Expedition Overland: North America Ep3
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
- "Winter", BC Canada. Expedition Overland's third episode "Winter" presented by ExOfficio the simply titled "Winter" episode will show the guys adventure into British Columbia's remote backcountry roads during one of the biggest storms of the season. Deep snow, fuel, and team communication all present challenges.
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I love these videos, some times I have to grin and bear it through the ott coms talk and the general seriousness of the guys. "Tacoma Do you Copy?" "Land Cruiser we copy." "Roger that, you are updated...", I don't know, a more light-hearted tone would make these even more enjoyable. And really, don't take your vehicle off-road if you are going to throw a fit whenever you scratch or damage it. Outside of that, I enjoy seeing where you guys go.
I agree. He does sometimes lays it on a little toooooo thick.
"Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."....Howard Thurman
this is a spiritual quote concerning those who have been born again by the spirit of God who have come alive spiritually and who have been regenerated inwardly in spirit!
Never heard of a $1500 fender, But looks like a good time.
So dramatic! So tense! Another couple of hours stuck in the snow and you'd have to start eating each other! The background music really helped to push me to the edge btw!
Back after many years. This is still the best season and best cast for XO. I miss the original guys.
Great video. Just a little suggestion about adding some materials for your expedition. First snowshoes, extra 10 gallons of fuel by truck, ice studs chain and double the cross chains on it, it keep a better momentum, a bungie sling 50 feet 4" wide by vehicule, higher tires and narrow one is better than the big one who pull a lot of power and fuel, an induction stove with an inverter instead of that camping material and you will never run out of fuel with a small 2x10x10". A SPOT GPS transmitter, in case of emergency, alpinist have that. ( one by vehicule). a second alternator and a second battery. A chainsaw for making a branch pillow ( fur have better flottation than pine) to gain traction instead of moving your traction aid. About your trailer: better use a light aluminum one with 4 wheels instead of two = better flotation and less draging plus greater stability and less weight on your hitch. About clothing: When you sweat, remove your hat before it is too hot, unzip your jacket a bit and work slowly keep a towel to dry your hair, in the truck. Work by short period and relax for the same amount of time, it is avoiding adrenaline rush and keep your strenght for a longer period of time and it give you time to think about what you are doing, it is almost impossible to think Under adrenaline rush. A satellite phone could be useful to ask the road condition to the local police or for emergency, it cost a lot less than you think and a life is priceless. Always fun to think about rigs but you have to be first. Have fun.
Holy production quality, Batman. Excellent stuff again. Living in the countryside in Finland, my advice would be to skip the all-terrains for winter travel and go with some actual winter tires. For snow like that, you want thin, high-profile tires with studs. Nobody ever EVER uses snow chains in Finland, everyone uses high-quality winter tires.
Love the mutual respect I see in this group as you work through tough situations. Truly an inspiration. Thank you!
man power, sweat and maxtrax....the best line in the whole video. Ive seen this video 10 times at least and the whole series is awesome. Looking forward to the next season. Love you guys!
4runner would be the way to go.
I'm glad I came across this channel. Your videos are very inspirational. They make me realize that I take to much time living around my career as a helicopter inspector for the Navy, and not my own life. The videos actually sadden me and make me realize that I need to get out into the bush and experience/enjoy mother nature for what it is vs watching videos online of people doing these adventures because I enjoy work. I've come to the conclusion that if all I do is work and watch videos, I will never be able to appreciate the outdoors. I have already planned a trip from Virginia to Yellowstone for the spring time. No hotels...I want to camp out the whole way there and back. Thank you for the videos, thank you for the inspiration.
Yellowstone is one of my favorite places on earth. It will not disappoint. Book campgrounds asap as they fill up quickly.
hey, buddy!
You go and take your life in your hands! I was/am in the same place... school, job, girl/wife, kid... and my friends just keep having adventure after adventure in the meanwhile, traveling the world.
I figured that fixing your private life first is still a good tactic, but then you must move!
