Searching for Historic Cabins - Death Valley Overland Adventure
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- čas přidán 6. 03. 2021
- In this second leg of our Death Valley National Park overland adventure, we find ourselves in search of some abandoned cabins and mines in the mountains and in the low desert. We'll put our Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators to the test on the Lippencott road, pass by Tea Kettle Junction, stop at the Race Track, encountered a few challenges along the way and eat some great food at camp. #deathvalley #overlanding #adventure
Part 3 of this Adventure: • Hunting for Ghost Town...
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Everyone needs a friend like Marco.
I love the look on Marco’s face when people are eating his food. So proud.
He always looks so happy talking about his cooking and his Jeep.
I agree with you, I am a chef and believe me Marco knows his food
where is the cook book
sorry to be so offtopic but does anybody know a tool to get back into an instagram account?
I stupidly lost the login password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me.
@Leo Samir Instablaster =)
Watching Brad get hyped up about that jet got me hyped up.
Same here. I don't think I've ever seen Brad while he was that excited before, when he came running up to get the camera after the flyby. When I saw him being so hype, I got a piloerectic effect going down my back as well, from my mirror neurons going off. Just from seeing Brad being so excited himself.
Though I am just sitting here watching a video, being out int he middle of nowhere with his good friends and capturing it on his camera no doubt crated a MUCH bigger dopamine cascade dump for him, than it would any of us who are merely watching it. I thought it was badass. Excited Brad might be Best Brad.
Star Wars Canyon Baby 😜
@@boldrbangr9834 I definitely need to visit!!
“The habenero is angry”. BEST LINE
Yea, that was funny
I always think that Marco has some secrete fridge he puts all that food in. That line needs to be on a shirt LOL
We do a simple Carne Asada for camping. 1/3 cup olive oil. Juice of 3 squeezed limes, 2 oranges. A tablespoon of Cumin, a tablespoon chile powder, three minced cloves of garlic and a handfuil of finely chopped Cilantro. A lb of thin, flank steak seasoned with salt, pepper . Throw the steak in with the rest as a marinade in a big ziplock bag. Throw it on the grill for a couple of minutes and you have Carne Asada tacos! You can pre make this and throw it in your camping fridge. The longer it marinates, the better it gets.
If I were to try to eat the Asada, it would have NO habenero. My stomach would be very, very angry with me. I live in New Mexico not far from the Hatch Valley where they grow some very good chilli's. The food looked very good.
Brad, the people have spoken. New TrailRecon “That habenero is angry” shirts need to be in the Spring collection.
My professor Dick Norris and his brother were actually the first people to discover how the rocks move because they stayed there for days there trying to observe them. It turns out whenever there is a thin layer of water on the lake bed, it can freeze beneath the rocks. The high winds then push the rocks over the icy lakebed for quite a distance
Yep, read the article about the physics and specific weather patterns required to move those rocks just before heading in. Had to stop and tow an idiot out who thought that a Prius is the ideal vehicle to pass by a "High clearance required, 4x4 recommended" sign. Normally I wouldn't have, they were only like 1.5 miles in, but it was a hot day in early summer (around 100) and I figured those people will start walking around the desert without water in search of help and that's no good. Can't have people dying because of stupidity. Well, got them to the crater and headed back in again. Had a nice lunch right there watching the rocks - they didn't move though :-)
@@uweschroeder -- Well, that's how nature culls the stupid, LOL... Still, it was probably a good idea to help them out. If I remember right, didn't some German tourists die in Death Valley after getting stuck in a mini van?
@@ironcladranchandforge7292 Yes. Family of 4 IIRC. They got pretty far in their minivan. Was a bit more north. They drove up to some of the cabins and pretty much made it there despite flat tires. Then they started walking - in the right direction but they assumed that an "airforce training area" which the map shows is actually something with people where in Death Valley it's not. Still, they ran out of water long before they got anywhere near being found. They might have survived if they had stayed at the cabin they passed - someone would have come by sooner or later. The rangers are pretty good at patrolling in Death Valley. Typical mistake Germans or Europeans in general make about the US: they're not used to everything being so big and far apart. Germany with its 90 million people is only about 3/4 the size of California, so finding help is pretty much something you can walk in an hour.
