Over 200 Miles of MUD & SNOW was Worth It!

I continue my trek deeper and deeper in the the back country of Eastern Nevada with my good friends who have been exploring this wilderness region for 40 years. Find some great camping spots, cook up so delicious camp meals, search for ghost towns, old cabins and abandoned mines and even make a quick stop into town for resupply.
Part 1 of this adventure: • Exploring the Eastern ...
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[@TrailRecon]

In case you missed it, here is part 1 of this amazing adventure: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXnKeIeql7GsqJo

[@GATORADDAM]

Absolutely the coolest outdoor video I've seen in a long time! It doesn't always have to be rock crawling and 3ft deep water crossings. That's not "overlanding". The scenery, the remoteness, the exploration, the self sufficiently of sleeping and cooking in nature. That's what it's all about. And you do that very - very well.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!

[@Michael_Tran]

We're so spoil here in the West. So many pretty terrains to go explore.

[@TrailRecon]

We are blessed to have some great public lands to explore, we just have to be sure to continue to take care of it.

[@Wrangzilla]

Yes you guys are. Us east coast guys have pretty country. But off road trails are not too plentiful.

[@SIMAR68]

Yes y’all have great trails and awesome views but up here in Minnesota, Wisconsin & Michigan have a the great views from a fishing boat 😉

[@rmorales1029]

Thanks Brad for the timeliness of this video. In 2-3 hrs I will be undergoing shoulder replacement surgery so this helped put my mine at ease. Glad you enjoyed NV’s Public Lands and scenery.

[@TrailRecon]

Hope you surgery goes well and you have a speedy recovery!

[@CityPrepping]

Beautiful!

[@mikemurphy2764]

I just recently started following you. Thoroughly enjoying your adventures. This one has been great.

[@TrailRecon]

Glad you are enjoying the adventures! Thank you!

[@woof3598]

straight down to the the family room to put this up on the projector screen, awsome trip

[@TrailRecon]

Right on!

[@TrapperSamm]

I like this way of filming, thru the windshield and the sides as you explain where your going and it has to be a lot easier without stopping and running ahead all the time. Great series

[@mikebiron7339]

surprised to didn't run into The Chig (aquachigger). LOL He's been exploring all over those areas for weeks. Brad, thank you so much for continuing to provide these videos of your trips. I can't tell you how bad I want to tag along. I'm finally making that list of Jeep improvements in order to be ready enough. It will never be close to what you have built, but, it will work and the memories will be forever. It's going to be the first "big" trip with my oldest son, and I can't wait.

[@Gustav92069]

Awesome trip, Brad as always, I can't wait till I'm out with you guys and enjoying the company of great people, hope we see Marco again soon, take care doc. Gustav

[@1111Overland]

Brad, I ordered an extra bamboo cutting board on Amazon that fits perfectly on the LEFT of my Outback Adventure table. Now when I slide the right side out I slide the extra one into the left to support the fuel can of my BaseCamp stove. Works perfect, and keeps the fuel canister out of the way of my flame while I cook. Plus if I need an extra surface, I have it!

[@TrailRecon]

Sounds like a great setup, thanks for sharing!

[@wardperozuk2782]

Another great video Brad. I really appreciate the basic setups. I believe we all get caught up in what is the latest and greatest gear and this was a nice treat. Cheers

[@riverbear2441]

My father, brother, and I were just up there recently for hunting season exploring, and stumbled across that same cabin, the kilns and that windmill! That place was so neat to see! Not far from there we stumbled across an old cemetery too! Beautiful area!

[@joeoutabout2947]

I spent some time exploring the area around Pioche last summer. The beauty, solitude and history keeps me coming back. Glad you're enjoying it. You guys are eating better than I do.

[@griffinnoyer3297]

Woohoo! I love your videos so much, Brad - can’t wait to watch this today while I plan my weekend trip

[@TYZR4ME]

Thanks for posting another great video Brad!!! Every time Beverly and I watch one of your videos we want to hook up the overland trailer and Jeep and head out... Oh and Beverly makes a Taco soup that almost has the same ingredients. Must have been pretty good as Jim gets his second bowl!! LOL Great video bud...

