Epic Offroad Expedition || Washington State Backcountry Discovery Route DOCUMENTARY

[@mindseyeproductions8798]

I grew up in the 70s and 80s in the PNW riding along with my family and my brother and I in the back of the1969 CJ5; We explored many of the roads in Eastern Washington and in the Olympic forest. My family is all but passed away now and I only have the memories thanks for the video

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Wow! I love CJ’s. I wanted a CJ7 for the longest time. I’ve been really wanting to get one recently, and build it up. The modern rig has too many problems that I can’t easily fix on the trail. I’m researching my options. I had a buddy in high school with a CJ5 and I loved it. We just posted an awesome video of the Olympic variant of a BDR too! Thank you so much for watching!

[@DanWeinel]

The quality of this film is stellar. From one filmmaker to another, great job!

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Dude, thank you! I’ll check out your stuff later tonight!

[@DanWeinel]

@@TaylorGibleroffroad of course! hope you enjoy! I've got some stuff from out in the PNW!

[@jordanpeterson6418]

I was all in till 6:30 ‘mudding’ instead of taking the gravel path . This is precisely the wreckless behavior that has already resulted in many trails being shut down for motorized use. You are providing ammunition for people like the Sierra Club to further limit our access to the mountains and forests of the PNW and beyond.

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Yeah, maybe you’re right. We certainly recreate responsibly. Pick up everybody’s left behind trash. Donate to the blue ribbon coalition to fight against the Moab shut down. Teach responsible practices, etc. At the time and place, this absolutely appeared like an optional line that we, as well as many others took. Potentially it wasn’t supposed to be used, and if not we regret using it.

[@EasternWashingtonOffRoad]

@@TaylorGibleroffroad Our group along with many more in the Naches & Cle Elum Ranger Districts spend a lot of time working on the trails and working with land managers to keep areas open. There is only one legal path in most of the areas we volunteer in. If Law enforcement see you off the the dryer path, you can get a ticket for mudding. Please stay on the dryer path next time you come through our back yard. We what to keep our trails open. Thank you.

[@ericchamberlin4744]

Great video. Wife and I did 6 from north to south a few weeks ago and will be doing 5 and 4 mid July. Usually in the Olympics so this is new area for us to explore. Thank you for the tree clearing work!

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Heck yeah! I also spend a lot of time in the Olympics, and that’s where most of my videos are from. This was a ton of fun, to change it up a bit. Really excited to check out more BDR’s and other iconic trails around the US!

[@johnomahony7364]

Awesome guys. Thanks for sharing.

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Thank you so much for watching! 👊

[@AsteroidPlease]

Threw this up on my TV and watched it as I ate dinner, what a great adventure you all had. Looking to do this one day soon.

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Heck yeah! I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!!

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Heck yeah! I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!!

[@btakin8737]

Great job! My son in law, and grandson did it Oct 22. Loved seeing places I have stood!

[@UBRLND-X]

love this film. great work end to end on this. So jealous on the adventure. what an epic trip. Thanks for taking us along for the ride!

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Thank you so much for the kind words! We really upped our game on our Colorado and Utah films! Check those out if you like cinematic overlanding!

[@WestTexasOverlanders]

Awesome video guys! Love the inspiration and reality that your videos share. Hope to see yall out on the trail one day!

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Thank you so much! I try to portray inspiration through my videos. I think I’ll get better and better at it as I continue to grow as a videographer. Running into you would be sweet! 💪

[@weatherornotsubaru]

Excellent video! We just did section 2 of the WA BDR last weekend. It was our first time out on any BDR. Camped at the top of Bethel Ridge (the hidden viewpoint spot). Our goal for 2nd night was Manastash Ridge Observatory where we camped again and were welcomed with beautiful views and warm weather. Then backtracked to get back on the BDR and finished our off-road adventure in Ellensburg. Now all I can think about is going back out again! We are going to do the Utah BDR this October (hopefully the entire thing) and if my family is up for it, we might tackle Section 1 of the WA BDR while we get closer to home (we live in king county). We are in a 2023 Subaru Ascent, 2" lift with skid plates and AT tires. It did fantastic over the weekend, better than expected. We will have a full size spare on a hitch mount, winch, rock sliders, and a rear locker all installed before the Utah trip. I'd like to do the entire WA BDR route in the future, probably next year at this point. Exploring the unknown and seeing things that almost nobody else sees is just wonderful. We are a family of 6 and I hope this addiction of exploring is passed on to our kids (our oldest right now is 10). Also, around 6:00 in the video, that looks like the deep ruts on Section 2! We managed to avoid most of them (either go around them or straddle them). Also it was bone dry when we went last weekend, so no mud/water.

