Our epic San Rafael Swell adventure took an unexpected and expensive turn! 🤯 We were having an incredible time exploring the rugged beauty of the Swell, but the trails had other plans for our Jeep Gladiator. In this video, you’ll see exactly how we pushed our rig to its limits and, unfortunately, ended up breaking the front axle.

Watch as we diagnose the problem, strategize our recovery, and attempt to get our disabled Gladiator out of the wilderness. This wasn’t the ending we planned, but it’s a raw look at the realities of off-roading when things go wrong.

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Kerry Garrison

Kerry is the creator and host of the TrailTraveler YouTube Channel. He and his wife, Kateryna, create all of the content and do all of the videos on the channel.