Poison Spider Trail - Utah to Colorado Off-road Adventure

[@gretchenlhommedieu6352]

You must be so proud of your son. He did an excellent job of maneuvering all those difficult trails. And how nice that you spent time together.

[@fyrfyter81]

Wow, Marco packs like he's never going home!

[@OVRLNDX]

BadKarma6 Marco’s never home!! 😂

[@Hay-tn6hz]

He's like Del Griffith, hasn't been home in years.

[@OVRLNDX]

Man! Brad! What an awesome production! If I didn’t knew how hard your work when your shooting I would never believe this is a one man band! Your work is impeccable Brother!

[@truckerrickakamanowar]

You have a great rig! Very well thought out to be able to overland and rock crawl with all that extra weight. Liked your rig walk around video very much. Engine tacos tonight boys!! Lol.

[@TrailRecon]

It's a labor of love and always enjoy showing the capability of your Jeep!

[@titolynch]

OVRLNDX I was going to say the same, this one man band is geting more and more pro. Great channel.

[@OVRLNDX]

titolynch Right!?

[@gregormiller4037]

Couldn't agree more OVRLNDX, so glad you guys talk me along on the journeys!

[@mr.president2031]

Always impressed with Marco's setup. It looks not overkill and so clean. And he tackles also a lot

[@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736]

I have to say, I've never seen anyone slow cook food under the hood while driving around lol talk about getting a jump on lunch, Marco, good job!

[@michaelmusgrove4563]

I can smell the clutches burning. Kudos to these overlanders hitting a real trail. Auto's rule.

[@jakobwest4811]

Gotta burn up the clutch. That's actually a necessary technique with a manual.

[@1ukfan1]

Best channel on youtube. Hope one day I can experience what you all do.

[@Gee-Wizz]

Love the gps point overlays, nice touch.

[@Igot2fly1]

Thank you Brother, Love these videos., you are inspiring me to get out there. I currently have a 2001 Chevy Tahoe with 320000 miles on her. My son Alex and I enjoy driving this old girl everywhere. During the summer she pulls his boat to the Delaware River. I called you brother because I spent 6 years in US Army signal corp ( old school cell phones LOL ) but I got a carrier out of it, 43 years now in the communication industry. I may have to retire the old girl and move into a Jeep, I've owned two Jeeps so far. Thanks again brother and Thank you and your son for your service to our Country.

[@barelymadeit]

Isnt that always the case, “just choose a good line and youll be fine”. 😂 loved the video.

[@titolynch]

Brad, you and your boy are so alike. Great drivers too!!!

[@TrailRecon]

Chip of the old block! He learned a lot during this trip about handling the Jeep on some solid obstacles.

[@robert5712]

I'm getting a small club group of overlanders to do Poison Spider this 2023 EJS and watching Brad and Marko doing it is inspiring. Also noted is the 6 cylinder Jeep doesn't sound nearly as good as the V8 rumble of the 392.

[@TrailRecon]

You guys will love the trailer and no, it doesn't!

[@John-uo1qf]

Drinks more fuel though 😂

[@Maxbps88]

Engine Cooking! That is just awesome.

[@gregormiller4037]

Bad Brad with his rad filming skills of the hills, thrills giving all of us wonderful chills of the trails 'no fail' when all the while including nature at its best and puts his nomenclature of the PIG to test.

[@TrailRecon]

LOL! Thanks!

[@AussieFourWheelers]

Thank you for explaining the name Poison Spider 👍 never knew.

[@TrailRecon]

I'm pretty sure its a tall tale, couldn't find any facts to actually support the legendary story.

[@Gizmo42Rodeo]

@@TrailRecon It's a complete fabrication. Fun to mess with the newbies though.

[@wildernessfieldjournal8211]

Fantastic video as always! When I'm getting down because I just dropped another thousand into my Jeep, I watch one of your videos and it reminds me why I got into it in the first place. Keep up the great work!

[@JeepsOnTheRock]

Since it appears the Mountain Overland Expo is cancelled this year, we are gearing up to go run a similar trip. Doing some additional Jeep mods now. Coming from east Texas though we are choosing to wheel a northwestern New Mexico trail or two on the way and then pull into Moab via northeast Arizona; after that it'll be off to Ouray. Awesome videos and great footage Brad.

[@NOWELLSBLESSEDADVENTURES]

Very nice video Brad. You’ve gotten me excited for our up coming trip.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you and safe travels!

