3rd Annual South End Christmas Tree Run Dec 12th, 2009

[nightfoam]

Just an announcement to so you can put this on your calendar, December 12th we'll meet at the Estacada Ranger Station in Estacada and run up to Goat Mountain to play in the snow and get Christams Trees.
4x4 required..

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2024/2116716482_ccf98a63be.jpg

[Bronzewyrm]

ive been waiting for this post! totaly rdy/IN!

[alaska3452000@yaho]

Ill have to remember to request that day off!

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

ive been waiting for this post! totaly rdy/IN!
big ol x2!

[88manche]

IN! been there for the last three years, aint gonna miss one now!

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

anybody ever get a tree? a tree that actually turns out good when setup in the house?

[Cherokeefever]

Where`s this tree run at? Oregon it sounds like. Do we have our own tree run. Let`s get this going in our neck of the woods. We can run up the 70 or 72 road?

[juniorXJ]

IN! been there for the last three years, aint gonna miss one now!

im with nick on this one. havnt missed one yet and not about to start now.

[nightfoam]

I've gotten trees. They aren't always great but this year, I'm bringing along my roommate(s) and they'll get to worry about the tree. I'm always distracted by driving... :D

[B.friend]

Just asked the GF and I am in for a tree and some fun~

[BoringDave]

anybody ever get a tree? a tree that actually turns out good when setup in the house?

My family and I like the noble fir. They are the ones that have separate levels like plates on a stick. I was up there today scouting for some but they only grow above 2500 feet in the wild. So most likely by Dec 12th they will be snowed in for me only running 30" Swampers.

I will be in never the less since I live so close.

[88manche]

You'll make it. I went up with open/open and 235/75 all terrains.

[nightfoam]

Last two years We've made it clear to the summit 4000+ including at least two each year running completly stock. You should be fine

[mojojojo]

Last two years We've made it clear to the summit 4000+ including at least two each year running completly stock. You should be fine

ya, you'll be fine going up....

its coming down thats the fun part :shhh:

:looney:

[boostleak]

We're sticking with our fake tree for now, but we may come along just for the drive.

[nightfoam]

Has anybody been up there recently? I got a report that the lower gate on the approach to the summit is closed (barely off pavement)

[BoringDave]

Is that the one going to the towers? If so yes/no. I was up there Sunday they were both open to the cell towers and to the lake. I drove the one to the lake had to go threw a couple tank traps (not that bad quads flattened them down a bunch) messed around for a bit and came back down and the gate to the towers was locked again. I was the only one up there that I know of so who ever locked the gate left mine open to let me out.

[nightfoam]

I've gotten severa more reports that the gates are closed to the summit.
If that's the case, I'm thinking maybe we'll head for South Fork mountain....
Or something. We'll have snow to play in anyway

[robanddee2]

yes the gates are closed. Within the next five to ten years they are going to close all of the roads up there except the main road going up there and the road to colton. Also the forest service is going to start patrolling up there starting the first of the year and i heard they got 10 brand new sleds.:doh: but i will b there.:roll:

[mojojojo]

im fine with a different destination if we need to. Maybe Gifford Pinchot ?as long as there are trees and some snow.... im good !

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

im fine with a different destination if we need to. Maybe Gifford Pinchot ?as long as there are trees and some snow.... im good !
I agree 100%

[88manche]

Well if thats the case and were going to Gifford Pinchot, im just going up the memaloose side of goat. Theres lots of gravel pits and very wooded areas. Theyre all on legal forest service roads so hopefully I wont get in trouble. I just dont want to drive the jeep that far.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

edit: duh

[nightfoam]

I'm with Nick. We don't need trails when we've got snow. It'll be just as easy to go up and hit up the gravel pit and associated areas from two years ago. Should have more snow this time around.

2007

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2061/2116716062_a2c5d57012_o.jpg


2008

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii269/pelewanabesega/xmas%20trees%2008/terry3.jpg

[88manche]

I spotted ryans little itty bitty jeep. haha. and rod "trying to pull JR over the rocks".... yeah...

here are some more pics from last year, there sould be more snow up there this year anyways if everything goes right.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/darkprince142/l_53db441da2954629886e4e94c8da500a.jpg

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[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

BUMP!

