Rock Junction 2023 (Part 2)

Here's the second part of Rock Junction 2023, this was the opening of the new trail near Grand Junction Colorado called Pinch Point. It is a side route off the popular Billings Canyon Jeep Trail. It is a pretty insane climb. Also an interview with Jeff Bates, the President of the Grand Mesa Jeep Club that helps maintain and open new trails in the Grand Junction area. After the opening of the new trail we decided to finish the day out by running the Billings Trail and had alot of fun and even assisted with a recovery along the way. Thank you everyone for watching and supporting us.
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[@hitekredneck109]

Lmaro!!!! The trail mater team NEVER disappoints!!! Like who in the hell wheels a dually square body wrecker on trails where you need a buggy with 4 wheel steering? You guys mannnn.......please do not ever stop making videos!!!

[@jefflilyea4669]

With leaf springs, 454 4sp. Np205

[@johnnyadams1755]

Rory does😂

[@hitekredneck109]

@@jefflilyea4669 lol.....yes!!! Leaf springs and all!!!

[@briangalloway3684]

@@jefflilyea4669 Rory is a DAWGGGGG

[@wongbrackman4290]

Bless these folks that keep #endangeredspecies and #protectedwildlife cared for!

[@richardthomas1743]

LOL @ Rory throwing the rocks back out that were broke off by the cage , LOL

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

Amazing leadership by Jeff. Instead complaining about the "man" and how a little toad would close the trail he found a way to both keep the trail open and perform some pretty phenomenal environmental stewardship.

[@BitBuhkit]

yep, when you realize that somebody is trying to do the right thing but might be a little misguided as to the execution. Buy in, you never know. Jeff's "no, seriously" was spot on. Need more people like Jeff!

[@secretelitemusic]

Giant thumbs up for Mike.

[@rythemzlatin]

Yup . That's *sure* a giant thumb up _now_ ! 😄 , ( ooo😟 sorry Mike , but'cha know we can't just let that slide-by 🤷‍♂️ ) 🪝🔗 be safe out there guys 🔗🪝

[@autotek7930]

That's cold af lol

[@UmmmmmmmWhat]

My buddy Steve has a similar big toe, the tongue of a trailer fell on it at work and nearly took it off.

[@dreamlinerkoa6438]

😂😂

[@manhuawang11]

Lol!

[@thelonewrangler1008]

The excitement in Rorys voice when he asked what they needed after that buggy got caught on its side in the crevice, explains a lot😂👏

[@RG-ce5hj]

Watching TrailMater in this episode really makes me appreciate the value of it's torque and gearing. 👍

[@nate7828]

Good old granny gear

[@alangriggs4420]

DON'T FORGET THE SKILL OF THE DRIVER AND SPOTTER.

[@keithbailey540]

Once again Rory shows his skills and trail mater's abilities. Leaf springs vs coils. Great video.

[@elsydeon666]

"Body damage will occur" - That says that is going to be a challenging trail more than the "Walk before you try it." part.

[@noonehere1793]

They need to add NO KARENS ALLOWED 😄

[@ronreith5185]

"Body Damage will occur " ... last time I checked, Trail Mater wasn't entering any beauty contests

[@PlainStraightShooter]

Big shout out to Jeff Bates. Doing a great job and that’s to all his followers for helping out.

[@waggy401]

It's amazing that the full-sized leaf-sprung TrailMater can hang with buggies.

[@doug9418]

Hats off to the trail master.

[@sickjohnson]

Those were some gnarly trails guys...definitely one gigantic thumbs up!

[@bullittdog4352]

Man watching them rear-steer buggies make themselves narrower by taking the front high and aiming the rear down the chute was some damn good driving..that next level comp buggy life is badass! How about I guy rocking Thornbirds!

[@christophkoppe2528]

This is my favorite Channel. I Love Rory and his Team for being normal, showing skill (without showing off) and being humble human beings. One might say this is a daring and crazy concept in todays world ... Wathing you guys work, make jokes and share your experiences always feels positive. Thank you for this - keep beeing yourselves!

[@bob3485]

Rory this about the hardest trail I've ever seen You take that wrecker on. just. fine.

[@davidweidner1675]

In this episode, Rory gets serious and buckles up

[@tdawgnok]

I think it was great showing that you know your limits. For everyone to see that even with your wheeling experience, there are times to "call it" and say this ain't happening today. Great video! Always amazed to see the obstacles that you are able to finesse trailmater over and through.

[@Derf1313]

& manage to turn around, on a walking trail?!? Lol! All the while chipping rock as trail maintenance, lol!!

[@warrenmichael918]

I know Rory said he was gonna call it and quit on that first obstacle but that was 100% a win, he did a 180 and turned that buggy around in a very tiny, rocky, savage of a hilly spot! WOW I would love to see him rear steer the buggy

[@stevelong6213]

I never get tired of hearing shawn laugh.

