Holy Cross 4x4 Trail, BUCKET LIST level EXTREME

[@trekman51]

You did a great job taking us through the trail - just the right amount of narration with fabulous video. Thanks, you sealed me planning this trip.

[@dongoble1792]

Here in Colorado us Jeep guys are always looking out for one another and it don't matter who you are.

[@CodeBrownProductions]

It was greatly appreciated that's for sure!

[@KarstRats]

Why not just look out for everyone?

[@scottt3100]

@@KarstRats Did you not get that he said it doesn't matter who you are? Attention deficit disorder?

[@jetskill99]

@@KarstRats that’s wHt he said lol

[@robedmund9948]

Why would even question if others in a Jeep would help or not. DUDE! I've never met someone on a trail that wouldn't lend a hand.

[@patlsmith404]

That’s just a Jeeper’s Code! 😎

[@kathyg.5742]

Exactly right. Jeepers always happy to help out in fact they thrive on it!

[@rickylawson6588]

I have ran with people that said they would help if you get stuck and then just leave us there stuck!

[@Rickarobb]

Agreed, I went there from LA on a weekday back in 2000. Waited at the bottom of the trail and a couple of guys in jeeps from Wyoming showed up about a half an hour later. Hardest trail I ever took and I became great friends with those two guys. Never met a jeep driver that wasn’t friendly and would not help!!

[@jeannedosterwise8460]

Always good to have thoses willing to help when you need God Bless them. Thank you for sharing God Bless you too.

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Thank you for the kind words, you too!

[@troymurfin6927]

I'm a native of Colorado and I have never been on that trail. Can't wait to get my new Jeep out there... I'll need a few mods first.. What a great trail.

[@CodeBrownProductions]

It was so pretty I absolutely loved it. I would definitely go back. Just make sure you have self recovery gear and go with someone if you can. Don't be like me, I'm stupid lol

[@phantomwalker8251]

@@CodeBrownProductions 2 door. not good choice. it needs to be same w/b as an 80 series toyota, at least. bronco is ideal,85 that is.. with sas front. or 79 will do. only jeep id buy would be a jl,rubi, then fix it..

[@Chrome98105]

I love your willingness to take on the unknown combined with your humility. Huge fan of this channel. Keep it up, sir.

[@ajm8183]

Great job filming..... all by yourself ,,, wow

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Thank you, it's a lot of work but it's also a lot of fun.

[@BSpeerTX]

Down to Earth guy enjoying some outdoors. Thanks for bringing us along on the ride.

[@CodeBrownProductions]

You are very welcome. Thank you for the kind words.

[@NotICON]

I really miss Colorado. I was stationed in Colorado Springs between 2010-13 and I really hope I can go back there. There is so much wheeling that I missed out on while I was there. Im currently in Northern California, about 2 hours from the Rubicon, so I'm making up for it as much as I can.

[@70srockadventure]

Well done. Thanks for sharing. We have this coming up in mid Sept.

[@beestoe993]

Nice. Your video is giving me spring fever. I can just smell the high mountain pine trees.

[@CodeBrownProductions]

I wish I was back wheeling that area again

[@Rickarobb]

From Huntington Beach, did it in 2000 in a WJ w/ 35's. Met 2 guys from Idaho in a CJ and a XJ after waiting 2 hrs at the bottom....great time.

[@lloydburris7487]

i like your style code brown, no big attitude or ego...i'd go wheelin with you any time...

[@CodeBrownProductions]

I appreciate it lol. I try to just have fun and live life. They only thing I don't do on camera is curse, I'm a vet so yeah lol

[@jeffclark2725]

When you first said alone, i thought one rig, thumbs up,great video, enjoy the ride along

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Originally I was alone (one rig) untill that group adopted me into their fold lol

[@jeffclark2725]

@@CodeBrownProductions yea I noticed after making the comment in the begining, was still a great time , its amazing how freinds are made that way, great trip

[@brianmuse7215]

I just left Colorado my first time. It was awesome. My stock TJ did fine on the beginner trails.

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Right on!

[@IanCthrwd]

One of the trails I didn’t go to that I wanted to try. Unfortunately I had to move away from this beautiful state of 50 years and will miss the few perks of getting up early in the morning, meeting with the jeep club at the bottom of the hill and do our checklists, radio/CB chats, focusing hard on the trail hoping not to run into an axle-breaking rut, digging out and towing someone who was stuck in the snow which buried the trail from a spring avalanche, and have a long hearty campfire supper with your buddies at the end of your day. Thank you for showing me what I missed out. Shout out to the MHJC. Miss you guys after a short term.

