Welcome to Bravo-overland on this podcast we will share with you my 2018 Tacoma overland build. with product reviews, we will also be taking you to some of the best Overlanding trials in California and beyond.
In today's episode, we will discuss what equipment you may need to deal with tire issues out on the trail. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/preston-grove/support
In this episode, I will be talking about starting a youtube channel without buying high-end filming equipment. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/preston-grove/support
In this episode, I will discuss Budget Shopping For your Rig. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/preston-grove/support
In 2018, I made my first and only trip out to AREA 51 on this Episode I talk about that trip and plan to go out there soon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/preston-grove/support
The Lost Cement Mine is a legendary gold vein situated in the eastern Sierra Nevada of California, United States.[1] It was supposedly found in 1857 by two men who were separated from their group while crossing the Sierra. They traveled near the headwaters of the Owens River and found some hardened red igneous rock that may have had a large amount of gold in it. For many years I have researched and hunted for this lost mine. like many others, before me, I have come out of the Sierra Nevada mountains with only the clothes on my back and a tail to tell my grandkids. this episode is the first of many legendary lost gold mines I will be discussing. And maybe just maybe when you are out on the trail one-day lady luck will smile at you with a mine full of lost gold. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/preston-grove/support
The Needles to Ludlow Truck Trail Part 1 when included with Part 2 is a 112-mile trek across the Mojave Desert. Part 1 starts in the rugged Sacramento Mountains, and looking back east is a green band following the Colorado River. Once out of the mountains, the trail is a straight line across the sandy desert floor through the Ward and Fenner Valleys, eventually reaching the famous Route 66. The abandoned Gold Ace west Mine is a great stop to inspect the mine's artifacts and try to reconstruct what once was a thriving operation. The trail is flat and maintained, and it is unlikely you will encounter another traveler. The trail is a great route for all driving skills when taking the proper safety precautions for a stay in the hot, desolate desert. One major warning: It is illegal and dangerous to cross railroad tracks other than at a designated roadway crossing. NS-203 is shown on all maps to cross over a busy section of tracks with no roadway crossing and is heavily used by trains in both directions. The track for this route provides a safe and short detour to a legal road crossing at the town of Essex and then continues back onto NS-203. the second half of the Needles to Ludlow Truck Trail. Starting at the halfway point at Route 66 near Essex, the trail ends at Ludlow. When reaching the hills, the views reveal an ancient landscape, untouched by man save for the road you are on. Panoramas are far as the eye can see in all directions and show how alone you are on this trail. BLM manages the trail and surrounding land. Dispersed camping is plentiful anywhere along the way using BLM camping guidelines. This trail is rated moderate only if using the bypasses built into the route. These bypasses provide an alternative to sections that would be rated severe to extreme and even may be impassable. These bypasses are not marked or signed, An experienced driver should drive the trail using a high clearance 4x4. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/preston-grove/support
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Dishpan Springs - 3N34 is a short, hardcore rock crawling trail that is a must-do for any off-road enthusiast! Nestled back in the mountain between Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead, this unique offroad trail isn't something to underestimate. Comprised of two extremely difficult waterfalls, this trail will put the best drivers and rigs to the test. Be ready...the top waterfall might leave a lasting mark on your vehicle, no matter if you are in a built 4x4, Rock Buddy Jeep, or over-the-top Toyota. This trail will make you wish it will never end. support the podcast = https://streamelements.com/dangerclose1020/tip YouTube channel = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrOv6tKbZp71O1-3N3Mk6w
On Tonight's Episode, I will be going over Off-road communication. and why Amateur Radio AKA HAM is the way to go. Ham Radio Prep- https://hamradioprep.com/ YOUTUBE-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrOv6tKbZp71O1-3N3Mk6w Help the channel- https://streamelements.com/dangerclose1020/tip
In this episode, we will be heading back to Big Bear CA to try our luck at Gold Mountain 3N69. Gold Mountain is one of the more challenging offroad / 4x4 trails on the Big Bear Mountain Range. The trail starts by immediately winding its way up to just over 8,000 feet. Due to the technical challenges of this rock crawling trail and its unique location overlooking Big Bear Lake, this trail is a popular destination for many off-roaders. Besides the simplicity of the location, Gold Mountain offers drivers two different technical ledge/waterfalls, the most significant rock garden on the mountain - the best spot for group photos, and the best views of the resort town. But be ready; the trail can easily deceive most drivers resulting in body damage to your rocker panels or something worse. GAIA GPS link = https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=13.4/-116.8438/34.2866&pubLink=CScozggEovRSAHr3qBPXmki8&trackId=923a32ec-ea6c-4f18-8061-cc01518482f8&layer=usfs-mvum,usfs-recsites help support the channel= https://streamelements.com/dangerclose1020/tip EMAIL bravooverland@gmail.com
On Tonight's Episode, we will be Discussing Little John Bull Trail. YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrOv6tKbZp71O1-3N3Mk6w GAIA GPS LINK https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=12.5/-116.8317/34.2979&pubLink=3jeVzYc1uiZ1I6cqG83so0eI&trackId=849f92e0-694a-49ae-a97e-b7ca3fd9c46a HELP SUPPORT THE PODCAST https://streamelements.com/dangerclose1020/tip
Holcomb Valley BIG BEAR SOCAL today we will be talking about my squeeze run Solo with no spotter. 3N07A The Squeeze GAIA GPS Link = https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=15.2/-116.8850/34.3093&pubLink=sE9xGeuSyFGV4qjTqCwQ3abz&trackId=d1e9fce8-f681-4e79-a543-be5018056938 help support the channel= https://streamelements.com/dangerclose1020/tip
In today's episode, we will be going over 10 tips for on the trail and picking out the right recovery gear to take with you on the trail. YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrOv6tKbZp71O1-3N3Mk6w
Today's episode will discuss what Overlanding is from a definition standpoint and where I disagree. BRAVO-OVERLAND YOUTUBE= https://youtu.be/FqIQ1Up9KXo
In this episode, I will be talking about a 68.5-mile off-road trail that starts in Big Bear Lake and ends at Cajon pass. I'm calling this trail rim of the world GAIA LINK https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=8.7/-116.9477/34.0517&pubLink=e3Z0Afpq0vVL5G60SPdUCWHq&trackId=7270c780-ac18-4fa0-93ab-bd73ee1977f3 BRAVO-OVERLAND YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrOv6tKbZp71O1-3N3Mk6w
In the first episode, I go over Skid plates for you and other mods that will help you out on the trail.