5 Days Solo Overlanding New Mexico and Colorado

[@sheerkhanful]

I've got to say, I particularly enjoyed this video. No rigid plan, just pure exploration and discovery and just you by yourself. This video is my future in the next five years.

[@59Schnauzermom]

No one can even imagine the beauty of the mountains until you actually get up in the mountains and get on the trails

[@alexcosta7020]

Fuchs is pronounced Fyooks. I have a friend with the same last name. Pro tip from a trucker - if you ever really need a shower, EVERY truck stop in the country has showers. They're usually about $15 unless you purchase 50 Gallons of diesel on the truck side, or you can just ask any trucker for a free shower credit. We give them out all the time because we fuel so much. My average fill up is 200 gallons a day, so I usually have unlimited shower credits. Love's truck stops are the cleanest and nicest. Also, what awning is that? Id love to get one.

[@osiviper]

I miss Durango so much. Grew up there for first 24 years of my life. Used to ride the train all the time back when it was still a steam engine. Used to go to Tall Timber back when it was a resort before they became exclusively a zipline attraction. Actually flew in there by helicopter once. My mom used to teach all the employees there Wilderness First Responder. I believe the original owner retired and his son John Roy runs it now. It looks like they've run a lot more zip-lines since the last time I was there.

[@jjs777fzr]

Great channel, great video, exceptional videography and presentation. I thoroughly enjoy the watching your content. Pleasant, respectful and your overall enthusiasm and passion is obvious. Great work.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thank you so much!!!

[@AZOverland2017]

"Are there too many people on the trails?" Yes, "depends are where you go" as you said, and when. We are fortunate enough to be able to be out during the week and we get deep in, away from where RVs and many others can't and won't go. We rarely see anybody when we do that and it's just the way we like it. Great video as usual.

[@ahmednesbitte4906]

Hi Matt and Cara, I really enjoyed the movie. Thank you for sharing! 🚗🚙

[@catherinestitt9640]

I enjoy your long-format trip films so I was happy to see this one drop! I camped down in SW Colorado about the same time you were down there for this trip last summer, definitely heading back this coming summer!

[@MegaRetr]

I enjoy your long-format trip films))

[@catchusoutside4884]

This may be my favorite episode. The train and zip lines were awesome and the kids can’t wait to do it all

[@jwoo6461]

0:03 what a great video. Loved the “People Not A Big Fan” shirt. I ha e that same shirt that good friend gave me. That was truly fun to watch. Little something for everyone.

[@EugenioLucero-q4w]

What a beautiful video ! Thank you for sharing your amazing adventures

[@TimThompson-p1o]

I found this video useful. Especially just taking your time and explaining the different equipment that you use. What works for you and why. What you need and don't need. I've been contemplating from what type of jeep to what type of gear. Thanks for the content that you are putting out.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Awesome, thank you!

[@UBRLND-X]

my favorite quote of this vid "beautiful, but peopley." Dude, I completely understand that! nice solo adventure and road chat. fantastic as always

[@somaylea7581]

Glad to see the hair is back! The universe is back in balance 😆In all seriousness tho, it looks like it was a beautiful trip. Finding new trails is always exciting! Seeing a bear while we're out is on my bucketlist for sure!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

The hair was never gone. lol.

[@somaylea7581]

You've been wearing a hat! lol@@OzarkOverlandAdventures

[@Roadhoggn]

Thanks!

[@Roadhoggn]

I love your solo trips it’s so peaceful and I learn so much more !

[@paultannahill5043]

When you were rolling over that big bridge across the Rio Grande, you were within 6 or 8 miles of a piece of property I bought three years ago. I haven’t been there before, but I am planning to ride my motorcycle there in a few weeks. I was glad to be able to mark the campsites nearby. From one rabid Gaia GPS fan to another, thanks for the great video! 🤙🏼

[@RollingInARover]

Ok you out did yourself on this one! I thought Merus Adventure park Rock crawling was too much, but ski diving. YOLO

[@williamwood3290]

Great video. I enjoyed this area very much. I wish I were with you. It looks like a great time.

