it's a jeep thing....do you understand?

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  • GlortGlort Registered Users Posts: 1,015 Major grins
    edited May 28, 2011
    There is a saying here in Oz amoungst the Patrol and Landcruiser owners.....

    " The hardest thing about owning a Jeep is telling your parents your gay." :0)
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,904 moderator
    edited May 28, 2011
    Jeffro wrote: »
    Here's a shot from yesterday, Hell's Revenge.

    Did you do Fins & Things?
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  • JeffroJeffro Registered Users Posts: 1,941 Major grins
    edited May 28, 2011
    ian408 wrote: »
    Did you do Fins & Things?

    Yes, loved it.

    http://www.leiningerphotos.com/Only-In-A-Jeep/Moab-2011

    I spent 6 days away from home, three on trails in Moab:

    Onion Creek; Thompson Canyon, Polar Mesa; Top of the World; Hell's Revenge; Fins-N-Things; and Long Canyon.
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  • JeffroJeffro Registered Users Posts: 1,941 Major grins
    edited May 30, 2011
    For those who don't like to click links:

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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,904 moderator
    edited May 30, 2011
    Looks like you guys enjoyed what Moab has to offer!
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  • JeffroJeffro Registered Users Posts: 1,941 Major grins
    edited June 1, 2011
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  • tsk1979tsk1979 Registered Users Posts: 937 Major grins
    edited June 1, 2011
    I presume the blackened rock is from skid marks of tires as they struggle to climb up the slippery slope
  • tsk1979tsk1979 Registered Users Posts: 937 Major grins
    edited June 1, 2011
    Jeeping pics from India
    This was a 2009 trip. At that time, I used to like going out with the jeepers.
    Most of the jeeps are diesel engined army disposal pieces. People buy them at scrap prices, and then overhaul. Most of them are powered by 50-80bhp engines, and can run at 50mph max with some parts falling here and there.
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    Thats me trying an unsuccessful run to the top. Nobody could make it
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    When you get stuck
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,904 moderator
    edited June 1, 2011
    tsk1979 wrote: »
    I presume the blackened rock is from skid marks of tires as they struggle to climb up the slippery slope

    The whole trail is like that. I think it comes more from the number of vehicles that travel the trails in that area.
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  • JeffroJeffro Registered Users Posts: 1,941 Major grins
    edited June 1, 2011
    ian408 wrote: »
    The whole trail is like that. I think it comes more from the number of vehicles that travel the trails in that area.

    The rock is pretty course, so it chews off some tread. The Easter Jeep Safari that runs there every spring brings the markings back to life each year. When tires do manage to slip the barking they omit is pretty cool. Sometimes those tire marks were the only thing that let us know where we were supposed to go.
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,680 moderator
    edited June 2, 2011
    Great shots, Jeffro!! thumb.gifthumb.gif
  • JeffroJeffro Registered Users Posts: 1,941 Major grins
    edited June 6, 2011
    kdog wrote: »
    Great shots, Jeffro!! thumb.gifthumb.gif

    Thanks.

    When they say "Only in a Jeep".....places like this are what I think of:

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    Onion Creek Trail, Moab Utah.
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  • Sexy6ChickSexy6Chick Registered Users Posts: 948 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2011
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    Posted a thread with all of my pictures from our Moab outings - check em out :D
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  • MammaPaparazzaMammaPaparazza Registered Users Posts: 221 Major grins
    edited July 12, 2011
    My husband and I did a Jeep camp once, it was awesome! I was scared senseless that I was going to flip the hell over...Lovin all the pics...very cool :)
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  • eMOJOeMOJO Registered Users Posts: 156 Major grins
    edited July 12, 2011
    I still don't understand the jeep thing, so here's some recent shots from our outings here in Australia...

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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,904 moderator
    edited July 12, 2011
    eMOJO wrote: »
    I still don't understand the jeep thing, so here's some recent shots from our outings here in Australia...

    Thank goodness! Another Tacoma/Hilux owner :D
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  • JeffroJeffro Registered Users Posts: 1,941 Major grins
    edited July 15, 2011
    eMOJO wrote: »
    I still don't understand the jeep thing...

    That's ok, we'll forgive you. Thanks for contributing....thumb.gif
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  • JeffroJeffro Registered Users Posts: 1,941 Major grins
    edited July 16, 2011
    Haven't wheeled since Moab, but here's a shot from last night. I wasn't getting fuel, I was just out taking pictures.

