nat3ten2018
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As much b*tching as i've done, I've gotten over the fact of how much damage has occurred, and just happy we got out in one piece... well missing a few pieces, but for the most part, one piece. And i'll take whatever shit you want to give me for being that stupid. :rofl:
Honestly, we got up driveline hill, and came up to the split, Eagle lakes on the left, and Meadow Lake on the right. We took Meadow Lake since we thought it was just another innocent trail, that was just 10 miles long.. Boy were we mistaken.. We got about 6miles+ in, and some jeepers caught up to us. They were shocked that [MENTION=173212]dietsoap[/MENTION] got there on 35's, but were even more surprised that I got to where we were on 33's. At that point they explained to us that we were on Fordyce, and thats when it struck us... We didn't think we were on Fordyce up until that point, and I didn't have any issues getting to that point. They informed us that the way forward was closer, and easier than turning back, so we took their word for it. Boy were we mistaken...
We carried forward, and it was easy up until a point, where we were way closer to the exit point, past winch hill one. We figured it'd just be smart to just carry on since we were informed that if we could get to Winch hill 1, and take the by pass, it'll be easy to get to that exit point.
I think the last 3 miles took the longest, because there was constant winching to get up obstacles, and with [MENTION=173212]dietsoap[/MENTION] CV blown, we needed to pull him/winch him up every obstacle. Throw in the fact that we did get out and walk practically every section and it being dark, it just made that last 3 miles way longer than it should've. I've damaged/broken quite a few things, but i'm more than happy to foot the bill even if it won't be cheap. At the end of the day, I'll admit, I was freaking out and scared we wouldn't make it out before the sun fell. But looking back, that experience was something to reflect upon, and was one hell of a fun trail. Although I won't be going back, any time soon as I have nightmares of that place, I'll probably stumble across that split and reflect back at that bittersweet experience.
And hey, on the bright side... At least I know the limits of the rig are way past my personal limits. Also, thank god for public transportation! :lmao:
This past weekend I hit Deer Valley Trail. I was told just the entry (gate keeper) was the hardest part. I felt like it didn’t get that much easier. We started the run at 11 am and didn’t finish till 9. Maybe having 10 rigs might have played a role in getting out late. Well three rigs turned around about a mile in because sun was going down. I decide to proceed forward because again I was told it gets easier.
Lesson learned. I know I’m not doing that run again. At least I represented. I was the only Toyota on 33’s and the rest were Jeeps. They were pretty impressed I was able to keep up with them.
I’m glad you guys made it out safe.
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