San Rafael Swell - Utah

[@lindabriggs5118]

The San Rafael Swell used to be in my backyard!! I used to own an old ranch and the road heading east was where my home was. But you missed the Swinging Bridge. You passed it on the way in. I remember we used to have to drive, carefully, over it to get to the camp ground. My kids, who are adults now, used to play in the San Rafael River. The bridge was built back in around the 1930's. But the BLM has preserved that bridge and built the newer one. The construction was delayed a year since there were a pair of Perigrine Falcons who built a nest there and didn't want to disturb the nest. You also missed Swasey's Leap. It's a gorge where the San Rafael River flows below but on top the rims are about 20 +/- feet across. And some fellow made a bet with some other cowards he and his horse could leap over to the other side. He did and won the bet, hence Swayes Leap. The winds are notorious at the Wedge. You also missed the dinosaur tracks. But overall, you did a great job on the video! I miss my home there in Utah. It was a great place to raise my kids. Today, from learning the work ethics on the ranch, and exploring the beautiful desert of the Swell, they both now work in the medical profession. My daughter still has horses and rides as much as possible in the Southern Appalachian's here in North Carolina. It's nice here, but too many trees, can't see the beautiful landscapes here as much because of the trees. LOL BTW, I cried when you were driving thru the Swell. For me the deserts of Utah is home for me.

[@justsomegirl_youknow]

I moved from Utah to WA last year and the San Rafael Swell was my favorite weekend overlanding trip. Thank you for this video, feels like I am right there (or as close as I can get 50 miles from the Canadian border). Well done sir!

[@vince4316]

AWESOMENESS!!! At 13:34 the two birds flying under the drone, insane!!

[@stevekeaton3259]

Thanks!

[@jimmytwizzle7836]

Those panorama shots of the scenery are just fantastic especially with your face in the middle of the shot.

[@stevevice9863]

The quality of the video is excellent, but I agree, when showing a spectacular view, don't turn it into a selfie.

[@kenmcdonald7793]

It is a beautiful area. I was in there about 12 yrs ago MTB with some friends. We drove into an acess area off the interstate to a small camping area. We were only in for a ride as we were staying in Green river. It was early April and the weather changed rapidly from sun to rain to snow as we were riding. After an hour or so it was quite miserable and we rode back to my truck, a GMC 4WD Suburban. The dirt had now turned to that adhesive gumbo and our bikes were unridable and walking was quite excitingly difficult. We loaded up the bikes and were going to head out the way we came when a local sherrif stopped and suggested we go a different route. OKAY! We ended up on the plateau top driving through 12 -18inches of red snowy slop for what seemed eternity in a blinding blizzard. Of note the GMC had a nice set of Michelin LTX road tires. Not the best for this. I remember opening the door wondering if I had a flat and seeing the tires rotating with a 4 inch or so coating of that bentonite type mud. We finaly dropped off the swell 20 miles north of GreenRiver onto Hwy 6. An extra 20+ miles and a definate sensation of we are going to be out here a lot longer than planned! Not sure why that sherrif suggested that... but grrrrr!. The lesson learned" These roads are impassable in wet weather" As the signs says. Cleaning the bikes and truck is a whole other story.

[@mikepierson3097]

Justin’s videos are great, but so are yours!! Don’t sell yours short, love your style so much.

[@RevereOverland]

Thanks! He’s definitely got the creativity and personality. I make up for it with sweet drone shots lol.

[@ESTARKY]

Getting my long travel installed this weekend! This is a definite must go when the deserts cool down!

[@dr.a006]

One of my favorite places in Utah. My dad grew up in Emery County. My kids and I were lucky to see a bunch of desert bighorn sheep in Buckhorn wash and off the edge of the Wedge Overlook.

[@OverlandGeneration]

Damn your videos are soooo good! Nice job! Great work!

[@RevereOverland]

Thanks Rob!

[@georgeheron7109]

Awesome the FPV drone stuff is great

[@alanottley]

Fabulous. I spend a week down there a few years ago, and after seeing this, I am planning another trip! Thanks!

[@dvgayle1]

9:52... I'm so glad you included these bridges. We have to respect the workers and engineers who gave us these privileges that the people before us didn't have.

[@RevereOverland]

They’re awesome. I can’t imagine trying to travel across that landscape before their construction.

[@BrianWest58]

Nice! Utah is a big place. Only been to Arches NP on the bike but so want to go back in the truck and do these areas.

[@RevereOverland]

It really is. I’ve never really been north of the I70 or to the western part!

