Alpine Loop - Overland Travel Guide - Basecamp Silverton

[@dondinero13]

Awesome video. Added this place to my bucket list. Thank you for this

[@4x4adventure_pl]

There's something incredibly liberating about the overlanding lifestyle. This video captures that feeling perfectly.

[@OverlandPioneers]

Well dang! Thank ya!

[@naturalverities]

As an owner of a RAV4 and a Honda Ridgeline, it's reassuring to know that being Jeepless doesn't necessarily mean being hapless. Now I have placed these iconic routes on my bucket list. THANKS!

[@h4l414]

People have done those trails in all kinds of vehicles over the years. Just keep on mind one missed rock and the lack of clearance can create a serious problem. Same for a wrong turn down a trail that is spicier. The west has thousands of miles of dirt roads, just be careful as rain erodes them and creates the need for high clearance.

[@TriStateOverland]

Absolutely stunning video. We are heading there in 40 days and this video answered a handful of questions we have had. So awesome. Thank you!!

[@Stuff7164]

You just made me realize that I can traverse the majority of the Alpine Loop with a Honda Ridgeline. I'm so there! Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@oxidize99]

Great video. Thanks for sharing!

[@praising3]

Thank you for sharing the God's Creation of Wonder !!! I love it!!!!!

[@khaile04]

I have watched several Alpine Loop videos and yours is the best! Love the colors, footages, and narrative!

[@OverlandPioneers]

Thank you!

[@nickpacione7083]

Best Alpine Loop footage on KZbin

[@OverlandPioneers]

Thank you!!!!!

[@Peter31876ify]

No unnecessary comments! thanks for taking the time to create the video!! love every min of the nice video!!

[@christophersimon7521]

your video is inspiring. . . . just purchased a 4x4 and will be following your trail. Thank you!!!

[@JoseFernandez-sl2ek]

This is a FANTASTIC video. Beautiful shots/scenery, excellent narration, and I absolutely loved the music. Thank you for sharing!

[@OverlandPioneers]

Wow! Thank you!

[@Wuldier]

Unbelievable video! Thanks for sharing!!

[@mandybuehler]

Love this! Heading through some of the passes this weekend myself, and this was v helpful, so thank you!

[@billhendricks3143]

Beautiful footage and editing

[@lynnnorthrup8914]

Great job with this video. Your drone footage was awesome and has given me some ideas. You guys did a good job with the low clearance vehicles. I live in Montrose so these trails are in our backyard. We have gotten discovered and the trails are getting rougher with all the increased traffic. This summer we had to wait for a 18 jeeps to get by us before we could advance up Maggie Gulch. Thanks again for sharing your adventure and the great drone footage. A tip for Lake City is the ice cream shop and all the flavors they offer! 😀😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍👍

[@robingonzalez1210]

Thank you for sharing the views 🙏, my wife and I are planning a trip in 2023, I just wish we could find people like you guys to show us the way. Please continue sharing, thank you and God bless.

[@ManuelPerez-yp2js]

Having just returned from Colorado Springs and viewing your video, we have realized how much more there is to see in that state. Thank You for taking us along. One of the best videos I've seen.

[@OverlandPioneers]

Wow thank you!!!!!

[@Lindsy041]

This is the first time I have seen your video on your Overland travel this is the best I've ever seen with your drone beautiful mountains nice view Sharp. Feel like I'm floating in the mountains.

[@OverlandPioneers]

Thank you!

[@kentstuart344]

Outstanding video! Drone shots are amazing! Well done.

[@nsubugabenjamin7931]

Best over landing video i have seen

[@OverlandPioneers]

Well dang! That’s a compliment!!! Thank you!

[@Venture2Roam]

Money shots all over the place. Excellent video man.

[@OverlandPioneers]

Thank ya sir!

[@off_grid_overland8182]

You just brought the Alpine Loop to my Midwestern living room. Great job Jeremiah the camera skills of both you and Braxton are phenomenal!

