Colorado Overland 2020 Part 1 - Medano Pass and Tincup Pass

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12 friends embarked on a 9 day overland trip through Colorado. In part one we begin the trip on Medano Pass at Great Sand Dunes National Park, run Tincup Pass and end at camp just before Taylor Pass.
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[@williamcupps7321]

I sold you guys the parts glad we could get you on your way

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

william cupps you guys were a lifesaver!!!

[@williamcupps7321]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures that's what I'm here for lol glad to help

[@Afrojeeper1701]

I drive a big rig for O'Reilly s in NC and love overlanding.I have used my discount to help some other overlanders.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

@@Afrojeeper1701 that’s awesome!!

[@neroboosh7846]

Great stuff! Looks like fun was had without destroying anything for the next people to come along and enjoy it.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Nero Boosh thanks!! That’s always the goal.

[@tankscrittersandurbanhomes5579]

Thanks for coming and enjoying our old mining roads. They're a blast for sure

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks! I really miss it!!!

[@tankscrittersandurbanhomes5579]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures can't wait to watch your video over black bear pass. That one tightens a lot of people in the seat area lol.

[@moretoliving2236]

It is so inspiring to see that you guys genuinely care for each other. I have (after 12 weeks in moab and colorado) seen the opposite and it gives me a big smile to see that not all hope is lost. I have been catching up on your content and just hearing you speak with passion and commitment and developing new communities is really cool. 1/24/2022 I traded my long bed 4x4 tacoma for a gladiator rubicon and this is a great place to land to learn about all that and overlanding too. I put 4000 miles offroad May-July 2021 so very familiar with tons of places featured in your videos.

[@masonmurr7268]

Great video, looking forward to the series. Thank you

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks!! Part 3 should be out tomorrow.

[@ArkansasOffroad]

Woo! Reminder set!

[@lloydrage]

Starting this series now. Amazing work on the editing and shots!!!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks a ton! It was an epic trip!!

[@dwaindiffey6145]

Loved the Video. Looking forward to the next one

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks!!

[@jgtaylor2201]

Great video; well done. I look forward to seeing part 2.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Part 2 launched tonight. Go watch it.

[@philrettig4720]

loved the video just kinda would like to see more footage of how that trailer does on the rocks im interested in doing this trip with a similar setup

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks!! There’s more camper footage coming in part 2. It does really well but I did manage to bend an axle on Taylor Pass and it needs larger tires so I have to figure that out.

[@ArkansasOffroad]

Great video again Matt! Best one yet.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Arkansas Offroad thanks!!!

[@rangerdoc1029]

Just got back from there. Medano was day 6. gorgeous!

[@latigomorgan]

I was about a week behind you all on that pass. I just did some different routes. I live in New Mexico, and we have some great trails, but Colorado is my happy place.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Latigo Morgan we love New Mexico too especially the Red River area. Normally we stay there one night but couldn’t this year.

[@michaelrowland9991]

That was an awesome video. The intro was really cool too.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks!!!

[@freedomrevival1375]

Thanks for sharing! How doable is Madonna pass with a high clearance overland trailer? We have a similar one, maybe a bit longer 5’ by 10’, towed by a 2 door JL on 35”s and 2” lift. Thanks.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Very doable. It's an easy trail.

[@JeepingMo]

Good video. I need a trip like that Great job.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Jeeping Mo thanks!!! Do it!!

[@JeepingMo]

Thanks for viewing, it was a fun trip. Part 2 will be out later this week. 👍👍

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

@@JeepingMo Parts 2 and 3 are already out. You're way behind. LOL. Hopefully part 4 will be out tomorrow.

[@JeepingMo]

Ozark Overland Adventures yes I have been watching them, wish I was there. part 2 of Jeep Invasion will come out later this week.

[@briangep]

Loved the video, thanks for sharing!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Brian Goeppner thank you!! Part 2 coming out tonight.

