The Conquest of Turtle Mountain | NB's Rubicon Trail | Part 1

[@darrenmcmackin330]

The last bit is the nutiest. I hiked up and camped the night,the next day jeeps were heading up. Cool place.

[@Amaces1]

CRAZY!! SJ here, started riding a year and a half ago and have heard of this place. Thanks for saving me the time of going! Hahaha too rough for this old guy and his new expensive hobby! 😂👍🏼

[@jamesmaltba5678]

WOW! Not much you can say after watching this. Thank You for taking us on Your Adventure!!!!

[@cotepierre68]

Awesome conclusion for the Labor Day Weekend. Good work to all the crew🍻

[@DominicDoomfisFiset]

Hello NXB. WOW WOW WOW Thanks for this video. You always look up. Ex: the specs of FURY and STARLITE Super. Very tight passage with a high drop. I've never done a trail with my Jeep but the feeling of seeing the sky ahead must be intense. I was standing on the end of my couch. I look forward to the next videos.

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sonnicman]

Virgil/Chantel, that view made the struggle through hell totally worth it, and I'm highly looking forward to part II. Freeze the video at 48:44 and think about it for a minute. Their standing in a place filled with so much beauty, and yet in the distance is a place filled with so much destruction of the environment. The stark contrast between the two.

[@imredomokos3783]

Been there, done that.. 12 years ago In a Tracker with open diffs and 33" tires.. 3 1/2 hours

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Took us 4 hours with big Jeeps and filming.

[@DerScheff07]

The Videos keep getting better and better. Great scenery, tough offroading and a Virgil who is showing some fear „s...my pants“ - we all know this exact feeling looking at an enormous obstacle, so thanks for not cutting this out!! 41:45 - Trying to make sure Chantal approves all of this beating up her JL? Just mute the volume and look into her face, it says it all 😂😂 Just make sure there is enough beer in the fridge 😁

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

DerScheff07 hahaha thanks!!

[@andrewroberts8993]

My buddy and I took his grand Cherokee on 39.5s and lockers there in 2016. Took 2 trips to make it. Had to bring a saw to widen out a few spots to get up there. That last corner is sketchy for sure. Coming back down we were loosing air out the back beads of the tires. Almost flat by the time we got to good ground. Took us about 8 hrs there and back. Well worth the trip. Most people only do it once.

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Definitely quite an adventure! One of the most challenging trails in NB, personally it's THE most challenging one I've ever done. I know some people on private lands do extreme rock stuff, but as far as public trails go that actually lead somewhere, this one tops the list. We went back again for more! And likely there will be a 3rd time in the future. People still ask me to take them up there.

[@rodneyboyd7430]

You did it again, making the tough of toughest trails look like a walk in the park. Excellent driving and video. Anxious to see the next leg. :)

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Thanks Rodney!

[@jeepmancam4205]

Awesome trail to an epic campsite! With a little clean up and some promotion that trail could bring some Jeep tourist dollars to the area and you could be the Mark Smith (founder of Jeep Jamboree and 1st ever organized Jeep trip on the Rubicon) of the Nubicon. I'd certainly travel to do that trail, but not sure my Gladiator could get through some of those tight twisty's. Anyhow, great job filming your adventure!

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Thanks. I’ve heard of Tacoma’s trying to make it through and didnt. It’s definitely too tight for anything bigger than a 4 door Jeep. We were already squeezing through trees as is.

[@Afrojeeper1701]

This is one for the books..That view was well worth it I bet..Great video Virgil👍👍👍

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Thank you!!

[@StevelsCamping]

Love the gnarly trails.... puts your skills to the test. Great camping spot!

[@jlmw6311]

Hi, I'm just a white-knuckled armchair subscriber but I am enjoying watching all your adventures. The production, including scenery and music is wonderful & so well done. I'm happy & relieved to see you decided not to continue up that too steep incline, no production is ever worth risking your safety. It seemed like the weight of Fury's engine was almost outweighed by your equipment set-up in the rear at that angle. I thought I saw your front passenger tire lift off the ground. That was too close for comfort imo, but what do I know here in my armchair, lol. I know this trip was 10 or so months ago and I hope you will have a safe happy trail on your next attempt up Turtle Mountain this weekend or next time. I look forward to more of your adventurous productions. Keep safe. I think I know why it's called Turtle mountain. Go low... and slow... and hang on to your shell. lol

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Hahah thank you!! Yeah you might be on to something there!! Cheers!