[@bakerfamilyoverland996]

Wind...the nemesis of all tent campers. We've recently decided to go with a truck camper because of too many nights of packing up everything because of the wind.

[@zr2overlander323]

Cannot wait. Will be up there in about three weeks for a 10 day overlanding trip. Taking Rim Rocker Trail from Colorado into Utah. Will spend a couple of days in and around the Moab area exploring and camping and then off to the San Raphael Swell area to get away from the crowds. Great job on the video!

[@SmellNRoses]

Awesome video! Looks like a fantastic place. Now I want to go there!

[@RevereOverland]

You should!

[@SmellNRoses]

@@RevereOverland Added it to my ever increasing list. I just got back from the KAT, learned about that from watching your channel too.

[@ChrisBacarella]

Two of my favorite KZbinrs!!! Great to see you guys hanging!

[@regularpixel]

Loved the cross over episode! Utah is now on the bucket list.

[@RevereOverland]

Thanks! It’s a beautiful state that I go back to every year.

[@StanSheram]

Headed there next week. Great timing for a great video.

[@solosaga5091]

Beautiful episode! I'm planning a visit to the area this year via the TAT. Hope the many YT videos popping up about the area don't make it difficult to find a camp spot, lol.

[@mikeoldham]

Love the video. It was fun to see many familiar places from a birdseye view. I keep going back to the Swell and there are so many more roads to explore.

[@RevereOverland]

There are! I’ll probably go back again sooner rather than later.

[@ace95835]

I'm doing a trip with about a half dozen friends in 8 weeks literally because of this video.

[@patrickmoran8583]

You've taken the drone footage to another level! Very well done! Can't wait to see your next adventure!

[@ennis437]

Wow!! These parks should be paying you for this content! Professionally done! It’s like watching a movie on every video!! Thank you for sharing!

[@live4mac]

Beautiful video and scenery, those drone shots really show it off well. That storage system looks super cool and the custom engraving was a nice touch!

[@RevereOverland]

Thanks! It’s good to have a friend with a CNC machine!

[@francoisgagnon9229]

OMG! That new drone is a nice add up to the ‘’show’’. Pretty good 👌

[@Alex_from_Texas]

Your videos are better because they are authentic, hence the reason I subscribe to your Patreon. Don’t ever get like Justin McBride, who so brazenly acts as if America’s public lands are his alone. He keeps locations secret and hopes to monetize them via this platform, rather than do what we all aim, which is to share our love for the outdoors. The operative word there is “SHARE.” No, Sir, what you do and how you do it is SO much better than Justin’s as evidenced by your growing subscriber numbers. We love your vids.

[@RevereOverland]

I appreciate your support, but disagree with your perception of Justin. He's a good guy and does what he believes is best. To give you another perspective: some of his subscribers can't stand me and think that I'm too revealing about where I go, which leads to the best places being over-loved. You don't have to like his videos, of course. He's very outgoing, where I'm more of an introvert, so we have very different styles!

[@freedomrunna4257]

Another great video. The drawer system 👍🏼

[@Cr0cket20]

Great job putting this together.

[@noelamaro1010]

It’s such a beautiful place!!! Nice video. Thank you.

[@RevereOverland]

Thanks!

[@JohnHMoore]

Killer drone work!

[@deanpecce6423]

Well done as usual. Thanks!

[@markcunningham6118]

Another awesome video... killer FPV drone footage. Well done!

[@ToyotaandDodgeGarage]

Awesome trip and footage!

[@allenthornton8798]

The wedge overlook is where I got married. Beautiful country

[@OverlandScout81]

Love the video! Headed to Utah in a few months to do some exploring. Beautiful state.

[@shaweehillsworkshop4226]

Those drawers look awesome 😜

[@RevereOverland]

Thanks. I made them all by myself!

[@interwurx]

First time viewer and now a subscriber! Great video! Very inspirational!

[@benivey5811]

Beautiful.

[@afterthelandroverexperience]

Incredible views and awesome video man.

[@kevinbatchelor3819]

You went on a trip that has taken me 20 years to complete and about 40 trips , that was quite the detour to do the Shaffer trail though, You need to look up the Flint trail , way more scary.

[@RevereOverland]

I’ll look it up!

[@MountainRoots]

Man I'm loving these drone shots of the terrain! 🤩🤙 -Josh

[@RevereOverland]

Thanks! They really help show the colors!

[@MountainRoots]

@@RevereOverland yeah, truly stunning! What ND filter do you use on the drone?

