Colorado 4x4 Rescue and Recovery - Radical Hill Rolled Jeep

[@trevin1691]

I’ve been around a bit and that was the most controlled recovery I’ve ever seen.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

This was such a great video! Great image quality of an awesome trail and a beautifully controlled recovery by an awesome group of volunteers!

[@evandecker5473]

Just wanted to chime in and say thanks to the volunteer crew for both their time and the video footage. As a former EMT, current WFR, and off road enthusiast I consider it all valuable intel. Looking forward to watching other footage of your recoveries. It's super valuable to see to both remind of what can happen and show how to deal with it if it does. To the arm chair quarterbacks saying "how did anyone ever roll here", screw off. Whatever led you to your high horse, I'm sure it was full of close calls on seemingly moderate terrain. If it wasn't you just haven't had a bad day yet. And when you do, you best hope a crew like these guys are around to help.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

youtube certainly allows people to hide behind their keyboards. thanks for the awesome feedback!!

[@tikifilm]

The fact that you guys volunteer the time to do this is awesome. Very well done!

[@ffandrewd2986]

Straight facts

[@kranchandcompany]

Love the class 3 reflector vests, and the gently executed recovery on a completely totaled unit. Nice job

[@JustinKingOffroad]

believe it or not, we had to be careful to not wreck it more. the extremely long haul out of the forest to pavement for a tow truck was quite the adventure.

[@hph1488]

The vests are pretty much useless. Anyone taking part of this knew where their guys were. I'd understand in a busy area, but this is a remote off-road area. The vests are unnecessary in this instance. Safety first I guess

[@Chicago_Bikepacker]

Hats off to the volunteers! Good guys and gals doing things like this for free makes wheeling just that more enjoyable... It's great seeing people that are not greedy or money hungry or expecting something for something. Everyone that is saying they shouldn't charge them, shame on you!!! Where is your sense of humanity and good deed???

[@JustinKingOffroad]

+Chicago Pedaler Project exactly!!

[@bullionbouncer5080]

If someone told me I could have this job I would do it free of charge! I like helping and I like having fun. Good thing no one was horribly hurt! Some wpuld say " you couldnt pay me enough" I'll say " I'll do it for free".

[@jmathis3]

I just stumbled on your channel and was thinking, this is wild I've helped recover some vehicle and it is a pita. Usually stuck in the mud which makes it worse. Long hard work and requires a ton of skills, equipment and ingenuity. I was thinking man this has to cost thousands for some of these the recoveries, and then I see you guys are non profit volunteers!!!!! 👏👏 hats off to you guys that's awesome.

[@RamTahoe]

I tell you what, you and your crew work very well together. Compared to some other sketchy recovery vids I've seen, y'all kick ass!

[@JustinKingOffroad]

I'm just a participating member good at documenting the action. But I'll pass your message onto them.

[@jdreaper2176]

I was on top of radical hill last week. I decided to hike down to the cabin. It's not open due to snow. I looked at where that jeep rolled on top and bottom where it landed. Looks like he rolled off where it's the most narrow up against rock on the left. Wow super scary thats steep in that area.

[@tomchapman6368]

Great job and been on a couple rescues! Good feeling when done! Sorry for owners!

[@bullionbouncer5080]

Living the dream boys, living the effing dream! Can't wait to come back to CO! October isn't far off! And that's were me and the wife spend our anniversary! Every year for the last 4 year's!

[@machelesteve]

You all did a great job and very well controlled during the recovery.

[@skydofinurhead4599]

Wow what a awesome group of men and women helping another wheeler in trouble. I have to say and have said it before those A pillars are a hazard on the jeeps. I have seen so many that have rolled and that part of the jeep is crushed. back on to the driver and passenger. even with the brace that goes from the roll cage to the upper part of the frame. Kudos to the recovery team.

[@lobosolitario-j4c]

Good job, you guys really know what you're doing. I guess you could salvage the wheels/tires.

[@Colorado4x4]

Totally crazy!!!!! Awesome video and superb recovery. Props to you guys. I’m glad the driver is ok. I just saw that a woman died on Iron Chest recently.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

sadly yes there was a fatal on iron chest. our organization recovered the vehicle, and the daughter was out with and found her dog!! that writeup can be found at facebook.com/CO4x4RnR unfortunately i was out of town for this operation and was unable to participate with video/pics.

