***Final Evans Oktoberfest Update***

[IXNAYXJ]

***Final Oktoberfest Update***

Okay folks, here we go:

Originally, this was going to be a purely Sunday event, but the response has been such that a lot of people are going to be showing up Saturday to wheel and camp that night.

I'll be getting there in the early afternoon on Saturday and trying to nail down a main camp site. A lot of people have expressed interest in running some of the trails Saturday, so I'll be leading a newbie/anyone who wants to group, leaving from the campground at 3:00 pm Saturday. We'll probably do 311 and then maybe 520.

Weather.com is saying Saturday will be nice (mostly sunny and 56°) but will get cold over night and begin to rain. Evan's Creek is a couple thousand feet higher than Carbonado and they're saying it will be as low as 36° over night in the town. We may get snow. Be prepared for the cold!

Dinner Saturday will be fending for yourself; nothing official provided, so make sure to bring grub and a way to fix it. Ditto Sunday morning. We'll be meeting the rest of the group at the trail head at 9:00 am Sunday, so be ready to roll.

Here's who's coming:

Me (Matt)-Both Days
T&A XJ (Tim)-?
2Xtreme (Michael)-Sunday
Marc (Michael's Brother) -Sunday
Avanteone (John, w/ family)-Both
12GAXJ (Eli)-Both
XJourney (Hans)-Sunday
Slacker87XJ (Ian)- Both
PatHatten (Pat)- ?
Comanchekid (Jason)- Sunday
Megawatt (Jeremy)- Both
Blkxjkrawler (Ryan)- Sunday
Mud1059 (Paul...and Josh :rolleyes:)- Both?
Adamusmc2002 (Adam)- Both
GreenBeltXJ (Cody)- If he's got a motor...?
Jay2000XJ (Jay)- Both
SuperSami (Mark...my Samurai buddy)- Both

There will also be a few PNW Jeep guys there who may or may not wheel with us. Depending on who actually shows, we might break up into two groups. We'll play that by ear.

If anyone has questions about directions, post up, because I think everyone pretty much knows where it is. If I've missed anything or anybody, let me know.

Anyway, looking forward to seeing you guys in a few days!

-----Matt-----

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c370/ecksjay/Evans%20Creek%2011-6/DSC_0085Large.jpg

[IXNAYXJ]

I assume we are meeting down in the main parking lot at the bottom of 311?Correct. At the staging area/trailhead/parking lot at the start of 311a.

-----Matt-----

[T&A-XJ]

If I make it, I will be there Sunday morning. Family plans are taking over the weekend. I'll let you know if anything changes.

[Blkxjkrawler]

For those staying Sat night, even if it does not snow it will be VERY cold and there will be lots of frost. Please be prepared!!
Michael

Not as cold as in Alaska

Oh no now I've done it in this thread:firedevil . Hans, are you and I still meeting in the college way dennys parking lot at 6-6:15? that should give us plenty of time to be in marysville by 7:00. Michael, where are we meeting with you?

[Slacker87XJ]

Not as cold as in Alaska

Oh no now I've done it in this thread:firedevil .

Noooooo! This thread will now grow and clog the intarwebs! Damn you! :eek:

[ECKSJAY]

Chuck Norris > Alaska

That is all.

[Avanteone]

I'm in. No wifey or baby, just me and my two oldest boys. :D

My boy's soccer game is noon saturday, so I should be up there by 3ish... Since Matt's gonna lead a newbie group... I'm gonna say I'll take anybody who wants up something more challenging.

J

[Slacker87XJ]

Chuck Norris > Alaska

That is all.

Where do you think Chuck Norris came from?

:conceited

[ECKSJAY]

Where do you think Chuck Norris came from?

:conceited

Chuck Norris created everything. How dare you ask. He's right behind you now. Was nice knowing you. :(

[2xtreme]

Chuck Norris created everything. How dare you ask. He's right behind you now. Was nice knowing you. :(

Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris created much! Chuck Norris is from Texas (come on, he is part of the Texas Rangers, everyone knows that:) )

Ryan,
if you guys are meeting between 6 and 6:15 then you should be in Marysville by 6:45. I will move up my schedule to meet you guys at 6:45ish at 4th Street exit in Marysville (Hans has the details, exit 4th street, turn right, we will be on the opposite side of the street, my jeep will be on a trailer).

Looking forward to a wet/muddy/low traction day!!

