Hartman Rocks, Gunnison: April 18, 2009

[ShutUpHippie]

Today we went to Hartman Rocks in Gunnison. It was opening weekend, so needless to say there was mud to be had. The trails looked dry, but they had a solid 5" of mud under the dry, sandy, topsoil. The mud wasn't really bad until we were about as far away as we could get from civilization.. but that's to be expected right? No pics of while we were there, but each of us (me and kiel) got stuck a few times in mud closer to 8". Our friend Anthony brought his s-10 Blazer up, but got a flat and had to park it for the day.

Moral: check out the soil under the surface.. especially if you don't have 200' of tow strap to get out.

http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=1056 http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=1055 http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=1054 http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=1053 http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=1057
Pictures never do justice, but here they are anyway.

[Funrover]

I like the new paint job!

[WINKY]

mmmm mud i love it!

[Chris]

Looks like it was fun!

[ShutUpHippie]

It was great, it ended up working out that our buddy's truck got a flat because we would have had to leave it stuck in the mud. His tires are a little used up, and definitely not self-clearing. Many of the times we were sliding around without using the gas or brakes, it was a trip!

[Roostercruiser]

sweet now you need to try it in that nice K5:thunb:

[InsanityIsBorn]

If he gets it :p

[ShutUpHippie]

Come on Kiel, you know you're hoping for me! :banana:

[ShutUpHippie]

we went back to hartman rocks again today. my buddy tim and his stock s10 blazer raged some pretty intense stuff. i actually bobbled on 3 wheels... that hasn't happened really in a while (or ever maybe). anthony proved himself as a master spotter, helping us avoid iminent vehicle damage. here are the pics!!
http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=1069 http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=1068 http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=1067 http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=1066 http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=1071 http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=1070

once i figure out how to post a video, i will post one of tim rockin some 3-wheel action.

[Pathrat]

Those are great pictures, looks like it was a ton of fun on both trips!

[Chris]

once i figure out how to post a video, i will post one of them of tim rockin some 3-wheel action.

Looks like fun! Post the video to YouTube and link here using the URL (not embed code) :thunb:

[ShutUpHippie]

here's the video


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiDGcUPsZrA

[Funrover]

Very nice... 3 wheeling is FUN!!

[Chris]

Another trail on my "to run" list!

[ShutUpHippie]

You could spend all day up there, there are miles and miles of trails. If you know where to go, there are tons of rock obstacles to hit too.

[AboveNBeyond]

Holy crap... I've never seen white walls 4 wheeling. lol :thunb:

[JeepersCreepers]

Looks like a place to hit on the trail to do list