Rollover?!... a 4Runner and AEV RAM on Poughkeepsie Wall in Colorado [S5E32]

Welcome to Southwest Colorado and one of the more famous obstacles in the area... the Poughkeepsie Wall. I join up with a good friend (Jason @SwellRunner ) on this trip and seek out redemption from this technical challenge after failing to climb it back in 2017... let's just say the pucker factor was high on this adventure!
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0:00 Intro
0:26 Colorado Bound
1:21 Dusty Camp
2:53 Good Morning
5:18 Trailhead Meet-Up
10:54 Getting Interesting in "The Chute"
12:21 Wall Contenders
17:21 4Runner Rollover?!
18:55 AEV Prospector Attempt
20:59 Roll that drone footage
22:48 Epic Camp
24:41 REAL food!

[@Captain-Awesome]

That Prosecutor didn’t climb the hill. It’s so heavy that it rotated the Earth underneath it.

[@LifestyleOverland]

This comment wins the internet. 😂👍

[@Captain-Awesome]

@@LifestyleOverland Thank you sir! You do a great job of editing and putting together your videos!!

[@purebloodedpatriot9352]

This video says everything there is to say about why I love overlanding. Godspeed gentlemen

[@user-xk7bo4zj6b]

Well that had some heart racing moments.... and then there was that steak! Awesome!

[@LifestyleOverland]

Certainly a fun run! And that steak was next level... 🥩🤤

[@heartlandadventures901]

We were out there this summer in our Ram as well. I had run Poughkeepsie before in a ‘72 K5 Blazer and in thinking through the Wall, similar to what you mentioned Kevin, I figured the extra wheel base would actually help as long as I could avoid getting high centered. Our Ram has steps on it that are not nerfs, just regular old steps and I almost took them off before our trip because I figured they’d get hit and I wasn’t wrong, but my wife didn’t really care if they got mangled or bumped the rocker as long as she can still use them to get into the truck. Real sliders are in the future though. The suspension on this truck is stock other than a Thuren Fab front sway bar that is a bit less rigid than the OEM and I disconnect the rear bar. No lockers, no lift, no spacers, just slap some 37’s on’em and go. These trucks are pretty incredible. Black Bear is on my list for next time… kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKWtgpZnmbafntE

[@frankjacoby9460]

I agree, can you imagine being the first non Native entering the land of the Ute; who must have thought the world was coming to an end; and for them and their ways were soon lost-such is manifest destiny! Not trying to be politically correct or offensive, but let us all not forget to thank the original inhabitants of the Ouray area and of this great Nation for having taken such great care of this land way before you and I could wonder in its grandeur! I love your channel, you bring back memories of the places I once explored with my young family so many years ago: of the five of us only two of are alive today, like I said, thank you for taking me along! God’s Speed

[@bryblanch]

Freakin Sweet!!! "That's what she said"

[@Malc664]

This is one of the best episodes yet for sure. The beauty of Colorado, the gnarly 4wd obstacle you both conquered and beat the Jeep! And finishing with the best meal a bloke could want. 👌🏼

[@adventuretrails321]

Got some pretty fun obstacles there. Oh yeah the steak looks like it's cooked perfect!

[@LifestyleOverland]

It was a memorable steak! Only a handful of those in my past... It was truly phenomenal AND local beef.

[@jethrogonayon6772]

Shout out, loving your videos sir. Watching here from Philippines. More awesome videos and mind blowing scenery....

[@sulaimanalhafez6192]

That truck omg I’m in deep love

[@jonathanmaki702]

Great video. Awesome to see Jason. You made me proud when you said lower 48

[@codyroberts8593]

We love going up there on the ATVs and having lunch while watching all the carnage happen. 😄 I have the honor to say that I am one of the very few who have concord the "Wall" on a quad. No winch and no help. 😁

[@reinmansmith]

Some pretty meaty obstacles there! Old Silver performed well and what amazing scenery. Beautifully filmed as ever 👍

[@edot2541]

The intro never get old. It’s so relaxing!

[@joehop5780]

Smooth run on the wall with Silver!! Super impressed with the damn Ram!!!! Pretty sweet that you both one shotted it!

[@SwellRunner]

I was pleasantly surprised how uneventful it was for me. Haha.

[@joehop5780]

@@SwellRunner That is a sweet rig for sure! I was digging it in the videos in East Tennessee. You guys were 35 minutes from my house when you met up at Indian Boundary Campground.

[@jsnadrian]

the number of videos I've watched of people failing at that wall ... props to both getting up

[@jalilburdeen8698]

I live in Ouray and have been subbed to you guys for years. The fact I missed you is almost heartbreaking haha, glad you guys had an amazing time. Spent multiple nights at that epic camp.