[@davec.3198]

Spent a week in this area with a Jeep. It was a blast, but I have to say that I'm going to return to the area with a side by side. You can just cover so much more ground, so much more quickly. Too fun!

[@grampabadger]

That primitive road over Medano Pass has washed out severely twice already this summer (2020) and has been rebuilt. Glad you didn't get stranded on your way.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Oh wow. Didn't even notice where it happened.

[@grampabadger]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures Yes, recently there were a couple of torrential rainstorms and the road washed away to a depth of 20 feet or so, but it was in a sandy area and the Park Service was able to fill and repair the washouts using a huge front loader. One group was trying to get down to the dunes and had to turn around and drive back over and out to Westcliffe to restage the rest of their trip. It really is the wilderness out here.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

@@grampabadger WOW that's crazy! Impressive that they had that big of a washout and we didn't see any signs of it.

[@grampabadger]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures The park service posted a picture or two on their facebook page when it happened. The washout happened near the Sand Pit Picnic Area. The previous washout was in a different location and the pictures have been either removed or outdated. Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed that route. I live not far from there on the east side of the mountains and have experienced a couple of those rainstorms. Weather here can always get weird this time of year.

[@mheib9904]

Curious as to when your next trip would be. Any issue pulling trailer through the high mountain passes ? Thanks

[@Krystof.Veritae]

Great trip guys .,.. what make and model is the orange trailer? Looking at something like this ......Cheers

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks! It's a VRV Eco Flyer. Unfortunately the company that made them went out of business last year. Something very similar would be the Intech Flyer.

[@exoplanetnomad]

Terrific adventure and great footage!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

EXOPLANET NOMAD thanks so much!!!

[@codyjb311]

Great video! I think I saw I stock 4runner with you guys. I'm hoping make the St. Elmo to Tincup run this weekend in my stock 4Runner. Its a TRD but I'm worried about damaging my rig. Think I'll be ok?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Cody Buchanan None of the 4Runners in our group are stock. They both have 3” lifts and 33” tires and rock rails. However Tincup is doable in a stock 4R. I would maybe skip old Tincup unless you’re ok banging your skid plates.

[@taliarose6573]

i do it with a stock 97 tacoma trd, no problems

[@taliarose6573]

with 31 inch tires and custom skid plate

[@richardscoville7347]

I got a question for you guys. The ones that are pulling trailers behind them and you're going downhill on a narrow trail and you meet somebody that's coming up hill and there's nowhere to pass. Who has the right of way. Usually the person going uphill has the right away cuz it's harder to back down but you're pulling a trailer behind you. Are you going to back up all that way or do you expect him that's coming? Uphill that he has to back down. That's just a question. Can you answer that for me?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

If pulling a trailer or in a larger group I use common sense and the person coming uphill pulls over because you can’t back up a trailer on a shelf road or 6 rigs can’t pull over for the one or two coming up.

[@helomanfly3846]

Hey, Great vid. How low have you aired down with those stock wheels with no issues? Thanks.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

When rock crawling I've aired down to 10psi. For trials like this i'm usually at 15psi. Never had an issue with the stock wheels.

[@Flyboytr]

Enjoyed the video. Very well put together! Love the flying map/route! I've got to figure out how to do that! Last year we did a couple of those legs. Great place! Travis Alabama Overland: Southwest Group

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

FlyboyTR thanks!! The map is an app called Relive. It’s pretty cool.

[@Flyboytr]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures , Thanks for that info! Sincerely appreciated! :) I'm looking forward to watching Part II. :)

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

@@Flyboytr Go watch it. It's up.

[@sponge81235]

Come By Mountain Spirit Winery in Salida for good wine

[@cardp17]

is there a way to download your routes through CO on this trip? beautiful.

[@mikerobbins5049]

We have done Medano Pass but nit Tin Cup . It is on our must do list

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Tincup was great!!

