Vermejo's OffRoad Log 2009 - Page 2

Vermejo · 09-28-2009, 08:04 PM

Trip report and photos to follow.

Stay Tuned

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muddpigg · 09-29-2009, 09:53 AM

Awesome journal, always look forward to new pics.

danimal92sport · 09-30-2009, 07:29 PM

Your truck, your travels, your photography, your stories... all very inspiring.

SC4Runner · 10-01-2009, 08:27 AM

C'mon already we're waiting!!!!

Vermejo · 10-01-2009, 01:29 PM

Pics are on their way. Catching up with work has taken all my time this week. I should have more up by the weekend.

Thanks guys.

Vermejo · 10-01-2009, 07:35 PM

Gunnison - Crested Butte - Aspen - Leadville - Denver - Fairview - Buena Vista - Salida - Alma

Routes:

Scenic Crested Butte/Schofield Pass/Paradise Divide Loop

Crested Butte/Pearl Pass/Aspen/Independence Pass to Leadville

Mosquito Pass

Cottonwood Pass/Tincup/Cumberland Pass/Alpine Tunnel/Hancock/St. Elmo

South Park Area Exploration

Wheeler Lake Trail

We did most everything in the original plans, and then some. The snowstorms and cold weather provided an ironic end to our long and brutal summer. While we spent most of our time in the mountains, in-between we sought refuge with the company of good friends, good brew, good food and a “one-off” tattoo parlor.

Stay Tuned...

Vermejo · 10-01-2009, 07:37 PM

Vermejo · 10-01-2009, 07:39 PM

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Vermejo · 10-01-2009, 08:09 PM

JamesD · 10-01-2009, 08:18 PM

Beautiful pictures but I want to know what the pictures look like before you enhance them. I want to get that camera you have but I need to know the actual picture itself. Post some more if you have them. Thanks for sharing.

James

RMA · 10-01-2009, 08:39 PM

Man Those pics are awesome , enhanced or not !! Great Work !!

Vermejo · 10-01-2009, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesD

Beautiful pictures but I want to know what the pictures look like before you enhance them. I want to get that camera you have but I need to know the actual picture itself. Post some more if you have them. Thanks for sharing.

James

I use a Nikon D60

“Enhancement” - Contrast adjustment and/or B&W conversion for some images

Could it quite possibly be talent?

JamesD · 10-01-2009, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vermejo

Tell me that is not color enhanced. If it is not then I'm buying a D60.

Hayes · 10-01-2009, 09:41 PM

they could, quite possibly, be un-enhanced. It's all about the camera settings to get the colors the way you want them,

Beautiful pictures and sweet rig! I aspire to a rig that capable someday.

Vermejo · 10-02-2009, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesD

Tell me that is not color enhanced. If it is not then I'm buying a D60.

Like any hobby, profession, passion or otherwise; you will be very disappointed if you rely on equipment alone. –It’s the person behind the machine.

If you’re interested in photography, I recommend following these links before buying equipment as a fundamental overview.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/notcamera.htm

http://www.thelightandtheland.com/pa...technical.html

The two images you inquired about were not “enhanced”. Much more than camera goes into my images. No one will ever see things like me; no one will ever see things like you -that is the beauty of photography.

This thread is meant to promote the spirit of vehicle exploration and share my experiences. For more - Visit my blog NewMexicoBackroads.blogspot.com.

Thanks

JamesD · 10-02-2009, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vermejo

The two images you inquired about were not “enhanced”. Much more than camera goes into my images. No one will ever see things like me; no one will ever see things like you -that is the beauty of photography.

You looking too deep into this. This is all I wanted to know.

Thanks, James

Vermejo · 10-03-2009, 09:05 AM

The weather forecast called for snow and rain that day. With that information we packed camp in Gunnison early and started our Pearl Pass ascension under cloudy skies. Not much was going to stop us as I had been planning this route for quite some time. Since I was a teenager I had wanted to do Pearl Pass; back then I wanted to ride it by mountain bike. I would have never imagined over a decade later I’d be winding up the mountain in a vehicle.

