Rock Junction 2024

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  • čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
  • We went to Grand Junction Colorado for the Rock Junction event. This is a super fun wheeling event and swap meet that I have been attending for many years. This is our trip up 21 Road Trail. Thank you everyone for watching and supporting us.
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  • @TheImmortalsCa
    @TheImmortalsCa Před 2 dny +123

    Mike thinking outside the box on the turtle rock. Great job! That had me smiling ear-to-ear.

    • @CrawlingArizona
      @CrawlingArizona Před 2 dny +3

      H2O for the win

    • @davidolsen7539
      @davidolsen7539 Před 2 dny +8

      Mike is more than just a pretty face. 😊

    • @philipstaite4775
      @philipstaite4775 Před 2 dny +8

      Yeah, that transfer of angular momentum from the wheels to the vehicle to tip it forward... Coolest automotive thing I've seen in a long time.

    • @thomasleonard9685
      @thomasleonard9685 Před 2 dny +4

      Ha! Post turtle rory

    • @thomasleonard9685
      @thomasleonard9685 Před 2 dny +6

      Ha! Post turtle Rory. Dude can drive and that rig ain’t all that. Proof that $200k won’t get you where balls and brains can

  • @kolt4d559
    @kolt4d559 Před 2 dny +59

    Love the highlight of how a local club helped keep a trail open by provided a space for the tadpoles to be safe.

    • @Fix_It_Again_Tony
      @Fix_It_Again_Tony Před dnem +4

      The story is all about accepting limitations and compromise. I am sure many offroaders drove through there for years because it was considered part of the trail and who was going to tell them where they could and couldn't drive. I am sure the environmentalists were saying the whole trail needed to close and no one could drive anywhere because of the toad.
      The club said both of those are wrong and we can walk and chew gum at the same time. They accepted closing a small portion of the trail to protect wildlife while simultaneously keeping the rest of the trail open. As the video shows there is still plenty to navigate on the 21 road trail.
      It's a perfect view into how to handle a problem like an adult in today's world were so many people see in black and white and refuse to give up anything even if it is relatively small.

  • @s7courier
    @s7courier Před 2 dny +51

    You have to remember the turtle move. Turtled on a big rock: "Mike yells: spin the tires fast and step on the brakes sharply." Then Rory's vehicle moves forward and can finish the obstacle. Awesome trail. Thanks

    • @ashleywright1991
      @ashleywright1991 Před 2 dny +6

      Tyres are full or water moving mass makes movement

    • @bryduhbikeguy
      @bryduhbikeguy Před 2 dny +3

      I've never seen someone use their tires as 'centrifugal force' like that.The sudden stop throws the weight forward.Great idea Mike!

    • @coreyhansen8119
      @coreyhansen8119 Před dnem

      ​@@ashleywright1991 water would make it more effective but with tires that big a sudden stop at high rpm would be a lot of momentum on its own.

    • @ashleywright1991
      @ashleywright1991 Před dnem

      @coreyhansen8119 yes any rotating mass is which is why brake or accelerate when airborne in a vehcile to level it when it lands ... eg to stop a rally car nose diving

  • @cindymichael3654
    @cindymichael3654 Před 2 dny +17

    I really like how Mike points out interesting rock formations, flowers, and animals.

  • @doggonedk
    @doggonedk Před 2 dny +26

    Mike's idea of using the tires inertia was pure genius. There's been more than once Mike has left me in awe. Sean too. And then a leader like Rory it's no wonder that group is so good at what they do.

  • @hondolane3125
    @hondolane3125 Před 2 dny +21

    Mike for the win! You really dusted of your P.H.D. in physics for that de-turtle using wheel/tire inertia. Rory usually knows all the tricks, but I could tell that you taught him something on that one!

  • @danielkingshott2659
    @danielkingshott2659 Před 2 dny +23

    You can tell how hard some of those trails were by the look of concentration on Rory's face, he's usually smiling and laughing

  • @ericcsuf
    @ericcsuf Před 2 dny +6

    Rory is an incredible driver. Also smart...smart enough to listen to Mike.

  • @steveclark4291
    @steveclark4291 Před 2 dny +13

    Thank you Rory , Mike and Shawn for the adventure , seeing some beautiful scenery and some laughs !

  • @brandtbachert9718
    @brandtbachert9718 Před 2 dny +27

    Rory and his new hat. 😅 Love it!

  • @KimberlyMartin-bg8ji
    @KimberlyMartin-bg8ji Před 2 dny +48

    Your videos are like a window into your world, love the view!

  • @edsteward7717
    @edsteward7717 Před 2 dny +7

    Mike called it! That was a great way over that rock!

