Volcanic Off-Roading: Mogollon Rim to Cinders to Jacob Lake! Part 4 - Ultimate Adventure 2017

Part 4 of Ultimate Adventure 2017. We awoke on Day Five to a stunningly panoramic view from our campsite high atop the Mogollon Rim. With all of Arizona laid out below us we drank in the scenery before mounting our 4x4s and heading for Flagstaff, Arizona, to wheel one of the coolest natural features in the area. The Cinders area is just what the name implies: huge mounds of volcanic cinder, or less specifically, volcanic lava pebbles. With huge, towering mountains of cinders several hundred feet high and sprawling over a wide area, the group was turned loose to explore and hammer down on the throttle. Making sure to stay well clear of any vegetation, pretty much any line is allowed here so the rigs with more horsepower put on a really good show. And those that didn’t have power to spare put it in Low Range and did their best to putt up the steep slopes. With some fun under our belt, we hit the road because we still had over six hours to get to our campsite at Jacob Lake. On Day Six we awoke at 8,000-foot campsite and hustled over to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon for a Griswold view of the rim and then aired down for 180 miles of dirt adventure driving, including a visit to the Grand Canyon at its most remote location accessible by motor vehicle. After that, it was more dirt into the night.
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[@BurnDuration]

Fred is perhaps one of the best presenters on MT and KZbin. He could make a 3/8" drive socket wrench review entertaining.

[@balzarini51]

I believe the channel your looking for, what for entertaining tool reveiws, it would be Ave

[@KevinSmith-qi5yn]

Unfortunately, Ultimate Adventure is boring despite who the presenter is. Fred hosted before and it was just as bad.

[@Philippos_]

Fred is the best !!!!! He should be hosting this !!!!

[@augustzackery]

satimate2 he hosts it most years, it’s cool to see him just enjoying the trip.

[@koltface]

That sponsor drop was pure gold! Laughing so hard. But I agree with August, it is nice to see him just enjoying it this year.

[@kmagnuss4597]

Agreed 100%. More Pewe and Fred!

[@station08]

Fred is hilarious. Always a well delivered punn.

[@kylespalding5055]

For the love of America, bring back Fred.

[@MatthewRobertHenry]

Freds delivery with that shot about fred's age was so funny! Especially because there was no reaction whatsoever lol

[@ceounicom]

am seriously impressed Fred managed to say the name of that Jeep. It was supercalifragalistic

[@anonymousfox345]

i actually also really like the narrator to i think hes doing a fine job!

[@billiondollardan]

I drove that exact route to the north rim like two weeks before you guys. It's probably a good thing. My son and I wouldn't have paid any attention to the Grand Canyon with all those rigs in sight

[@Cobb]

Tube Sock just chugs along all the obstacles. I'd like to know the overall MPG Fred got on that trip vs any other jeep.

[@lucerofam5]

Love tube sock! Baddest lil four banger! Fred always runs the best rigs!

[@joshuaburgess3701]

It's just not the same without Tim Hardy and his Suzuki samarai

[@donaldmaclean1872]

Them little Samarai's are some tough rigs.

[@rowdyg702]

My home land I used to blast throw the Arizona strip dirt roads in my 93 Chevy Silverado and my old SKS shooting things, so much fun

[@HickSquatch]

Can't wait for part 5. Looks like Sand Hollow. Wish I had know y'all were coming here, I miss it every time. Sand Hollow is basically in my back yard.

[@reecehaydenmaks]

First time watching this particular rock crawling Ultimate Adventure and the four-wheeling aspect, with the added over night camping under the stars, wow, seriously looks like a lot of fun👌

[@bannablitz247]

I was originally very skeptical the new commentary and leader of this UA, but it seems like the commentary and editing got a bit better as it went. Also I think a ton of people would love to see Rick as slightly more involved.

[@tylerspellman9571]

Awesome, Grand Canyon is definitely on my bucket list aswell as Moab.

[@AGPullen]

I've lived in AZ for 25 years and I didn't know we had a volcanic ash trail! That's so cool!

[@DirtSunrise]

The cool part about this area of the country is that every bit of this trip could be done on dirt, but I understand that with so many trucks and breakdowns they couldn't take the time to stick to dirt.

[@savagecomanche]

"Americas favorite hole in the ground" -Fred Williams can we get this on a shirt?

[@anonymousfox345]

remember when david friburger used to be involved with 4 wheel and off road mag? that would be cool to see him and dulcich or finnigan on one of these trips

[@littlegoobie]

easy. sawzall to the quarter panels to make room for some 42" tires. done. the turbo rotsun is ready.

[@TheRightLine]

Myrtle point! Cool! Awesome spot.

[@quadpit]

That group shot in the end is a classic of off roaders out there. You need to frame that puppy! :-D

[@twistingterrain7748]

You found one of my favorite camp spots! @48thStateOverland

[@onemat2000]

Loved it..thanks for sharing...