[@Riddick_4506]

What ditch lights are on the grey jeep, the ones that have the amber outline? Awesome vid thanks!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Paul Pumpaly let me find out.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

He said They are the 3" cubes from Nicoko on Amazon

[@AgelessStranger1]

What are you using for comms? I see a couple of UHF Ghost antennas, so I’m assuming GMRS?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

We are all using Midland GMRS radios. They are awesome. I've got the MXT275 in my Jeep and use one of their handheld GMRS radios for outside the Jeep when spotting.

[@AgelessStranger1]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures I've got my GMRS call, and ordered a repeater capable GMRS hand held. We've got a really nice repeater nearby I talk on with the regulars several times a week. That was all I needed to go all in and get my amateur call as well. Took all three tests, so now I'm an amateur extra class operator too! Planning on installing a mobile in my new to me JKR, and the MXT275 had my attention until I got my amateur license. Now I'll likely go with a Yaesu FTM-400. Thanks for the reply!

[@Trinity-Overland]

Last time we took Medano Pass, we started at the hiway and went up to the back entrance of Great Sand Dunes. At the last water crossing, we found out the entrance was closed due to a washed out road and had to turn around and head back down. So technically, we did the trail twice in one day. 😄

[@soulpilgrimage]

Great video! What simulator do you use to show the path you took? That is awesome.

[@gorila1958]

All these different videos I've watched wondering when the will make a full Movie . Maybe something comical or something like Wildhogs movie . Might be kinda funny an adventure movie with a twist lol.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Revere Overland just released a movie on KZbin. It’s kind of a 2020 review but it’s 2 hours long and really good.

[@danielvalentin6852]

How full was the lake at the top of tin cup there where crossing a few weeks back one had huge drop off if you don’t stay right lol my son in law found it lol

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Daniel Valentin it was my first time on Tin Cup so I don’t know if it was high or not. Nothing to compare it to.

[@danielvalentin6852]

Ozark Overland Adventures got ya we went threw it, it was about two , two and half ft deep , we love that area breakfast at Taylor Park is always amazing as well

[@bobjackson7516]

Great video!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Bob Jackson Thank you.

[@bradywise3596]

First video I’ve watched of yours, you did great! Excited to see where this channel goes! I’m starting my own channel for a similar series, super excited. Best of luck to you guys!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Brady Wise awesome! Thank you. I’ll check yours out.

[@OH-qp1fk]

Awesome

[@daleclark1603]

have you done anything to your jeep to pull the trailer

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Not a thing. The 4.10 gears definitely help but I would really like to move to 4.88 gears for the long highway drives with it.

[@daleclark1603]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures thanks

[@joseph401]

Wait... a toyota had problems....no way...lol. I would have been there but my invitation showed up too late. :)

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Joseph we have Toyota issues on every trip. But I can’t say much because I had issues later in the trip. 😂😂

[@heyeverybody5616]

Are you kidding me. That’s not typical. You guys are, well kitty cats.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Huh? What are you talking about?

[@bsideadventures2180]

Going to hot springs in a few weeks

[@walfrehernandez438]

Do you guys accept guests to tag along? I did a trip last year late July near the same area you guys did. Would love to tag along on your groups trips if that’s possible! I’m from Joplin Mo!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

We do at times. One of the rigs on this trip was new to the group and are now one of our best friends. When we have openings I post it on our Facebook page.

[@walfrehernandez438]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures okay. Liked and will keep an eye out to see if you have an opening and if I can join your next trip

[@mdegregoris]

What tires do you run?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

mdegregoris Milestar Patagonias. I love them!!! Best tire I’ve ever ran.

[@mdegregoris]

Ozark Overland Adventures thanks for the response ! I really like the tread pattern!

[@chrisstaylor8377]

You call it technacle but you drive no seat belt hanging on to a dog ?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I got skills. lol

[@JH-mt3pp]

You brought a camper down and went back to help guys in Jeeps ? Interesting .

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Jim H I’m the most experienced person in our group. I also took the easy route with the camper and went back to help those going down the hardest line.

[@JH-mt3pp]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures I could tell you had more experience which was great for your friends. Colorado is an awesome place to get off of the pavement.

