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The Grand Reunion

Discussion in 'Trip Reports' started by m3bassman, Mar 30, 2024.

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    Great photos Ben!

    Looks like a great time guys - a bit chilly, perhaps? Glad you got to see some of that from the Wedge down through the Swell!
     
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    They said it was cold and windy a couple nights, I didn't notice :cookiemonster:

    We had snow a few times, being near 7k feet kept temperatures down, but nothing a campfire couldn't fight against.
     
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    Cool trip. Looks like a blast
     
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    I am quite biased and love the van. On the trail, when it gets rough, it is very slow and some trails it felt very big where the Tacoma's scampered through sans drama. I am very happy with it and it is plenty capable for my needs. @Blackdawg led me through some trails i wouldn't have been on otherwise, so here's to hoping he edits some photos of it as i don't have pictures of it in the technical stuff.
     
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