Get Stuck.

In today's video we are going to hit one of my favorite trails in the Pacific Northwest. The Busy Wild. This trail is located at Elbe Hills ORV near Mount Rainier and it's legendary. Because of its location, The Busy Wild changes quite a bit throughout the year. These changes can be very dramatic and can happen with in a month or two. I've seen the busy wild almost impassible before and it can have muddy holes that swallow up a 44" tire.
I've seen days where it is an absolute winch fest and can take 16 hrs to make it through all the obstacles. But again, that does change quite a bit throughout the year.
Elbe hills is small but it has it all! Mud holes, rock crawling and great trails!
Join us for an epic day at Elbe, and see if I finally get some redemption at the Boat Ramp!
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[@TheKajunkat]

That looks absolutely miserable but a blast at the same time. It always amazes me how we can enjoy such expensive and miserable hobbies, sitting in a deer stand in a snowstorm, duck blind in freezing rain, wheeling in half frozen muck, visiting the in laws...etc.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol well said! I actually cut out a part where I talk about this. It's hard to explain why we do this 👍

[@nicholasbaldwin1674]

You forgot going to the mall or shoe shopping with wife 😬

[@AJ-eg3yr]

Franz is the buddy everyone needs to have. Lmao

[@GGoodroad]

Agreed, collab with him more. It's good to see jeepers and yota guys have fun together

[@GustavoLopez-px4ok]

I also agree , I have an 82" Toyota pickup 4x4 and my grandson has a 90" XJ . Great competition & lots of fun teaching my grand son how to wrench, he's only 16 !

[@jdmredteg]

Nice! Ol franz ain't got much left in the ways of straight body panels on that toyota.😂

[@DirtLifestyle]

It's got some rub marks here and there lol

[@alleycat1084]

It’ll buff out 👍 Good video

[@nicholasbaldwin1674]

Craigslist ad says "One owner, body is straight, never been off road, adult owner"

[@JoshuaaaT]

Thank you for reminding people that it is important to be present and in the moment when around friends.

[@DirtLifestyle]

🤘

[@dosiaboy17dead80]

I watch all the Washington videos you upload at least 3-5 every time I see a pnw video was made. Thank you for all of the most premium content that is never dull. DIRT LIFESTYLE IS THE ONLY LIFESTYLE.

[@nastycbr]

Your video making skills are as amazing as your fabrication skills. I really like that you do not hide your struggles offroad like some channels do. Looking forward to seeing what you change out on the rig.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@heartsky]

A weird moment with 1.2k thumbs up and zero thumbs down, can't remember seeing a situation like this...people just really enjoy Nate's videos, thanks for sharing!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@scalefreakgaming]

“And you’re not invited” I appreciate that more than most. I have been an R/C Scale truck content creator for years, and constantly trying to film has ruined it for me. Camera away and chill with friends

[@timbollinger3209]

Absolutely correct👍🏻! Worst in the STATE THIS TIME OF YEAR, just not this this month, last month maybe. AWSOME SHOW! Now go have fun with your friends! 🍀🍻

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@josephlester9066]

Man I don’t see how your wheeling videos don’t do better. I have already watch this one a few times. I really hope to see more of them.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks man! I have a tough time getting veiws on my wheeling content. It sucks because I put alot of work into them. Hopefully they will catch on long term. I appreciate the support 👊

[@ntaft0904]

Your skills in front of the camera and behind the camera are absolutely amazing. You and Franz together are a pair that is unmatched. I can feel something every time I watch your videos. Someone like you could be making films for the big screen. I really don’t know how you go about doing that but if you can find out or somebody out there knows there is an opportunity that lays in plain site.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you very much! This is a giant compliment and I absolutely appreciate it

[@zukiup]

Great video! Especially the picture from 7.35 till 9.10 is brilliant!

[@ericmillier6652]

Looks like a blast! Muddy rocks provide zero traction. You guys did awesome for zero traction!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! You definitely get it! It is soooo damn slick when everything is covered in mud and there is snow on the ground lol

[@mikegooch8351]

Excellent editing, great wheeling. Not bad for a plumber (shit rolls downhill). Best of luck in your endeavors.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol thank you! I'm glad someone remembers that I'm a plumber trying to be a youtuber 😆

[@geraldm9025]

Wish I could have hit "like" a thousand times on this one - Really DUG this video brother!!! The wheel in, music, filming, comrodery, obstacles, the Great Pacific NW (my home) - ALL OF IT!!! The Best wheelin video I've ever seen - sincerely. Thanks Man! Be safe. 😁

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@geraldm9025]

Right On! No prob. Can't wait to get my TJ up and Rollin - maybe we'll see you out on the trail (not the real rough stuff) sometime. I'm going to have it as my daily driver also.

