V19E6: Moab Jeepin' on Fins and Things

[@landbarron1420]

OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MotoringAdventures_KE7SAI]

Awesome seeing Shannon’s realization at the awesome little rock crawler that lies underneath Orangie! Deep down it is still a Rubicon and Chris takes it easy most of the time because he’s out alone. Nice to see Chris doing some wheeling and enjoying it. I agree with the fleeting high vs long time with exploring. I used to go on wheeling runs and they were awesome seeing different rigs go over things. But I was always worried of ruining my own rig for long distance travel. Overlanding exploration is the happy medium between a classic road trip and hard core rock crawling.

[@pworker8124]

Excellent shot of the canyon at the end. Thank you!

[@rickbuchanan5762]

Adventure afoot! Diggin' it. And you lost the snowball fight brother.

[@calsurflance5598]

My wife’s daily driver is a 2018 JKU. It is also our weekend fun car. We just did a loop from the California Central Valley over the Sonora Pass , down to Mammoth, then back over the Tioga Pass through Yosemite NP, to the Central Valley. We averaged 24.9 mpg, and had a few 4wd off road excursions along the way. I marvel every time I drive it! The Jeep is a freeway compatible mountain goat! P.S. Well done Shannon!

[@cgarrisonak]

So awesome to see Shannon behind the wheel. When I drove our Jeep over the 1st obstacles I could not believe what a stock Jeep would do. I totally understand Shannon's comment. It was so fun to watch how supportive and positive Chris is with her.

[@shannonventure4wd496]

We had a blast!

[@michaelyoung3337]

I took a stock Jeep all over souther Utah and I was blown away with the capability. Big tires look cool but never doubt that you can do your adventure today!

[@T1DSUX]

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! Great video

[@sportdriver]

One of your best videos

[@malifestro3319]

I love our Wrangler, it makes it look easy. It can just crawl up and down things that look super intimidating. But she shows that it is completely normal to feel excited, even with the easy button.

[@shannonventure4wd496]

It really impressed me!

[@petermercer5968]

My wife and I have a jeep wrangler 2018 it was new when we bought it. We live in Tasmania on the north west coast and we have so much fun with our wrangler. The car goes anywhere you point its nose, we have a big trip planed to Western Australia to see our son and next year we are going to Cape York top of Australia 🇦🇺.

[@shannonventure4wd496]

@@petermercer5968 have you checked out @the road chose me? He and Chris are buddies and he’s been traveling Aus in his Jeep.

[@hughwolfe1176]

Chris & Shannon that looked like a lot of fun. I’ve been looking/wanting a Jeep for several years, but life gets in the way and things get put on that proverbial “back burner”. Shoot I’ve never driven a Jeep let alone ridden in one, but I still have the desire to own one and go exploring. Safe travels

[@jonathanh8174]

DO IT! Life is short. :) Although one thing you can do, if you go to Moab, you can rent a Jeep for a day just to get a feel for it. Warning - that's what I did, and I ended up buying one a couple months later.

[@ntsms69]

Great to see it about the Wrangler and the off road capability, (I miss your earlier work!). Really miss the early stuff! Maybe now Shannon will want more of what Orangy can do.

[@corblack8236]

I could be wrong, but her snow ball was a bit more vicious then yours, Chris...

[@nickward8887]

Like two kids in the sand box... so much fun

[@richardboehm7327]

I agree with you on adventure vs wheeling! I liked the style of the video. Honestly gave the feeling of being in the truck vs watching and the two ends of the spectrum on "perspective" of wheeling covers all spectrums of your viewers! Loved the video. 👍

[@ndafarachaitezvi1139]

Epic content as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@vetman548]

Ok the end made me laugh out loud. Another great video thank you.

[@jno9079]

Love this video. Been to Moab with the hubby & buddy several times & had similar reactions to Shannon. Great job Shannon on wheeling! You're braver than me.

[@JEEP-N-DIRT]

Great stuff. I 100% agree with the comment you where you mentioned about just exploring. I'm just a little guy in terms of KZbin channels, but I'm doing mine for fun and recently did a trip my wife to fall foliage here in the North Carolina mountains. We called it our no camping overlanding trip because we wanted a little break from planning , etc. and simply wanted to establish a place to stay within 2 hour radius then just travel any and all trails we found in search of fall foliage. We were so blessed to find it, but I can't wait to go to Moab. I also agree that the Tech in our jeeps makes things nice. My JLU is little different, but agree the features are great. God Bless you both.

