The Overland Adventure of a Lifetime Begins
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9 күн бұрынLocated on top of the world is one of the Earths smallest, shallowest and most hostile waters, the Arctic Ocean. This otherworldly landscape with its endless polar nights and 24 hours days of sun in the summer has captivated my imagination for years. This year I decided to stop dreaming and embark on a month-long expedition to reach the Arctic Ocean. I’m joined by my good friend Shaun on this expedition and together we face some major challenges, breathtaking moments, and this promises to be the adventure of a lifetime. It's day 4 of my overland adventure to the Arctic Circle...
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@TheStoryTillNow 7 күн бұрын
Had to introduce Brad to Canada properly with some Timmy’s 👍🏻
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Sooo good!
@raymondforbes4295 7 күн бұрын
Was he saying "eh" a lot byt the end, eh?
@WTFover714 7 күн бұрын
@@raymondforbes4295 takes a frozen tongue to say it, right
@chrisridebike8 7 күн бұрын
Is it different than Tim Horton’s in the US?
@johnsebastianbach 7 күн бұрын
I think they're the same, at least the Ontario and Western NY/Michigan timmies are the same.
@clintdyson5765 2 күн бұрын
I'm glad you finally got to see some big horns.
@garretlewis4103 6 күн бұрын
As a firefighter, I like the fire lookout towers. Glad to hear the 4x4 club is maintaining some so they don’t rot away. A piece of firefighting history for sure.
@delepinenarey 2 күн бұрын
you’re literally my comfort person i love you kislux !
@danielstevens3869 7 күн бұрын
I don't drink coffee, but whenever I see a Tim Hortons, I get coffee. I first had Tim Hortons coffee in Kandahar Afghanistan. Much needed after 4 hours of driving at night.
@RichardSolomon-jn9zu 7 күн бұрын
Thank you for your service, sir!
@chadgraber4575 7 күн бұрын
It was Green Beans for me. They were everywhere I went over there.
@auduffer 2 күн бұрын
Same here--loved some TH on the boardwalk smoking a cigar waiting for the poo pond odors to waft in! 😅
@auduffer 2 күн бұрын
@@chadgraber4575 because Kandahar started as a NATO-run base they had the TH instead of Green Beans.
@danielstevens3869 2 күн бұрын
@auduffer they had a green beans as well. At least when I was there they did.
@fernandoharo1661 2 күн бұрын
Love this! Best overland duo, also I'm impressed how Brad is sticking to his diet 👏 excellent work he definitely looks leaner, I'll be back on my keto soon
@HONORYOUROATH 5 күн бұрын
10:10 coming in sideways like a B-52 landing.
@chrisblanchard4849 7 күн бұрын
Nice to see my hometown of Quesnel on your video!
@caifan444 2 күн бұрын
Just amazing video looking foward to the rest thanks Brad!
@bntravelin2 3 күн бұрын
This was a terrific series. Thanks for the great videos
@HONORYOUROATH 5 күн бұрын
Since I was a kid the comparative sizes of the Oceans has always fascinated me. But then sometimes you realize, it’s really just one big Ocean.
@hahaadventures4838 4 күн бұрын
I had a Gladiator and the small gas tank and anemic high revving V6 was just too much. Was getting 9mpgs towing with mine 😱Had to ditch it for an HD Ram. Now my trips are so much more relaxing! Surprised that you can endure your Gladiator on such a huge trip!
@ratnadipmajumdar8179 7 күн бұрын
Spacticular locations wonderful glimpse of wildlife truly both of you are moving in the lap of mother nature. Have a safe and blessed journey ❤️.
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!
@korewest 7 күн бұрын
I love the juxtaposition of the raised air intake and the exhaust
@teamorozuk6819 7 күн бұрын
Great job, Brad! I’m smiling right along with you…as usual!
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
I've been home for a week and I'm still smiling!
@felicelgato59 7 күн бұрын
Another great video, thank you very much
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it.
@cdnjeepoverland 7 күн бұрын
Stellar journey! Thanks for documenting it for all of us to enjoy - anyone who’s even attempted to record a trip can appreciate just how much work goes into something like this. What a time we live in, when independent creators can generate such amazing content!! Thank you.
