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[josefxj97]

Here's a few more....

 

[Mc2KXJ]

Here's a few more....

Um, is that good, or bad?

 

[josefxj97]

And a few more....

 

[josefxj97]

Um, is that good, or bad?

that was the more traveled route that everyone took except Karl...it looked easier than trying to get up on that bridge...(if thats what you are asking about)

 

[josefxj97]

....and yet a few more...

 

[josefxj97]

....still more...

 

[josefxj97]

....gawd there's alot of good pics...

what an awesome time. got to meet alot of great people, see alot of nice rigs. Thanks everyone...can't wait till next year!!

 

[kndrewa]

leaving Vancouver, B.C.

Awesome fireworks sign.

The clouds persisted from Seattle to Enumclaw.
As we climbed into the North Cascades, the trees and clouds thickened.
Miraculously, they happened to part for a stunning view of Rainier!

The temperature dropped and the clouds returned as we approached Chinook Pass.

Chinook Pass

Lots of snow at the pass!

Headed down from Chinook Pass towards Yakima on 410.

 

[fubar XJ]

Once again, lots of great pics. Jose, for the record, the wooden bridges were built and installed through the dedication and hard labor of different 4x4 volunteer groups over the years. It's important that we stay on them, as continued tearing up of the soft swampy land they were intended to keep our trails out of will lead to problems, including possible closure of said trails. I know it's cool to fart around on different lines and such in the woods, but it shouldn't involve tearing up the intended bypasses at the bridges. I communicate with and deal with the rangers out of Cle Elum frequently, they constantly ask me to block bypasses while we're out on the trails. Continued use of the bypasses has always been a big no-no. Staying on the trails (and bridges) is a very important part of our continued usage of said trail systems. I'm not trying to personally attack you here, just pointing out something that should be important to all of us.

Thanks,

Doug

 

[Avanteone]

Once again, lots of great pics. Jose, for the record, the wooden bridges were built and installed through the dedication and hard labor of different 4x4 volunteer groups over the years. It's important that we stay on them, as continued tearing up of the soft swampy land they were intended to keep our trails out of will lead to problems, including possible closure of said trails. I know it's cool to fart around on different lines and such in the woods, but it shouldn't involve tearing up the intended bypasses at the bridges. I communicate with and deal with the rangers out of Cle Elum frequently, they constantly ask me to block bypasses while we're out on the trails. Continued use of the bypasses has always been a big no-no. Staying on the trails (and bridges) is a very important part of our continued usage of said trail systems. I'm not trying to personally attack you here, just pointing out something that should be important to all of us.

Thanks,

Doug

Strongly agree with everything you said, BUT that bridge is in BAD shape. Are there any work parties planned? It's in dire need of repair. All of the boards on the ramp side of the bridge have come off, and the angled supports for the ramp still have the very large nails sticking out, and would definitely kill a tire if spun at just the wrong time. We used the bridge, but it was not easy getting up there without spinning the tires on the exposed nail heads.

J

(Oh, and Doug... time to change your signature)

 

[josefxj97]

Once again, lots of great pics. Jose, for the record, the wooden bridges were built and installed through the dedication and hard labor of different 4x4 volunteer groups over the years. It's important that we stay on them, as continued tearing up of the soft swampy land they were intended to keep our trails out of will lead to problems, including possible closure of said trails. I know it's cool to fart around on different lines and such in the woods, but it shouldn't involve tearing up the intended bypasses at the bridges. I communicate with and deal with the rangers out of Cle Elum frequently, they constantly ask me to block bypasses while we're out on the trails. Continued use of the bypasses has always been a big no-no. Staying on the trails (and bridges) is a very important part of our continued usage of said trail systems. I'm not trying to personally attack you here, just pointing out something that should be important to all of us.

Thanks,

Doug

yea i understand, something to remember in the future. thanks

 

[Mc2KXJ]

Awesome pictures though, thanks for all the great shots!!!

 

[JBweld]

Great pics everybody! Thanks for sharing.

Good to see the YJ getting used appropriately too

 

[kndrewa]

Convoy heading out on Friday morning for the easy run to the rocks.

9 rigs in our group.

The forest service roads were duuussstttyyy!

Our fearless leader - stuck on the first obstacle!
Had to mess with you, Mojjojojojojojjo.

Everyone else had plenty of spotters and knew which line to take.

redjeep3

Off the forest service road and into the trees.

ON a bridge...

 

[kndrewa]

you guys like my permanent 'note to self' on my windshield?
That's how I know who to follow...

On the ridge.

If you guys didn't take a photo like this of your rig + Rainier...
...you missed out!

The rocks are starting to look pretty funny around here...

The moderate group catches up to us at Funny Rocks.

 

[kndrewa]

My favorite obstacle at Funny Rocks.

Its great because it really makes your suspension articulate through its range.
It shows how minimal lift, good flex, and a good line maintains tire contact to the terrain.
This is a great place for mild wheelers to get more comfortable with a little crawling.

The line is kind of hidden on the top left of Funny Rocks.
You can see the rest of the rigs watching the real action at the crack, etc, below.

 

[kndrewa]

Los Lobos on a solo mission.

redjeep3's g/f was really giving the undercut double ledge a run for its money.
eventually a brake line caught on a lug and separated the hard/soft lines.

The site of my infamous block shattering incident.

Los Lobos looking good on the 39s!

You guys like my hat?
Its fun to spot people at Funny Rocks because you can stand on the wierdo formations.

This was my favorite rig from this year's NWFest.

Probably because of this sweet fishing reel/pole antennae!

Bye Bye Birdie.

Mojojojojojojojojo's rig is so rad, the girls even had fun in it while it was parked!

 

[kndrewa]

Anybody else see these sweet flat fender Willys?
I love 'em!

 

[muddypunk]

So would my Jeep on 31's and 4 inches of lift make it though the shoestring I have friend's who take there tj's with 33 out of manashstash all the time and they say I wont make more balls then sence my old man always said cherokeechuck

 

[Mc2KXJ]

What?