Off Road Forester vs. ICY Riverbed: Will It Make It?

Everyone talks about deep snow, but what about pure ice? We took the Off Road Forester to the Transalta Trail in Alberta, expecting a winter wonderland. Instead, we found a narrow, frozen riverbed that pushed the car to its absolute limit.

It wasn't just snowy—it was a skating rink. Watch as we battle icy boulder fields, slide through narrow gaps, and get into a situation where the winch was our only way out.

Video Chapters:
00:00 - The Transalta Trail Challenge
00:54 - It's Not Snow, It's Ice!
03:25 - First River Crossings
06:18 - STUCK on the Icy Bank (Winch Recovery)
08:06 - Did the Forester Survive?
09:14 - Setup & Clearance Talk
11:36 - Outro

The Forester: Built over a few years the 2004 Subaru Forester XS was built to test the limits of what is capable in an early 2000's Subaru with bolt-ons. Created for overlanding adventures it takes on the hardest offroad trails while having everything for camping. The Forester features: custom interior, rooftop tent, ARB rack with custom mounts, high clearance bumper, winch, Hella lights, transmission cooler, sway bar delete, offroad coilovers, AT tires, Beadlock wheels, overland kitchen and engine and trans skid plates. And to many people's surprise often keeping up with full-size 4x4s.

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About Chase Schrader: Based in Alberta, Canada, Chase Schrader is a multidisciplinary digital creative that focuses on automotive content. Through his two Subarus, a 2004 STi and 2004 Forester, he actively engages in both the race and overland community. As a community member, he engages with others and looks to further develop it through his networks.

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