Eagle Rock 5-17

[seangillis11b]

im thinking we can all meet at the mcdonalds on circle at around 9:00 if thats good for everyone

[seangillis11b]

its up on the calender so hopefully a couple of ppl will join me

[seangillis11b]

i just checked out a trail report and it sounds like its clear except for some mud here and there

[gm4x4lover]

u sure?

http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/showthread.php?t=147938

[seangillis11b]

oops that report was from 2006 lol maybe i should pay more attention:oops:

[Whitey Jr]

have you done this trail before? I was reading on a site its a little rough like rocks and difficulty if so i am in i really want to test my Jeep out

[gm4x4lover]

I would say it is like a 5 or 6. its doneable in a cherokee open and open, and a suburban thats the same. it is always changing though and the difficulty is sometimes easier and sometimes harder.

[seangillis11b]

i did it when i was open and it was mostly ice but i got pulled like 25% of the way lol.
u should be fine if its not too bad

[Funrover]

I'll see if I can.

[Roostercruiser]

im working

[Screweder]

I don't know if this run'll pan out, atleast at Eagle Rock. Other sites are saying that this trail is still covered with deep snow.

[Funrover]

Well this week will have 5 or so days in the 80's... I'd imagine it's gonna be muddy by sunday

[Jamie]

It should be clear by now. I may come along on this one, I'll know more by Thursday.

[seangillis11b]

i think im gonna run up there today and see how it looks

[Chris]

Let us know, then we can add it to the calendar.

[seangillis11b]

it will be later tonight because im trying to clear post but ill get back on and tell yall as soon as i check it out

[colomil]

I might be up for this trip. I just finished putting rear disks, rear detroit locker, and crossover steering on my M1009 and I am dying to try all this out!

[colomil]

I am off today so I could run up there if anyone else is going..

[seangillis11b]

i just got back and there is only 1 part thats not passable. the snow came down the mountain and covered the narrow section but it should be melted by sunday but if not if we bring shovels we can clear it off in about 20 min

[Funrover]

Kewl... still working on getting an OK to go

[seangillis11b]

i might not be abel to meet at mcdonalds because i want to camp but 78 bronco knows where it is so we will figure it out ne1 else wanna go camping it kinda sux alone

[colomil]

Here is a pic from yesterday

[WINKY]

OHHHH looks like fun!!!!

[Funrover]

Thanks for the update!

[4Runninfun]

nice 3 wheel. :cool:

[Jamie]

Im in.:D

I will meet you all at the trail head.

[Whitey Jr]

i would love to camp out but i have a couple of gurlies that have prom to go to the night befor and want to go plus i think screwder is coming with me too and he has work but i will be camping soon

[WINKY]

oh that prom crap again....j/k:rolleyes:

[Whitey Jr]

oh that prom crap again....j/k:rolleyes:

i dont even understand she dropped out befor graduation and is still going to prom. I am not going i didnt even go when i was in school:eek:

[seangillis11b]

i went to prom and thats how my first son was concieved:doh:

[colomil]

I need to fix a u-joint and front brakes before I even think of going. I could take my pickup and crf450 though....

[JeepersCreepers]

I wanna go, but I'll be up at the axle clinic at Pete's for the day. Bummer :(

[WINKY]

i went to prom and thats how my first son was concieved:doh:



well at least you had a good time....LMAO

[colomil]

So I see you got a "prom trophy" :lol:

[Whitey Jr]

yea no baby but a number of scares. but then again im 21 no need or money for a kid now but plenty to go wheeling and i will be there

[Aaron]

So, I'm pretty sure my rig is capable of running this run, but I'm still a noob. Should I give it a try. I'm wondering if I shouldn't stick to the 3s and 4s like Yankee Hill for a bit till I get the sliders and experience.

Thoughts?

[4Runninfun]

you guys might wanna take a look at this before making any further plans...

http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/showthread.php?t=148376

[Chris]

Driving Eagle Rock solo? As the driver found out that was a bad idea. Not really enough info there to determine what happened but it may have been due to the drivers' experience rather than the snow. Since there was the group that recovered the rolled Jeep the trail must not be impassable. ;)

[WINKY]

Wow that could have been a deadly accident glad no one was seriously hurt on that.

I wheeled with a passenger to yankee hill a month ago and almost got jacked up on a simple rock. Luckily i was able to get myself off it.

[Jamie]

People screw up all the time on that section of the trail, it's decieving how off camber it is. I've seen people slide off of it when its wet. I think it has a lot to do with guy behind the wheel. I'm still going.

[Brody]

People screw up all the time on that section of the trail, it's decieving how off camber it is. I've seen people slide off of it when its wet. I think it has a lot to do with guy behind the wheel. I'm still going.

Human error accounts for most accidents..with cars, with trucks, with tools, climbing, diving, skiing, boarding...hell, you name it. If humans can screw something up doing it, you can bet they will succeed...That is what makes the Darwin awards so fun to look at...

I am actually a very big fan of natural selection...

[Funrover]

If it is that bad we will turn around... I have turned around there before!

[Brody]

So where is this: "will meet at mcdonalds on circle at 9:00" in relation to Hwy 24 and I25? Dont' have a clue..

also couldn't tell from the RSVPd who was or wasn't going...

I if we do anything, it is going to be this run as it is harder than Pickle and LaDawn is now off Sunday. Just don't want to drive all that way and not meet up with anyone...

[Chris]

Bailed on Pickle Gulch Pete? :tsk:

[Funrover]

Jamie and I tend to meet where the pavement ends on Old Stage Road. Makes it easier. He planned on being there at 9:30 - 10. The McD's is easy to get to also. Take I-25 to the Circle exit go east(left turn if coming from the north) get in the far right lane.. The light you must turn at is the corner where McD's is at. All of 1/2 mile from my house LOL

[Whitey Jr]

So where is this: "will meet at mcdonalds on circle at 9:00" in relation to Hwy 24 and I25? Dont' have a clue..

also couldn't tell from the RSVPd who was or wasn't going...

I if we do anything, it is going to be this run as it is harder than Pickle and LaDawn is now off Sunday. Just don't want to drive all that way and not meet up with anyone...

i will be at the mcdonalds to meet you brody i have never been here and have heard a few things about it and i want to see how my jeep fairs on the trail

[Pathrat]

We are going and I will be super-pissed if I roll my FJC

[WINKY]

Human error accounts for most accidents..with cars, with trucks, with tools, climbing, diving, skiing, boarding...hell, you name it. If humans can screw something up doing it, you can bet they will succeed...That is what makes the Darwin awards so fun to look at...

I am actually a very big fan of natural selection...



this is how i was born pete!!! i was a product of human error!!! LMAO

[WINKY]

We are going and I will be super-pissed if I roll my FJC


dont roll it then.:doh:

[colomil]

I made it past the off-camber section in my M1009 which is pretty tall. The rollover happened a few days prior so I am sure the snow had melted some before I got there. Worst case scenario would be that some shoveling would be needed.

[4Runninfun]

Yeah i posted that link more as just a heads up. Hope you guys have fun tomorrow.

[Screweder]

I'm still expecting you to go with us Jon!!!!

[4Runninfun]

Prolly not gonna happen this time dude.