  • @robertfischer4160
    @robertfischer4160 Před 2 dny +8

    Awesome technique! Spinning the tires fast and slamming on the brakes

  • @davidalcott2278
    @davidalcott2278 Před 2 dny +4

    21 road is definitely different than Moab, so cool to see you there. Congrats to the Grand Mesa club for keeping it open.

  • @jeffsalsbury8984
    @jeffsalsbury8984 Před 2 dny +10

    What can a guy say, Rory is simply a Rockstar! The man is amazing behind a wheel!

  • @frankhage1734
    @frankhage1734 Před 2 dny +7

    In Colorado, we have the red tungsten billed rock peckers. The Internet says they contribute 88% of the red material in the Colorado river. Otherwise, we be known as the state of Colobrowno.

  • @marvincarter870
    @marvincarter870 Před 2 dny +12

    Wow another great video from the MOAB team of Rory, Mike and Shawn and the other driver's in this video. Lot's of fun thrown in a little suspense and drama. Good times and fun!

  • @DeeRebel44
    @DeeRebel44 Před 2 dny +6

    Rory looking good in vacation mode. Mike" 10 seconds in and Rory's already picked a spicy line". Love watching you guys have a good time, take care and keep on doing what you're doing, love to watch it

  • @JDZiemba1773
    @JDZiemba1773 Před 2 dny +7

    It would be an absolute privilege to watch a master at his craft (Rory) in person....we all know the camera doesn't do some of the steep angles justice...... awesome stuff ❤️🇺🇲

  • @MichaelMaxim-ft5sv
    @MichaelMaxim-ft5sv Před 2 dny +2

    You guys are having way to much fun...great video Justin..that rear steer buggie was awesome

  • @systematictrendfollowing6096

    What an awesome trail! Glad to see you guys out having some fun !

  • @patbullard9276
    @patbullard9276 Před 2 dny +4

    If I hadn’t seen you drive over that boulder at the end I wouldn’t have believed it was possible. No way! Not possible! But cha did it, wow! Skills plus the right rig = success.

  • @jonstrong7493
    @jonstrong7493 Před 2 dny +3

    Looks like a great time!

  • @lucwilson1
    @lucwilson1 Před 2 dny +4

    Sweet!! Diamond-billed Rock Pecker nests at 10:25 😂

  • @P52Ranch
    @P52Ranch Před 2 dny +10

    Love the vacation mode gear by Rory. Wonder how many Trail Mater shirts that Mike goes through with welding burns?

  • @STEEL-IN-UT
    @STEEL-IN-UT Před 2 dny +6

    10 seconds in and Rory is testing the Limits of the Trail ,,, he already knows the limits of the Buggy, but trails change all the time. Love the content 👌

  • @bthall7
    @bthall7 Před 2 dny +6

    That must be Diamondbill Rockpecker breeding grounds.

  • @bigunone
    @bigunone Před 2 dny +9

    Love Seáns reaction to Mike pointing out the tower!

  • @Cantsaydog
    @Cantsaydog Před 2 dny +4

    About time Rory and crew
    Cool hat
    Rory tells a guy live a little
    Then he gets up on top of that rock
    What do I do now
    You live a little Rory
    team effort he got off awesome video Rory and crew and everybody else there doesn’t get any better than this
    👏👍✊🇺🇸🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

  • @johnwoodley-kb8yp
    @johnwoodley-kb8yp Před 2 dny +2

    never seen anything like that before.
    awesome rock crawling!

  • @joemenchaca1326
    @joemenchaca1326 Před 2 dny +4

    You guys take me places without leaving my home. Thank you so much

  • @bwame
    @bwame Před dnem +1

    As a long time subscriber & regular watcher I am still amazed at Rory's driving skill. He makes the hard lines look easy. Love seeing the crew go on some recreational wheeling trips!

  • @Szlejer
    @Szlejer Před 2 dny +2

    Epic spotting by Mike!

  • @davebenson1504
    @davebenson1504 Před 2 dny +5

    Great to see The Team out playing 🤩 Thanks for sharing

  • @ge3186
    @ge3186 Před 2 dny +3

    The ol $12 buggy looks so much better with the new front bars on it..

  • @bobfeber1099
    @bobfeber1099 Před 2 dny +2

    That was the ultimate RC fix spin the tires then slam on the brakes it'll slide forward see those R c's coming handy for all kinds of learning

  • @jeffdonahue6411
    @jeffdonahue6411 Před 2 dny +1

    Dang Rory you are the bomb off-road!! Loved the turtle and Mikes idea of getting off the rock. You guys all rock!

  • @johnhart125
    @johnhart125 Před 2 dny +2

    Freaking awesome! Some well driven , very capable rigs! Impressive

  • @AlbertDBurch
    @AlbertDBurch Před 2 dny +2

    The 00 green lizard is still getting the job done. I knew it would do it. LOL

  • @user-su4rv8lx2m
    @user-su4rv8lx2m Před 2 dny +1

    One of the best shot wheeling videos ive seen.