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

That Subaru sounds really cool! I’d love to check it out sometime. Too bad we will miss each other on the Utah BDR. But I can give you trail info!

[@CafeteroTouring]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.s

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Thank you very much!

[@kameliah]

Great video guys! Loved to see your cute personalities. Bummer we couldn't finish to the end.

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Thanks! You can always go back!

[@nums01]

Great Video, I have run the WABDR a few times, and it's a fun run. I always carry extra filters even with having a snorkel on my JT when I do any long-range runs. I also learn that after my first run down in the Oregon area to change my cabin air filter after each run with all the dust, it gets really full of dirt. The cabin air filter is easy to forget about but trust me it gets more dirt in the dusty areas than the engine filter.

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Awesome! Yeah that’s all good advice. It’s not on video, but I swapped mine out in section 3. It’s cheap insurance, for sure! Luckily, I think the warranty is covering his Jeep!

[@nums01]

@@TaylorGibleroffroad I hope that the warranty covers that issue; none of the upgrades cause that problem. I have been very happy with my JT over the past 3 years. I just returned from over a 3k mile run thru Utah last month, and next week heading out to run the Idaho BDR.

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

@@nums01 wow, that’s awesome! I just did a small piece of the Oregon BDR. I’ll upload that shortly. I’ve had some issues with the JT. Specifically, a “service shifter” light on the dash. When these happens, the transmission will no longer change gears. Regardless of speed, and you lose power steering. Pretty awful with 40’s! 😂

[@nums01]

@@TaylorGibleroffroad Right now, I am planning on running the Oregon BDR with a group next year. Dang that would suck not to be able to change gears at any time and to lose power steering would be a hell of a problem to deal with. With running the 40s I would think it's time to look into the PSC hydro assist or the Apex power steering booster or even both.

[@nums01]

BTW, I saw in the video that you were wearing a shirt from the Overland Truck Store. I live just down the road from them.

[@81selfmade1]

I cant wait till I can start this trip. Luckily im already in southern washington so its a quick trip to bridge of the gods

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Heck yeah! You’ll love it! 👊💪

[@ericfarnan5079]

Awesome video and bad ass JT builds, bummer about the head gasket.. sounds like a snorkel is in the near future.

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Thank you man! His jeep is actually fixed and we’re about to go on a 2000 mile off-road journey!

[@TacomaSteelhead]

I’ve got a lot of research to do. But I’d like to start tackling some sections. Fairly stock Tacoma. 😮

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

It’ll do the whole thing! Section two can get muddy and rutted out. Lots of people have to winch their way through it certain times of the year. If I had a stock truck and a winch, I’d absolutely feel comfortable tackling the entire thing. If you go late summer after the mud has dried up, you could tackle it without the winch.

[@canadian4wd654]

Awesome video!!! New subscriber here !

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Awesome! Thank you so much!!!🤝

[@robertsutherland936]

Great video you two. Thank you for it. I'm up in Granite Falls and you've inspired me to one day experience that trail for myself.

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Awesome! That’s exactly why we do this! Thank you for watching brotha!

[@DB_Roams]

Having done sections of the Oregon BDR this year, I’ve been looking at videos for the Washington BDR for next year. Your videos have really been inspiring me! Keep up the great work, and I’m looking forward to seeing more of your overlanding adventures. Cheers 🏔️🏕️🌤️

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Hey there. Thank you very much man! That means a lot and I’m glad the videos are inspiring! Hopefully I’ll see you on the trail at some point!

[@spokaneoff-roadaventurers4331]

Thanks for the video. Spokane off- road Adventures are doing the WABDR in July. Thanks for the inspiration for others to get out there and enjoy.

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Awesome! That will be a blast!

[@ZenOverlanding]

Great video this was an epic trip! Glad I found your page!

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Thank you so much!