Lets get this set up!

[B.friend]

Im in~!

[88manche]

in.

Meet at the ranger station at 9:30-ish?

[RlCHARD CRANlUM]

I'm in as far as I can tell. I hope we get some more snow before then.

[nightfoam]

930 DEPART from the ranger station in Estacada.
595 NW Industrial Way
Estacada, OR 97023

Easy to get to
I205 to exit 12 (12b from the north)
East on 212/224 3.2 miles
Right on 224 about 14 miles
Get in the right lane and turn right on Industrial (there's a sign for the ranger station)
then a quick left to parallel the highway and you're there!

And you can get your tree permit there

[B.friend]

Sounds like a good deal, Can anyone help me out with a chainsaw if I find a tree :)

[nightfoam]

I'm just planning on using a bow saw. You're welcome to it if you like.

[spikeypuck]

I would sure love to give another go at hanging out with you guys. Just depends on if my heep is going to be nice to me or not...

[B.friend]

I'm just planning on using a bow saw. You're welcome to it if you like.

Works for me~

[Bronzewyrm]

ill have my saw... and after the last two trips it will be on the roof at all times!

oh yeah. me and jason are IN!

[88manche]

ill have my saw... and after the last two trips it will be on the roof at all times!

oh yeah. me and jason are IN!

x2

[juniorXJ]

ill be there bright and early. maybie no tree though.

[mojojojo]

In, + 2 kids :)

[GlueNTape]

I am in ! Its a lot of fun. Me + 3 kids.


We will be making some snow time right? A little sleding.. some shennanigans.
party1:


I think a buddy of mine in a Stock ZJ will be coming with some kiddos also.

[nightfoam]

Sure thing Dave!

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

in.. wife and kids, not sure witch rig.. depends on witch spares i have..lol

[RlCHARD CRANlUM]

I got my new tires yesterday, and plan to bolt up the beadlocks tonight and probably Friday. I'm in, but I don't have any spare witches, or goblins etc.

[TonkaYJ]

anybody ever get a tree? a tree that actually turns out good when setup in the house?
I used to go up there every year and get our tree. It was very fun for my kids and wife. There were a couple trees brought home that were replaced by the cubscouts tree lot. Its very nice up there and there is lots of trees Im sure you can find the right one.

[88manche]

I got my new tires yesterday, and plan to bolt up the beadlocks tonight and probably Friday. I'm in, but I don't have any spare witches, or goblins etc.

Lol!

[BPB]

well i might roll up there in the sportage. it has 4x4

[TORX]

well i might roll up there in the sportage. it has 4x4
Chapter 28: Christmas Tree Run in my Sportage

What's the worst that could happen? :D

[nightfoam]

well i might roll up there in the sportage. it has 4x4

Oh great, now nobody else is going to show up...

LOL J/K :roflmao: :arrowl: See, I'm joking?

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

Oh great, now nobody else is going to show up...

LOL J/K :roflmao: :arrowl: See, I'm joking?
if your bringing beer.. please lock your cooler:scottm:

[TORX]

Everyone's still going right? :D

I bought a new antenna today, and I'm still trying to find a cheap mic. Hopefully I'll be able to communicate again by Saturday.

[nightfoam]

Everyone's still going right? :D

I bought a new antenna today, and I'm still trying to find a cheap mic. Hopefully I'll be able to communicate again by Saturday.

If you can't find fine one by this weekend I've got one you can use.

[RlCHARD CRANlUM]

I'll be there.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

Im there!

[GlueNTape]

Is there snow?

[nightfoam]

Yes?

[88manche]

May or may not be there... probably though. i just gotta get control arms on my friggin heep.

[RlCHARD CRANlUM]

We could change the location and head up Mt Hood if the snow is lacking. Anyone been up there in the last week or so?

