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    Default Kingston Peak 17th or 18th



    Heard a rumor that the fs said the gates will be opened on the 15th. Anyone interested in running it on the 17th or 18th if they are opened?
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    Default Re: Kingston Peak 17th or 18th



    Yes!

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    Always interested in Kingston. I also learned last weekend that we can get there via Mammoth Gulch. Did not realize this before last week.

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    open_circuit previously posted:
    "Always interested in Kingston. I also learned last weekend that we can get there via Mammoth Gulch. Did not realize this before last week."

    Mammoth gulch is my go to route. We'd meet in Rollinsville and head up through Mammoth.
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    I'm interested. Especially leaving from Rollinsville.

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    What day is better for everyone. I am leaning the 18th thinking that a lot of people may go for the 17th since it will have just opened, but maybe both days will be busy.
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    Both days are good for me.

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    Decided on Sunday and posted run
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    I’d like to go but relatives are coming in for a visit.

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    It seems Ty and Tom need to update their profile photos to show Top of the World. The other 3 yes folks for Kingston Peak have done so already.

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    open_circuit previously posted:
    "It seems Ty and Tom need to update their profile photos to show Top of the World. The other 3 yes folks for Kingston Peak have done so already."

    In order to do that I would need to make to the top of Top of the World.
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    I made a fun change so that Tom might have a good selection - for how he would want to pose or park the jeep (park the jeep close to the right side near the point). Also, a late afternoon is better for lighting - no clouds a bonus.

    https://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums...-18&e=1106&c=1

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    Tom previously posted:
    "In order to do that I would need to make to the top of Top of the World. "

    Fake it until you make it?

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    This is now my favorite thing that has happened in this forum.

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    open_circuit previously posted:
    "It seems Ty and Tom need to update their profile photos to show Top of the World. The other 3 yes folks for Kingston Peak have done so already."

    Issue solved thanks to Jim.
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    Amazing. It looks so relaxing up there.

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    /threadjack...

    It is a grand view!

    Full size for a bit more of the height:
    www.JimWilliamson.net/automobile/2018-10-18--moab-2018/4-sun/img_9575--3840.jpg

    And the little shown "other side"
    www.JimWilliamson.net/automobile/2018-10-18--moab-2018/4-sun/img_9580.jpg

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    I really hate heights, those pictures always make me wonder if I will go for it when I get out to MOAB

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    Just back up to it. That way you can get the shot but still be 20’ from the edge. Make that wheelbase work for you.

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    Default Re: Kingston Peak 17th or 18th



    speedkills previously posted:
    "That way you can get the shot but still be 20’ from the edge."

    And the heavy engine wouldn't be on the overhang.



    For my (first / only??) visit, I parked 20' away and walked out with a peanut container and set it down where I was comfortable placing the front tire and low range at idle crept up to it - and you can see that I could have gone farther out.

    If I really wanted to get close, I'd pull & ground the coil wire and stand outside the jeep while starter motoring it closer to the edge.

    Also, from where one might drive straight out, next time I'd veer a bit right for a better photo (true flat side profile).

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