I am "on the move" this fall. Hope I will finish my camper till then...
BuddyLe3 how did your trip go? I’m watching this 4 years later. Have you done many trips and had adventures?
Just wanted to let the team know I love watching these videos!!! For the moment Im living vicariously through these.
I love Clay's attitude! You're awesome dude.
Omg my family and I went to banff 2 summers ago. Awesome!!!!!!!! I love you guys.
I like seeing your team's technical abilities -- the craft of travel, and the craft of documenting it -- progress between these early videos and the later ones, but I *love* seeing how much your *teamwork* improved. Dumb stuff that bugs your group in these early videos just rolls right off your backs in your more recent trips. Thanks for sharing these.
You Americans make our Country seem so epic sometimes lol, especially BC.
+John Smith Your Country is epic! We love BC!
It's funny, us BC'ers look at Alaska and where like "now that shit's epic". I'll have to go sometime. Been to Hyder AK (crazy glaciers)...but that doesn't really count lol
+John Smith true
Canada is nothing short of epic!! I live in Lake Tahoe California at an elevation of 6000 feet surrounded by mountains but I'm always in awe of the beautiful scenery in BC.
John Smith so true bro. need to get me up to Alaska
some advice from living in Montana all my life and deep snow traveling. Softer narrowed rubber tires on your vehicles that hard rubber tire your using not made for snow. when you by chains get the spiked key locking chains that way you have traction and chains never come loose. with all that you can push deep snow easy.
Awesome videos! And I concur you guys need your own TV show!
Great videos guys. So fun being able to watches these in anticipation for when I can go do a wee exploring with my 4runner.
Being from ND. Is nothing like Canadian winters. In the future it would be sound to have a trailer for all the vehicles with TRAX. If you've heard of them, you replace your wheels with trax that mount on the hub. Go over any terrain with ease. And in addition, extra fuel cans mounted on the rear for each vehicle. 2 - 5 gallon cans. This way you don't have to put another vehicle in the position of being stuck going after fuel. Anything you think you don't need. You'll need.. Been there and been stuck many times. It's not a good feeling. And being in Canada out in the middle of no where..sucks.
11:55.
Absolutely stunning.
From someone that overlands in the snow (after all I do live in BC) Best practice is chain up both back wheels and one front wheel. With chains on it is really easy to break an axle if all 4 are chained up, you want some slip in the drive train. You also want the front to float a little while the back grips.
First class adventures and documentary. Thank you for the sharing your lives with the viewing community. If you ever want to add the iconic Rubicon Trail to your bucket list just let me know. Would be more than happy to play host. You could guys could make an episode worthy of TheTrail!
Красивая съемка, интересная, пару идей возьму для себя. Суровый вышел поход, брутальный, настоящие мужики!
Thanks for the entertaining video! Great trip, I wish that I'm able to take on such an adventure someday.
15:30....that sandwich looks so good.
John Hayes
Dude, I don't even really like sandwiches and I was thinking the same thing.
Can't believe you would venture out without extra fuel , even ifs it's a Jerry can in each vehicle ?
Right?!!
Great job hitting up Lussier, it's a hidden gem for sure!
I remember when Downer washed dishes at Mack Riv... :-)
Awesome, awesome video.
Very entertaining. I like watching these overlanding vids. Would love to try it one day.
Not a complaint here, but this is a perfect training example...No matter how limited your carry ability is, ALWAYS have 10 gallons of fuel. And 1 gallon of water per person when hitting mountains, deep valleys or long stretches of primitive trails.
Amazing video. Amazing overlanding experience. I Love Canada.
Ha! You're literally just up the road from where I live in this video! Loved seeing the familiar landmarks and cudos for trying to go where we don't go without snowmobiles! Our trucks get parked on the main road and then we switch transportation method.
And surprised that you didn't mention that you were on on Settler's Road....which I will only do in the summer. White Swan, yes, but that's the limit!