[@gearlist]

Been waiting for pt.2, really enjoyed this one as well, Brad!

[@TrailRecon]

So great to hear, thank you!

[@flyfisher530]

Great video Brad! Love seeing these remote places in Nevada.

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

So interesting and beautiful Brad. The kiln ovens were so interesting. All your camp meals are great Brad. 19:36 the fork melting into the burning log was a neat shot. 19:55 quite the cleanup ahead of you there Brad ;-) what an incredible trip/journey that had to be Brad. Thank you for taking us along!

[@hughwolfe1176]

Brad that was a wonderful adventure, thank you for taking us along.

[@hankthetank185]

This trail was great. Amazing views. Love the abandoned 🏚 Looking forward to the next leg.

[@bradleyjohnson3068]

Best line of the video "Marco, you have nuttin to worry bout" 🤣. I enjoy the videos and dream of the day when I'll have the time to explore in my Jeep or Bronco.

[@TrailRecon]

LOL!

[@ryandouglass4]

I live in eastern Nevada and this is honestly so much fun to see!

[@bigtime6837]

My family loves when I make biscuits in the BBQ. Put them in a old pan and throw them in on low. Super cool breakfast in the middle of nowhere!!

[@MentatGhola]

It would be super cool and interesting to hear about your buddy's vehicles/rigs that they used over their 40 years of exploring.

[@lancescimeca4855]

what an epic time. Thank you for sharing!

[@johnmoore1459]

Great job guys loved this one !!!

[@daytonmunk3128]

It really is amazing all you can see and explore and have to yourself out in Eastern Nevada. You need to come a little farther north next time and check out "Mount Washington" and the trail you can drive to above the tree line with the bristle cone pines trees and 11,700' summit. Some old mines you can explore as well there. Another great spot is the "Success Loop" just outside Ely, Nevada, not a hard trail at all but truly a gorgeous trail with plenty of camp spots. Not to mention the remote hot springs you can take a dip in scattered throughout the entire area. Glad to see you showing off Nevada, it truly is hidden gem that a lot of people ignore or just don't know about all together.

[@TrailRecon]

Thanks for those suggestions, I will absolute be heading back and exploring more soon!

[@billylemire5469]

Jim seems like the kind of guy who could tell some great campfire stories

[@TrailRecon]

Oh ya!

[@ratchetman]

Awesome place to visit. I was at the same location by Pioche a couple of weeks ago and there was less snow on the roads. Cant wait to go back and find the mines you visited.

[@AW-xv7dq]

what a great group of gentleman Thanks for sharing!

[@davidw9631]

Another fantastic video. Thanks Brad. Oh and thanks for the discount on my trailgater. I love that thing.😀

[@hellayellajlurubicon]

Brad, great video, I grew up just north of there. Makes me home sick. My grandpa use to take me through a lot of that country and tell me stories of the mines and land marks. According to him the cabin you guys were in was the Bristol Wells stage stop.

[@dirtroadcouple7358]

Brad- your videos are always great! Thanks for taking us along!

[@TrailRecon]

I appreciate that!

[@roberthallam6824]

Great adventures ! I have to visit that area soon ! Thank you for another wonderful video !

[@byronbrasher8118]

I have had my Lectric XP for over two years now, and love it. I ride wintering in Florida right on the Atlatic beach. I ride it at my summer, fall digs in the hills. You won't go wrong getting one. Another great show Russ.

[@chrisecker9341]

Trailrecon, the channel I hit like before I see the vid.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@timberdogz]

Awesome series! Great history in a beautiful area. Thanks for taking us along!

[@theortegas5502]

I once made a comment about how clean your jeeps are, even on the trails. On this one my friend totally looks like your jeep was rescued from underground lol. I enjoy watching your videos and the information that you always provide for viewers

[@1hasbeen531]

Thanks for mentioning being good stewards of historical sites. So many such structures here in AZ have been vandalized, damaged, and pilfered it is heartbreaking.