[@jburritt426]

Wow. I still don't know how people roll them. I have driven 4x4 for years and never even came close. Glad you guys can help.

[@chriscary5302]

I grew up in Summit, we used to wheel all those trails in my FJ40 and my buddy's Blazer. All the trails around central CO are so crowded these days, makes me want to give it some times.

[@nickt9467]

Props to the Power Wagon driver. Lots of stuff to pick through in a long wheelbase rig.

[@andrewkaunisto484]

I remember this posting from several years back. I loved learning from It. I went to try to show new comers to Colorado, and the roll over footage from this incident seems hard to find compared to what it was

[@williamdonohue7470]

Been there several times, never wrecked a vehicle there, but they are right on top of the site of a plane crash , an F-93 starfire crashed there in 1953. if you know where to look there are only very small pieces left to find.

[@donaldjarvis9600]

I just love the sound of the wind distorting the mic.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

That's what happens above tree line in the wind

[@carrieabailey]

Gently used jeep for sale. New paint!

[@TS-ev1bl]

Just needs AC recharge

[@gregorytanner9121]

Being a jeep guy I do know this. You got the money and time it can be done. You do it or someone else does it. Still ratio time and. money and with enought time don't need as much money.

[@notanotherutubeuser]

it'll buff out no probs

[@4blake]

Hopefully there were no severe injuries or fatalities. Nice work and video!

[@JustinKingOffroad]

there was pretty serious injury on this one, but he did live.

[@trevorhettinger4625]

12:45 shows stock roll bars are not adequate...good work and this guy is one lucky dude!

[@JustinKingOffroad]

+Trevor Hettinger makes me want to beef up my cage.

[@trevorhettinger4625]

No doubt!

[@austintanner127]

The stock roll bars are made to crumple upon impact. In a car accident it will decrease the force of the impact because the force is applied over a longer period of time

[@JsGarage]

This is a complicated matter. The stock roll cage isn't adequate for massive rollovers like this. Serious beef up of roll cage should also result in other safety measures as well like a harness. This is a pretty horrific roll over.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

+Jay P very horrific. Ejection is likely the sole reason he survived this.

[@chrisgleeton6823]

Nice video. As an aside, this is EXACTLY the kind of work the Power Wagon is built for!!!

[@myroadtours6147]

Speechless. You guys rock!

[@cmcer1995]

Nice recovery, well coordinated. Good example of how poor those factory installed roll cages are. Looks great, but in an extreme roll-over worthless.

[@jake-watkins]

Really cool watching how the team worked together to safely recover that jeep. Looks like somebody had a seriously bad day.

[@ethandonohoe]

The owner had some loot in that Jeep. He’s definitely going to need a new radiator and an alignment. 🤣😂 glad to hear he survived that looks really bad.

[@Steve-yf9my]

Thumbs up - nice editing. Good use of fast forwards.

[@danryan3146]

That'll buff right out....Good teamwork guys.

[@truter5243]

Chassis looks fine. That guy was very lucky to survive that roll

[@JustinKingOffroad]

yes he was!

[@DENMONKEY]

good to see ham radio being used.

[@dobiedude7479]

DENMONKEY KE5WRH. Here.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

Fcc rules require callsigns on ham radio

[@lobosolitario-j4c]

Ham radio? Could have been hand held!

[@JustinKingOffroad]

@@lobosolitario-j4c we were using ham

[@n7zsd]

@@dobiedude7479 N7ZSD here.

[@robertottwell605]

I hope this goes viral, more owners of these bolt together jeeps need to see this.

[@matthewfox3760]

Looks like the start of a good buggy project

[@socaldep2280]

I rolled a ‘66 Bronco completely upside down. No roof and no doors on it. The roll bar almost killed me because it pinned my jacket, but it saved my life.

[@ffandrewd2986]

question: do you guys ever have to do like “rescue” like first aid or anything like that? Are you ever called to help with other agency’s? Please do a video explaining some of that! It’s super cool!

[@JustinKingOffroad]

we do not do any medical as we are not EMTs etc, but we do have most people trained in wilderness first aid to help ourselves or others we might run across until first responders can get there.