[@skywatergarage]

Some buddies and I are planning this adventure in the future. We are located in southwest Washington. Great video.

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

That’s awesome bro! You’ll have a blast. It was so much fun!

[@skywatergarage]

@@TaylorGibleroffroad I sure hope so dude! I am going to do it in my lifted Miata on 30x10.5s. Will be accompanied by jeeps/Toyotas to help me through any “sticky” situation.

[@DefiantOffroad]

Great video! It looks like it was an incredible time, and the scenery there was absolutely amazing!

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

It really is! Thank you so much! I can’t wait to get out again!

[@EPGunman]

This was an awesome adventure and I am working on acquiring a Jeep to do just this kinda thing. Excellent video!!!

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

That would be awesome! Thank you so much!!

[@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749]

Awesome film man love it I live in Oregon and am planning on doing this trip thanks for showcasing it so I know what to expect.

[@jonnytacooutdoors]

Yooooo love the video. Great editing and grading. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Dude thank you! I’m stoked to check out your videos tonight! 👊

[@jonnytacooutdoors]

@@TaylorGibleroffroad hopefully they live up to your expectations of “legend” and “stud” 😂

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

@@jonnytacooutdoors I’m sure they will! Haha

[@jonnytacooutdoors]

@@TaylorGibleroffroad KZbin is a lot of work man but I’m loving learning how to edit and use my new camera #nomoreiphone #stufmuffin

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

@@jonnytacooutdoors dude what camera did you get?

[@aaronmccabe4508]

Would love to join you guys on your next adventure with my lady. New to this and want to do this soon. I’m also a local Washington resident out of Monroe wa

[@aevnate4140]

Did I hear that correctly, At 8:40 the Jeep was at 419 degrees?!?!?!??!

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

You are correct!

[@tylerwais1625]

That is hot!!!

[@vengeanceoverland]

Great video as always Taylor 🤙🏻🏔️

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Glad you liked it!!

[@paintlover70]

I have Washington, Oregon & California BDR's saved in my Gaia. We've done a couple of Northern California sections of the BDR a few years ago. Hope to get back out there again !!

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

That’s great to hear!

[@weatherornotsubaru]

I've got WA, OR, ID, and UT BDR's saved to our Gaia. We are doing Utah BDR this October. Just did Section 2 of WA BDR last weekend. Some day I'd like to have said I've explored ALL the BDR trails. :)

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

@@weatherornotsubaru awesome that you’re hitting Utah! We will be right ahead of you actually! September 15th I believe!

[@weatherornotsubaru]

@@TaylorGibleroffroad Excellent! I hope you have a great time! I would be highly interested in chatting (or watching any video you make) about the road conditions when you get back. :)

[@joshuabuss4840]

there is a swing hanging out over a ledge a little over half way through the WABRD. an epic spot where you can swing out into Infinity. I would tell you were it is but that would take away from the adventure.

[@swampdogglawless88]

Beautiful

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Thank you brother!

[@soonerjcb]

Great video!

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Thank you!

[@Doc1855]

We live in the mountains 5 miles SW of Cashmere. Nine families live on our private road and all 9 of us own a large part of a mountain between 2 canyons. We’ve made hiking and quad trails on our mountain. If you’re not an owner or have permission from an owner, you’re kindly asked to leave because you’re trespassing. The trail head is less than 100 feet of our front door on a different mountain. It’s truly a beautiful piece of paradise.

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Are you saying everyone traveling on the BDR is trespassing?

[@Doc1855]

@@TaylorGibleroffroad Not at all. I would never even think that way. One of them had come across a Yurt and realized that he was on private property. Respectfully he left but had mentioned that he would love to have he and his wife stay there. All I was saying is that our mountain is private property and sadly we have to keep it that way. If we didn’t then we’d have people, like those teenagers tearing up the roads that all of us maintain for our pleasure. We allow hunters to hunt on the mountain. In fact Turkey season is opening up and a friend of mine asked me today if he and a friend could hunt. Of course I gave him permission because I know him and his friend and they won’t tear up our trails. The mountain that the 9 of us own is a different mountain that our house is on. The 2 mountains are in a “L” shape and the trail head on the other mountain is about 150 feet from our front door. I also gave my friend permission to hunt on our personal property as well, which is 54.5 acres and our land buts up to National Forest. My friends and I take advantage of 4 wheeling on Forest Roads and logging roads, but we’ll never knowingly trespass on private land. Some property owners allow us to pass through their land and others don’t. We respect their wishes. I hope this helped clear up any misunderstanding on your part. Enjoy your Evening, Cheers !