[@Gothic1Actual]

Another excellent video! Thanks Brad

[@TrailRecon]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@avonrastonar]

Good coffee and good food is a great way to start the day Love your content brother, awesome🤙🏽

[@TrailRecon]

I appreciate it!

[@johnbarrios1598]

Great adventure.. love the mine exploration. And never knew you started bas a BT. When you entered the Navy. That was my rate for six years!!!.

[@jamesc2072]

Brad, great video as always bro! Absolutely love that area. Took my son up that way in September and we camped along one of the rivers for some trout fishing. We are actually headed out to Blythe this weekend to check out some old mines along the Bradshaw Trail with some of my retired Marine buddies. We gotta get you to come with us one of these times!

[@TrailRecon]

Sounds like a great trip!

[@brunnie]

Great video!! I can't believe that your trail kitchen doesn't have measuring spoons (he says as he writes them on his list to things to check). "A dash of this... dump some of that in...Yep tastes OK." (And nobody died).

[@s.m.p735]

Such an amazing trip! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@cmreamhomes3274]

Great content! Much better than Netflix or Hulu! Thanks for sharing

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@NorQuest360]

Really enjoyed this two-part video! Drove many miles on Northern and Northeastern Nevada back roads and trails when I was young. We used to hunt deer north of there. Looking forward to exploring the area more when I get back home from overseas. You're making me homesick!

[@TrailRecon]

So glad you enjoyed it, I can't wait to go back!

[@stevej7139]

Love it , I might have to add that to my next trip to Texas since I pass through the area sort of depending on what route I take from near Seattle . Luckily I'm retired so adding a few days to a trip is just a better trip , the time doesn't matter .

[@carolinagirl4483]

Very beautiful! Nice video!

[@Christian-pe9ce]

Hi Brad, I a Jeeper from Germany and i love and following your Vids. I drive a JK CRD 2007 and a JL 4xe 2021 kind regards Chris

[@TrailRecon]

Hello, so great to hear you are enjoying the videos, thank you!

[@tonyk1amt806]

What a cool crew to adventure with. I may have to go through that area next time I head to Arizona to visit friends. Looking forward to the next segment Brad! I'm going to have to try that chili sometime if I can figure it the recipe 😋 Happy Trails!

[@dedwin8930]

Nice the old fire place worked!!!

[@TrailRecon]

We were very thankful, would have been a chilly night otherwise.

[@johnhornback7878]

Thanks for the video..

[@josephhickman4849]

If you crack your eggs and put them in a shaker protein bottle, before leaving on the trip, you can mix them before cooking and they come out perfectly fluffy

[@yukongearandaxle]

Awesome video Brad. If you ever make it back out to the Pacific Northwest again, we've got a few more gems we'd love to check out with you.

[@shannonpervere958]

As exciting and creative as the eggs in the peanut butter jar is (I like the idea of the ability to pre season) Another alternative is to use the eggs in a carton. They come re closable (read orange juice carton style). Just wanted to share. Amazing video as always.

[@stevetabor4447]

Awesome video love all the history old towns an mines etc beautiful country great stuff guy’s as always be safe 👍👍👍👍👍

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@jeannedosterwise8460]

We do that with our eggs we use for baking on the trail family likes over easy for breakfast, so they go in the famous egg holders/ been using one for over 30 years. still like brand new. I notice you are back to ground tent. cool.

[@andymurphy769]

Did I miss part 3 of this video? I can’t seam to find it. I have really enjoyed this one and part 1.

[@stweasel]

Arc Dome near Tonapah is a great place to hike, camp and stargaze. Goldfield just up the road is a fun place to explore. As well as the old airfield the old hangers if they are still up are amazing

[@jobc9184]

Brad I always enjoy your videos! Wallace the JK looks indestructible and amazing!!!

[@frogdu]

Awesome Trip!