[@317Bear65]

Good video guys I really enjoyed it and Cara is looking great have fun and be safe injoy life while you can 2:31:40 can

[@American_Muscle_Truck]

Awesome! I'm planning a trip to New Mexico in March 👊

[@cathydobbins4541]

Hey there! NM resident here! If you're planning to do some wheeling while you're here in March, check with the forest service in the areas you want to go. Many of the roads are impassable due to snow sometimes into April. If you are going south, you might be okay. Have fun and enjoy our beautiful state!

[@American_Muscle_Truck]

@@cathydobbins4541 thank you! I camped in December of 2022 next to Fajada Butte. That was my first time ever camping and it got to be 70° in the tent, such an experience. Now that I have more experience and better gear, I'm going to Carlsbad caverns then to White sands before hitting the New Mexico Backcountry Discovery route heading north to Weed, NM. I'll definitely check all the national and State Park websites and uses many resources as possible for the weather and trails. I love New Mexico and I'll be back plenty of times 👍♥️

[@American_Muscle_Truck]

​@@cathydobbins45417 degrees*

[@evanemerson]

Amazing views. I love your focus on the scenery. I want to go there!

[@59Schnauzermom]

Funny you mention the wildlife, I said the same thing in the San Juan Mountains a couple of weeks ago We saw 2 mule deer, a lot of varmots beautiful flowers, beautiful meadows just no wildlife

[@rhondatravelingirlsc8015]

Yes, it was a pronghorn antelope. It’s one of the fastest animals on the planet. when I’m driving west and I see a pronghorn,usually in Wyoming, then I know I have made it to the real West. When this happens, a total sense of relaxation hits me..

[@tommy-guns478]

At about 30:14 on your video when you say you just topped a hill there is a place where me and my camp. as soon as you top there is a road to your left turn and then an immediate left again it will take you to a spot the overlooks the valley you just came out of, and you can see all the way to Taos. the turn off of FR87 36.87182, -106.16473 the camp site is 36.87063, -106.16820. we love it it's about 9000ft in elevation. always enjoy your trips to NM

[@dab0yhdizzle]

Thank you so much for the video took me 4 days to finish I enjoyed every minute of it amazing 👏

[@cindybrodie1774]

Thank you for everything you do and for explaining to everybody what they need to do and what they don’t need to do. Thank you for letting all of us know the beauty in which you travel in. I am so glad to see that movies that you make they’re beautiful and I appreciate the beauty of our United Statesand soon I will be traveling it with my husband but I want to go to the Pacific Northwest Overlanding show the expo and I hope to meet you there I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you

[@SuperSilence23]

Congrats to your wife on the weight loss,happy for her.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thank you!

[@tesstickles69]

Friday already good to see you again Matt!

[@odysseyusa]

That’s some beautiful land to take in. Looks like a blast!

[@randy129]

MATT you need a thermal monocular. That would be really cool at these remote campsites to see what’s going on at night.

[@bryanlewis8891]

WOW !! Absolutely wow ! This is your best video ever. Of course how could i not think videos in my neighborhood aren't awesome. What a shame the train is no lomger steam driven. I could expand upon this but in the interest of keeping your video in a happy place I won't.

[@redandgoldfan3869]

just beautiful, all of it, tysm 4 sharing!

[@digitalApollyon]

Hey, just so you know you can turn off that warning light about your tire sensors through Jscan, by turning off the TPMS or just set it to only go on below 21psi(lowest you can have it set to) and run you tires at 21 or 22

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Yeah I can do that with my Tazer too. But I dont want to.

[@JRD-l5y]

@OzarkOverlandAdventures Cool dude. I live in NM close to Belen. As a still new resident of this state, From STL,MO, There is SO much to explore! I just recently went up to Cipella Peak early fall '23 and that road, while drive-able for non-4wd's, is one of those "dangerous" roads as lots of sheer switchbacks. Amazing views, there's actually a NMU observatory up there too. Closest town, Mountainair. Ya got me wondering if I can detach my swaybar now...That be nice if I can. Love&Life.

[@waynewalkerfiremeperfect1468]

2 Cool beautiful shots thanks enjoyed

[@mnmtrpin2793]

Great video. Chill & enjoy!

[@sportkiteflyer]

These just get gooder and gooder! How you drone and drive at the same time… I mean I know DJI has some automated flight tools but still. ❤ And your music selection is spot on! 👏👏

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thank you! Very carefully. LOL

[@Hailde_phoraw]

EPIC VIDEO!! New subscriber for sure. This trip will be on my bucket list.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@RoostersRoadTripsCo]

Love your videos, maybe we will meet on the trail!

