Rock Junction 2024

[@TheImmortalsCa]

Mike thinking outside the box on the turtle rock. Great job! That had me smiling ear-to-ear.

[@CrawlingArizona]

H2O for the win

[@davidolsen7539]

Mike is more than just a pretty face. 😊

[@philipstaite4775]

Yeah, that transfer of angular momentum from the wheels to the vehicle to tip it forward... Coolest automotive thing I've seen in a long time.

[@thomasleonard9685]

Ha! Post turtle rory

[@thomasleonard9685]

Ha! Post turtle Rory. Dude can drive and that rig ain’t all that. Proof that $200k won’t get you where balls and brains can

[@doggonedk]

Mike's idea of using the tires inertia was pure genius. There's been more than once Mike has left me in awe. Sean too. And then a leader like Rory it's no wonder that group is so good at what they do.

[@kolt4d559]

Love the highlight of how a local club helped keep a trail open by provided a space for the tadpoles to be safe.

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

The story is all about accepting limitations and compromise. I am sure many offroaders drove through there for years because it was considered part of the trail and who was going to tell them where they could and couldn't drive. I am sure the environmentalists were saying the whole trail needed to close and no one could drive anywhere because of the toad. The club said both of those are wrong and we can walk and chew gum at the same time. They accepted closing a small portion of the trail to protect wildlife while simultaneously keeping the rest of the trail open. As the video shows there is still plenty to navigate on the 21 road trail. It's a perfect view into how to handle a problem like an adult in today's world were so many people see in black and white and refuse to give up anything even if it is relatively small.

[@s7courier]

You have to remember the turtle move. Turtled on a big rock: "Mike yells: spin the tires fast and step on the brakes sharply." Then Rory's vehicle moves forward and can finish the obstacle. Awesome trail. Thanks

[@ashleywright1991]

Tyres are full or water moving mass makes movement

[@bryduhbikeguy]

I've never seen someone use their tires as 'centrifugal force' like that.The sudden stop throws the weight forward.Great idea Mike!

[@coreyhansen8119]

​@@ashleywright1991 water would make it more effective but with tires that big a sudden stop at high rpm would be a lot of momentum on its own.

[@ashleywright1991]

@coreyhansen8119 yes any rotating mass is which is why brake or accelerate when airborne in a vehcile to level it when it lands ... eg to stop a rally car nose diving

[@hermione6830]

I had scrolled down to check out comments right at this point of the video. When I heard Mike tell Rory he was green like a turtle I had to scroll back up to watch.

[@hondolane3125]

Mike for the win! You really dusted of your P.H.D. in physics for that de-turtle using wheel/tire inertia. Rory usually knows all the tricks, but I could tell that you taught him something on that one!

[@cindymichael3654]

I really like how Mike points out interesting rock formations, flowers, and animals.

[@Kevin-go2dw]

Good to see Mike wheeling on the trail instead of hanging in the passenger seat.

[@ericcsuf]

Rory is an incredible driver. Also smart...smart enough to listen to Mike.

[@bwame]

As a long time subscriber & regular watcher I am still amazed at Rory's driving skill. He makes the hard lines look easy. Love seeing the crew go on some recreational wheeling trips!

[@ohiomoto]

"You're up...hahaha" 😂 and "I DON'T WANT TO DO IT NOW!" 😂😂

[@ToddKnauer]

Good thing Mike taped up all those wires or he might have hooked them on one of those rocks. :)

[@timking2194]

Great video all 3 of you did great . Thanks to the Jeep clup for keeping the trails open

[@patricksmith3556]

I really love that side-note about six minutes in; about the jeep club stepping up to protect endangered species and fragile areas while also keeping the trails open.

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you Rory , Mike and Shawn for the adventure , seeing some beautiful scenery and some laughs !

[@stevenpierre1987]

Good call Mike

[@steelmill]

Great to see everyone out wheeling and having some fun.

[@patricksmith3556]

I don't think I've ever seen any of my favorite channels tackle this trail before. Look's like a hell of a great ride! Thanks for sharing. It looks like you all had a blast!

[@drwright2006]

That balancing act was super awesome!

[@cactustweeter2890]

Rory attaining unthinkable trail obstacles. Simply amazing.

[@reddog543211]

FRICKIN AMAZING !!!...... rock crawling at its finest !!!..... great job by all !!

[@DeeRebel44]

Rory looking good in vacation mode. Mike" 10 seconds in and Rory's already picked a spicy line". Love watching you guys have a good time, take care and keep on doing what you're doing, love to watch it

[@danielkingshott2659]

You can tell how hard some of those trails were by the look of concentration on Rory's face, he's usually smiling and laughing

[@Bob-Whiting]

Dang Rory, Assert Your Turtle Dominance!!