Love your video's, glad there is no "dislikes", I have no clue how someone who enjoys the outdoors could ever dislike one of your video's. I've watched em all, keep them coming, Love that all you drive is Toyota's too ! haha
That one guy is a bit of a whiny bitch... Crying about spilled milk and worrying about the next trip... That's probably why...
haha Maybe, still makes great professional quality videos.
hey you guys much admiration to you,and envy from Australia being in difficult country such as you were wow we also are 4x4 trekkers over here again very remote country so remote eight hours after an incident we were able to carry out an injured buddy thanks to great assistance from different agencies, hope you never needed anything such as that
Love, LOVE your video. Truly is Winter in some parts of BC, while it seems Spring is springing in the Okanagan. Keep up with sharing the great vids and stay safe.
I enjoyed every single second of this video! :)
Loved this video! Fernie is my home town, it was really cool seeing you guys explore the place I like to call home
Good leadership skills.
Love the Expedition videos they are great to watch when I am in and out of the hospital and going through recovery. That dent from the tire chains made me think of the movie Car 2 when Tow Mater didn't want the dents fixed on him because it was a dent that had reminded him of good memories he had with his buddy. LOL You guys had a great time and I bet you guys looked at that dent and said, that was fun. Keep them coming, love the videos.
This is too good, too funny! I have been watching all your videos over the last week or two, not in chronological order since the weather here has been really drab rain! As soon as this episode started I knew exactly where you guys were all headed. I live (and snowboard!) in beautiful little Fernie. Last weekend my wife and I wanted to shed our cabin fever from the rain, jumped into the truck and headed out. Only too funny to see that we went to the same backcountry route! Only not as far as Banff... We go to Whiteswan hot springs often, but never really past it, so that's what we did, evidently so did you. Except you went a lot farther, a lot farther. We just went back home after a little more exploration down Whiteswan FSR. Love your videos, all of them. I don't normally comment or post online, rather I sit back and watch quietly and have been enjoying your adventures across this continent. But I just had to say something this time. You have fans all over the world, I'm sure, just wanted to say you even have them in the small towns you drive (and ski) through. Can't wait to see what you come up with next for us to watch and enjoy.
Russ,
Thanks for watching and thanks for your encouragement! The Fernie trip was one of our favorites to date and Canada always leaves us wanting to come back for more. Keep exploring the backroads and thanks again for your support.
Jeff
A Rubbermaid tote and blue Maxtrax... never seen again.
heh, I'm a BC native (few hours from Fernie, in a different ski town). It's always fun to see footage from here. Radium, Cranbrook ect, I never think of it, but reminds me how lucky I am. All that snow doesn't help our stereotype heh. I do remember that storm though, imagine that snow, and digging out your Honda Fit to get to work (our roads were nicely ploughed, given the storm that is)
Great skiing in Fernie an epic ski place
If you see my skis there let me know! I accidently left them there. never to be seen again... Clay-
Good video, thanks for sharing 👍
My favorite one so far. Loving it guys!
very nice. subbed. getting a 4runner soon 2010,2011
Winter wheeling like this I would have absolutely had chains for all 4 tires on both vehicles. Also 2-3 rubber bands for the chains keeps slack under control. Awesome video and it reminds me why I like wheeling. Thumbs up.
This is like one of those reality shows, Housewives of Orange County.
😂😂😂💀💀💀
OMG!! you guys shot that in my driveway and I didn't even notice you were there...
First off, I love all the videos. However, you guys are getting a little too upset over a dented fender I think. Yes, they neglected the noise, but it's not worth getting upset about body damage to an adventure vehicle. When I bought my Jeep it was still in very nice shape, but I knew I was going to modify it and use it hard, and promised myself I wouldn't get upset about scratches, dings, dents, etc. Damage is going to happen.
Anyway, liking the old videos and loving the new Central America series! Keep 'em coming!
+UndergroundTrev I think he was more frustrated of neglecting the noise which could of been something worse. Luckily it was just body damage.
+UndergroundTrev whose money is it? that guy had to apologise ?
