Unexpected Discoveries in the Mountains of Utah

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2 жыл бұрын

UTAH PART FIVE: Having bypassed a few of my planned camping spots over the course of the week, I found myself with an entire extra day before it was time to meet up with the ‪@BackroadExploration‬ crew. No further routes planned, no remaining points of interest on the list, just a completely unplanned day. I had simply set out to explore when I heard the mountain calling my name.
This is my final episode of the Utah series, but I spent two more days out in some incredible backcountry with Jared and Mike from Backroad Exploration. You won't want to miss the superb videos Jared produced of our adventures together:
Backroad Exploration's Part 1:
Backroad Exploration's Part 2:
If you haven't already caught the first four episodes of my Utah series:
Part 1: Trail Damage • The First Day Curse re...
Part 2: Radioactive • Exploring Utah’s radio...
Part 3: Goblins: • This may be the best w...
Part 4: Mistake? • Stunning & surreal sce...
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@lostarrowoverland4067 2 жыл бұрын

The tin bowl you discovered is a relic of my past. In the 70's I worked as a grunt in the seismographing industry. We drilled 100 to 200ft holes with the same rigs you see drilling water wells today. We then screwed a number of dynamite sticks together, poked a blasting cap in and lowered the package into the hole tying the blasting cord to the tin bowls. That was the main reason for the tin bowls. Reason number two was to cover the hole so wildlife and livestock wouldn't stumble in the hole and break a leg. After the seismographing crew blew the dynamite and took readings there was a cleanup crew that followed to rake the shaving back into the hole and pick the tin bowls up. This one must have slipped by them. Lol Fun Stuff! Keep up the good work!

@jarrodyeager 2 жыл бұрын

My grandad worked this same type of job on the southern border of Texas and the Louisiana coast in the 50’s and 60’s. Cool story about the tin bowls!

@lostarrowoverland4067 2 жыл бұрын

@@jarrodyeagerit was a busy industry and good wages back then. I mostly worked in eastern Montana and the western Dakotas.

@charbvin 2 жыл бұрын

You certainly have built an impressive little overland rig!

@stu_ut5181 2 жыл бұрын

The best part of Utah (in my opinion) is how suddenly the topography and geography changes. You can go from beautiful red rock and desert landscape to high alpine, pine and aspen forests. Utah is addicting so I’m sure you’ll be back. Consider checking out the Henry mountains outside of Hanksville. You’ll find beautiful dessert, mining operations and some of the most beautiful mountains Utah has to offer. It also has one of our only free roaming buffalo heard! Thanks for making these videos!

@BirdPhish 2 жыл бұрын

I did a 600 mile tour on my mountain bike in Utah TWICE that included a 12,400' pass that I rode over on the way out to Capital Reef National Park....rode up over that pass on my BIKE with 50lbs or so of gear and then got up to 50mph on my BIKE feathering the brakes on the way down into Torrey Utah. Three National Parks, Zion, Bryce, and Capital Reef in an out and back tour covering 600 miles in 2 weeks on a bike...only possible in Utah.

@Taco_landing 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing such a great experience with all of us. Truly fantastic!

@jurassicporkchop4162 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible journey. Utah literally ROCKS.

@johnschlaefflin2100 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your calming demeanor. These videos help the world slow down a bit. I love to get in the car with only a vague idea of where I’ll end up when I travel out west, usually works out just fine. It’s amazing how much open land there is in Utah. The national parks are so packed, I’m glad I visited so many before the outrageous crush of people descended upon them. Always better to visit anytime other than summer. Love the shots out your windshield, feels like I’m right there exploring something new as well. Thanks again for your hard work in your editing and cinematography. You’re doing something great here, keep it up!

@MrKim-kv2vv 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lead to coyote works… I love that kind of stuff!

@mikepierson3097 2 жыл бұрын

Great episode, Donald! Thank you!

@davidmccarthy6061 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best things about my years in AZ was exploring all the hundreds of miles of dirt roads to look at all the old places.

@nickolasmiller2808 2 жыл бұрын

You managed to have an awesome unplanned exploration day. That was some amazing scenery. Those deer looked more curious than anything else, rather than skittish. Gotta wonder what sort of traffic/visitors they're used to.

