V12E13: Journey Beyond the San Rafael

[@csmith785]

I just have to pause the video to say your camera work is really spectacular. Thanks for sharing these beautiful places with us.

[@juanmauricioneira7864]

Wonderful places !! Only the great nature !! thanks ! take care !!

[@frank1672]

You could do a calendar / write a book about 'Orangey and your adventures. Good luck.

[@truckerrickakamanowar]

He probably will. Great idea for sure.

[@johnwalker3263]

I’d buy one for sure

[@michaelyoung3337]

Make sure to get stuck and then call Winder Towing, perfect KZbin collab!

[@danielbrix1982]

Chris, the picture quality is extraordinary. Wow! And so are your perspectives and your way of storytelling. Thanks a lot for that. It is always a pleasure for me to see your next episode here in Germany and every sunday I am looking forward for your videos. All the best from old Germany!

[@vernonbennettiii3646]

Good to have you back, Chris! Yeah, Utah is also on our list of Western U.S. destination/drives. Your videography was great in this episode.

[@dennisdickson2892]

Great video to illustrate how much walking you do to get outstanding shots!

[@O-PAC]

I, and a few other Jeepers were camped out near Moab, off of Hooray Pass, when that windstorm you mentioned rolled in. It nearly turned my ground tent into a burrito! It was horrendous!

[@SoonerGirlTravels]

A beautiful Jeep and a beautiful desert; makes for awesome content. Love your videos.

[@ActionAndyTV]

Always enjoy watching your videos. I love the 08:02! Your Jeep goes really well with the nature 🤩👍🏼

[@larryfisher7056]

I lived in Utah for about 3 years and every weekend was spent fishing, exploring in my truck, or skiing in the winter. An outdoorsperson's paradise.

[@aaron5222]

Very true. Has it all and some.

[@dannypalmer8990]

You do visit some really beautiful secenic places. Thank you for what you do.

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

HI 👋 CHRIS ! BREATHTAKING BEAUTY COLORS VIEWS SCENERY VIDEO WEATHER LANDSCAPE FOOTAGE ! THANK YOU ! LOVE THE MULTICOLORED CLIFFS & TERRAIN . GORGEOUS CAMERA 📷 FOOTAGE . BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ON 🙏 YOUR JOURNEYS ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨

[@aaron5222]

Utah and wind.... sounds about right

[@jotape1960]

Cool voyage!!! Amazing landscapes!!! Blessings and greetings from Chile!!!

[@HarrisFS]

Overheating is one of my fears. I've changed every coolant component on my old jeep (hoses, pump, fan clutch, etc etc)

[@landvikingadventures9033]

Cannot wait to head to Utah myself, and explore those areas in my truck. Great job again Chris.

[@adjake1]

Check the weep hole on the water pump, could be starting to fail. Keep an eye on it!

[@hughwolfe1176]

Chris it’s good to have you back, hope all of your “life maintenance” went well... Love “coming along with you” on a Saturday morning adventure no mater where the destination, but you are correct Utah is a great place to “get lost” in. Those old abandoned structures make one wonder what the inhabitants lives were like so many years ago. Would be fun to set up camp in one of those canyons and just watch the light change over the course of the day (yes I’m a photographer)... Stay safe out there

[@CG-99]

Why rush just to get an episode uploaded. Far better for all of us if you take your time and upload when convenient. Don’t become a slave to KZbin.

[@billynunns]

Love using that pizza crust when we make camp pizzas

[@roryfruhling9100]

Dude. You do such a good job with the camera. You're actually making me lazy because I can almost live vicariously through your adventures

[@wjsj69]

More tiger cages, huh? ; ) Some of those rocks look like they were sprung traps for road runners. Watch for those coyotes; they can be wile e..

[@johnodell9841]

Thanks, Chris. Safe travels.

[@shurppa64]

I hope somehow you can make it to the north idaho panhandle overland rally the beginning of October. They have 92 acres of trails to ride and camp it. They are good people. Had myself a blast last year.

[@niceguyeddy9229]

Great stuff chris👍👍 yes calendars would be awesome

[@joedabill99]

As usual, another great adventure. Thank you for the superb videography and narration.

[@crjmoto]

I love the Swell, so much to explore back there. I've only been on the south side, need to see the north side asap

[@martinforrester8249]

Central/Southern Utah my very favourite country. Camped (tent not RV) and hiked over many years.Just love the dramatic wildness. Moab in the earlier days was a real back country, unspoiled slick rock town too. Shame it's changed, not for the better either! Oldtimer Englishman from Shropshire made his last visit in 2012. Utube is my substitute now!

