Southwest Colorado Overlanding - The Trip Begins

Friends on this trip:
Ian and Kaitlyn from @nolodesigns
Burgundy 3.5" Traxda lifted 2021 Honda Ridgeline

Rob @overlanding_og
Black Ford F-150

Blue 3rd gen Toyota Tacoma

Carey @mtnsubi
White 4th gen Subaru Outback 2.5

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Build Info:

SKID PLATES - NOLO DESIGNS - use discount code "JONDZ5" for 5% OFF
Engine/transmission & rear differential plates. These plates work on 16+ Pilot, 17+ Ridgeline, 19+ Passport, 16+ MDX... and more

3.5 INCH LIFT KIT - TRAXDA USA - use discount code "JONDZ20" for 20% off
These kits work on 16+ Pilot, 17+ Ridgeline, 19+ Passport, 16+ MDX... and more

SHOCKS/STRUTS - HONDA RIDGELINE SWAP
SPRINGS - EIBACH PRO LIFT SPRINGS

WHEELS - BLACK RHINO "CHASE" 18" X 8", 10mm offset, 26 lbs
TIRES - FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3W 255/70R18 P-rated

REAR HITCH SPARE TIRE CARRIER - DIRT COMPLEX USA "Trailswing"
it's more than just a tire carrier. Fits on most vehicles with a 2 inch hitch receiver

ROOF TOP TENT - CENTORI OUTDOORS - use discount code "JONDZ5" for 5% OFF

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[bluegoatadv]

I'm headed there in a few weeks!! Thinking about running the Alpine loop in my Crosstrek.

[bradenb]

Your editing with that drone footage was on point. Can't wait for the rest of the series.

[Michael_Tran]

Can't wait to start our trip in 2 weeks...these trail look so amazing

[LaloMartinez]

Crazy timing, I did my first ever trail the day after this video came out! I did the U.S Basin trail right by Ouray in my Subaru Forester Wilderness and I loved it! Was the perfect trail for a beginner like me, nothing super complicated and AWESOME views. Looking forward to the rest of this series!

[RobbieHerrera]

Beautiful scenery! Looking forward to the rest of the series.

[VtroboguycEDH]

Awesome preview! Looking forward to the series!

[stevendphoto]

Awesome vid and great trip (so far), can't wait to see the other four parts...!

[lzyate]

Great video as always! Can't wait for the next installment

[Mike.D.]

Great video, Jon. I wish I could have made it out this year! I swear you can't beat the scenery in Coloardo, amazing!! Looking forward to the rest of the series!!

[jamesmeans]

Another great video Jon. Looking forward to the rest of the series!

[bruceyyyyy]

Really looking forward to this series.

We ran Ouray area in '16 and it's one of my favorite trips!

I recognized about half the places shown from memory.

I think we even stayed at that hotel in Ouray.

[erbing]

I enjoy your adventures. your channel should have a lot more subscribers.

[Ram]

Jon, been to that area of CO. Some of the most beautiful scenery!! The M.D.Highway was breathtaking!

[pnw_element]

Awesome adventure as always buddy watching u from Hawaii still on my family vacation before my kids go back to school

[charbvin]

I only recently discovered your channel. I really enjoy your content. I owned a 2008 ridgeline for 11.5 years and now a new 2022, so i can relate to the pros and cons of these vehicles

[JDS-Dalton]

Wow man, you got this first part out quickly! Looking forward to the other parts! Even if they're gonna fill me with regret haha, I swear I'll make it out there one of these days!

[robertrobert]

comgrats on 100k on the odometer. wishing you many millions more miles

[OverlandPriority]

Great video Jon. You guys scored a great weather..our whole trip in Colorado (last week of July) was all about rain 😂

[KTMcaptain]

I don’t think my jetboil changes color. I’ve checked. It’s the 2L version though with adjustable stove, Sumo I think. We got the larger one to boil more water for shower since the jetboil says to only boil half the volume (probably for safety) and the stupid geyser which we returned needed 1L boiled water to mix with 2L cold water… so the 2L seemed perfect.

[frankietuned]

Is Baby Bathtubs hike in the future episodes? We actually climb up the falls and took the path down. It was pretty fun climb!