V12E12: Cibola at Winter's End

This week kicks off in the stunning and mountainous Cibola National Forest, in central New Mexico. I travel north in the Jeep, keeping to backcountry routes, but the threat of foul weather prompts me to carefully consider my position. Snow commences in Socorro where I stay close to the front-country to endure the storm. I continue north to Albuquerque where I intercept the Winnebago Revel and settle into basecamp. At the end of the episode, I take a closer look at the Garmin inReach, and describe how I utilize this essential piece of equipment.
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[@papasquat355]

I save venture4wd for Sunday morning. It is the perfect quiet Sunday morning cup of coffee companion.

[@calsurflance5598]

I’ve said this before, but watching that orange Jeep navigate the back country, makes this crazy world seem right again! Excellent, informative and entertaining video , with beautiful scenic vistas ! Thank You Chris!

[@landvikingadventures9033]

Thank you Chris for all these many months of enjoyment that I have watched your channel. You, along with a couple of other over-landing type channels have inspired me to buy a 4x4 and try it myself, and even start my own KZbin channel. Thank you for all you do, and I will always keep watching!! ~SotN

[@nak4651]

Pop Tarts and Coffee: Breakfast of Champions.

[@jeremyswanson2708]

Those were may favorite pop tarts growing up and still are! Keep up the great videos and drive safe.

[@alexanderweaver4838]

The Land of Enchantment...beautiful. Thanks for sharing the info on the Garmin, good to know.

[@ndafarachaitezvi1139]

Always a pleasure being part of your journey

[@singhthe_king9558]

The thing which I like the most in ur videos is that u don't just camp at any particular place but keep traveling . 👍

[@AudiSportFan1970]

Adult version of Saturday morning cartoons!!!!

[@MichaelAnderson-nh4gu]

I’m SofakingJeluos

[@MrJustfabio]

So beautiful the ice on the mountains.

[@rainmaker1346]

I don't know how you do it. My hat is off to you. I rved full time for over 30 years and the one thing I hated more than any thing else was being stuck in my camper in bad wx. It would drive me nuts. I did this in a 28ft camper let alone in a jeep.....JEEP....As you get older comfort becomes a lot more inportant. Thanks again for the cool video's.

[@anthonyhitchings1051]

I have the Inreach Mini, it gives us and our kids peace of mind when we oldies are out in the backcountry with our Jeep

[@kalamurray3397]

Really enjoy your travels and love how you don't cut the 'bloopers' out 😊

[@endymion8672]

20:00 ❄️❄️❄️ice crystals on tent walls and car windows. Seen them on many channels over the last few months. Two features I wouldn't want to miss on my Outback 2018: 2.5L engine (0.28 gal/hr at idle) and remote engine starter (push start). Keeping temps between 55 and 75º all night for about 1$. No mummy bag, gas/diesel heater, buddy heater, heat blanket, CO2 alarm, hand warmers and such😃

[@ExpeditionNomadicAdventures]

Beer, soggy bread, and dipping sauce. Yes, your stomach misses your travel companion.

[@TheVETtrucker]

I'm 99.9% sure I got to see you going north on I 25 just south of Denver. I was going south and seen Orangy. Scared the hell out of my wife when I yelled out I know that jeep! Point of all this is to say you made my day with out even knowing you did. You are my inspiration to be able to one day take to the trails and have the freedom of wondering. But due to my service to this country(U.S Army) I'm stuck being jealous of your exploration. Keep up the great content. And I wish you and your partner great safety in all your adventures. From NOMAD (JEEP) and Patrick

[@timpeterson3605]

My wife and I just bought our first camper. Hope to see you on the road someday.

[@nickedshears]

Cooking that pop tart like a fancy restaurant makes creme brulee 👌🤣

[@fj9460-lr]

Nice to see you in NM Chris, I wish I had been able to meet you somewhere along the road; I live in the Sanger De Christos near Santa Fe-thanks for sharing your southern New Mexico adventure, you went place I haven’t been, though I recognized the snowy bridge you crossed in San Antonio, just south of Socorro

[@loripavlu9323]

I have the in reach mini with the smallest plan. I get the 3 preset msgs and 10 normal texts with a small fee per msg over that. I got it so my family can see where I'm at and not be calling non stop with the "where are you now?". Worth its weight in gold. 😁

[@roberovalle3107]

Thanks Chris for amazing scenery. Keep your awesome job

[@mtnboy6201]

Everything you do, whenever, wherever ... all much appreciated !! 👍⛰

[@BuccaneerOverland]

Another awesome video! Three more years until retirement and hope to see you on the road. Stay safe.

