Idaho's Most Exciting Overland Trail

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Boulder Basin Idaho is one of my most favorite trails in Idaho. It's the trail that started my off-road life and ultimately got me into overlanding. This would be my third time up, but this time I had friends with me who'd never reached the top before. This overlanding adventure tells the story of Nick and Lance, who had to make some tough decisions and face their fears as we drive one of Idaho's best trails.
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[@Venture2Roam]

This is the trail that started my offroad journey, that turned into an overlanding journey, that turned into a KZbin channel. It's one of those trails you can do over and over because it changes a bit each year. For many reasons we'll definitely be back to Boulder Basin soon. If you liked this video give our Blake Lake vid a watch, it's one of my favorite parts of Idaho: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5bFo6iai9d_n6c

[@leemen]

I’ll watch it today at lunch. We will have to add Idaho to our overlanding area list!

[@dvvibbert]

Blake lake or black? Looking for Blake but don’t see anything? Trying to find these awesome trails to go on!

[@RevereOverland]

That looked like a good gatekeeper. I'd like to go up there, but probably in the Jeep rather than the Tundra.

[@Venture2Roam]

Let’s put it on the checklist for this summer! The Jeep would have no problem at all.

[@grandeoverland6787]

I have been wanting to see a trail in Idaho, thank you for putting this together! I had a feeling the trails there would be beautiful and they obviously are.

[@Venture2Roam]

So glad you found this video! We have LOTS of Idaho trails on our channel...hope you find more :) Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@grandeoverland6787]

@@Venture2Roam Oh good, looks like I will be doing some mild stalking on your channel. Especially if there are some locations to squeeze in some fly fishing.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

One of the responsibilities of the trail leader is to evaluate the situation and help decide the best course of action for EVERYONE on the trip. That is often a hard and unpopular choice but hey, part of the job and being mature enough to care about everyone in the party is a big part of it. Sometimes the trip (if the terrain is known) needs to be upfront about who should be going (or at least what vehicles should be going) but that is not always known. And no harm in turning back, we did that in Alaska at a stream that was likely easy for us to cross but was running pretty fast, we were alone and about 60 miles from any town or the highway, I didn't feel like being wrong on that one!

[@Venture2Roam]

Really good comment. Thanks for sharing!

[@AfterThePavementEnds]

Love the content! I grew up in Coeur d Alene, Idaho. Your videos out in the Idaho mountains make me miss home all the more! I'm actually going to try to get up there this summer for the first time in over 20 years...man time flies... get my overland setup some proper use!

[@Venture2Roam]

Awesome! Come on back to your Idahome!!!! There's still plenty of wild Idaho to enjoy..even after 20 years. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@rbabler]

Epic! Had so much fun watching this.

[@Venture2Roam]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment!!

[@sonsoflibertyoverland]

I really enjoy your videos. You have the best narration of any KZbin overlander. The Sawtooths are probably my favorite place out west. I've been there 3 different times. Dying to get back out west and hoping in summer of 2024. Would love to meet up!

[@Venture2Roam]

Thank you so much, that's a really awesome compliment! If you ever see me on the trail, come on over and say hi!!!

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Looks like such an awesome trail. Not gonna lie, that spot you guys turned around looked like a lot of fun but I totally get why people would have chosen to pass that up. Great video!

[@Venture2Roam]

I agree, it's a fun obstacle..but to each their own. I'd never want my friends to resent me for pushing to hard if they damaged their rig. We'll be back though. I'm not happy that I didn't get to film the rest of the trail.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

@@Venture2Roam 100% agree. I’m the same way when I got out with people. Just looked like fun! Excited to see the rest of the trail one day!

[@Skinwalkeroffroad]

Love this trail! First trail I hit in my bronco. Super fun. Worth some pucker.😂

[@Venture2Roam]

A Bronco would do this no problem. We'll be bringing Lance's new bronco back up this year. Redemption run! Thanks for watching!!!

[@TheUnexpectedOffRoad]

What a great adventure!!!! I love the motto go as a group leave as a group with no regrets and just having fun on the trail....plus a great cliff hanger can't wait to see your next adventure back there, such a beautiful place!!!

[@Venture2Roam]

Thank you! Yep...no rigs left behind! I can't wait to go back and film the rest of the trail.

[@GeefromBC]

Great video Will. The rocky trails up Boulder Basin looks like tons of fun but sometimes you’ll have to make the right decision for the group. The cocktail made by Elsia and BBQ by Chris was the icing on the cake on this video though👌🏽

[@Venture2Roam]

When it comes to $$$ rigs…everyone has their own level of comfort, and I’d never want to put someone in a position where they resented me because of damage done. So…..we’ll just have to go back….darn it…

[@GeefromBC]

@@Venture2Roam Yeah for sure but with Lance having the bronco now, might be good to go back again this year or if you wait again later this year, I can join you guys 😅

[@mikepierson3097]

Awesome video, Will! Love your style.