[@raystanley4329]

Grand Canyon Lodge was built completely from native materials found on the adjacent Kiabab Plateau. Illustrated in the kids book ' brighty of the grand canyon'. AWESOME place to see

[@21ZacDUDE]

Looks beautiful :)

[@BenLeBlanc1]

That k30 is my favorite one out there this year. Tube sock a close second

[@FierceMotorworks]

lol "America's favorite hole in the ground". Best line ever.

[@jblob5764]

Lmfao! Fred's Nascar impression killed me

[@anonymousfox345]

best series!

[@SPNKr02]

Love seeing the 3.6 swapped into an older rig

[@ViperDemonWright]

Loving that gladiator front end on that jk

[@griffoutdoortv5882]

Props on saying hurrican right!! Even people from utah say hurricane and it's annoying!

[@shemmac4700]

Such awesome trucks

[@Crouse_Property_Maintenance]

Pretty sure that Fred's speech with all the sponsors on the Jeep is a direct rip off of Foxworthy's one about sponsors in NASCAR. Funny stuff.

[@crystelledyes8738]

i used to drive a cab in Flag, theres a group of people living on the backside of the crater, in an off grid camp.

[@donalddday7741]

My 84 F-150 4.9 with granny 1st was slow and go,buddies jeeps and FJ40,s with v-8,s took 2 or more tries up the hills due to spinning all over and not getting anywhere

[@thcxlind]

donald day 4.9 for the win

[@awe_rc8380]

So wicked!!

[@travispoirier6234]

Loved seeing a s10 blazer in the group

[@Octoear]

With the exception of play hill and the face of 100, stock Subarus have no issues out in the cinders.

[@One_Bar]

Apparently CC thinks "Driver's Meeting!" sounds like "Come and get it!" hahahaha

[@ramirodiaz4545]

I think Ben Stein is doing a great job of narrating this year's UA.

[@sureshthevar8954]

Fantastic

[@trakyboy5128]

Fred, so what are your thoughts on the little 4 banger Cummins as a trail motor

[@NatureRecycleFlorida]

awsome

[@justinlago9225]

I feel like this year wasn't a lot of rock crawling more trail riding

[@paulylewis8512]

YAY, TUBESOCK!

[@donaldmaclean1872]

Love me some Motor Trend!

[@bebesito-ev3zd]

No yota love!!!!:-(

[@dominickirkwood]

Very good

[@adrianw3985]

I prefer the North Rim to the south, it's about 1000 feet higher and far less crowded... Point Sublime is a fun place to 4x4 to. Nothing difficult, but a nice place to camp out.

[@HarrySituations]

You will like the next episode then!

[@TWX1138]

Based on discussion in the previous videos (like of the camera crew's van) it looks like there are some bypasses that might let less-modified 4x4s make it. Is the route published somewhere?

[@truthspace5525]

Cummins should send me one of those new crate engines. Let's see if it survives Canada. I will drive my Jeep TJ to the arctic circle.

[@donaldmaclean1872]

Truth Space I live in Canada too,I'd like to see how well the Cummings does in our brutal weather also.

[@truthspace5525]

donald maclean -31C right now.

[@donaldmaclean1872]

Truth Space Yeah,these winters aren't for Pussies!

[@joshuasosebee5795]

not the same without fred hosting

[@donaldmaclean1872]

JOSHUA SOSEBEE Bring back Fred!

[@paul_15556]

Cool cool 😎 👌 👍

[@brianflynn6421]

I agree

[@andrewinsinga2993]

No Tim Hardy?

[@AtheistComet80]

Ha! He said "HurricAne" Utah. Unfortunately, the locals pronounce it "Hurricun".

[@bargainboondocker3420]

People from that area where they started don't pronounce it Mogey-On Rim either, it's Muggy-own Rim. I grew up all over that area.

[@flagoutlaw]

No, we call it the "Mogey-on" rim (i'm from Flagstaff, and still live there).

[@daveskinner1719]

AtheistComet80 i

[@mossyhollow3732]

Here is what we all want to know. What vehicle didn't fail? And was it the builder or the equipment?

[@SoDogtravels]

Kelly point is one great camp

[@Roostah52]

UA Rocks! (A little pun intended)

[@mr.g_fpv3292]

GUYS COME SEE ME IN HAVASU!!!!

[@jeffcole7794]

I was really looking forward to seeing the XJ but ig not.. all sponsored jeeps, still not complaining.

[@whosaidthat5236]

If your going to to do a overland style UA please net time go some place better like Alaska , so much dust and boring deserts dirt roads. I do like the rock crawling nice to see huge Riggs do it

[@nathanhite4328]

Bring back Fred listen to us

[@james4wd236]

I wish I had the money to do this kinda stuff. I have an off road truck but traveling and gas would eat me up. And time off work would be difficult...