[@fredroybal4477]

Another great video, Chris! Thank you. I’m considering a heating solution for my Jeep, but with the issues you’ve had with the Wabasto, especially the “new info” that it doesn’t work well above 5000’! The Mr. Heater Buddy has the same altitude problems...What good is a heater for camping if you can’t use it above 5, 6, or 7000 feet! That’s where you need it the most… I’ll keep my search going. Thanks again for all your excellent videos!

[@wildcatoutdoors]

Just get the diesel version and its fine.

[@erichughes9098]

Thank you Chris 😎👍

[@vaseemnasiruddeen]

Thank you, very relaxing to watch your trips

[@marylousherman5471]

I watched one of your video from 2 years ago going through backroads in Utah...enjoyed it and think your 4WD camping rig is the best way to see those vast, panoramic areas. This video was cool, too. Happy spring! Also, I noticed you have a SUSQ sticker on the jeep...I guess that could be from just about anywhere in PA where the river meanders! I live in Michigan but have many relatives from Towanda north as the Susquehanna goes up to NY. and also near the World's End State Park, on the Loyalsock. Pretty country.

[@ScubaSteveCanada]

Eye glasses, then to soft contacts, then, and, finally ... laser eye surgery. 20/20 vision for the past 21 years. Something to consider.

[@SoonerGirlTravels]

The Jeep looks so sharp with the snow as a backdrop

[@ASAP1002]

Chris, its nice seeing you publish more an more of your "mistakes, accidents an frustrations " sometimes It adds a human aspect to your videos. The day to day problems ( sometimes a bit humerus ) and how you cop with them. Very much look forward to every episode you Post! its my Saturday thing! Thank you.

[@chrisgonzalez1597]

Next video: ugh, I shouldn't have drank that milk!

[@chrismv102]

Thank you Chris. You're still an inspiration.

[@roberth7894]

You are the Trail Warrior!

[@bernardcarpenter6949]

Thanks Chris for another great video. We'll see you in two weeks. Stay safe.

[@davidsmith-bh9vv]

You know it’s good when the wife watches it with you. She reminded me on Friday that Saturday the new video comes out.

[@rustyharvey3481]

I loved it another great video to make my Saturday better Enjoy your life maintenance week

[@jeffwarren392]

I wore glasses and contacts since i was a kid. I had Lasik done and love it. Great video as usual.

[@ralphcasados8862]

Welcome to NM Chris looks like your having a great adventure so much to see hear. Enjoy !!!

[@gilbertarnold8666]

Great video thank you!

[@brucel399]

Good morning America. New video from Chris. Let's get excited CHEERS from Colorado

[@lunamaria1048]

What about us Japanese/Canadian viewers? Hmmm? Lol

[@seanfrank4158]

That was some incredible terrain and the roads looked quite inviting.

[@RonStanek]

Happy Easter! Chris, God Bless!

[@RebelViking912]

I think you've made the world record for going the longest without cleaning your portable Coleman propane stove :)

[@tpseeker3367]

Might be a close one between Chris & @SWIdahoOverlanding Coleman pump stove. At least SW knows how to use his coleman 🙄🤪😲 😂🤭

[@GamerNxUSN]

Every boy scout troop in america: shifty eyes puppet meme.

[@maxrensberger9856]

Yep...what a day for a daydream...John Sébastien..think I'd be humming or whistling..watching what you enjoy daily..take care n do something fun today..thanks n hi to all

[@hughwolfe1176]

Just by coincidence I flipped on KZbin and Chris had just published this weeks video a minute prior, wonderful timing... That Revel looks interesting, but I’m thinking it’s fairly limited on where it can go compared to the Jeep. Garmin in-reach mini looks like a great option.

[@swissyodelbear]

Thanks for sharing.....

[@wayneC7]

I am surprised you haven’t lost a few gas caps. I saw you attached the caps placed on the pump. On my 3rd, I attached a cord through the top raised section of the cap.

[@PaulThomsen1E]

I've used the Garmin SOS and there were no additional costs, including for the helicopter rescue (for a party member, not me). There could have been a cost for ambulance from trailhead to hospital, but we didn't do that. Such costs can vary by jurisdiction. But no SOS costs AFAIK. If you need to use it, use it. Bonus is that the SOS services can text you back and forth (conditions allowing) so you and they know what to expect. But obviously don't waste SOS resources if you don't have to - be prepared; be smart.