[88manche]

I know its 18 degrees in sandy and theres about a half inch of snow there.

[Outdoors]

You'll find snow higher up, we went from the North fork Camp ground 1st left up and over 4610 aways I believe and came out 4611? on top of the hill which drops you back down to Estacada. Up above aways is where we hit snow. We weren't looking for trees in our group though. Enjoy. I should see you guys on the next run.

[nightfoam]

Maybe I'll go do a scouting run tomorrow? Anybody wanna go exploring?

[crazycracka]

I got the lift put on and we were just talking about finding a tree. How bad is it up there? Im on Open Country AT tires, Picking up a CB tomorrow. What else will I need?

[RlCHARD CRANlUM]

Some sturdy tow points would be a good addition.

[crazycracka]

Ok Ill work on that. Rear has a hitch and I have tow hooks for the front just need to install them. Guess I should work on that tomorrow.

Is it pretty treacherous up there or easy for an intermediate wheeler?

[RlCHARD CRANlUM]

Conditions remain to be seen. Airing down makes a world of difference too.

[nightfoam]

Lets still plan on Goat Mountain.
CB 4
930 LEAVING Estacada Ranger Station

[TORX]

Well according to Dave Salesky there's a very high chance we'll see some snow in the next 24-36 hours. Hopefully we'll get some fresh snow to play in for Saturday.

[nightfoam]

Yeah, weather service is calling for a good chance of a winter weather event. Up to 4" of snow or freezing rain (I'm hoping just snow)

[mojojojo]

Is it pretty treacherous up there or easy for an intermediate wheeler?

its pretty moderate if there is snow and you will be in good hands. :laugh3:

If the weather is supposed to be "not so friendly", i highly, HIGHLY recommend getting off the mountain before the sun sets. There is nothing creepier than sliding down the mountain on a sheet of ice in the dark !

[crazycracka]

its pretty moderate if there is snow and you will be in good hands. :laugh3:

Lol good.
My old lady and I are most likely in. Just got the CB installed today and pulling bumper for tow hook install tomorrow. Good a time as any to break my Jeep run cherry. :rof:

[Bronzewyrm]

its pretty moderate if there is snow and you will be in good hands. :laugh3:

If the weather is supposed to be "not so friendly", i highly, HIGHLY recommend getting off the mountain before the sun sets. There is nothing creepier than sliding down the mountain on a sheet of ice in the dark !

Well for the unexperanced i totaly agree.

on the other hand if you "Go Prepared" and take a capeable party with you. its Great fun. Mom has been dragging me up to valsets for years and its never a dull time:) i followed them and there damn 44's last year waching the diff skip off the snow... on my 33"s and 3.07s. WOOOOOHHHH WE! good fun.

otta plan a good snow night trip down here sometime.

Bronze.

P.S. i know what your thinking. shes not the tipical Mother...:repair:

[88manche]

Drop brackets are off, aftermarket lowers are on, and i gotta get one new UCA from the yard then thats done. Then i gotta make my exhaust not rattle, and weld my tow hook brackets on. Then im good to go.

[GlueNTape]

With the call for freezing rain in the forecast starting tonight and into the morning, it might be nice to extend the depart time.

Depending on if / when we get hit, sometimes its really bad in my neighborhood.

Coming from the west side, its a drive out there. Cover the roads in ice.. and its a slow ride.


I figured I would throw that out there.

[RlCHARD CRANlUM]

Keep us posted in the morning,

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

With the call for freezing rain in the forecast starting tonight and into the morning, it might be nice to extend the depart time.

Depending on if / when we get hit, sometimes its really bad in my neighborhood.

Coming from the west side, its a drive out there. Cover the roads in ice.. and its a slow ride.


I figured I would throw that out there.
leave earlyer?:spin1:

[nightfoam]

I agree with Scott. Everybody still try to be there by 930, if it looks like we're short people we'll hang out for a bit

[GlueNTape]

leave earlyer?:spin1:


I would leave EARLIER , but its avoiding the long drive on ice that I would like to accomplish.

