I've turned back twice. Once on Medano Pass and once on the Alpine Loop near Ouray Colorado. I plan to try Medano Pass again now that I have better tires & a portable air compressor. No Shame in staying safe & alive.
Having built my van for two years (a large Nissan Cargo) with all the things one could imagine, sound deadening, solar, heater, etc., etc., my wife has been ill. So, I have a beautiful parked almost new van but have to watch all you maniacs go rompin' around. It is wonderful and brings me happiness. I have also watched Simon since he began. Thanx for the laughs and joy you bring us all!
It's okay to turn around when you're alone on a challenging trail. If there's another vehicle, at least it can help pull you out of situations. Stagg chili is delicious btw!
@@AdventureTimeLouiyou need to reset and go be an apprentice mechanic, and they will probably pay you basically nothing......but that's okay because you won't be very useful for a while.....but thats normal..... But you have your whole life ahead of you and its dangerous that you can't fix your vehicle. Way before fog lights, you needs tools and knowledge. Seriously, most overlanders can fix things. Or at a minimum, you need a torch and tools to be able to disconnect a drive line.
Failures add to the adventure! Never be scared of turning around if you have to. Fog is a regular feature in winter where I live, but rarely that thick. I’ve only driven in visibility like that once in the 1990s at night on a mountain and it was frightening! Finally, William is the best dog ever!
Epic adventure! I would have been skeptical of that trail too. The ice definitely would've freaked me out 😂. William is so happy in the snow and the faces he makes crack me up!!
Just came from Steve's video. Very glad to find you. All the the best on your journey. Looking forward to seeing what happens next. Michael in Toronto.
@@AdventureTimeLoui - changes my perspective on my own "failures" - if I can be kind and appreciate the things that didn't go as planned for you, maybe I can look at my own misadventures the same way.
After driving an hour to a rails to trails cycling trail, a friend and I were ready to head out. But for some reason I didn’t want to go. We turned around and went home. Odd. Felt great about trusting my instincts. You did the right thing turning around when you’re not comfortable. 💗
So. Prop shaft U joints. When you lifted your rig (and that's another discussion), did you upgrade your prop/drive shafts with extended shafts with longer slip joints and wide angle joints? Possibly double cardan joints? If not, 'corrosion' aside, you are going to completely screw your prop shafts over and over again. And that thing that you referred to about what can happen if one breaks... That can also happen if you over extend a standard shaft on a lifted rig and the standard slip joint pops out.
I'm a part-time van lifer, the calm stuff can be boring for me, the adventures are good. I was in Radium Hot Springs earlier this summer, it's a great spot! Enjoy.
Hi Loui, i love your rationale when deciding whether to do something or not. Its so funny to hear your response to a challenge that may be difficult. Remember, its only a learning curve that will get easier with experience. Good that you got the Jeep sorted when you did. See your learning already.
Good evening Loui, Angie, Jackie & double ear rubs William ! Thank for taking us along through this beautiful adventure ! The water looked so relaxing & rejuvenating ! All of different wildlife was such an amazing site ! I’m proud you got as far as you did on the trail ! I’m happy you encountered your problem in an area where there was someone to help you out ! You were safe & not stranded on the road somewhere alone ! There’s nothing wrong with putting your journey in reverse ! Even though your eyes are eager to see what’s further ahead, always listen to your heart ! When it’s telling you there’s uncertainty ahead ! In reality reverse is just a bend for Nature ti show you the other side of the journey that you didn’t get to see the first time ! You Ladies stay warm, safe travels & keep smiling !
Brilliant video Loui! Really enjoyed everything about it :) If possible in the future, could you do a video revving up your car? So we can hear how it sounds!
Just seen you on Steve channel, with Simon. I'm looking forward to watching ur content. Also, congrats on camping in a wrangler, epic challenge. Anyway, thanks
I used to be a trucker in BC. The worst part about driving in a white out blizzard (or fog) is how stupid most of the other truck drivers really are - they drive WAY beyond their visibility and they literally can't stop if there's something in front of them they just crash into it. They wreck so many trucks in BC every winter. Never ever feel obligated to drive faster than you feel safe, if you're scared, slow down, but use hazard lights under 70. Your instincts are right and those truckers are dumb.
Nice, rich content video. PB sandwich is a delicacy, if prepared correctly. Try a PB and banana sandwich. Glad you are carefully listening to your Jeep. Good judgement on the RR turn around. Thanks for sharing this chapter in your adventure.
Definitely important to listen to yourself and your instincts. OMG William is da cutest boi 🥰🐶 I remember our geocaching days! Was so fun 😘 love you daughter ❤❤❤
I've been watching airline accident investigation videos, and it's given me a whole new perspective on knowing when to say "when"! Being tired, being distracted, being in over your head, being without a backup plan, is behind so many mishaps. Turning back is how you make it an anticlimactic video rather than a case-study in what went wrong, and between the two I'll always pick the anticlimactic video! Good on ya.
Another great video Loui!! Found your channel through Foresty and been binge watching your channel. Have you got that lump on Williams right shoulder checked out at a vet? It would be sad if you lost your travel mate. Hoping the best for you and your doggo!! Safe travels!!
