Breakdown in The Canyonlands Maze District

[@mattinthehat22]

In a few short years when my kids are grown this channel will be my tour guide.

[@KurtNoakes]

Those photos at the panorama camp were absolutely stunning! You captured all the golden light and contrasting shadows perfectly. Calendar shots. Now I've got a new place to put on my bucket list. Thanks!

[@Coloradocop]

Nice video! My wife and I just returned from another trip to Canyonlands (Island in the Sky). We had originally planned to venture into the more remote areas (like the Maze or White Rim Road) on this trip. Just like you, we ended up with a flat Duratrac tire on our truck, and got stuck driving around on our marginally adequate spare. Fortunately for us it happened on the very first day, at our first camp, before we committed to any 4WD roads. But, it sure sunk our plans for the week, as we weren't about to venture into the backcountry without a spare tire!

[@underthelibertytree712]

Great comic relief at the end!

[@greggr.5653]

Great cinematography. Good mix of google maps, variety of camera angles and perspectives. Very informative and enjoyable. Well done !

[@ikmarchini]

Did the same to a tire in Great Basin Park in Nevada at 7000 feet. However, in this rental there was only a donut. Turned out the nearest tire shop open on a Saturday afternoon was 183 miles away in Nephi UT. Hertz emergency service was beyond useless so it was me and asking the locals. So, giving up on Great Basin and with no idea where to find a new tire (or exchange the rental) it was 3 hours on US 50- The Loneliest Road in America -on a donut. Good way to reopen your ulcer.

[@sarahsmith3682]

You handled this like a champ. Hope you get to visit again soon and explore more

[@TheKPDX]

Wow, great video. I really like your mix of Google Earth and your labeling in the photos & panoramas. My Mom spends alot of time in that region and I join her every year or so. I can't wait to forward your videos on to her. Our last trip to the area was coming in from the North but we didn't go much past the Ranger Station at Hans Flat as we had no permits and had a dog. We hit it about 5pm and only had an hour or two of daylight left.

[@MarkWucher]

Man...that sucks. You made the right call to head back out though. I had that happen near Bishop CA. After that I carry two spares.

[@davidviner5783]

Superb camera work. Keep 'em coming.

[@jf8138]

just got back from my 4th year in the maze doing 11 nights. Great place

[@quixote5844]

Want to get to the Doll House? Try a 5 day canoe trip from Mineral Bottom to Spanish Bottom and a moderate climb out of the canyon. No need for a spare tire or spare key. Plenty of great scenery along the way.

[@alohathaxted]

What a great place to hike. Quiet peaceful, never saw a gnat.

[@MountainHobbler]

I legit laughed at the face plant at the end.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Awesome video. I love the intro with the topography shots. Great information in this video. Subscribed. ✌️

[@avocadotortilla4991]

Is that airport tower just below the island in the sky title ? Or is that just part of panorama point ..

[@exploresouthwest]

The close rock that is still in sunlight is part of Panorama Point. The distant horizon past it is pointing almost perfectly to the Green River Overlook on Island in the sky. The rocky numb on the horizon is the hill next to the overlook. In the shadows just down and to the left of the numb is Candlestick Tower.

[@avocadotortilla4991]

Thanks

[@larryfisher5796]

I have to say I locked my keys in my truck we sat there for 6 hours before someone came along to help Thank God we had water with us. Beautiful country but unforgiving

[@andrewj503]

Just break a window next time or have a hid a key.

[@UncleFjester]

Spare key zip tied under the truck and you good to go, got that tip from my locksmith.

[@edacsfan]

I've heard that dura tracs had weak sidewalls....glad I went ko2 this time around

[@exploresouthwest]

Agreed. These tires finally wore out and I replaced them with BFGs and I love them. I've never had problems with the BFG all terrains and they're so well suited to the southern Utah landscape.

[@xdboardsurfer]

They absolutely do. I've punctured two. Shame because they are tremendous in the snow.

[@goodbobsdivings8290]

@@exploresouthwest Are you using LT tires or standard? Great videos btw

[@exploresouthwest]

@@goodbobsdivings8290 LT tires now.

[@mikegrindstaff]

That truck wouldn't make it to the Doll House anyway...Tea Pot hill and the Double Drops would have had you pinned if not areas by the Mother and Child

[@salemk.3098]

great video! i'm interested in the tundra because of toyota's reliability and the spaciousness of a full size pick up truck. width and wheelbasewise, do you think the 2nd gen tundra will make it through elephant hill/devil's kitchen in canyonlands np, and imogene and black bear passes in the san juan mountains?