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! I really love documenting the adventures.
@qurbanaligulmohammadi2121 7 күн бұрын
Welcome to Canada 🇨🇦 pleasure to have you in our beautiful country 🎉
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
I can't wait to go back and see more!
@DennisJPolson 5 күн бұрын
The start of an epic adventure. So glad you posted SitReps along the way, and I have been eager to see these videos of the entire trip.
@albetherechillin 3 күн бұрын
Amazing bro ❤
@SgtRipcord 6 күн бұрын
Trail Recon vids are always an immediate click but when my home province is represented I clicked even faster.
@m.t.mobile 5 күн бұрын
Excellent start to the trip!
@mildostres 11 сағат бұрын
Good 😊👌
@CraigG21 7 күн бұрын
Epic trip & views! Cant wait to see more 👊
@brett3152 6 күн бұрын
Brad, thanks for the first installment. Just the first 30 seconds of drone footage is worth the price of admission!
@lyndonhamby7432 7 күн бұрын
I’m jealous Brad 😂😂😂 Awesome trip. Stay safe 👍🏻
@zackdaniels6858 7 күн бұрын
I have watched Both your channels for a long time, So very interesting to see Both your vids and views…VIEWS on this lil beauty of a story.
@perronse 7 күн бұрын
Bravo😊
@ChristopherCowin 6 күн бұрын
Good point about the mud tires most don’t know about or don’t care to know about it so thanks for that tidbit of info can’t wait to do this journey myself with hopefully a buddy too
@karelesterhuizen7117 7 күн бұрын
Super, thank you for this first video and can’t wait for the rest.
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@seveydp 8 күн бұрын
Congratulations! On such a beautiful adventure! keep it coming.
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Thank you! Will do and more to come.
@findmeinariver 6 күн бұрын
Thanks Brad for your perspective. I love both your and Shawn's videos and when I saw the two of you were planning a big trip in my own back yard I was really excitted. The arctic circle I think is on the minds of many off road enthusiasts and certainly somewhere I'd like to head in a few years when my youngest child is all done highschool. Welcome to Canada, BC and The Great White North! Epic trip so far.
@overloadOverland 6 күн бұрын
Brad you never disappoint. great video. i’m so happy you liked the area that i live. it’s impossible to capture 100% of the beauty of northern BC with camera but you are doing a fantastic job. keep up the great work
@ahmednesbitte4906 7 күн бұрын
Hi Brad, thank you so much for sharing this video. Thank you.
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@bobf4333 7 күн бұрын
I would love to do this adventure trip, absolutely amazing views!
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
The views far exceed what I had imagined on this trip.
@norcoredneck 7 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@markperza384 7 күн бұрын
Great adventure so far!!
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@doveadventures 6 күн бұрын
I accidentally had my Gladiator in km when I first bought it. I was going down the interstate, looked down, and saw I was going 128 and immediately hit the breaks 😂
@dealy9268 7 күн бұрын
Awesome trip!
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Thank you, it really was one I wont forget.
@carolguezen5829 7 күн бұрын
😂 love the excitement on your face when you saw your first bighorn! You need to go to Radium Hot Speings in BC where there bighorn rule the town and the highway
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
LOL! It just been so long trying to spot them, I suppose I was a little over enthusiastic.
@MyBestVersionOfMe 8 күн бұрын
I'm glad you finally found some Big Horned Sheep. I know you've had your eye on them for quite some time. I can't wait to see how the rest of your trip goes!!! Have fun & be safe.
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
After so long searching for them, I was a bit over excited to finally see them. Thank you!
@jimzimmerman5852 5 күн бұрын
Looks great. Only rec is to replace jumper cables with a portable jump starter. Has saved me and my fam many times without asking for help. Just charge it every 4 months or so.
@MichaelSmith-kr9qw 7 күн бұрын
Looked like a epic drive Doc !!! Glad you finally got to see the elusive Bighorn Sheep, Now the Moose and her calf that is something you rarely see, thank god she was on the other bank because they aren't the friendliest animals. Cannot wait for the rest of the series !