[@samcobuggies984]

I hope you stopped at the black dragon wash panel, probably my favorite one in the swell

[@RevereOverland]

We must have driven right past it! I also found out that we drove past a dinosaur footprint which would have been cool to see!

[@H.pylori]

Well done. Great trip. Drone footage fantastic. Always wondered what the top of some of the sandstone structures looked like. Was holding on to my chair when you flew the drone through the arch. That arch looked like an "elephant" with its trunk. Amazing what beauty lies off-road in the desert.

[@RevereOverland]

Lol. I was a little nervous flying through since it was pretty windy!

[@lynnnorthrup8914]

Loved your video! The drone footage was awesome. San Rafael Swell has been our go to spot for years so it was nice seeing familiar sights from your drone. Regarding the Burpee dinosaur quarry, we were there when the museum people were digging and I have video of that and the actual bones. They hide the locations of over where they have dug so people don’t remove any of the bones. Saw your Bills cap and I’m originally from Buffalo now living in Montrose, Colorado. I stumbled on your channel by accident and have subscribed to see your other videos. Still can’t get over your drone footage! 😀👍

[@adamengelke5264]

LOL "poor people fuel" why you got to do me like that. Was an awesome trip with y'all

[@RevereOverland]

Haha! It was fun hanging out with you!

[@TheArmando135]

Great videos. thank you

[@robsadv]

What is the name of the canyon you enter at 1:30?

[@bulfo4]

Been watching your videos for a while and they’re always great. This one your drone footage is so incredible! Great camera moves - really exciting and fun to watch. I loved the swooping banking shots. Who is flying it when you’re driving?

[@brianbaldwin7554]

Amazing! Might go here for my next Utah trip instead of dealing with the madness that is Moab. Take the rimrocker from CO to Moab, then jet over on the 70.

[@RevereOverland]

I don’t mind a day or two in Moab, but it’s definitely nice to get away from the crowds!

[@davidlukaszuk3709]

Was that the shafer trail at the end? Amazing video as usual!

[@RevereOverland]

Yes, up Long Canyon and down Shafer

[@deyvsonfranca1432]

Very good, awesome, a hug from Brasil. Your Chanel is excelent

[@imbdileva]

We camped at Temple Mountain...epic view. Wish I could post the pic!

[@RevereOverland]

Do you have it on Instagram?

[@imbdileva]

Posted on your Facebook page

[@mikedoucette99]

Great video!! Can you tell me what make/model of drone you are using. The footage is fantastic!!

[@hydesoverlandadventures]

Love your videos!!!

[@PLUTON9475]

Excelente!!

[@LookOutside...]

what trail was at the end of video? i've camped just where you were on wild horse road. the wild horse/bell canyon hike is my favorite

[@JosephCompnotta]

OMG! thanks ? though I have a Silverado 4x4 can I use it there?

[@joecerda630]

Got info on the drawers?

[@RevereOverland]

Coming soon! We’re getting plans together before releasing a video.

[@MrMonkey9911]

Great drone work. Inspired on Ogden here. See ya out there

[@robertlanzetta]

Excellent!

[@Dave-yl2ep]

Awesome trip. Is the route available?

[@OverlandUncharted]

Great video man!

[@tommysimmons5266]

What’s the snow cap mountains I’m guessing to the west?

[@myexplorenow]

We have been through the San Rafael Swells and it was great to see a different perspective with the drone footage. I looked at Justins channel and didn't see the San Rafael video posted yet, but I subscribed and look forward to seeing his composition. As always, your video productions are amazing. Safe travels! PS; could you get someone to film you doing what it takes from grabbing the drone and piloting it for your video content to the return and land? Thanks!

[@RevereOverland]

He had some technical problems, but hopefully it’ll be out soon! I like the idea of doing a drone video!

[@myexplorenow]

@@RevereOverland I would like to see how it's done. I'm still trying to learn how to use mine. It sure adds a lot to a video that can't be achieved with just a camera on the ground.

[@stanw909]

Your favorite trail. White Rim Trail ?

[@jeepNtreetop]

I love your videos and your style of editing. Can you please share the source of the music that you use?

[@mholzman50]

Really enjoy watching your videos, as I spent many years in the Southwest. Makes me somewhat home sick. But I want to ask you what type of roof top tent do you have on the Runner? I'm in the market for one . Any help would be appreciated. Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@Oldschoolny62]

Great vid!!! What drone do you have, awesome footage!! Got to get to this place someday!!

[@RevereOverland]

Thanks! It’s a DJI Mavic 2 Pro for most of the shots. The fast paced shots are from the DJI FPV.