[@WoodrowWoods2007]

You can almost here the older guys start poppin’ some Tums when Brad mentions he’s cooking chili mac for dinner LOL

[@jdavis8610]

Looks like fun!

[@georgebrill3072]

Great job, looks loads of fun.

[@stuartwilson5634]

Brad another great and informative vid, well done, it never gets old.

[@TrailRecon]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Backoutsideco]

You guys have THE LIFE😍😍😍

[@chrishoward4546]

Awesome thanks for your hard work sir 👍

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@AlldreadProductions]

Another great video, love watching your channel 😎

[@TrailRecon]

Thanks so much!

[@gilbertarnold8666]

Great video thank you!

[@TrailRecon]

Glad you liked it!

[@brianl2595]

Amazing views, Brad! Your video adventures with great story telling never disappoint.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@kevinpritchard3592]

That is an awesome vid man!

[@vegasfordguy]

You can get to all of these places with a 2WD truck without any problems. I've done it many of times. Most of these places are all off of graded dirt roads not that far off the highway.

[@aaronyoung6903]

Another trick for eggs……prep the eggs at home, put them in the good thick Ziploc bags. When you take them out of the cooler in the bag, just put the bag in boiling water when your ready to eat. When it’s done, open the bag up.“Breakfast is served, my Lord”

[@Billsadventures13]

Awesome trip, can’t wait to see more.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@mark5.11]

Great video as always!

[@EricF2030]

Another great video!

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@marcosuozzi]

Thank you for let me dream about this adventure 🥰🤗 I know that I could never do this 😞

[@Rickugg]

Hello: Cool video and ride. Had no Idea people been doing these rides for 40 years, I lived a sheltered Life. Thats the Truth. I could probably visit Pioche for 3 hours. I forget Arthritis in back will not let me walk for 3 hours. The JK is a dirty bird !!! No weight loss on this trip.

[@graywolf2025kh]

Great video I lived in Elko ,NV and use to go medal detecting every weekend I had off. Found some very cool stuff. Are you going to share that awesome Chili mac recipe with us.

[@brentking4538]

Pioche is a cool place!!

[@shannondavis5093]

Brad if you haven’t tried the pop up fire pit you’re missing out… best thing ever !!!

[@archangel7673]

I want to follow those guys.

[@vision-yb8mm]

I've enjoyed the trip, it was informative, to engoy a fresh perk fast next time try by pleasing the eggs in box full of sand, looking forward on your next trip.. 😷

[@brittanheddlesten6008]

Have you ever explored the San Rafael Swell in central Utah? If you liked eastern NV, you will love the Swell, as we locals call it.

[@fscottgray9784]

I wheel eastern Nevada quite a bit. Wonder Hussy has a KZbin channel that catalogs hundreds of eastern Nevada go to spots.

[@marianfrances4959]

AWESOME!!!! 👍😎🇨🇦📷🔥

[@johnnygreene5447]

Awesome video you put together!

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@Mocking69]

It's a wonderful adventure!～♪

[@autoblog3922]

Did you make it a little further North to Ely? The Ward Charcoal Ovens are pristine! Lincoln and White Pine Counties are beautiful!

[@TrailRecon]

Not this trip, but I plan on going back!

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

I always scramble eggs ahead of time - a empty coffee creamer bottle works well & freeze it so you don't need ice.

[@jlegacy3803]

ayeee. you can't tell me Brad was not having that gravy. Haha. Ever the gentleman though.

[@perdegola]

Fantastic ❤️ 🇮🇹

[@mikemoore4026]

Can't wait to get my Gladiator rigged up for adventures like yours.

[@backroadadventurers3221]

Great video Brad! Are you going to be at the MOORE Expo again this year? We will have a booth there this year as well. Hope to see you!

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you! Unfortunately won't be able to make it to Moore this year.

[@8664antonio]

great!

[@terrylong8465]

I'm really surprised you didn't mention the dark skies at night.

[@edwardsimmons3721]

Great trip.

[@ttouring4206]

Let me know when you're ready for western Utah! I go almost every weekend. 2008 JKU✌