@JonDZ_Adventuring 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Donald, I just got back from a Grand Canyon/Utah trip yesterday. Definitely wasn't what I expected. We camped in heavily Forested areas all 4 nights. Anways, at 2:17 I'm loving the "Rockcrawlingthewest" :P

@sk8xaq 2 жыл бұрын

Donald! Your videos bring me so much tranquility. Thank you! I could see you directing nature documentaries, you do a wonderful job for an "amateur"

@bob7501 2 жыл бұрын

About 2' 30" in you're going up a trail onto a rock shelf and it looks like your 2" lift made a huge difference there. I'd never try to tackle that in my unlifted Colorado. Another great video - thanks for sharing it!

@softroadingthewest 2 жыл бұрын

I was grateful for the lift on this trip. I didn't come close to filming all the rock steps and other crazy stuff I climbed over where the improved ground clearance and approach/breakover/departure angle made the difference.

@Kathy_Is_Blessed 2 жыл бұрын

So very beautiful. Really enjoyed this trip to Utah.♥️

@boschlotz 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite videos so far from your channel. Thank you for sharing your adventure and please keep up the great content.

@BentNotBroken1970 2 жыл бұрын

This was a very enjoyable series, and I appreciate all the resources in time, planning and gas $$ you put into this one. Now I'm heading over to Backroad Exploration to catch the last few days.

@BackroadExploration 2 жыл бұрын

What an incredible ending to a beautiful and inspiring adventure. I feel truly blessed to have been able to play a part in it. The landscape here never ceases to amaze me. The fact we can go from where we were to those mountains in under 30 minutes is incredible.

@softroadingthewest 2 жыл бұрын

I already can't wait to get back to Utah...so much more to explore!

@randallharmsen5802 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Donald! Thanks

@arlenenolte8475 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your adventure! I live in Minnesota and there is NO terrain like that here. Its so beautiful!

@tpseeker3367 2 жыл бұрын

Leave it up to @softroadingthewest to find a gas cap to a UFO. Thank You so much for sharing these amazing views.

@timvictor5988 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Speaking of Casey from coyote works, the dude has disappeared again. Damn free spirit! You guys that are always out in the middle of NO place, need to cover for each other a little. I know my mom always called me "Worry Wart"! Thanks again for a great vid.

@GraeSkyeStudio 2 жыл бұрын

What a great little adventure!! Addictive landscapes and explorations… love it!!

@CJADVENTUREOREGON 2 жыл бұрын

Donald! Great series! We really enjoyed it. As you know, we love Utah so this was especially fun to watch. Great campsite!

@swidahooverlanding2867 2 жыл бұрын

Finally got a chance to stop and watch this. What a busy weekend. Happy 4th and thanks for sharing. We were at 8500 on our last trip out. Makes for some great views, but for some reason we had a lot of haze in the area. We had some rain storms blow in in the late afternoon and cleared it all out. Luckily all that was finished just in time for life flight to show up later that night. But, that is another story. . Stay safe! George.

@darrengray2309 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for pointing me in the direction of coyote works just had a quick look at his channel and looks very interesting. I have just returned from a trip to outback Australia

@raysiebert6758 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always amazing. Have you not been up the Steen Mts? Drivable up to 9600 ft, and also amazing scenery.

@softroadingthewest 2 жыл бұрын

Can you believe, I have been right there at the foot of Steens at least four times, and each time, either snow or scheduling prevented me from making the trek up the mountain. It's there waiting for me someday!

@Bikepro4x 2 жыл бұрын

I love my Frontier! It’s great seeing a channel with something other than a jeep or tacoma. If I’m ever out towards Oregon I’ll hit you up.

@tegucigalpa2 2 жыл бұрын

Great series!! I have enjoyed these very much!

@billkipper3264 2 жыл бұрын

The unplanned things always seem to be the best. To paraphrase, No travel plan survives contact with adventure. Nice to see you give Jared some love. I've been a subscriber to Backroad Exploration for several years now and always enjoy seeing his videos when they pop up.

@louiskudlak2241 2 жыл бұрын

Really like watching your channel buddy 👍👍👍👍so engaging, easy style to you cheers Donald 🔝🔝

@edwincors 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video Donald,love the frontier very capable

@gringo3009 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent trip! Thanks for sharing as always.

@kennb.3389 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your trip to Utah. One of my top places to go. Glad your setup is working for you ! It's a great feeling when it all comes together after months/years of trying different setups ! Safe travels.

@davidnorth3411 2 жыл бұрын

America’s great outdoors , feeling the draw , my father in his youth found this freedom to just go ! Our vacations to Colorado was the gift he gave us as kids

@ericlawrenson7866 2 жыл бұрын

I love the series which I am sure was an incredible experience. Thanks for making the effort to share.

