grizzly lake

[Roostercruiser]

Finallyb made it home. It was one of the best and most challenging trails I did in a long time. There was 5 of us who went. Funrover,Jamie,jim,brian pleasant and my self. The gatekeeper gave me a run for my money, thanks to everbody there for staking rocks. Funrover made it look easy. Jaime got high centered on it and came close to flopping over. after we all made it at the first turn funrover got lodged on a big boulder after several tries made it up. On the really rocky up hill was really loose rocks. jim fuel popped off and after a short break and a new clamp got back togeter. That up hill section was no room for error cuase of the steep drop off . after getting hung up on rocks we all finallh made to the top of the hill to find out jims track bar broke. After using a strap to keep it togherr he decided it would be best to turn around and go back down before more stuff broke. The rest of us headed toward the lake. The trail is not made for fullsizers and I was rubbing every tree and branch it seemed like. It was a very bouncy ride in the burb over all the rocks. After a short break at the lake we head back down and towards the bottom we ran into jim and his battery was dead . So jaime towed him down the rest of the way of the trail. Hope he made it home safely. This trail was a lot worse than I posted funrover told us the difference from what it used to be and what it is now it got really bad according to him. It was a fun and challenging day for the burb and got a lot of war wounds like a messed up drive shaft again , crushed rocker panels, rain gutter molding ripped off. A shiny belly from all the scrapes. Well worth the trip. Hardest run a did in very long time.

[Funrover]

Had a greeeat time. After having Jims truck taken home by AAA Jess, Jim and I went to dinner in Buena Vista at the Coyote Cantina. As always great food. Made it home about midnight, will post pictures later.

[Rob]

Sounds like we missed a good one. Can't wait to see some pics.

[Funrover]

Few pics before I go to bed.
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/Offroad/Griz%20Lake%20Aug%202010/DSCN2783.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/Offroad/Griz%20Lake%20Aug%202010/DSCN2785.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/Offroad/Griz%20Lake%20Aug%202010/DSCN2814.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/Offroad/Griz%20Lake%20Aug%202010/DSCN2794.jpg

[Funrover]

Jess taking the wheel.
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http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/Offroad/Griz%20Lake%20Aug%202010/DSCN2799.jpg

[Funrover]

More of the trail
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/Offroad/Griz%20Lake%20Aug%202010/DSCN2797.jpg

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http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/Offroad/Griz%20Lake%20Aug%202010/DSCN2792.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/Offroad/Griz%20Lake%20Aug%202010/DSCN2791.jpg

[Funrover]

CARNAGE TIME!!!

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/Offroad/Griz%20Lake%20Aug%202010/DSCN2788.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/Offroad/Griz%20Lake%20Aug%202010/DSCN2790.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/Offroad/Griz%20Lake%20Aug%202010/DSCN2818.jpg

[Funrover]

Gatekeeper
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/Offroad/Griz%20Lake%20Aug%202010/DSCN2774.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/Offroad/Griz%20Lake%20Aug%202010/DSCN2775.jpg

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http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/Offroad/Griz%20Lake%20Aug%202010/DSCN2777.jpg

[Roostercruiser]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUyw9IsqSa8&feature=youtube_gdata

[Roostercruiser]

pictures dont do justice, it took at least 20 min to make it up the gatekeeper.

[Roostercruiser]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pREltrkihTc&feature=youtube_gdata

[Roostercruiser]

Pics

[Roostercruiser]

More...

[Roostercruiser]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00hhcqKuF6c&feature=youtube_gdata

[Brody]

Thanks for the trail run pictures and report!

The only hard part that I remember was the entry obstacle and although a little bit of a challenge, that was it as far as the difficulties went. But, of course, that was in my heap, which isn't a fair comparison...one of the main reasons I don't participate in any of the trail run information features on the forum.