Dont forget Daylight Savings!!!!

Michael

[Slacker87XJ]

Chuck Norris created everything.

Wait, what about this noodley goodness (http://venganza.org)? Now I'm confused .. :dunno:

Back on topic .. see you guys around 3. :)

-i

[adamusmc2002]

God I love Chuck Norris jokes, they never get old!

Hey John(Avanteone), you're leading a more difficult group right as you get there at 3? I'm hopin to be there around 3, maybe later. Guess I'll just look for ya when I show up.

[Avanteone]

I'm hoping sometime between 3 and 4, and I'll have to unload the jeep from it's box once I get there ;)

J

[IXNAYXJ]

See you all tomorrow (or Sunday)! :wave:

-----Matt-----

[CanMan]

See you all tomorrow (or Sunday)! :wave:

-----Matt-----

:thumbup:

[CanMan]

Oh yea, I picked up some 33's for the weekend....


































They are Interco's, used.......































Boggers........








:puke:









:D

[CanMan]

Im a swell guy.

[mojojojo]

lets see em mounted up.

(edit) talking bout the tires.

[XJLaredo]

Im a swell guy.

Yes you are.:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[CanMan]

lets see em mounted up.

(edit) talking bout the tires.

Oops, I lied. I can't get to a tire machine in time for the weekend. The slide hammer/bead buster I have will bust them off, but the side walls are so damn stiff, the pry bars I have wont get them over the rim. Plus they are on aluminum wheels, and dont want to scratch them up. But, I did score 2 33x12.50 TSL Radials, but won't have 2 more by tomorrow either!

The gay post, James, wasnt me! Thats what happens when you let your friends use your computer while your outside working.

Thank ya Phil. :D

[mojojojo]

Yes you are.:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

awwwwwww. :heart:

[XJLaredo]

Ha Ha, that didn't sound like you. But i thought i would use it anyway.:D

[CanMan]

One TSL, checking for clearence problems. Looks like a green light.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/12GaugeXJ/Other%20crap/100_2874.jpg

One more.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/12GaugeXJ/Other%20crap/100_2881.jpg

Sorry Matt, but too bad! :D :D

[mud1059]

tiny's tire down in sumner is open tomorrow....so's les schwab in Puyallup, and 4 wheel parts off S Tacoma Way. I vote you get them SOBs mounted in time.

[IXNAYXJ]

Sorry Matt, but too bad! :D :DHuh? Did I miss something? Anyway, looks good. Are those bias-plys?

-----Matt-----

[CanMan]

Huh? Did I miss something? Anyway, looks good. Are those bias-plys?

-----Matt-----

Didn't miss anything. Just eating up the thread with useless pics. :D

Don't know. Got the 2 in the dark, havent looked at em yet. I think they are though.

[IXNAYXJ]

Didn't miss anything. Just eating up the thread with useless pics. :D

Don't know. Got the 2 in the dark, havent looked at em yet. I think they are though.http://mikedaisey.com/images/pancake_bunny.jpg

-----Matt----

[pSYChedXJ]

Let the games begin...

Admiring Matt's tailights while posing on the bridge
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/P1010743.jpg

John doing the "Dukes of Hazzard" entry off-loading his rig
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/P1010747.jpg

It didn't take long on 311 for my Jeep to receive a little momento. Here I am stuck while the side of my hatch makes friends with that tree on the left.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/P1010750.jpg

:rattle:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/P1010751.jpg

Flex shot
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/P1010755.jpg

Some fun in the mud pond. That line definitely wasn't going to work.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/P1010760.jpg

Thaaaaaaats better....
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/P1010761.jpg

[pSYChedXJ]

Eli wouldn't take no for an answer
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/P1010764.jpg

Matt coming up brake line hill.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/P1010767.jpg

John making it look all too easy.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/P1010770.jpg

Me taking a different line (meow).
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/P1010772.jpg

Finally up top after it was getting dark.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/P1010779.jpg

Next......pics from camp!

[pSYChedXJ]

More pics from camp
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/P1010808.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/P1010801.jpg

Okay, so on Sunday I gave my Jeep a rest (meow) and rode shotgun.