[@michaelborn3318]

Love this trail! I did this in 1981 in a stock 1968 Jeep. It was a tough trail then too!

[@briancombs1198]

I also did it in 1981 in a slightly modified 1969 Ford Bronco . The old Jeep that I saw on the trail completely tore off its exhaust, was that you ?

[@donlum9128]

U did good 7 yrs ago I used my winch twice. Snow was on trail

[@fredgarvin7033]

very relaxing and enjoyable to watch.

[@StevenGirt]

I’ve attempted holy cross several times and only once made it across the river in my solid axles toyota. Wow there used to be much more flowing water in the 80s and early 90s when I’ve tried.

[@5725Hurley]

That was intense. Awesome Jeep

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Thank you!

[@patlsmith404]

Beautiful Country & great video. Thanks for sharing!😎

[@sabinwills7687]

Holy Cross is one of my favorite trails. I did it (up to French Creek) in a 302 powered Ranger. By then though, because of the altitude (I was running a junk Edelbrock "off road" carb) I parked it and rode up the rest of the way with one of my partners. I want to try it in my Explorer next. Love that trail.

[@bobsteger3677]

Being from Colorado I've had the privelege of doing Holy Cross a half dozen times in a built Rubicon. I never go on a weekend. Too many knuckleheads with rigs that shouldn't be there. I wouldn't even think about doing any trail without a spare tire. You were lucky this time.

[@jeepinwithjulia]

Beautiful area. I love the old ghost towns too.

[@AlphaSierra323]

Nice work and well done! Certainly a little different scenery then we have down here in S. FL. Stunning views my friend!

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

Me: Never offroad alone. Also Me: heading out offroading alone this weekend...

[@boringRob]

Nice video, great trail it doesn't get hairy until you go up to Cleveland lake, it's doable in a mostly stock jeep

[@CodeBrownProductions]

It was a lot of fun, I want to go back.

[@wildoutdooradventures6899]

You lucked out to be on your own then got help! Good, outdoor people always seem willing to help out here!

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Yeah, I prolly would not have made it past the river crossing without them.

[@wildoutdooradventures6899]

@@CodeBrownProductions is there cell service out there? What happens if you need to make a call?

[@joshstewart291]

Great videos! Looks like an awesome adventure.

[@TubeRLH]

Great video, thank you for sharing your adventure. I liked and subscribed. I will be looking forward to more of your videos. Stay safe.

[@addicted2tone349]

I always adopt Jeepers on the trail. I like to do trashy Jeep stuff with my trashy Jeep friends, old and new..

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Me too, we did adopted a Jeeper on Moab Rim who was by himself.

[@jeepcommiehunter176]

Nicely done ! Let me know when you come all the way down to AZ.

[@CodeBrownProductions]

I would love to! Maybe not in the middle of summer when it's 300 degrees outside tho. Lol

[@jeepcommiehunter176]

@@CodeBrownProductions anytime after nov. 1st great still warm yet great cool sleeping. 🇺🇸🎇🎆🎊🎉

[@stevendouglas6593]

Really enjoyed your video. The scenery is beautiful. Some nice driving too.

[@antlese]

Excellent video. Nice drone footage!👍

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Thank you!

[@davecraft2773]

We were there with you you did a great job hope to see you on the trail again

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Thank you guys so much! It was so fun!

[@wyomingjeepers]

Nice Video! Thanks for sharing your trip.

[@CodeBrownProductions]

You are welcome!

[@1969darr]

Don't feel ashamed you did great. tech areas will get ya even after running these trails I run into uncharted areas so it seems at times. Have fun

[@CodeBrownProductions]

It was so much fun. The more I get experience and the more I build my Jeep the further I'll be able to go with confidence.

[@tedean1]

Awesome video, enjoyed it, well done.

[@rael6_4wd]

Nice! I drive a 2 door Sport myself. (2017, 3” lift, on 35’s) I’m hoping to be out there next month, and probably wouldn’t have attempted this trail if I hadn’t seen your video. Well done. OIIIIIIIO

[@silk.1467]

Your rig will run this without issue.

[@bobbaker9545]

You have a --Awesome Wrangler.! Can u tell me the year and the exact things you have done to it. I like the look of yours. So please tell me what things you have done to it from the brand & tire size to the gear ratios to the suspension lift in inches...etc. Thanks much. Bob

[@RichardLoffredo]

Thanks for sharing!