[@vernonwathen1223]

Absolutely beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing

[@OverlandPioneers]

Thank you!!!!

[@dkr5281960]

One of the best videos I’ve watched! Very well done!

[@OverlandPioneers]

Good lord that a lot of pressure lol! Thank you!

[@Wuldier]

Brilliant video! Though Ophir pass is a 2 way pass, not 1 direction, I typically go up the way you came down, it’s a bit more of a challenge lol.

[@staschristiansen2605]

Love the variety of vehicles in the squad!

[@ktpn2006]

Awesome video footage and narration. Having done Corkscrew pass last year, you all definitely highlighted it well. Beautifully done!

[@johnboyf-15vet51]

Just found your channel, loved the drone footage…..subbed and liked!

[@stephenhall5694]

Great video! Thank you.

[@jasondavis-nm5gl]

Fantastic video! Was a bonus to see my Tacoma at the top of Ophir.

[@OverlandPioneers]

Ha! Nice! It was a perfect day!

[@jorgejelicic8525]

what an amazing video and cinematography. well done!

[@tylerthomas9018]

Amazing video. Do you have the coordinates for the Silverton Camping spot? Looking to tackle the loop in June.

[@californiasounddesign3921]

incredible views!

[@chris74ify]

Gorgeous video!

[@kw1adventures88]

Beautiful incredible footage and informative. Very enjoyable and YES we subscribed. Thanks for sharing

[@OverlandPioneers]

Thank ya!!!!

[@positivevibes-gz4gy]

I grew up in Silverton. Cool video

[@ruggedland]

Very well done

[@BestLifeAdventureChannel]

Didn’t know about the Satellite with Labels overlay in Gaia, thanks for the tip!

[@OverlandPioneers]

Absolutely!

[@VCV_Travel]

Thanks for sharing. We move to Colorado a few months ago and we are looking forward to start to visit those mountains!

[@RamCruiserOverland]

I have to give kudos to the Crosstrek and Rav. I've run a lot of those trails in my XJ and Ram Rebel. The trails aren't necessarily technical, but I spent a lot of time in low range.

[@MikeBoruta]

Great tour with one great drone shot after another!!! I really appreciate all the work that went into this. FYI - "Ophir Pass" is pronounced "O-fer" (not "O-fear").

[@WheresWiseman]

Excellent video! Just came across your channel, looking forward to more 👍🏻

[@lakayken8]

Thanks for sharing ur vid. I watched it 3 times since it was posted. We will be visiting colorado this june and planning to take those pass with our subaru. Nice to see a subaru and the rav4 made those trail. ❤

[@OverlandPioneers]

They did great!

[@trailspinTV]

Absolutely incredible views! The overland gods blessed you guys with some amazing weather, and damn, those rainbows were insane!

[@Crumb_Trails]

Yup, my list is short but growing quickly. The Alpine Loop is now on my list

[@Reverend1776]

Thanks for sharing! One of my favorite places on earth the past 5 years in a row! You should've taken them down Black Bear!

[@OverlandPioneers]

Negative sir lol. I’m not taking on that responsibility

[@Reverend1776]

@@OverlandPioneers I hear ya! Last year was my second time down BB. At the top, a half dozen of very capable vehicles joined us. I told them they could lead the way. They replied they had never been down. Suddenly being a veteran, barely, I had the weight of spotting everyone down.....oofta!

[@traveladventurexplore]

Fantastic video! 👌

[@GotYourSixCoffee]

That is an EPIC trip!! Watching the Corkscrew section brought back memories of our trip out there in 2016.

[@RanchoTexano]

Epic video - thanks for all the work putting this together. Will be there this summer 👍

[@OverlandPioneers]

Absolutely!

[@GratefulOverlander]

View from Corkscrew looks like the painted hills in Eastern Oregon, in a mountain version. Great video! 👍

[@bozartg]

Your UAV footage is spectacular. Really makes the whole story pop.

