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    Default Spring Creek 11/26/21



    I think everyone had a great time with this one. All of our rigs got some challenge and especially with Gerald's and Shane's that is hard to pull off.

    Gerald was the only one to make it up "the wall", which luckily had an optional route around it. There was a lot of maneuvering after the obstacle itself as there was a giant boulder smack in the middle of his only exit route at the top. Shane eventually spotted him through.

    Shane's own attempt at the wall was spoiled by his over-eager anti-roll bar doing the opposite of its etymology. The restricted front articulation was keeping a 38" tire hanging off of the droops in the obstacle and made the tipping probability too high.

    I didn't even make it to the dang obstacle, not even joking. There might have been some more lines for me to try just to get to the base of it but with some cooler rigs waiting I took it as a sign to save it for next time.

    Steve-O also opted out and we all watched the LS-swapped YJ and TJ tackle it with ease.

    The rest of the trail was narrow in some sections with a big drop off and some off camber minor obstacles highlighted by some more difficult switchback turns sprinkled throughout. I was scraping and sliding along. On one of the difficult switchback turns I didn't realize I was stepping off a large boulder and slammed my rear bumper on it with a pretty loud crack. Time for a steel rear bumper!

    I'll post photos and videos soon

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    Default Re: Spring Creek 11/26/21



    Thank you Ty, Steveo and Shane! I had a great time on a very fun trail. Special thanks to Steveo for the wrong turn bonus trail, it was a good kicker to end the day.

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    Default Re: Spring Creek 11/26/21



    Awesome time, such a beautiful day to be out. Surprised by the lack of snow. We only saw a dusting and that was above 10,000 ft. Some good views here and there, but this trail is more about the terrain. Definitely put my wheeling skills to the test, and the lockers on the TJ got a workout.

    We were mostly on 712.2(J), 712.1, 712.2, and 710.1. "Steven's wrong turn surprise" is circled in red below, actually an unmarked trail (whoops). Really fun section with some steep rock. Thanks to the guys for various spots and locker usage tips
         
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    Default Re: Spring Creek 11/26/21



    I think Steve summed up how we all felt about the day best


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    Default Re: Spring Creek 11/26/21



    Ty crawled right up this, I expected at least some wheel spin on the slick tree root. It was really fun to watch.


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    Default Re: Spring Creek 11/26/21



    Kompressor!


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    Default Re: Spring Creek 11/26/21



    I couldn't hang with Gerald on the wall but got to take a few of his lines through the rock garden which I loved.


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