Yes, the ice floats on the water and the rock is embedded in the ice.
Not trying to steal your professors thunder but me and my friends figured it out in grade school lol. Did my science fair project on it and failed ironically. I guess blowing rocks around a muddy frozen cookie sheet with a fan wasn’t scientific enough.
As a kid we loved to race our dirt bikes across the lake beds. After a big rain the top crust of the lake bed turns into and amazing lubricant and makes sort of a waterproof barrier for the ground below it. The mud was only a few inches deep and the crust prevented it from becoming a mud bog.
We would come off the desert and hit the lakes at full throttle basically hydroplaning across the thin layer of water on the surface.
The back end would start to break loose, swapping from side to side. You could do amazing drifts until you pushed it too far which is where the fun part came in (accidentally discovered of course).
Once you pushed it too far the back end would break loose and the bike would slide out from underneath you like a spinning top. The bike would slide across the lake bed followed by a kid on his back laughing hysterically across the worlds largest slip and slide. The faster you went the further you would go.
The key was committing to the drifts and laying it down in a controlled over-drift. Hours of fun on that old air cooled KX 60. We would come home a jubilant muddy mess and probably nearly hypothermic.
I remembered a teacher showing us pictures of the mystery rocks and it clicked to me how they moved. Anyone who lives in this area has experienced the insane winds at times.
You have no idea how much I’ve missed these kind of videos. I liked it before I watched it.
Right on, thank you!
Same here!
That flyover was nuts! At that altitude, it had to rattle your bolts loose... the ones in your head at least. Here in Somerset County, NJ we were fortunate enough to get flyovers all the time, due to responding to civilian pilots unknowingly entering restricted airspace, when our former President used to visit a certain golf course. Nothing gets more exciting for us folks who only know what's life like on the ground.
The best line in the video "The habaneros are angry though" 👍👍👍
LOL! Agree!
Definitely got me LOL!
dang i've hit the trifecta, watched a litebrite video, TFL truck, and refreshed youtube to see a fresh TrailRecon video lol! What a sunday!
Dont forget Demolition Ranch...
And Ben from JK Gear and Gadget put one up too .... Not getting much done this AM 🤔
@@kebob2150 haven't seen that pop up yet if there is a new one (saw one yesterday)
@@fwschnaar3179 hot dang!!!
This is the kind of content I like to wake up to in the morning. Keep em coming!
Everyone needs a friend like Marco. He's got such a great attitude.
Somebody get Marco an official dinner bell for that chuck wagon!!
Marco🙂👍 the man, the myth, the legend❤ you gotta love him for bringing icecream👍👍👍
Loved seeing more of the cabin from your last “coffee episode” w/ Marco! Also the flyover came over AMAZING even on video! Your excitement was palpable 😆
Dude you totally sounded like Doc Brown from back to the future when you were coming up the hill talking about the jet 🤣🤣🤣 awesome vid as always
I saw the old painted on sigh that said "thieves will be prosecuted". It mad me think of a sign I saw on my dad's brother's property when I was a kid. He had over 500 acres of land, some of it separated by old country dirt roads, and I would see yellow signs with black writing on it that said, "survivors will be prosecuted" lol. He was a quiet man and not mean at all. I learned to ride a horse named Shorty on his ranch when I was 11. I always love it when we came down from Nebraska to Oklahoma to visit him. I saw him make his own milk, and he had so many creeks and ponds, and riding a Shorty made it like an adventure. I never went too far, but it was so much fun!
This is what I call high quality content. Educational,fun,inspiring.
Offroading,cooking,history...adventure. you guys are awesome. Thanks for the hard work and all the extra information along your trek.
