Can a Subaru Forester Handle This Extreme Offroad Challenge?

Can a stock Subaru Forester really handle an extreme offroad challenge? I took mine to Quirky Ridge to find out - and it got way harder than I expected.

What Happened:
0:00 Intro
03:50 Rocky hill that almost stopped me
04:49 Considering the winch (this got real)
08:25 Steep v-notch
12:21 Final push to the summit
18:18 Did the Forester survive?

This wasn't a perfect run. I had to adapt my line selection, manage momentum carefully, and seriously consider recovery options. But that's the reality of offroading - it's about problem-solving when things don't go as planned.

If you're wondering what a Subaru Forester can actually handle offroad, this video shows the unfiltered truth.

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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