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Alabama thread!

Discussion in 'Alabama' started by Davtopgun, May 18, 2009.

  1. Aug 3, 2022 at 8:20 AM
    cubie

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    Dude thats sweet!
     
  3. Aug 3, 2022 at 8:32 AM
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    A friend from high school did something similar for the Forestry Department I think, but it was all in Colorado. Needless to say, he got to ride dirt bikes and quads across all trails that were closed to all other forms of traffic, basically just to make sure no one else was out on them except for hikers. Incredible job, he did it for a few years I believe. The last time I saw him (many years ago), he was telling me how he got to see stuff that pretty much no one else gets views of because it would be so hard to get to on foot. Just incredible.
     
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  4. Aug 3, 2022 at 9:02 AM
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    From what I understand, we have to go to the highest elevation in the park and take samples. I don’t have the job yet, so I can’t say for sure.
     
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  5. Aug 3, 2022 at 9:15 AM
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    Iron gap is not really a tough trail but I would make sure someone has a winch.

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    This is the hardest part, it looks easy but it's not. It is a lot deeper than it appears and there is a big rock in the middle you can't see that you will get hung on if you don't go as far as you can to either side.

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    Although these two didn't make it through

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    This stock 4Runner made it through but he did have a few dents and busted tail light.

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    Sup Jeff
     
  7. Aug 3, 2022 at 9:18 AM
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  8. Aug 3, 2022 at 9:21 AM
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    Hahaha, those that didn't make it through!!

    Looks like fun!! Thanks for sharing the photos.
     
  9. Aug 3, 2022 at 9:23 AM
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    I don't have a trailer right now, I would have to drive it. Stony would be the only place I would drive to if you want to ride there. The paved roads are rough on my tires.
     
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  10. Aug 3, 2022 at 9:29 AM
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    It's a fun ride, just a couple hard spots but doable in a stock truck with 33s and 4x4. I wouldn't do it after a big rain because you do have to ride down a creek in several spot. This is right after the pavement ends and acording to the water marks on the trees it does get deep sometimes.

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    I might could do stony.
     
  12. Aug 3, 2022 at 9:49 AM
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    If I had a way to pull it I would go anywhere but stickies don't like paved roads. If you decide to go let me know.
     
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  13. Aug 3, 2022 at 9:54 AM
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    Let’s do Stony. Saturday?
     
  14. Aug 3, 2022 at 9:58 AM
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    What time?
     
  15. Aug 3, 2022 at 10:01 AM
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    Two hour drive for me. 9:00?
     
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    See you at 9:00
     
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    Some goodies just showed up!

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  18. Aug 3, 2022 at 12:03 PM
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    Hawks pride still a thing? Might not be able to do 15th we will see how much i get done this weekend. But def would like to go stretch ole girls new legs lol. We all know how long the little things take.
     
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    I plan on getting a ride together in September at Hawk Pride. A few of the Alabama Zukz/Yotas group and a couple Tennessee guys said they want to join in too. Weekend of the 16th or 23rd depends on the weather.
     
  20. Aug 3, 2022 at 12:46 PM
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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/daymans-karate-class-but-you-wont-learn-nothin-4-link-lt-and-previous-iterations.755134/
    15th is a Monday, but I might can do the 13th or 20th weekend
     

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