[@MountainMan677]

You went with the MT's nice! That's what I have on my gladiator. Silver did awesome! Not to mention that ram just made it look easy.

[@pfwilson23]

I love it when you're in my home state. I'm a different kind of full-time traveler, currently exploring Croatia. If memory serves, the last time I watched you trailblazing through Colorado, I was in South Korea. Don't we live in a gorgeous world?!

[@LifestyleOverland]

Topo Bear Camo Hoodies at: lso.link/merch

[@SwellRunner]

Best hoodie I have. Had mine for more than a year and still wear it all the time

[@LifestyleOverland]

@@SwellRunner Clearly a sponsored comment 😂 just kidding... 😁

[@kenthom6600]

Looks like a good Podcast on the screen.... ;-)

[@dirtycottonoverlanding8729]

We were just in that area for 11 days ledt on the 22nd. We ran the alpine loop again along with handcock pass, Black bear and imogene.

[@billybeaton4744]

That brought back some memories. Awesome that you made it up without winching this time.

[@kyle_throws_tools]

Great episode. Poughkeepsie is so much fun, and lots of cool rock crawling spots. I made it up the wall a couple years ago in my lifted and locked XJ on 33, although with a little body damage. No way I’d try it in my Ram Rebel though. Cool to see that AEV walk up it

[@tacoma_jon]

A little foreshadowing with the throwing of the rock when leaving after the first night of camp 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SwellRunner]

Hey hey!! This was an awesome episode!

[@LifestyleOverland]

Had a blast, man! That AEV build is ridiculous 👍

[@IsaacRodriguez89]

What can I say, great episode and great trial. Absolutely loved it.

[@overlanddaddy]

Anytime Kevin and Jason get together it’s gonna be a good time!

[@SwellRunner]

Shoot ya Corey!

[@robertlanzetta]

Great stuff!

[@MsShantha]

Greet job….. brothers… 👍👍

[@mrblackgabe]

Nice driving Kevin

[@rubenfranko6600]

Nice amigo well done with your 4NR keeping you with the jeep 👍🏼

[@4xhoser]

So cool do see you both in a video again! Melancholy haha 🤘🤘🤘

[@roadramroverland]

Wow what a great first day, on my bucket list for sure :)

[@ArcherBowman]

Nice video. Relaxing without the chest beating. Definitely digging the starlink setup. You seem to handle the crowds better than me.

[@overlandv10]

Good times! Glad you didn’t dump the runner!

[@LifestyleOverland]

It was a fun ride! Thanks!

[@brunnie]

Such a fun trip that looked to be. The San Juans are a blast, with so many trails to run, changing conditions, and things to explore. We were there on the 18 of Sept for a group trail ride and that was a blast.

[@roadramroverland]

a place i wanna check out for sure

[@nocogarden]

Engineer is pretty good. When your back in Colorado I recommend Taylor over to pearl pass. Probably my favorite route in Colorado. Better views and just a fraction of people.

[@charleshicks3492]

Loved the video and the trail; I could almost taste the steak; not quite but pretty close; thanks for the ride along ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😎😎😎😎😎🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃

[@adaml82]

Blown away by the new Prospector.. how pumped are you to have it basically done.. feels like you JUST scooped it from the expo😂

[@chadhaugen-leathertech4848]

Lovin that steak cook up at the end. Nicely done.

[@MSchumacherfan]

Ram AEV prospector is very impressive

[@SegoMan]

The more trips you make to the place the more details you see.. With the exception of Engineer Pass, the only view I have ever seen from up there is Rain, Rain and more Rain 😂😂😂

[@JasonWh]

Going Full Size, I recommend more my rig. Powe Wagon (locking front and rear, disconnecting swaybar, 15k Warn winch all from factory). Replace suspension and radius arms with the Carli Pintop system (2.5" King). Same snorkel, same rear bumper. It'll do FAR better offroad, is 700 lbs lighter, etc.

[@ChasingDreamsLivingLife]

We used starlink alot the last time we were out in the same area you are in sept. It worked great! We streamed HD movies, uploaded videos, etc etc. It was amazing. Even made wifi calls and it never skipped a beat!

[@Canopus68]

I'd love to have a time machine too. I'd love to go back say 13,000 to 14,000yrs in my area. That's when the Native Americans were very active. Then I'd go out to White Sands and go back some where around 20,000 to 30,000yrs. With what is going on with DNA it becomes more and more mind blowing. Then down to Central and South America and check out how they built all the stone work. Professional stone masons have looked at the blocks and admit they have no idea how they cut the stones and put them in place. If I had the money to buy an Icon, I'd love to do what you are doing.