[@aaron5222]

Back packing in arches. Good luck seeing anyone

[@martinforrester8249]

@@aaron5222 have and did !!

[@TheKPDX]

It's massively changed since the 90s when I first started going there but change is inevitable. That said we rarely see anyone when we're in the backcountry around Hanksville or East of Boulder when we go in October. Once you leave the pavement, you still leave 95% behind.

[@aaron5222]

@@martinforrester8249 it's awesome!

[@chrisjeep777]

Glad to have you back. Hope life maintenance was just what you needed. Utah is on my bucket list.

[@BackroadExploration]

Love the Swell it’s one of my favorite places to explore. I’d be happy to show you a few of my favorite spots.

[@backcountryoverland103]

Been scouring the desert west and Utah for the past 30 years by 4x4 and mountain bike. Love those areas more than anything.....Western Colorado, Utah, "The Reef", "The Swell", "Grand Staircase", Moab and the like. I did learn early on......those spring winds and the weather can be ever changing. Winds can get brutal and sustained. But when you look around you, you get it. Winds rain ice snow hot cold......forming that landscape of pinnacles, smooth petrified sand dunes, arches, balancing rocks, twisted junipers, canyons, and sandscapes. After most winters, by March, I'm ready for a wander that direction but I know it's inevitable those winds will come, and for some blow their karma away. I will still get out their but now I know where to hide and shelter and what gear with withstand it and make that time more enjoyable. But I also know when the absolute "perfect time" is to go as well and spend a month or more at a time in those places then. And even winter is awesome when it snows. Love your vids out there, but don't let too many cats out of too many bags.........

[@rowbradley]

After watching all of Chris's videos, many of them multiple times, I'm not sure what impresses me more, the off-road chops and stamina, or his iron gut.

[@leecheever903]

That guy can eat.

[@ipdjbt]

Chris, the coolant reservoir is notorious for developing a small leak as it ages. Thankfully, its really cheap and easy to replace yourself.

[@jcblackmon]

6:11-6:17..kick-ass shot!

[@fwdadventuresza254]

As always, brilliant! Thanks Chris😄

[@bobmasters1678]

Beautiful scenery

[@djstubbyh8166]

Beautiful area! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@jimderksen1653]

I recognised that whole area and I miss it. We did most of that with my cherokee that we tow behind a motorhome. Have done much of the swell with my atv as well. That area with the bushes that you mentioned for a base camp is where we stayed for a week in the MH.

[@christineayres7094]

Glad your Jeep was ok Chris , good luck with your ongoing adventures.

[@19nash85]

Good to have you back! I found myself watching a lot of your back catalog since there was no video last week.

[@markymark903]

That F250 rig was pretty nice

[@mikeoverlanding]

Your ability to capture the scenery on your trip is simply amazing. I was in the Moab area in early March and posted a few videos on my channel, MikeOverlanding and in comparison, you are truly the master! Well done as usual and thanks for sharing your adventure - I very much enjoy learning from you and your videos.

[@IndefiniteGentlemen]

Chris-- please make sure you're not getting leaking from your thermostat housing. these are made of plastic and tend to develop hairline cracks that leak just a little bit. you can get underneath the front side of the engine, look straight up, and see if its leaking-- there'll be moisture or a drip stain. and it'll drip right onto your front axle bell. i replaced mine in a few minutes for $20, and it comes with a new thermostat. (though i think maybe you had this done not too long ago?) But i mention it because mine failed after 40k miles....

[@greatlakesoverlandersfrank3273]

Oh the dreaded quesaloupa, it's good but the darn thing dripped all over me, LOL.

[@zevvallance4244]

Just missed you, it seems. I spent last week exploring Southern Utah and its National Parks/BLM land. Great country, but that was enough red dirt in my camping gear for a couple years..

[@corydriver7634]

A 3-4 foot piece of garden hose would sure make filling your “white RotoPax containers” easier. Or filling any water container for that matter. Add a funnel that will slip into the end of the hose and you can fill any container regardless of the tap fitting. Bonus, neither one takes much space or adds much weight.

[@nothingtoseaheardammit]

if its the noise that keeps you awake on windy nights, try getting some hearing protection muffs from a gun store. They'll block out everything.