[@psknut]

I was in Moab this week also. The weather Thursday night left Arches NP in a thin blanket of snow in the windows section and it was incredible. I love the videos and look forward to Saturdays.

[@shannonventure4wd496]

We woke up to a winter wonderland for sure yesterday morning! I believe that’s when Chris took the opening shot - roiling clouds around the La Sals. Love it when it snows in the desert ❤️

[@johnowens8530]

I was really impressed with your video before this one, which was going up a trail to high elevation. You did the best job showing how steep the trail was in front of you that I have seen. It’s so rare someone captures this effectively on camera.

[@williammenchen2432]

Now you're back in the right part of the country!

[@gr8whytz29]

You go Shannon!!! Woohooo! Great job!!!

[@maxrensberger9856]

Yep..thanks for continuing to having fun..thanks

[@chakatrain]

Fun episode. Shows the joy of discovery and trying new things with a zen like calm. Made for a great Sunday morning viewing.

[@OutontheTrails]

I’m glad to know I’m not the only one that gets a bit anxious when riding on technical trails 😁. I’ve gotten out of our Jeep more than 1 time and ran the trails on foot (I’m a trail runner) while hubby drove. 😂 Another great video, Chris! Thanks!

[@hyppeeipmc]

Loved this video. Good job, and thanks for sharing.

[@gilbertarnold8666]

Great video thank you!

[@2kviper877]

Another fantastic video! Thanks for the ride along. And if Jeep hasn't offered you a new 392 Wrangler Rubicon yet, they are missing out on thier best salesperson! Great work!

[@JohnConnor636]

Great video! That's the longest lasting coffee 🤣

[@chuckzechman7390]

Moab never fails to amaze! Wish we were there. Safe Travels and God Bless!

[@Overlanding_Junky]

Chris, this was so funny, I remember taking my wife on it for the first time, and she was just as expected as Shannon, with all the Oh Gods and all. This was just a fun video.

[@NowhereBoundAdventures]

You are our favorite off-road adventure channel and an inspiration for our content. Thank you! Great job Shannon!

[@Glenn.Cooper]

That was fun! Thanks!!

[@reneepowell8541]

Wheeling is sure exciting, but overlanding trumps it every time! Safe travels!

[@ipdjbt]

My first time doing Fins my Jeep was 1 month old and I was green. I turned around at that downhill section Shannon completed. Nice job Shan!

[@roberthallam6824]

Fins and Things was awesome. Went over that last March. And yes get there before the crowds arrive. The Shafer Trail in Canyon Lands was awesome too, along with Chicken Corners and Hurrah Pass. Going back this coming spring ! Enjoy it you two !

[@phillipknapp3195]

We met Chris and Shannon on the Fins-n-Things trail (hansom fella¿ and hot chick at 13 min)... only shown up by some maniac doing cartwheels... who takes such chances!!?? :). Meeting Chris and Shannon in person was a hoot!! you can see me looking like an idiot when I spot Orangy. Shannon is amazing in person so sweet and so nice to both my wife and I .. She really brings a lot to the vidjeos. Chris is as nice as the day is long as well!! What a crew. Thanks for the great content and what did y'all think of that steep sand coverd slickrock hill you went up just after we saw you? ... Yikes!!! Tractor on my friends. OUT

[@possumlodge135]

Living the dream!&no 9to5👍🏻

[@krisg3984]

I had a Wrangler Rubicon. Someone said it can get me to places, and into trouble too. The clear air and scenery on a sunny day - was beautiful , I bet it was very cold . (the Utah desert is ). Enjoyed this , always fun to scare and delight: but that Chris really knows his Jeep, I knew she’d be ok .

[@mikev3627]

Great pics of Moab, we luv it out there . We try to to make it to Moab every 2 years for the Easter jeep safari .

[@RonStanek]

Tip Top Views, Chive On! Chris, thought you and Shanon might like. Acme Cinematography has an update on Sand Patch. Do yourself a favor. When your ready to settle in, it's relaxing. As always, Happy Trails!