  • @benrossbach6501
    @benrossbach6501 Před 2 dny +2

    It seems like you guys vacation days look alot like work days. I m jealous. Knowing its not that simple.

  • @edwinschlee8374
    @edwinschlee8374 Před 2 dny +2

    It looks like everyone was having a good time climbing all those rocks!

  • @RandyKnepper
    @RandyKnepper Před 2 dny +2

    You guys are the fun Havers have the best day ever!

  • @christopherthompson4359
    @christopherthompson4359 Před 2 dny +2

    You know when Rory starts getting a worried face that stuff gettin real. Pucker factor off the charts

  • @LaDonnashielded-kc7zm
    @LaDonnashielded-kc7zm Před 2 dny +9

    Happy trailmater Thursday 💚❣️

  • @stephenpoe2037
    @stephenpoe2037 Před 2 dny +1

    Crazy ! Thanks for sharing !

  • @lucwilson1
    @lucwilson1 Před 2 dny +2

    Mike's truck is a BEAST!

  • @Steve-od6hi
    @Steve-od6hi Před 2 dny +3

    Great skills by all, one jeeper was running street tires and making it thru and Rory put his rig on a 'trophy rock' doing the Rock a bye baby. Great video of all who was there.

  • @davidbreaux5989
    @davidbreaux5989 Před 2 dny +2

    🐢, on the rock. Awesome video. Always nice to see some play time. Rory's crazy lines and driving skills are top tier. Mike's scenery shots and commentary are always a hoot. And Shawn is there to follow up.

  • @lucwilson1
    @lucwilson1 Před 2 dny +3

    Real cool story about the toads!!

  • @lonhoschar1943
    @lonhoschar1943 Před 2 dny +1

    You guys are AWESOME!!! What great skills, great crawlers and excellent footage!! That last one, I was trying to help Rory rock the buggy to get it over the hump!! LOL!!

  • @Bob-Whiting
    @Bob-Whiting Před 2 dny +2

    Dang Rory, Assert Your Turtle Dominance!!

  • @thomaslongshore1295
    @thomaslongshore1295 Před 2 dny +2

    Excellent rock crawl video. Nice hat Rory.

  • @drwright2006
    @drwright2006 Před dnem +1

    That balancing act was super awesome!

  • @3leftyjoey
    @3leftyjoey Před 2 dny +2

    We need more video's rock crawling when you guys are on vacation...or not working. Nice wheeling.👍🏻

  • @artyseibert
    @artyseibert Před 2 dny +2

    The save the frog, save the trail story was cool. 😎

  • @marvicty
    @marvicty Před 2 dny +1

    Absolutely fricken awesome!!!!!

  • @johnme7049
    @johnme7049 Před 2 dny +2

    The smiles say it all. Smiles for miles.

  • @warrenwells8905
    @warrenwells8905 Před 2 dny +2

    Rory's buggy is so capable now, I can't imagine what it will be like with rear steer!

  • @tdublove9558
    @tdublove9558 Před 2 dny +4

    Rory you are one hell of a driver

  • @the1darkcorner
    @the1darkcorner Před dnem

    Super awesome Turtle maneuver near the end! All three rigs looking good.
    Thanks for taking us along.
    DC

  • @joschmidt4951
    @joschmidt4951 Před 2 dny +3

    Thanks for sharing that was amazing

  • @Kevin-ti3rz
    @Kevin-ti3rz Před 2 dny +2

    Thanks for taking us along!! When Rory stood next to yhat last rock . Yeah its tall ✓

  • @chriscolumbo9736
    @chriscolumbo9736 Před 2 dny +2

    Awesome wheeling by all !!!!!

  • @donwilliams3626
    @donwilliams3626 Před 2 dny +2

    Rory redefined the meaning of going "turtle"! Mike had him pull out all the stops and got him to spin the wheels real fast and slam on the brakes. There was just enough energy in the air to carry him over the top for the win.

    • @russbell6418
      @russbell6418 Před 2 dny

      I didn’t quite understand the energy transfer, but it worked. Stopping forward rotation of the tires imparted forward rotation to the buggy chassis maybe? Causing a few fractions of an inch of forward slide on the turtle pan?

  • @alandent7231
    @alandent7231 Před 2 dny +1

    Greetings from OREGON. Thanks for sharing this information with us

  • @WildChinoise
    @WildChinoise Před 2 dny +1

    The crew had a lot of fun, I'm jelly!

  • @RedDawnWOLV
    @RedDawnWOLV Před 2 dny +1

    that last rock was NUTS. you guys are legends

  • @reddog543211
    @reddog543211 Před dnem

    FRICKIN AMAZING !!!...... rock crawling at its finest !!!..... great job by all !!

  • @huffy737
    @huffy737 Před 2 dny +2

    So many relaxed looking people in a pretty wild situation.

