Originally a Texan with a restless spirit, Jimmy Toungate [ton-gate] headed North in 2004 to carve out a life defined by adventure. From the dust of the trails of the American Southwest as a professional cowboy to the unforgiving swells of the Alaskan commercial fishing industry, his life has been a masterclass in American grit.
Today, he is the driving force behind Offroad X Files, where he blends his background as a backcountry trail guide with a deep-seated quest for the unexplained. Whether he is leading expeditions through the Pacific Northwest or conducting field research as a Sasquatch investigator and filmmaker, Jimmy operates at the edge of the map.
As a brand ambassador for onX Offroad, Morimoto Lighting, and Setpower, he has dedicated his life to documenting the wilderness and proving that the greatest stories are found where the trail ends.
Jimmy Toungate
Offroad X Files is your portal to the strange, the unexplained, and the road less traveled. Hosted by offroad enthusiast and Sasquatch field investigator Jimmy Toungate, this project blends thrilling overland adventures with real-life encounters of the weird and mysterious. From eerie forest roads to desolate desert trails, we explore locations where legends live and eyewitnesses whisper stories of Sasquatch, Dogman, UFOs, and the unexplainable.
Through our podcast, visual recreations, field interviews, and immersive storytelling, Offroad X Files documents what happens when curiosity meets the wild. Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or just love a good campfire story, you're invited to join the journey.
Grab your gear. Keep your eyes on the treeline. And join us on this journey into the unknown!
Jimmy Tungate returns to the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest to revisit the specific campsite of a terrifying 2023 encounter. While navigating lingering anxiety about being alone, Tungate walks through the events of that night and explores the secluded area.