[@sylvanbowyer341]

Slow motion Jeeps and phat beats. Forever.

[@gorillahd9247]

Excellent video gentlemen! That was seriously cool. Great driving and spotting by everyone.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@Casey250]

Great times! - Your b-roll is so on point 👍

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks brother! I'm always try to get better!

[@maijhiselemani458]

This is an extreme load of fun.... good stuff... i like.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@hunterwanabe]

Some of the best videos out there thank you. You have helped me get some awesome ideas for my own build and some good fab tips and tricks. Cant wait till my rig is able to go to Elbe and Reiter!!!!

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

wheelers beware the PacNW is a whole different beast. Well done Nate looks like you all had a blast!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! We did!

[@jamesbarnes7201]

what a tough obsti ... if your scared say your scared ... im scared ... great vid music everything ...

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol thank you 🤘

[@ItalianStallion9469]

Best off-road videography on youtube hands down!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@rickm4295]

I love the shop vids and learning stuff BUT !! This is what we came for !!!!! thank you

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@rickm4295]

@@DirtLifestyle Every single time I watch brotha 👊. Love the channel

[@wesbarcus3761]

Love the aerodynamic body adjustments you Toyota guys make. Lot of work, jobs well done by all.

[@silverstategarage4834]

Dude, Nate. Your videos are sick, seriously. The edits are awesome, the music is perfect, the content is phenomenal. You're pretty much my favorite all around off road channel to watch. Cheers, man. Stay safe out there!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you very much 👊

[@johnnybravo380]

Best 20 minutes of my day honestly

[@DirtLifestyle]

Awesome! Glad to hear it👍

[@bobbynate4271]

Now I have to get Tons and 40s thanks Nate🤨😁. Awesome video.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol welcome to the club

[@kylebizzell5198]

My favorite type of videos... love it!

[@grangerdoopey2971]

America looks like a fun place to wheel, Also love how you keep part of wheeling to yourself. If you film absolutely everything you will lose sight of why you started making KZbin videos in the beginning

[@DirtLifestyle]

Wheeling in America is great 👍. I agree! If I turn everything into work then I won't enjoy it anymore

[@cordybrassfield4844]

I’m so damn jealous haha here y’all are having fun wheeling and I’m stuck at work dreaming of finding the time to get my Jeep fixed so I can hit the trails too

[@davemurray8421]

That looked amazing! Can't wait to get out with my buddies and break, er, uh, wheel our rigs. Almost done! Thanks for another great video.

[@DaysofPainandVictory]

Awesome wheeling! I gotta get over to Elbe sometime! I love how you captured all the fun you guys we’re having beyond the wheeling, that’s what this sport is all about!

[@miguelmarlowe6]

Super great to watch this from the other side of the globe. It’s nice to see home.

[@kirklynschultz4184]

Awesome video. And a killer time was had by all so "keep on keepin on" 🤘

[@Jbennett070]

The VW that could! Nice wheelin Nate, keep up the good work!

[@jeromygreiner2465]

Time to get rid of those mild mud terrains and get some super swampers

[@DrHavok1]

Treps

[@duneattack]

wet and mucky western wheelin! Great video as always, dude! It's interesting to me that Jeeps get all the hype and press, but the toyota guys are always out there beatin the crap out of their rigs and proving their mettle. I might have to secretly craigslist a banged up Toy!

[@mlaw87]

Best comment of any video I've heard in awhile. "I've got to enjoy the great outdoors and my friends for awhile." Great vid, Nate.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you very much! 👊

[@rhyswilliams695]

Not a huge mud fan, but those ‘chutes’ look like great fun!

[@CFairNH]

That was awesome! Great video! Thanks for taking us along!!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@joshmorton8697]

Looks like a blast! Elbe is my favorite trail system so far. My rig isn’t ready for Busy yet but now I know what my rig goals are!!!

[@dosiaboy17dead80]

This is my home trails. Elby hills are the best trails hands down I believe. And yes the busy wild is the hardest trail around and is in the top three hardest trails in the country. My favorite trail no cap.

[@gasser55t]

I hate to say it but I'm kinda glad lowering the belly did not work. I remember when you were building it I was like "what the hell, I'm doing shit wrong again". LoL... Love the channel, now high clearance belly time. (Edit) I'm glad you understood and liked my comment.