[@therabbithole999]

Awesome vid and Jeeps! Do you have a build video? Also, what gps nav app did you use? Ive done section 4 and most of 3+5 this year and it was perfect, thanks for clearing! We live in Chelan if you need tips for your return

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

I primarily use onX for offroading. I don’t have a build video up right now. Working on it though! Funny, I actually filmed one on the BDR. Unfortunately, the wind was so bad that the audio is unusable. That’s okay, I’m filming another! Thank you!

[@chiekowatson9288]

Holy shit a blown head gasket already? That jeep isnt even old. 🥴

[@jeepncj7]

This is great! If you do any other sections it would be cool to do the same.

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Be cool to film them?

[@jeepncj7]

@@TaylorGibleroffroad - Lol sorry KZbin was being weird and carried my comment over from another video (WABDR as well) to the next suggested video which was this one. The first one was a FPV while on section 3. But now I'll have to check this one out as well.

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

@@jeepncj7 oh that’s weird! But awesome! Thanks 👊

[@604Voodoo]

You post, we like, pretty straight forward 😊 We were lucky enough to come down from BC and did the BDR what seems a week or two ahead of you guys. Hope to run north to south for the NWOR next summer. Love the video and can't wait to go back!

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Thank you so much!!!! Maybe I’ll see you at the rally!

[@604Voodoo]

@TaylorGibleroffroad You definitely will! We made the mistake of going down a week and a half before NWOR not realizing we'd be right outside Plain 😅

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

@@604Voodoo at least you didn’t feel rushed!

[@tracydrum6733]

Every Washington bdr website that go on nobody mentions what time of the year it is important to know when the snow is melted and is safe travels for stock vehicles

[@capt.stubing5604]

Just curious to know if the blown head gasket was the result of the overheating due to the air filter? Keep the videos coming, really enjoyed this one.

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

I think it definitely caused it.

[@038Landry]

What lift are you running my dude? I’m also running the KBD Fenders and trying to decide on a good size lift to fit 40’s without being too tall. Your rig sits really really nice and seems to work good that way too! Cheers!

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Low and wide brotha! 3.5” skyjacker currently. It flex’s out incredible well, and is pretty budget friendly!

[@038Landry]

@@TaylorGibleroffroad awesome man! You convinced me, i will throw some 40’s on next. Love your rig and videos my dude! Keep up the good work. Cheers from Canada 🤘🏻

[@mikebaccala5675]

What do you think about wheel spacers???

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

They aren’t as bad as some people make them out to be. Running a high quality wheel spacer is sometimes necessary to clear aftermarket parts. Ideally you would run the proper offset wheel that you’re looking for. But plenty of Offroad rigs run them without issue. You will put additional stress on wear items, but you would do that with a heavily offset wheel as well. I wouldn’t recommend them just for looks, though.

[@motosnav339]

I’m planning on doing section 5 and 6 soon. From all the research I’ve done it appears to be the easiest sections of the WABDR. Do you think a stock 4Runner would have any issues or cause for concerns to complete these sections? Awesome video by the way, I can see lots of work went into this one!

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

I would feel comfortable driving a Prius through 5-6 sir! Haha. Have the best time👊💪🇺🇸

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Also, thank you very much for the kind words. Means a lot! 🤘

[@motosnav339]

@@TaylorGibleroffroad lol awesome! That’s basically what I have read but just wanted to make sure! Thanks!!

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

@@motosnav339 🤝

[@chenglee7277]

Is that a P10C I see? Haha.

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

What? Where lol. Good eye.

[@elydeboro2878]

On 6:37 i can see a much better lan to drive. why drive it on mud? Is this a drama?

[@bobbyfreitas2466]

Where does this trail start and end? How do I find it.

[@rickydurfee1643]

Not sure if you said when you did it. When was this filmed?

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

First week of June, 2023!

