Deer Valley Trip Report June 21, 2008

[SharkXJ]

This is where we can post pix and any comments about the run :-)

I will have pix loaded tonight and should get a copy of the pix Dave took some time this week.....

[Letterman]

Opie shot this one of my junk:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlmsdbSbQmc

[hiimmred]

Thank's for coordinating this run, I had a most excellent time. Great bunch of guys! I look forward to wheelin' with you all again in the future...if you'll have me. I'll post up any worthy pictures that Rich took as soon as they are available.
Ed

[Jes]

Opie shot this one of my junk:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlmsdbSbQmc

Dude, pull the string!

[GREATWHITEJEEP]

Sorry we missed the trip, We got suckered into driving Fordyce Creek from Eagel lakes to Cisco Grove , Made it with a few battel scars but I think Deer valley would have been a better tari to cut my teeth on.

[XJensen]

I had a great time on the trails and the breakfast burritos were worth the trip alone, thanks Mark.

I will get some pics up a little later.

[Letterman]

Dude, pull the string!
No kidding!

But it really was some good pucker, there was a big hole on the passenger side, and the video never shows how . .



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OK, I know, I know

[SharkXJ]

I had a great time on the trails and the breakfast burritos were worth the trip alone, thanks Mark.

I will get some pics up a little later.

No problem :-) It was great to meet you and your dad. Hope to see you guys again soon.

[EricsXJ]

Yeah GREAT trip!

I enjoyed meeting everyone and the wheeling was good. Those that did not do Slick Rock missed out! It is such a scenic trail with a couple nice obstacles. We took some good pics of it and some videos. I should have a few up in a day or two. (Sorry for the delay - back to work and it sucks!)

[XJensen]

And now for some pics. here is what I have so far....

This was my first time on this trail and it was a great trail with an even better group. Thanks again to Mark for setting everything up and it was great to meet everyone there.

We started the trip with a little hang up. It was pretty amazing what Harlee did on 30" tires.
http://4x4trailmaps.com/Maps/State/California/Deer_Valley/Images/IMG_0200.jpg

Heading up the hill
http://4x4trailmaps.com/Maps/State/California/Deer_Valley/Images/IMG_0209.jpg

http://4x4trailmaps.com/Maps/State/California/Deer_Valley/Images/IMG_0207.jpg

http://4x4trailmaps.com/Maps/State/California/Deer_Valley/Images/IMG_0217.jpg

The trail was packed with some amazing landscapes and views
http://4x4trailmaps.com/Maps/State/California/Deer_Valley/Images/IMG_0225.jpg

http://4x4trailmaps.com/Maps/State/California/Deer_Valley/Images/IMG_0262.jpg

A short climb up a wedge hill
http://4x4trailmaps.com/Maps/State/California/Deer_Valley/Images/IMG_0244.jpg

http://4x4trailmaps.com/Maps/State/California/Deer_Valley/Images/IMG_0235.jpg

Trail line up
http://4x4trailmaps.com/Maps/State/California/Deer_Valley/Images/IMG_0248.jpg

Rock garden just before the south water crossing
http://4x4trailmaps.com/Maps/State/California/Deer_Valley/Images/IMG_0267.jpg

South water crossing
http://4x4trailmaps.com/Maps/State/California/Deer_Valley/Images/IMG_0280.jpg

http://4x4trailmaps.com/Maps/State/California/Deer_Valley/Images/IMG_0287.jpg

A few of us went on to the Nothern water crossing
Opie in Phil's green junk
http://4x4trailmaps.com/Maps/State/California/Deer_Valley/Images/IMG_0305.jpg

http://4x4trailmaps.com/Maps/State/California/Deer_Valley/Images/IMG_0289.jpg

[GatorDave]

I have uploaded some of the pics here http://photobucket.com/Gatordave I will get the rest of them up when I get home from work..

[hiimmred]

Here is a link to some photo's Rich took; http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=277977040&albumId=1019962

[Letterman]

Here are some of my photos, The camp ground at the trail head:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/dlddesign/DeerValley/DV08_0459.jpg

Trail Head:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/dlddesign/DeerValley/DV08_0462.jpg

The "Gate Keeper" of the trail:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/dlddesign/DeerValley/DV08_0468.jpg

[Letterman]

Great weather, not too hot and a short T-storm to knock down the bugs:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/dlddesign/DeerValley/DV08_0488.jpg
Opie in Phils rig:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/dlddesign/DeerValley/DV08_0499.jpg
the 2nd watter crossing:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/dlddesign/DeerValley/DV08_0504.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/dlddesign/DeerValley/DV08_0512.jpg

[Letterman]

More:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/dlddesign/DeerValley/DV08_0525.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/dlddesign/DeerValley/DV08_0530.jpg
Opie liked it:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/dlddesign/DeerValley/DV08_0541.jpg
Aproch angle?
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/dlddesign/DeerValley/DV08_0560.jpg

[Letterman]

Got it anyway:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/dlddesign/DeerValley/DV08_0568.jpg
Fun line:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/dlddesign/DeerValley/DV08_0570.jpg
Parking job:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/dlddesign/DeerValley/DV08_0017.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/dlddesign/DeerValley/DV08_0019.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/dlddesign/DeerValley/DV08_0024.jpg

[XJensen]

Got it anyway:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/dlddesign/DeerValley/DV08_0568.jpg



Where was this rock at? I must have been to busy playing in the tot-lot to notice the big kids obsticle.