[@joshbailey7725]

I will definitely need to add the alpine loop to my list!

[@OverlandGeneration]

I love Silverton!

[@respoogs1]

Amazing video. Really appreciate the high quality content as we are planning a Colorado adventure.

[@markcummings9226]

My husband and I just finished both your Alpine Loop videos. What a great job in every respect!! We will be heading that way at the end of June. We have already subscribed to your channel and are looking forward to you narrating books on Audible! Also, we got a lot of information from the questions posed and your answers. GREAT JOB!!

[@OverlandPioneers]

Awesome! Then my goal was achieved! I’m glad they helped out! Be safe, and have fun!

[@vicfanwi]

Beautiful video Jeremiah!! Wish I could be there with you!! Someday!!

[@brianwilliams3146]

Great video. I like the location, video, narration, and looked like a good group.

[@jimf.625]

A Jeep hanging out with a Crosstrek and a RAV4. That’s pretty cool.

[@HEKNBAK]

Beautiful scenery - great job capturing it! An area that is definitely on our list to explore!

[@johnking9754]

I have a (highly) modified Honda Element and have been looking for a “documented” route around the Alpine Loop. Thanks so much for this!! Super cool to see and great to have with your first one.

[@adrianruiz-gonzalez6785]

What does this Honda Element look like?

[@tomweaver7723]

A Honda element 😂😂

[@stevef4304]

I drove the loop 40 years ago when Silverton was still a mining town and we tourists weren't very welcome. Been there a few more times.

[@letsgo_inc]

Good to see the Crosstrek made it. I have faith a turbo Outback on ATs will be fine.

[@OverlandPioneers]

Yup!

[@coolvibes3663]

This video quality is Superb. Very nice job. Thanks for sharing. cheers

[@OverlandPioneers]

Thank you!

[@adventureoffroad1114]

Man, what a great trip and a great video! I need to go back. Hopefully I’ll see you at Overland the Red in a couple weeks!

[@travisradke3317]

My first and only video of yours, and I already subscribed. Thanks for the beautiful footage and the great intel for next year's off-road season here in CO!

[@OverlandPioneers]

Thank you!!!

[@somestuffithoughtyoumightl6985]

Just got back from a week in Colorado Rockies. 1400 miles of amazing scenery through so many passes. Unfortunately I wasn’t going to risk damaging our rental Mercedes GL with anything beyond a basic dirt road. Will have to go back with something more capable. That being said, it’s great to see the Crosstrek and Rav making short work of these areas. Did you even need 4WD in the Wrangler? I’m wondering if a lifted Sprinter/Transit on decent tires would have kept up? Would it need 4WD? I don’t need a rock crawler, just something that can handle this loop. We need more friends like you guys. What a great trip!

[@OverlandPioneers]

Four-wheel-drive is a definite want a sprinter van would not have made it. Not enough break over angle. Short wheelbase four-wheel-drive, but a little bit of clearance will do just fine.

[@somestuffithoughtyoumightl6985]

@@OverlandPioneers I’m surprised that break over would be an issue on the roads shown here. Thanks, now I know what to look for.

[@CharlesMorzo]

hey great video thanks for sharing. I am going there this weekend with wife and 2 kids, would you share the starting point of Ophir Pass? Thank you

[@OverlandPioneers]

@@CharlesMorzo 37.84784, -107.72515

[@aureliabetancourt4670]

hello i love your trip.

[@jasontheron7655]

Great great video! Can you tell me roughly which month and week of the year you did this trip? thanks!

[@OverlandPioneers]

Mid July into August for 3 weeks. We didn’t film every day. We had some “just us” days.

[@jcaron6141]

Great Video! Watch this a few times until we get back up there again. What kind of drone were you using?