[@AtoZFarm]

It's the best laugh.

[@desertdog2282]

I am always amazed how well the tow truck wheels.

[@jeandupont9140]

The Trail Mater is amazing, this thing easily passes or some more efficient buggies in theory fail or pass limit, this silent monster climbs the walls as if they did not exist.😂

[@mikebougher3731]

Man I haven't seen thornbirds on anything in a long time. 👍

[@obroberts6533]

At any given moment, you can be the Ace, and at any given moment you can be on your top! From a spectators position.. "Happy Trails.."

[@AnthonyNovelli3rd]

8:00 What an awesomely refreshing perspective - increase the responsibility you take to justify the rights you want/enjoy. Good on the locals to recognize the value of harmony with the landscape. Thanks for this little primer on how to be a successful participant Rory!

[@Daniel-S1]

Thanks from England + 'Running out of Talent' is a phrase used in circuit racing motorsport over here.

[@mahbriggs]

I have no desire to do trails like that, but I do enjoy watching others do them.

[@mattc.310]

That's some serious crawling. The "body damage will occur" sign says it all. Nice of you to modify that rock so others will have an easier time of it.

[@richardthomas1743]

HEY! Good morning Rory , Mike and Shawn!!

[@devilsadvocate1441]

Those were NECESSARY front digs. Holy crap what a trail.

[@francesrice7898]

Very exciting idea. These guys are awesome. ❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️🌟

[@brettmorton7365]

Well these trails are certainly different to the moab ones. I'm impressed with the off road community helping toads and looking after the areas with trails, because it's a win win for everyone in the short and long term 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 The guy at 5:09 "thank you!" 😂😂😂

[@milomiller909]

Great show guys. God bless you all.

[@ljprep6250]

16:52 Is that how more rock crawlers are made? Golly gee!

[@maddmatter2003]

5:09 "Thankyou!" said exactly as I thought that!

[@freeidaho-videos]

Going wheeling with Rory is definitely a double-edged sword. You had to work hard to get your dedicated trail rig up a tough obstacle. It wasn't easy but after a couple of tries, you make it. Yipee, you are elated and celebrate the victory. But wait, Rory and his street-legal dually square-body wrecker make it up in one try and make it look easy.

[@willyporter7373]

Amazing where Rory can take a leaf sprung rig!

[@bigunone]

!7:44 guy from the crowd yells thank you after Rory clearances rock point! 🤣🤣

[@simonbar7665]

Big like

[@brandtbachert9718]

I see the subs have come up quite a bit. Well deserved!! My favorite channel by far.

[@thomasfletcher760]

I totally agree , awesome channel ! 👍👍👍

[@beaumont9072]

America 🇺🇸 💪🏼🤙🏼 Looks like a lot of fun

[@anneharris3392]

Tht looked so exciting & heaps of fun , You all where loving every minute of it

[@tufalike1796]

All you lovely people in the comment section or just watching, how about giving it a 'thumbs up' or subscribe (it doesn't cost anything)? You know you LOVE this channel, Rory, Shawn and Mike are awesome right? 😃

[@johnvossen7329]

Amazing everybody in buggies and Rory in his duely love it

[@chiefvilla3167]

🤙🏾🤘🏾👍🏽 Good job door

[@sloppystooly5439]

I guess, some people have addictions like drugs or alcohol and others like driving straight 90 up a freakin mountain, awesome video

[@timoldenburg2249]

Watching these rigs make it through “pinch point” my wife says “ close your mouth “ because I’ve got my mouth full open in disbelief 🤘😱🤘

[@janewittmayer9281]

This area your in makes your home area look like a piece of cake. Can't believe Rory took the trailmater over that.

[@stucook8622]

Thanks for another great video guys!

[@rayanderson4119]

I had the privilege to stop in late yesterday afternoon (6/19). Trail Mater was the reason I started watching these off-road videos and on our vacation from Minnesota, I suggested Moab because the scenery you guys show is unreal. I caught Shawn helping a customer and took a quick selfie, then went over to Trail Mater. Somehow, he’s smaller in real life than I imagined, but so cool to see it up close. This morning, we took an Xtreme 4x4 through Hell’s Revenge. The videos don’t do it justice, neither the beauty nor the insanity. Escalator is wild, Elevator is just mind blowingly scary! Keep up the great work and content guys!

[@briangalloway3684]

5:07 that "Yeahhhh thank you" in the distance had me laughing hard as heck

[@willardelsasser5310]

I'm glad to see you are not afraid to let Sean or Mike grab the wheel of your vehicle and go wheelin'.

[@alexstclair6179]

This channel always puts a smile on my face!

[@arcopierik3894]

It never ceases to amaze me what obstacles you drive over with your cars. Exceptionally good

[@asmrrelaxationtv8673]

Wonderful Video. Thanks For sharing.have a good day!❤👍

[@TheOldaz1]

Rory and trailm8ter = amazing.