[@DannyWalker1949]

w0w❕ What a Neat Trail to run. His Buggy is something or will be👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TrailRecon]

I can't wait to see his buggy once it's finished!

[@aquajeepgirl8842]

Thanks for such a great video of poison spider! We’re running this in a week and a half, and can’t wait!

[@jerrymestas1231]

This run, was awesome!!!! Thanks for taking us👍🏼

[@kenmarapese9085]

Well produced vid, very entertaining! Keep them coming.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you! More on the way soon!

[@badkarma2269]

Awesome trail hit it with my son end of August. I did get lots of pics and some video, however it was just us. We also did Hells Revenge, Hells gate and Moab rim. I liked Moab rim so much we snuck up and did it again before loading up to leave! Going to plan it again this next August?Sept 2019. Such stunning landscape and endless beauty. Cannot wait to head back! Thanks for another awesome video!

[@jailbreakoverlander]

One of my favorite spots and trails KANE CREEK and hamburger hill is the spot.

[@jailbreakoverlander]

get an MSR french press for coffee

[@jailbreakoverlander]

Great Job on the waterfall I crashed my drone flying backward sadly. well done.

[@MatthewTafoya]

Hamburger Hill and Metal Masher were my first REAL ROCK TRAILS and where I lost my Jeep innocents.... 😢🙏😳

[@shotcoach]

Another great video! How awesome to share the adventure with your son! Thanks for sharing!

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@Liquer23]

Another spektacular video guys! beautiful sceneries and slow pace rock crawling....my jaw dropped pretty hard at the axles and tires on that buggy tho! that thing is gonna be an absolute beast! Cannot wait for the update on it.

[@BijanIzadi]

Seeing Marco climb in the manual gives me a lotta confidence for offreading in my manual jkU, man he makes it look good

[@RWWRENTAL]

did this trail on the dirtbike def a challenging trail did the whole trifecta that day. Def worth doing! i think its def one of the funnest trail in Moab. Would love to take my wife on this trail on the jeep

[@FltEngCPO]

Great video as always Brad! I’m headed to Moab in May with a friend and I can’t wait. See you on the trail Master Chief!

[@truckerrickakamanowar]

Joes buggy is going to be insane! Cant wait to see that video. Love the gps coordinates and info stamps that you are now placing in your videos very nice touch. Videos are looking top notch great channel.

[@TrailRecon]

I can't wait to see his buggy finished, it's going to be so radical! Thank you!

[@rodnjosh]

It's been two years now. Any idea if Joe got the buggy done yet?

[@Ryno-fp7pm]

Great video. Thanks for reminding me how boring the trails in North GA are. I need to make a trip to Moab asap.

[@omarcarrillos2727]

Thanks for all the hard work you put in this videos. I did Poison Spider 04/2017, playing in the sand dunes was the best part. good gob agaian.

[@alsims8280]

Love your videos. Quality content, no fluff. I especially enjoy any video that has full size vehicles, as I drive a Ram 2500 set up for off road. Thanks for all your hard work!

[@PresidentMcAwesomesauce]

I didnt realize the white Jeep was a manual trans. props. It has to be 5x harder wheeling this tough stuff. Amazing content by the way.

[@TrailRecon]

Marco makes it look easy! I'd probably stall it at every obstacle! LOL!

[@toddhoffmaster6057]

@@joluma09 Probably has something to do with stronger and less chance of milk shaking the stock automatic transmission.

[@Gizmo42Rodeo]

Tire size and low range gearing make a big difference.

[@manny1584]

Great video thanks for sharing and keep them coming.👍

[@omahaL98]

I don't know how I missed this episode Brad but a great ride thru Moab last year in August. Spring and Summer 2019 is right around the corner and I'm looking forward to your group adventures.

[@tommyrich3038]

Thanks fo rthe upload, just beautiful

[@Clamscasino77]

Awesome video! Can’t wait for the next one :)

[@TrailRecon]

Really appreciate it. More on the way!

[@michaelhughes2168]

Another awesome video. I’m really enjoying this series.

[@TrailRecon]

So great to hear, thank you!

[@craigwoolbert2443]

Another fantastic vid Brad! Next time I am in Moab- it will be PS for sure!!!

[@classicrocker81]

Poison Spider and Hells Revenge are absolutely awesome and fun trails. Definitely a little tricky but my buddy’s full size stock Tundra crewmax crawled over everything that our group leaders FJ did with 37s.