[@rickydurfee1643]

@@TaylorGibleroffroad crazy I just did the section between 12 an 410 2 days ago. Not nearly as muddy as it was when you did it! I was on a motorcycle with no problems

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

@@rickydurfee1643 that’s awesome! I’d like to do the whole thing on a bike in August!

[@rickydurfee1643]

@@TaylorGibleroffroad I’m doing it all next year on my bike. Should be a good time. Definitely do it end of July beginning of august so it’s cleared!

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

@@rickydurfee1643 heck yeah! Such a beautiful area!

[@catrachobanegas6004]

What area of ​​Washington we live in Vancouver Washington

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Really?! Okay cool. It starts at the bridge of the gods. Which, connects Oregon to Washington, and goes all the way to the Canadian border!

[@mattlam9569]

Do you have the GPS route to this location?

[@elydeboro2878]

40 inch tire? That's absolute cruelty in your car.

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Jeeps built for em’!

[@wethepeople4x4]

mmmmmmmmmmmkaaayyyyyy

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Yes’m.

[@michaelmathes57]

Why don't people throw tire chains in that snow less winching .

[@MikeDeBoer-c7n]

I hope the Forest Service or DNR see this so can receive the fines you deserve mudding is illegal .

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

@@MikeDeBoer-c7n why don’t you send it over to them?

[@andrewjarvis7777]

Meh

[@LifeOverloading]

Jeeps always have problems, Get UR self a Toyota 4 runner TRD (Toyota Racing Dynamics) Extremely reliable truck.

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

All rigs have problems. A 4Runner would be a very poor choice for someone who wants to do rock crawling, as well as overlanding. IFS is not nearly as capable. Along with no front locker. What happened to Mike’s Jeep was due to a flawed air box design. Funny enough, the new Toyotas have the exact same issue. Particularly the tundras. If you go through a deep enough puddle with the new gen tundra, the intake is literally right above the front tires. The front tires push water right into the intake. I watched someone hydrolock their 22’ tundra.

[@kylef1687]

I think he was joking. Dude has a gladiator

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

@@kylef1687 I saw that. Especially since it’s, “Toyota racing development” haha

[@Sushi2735]

My bad, but I don’t get it? Just watching jeeps drive through horrible terrain does not look fun. No campfire or cooking or just hanging out together??? Looks like I’ll never be an off-roadie. Lovely photography 😊 I enjoy the personal interest like most women……..

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

We did a lot of cooking and hanging out by the fire. Everyday in fact. Thanks for watching!

[@kevinmiller8265]

It's a jeep thing ? But I like off- roadie . . If you like the photography you would love the amazing beauty of being and seeing with your own eyes ,where few are able to get to . Washington is a beautiful place to explore . And half the fun is getting there and spending time away from the rush rush rush . Good friends and good food .. there is so much to see . It has been 20 years since I had a jeep to get out into the trees , and I've pushed my car to the limits just to get away to the highest places I could . I am building a 4runner now to get farther than I've gone before .. I have not traveled this path though I had no clue it existed ..I can't wait to give it a try .

[@vajabri]

Not a ghost town fireplace. Was rock creek picnic area/ day use spot until a forest fire a few years ago burnt it all down.was a covered multi picnic table area with the fireplace and vaulted toilets. Huge fire burned it all down in 2018? 2019?

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Hey that’s awesome information! Thank you for clearing that up!

[@billwatcher9321]

Your radiator is clogged with mud !!!

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

We actually completely sprayed it out!

[@billwatcher9321]

Just send it. It's only money.

[@aung3627]

တောတောင်တွေကလှတယ်ကျေးလက်ကနွားအုပ်နလိုက်ဖတ်လှပါသည်နွားပေါက်ကလေးများပျော်နေကြတာကြည်လိုကောင်လွန်းပါသည်ယျဉ်မောင်ကချစ်သူနဲအာဘွားပေးလိုက်သေးတယ်တက်ကြွနေတာပဲလမ်းခရီးက လှပနေသောအခါဗီဒီကောင်းဖြစ်ပါစေ

[@DaHerrKulzer]

nice video dude😍. we in germany can only dream of these landscapes and legal possibilities. the police will come here immediately if you only drive into the forest with one tire😢. greets 🫡

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

Dang! That’s crazy. Thank you for watching!