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  • tsk1979tsk1979 Registered Users Posts: 937 Major grins
    edited July 17, 2011
    eMOJO wrote: »
    I still don't understand the jeep thing, so here's some recent shots from our outings here in Australia...
    What useless pics. no pics of vehicle broken down and owners crying? You need to experience that to understand the jeep thing rolleyes1.gif
  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited July 17, 2011
    Jeffro wrote: »
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  • JeffroJeffro Registered Users Posts: 1,941 Major grins
    edited July 17, 2011
    tsk1979 wrote: »
    What useless pics. no pics of vehicle broken down and owners crying? You need to experience that to understand the jeep thing rolleyes1.gif

    We've done plenty of that over the years.....

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  • JeffroJeffro Registered Users Posts: 1,941 Major grins
    edited July 17, 2011
    More......

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  • Sexy6ChickSexy6Chick Registered Users Posts: 948 Major grins
    edited July 30, 2011
    I know it's a cell phone picture and I apologize for that, but if any of you get Peterson's 4WD magazine..you might see a familiar rig :) Our truck got the Hot Shot coverage and takes up a good amount of page space.

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  • JeffroJeffro Registered Users Posts: 1,941 Major grins
    edited July 31, 2011
    Sexy6Chick wrote: »
    I know it's a cell phone picture and I apologize for that, but if any of you get Peterson's 4WD magazine..you might see a familiar rig :) Our truck got the Hot Shot coverage and takes up a good amount of page space.

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    Very cool.....congrats! thumb.gif
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,904 moderator
    edited July 31, 2011
    Congrats! Is that the August issue? There's a pretty rad 4Runner with my bumper on it in the July issue.

    Getting ready for Sierra Trek--another week and change. Should be fun!
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  • Sexy6ChickSexy6Chick Registered Users Posts: 948 Major grins
    edited August 2, 2011
    ian408 wrote: »
    Congrats! Is that the August issue? There's a pretty rad 4Runner with my bumper on it in the July issue.

    Getting ready for Sierra Trek--another week and change. Should be fun!

    It's the october issue, but it is out this month. Only thing that sucks is Peterson's doesn't do photo credit, but i'm still proud of the fact that my picture of our awesome truck is taking up more than half a page in a popular magazine :) Next goal - cover shot and feature article.
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  • JeffroJeffro Registered Users Posts: 1,941 Major grins
    edited August 7, 2011
    I wanted to go wheeling this weekend, but it didn't work out, so instead I did this:

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    Does that count as wheeling? ne_nau.gif

    This is offroading.....

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    ...technically. :D

    I really need to find a weekend to wheel.
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,904 moderator
    edited August 7, 2011
    Jeffro wrote: »

    I really need to find a weekend to wheel.

    Sierra Trek is this weekend....just sayin :D
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,904 moderator
    edited August 12, 2011
    I went to Sierras for the SUV run Sierra Trek offered. The past president of California Association of 4WD Clubs led the tour along with one of the guys who serves on the committee for the night Fordyce run.

    This was the first year they've offered an overnight trip. There were a couple of glitches at the start but that didn't affect my enjoyment of the trip at all--I had a great time as did the dog--well, in some sections he was pretty wedged into his seat lol3.gif

    The camp is about 35 miles from Truckee, CA at Meadow Lake. Even though the last 16 miles are dirt, you see a lot of motor coaches, trailers and tons of gear.

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    On the trail into Meadow Lake.

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    Sierra Trek HQ

    A lot of Sierra Trek is short wheelbase Jeep trails. They had an option for an overnight "SUV" run which I went on. Most of what we did, I wouldn't drive a Grand Cherokee on though :D

    There were four on the trip. Two Jeeps (lead and sweep), my Tacoma and an older Toyota P/U. We started at Alder Meadow. California school kids should recognize this as the spot the Donner Party lived for a time.

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    Run participants.

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    Alder Meadow.

    We drove a lot of pretty dusty trails. Many of which are just accessible due to the winter's high snow load.

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    View from the top of the hill. Looking toward South Lake Tahoe.

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    Got myself into a tiny pickle getting turned around and smacked a small rock.

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    Camp for the night was Richardson Lake. Riley spent his time productively.

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    Camp did not suck.

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    Morning.

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    This trail would have been way better with a locker. It was a challenge for sure and a real sense of accomplishment.

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    Had a hot chick on the run too.

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    Amazing views everywhere.


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    Truck toward the end of the trip.

    When it comes around next time, or even before then, it's an amazing place to wheel.
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  • JeffroJeffro Registered Users Posts: 1,941 Major grins
    edited August 12, 2011
    ian408 wrote: »
    When it comes around next time, or even before then, it's an amazing place to wheel.

    Looks like a good time, with good scenery. thumb.gif
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