I forget who's rig this was, but at this point I was glad I left my Jeep back at the campground.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/P1010813.jpg

Adam coming up the same spot.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/P1010815.jpg

:sure:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/P1010817.jpg

Eli letting me know that I'm number 1.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/P1010818.jpg

[pSYChedXJ]

Stopped after Matt's battery died, the first time.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/P1010821.jpg

That's safe, right?
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/P1010823.jpg

Ian coming up the hill right before Matt's battery died for the second time. :D
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/P1010827.jpg

Swapping batteries after we determined Matt's alternator was fried. Pay particular attention to who's actually wrenching.:yelclap:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/P1010828.jpg

John and Matt playing on the log pile.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/P1010839.jpg

Jason takes his turn. I know someone else has an awesome shot of him coming down off the pile.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/P1010848.jpg

Last but not least, a shot of the group (freezing our a$$es off) before we headed back to camp.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/P1010850.jpg

That's all I got. What a perfect weekend for wheeling and the turnout was awesome. It was great meeting new folks and seeing the guys I had met already. I can't wait 'til next time!

I have ALL 96 photos posted to my photobucket if you want to see them all: http://s97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/Evans%20Creek%20Oct%202006/

- Jay

[XJLaredo]

Looks like you guys worked out your midle finger as much as your jeeps.

Looks like fun.

[pSYChedXJ]

Looks like you guys worked out your midle finger as much as your jeeps.Guess I just bring that out in people. We'll see if everyone else's pics show the same.

- Jay

[CanMan]

Looks like you guys worked out your midle finger as much as your jeeps.

Looks like fun.

Yes, James, this is for you, for not showing. :D :D

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/12GaugeXJ/100_2950.jpg

[XJLaredo]

Yes, James, this is for you, for not showing. :D :D


It was worth it.:D

[CanMan]

It was worth it.:D

Pics or ban.

:D

[XJLaredo]

Hey, this is not the DEN.

[ECKSJAY]

Hey, this is not the DEN.

Pics in DEN or ban.

:yap:

[XJLaredo]

I'll see what i can get.

[2xtreme]

Matt, Thanks for organizing another great run!! (You still owe me money but you can wait till you pay off your second mortgage with what you must owe John:laugh3: )

I had a great time. And without a specific mechanical failure we actually probably could have run all of the trails on Sunday!! I guess this gives us a good reason to try again?

I ended up with NO body damage, NO mechanical issues, and LOTS of fun (meow)!!

I learned several things: Although I still believe that Lockers are over rated. I really need them in both ends to make the next step up in challenging obstacles. I also learned that I can use my winch in aiding my own recovery instead of others:).

Thanks to everyone for a wonderful trip. It was great to meet several others who I had not met before.

LET IT SNOW!!

Michael

[ECKSJAY]

I also learned that I can use my winch in aiding my own recovery instead of others:).

About damn time. :D

[Avanteone]

Loads of fun guys! Wish I'd been able to go on that last run, but the kids were tired and I didn't wanna be hauling that trailer out in the snow and dark.

Got to see a side of Matt I hadn't before. (Note to self, hide all frying pans when Matt is drinking) :D

And I'd have been under anybodys rig helping them if if came down to it, the fact that I have Matt's credit card # memorized has nothing to do with it. Is it a bad sign when I am carrying spare parts that don't even fit my rig? hahaha I had all that stuff in my truck box left from our Moab trip... renix alternator, HO alternator, p/s pumps, injecors, etc. hahaha

J

[mud1059]

Had fun with you guys. There were so many rigs that when Matt spent 20 minutes swapping batteries the bottom half of the convoy didn't bother hiking all the way up to BS/mingle. That was a lot of trucks!

Note: I ran 1 trail on Sat night and lost a CJ's gas tank and a Yota supercharger. 5 trails sunday morning with what? 10 XJs and a MJ and we lost an alternator, a couple tail lights and a U joint. Came back to camp and got ANOTHER CJ to hit one trail and lost a steering box off the frame. (spent 4 hours on the trail to baby it off) Worst part...it was RIGHT at one of the memorials for one of the 2 people that have died up there. Then my trailer queen had to be driven home. Made for a helluva day...especially in shorts. (yes, I'm dumb) Good to meet a bunch of you guys, had a blast. Sorry I didn't take pics.

[KarlVP]

Looks like an awesome trip.

You guys should come run the 311 with us in the snow. That's so much fun.

[IXNAYXJ]

Looks like an awesome trip.

