Trail run Saturday the 24th

[MultiScuf]

I currently looking for something fun I just got my new gear I only have 100miles to go. I should have it done by fridayish. Anyway what would everyone like to do this weekend? I dont wanna do Slaughter house/mini moab I do it alot recently

[The Dude]

I'll be at the Loaf n' Jug at the entrance to Slaughterhouse @ 11:30.

[Max]

I'll be at the Loaf n' Jug at the entrance to Slaughterhouse @ 11:30.

Post it up on the calendar.

[MultiScuf]

I'll be at the Loaf n' Jug at the entrance to Slaughterhouse @ 11:30. I kinda don't wanna run Slaughter although if things aren't so packed that direction than maybe. I do wanna do something else though :P

[The Dude]

Slaughterhouse is a lost cause, I'll post some pictures when I get them. About 75 feet from the highest cattle guard there's a 3-4 foot shelf of ice/HARD packed snow. Unless you've got serious diff clearance, tire chains, and maybe a winch you're not gonna make it. We had to dig out for a few hours today and 285 was a nightmare coming home this evening.

We were finally able to use the high lift jack to jack the front of the rig up and put a bunch of logs under the tires to get the front axle out of the ice...

Hiked around for a bit after we got unstuck and headed home.

[jayson44]

Pickle isn't too bad right now. I stopped by this morning after dropping my kid off at daycare. drove in a ways in 4hi and had no issues. I didn't air down or anything...it did eventually get too deep for me to keep going w/out airing down and being serious about it. but I would think with a few rigs it might not be that bad.

this was coming back down, just above the first obstacle/bypass/pit thing...

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm251/jandkcarlson4/Jeepin%20pics/53F4148D-DCE4-4118-B7DD-D5FA48D95948_zps4mgjyw42.jpg


J.

[montero]

I haven't run with anyone on here but I could get onboard for pickle gulch tomorrow

[BartmanS4]

I could be up for this if I don't need chains

[montero]

That goes for me as well..I'm chainless. I've got a 99 full size montero on 265/75 16 Cooper atp tires and a locking rear diff. I haven't done pickle gulch but I'm assuming my rig would be able to do it?

[Rick]

I'm assuming my rig would be able to do it?depends on snow conditions,that 1st hill climb can be a pain if slick :2c:

[jayson44]

that's what I was going to say. I'm on 35s and would have needed to air down to get further than I tried. it looked a little deep where I stopped. some guys ran it last week and they had a winch-fest, but I also think there was more snow then. it's been sunny and melting the last few days up here, so if there's at least 1 rig with 35's or larger at the front, I would think you'd be fine.

J.

[MultiScuf]

Alright so the plan is to go to

Illinois Gulch http://www.traildamage.com/trails/report.php?id=1087



Meeting in castle rock at 10am at the loaf n jug 901 North Castleton Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80109
If we are late were just down the street. and will be there leaving gas station at 10:10 :D

[ExplorerTom]

Weren't you just saying how you didn't want to do Illinois Gulch because you just did it?

[MultiScuf]

Weren't you just saying how you didn't want to do Illinois Gulch because you just did it My buddy wants to come hes never done a trail if he gets his lockers in his new rig we looking fo hachett

[montero]

I'll have to pass on Illinois gulch, not trying to drive 80 miles to castle rock. I'll look forward to pics though

[Max]

4901 North Castleton Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80109. You forgot the 4 in the meeting location address.

[Max]

I'm up for trying Pickle Gulch tomorrow. What do you think Jay?

[MultiScuf]

Max we were there Sunday it was 6hrs and we only got .6 miles in .....

[Max]

Max we were there Sunday it was 6hrs and we only got .6 miles in .....

That's because I wasn't there!

[dieseldoc]

We ran pickle just a few weeks ago.
6 jeeps started 5 jeeps made it to the first hard climb with the side out/optional. That was like 1 mile and 6 plus hours and each one took the winch!
Way to much work. We had snow this week so it may be deeper. The higher we got the deeper and softer it got.

So Brandon you shouldn't run hackett with out someone who has been in there. The gultches get steep and the rock face are slick when snowy the rock there is not forgiving at all.
I have been down metberry and long water granted they are easier but the fact is you are new to your rig and will have a newbie with you, not a good combo.....we can run the gultches and cedar mt. Road instead of Illinois gultch.
longwater rock could be a slick mess.....

[MultiScuf]

So Brandon you shouldn't run hackett with out someone who has been in there. The gultches get steep and the rock face are slick when snowy the rock there is not forgiving at all.
I have been down metberry and long water granted they are easier but the fact is you are new to your rig and will have a newbie with you, not a good combo.....we can run the gultches and cedar mt. Road instead of Illinois gultch.
longwater rock could be a slick mess..... We just have to see who shows my friend.

[dieseldoc]

Yup.....you and I can go play after we run with the others.
Hackett requires 33's and at least one locked axle. I have been wanting to go do that one for sure.
The other 2 are much like Illinois gultch.
They offer steeper climbs and one good rock face each....no optional out on these.

[MultiScuf]

Yup.....you and I can go play after we run with the others. Yeah I hoping to be done playing around Illinois around 1:30-2:00

[dieseldoc]

Yup.....you and I can go play after we run with the others.
Hackett requires 33's and at least one locked axle. I have been wanting to go do that one for sure.
The other 2 are much like Illinois gultch.
They offer steeper climbs and one good rock face each....no optional out on these.

[ExplorerTom]

Hackett requires 33's and at least one locked axle.

nah. I did it with my Explorer. It did have 33s at the time but open diffs and laughable suspension flex. Just got to know how to pick the right line for the rig. Which is why I think everyone should wheel open-open for a couple years. Jumping in to a built rig doesn't do you any favors.

[MultiScuf]

Jumping in to a built rig doesn't do you any favors. I rarely us my lockers inless its icey

[Theteener]

I want to go play, but have to skip it for tomorrow. Putting in CB in the morning and lunch with the in-laws after that (must be paying for bad karma???). Went up behind Central City Monday and a lot of snow was melted. Went until it looked too deep - the wife was worried about breaking a nail digging and pushing - because we were alone and didn't want to have issues. Was MUCH clearer than 2 weeks before as far as snow. I'd be willing and able to go Sunday if anyone is going. Supposed to have lift in the 7th and will HAVE to go ASAP after that..... Last weekend 4 of us plunked around Rainbow Falls (I think - haven't had a chance to look at maps, and someone else had directions and led the run mostly on FR 348. Was great day, blue skies and got to try the new Jeep out.

[Max]

I'm still planning on taking a drive. Anyone know about the trails around Bunce? If not I'll go and check out Pickle for you guys ;)

[Jackie]

We just have to see who shows my friend.
Hmmm... sounds like a risky day. Looking forward to the pics (I hope). Have fun! Be safe!

[dieseldoc]

Thats right put toghter a run...and over sleep...