Coastal616
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That last set is incredible, especially the B&W shot.
farmerjon's T4R photography/off road adventure photolog
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Yoter
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She's just a baby
Wow I am so glad I took a look at this thread!!
You and your 4runner have seen some amazing places, those landscapes are breathtaking. Living in California its easy to forget what an amazing country lies to the east. Thank you for sharing these adventures with us.
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Stockwell45
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Your making me wanna go back!!
farmerjon
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Hey Farmerjohn I really really want to get into spelunking, can you get me started? That looks like a great cave, sure would like to check it out! Man these pics are beyond amazing, you should arrange a trail run for us, I would definitely come up for that!op2:
I know a guy who would probably be willing to take you in this cave, if we got a group together, I would have to see... It's not much of a trail run up there (easy road) but there would be some fun trail runs in the area...
Thanks [MENTION=47153]Stockwell45[/MENTION], these photos where in Shoshone National Forest, most of them, you were there!
farmerjon
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On the way to work today, with all the snow pictures people have been putting up and such, I thought it would be interesting to put up a photo timeline of the 4Runner taking me to work today...
Just for fun... excuse the poor quality, these were taken at night with my so-so night camera skills.
Warming up in the driveway... by farmerjon93, on Flickr
Almost at the office... by farmerjon93, on Flickr
Pulling in... by farmerjon93, on Flickr
Parked... by farmerjon93, on Flickr
Walking in... by farmerjon93, on Flickr
Looking back... by farmerjon93, on Flickr
Just for fun... excuse the poor quality, these were taken at night with my so-so night camera skills.
Warming up in the driveway... by farmerjon93, on Flickr
Almost at the office... by farmerjon93, on Flickr
Pulling in... by farmerjon93, on Flickr
Parked... by farmerjon93, on Flickr
Walking in... by farmerjon93, on Flickr
Looking back... by farmerjon93, on Flickr
farmerjon
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Enjoyed the opportunity...
Enjoyed the opportunity to get out with the brothers and the dog and explore today, after some long winter months of ice, mud, snow, and colder temps!
Drab Views of March by farmerjon93, on Flickr
Posing & Flexing... by farmerjon93, on Flickr
Looking to the East... by farmerjon93, on Flickr
Looking to the East... (2) by farmerjon93, on Flickr
Scramblin' & Climbin' on a new road. by farmerjon93, on Flickr
Can you spot the newest mod? by farmerjon93, on Flickr
'Never Stop Exploring' by farmerjon93, on Flickr
Canine Companions by farmerjon93, on Flickr
End of the Mountain... by farmerjon93, on Flickr
End of the Mountain by farmerjon93, on Flickr
Waiting for the next adventure... by farmerjon93, on Flickr
There's a story here... by farmerjon93, on Flickr
The story is that in order to reach the previous three photos (before the photo of the hillside), I had to go through the above section of two tracks, in particular, the lowest part on the hill, the part furthest to the right. Now this two track was meant either for a dirtbike or an ATV, NOT a 4Runner. After I got through it, I realized how tilted it was, and I was in trouble. Because of the way the tracks went, the truck was tilted big time towards the bottom of the hill, and it wasn't helping that the tracks didn't line up. In attempting to drive higher to allow myself room to stay on the lower track, it just made the truck tilt more (as it tried to scale the hillside) and the rear tires started spinning and pulling my backend downhill. I spun some more, thinking I was in 4WD, but I wasn't... I popped it back into 4WD and with the help of a brother acting as a spotter, I got through...
Did the same reverse thing on the way out as well, it was easily the hairest/scariest moment I've had wheeling in this rig so far... At least I got some awesome photos out of it! I'm pretty sure this is one of the few full size vehicles to make it through there (dead end too!)...
Thanks for reading! Feedback on photos always welcome!
Enjoyed the opportunity to get out with the brothers and the dog and explore today, after some long winter months of ice, mud, snow, and colder temps!
Drab Views of March by farmerjon93, on Flickr
Posing & Flexing... by farmerjon93, on Flickr
Looking to the East... by farmerjon93, on Flickr
Looking to the East... (2) by farmerjon93, on Flickr
Scramblin' & Climbin' on a new road. by farmerjon93, on Flickr
Can you spot the newest mod? by farmerjon93, on Flickr
'Never Stop Exploring' by farmerjon93, on Flickr
Canine Companions by farmerjon93, on Flickr
End of the Mountain... by farmerjon93, on Flickr
End of the Mountain by farmerjon93, on Flickr
Waiting for the next adventure... by farmerjon93, on Flickr
There's a story here... by farmerjon93, on Flickr
The story is that in order to reach the previous three photos (before the photo of the hillside), I had to go through the above section of two tracks, in particular, the lowest part on the hill, the part furthest to the right. Now this two track was meant either for a dirtbike or an ATV, NOT a 4Runner. After I got through it, I realized how tilted it was, and I was in trouble. Because of the way the tracks went, the truck was tilted big time towards the bottom of the hill, and it wasn't helping that the tracks didn't line up. In attempting to drive higher to allow myself room to stay on the lower track, it just made the truck tilt more (as it tried to scale the hillside) and the rear tires started spinning and pulling my backend downhill. I spun some more, thinking I was in 4WD, but I wasn't... I popped it back into 4WD and with the help of a brother acting as a spotter, I got through...
Did the same reverse thing on the way out as well, it was easily the hairest/scariest moment I've had wheeling in this rig so far... At least I got some awesome photos out of it! I'm pretty sure this is one of the few full size vehicles to make it through there (dead end too!)...
Thanks for reading! Feedback on photos always welcome!