[@xj-n-4lo196]

Just about lost our XJ on "The Wall" last year. Pretty tough obstacle on an awesome trail. Hopefully it ended as well for you as it did for me! Wife is still unhappy about that day, but it is a memory that will last a lifetime!

[@matthewschiebout7384]

My wife would be unhappy to see our VERY expensive overlanding rig attempt rock crawling, even if she wasn't along.

[@sonnicman]

24:55 Awesome video Kevin. I'm not a big fan of Asparagus lol but to each his own. :0)

[@LifestyleOverland]

It travels well, I'd prefer a side of bacon instead though 😂

[@jg145]

Nice ticket to Pound Town. 😂.

[@justinmccoy7167]

I love the wall on Pookeepsie. I have never driven a truck down it, but I have spotted for a couple jeeps. I've been up and down it a dozen times on SxS and dirt bikes. I spotted for a guy on a CanAm and he literally did nothing I said and almost tumbled backwards down the mountain.

[@stevenlefebvre2991]

Damn that steak looked good.

[@JKM4lo]

awesome video, BTW where did you get the round metal grate you used to cook over the fire bowl?

[@lowboi_media]

Hey found your channel because I wanna start overlanding definitely a sub

[@LifestyleOverland]

Can't wait for the action? Here ya go: 17:21 4Runner Rollover?! 18:55 AEV Prospector Attempt

[@timm668]

This content 👌🏾

[@shalisecampbell9232]

I seen Poughkeepsie and I thought you were in my hometown. Poughkeepsie, NY

[@robert-ne1835]

Same here!

[@ianbds6436]

Good video. Great looking steak 🥩

[@LifestyleOverland]

I can still taste that one... So delicious 🙌

[@stevenc1973]

Nice episode again! What's the tire-size on the 4-runner? Thanks!

[@qiqi7226]

wondering if we could use 8100 shocks with shorter springs, so that the truck sits lower (looks better in my eyes) without scratching anything.....

[@ofdrive]

beautiful content , how many miles is on that 4runner??

[@christurner68]

G’Day Kev, just wonder how long does you gas bottle last for that gas fire pit you have? Cheers! Love the solo trips👍

[@laloolhouvum1634]

"Silver" is the most decorated 4runner i ever saw.

[@LifestyleOverland]

She's been through a lot!

[@laloolhouvum1634]

@@LifestyleOverland i bet she does and i believe she won't let your family and the channel down anytime soon.

[@PLUTON9475]

Saludos desde COSTA RICA

[@LifestyleOverland]

Pura vida! 😁

[@dederonair]

I was shocked how steep everything was when we went last year! That long shale climb looked flat on video!

[@shaundendy2173]

Fairly new subscriber here but random question, where did you get all the patches from? Are they from different places you've visited or just some you purchased because you liked them?

[@IamRolling]

What kind of mini fire pit are you using?

[@Reverend1776]

What brand and size tent is that on your Gobi rack?

[@Asian_Connection]

Dodge having a difficult time keeping up!

[@TheCAPTturbo]

Hey what kind of topper and overlanding tent is on that dodge? I've been looking for one and that one looks like exactly what I was envisioning

[@freeskikid]

It’s a Habitat, by ATOverland in Prescott, AZ. We’ve got one on our Power Wagon and it’s awesome. Like a massive treehouse

[@DThomas1976]

Did you scout that water pass or just go for it???? 😳

[@LifestyleOverland]

Just hit it. But we knew it was good due to all the trail traffic 👍

[@WayneStcroix]

what is the name of the trail and do you need a camping permit in that area

[@MR-lq4hp]

What day was this 09/10? I think you guys were behind us. You could ask Jason if a built Red 4R passed, where he was waiting at the old mine, going up before you got there. The wife and I were commenting how beefy his truck was.

[@sar4x474]

Now I know why you decided on installing those new bumpers. Extra armor and more weight to lower the center of gravity.

[@overlandsubaruinternationa2378]

What settings you're using on the Drone I don't have color like that on my footage ?

[@LifestyleOverland]

Honestly I got tired of grading the cinema setting so this is straight automatic on the 5.1k with some mild correction in DaVinci Resolve.

[@overlandsubaruinternationa2378]

@@LifestyleOverland hahahhaha ok thanks welcome in my world.... so today it is true these cams (gopro, dji..) they do a great job coloring the image

[@bobsoverland6362]

Did Jason had the lockers engage on the wall contenders?

[@richards6065]

Can you remind me what size tires you are running and with what gears? Thx

[@richards6065]

This question is for lifestyle overland.

[@LifestyleOverland]

Here ya go: lso.link/silver (full build sheet)

[@justinmccoy7167]

It's def way harder in person than what it looks like on film.