[@justincase776]

any videos of this ?

[@classicrocker81]

I’d have to look on Facebook and see if they posted the videos of it.

[@mikerobbins5049]

The wife and I are going to do Poison Spider in about 2 weeks. We’ve done Elephant hill at least 3 times. I was glad to see your video of P.S. Thanks

[@TrailRecon]

Poison Spider was awesome, but hands down Elephant Hill was my favorite trail we ran in Moab!

[@mikerobbins5049]

TrailRecon we wont have time to run Elephant Hill this year but we for sure are gonna break in the New JL in Colorado and Utah. If the Good Lord’s willing we’ll go back next year with a few mods on the new jeep.

[@reggiepayne4416]

Brad, first I'd like to say, thanks for your service to our country, our Navy and our Corps. I am a retired Marine MSgt. and to you I say, Semper Fi! Secondly, my wife and I love your videos. We are looking to do an epic Utah trip in Apr 2020 that will begin in Southern Utah and work up to Moab where we will spend about a week. We live in Colorado and while it is beautiful here, nothing compares to the beauty and wheeling opportunities of Utah. Your videos and commentary are always awesome regardless of where they are done from. Great job! When I retire for the final time in a couple of years, we are looking to do some long term overlanding. Ever consider such a thing?

[@donmontalvo1]

Studied this video before hitting this trail today. I did it last year in a 2dr JL Sport S, and it has a 2” lift and 33s, and it was tough. This year I’m in a 4de JLU Rubicon, same 33” tires but the standard 1” lift from the factory, and it was tougher. At the 1 mile mark I saw a Park Ranger coming downhill. I asked about trail conditions. He told me the UTVs keep ripping the trails up more and more every year. He was right. The three tough spots I remembered seemed worse than last year. Today was the first time I ever had to stack rocks. I love this JLUR, but I really need to get 37s, a 3-4” lift, and 4.88 gearing. It’s my daily driver, yes. And I do a 7,000 mile tour every year, yes. But dang it I need to keep up with the Jones’!

[@John-uo1qf]

Just add 💰💰😂

[@coletonmorris6866]

Looks like lots of fun!! Very jealous

[@CPhDavis]

Yeah man, i'm new to the channel but i've been loving it! Keep them coming, not too many Jeep channels like this.

[@TrailRecon]

Welcome to the channel! More to come!

[@CPhDavis]

If you guys ever make it up to Western Montana please let me know, I would love to join you guys on a Jeep run. You know we now have the newest addition to the Jeep Badge of Honor trails up here. Blacktail Wild Bill Trail, in the Flathead National Forest. Its right next to Glacier National Park too!

[@mariodesmo]

It is real nice having someone local that knows the trails out there. You guys make it look easy! Also, it's nice to have only ONE spotter who also knows the trails. It's a mess when you have 3 or 4 "spotters" all yelling conflicting instructions to the driver at once. One person yelling "Driver" while the person next to them is yelling "passenger" ! I hate that! lol

[@TrailRecon]

Joe did a great job spotting and you are 100% correct, 1 spotter is all that should be calling out instructions.

[@paoloventuri1568]

Well done guys. Wonderful. You’re the best

[@LenSilvester]

Great Moab footage Brad!! Between you and Jason at Autoedit posting on the same day, my big screen is all Jeep tonight up here in Ontario, Canada. Thanks for sharing :-)

[@TrailRecon]

Thanks! I watched Jason's Rubicon video this morning... great stuff!

[@LenSilvester]

TrailRecon , it sure is!! I'm a little biased towards Jason, I'm a MetalCloak guy, so that was nice to see so many MC Jeeps at once. I see a few MC badges with your group too, lol. cheers :-)

[@outlaw9232]

So much fun to watch! I just got back from Moab yesterday. I wasn't able to run Poison Spider so thank you for an awesome tour of the trail! Your video / editing skills are superb!

[@TrailRecon]

I hope you had a great trip!!

[@julianchavez2790]

You guys are just awesome.

[@Gray_Wolf33]

What an amazing trip, thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@Marrrcarrrcos]

When we did the trifecta earlier this year and it was challenging and fun at the same time.

[@TrailRecon]

I would love to tackle the trifecta next time!

[@bobandy3097]

Great video! Marco needs a personalized plate that says chuckwagon. Love watching your videos.

