[uphill]

There were about 15 or 16 FJ's total who were playing up in the sandbox and I can't name them all nor did I have photos of each individually. I think these photos are representative, but post 'em if you have 'em:

A few FJ's descend into the creek-bottom to play in the rocks, mud and sand.

A gathering of eagles: (L to R) RICKOVERDE, THUGASAUR & Q8FJ and a fleet of FJ's

UPHILL fords the river -- the basis for a ScubaDriver mod.

Strategy Session: (photo by Q8FJ) FJROD, THUBUB, UPHILL & Kelly (UPHILL's daughter/spotter) plotting the next move.

It didn't look that deep until it dropped in to the axels. ERIC (UNDERACTIVE) is stuck.

ERIC's recovery strategy. (UPHILL and FJAMMING others participated - sorry I don't know everybody's name)

Immediately after we recovered ERIC, a "Hummer" (modified Chev Blazer) cut into a rock buggy decided to show the FJ's how a GM Mod could do it and met the same fate as the FJ. The difference was that he knew the hole was there and ERIC didn't until he dropped.

FJ's run through the valley below.

Sometimes people see images in the clouds above... but I swear that my FJ looks like its smiling! A dirty FJ is a happy FJ.

It was a fun day on the run! There was some minor carnage and I don't have a final report from the boulder field since I had to leave at 2:00 pm to pack for my off road trip to St. George, Utah tomorrow (yes, it's a tough life). However, the damage seemed to be minor and some FJ drivers who are new to off-roading had the opportunity to get their FJ's and their feet a little wet. When they didn't roll up their windows when charging across the river more than their feet got wet...

LATE BREAKING NEWS (EDIT/ADDITION) - - A telephonic report from FJAMMING that there may have been some trail carnage - THUBUB, care to comment when you get back? Also a hint (gossip) that FJROD is considering a SAS for his rig.

 

[UncleBuck]

Man that looks like all sorts of fun. Looks like you guys had a blast, and here I sit at work...this sucks.:flame:

 

[mattmainster]

Looks like you guys had fun.
Wish I coulda made it.

Next time...

 

[Sand_Lizard]

Great pics of all the fj's...I have to agree the fj does smile when its dirty
and is the best looking truck out there when dirty:bigthumb:

 

[frebay]

had a great first time today w/ everyone, had no idea a stock fj could do so much!

gathering in the morning

my first hill

a hill i couldn't climb

 

[10257]

Hey Frebay...good job taking it out stock....you rock!!

 

[frebay]

thanks! i'm not washing my fj until my gf comes back into town. it looks better dirty.

 

[thugasaur]

this was my first time off road it went pretty good i just followed everyone around like a little brother

i went the whole day with no incidence but on the way out i killed my bling plate on a cannonball sized rock

ok heres my photos

thebub and others

underactive stuck in the goop pit

q8fj standing in front of his fj

group photo

had a great time thanks for helping me learn the ropes guys

 

[underactive]

It's a trap!

Good times... This is the first time I forgot to bring my camera out to one of these runs, and also the first time I got stuck. Coincidence? Note to self: leave good-luck-camera in the FJC. Still, it was a good learning experience and finally got to use my tow strap and receiver shackle. No damage done, except for my pride.

 

[5280FJ]

Thanks for the picts. Looks like everyone had a lot of fun.

 

[dirtchick]

Nice pics, looks like alot of fun! Soon, very soon...

 

[uphill]

a hill i couldn't climb

In FREBAY's defense, he made a valiant effort and the FJ's that made it up the hill were all built to the max. We were up there and said, "Is FREBAY really going to try it stock?" You did and we were impressed that you made it as far as you did. Wider tires would have given you more traction on that extremely difficult surface. When I came down the trail you tried to come up, I literally "surfed" on the loose surface and had zero traction.

So A+ for effort.

 

[jerroranda]

Nice Pics. I couldnt make it this time.

Next time though.

A dirty FJ is a Happy FJ.

 

[twc13]

In FREBAY's defense, he made a valiant effort and the FJ's that made it up the hill were all built to the max. We were up there and said, "Is FREBAY really going to try it stock?" You did and we were impressed that you made it as far as you did. Wider tires would have given you more traction on that extremely difficult surface. When I came down the trail you tried to come up, I literally "surfed" on the loose surface and had zero traction.

