SnowtrooperJR & the Dragon

[snowtrooper1966]

Greetings, all!
Just got back from my Father's Day outing with SnowtrooperJR. We hit a trail that climbs 3K feet and terminates at a lake. Sadly, we did not make it to the lake at the end due to my not wanting to risk rolling off the trail. I am sure if I was out with some more expreienced 4X'ers, we may have made it...
Other than that, everything was great. Killer views, great company and a day to remember!
Hope all the dads out there got to have as much fun as me;)


Entry to Laurel Lakes Trail:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/one.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/two.JPG


About halfway up:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/three.JPG

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http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/five.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/six.JPG


Out for a stretch:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/seven.JPG


Some scenery:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/eight.JPG

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http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/ten.JPG


And the end of the trail. It was definately doable, I think, but I would have had to angle off the side a bit. As I approached, it seemed a bit risky. Perhaps if someone was along with the experience of how much an angle without rolling the VX will handle:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/eleven.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/tewlve.JPG


A shot from down the valley at the blockage I decided to not cross:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/seventeen.JPG


A view heading out the valley back down:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thirteen.JPG


Lunch break:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/fourteen.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/fifteen.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/sixteen.JPG


Again, a great time. Just though it wise too err on the side of caution and not roll the Dragon on Father's Day;)

If the gang is up for it, this is one trail we will do when the Reno VX group comes here for the 4th of July camping trip.

Best,

[CrnCnn]

Looks great!! awesome views

[snowtrooper1966]

Thanks, Clint!
Definately looking forward to the 4th!
Best,

[Gussie2000]

Oh man that's blast of beautifull views.

Whenever i see those kind of exotic places i ask my self why in the hell's name i lived in NYC.

But thanks for the pics tough ! :)

[Ascinder]

Wow James, after seeing this thread, my girlfriend wants one of each-a VX, and an adorable kid:) (who loves VX's);) I can't wait to check out some of that scenery, see you on the trip!

[snowtrooper1966]

Tell her she can practice with SnowtrooperJR when you guys are here. He does love his "Dragon", that's for sure!
New campsite info posted in the meet thred.
Best,