[@717UT]

James4wd Amen brother

[@weesky2000]

Damn i want to play

[@Mart77]

OverHead Valves area?

[@redbeardmcgee]

no obstacles!

[@SureShot_2]

Im bringing my raotor here. Gonna go 100 to the top.

[@jcarlid10]

Awesome videos and adventure trip, but way to many break downs...I prefer reliability over capability, just personal opinion.

[@jgregg7100]

Jeremy Carlile yeah, notice everyone flooring it to the top bouncing the whole way. Fred the only one who went up the correct way

[@langan9000]

That's part of wheeling . They are filming a real off-road adventure. Not some idyllic Cheesy 4x4 show where nothing goes wrong.

[@TWX1138]

@Joe Gregg The whole lava field is uneven like that, even the places with no slope. It's fun to zip around in it but it's definitely hard on the vehicles after awhile.

[@ZakarooNetwork]

Keep that super charger off the trails!

[@5.7chevy37]

What goin on with the orange jeep with 2 front ends

[@bobordewald1367]

it's confused like RuPaul

[@WilbanksUSMC]

I love Fred. He needs his own separate KZbin channel.

[@GHW]

it really hurts me to see an old scout be cut up like that. Poor guy

[@Adovin]

That's a good fuckin' thumbnail.

[@chir0pter]

12:17 B-1 bomber?

[@henrypeterson2040]

I live there haha

[@adnault1288]

I would take that supercharged hybrid cj10 over a lambo any day

[@proudamerican6803]

Nice sight seeing but can we gets some real wheeling?

[@BIGDADDYFRESHx]

this video was done with all Toyotas the number of breakdowns would be chopped in half

[@iJeremyN]

Good stuff as always gents, but please... more wheelin' less sight-seeing. It's cool to mention some of the sights to give an idea of the trail/path the group is taking but we watch these specials to see some of the most capable off-road drivers in some of the most capable off-road vehicles... To this point it's been more like a Nat' Geo special than UA.

[@langan9000]

Jeremy Nydegger I don't mind the sight seeing. A bit of sight seeing has always been a part of the ultimate adventure. U A has been around a long time

[@rwills42]

You don't even need 4wd on this UA.

[@lankey6969]

In like 6 years Elon will make a battery powered off road vehicle. And this 5 day trip will take 2 months. Oh wait, no charge stations. 5 months.

[@samwhetstone9568]

Where’s the hardcore wheeling? Many years in the pas much more interesting this was like overlanding

[@sriniwonwonrajasekar4243]

First

[@northcarolinagunenthusiast6532]

I wouldnt be out there with a vehicle that doesnt have doors or ac.

[@AminHafiz]

All i want to see the s10 and its camera shy :(

[@Quixxer65]

Me too! It cracks me up that they call it a mall crawler in ep 2. If that's a mall crawler then what do 30s and a 3in suspension lift make you?

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Comon guys, utility ATV's or sport ATV's are so much less expensive and fly up those hills.

[@brianamrhein640]

Yes but they are not street legal also they cost just as much as the older jeeps if not twice

[@tbex8606]

I love watching UA every year. But, this one seems to be a little boring to watch. Just due to lack of wheeling.. Seems mostly road days with the occasional trail. Not nearly as entertaining as past UA's.

[@SureShot_2]

Jeep are always one of the ones to break. Never worry with a Land Cruiser.

[@vheypreexa]

the only thing original to any of these vehicles is the frame, maybe, and/or the body panels.

[@SureShot_2]

exactly.

[@abdulrahmanmohammed8688]

next time invest in a drone

[@johnknox6779]

More Dirt head Dave please!

[@jorgemoya3492]

Intensity cash objective glwsado sky grade doubt mud founder argument.

[@jasonheron8531]

Epic journey. Boring voice over

[@bellamorris4658]

travel mine cigarette sister interesting impose compensation bite arrive because now solve.

[@goatmcgregor8951]

Lets be grateful we have president trump this Christmas. He was civilisations last hope

[@littlegoobie]

Did you see the footage of his nominee for lifetime federal judge? hilarious, "no" was his answer to all inquiries regarding experience. also could not answer a single question regarding legal issues/system. NOT ONE!

[@kpsgarage4197]

Are we ever gonna see the xj? Way to much advertising of shit. Lets see all these people build stuff with there own money not on someone elses dime.

[@greenrush4313]

quit complaining about fred. Who cares

[@fullbattlerattle2493]

Who tf is Fred and where the fuck is randy pope

[@langan9000]

FullBattleRattle 249 Fred "mutha-fuckin" Williams!

[@mudbuck318]

This was the most boring ua to date by far, not even looking forward to next year