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Oh ya, I'm thankful mom and her calf were on the other side. Thank you!
@MojaveTrails 7 күн бұрын
Really been looking forward to these videos! Congratulations on your trip of a lifetime! Also love to see you back in a gladiator, it looks fantastic. I love the side exhaust! Take care!
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Thank you! It's a trip I will remember forever.
@anthonyarmijo 7 күн бұрын
I've been waiting for the first video. Awesome, and looks like the start of a expedition of a lifetime, brother.
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Thank you, it really was the trip of a lifetime.
@My8j 7 күн бұрын
All I can say is, wow, awesome video , Brad. Congratulations on your epic adventure to the Arctic Ocean. I'm looking forward to more great videos.
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Thanks so much!
@josephinebustos8074 7 күн бұрын
You’ll see many big horn sheep in Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada, the same in Zion NP.
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
I need to spend more time in Valley of Fire.
@josephinebustos8074 6 күн бұрын
@@TrailRecon every time I camp there or even on day hiking trips big horn sheep are out and about. One time on a Sunday, about 15 of them by the visitor center and the biggest male I’ve seen ever.
@amateurshooter6054 7 күн бұрын
Thanks Brad
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Your welcome.
@jamestomlinson2247 7 күн бұрын
Man, you have no idea what these vids mean to me out on the trail, they really make me feel cozy inside
@BiO811HazarD 7 күн бұрын
Wow Brad, I was not expecting to see videos from your trip this fast after you got home! Can’t wait to watch the rest of your journey!
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
I was excited to get the first episode out....next video edit in progress.
@tombuckley4600 7 күн бұрын
Yes! I can’t wait to watch this full trip,Brad it’s beautiful. First looks, the Riggs, crushed it. Doc in the mud. Lol, I know you don’t like muddy wheeling.
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Thank you, working on the next episode now.
@chrissanderson3648 7 күн бұрын
Wow was that my hometown Keromeos lol sure looked like it
@OVRLNDX 7 күн бұрын
What an an amazing experience buddy!
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
It really was!
@michaelmyers2896 7 күн бұрын
What a fantastic adventure you guys are having. Loving seeing all these places. From one Aussie to you guys, Thankyou very much for sharing with us.
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@hdm-nm 7 күн бұрын
That Gladiator tracks straight though the slippery mud even with a trailer. The RAM 2500 rear end loves to slide sideways; not sure if that's due to the rear LSD in the RAM or what.
@bwofficial1776 7 күн бұрын
Canada looks incredible and your trucks look like they did great. It'll be fun to watch the rest of this trip come out.
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
I think I said "wow" regarding the landscape on this trip more than any other I've ever been on.
@katevitacuracaberte6147 7 күн бұрын
Brad always has such a friendly narrative tone in his KZfaq videos, you feel the excitement with each video but when he went through the border crossing, you heard his military voice. His bearing change, you heard the authority in his speech pattern 😂 great video!!!!!
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Thank you! I guess after 26 years it just still comes out sometimes.
@user-lg9ox9gs9e 6 күн бұрын
Nice to be out of SitRep mode. The trip makes me jealous!
@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy 7 күн бұрын
Good. We can finally see what this area looks like without that hazy filter!
@speedbird3955 7 күн бұрын
Big horn for the win👍I'm still looking for a mountain lion. Great trip.....
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
I'm ok not seeing a mountain lion up close!
@kristopherhowitt353 6 күн бұрын
I wish I had known when you guys were passing through Prince George. I would have offered my rural property for you to camp on. The wildlife here is awesome. I look forward to the return of the journey.
@ss4423 7 күн бұрын
Dream experience !!! You really inspire and give us a perspective of what a peaceful and simple life could be. As a veteran , this type of video relax and transport me to those places bringing peace to my mind.
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Thank you and thank you for your service!
@PanzerMace 7 күн бұрын
It really nice to finally see you in some locations that I know and have been to as BC is where I was born. Welcome!
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
BC is an incredible place!
@Koritan 6 күн бұрын
LOL @24:04 Sysco! thats my company, they are everywhere!
