We have returned from the back country!

Christopher and I spent the night at "Devil's Kitchen" a remote 4x4 camping spot only accessible by going over the infamous "Elephant Hill". It was a 70 mile drive to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. Then we entered the park and Elephant Hill starts at a paved parking lot. Many people come to just watch the 4x4's try to make it up and over the hill. We had to climb the hill, then cross the top of the mesa then down the other side, neither of which are easy going.

Our only issue is having a manual, 3 speed transmission with all stock gearing. Several times the Jeep would stall trying to "jump" up over a tall ledge or obstacle but we made it, both directions!

Here is an un-edited 18 minute video coming up the back side. (fast forward through the stopped parts): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5YvG1WqmeY&feature=em-upload_owner

Starting up Elephant Hill

At the top of Elephant Hill

Starting down the back side of Elephant Hill

At our camp site in Devil's Kitchen

Christopher prowling on Devil's Lane

In the morning, before packing and heading out!