow, I giggled a bit. However it is always a good idea to be with another rig snow or not.

@oinn8003 2 жыл бұрын

@@conner7595 apparently you don’t have no clue about Big Bear

@silk.1467 2 жыл бұрын

@@conner7595 Conner in California the mountains produce what we call Sierra Cement. Our daytime temps can be above freezing and adds moisture content making it difficult to gain traction. Case and point is when a all wheel SUV pulls over and hits the cement they soon need a rescue. Skiers love Colorado snow and frown upon Sierra Cement.

@h8highways530 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like y'll had a great time. It made me smile.

@P4SDetails 2 жыл бұрын

Seriously one of my favorite activities. I’m in Northern Utah. When we had a big snowstorm, the boys and I grabbed the JL and hit the county roads and had an epic adventure. My kid discovered how awesome donuts can be.

@mrminer604 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to see the 3 of you enjoying some good fun.

@billwaterhouse5894 2 жыл бұрын

That was so much fun guys, thanks for sharing with us all.

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@gearlist 2 жыл бұрын

Trails down there are looking beautiful! Going to be a big year for the channel 💯💯

@andysolorzano4126 2 жыл бұрын

Looked like a fun day! Gave us another trail to explore with our group. Thanks for another great vid.

@NasTimeAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking me to places I'm not likely to ever see in person.

@Earlywinters09 2 жыл бұрын

I love my JKU, but I have to say that Regina's yellow JL "Unicorn" is really stunning. Great video. Thanks!

@regenakowitz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! She is kinda pretty! 😁

@harleymichael281 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Regena. HearHere is now on my must have list. Thanks for that tip.

@excaliburdg1762 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. This was the first video I can remember where the word “coffee” was not uttered!!

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

LOL! I was well caffeinated at the start!

@MarkSpencerAZ 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you and your wife have the same goal as us this year. Slow down, start a little longer and soak in an area. Just got back from a 3-week trip around Arizona, our home state.

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

3 weeks in AZ sounds like a great trip!

@MarkSpencerAZ 2 жыл бұрын

@@TrailRecon My wife has another photo shoot late this month near one of your stomping grounds, Anza. We might drive the coach over, towing the TL.

@malifestro3319 2 жыл бұрын

I'd hang out with you guys any day. Nothing like blue skies and snow. Thanks Fam.

@seancoppage2892 2 жыл бұрын

Great job as usual! You and your wife passed us on the 215 this past Sunday on our way back from Truckhaven. Tried to catch you but had to get on the 91. Hope to see you out on the trails sometime!

@papapeter5622 2 жыл бұрын

So cool.... jeep and bronco together..... excellent..

@chillaxin2012lhs 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see Regina's Two door out on the trails.

@mikebiron7339 2 жыл бұрын

Just got back from Big Bear this past New Year's weekend. The whole time knowing you and Lite Brite were getting ready to release videos from Big Bear. I'm sure the videos are from the previous weeks, but, I still kept my eyes open for any Trail Recon or Lite Brite E3 vehicles. My mouth was watering thinking about joining either group. Love the video!

@Loudpedal10 2 жыл бұрын

One of your best videos.I enjoy seeing points of interest that I’ll never get to visit myself, the snow was a bonus for sure. Hope to see more like it in the future!

@runclimbrepeat 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your laughter (<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="295">4:55</a>). It was genuinely contagious! 😂 Another great upload here and I cannot wait for the next one.🙂

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@montebeerbower7796 2 жыл бұрын

I really like it when you show more history and sites as you go

@peteacevedo3411 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of fun in the snow. Great video

@justacarfan 2 жыл бұрын

Love the map showing your route at the beginning of the video. Gives us a better perspective on your location. Keep up the good work.

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@tonydmty1234567 2 жыл бұрын

That Jeep is gorgeous. ";-)

@pwrofgrayskull 9 ай бұрын

Good info and perspective, thank you!! 👍✌️

@TrailRecon 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@danielpelletier3834 2 жыл бұрын

I tend to watch your videos more than once and I think the soundtracks add to the experience. Great Videos and Thanks.

@GriffinConway 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Brad. Thanks for sharing, and nice to see the Bronco out on the trail.

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@EigerSummitOffroad 2 жыл бұрын

So much fun!

@RatelLaw 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@popcorn_offical 2 жыл бұрын

The history of the old mines and structures from the mining days is always fascinating. Thanks for sharing and I'm looking forward to this addition to the content of your awesome videos. 😁

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@charlesgotshall3383 2 жыл бұрын

Check out the reconstruction of Cerro Gordo mining town that another Brad is doing.

@AH.-. 2 жыл бұрын

History sounds great!

@squatch2461 2 жыл бұрын

I've always figured you folks run tight, nose to tail, on the trail for filming. I'm kinda surprised you were still doing it after having traction issues. I'm more in the leave plenty of following distance so you're not eating dust, the vehicle ahead won't slide back into you, and you can have more reaction time if something happens up ahead. imho, You're also in the range of experience where complacency in a field can creep in. Far from a Rookie, confident and knowledgeable because you've always been able to handle whatever's come up. Thanks for sharing the trip, and wishing you and your family all the best in '22.