@victorlgcarvalho 7 күн бұрын
10:11 those are some solid drifting skills right there!! 😁
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
LOL! It was pretty slick!
@johnwoodley-kb8yp 8 күн бұрын
hello Brad and fellow trail recon fans. love this channel. not a jeeper, im an f150er. like camping and traveling though. I was an HT2 in navy. gotta go and watch this video. all be safe.
@TrailRecon 8 күн бұрын
Right on!
@kblaine123 8 күн бұрын
EPIC.....I was actually waiting to see a Polar Bear join up with you guys ! Stay safe, the videography is stunning.
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
We saw lots of bears, but no Polar Bears this trip. Thank you!
@chrismc.893 7 күн бұрын
The Gladiator did so much better in the mud wow!
@lisamitchell7070 7 күн бұрын
Welcome to Canada! Wish I could have met up with you on your way through southern BC. EDIT: Dang! You went through Calgary! I could have shown you McLean Creek!
@chrissolomon8868 7 күн бұрын
I will be following your this adventure episode by episode.....so far so good...all the best
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed episode 1.
@chrissolomon8868 6 күн бұрын
@@TrailRecon brad , I even enjoyed your meeting up with epic family, and shawn...you guys rock...love from india
@brunnie 7 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for this. My plans for a trip to Alaska got canceled, so with your adventure I can enjoy what I will miss. Can't wait to see the next installment.
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Oh man, sorry you had to cancel, hopefully you can reschedule in the near future.
@andrewturkington3861 6 күн бұрын
Hell yeah Timmy’s
@georgetouchton5435 7 күн бұрын
You will fall in love with Banff. My wife did a half marathon there a couple of years ago and we had a spectacular time.
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
We loved Banff... but that drive down the Ice fields to get there was breathtaking!
@da.vo.6758 6 күн бұрын
sort of peculiar to see Brad for the southern US driving through my town :)
@teon1322 7 күн бұрын
Congrats on your big horn sheep sighting 🎉
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Thank you, finally!
@dirtremedyoffroad 8 күн бұрын
Let's go!
@ThePioneerSpirit 7 күн бұрын
Love that you finally saw the Bighorn's. I saw a Bachelor group of them in northern Utah a few months ago and immediately thought of you.
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Now if I can just see some here in the U.S.
@brandonsmith853 7 күн бұрын
Hey Brad, I forgot to tell you when I wheeled with you in Moab, I saw some big horn sheep on Kane Creek during EJS. I was the squeaky jeep on the Poison spider run. Awesome video 👍
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
I remember the squeaky jeep! I'll have to look a little harder for them next time I'm out there Kane Creek.
@christinapittsley786 7 күн бұрын
We love Tim Hortons I'm gaga over Tim Bits and hubby loves a Double Double!
@beardedguy7321 6 күн бұрын
When I was stationed in Belgium it was about 2 euro ($1.30 - €1.00 in 2012) per liter, and there is 3.785 liters in a gallon. So $2.60 x 3.785= $9.841. So in Belgium in 2012 a gallon of gas was about $9.84.
@chadgraber4575 7 күн бұрын
Brad, come back to Colorado. We see big horned sheep a lot. I'll gladly show you around.
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
I'll be back to CO soon....
@chrisblanchard4849 7 күн бұрын
Last time I was up Sinkut Mountain in Vanderhoof, that fire tower was still manned. Been a couple of years now, though.
@thomasoneal969 5 күн бұрын
I have seen peninsular big horn sheep in the city limits of Palm Springs, California
@stevesporer5434 7 күн бұрын
Love your starting point. As a resident in N.E. Washington and only a few hour drive away from that spot, ya gotta come over to Lk. Roosevelt and check it out in my neck of the woods.
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
That was a beautiful spot, I'll have to check out that lake next time I'm up there, thank you!
@plexeus 7 күн бұрын
Welcome to Canada! Stunning beauty with the cost of admission being not for the faint of heart.
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Ya, gas prices began to really increase more than I anticipated.