That bite out of the ice cream 🤤🤣
The rate of descent of that plane was amazing! Ive seen a lot a fighters from the ground and in the air but I’ve never seen one descending like that.
Marco, you are the man..un Dia haber si cocinamos also junior, seria un placer.
That blue gladiator is awesome Id love to see a rig walk around of that awesome rig!!!
Love the Arkansas shirt! You’ll have to come back and explore in the Ozarks!
The Ozarks is near the top of my bucket list!
@@TrailRecon The Ouachitas have a lot to offer also
Why you wearing that Arkansas shirt ?
And why does your trailer have an OK plate?
Excellent overlanding
I see why the tie rod broke after seeing the guy hammer down on the lug nuts with a 1/2” dewalt impact!! Lmao! 😄 Not to mention the crazy wheel offset on that jeep
These videos are some of the best on the Tube. Marco is such an awesome, humble man with his talents. Looks like a great bunch of folks.
Brad, I think you have some of the best friends out there. Your adventures are awesome but I love how you highlight the people on the trips. that is where real memories are made. Thanks for sharing.
I am so thrilled that your back!!!!! I miss your programs. You travel with such amazing group of people!!! Hats off to All!!!!!!!
I think what makes this channel awesome is the epic Off-roading and the f'n delicious meals served along the way.
You make in my opinion the best overlanding videos on CZcams, keep up the great content! And tell Marco I'm looking forward to his video on the making of the tortas!
that jet was awesome! but your reaction to it was even better!!
Hope to see a walk around of Jim's green Jeep. 😃👍🏻
Thank you for the wonderful footage. I enjoy how Marco glows when you try his food.
Sights, 4 wheelin', and Marco's cooking. Another fun day in the books for you guys. Thanks for sharing
It looks like you guys went to Star Wars Canyon, where NATO pilots go to practice low-level flying. As an avgeek, it's definitely one of the top spots on my bucket list of places to visit.
Mine also,would love to go during a busy season,I understand it is hit and miss.
@@daviddowling9830 I think it's probably good to go during Red Flag or whenever there's a large exercise going on.
Marco is such a badass friend, just honest and genuine and happy to make people happy. What a good dude
These are some of the coolest videos. I got me a 1995 gmc jimmy it’s under construction my truck needs a lot of love .
It needs a lot of work But one day I would like to go on a Journey like you guys do.
I live in the Coachella Velley. We just had TDS Terra Del Sol. this pass weekend out in ocotillo Wells out by the salt in sea. I use live out there I grew up there an learn how drive my Dad had a 49 wills jeep that we used to wheel on. So much fun.
I wanna fix up my truck
To shear with my family an kids. Thanks for the videos. Brings back old memories of my child hood out wheeling with my Dad growing up as a kid. Now I’m in my early 40’s an I wanna get into wheeling. Thanks for share-ring your adventure’s that you go on.
I wish my girlfriend looked at me the way Marco looks at someone eating his food! Have been watching your videos since I bought my first Wrangler, I finally upgraded and got a 4 door! Love the videos man.
If your girlfriend doesn't look at you like Marco does, then you may have a problem with the girlfriend or you may not have known her long enough. Good luck, everyone needs someone to show appreciation for an artist and Marco appears to be a true artist.
Awesome video brad, Marco out did his self again wow, great job on the photography really captured some great shots, great stuff guys as always be safe 👍👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Need a walk around of Jim’s Dynatrac Jeep.
YES!
YES!! My thought exactly... gives me ideas for my Commando Green JKU
What color green is his? Is it Sarge?
@@RR-hk3jj read my previous comment 👍
Amazing views and history. What could be better than Jim's tour guiding and Marco's cooking. Loved the look on the young lady's face as she takes a bite and said 'got some anger'.😍Can't wait for the next video. Stay safe....
Brad these last two videos are your best work to date. Truly outstanding! Marco is a national treasure! Thanks for posting!
Awesome video again Brad, awesome to see everyone enjoyin some good time out! Beautiful weather you guys had too.