[@OverlandPioneers]

This one was the DJI air 2S

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

I've been making notes of which roads would be 'Subaru Outback Wilderness Edition' approved (that's the factory lifted version with the turbo engine and tweaked gearing/CVT) for when I retire in several years and actually buy one of those for my adventures. If that Crosstek can make it with the non-turbo engine and the lesser aggressive gearing, then the Outback Wilderness should have no issues at all. These are some beautiful places and I'd love to see them (and take my time, once I'm able to retire and be able to linger longer).

[@OverlandPioneers]

It will do fine there!

[@edkendall6522]

Exceptional video and story telling. We have a new Subaru Outback and were wondering if the 2.5 non turbo engine would pull these steep grades. Thanks.

[@OverlandPioneers]

I do believe he didn’t have a turbo. There were a few spots where a running start were needed but hey! He did it!

[@edkendall6522]

@@OverlandPioneers Thanks for the response. We have been to San Juans dozens of times with our Jeep over the years. I have shot landscape/travel professionaly for many years now. I have been on the fence about a drone. After watching your drone/video I am no longer on the fence. Time for an old dog to learn a few new tricks. Thanks again.

[@OverlandPioneers]

@@edkendall6522 slow and steady. Buy a cheap one first. Everyone wrecks their first lol

[@number1yota]

This just goes to show that you can get out and explore America in most any vehicle. Especially in something 4wd or AWD. The point is to get out there and explore and to enjoy our natural world around us. Sure a big jacked up truck can go off less beaten paths, but with basic recovery gear and some finesse behind the wheel you can probably get there in what you have. A lot of the OG back country explorers (post invention of automobiles) were in simple stock Jeeps and trucks and station wagons (estates for our UK folks). That said, I'd really like to see Toyota offer the Rav4 in a little beefier off road version, like a TRD Off Road or Pro with a rear locker.

[@spencereagleton5704]

Thank you. This calmed my nerves by letting me know what to expect. I am going at the very end of may. I wonder if there will be much snow or mud?

[@OverlandPioneers]

It’s still closed till mid to late June usually. Or even later in some instances

[@spencereagleton5704]

@@OverlandPioneers that’s what I was afraid you’d say. thanks for the quick response

[@floydieharris6236]

We elk hunted not far from there a couple years ago… the mice were unbelievable in September. They got in our vehicles, tent, one even in a sleeping bag. Did yall have any trouble or have you heard of others having such an issue?

[@OverlandPioneers]

We didn’t particularly have that issue!!!

[@michaelrobinson6426]

Really great video, I'm leaving in 3 days to go back out there but this time with an outback. What did you drop tire pressure to and what kind of radios did you use for talking and listening for traffic on the trails??? Thank you and great job !!

[@OverlandPioneers]

Not sure what to go down to on an outback. That’s a 29-31 inch tire? And we just had small GMRS radios. We had them on a private channel so we didn’t have to listen to every joe bob rattle on about nothing lol

[@DavidAlanReece]

Very well done! Everything...the videography, the narration and the views. Thank you for sharing. As a new Gladiator owner (I had a 2014 Wrangler), how did it handle the turnouts on the switchbacks on these trails? I had no problem with my older JK Jeep since it is 26 inches shorter. Thank you again for the quality work.

[@michaelwyman5565]

Would you be able to give me the location on that campsite at the beginning of the video. It’s amazing

[@OverlandPioneers]

I’ll say just north of Silverton. The rest is up to you!

[@travislavender744]

Headed out there in 2 weeks with a full suspension lift 2016 Outback 3.6 and a couple well capable rigs. Just curious how the trek did overall. Im thinking we will take this exact route you guys did. Any info is greatly appreciated. Great video.

[@OverlandPioneers]

It struggled on some off camber stuff but did ok overall

[@jboom87]

Next time you're that way give Last Dollar Road a try too. Not nearly as technical or dangerous, but has some incredible views and also campsites.

[@OverlandPioneers]

Will do!!!