[@TheKnightsShield]

22:28 I've often wondered how you handle emergency situation prep and I'm glad to see that you have something at hand. Let's hope you NEVER have to use option 2 and 3, but it's good that they're there just in case. Stay safe.

[@MasonWebster]

Hey Chris, hope you and Sharon are doing well! Awesome video

[@krisg3984]

Her name is Shannon, friend.

[@greatlakesoverlandersfrank3273]

Nothing says protein like a poptart!!!

[@search4truth104]

Pop tarts, the cornerstone of any nutritional breakfast.

[@JohnLaFosse]

The preservatives in Pop Tarts where recently found to weaken the immune system. 1,250 products contain the preservative. (TBHQ)

[@bakerfamilyoverland996]

Great episode. My family and I have camped in that area many times.

[@paulmfti]

Great stuff Chris...you undoubtedly are the best overland channel out there in my opinion...good luck at the dentist and eye doctor ;). Isn't it always so interesting when other mention needing to do some self care, i.e. dentist, doctor, somehow it feels like a suggestion for ones self...tricky tricky tricky the way the mind works...

[@ejp9921]

Looove, love your cooking ideas! & your videos! Depending on your eye sight, there are contacts which U wear only while sleeping at night. Designed to change the shape of your eyeball to 20/20. But require reading glasses. U don’t necessarily have to wear every night. I wore them for years. Might be worth investigating.

[@stoventures1770]

Bread sticks and pop tarts lol🤣. I can’t talk though. I did a solo Jeep trip through Agua Fria this week and mid day on the trail had a beer after working through a technical section. I was like what the hell it’s noon.

[@ZacTexC]

I love your photography. You’ve come a long way from the back of the day captures🤘🏻

[@mena580]

I just drove through the whiteout in NM! White knuckle driving and the windshield froze faster than I could defrost! Was scared to get stuck there as I'm from Phoenix and we definitely forget how cold it can get! ❄

[@kalc3909]

I got Lazic back in 2004. never had any regrets. Better than 20 20 yet. Maybe hard to see in the dark for the first couple months/years. Eye lubricant first few years. Good Luck.

[@OCMike]

Should look into Lasik. My wife had that done, a few years back, and her sight drastically improved.

[@ScubaSteveCanada]

Yup, 21 years with 20/20 vision. After 6 months post-surgery, it was 20/15 for about a year.

[@asaleemeadows]

Yep, i had it jan 2004. Was 20/10 for the longest time. Now that I’m older (44) I’m 20/25.

[@kylegaidos7688]

I've been watching a while... Good cinematography. Cool places. But holy cow you play it safe... 3 inches of snow and you run for the low ground.. I will probably keep watching bc the content is good as you can find for overland stuff, but I wish you would get in to the adventuring spirit.

[@kylegaidos7688]

Woah is me.... I get to drive my rig around and work for myself.

[@search4truth104]

Trust me, that snow melts fast and turns into the slickest mud around. Then it goes through the freeze thaw cycle and makes it even worse. He knows.

[@kylegaidos7688]

Trust me, I've driven on the north east coast, south east coast and pnw. I'm just giving my point of view. I've been stuck in three feet of snow and one inch of ice.. mud holes and soft sand. but I got out and had fun. Why spend the money on a rubicon? The video a few months back in montana is one of his best.

[@seekingadventures]

Can you adjust the air fuel ratio on your heater for higher elevations? I know you can on the diesel heaters.

[@scottmacdonald1877]

About 11:40.. That was an old sluice box. You need to get yourself a gold pan and do some prospecting when you're back in those places....

[@artsalivestudio]

Well, Chris, Robert Frost your not, but I guess you could argue that gnarly paths are the same as those less traveled by. Be safe.

[@maccamracecar]

I recommend using Dailies for your contacts. I switched to them when I thru-hiked the AT. I wanted my peripheral vision for the trail.

[@livingsimplytosimplylive6817]

Take care of during your time off

[@carolpascua1848]

Have you tried disposable contacts?

[@randymoffitt6532]

Love the toaster!

[@buffalolizard]

Shawn, perhaps a larger air intake at higher elevation on the gas heater?

[@tfcooks]

11:20 Box Canyon.

