Awesome thanks for the video!

Knowing your vehicle and how it reacts to certain terrain (steep climbs, in this case) is key. Knowing when to drop the clutch or dump it in neutral is something each driver should think about before attempting an obstacle with such high consequences. Limiting straps or a suck down winch make a massive difference in places like Sand Hollow. I guess Jason is committed to running this obstacle next month. 😁

Driver mod is a real thing. Thanks for the shout out. Belts and Harnesses should always be worn. Especially on any obstacle that has the potential to roll you over.

One of my favorite trails in the area!

What’s up guys! Just getting around to viewing your guys podcast! It was a blast wheeling with you down at Gordy’s! First and foremost I’d like to say southern New Mexico does have a lot of great wheeling but when you’re ready to hit some real challenging stuff up north let me know. I’ve got tons of areas in Santa Fe El Dorado, Los Alamos, Abiqui. 5:50 Also my shitbox XJ still does Pritchett on 35s! Driver confidence is key! 11:03 When it comes to the stock versus easy debate. A stock Rubicon should be able to do easy rock crawling trails, but you are missing one piece of that puzzle, driver, confidence, and willingness. I’ve taken guys out in full on rock buggies that are afraid to wheel their rigs. I’ve also taken out people in stock vehicles that are very capable. A lot of of it depends on the driver. 17:06 When it comes to events and people showing up, I am very explicit on minimum requirements. Usually people hit me up if they have any questions, but if I feel that the vehicle will end up, delaying us on the trailer, creating problems as an admin and president of my group. I use my decision-making skills to determine that. If they show up and they are not equipped, I turned them down. I also offer to let them ride along, so they can see why I declined their vehicle on the trail. But everything is on a case to case basis. Take my Jeep for instance, a linked Cherokee on 35. But I run with some of the hardest groups and rarely go below an eight on the trail scale. 18:39 I tend to have two different styles of runs. If I’m pre-running a trail to get a group on it usually three is my minimum just in case something bad happens. If I’m doing a group run, I’ll allow more vehicles. I also believe that we all have to start somewhere. I just didn’t start doing hard-core rock crawling out of nowhere. It took buildup in patience and learning from people in the industry. 26:37 when it comes to radios, I usually keep a walkie-talkie and a gmrs in the rig either way. 31:33 I feel like the tire and axle conversation is a grey area. I’ve done some of the hardest trails in the area as you guys know on stock axles granted they are built and chromoly and locked front and rear. But for me personally if I’m going to go to tons and 40s for the things that I’m already doing I’m jumping straight into a buggy. But like Jason said in the sport we are doing, it is inevitable. It’s not if you’re going to break but when.. love what you guys are doing would love to get in on this sometime! Let’s meet up again soon and go catch a trail

Hey guys, I enjoy your show. Funny that you mention to check out the TMA videos because that's where I first saw both of you was on one of their videos. It was the "topless in Montrose" video and it was my first TMA video also.. I immediatly subscribed to Mike and Kayla's channel. Good stuff. That Montrose video really opened my eyes to what a big fat JKU can do. I'm located in the Phoenix area and the Chile Challenge is on my radar thanks to the Team Malakowsky videos. Keep up the good work. Hope to run into you sometime.

Sweet video guys! Love watching the podcast. Extra thanks for the plug at the end! Hope to wheel with you guys again soon!

Everyone is invited to my birthday March 1-4 in Sand Hollow. I only require Rockcrawling and high-5’s.

Looking forward to Jeremy's Birthday run. I also am planning on 4 corners. Depends on driver experience for crowd size. If I don't have to spot everybody on every obstacles then awesome. I'd rather 15 rigs that know what they are doing vs 5 that don't. Follow the line the guy in front of you took.

Reflecting on my past experiences, I used to dream of having a wide variety of jeeps in my rear view mirror which made it into a long ass day. However, after tackling more challenging trails, I've found that four jeeps is all I really need now. It's essential for them to have the same build and skill level to ensure a balanced experience and great day. And Bofang can’t beat the price for a ham radio/ GMRS for the trail boss and tail gunner.

Great video, I agree on the natural progression of starting small underpowered and slowly evolving into bigger and more capable yields better skills. Hope to see yall at the WC K2 GAC in March!