[@courtneydrew5596]

Chris we were in Moab the same time as you and experienced that horrible wind Monday night. We feel better knowing it was on your top 5 worst wind nights. We are currently back country camping in Dixie National Forrest after taking the highway 12 scenic byway. You are right, Utah is spectacular!! #Traildogadventures

[@steveallen1128]

Id love a more vids of the new rv

[@cgonzo801]

Buckhorn canyon ... Off I 70 love the swell

[@rustyharvey3481]

Another amazing video!!! I love Taco Bell too I just did my first full week of backwoods truck camping it was amazing.... you inspire me Chris My favorite KZbinr

[@happycamper1687]

Chris, have you ever thought about trying some custom tent poles inside the loft to tension the fabric? I'll bet something could be created if a custom pole manufacturer could be found.

[@Perry3377]

Great video Chris.... Keep up the good work thanks. Safe travels Perry

[@search4truth104]

The four corners area literally has a lifetime of places to explore.

[@wildcatoutdoors]

Brave man setting that tripod and camera on that ledge for the drive by shot!

[@wodgesad]

Camera is sponsored these days

[@PoorMansParadise]

Chris, I was out in Moab at the same time and the wind was intense ! We were ground tent camping with a couple old 4runners up near sand flats . Your awesome jeep setup came up several times around the campfire during the week. Love the channel , keep the great content coming !

[@TonyStark-or3er]

Loved it, as always...thanks for sharing! I don’t know why I found the name “Gramp Camp” so funny, but it just cracks me up, 😄

[@robertrhode6104]

Happy to be in the back county with you again Chris. Be safe! Your friend in Pennsylvania. Bob

[@happycamper1687]

The track you drive through at 3:30 minutes reminds me of the canyon that R2D2 goes through at the beginning of A New Hope...

[@shekharmoona544]

I like how he referred to get as the pilot of the Revel. It seems so professional.

[@jiffijoff9780]

Wow, what was the height of that tunnel you passed through the left pipe of? Seemed pretty low in height... Thanks again for sharing your wonderful backcountry episodes 👍🍻🚗

[@ejp9921]

Wow, wow, wow; And wow again! Especially with the ‘...or good-ish’ pizzzaaah.

[@alexanderweaver4838]

Great to see you back. Utah is absolutely beautiful. I plan to move to St. George one day in the not too distant future. I use to moto camp throughout southern Utah when I lived in Phoenix. I am boycotting Taco Bell until they return the Mexican Pizza to the menu. That was my all time favorite food on their menu.

[@asdfjkl426]

Chris, you are a Baja Blast fan too! I love that Mt. Dew flavor. I wish the sold it in cans.

[@bidibanda8889]

Could a good pair of earplugs or those noise canceling earpieces help during those windy nights..just a thought that might help..

[@tpseeker3367]

Earplugs would be most comfortable. As for the wind, its the rocking from the wind rocking the jeep would be what would wake me

[@bidibanda8889]

@@tpseeker3367 then it would be like sleeping on a hammock with a little bit of rockin and swaying.. 😊🤘

[@mariodesmo]

Those quesalupa combo meals are tasty junk food. I think I'll run out and get myself one now! lol

[@SaltySunriseSailing]

Ahhhhh, UT. Makes us want to head that way, minus the wind of course. :-)

[@MikeS-uy5yv]

I remember when you did a walk around tour of his Tacoma in Big Bear. I've always thought he looked so annoyed during that video. Either that or he just got up.

[@bderris]

The lack of a straw is the least of your problems if you're eating Taco Hell.

[@Ridesaway24]

Dig the pictures on Pixels, nice selection. Will be following.

[@stoventures1770]

Man at 4:45 with your camera on that shelf road I was thinking you really trust that tripod! Another great one!

[@AudiSportFan1970]

Chris if you start boiling over often and/or start hearing gurgling noises at start-up near your heater core (below your glove box), it could be head gaskets. I just had mine replaced on my 3.6 under my CPO warranty thank God!

[@chrisb7999]

Bring back the kayak and hikes. More “adventures afoot”. Something more than drive by videos of dusty roads.

[@chrisb7999]

@@earthangel8730 the whole thing, like many other vids of his. Strolling within eye sight of his vehicle isn’t considered hiking. Go back and watch his videos from even a year ago and more . Then you can comment back “I’m sorry your are correct”. Probably won’t happen though.