[@exploresouthwest]

I've actually wondered about those same trails myself. I've done all three in the past with a shorter wheelbase, but never in the Tundra. Also it was about 2 decades ago so I don't know if the trails have gotten worse. I have seen other people do Elephant hill in vehicles larger than the Tundra so I think you'd be good there but might need some undercarrage armor and careful driving over some of the obstacles. Wider vehicles have been through Devils Crack. Imogene wasn't too tough and I'm sure is doable but might need careful driving. Black Bear Pass my biggest concern is the switchbacks heading down at the end. Clearance and capability wise I think the tundra is capable of all 3 but the long wheelbase is the big concern.

[@4sapphireb]

Could a dual sport motorcycle make it to panoramic point from the ranger station? My jeep is my daily driver and I didnt want to break it

[@exploresouthwest]

I think the motorcycle could make it but the rough spots would have you bouncing around quite a bit. But you'd be a bit more maneuverable to steer through a slightly less bumpy path than the truck which pretty much just have to aim uphill and crawl so I think you'd be ok. It would just be slow going like any vehicle. And a lot of time standing and letting the bike bump and roll under you. I imagine it making it but it being a very physically and mentally exhausting ride from picking your way through the rocky bits.

[@blcdad]

Exact same thing has happened to me and my Duratracs..... several times. Wonder why it's always the passenger side front?

[@sproesser1]

What was your tires pressure at when you got the pinch flat?

[@exploresouthwest]

I think it was about 15-18psi mostly to absorb the bumps more than for a need for traction. Pretty low but I've been down to 10-12 psi on other brand tires and never had that problem.

[@danpalmer2881]

Loved the collapse at the end. How long did it take for the vultures to show up?

[@mariodionicio9319]

Would you say the trail leading to Panorama Point was the easiest? I want to visit that camp spot but I'm not sure how bad that trail is. I think if your stocked Tundra made it, I can probably make it too.

[@vaquero_solutions]

You mentioned biting gnats. What time of year did you go? What were overnight temps like?

[@22358]

Love the video!

[@ldn0224]

always carry two full size spares. expensive but worth it.

[@jimgreen5788]

You changed that tire rather quickly. Are you related to the Duke Boys? : )))

[@hikerlarrypackgoaterrobins8575]

Those that do this sort of thing in the Owyhee canyonlands of Idaho, consider two spares absolutely obligatory. With only one, if you lose a tire, you're through. As happened here.

[@knightvision4u]

So did you ever get back out there and finish your trip?

[@exploresouthwest]

Not yet. Still on the ToDo list.

[@Outdoorlinda]

Well done video

[@w9jim]

OK, I wouldn't call that a "breakdown." Also, why the heck didn't you have a spare to match your other tires. Lastly, you can plug a sidewall - and they hold and last quite well. I've had 5 plugs in a sidewall and ran it in the dez for days. May not be the best solution, but it's better than no spare tire!

[@yungchen7775]

I can not see any photo in your trip map. Anyone else has this problem?

[@exploresouthwest]

It was based off Goggle's Picasa photo storage. But Google has since ended Picasa support, so I don't know what complications that may have caused behind the scenes.

[@Jeeps1]

why do you have a doughnut for a spare in that type of situation?

[@mikethompson7406]

"A slow and steady momentum is the best offroad" no.... a JEEP is the best offroad! :D :D :D

[@andreideasis6721]

Im planning to go on the flint trail from north point.. and might go to the maze overlook. I have a wrangler with 35s, 3" lift, rear lockers... will that be enough? are there tricky areas?

[@mikegrindstaff]

Andrei de Asis no problem...you can go anywhere in the area...

[@Viewfinder73]

Good morning, I’m a producer for a fun news show called "The List" - www.thelisttv.com - which airs on 43 stations in the US. I’ve been assigned an segment about some of the most adventurous locations across America. I would love to use a small portion of the video you made about The Maze in Canyonlands and give you a graphical courtesy. Please let me know if you would be ok with this. Thanks and have a great day! Mike Dunn Producer - The List

[@KIngK0Ns3rvAtIOn9]

I can has to be for there? Is can be to get onto there for a car? When I has to the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo? Has make the All Wheels Driving. Maybe can go I but only for the first stop? You can make to tell me for this one on? For my car has the year 2006. Thanks onto you for make a film to this! Much job!

[@erranteize]

In Spanish??? Please!