[@Paul.Breaux]

My next goal in life is to slow cook something under my hood! Amazing video Brad. Best channel on KZbin!

[@wwillard41]

I did this in my 01 tj with 33s the shorter wheel base really helps on poison spider. Those jku’s where making it look hard hahah.

[@fakawitribeoverland8711]

Yet again nicely done video! I am hungry for some burritos now and of course to my rig to those trails.

[@TrailRecon]

Thanks! I think my son at 6 of those burritos.

[@alexanderbesliu-surkic135]

everything is amazing and spectacular!

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@jetfixrguy]

Wow!! Amazing job! All I can say is 4 people hit the wrong thumb 😀

[@jrig92]

We made a mistake to turn and start Golden Spike at 4:30 in the afternoon. Was dark by the time we got out of Gold Bar Rim. Still a great experience.

[@jeffriley2502]

Hey Brad, Thanks for sharing. Finally doing this Friday.

[@Siskiyous6]

Instant Madaglia D'Oro Mexican Espresso is the bomb, as good as any brewed coffee. Find it at Safeway

[@JP4XOR]

Awesome Trail, this and Kane Creek are some of my favorite trails in Moab. Moab is one of my favorite places I've ever been.

[@TrailRecon]

I think Kane Creek will be on a near future trip!

[@Rollyman]

New subscriber here Shipmate!! GREAT VIDEO!!! You're making me feel like getting one of these rock crawlers😊👍. I just told my wife I'm getting one of those and me and my daughter will go 4 wheeling. Never done it, but it's so inspiring seeing you guys. Thanks for your great videos. Stayed late last night watching your videos. Keept it up Botha!!

[@mykalbee]

Looked like a blast.

[@TrailRecon]

It was so much fun, I can't wait to go back!

[@briand9597]

Brad, not sure if you will see this comment, but I am wondering if you ever made it back to see the finished buggy?

[@jaytate491]

I'm running 34 KO2'S with a 2 inch lift front 1 inch rear on the 15 jku. There plenty of play places out that way still? You guys on are another level vs my setup.

[@dertyoffroad]

Awesome video as always Brad. You inspired me to start my channel! Definitely a bucket list trip!

[@Maxbps88]

It should be called the Mary-Jane Trail. Although, that might attract another crowd altogether.

[@gamerplayer9froblox940]

New subscriber here! Btw im so happy and excited to watch all your videos. All those different landscapes and challenging trails are so awesome and those jeeps all fully loaded and ready to rock everywhere. Thank you for making these kind of videos. More power to you sir!

[@flhtcui2000]

Son and I are fan's of you channel. He has a 2015 Rubicon JKU with 2.5 inch lift, mine is 2012 Rubicon 2 door 4 inch lift. I like the Ham Radio communication also, been one for years. Any of your guys know how to get the noise generated by the digital/led lights out of the radio. Lights were in the jeep when I bought it, think they are Roxim headlights and after market Nilight for the fog lights. Pretty much makes my 2 meter Yaesu 3200 DR and HF Yaesu 857 D radios useless when on. I have used ferrite beads/rf chokes no help. Been looking online but must admit not to hard, most things are about stereo, to loud for my ears stuff. Very Cool to see you Jeeping with your son. My son 47 and I get out together some and dream of the day we get to do the trails you do. His wife wants us to take our Jeeps to Colorado next July for his mothers and mine 50 anniversary, so looking forward to that. Who knows might talk them into going farther. Keep up the good work, great videos.

[@TrailRecon]

Nothing better than wheeling with family! I get interference with my CB when my lights are on and I have also been told ferrite beads are the solution... need to give it a try. Cheers!

[@flhtcui2000]

Thanks Brad: I got motivated and put ferrites on almost everything and pretty much got it mostly cleaned up, haven't checked the HF radio yet. I have a camera , cheap back up camera mounted on my stinger for when you cant see what your fixing to crest over into, and that thing generates a ton of RF noise. Can't wait to see the other videos.

[@chetmakowski463]

Great job, Brad!

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@MikeFallen13]

Great vid! That buggy looks insane, you definitely need to do a follow up on it!

[@TrailRecon]

I can't wait to go for a ride when it's finished.... maybe I can convince him to let me drive it!