[@OutCastCrawling]

This is awesome. I would love to see mikes big tires on jeep buggy. Lol.

[@stevenberg1903]

Rory doin' the turtle at about 17:00!!! I see a t shirt there!!🤣

[@frankhage1734]

In Colorado, we have the red tungsten billed rock peckers. The Internet says they contribute 88% of the red material in the Colorado river. Otherwise, we be known as the state of Colobrowno.

[@the1darkcorner]

Super awesome Turtle maneuver near the end! All three rigs looking good. Thanks for taking us along. DC

[@elizabethpedro3103]

What can a guy say, Rory is simply a Rockstar! The man is amazing behind a wheel!😀

[@RGP_WA]

Rory, so cool when u were "stuck" on that big rock! Cool dude! 😅

[@periwinkle-dragonfly]

"I don't wanna do it now" 😂 That's what I said at the top of the ferris wheel...but ya gotta go down.

[@dougalexander7204]

That was some serious rock crawling. Much respect for everyone.

[@eddief3326]

it still amase me of the skill of Rore

[@javman03]

😂😂 Mike saying if he goes through there he'll "smear half his truck off" like he has half his truck left to smear off!! 😂😂

[@scottnelson1713]

I love watching you guys build stuff and do trail repairs and rescue people, but I like these wheeling trips too. This was a good video.

[@DakotaOverlander]

Can tell Rory loves rock crawling them tires definitely show the use lol almost time for a new set soon lol 😂😂

[@mattyadams1365]

Rory is an absolute animal! Mike good call on wheel speed and brakes to get him unturtled! This kinda wheelin looks like a blast!

[@davidalcott2278]

21 road is definitely different than Moab, so cool to see you there. Congrats to the Grand Mesa club for keeping it open.

[@tdublove9558]

Rory you are one hell of a driver

[@freeidaho-videos]

Rory can drive... no doubt about it!

[@williamturner2947]

The mateship you guys have and they way you all push each other is awesome!! Honestly wish I had mates like that! Keep up the great vides guys👍

[@mykelbaurle5758]

Thanks fer postin!

[@joschmidt4951]

Thanks for sharing that was amazing

[@Steelegotcha]

Rory and his new hat. 😅 Love it!

[@robertfischer4160]

Awesome technique! Spinning the tires fast and slamming on the brakes

[@vk2aafhamradio]

wooo Mike! Spin wheels & brake is a HECKIN GOOD TRICK 😃

[@bobfeber1099]

That was the ultimate RC fix spin the tires then slam on the brakes it'll slide forward see those R c's coming handy for all kinds of learning

[@lonhoschar1943]

You guys are AWESOME!!! What great skills, great crawlers and excellent footage!! That last one, I was trying to help Rory rock the buggy to get it over the hump!! LOL!!

[@thomaslongshore1295]

Excellent rock crawl video. Nice hat Rory.

[@dennisbrake343]

Home sweet home Grand Junction Colorado don't live there anymore but still visit. Not sure if still open but as teenagers we would go out Cameo and wheel some good trails and sometimes get lucky enough to see wild horses. Enjoy the videos no matter where you are as the back ground is amazing, what an office to work in too

[@eggdashure]

Shout out to Cameron on the spotting work! 👍

[@Project-D]

I love when you do buggy shenanigans

[@LCW_01]

Real cool story about the toads!!

[@edsteward7717]

Mike called it! That was a great way over that rock!

[@KyleC2OO7]

Good god Rory’s skills and that buggy are insane!

[@danielrongo2367]

Fun stuff looks like you are have a blast very nice awesome

[@johnchedsey1306]

That's really awesome what the Jeep club did to help out nature. I don't think anything has to be either/or in this world. You can be a protector of the environment AND a jeep enthusiast! (Actually I think Jeep clubs see such beautiful places and are likely to be motivated to keep them beautiful)

[@christopherthompson4359]

You know when Rory starts getting a worried face that stuff gettin real. Pucker factor off the charts

[@fullspeeddesign]

You are so lucky to have such an incredible playground! 🤩

[@soundsidetoursnc]

3 stoogies for the win!! Baddest crew ever!!

[@johnwoodley-kb8yp]

never seen anything like that before. awesome rock crawling!

[@edchenal821]

When it comes to entertainment, to each his own.

[@MichaelMaxim-ft5sv]

You guys are having way to much fun...great video Justin..that rear steer buggie was awesome

[@davidpotter3777]

Good stuff! Thanks . God bless you and your families Aloha and amen

[@jonstrong7493]

Looks like a great time!