[Letterman]

Where was this rock at? I must have been to busy playing in the tot-lot to notice the big kids obsticle.
it was about 500 feet after the first hill top, same one in this video:

Opie shot this one of my junk:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlmsdbSbQmc

I have more video Saulo shot of the other sides of that rock, that small section made my day.

[Harlee&Tahoe]

I remember the rock Letterman was playing I spotted as we went by.


It was pretty amazing what Harlee did on 30" tires.
http://4x4trailmaps.com/Maps/State/California/Deer_Valley/Images/IMG_0200.jpg
Funny I get stuck after tip-toeing through this the evening before loaded with 2 nights worth of wood.
Probably would have been more amazing with out such a nervous passenger.:wow: :puke:
I'm definately going to have to run Slickrock next trip!
I recived my CB stuff today (only a week late) I'll be able to communicate now.
Can't wait for next year!:party:

[XJensen]

Probably would have been more amazing with out such a nervous passenger.

well I guess I should have shown more of the tough stuff you zipped right through

[Harlee&Tahoe]

well I guess I should have shown more of the tough stuff you zipped right throughToo bad I didn't zip through that first one. Funny, the angles never look as bad on film.
You were able to get more pics of my trip?
I lost my digi camera 2 weeks ago, I didn't think there were many pics taken of my junk as I was up front and "zipping through" behind the better equipped Shark Mark Mobile.
I'd like to go again with only a few rigs so I can take a little more time and hit it ALL
(just not the singular random rocks that eat tie rods).
Thanks for the kudos, I think the biggest challenge was to pick lines on the fly with 10 others behind without holding everybody up.
I didn't want to be the "Slow guy".

[hiimmred]

Too bad I didn't zip through that first one. Funny, the angles never look as bad on film.
You were able to get more pics of my trip?
here is a link to a bunch of pics Rich took, quite a few of your vehicle as well as everyone else's. Enjoy! http://s285.photobucket.com/albums/ll74/hiimmred/

[EricsXJ]

I have pics!

http://www.ericsxj.com/deervalley/4610.jpg

http://www.ericsxj.com/deervalley/4613.jpg

Harlee - don't stress, you weren't holding anybody up. We had all day to run the trail and this made the experience that much more interesting for everyone. If nobody ever got stuck, it would be a rather boring trail ride!

http://www.ericsxj.com/deervalley/4617.jpg

http://www.ericsxj.com/deervalley/4619.jpg

http://www.ericsxj.com/deervalley/4625.jpg

http://www.ericsxj.com/deervalley/4634.jpg

[SharkXJ]

Too bad I didn't zip through that first one. Funny, the angles never look as bad on film.
You were able to get more pics of my trip?
I lost my digi camera 2 weeks ago, I didn't think there were many pics taken of my junk as I was up front and "zipping through" behind the better equipped Shark Mark Mobile.
I'd like to go again with only a few rigs so I can take a little more time and hit it ALL
(just not the singular random rocks that eat tie rods).
Thanks for the kudos, I think the biggest challenge was to pick lines on the fly with 10 others behind without holding everybody up.
I didn't want to be the "Slow guy".

Yo Harlee - Don't ever feel that way bruddah. The point was to have a good time and we did :-) I honestly expected us to get into camp much later than we did.... It was an awesome trip.

[GatorDave]

Too bad I didn't zip through that first one. Funny, the angles never look as bad on film.
You were able to get more pics of my trip?
I lost my digi camera 2 weeks ago, I didn't think there were many pics taken of my junk as I was up front and "zipping through" behind the better equipped Shark Mark Mobile.
I'd like to go again with only a few rigs so I can take a little more time and hit it ALL
(just not the singular random rocks that eat tie rods).
Thanks for the kudos, I think the biggest challenge was to pick lines on the fly with 10 others behind without holding everybody up.
I didn't want to be the "Slow guy".

Harlee there are a bunch of pics of you here..... http://photobucket.com/Gatordave

[XJensen]

Thanks for the kudos, I think the biggest challenge was to pick lines on the fly with 10 others behind without holding everybody up.
I didn't want to be the "Slow guy".
Good times. You didn't hold anyone up... :guitar:

If I find any other pics I will PM you, it may be a week though

[Harlee&Tahoe]

Good times. You didn't hold anyone up... :guitar:

If I find any other pics I will PM you, it may be a week though http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/images/smilies/headbang.gifThanks.Look forward to the updated site.



:worship: sorry. I couldn't go to myspace and photobucket or view most pics at work, damn proxy filters.
Now I'm at home (56k) and am surprised how many shots I'm in.
I'm going to save these so I have something more than a snapped tie rod to show for it!

Thanks to Tom & Cory for the wise assessment of rocks being on the trail:cheers: without that knowledge I'd have never made it throughhttp://www.techoffroad.com/bbs/photos/the_dw_buggy/images/38/original.aspx.

[DrvOvrIt]

I'm a little late to the post but wanted to thank Mark for oganizing a great run. Great folks and good wheeling.
- Robert