You guys should come run the 311 with us in the snow. That's so much fun.Any time! Did it once last year, and it was a blast. We went down it with a few inches of snow on Sunday, rescued some kids who were stuck in what must have their parents CJ, and went home. Unfortunately, it was too dark to get any decent pics.

-----Matt-----

[KarlVP]

Any time! Did it once last year, and it was a blast. We went down it with a few inches of snow on Sunday, rescued some kids who were stuck in what must have their parents CJ, and went home. Unfortunately, it was too dark to get any decent pics.

-----Matt-----


I don't think I've ever heard of an Evans trip that didn't involve a rescue mission. Last two times I've been there, we helped rescue some unfortunate souls.

As for the snow run. The Timber Tamers do it the Night before the big Moonshiners swap meet in Puyallup. After we get our booth set up, we head for the trail. Every year it's a blast. We usually start at about 9PM and don't get off the trail until well into the morning. Then we get about an hour of sleep and head for the swap meet.

[mud1059]

I don't think I've ever heard of an Evans trip that didn't involve a rescue mission. Last two times I've been there, we helped rescue some unfortunate souls.

As for the snow run. The Timber Tamers do it the Night before the big Moonshiners swap meet in Puyallup. After we get our booth set up, we head for the trail. Every year it's a blast. We usually start at about 9PM and don't get off the trail until well into the morning. Then we get about an hour of sleep and head for the swap meet.

eeek! Sounds like a rough weekend! That's not till Marchish for those wondering.

Come to think of it, after everyone went there seperate ways we passed up a group headed up 198. They were half way up the trail when we met them. They're rigs consisted of: (this is no joke) 2006 Landcruiser, 2007 Tundra, 93 Toyota x-cab and another brand new vehicle I forget the make/model (powerwagon maybe?). All stock and all never been there before. I'll give em props, they'd made it quite a ways. yikes

[Avanteone]

eeek! Sounds like a rough weekend! That's not till Marchish for those wondering.

Come to think of it, after everyone went there seperate ways we passed up a group headed up 198. They were half way up the trail when we met them. They're rigs consisted of: (this is no joke) 2006 Landcruiser, 2007 Tundra, 93 Toyota x-cab and another brand new vehicle I forget the make/model (powerwagon maybe?). All stock and all never been there before. I'll give em props, they'd made it quite a ways. yikes

Those guys flagged me down in the staging area on my way out. The guy in the red extended cab had gone through the puddle at the bottom of 197 and ingested some water and they didn't have any tools with them. They had flat towed it down to the staging area. I pulled the plugs and bumped the starter a couple of times. It shot water up and OVER my trailer once for each cylinder. We got all the water out, got it started, and pumped about another 2 gallons of water out of the exhaust. It ran good enough for him to get it home, but I'm pretty sure he hurt the motor... had a nice little knock/rattle to it after that.

The FJ the one guy was in was pretty sweet, little lift, 33's, nice rockers, he said he ran all of 311 in it, even had a couple minor battle scars.

J

[IXNAYXJ]

Those guys flagged me down in the staging area on my way out. The guy in the red extended cab had gone through the puddle at the bottom of 197 and ingested some water and they didn't have any tools with them. They had flat towed it down to the staging area. I pulled the plugs and bumped the starter a couple of times. It shot water up and OVER my trailer once for each cylinder. We got all the water out, got it started, and pumped about another 2 gallons of water out of the exhaust. It ran good enough for him to get it home, but I'm pretty sure he hurt the motor... had a nice little knock/rattle to it after that.

The FJ the one guy was in was pretty sweet, little lift, 33's, nice rockers, he said he ran all of 311 in it, even had a couple minor battle scars.

JOn the way down from 519, we saw a couple Toyotas stopped in the same spot. Guess what; they had hydrolocked a Tacoma too. Jeremy "loaned" them some tools, I drove through the pond twice and we went back to camp.