[@neildombroe3600]

Hi Brad, Love your Vlog. You show the right mix of prep and trail content. Two things that continue to peak my curiosity. 1. I hear of how to improve everything on every kind of Jeep, from super chargers to chrome moly axels and driveshafts. However, I never hear about anything to strengthen or avoid damage to the JK or other Jeep transmissions . Are they indestructible or are they just the strongest link in the chain ? What about clutch issues on Jeeps with stick or cooling issues on automatics ? 2. Could you tactfully address how you deal with the call of nature during extended trail rides ? Please share the equipment and tactics used when dealing with the change in diet, water and temperature as it relates to bodily functions. Hope to meet you at Overland Expo this year. Thanks, Neil D.

[@TrailRecon]

The automatic W5A580 transmission that comes with the 3.6l motor is a solid transmission. I'm sure there are some folks out there that have had issues, but in general it is very reliable. In regards to Mother Nature, they sell foldable toilets seats and sanitary bags (pack it in, pack it out) that are a good option. Thanks!

[@Accurize2]

Stayed in a hotel? I didn’t realize Bear Grylls was in the convoy!

[@jeansimon91]

Amazing like always!

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@jeansimon91]

TrailRecon i can not wait to watch your next video !

[@jerrodandrews]

Does Joe have a youtube channel by chance? I'd love to see that buggy build up!

[@davidyoung30]

Are you still running the poison spyder flares? Happy with them? Are those standard or narrow fronts. Absolutely love the look.

[@AussieFourWheelers]

Great video guys, thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@rickm4295]

If you have a rear locker and 33's can you do poison spider with an IFS truck. Not enough flex , huh ??

[@benjohnson6833]

Wish I could come wheeling with you guys. I fear our old girl may struggle with some of these obstacles. Also here in Australia we are VERY limited to how we can modify our vehicles.

[@taylorlund4188]

Yo! Just a heads up, that Moab Mega-Buggy seems to have been done for some time now! When do we get to see you go play with it???

[@Datdudeajl]

Love your channel. Keep up the good work. Almost at 100k subscribers 👍🏼

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you! Crazy to think the channel is closing in on 100k... would have never imagined.

[@xavierfumat7567]

Are any of these Jeeps with a 2.5" lift on 35s? This is awesome!

[@rsdaarud]

Epic!

[@fibrooutdoorsman2951]

Great video! This one is on my bucket list for sure, but I always seem to be solo in Moab without a spotter so I haven't done it yet.

[@ianmburke]

Love the videos keep them coming!!!!

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you! More to come in this series!

[@LarryRichelli]

Thanks for the video, are all the jeeps on this trip on 37's?

[@anthonytorres7959]

Great video shipmate!

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@GATORADDAM]

I'm jealous!

[@julianchavez2790]

Good luck fighting off the giant mosquitos down by the river, they have helmets and body armor on too and super aggressive!

[@jhughet7493]

Really enjoying the videos. My boys and i are planning a trip through Colorado and into Utah this summer. Is Poison spider doable in a crew cab silverado on six inch lift with 35s.

[@kyleross283]

We are doing poison spider tomorrow

[@short21yang]

Awesome content we are planning to hit up this trail this year! Just to confirm, it is bidirectional trail so You can go back down the way you came up correct? Can’t wait to go!

[@TrailRecon]

You'll love it! Yes, Poison Spider can be run in both directions.

[@tommyrich3038]

And I'm serious about this question, I may have fast-forwared, what about when you need to go number 2?

[@methemonkeyking]

Brad, you got a knack with your camera. Are you sure you don’t work for National Geographic? BTW, how was the sway bar bent when it should’ve been removed?

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you! He had the electronic disconnect, but yes, best to remove them when you are running coilovers I think.

[@donj0216]

Looks like lockers are a must for that trail eh?

[@RumrunnerAdventures]

Been waiting for this👍🤘

[@marvinbarber2744]

There's obviously no substitute for having the right quality equipment, but would you be willing to ballpark what you have invested in your setup?

[@johnlong4335]

I learn so much from your videos. I’m headed to Moab in June and looking for a little advice. I’m in a ‘17 JK sport 4door. 3” lift on 35’s. No lockers. I want to have fun and some challenges but need to drive back to Florida when the fun is all done. Using by passes and some good common sense like you displayed on Hell’s Revenge. Are most of the trails doable? Also not knowing trails with limited experience is it wise to hire a guide/spotter? Thanks for all your videos.

[@11patdwhite]

I have the same question, 2021 Willys, 2.5 lift, 35's, lsd rear, no lockers. Can it handle poison spider?