[@Venture2Roam]

Thank you sir! Hoping 2023 will have many more trips like this one!

[@PetesJeepAdventures]

Great video once more Will !

[@Venture2Roam]

Thank you sir!

[@DocWrangler]

loving the drone work, what a beautiful place to explore! great video!

[@Venture2Roam]

Thanks Ian..each time I crash my drone I'd like to think I get a little better lol.

[@DB_Roams]

I really enjoyed the pacing of your edit in the video. Very engaging and well written. Keep up the great work!

[@Venture2Roam]

Thank you!!!

[@DestinationAdventureOverland]

Great video, Will! Man, you're making us want to come visit!

[@Venture2Roam]

Maybe I should get Idaho Tourism as a sponsor 😂. Seriously though, Idaho is an amazing place to overland. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@katherinefrost5808]

I have not read through the other comments, but I am sure that we all agree that the true measure of success may not be reaching the top, but returning home with limited damage. Another great video, filled with stunning views, wonderful camaraderie and loads of adventure.

[@Venture2Roam]

I agree. No one wants to rescue a rig up there...and the good news was, there are plenty of incredibly beautiful places to go that are very close to that trail...so while I was not happy I didn't get to film the rest of the trail...it was a pretty great consolation prize to camp near the Sawtooths. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!!

[@JT_Adventures]

Another great video & story! Have to say my favorite area in ID is the Sawtooths. We used to go to Stanley lake each winter just to hear the sounds & groans coming from the ice.

[@Venture2Roam]

Thank you! Stanley is a blessed place...also the coldest place in the lower 48! No wonder that ice was groaning!

[@1111Overland]

The hardest part of watching this video is not hopping in my jeep and going out and doing a trail just like this right now. Wintertime is in full swing and I need Summer to come so I can start enjoying majestic peaks all around me.

[@Venture2Roam]

Ya the weather here isn’t great. Trails are all muddy right now. Hoping things dry out soon!

[@squareheadlightsmatter]

Cool video. My jeep is the green YJ that you guys met coming down the trail. Makes me want to head back up there!

[@Venture2Roam]

Square Headlights Matter. Awesome to see you comment on this. Your group nailed that obstacle. Made me a little envious I wasn’t in a Jeep convoy at that moment!!!

[@kscoran]

Great video as usual 👌 I’ll be hitting that one this summer ! Looks awesome and love that area ! Might have sneak some fly fishing in along the way!

[@Venture2Roam]

Thank you! That area is one of the most beautiful in Idaho I think. Lots of fishing very close to that trail.

[@josiahhanson414]

I have a stock YJ and STRUGGLED on this road this summer. After winching up the “Washout” and many other features, you guys did a phenomenal job of documenting not only the hardships but the overall beauty.

[@Venture2Roam]

Thank you so much. I feel like there’s unfinished business though…there’s so much more to see after the washout!

[@ChanceP]

Nice camping spot… and that trail looked fun! Some days you feel it and other days you just don’t wanna break nothing. I completely Understand about turning around. Great video

[@Venture2Roam]

Thank you! It was still a great trip.. but there will be a redemption run!!!

[@t.o.f.t.s.]

Okay, putting that on my list. The fun stuff the jeep club was coming down looks like good times😊

[@Venture2Roam]

Agree. That obstacle is actually a lot of fun, there are more once you get past it...but nothing that puts you as off camber as that one. The views at the top are worth it!

[@leemen]

We are usually solo on our trips or with maybe with our son in another jeep. Looks like so much more fun with a group.

[@Venture2Roam]

It’s gotta be the right group though! I enjoy both types of trips (Just fam vs group). We’re experimenting with a two Jeep set up right now…so far so good.

[@BakerOverland]

Will, bro, this one is FIRE.

[@Venture2Roam]

Dude - thank you! Love your stuff, so I take that as a big compliment.

[@SolarProCO]

As a Colorado trail runner and just finding your video off chance, great job! I just subscribed and will hopefully make up that way here soon. Thank you for sharing this incredible adventure!

[@Venture2Roam]

Right on! I need to get down to Colorado soon. I’ve never been in trails out there. So glad you found my channel. Cheers!

[@SolarProCO]

@@Venture2Roam If you ever get a chance to make it down this way let me know, I would love to share an experience, I am kind of new at making my own vids but definitely love hitting trails.

[@twotoomanyproductions]

Great Video, Will! (Insert magical over-the-top adjective here)!

[@Venture2Roam]

Thank you so much! It's a great memory and I love sharing it.