Drunk trail spotters were a problem for a while. Not folks sparingly dipping into the trail sodas, but noticeably intoxicated. On the very rare times I imbibe I'll only toss 2-3 adult juices in the cooler from camp. It's hard to get too loose on that and in the event a rig breaks or something I still have my treats to look forward to at camp for story time. As an odd alternative Hoplark makes some tea with hops that taste a lot like beer. Yeah not the same, but maybe mix one or two into the rotation? Half the time I'm worried the folks hitting the case in the cooler all day are going to be a heat casualty.

Sand hollow state park is the fenced park area. After you leave the tunnel it is BLM land that is open OHV. There is also a couple of state trust areas that are located in the area.

We have a trail here in Southern Utah that isn’t run that often. I don't know if it is secret as much as just not well known. It is a little drive so not as convient to get to. I am glad it is not well known. It also has a nasty Gate keeper which helps.

Thanks for using my topic suggestions!😎🤙🏽

I think the side by side crowd is doing the most damage when it comes to keeping trails and forest roads open. Nearly every time I go out wheeling I encounter a group recklessly passing other drivers and tearing shit up. I can’t imagine what the environmentalists types think when they see that happening.

Great topic and Thanks for the shout out on keeping areas clean I think people are worried about area's where they were working with government agencies showing them trails and then they close it off and now they don't have those trails maybe because a new administration comes in and doesn't agree with the old land use and wants the trails closed for their agenda's especially these days where everyone and everything is offended

I wheel with many different types of people and if for any reason, I don’t vibe with anybody on the trail I’ll just try not to wheel with them anymore. That said I do have a few friends that if I go out with them I know by a certain time of the day I need to start thinking about making my way back to the trailer, whether I know the way or not!😅🤙🏽

I’m from San Diego and have witnessed the unfortunate closure of trails in places like Glamis, Ocotillo Wells, and Pismo Beach. Back then, I was young and lacked the knowledge to advocate for our rights. Now that I'm older and reside in New Mexico, I truly appreciate the stunning locations available for off-roading. However, it’s disheartening to see litter on the trails and the practice of stacking rocks to create bypasses. A few weeks ago, while at my local crawling spot, I had a bit of a wake-up call when I was caught off the designated path. I learned an important lesson from that experience and connected with our local BLM office. I'd love to discuss some ideas with you all on how we can prevent these issues and keep our trails accessible to everyone. As for hidden trails, they've always been a secret among the older crowd-let’s keep them that way!

Thanks guys nailed it again. I’m just worried about when guys get hammer then have to drive home which may end up in an accident which could make the off road community look bad.

The duck thing has kinda split. The more stock Jeeps have fully taken over with it vs the modified crowd has slowly pulled away from it. For me it is a nice compliment when it happens or I have friends who have little kids that LOVE it and for them I think it's fun. My one request is if you hate the duck fad toss it in your rig and take it home, and be nice. Some kids love it and if they see you toss the duck in the street it'll crush their day. Plus don't liter.

I'm going out today to buy a flannel shirt.

Are Influencers a fad. They seem to come and go. I for one am done with the "Hi, look at me. I wear tight clothes and have big boob's" thing. Or people that are afraid to use thier rigs because they are too pretty. They are functional but refuse to take them on trails other than dirt roads.

Here's a topic idea, maybe. Badge of honor trails, what are they, were are they and why. Oh and I looked it up and NM wasn't on the list for badge of honor trails that I saw. All the great trails out here and none are badge of honor trails, guess that may say something about the whole badge of honor thing.

How about tons and V-8s in a Jeep. Seems like all the cool kids have V-8s now.

I belong to a club and have been involved with several others in the past. Through these experiences, I learned valuable lessons about what to avoid when it comes to group dynamics, which inspired us to create our own club free from drama. We have a strict policy: if any negativity arises, you're out-no exceptions. Substance abuse, particularly drugs and alcohol, poses a significant issue on the trails, and we have zero tolerance for that behavior. That might be another great subject to talk about drinking and drugs on the trail.?

I enjoy wheeling a few times a month. I wheel with whomever. It is nice having 2 different rigs to wheel so I can enjoy a variety of trails. A decent built YJ on 35s and a built drag axle buggy on 42s.

🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 . Good info guys!! Thanks

I definitely wheel at least twice a month! lol. Groups have their positives for finding people to wheel with for sure. Biggest negative is all the drama that is associated with them.

Bouncing on “You gotta be nuts” would be one of my top fears. Pooping my pants on a long trail.

