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Well shit we got some places to go now.

 

^It's a fun area with lots of mines and old cabins. What's left of the Lamartine ghost town is on that trail too. During late summer you can actually leave Idaho springs and take Cascade Creek to Saxon Mtn. trail and end up in Georgetown.

More pics, in case you're interested.














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I know exactly where you are now. Haven't been there in years. Gonna have to hit it this summer again. Thanks for sharing.

 

Just catching up on this thread, and yeah, I read that one a while ago, superbadassadventure. I dont know if I could commit to spending that much time in such an unstable part of the world and never knowing what was going to happed; life, death, truck breakdown in the middle of nowhere with limited access to parts.

But, they made it happen, and the adventure is what it is all about. Mad props to them and others that undertake such adventures!

 

I have a trip planned to do Grizzly Lake this summer, which is a ridge over from Pomeroy. There are a TON of trails in that vicinity, I foresee a few excursions to that part of the state this summer.

 

great looking truck! can't wait til my RTT comes in!

 

Thx guys. (Thx 4wheelinBanger for using the search function for me )
I'm leaning towards Rotopax, maybe looking to do a removable bumper mount system so I can put em on when Its time to expo.

 

If you find good trails, post up! I've only been out that way once and would like to explore more of it, when I get the chance.

 

Nice man looks like a blast. Might have to try this out.

 

Same with yours Alex!!! love the way yours looks too! We need to meet up and do a trip soon! Are you going to Pismo Jamboree again this year?

 

It is a fun area. I think I'll head back up there, once the snow melts a bit more. I think most of the trail should be snow free by the end of the month. (except for the Saxon Mtn. trail. It gets up over 13,000 ft)

 

Thanks! we gotta meet up and do a photoshoot! I may try to make it depending on how work goes. Won't be making it to MOAB and the RTT won't be here in time for Slick Rock, so I'll definitely have to get another trip in between.

On a side note, do you get a lot of noise/resistance from your RTT? Mine will be high up ( above the cab ) I'm running a Yakima Basket in front on the OEM rack. I was thinking of making another fairing to go on the RTT itself.

 

What tent are you getting Alex?

My RTT sits above my cab as well. I have no real wind noise, and just a little wind resistance. i'm running an ARB RTT just like Brandon H.

 

A little bit, but not much. Mine is also above the cab. Gas mileage is definitely affected when It is on. I try and take it off when im not using it.

 

Found something on Reddit that you guys might be interested in. (I know it's a Jeep and that's just horrible, but you get the point)

A guy made a shower that uses a small pump and his stock heater controls and such on his Jeep. The album of pictures is below and there is a link to a video of it under the album link.

http://imgur.com/a/zbxiZ#B3olNYA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eID8_DQMs9I&feature=youtu.be

Matt

 

I ordered a CVT tent from the group buy.

Ah, dam mine might just sit on there all summer. lol

 

Very cool, I would like a system like this at some point, does not seem overly complex to put together.

 

Here's a little help for those of you considering a shower system.

http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/helton.html

 

I'm working on my own shower kit using my viair compressor and old beer keg. Not sure what ill do for hear exchanger yet..

 

I would just exchange the keg for a new one and screw the shower part

Just kidding (maybe not) but I would like to see your set up once finished, especially if you used a beer tap!