[@sergenoel2433]

That was 2 epics trail TKS for sharing

[@jeepie1964]

I really enjoyed this video again. Thank you very much and have a good weekend. Greetings from the Netherlands. Stay healthy and safe. Rene

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

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[@serjkeshish7]

Good driving. And wow breath taking trail and view 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼🔥

[@thelongdaysofwheeling124]

That's a wild trail... After the weekend we just had, I think I'm gonna take that one off my list. We did the Friar's Nose in Sussex on Saturday. 3 hours to have an injured rider extracted with a broken collar bone due to roll over. That was a scary damn video man. Congrats on taming the mountain. Looking forward to the next one!

[@jeremydh506]

Tried this trail couple weekends back in my Tacoma on 33s. Was making it fine but ended up running out of daylight and since we weren’t camping we decided to turn around once we found out we were only half way!! Got out onto pavement after 23:00. Needless to say it’s way more difficult in the dark. Definitely going back and setting up camp after seeing this video!!

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Jeremy DH yeah no doubt. The second half is 10x tougher than the first. Let me know how you make out as I wouldn’t think a Tacoma would fit through this trail without damage.

[@Idahoshepherds83440]

Wow ! Is an understatement!. So inspiring for me to get out and explore. You guys are making some great videos. One day I'd like to come up from California to experience New Brunswick

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

That’s awesome! Thank you...hope you can make it!

[@stevend9124]

"Lets get the jeeps up here crack beers and enjoy the scenery" that should be on your merch 😉 👍 you keep outdoing yourself now stats that was cool.👍👍👍👍

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

old metalhead outdoors 😆😆😆 I think you have the right idea!! Lol

[@johnperry8824]

Excellent video!!! Loved it!!! That was OVERLANDING!

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Thank you!

[@jaredinark]

Fun trail, I enjoy watching all your videos! I hope to come wheeling sometime in Canada, looks like a lot of fun trails!

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

JaredinArk thank you! You definitely should!

[@ninja63639]

I need to move to Canada. You guys have amazing trails.

[@BecauseAdventure]

I loved the drone footage! Very dramatic! Love the Labor Day Series!

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Thank you very much!

[@alexandregh.3831]

Another great video. This trail was crazy! The Jeeps have aged prematurely but at least the camping site was epic! (Great music and filmography btw Respect, that's not easy to film, record and drive in the same time on this kind of terrain.)

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Alexandre Gh. Thank you very much. You are absolutely right. This was a challenge to film. I wasn’t so sure it would turn out all that great as we were going through because I only filmed about 30 mins of the 4 hours of crawling over obstacles.

[@alexandregh.3831]

@@NorthBoundExpeditions That's what I thought. There are several things to tackle simultaneously adding to accumulated fatigue at the end of the day. You must have slept well that night! I can't wait to see the rest ... the descent! 😁

[@JeepingNet]

Great video! Still one of my favourite trails in the area to hike or Jeep. The new blockage was initially at around your 5 min mark. The gate has been there for years and I've always had great encounters with the property owners in the area. The new blockage was a bunch of logs across the trail and signs warning of some pretty deadly acts if you continue. It looks like the new landowner has removed and opened the property back up.

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Yeah there was zero signs of restrictions. In fact more than one sign pointing towards the trail, past the gate.

[@JeepingNet]

Yeah, I figured it wouldn't last since it is a popular trail. When I saw the land for sale I was half tempted to buy it myself.

[@Nomad_2322]

WOW! One of the best yet. Love the Jeep specs overlayed on screen. As a Tacoma owner I'll never see this trail in person haha. Thanks for all the great content

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Damon Briggs thank you! Yeah I wouldn’t recommend taking a truck through here.