[@barnetts9812]

AWEsome video 🤩

[@Venture2Roam]

🙏🙏 Thank you for taking the time to watch it and leave a comment!!

[@Gerbyq]

I like that overland bound statement of It doesn't matter what you drive, but it does matter where you drive it. Some people like Jeeps... I have nothing against them, my daughters barbie drives a really nice pink one.

[@Venture2Roam]

😂 Barbie knows how to pick a rig!!!

[@SimplyMustGo]

What an awesome trip. That YJ at 15:00 was sick! But you know me and my squares. Great video! One day... One day I'll get to your side of the world... and I'm not turning around.

[@Venture2Roam]

Bring your YJ!!!!

[@explore_off_road]

This was quite cool. That second campsite was sweet! Beauty spot. ... and I'm really curious about that trailer you showed. I like THAT one. I would have carried on, would live to give that a go. But I would have had to turn around as well. Looked cool though

[@Venture2Roam]

That Jump and Jack trailer is pretty cool. I think the trailer could have made it up, but Ryan was worried about using a ball hitch on that trail, which I concur with...need an off-road hitch to take something up there.

[@phlfly10]

A good skids plates , rock slider that sticks out far enough and 35's, 4Runner should be able to do, Tundra is question as no rear locker so it will need to winch.

[@Venture2Roam]

You are spot on. A runner could do it on 33s to (we had a Taco on 33s go up no problem). Tundra needs good bumpers, under carriage protection...and probably a winch, but they could do it I think.

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Gaaah, it's so beautiful there! Also, you guys eat better at camp than I do in daily life, lol. Nice cooking Chris!

[@Venture2Roam]

Chris is becoming a Guru of the Otzi Grill. Looking forward to hitting some of these trails with you someday!

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

@@Venture2Roam Oh, it's happening. :D

[@enjoytheridedude]

When I get my portal axles and 40’s I’d love to try that trail in my tundra.

[@Venture2Roam]

Portals FTW!!!!! A Tundra could do it without portals...just need good bumpers and some under carriage protection. Thanks for watching!

[@enjoytheridedude]

@@Venture2Roam I never miss a video ! Love your cinematography!

[@henrikm4657]

Great video all the way until the segment where your buddy trades his Toyota for a freakin’ Ford! That literally made me want to cry.

[@Venture2Roam]

🤪. To be fair, he did say it was irrational. 😂

[@lederppz6202]

Love your videos ❤❤, I’m up here in the border between Idaho and Washington, how is all the snow gone already ?! Was this recorded last year ?

[@Venture2Roam]

Yep, this was in August of last year. I was trying to piece together the story of Lance...so I just waited to make the video until everything happened with him :)

[@lederppz6202]

Dude , awesome ! Thanks 🙏

[@IcyReaper]

I dont think I would try that in my 4Runner either but I will try it in my RZR.

[@Venture2Roam]

RZRs are one of the reasons it gets torn up...but they can handle it no problem.

[@1111Overland]

Those shell roads are deceptively tricky. I’ve lost footing more than once trying to traverse one in my jeep. There’s a few here in Utah, that I generally avoid, despite it being such an amazing view, it just makes me nervous.

[@Venture2Roam]

So when I filmed this my driver accidentally left me behind and I had to hike the whole thing…after that, I’d much rather drive it lol.

[@IcyReaper]

About having Chris share his Korean chicken recipe😉

[@Venture2Roam]

I think he's going to start making vids soon.

[@keniaflores8881]

Mh wish y’all didn’t turn around, we’d be up for it, we’re in Oregon near Portland! Ps camp cocktails are bomb!

[@Venture2Roam]

Those cocktails were a good consolation prize :) Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@1poshima1]

This is now on my list. Would a Gladiator like mine make it to the top?

[@Venture2Roam]

A gladiator on 35s will make it no problem. 33s would still be OK. I've seen stock gladiators up there too...but they got high centered on the way up.

[@Marf-yt]

I would have turned around there, too.

[@Venture2Roam]

It's a very common reaction to that obstacle..but it's definitely passable for most rigs. I think full sized trucks can make it too..with a little armor underneath. But there's nothing wrong with knowing your limit...we still had an amazing time.

[@IcyReaper]

FYI, talked to my sister in law in Mt Home today. The 2 of us will now be trying this trail ourselves in June. BTW, we blamed it all on you with my wife when she asked why during the skype call. If you see a mad redhead on your street, RUN!!!

[@Venture2Roam]

Lol. I live in a house full of redheads…so I’d never see her coming! 😂. You’ll love it. It’s a perfect trail. Has a little of everything.

[@IcyReaper]

@@Venture2Roam Dam, I forgot. So we share the pain. A heads up on redheads from a guy married for 45years to one. They don't change so accept it now, must be that red gene.🤣

[@Venture2Roam]

@SoCo Russ 20 Years in..NOW YOU TELL ME!!

