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We drove about 1/3 of Smasher Canyon, and it was pretty chewed up from recent rain. I doubt it's going to change substantially in the next few months. We got Eric pinched into a spot that required a winch and some digging, and the rest of us all hit our RockSliderz and skid plates at least several times. I'd rate it as a solid 3.5+ or a 4.0. The rest of it was pretty much like the third of it that we ran. Typical AZ trail...in the bottom of a wash, short, plenty of "outs", but pretty gnarly in the wash.
We also WALKED Brutal Canyon. I would say it's every bit as difficult as Predator or Upper Terminator...and maybe more so. That one is a good 4.5+, I think. Again, we didn't run it, but we walked about 2/3 of it. As you know, I'm running 37" tires, and am locked front and rear, and I can tell right now it's going to be an ALL DAY event for anyone with less than a buggy...and maybe even then.
Those are the two tough ones we saw. Not sure if others exist too, but Eric might.
Kevin
BTW, since I'm leading this trail, I'm going to stipulate that you need to have either a buggy or a winch to do this trail. If you have neither and you are hell-bent on doing it, e-mail me and we'll talk about your level of driving skill and setup, because this is not a trail that you/we want to end up pulling broken Jeeps out of all day , lol. (Particularly if you don't have a tow rig).
Kevin
I wish i could go! My ZJ has been out of commision since just after GSSW 05. Hmmmm October 19th.
Dang. Don't think my '02 2x will do...Anyone know where I can buy a 2004 4x4 Wj Limited without dual climate control?
Which drive system is "best" for So. Cal/Az. off roading??
LOL. I was just thinking to myself, "Damn...what I had to say was so interesting, that I need to quote it again".
I wasn't referring only to you, Nathaniel, with respect to the winch...that was kind of a generalized stipulation to everyone who wanted to run it. Anyone is welcome to walk and watch, if you want to. It's pretty gnarly. It's not necessarily a body-damage type of trail unless you tip it over...it's just REALLY chopped up, and no real "lines" for placing your tires, so you just have to have lots of ground clearance and a winch to get yourself out of a spot, when it happens.
Kevin
"you just have to have lots of ground clearance and a winch to get yourself out of a spot, when it happens"
Do you mean a spot like this?
Last edited by Pitch; 08-17-2007 at 09:17 PM.
hey Eric, it's Bobby the guy from borken arrow. You know you backed into me, LOL. are a bunch of guys camping out for this or is it just an on your own kinda thing?
Yeah, sorry about that Bobby. Are the doors closing OK after the crack?
We have talked about camping out (see the GSSW lodging thread), but nothing is set in stone yet. Not sure if I will be camping, staying at home, or at the White House Inn yet. I am sure people will be posting up their preferences as the date draws near.
We are planing on taking our moterhome up there some place close, Draging our ZJ behind, but don't know just where yet... thinking about the 18th just waiting for more details...MITCH...
Damm I`ve been looking at the previous years Grand Slam pictures. You guys are running some serious equipment I`m thinking I got some upgrading to do before Oct. Lets see.....rocker armor...beefier tie rod setup...bigger shoes....
Never been to a GS event and would love to take part in the event.
Will be in the area and find it hard to pass up.
Just don't know how it works. Do I just show up or do I need to register.
Any info appreciated and look forward to it.
Thanks in advance,
Will
Most every thing you need to know is right here. http://gssw.mallcrawlin.com/
Also subsrcibe to a few of the threads to keep up with the latest & keep an eye on the whole GSSW forum.
Oh, and welcome to the board noobie!
Last edited by Colorado 5.9; 09-04-2007 at 03:05 PM.
Can't commit 100% yet but as time get's closer we can all talk about a caravan maybe. There are are 2 others that might be going also.
i have made reservations at La Vista motel in north Sedona.
http://www.easy-finder.com/brochures/lavista/index.htm
We talked about it on the lodging thread.
I might have to withdraw me & my Heep
Doc wants to cut me again 2nd time 5 months the only good thing is off work for another 6 weeks
Any thing new ??? Details/Info ???...M...
Well it looks like we are going to join you in Sedona. Me and the girls are cruising down from Page Friday pm and will meet up with you all Sat. morning. Man its hard to find a reasonably priced place in Sedona
Doing a tech day this weekend and installing rock rails. May as well do a tune up and fluids before it gets cold up here. Looking forward to this trip. See ya then
Unless something unexpected comes up my wife and I plan to attend if there is still time to register. If it is not too late how do I register as it appears that portion of the website is not operational. Do we need to sign up for trails or is that adhoc in the morning? Lastly, who do I contact about making a contribution to the raffle on Saturday night?
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