-----Matt-----

P.S. Michael, I'm not sure I would have gone through the pond (at your 'suggestion') if I'd known that two other rigs had met the same fate I did there. :D

[JBweld]

Here's almost everybody lined up Sunday morning. A few rigs had already started up 197, or is it 198, I can't remember.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o146/M1XJ/EvansCreek038.jpg

random picture:
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o146/M1XJ/EvansCreek040.jpg

Avanteone making an attempt at a vertical rock face. Almost made it too!
(Thanks John for the warm food hook-up, twice!)
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o146/M1XJ/EvansCreek045.jpg

towards the end of the day on Sunday, after most people had left, Matt, Michael, Hans, Eli, and myself went up 519. It's not a long trail, but has an awesome rock obstacle in the middle of it. Michael was the first to it and had to winch out.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o146/M1XJ/EvansCreek046.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o146/M1XJ/EvansCreek048.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o146/M1XJ/EvansCreek049.jpg

[2xtreme]

Michael, I'm not sure I would have gone through the pond (at your 'suggestion') if I'd known that two other rigs had met the same fate I did there. :D


Sure you would:D You can't pass water without testing it out:roflmao:

You must have learned something thou, because you do go much slower through the water than you used to:D

Michael

PS. On the note of stock vehicles we saw a older bronco II up on 519 with a driver that looked totally stoned and must have just got out of the state pen!! He was haulling A$$ down the trail and left signs along the way in several spots of almost coming completely off the trail and rolling down the embankment. Then at the bottom he was trying to show us how stock street tires compare with lifts, TAD's, MT's, etc.

[IXNAYXJ]

Sure you would:D You can't pass water without testing it out:roflmao:

You must have learned something thou, because you do go much slower through the water than you used to:D

Michael

PS. On the note of stock vehicles we saw a older bronco II up on 519 with a driver that looked totally stoned and must have just got out of the state pen!! He was haulling A$$ down the trail and left signs along the way in several spots of almost coming completely off the trail and rolling down the embankment. Then at the bottom he was trying to show us how stock street tires compare with lifts, TAD's, MT's, etc.Yeah, he was pretty scary. I'm amazed we didn't watch him roll, on several occasions.

You're right about the water...now the the pics that Tracey took!

-----Matt-----

[JBweld]

Pictures just don't show how good this section is. you can sorta tell how deep the hole is in this picture. Matt's up next and its just starting to snow.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o146/M1XJ/EvansCreek051.jpg

Matt picked a good line and got right through it, with a lot of tire spin. The rocks were already slick before the snow started.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o146/M1XJ/EvansCreek052.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o146/M1XJ/EvansCreek054.jpg

Hans was next, but we noticed his front axle was not engaged when he tried to climb up some smaller steps at the bottom of the obstacle. He decided to back down the trail because it would have been a major pain to strap him through. Eli went next and cruised right up it. Even cleaner than Matt's run. He made it look so easy that I didn't pay any attention to his line. I picked a bad one. I slid sideways on the slick rocks and got wedged in from behind. Couldn't go backwards and no traction to go forward. Time to pull cable. Michael is helping with the winch in this picture, and it starting to get dark and snow harder. Did I mention that it was freaking cold up there?
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o146/M1XJ/EvansCreek067.jpg

Matt took this picture of snow piling up on my seat, but its cool because he was standing on my back tire to show how steep the angle on the rock really was.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o146/M1XJ/EvansCreek062.jpg
Thanks to everybody who helped with getting me unstuck. It went smoothly , except for my incredibly slow winch.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o146/M1XJ/EvansCreek068.jpg

We headed down to the trail intersection, and by now the snow was starting to pile up. It was awesome. This is the same spot we watched some clueless a$$hat try to role his stock Bronco II in front of us.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o146/M1XJ/EvansCreek070.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o146/M1XJ/EvansCreek072.jpg

[Tracepac]

Yeah, he was pretty scary. I'm amazed we didn't watch him roll, on several occasions.

You're right about the water...now the the pics that Tracey took!

-----Matt-----

I'll hand a disc off to Mrs. 2EXTREME this evening. He can post them tonight.

It is defenitely noticeable that you are not throwing water when going through the lake ......Slowly. :eeks1:

[PDeeXJ]

Eli, those new lights on your rig look awesome!

[pSYChedXJ]

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o146/M1XJ/EvansCreek072.jpg
Great, now I'm REALLY pissed that I left after we got back to camp. :smsoap:

[IXNAYXJ]

I'll hand a disc off to Mrs. 2EXTREME this evening. He can post them tonight.

It is defenitely noticeable that you are not throwing water when going through the lake ......Slowly. :eeks1:Cool! It was good seeing you again, and I'm looking forward to another snow run!

Yeah, I learned my lesson about speed+open hood+2wd+DEEP water=:( The new bumper gave me a nice bow wake too! :D

-----Matt-----

[Avanteone]

Next time we go to Evans, I'm running 519 FIRST.