So A+ for effort.

Yes that and a little lift would have got you over the rock step half way up the second portion. I had a blast for my first time out. Good people good fun and, dat's some high quality H20, in my best Bobby Boucher voice! I'm still kicking myself for forgetting the camera, any more pics?

 

[thubub]

There were about 15 or 16 FJ's total who were playing up in the sandbox and I can't name them all nor did I have photos of each individually. I think these photos are representative, but post 'em if you have 'em:

A few FJ's descend into the creek-bottom to play in the rocks, mud and sand.

A gathering of eagles: (L to R) RICKOVERDE, THUGASAUR & Q8FJ and a fleet of FJ's

UPHILL fords the river -- the basis for a ScubaDriver mod.

Strategy Session: (photo by Q8FJ) FJROD, THUBUB, UPHILL & Kelly (UPHILL's daughter/spotter) plotting the next move.

It didn't look that deep until it dropped in to the axels. ERIC (UNDERACTIVE) is stuck.

ERIC's recovery strategy. (UPHILL and FJAMMING others participated - sorry I don't know everybody's name)

Immediately after we recovered ERIC, a "Hummer" (modified Chev Blazer) cut into a rock buggy decided to show the FJ's how a GM Mod could do it and met the same fate as the FJ. The difference was that he knew the hole was there and ERIC didn't until he dropped.

FJ's run through the valley below.

Sometimes people see images in the clouds above... but I swear that my FJ looks like its smiling! A dirty FJ is a happy FJ.

It was a fun day on the run! There was some minor carnage and I don't have a final report from the boulder field since I had to leave at 2:00 pm to pack for my off road trip to St. George, Utah tomorrow (yes, it's a tough life). However, the damage seemed to be minor and some FJ drivers who are new to off-roading had the opportunity to get their FJ's and their feet a little wet. When they didn't roll up their windows when charging across the river more than their feet got wet...

LATE BREAKING NEWS (EDIT/ADDITION) - - A telephonic report from FJAMMING that there may have been some trail carnage - THUBUB, care to comment when you get back? Also a hint (gossip) that FJROD is considering a SAS for his rig.

Only carnage was to the ego. Tried to cross the rock field, the field had other ideas. Both FJROD and myself, yea I know J it was my fault, got high centered. Thanks to Jonathan and a kind stranger in a YJ who winched me off a gas tank sized rock, Fjamming, tank is fine, but I did loose the black rubber lower door cover on the passenger rear door. Those of you who left, you missed a run to Tommy's, thanks FJROD. The last two times I have been to Azusa I have been on the cable, the first time, 20 years ago I swore I would not go back. So with selective memory and 8 less $, I get stuck again! I guess we have to stick to the easy trails like dishpan and holcomb.
Thanks to all the new friends I met today. Uphill have a great trip to Utah.
Till we wheel again. TH

 

[fjessence]

haha thats funny i got stuck in the same exact mud pit, got pulled out by a dodge ram, took him like 8 tries, i was in there good! looks like a lot of fun guys, that big hill with the rock on the top isnt hard, just looks scary, ive done it in my stock fj with stock tires, when it was stock.

 

[Fjamming]

I had a great time today. Actually got to use some recovery gear too. There were way more trucks then I'd expected. By 2pm, rangers weren't letting any more people in. Tons of Broncos and big Fords. Also saw some very sweet Samurais. AllPro's Taco was out there-the one they sold. Didn't get a whole lot of pictures, but it's pretty much what others had posted. Met some new faces. Met Q8 and geo88 for the very first time. Was great to get Sdotbaily and Thugasaur out there too. thubub and FJrod made a great effort traversing the big rock garden, but eventually had to return. It was just a bit too much for anything less then 35s-unless you just don't care about your rig.

Thugasaur, Sdotbaily, Fjamming, Underactive, and Bigdougiedoug.

Been busy since getting back. Here are the results

The ugly Toyota orange peels.

 

[WanganKin]

The real truck that recovered Eric's not so bogged vehicle.

There's Eric stuck and being really stuck....

 

[Fjamming]

WanganKin, nice meeting you today. Welcome to the forum!

 

[Shadow-Warrior]

Looks like it was a great time....Have a great trip out to Utah Larry. Take lots of pics buddy!..Are you bringing your spotter? or does she have to be back in school now. Have fun buddy!