[@marcodebeer8452]

Very professional ,well done !!

[@useryggfdcc]

You from South Africa?

[@owensands6151]

I love how the aftermarket parts look brand new. That front bumper seemed to have no damage to my untrained eye

[@useryggfdcc]

So good to see good people in this world.

[@P.J16]

3:45 You were very lucky ones that the car was exactly some meters down a perfect flat platform to winch from and lucky that the car doesn't rolled down 100 more meters downhill. curious situation.

[@williamdavidson9009]

That will buff out! Seriously it's a wonder it didn't keep rolling I'm sure the hill is a lot steeper than it appears in the video.

[@Allister12212012]

Its called Karma... Be nice and help if you can, And People will be nice ( and help you ) If needed.. I see this every day.. And Practice it....Every day....Try it it won't hurt, I promise. :o)

[@JustinKingOffroad]

+Allister2016 exactly

[@FOOXX4EVER]

👍😉👍 HAPPY NEW YEAR'S 2019......(KARMA )

[@larjkok1184]

Karma? So the owner of the Jeep that rolled must have done something wrong to deserve it?

[@JK-vc7ie]

Allister2016 Karma is Hindu. We live in a Christian country. It’s called the golden rule.

[@skippy1239]

@@JK-vc7ie You're stupid

[@TBinTHAfknBlock]

Did you forget a tow strap on the floor at 10:05 or am I just crazy?? Looks like one of the orange straps you guys were using.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

Lol no it was picked up by the owner. It was not mine.

[@jeeperp3926]

Great recovery. Seemed odd to hear someone yelling winch line instructions when every one was on radio. Why not just use the radio?

[@TXH1138]

Was he trying to go up the hill or down the hill? Looks like he went end over end.

[@oriolesfan129]

Wow, looking at the Jeep, I wonder how in-the-world did the driver survive. I survived a rollover, partial ejection at 65 mph but walked away with only road rash on my back between my shoulders in 2004. I had Angels looking after me like the Jeep driver did.

[@elevated2552]

Good work gentlemen. I hope that I never have to call you guys.

[@kenhelms9045]

Hoping all involved were ok. Just curious, anyone know if your car insurance policy will cover damage/totaling of a vehicle the it happens off road or on a trail?

[@RickZackExploreOffroad]

Good job, we need a team like that in southern Nevada

[@motorman702]

Rick & Zack Explore Offroad like Red Rock rescue. Southern Nv has a few volunteer 4x4 rescue organizations.

[@opinion56]

@@motorman702 Red rock rescure and SNOR (southern nevada offroad recovery).

[@hph1488]

Y'all do it right for sure.

[@tooligan113]

In my day '70s - '80s in Summit County we used a Holmes 440 on a GMC 1 ton frame and 2 guys + salvage rites No Problems

[@henryg683]

The rolled Jeep is a good parts car now!!!

[@mengvaj87]

This an fun trail but with multiple trucks, cannot go alone forsure

[@LIFEBATTLEHARDENENHEART]

Looks like you forgot a orange strap on rocks at 10:05. Especially if you paid 170.00 ish on them. Great video and teamwork.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

lol i've got that comment a lot on this video. that was someones strap that was parked higher up, and they grabbed it on the way down.

[@julianhaylock9843]

What all do you carry in your jeeps?

[@JustinKingOffroad]

not as much as you might think. 72 hour pack (with everything you need to live for 3 days), simple recovery gear for the normal ops, kinetic rope, rated recovery straps, shackles, pulley blocks, and i carry cluster hooks to go into the frame of vehicles without proper bumpers. usually have a winch extension line on hand too personally.

[@Dezzylyricz]

It's a Jeep thing.