Brad what an amazing adventure, thank you so much for sharing...
This is a testament to traveling the back country in a group is a good idea as you never know when something will break.
When that jet flew over you sound like Doc from back to the future! I loved it!
So happy to see overlanding videos coming back! These get me so amped up for my next adventure!
I love your excitement when the jet flew by! I’m the same way! I’m in awe every time I see one. The bad part is that “Danger Zone” immediately cues up in my head and stays there for the rest of the day! 😆
You guys are legends. Thanks for sharing this passion with so many. The friendships here are spectacular. Looking forward to more episodes.
Amazing, ice cream at Death Valley. Thanks for sharing this great trip.
I'v been waiting for such a great adventure by Trail Recon, and here it is, always meets expectations and deserves to wait for.
Cheers mates, thanks for the great content.
fun trip.. wish I had a crew to go over landing with
Was thinking the same 👍
Rent from Pacific Overlander in LA, SF, or Las Vegas and they provide fully equipped overland vehicles and trailers (minus the rock crawling mods)... Death Valley or Baja is a perfect destination from there. I used it to bring four other families who didn’t have rigs like mine up to Coyote Flats and we’re doing DV later this month with the same outfitter
@@davidmoran6398 good ideal but don't want to go by myself with just one rig
@@youtubecarspottersguide1 I meant have a few friends book all at once :) one of my crew went out and bought a Tacoma after that... just need to work on the others.
Get on the Jeep Forums & search local/regional events. That’s how I’ve done a couple trips here in NorCal. You often don’t have to own a Jeep either; many groups welcome other makes.
Looking forward to the next episode. Hoping to see the hot springs and that observation platform looks interesting for sure.
Your reaction to that flyover is awesome! That’s exactly how I would’ve reacted in that situation. Completely raw and true life.
Nice trip you guys are on!
old cabins look JUST BUILT out there...
I had my best nights sleep in Death Valley, at 103 degrees at bedtime, woke to 86 degrees and felt SO good.
Thanks for the Great Video. Looking forward to heading out again this spring and summer.
I worked on F-18s for 5 years as an AO in the Navy! Thanks for the video!
This is why I don't watch network/cable television anymore. I've had enough of the constant panic drama from the news and shows that border on insulting to watch. It's Sunday morning for me today and this set of videos from TrailRecon are absolutely enjoyable. I have recently retired, have some obligations to close out, but then I can see myself hitting the road for plenty of sight seeing, scenery soaking and just not being in such a hurry all the time! My sincere compliments to all those involved with TrailRecon and producing this set of videos.
PS: while I don't plan on climbing boulders, my idea of a fun Jeep is the 1990's era Cherokee XJs, 2-door & 5-speed manual. With improvements for some amount of rough trail terrain.
Thank you and congrats on your recent retirement!
👍👍 The Racetrack (Moving Rock) at Death Valley is in our where to visit once we get an 4x4 Jeep bucket list.
The best Death Valley off road exploration video I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing this trip with us.
I love the Arkansas shirt, hopefully I’ll see you pass by during your trip through!
I know I already posted, but having run a similar route a week prior, there is so much more awesomeness that wasn’t mentioned in your video. Death Valley is truly an awesome adventure and I highly recommend this adventure to anyone. Nice work Brad! Another stand up video 👍🏻
Your personal flyover how cool is that ✈✈✈
It was so epic! Maybe not captured very well on camera, but burned in my memory forever.
@@TrailRecon I'm sure it will be 👍
Brad, I am so amazed every time I watch your videos. You make me want to move to California. I have a brother in the area over there that says there are many trails to drive. Here in Texas we are limited to parks in which we have to pay to get into. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures
I'm always excited to see one of your videos pop up on my feed!!! Keep on making great content!
I watched the fly over over and over. Amazing shot! Love your videos!
Loved the first 2 episodes...cant wait for the next episode!