[@stusue9733]

Great video as always. Here comes Mike, with more tyre squish than my truck has travel lol

[@scottp4969]

This was a good one! Thanks for filming/sharing!!!🏁

[@secret5.]

You guys are gonna have a laundry list of stuff to fix after this trip 😂

[@clintonbrawner7219]

The Death Star make a great sound!

[@tinkernaut8736]

That's definitely off the chain! Great job to all who made it thru...

[@usmclee65]

That also did not look like fun, but you did it all! Great job!

[@reddog543211]

Great video Rory....I knew the trails were challenging BUT never thought things could be that rough and still make it through....by far the knarliest ever.....thanks for sharing this with us !

[@phlashtheband4939]

So cool to see Trail Mater hangin' right in the with the crawling buggies. "Love that truck." Got to give Rory a lil credit though LOL.

[@dalecronk4377]

Just amazing, just enjoy the fun times

[@TheBnbonthebeach]

Thumb looks great the power of prayer

[@michaelcook184]

Glad Mike's thumb is healing nice run

[@LaDonnasheltered-kc7zm]

Heck yeah Happy Trail Mater Thursday💚❣️ Already like #8!

[@macfilms9904]

"I'm not paying you!" 😂 Nice wheeling- rear-steer does look pretty useful on extreme trails.

[@MargaretHess-mq3oe]

Another awesome insane video !

[@dougalexander7204]

Nicely done Mike, and those two fellers you work with. Glad to see your thumb improving beyond the jello it was.

[@davidcaylor4286]

That looks more like the Pillsbury Dough Boy than a thumb!

[@ASO-AL]

You are an amazing driver for sure. You know your rig 100% and it shows.

[@DougBennettActs6-1]

Optical illusion. Mater dropped onto its driveline on that last waterfall and keeps going. Amazing skills all around. Couldn't help but wonder who is waiting on you back on a Moab trail with a broken axle? Thanks for posting.

[@Chains377]

So there has to be a reason Rory doesnt have a full on rear steer buggy right? Feel like it would be a great build for the channel and would definitely be used.

[@Steve-od6hi]

You never disappoint !

[@wngimageanddesign9546]

Wow, this is one radical trail. Hats off to those who succeeded!

[@onefootfighter22]

Looks like a total BLAST ! Can't wait to come see this in person ! Totally Awesome , thumb's up Mike Keep it elevated , OUCH .

[@richardbryant7165]

I'm just blown away at the places that you can go through with that truck

[@adriancastaneda6279]

Crazy trails! Awesome video! Mike’s thumb looking like a champ ! 😝

[@richardtaylor6604]

Man those are some extreme trails. Thanks for sharing. 👍for Mike !

[@brookieant]

Cracking video 👌🏽👍🏼👍🏼🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@guygrotke8059]

Great to see that thumb joint is starting to work again. That accident video was brutal. I thought for sure it would all end up fused. It's amazing what hand surgeons and ortho's can do these days.

[@LaDonnasheltered-kc7zm]

On one tire🤩!!! 15:03 Thanks Rory, your channel is an adventure!!! Trail Mater is your outer shell!

[@richardthomas1743]

Thumbs UP!!

[@RobbBoswell]

What a crazy trail.. 😮 thanks for sharing guys!! 😄🤘🏼🇺🇲

[@cooperdu111408]

Rory you are bad ass love your content and your Riggs.

[@Hat6000]

Some incredible machines and drivers, but that "trail" is a killer! Maybe a good coat of grease would help for those tight spots LOL! Not a trail for the faint hearted that's for sure. Still the old Trailmater got to do some of what it does best. Sometimes I think Rory gets that machine over some spots by sheer force of will.

[@jamescarpenter392]

Shawn looks like a kid driving the buggy after Rory drives it great job love the videos I used to ride 21 road on dirt bikes

[@psg6314]

This trail puts koh to shame boy that looks like a good time great video and keep up the good work God bless from GA

[@Gears-Wrenches-Rods]

Controlled chaos! Fun video

[@markreed2576]

A mountain goat would break a leg on that trail. That was insane !!!!

[@kimberlyvaughan3430]

Trail Mater Rocks 😊

[@LaDonnasheltered-kc7zm]

Wow ! A whole new level of rock crawling I've NEVER seen🤩. I also spotted a Trail Mater shadow tank top I've never seen but sure need !!!

[@bobandy3097]

Mater is a BEAST! Great video guys. Glad your thumb is healing up, Mike.

[@edboyle5536]

You guys ALWAYS have the BEST videos!

[@leighvrooman2824]

Insane trail. Not for the faith of heart. Brought that wrecker over it. Great driving for the crew.

[@wesallen4228]

Nice.

[@terryskipper1437]

It never stops amazing me were Rory can get that fit 😊

[@mojave_ric]

Trail mater is amazing