This is the last jeep outing before the next phase of ugrades. I am not going o turn an hour+ dive into a 2+ hour adventure.

Especially with the Yahoo's out on the road that pretend the ice is not there.

I am heading to San DIego Next, week. I don't need any added Tow or Damage bills this weekend.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

I would leave EARLIER , but its avoiding the long drive on ice that I would like to accomplish.

This is the last jeep outing before the next phase of ugrades. I am not going o turn an hour+ dive into a 2+ hour adventure.

Especially with the Yahoo's out on the road that pretend the ice is not there.

I am heading to San DIego Next, week. I don't need any added Tow or Damage bills this weekend.
Calm down sally, i was joking:twak:

:laugh3:


wish i was going to SD:smsoap:

[TORX]

Personally I'm going to play it by ear. I'm cool with blizzard conditions, but freezing rain is another story. I totally hear where you're coming from Dave. I will probably leave a bit earlier then usual and take it easy driving over.

It does sound like we will get some snow overnight, and then a possibility of freezing rain later on in the day for the metro area. So the drive there shouldn't be the problem, it's getting back home. :D

[Bronzewyrm]

well were leaving here about 7/7:30am. probably go throo mollola on out way up. never been there so i dono when ill be rolling in. ill be calling on the cb if were late or lost. cya yalls in the morning.

the moisture is only a couple miles south of us now so its guna get fun real quick

john

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

Personally I'm going to play it by ear. I'm cool with blizzard conditions, but freezing rain is another story. I totally hear where you're coming from Dave. I will probably leave a bit earlier then usual and take it easy driving over.

It does sound like we will get some snow overnight, and then a possibility of freezing rain later on in the day for the metro area. So the drive there shouldn't be the problem, it's getting back home. :D
If there is a tree on the roof, i should get plenty of traction in the ice... :explosion

[88manche]

Everythings done and together and im headin out about 730 or 8.

[mojojojo]

Me and the oldest are still in.... assuming its not a complete skating rink in the morning.

[robanddee2]

went up goat today not much snow. What was there was solid ice. You have to go up about 1 mile before williams lake to hit snow. Its pretty cool the lake is completely frozen over.

[B.friend]

Wish I could make it, I have no gas money~

[crazycracka]

went up goat today not much snow. What was there was solid ice. You have to go up about 1 mile before williams lake to hit snow. Its pretty cool the lake is completely frozen over.


Weather guy says 1-4" of snow and or freezing rain in the valley between now and morning. So it should add some excitement lol.

[nightfoam]

Things will definitely be interesting. Also interesting is that we are worried about our christmas tree/snow run having problems because of winter weather. I'm just praying for snow....

[88manche]

Ice, snow, rain, sun, hurricane, tornado, zombie attack, Im there.

[Bronzewyrm]

were up , were ready , were rolling. there ice on the ground here in indy and salem in suposto be worse.

see u guies in a bit.:party:
Bronze.

[mojojojo]

went up goat today not much snow. What was there was solid ice.

I don't mind ice on the city streets.... but ice on the mountain sucks. :doh:

Guess we'll see how bad it is in a bit.

hitting the road soon. :spin1:

[RlCHARD CRANlUM]

The freezing rain just started here.

[88manche]

Not a drop of anything here.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

might be a few mins late.. i expect to leave here at 8:30 so i should be there by 9:15ish..

[GlueNTape]

I am on the road, see y'all soon.

[88manche]

Gettin gas and leavin. me and the ol' man will be there shortly.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

all was fun untill i hit pavement.. Got serious deathwobble..

i'll be up all night again! haha

[TORX]

I'm home-

It was a fun day with a great turnout. I think we had 13 rigs for most of the day. Unfortunately only 12 made it out. :eek:

Post up when you get home, Ryan!

Also the snow was very lousy. Thick ice crust, with powder underneath. It was good to be back in the snow though. Now we just need a good accumulation of some fresh stuff.

