Nevada Backcountry Adventure on Jumbo Grade & Pony Express Trails [A GX470 Story]

We embark on an adventure-fueled journey through Nevada's desert as we explore the rugged terrain of the Old West on the Jumbo Grade and Pony Express Trails. Join us off-roading in a convoy of diverse vehicles, including the GX470, 80 Series Land Cruiser, 4th Gen 4Runner, Xterra, Suzuki Samurai, Jeep JK Rubicon Unlimited, and a Jeep YJ, experiencing the unexpected challenges of breaking down on the trail. We started at the Jumbo Grade Trailhead just outside of Carson City, NV with a first night destination of Fallon, NV. We passed through the historic Old West mining town of Virginia City, NV and on to the Pony Express Trail. In the desert playa flats of the Lahontan Valley, in sight of the city lights of Fallon, we encountered navigation troubles, where the GX470 broke down on me. The views were stunning, the adventure was full, and the challenges were many - it was a GREAT first day!!! 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - The Crew 02:19 - The Jumbo Grade Trail 04:34 - Lunch @ The Combination Mine 05:32 - Virginia City 06:03 - The Pony Express Trail 09:00 - Navigation Troubles 09:55 - Break Down: Air Spring Blow Out 10:36 - Limping off the Trail