[@sanjaypaudel3296]

Can you please create a dos and dont while crossing the moderate pass? What vehicles and modifications are required? Can you guys do a video on black bear pass😅

[@OverlandPioneers]

It’s pretty straightforward. Have spotters in areas you feel nervous around. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Small situations can become big ones quickly so take your time. Most stock vehicles can do these (Subaru).

[@Fancy1450]

@@OverlandPioneerswould a stock AWD Kia Telluride handle these passes? I would assume yes, since the other two vehicles did…

[@OverlandPioneers]

@@Fancy1450 they both had a bit larger tires and leveling kits and They definitely found their skid plates ever so often. But yes. With the right line

[@tybryan2136]

Great video! I plan on taking nearly the same route from silverton around engineer to lake city and back using cinnamon pass, I was wondering how long it takes to do that route? And maybe a breakdown of how long it took to get to engineer, then to lake city, then back again? Thank you!!

[@OverlandPioneers]

It was a full day from Silverton - Animus forks starting at 9ish up to Engineer down to Lake City. Had lunch around 1:30. Up to cinnamon pass. Down to animus and back to silverton by 6ish

[@carlojames3406]

Insane editing skills and also the narration kinda listening to david attenborough lol! can you specify the crosstrek mods? thanks

[@OverlandPioneers]

I honestly not sure what he did. Let me ask and have him comment!

[@carlojames3406]

@@OverlandPioneers thanks. planning to hit route you took. I have subaru outback 2 inch suspensiok lift and bfg ko2. I am hoping ill be fine.

[@OverlandPioneers]

@@carlojames3406 apparently he was stock height. So you will do better than him!

[@carlojames3406]

@@OverlandPioneers thanks.. been starting to follow you now. loving the cinematic approach of your content

[@sunroameroverland]

So you took Ophir pass from silverton to telluride. Then silverton to other spots. So how did you get back to silverton??

[@OverlandPioneers]

Most of the mountain passes loop back around to main roads. Telluride has a road going all the way around the mountains to Silverton. It just takes about an hour.

[@johnvincent578]

Great video! are most of these trials one directional? if so, how do we find out? I’m planning on bringing my tundra but would be a little big to pass other vehicles coming the other direction.

[@OverlandPioneers]

There are a few one ways. Like Ophir. If you google the individual trails (Alpine Loop) they well tell ya.

[@darkassassin1987]

Im so glad you found me. Subscribed and I’m so ready to hit this trail in April. What size tires and what did you air down to? I have 35” on my tundra and 33” on my Tacoma. Ty again! Beautiful work

[@OverlandPioneers]

35s and down to 20 psi. Right in the comfort zone for the weight of our truck

[@darkassassin1987]

@@OverlandPioneers sweet! Ty so much. Again the quality and the inclusion of the girls 🐶🐶 made it awesome!

[@OverlandPioneers]

@@darkassassin1987 I would throw my wife off the side if it meant saving the girls lol. She would do the same to me!!!

[@aadarshashrestha1218]

Thank you for this amazing video. I wanted to ask which pass would you choose between engineer pass or cinnamon pass if you have to go again? I am planning to go this weekend but not sure which one to pick.

[@OverlandPioneers]

Engineer by far!

[@Steve-lj1gp]

Absolutly love your setup and the trips you take. Amazing job putting together the video. Quick question, I'm planning to purchase the same trailer you have, any issues taking it on these types of trips ? I noticed it wasn't connected often.

[@OverlandPioneers]

The alpine loop area is the only no trailer marked area that we have come to. It becomes our base camp to come back to. Which after a long day of being thrown around is great. Especially since it’s just there and we don’t have to set it up every day. The reason the Alpine Loop area doesn’t like Traylor is going across his if they didn’t mark that they would most likely have campers being pulled across and getting stuck on the switchbacks like they do all the time. Typically we pull it most everywhere since we don’t stay long in each area. The KOAR videos are another basecamp and explore the area type event. Both styles ache their benefits

[@ltexas4936]

Did the Subaru have a lift and skid plates? Great video.