[@Ridesaway24]

A lot of fun!

[@boldrbangr9834]

Fins is one of my Fav Moab trails. Nice job!

[@TheRidgerunner1959]

So much fun to watch you two having such fun together! Having only “ off roaded” in WV mud, I cannot imagine wheeling on those rocks and bizarre angles.

[@TheForgottenPathOverland]

Looks like the Jeep is enjoying having its pilot back 😎

[@santacruzoverlander]

I just did Fins n things last week for the first time and had a blast as well.

[@tomhoward8304]

It's great to see you two having fun together.

[@michaelsakowich7026]

Awesome video 🎉

[@bobmasters1678]

Oh my, how fun. Great vid

[@shannonventure4wd496]

Thank you Bob! We truly didn’t plan to film but I was having such a blast and recording for personal posterity… we decided to just go ahead and share :).

[@stevevice9863]

Nice. Moab is on my bucket list.

[@robertlanzetta]

Love it. We just did Fins n Things last weekend.

[@uritaub5441]

Fantastic majestic views!

[@WolfOverland]

I did that trail in July 2022 jeep gladiator rubicon. Crazy how the scenery changes.

[@JKTrail]

Breakfast at the Jailhouse👍 You did park right where we had lunch, overlooking Castle Valley. Looks like Shannon enjoyed.

[@glenngore6609]

What a great video! You don’t know how lucky you are to have someone who enjoys wheeling and exploring with you. Count your lucky stars on that every day, sir.

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

I think she is ready for the Rubicon Trail now just keep telling her It's a County Road

[@shannonventure4wd496]

Lol we’ll see about that!

[@ryanclemens38]

@@shannonventure4wd496 😂🤣👍

[@ryanclemens38]

😂🤣

[@dawnwamboldt3843]

Nice to see you both out wheeling fun stuff 😊

[@explore_off_road]

Being there in the off season (I would assume), is it alot less busy? And that obstacle that Shannon did, IS a big deal. That's a Doozie for a beginner. Great job.

[@Puppykupo]

Welcome to UTAH, to both of you, it was amazing to see shannon take the wheel on orangy and ride some of them obstacles, hey now shannon can say she drove a jeep badge of honor trail and had FUN at it✌. the cartwheel at the end dow 😄... Glad to see you guys are back at it again having fun, so much to explore in southern utah🏕🗻🏞, enjoy every minute of it. while still in Moab you should stop at "Gilbertos mexican taco shop" right on main street, best Tacos and burritos🌯🌮 in moab in my opinion.

[@bertkelly7650]

Yay, Shannon!

[@poboyblues12]

Great video! Your Jeep sounds like it’s got an idler pulley whining loudly. My rubicon had the same noise.

[@bernardcarpenter6949]

Shannon you did a great job! So glad you both had a nice day doing that. Always good to see you both. Stay safe.

[@baloghlcb]

Got to head out to Moab in my F250 last year, such an amazing place. Lots of awesome camping, found one spot that it seamed many others were trying to camp at, but I beat them to it 😄.

[@1111Overland]

Her enthusiasm is contagious!!

[@CoachellaValleyOverland]

Hey Chris was just camping at the campsite at the end of the video back in September with my Sprinter Van! I used agile arb rear locker in 2WD for the last part of the road it was so easy!

[@thomassanio8745]

Hey Shannon. Great meeting another person from Western New York. I believe you had said you lived in Hamburg? Anyways I am planning on being at Overland West in May, hope to see Chris and you there. Look me up if you guys come thru Phoenix or Prescott area👍 Always welcome. Tom

[@greensacruzn9645]

Time to get Two Sets of "Air Down Tools", one, Permanently Located, in Each Vehicle.

[@mtk8020]

What a nice surprise. Really enjoyed this wheeling episode. You two make a lovely couple. Safe travels.

[@shannonventure4wd496]

Why thank you! We very much appreciate having you along :)

[@grahameroberts8109]

Low range wasn’t required on many of those trails. ‘‘Twas as good introduction for Shannon to hard core 4wdriving though.

