China Wall 11/30/08

[Warrlord]

It was a great day with great people. Aaron, Thanks for organizing this, it was fun to get out of the house. The bbq turned out good.

No carnage to report, everything went smooth. The snow made it a little slickery in a couple places though. Not much snow, only about an inch or two.

Here's some pics..............

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[Warrlord]

Some more........................

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[Patrolman]

Looks like it was a good time guys! Did anyone from Denver get stuck on 285? Weather report said 285 over Kenosha was closed this afternoon. Likely blowing snow I suspect.

[Funrover]

WOW!! Great pics... That camera of yours does a hell of a job! I will get my pics up before long!

[Brody]

LaDawn and I along with Bren got stuck on the wrong side of Kenosha. We decided not to do the 3 hour drive the long way around to get to the trail. Glad that you guys had a good time. We were busting through new snow up to around 20" deep in spots.

[FourLo]

Looked like fun. Thanks for sharing pictures.

[Jamie]

I agree, another good day with good folks!! Missed you again Pete, dam! Looks like you guys had fun as well.

[Funrover]

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[Funrover]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Funrover/Off%20road%20Trips/China%20Wall%20Nov%2008/IMG_9192.jpg

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See all my pics
http://s31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Funrover/Off%20road%20Trips/China%20Wall%20Nov%2008/?start=all

[Chris]

Nice guys, wish I had been able to make it to the run. Glad I didn't make it to just be turned back at Kenosha Pass.

Looks like those that made it had a good time, thanks for sharing!

[Brody]

Yeah....missed seeing you guys, too and we wanted to meet some of the folks that we haven't met yet. Thanks for posting all the pictures! I wanted to take a closer look at Warlord's rig, too, dammit!

We were a little bummed about the pass being shut down. We kept seeing signs that it was closed, but drove up there anyway just to make sure. Turns out that we just might have been able to get there if we had followed the roads we were on down into South Park. They all funnel down to County Road 35 on the north side of Michigan Hill just before Jefferson.

The big job that I was working on was on the opposite side of Michigan Hill and west of the marshes. Almost that whole area is owned by the landowner's family. They homesteaded it back in the 1800s.

The FS roads actually circumvent his land heading towards Como and you can find your way up to Georgia Pass following them the other way. Like I said...there are miles of them...

[Tye]

Good looking group, glad some you were able to make it... where was the red Rubi?

[Funrover]

Yeah....missed seeing you guys, too and we wanted to meet some of the folks that we haven't met yet. Thanks for posting all the pictures! I wanted to take a closer look at Warlord's rig, too, dammit!

We were a little bummed about the pass being shut down. We kept seeing signs that it was closed, but drove up there anyway just to make sure. Turns out that we just might have been able to get there if we had followed the roads we were on down into South Park. They all funnel down to County Road 35 on the north side of Michigan Hill just before Jefferson.

The big job that I was working on was on the opposite side of Michigan Hill and west of the marshes. Almost that whole area is owned by the landowner's family. They homesteaded it back in the 1800s.

The FS roads actually circumvent his land heading towards Como and you can find your way up to Georgia Pass following them the other way. Like I said...there are miles of them...


It's Okay Pete..... Now I want to go where you guys were and see what I can find!

[Funrover]

Good looking group, glad some you were able to make it... where was the red Rubi?

Poor Steve came along with me.....:D

[SCRubicon]

A great day as always. Thanks for the seat Aaron :thunb:

My favorite pics from the trip...

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c174/SteveChabala/ChinaWall%20Nov08/DSCN4317.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c174/SteveChabala/ChinaWall%20Nov08/DSCN4325.jpg

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for all pics --> http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c174/SteveChabala/ChinaWall%20Nov08/

[SCRubicon]

Here's what it looks like from underneath when Aaron and Jamie drive over the rock pile...

Aaron

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAvRovcpsEQ&fmt=18

Jamie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alUF1r6AGtI&fmt=18

[Jamie]

Very cool Steve!!

[Patrolman]

That is cool!

[SCRubicon]

Figured I'd try something new with the old camera :D

[4Runninfun]

looks like a good time guys, btw Jamie you have some touch-up to do :D

[Funrover]

Nice pics Steve... the vids are a new way of looking at it. Guess I will have to find a nice obstacle where we can put the camera...

[Jamie]

looks like a good time guys, btw Jamie you have some touch-up to do :D

I just got two new cans of Krylon!!!!:thunb:

[Brody]

Thats pretty fun!

BTW, Kenosha Pass was closed again yesterday.

[JeepersCreepers]

My first trip with a group of people and I must say that I had an AWESOME TIME!!!! :2thumbs:
Can't wait till the next trip. Hope to meet more cool people and see what other great trail this awesome state has! Lots of fun, thanks for setting up the trip Aaron

[Funrover]

My first trip with a group of people and I must say that I had an AWESOME TIME!!!! :2thumbs:
Can't wait till the next trip. Hope to meet more cool people and see what other great trail this awesome state has! Lots of fun, thanks for setting up the trip Aaron

No prob, China Wall is always a great trail any time of the year! :thunb:

[Roostercruiser]

looks like yall had a blast i wish i could have made it, thanks for the pics

[4Runner3Wheeler]

I'm downright jealous!

That trip looks like alot of fun; pretty solid turnout as well. We got held up in KC and didn't get back until late Sunday, which is why the Runner didn't make it on the trip.

Steve, cool video.

Nice photos all around. Judging by the snow, the line was easy to follow if the leader got it right.

No carnage is good I guess.

Any one looking to plan a Front Range snow run? Post up! This part of the season, I'm trying to save up for my SAS and selectable locker for next Spring. The SAS is becoming more and more attractive due to the fragile IFS components. I'm looking to repack wheel bearings, replace ball joints, replace idler arm, etc... I like my IFS except for its durability.

Anyway, sweet run, good to see new folks, way to make it work folks!

[Brody]

I am getting people interested in a snow run to be done pre or post xmas, but now much later than jan 1st due to the snow accumulation. Bren, Dave Nay, Aaron, and Tye ore up for this so far, Fred might go, too. When I get enough interest, I'll post a date

What are you looking for in parts for the SAS and how is your budget? Many of us here have additional parts lying around and or know of deals. Let us know what you want and we can probably help out a bit ...