[@ToddOutdoor]

Great video! I have a feeling you showed up at your meet up just in time. Two guys on bikes hiding behind face shields looked a little sketchy in my opinion..

[@LifestyleOverland]

Lol, they were actually legit venture capitalists. More money between them than we could probably imagine. 😂

[@ToddOutdoor]

@@LifestyleOverland well my bad 🤣🤣

[@LifestyleOverland]

Doesn't mean they're not sketchy I guess, lol

[@ToddOutdoor]

@@LifestyleOverland it's just that all the face mask over the last 3 years has got me on edge, you don't know who's scared or gonna rob ya that's all. Has nothing to do with rich sketchy guys on bikes with face shields in the middle of nowhere. 🤣 stay safe!

[@henrikm4657]

That ribeye… 😍😋

[@mr.sealandtv3024]

👍

[@NarleyAdventures]

👍👍👍👍👍😀

[@views_]

Anyone been to Poughkeepsie NY? I could point you to an awesome trails in that area.

[@madridda]

Thats what she said.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nickward8887]

Pucker factor was high....

[@alexkostenyuk]

Wonder if GX would made it

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

HI KEVIN 👋 NICE TO SEE SWELLRUNNER 👀 TOO ! JUST BREATHTAKING BEAUTY COLORS VIEWS SCENERY LANDSCAPE WEATHER FOOTAGE ! REALLY GLAD EVERYONE MADE IT SAFELY THROUGH / UP THE TRAIL ! BREATHTAKING CAMPSITES ! AMAZING VIDEO 📹 SHOTS ! KEVIN DO YOU KNOW ANY SHOPS / COMPANIES THAT MAKE UPPER & LOWER CONTROL ARMS ? MY NEPHEW WOULD HAVE TO EXPLAIN WHAT WE NEED . SUPPER MEAL 🍽 LOOKED REALLY GOOD & TASTY . THAT MADE UP FOR ALL THE MOUNTAIN HOUSE MEALS ! PLEASE BE SAFE! HAVE FUN ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 THANK YOU 🙏 GOD BLESS YOU ALL ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES 🙏 THAT FIRST NIGHT 🌙 WITH THE ELK CALLING ALL NIGHT TO THEIR LADY FRIENDS WOULD BE A LOT DIFFERENT THAN JETS , AIRPLANES, FIRE TRUCKS & POLICE 🚔 & AMBULANCES 🚑 ALL NIGHT 🌙 LONG .

[@joezondelossantos2122]

👏👍🇵🇭

[@standardoverland]

Cool video. You said that in 2015 you had to "tuck your tail" and winch... I don't think winching should be viewed as a negative or a failure. To me, knowing when it's appropriate to break out the winch is more of a success than breaking a rig due to ego. I've winched over Poughkeepsie Wall before (in a 5th Gen 4Runner, no less) and don't view our run as a "failure" or "tucking our tail" at all. It was about making the right call in the moment, which is always a positive. Others look to your videos for motivation, education, and advice- I'd hate to think someone pushed it a little too far because they heard you say winching was a "tuck your tail" moment. Oh- and your title is a wee bit click-baity... "Rollover?!" You knew Silver wasn't going over ;)

[@LifestyleOverland]

I was also clear in this and many other videos that there is no room for ego. I encouraged Jason to go with his gut and if he attempted it to make a very slow crawl to see how it felt to him. I only meant "tucking tail" in regards to the obstacle. Obviously if you can't climb it without a winch you've not "conquered" it. This was a victory for Silver and a redemptive story that took 7 years of skill development and rig build to take it on. The fact that I still nearly rolled it makes it a cautionary tale that demonstrates to anyone that it doesn't matter how prepared you might be, a rollover can still happen. As the title implied... There's clearly a question mark behind it, not a statement because it did indeed nearly roll over.👍 Another half a degree and she would have flopped, lol.

[@matthewschiebout7384]

Running first obstacle is just stupid, (from an overlander's perspective) that trail doesn't even get you anywhere! Silver was almost totaled:( Image if the family had been in there. Would have been another one of those dreaded Colorado 4x4 stories...Also shows that the typical modified 4Runner doesn't rock crawl well..

[@LifestyleOverland]

I explained the story behind this obstacle in the video. It's not something we do often, or intentionally seek out; but it was a fun challenge. As to capabilities, she took every obstacle in a single pass. So, pretty impressive as a mild crawler... IMO. 🤷

[@AussieDazza]

“ A full size Dodge “ ? 😂😂😂 Have you guys been in a coma for the last 12 years. 2010 was the last year of Dodge Ram production. 🙄.

[@LifestyleOverland]

Well you got me there. Old habits die hard I suppose. Guess Dodge Ram news wasn't on my radar.