Abandoned/stuck 80 on Webster Pass

[TwoTurtlesRacing]

Guys, I'm probably going to be in Denver this weekend and every other weekend for a while after that probably... I have some back country experience, clothes and snow shoes... And would be more than happy to pitch in and lend a hand if I would be any help. Sounds like a good adventure and I could use one of those right about now... works been a little boring lately! Just let me know dates and times!

 

[jolee]

Any news on the Land Cruiser has been up to look at it just wondering.

 

[Caribou Sandstorm]

Weekends are best for me also. The feedback I have on that proposed route is you are headed up a gully. Avalanche is more likely and you expose yourself to both the west and north aspects. While these are less dangerous than East aspect. A better route would be the ridge or follow the road.

Totally agree Farnham,

The road will also have the best approach for skinning anyway.

I am thinking next weekend might be a good time. The weather looks as though it will cooperate better then it is going to this weekend for the trail leader's training.

So next Saturday?

 

[Woodsman]

Anyone retrieve this 80 yet ?

 

[MDH33]

Anyone retrieve this 80 yet ?

I doubt it. Probably still a bunch of snow up there.

 

[rcor]

Sorry for the absence, had surgery and have been out.

Last week a few friends made the trip up to the Cruiser two days. Here's a video of day 1.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaxVyYuiiFQ

 

[Nay]

That is awesome - did you get an answer on how the snow got in (wind busting seals, busted window?).

My favorite part was the beginning where the Chipmunks are talking and then say "Let's Go!"

Oh, the suspense!

 

[Jacket]

I love it! I can't wait for part 2. This is way better than network TV. When that puppy gets a new battery and fires up this summer, that'll be a great story for the TLCA.

 

[wesintl]

should try to get it down as far as the snow allows

 

[Corbet]

That is pretty cool. Long way to go on the snow melt down low.

 

[rcor]

Ready for it...... the snow came in through the driver side window which was open 1/2 inch. How that happened I don't know nor want to speculate at this point. It is what it is.

The plan is to go back up in a week or two and check on it. What do you guys think about taking a battery up and starting her up?

 

[Corbet]

The longer you let it dry out probably the better for the interior electronics. Start it up now and your more likely to burn something out like an ECU. I'd inspect those items before supplying them power for the first time.

 

[theboomboom]

Sweet video! Keep us posted on the recovery effort, it has been very interesting to watch this all unfold.

 

[(¯`·._.·[xtr3m3]·._.·´¯)]

This Thread ROCKS!

Sorry about your cruiser. Nice video, I can't wait for the next episode.

 

[Woodsman]

Ha, I figured someone had blazed their way out there by now. Well done.

 

[Snowrun]

 

[RockRunner]

I would even disconnect the old battery, you never know. Corbet is right no power to this until you know everything is dry or you will be replacing parts.

 

[DanS]

One more suggestion to dry it out quicker: bring an air tank to blow it out a bit.

Very cool to scoop the snow out. Amazing how much was in there, and how packed it was.

Dan

 

[simps80]

farley says it best

 

[cbmontgo]

Incredible. I have a feeling that this 80 is going to be legendary when it comes back to life.