[@baileyerickson6544]

Killer job with this video. loving the direction of the channel and the always improving quality of content

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! I genuinely try to improve with every video 👍

[@ToddSwagerty]

Great video! That must have been a TON of work setting up the tripod shots and all that, but I loved the fun action and you had some AWESOME music (I gotta look up those bands). I also really like your fab videos, so this channel is a great mix. If setting up the shots becomes too much work during your wheeling trips, it’s fine if we miss the shots of your rig in action. It’s kind of nice to see how your fabrication helps you on the trail, but that seems like too much work to enjoy the wheeling.

[@cjjohnson3939]

Lol Franz busting out the Adam Sandler quotes! I was killin myself!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol

[@Jay_Seven]

You got all them teeth!!

[@matthewthiessen1049]

Holy sh****!!!!!! This video was awesome. Great job Nate! Thoroughly impressed

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@coreylakey2266]

That place is gnarly! Cool rigs and people! Great vid!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@SWBCrawler]

Those rocks are even slipperier than the ones out here in PA!

[@wolfdaddy1591]

Nate is the best video i have seen of yours so far the quality is awesome the cinematic shots are beautiful, love watching your videos and im always waiting to see the next one 👌👍

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks! I'm always trying to improve 👍

[@mazevx2451]

Great video, great music! Thanks Nate!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@wyattoneable]

I hate mud. But sitting in my easy chair watching you guys work it out made it seem fun again. Almost. I have to say, 4x4 people are the only group I know that actually seek out obstacles in life.

[@scottzarkos3466]

1:49 the franz keepin it strange...! :) lovin the channel nate. your a boss at this glad to see your work every video. thank you for your sacrifice for us. best part of my week.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you very much 👍

[@zeez1705]

I am sorry to tell you that.this video is the best yet in this channel.👍🏼

[@rodalexander2302]

Specs on Franz's rig...??!! Thing is friggin awesome! Need more wheeling vids like this. GREAT content man...keep it up!

[@DirtLifestyle]

I'm working on him for a walk around 👍

[@shawnt4575]

Your friends Toyota reminds me of what Arnold in the terminator looked like after he got shot In The face and dragged around for a bit. That truck is no joke. Great content, great video. Thanks.

[@johncortese745]

excellent production quality thank you!

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Yeaaaaah buddy! Thats some sick wheelin! 🤠🤟

[@michaelsteelepix]

I like that you give music credit right in the video. My feeble stock axles would snap in a heartbeat.

[@TheBeardedJeeper]

That’s some slick rocks for sure. Tons of awesome shots

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks man!

[@nathanlidgett8463]

So need a walk around of the jeep on Rockwell's. Awesome work as always 🤘

[@tomjones4593]

Thanks for putting in the work bud. Great video.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks for watching! I can't do my part with out you guys watching the finished product 👍

[@ridiculex834]

Great video! I love Franz, he’s funny. I really liked that you listed the music. Wish you did that to some of the other videos like the one with the high lift fabrication and the fenders. I liked your choices of music.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! Finally a good comment about the music lol 😆. I'm going to do this more often now. I will at least list it for the adventure videos 🤘

[@ridiculex834]

Oh Nate, there is a lot of genius in what you do. I appreciate your photography. It is amazing. People think that stuff is easy but you are creative and innovative. I really get inspired by stuff like this. Keep it coming!

[@aaronthompson9771]

Another awesome video Nate, fun as hell to watch and it had to have been an absolute riot in person!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! We had a blast 🤘

[@mbagley5803]

Crazy how deep the trails are ! !

[@jeepfamoverland]

The intros are continously getting better and better!!!!

[@DirtLifestyle]

👊 thanks brother

[@scottbungay5351]

one awesome trail ,great video.

[@WranglerAddiction]

Great video , what a gnarly trail 👍🤟

[@merczeph79]

Love the video! Looks like a bunch of fun

[@mikaelwise807]

Another killer video Nate... keeps me motivated to work on my pile.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@isaiahanderson1874]

Suggestion for next video: “What to look for when buying a used Jeep” I’m looking into buying my first Jeep (used) soon! And I’m sure there’s plenty of us wanting to know what we should look for! Keep up the good work!!