[@All_Things_Out_Doors]

New subscriber! Heading west in the Gen6 bronco in July. Awesome content, thanks for sharing!

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Very welcome, thank you for the sub! I really appreciate it!

[@ssranch6017]

You make me want a another Jeep I sold my Renegade and my CJ5 5 years ago. I think I'm going to buy me another one. Thank you for the video

[@laurenrose1170]

Moving to CO this month can’t wait to meet fellow off roaders and romp some nice ass trails

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Colorado has so many offers road trails it's ridiculous. I love going down there to wheel!

[@clivehorridge]

Don’t forget, you can (almost) always ease the pain of passing over big boulders by track building with smaller rocks between them. At 10:29 there seemed to be plenty of rocks available, fit for the purpose. The advantage over mats is that they tend to lock in place and won’t skid out on you like the traction mats almost always do when used on rocks. Great video and psyche of approach to a lone run on an unfamiliar trail. New sub here from a Brit living in Romania❤️🇷🇴🇬🇧👍🏻

[@kathyg.5742]

Wow, great video! Thanks for showing us the beauty of Colorado. Great wheeling trail. 🌸 new sub. 🙋‍♀️

[@CodeBrownProductions]

It's an amazing trail, if you get a chance you should do it.

[@vernonwest7983]

Enjoyed that. Thanks.

[@alloutkx450]

That’s funny, I stayed at that place a few weeks ago 🤣 parked right where you walked out haha.

[@CodeBrownProductions]

It wasn't bad lol

[@martinshea6967]

So glad that I stumbled upon your channel. Great JB on the trail. I would drop everything to head out on the trails out west. Feel free to let me know if you ever need a wingman. Earned me as a subscriber.

[@CodeBrownProductions]

It's a lot of fun, get out there!

[@stefan3225]

-10 points for trailering a streetable rig! 😂 I’ve done it alone as well but had a spotter. You got balls man!

[@sowhatsnext...2168]

That is nice , what size tires and lift you are on

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Back then with my JK I had 35" tires and like a 3 or 4 inch lift. I can't remember.

[@mikebritton2084]

Awesome video. I see you had drone that follows. How does it do with tree and limb avoidance?

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Modern drones like DJI have sensors built in that help detect and avoid obstacles

[@MAXIMUSMINIMALIST]

What a nasty trail and what stellar video production skills you have!!! My creampuff there’s never going there but I just did Mount Princeton couple weeks ago and I’m heading out for Handies Peak hike and then over cinnamon pass on the Alpine Loop which is pretty tame into Silverton and then Ophir Pass and Imogene Pass.

[@coloradoprospecting1034]

I think it's pretty cool that you do it without a lift and you show what it looks like from your drone point of view I'm also glad that you have the balls to go up there alone I do that sometimes but only with trails I know I can overcome with minor difficulty I've been spending the last 5 months building up my four-door Ruby after seeing this video I know I can overcome this by myself but I'm not going to try it but thanks for the video I'm looking forward to running this trail when the snow goes away hell if you live in Colorado if we could run it together

[@jetskill99]

Awesome def gotta try this!

[@CodeBrownProductions]

It's an amazing trail.

[@creativedesignconstruction3205]

Great. Video. Now I know where I am going next weekend. 👌🏽

[@Ryan-yo4dg]

Which kind of drone do you have? That's pretty cool it follows you only when moving

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Back then I was using a DJI Mavic 2 Zoom

[@DENVER-tu2gt]

Looked awesome, what all do you have done to your jeep?

[@chauncey_got_tats]

Definitely would not do holy cross alone but glad you are safe!

[@CodeBrownProductions]

It was fun. Unfortunately my friends never want to do anything so its go alone carefully or never go. I always make sure multiple people know where I am, carry an Garmin Interchange Mini, food and water, and cold weather gear incase I have to spend the night.

[@chauncey_got_tats]

@@CodeBrownProductions ever ran spring creek in Dumont? If not we'll have to go wheelin!

[@CodeBrownProductions]

@@chauncey_got_tats don't think I have

[@chauncey_got_tats]

@@CodeBrownProductions definitely a must, close to Denver technical and fun. Usually snowed out til mid July though lol

[@sector783]

SWEET vid! Running a V-8? Rig Sounds great. Man, not sure I’d even attempt that trail. I am a new Jeeper ADDICTED to trails/off-roading. But don’t think I’m good enough to attempt this. I’m available and willing to help anyone out there on the trails that may need it. I’m out in Utah and thought that was just sort of an unwritten rule.. If someone needs assistance, you help em out! fellow Jeepers are family!

