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JeffX
November 28th, 2009, 09:13 AM
This trail is dying due to too many tree blockages. My friend Ron and I decided to try to clear it.

Not too far down, Ron ended up un a gully. When I pulled him with the winch, I got pulled down. I dug some big holes getting out. These holes made the recovery more difficult. It took about 2 1/2 hours in extremely slippery conditions. I need some chains! :P

I didn't get any pics of the 'fun' stuff, but heres some:

http://www.whitescarver.com/albums/GregorysCadillac/Picture_006.sized.jpg


http://www.whitescarver.com/albums/GregorysCadillac/Picture_007.sized.jpg

http://www.whitescarver.com/albums/GregorysCadillac/Picture_011.sized.jpg


http://www.whitescarver.com/albums/GregorysCadillac/Picture_012.sized.jpg


http://www.whitescarver.com/albums/GregorysCadillac/Picture_013.sized.jpg
JeffX
November 28th, 2009, 09:14 AM
Ron's pics:


Let me sum the day up by saying beautiful day, fun drive, frustratingly stuck and relieved to get out.

Started at Balanced Rock in Garden of the Gods.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2675/4139325663_644e8175c9_b.jpg

Beautiful day under Pikes Peak.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2605/4139329059_2fdea87027_b.jpg

Here is the unbroken snow on FS 302. Don't know how deep it may get. I went first so the winch is behind me.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2661/4140090254_ba07e09993_b.jpg

Jeff had to get the saw out.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2677/4140086816_4241d189ee_b.jpg
JeffX
November 28th, 2009, 09:15 AM
This is the part where I see the steep drop and the stream under the snow and think "I just need to know how far I can push it."
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2682/4140093000_bd1749b6c4_b.jpg

Now I know there is a limit - and I have crossed it. This was not an easy recovery either.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2616/4139327459_3618f6a9f2_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2571/4139328323_f1e88bec92_b.jpg

In case you're wondering the log was a problem.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2750/4139331493_234ef7d214_b.jpg

This is how far it pulled Jeff down. This also shows how steep the grade is.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2755/4139330793_9d6674739e_b.jpg

I am still so impressed with my little X, once turned around, it drove right out......



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Patrolman
November 28th, 2009, 09:27 AM
Did you bring me any firewood? ;)
dr350jja
November 28th, 2009, 10:38 AM
That is a beautiful area you guys were at. I really like those Xterras :thunb:
JeffX
November 28th, 2009, 03:23 PM
Did you bring me any firewood? ;)

There's lots up there. Are we allowed to take it?

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KnuckleHead
November 28th, 2009, 03:49 PM
Very nice picks ... looks like it was a good day ...
JeffX
November 28th, 2009, 05:56 PM
Very nice picks ... looks like it was a good day ...

Kind of exhausting, but fun. You can see I almost busted my a$$ in one of the shots. I can't take any of the credit for pix as Ron got most of then.
Mporter
November 28th, 2009, 09:35 PM
Thats sweet that you did that. :thunb:

EDIT: your XTerra is still sick!
Roostercruiser
November 29th, 2009, 07:38 AM
winches are a life saver. great pics looks cold
JeffX
November 29th, 2009, 03:41 PM
winches are a life saver. great pics looks cold

Yeah, it was chilly. More snow than we expected.
Funrover
November 29th, 2009, 06:18 PM
That is awesome, I swear I have been down that road at some point. Thanks for the pics!
Smash
November 30th, 2009, 09:10 AM
Fantastic!! Nice recovery too.
JeffX
November 30th, 2009, 09:52 PM
That is awesome, I swear I have been down that road at some point. Thanks for the pics!

That road isn't very remote, but very unpolular. It's possible if you've explored the South Rampart area.


Fantastic!! Nice recovery too.

Thanks. It's unfortunate we didn't capture how off-camber he slid. We were too busy getting out of there.

I will be back soon to finish the job. There are 8 more trees across.