@lessiewood5812 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you.

@valaxus8491 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like the Henry Mountains south of Hanksville. One of my favorite areas to explore. Great video !

@guyallphin1295 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this.

@idahoverland_208 2 жыл бұрын

The hubcap would make a great granola bowl!

@softroadingthewest 2 жыл бұрын

LOLOLOLOL...duuude, how did I not think of that??? Omigosh, that was a missed opportunity.

@scotthutchinson2184 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing - Darrah lost his granola bowl again!

@NarleyAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍Beautiful area, great vlog!!!

@stout_tossme7541 2 жыл бұрын

I have enjoyed this series, Donald. Great job. I like watching people's first reactions to Utah outside of the National Parks. Yeah, about 70% of Utah is public land. I love your style. Keep up the good work.

@johndej 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video!

@mikemorgan4670 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice video Donald.

@erichughes9098 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video down

@StacySalmans 2 жыл бұрын

Great series Donald.

@softroadingthewest 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stacy!

@Desertkns60 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Utah!

@zackdemundo 2 жыл бұрын

Well, the sautéed mushrooms definitely made the video for me.

@sierramantrvlnus 2 жыл бұрын

Yay!

@Tundraoutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool episode don, genuinely enjoyed your vids… i watch you jason and edward shin 👍🏽👍🏽

@imhidingintheshop8889 2 жыл бұрын

on the geological tour we would often see wind wall fire pits and wondered if Coyote works had camped there :-).. beautiful as always , was it artistic or technical for the sepia cabin video?

@softroadingthewest 2 жыл бұрын

That may or may not have been covering a little technical issue. ;-)

@ChambersFamilyOverland 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣Scott was telling us when we were camping he loves your cooking but that you always add mushrooms.

@scottymac5174 2 жыл бұрын

Utah does have some amazing mountains. You tend to think of Utah as a big desert from watching the offroad, Moab videos, .but Utah also has some of the best skiing in the lower 48 states. A huge contrast from desert to green meadows, forests, streams and lakes.

@DasGav 2 жыл бұрын

Your 9237ft is 1900ft higher than Australia's tallest mountain.. we are flat haha I enjoy watching your videos with your D40

@live2av8 2 жыл бұрын

I've heard that if the Earth was the size of a ball bearing, it would be a more perfect sphere than the ball bearing. Talk about perspective!

@christinapalmer 2 жыл бұрын

There are great high passes in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California, the most dramatic being Tioga Pass through the high country of Yosemite National Park, and even higher passes in the Rockies of Colorado, such as the incredibly beautiful Engineer Pass and nearby Oh! Point, which are part of the Alpine Loop through the San Juan Rockies. I've been to Mosquito Pass at over 13,000 feet from the Leadville side in my Subaru Forester. You should go when you can.

@taco472 2 жыл бұрын

Unreal, literally seconds before you mentioned ‘Coyote Works’ the instant I saw the rusty can I thought, signs of pioneer life.....homesteaders....Coyote Works ...it’s been a while....I gotta check his channel......I don’t think I’ve missed any videos 🤔.....and then you mention Casey. Casey if you’re watching, where have you been? Those sunset colors in the view of that valley from your camp site were awesome. Thanks for the adventure. 👍

@scottymac5174 2 жыл бұрын

If you ever get down to the White Mountains in southeast California. At an altitude of around 9000/10,000 feet you encounter the Bristlecone pine trees. These stunted, little pine trees. One of the oldest living biological entities on earth. One of the trees down there was dated at 4,800 years old.

@carolsmith7380 2 жыл бұрын

That little hike was worth the effort wasn't it? Awesome view!!

@acoupleofscrewsloose 2 жыл бұрын

We just got back from 5 weeks of bucket list Southwest adventures! We explored 4 states and in all the locals said the brutal wind was setting records. We tent camp but not so much there. Our first night there in a small gorgeous red rock canyon on blm we had blasts of 50mph wind. We had to hold the tent together. It was crazy! In between blasts we scrambled to move our truck in front of our tent to block the wind. It worked well enough so we could get some sleep. Goblin Valley was already on our to-do list when we saw your video on it and we loved that place. We kept running all around exploring. So cool. But, the high elevation severely limited our abilities. We live by Crow, near Eugene Oregon (where you live) and we are at 600 feet high so all that high desert and mountains in the Southwest was challenging for our bodies. Back home we can hike miles but the Southwest we’d be lucky to do 1/2 mile if even that! We enjoy watching your adventures. Seeing your excitement about stuff, like rocks, is how we are so we really relate to your content. And though we explore the same types of areas it’s wonderful to see it through someone else’s perspective. So, thank you for sharing and maybe one of these days we’ll catch you out in the wilds.

