x2! Guy was helpful, knew his stuff, a very impressive fabricator and master rock stacker!
Oh well 3 of of 4 isn't bad! 
JK inside joke....Here is the guy in question....
holy cross rocked
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x2! Guy was helpful, knew his stuff, a very impressive fabricator and master rock stacker!
Oh well 3 of of 4 isn't bad! JK inside joke....Here is the guy in question....
Rock Dog
Rising Sun Member
I had a great time. What an awsome trail, and thanks again to everyone from Colorado Springs. Wish i could have made it the night before for the camping, what a beautiful area.
Looks like a blast, wish I could have joined you guys.
Red_Chili
Hard Core 4+
Had a great time! The Squeak-O-Meter didn't even squeak the whole trip. Even when descending the slick root - she didn't pick up on my sudden 'race face' until afterwards, never felt spooked (because she didn't know any better ).
Fortunately she did not see Steve take the slick root, lock up the brakes, and finish on TWO WHEELS
. (Yes the WRONG two wheels ). That got the attention of his own Squeak-O-Meter, judging by her expression. Got his attention too. Don't know by observation 
, but I expect there was a shorts cleaning afterward.
).Fortunately she did not see Steve take the slick root, lock up the brakes, and finish on TWO WHEELS
. (Yes the WRONG two wheels ). That got the attention of his own Squeak-O-Meter, judging by her expression. Got his attention too. Don't know by observation , but I expect there was a shorts cleaning afterward.
Red_Chili
Hard Core 4+
Had a great time! The Squeak-O-Meter didn't even squeak the whole trip. Even when descending the slick root - she didn't pick up on my sudden 'race face' until afterwards, never felt spooked (because she didn't know any better ).
Fortunately she did not see Steve take the slick root, lock up the brakes, and finish on TWO WHEELS . (Yes the WRONG two wheels ). That got the attention of his own Squeak-O-Meter, judging by her expression. Got his attention too. Don't know by observation 
, but I expect there was a shorts cleaning afterward.
That tree root has always had my number, and is probably the most dangerous obstacle on the trail, when wet. Going up is a little spooky. Going down is dangerous if you freeze, not too bad if you use the throttle when everything in you tells you to brake. The roll will not be a mere flop, should you do a mis-step.
Seems like I kept trying the harder lines and getting denied. Wasn't my day I guess. But a great trip and time was had by all!
).Fortunately she did not see Steve take the slick root, lock up the brakes, and finish on TWO WHEELS
. (Yes the WRONG two wheels ). That got the attention of his own Squeak-O-Meter, judging by her expression. Got his attention too. Don't know by observation , but I expect there was a shorts cleaning afterward.That tree root has always had my number, and is probably the most dangerous obstacle on the trail, when wet. Going up is a little spooky. Going down is dangerous if you freeze, not too bad if you use the throttle when everything in you tells you to brake. The roll will not be a mere flop, should you do a mis-step.
Seems like I kept trying the harder lines and getting denied. Wasn't my day I guess. But a great trip and time was had by all!
Thanks for a great weekend. Too bad it was dark and raining by the time we set up the buffet Friday night - I wish we had a picture of the spread. Thanks to everyone for the delicious food and great company.
I think the pictures say enough about the day on Saturday. Tough and fun trail, classy people and some impressive driving. I saw a ton of skillful piloting, and no offense to anyone else, but I gotta tip my hat to AxleIke and his impressive navigation through the far right line at French Creek. That was fun to watch! I've got that piece of your slider if you want to weld it back on
Here's a few highlight shots:
Kevin having a chuckle
Ige gettin flexy:
Marco making the right line look easy:
Isaac's impressive run through French Creek:
Wheelbase....
Steve working through the creek
Kevin up on Cleveland Rock
Holy Cross City
The rest of mine are here:
http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h201/mralsto/holycross_0908/
I think the pictures say enough about the day on Saturday. Tough and fun trail, classy people and some impressive driving. I saw a ton of skillful piloting, and no offense to anyone else, but I gotta tip my hat to AxleIke and his impressive navigation through the far right line at French Creek. That was fun to watch! I've got that piece of your slider if you want to weld it back on
Here's a few highlight shots:
Kevin having a chuckle
Ige gettin flexy:
Marco making the right line look easy:
Isaac's impressive run through French Creek:
Wheelbase....
Steve working through the creek
Kevin up on Cleveland Rock
Holy Cross City
The rest of mine are here:
http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h201/mralsto/holycross_0908/
treerootCO
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Can't see the linked pics at work but it sounds like you guys had a blast. Wish I could have gone...
Red_Chili
Hard Core 4+
We wish you coulda too!
Wasn't the same without cha man!
That Texan buddy of our's stood us up too! Wonder what excuse he's gonna pull outta that three gallon hat?
nuclearlemon
Hard Core 4+
Wasn't the same without cha man!
maybe he can't handle the fact that if you roll here, you roll off a cliff?
maybe he can't handle the fact that if you roll here, you roll off a cliff?
Naw, I think maybe it's about Texans being all about beef and being called chicken just is too much against their grain!
isotel
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Nice one UB.. its too bad you could not hit that line, i think its a Free Double shot upgrade if you can make it
That was a great trip, even without my own rig.. Its always nice to wheel with a group that large and not have any major damage or destruction! Thanks for everyone who came and Especially Uncle Ben for getting the ball rolling!
We did not know the guy with the red shirt and nice Runner. At first i thought he was with you guys.. I felt bad that he was stacking our whole group with a cast on!.. Sweet truck!, forgot to mention the Danatrack 60 axles
That was a great trip, even without my own rig.. Its always nice to wheel with a group that large and not have any major damage or destruction! Thanks for everyone who came and Especially Uncle Ben for getting the ball rolling!
We did not know the guy with the red shirt and nice Runner. At first i thought he was with you guys.. I felt bad that he was stacking our whole group with a cast on!.. Sweet truck!, forgot to mention the Danatrack 60 axles
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Red_Chili
Hard Core 4+
That is the best of the 4x4 world. Just helps out, does a professional job helping, and all anonymously.
treerootCO
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Wasn't the same without cha man!
The 40/45 series just ride too rough. I think what he needs is an 80 series suspension under that rig for a smoother ride.
OK....just heard from our favorite Texan.....he pulled a good 'scuse from his hat so he's off the hook.....THIS TIME!
He can fill in details if he chooses.So someone posted a link from ih8mud to this thread and I had to look. Is it true that IGE has an 80? Is the world ending? I have met her 3 times at Cruise Moab, and each time, she's been covered in grease and rolling out from under a 40. In a way, I'm sad! It's like Jeff Zepp getting a 100 series.
Looks like a fun weekend.
Ige
In a way, I'm sad! It's like Jeff Zepp getting a 100 series.Looks like a fun weekend.
Ige
nuclearlemon
Hard Core 4+
crap...my secrets out. 
farnhamstj
Hard Core 4+
Looked like a great trip. I was in Santa Fe drinking margs and eating chilis watching Brent (black taco) get married. Maybe I'll make it next year. Thanks for posting all the pic's. I haven't been up Holly Cross since I sold the 40. Almost brings a tear to my eye....
JadeRunner
Rising Sun Member
Yep, looks like good fun. I was calling bulls in the La Garita wilderness area. I did manage to fish Grizzly and Pomeroy lakes on Sunday, but didn't get to push the limits like you guys did.