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    Default Gordon Gulch to Switzerland trail to Pennsylvania Gulch = FUN



    Had an absolute BLAST today with Phillip, Frank, Chris and Jake! A little misunderstanding on my part about meeting spot but we all hit the Gordon Gulch trails and explored mostly easy trails with some snow and a few ruts here and there. Saw a very deep rut system but was slippery with snow and we decided to pass on by ---- maybe another time.

    Finished Gordon at Switzerland trail near the start at the north end, where Jake and Chris headed home. Phillip, Frank ('76 Chevy pickup, bad ass) and I then took Switzerland Trail to Sugarloaf mountain and then down to Pensylvania Gulch. No one had tried it since the snow was fresh (although we did see two motorcycles coming down while we were going up).

    Pensylvania Gulch started off not bad and when it made to the steeper sections, it got fun!! Climbed up snowy rocks and tippy ruts for a while until we got to a sheet of ice covering the trail for a good 30 feet. Luckily the Rubicon lockers helped me get past this section without a problem..... but I knew it wasn't going to be as easy for the big pickup trucks behind me.

    Phillip got a little ways but the drivers side tires just spun on the ice flow. Tried and tried not to no avail so I turned the Jeep around and pulled out the winch cable and we hooked it up to the Elephant! Tires spinning and winch pulling we got The Elephant thru the ice!!!!!

    Then the lifted bad ass '76 Chevy bounced its way almost thru the ice section but then he just spun trying to make it and slowly slid back down the ice flow..... he got more momentum and got about half way thru the ice and Phillip looped his tow rope and we looped it onto his tow hitch and he pulled Frank up thru the rest of the ice! Then it was steep snow covered rocks for a while and a few big rutted root and rock sections that got the Rubicon stuck in my low hanging transfer case skid at one section - bounced around and even with lockers struggled but finally made it thru.

    I was worried rue Elephant and Chevy pickup wouldn't be able to make it thru this challenging section but with a few tries after spinning and then getting some momentum and bouncing up they both made it!!! A few more easier snow covered rock sections led up to where we could see the sun and the trail flatten out and open up.

    We made it!!!!! What a blast..... got home before 5 and now I'm hungry!!!


    thanks everyone for coming out, this was a fun run! Felt like a young kid playing in the woods and ice and snow. We need to get out again soon
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    Here's the route we ran
         
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    Some pics - wish I had more....
           
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    Default Re: Gordon Gulch to Switzerland trail to Pennsylvania Gulch = FUN



    Agreed, it was sssoooo much fun. Frank, my neighbor gave rave reviews as well
    It was really great to meet the new guys !!!!! Even more fun watching them take the trails like old pros !!!!
    Some what limited on the pictures but what I got I will post up after resize

    Penn has gotten really rough!!! I thought I was still bouncing around on my way home......
    Great leads Matt thank you and thank you all for joining in !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    A few pictures from the trails
    Notice the duel engine crawler, got left behind ?
    And of coarse our motley crew !!
    Looking forward to running with you all again soon !!!!!
                

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    Default Re: Gordon Gulch to Switzerland trail to Pennsylvania Gulch = FUN



    Thanks for the report guys!

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    Default Re: Gordon Gulch to Switzerland trail to Pennsylvania Gulch = FUN



    Thanks so much, guys! Awesome experience all around. Special thanks to Matt and Phillip for organizing, leading the way, and keeping it easy for me and my clean '17 f150.

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/Qhwok4qLUe33oPZg2

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    Default Re: Gordon Gulch to Switzerland trail to Pennsylvania Gulch = FUN



    My son and I had a great time! Thanks Matt, Phillip, Frank and Jake! Can’t wait for the next one! Glad everyone made it back safe and rigs intact.

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    Default Re: Gordon Gulch to Switzerland trail to Pennsylvania Gulch = FUN



    Looks like you guys had a great run! I was so tempted, but had to much work to do. Maybe next Saturday.

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    I installed my new winch last weekend and didn't think I'd use it much but lo and behold, it was needed the first trip out! Did not disappoint

    Once again, thanks everyone for coming out! Had a really fun Saturday and no doubt will want to do something again soon!
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