Post Pics Of Your Tacoma In The Mountains

They've done everything I've asked and worn well, so I'm generally happy. The only thing I don't really like about them is the load E rating - makes them pretty harsh compared to C's - but at 255/85R16 (which I want to continue running), everything's an E so...

Profile-wise, I think they look reasonably good, though I liked my Duratrac's slightly better and I think the ST Pro's look good as well. But, no tall+skinny option so ST Maxx it is.

Right now, I'd say they are my tire of choice and I'll be getting more.

 

Good to hear. That's what I'm running now, so I thought I'd get some feedback from someone who has logged a lot of off road miles. I haven't really put them to the test yet. I was up in some snow and ice a couple weekends ago and they did well at about 15 psi.

Thanks for the input. I'm enjoying your tales and photos from the road.

 

...We'd spent a good amount of time on this canyon crossing and we had a way to go before we reached the Grand Bench. Our discussion now - given the clearly impending rain and weather warnings on the ham radio - was about whether we wanted to camp at Grand Bench or try to make it out and back through this section of trail before the ground was saturated.

Ultimately, we decided that either way we were going to Grand Bench, and that we better get on it. So we did.

Read what happened, and check out some crazy photos: F.U.Rain Day 8 - The Grand Bench is a Grand Mess

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F.U.Rain Day 8 - The Grand Bench is a Grand Mess




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...Finally, we spotted the main wash through the canyon. Still a half mile or more away, it was clear to us at this point that we were likely to have a problem - the wash, which had been completely dry the day before, was a rushing river, all the washes we'd passed so far feeding into it...

It was muddy and we had a quarter mile of wash to drive through...

It was F.U.Rain Day 9 - "Seriously?"​

F.U.Rain Day 9 - "Seriously?"




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The slot canyons were amazing!

As we wrapped up our exploration and pulled back onto the road toward camp we stumbled across The Devil's Garden - a "garden" of hoodoo's (and one arch), brilliant orange against the late afternoon sky and clouds...

If you're ever in the area, this is something you absolutely can't miss - but for now, check it out in
F.U.Rain Day 10 - The Slot Canyon's of Grand Staircase-Escalante​

F.U.Rain Day 10 - The Slot Canyon's of Grand Staircase-Escalante






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...And then, a change of scenery. The Burr Trail continued south at this point to Bullfrog, a town we'd visit later on the trip - but we were headed east, towards the Henry Mountains - now seemingly so close we could touch them.

We stopped, to admire.

Check out the story and amazing photos at F.U.Rain Day 11 - We Follow the Burr Trail to the Henry Mountains​

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F.U.Rain Day 11 - We Follow the Burr Trail to the Henry Mountains​

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...A leisurely lunch behind us, we headed back up the boat ramp ... we had an important place to be - Bears Ears National Monument - a location we wanted to visit in its current form, before any reductions have time to affect the land.

Read the story at F.U.Rain Day 12 - Walloped by Wind, We Head to Bears Ears

Along our route, Monte had noticed a horseshoe bend in the Colorado River and marked it on our maps. We had no idea if there'd be an access road or not, so we were excited when one presented itself, even if there was a half-mile hike at the end in order to see the large meander...




And then, there was this guy, exploring a ditch:

To see all the photos and read the story, check out
F.U.Rain Day 12 - Walloped by Wind, We Head to Bears Ears​

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This is at Joshua Tree..

 

...And then it was my turn. Having watched the two guys in front of me, I picked my line and watched my speed. Halfway across, I could feel the water rushing down the wash, the truck slipping ever-so-slightly downstream as it fought for traction. And then, I was out!

This was perhaps the dumbest thing we'd done all trip.

Check it out with photos at F.U.Rain Day 13 - Our Dangerous Move Into Capitol Reef National Park

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F.U.Rain Day 13 - Our Dangerous Move Into Capitol Reef National Park​

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I feel like my catching up on this thread was basically me just clicking "Like" on all of @turbodb 's posts.

To add to the thread, this is what we woke up to the first morning of our Christmas vacation:


I little unknown spot on the Appalachian Mtns in NC.

 

Unknown spots are the best, aren't they? If you liked the photos in this thread (thanks!) go check out the actual stories. My favorites are in the actual write-up.

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I spent hours/days reading your writeup of another trip. Can't remember the name of it, but I think it was WABDR (or something like that). I have the tabs opened so that I can read these too as time permits. FWIW, I love your truck! You also inspired me to find some scales to drive on. I'm curious what mine weighs too. I just haven't done it yet.

 

...Our campfire that night was one of our best of the trip. With two bundles of wood, we kept it burning hot - the heat helping to cut the chill of what was clearly going to be a clear, cold night. As we had the night before, talk was of our favorite parts of the trip and places to which we wanted to return - either to re-explore or see in more depth - the list long enough for several more trips!

See and read the conclusion to the great adventure: F.U.Rain Day 14, 15 - Impassable Roads and Unforgettable Memories​

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F.U.Rain Day 14, 15 - Impassable Roads and Unforgettable Memories​

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October 26, 2018.

"Let's go somewhere." said @mrs.turbodb after I'd been home just a short time from my previous trip. That was of course fine with me, and so we set about finding a place to go. It was going to be cold and rainy on the Washington coast, so we set out looking for somewhere warm...

...As we started into Succor Creek Canyon, we were both looking forward to the drive - this area was so beautiful the last time we were here - the hills covered in May's spring green grass, blowing in the wind. The hillsides were golden this trip, but striking nonetheless.

Read and enjoy the photos in Winter Escape - Hot Springs and the Alvord Playa (Part 1).

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Winter Escape - Hot Springs and the Alvord Playa (Part 1)





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Our night on the Alvord Playa was uneventful - the wind picked up a bit around midnight, easily remedied by closing the door on the windward side of the tent. And, one of the nice things about winter - at least when you're camping - is that sunrise is a bit later. For us, it was nearly 7:00am before the light started on the horizon...

Read the full story, and our unexpected encounters at Winter Escape - Hot Springs and the Alvord Playa (Part 2)

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What was in the plane? A dead pilot and a duffel bag full of cash?

 

Nah, I never saw a bag of cash, I swear.

Pics of the inside over in the trip report so as to not spoil it for everyone else.