Jeep CJ5 Conquers Yankee Boy and Governor’s Basins in the Colorado San Juan Mountains

In 5 months this old Jeep goes from rusting back into the elements of the earth to conquering some of the best trails in North America! With a carburetor and points distributor we went “old school” and had a blast. The CJ was faithful and wheeled 6 hours and over 12 miles through mountain terrain! #sanjuanmountains #cj5 #offroad #jeepcj

[@OverlandGeneration]

This video is proof that a good woman, beautiful scenery, and a classic jeep are the key to happiness!

[@jimmym02]

so glad I found this channel. you're right, what a view! would've bought tears to alot of peoples eyes. thanks for sharing!

[@8Zk3]

There's no better drive than being in a CJ with the windshield down! Especially when up on a mountain trail with the amazing scenery surrounding you. Beautiful drive and beautiful Jeep!

[@robertedwards7430]

Awesome CJ5 they are becoming rarer and rarer with each passing year. I would keep that forever.

[@TwoSticksHRR]

@@robertedwards7430, I agree! I told my wife on this trip that this may be the Jeep that my boys say was my “dad’s jeep.” She kinda rolled her eyes, because of all the Jeeps I’ve owned. 😂 However, this and my CJ2A will be keepers.

[@willyssaude4179]

Dear sir, a trip and a beautiful place. This park is close to the city. Thank you

[@bluegrassexplorer]

Magnificent video! Two door Jeeps rock!

[@TwoSticksHRR]

100% agree! I was told on the trails there were 3 categories of people 1. The young folk (Jk and JL) 2. The old School (Tj and YJ) 3. Antique. I guess I am older than old school😮😂

[@kevinbrewer9421]

Gears gears gears !!!low first gear T18 ,3:15 TFC gear set , and whatever final gears you think you can get away with on the road . Lol. Now if you can just find someone to finance all that!! I'm really enjoying these videos. This is the style of off-roading I like . God Bless.

[@dr.john-markcain4946]

Great video Rob! But my anxiety is way up though from the heights! Expect to see chip bags on the dash 😊

[@andykirkendall8285]

Awesome all those late nights with the dog your helper of course paid off look amazing enjoy 🙏🙏🙏

[@TwoSticksHRR]

Yes, the feller really helped me out. I wish I could’ve brought him, but the 24 hour drive would’ve been too much on a new dog.

[@jzakary1]

Hey CJ5 brother! I've got a 1981 with a 258 inline 6. Makes me wish I was living out west again. Not that many overlanding trails around here in central NC. They're all chained up for future condos. 😉

[@mray8519]

A friend of mine that grew up in Telluride does those roads in her Subaru, she’s in her sixties.

[@timdybala7127]

Howdy from western Colorado!

[@TwoSticksHRR]

I sure do like this place!

[@chagosoutdoors3122]

Looks like a heck of a great ride.

[@TwoSticksHRR]

The pictures don’t do justice to the beauty I’ve seen. It was an amazing place!

[@douglasmcfatridge7366]

You should play that “ Maybe “ song. Like at the start or the end of the video. Or both.

[@MrB581]

First trip over Black Bear and Imogin passes was 1971 in a stock 1947 CJ2A .

[@TwoSticksHRR]

@@MrB581, That is so cool and a memory you will cherish forever! This was a “scouting” trip for me. I have a ‘46 CJ2A that will return next time. I would like that memory too. 😉😁

[@RamjetAlpha1]

It was great to meet you in Ouray today Rob! Thanks for letting me use your flatbed as a drone landing pad!

[@TwoSticksHRR]

@@RamjetAlpha1 Todd, it was great to meet you as well! I love your TJ and the drone was fascinating! Take care and may our paths cross again. 😁

[@larryalexander4833]

Morning to you . I see you decided to leave the new pup at home for the trip . Take care

[@TwoSticksHRR]

Yes, I got to looking at the 24 hour drive and I think it would’ve been real hard on the both of us. When he’s trained a little more we’ll take shorter trips and work up to a big one. Btw, the event that solidified the decision was he stepped in my coffee cup a few days ago while I had left the truck. When I returned there was coffee from the windshield to the back window. 🙄

[@larryalexander4833]

@@TwoSticksHRR ow gosh . Enjoy the trip .

[@keithburris8470]

Love the video but not so much the music. I would rather hear the CJ5 purr going up that trail.

[@TwoSticksHRR]

@@keithburris8470, duly noted and I do agree. 😁

[@fluxfaze]

Conquers? I drove these roads in a 2-wheel drive Ford Courier long bed in 1986.

[@TwoSticksHRR]

@@fluxfaze, yes! I did them in 2 wheel drive too. 😁

[@buddudley4141]

I luv your style = keeping cj5 origional BUT that modern steering wheel has GOT 2 GO. When yall get back order a new ORIGINAL BIG OLE STEERING WHEEL! Have Fun and B Good.

[@TwoSticksHRR]

I like what you are putting out there! 😁😁