[@alfa8822]

I liked the beginning of the video!

[@davidr.1517]

Awesome as usual. One of my coworkers has that last name of that resivoir thst you camped at. Fuchs is pronounced Fox in German.

[@markperza384]

Too people Ly for me... Absolutely agree. I camped at mountain east in Virginia had anxiety!! LOL

[@RaDOverlanding]

Great video!! As previously mentioned, even better than usual! Do you have a link for the tailgate trashbag your using?

[@overland_xterra_off-road]

Great video by the way. Beautiful country.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thank you very much!

[@cheryljohnson1247]

I really loved this video today!! You n Cara are living the dream❤️ I would love to know where she got the big colorful cross body/fanny pack she used in this video. Thank you for sharing your adventures

[@ExploringStillConnected]

Wow, just wow... Those fiber optic lights in the headliner were definity unexpected.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

huh?

[@wesmex26]

Whoops sorry I meant to comment on another video. That said this was one great too! Looks like a ton of fun!

[@BlueHazeYota]

Man I love your videos and knowledge on everything

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I appreciate that!

[@fritzlevi2261]

Amazingly awesome.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks a lot!

[@Golden-69]

They are watching your long video 😅 Matt, I have to pop me some popcorn 🍿

[@bigsilewis3660]

You are so lucky to live there. Here in UK you'd have to pay a fortune in parking and walk and only go to fenced off areas. And as for the zip lines wow, here you'd have a 3 day safety brief and wear coveralls , helmets and gloves.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Oh wow!

[@59Schnauzermom]

I love the colors in your hair

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks!

[@jasonhouk7939]

Looked like a great trip!!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

It was!

[@Djtruckin]

Hey there. I have just run across your videos and I dig the content. I would like to comment just a little with out being taken as disrespectful. I completely realize that there are a ton of people out here new to the off road thing. I think that’s awesome and drives the market so we can all buy cool stuff. I just want to go on record and say. I myself have been wheeling my whole life on my own and with my family as a child. Long before the days of big aggressive tires and good lift systems. Most every trail that you drive on today had been done many times over and over on stock tires and trucks. When I first started wheeling Moab in 1990 it was in a stock Toyota SR5 doing Lions Back. All over Colorado on stock tires and suspension. I remember an AMC eagle on 33’s and a Detroit killing it. I’m just putting this out there to remind people that you can have fun with way less than you ever think you could…

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I say that all the time in my videos. My jeep is built the way it is because I also like to run trails like Pritchett Canyon, Cliff Hanger, Holy Cross, etc. A Gladiator needs more lift and larger tires than a Wrangler because of the wheelbase.

[@Djtruckin]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures I know you do, I was more talking about your solo trip when you talked about stock tires not getting the job done. I’m just making the case that tires just change the challenge. All those trails you mentioned have been run on all different types of tires. I personally have done them on 33’s …

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

@@Djtruckin You haven't done any of those in a Gladiator on 33s. LOL

[@Djtruckin]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures that’s true, I run a power wagon these days

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

@@Djtruckin you haven’t done Pritchett, Holy Cross or Cliff Hanger in a Power Wagon on 33s either. 😂

[@joshglover4194]

I grew up in the San Louis Valley in southern Colorado.

[@JoshuaWilliams-x5u]

Enjoy your videos! Also, welcome to Colorado. Everything this side of the divide is absolutely stunning, and yes, full of coloradans doing what coloradans do lol

[@BoCoOverland]

The major attraction in Creede besides its natural beauty, is its highly acclaimed repertory theater.

[@CanadianCampPurr]

Those gerry containers on side of your jeep, you dont fill them up or their for other liquids?. Great video 4 sure.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Huh? The red ones have gas. The white has water.

[@ericwinter2347]

Oh man, I so want one of those t-shirts. Where do I get one? (PEOPLE....... not a big fan)

[@trailtothevoid]

Watching this video just makes me want to get out... But....work...and family... and It's winter in Michigan. Lol.