@austinandannah5357 2 жыл бұрын

Love the history lesson in conjunction with the snow wheeling.

@dougdean3134 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us along. I want to go play on the snow!

@matthewhatton3637 2 жыл бұрын

I love all the history the back roads have to offer.

@geraldkarl642 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharin'.... Happy New Year 2022

@moreaufamily437 2 жыл бұрын

Love this new format! Great idea.

@golive67 2 жыл бұрын

Ran that same trail new years day with my daughter....we had a blast!!

@cmcullen 2 жыл бұрын

Such a fun video, Brad. Really enjoyed it and hope to get up there soon in my Jeep!

@robertwhitemoto 2 жыл бұрын

Loving that Bronco! fun day !

@dannypalmer8990 2 жыл бұрын

after I retired 10 plus years ago I decided to just go around the Texas panhandle looking at the local attraction's in each little town ,It was an interesting experience and still is. Learned Lot of history about the area I live in.

@MarkSpencerAZ 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy you and your wife having so much fun on the audio!

@qmarkett 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome adventure

@OVRLNDX 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome and fun video brother!

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@rourkshewell6957 2 жыл бұрын

great video love the yellow jeep . the black rims look sweet....

@johnbarrios1598 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your video. Love the mountains felt as if I was there. Thank You!!!!!

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@damnjustassignmeone 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Love the historical stuff.

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@BucksMom218 2 жыл бұрын

I will check out the app! Thanks for the gorgeous scenery!! And please don’t roll your Mama’s Jeep!🤣😏 Awesome job with the video and the driving! 😎🥾🥾

@sandralutz-rodriguez2864 2 жыл бұрын

that had to be so much fun to play in the snow! If you need more snow head north ;-) What a neat app, thank you for sharing that. Wishing you and your family a great 2022!

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@aguyinnc2865 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Bronco!

@nativetexson 2 жыл бұрын

WooHoo! What a blast! I was smiling throughout the video.

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

Right on! We were smiling and laughing all day!

@grega4450 2 жыл бұрын

love the video. Bronco is amazing. Like a tank

@maxmixrc 2 жыл бұрын

Wow great off-road adventure 💯👍👍

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@outlaw9232 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Brad! Looks like you all had such a great time!!

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

We had a wonder full time, thank you and thank you for being such a long time subscriber! Happy New Year!

@outlaw9232 2 жыл бұрын

@@TrailRecon Happy New Year to you and yours too Brad. Subscriber for life here. Love your work!

@DM-tf6mk 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Looks like you all had a blast!

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we did!

@kevinnorris1434 2 жыл бұрын

Another great job 👌👍

@mikedc3 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's a whole lotta snow alright. At least 2 inches.

@Crumb_Trails Жыл бұрын

Now you're in my old stomping grounds! I still miss it

@mikecon7634 2 жыл бұрын

I really love these history videos. Tks

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you like them!

@lee503 2 жыл бұрын

Great content! Love the story telling.

@outingwithme1581 2 жыл бұрын

Epic 🔥🔥🔥

@arrowheadoverland 2 жыл бұрын

Of all your videos; this type and style are my favorites.

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

So great to hear, thank you!

@Billsadventures13 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work on this one video. Very enjoyable to see this and the history of the area.

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@robinnshaw 2 жыл бұрын

love it mate

@canadian4wd654 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful area would love to explore it one day , Great video 👍

@larshamilton40 2 жыл бұрын

even the forest traffic is bad in Cali...damn..😁 good fun, good times

@jinoh7418 4 ай бұрын

I go about once a week. Especially winter, love cold weather camping. Luckily i live nearby.

@jayesh5131 2 жыл бұрын

Started this year with an awesome video 🔥🔥🔥 Even if I hate the cold, I love to watch winter videos more than summer ones 😅

@DrewToner 2 жыл бұрын

That might be a good survey to do, snow tires!! My K02's are terrible on packed snow. No traction at all. Thanks for taking us along, nice scenic trail!!

@TrailRecon 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting, because KO2s are actually snow rated, none of the tires we were using on this trip were.

@DrewToner 2 жыл бұрын

@@TrailRecon I live in Alberta, snow turns to ice PDQ, on residential streets, atleast. No traction. And I can't really air down, in town! But I'm sure they will be great in a field full of the white stuff, with grass or dirt underneath. Just my cdn 2 cents!! Not worth much, I know!! 😎

@NicholasX. 2 жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to bringing my Jeep out there 🙂

@BlackFlagAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you guys got up there to enjoy some of that snow and slush. Good to see the Bronco GetFilthy! 😁 stay frosty out there, slipping and sliding on ice can be a terrible circumstance. Ask me how i know lol.

@Royalcrimsonstang222 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning everyone!

@kph220 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the content! Now just need to get you to collaborate with THE HISTORY GUY KZfaq channel on one of these educational trail recons!! Best wishes for a happy and safe new year Brad and family.