[@OverlandPioneers]

I believe a leveling kit. Stock skids

[@grampabadger]

One question. What tires are on the Subaru?

[@OverlandPioneers]

No idea to be honest. I think just ATs

[@garylane9615]

Great video! Question- Would your trailer have made it on most of the Alpine Loop trails? Maybe exception of Corkscrew? I have similar trailer and am curious. Thanks for making all the great videos.

[@OverlandPioneers]

It would have but it’s “illegal” to take it on the alpine loop. Heavy fines by rangers on SXS’s. I took it over cinnamon pass the year before and the internet blew up with “I can’t believe you didn’t get caught” comments. Just be cautious

[@ashutoshsorab429]

If possible can you please let me know what sort of tires were on the Rav4 or on the Crosstrek?

[@OverlandPioneers]

Pirelli scorpion atrs on the crosstrek. Not sure about the rav

[@NigelNaughton]

You should climb up to Crystal Lake at the summit of Ophir Pass. The views from there are amazing! It's an easy hike up.

[@OverlandPioneers]

Didn’t even know about it!?!?!

[@NigelNaughton]

@@OverlandPioneers I wouldn't have known about it either but some hikers told me about it. The trail up there is barely visible in all that talus but it's pretty epic when you get up there. I think it is like 1/3 mile each way. I have a couple shots of it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5i5hZ6ra9d3hKs

[@kennethwomack8678]

How did you return to Silverton after lunch in Telluride? Back over Ophir or Imogene Pass or? You left that out.

[@OverlandPioneers]

Drove around and stopped in Ridgeway to see some friends.

[@crizzlyhug]

Hi, I wanna do the Alpine Loop out of Lake City on my own starting with Cinnamon Pass and then the Engineer Pass. Will it be possible to do with a RAV4 Rentalcar and normal street tires? Saw some dificult parts on your vid in my opinion. I wanna do also do ophir eastbound. What do you think?

[@OverlandPioneers]

I wouldn’t do it in a rental car without full insurance because you’re definitely going to scrape. lol. we had to put some quarter panel black plastic back on after engineer. And you’ll be fine but again I’d be careful with the rental car. This RAV4 had a 2 inch lift.

[@crizzlyhug]

@@OverlandPioneers Thanks for the advice. I thought something like this could be the problem. I will have full insurance but also will not damage the car to much. I think I do cinnamon and Engineer westbound as far as its good to go and then turn back if needed. And Ophir I still think I wanna try. 😀

[@Wipedout63]

Great video. Is there a book or guide that you recommend for the various trails and passes. You mention this one is rated moderate or easy. Wondering where you find that info. Thanks

[@OverlandPioneers]

Hello! Yes! So we go between GAIA GPS and Google. With Gaia GPS we use the “satellite with labels” map overland. You can click on a established trail and it will give you info. Definitely spend the money on the premium subscription. Like 35 bucks a year.

[@Wipedout63]

@@OverlandPioneers thank you. Loving the electric bike. Can’t find specs on load. I’m 6’6” and 250ish. Would I fit?

[@OverlandPioneers]

@@Wipedout63 yep. I’m 6”3 290 and fit!

[@scottsnyder8691]

You produce some amazing videos! The video quality is amazing and the voice over feels spot on. Makes we want to get out now and do this loop. I'm curious what your tire and suspension set up is. Have you added lockers front or rear? Right now I'm pretty stock with just BFG 33s (I do have the max tow package with the wider axles and limited slip) and I'm considering the Mopar 2" or AEV lift. Keep up the great work!

[@OverlandPioneers]

Clayton 2.5 inch lift with 35 inch tires no lockers I just have the sport S and the max tow package. I appreciate the kind words.

[@woggersoverlandadventures]

Great video and random question haha! Where'd you get the dog harnesses?

[@ChasingDreamsLivingLife]

Great Camera Work!!

[@OverlandPioneers]

Grassyass!