[@dwizl7213]

Define "wheeling"...do you consider driving your rig on anything that isn't paved as "wheeling"? I'm just curious how folks use certain terminology. I'm trying to determine if maybe it varies from region to region, type of rig the have or if it's specific to whatever circles they run with or maybe wheeling is just a generic term that Overlanders use thay encompasses a wide range of things because if someone asked me if I wanted to go on an epic 9 day wheeling trip & majority of the stuff we do is leveled dirt roads & water crossings I'd be asking someone to put me out of my misery. In my world, someone says, "wheeling" with 7 other rigs I'm thinking...1 ton axles, 40" tires, lockers, hydro assist & beadlocks.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

JeepΦJeep 1 ton axles and 40” tires is a little overkill for most Colorado trails.

[@neroboosh7846]

You think wheeling is only what you want it to be. I've wheeled everything from home made pipe buggies to old Toyotas with 44's, to a 84 camry on 33 inch tires. Either way, your fun can be on different levels once you respect all the levels but your comment seemed more to just boost your own ego. Let people wheel what they have and move on. You don't show anything but your own insecurities by coming on these nice peoples video and pretending that wheeling has to mean " 1 ton axles and 40 inch tires " or " put me out of my misery". Seriously, grow up an become a good man rather then pretending that others can't also have their own meanimgs of what off roading or wheeling is.

[@johndeere8594]

@@neroboosh7846 He probably doesn’t even have a rig. I’ll take the beautiful scenery of these trails any day over a mosquito infested swamp with a bunch of drunks.

[@markcocco3130]

I'm guessing these people are very new to wheeling judging by how much spotting was going on for minor rocks. if you can't see, you get out, look, pick your line and drive... Idk, besides that I really like these videos, just have to remember everyone has their own level of experience.

[@chrisstaylor8377]

We’d call that a nice road in NZ

[@alty6ser]

417...here in 303!!!

[@katiethurman3205]

Did anyone see the bear in the tree towards the last minute of the video while driving along the lake?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

You got me all excited. lol. I've zoomed in on the footage and it's not a bear. It's just a big clump of the same stuff that's on the lower limb as we drive by.

[@garretthackett4313]

What kind of pupper

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

He's a mini AussieDoodle - half mini australian shepherd and half toy poodle. He's the best camping and hiking partner ever!

[@Djtruckin]

One day you Overlanders will realize how sad all the spotting is. How in the world is someone ever going to learn to drive...😂

[@28crazydave]

Less music would be nice.

[@richardcaudillo1108]

A bunch of rookies...I need a spot @15.00

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Yes we have some people in our group that are pretty new to all this. We were all rookies once including yourself.

[@Vegatable]

Do one in western CO

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Which area?

[@Vegatable]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures glenwood springs or aspen or something idk

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

@@Vegatable we did Pearl Pass near Aspen in the next video and then went farther west in the other videos.

[@Vegatable]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures well thats neat i live in aspen

[@taliarose6573]

my back yard, treat it with respect please.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Talia Rose hopefully you see that we did.

[@steveshimeall8189]

You should never have taken “old tin cup” with a trailer

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I made it didn’t I? 😂🤷🏼‍♂️

[@mattreid8768]

Tone the music down

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Matt Reid yeah I have for the other ones.

[@jasongriffin7031]

WHY DO YOU HATE SXS

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

There were just so many you couldn't even find a place to park.

[@brunnie]

They tear up the trails so bad. When I did Tincup last year the sxs had torn up the road so bad that the east side looked just like the west side. Rocks and ruts.

[@dano9215]

What the hell happened to your hair?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I started having fun in life and quit caring about what people like you thought. 🤷🏼‍♂️😂😂 You should try it.

[@mojoriden]

watching this I know how the native americans must have felt watching the waves of settlers coming in

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Im not sure what that means but thanks for watching.

[@msemmahale4608]

Too much talking and not enough action

[@SamSung-mc1jg]

Blah blah blah for more than 5 min...

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Forgive me for trying to tell a story. 😂