The snow started shortly after timberline and made for some excitement along the shelf road. Meghan was lucky enough to get the vertical view leading up to the summit. At the Pass the snow and wind was coming in full force. Jumping out of the truck for photos was a great rush for the senses. The weather, darkness and boulder fields made for an eerie decent.

Vermejo · 10-03-2009, 11:13 AM

The views descending Pearl Pass were breathtaking- what we considered the best of the trip. The weather seemed to be clearing nicely until we hit the pavement into Aspen. I knew Aspen was close as a Lamborghini blew by like we were standing still. I’m sure they had a good laugh at my NM plates in such weather. We balked at the gas prices once in Aspen and instead decided to use the cover of the pumps to air up. It was a full-on snow storm heading up Independence Pass.

muddpigg · 10-03-2009, 01:10 PM

Impressive. You've inspired me to start learning a bit more about photography than point and shoot.

Vermejo · 10-03-2009, 07:17 PM

I appreciate all the kind words

Quote:

Originally Posted by muddpigg

Impressive. You've inspired me to start learning a bit more about photography than point and shoot.

I hope you find it's something you enjoy

Vermejo · 10-04-2009, 08:11 AM

Leadville was a good rest from the previous days’ travels. It was also a chance to meet up with our friend Steve who had guided us through Chinaman Gulch in his FJ-62 the previous year. Our sacred watering hole in Leadville is The Grill Bar & Mexican Food. This trip we managed to keep the tequila shots to a minimum. The storm brewing on Massive and Elbert provided a fine backdrop for sitting on the cantina’s back patio. We would have had great difficulty had we attempted Pearl Pass any later.

toyospearo · 10-04-2009, 08:39 AM

BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHS!!!
Inspired me to gear up and head out in the mountains for a drive!

toy93ota · 10-04-2009, 04:19 PM

Incredible shots

cory8926 · 10-05-2009, 02:27 PM

Great pics. Looks like good times!

09-29-2009, 09:53 AM	#27 (permalink)
muddpigg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: injured and stateside :( Posts: 1,388	Awesome journal, always look forward to new pics. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqtr_RvR3sY Balljoints for sale. Open to trades and offers. http://www.yotatech.com/f11/ball-joi.../#post51278784

09-30-2009, 07:29 PM	#28 (permalink)
danimal92sport Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 59	Your truck, your travels, your photography, your stories... all very inspiring. __________________ ..:: 1998 4Runner Limited 4WD :: E-Locker :: 4Crawler 1.5 BL ::.. ..:: OME Springs & Shocks :: BFG AT 285/75 R16 ::.. ..:: Stubbs HD-SKO Sliders :: Custom Dents & Scratches ::..

10-01-2009, 08:27 AM	#29 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,885	C'mon already we're waiting!!!! __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's - 6" of lift, MTR's, E-locked, ARB Tacoma Bumper, Sliders and a cut off tail pipe. 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

10-01-2009, 01:29 PM	#30 (permalink)
Vermejo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 440	Pics are on their way. Catching up with work has taken all my time this week. I should have more up by the weekend. Thanks guys. __________________ 1998 LTD\|DoubleLocked\|Yukon 4:88's\|BFG KM2 315\|SMP Bumpers & Armor\|Sonoran Steel Lift & Links\|BudBuilt Skids\|WARN Recovery & Hubs New Mexico Backroads \| Images and Exploration \| Blog SmugMug Gallery