[B.friend]

Yeah Death Wabble SUCKS I fixed mine so far so good~

[crazycracka]

Erin and I Had a great time. Thanks everyone for extending a kind welcome and tips to the Newbies, lol. Definitely will see you guys again on the next run.

Hope Ryan's tow truck showed up. Sounded like they should have been there by the time we drove by, but I never saw one pass us on the way down. Someone should call him to make sure he got picked up ok..

[nightfoam]

Yeah, I finally made it out. After you guys passed me, I waited another twenty minutes or so then decided to head down to the highway so I waited there for a while and eventually the tow showed up at two and a half hours after I called it. Thanks to Dustin and Chris for the help getting the brakes working (sorta)

[mojojojo]

Thanks everyone for another great run. I agree the snow sucked ! but still was good times.

Chris, it was nice to meet you (and the other half) in person ! hope we get to wheel again soon with you guys. ( oh, and put in a good word with the sis for me http://www.naxja.org/forum/images/icons/icon12.gif )

[88manche]

the snow was good on the other side of the mountian... about a foot or so.

[Bronzewyrm]

Thankyou so much to all my NAXJA friends for putting on another great run. snow wasn't the greatist but it was a verry fun time for us. good to see u there chris; and terry i havent seen in a while. good to see you.

Our tree is going to rock. ill get pics up tomorow.
thx agin to ryan for leading and sorry for the breakadge.

Bronze

[88manche]

It must be something with my family, but out of 85 pics, less than half of them are worth posting.... Seems no karrols can take good pictures.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

It must be something with my family, but out of 85 pics, less than half of them are worth posting.... Seems no karrols can take good pictures.
atleast your family BRINGS the camera :doh:

[RlCHARD CRANlUM]

I only got a few pictures that are focused.
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m265/RlCHARD-CRANlUM/Gtmtn12-12-09002.jpg
We left the main group at about noon to head up the Collawash river for Bagby looking for snow.
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We then headed back to civilization via the Molalla Forest Rd. That's where we found some snow.
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I don't think it was more than a couple feet deep, but it was powder covered in icy crust. At times I was moving less than an XJ length before I'd have to back up and hit it again. I aired down somewhere between 0-3psi. My gauge doesn't go low enough to tell.

[88manche]

heres some pics that were worth posting.

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[88manche]

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[88manche]

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[88manche]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/darkprince142/DSCF1661.jpg

Me terry his girlfriend, and my dad went and continued over the mountian. we found this clearcut, complete with still burning fire, but no dry wood.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/darkprince142/DSCF1658.jpg
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[88manche]

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[88manche]

Got pulled over by a forest ranger on the way up the hill over the pass by north fork, he was checking tree permits. just showed him ours, ran my stuff, and let us go. He said its a $150 fine for not having a permit. Thats a spendy tree. I guess even firewood has to have a permit.

[Bronzewyrm]

I guess even firewood has to have a permit.

never in my life have i herd that. espetialy at northfork. its forest cleanup and is encouraged by every forest ranger ive ever met.
granted they dont want u cutting green trees, even if leaning or down. and no removal of wood "take it home"

Crazyness. guess the forest sirvace has a hard on for revenue not unlike many other state sirvaces.

john.

[B.friend]

Looks Awesome Guys~

[Bronzewyrm]

well we started our day earlie. nice layer of ice on the roadways. 4hi most of the way up. great day other than that.

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"You All Wasted Good $$$ on lifting you Jeep's"
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Caugh Caugh...
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[Bronzewyrm]

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And When we finaly rolled in the driveway this is how we felt
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Thanks agin to all it was a great time and we look forward to next year.

John. (AKA) Bronze

[nightfoam]

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Hey, you got a picture of me pulling Dustin out, AGAIN.

[nightfoam]

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii269/pelewanabesega/Xmas%20Trees%202009/followtheleader.jpg



Airing Down

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii269/pelewanabesega/Xmas%20Trees%202009/airingdown.jpg


Hey Terry is alive!

