Taking on the RED Trails | The Pilgrimage 2021

Fall has rolled into New England, which means that much like the brilliant foliage, wheeling season has peaked. Late September has traditionally welcomed the annual Vermont Overland Rally (or Birdwatching Safari as it was later called), but that event is no more, and a new one has taken its place: The Vermont Ancient Road Pilgrimage....or just "The Pilgrimage" for short.
Besides new ownership, not much has changed. There's still a campground, and a couple hundred eager participants ready to pit their rigs against Vermont's glorious Class 4 trails (in between long nights at the campfire). I'll admit that I currently get way more excited about wheeling than full blown overlanding, and because of that I made sure that this year, I'd get to do more of the hard stuff. So, naturally, I met up with Matt and Mike (two experienced Jeepers) and we went against some of the more rugged terrain. It was a total blast, and I hope you guys get some enjoyment out of watching us (mostly me) struggle through some of the hairier sections.
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Also...thanks so much to Matt and Mike for such a great day!
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
1:57 Venue, Trucks, and Campsite
2:50 Day 1 Begins
5:00 Agony Hill
7:17 Vomit Mountain
10:13 The River Bed (So much fun!)
13:02 Woodstock Red
17:41 Conclusion

[@DennisMcCracken]

Just stumbled on your channel. Great job editing these videos. Subscribed!

[@S0nnenberg]

Thanks so much!

[@markc6207]

Hi I have a 2000 XJ currently building for trails. Dropping off at axle shop for rebuild on both axles and a locker in the rear. Looking to do some wheeling trips. Starting to plan for the Trans New Hampshire trail in late summer/fall of 2023. I live in Connecticut and would be interested in wheeling trips. If you want to join in on the New Hampshire trip let me know.

[@petervollers]

Nice job Seth.

[@S0nnenberg]

Thank you Peter! Hope you’re doing well!

[@petervollers]

@@S0nnenberg, I can tell you that I haven't really missed VT that much. That is until I saw this vid of my old all-time fav trails. Great work.

[@S0nnenberg]

I appreciate the support! Was great to be able to capture some of VT’s best Class 4s on video, and I was lucky to have an awesome group to ride with. Really glad you’re having a good time out there!!

[@thomasregan6295]

Love watching these videos. Just moved back to New England after a while out in the pacific northwest and it's helpful to learn about potential wheeling spots for my own rig!

[@S0nnenberg]

Thanks, and welcome back! It’s definitely on my list to wheel out in the PNW…gotta plan a trip. There’s plenty around here though! Let me know if you need local spots.

[@philgriswold2133]

I really enjoyed this because, 1) I have a 99 Taco with a top like yours, 2) I have always wanted to wheel in Vermont and 3) it was a great video and we could tell that you were having fun.

[@S0nnenberg]

Thanks man!! It was an absolute blast. There are some incredible trails out here.

[@4x4adventurecanada10]

Love the video! Always wanted to come to Vermont to check out the trails!

[@S0nnenberg]

Really glad you enjoyed it!! There are definitely plenty of amazing wheeling spots in VT, would be happy to show you around if you ever feel like coming through!

[@gonejeepnadventuring9709]

Awesome stuff, great group 👍

[@S0nnenberg]

Really glad you liked it!

[@derekchace]

Thanks coming! Hopefully we will see you next year

[@S0nnenberg]

It was a great time!! Thanks for carrying the torch and keeping this incredible event going Derek!

[@michaelmcchesney1268]

Glad you made it out - great footage of the river run, brings back memories of smashing skid plates!

[@S0nnenberg]

Thanks man, there are definitely plenty of rocks to smash around there!

[@sariego9]

Really the best trails so awesome!

[@S0nnenberg]

^^Here’s a guy who knows 😁

[@sariego9]

@@S0nnenberg 😃

[@shorestyle17]

Great stuff man 😎

[@S0nnenberg]

Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed =]

[@VTOffRoadAdventures]

Wait do you work at ARA in Randolph? I used to work there back in 2014-2016! I just did woodstock road this past weekend! Let me know next time you want to go wheeling I have a bud who knows a ton of trails in that area.

[@S0nnenberg]

Yep! However I’m currently in grad school in Hanover and am not in Randolph too much these days. There’s some great stuff in Bethel, Braintree, and Rochester that I did earlier this summer!

[@VTOffRoadAdventures]

@@S0nnenberg Well keep me in the loop. I'd love to hit the trails with you sometime. I drive a 88 bronco with 9in of lift on 35s with a locker. You should hit up Braintree Mt Road if you haven't already. It is very long and not too hard as of 2015.

[@S0nnenberg]

I believe we did that trail at the beginning of the summer, fun one for sure!! I'll definitely keep you in the loop =]