10-01-2009, 07:35 PM	#31 (permalink)
Vermejo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 440	Vermejo's Colorado Exploration - September 09 Gunnison - Crested Butte - Aspen - Leadville - Denver - Fairview - Buena Vista - Salida - Alma Routes: Scenic Crested Butte/Schofield Pass/Paradise Divide Loop Crested Butte/Pearl Pass/Aspen/Independence Pass to Leadville Mosquito Pass Cottonwood Pass/Tincup/Cumberland Pass/Alpine Tunnel/Hancock/St. Elmo South Park Area Exploration Wheeler Lake Trail We did most everything in the original plans, and then some. The snowstorms and cold weather provided an ironic end to our long and brutal summer. While we spent most of our time in the mountains, in-between we sought refuge with the company of good friends, good brew, good food and a “one-off” tattoo parlor. Stay Tuned... __________________ 1998 LTD\|DoubleLocked\|Yukon 4:88's\|BFG KM2 315\|SMP Bumpers & Armor\|Sonoran Steel Lift & Links\|BudBuilt Skids\|WARN Recovery & Hubs New Mexico Backroads \| Images and Exploration \| Blog SmugMug Gallery

10-01-2009, 07:37 PM	#32 (permalink)
Vermejo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 440	Scenic Crested Butte/Schofield Pass/Paradise Divide Loop/Ohio Pass Road __________________ 1998 LTD\|DoubleLocked\|Yukon 4:88's\|BFG KM2 315\|SMP Bumpers & Armor\|Sonoran Steel Lift & Links\|BudBuilt Skids\|WARN Recovery & Hubs New Mexico Backroads \| Images and Exploration \| Blog SmugMug Gallery

10-01-2009, 07:39 PM	#33 (permalink)
Vermejo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 440	Gunnison/Hartman Rocks __________________ 1998 LTD\|DoubleLocked\|Yukon 4:88's\|BFG KM2 315\|SMP Bumpers & Armor\|Sonoran Steel Lift & Links\|BudBuilt Skids\|WARN Recovery & Hubs New Mexico Backroads \| Images and Exploration \| Blog SmugMug Gallery

10-01-2009, 07:46 PM	#34 (permalink)
Vermejo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 440	Crested Butte - Local Character __________________ 1998 LTD\|DoubleLocked\|Yukon 4:88's\|BFG KM2 315\|SMP Bumpers & Armor\|Sonoran Steel Lift & Links\|BudBuilt Skids\|WARN Recovery & Hubs New Mexico Backroads \| Images and Exploration \| Blog SmugMug Gallery

10-01-2009, 08:09 PM	#35 (permalink)
Vermejo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 440	Pearl Pass __________________ 1998 LTD\|DoubleLocked\|Yukon 4:88's\|BFG KM2 315\|SMP Bumpers & Armor\|Sonoran Steel Lift & Links\|BudBuilt Skids\|WARN Recovery & Hubs New Mexico Backroads \| Images and Exploration \| Blog SmugMug Gallery

10-01-2009, 08:18 PM	#36 (permalink)
JamesD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 1,829	Beautiful pictures but I want to know what the pictures look like before you enhance them. I want to get that camera you have but I need to know the actual picture itself. Post some more if you have them. Thanks for sharing. James __________________ New Tacome V6 transfer case http://www.yotatech.com/f107/sale-br.../#post50755569 Various Toyota truck/4Runner switches for sale http://www.yotatech.com/f109/various...trucks-148139/

10-01-2009, 08:39 PM	#37 (permalink)
RMA Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose ,Ca Posts: 1,132	Man Those pics are awesome , enhanced or not !! Great Work !! __________________ '89 2wd X-tracab,W55,22re,My DD '94 SR5 4Runner 4x4,A340H, 3VZE,Alpine deck,Wifes DD '88 SR5 4runner ,A341E,1UZ-FE,kenwoodVZ907, XRC8, Homemade Roof rack.33x10.50,15 KM2 1" home made body lift, BJ spacers ,CB, rear disc brakes ,lockright rear.sky ebrake,truetrac front. My swap thread http://www.yotatech.com/f161/1uz-fe-...0-3vze-185324/

10-01-2009, 09:41 PM	#40 (permalink)
Hayes Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 1,884	they could, quite possibly, be un-enhanced. It's all about the camera settings to get the colors the way you want them, Beautiful pictures and sweet rig! I aspire to a rig that capable someday. __________________ Obama is an acronym. OBAMA = One Big Ass Mistake, America