[@williamcooper1023]

awesome video Nate! would love to see you do a meet and greet trail day up at Evans creek when it opens up. keep up the good work

[@ebalmes]

So good nate. Awesome video. Always good to see a left side Washington video. We are a bit drier on the east side of the state. However, I keep heading over to north idaher for the beautiful views. Always excited to see the amazing content you bring us. Keep it up

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@wildhorses4x4]

You guys do some intense wheeling! haha I like it! I need to get my rig back out on the trail!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks! It's a ton of fun!

[@trombone901]

Franz needs a channel! lol. Awesome wheeling vid, would love to wheel the PNW one day.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Agreed! I tell him at least once a week lol

[@efibendor1]

Love the opening shots one of your best to date

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@Suds875]

Love it!👍

[@Melloffroader]

Amazing video! Wish I could see a video this quality everyday

[@RunDub]

Great video! Looks like a damn fun day!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@powrunnr]

Duuuude. Way nice video and great work out there

[@timjohnson9406]

Great video!!!!

[@JoeGarofaloII]

Ooo I like that orange and black XJ!

[@steveallen9581]

Good to see some mud! Those of us from the midwest got nothing but. Stickies don't do shit in the mud!

[@JoeGarofaloII]

You know what this means Nate, you have no choice but to upgrade to 54" floaters and make videos on the whole build process for us 😒...such a shame, nobody wanted that to happen 😁

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol I'm not 100% sure what my plans are. But the stuff I am sure about hasn't been on KZbin before! Lots of one of a kind changes in the works 👍

[@dolarmangr]

Wow awesome video and nice trails 👍

[@idahoxj]

Awesome sauce Nate!

[@michaeldurling793]

That was brutal, I give credit to those that chose to try and to those that knew when to NOT. I am surprised more of you didn't wreck your rigs.

[@metalrocks999]

Harris would love this

[@MrBillsfishin]

That was awesome. Great video.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@joshuawilson8182]

Hell yeah brother. Cool vid. I'm bummed you didn't share the night wheeling from that night 😏 but all good. You do need a break from try to get every shot. Glad you had some fun. 😁🤙

[@vernonnorman9299]

Doing a great job with music and editing. I turned your channel the club I hang out with. Fun shit.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks buddy 👊

[@GustavoLopez-px4ok]

Love that " Invincible " Toyota ! A Cool video would be new sheet metal / side protection. She has earned a new dress!

[@bigfur2]

Franz needs a hand throttle. Helps that carb motor stay running without having to heel/toe. I’ve ran them on all my Toyota’s for years and they’re ALMOST cheating. Haha. Great video!!

[@tcard2008]

Great video Nate! Great tunes and killer wheeling action! Please do something on Franz’s yota! He seems like a pretty cool guy and would love to pick his brain! I am the only one in the group of friends that doesn’t own a jeep! I have a 83 yota! And am in process of re wiring it and installing propane. Keep the good videos coming!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! I'm trying to get him to let me do a walk around. He wants to get more work buttoned up first 👍

[@moabwheeling]

We are not invited to your night wheeling .. What the hell Nate !! Just kidding … Looked like a lot of fun my friend . Looking forward to your next adventure . Until next time take care .

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol thanks brother. Are you going to EJS this year?

[@moabwheeling]

@@DirtLifestyle I'm not sure my jeep will be ready for EJS this year. But it is a event a definitely want to go to . Believe it or not ive never been to it. Lol

[@DirtLifestyle]

@@moabwheeling wow really? With a name like moab wheeling I just assumed it would be your jam lol. Well I will be there and we are having a fan ride on Wednesday. You are welcome to come if you can 👍

[@moabwheeling]

@@DirtLifestyle well I guess I should have said I have never been to that event. I have wheeled in Moab and it's one of my favorite places to go . I might just take up up on that offer. Thank you for the invite. I would love to meet you in person . Until next time take care.

[@tman560]

Video and content are great. Nicely done!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@Jim_woods]

Great video. Keep it up. Love how you put it together.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@redsapples1]

I haven’t been on a trail in along time, watching you def sparks the urge, I think this year I’ll finally take the wife along for a trail run.

[@CLKACE]

This looked like a blast, amazing shots, some killer rigs, and Ofcorse the beautiful PNW that we live in, I didn’t see any full sizes tho:/ also in the process of getting my truck running can’t wait my life has been dull the last 7 years without mudd in my life lol

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! You do see full sized rigs every once in a while on the busy but it's a pretty tight trail.

[@CLKACE]

Dirt Lifestyle I’m in the process of getting my 92 Chevy k2500 running, it’s been way to long with out her, it’s a standard cab long bed sitting on 37s