[@TheBeatenPaths]

Within the next couple years I'll have a Bronco. I'm going up 'er

[@jeremydh506]

Not as bad as you’d think, 08 access cab 3inch on 33s basic Tacoma “build”. Only picked up a small dent in the box right before the taillight it wouldn’t have happened if I had put my bumper back on with side kick outs

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Jeremy DH let me know how you make out as I’m curious to find out what the longest vehicle is that can fit through this trail.

[@PLUTON9475]

The most exciting and chilling overlanding video I will ever see. The jeeps were powerful alongside the drivers. I felt as nervous and scared as you on the hill climb. I hope that the cost of repairing car damage is negligible compared to the satisfaction of having made this great climb. Regards from PURA VIDA country!! 🖒😄

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Miguel Zamora 🙏🏻 thank you very much! I love hearing that the video was able to convey that feeling! 🍻

[@gittebussels4064]

What a view👍👍and Yes,Chantal could did it,I definitely think it..great trail,with like always the right music. Lovely for to see.. Grt,peter🇧🇪🇧🇪🇧🇪😉👍

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Thanks Peter

[@TeamStruggleBunny]

Good video that captures the trail nicely. The local Jeep club runs this trail annually, ATVs as well and lots of dirt bikes run this trail for a short fun run (maybe 20 min on a bike). I think I have at least 2 Turtle Mtn videos on my channel. Rocks and roots are pretty relentless and when its wet everything is slippery, except the granite rock face at the top. Early spring and the water would be to deep to cross as well there is still ice and snow on the trail and any mud spots to soft and big vehicles would tear up the trail to much. Better to run it int he summer or fall.

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

I checked your video. It’s crazy how fast a dirt bike can make this trail. Took us 4 hours lol. With filming and breaks, but still.

[@TeamStruggleBunny]

@@NorthBoundExpeditions The bikes do have an easier time picking lines. With the Jeeps you have one line and its tight requiring you to reset to get around the trees. Definitely a high risk of sheet metal damage. We run it a couple times each year. For novice riders its a long ride up and can take a couple of hours as the roots and rocks wear you out. If you've haven't gone yet you should check out Martin's Head trail. Very easy trail for the Jeeps but very rewarding beach to visit.

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

@@TeamStruggleBunny been to Martin Head many times. Been all over the province really. Lots of videos on this channel lol

[@TeamStruggleBunny]

@@NorthBoundExpeditions Do you know the guys from Gravel Travels? Ted who runs some annual rallies in Ontario (Roaming Rally) Some good challenging trails systems there.

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Yeah I know Ted.

[@jimhanson7476]

No that is giving those bad boys a work out ... Well done and great driving by all...cheers

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Thank you!

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

BREATHTAKING BEAUTY COLORS VIEWS SCENERY VIDEO & WEATHER ! VERY TIGHT HAIRPIN TURNS . THAN TURN AROUND TREES & ROCKS & GO UP INCLINES ON AN ANGLE WITHOUT SLIDING INTO TREES OR TIP OVER . AWESOME VIDEO & GREAT FOOTAGE 👍 IT COULD OF BEEN WORSE. GORGEOUS PLACE TO CAMP TO END THE DAY ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU ALL ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ! THANK YOU ! ENJOYED !

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Thanks David!

[@pboverlanderz1926]

Awesome video Virgil. Those damn hill though LOL. Its kind what I experience when I sent you that message on Instagram. It can be brutal for us manual transmission folks. Happy Trails.

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

PB Overlanderz man I think I stalled Fury about 30 times on this trail. No way he could just crawl through, everything was too tight, too steep, too heavy...I was constantly feathering the throttle in 1st gear 4lo and with 4.88’s that’s jumpy lol. It was damn tough! I started wishing I had an auto at that point lol.

[@darrellcook8745]

incredible trail. what a fantastic video!

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Thanks Darrell!

[@darcylee83]

Next time you guys are in Southern NB I'd love to join you for a day run like this. Really get a chance to test my rig out.

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

We usually got on overnight trips. Day trips are rare and only half the fun.

[@darcylee83]

I'm not opposed to an over nighter either. I agree, half the fun on a day trip lol. Nice to see NB getting some recognition on trails. Good job and keep videos coming!

[@newbwheeler9777]

Sweet ride! Would love to tackle that in my JTR.