[lovesdirt9]

Great pictures!! :thunb::thunb:

[SCRubicon]

Looks a lot more lumpy this year. Loving the pics! :thunb:

[Chris]

That's for the report, makes me want to get out there this season still. :thunb:

[brian pleasant]

it was a beautiful day, sylma, james (my son), courtney (daughter in law) and lexus ( my grandaughter) and myself all of us fitted in yellow jeep! what ia long ride! thanks to roland for letting courtney and lexus riding in his suburban with his two kids. gate keeper was a real challenge for us also on the way up on the edge of the cliff . it was worth the ride to see grizzly lake, awesome! aaron did great job with spotting and putting rocks where we can climb easier without any damages. aaron and i talked about the experience that i had with coney flats and grizzly lake , it was almost similar but tougher on grizzly lake so i can get more training!

[WINKY]

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/Offroad/Griz%20Lake%20Aug%202010/DSCN2788.jpg
DAMN!!! did this break at a weld?

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/Offroad/Griz%20Lake%20Aug%202010/DSCN2818.jpg
should put a spring perch on that, wont break next time. (but you already know this now) :P

[KnuckleHead]

Thanks for the pix and report. Looks like it was a good time. Glad to hear that everyone made it home safely...

[Funrover]

DAMN!!! did this break at a weld?


should put a spring perch on that, wont break next time. (but you already know this now) :P

Yes it broke at the weld, this was his second issue just like that from Rusty's Off road. Needless to say he won't be going with that company anymore

And after 5 years I guess it was time for the antenna to give...

[brian pleasant]

rusty's off road, i was gong to order from them but i just found out that it broke cuz of poor quality parts..

[WINKY]

i cant see it very well but it looks like the weld didnt penetrate very well. mostly surface weld from what it looks.

[Funrover]

it was a beautiful day, sylma, james (my son), courtney (daughter in law) and lexus ( my grandaughter) and myself all of us fitted in yellow jeep! what ia long ride! thanks to roland for letting courtney and lexus riding in his suburban with his two kids. gate keeper was a real challenge for us also on the way up on the edge of the cliff . it was worth the ride to see grizzly lake, awesome! aaron did great job with spotting and putting rocks where we can climb easier without any damages. aaron and i talked about the experience that i had with coney flats and grizzly lake , it was almost similar but tougher on grizzly lake so i can get more training!

It was great to meet you and the family, look forward to another get together with you all!

[Funrover]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00hhcqKuF6c&feature=youtube_gdata

This is what happens when I leave my truck for a short time.. LOL.. I am glad Jess likes to drive also

[Funrover]

i cant see it very well but it looks like the weld didnt penetrate very well. mostly surface weld from what it looks.

You nailed it, I am surprised it held as well as it did. Seems like the weld was very cold to say the least

[WINKY]

i would return it and get a full refund for defective craftsmanship. then go somewhere else reliable.

[Pathrat]

Great lake shot Funrover, the one with no rigs just the lake and mountains. Excellent!

Hmmmm, lots of challenges on this trail. :) And I went grocery shopping with my rig instead. :D

[Funrover]

Great lake shot Funrover, the one with no rigs just the lake and mountains. Excellent!

Hmmmm, lots of challenges on this trail. :) And I went grocery shopping with my rig instead. :D


Been hanging out with Chris eh? LMAO!!

[Pathrat]

I bet Chris can get more pallets of Costco paper towels in the back of his rig than I can!

[Chris]

I bet Funrover's no stranger to grocery stores.

[Funrover]

I bet Funrover's no stranger to grocery stores.

Costco is AWESOME!!!

[southpaws3]

WOW!~!!! THAT LOOKED AWESOME !! HEY WINKY IS YOUR BEAST DONE YET?????? CHRIS, HAPPY LETS GO!!

[Smash]

Looks like a great day! Thanks so much for the pics and video. Allowing me to live vicariously....

[Funrover]

Thanks to everyone for the great day.

WORST DAM ROAD I HAVE EVER BEEN ON!!!
I didn't get but a few pics. I will try to post them tonight.

Yeah I bet your leaf springs were killing you.