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rickashay
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Great photos as usual dude. I always love seeing epic shots of mountains... they are always gorgeous but yet so unique to each location or part of the world. Damn I love the outdoors, and these pics make me want to get outside and explore myself. Awesome.
Regarding your "tippy" spot, I know how it feels! It's funny how you gets used to it though. I remember this one section of a particular trail when I first started offroading - it felt SUPER tippy and I was scared ****less for the first entire season I was offroading. Now, with more trail time under my belt, much more experience in the "tippy" sections, better vehicle control and driving skill (something I always try to focus on and improve), the odd door ding (hahaha er' replaced door?) and body damage, that particular section doesn't even raise a hair on my neck anymore. Maybe familiarity but I really find myself more comfortable now at tippy angles that before would make me sweat. I guess just learning the limits of your vehicle is so important, knowing that fine-line of what can and cannot be done.
Not trying to take away from your story at all, it just reminded me of some of my experiences and I thought I would cloud your thread with some un-necessary verbage. Thanks for sharing, this is the stuff I love to read on here... other people's accounts of adventure.
Cheers Jonathan!
farmerjon
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Hey Addison! Thanks for the high compliments! I find it interesting that you enjoy pictures of my home area, considering these pictures seem especially drab haha (i.e. coming from someone who lives in Alberta, Canada!) This off-road expedition (one brother rode my dirtbike, one rode with me in the T4R) all took place less than 5 miles from home, this is a small mountain that is 7-800 feet taller than home elevation, and a place I've always wanted to explore, but haven't found a road up until yesterday. For quite an unassuming mountain, there was an awesome amount of potential places to explore, both in the 4R and my dirtbike - I'm looking forward to going up again!
No worries about the story, I enjoy it when people interact on the build thread or the photolog, rather than just saying "cool" or something haha (though any comments are always welcome too!). That's rather interesting, certainly proves the point that it's all about knowing your vehicle. Some say that off road capability isn't so much the vehicle, it's the driver (and the driver knowing the vehicle as well!)... We did have some other parts that seemed "tippy", but not as bad, but it was still a learning experience... Like this one hill where I had to go down, and then right on the steep part, make an almost 90 degree turn. Or this other time, where I went around a tippy part by, instead of following the road around the hill, I went UP the hill haha (I did remove a rock or two, considering I don't have upgraded underbelly skids or sliders yet), but the 4R did awesome! (picture of coming up this hill is the 5th one down in the post, or the one right after the blue mountain photo).
Thanks for sharing the story, we live and learn!
I enjoy reading other accounts of adventure too, straight from the source, it's awesome!Cheers!
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rickashay
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Yah the 3rd gens are pretty capable rigs for sure and a good driver makes them even more so. I honestly think the 3rd gen in a relatively mild build state ranks up there as one of the most capable toyotas. I'm not talking Sas'd, dual case, rigs or buggies or anything. But like Tacoma, other gen 4Runners, FJ's, and even some of the LC's, I find the 4Runner width, length, wheel base, and mad articulating rear suspension really put it high on the list of capable Toyotas.
Adventures are adventures no matter where you live, it's just the point of getting out and enjoying yourself. Although I do not live in BC, I'm pretty close. I'm about 1.5 hours east of the BC border. Most of the wheeling pics you see are actually just on the mountain range that borders Alberta and BC, and I'm usually on the Alberta side.
Anyways, keep it up.
Adventures are adventures no matter where you live, it's just the point of getting out and enjoying yourself. Although I do not live in BC, I'm pretty close. I'm about 1.5 hours east of the BC border. Most of the wheeling pics you see are actually just on the mountain range that borders Alberta and BC, and I'm usually on the Alberta side.
Anyways, keep it up.
farmerjon
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Corrected/edited my previous post to reflect Alberta instead of BC. For some reason, I thought your town was in BC. Still extremely pretty, nonetheless! True, adventures are adventures... even if they are on the side of a hillside near home haha.
My rig (and other's 3rd gens) continue to amaze me. The more I drive it, especially off road, I'm amazed at the stock clearance, the handling, and how tough these rigs really area. I've been over a variety of terrain now, and it's tackled it all with ease. I think I've only hit the bottom of this rig like twice in a year, both times pretty light... Whenever I offroad, I have this thought process... "ooh, there's a rock, better steer around that... Oh, there's another one...wonder if it will clear? *cue deaf guy listening for scrapes, loud noises* ohh, nope, cleared! Onto the next obstacle. haha and yes, I can hear well enough (and feel!) if something hits/strikes underneath lol.
Keep it up yourself man, always a treat when you post new photos! I want to get up there pretty bad!
farmerjon
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Off road video compilation
My '98 SR5 as shot off road in a variety of locations. Special thanks to my brother who shot and produced - the video is in his account.
Enjoy and any comments/feedback appreciated!
<iframe width="853" height="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/eCDHn_h7Z58?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Posted this in a separate thread, but for completeness, posted here as well. Cheers!
My '98 SR5 as shot off road in a variety of locations. Special thanks to my brother who shot and produced - the video is in his account.
Enjoy and any comments/feedback appreciated!
<iframe width="853" height="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/eCDHn_h7Z58?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Posted this in a separate thread, but for completeness, posted here as well. Cheers!
farmerjon
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Hey thanks! Yes, the scenery up here is awesome, I love it here.
As for the camera, most of them were shot with my point & shoot Canon Powershot SX260 HS.
farmerjon
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Thanks blcktpgsr! I really want to come up your way one of these days! It's on my list!
blcktpgsr
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Thanks blcktpgsr! I really want to come up your way one of these days! It's on my list!
That'd be nice Jon....woo hooo!
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