[@Earlywinters09]

So fun to watch Shannon learn the joys of Jeeping. You know you're doing it right when you have a big grin and no significant damage to the Jeep! 😄

[@salemk.3098]

awesome video! are you going to top of the world and elephant hill/devil’s kitchen? that’ll be so cool

[@tacoma_jon]

Great job Shannon 👍🏻

[@deputydog640]

Hey Shannon. I’m glad to see we are not the only ones that get nervous when Chris is dancing too close to the edge😅

[@barrysoutthere]

Fins rocks ! LOL 😉

[@clementc9975]

Looks amazing. Can this trail be done in a stock 4x4?

[@darrylhunt1]

That was fantastic. Loved hearing Shannon’s excitement. Sounds like you’re going to have to take her on some more trails and let her drive some more, or she’s gonna hit you with another viscous snowball.

[@bntravelin2]

her laughing was great

[@parkersmith4551]

I’d buy a V4WD tshirt that says, “I’m going to destroy you with snow balls”

[@wardperozuk2288]

I haven’t been to fins …….yet. I take it there are a few bypass areas?

[@chrissolomon8868]

Shanon you drive very well must say...guys much love from India ❤️

[@shannonventure4wd496]

Thank you so much! We hope to get to India via overland some day (I had a month long work trip to Mumbai & Delhi in the early/mid-2000’s and can’t wait to go back.

[@chrissolomon8868]

@@shannonventure4wd496 please let know about your next trip to Mumbai...

[@jrben21]

Love it!

[@NarleyAdventures]

👍👍👍👍

[@erichughes9098]

😎👍

[@onasledoverland]

Morning Chris and Sharon. So cool to see the two of you enjoying each other. Lots of love there. ❤️. The whinning coming from Orangie seems to be getting more prominent. Just in low range? I'm not a Jeep owner so don't know if it's a Jeep thing. Thanks for starting my weekend off with a smile.

[@shannonventure4wd496]

Thank you so much G Av! We have a ton of fun together. I hope you have a wonderful day ❤

[@woofydoggie]

Put the coffee down!!!! Makes you look like a suburban parking lot jockey. Thank god for Shannon. She made the video.

[@evilcam]

It was cool seeing Shannon's reaction to wheeling around in Moab for the first time. I think you made another wheeling fan there Chris, as her enthusiasm seemed like she was going to quickly want to try more trails. The whole situation reminded me of a more relaxed and calm LiteBrite video. Which is a good thing.

[@davidberkey1041]

Are you two going to do Top of the World trail?

[@milonetzler67]

Omg that ending with you screaming “wow”! Lolol

[@JeepCherokeeful]

Aren’t windshield cracks a Wrangler feature?

[@Spunky_72]

I think you may have opened up a can of worms...you may have lost your driving privileges to her! Great job Shannon 👏

[@captseamus]

FLOOR IT SHANNON!!

[@kenwilliams4086]

Saw Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner

[@stephano6793]

sounds like you need a power steering pump

[@InBonesWeTrust]

Glad we can contribute to your getting high.

[@modulate72]

You have a small crack in your windshield.

[@jjjeee346]

iPhoning it in... literally.

[@jonathanh8174]

There's some context to this. They weren't planning to feature this on the channel, but Shannon took a lot of footage on her phone, and since they had such a great time, they decided to make a video and share it with everyone. So yeah it's a little bit different from usual.

[@jjjeee346]

​@@jonathanh8174 Which means the original plan for the week was no video whatsoever. Viewers oughta be content with any scraps tossed their way.

[@bootmender]

As an Explorer for the past 50 years I have trouble understanding why people want to go the same place (Moab) a million people a year ago, like driving in Time Square on New Years Eve. The lights are Beautiful. Try driving across white sands missile range in the middle of the night without getting caught. Or get a peek at Area 51.

[@normanstirbis8095]

Driving with Coffee in ur hand ??? Is that a new driving thing for Jeep drivers ?? Chris, Ur adventures the last months have really gone down hill… Take some time off & get ur traveling/ adventure game back.. Please Professor Dan

[@29VK05]

Would have been a better video without the female "excitement".

[@chrismv102]

The titles you're using, I'm sure are FCP, are kinda distracting because they darken the top 25% of the entire image. Go into FCP and adjust the masking on the FX and just using the actual area of the words. Those FX's are best used as lower thirds not upper thirds. Honestly, I've never been comfortable with the motorized vehicles driving over that sandstone. Leaving tire marks that will be there for decades at least.