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii269/pelewanabesega/Xmas%20Trees%202009/terryisalive.jpg


Nick likes to set bad examples

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii269/pelewanabesega/Xmas%20Trees%202009/nickonlake.jpg


Ken showing off for the crowd

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii269/pelewanabesega/Xmas%20Trees%202009/kenshowingoff.jpg


Karl wanted to join in

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii269/pelewanabesega/Xmas%20Trees%202009/kenandkarl.jpg


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii269/pelewanabesega/Xmas%20Trees%202009/jamie.jpg


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii269/pelewanabesega/Xmas%20Trees%202009/presandvp.jpg


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii269/pelewanabesega/Xmas%20Trees%202009/cjonrock.jpg


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii269/pelewanabesega/Xmas%20Trees%202009/gettingdark.jpg


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii269/pelewanabesega/Xmas%20Trees%202009/stuck1.jpg


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii269/pelewanabesega/Xmas%20Trees%202009/stuck2.jpg


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii269/pelewanabesega/Xmas%20Trees%202009/endofday.jpg

[RlCHARD CRANlUM]

So what broke?

[nightfoam]

Pass front brake line. We were able to clamp it and I could drive off the mountain but it was difficult and AAA paid for the tow so I figured why not

[88manche]

brake line.

[TORX]

Hey, you got a picture of me pulling Dustin out, AGAIN.

:laugh: :nono:

[mojojojo]

here are a few of mine...

The group shots !
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Xmas%20tree%20run%202009/001.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Xmas%20tree%20run%202009/004.jpg

Double Trouble !
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Xmas%20tree%20run%202009/005.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Xmas%20tree%20run%202009/006.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Xmas%20tree%20run%202009/009.jpg

ummmm....
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Xmas%20tree%20run%202009/011.jpg

Thought these next few were kinda cool shots for my chitty camera...
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Xmas%20tree%20run%202009/014.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Xmas%20tree%20run%202009/015.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Xmas%20tree%20run%202009/016.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Xmas%20tree%20run%202009/017.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Xmas%20tree%20run%202009/024.jpg

http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Xmas%20tree%20run%202009/029.jpg

Poser
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mojojojo2010/Xmas%20tree%20run%202009/032.jpg

Thanks again everyone for another fun run :thumbup:

[juniorXJ]

well i finally made it to a run. after being plagued by issues all summer long, from leaking radiator to granaded pinion yoke, i finally got 'er to the woods. i have seen better snow up south fork way earlier in the season than what we had for this run. still, at least for me it made for a good shake down kinda deal. everything held up, stayed running cool, no new vibes on the way home (were none to begin with) seems everything did just fine. only issue i had on the way out that morning was the steering was a tad odd, meaning the rutts in the road would toss me around like a pinball. found out wile airing down all tires were at 20psi eccept for the right front wich was at someware around 40. oops!

somehow i managed to arrive at 9:00am on the dot. there were only a few there when i pulled in.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/jeepless20/off%20road%202009/xmas%20tree%20run%2009/DSC_8551.jpg

by the time we departed a hole bunch more had arrived.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/jeepless20/off%20road%202009/xmas%20tree%20run%2009/DSC_8577.jpg

including a subaru.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/jeepless20/off%20road%202009/xmas%20tree%20run%2009/DSC_8726.jpg

after airing down at a random lake (williams i think) we went to play at the top of south fork mt. it didnt take long for Ken to get antzy and start humping rocks.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/jeepless20/off%20road%202009/xmas%20tree%20run%2009/DSC_8749.jpg

i have this pic on a clear day, decided i wanted it on a foggy day too.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/jeepless20/off%20road%202009/xmas%20tree%20run%2009/DSC_8768.jpg

watch your step, loooooong way down.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/jeepless20/off%20road%202009/xmas%20tree%20run%2009/DSC_8775.jpg

see
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/jeepless20/off%20road%202009/xmas%20tree%20run%2009/DSC_8787.jpg

random Jeep shot
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/jeepless20/off%20road%202009/xmas%20tree%20run%2009/DSC_8793.jpg

kids of all sizes, toys of all sizes.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/jeepless20/off%20road%202009/xmas%20tree%20run%2009/DSC_8796.jpg

met these folks at the ranger station in esticada. sweet CJ5.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/jeepless20/off%20road%202009/xmas%20tree%20run%2009/DSC_8803.jpg

beast
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/jeepless20/off%20road%202009/xmas%20tree%20run%2009/DSC_8836.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/jeepless20/off%20road%202009/xmas%20tree%20run%2009/DSC_8838.jpg

the first stuck.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/jeepless20/off%20road%202009/xmas%20tree%20run%2009/DSC_8852.jpg