[@IcyReaper]

And what did Kate say when you and kids got home? Dam, Your back already?😅

[@Venture2Roam]

😂😂😂 Probably.

[@scottymac5174]

I have a first Gen Tundra that I would take anywhere a Taco would go. The new gen Tundras???

[@Venture2Roam]

I saw the new gen with Rob from Revere last summer. We did 1,000+ miles together and I was impressed with that truck. A Tundra could do this trail, you just need armor and maybe a winch.

[@frontierstateoverland3816]

The hardest part of that trip was the vegetarian hamburgers. Can’t wait to return…. To the trail, not the vegetarian hamburgers!!!😅

[@Venture2Roam]

I’m happy to let you cook from here on out!

[@frontierstateoverland3816]

Who wants cornflakes?!

[@Venture2Roam]

😣

[@mnhockeyone]

It appears you to the right fork, how's the left fork?

[@Venture2Roam]

Which part are you referring to? There are a couple of forks. If you mean the fork right before the washout obstacle...they are both different each year I think. The rocks are super loose...so they look worse than they actually are to drive...they kind of give way to your tires. The left fork is tricky because you have to make an abrupt left turn right before the obstacle, which can be a mess if not done right.

[@mnhockeyone]

@@Venture2Roam I figured it out once I watched the video again and went to google earth. Thanks

[@greggoodfellow2834]

Yeah I can't believe you guys turned around that tells me you guys are asphalt Junkies. I shouldn't be there like that I got years and years of off-road experience and I love it I have a 79 CJ5 Jeep 4 speed 258 straight 6 best off road vehicle ever had. I have a lot of fun in that vehicle. I bought that c.j. off the showroom floor at barrentine Motors Ontario Oregon. Best off road vehicle I ever had and still have. I named it Blaze can I have a 72 International three-quarter ton pickup that thing is amazing also. I call it fugly because it's ugly. But it's tough

[@Venture2Roam]

😂😂 I love Ontario, I went to middle school and highschool there. Those CJs are hard to beat..thanks for sharing your rad rig specs.

[@OverlandAZ]

When’s the redemption run? Sign me up!!

[@Venture2Roam]

We could try in July before or after PNW…if the snow has melted.

[@OverlandAZ]

@@Venture2Roam it would have to be before expo for our timing. What’s snow? I live in the desert 😅😅

[@GrizzlyDude]

That is only half correct, the jeep would get you through the trail AND home. The Toyota will get you ONLY home because the Toyota wishes to be able to get to the trail. Haha. 😅

[@Venture2Roam]

😂😂 Love it! Nick has a great 4 Runner..but it's always fun to rib each other on our rigs.

[@GrizzlyDude]

@@Venture2Roam haha. My Yota bro is always saying that quote, but then when we are on the trails, he is the first one to back out. 🤣🤣🤣🤣. I wheel a full size F150 right now. My jeep has gotten to small for my growing family, I'm still a jeep guy at heart. It is always fun, it's all good

[@Venture2Roam]

@@GrizzlyDude I feel you. I'm in the middle of buying a new rig (videos coming on that soon)...and the growing family thing is hard in a Jeep.

[@IcyReaper]

Chris should put up some content on You Tube. I see he has a instagram but nothing on you tube?

[@Venture2Roam]

He's on the podcast too...I think you'll start seeing vids from him soon.

[@IcyReaper]

@@Venture2Roam Cool, the two of you make a good team, you play off each other very well. Yep, I listen to your podcasts also.

[@dk.guidelife]

Whelp.. I’ve taken 3 different tundras up boulder basin in groups of tundras. I’m disappointed lance! Hang out with overland jeep guys, you act like an overland jeep guy! 😂

[@Venture2Roam]

😂😂😂 He has a Bronco now…so who knows who he’s been hanging around lately!

[@oldschool4x4]

My truck is probably more capable than most overlanders and less capable than most built rock crawlers!!!!! You have to know what you are capable of. Then have fun 😎

[@Venture2Roam]

Great comment. I think learning those limits is a process...one that hopefully doesn't damage your rig or get you hurt..but the process is pretty darn fun.

[@oldschool4x4]

Yes, I have wheeled this truck for 43 years. I was definitely rougher when I was younger and I’ve gotten a little more conservative as I’ve gotten older A (little)more 😎

[@dharwood2727]

A Bronco?! REALLY?! A Bronco?! It's just a Wrangler wanna-be!!! Trading a Toyota for a Ford seems counter-intuitive! He should have gotten a real upgrade with a Gladiator Rubicon. I am kind of kidding. (Kind of!!!)

[@Venture2Roam]

😂😂😂😂