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    We all had a great time bashing through snowbanks, grillin', and hanging out! The snow was a good consistency, so we were able to make progress through it.

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    We got stopped at the "top" of the trail, shown in the middle pictures where we were walking on the top of snow drifts.



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    was awesome, had to park the yj early on and got chauffeured the rest of the way, working on some beefier tires. only have a couple of pic's but got a bunch of video I need to edit.
          

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    Excellent! Thanks for the report and pics!

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    Thank you for the report. How deep was the snow?

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    javaman34 previously posted:
    "Thank you for the report. How deep was the snow?"

    depths varied from 0 to 4', some ice under the snow too. will be a few weeks yet before it opens up where it is more easily manageable. we probably made it about a 3rd of the way.

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    Looks like you didn't get far past the cabins. But this pic tells me what I need to know. My favorite camp area is accessible!

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    More campsite pics for Steve!



    Hey PAUL, is this the area you wanted to have the Pickle Party?

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    nice, guys! glad you had fun. I would have joined, but a guy came and bought my hardtop from me this morning. I'll be there next time.

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    Pics are makin me sad I didnt make it !!!
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    Sweet guy's!! Max, I think we would party in the campground and wheel separately ? Paul would know for sure, just I seem to remember us getting a permit.

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    I'm not sure where but the forum's coffer is holding funds to purchase another permit/reservation. I'm looking to see if there are plans for another Pickle Party this season.

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    it's a pretty silly video, I promise it would be better if I have 4-5 hours to invest...and maybe a degree in film

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    First sign of trouble...
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    Had to winch up this steep hill (see GPS placemark below):
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    To the left of the tracks (up in the evergreens past the tilted aspen) there is a nice stone fire ring. Great place to camp. Hoping to be up there Memorial weekend - depends if there is a fire ban or not.


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    Great, thanks guys, looks like I will not be going to class tomorrow. I will be blaming it on this thread.

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    I got to use my winch on this run, and it worked great!

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    I made it alot further on sunday, will work on pics, Made it to the top and dragged 2 jeeps without lockers with me

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    couldnt cross though way way too much snow

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    pics
           

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