[@davidwellen830]

At the end of the video you showed your favorite traul but you did not name it...What trail is it?

[@johnsellstrom672]

Do you have a map of the route that you took ? Topographic map

[@GregorPQ]

You did use the FPV! Very cool video!

[@RevereOverland]

Certainly did! I'm still trying to figure out how to use the footage, but I'll keep flying since it's fun!

[@johnnysifuentes4188]

The drone footage makes your video pop.

[@thomasdevereaux9527]

Didn't you camp at that missile silo a year or more back?

[@RevereOverland]

Almost did! It was a little too creepy. Lol.

[@SA-xk9pd]

Great video, love Utah. Who is the other guy in the group that we can follow as well?

[@RevereOverland]

Myself and Jeremy were in the 4Runner. The JL was Justin B McBride on KZbin and Instagram, and Adam in the Gladiator is @Trailrax on Instagram.

[@tommysimmons5266]

What was the total mileage of this adventure

[@afterthelandroverexperience]

So what’s that favorite trail in Moab? Shafer?

[@RevereOverland]

Up Long Canyon and down Shafer. Not technical, but it's the best bang for your buck in terms of views!

[@afterthelandroverexperience]

Yes. One of my favorites as well. Last September we started at the top, and finished with Potash. As you said, not technical but amazing views. As I grow older I focus on nature, views, destinations and memories. Technical “stuff” will come up every once in a while and that’s why we build the rigs. Right ? This was a great episode.

[@soph_ieca]

great video!! :)

[@RevereOverland]

Thank you!

[@christianholmstedt8770]

Great video. It looks like a 2WD Van could actually make it. True/False?

[@RevereOverland]

Yes to everything after we go under the bridge!

[@christianholmstedt8770]

@@RevereOverland Thx

[@kevinbatchelor3819]

Did you really say a 2 wheel drive van could do Eagle canyon? You’re dreaming.

[@JohnHMoore]

Shafer Trail at the end?

[@RevereOverland]

Yup! Up Long Canyon, down Shafer.

[@tommysimmons5266]

Did you have to pay or get a permit for this trip

[@RevereOverland]

No. If you go into the Capitol Reef scenic drive (we didn’t) then you’ll need a national park pass or pay the entrance fee.

[@henrikm4657]

Your videos really are inspiring. Beautifully filmed, and narrated with a wee bit of British dry humor 😂 Actually, it would be “humour” in Oxford English, wouldn’t it? 🤪

[@RevereOverland]

That’s right, you’ve got to include the U!

[@df446]

"Anything beginning with national you just can't fly in . . . ." That's simply untrue. Almost all USDA National Forest land is not off limits.

[@RevereOverland]

Sorry, you’re right. I totally forgot about National Forest. I was thinking about anything administered by the National Park Service, which includes National Monuments, National Seashores, National Recreation Areas, etc. I’m sure there are other exceptions too.

[@fabianzavalsa]

Sad to know the Justin B. never the shared a location to avoid the flooding of people and you you go ahead and share that location out on the open!

[@RevereOverland]

What?

[@michaelkearns7481]

You are original

[@MongoBongo271]

That's not petrified wood lol that's a dino bone!

[@hs0zcw]

Mr. Ky. doesn't like wind.

[@MichaelRichards983]

Good video mate but if I may make a recommendation. Slow down a bit, show camp, let your buddies talk, the editing was really jumpy and fast with little time to focus on what you were showing. Too much music, too much drone, not enough personality. Thanks

[@RevereOverland]

I don’t have a personality! You might enjoy Justin’s editing style more.

[@JohnHMoore]

Loved your fast drone footage!

[@solooverland3666]

Sounds like a great opportunity for you to do your own videos as you want them - slower, less music, more talking, more personality! 👍🏼

[@MichaelRichards983]

@@solooverland3666 A bit defensive are you? Just trying to help with some ideas. Your views are low

[@julioperezs]

it looks like, the guy who paint those petroglyph, where also here in Spain.. at Altamira Cave.. hahahahahaha

[@RevereOverland]

I just looked the Altamira paintings up and they’re way older and way cooler!

[@julioperezs]

@@RevereOverland yes it is, I'm just making joke.

[@steffenrosmus9177]

People öike you are ruining the last remote spots by posting videos here. Enjoy and do not tell anyone about it.

[@jacob-kf2gf]

Hey dumbass this is a famous trail stop gatekeeping 🙄

[@brienberg44]

Annoying music.

[@RevereOverland]

Annoying comment