@plexeus 19 сағат бұрын
@@TrailRecon Gas prices and the terrain! it can go from "this is amazing!" to "this is a literal nightmare" in two corners lol my next trip will have to be in your neck of the woods! That Rubicon Trail has been calling my name since my first TJ
@jamesc2072 7 күн бұрын
Awesome bro! Trip looks like it’s going amazing so far! Finally! Big horn sheep! Actually the last time I did the Mojave Road last night just outside of Bullhead we ran across five or six! Jim from Temecula
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Thank you! I think California Big Horns run when they see my Jeep, LOL!
@Trucker316 7 күн бұрын
Being a tractor-trailer driver by trade, I'm really digging the exhaust stack you put on the Gladiator. If I had one, and it was a diesel, I'd probably do the same...now that you would have given me the idea...lol
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Thanks, I'm really happy with how it turned out... version 2 coming soon.
@johnaube5611 7 күн бұрын
Just to let you know that those where Stone sheep. A relation to the big horn. Love your videos.
@eugenedarvell8470 7 күн бұрын
Hi Brad great video super jealous. Unfortunately in the UK, we don’t have these sorts of trails that we could go on. Just off topic for a minute.Ecoflow product called alternator charger that’s a bit l misleading because it actually connects up to your. but it charges All the Eco flow Delta range of Power banks including the new one, the Delta three and the backup batteries. Not just that it can reverse so we can put power back into your battery.. and also it’s got what they call a battery maintenance mode. My view is essential for the sort of trips that you do just in case you leave a light on and it drains your battery down to nothing and you get stuck in the Wilderness.. checking out your needs for your back of your van? What your developing lots simply installed then I conventionals 12 V system keep on making great videos. Can’t wait for your next instalment of your Arctic ocean adventure
@fiftyshadesofurban 7 күн бұрын
23:58 I never imagined anyone could have that expression as a response to something Brad said to them. He does not look amused in the least. lol.
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
LOL! He was a little disappointed, but it all worked out.
@ChristopherCowin 7 күн бұрын
Wow that is and always has been my wish to be able to go to that place as well but I can’t go yet no jeep “yet” but hope for nothing but the best wishes bro no really good luck hope you are successful at this I am gonna follow along the whole trip too I am very very very intrigued
7 күн бұрын
Maybe you'll get to see sasquatch.
@irisho1184 6 күн бұрын
Brad Can you provide more information on induction cooking and campy?.. I have been thinking for a while on induction cooking camping as a backup/alternative to cooking but would like to hear your insight including your recommendations and particularly power requirements. Thanks Brad can’t wait to see more on your adventures north
@67wildwolf 7 күн бұрын
I've been enjoying watching this trip on The Story Till Now a long with your sitreps. And adding your footage and commentary is making it really enjoyable. Looks like you had oh so much fun. Looking forward to the next parts. Oh what tires are you running on Doc?
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! The tires are Nitto Ridge Grapplers and they have been great on the road and out in the desert, but after this trip considering switching to a mud terrain.
@67wildwolf 6 күн бұрын
@@TrailRecon Thanks Brad. I was looking for new tires and I had considered the Ridge Grapplers but went with General Grabber X3's instead. It ended up they didn't have 5 Nitto's in the size I wanted. So far I'm very happy with the x3s
@OmegaGreedAK47 6 күн бұрын
Tim Hortons is life lol
@MentorMoments 7 күн бұрын
There certainly are some interesting stops along your journey, but to put the overall trip up the Dempster Hwy into perspective, we drove to Tuk last summer in our 43-foot diesel pusher motorhome, towing our Jeep Wrangler.
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
They do a good job maintaining the Demster (at least the southern part). You'll see in an upcoming episode there was a pretty big washout and I don't think the big rigs were getting through that.
@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy 7 күн бұрын
I think it was more the trailer, not the tires, that held you up @19:20. I ran into a similar situation while towing in the mud on an incline before.
@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын
I think a little of both.
@thedtrain800 5 күн бұрын
@TrailRecon do the whole trip then edit in post or do you have like a 5g hotspot to upload stuff while you go? Love the videos!
@TwistedOff 7 күн бұрын
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@TheWozWizard 6 күн бұрын
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