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Dunechaser · 08-12-2008, 07:26 PM

So close and yet so far..........

I didn't realize until now just how close we were to Thompson Lake. Less than a half mile from our first nights destination when ztechz broke both rear axles and Metalman's 4wd went out.

This is as far as we got.....

And this is what lay ahead......

So we decided to turn around since at the rate we were winching Metalman up the hill it would be dark before we reached the lake. That, and the group would be seperated since ztechz had broken axles and there was no way he could've got up the hill.

We spent most of the rest of Friday towing ztech back down to a suitable camp spot. Tony in his Ranger XP with 2" lift did most of the duty.

At one point we had to break out the new Viper 4000 winch. For another post, but let's just say I'm very impressed by what this winch did.

Once we got him back to the top of Chicken Rock we had a celebratory beverage and took this pic:

We spent the night at the far side of Courtright Lake, did a little fishing, told some tales, ate some steaks and had some more cold ones. On Sunday we strolled out at a leisurely pace thouroughly worn out from the entire ordeal.

Some more pics of the riders

Bigdaddie (Frank) and wife Shelly

Ztechz (Robert) and Aaron

Tony

Dunechaser · 08-12-2008, 07:26 PM

Aquaholic (Alan)

Metalman (Curtis) and Aaron

PlanB (Chago)

Daniel with Aaron providing some counterweight

Some carnage pics. The plastic was a success.

This is the vertical profile. The turnaround elevation was 9,415 ft @ 10.82 miles in. Total time from trailhead to turnaround point was 7 1/2 hours

This was one heck of a trial(not mis-spelled) and everyone did an excellent job pulling together and helping one another out. I'm very glad to meet and ride with a lot of new faces, I can't wait for the next ride. This trail was extremely rocky and extremely difficult, a lift kit and bigger tires would've helped immensely.

The entire photo Album http://www.dunechasers.com/show_gallery.asp?gid=50

Someday we'll try this again..........

2000TJDude · 08-18-2008, 05:05 PM

So close to this...... Thompson Lake.

Good talking to you guys. Best of luck on your next trip.

Dunechaser · 08-19-2008, 07:09 PM

The next time I post a pic here will have that same view of the lake but with my Rhino in it!

Full Trip Report: http://www.dunechasers.com/trip_report.asp?trid=12

Z_speed96 · 08-20-2008, 10:07 PM

This makes me want a side by side that much more now. Looks like a lot of fun! Thank you for sharing your pictures!

08-12-2008, 07:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dunechaser Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113916 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 27	Dusy Ershim by SidexSide So close and yet so far.......... I didn't realize until now just how close we were to Thompson Lake. Less than a half mile from our first nights destination when ztechz broke both rear axles and Metalman's 4wd went out. This is as far as we got..... And this is what lay ahead...... So we decided to turn around since at the rate we were winching Metalman up the hill it would be dark before we reached the lake. That, and the group would be seperated since ztechz had broken axles and there was no way he could've got up the hill. We spent most of the rest of Friday towing ztech back down to a suitable camp spot. Tony in his Ranger XP with 2" lift did most of the duty. At one point we had to break out the new Viper 4000 winch. For another post, but let's just say I'm very impressed by what this winch did. Once we got him back to the top of Chicken Rock we had a celebratory beverage and took this pic: We spent the night at the far side of Courtright Lake, did a little fishing, told some tales, ate some steaks and had some more cold ones. On Sunday we strolled out at a leisurely pace thouroughly worn out from the entire ordeal. Some more pics of the riders Bigdaddie (Frank) and wife Shelly Ztechz (Robert) and Aaron Tony __________________ www.dunechasers.com Last edited by Dunechaser; 08-14-2008 at 06:59 PM.

08-12-2008, 07:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dunechaser Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113916 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 27	Aquaholic (Alan) Metalman (Curtis) and Aaron PlanB (Chago) Daniel with Aaron providing some counterweight Some carnage pics. The plastic was a success. This is the vertical profile. The turnaround elevation was 9,415 ft @ 10.82 miles in. Total time from trailhead to turnaround point was 7 1/2 hours This was one heck of a trial(not mis-spelled) and everyone did an excellent job pulling together and helping one another out. I'm very glad to meet and ride with a lot of new faces, I can't wait for the next ride. This trail was extremely rocky and extremely difficult, a lift kit and bigger tires would've helped immensely. The entire photo Album http://www.dunechasers.com/show_gallery.asp?gid=50 Someday we'll try this again.......... __________________ www.dunechasers.com Last edited by Dunechaser; 07-29-2009 at 08:24 AM.

08-18-2008, 05:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
2000TJDude Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Member # 107855 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 73	So close to this...... Thompson Lake. Good talking to you guys. Best of luck on your next trip. __________________ 2000 TJ Sport, 5-spd, 4.5" RE SF, 33x12.50, 4.56 OX Locked front and rear. A good start... Last edited by 2000TJDude; 08-18-2008 at 05:06 PM.

08-19-2008, 07:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dunechaser Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113916 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 27	The next time I post a pic here will have that same view of the lake but with my Rhino in it! Full Trip Report: http://www.dunechasers.com/trip_report.asp?trid=12 __________________ www.dunechasers.com Last edited by Dunechaser; 10-04-2008 at 08:31 PM.

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08-20-2008, 10:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Z_speed96 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Member # 11313 Location: Rocklin, CA. Posts: 133	This makes me want a side by side that much more now. Looks like a lot of fun! Thank you for sharing your pictures!