[@phoneone1371]

if you put $10,000 into a jeep it will be as good as a stock toyota

[@robertWohlers]

This recovery crew did a GREAT job. Nice work! Great volunteer efforts. They deserve a hardy round of applause. However, for all the viewers of this recovery, a quick note. It is best NOT to use your Kinetic Energy Recovery Rope (KERR) as a tow rope. In this video, the crew used a really nice (and expensive) Bubba Rope (at least that's what it looks like) to tow the disabled vehicle once they have it back on the trail. If that is the only rope they have to tow with, then "What Works is What Counts." They had to use the KERR to tow. But (and here's the big BUT), if they needed to tow the disabled vehicle several miles with the KERR, it will no longer be any good as a KERR. You see, nylon fibers (what a true KERR is made of), will TEAR over time and under a load, rendering the rope unable to stretch and then return to it original length. A KERR can only be stretched for a short period of time (such as a "yanking" recovery), then it must rest, allowing it to return to its original length. Here's the poop: KERRs should not be used as towing ropes, as they lose their stretching capability after prolonged towing. If you must tow with a nylon KERR (or Kinetic Energy Recovery Strap - KERS), retire the rope as a yanking device. It is now an expensive tow rope. If you must tow someone out of the backcountry with your KERR, do it. Just let the fellow you towed out purchase you a new KERR. The only true TOWING style rope made for off-roading is the Black Rat 4WD Polyester Towing Strap, made in Australia. This is a bungie-style tow rope that is excellent for off-road towing. You can get it in the US from Extreme Outback Products here: www.extremeoutback.com/.../Extreme+Outback+Towing...

[@JustinKingOffroad]

+Robert Wohlers we knew that risk going in but did it on purpose since the recovered Jeep was dead stick. My personal rope was used as the brake tether and it's fine. It was also brand new (literally).

[@robertWohlers]

There wasn't a doubt in my mind that you guys did not know this... hence the statement "...for all the viewers of this recovery." And, "If you must tow someone out of the backcountry with your KERR, do it." As I always tell my students, "What works is what counts." As long as one knows the consequences of "breaking a rule/guideline" or varying from the "ideal" situation. My motive for writing the comment is to help folks use their KERR or KERS appropriately. So often, yank ropes and straps are used flippantly and without real thought, especially when using them to extract a stuck vehicle. KZbin is full of faux pas with kinetic energy, with dangerous consequences. Still, the Black Rat tow strap would be the most appropriate rope in the situation shown in the video.

[@Mike-4547]

Hey guys thanks for the video. About 20 years ago I did some off-road ( nothing crazy mostly woods )with my Jeep but had to give it up single dad and raising a family. Now retired and everyone on their own I really want to get back into this . With today’s videos I see how much more exciting it could be. I am buying a jeep but not sure if I should get an automatic or a manual. Any suggestions and why ?.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

i personally prefer a manual cause i want that level of control. others prefer automatic as you can crawl real easily over obstacles. manuals typically get higher MPG on the road, automatics burn off the excess energy as heat into the transmission. 6 of one half dozen of the other honestly.

[@Mike-4547]

Justin King Thank you for the reply, I’m leaving towards the manual. What do most guys have ?.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

+Evil Mike the purists like me run 2 doors and manuals. I see tons of automatics... Laziness??? I don't know.

[@Mike-4547]

Justin King Lol

[@Mike-4547]

Justin King That’s the way to go 2 door manual .

[@pauljordan3064]

You guys rock! Sure enjoy your videos. Thanks!!!

[@danbott81]

They ROCK literally lol

[@rogerdavies6226]

did any of you check for brown spots or tears in driver's seat?

[@USfoolsgold]

At 10:05 of the video he drives away leaving a strap on the trail

[@JustinKingOffroad]

+Mike Mike that belonged to another member who picked it up.

[@barrya.6212]

GOOD EYE.... cracked up....

[@benl6374]

He was real lucky to walk away.

[@jimt2316]

What size tires are you running on the Silver JK Rubi @5:34? Nice work you guys!

[@JustinKingOffroad]

at the point this video was taken I was running 35s. my end game was to step up to 37s and have since done that.

[@raymond80hr]

i would love to find that trail. just nothing like that in the east cost

[@sublime929]

If you haven't been out west you are really missing out!

[@ronaldjensen8614]

Real mountains.

[@tk2012A]

Good job with recovery. Anyone know what precipitated this roll from the switchback above? Were they passing another vehicle or just took their eyes off the road....?

[@JustinKingOffroad]

I believe they just got too close to the shelf road edge, it's barely wide enough for a Jeep.

[@sierrashere8197]

I love the fast forward chipmunk talk : )

[@juanf4739]

Good job on the recovery guys 👍

[@weshawkins7165]

What radios are you guys using? Call signs sound like Ham radio.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

primarily ham radio, and we have some business band for car to car.