[@stevevice9863]

Do they sell Ale 8 One in New Mexico? That's a Kentucky drink!

[@joedabill99]

Awesome. Hello from AZ

[@christopherbuckley94]

I remember being in Flagstaff on Mother's Day and it was snowing! Living here in NJ less than 50 miles from the ocean, I keep forgetting about elevation out west!

[@krisg3984]

Cliffs and elevation 👍

[@randywilson6869]

I wonder what was eating out of that feed box with rocks? I miss that red kayak

[@bevomcbevenstein]

KENTUCKY REPRESENT! Ale-8-One for the win.

[@ClevelandWheeler]

you should try some seafoam in your heater fuel, when you are above 7k ft, to help with the carbon build-up. Does it have its own tank or does it run off your main?

[@daveeyerly7262]

It runs off the main fuel tank. Seafoam sounds like a good idea.

[@ClevelandWheeler]

@@daveeyerly7262 you can try cataclean also. I have had really good luck with that cleaning deposits in the valves and catalyst system.

[@overland505]

Dang, wish I'd have known you were here in NM. Love the Cibola NF.

[@landbarron1420]

YEAH, IT'S HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@getupgoplaces]

What do you use to get the stable footage from the dash?

[@ZacTexC]

That’s a 1000 dollar plus heater. You are telling me WHAT!?!?!?

[@MichaelAnderson-nh4gu]

Aired up and caffeinated, and full of propane PopTarts . LIFE IS GOOD

[@garrettmoon8352]

is there a particular reason ok4wd installed a webasto and not an espar heater? We run Espars and their "smart" controller with automatic altitude adjustment and they have worked flawlessly on multiple vans. I keep hearing issues with Webasto's and altitude... best of luck.

[@BodoTheMeerkat]

I have an Inreach Mini here in the UK, and it is blooming expensive! Plus the price has just doubled as Garmin have bought out the organisation that runs the rescue system. Still an excellent addition to my kit, but come on Garmin (and others) why rip us in the UK off so much? Great work Chris as always, thank you Sir.

[@scottmacdonald1877]

Man,,, I would carry a set of backcountry powder skiis and skins for that. Randonee boots and bindings....

[@Colorado4x4Van]

At least the snow will keep the dust down a little! We've had the same issues with our Eberspacher D5e. It works great except at high altitude and extreme cold. It was -20f last month here and it wouldn't fire up. Luckily we only use it for pre-heating the motor on the Truck. Propane is much more reliable, no matter what the "experts" say.

[@SouthernColoradoWildlife]

Chris, have you had any trouble finding the Coleman propane bottles? I haven’t been able to get them for stock in our hardware store for months.

[@leapinlizard9487]

They became really scarce in the Phoenix/Glendale area for a couple of months. I asked a Walmart manager in the camping area what was going on & he said people were coming in buying large amounts of the one lb. bottles for use in the manufacturing of drugs.

[@propwash66]

That means I have to watch reruns

[@TheTrakker]

Another great one Chris. Now quit sticking things in your eyes. It's just not a good practice. Hahaha

[@scottmacdonald1877]

You took Orangy in for some big work in Prescott.... Exactly what did you end up doing????

[@seb2549]

No visit to VLA? :(

[@josephpettigrew2415]

What do you use as a Hot Spot for P/C/? Cheer Do s Like your Show Joseph O? what Town is close by?

[@captseamus]

Great video!

[@glmaughan]

I thought it would be great to have a diesel heater but finding out the both the Wabsatso and the Esbar heaters can not work well at elevations above 5000 feet, well that eliminates most of Colorado and a lot of the West.

[@sierramantrvlnus]

Yay!

[@dannypalmer8990]

You are in my part of the world now. Seen that area recently

[@ACEventure]

OK now I have to get a torch like that for pop tarts.

[@FreedomToRoam86]

Garmin InReach is $150 less, uses smart phone for screen mostly. Great for hiking, back country driving.

[@SonofDarnell]

What is the purpose of those gates in the middle of nowhere?

[@Cold_Turkey32]

What arcteryx hardshell is he wearing?

[@rlucerin28]

You have a stove. Why would you use a torch for that?

[@traildogadventuresoffroad1245]

Hey there Chris! Idk how often you check the comments, but we are in New Mexico currently close to Socorro. We'd love to meet up as we are heading north as well. Comment back if you're up to it.

[@christiancarlson5431]

Hey, Chris! I make Acuvue contacts!! Give us a try!