[JBweld]

Next time we go to Evans, I'm running 519 FIRST.

It's just around the corner from the log pile at the top of 520. I'm sure you could get right up it, if it was dry, but it sure was fun yesterday!

[IXNAYXJ]

Next time we go to Evans, I'm running 519 FIRST.:roflmao: I'm down anytime!

The trail itself wasn't really challenging.... The only hard part was that one section where Michael and Jeremy had to winch through in the pics. That being said, it was worth it for that part!

-----Matt-----

[Pathatten]

MEOW


I had a ton of fun even with a sight case of the

A-ll
R-eady
B-roken

blues but that wasn't the kicker.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/pathatten/IMG_3260Custom.jpg




You should pay attention to the majority. If it is determined lift blocks are a bad idea then they are. If thats not enough then listen to your u-joints, they don't lie.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/pathatten/IMG_3311Custom.jpg


You got to love the smell of a freshly broken taillight on the trail I know Adam does.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/pathatten/IMG_3252Custom.jpg

Matt helping Adam out.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/pathatten/IMG_3279Custom.jpg


I've some vids I'll post later.


MATT


Thanks for putting this together


MEOW

[IXNAYXJ]

MATT


Thanks for putting this together


MEOWNo problem; always a pleasure wheeling with you!

Thanks for making the effort and the drive to come all the way up to hang out and wheel!

-----Matt-----

[Blkxjkrawler]

Great, now I'm REALLY pissed that I left after we got back to camp. :smsoap:

After seeing all the afternoon pics I am going to have to second that. Matt thanks for putting this together. I had a great time and cant wait to get back down there
Ryan

[comanchekid]

some pics of me on the log pile....
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n265/comanchekid/100_0705-1.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n265/comanchekid/100_0707-1.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n265/comanchekid/100_0709.jpg

and here are pics of my trailer on the way home the center pin broke and the axle slide back into the rear tire.....got it to wilkerson and unloaded the comanche and nichole drove it home.....
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n265/comanchekid/100_0710.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n265/comanchekid/100_0711.jpg

[mojojojo]

Grrrrrrrrrr! i am so jealouse! looks like one heck of a trip. nice n sloppy. Great pic's too guys.

Hope you all can make it down in November.

[XJourney]

I hate to repeat what everyone else has said BUT. Dang Matt you put on a great trip. You set the requirement bar exactly where it needed to be. I don't think anyone can complain about it being too easy or too hard.

The pictures are great and only a couple of them have Matt in them;)

I put out a vote to make this Oct/Evans trip a yearly offical NAXJA event along with Liberty in July. :)

[GreenbeltXJ]

Looks like you guys had an awsome time, i wish i could of been there. i can't wait to get out there in the snow!

[Hauser]

I didn't really see a pic that pays homage to that first obstacle on 519. This is with my phone, but I got the right angle.

https://home.comcast.net/~spaurs/Matt_on_519.jpg

[JBweld]

I didn't really see a pic that pays homage to that first obstacle on 519. This is with my phone, but I got the right angle.

https://home.comcast.net/~spaurs/Matt_on_519.jpg


That's a good picture of it. Its steeper than the pictures make it look though.

Cool to see you registered! Now you just need to get an XJ!

[2xtreme]

Sorry I have not got the pic's posted yet. I did get a disc from Tracey with a bunch of photos and I am in the process of uploading them, but so far I have had to do them 1 pic at a time due to my connection issues with my high speed ISP. I am hoping the connection is better today and can get more of them up quickly. There are a number of good photos and since we were in the back of the group before lunch we don't have many photos of Matt either;)

I will get them up as soon as possible.

Michael

[mud1059]

I'm trying soooo hard not to say I told you so :D however I'm glad you guys liked 519. I'm especially glad somebody other than me got hung up there! Don't get me wrong, I got my fair share of broken rigs this weekend (3) however I wish I could have seen at least 1 rig actually stuck. It was almost too boring wheeling with you guys!! (That's a compliment in case you're confused) Keep on keepin on guys.

ooh PS I forget exactly which....but a couple trails close the same time as the campground - tomorrow I believe. I guess I'll see you guys in the snow.

[IXNAYXJ]

...however I'm glad you guys liked 519.Meh. 311 was better. :D

-----Matt-----

[mud1059]

I hate you! :)

In all honesty, I like 311 more due to more obstacles in a closer area with the views, it's great all around - But I really like that fact that 519 is freakin tough even if it is only in 1 spot.