@acoupleofscrewsloose 2 жыл бұрын

Oh and Coyote Works was the first KZfaq channel we came across about these types of adventures. Casey’s love for that part of Oregon shines in his videos and inspired us to explore those areas too.

@pala4833 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. You were really enjoying yourself. Jenny seems nice.

@softroadingthewest 2 жыл бұрын

I've got her number if you want another Jenny in your life...first three digits are 867...

@pala4833 2 жыл бұрын

@@softroadingthewest You've got it? ;-)

@rone7927 2 жыл бұрын

Please show everything in color! Love your videos.

@softroadingthewest 2 жыл бұрын

Just a little technical glitch. It was only the truck interior shots so you didn't really miss anything. :-)

@robwainwright5387 2 жыл бұрын

I really like your travels. I have a diesel Navara, pretty much the same as your Frontier. A pity you guy's dont get the diesel's in USA. They produce awesome power with great fuel consumption. Your canopy is interesting, I also find my load bed too short for me and I don't like a RTT so I use a quick pitch tent. I'd like to build a canopy somehow on your lines. Travel safe and stay well.

@bajasoobnut 2 жыл бұрын

Love watching coyote works as well, especially since he is from where most of my family lives and has lived for a few generations going back to the early 1900's at least. Haven't seen much from him lately though. Oh and something something hey you found a new yogurt bowl, something something looks like a chicken feeder actually but kinda odd place for a hole though

@bajasoobnut 2 жыл бұрын

And most recently the highest I have driven is about 9600 and that was going from Jackson, wy over to Casper ,wy on hwy 89/289 otherwise it's about around 11,000 when I was about 4-6 years old when living in Denver lol

@davidcolinstillman5585 2 жыл бұрын

HI DONALD 👋 NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LOT OF DUST / DIRT / SAND AROUND YOUR NEW ADDITION WHERE YOU PUT YOUR NEW FAN , DOES ANY OF THE DUST GET INSIDE 🤔 OF YOUR SLEEPING SPACE ? BREATHTAKING BEAUTY COLORS VIEWS SCENERY VIDEO WEATHER LANDSCAPE FOOTAGE ! THANK YOU 🙏

@softroadingthewest 2 жыл бұрын

The fan seals closed when not in use, so rain or dust cannot get in. It is far more dust-proof than even the back door of the canopy which does not seal perfectly. I do get dust in the back, but not from the fan. :-)

@erichughes9098 2 жыл бұрын

😎👍

@stevebailey7633 2 жыл бұрын

A fellow modern times famed explorer can be quoted with "Adventure is Afoot". Well describes this episode.

@softroadingthewest 2 жыл бұрын

I'll gratefully accept any comparison to that particular explorer, one of my absolute favorites. :-)

@scottmb99 2 жыл бұрын

Another beautiful video - thanks! Seems like that squeak is getting louder . . . .

@softroadingthewest 2 жыл бұрын

Ugh, I know. And I've tried every solution that has been suggested.

@IcyReaper 2 жыл бұрын

@@softroadingthewest Mischief maker had that issue on her jeep, it was the shocks. Cant remember which video showed her fixing it. You can ask her on her channel though.

@MattCookOregon 2 жыл бұрын

First!!!!!!!!!

@MattCookOregon 2 жыл бұрын

You had me at mountain.

@MattCookOregon 2 жыл бұрын

This is far out. I thought outside Oregon was lava

@MattCookOregon 2 жыл бұрын

Treasure!

@MattCookOregon 2 жыл бұрын

My man climbed something!

@MattCookOregon 2 жыл бұрын

I actually like the air better at high elevations somehow.

@aimlesslydriven 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome adventure Donald! Is the B&W a new foray to separate storyteller/historian discussion? I like the distinctness.

@softroadingthewest 2 жыл бұрын

TBH, I did that to mask a minor technical issue, but in some ways it overall looks better than my usual in-truck footage. Might have to keep experimenting with the idea.

@wildcatoutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

It is 100 degrees and 100% humidity here in Oklahoma.....I would kill for hoodie weather.