FWIW your analytics are slightly skewed. Even though I’m probably responsible for half of the upper end of your demographic (old) my lovely spouse does watch with me. Semi truck tire pressure is targeted toward maximum weight capacity and it’s never lowered for lightweight loads, simply because it takes FOREVER to change the pressure on 18 large tires that are set to 110 psi. On my buggy with 39” Reds, I run 8 up front and 6 in the rear. I’m pretty light in the rear. On The Maze trail last month, I checked my pressure again right before hitting “you gotta be nuts” and found it was a little high, so I lowered them to 8 and 6 before the attempt. It sure seemed to help, cuz I walked that obstacle.

Not a 100% male audience. 😂

Body damage is the gateway drug to a buggy. You either stress and stress and stress about your pristine body, or you let the damage come and chop it up into a buggy. Or just sell your pristine bodied Jeep and buy a buggy and forget that stress.

There are lots of factors to consider. Beadlocks vs. Non beadlocks, rim width vs tire width, Rim material, tire manufacturer, vehicle weight, sidewall size vs. rim size. What is the ideal sidewall height?

Dam good topic thanks for that one ! And also is getting more popular because all those people who bought a piece of shit side by side are finally realizing it was a mistake and see us Jeep folks out there getting shit done

Day 1 of the Chile Challenge first real wheeling with the new paint job on the XJ. Easy trail rated a 6, piece of cake, but then there's that optional line you just got to try. Yep, you know what happens, caved in the passenger door, always the passenger side, oh well fixed it enough so the window would work and when I got home I bought a stud puller and another can of bondo. Some day I might even repaint the door but hey that's what comes with wheeling the hard trails and the optional lines. Nice to be able to fix it myself though. Later keep the material coming.

If you don't want body damage then stay off the harder trails. If you can't take the damage like a man, you should never have been on that trail. It can occur on any level trail, but I'd say stay away from 7+ rated trails.

You know. I never even thought about that fuel cell right next to me. Thanks a lot!

What's up. 1. One fear of mine is having a 19 gallon fuel cell 5inches away from my body on a flop/flip/roll and bathing in gas and it igniting. 2. 2nd fear of mine is seeing that flipped sticker banner backdrop one more time. (MetroSigns will be donating a backdrop to CrawlUSA, send me what you guys want) , if not I'll unfollow and never wheel with you guys again.

Must be an awesome feeling knowing that your vehicle can literally go ANYWHERE!!!!

Being a trail leader is work. Especially on 7 and 8 rated trails. Everyone who buys built jeeps on 40s thinks they can do these trails without a problem. Big difference in seat time vs bought jeeps. I will definitely continue supporting those events that help support and fight to keep our wheelable lands open.

Great recap. We can’t wait to join you guys again next year.

I'd like to thank you both for all your help I have had a lot more new people show up this year . A lot of the problem is the dates I was talking to coltbuildsit trying to get him as well and your right the club is not promoting it as they should again thank you for all your help and if you want to step up to extreme trails I can make that happen

Yep, Old skool is under rated at a 7 in my opinion, ran it last year with 37s and lockers and it was tough. Suffered some body damage this year, but I elected to try the optional line. Had a great time and will be there next year. Hopefully with an Atlas T-case, we'll see. Thanks for stepping up and leading trails, it is appreciated.

Almost came this year with my overland 4Runner but I was a little bit too late to fit it into my calendar! Cool to see how the hardcore rigs were doing it even if just on video :)

Love the podcast. You guys should do one about how it is to be in a offroad teams/club, gatherings etc.

You would need all day and a good spotter. I know someone that could probably get you up it. You'd be surprised what your vehicles can do. More than we are usually willing to try.

It was great wheeling with you guys again. I would prefer a non-event next time. To Rohan’s point, we missed out on some growth opportunities due to the time pressure that’s inherent in a big event.

As a professional spotter, stacking rocks is a necessary evil. It makes the difference of clearing a cone or not. I helped cut a new trail and at the end we came to a huge wall that we stacked 100s of rocks to be able to get up it. Mother nature will move them as she is a powerful force but like said sometimes it is needed. I do have a beef with widening the path because it is a smoother option. Your on a trail for a reason. Drive over the rocks instead of going around them. I have seen this a ton at Sand Hollow, where trails are 3 times as wide as they used to be.

Breast implants. Lol. Nice, unfortunately true.