[@CodeBrownProductions]

The Jeep just had the standard V6, I don't have any plans to do an engine swap as I'd prefer to keep the main engine components stock for parts interchangeability. I do however want to supercharge it someday when I get the money but that's not very high on the list of priorities right now. That trail was a lot of fun and I'm so glad that I was able to do it. I always try to help out people when I can.

[@robertedwards7430]

Great video!!!!

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Thank you!

[@TJackSurvival]

Excellent video

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Thank you!

[@johnnagle8294]

Amazing footage.

[@tomdorman2486]

I would love to meet a group to crawl around star valley wyoming. Maybe grays river or somewhere on the snake River.

[@CodeBrownProductions]

I'll have to look up that area.

[@anthonynocita7434]

Not gonna say it looks easy but I will definitely be trying this in my 3rd gen 4runner

[@CodeBrownProductions]

It was a lot of fun

[@JH-mt3pp]

Do you Jeep the Ouray/Silverton area ? It is beautiful !

[@JH-mt3pp]

BTW....you drove much more challenging trail than I attempt !

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Sure do, I go there normally once a year.

[@JH-mt3pp]

@@CodeBrownProductions We were there last September but the early snow cancelled our Jeep trails that I had planned to do. Watching your video has me making plans lol.

[@chriskenmotsu9]

Badazz brahda 👊👊

[@3.0colorado21]

Good stuff. I am officially going to give this a go this summer. I have debated it the past two years.

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Do it!

[@AriasFco]

Do you think that a Gladiator Rubicon can do the Holy Cross Trail?

[@CodeBrownProductions]

You can do anything if you don't care about body damage lol

[@flacktastic21]

🤘🤘🤘 any recommendations for blue 🔵 trails in Colorado?

[@066-x3t]

Awesome video, just curious if you aired down for this trail?

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Oh very much so. I didn't have beadlocks at the time so I could only go down to about 10-12 psi.

[@stokerboiler]

Real jeepin'. No parking lot poseurs here.

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Nope, my Jeep looks like a golf ball yo prove it

[@stokerboiler]

@@CodeBrownProductions Jeeps used like Jeeps are supposed to be used look like they've been through the Normandy invasion.

[@tomguertin7713]

Beautiful..

[@TheRightLine]

Code Brown Productions, love it.

[@jessec7821]

What drone was used for those shots???

[@CodeBrownProductions]

At that time it was a DJI Mavic 2 Zoom. Now I use a DJI Air 2S

[@terryfenner8978]

That looked like a blast!!! I'm going to be in the Pagossa Springs area in a couple of weeks. Do you have any easy to moderate short trail suggestions for around that area?

[@d8889]

I guess you're already back from Pagosa. I've been based there during the last 15 years for long times both in springtime and fall. Should you still need any advice feel free to drop me a line

[@patlsmith404]

What kind of Drone do you have?😎

[@CodeBrownProductions]

DJI Mavic 2 Zoom

[@patlsmith404]

@@CodeBrownProductions Thanks!😎💥

[@co4x4]

Great vid and pretty amazing video considering you were alone. Vid had many angles and drone shots. How long would you say it takes to go 1 way if there wasn't any traffic, perhaps a day during a work week. Thanx! Cheers from Denver Colorado!

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Several hours, the hardest part is the creek crossing

[@csgodenver]

How long did it take to go from the trail head to the "top" and the ghost town?

[@Justin9839]

What drone do you use? It has a nice video quality

[@CodeBrownProductions]

DJI Mavic 2 Zoom

[@Justin9839]

@@CodeBrownProductions thank you

[@PokeyOkie]

Great video. What drone are you using?

[@CodeBrownProductions]

At that time it was a DJI Mavic 2 Zoom

[@PokeyOkie]

@@CodeBrownProductions yeah, I guess it's been a while but just found this video. It seems to have done a good job. Have you upgraded since?

[@tallballer09]

No spare? What do you do when a tire fails?

[@CodeBrownProductions]

I'm a man, I don't need no spare tire lol. JK, I carried a puncture kit and just repaired any. Now on my new JL I have a full 37" spare.

[@baylorpeak7135]

Nice video! Can this be done in stock 21 JLU Rubicon?

[@CodeBrownProductions]

I would have to say no. You would be able to complete all but the rocks at the end of the water crossing. At the time I had a 3" spring lift, 35s and lockers front and rear and I still had to be dragged across on my skid plates. That and the water makes it slick as snot. If you attempt make sure you have a winch and another vehicle that can pull you out if needed.