[IXNAYXJ]

I hate you! :)

In all honesty, I like 311 more due to more obstacles in a closer area with the views, it's great all around - But I really like that fact that 519 is freakin tough even if it is only in 1 spot.Yeah, that spot will definately be a challenge with 6" of snow on it.

-----Matt-----

[2xtreme]

I really liked that obstacle on 519. But I think the biggest reason for me was because it was new to me. I was also first in line and being unlocked up front it made it extremely challenging. I honestly believe that we (those of us who go back several times) will find that it really is not all that challenging once we have seen a few rigs go through it. Eli proved that it can be done on 31's locked front and back with NO issues at all. I would suspect that given another time or two it really will not be that challenging unless you try several other lines (like any obstacle you can make it much more difficult than it has to be by trying other lines).

I have recently found several obstacles that I could not quite make (like the on on 519, I suspect that left side of 311, the little rubicon at TSF) and I kind of wish I would leave the front unlocked to try them all again. But I will probably have it locked here before the next trip so I won't be able to test them again.

I might be completely wrong, but I would guess that next time we are there as a group, many of us will have no significant issues getting through it.

I do, still really like the first trail we did 197? (don't have the map in front of me) I think it is the most challenging just trying not to get any body damage!!

Michael

[JBweld]

I really liked that obstacle on 519. But I think the biggest reason for me was because it was new to me. I was also first in line and being unlocked up front it made it extremely challenging. I honestly believe that we (those of us who go back several times) will find that it really is not all that challenging once we have seen a few rigs go through it. Eli proved that it can be done on 31's locked front and back with NO issues at all. I would suspect that given another time or two it really will not be that challenging unless you try several other lines (like any obstacle you can make it much more difficult than it has to be by trying other lines).


I might be completely wrong, but I would guess that next time we are there as a group, many of us will have no significant issues getting through it.


Michael

I totally agree. I'll probably get right through it next time. I don't feel bad at all that I had to winch and Eli got right through it on 31's, that's what keeps wheeling interesting.

[XJLaredo]

I totally agree. I'll probably get right through it next time. I don't feel bad at all that I had to winch and Eli got right through it on 31's, that's what keeps wheeling interesting.

Eli > Chuck Norris. If you put it in his way, He'll run it over:D

[CanMan]

Eli > Chuck Norris. If you put it in his way, He'll run it over:D.

Thanks, Chuck Norris, just knocked on my door, trick or treating, in a cub scout costume, and when I turned my back to grap some candy, he lept up, and gave me a roundhouse kick in the back of my head. Then he stared at my girlfriend, and without touching her, he gave her, um, well... thats all I have to say.

But on another note, dont stand in my way, ill run you over.

:D :D

[adamusmc2002]

Good stuff Eli, your Chuck Norris jokes make me laugh every time :D

[XJLaredo]

Chuck Norris can slam a revolving door!

Eli will just run it over.

[2xtreme]

Sorry it took so long to get all the photos hosted, but I hope it was worth it.
My favorite
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1556.jpg

This next section is from 219, check out the snow!!
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1566.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1565.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1564.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1563.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1562.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1561.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1560.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1559.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1558.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1557.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1555.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1554.jpg

Michael

[2xtreme]

A few more from trail 219.
These are all in reverse order of occurance.

You can see as we started the obstacle there was NO snow, buy the time we had everyone through it the ground is completely white.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1552.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1550.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1544.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1543.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1542.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1541.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1540.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1539.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1538.jpg


Michael

[2xtreme]

The Log Pile.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1507.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1508.jpg
http:http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1510.jpg//


Matt's reserved parking spot at the "pile"
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1506.jpg


The spray contest (Next to the log pile)
John (Avanteone)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1501.jpg
Matt (IXNAYXJ)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1502.jpg
Eli (12GAXJ)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1504.jpg

Michael

[2xtreme]

These are from trail 311a.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1520.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1521.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1522.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1523.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1524.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1525.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1526.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1527.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1528.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1528.jpg

Michael

[2xtreme]

These are from Trail 197.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1484.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1485.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1486.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1487.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1489.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1490.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1491.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1492.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1493.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1496.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1500.jpg


For anyone who wants to look through the hand full of others that I have and did not post here is the link.

http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/?start=0


Michael

[GreenbeltXJ]

matt, what the hell are you wearing in the pictures?!?!?!











homo

[IXNAYXJ]

matt, what the hell are you wearing in the pictures?!?!?!Hahaha. Airpower!