I knew right away that the chains were slapping onto the vehicle. Common sense prompts you to stop and investigate. I guess that dude has never driven in the snow with snow chains... he had to beg forgiveness or he would not be on the next adventure.
UndergroundTrev It's not the bent metal that's upsetting. it's the mindset that allowed it to happen that's upsetting
Peter Griffin “when I bought my jeep”....
You drove up right through Eureka, MT. About 30mi from my hometown. Cool seeing the border road since I've seen it so many times growing up haha
Well when are putting chains on, you need to back up and check the slack. The fender is just cosmetic, it could of been worse.
Love this series so much!
I love your guys' videos. I would highly urge you to play with lower psi in your tires in the snow though. The difference between 10 psi and 5 psi is the difference between max tracking and winching, versus driving. I run a 4 runner with 33x10.5's at 3 psi, no beadlocks, and have never lost a bead. Keep it up guys, love the channel!
Awsome video also I'm running the same type tires so it's good to see performance aha
Bfg km2 ....guys....you won’t regret it. Good thing it’s all flat...lol...Awesome vid
Loved the Alaska adventure guys! You all should come down under and I can show you guys some of Australia adventures!!
Better than anything on cable
Chains go on before you get stuck.
We all have to learn that the hard way, or you don't really learn!
bahahahahaha huge deep snow in that parking lot
Funny coming across this I frequent lussier and know every road like the back of my hand lol . Knew where you guys the whole time . Even in the dark . Have been there done that multiply times on those roads
I love these episodes so much! I think I've watched them all at least twice LOL you've probably already had this question, but I was always curious why you didn't use an FJ Cruiser for trips like this?
Question...Why do the chains go on the front as opposed to the rear tires? Is it because of the steering? Also can you put them on all 4 tires without a problem? Thx
Great video! I am curious, are all your vehicles running front and rear lockers?
My preference would have been winter tires but thats pretty deep even for those.
When bush whacking in BC...make sure you have your A game with you.. Severe roads and weather can devour your vehicle within minutes. Great Movie ! Never quit! Amazon Rain Forest Adventure coming soon?
Damn, I bet those sandwiches taste amazing up there in the bush!
I agree with @UndergroundTrev. No one WANTS to dent their fender, but man, you gotta let it go.
FIRESTONE WINTERFORCE TIRES WITH STUDS !!!!
Maybe a extra 5 gallons of Gas on a trip like this.One dose not want to get left in the Cold.
Hooooolyshit are max tracks expensive though.
Great video.
Hey E.O., greetings from Poland, i have been watching all your videos, dys is may favorie episode... maybe sun you be overlanding in Europe...
Hey Expedition, love you videos. I'm overseas atm and I've shared your adventures with all my buddies and I think a few of them have subscribed, including myself. We all actually had a collective question after watching all of your videos. What made you guys choose to hook the trailer up to the land cruiser and not the taco for your adventures? Thanks in advance!
Hey Ryan thanks for watching! In answer to your question, the Landcruiser has the V8 engine and pulled the trailer a lot better than the original Tacoma that you see in these episodes. It was a 'power' decision for us. The Tacoma can pull it, it just really felt the weight with everything we had to haul.
However, now, the new Tacoma pulls the trailer as we just recently installed a TRD Supercharger on it. Pulls like a champ!
Thanks for your support!
-Rachelle Croft
Makes sense! Didn't even think of engine size vs the taco. There are a few of us that are planning our own adventures when we get back. I have a friend going to the Ashville NC expo when he gets back, I'm totally jealous!
ExpeditionOverland How come that you didn´t have the car without the trailer driving first to "plow" tracks for the car with the extra resistance from the trailer? Even if that car has a more powerfull engine it still has to both "plow" and has the extra resistance from the trailer. That makes it harder to keep the momentum up. I live in the far north of Sweden and here thats more or less the obvious way to do it. Would be interesting to hear your thougts.