[@rcallaway6525]

Way to go Mike!!!!!! Rory you are such a talented driver! that run looked like a lot of fun !!!!!

[@EddNoll]

One of the best shot wheeling videos ive seen.

[@jeffsalsbury8984]

What can a guy say, Rory is simply a Rockstar! The man is amazing behind a wheel!

[@systematictrendfollowing6096]

What an awesome trail! Glad to see you guys out having some fun !

[@P52Ranch]

Love the vacation mode gear by Rory. Wonder how many Trail Mater shirts that Mike goes through with welding burns?

[@johnhart125]

Freaking awesome! Some well driven , very capable rigs! Impressive

[@benrossbach6501]

It seems like you guys vacation days look alot like work days. I m jealous. Knowing its not that simple.

[@huffy737]

So many relaxed looking people in a pretty wild situation.

[@richard3141592638]

That last rock was wild

[@ge3186]

The ol $12 buggy looks so much better with the new front bars on it..

[@lstruggy]

Here we go! 🚛⛓️🏜️

[@sumo_steve45]

Hoooooly shit that buggy was freakin crushing it out there!!! You boys sure as hell know how to have some fun. Much respect guy.

[@3leftyjoey]

We need more video's rock crawling when you guys are on vacation...or not working. Nice wheeling.👍🏻

[@billybobsledhead]

Awesome trail good Times!👍

[@8marcrara11]

Goodonya Boys ⚡️⚡️👍enjoyed from Australia 🇦🇺 👍👍

[@oysterfleet5669]

Wow, you made the Impossible Possible.

[@Riddler9290]

That intro was top tier!!! ❤😂

[@Szlejer]

Epic spotting by Mike!

[@Cantsaydog]

About time Rory and crew Cool hat Rory tells a guy live a little Then he gets up on top of that rock What do I do now You live a little Rory team effort he got off awesome video Rory and crew and everybody else there doesn’t get any better than this 👏👍✊🇺🇸🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@Video81501]

I've been to the mouth of that canyon and had no idea that people drive up there. Wow.

[@karld001]

3 most capable drivers and spotters on any trail!

[@GerryStrickland]

Just always so great to have you guys and all of your amazing rigs at Rock Junction ⭐⭐⭐🪨 Sincere thanks for supporting the Grand Mesa Jeep Club and the Rocky Mountain Off-Road Expo!!!

[@LCW_01]

Mike's truck is a BEAST!

[@LCW_01]

Sweet!! Diamond-billed Rock Pecker nests at 10:25 😂

[@RichardMowat-n8b]

You're play time videos are even better than the recoveries😅

[@Sakratic]

WHOA! Hands down, this was the best display of wheeling that has ever been uploaded onto the channel!!! An instant classic! The time when THE BIG 3/THE 3 AMIGOS (whatever you fancy)ALL leveled up in achievements!!! All of you, thoroughly conquering the 21 Road Trail - each and every one of you, in your own unique way! Rory, Shawn, and Mike displaying the best rock/boulder crawling that I have ever seen - that you uploaded and shared with us, that is!!! Ha! The rest of the crew did awesome as well, with all the unique rigs. Sorry but I'm still completely blown away by what I just saw (I watched it twice) and I just have to give an extra special shout out to a Mr. Rory freaking Irish, his Buggy, and his extraordinary will and skill, all were on display, to the point where it ALMOST was too obnoxiously good, almost!!! LOL!

[@timoldenburg2249]

😱 unreal, going over that rock. Nice idea Mike 🤘

[@OpieIsWatching]

Y'all need another? I'll cameraman for ya! I just want to enjoy that comraderie and scenery with y'all! I'll get dirty!

[@LaDonnaShielded-kc7zm]

Rory is off-road king!

[@ianscott9396]

That was awesome thinking Mike

[@artyseibert]

The save the frog, save the trail story was cool. 😎

[@STEEL-IN-UT]

10 seconds in and Rory is testing the Limits of the Trail ,,, he already knows the limits of the Buggy, but trails change all the time. Love the content 👌

[@marvincarter870]

Wow another great video from the MOAB team of Rory, Mike and Shawn and the other driver's in this video. Lot's of fun thrown in a little suspense and drama. Good times and fun!

[@JDZiemba1773]

It would be an absolute privilege to watch a master at his craft (Rory) in person....we all know the camera doesn't do some of the steep angles justice...... awesome stuff ❤️🇺🇲

[@chriscolumbo9736]

Awesome wheeling by all !!!!!

[@warrenwells8905]

Rory's buggy is so capable now, I can't imagine what it will be like with rear steer!