@danielcargill8019 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Independence day! What mountain?

@kingofbaja5b 2 жыл бұрын

a w e s o o o o o m m m m m e e

@kurtrkessler 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Nice jacket, could you put a link to it? Looks light weight and warm. Thanks

@softroadingthewest 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I don't have a link. I picked that up for suuuuper cheap a few years ago on a clearance rack at Walmart. It's their house brand and I think it's a discontinued item. I like it, though in person it does kinda look like it was made out of a moving blanket, LOL. :-)

@foresterboy2011 2 жыл бұрын

Donald, that jacket what brand is it as that is a great cool looking piece of clothing 😎

@almamdani6564 2 жыл бұрын

I like your quilted jacket. Who makes it ?

@10ectaco10 2 жыл бұрын

Scott's right!

@softroadingthewest 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, truth be told, Scott HATES mushrooms and tells me about it each time I see him. So I was just being a jerk because I knew he would see this video. :-)

@mtnbound2764 2 жыл бұрын

me and a buddy that have Xterras call them billygoats because they will climb like one!

@Jeepingshort 2 жыл бұрын

What mountain range is that in Utah?

@thomasjones613 2 жыл бұрын

How many miles are on your Frontier? Have the water pump or timing chains been replaced yet?

@sagebrushbob2321 2 жыл бұрын

$5.35/gal gas spoiled my plans for most of the summer trips, but I WILL make it to Jason's Patreon gathering in August. See you there!

@softroadingthewest 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@pixelshark6809 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Donald, do you think the Forrester would have been able to reach those same spots the Frontier did? Hoping to get a Subie soon.

@softroadingthewest 2 жыл бұрын

I think the Forester could have done 97% of what I drove in Utah. There were a few spots where I think the much-smaller tires and the lack of low range gearing would have stopped my Subaru.

@steveday2868 2 жыл бұрын

What part of the Utah mountains is this. There is a 19 year old man (Aidan Clune) went missing , last believe d to be in the Cherry Creek Mountain range west of Currie, Utah.

@clifford_overland 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, ok you made me laugh good on that one but I think you got confused. You’re to leave the mushrooms at home in the dark where they belong 😂

@softroadingthewest 2 жыл бұрын

LOL :-)

@JoeBplus12 2 жыл бұрын

Where is the quilted shirt jacket from? It looks awesome!

@softroadingthewest 2 жыл бұрын

I picked that up on clearance a couple years ago at Walmart...it was dirt cheap and it's an awesome extra layer when it's chilly but not frigid.

@JoeBplus12 2 жыл бұрын

Oh nice! I’ll have to keep my eyes peeled.

@GamerNxUSN 2 жыл бұрын

Did your seasoning on that pan hold up to the sauce?

@softroadingthewest 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great question, because I've ruined my seasoning in the past putting the wrong sauce in it. I have to admit I didn't even think about it at the time, but apparently this particular sauce is not acidic because it didn't impact the seasoning at all. This sauce is made in a coconut milk base so perhaps that helps? I honestly got lucky here. I really need to add a stainless pan to my kit...I love cooking with vinegar and have had to stop entirely while camping, heh.

@aleksanderdziki6965 2 жыл бұрын

That mountain it's almost like from "Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)" ;)

@guyallphin1295 2 жыл бұрын

It beats the Subaru doesn't it?

@softroadingthewest 2 жыл бұрын

It does. :-) I miss the gas mileage and the extreme maneuverability of the Forester, but in every other way, the Frontier is better for what I do.

@benb.525 2 жыл бұрын

If you want elevation time for you to visit Colorado my man...

@Doc1855 2 жыл бұрын

How do you sleep in a truck with a 5 ft bed?

@softroadingthewest 2 жыл бұрын

I built an extension: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j52Ud9J_pq22kas.html

@Doc1855 2 жыл бұрын

@@softroadingthewest Thanks, I watched another video of yours that explained it

@katzen-opa5400 2 жыл бұрын

You buy pre -cooked pasta that are packed in plastic to save some drops of water? Good idea!

@josephunderwearssmith6960 2 жыл бұрын

Udah🤒🤮😷

@JJ-sk1vy 2 жыл бұрын

Has anyone heard from coyote works? He is m.i.a.

@mtnbound2764 2 жыл бұрын

no mr buddy?!?

@softroadingthewest 2 жыл бұрын

Didn't bring it with because I was expecting to be too hot on this trip, not too cold. Which was indeed the case most of the time. :-)