10-03-2009, 09:05 AM	#43 (permalink)
Vermejo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 440	The weather forecast called for snow and rain that day. With that information we packed camp in Gunnison early and started our Pearl Pass ascension under cloudy skies. Not much was going to stop us as I had been planning this route for quite some time. Since I was a teenager I had wanted to do Pearl Pass; back then I wanted to ride it by mountain bike. I would have never imagined over a decade later I’d be winding up the mountain in a vehicle. The snow started shortly after timberline and made for some excitement along the shelf road. Meghan was lucky enough to get the vertical view leading up to the summit. At the Pass the snow and wind was coming in full force. Jumping out of the truck for photos was a great rush for the senses. The weather, darkness and boulder fields made for an eerie decent. __________________ 1998 LTD\|DoubleLocked\|Yukon 4:88's\|BFG KM2 315\|SMP Bumpers & Armor\|Sonoran Steel Lift & Links\|BudBuilt Skids\|WARN Recovery & Hubs New Mexico Backroads \| Images and Exploration \| Blog SmugMug Gallery

10-03-2009, 11:13 AM	#44 (permalink)
Vermejo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 440	Down Pearl & Up Independence The views descending Pearl Pass were breathtaking- what we considered the best of the trip. The weather seemed to be clearing nicely until we hit the pavement into Aspen. I knew Aspen was close as a Lamborghini blew by like we were standing still. I’m sure they had a good laugh at my NM plates in such weather. We balked at the gas prices once in Aspen and instead decided to use the cover of the pumps to air up. It was a full-on snow storm heading up Independence Pass. __________________ 1998 LTD\|DoubleLocked\|Yukon 4:88's\|BFG KM2 315\|SMP Bumpers & Armor\|Sonoran Steel Lift & Links\|BudBuilt Skids\|WARN Recovery & Hubs New Mexico Backroads \| Images and Exploration \| Blog SmugMug Gallery

10-03-2009, 01:10 PM	#45 (permalink)
muddpigg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: injured and stateside :( Posts: 1,388	Impressive. You've inspired me to start learning a bit more about photography than point and shoot. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqtr_RvR3sY Balljoints for sale. Open to trades and offers. http://www.yotatech.com/f11/ball-joi.../#post51278784

10-04-2009, 08:11 AM	#47 (permalink)
Vermejo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 440	Leadville CO Leadville was a good rest from the previous days’ travels. It was also a chance to meet up with our friend Steve who had guided us through Chinaman Gulch in his FJ-62 the previous year. Our sacred watering hole in Leadville is The Grill Bar & Mexican Food. This trip we managed to keep the tequila shots to a minimum. The storm brewing on Massive and Elbert provided a fine backdrop for sitting on the cantina’s back patio. We would have had great difficulty had we attempted Pearl Pass any later. __________________ 1998 LTD\|DoubleLocked\|Yukon 4:88's\|BFG KM2 315\|SMP Bumpers & Armor\|Sonoran Steel Lift & Links\|BudBuilt Skids\|WARN Recovery & Hubs New Mexico Backroads \| Images and Exploration \| Blog SmugMug Gallery

10-04-2009, 08:39 AM	#48 (permalink)
toyospearo Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: way way nor cal Posts: 1,577	BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHS!!! Inspired me to gear up and head out in the mountains for a drive! __________________ 94 Ext. cab 22re Aussied, 4.88's, SAS,ed, FLATBED, Old Man Emu rear leafs w/TG 5.5" shackles, TG sliders, LC Header, Marlin super HD clutch, 32's- Swamper TSL's- RC rims, Badland Bumper, lifted, lighted, LED'ed, Warned, alternatored (LC High ouput), Hammed, gusseted, trussed, etc, etc... My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/great-w...ck-sas-164531/ My Flatbed build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f88/toyospea...-build-191787/

10-04-2009, 04:19 PM	#49 (permalink)
toy93ota Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 16	Incredible shots __________________ 94 Pickup 4wd 93 Pickup 2wd

10-05-2009, 02:27 PM	#50 (permalink)
cory8926 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Santa Clarita, Ca Posts: 64	Great pics. Looks like good times!

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