  • @stevenberg1903
    @stevenberg1903 Před 2 dny +2

    Rory doin' the turtle at about 17:00!!!
    I see a t shirt there!!🤣

  • @aprilfingerlos
    @aprilfingerlos Před 2 dny +2

    I was signed up for this very run, but I broke my TJ on the last obstacle of the Cutoff after running Billings Canyon the day before. I wish I could have been there!

  • @RGP_WA
    @RGP_WA Před 2 dny +1

    Rory, so cool when u were "stuck" on that big rock! Cool dude! 😅

  • @lstruggy
    @lstruggy Před 2 dny +3

    Here we go! 🚛⛓️🏜️

  • @LAP1050
    @LAP1050 Před 2 dny +4

    Guys, consider light color shirts over the dark ones. They will keep you cooler and they show grease and dirt better so you'll know when to wash them and not have to depend on smell test alone😅. Cool video.

  • @jamesbigham9036
    @jamesbigham9036 Před 2 dny +1

    I always enjoy watching you guys wheeling. It is always good to take some time to relax and have fun

  • @kevbev1524
    @kevbev1524 Před 2 dny +3

    Nice,
    Rory looks like fun for sure 🎉❤

  • @lloydreeves715
    @lloydreeves715 Před 2 dny +4

    Keep up with the good work love watching you on CZcams god bless

  • @billybobsledhead
    @billybobsledhead Před 2 dny +3

    Awesome trail good Times!👍

  • @patricksmith3556
    @patricksmith3556 Před 2 dny

    I don't think I've ever seen any of my favorite channels tackle this trail before. Look's like a hell of a great ride!
    Thanks for sharing. It looks like you all had a blast!

  • @opie8089
    @opie8089 Před 2 dny +2

    Y'all need another? I'll cameraman for ya! I just want to enjoy that comraderie and scenery with y'all! I'll get dirty!

  • @LaDonnashielded-kc7zm
    @LaDonnashielded-kc7zm Před 2 dny +3

    Rory is off-road king!

  • @PK15306
    @PK15306 Před 2 dny +1

    Great stuff guys! Tadpoles and a turtle.

  • @timking2194
    @timking2194 Před dnem +1

    Great video all 3 of you did great . Thanks to the Jeep clup for keeping the trails open

  • @dennisbrake343
    @dennisbrake343 Před 2 dny +1

    Home sweet home Grand Junction Colorado don't live there anymore but still visit. Not sure if still open but as teenagers we would go out Cameo and wheel some good trails and sometimes get lucky enough to see wild horses. Enjoy the videos no matter where you are as the back ground is amazing, what an office to work in too

  • @cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605

    Loved the 'Holy Rocks' and Roy on Turtle rock...need a T-shirt please. And thank you for the Froggies going courting pond. What a fun day that had to be ! !

  • @dougalexander7204
    @dougalexander7204 Před 2 dny

    That was some serious rock crawling. Much respect for everyone.

  • @patricksmith3556
    @patricksmith3556 Před 2 dny

    I really love that side-note about six minutes in; about the jeep club stepping up to protect endangered species and fragile areas while also keeping the trails open.

  • @Project-D
    @Project-D Před 2 dny +3

    I love when you do buggy shenanigans

  • @KyleC2OO7
    @KyleC2OO7 Před 2 dny +1

    Good god Rory’s skills and that buggy are insane!

  • @steelmill
    @steelmill Před dnem

    Great to see everyone out wheeling and having some fun.

  • @richard3141592638
    @richard3141592638 Před 2 dny +2

    That last rock was wild

  • @scottnelson1713
    @scottnelson1713 Před 2 dny

    I love watching you guys build stuff and do trail repairs and rescue people, but I like these wheeling trips too. This was a good video.

  • @user-um9dz6vd4z
    @user-um9dz6vd4z Před 2 dny +2

    You're play time videos are even better than the recoveries😅

  • @ianscott9396
    @ianscott9396 Před 2 dny +2

    That was awesome thinking Mike

  • @elizabethpedro3103
    @elizabethpedro3103 Před 2 dny

    What can a guy say, Rory is simply a Rockstar! The man is amazing behind a wheel!😀

  • @ohiomoto
    @ohiomoto Před 2 dny

    "You're up...hahaha" 😂 and "I DON'T WANT TO DO IT NOW!" 😂😂

  • @karld001
    @karld001 Před 2 dny +2

    3 most capable drivers and spotters on any trail!

  • @user-tn6zm4we9l
    @user-tn6zm4we9l Před 2 dny

    Fun from the get go! Thanks for coming north and getting it!

  • @rcallaway6525
    @rcallaway6525 Před 2 dny

    Way to go Mike!!!!!! Rory you are such a talented driver! that run looked like a lot of fun !!!!!