[@MrLuigimassicotti]

Another great video. Thanks

[@kevintopasna7854]

I love your videos epic adventure.

[@remyboy4966]

wow belle trail ca ! cest quoi le knoking noise quon entend souvent ? comme a 28:09... le mien fait le meme bruit !!

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Thanks! That’s just about to stall lol

[@remyboy5754]

@@NorthBoundExpeditions ya but no ok.. Mine is also doing at high rpm.. But only when became hot. Need to look at tho ! Thx

[@Maritimer]

Hey man ! great video ! what a trail ! I think I need to do that on my ATV, go for a camp at the top. crazy angles and inclines for your jeep, I laughed when you sai you think you shit your pants hahaha I did too just watching lol and my stomach turned when your wife broke her mirror off lol anyways thanks for sharing !

[@opossom1968]

That new V6 jeep uses now has no bottom end torque. I had one with the inline 6 and off idle torque was good.

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

opossom1968 I find it depends on the transmission (manual / auto) and the gearing. In 4 low it’s almost too jumpy for me on 4.88 gears and manual transmission. Just a light feather of the pedal and it kicks off. But watching Starlight with the auto, she practically pushed the pedal halfway to the floor before the computer agrees to respond and send some power to the wheels.

[@opossom1968]

@@NorthBoundExpeditions i see, i had 4.56 in my 99Jeep TJ and same in my 84 CJ7. the 99 was manual and the 84 was auto, both ran 33x12.5. The auto was easier to control, but i did enjoy the manual. The 84 had no electronics, simple, the 99 about the same, but the computer did not limit throttle response. i was wondering why it seemed as if she always gave too much throttle. Its the computer got ya, makes sense. Some times simple is just, well simple. Love the content. I miss wheeling in my younger days. im 52 now. great trail by the way love the difficulty of the trails i have watch ya run, very challenging.

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

opossom1968 thank you! Yeah I agree, when it comes to Jeeps, simpler is usually better. The JL has a lot of electronics, even compared to the JK.

[@genxiong2695]

A bit shaky on the camera in the beginning but the end was spectacular. Overall great run! You should come to California and try the Rubicon and Dusy Trail. 40's are now recommended.

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Yeah didn’t use the gimbal the whole time unfortunately. Thank you. The rubicon is on my bucket list for sure. Fury needs to shed some more pounds before that would happen. I’ll likely have a different Jeep by that time anyway though. If it wasn’t for this thing called “work” and money and time oh and the Rona lol, I’d be out there right now haha.

[@craigmorris2547]

I lived in the area years ago. The land/camp owners around Robin Hood all have keys to the gate. Usually it's unlocked, but on occasion you can get unlucky. A locked gate is not really a problem for dirt bike/ATV people - not sure there is a way around in a full size 4x4. Definitely not a trail for somebody afraid of scratching their ride. Also, in NB it's illegal to cross a watercourse, although it is frequently done. Last time I was out there the bridge wouldn't hold a Jeep.

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Yes we tried first of our Jeeps could pass the bypass around the gate and they could. There are certain conditions under which it is legal to cross a watercourse as it was explained to me by a conservation officer. I always make sure we are legal in what we do and in this case, this crossing is legal as it meets the criteria.

[@craigmorris2547]

@@NorthBoundExpeditions You guys have my respect, I'd be hesitant to do that trail on an ATV. I thought it near impossible in a Jeep. Subscribed.

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Thank you!

[@aidenrm516]

Love finding local you tubers I live in grand bay west field

[@arneservatius8686]

Even if you learn the hard way, your still learning. In a few yrs you will be pros. Michigan

[@_AXESUPERTRAMP_]

sorry for the schantal jl i hope it didn't have too much damage to the jeep. 😔 ps fantastic video my friend look the second part.😉🤙🔝

[@NorthShoreBronco]

I was all in, then you lost me at 25deg pitch... and again at I almost shit my pants haha. But seriously. Wow wow wow. Would love to do this trail. I had no idea we had trails like this in NB!

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Yeah man this is one of the most challenging trails in NB. 4 hours of non stop crawling. But a lot of fun!

[@NorthShoreBronco]

@@NorthBoundExpeditions please let me know when you do it next. I want to be the first Bronco up that trail!