[@ChasingDreamsLivingLife]

Do you have a video of your Jeep? What year and what mods you have done to it to be able to do some of these trails?

[@CodeBrownProductions]

No specifically no. I never really thought my Jeep was "modded" enough to do a video on. But if people want it I could make one.

[@ChasingDreamsLivingLife]

@@CodeBrownProductions sounds good... I am getting ready to purchase a jeep and trying to figure out what to get. Looking at some older Wranglers.. 2013-2015.. Just curious what all you have done to yours in order to traverse some of the trails you have shown. I've rented some stock jeeps and done minimal easy trails, but nothing too difficult. Wondering what I should be looking for in a used jeep and what minimal upgrades to be looking at to tackle up to and including moderate terrain. How close to stock is your jeep? I'm def going to do a lift and probably 35" tires. But was curious what your rear end was and which engine.. or anything else you have done.

[@CodeBrownProductions]

I've had a few upgrades since then. At a minimum make sure you have good off road tires, a winch, and some sort of recovery strap. I would suggest a kinetic rope instead of a static tow strap but it would work. Other people's minimum list will vary I'm sure but that's mine lol. The Jeep as of right now has ARB lockers front and rear, regeared to 4.88, beadlock wheel, long arm lift kit, etc.

[@ChasingDreamsLivingLife]

@@CodeBrownProductions what size tires are you running?

[@andyfair3791]

Awesome Video! Im now a big fan and new sub.

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Thank you for the sub

[@jeffg4392]

Spotters are nice. If you want them, if not, not so good.

[@CodeBrownProductions]

I love having spotters. They make sure I don't die lol

[@javarenas]

Excuse the dumb question but did you air down? It looks like you didn't around the 8 minutes mark 😅

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Yeah I always air down. When I drove Holy Cross I didn't have beadlock wheels so I only would go down around 12-15psi. Now that I have beadlocks I go around 6-8 and it's much more noticeable in the videos.

[@SkyBlueOffRoad]

I ran it in the rain last year and it is a monster 10+ rating in the rain. The year before is was bright and sunny and we crawled the whole trail. In the rain, we all had to winch the first obstacle and the ledge before the ghost town.

[@CodeBrownProductions]

That whole trail was so fun I loved it. I can't imagine doing it in the rain!

[@richardhoffman8371]

Very nicely produced video! Do you mind if I ask what the specs/mods are on your Jeep?

[@chism271]

About how long did it take you from the trailer and back?

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Good question, not sure? All day? I film and explore stuff.

[@granthill3643]

What book were you using for trail reference in your video?

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Fun Treks books. They are the spiral bound ones and I absolutely love them.

[@granthill3643]

@@CodeBrownProductions thanks for the info and keep up the great content!

[@green_92_yj]

how long did it take you to run out and back?

[@CodeBrownProductions]

It was an all day ride with filming and exploring. Not sure of the exact times.

[@wesjones1687]

What engine are you running in your rig

[@CodeBrownProductions]

That was the 3.6L

[@JB-rt4mx]

Did you have to use AC and Hand Sanitizer/Moisturizer ?

[@constanciozuniga4655]

Nice video bud!

[@leolorenzo52raylewis]

Awesome video man!! Are those 35s? What lift you got?

[@CodeBrownProductions]

At the time with that Jeep it was a 3.5" Long Arm Kit from TnT Customs with 35" Nitto Trail Grapplers

[@brianholt836]

sweet trail

[@thesandmanii8109]

What size tires are you running in that stock suspension? 33s?

[@CodeBrownProductions]

35s. But it's not stock anymore lol

[@thesandmanii8109]

@@CodeBrownProductions so with stock suspension and 35s, did you get much tire rub?

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Very little because I had 1.5" spacers and oversized fender flares

[@thesandmanii8109]

@@CodeBrownProductions cool. I have a 2016 Rubicon with Duramax 32s and looking at the clearance it appears I could run 35s. I’ve seen vids of guys doing it but I don’t want tire rub especially disconnecting the front sway bar. Perhaps 2-3” lift would be better. I have no intention of running anything bigger than 35s and re-gearing diffs. The Dana 44s and 4:10 should be adequate for running 35s. Thanks for the info. ✌️

[@TexasOffroadAdventures]

any bears? where did you stay overnight?

[@CodeBrownProductions]

Not sure on bears, I stayed in Silverthorne