Peter Bockholm Ditto from Alaska and the Yukon Territory
+Peter H. Diahmjkjjandis I 9 ock Holm ujjh2h2bhuhnlln
its a fender bro calm down
1/20th of a fender lol. I baby my 4x4, but not to that point.
That wasn't calm??? You must be sensitive as hell!
Kaliko okamalu 1500 bro
Kaliko Kahoonei xaxaxaxa
so true
Great video
All tires are not created equal. I guess "all terrain" means everything BUT snow. Lol
I run General Grabber AT2's and I've driven forest roads in ten plus inches of virgin snow, no problems. They're good tires. Just sometimes if there's too much snow, nobody's going anywhere easily no matter what tires they run. They were running chains and still having difficulty - that tells you something.
BF Goodrich all Terrain are the worst in snow and mud. They pack in and you might as well have racing slicks. Hate that tire. Desert travel is ok, I guess. But just been burned sooo many times by that tire.
love the vids!!!!! they are fantasticly shot and produced. why are you using two versions of this video? had to ask...thanks so much!
Great video!
Why'd you guys pull the chains off? Did the one get damaged when it was throwing around on the front wheel?
First rule of Snow Chains is "Snow" chains, they get on and they stay on. Obviously, when not re-tightnening them one might hear an unfamiliar sound outside and what do we do then ? We stop and have a look. "Inspect, not expect".
After the snow chains first re-tightening one pretty much is ready to go anywhere. -But then again, sitting in front of a PC and typing words is something different than being outdoors putting snow chains on a tyre with freezing fingers and miles to go.
I recogn they did good, learning by doing as it is. They get my vote.
Why not chain up all 4 wheel?
why would you not carry extra Jerry cans of fuel?
Yet again an amazing story told in a truthful and beautiful manner. Incidentally, when would have you been through Banff? I was visiting from Christmas 2013 until the end of the first week of 2014.
Haha. You guys started out in eureka montana. That's where I live.
Jacob Wallace I'm from Libby and I noticed that too lol
Love watching this series and especially this winter adventure!!
Question, is this route available somewhere for others to try? Is it per Patreon or something?
I would like to try this..
OG subscriber and reason I got into this whole thing called "overlanding"
I get the impression that Clay is the owner of both vehicles?
Wait, did you just say that's a $1500 fender? Lol. Yeah right.
Hey guys! Looking to put a RTT on my Toyota T100 for some summer camping with a quick set up and tear down. I just want to know how warm those ARB tents are with the freezing Canadian cold? Also what bags are you guys using? Big Agnes, REI, Marmot.. Well thanks for the videos, much love coming from Summit County Colorado!
13:00 5 pounds is perfect. Snow chains are useless, if there is so much snow, that your car just digs itself in.
Greetings from Iceland.
I live in Alberta just East of where this was shot. Chains do help they provide extra grab to snow especially when you dont have proper winter tires.
Chains have a max. MPH. Reading the comments below.... I didn't want to waste the time to watch past the "fender" ordeal.
British Columbia does not extend to Montana. Alberta is east of B.C. about halfway through Washington.
Damn. You guys could have done with a Turbo diesel v8 in that land cruiser for extra range. What sort of mileage did you get?
Hey Guys! Hello from Nebraska! In this episode you run across a bump in the road where the Land Cruiser gets stuck in the snow and every starts getting irritable. Clay then goes to speak briefly about the importance of communication in regards t group dynamics. I feel this is not only useful on the trail but also within any business or team.
My question to you is do you have any recommended reads with the topics of Group Dynamics or Communication being the main concepts touched on?
Like how you guys filmed this and that all of u talked to each other but my biggest problem was not staying together.
Too bad the Cruiser didn't have some Bridgestone Bizzak tires on , it would be interesting to see if good snow tires would get them through.
I'm surprised that you weren't using chains from the beginning and that you didn't take some extra fuel with you, just in case.
Subaru Forester or Outback with all season or snow tires will outperform any other in deep snow. Try one. You'll never go back to Yuppy 4WD again.
interesting ...