[@randy129]

Lol HEY MATT. What was up with that extra lap around the roundabout in the beginning😂

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Made you laugh didn’t it? 😂

[@OvertrailGX]

Hi Matt. I really enjoy your videos and very much appreciate the time and effort you put into filming and editing them. I have learned a lot from watching them. I’m purchasing a 4x4 SUV (2024 Land Cruiser) soon and, as of now, I’m really only interested in doing trails a stock 4x4 SUV can handle. In this video you made a comment that any stock 4x4 with “decent clearance” is good for a trail like this. Two questions: (1) What do you consider “decent clearance” from a stock SUV? (2) Would stock suspension and stock all-terrain tires suffice for a trail like this…or even something more difficult?

[@marceld6061]

1:14:30 "Fyooks" That's how the family I know say it. Some say- "Fooks"

[@antoninotagaylo271]

I really love your adventure. ❤ thanks for sharing.. I was wondering if you could share what type of overland navigation app you are using? Thank you.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thank you!! I use Gaia gps. It’s awesome. I’ve got several tutorials on it on the channel.

[@moiseperez5617]

Give use the snyder cut of this adventure 😂

[@cd4507]

Great video! But where is all the wildlife?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Good question!

[@noobierice7274]

@ozarkoverlandAdventures i think there is an editing error on @1:55:12 through @1:55:35

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Looks like a glitch happened in the upload process. Thanks for catching that.

[@rafterwhomestead]

Antelope/pronghorn sheep don't have any natural predators as adults, infants do get preyed upon by things like Coyotes, thus mother nature has helped account for this through twin births. The American Cheetah was the evolutionary predator for adult antelope, but they've gone extinct. Therefore its not a surprise for that loner to be curious, nothing around here can catch them other than an arrow or a bullet!

[@velocity800]

omg! i can imagine you get 12mpg (highway) on that gladiator with all those gadgets😮

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I get 12mpg because I have 38" tires. All the gadgets allow me to love comfortably out of my Gladiator for extended periods of time.

[@brettdrutar5268]

You check out Cruces Basin in N. NM yet ?

[@rickgargus6553]

Really enjoy watching your solo trip through New Mexico and Colorado. Just a question, always wondered so decided to ask you. How do you operate your drone when you're riding solo. Thanks and keep making great videos...Rick

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Very carefully. 😂

[@rickgargus6553]

Hahaha... 👍 Awesome

[@butchshaffer]

Where did you get the topography map that is on the hood of your Jeep?

[@jpdrummer86]

Curious as to why the Gladiator suspension has become extremely squeaky and chatty?

[@pichkeang]

nice view

[@tommy-guns478]

Pole Creek crossing the head waters of the Rio Grande

[@overland_xterra_off-road]

You mentioned your "morning business" when you were at Fuchs Lake. I'm curious what you do with it on extended trips. Do you dig and bury, do you bag it? A truly informational question for what to do when I take extended trips.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I use an InstaPrivy and bag it.

[@overland_xterra_off-road]

I've been thinking about making one. I like to build my own things. I was raised old school outdoors, you just dig a hole. But, I know that things have changed over the years and we've become more environmentally aware. As off-roaders we have to be conservationists as well or we lose access to the lifestyle we love. Thanks agains for sharing.@@OzarkOverlandAdventures

[@sherylharvey9789]

Is it possible to get your Gaia directions for this trip

[@rafterwhomestead]

You'd be hard pressed to see moose south of Hwy 50 in Colorado. Even more unlikely anywhere in New Mexico. You've got to get into northern Colorado for good chances of sighting a moose.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

All the moose in this video are south of 50. I’ve seen lots of moose south of 50.

[@rafterwhomestead]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures there is a pocket west of Mote Vista and east/south east of Montrose. 90ish % of their range is north of hwy 50. Very cool to get the chance to see them in the wild, especially towards the limits of their range. Magnificent animals.

[@tonymckendall5244]

What is the name of the intro song i just love it matches my Jeep Theme who sings it

[@HuNgRokStar]

What kind of adjustable shocks do you recommend for jeep?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

We absolutely love our Elkas!

[@1markymark1]

Your garage door sounds like mine 😂

[@ROCKSLIDES]

I love ❤️ your all videos dude👍 you are amazing 😻 very nice 👍 person. I wish i can come & meet you one day for trail adventure. My name is Honey Basra, from Vancouver Canada 🍁 Lots of love ❤️ and support to you & for your channel ❤️🙏✌️

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thank you so much 😀

[@freedomfighter6681]

What size of tire are you running I finally got my 23 gladiator rubicon and looking at putting wheels and tires on it

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

38s. I don’t think Gladiators look good until they are on 37s.