[@delhiwalaghumakkadrider.ch1615]

Like ur video 👌👌.u r using which radio cost and range of this radio 🇮🇳

[@dannydindral]

Awesome job!

[@terryballard4674]

how do they get it down the mountain? Helicopter?

[@ammerconsulting]

I think your videos are interesting, but sometimes you fail to describe your rigging and theory behind why you are doing it that way.

[@iamrichrocker]

you can now find this vehicle on the back, back row of CoParts..and you can bet there will be an inflated price for this bits and pieces..

[@CD-wg6hl]

Awesome team effort!!!

[@-RyN-23]

Was that a rolled up orange stap u left of ground at 10:05?

[@JustinKingOffroad]

The owner of that strap was higher up and grabbed it on his way down

[@-RyN-23]

@@JustinKingOffroad i was just curious lol i have left a few myself in the moment, thanks for a response! Btw great job guys!

[@JustinKingOffroad]

@@-RyN-23 for some reason i've got that question a lot on this video lol!

[@stevepowsinger733]

I appreciate what you gave us but a little bit of a story line would be nice - for the curious. I know you're not the NTSB.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

there are links in the description you can check out.

[@fubar1217]

Nice job. A real team effort.

[@tuco5474]

That'll buff out. What a beautiful trail.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

that whole area is super scenic!!!

[@xmo552]

@@JustinKingOffroad I saw they have a channel. I just discovered all this. Are you a regular part of the team?

[@JustinKingOffroad]

@@xmo552 yes I have been for 4 years now, I helped create that other channel

[@xmo552]

@@JustinKingOffroad Good stuff

[@keithlea6804]

Sorry for your loss.

[@alexsimon915]

hope you don't have a lot of "next ones" what was the reason it rolled ?

[@markharris2539]

Sounds like you guys are Amateur Radio Ops. Curious what band you find most useful for this type of operation. ?

[@JustinKingOffroad]

Depends on who we need to talk to honestly. We use 2m / 70cm mostly

[@navisoir]

What's the part list on the rolled Jeep?

[@ykhemesh72]

Great team work.... 1000000 likes

[@30smsuperstrat]

How may many switchbacks did this roll down?

[@JustinKingOffroad]

landed on the 3rd if memory serves me right.

[@ayo-1154]

didn't see any mention of what trail this occured on?

[@JustinKingOffroad]

It's in the title of the video

[@ayo-1154]

Justin King Oh? Looks like its accessed between Keystone&A-Basin. I wuz gess'n this Jeep Death took place in San Juan/SW Colo area. Now i know.👍

[@Nickwillfixit]

Anyone notice the orange strop, left behind on the edge of the hill, did not see anyone collect it.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

trust me we got it lol!

[@rile5960]

Well? How did it roll? Were they trying to climb off the trail up that hill? Fill is in!

[@JustinKingOffroad]

+Ric Lee slid off side of extremely narrow shelf road

[@bigtoad01]

pretty sure that is going to VOID the warranty, hope nobody got hurt

[@lcampbe7]

Swap out the wipers, buff out a few scuff marks, and she is brand new.

[@danielgoetz7821]

That'll buff out , Right?

[@abelflexes2]

What camera are you using?

[@JustinKingOffroad]

gopro hero 5

[@124djb]

Badass job. How do I join?

[@jermagoochy]

it's always these upgraded fancy rigs going down these "jeep" trails, then the recovery team has a stock 1500 😂

[@nodave77]

Out of curiosity, why are they being so gentle with a vehicle that is already totaled?

[@JustinKingOffroad]

+D C so it doesn't take off down the hill.

[@jimh2061]

Please tell me he wasn't trying to climb that hill to the left of the vehicle.

[@NaturesChild]

Thought they were gonna rescue a 4x4 Chevy Colorado.

[@WJ4x4OR]

NaturesChild 😂😂😂😂same here man

[@ronaldjensen8614]

Those are rescued from the side of the road.

[@TXH1138]

Those kinetic ropes have really shot up in price.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

Yeah I think they've followed everything else in the market up in price too

[@jamesdimele2610]

Thank God everyone had their bright vests on for all the traffic on that road.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

safety third. no wait that's mike rowe. safety first!

[@ks9w]

Nice work guys.