This thread will contain, at minimum, the trip reports from when I go up to Bald Mountain. I figured that would be simpler than just adding photos to my build thread, or starting a new thread each time I go up.

With that said, this doesn't have to be just my thread. Anyone who has wheeled Bald Mountain is invited to add their photos and experiences, as well. I'm not possessive or territorial!

And, to kick things off-

BALD MOUNTAIN, Veteran's Day, 2010.

Role Call:
Dbcfr:'86 pickup, 4.88s, Aussie/Aussie, 4.7 low gear, twin sticks, 31x12.50s, a bunch of other cool stuff

Cougar69 (& son) : 89 4Runner, 4.10s, open/open, 31x10.50 Treadwrights, clean, stock truck

Mountain Cop: '86 4Runner, 4.10s, open/Aussie, 4.7 low gear, twin sticks, 33x12.50 BFG KMs

We attempted to go up the tougher, northern trail. We were able to slowly make it up through a few "interesting" parts, until all three of us were going up a snow-covered off-camber hill just before the cutoff to the south trail. Then, Dbcfr's Aussies assisted him laterally, and he winched himself to the top of the trail. Then, Cougar and I both proceeded to get ourselves in need of the winch, as well. Dbcfr's Smittybuilt 10K lb winch seemed to work well.

We crossed over to the south trail. After a while, and a couple of ridiculous failures at climbing hills, I aired down from the 15 PSI that I had been running at, to a more effective 8PSI. It changed the entire driving experience. The wide tires on stock width rims didn't even show the slightest signs of slipping.

Once we were on the south trail, we were able to plod steadily along without much issue. The only trail carnage at all, was Cougar's Harley Davidson hitch cover. He was going up a staircase on the final ascent to the lookout, and happened to set his truck down on the hitch cover. Considering he was running a completely stock rig, I was very impressed with how well it handled a few different obstacles. I should also note that this was the first time that I had seen Treadwright tires on a trail. They seemed well-made, and the sidewalls were flexing nicely. I hope that they reintroduce a 33X12.50 tire again.

That's enough talking. Many photos and a few videos to follow. I'll pair down the photos later.

Edit: Turns out I don't know how to get videos to imbed. I will figure this out later. Videos will be YouTube URLs until then.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N27j3iXv61I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3nAWgydfsQ
Cougar: You can totally hear where you broke your hitch cover. It's at about 0:40, I think.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJuSP4HRibg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYgC6bz26M4

 

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Thanks OCD!

 

SUWEEEEEEET, MC! Dang, I wish i was up in the snow with you guys! Looked like a great time! GRRRR, I'm jealous! lol...dang work, haha.

 

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing!!! I miss the snow!!!!!!!!!!

 

Yeah Chef, we would have loved to have you along. I don't think we'll be hitting the north trail until spring, but the south trail may be worth another run if the weather holds up. We can always do Shuteye again, too.

Heya C0ugar, I thought you were going to throw some pics up.

BBP: Come on down, we can get you some snow to play in.

 

wow so many great pictures!

 

I Know, I know I was just busy, got off work late. here are some pics that I took.




Mountain cop helping me out!!! To Protect and Serve..


Here is where I came up with a new Idea for Mountain Cops
Twin Stick setup, put it in 2low and because he was locked it made the rear slide sideways
and left the front where we wanted it. worked pretty good, cant wait to do my rig.

Looks like a Helicopter Dropped something off at the top!!




Over all we had a great time.

 

Great shots! Can't wait to do it again. Today- OBA starts so we can air up quicker next time!

 

awesome pics. looks super fun. wheeling in the snow is way cool

 

Sweet on the air, MC, and GREAT PICS, COUGAR! Dang, that looked like a really great time!

PS> say hi to the mini you! hahaha

PSS> Who's the owner of the other truck, the tan one? Sorry if I missed your splainin it to me, lol.. just curious, nice rig.

Mark

 

The tan one is me.

 

the tan rig is MC,s rig and the green truck is Dbcfr,s rig. let us know when your headin this way and we will go on a good wheelin trip!!
I will

 

Wicked rig, MC! Love it... Are you doing a different grill and stuff?

Sweet, ...... cool you have some wheelin buds. And HECK YES, I'd love to... Just have to find the time, ya know? Holidays are especially hectic for me, lol.

Have a great one, guys,

Mark

 

Lol- Sort of. The original one kinda melted. Check my build thread!

Thanks for the props. It's been fun reviving the old girl.

MC