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Joshua Tree Labor Day Weekend Exploring

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by blackhawke88, Aug 21, 2013.

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  1. Sep 2, 2013 at 12:27 PM
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    Great pictures. Sorry I missed out on this trip. Hopefully next time.
     
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  2. Sep 2, 2013 at 10:17 PM
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    there are still a lot of parts we didnt explore. Old Dale Mine District is a lot rougher than we anticipated. The trails were all rough and rocky. Most of my time was in 4LO. We had to turn back from a lot of mines because it was just too technical and not worth the risk to get there.

    Next trip is going to have to be:
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    - min. 2" lift
    - min. 33" tires
    - engine, tranny skids
    - LT is not preferred (way too wide)
     
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  3. Sep 2, 2013 at 10:18 PM
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    How wide is your engage kit, next time i come to Cali i was planning on exploring this area
     
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  4. Sep 2, 2013 at 10:23 PM
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    You won't have any problems in that area..my junk fit just fine on everything..i just think Aaron ran out of talent on the technical stuff and got scared...j/k lol
     
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  5. Sep 2, 2013 at 10:23 PM
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    Theres footage of my cliff side tire slipping off a couple times with my hill side tire scraping at the same time!
     
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    This was a bitching weekend, can't wait to head back out there. We should check out the Eagle Mtn area the next time we all head back out there
     
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  7. Sep 2, 2013 at 10:28 PM
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    damn looks like an amazing time! jealous!
     
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  8. Sep 2, 2013 at 10:30 PM
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    I was thinking the same thing. I want to scout Eagle Mountain next time for sure, my dad wants to come along.
     
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  9. Sep 2, 2013 at 11:44 PM
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    come with us next time we go explore Black Eagle Mountain! You're 4x4
     
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  10. Sep 2, 2013 at 11:45 PM
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    I love this pic. You can see us sitting on top of the far wall and later we shot for hours down this area:
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  11. Sep 3, 2013 at 9:17 AM
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    Those pics look incredible! Yeah, a bit rocky on that road, eh? Looks like it brought ya'll to some cool locations. Will be looking for another thread on this the next time you guys go.
     
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  12. Sep 3, 2013 at 9:49 AM
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    That looks awesome! I would of definitely smoked my clutch
     
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  13. Sep 3, 2013 at 9:51 AM
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    I'll be down once it cools off a bit more.
     
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  14. Sep 3, 2013 at 10:00 AM
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    A few more..
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    Where your pictures at? I know you took a lot more then I did...where they at?
     
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  16. Sep 3, 2013 at 2:23 PM
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    Let me know next time you guys go. Im down. I should have just went with you guys. I was worried about the weather and temperature though
     
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    X2, release the pics Andre!
     
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    I want to go again already haha. Im going to be in Lucerne this weekend for the race. I have Sunday free and Im contemplating doing some more exploring, depending on whether Jen is going to be cool with it or not.
     
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    I thought you had a wedding to go to clown :p
     
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    I think some of my favorite moments were when we stopped and hiked. It's nice and refreshing to explore on foot. Need to bring better shoes for next time. My vans didnt protect my feet at all from those sharp rocks. And bring an ankle brace Tom!
     
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