What a Sunday! I'm on my 2nd cup of coffee and watching this episode on the big screen while I answer emails. As always, great upload!
I'd assume that was an F15 from Nellis. Maybe a 16. I work on them both!!
Reminds me of my AF days of working up on the Nellis range and all of the action up there. I sure do miss those sights/sounds!
You guys rock ! Thanks for the awesome videos, great content.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing, awesome trip, friends and food!
Man, there is no words. Your videos are amazing. My best part is to watch Marcos cooking. Excelent.
Keep em coming Doc. Outstanding!
Star Wars canyon! So cool when the jets are flying. I was airing down off of Panamint Valley rd and had an F18 fly about 30' over the top of my truck. Actually made it bounce up and down on the ground! How can you not just start jumping up and down and running around in circles when something like that happens!!!!
Love watching your adventures!
The Navy shut down flights through Star War canyon when that pilot crashed and died. Made 12 trips into DV last year, never saw any military aircraft flying low elsewhere in the park. Hanging out in around Beatty I saw plenty hugging low to the ground, that was cool to hear and see.
Thanks for showing us such an unforgettable adventure.
Looks like some amazing country...and the food also.
Man, how I love DV! Thanks for this - what a great trip!
Cool area with lots of history. Rode into Panamint Springs about 2pm years ago on a dirt bike, had lunch, then left about 3:30 and rode up past Cerro Gordo and past the salt tram then down to Lone Pine for the night at about 8pm, in early May.
Tea kettle junction. Was there first week of May this year on my way to the Racetrack. Love Death valley 💕
Simply awesome!! Thanks to share with us.
Hey! Arkansas shirt! Nice! Lots of trails out there!
Thanks, Brad! Hope your interesting trips never end! I long for the opportunity to visit the United States again, this time in an Offroad vehicle. Take care! Best regards from a dedicated fan in Norway.🤘
Another great video...we are heading for the east side of DV in two weeks. As for ice cream, I now have two fridge freezers. I won’t say ice cream on the beach spin Baja was a prime motivator....but, if you love ice cream.....plus ice cold adult beverages.....well, can’t see myself going camping without an electric fridge ever!
VERY COOL BRAD THAKS FOR TAKING US ALONG...
The reaction at 6:59 was perfect. Never too old to be stoked on jets!!
Been looking forward to this one. Really enjoyed that first one. Thanks for the great footage. BTW excited for you to move to Utah. 😉
Even before I’m 5 seconds into your Video... I’ve clicked LIKE 😃... Because I know it’s going to be good... You’ve never missed yet 👍😃☕️☕️
You're the best!
Overall I probably couldn’t keep up with you guys but I’m so appreciative to see the views and trails you travelled. That jet was the icing on the cake. I can only imagine how awesome that was in person
Just subscribed. Thanks for the great content and info! Oh, and saw the hat you were wearing at the beginning of this vid. GO NAVY!
GREAT VIDEO! Especially the timing with the fighter jet
This is the trail recon we love! Thnx guys for a fun video
I love watching the videos makes me very envious in the late 80s early 90s I was stationed at Fort Irwin and I wish I would’ve had a jeep back then. I moved to Florida from New England and I’m not a real big mud fan but that’s OK I still love my jeep!
8:53 OMG, There's our guest book entry. My wife and I were visiting on my 50th birthday. If you take the trail behind the cabin and walk up the mountain, you'll have the entire Racetrack Playa at it's full glory. Thank you for the memory, Macro.
Looks like a lot of fun exploring, with good company.
Wow, didn't know Jim still had that Commando. That's awesome 🤘
Your excitement was AWESOME
I see Marco cook and I give the video an automatic thumbs up! He even brought ice cream!
Alright! The band's back together! Great to see Marco again.
That looks like a fantastic trip you're on. I wish we had places like Death Valley in New Zealand, so I have to live vicariously through you. :)
I love Lippincott Pass. One of my favorite 4x4 roads.
Amazing part 2!!! And tortas are my jam!! That a boy Marco !