My BDU jacket got left in the rain, and it was all I had...as you can see it was farking cold!

Wow! Thanks to Tracey for taking them, and thanks to you for posting them!

BTW, the rock under your front left tire is the one that put John on his side last year, I'm pretty sure.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1491.jpg

You're right, Michael...I just can't resist. I just had to show up those 'Yotas. :D

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Octoberfest%2006/IMG_1571.jpg

-----Matt-----

[pSYChedXJ]

matt, what the hell are you wearing in the pictures?!?!?!

homo

That's chair force baby!

http://www.chair-force.com/images/jtf_desk_500_m.jpg

Whoa, its like I'm looking in a mirror right now.....:looser:

- Jay

[IXNAYXJ]

That's chair force baby!

http://www.chair-force.com/images/jtf_desk_500_m.jpg

Whoa, its like I'm looking in a mirror right now.....:looser:

- JayNice white socks, Jay. :D

-----Matt-----

[pSYChedXJ]

Nice white socks, Jay. :D

-----Matt-----

Yeah, I guess I didn't get the memo....

- Jay

[Slacker87XJ]

Nice pics, all! Wish that I could have stuck around for the snow.

Heres a few from my El Crappo cell phone camera:

Me imitating Matt and posing for no reason (check the new altezza tailights, though!)
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m269/slacker16v/ian_poser.jpg

JohnM gettin' it on with the log pile ...
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m269/slacker16v/1029061140.jpg

... BOTH ways :D
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m269/slacker16v/1029061142.jpg

There's a couple of sticks stuck under your diff .. shouldn't be an issue ..
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m269/slacker16v/1029061143a.jpg

No post is complete with out at least one pic of Matt :rolleyes::
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m269/slacker16v/1029061150.jpg

My latest mod: The Matt Adair Signature Edition Jeep(tm) Cherokee Fuel Door.. Cost: 4 tequila shots, one tail light, and a new scrape on my trail rated frying pan :D
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m269/slacker16v/1029061534.jpg

Spotted on the way out of town .. :doh:
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m269/slacker16v/1029061427.jpg

I had a blast everyone, and I can't wait for the first snow run :)

-i

[IXNAYXJ]

My latest mod: The Matt Adair Signature Edition Jeep(tm) Cherokee Fuel Door.. Cost: 4 tequila shots, one tail light, and a new scrape on my trail rated frying pan :D
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m269/slacker16v/1029061534.jpgNote the dents just below my signature from when we shot it with a pellet gun. :D

-----Matt-----

[XJourney]

Great pictures Tracy. I think that your photos show the beginning of 197a the best. Steep and tight.

[CanMan]

Here are some pics of the run. Not much, most the same, kinda.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/12GaugeXJ/100_2889.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/12GaugeXJ/100_2912.jpg

[CanMan]

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/12GaugeXJ/100_2916.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/12GaugeXJ/100_2918.jpg

[CanMan]

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/12GaugeXJ/100_2934.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/12GaugeXJ/100_2909.jpg

[CanMan]

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/12GaugeXJ/100_2944.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/12GaugeXJ/100_2910.jpg

[CanMan]

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/12GaugeXJ/100_2913.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/12GaugeXJ/100_2942.jpg

[CanMan]

Matt, the owner of Full Throttle Wheeling. :D

I got stuck. :D

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/12GaugeXJ/th_100_2890.jpg (http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/12GaugeXJ/?action=view&current=100_2890.flv)

[IXNAYXJ]

Matt, the owner of Full Throttle Wheeling. :D

I got stuck. :DYup...exploded in ecstasy. Thanks for the video, Eli!

-----Matt-----

[pSYChedXJ]

Matt, the owner of Full Throttle Wheeling. :D

I got stuck. :D

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/12GaugeXJ/th_100_2890.jpg (http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/12GaugeXJ/?action=view&current=100_2890.flv)

What, no videos of the other 20 times he tried??

Oh wait, guess I should shutup since by this point in the trail, I'd already been stuck once, sustained some nice body damage, and went around (meow) most of the harder obstacles.

Friggin sweet video.....

- Jay