JadeRunner
Rising Sun Member
Dom (with Justin riding along) and my neighbor Nate joined me. Roads to and from were fine. We had say 2-4 inches of snow at the trailhead. There was a group of about 6 built Toyotas at the trailhead as well. We didn't know them. Instagram group Justin said. They went in front of us as we were waiting for Nate. When we caught up with them the two gals in the rear were having difficulty with the initial obstacle. Which indeed was more difficult - plus there was snow. I found it painful watching their driving skills. It was the normal newby things we have seen for years. Bumping and follow thru with throttle control was not in their skill set. It's ok that's how they learn. I kept my mouth shut. They will learn. They had to winch. But, the group was cool and let the 3 of us by after they saw us clear the obstacles on the first try. That took about an hour. Then we were off and made good time the rest of trail and never ran into anyone else again.
The trail certainly has some new obstacles . Several took some work to get through but usually didn't evolve getting out of the rig. I made it up the right line on whales tail with a little work and yes - Justin spotting me. It wasn't easy I tell ya.
Dom had some killer driving skills and was giving it his best without a front locker to assist. But, have to pull cable. Only one of the day. He manages to work his over everything else all day.
Nate's tires were a bit worn and weren't hooking up that well. But with his locker, lift and 37's was able to also work his way over everything.
I was able to take my diagonal line up the double slab. Although not on the first try. The last Shute obstacle took more work from all - but I took the s turn line through it which worked pretty well for me. The decent was tricky and I squeezed a fender flare off. Driver error. Did not swing way wide. Never had to before - dammit.
Great day for sure. It's such a fun driver trail. We will have to do it again when dry. Pics to come later.
The trail certainly has some new obstacles . Several took some work to get through but usually didn't evolve getting out of the rig. I made it up the right line on whales tail with a little work and yes - Justin spotting me. It wasn't easy I tell ya.
Dom had some killer driving skills and was giving it his best without a front locker to assist. But, have to pull cable. Only one of the day. He manages to work his over everything else all day.
Nate's tires were a bit worn and weren't hooking up that well. But with his locker, lift and 37's was able to also work his way over everything.
I was able to take my diagonal line up the double slab. Although not on the first try. The last Shute obstacle took more work from all - but I took the s turn line through it which worked pretty well for me. The decent was tricky and I squeezed a fender flare off. Driver error. Did not swing way wide. Never had to before - dammit.
Great day for sure. It's such a fun driver trail. We will have to do it again when dry. Pics to come later.