"at'll be 20 bucks, cash!"
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/jeepless20/off%20road%202009/xmas%20tree%20run%2009/DSC_8855.jpg

more \/\/\/

[juniorXJ]

now thats hot.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/jeepless20/off%20road%202009/xmas%20tree%20run%2009/DSC_8872.jpg

oops forgot to leave it in gear.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/jeepless20/off%20road%202009/xmas%20tree%20run%2009/DSC_8902.jpg

that dag gum scooby didnt slow down all day.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/jeepless20/off%20road%202009/xmas%20tree%20run%2009/DSC_8924.jpg

we all headed down the mountain after that. most everyone went down, 88manche and me decided to go around to the memaloose side to find more snow.

here's a good idea.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/jeepless20/off%20road%202009/xmas%20tree%20run%2009/DSC_9020.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/jeepless20/off%20road%202009/xmas%20tree%20run%2009/DSC_9023.jpg

just thought this was kinda neat
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/jeepless20/off%20road%202009/xmas%20tree%20run%2009/DSC_9034.jpg

this too
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/jeepless20/off%20road%202009/xmas%20tree%20run%2009/DSC_9040.jpg

this one makes me dizzy
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/jeepless20/off%20road%202009/xmas%20tree%20run%2009/DSC_9047.jpg

because you can never have too many pictures of my jeep.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/jeepless20/off%20road%202009/xmas%20tree%20run%2009/DSC_9103.jpg

unfortunatly the battery in my camera died, need to get a second one. either way i had a blast, everyone seems to have made it home in one piece so you know it was a good run. heres to hoping we see yall on the next one.:laugh3:

[mojojojo]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/jeepless20/off%20road%202009/xmas%20tree%20run%2009/DSC_9023.jpg

thats kind of trippy. almost looks like a bad photo chop. like he's floating in the air.

[GlueNTape]

I pretty much got a lot of the same..

It was fun, here is a good sleding clip.. with my son screaming like a girl.

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/duncanadventures/treerun2009/th_20091212_142158_53.jpg (http://s231.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/duncanadventures/treerun2009/?action=view&current=20091212_142158_53.flv)


I got one of Ken falling out of his jeep.
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/duncanadventures/treerun2009/20091212_121422_28.jpg


I got a picture of the Flex in Ryan's Jeep. If you look closely you can see the stressed Break Line..

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/duncanadventures/treerun2009/20091212_121244_25.jpg

Got a few of the Snow women also.. and various other group shots they are all here. I picked up a cold or something also.. so I am not posting them all.

http://s231.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/duncanadventures/treerun2009/?start=0

[nightfoam]

Hey! Maybe thats why my brake line gave up the ghost, cause I was stressing it out flexing...

[mojojojo]

Hey! Maybe thats why my brake line gave up the ghost, cause I was stressing it out flexing...

ya, i'm sure thats it. looks like you need to trim some also. Those huge tires are gonna chew up those flares in no time if you keep up this rockcrawling buisness :lecture:

[nightfoam]

May not be online yet but here's Nick melting ice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnlkclsIXh0

[mojojojo]

says its private. WTH are you posting Ryan ? not yur home made porn again i hope :doh:

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

says its private. WTH are you posting Ryan ? not yur home made porn again i hope :doh:
i think it is... i heard some mariah carey.. i think the song was "break down":gag: cant see the actual video tho.. maybe it was background music to his album?

[nightfoam]

says its private.

fixt