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Sounds good!! This fall maybe?! If we get some good weather

[@robl6044]

Great video that trail was alsome to bad about starlight mirror got broke but it's better then the door getting dented in .Is starlight open dif

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Yeah Starlight is a Sahara. On the way down she smashed a tail light too but I didn’t film it as she was very upset over it. This trail had taken a serious toll on her Jeep and on her nerves.

[@DerScheff07]

@@NorthBoundExpeditions Just make saure there is enough Beer left at the end of the hard sections 😂

[@arneservatius8686]

For me once is enough, no fun busting Jeep in middle of nowhere at 2 mph. The grinding gets on my nerves. I never mind a roll over 😜 “ that’s a badge of Honor” Michigan

[@JaredBusch]

jeeez that trail was gnarly! epic campsite though

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Jared Busch 100% 🤘🏻

[@stevetalon0]

What year is Starlight? Looks pretty new. Well, looked pretty new lol

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Haha yeah she’s a 2020

[@debskeith]

Great vids recently, the last two trails must have really taken their toll on the jeeps.....have you ever considered Line-x instead of the standard paintwork?

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

They sure did. Yeah thought about several times. I was very close to doing it, I actually line x’d my interior but then back out of doing the outside. Couldn’t cover that gecko up. But I think a full wrap might be in the works over the next couple of years when the paint becomes too thin.

[@marc-andrebenoit5776]

The 2.0L turbo seems to struggle a bit compared to a regular V6. ?

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

No just sounds like that

[@corypacione9560]

My Jeep needed to have the belt tensioner and idler pully replaced... that's why it was making that horrible sound. The 2.0L works amazingly well.

[@marc-andrebenoit5776]

@@corypacione9560 aahhh that explain alot

[@canyonoverland5003]

11:22 I'd like to know the story how Robin Hood Lake got its name :)

[@justind2598]

Nice 👍🏼 your really getting good at making great overlanding videos. You think a Tacoma off-road short box make it with 2.5 lift and 35 lol?

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Justin D thank you! I would not recommend anything that’s longer than a 4 door Jeep. We were pushing the limits. Lots of tight squeezes through trees.

[@justind2598]

@@NorthBoundExpeditions I figured I was trying to be funny you guys did great . One of these days all register for one of your events 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Justin D lol well I would love to find out if a Taco or a Gladiator could fit through, lol. But let’s just say, I wouldn’t want it to be mine 😆

[@tacocruiser4238]

I always forget that we have French speakers in North America. Very cool....

[@FRBYND]

Where did you guys start the trail from?

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Down along the highway to Saint Andrews. I got all the GPX data available via Patreon. Called Fury Trax.

[@FRBYND]

@@NorthBoundExpeditions are they okay to go on the trails with atv ? Looks like a nice trail I wanna explore it

[@charlesfaulkingham5599]

Awesome 👍🏻

[@ozboy8144]

New Subscribe. I really enjoying watching your Channel keep the videos coming 🙂 keep safe out there

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

OZBOY 81 thanks for the sub! Welcome to the Squad!

[@fern1493]

Hi NBX, just wondering if a Gladiator would have made it through all that?

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

I would very strongly recommend against taking anything longer than a 4 door Jeep. Way too tight.

[@fern1493]

@@NorthBoundExpeditions Love your video productions btw, from a fellow Canadian! Awesome content!

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Thank you!

[@christophermartinez5314]

Nice overlanding

[@alexmorris3106]

Take what you bought with you , your gear and your memories, leave your footprints muddy waters and track's semper fi Eck usmc

[@gilstewart4069]

Bravo

[@rshutterbug47]

You Should Tell That Guy That He Should Lead The Way &Show You How it's Done 😉

[@BillyTpower]

EPIC

[@Nomad_2322]

I tried giving 2 thumbs up. KZbin, fix this. These are the social distancing videos you should be recommending.👍👍

[@NorthBoundExpeditions]

Damon Briggs lol thanks Damon!

[@christophermartinez5314]

👍👍👍

[@ludviglyberth257]

👏👍🙏🔝

[@glennferrer6349]

Awesome 😎