[@MissouriAdventures]

Great video Matt! Can’t wait to get out there with my girls. One question, why is it so squeaky during your in cab shots? Is that your roof rack? I don’t have all of the mods you do so I’m just curious. Have you just tuned it out at this point?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

It's the fire extinguisher in the back

[@arneservatius1982]

Hope you are packing Heat! Griz are expanding their territory 500 miles/ season. Bigfoot is real. In Michigan we can have silencers. Saves the eats plus lasers. I can knock a moose down at 300 yds with my 50 cal. Handgun. I get permits for each state I travel. I have knock down a few beast that wanted me for lunch😁

[@arborleaftree1769]

Great video and views. Call me stupid but how do you drive and use the drone at same time.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Very carefully. lol.

[@arborleaftree1769]

@ ah you got skills ☺️👍🏼

[@toddmayta7615]

Dang you drive the hell out of that Gladiator all over the country. How many miles on Sully now? Any issues with engine or transmission?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I'll have 80K on Sully this week. Zero engine or trans issues. I love this Jeep!!

[@jimmyhelm4894]

Just curious if Sully fits thru a 7’ garage door?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Nope. But I have an 8 foot and it fits. Lol

[@Blaster57]

Whats the name of the app that you can get badges similar to Jeep Badges of Honor, but more localized State Parks, National Monuments ect?

[@Blaster57]

Found it. All Roads Taken

[@FlipFlop2.0]

So for filming purposes when you capture yourself going into your tent and then in the morning coming out do you leave your camera set up all night? Have 2 separate cameras? Or do you capture, go back out close it up then reset in the morning to capture that shot? Love your channel by the way.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

It’s a whole bunch of back and forth. lol.

[@FlipFlop2.0]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures thought so lol , still watching this one at the moment. Thanks for the reply

[@johnarneson5057]

Would be nice to know where you actually went

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Like you want the route I took? All my gps data is available to our Patreon supporters.

[@Traulus83]

Clean your windscreen so we can see better? No fluid left? :))))

[@lundysgarage]

I can't recall, do you fit a spare tire?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

38" spare in the factory location thanks to the Clayton Offroad rear track bar.

[@Max-ye9xg]

Great video I appreciate it living in Southern California I totally could do without the music in the background was trying to relax and watch your awesome video maybe next time without the music thank you

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Well drones don’t record audio. And if they did it would be annoying propeller sounds. So we use music for the drone shots. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@grunkalunka3449]

A campsite all to yourself? You lucky duck.

[@mikehendrix856]

Are you going to post this route on your website? I’d love to do this exact route.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

It’s on Patreon.

[@jasonhouk7939]

​@OzarkOverlandAdventures this route dosent seem overly technical. Would u say this would be a good route for someone brand new to this hobby? Id like to get out of nw arkansas but im not ready for the more hardcore wheeling. Id love to run this solo and just enjoy the scenery

[@evanemerson]

Where are all the elk? … I have a small elk fillet … I feel your sentiment man, but we killed them all in the Midwest.

[@olegig5166]

How does one obtain info on your exact routes and GPS locations?

[@olegig5166]

@e-verland ok, so one must pay for the info and the KZbin video is just an enticement for more money? I may unsubscribe.

[@olegig5166]

@e-verland I understand, however I'm in my 70's and used to ride the trails. I've been all over north of Silverton Co, Taylor Reservoir, and South Fork. I can't go where I would like to go anymore. However I enjoy living through other's adventures and thus would enjoy following them on a map and knowing exactly where they are.

[@maddrummerhef]

@@olegig5166pretty sure Ozark posts their GPS tracks to patreon so yes you have to pay for it. Personally I do not love that model so I just don’t do it, the videos are about entertainment and that’s really it. IMO no real reason to unsubscribe just because you do not like something a KZbin channel does provided you enjoy at least some of their content

[@olegig5166]

@@maddrummerhef your right, I forgot to count to ten. Thanks

[@jimmarlor130]

I don’t see a Patreon link

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

It's the first link in the video description.