[@bakerfamilyoverland996]

You're right...one week is not enough, not even two weeks. You need at least a month to see all that Utah has to offer and that's pushing it. Believe me we've tried👍

[@truckerrickakamanowar]

Utah is beautiful for sure.👍

[@TheKPDX]

25 years and I still try to go back for a visit annually

[@happycamper1687]

selling the photography seems like a great idea - i just reviewed and I personally like the images with you and the jeep. I think that there could be an art book in this material eventually.

[@sar4x474]

Beautiful area. Thanks for sharing. Taco Bell; the only fast food chain that can create 40+ menu items out of a combination of the same 9 ingredients.

[@scoobygms210]

Love me some 4WD adventure

[@RVingwithG]

I'm sorry that they didn't give you are straw ... It has been more than 14 years that I had a "Taco-bell" and I'm not Missing it!

[@timothyholtjr.8600]

Safe travels and glad to see you again this Saturday!! Now I need to Taco Bell!!

[@gilvietor1918]

The Swell has so much to explore, I've spent weeks in it and I feel as though I have only scratched 1/100th of it. Another great video Chris, your ability to stomach Taco Bell is more impressive to me than anything, jealous.

[@gonativeoverland165]

If case any of you are interested, that FWC is for sale.

[@NarleyAdventures]

Four fingers, definitely an 👽handprint.

[@adjake1]

Surprised you didn’t go to Easter Jeep safari

[@singhthe_king9558]

After watching this episode(surroundings looked so dry ,dusty) I have already started to miss the winters. Temperature in my part of the world is getting hotter really quick. Nice to see u back though 👍.

[@josephpettigrew2415]

G' Day, Ido injoy your Tripps about our West country. Stay Virt, Cheers Joseph

[@roberth7894]

Utah's backcountry is outstanding! p.s. the pic page u created looks good, I wish you success with it!

[@johndecriscio9586]

Pictures were good, especially the one of the old mill.

[@ZacTexC]

Topped off the coolant?

[@MrClearview1]

Love your videos, my wife and I look forward to them every weekend. Maybe one day, do a joint trip with Trial Recon or Epic Family Road Trip?

[@ricksandfort8836]

Rich people camping - meh! maybe Primal Outdoors or Coyote Works in Oregon or Softroading the West

[@MrClearview1]

@@ricksandfort8836 Well, I tent camp, but enjoy the journeys, since I can't afford to do them. Now Expedition Overland, that's rich people camping.

[@ricksandfort8836]

@@MrClearview1 I agree... XO was very cool with their epic cross-country adventures, like the One from Alaska to the Tip of South America... the last year has bored me to tears. Trail Recon has gotten pretty out there with his "gotta have the latest and greatest"... only watched 3 episodes of EFRT and stopped after I saw them towing the Jeep with a huge motor home...

[@TomCrosman]

Its the overflow. Happened to me on top of the world.

[@sharkbaitbob]

Will be in the capital reef area next week. Hopefully will run into you

[@LittleTravelChannel]

PIZZA: Try this when making your pizza. For a much, much better tasting pizza instead of the pizza sauce you use buy a can of crushed tomatoes (make sure it's crushed). This will taste much closer to a great pizza joint. One pizza we make is crushed tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Try and Enjoy!

[@tegunn]

@12:00 reminds me of the movie Book of Eli

[@stevehicks9374]

Thank you always amazing

[@JT-py9lv]

Looking at the desert, and seeing all of the formations, I slip back to my youth and think about a good Louis L'Amour book.

[@martindrummer90]

I see some spots on the edges of the video, and it's consistently present throughout the video. Your lens or sensor might be dirty! Thought it was my phone at first haha.

[@paulmartin6152]

Wow more orange but pictures. Like watching paint dry.

[@jf0314]

This is...the Quesalupa Taco...and I thought I was an unhealthy eater lol. What really sucks is watching your video at night when I'm intermittent fasting...now I'm hungry for Taco Bell.

[@Mink_24]

This is my all time favorite KZbin channel ... anxiously look forward to its release every week but lately the search for adventure seems to be more about the search for good cell service ... hope that doesn’t become the main focus in the future ... still love all that Chris shares and will continue to follow ...

[@paulhaueter6487]

I agree about your cell phone comments. Was only on the road to adventure from tuesday to thursday and worried about cell coverage. Where is the adventure.

[@ZacTexC]

KZbinr’s need a vacation just like any folks out there

[@TheKPDX]

While I don't disagree. It's been 3 years. Now there's a girlfriend in the picture. I'd say this is time limited - but so is much of life (well, actually life itself)