Big Bear - Gold Mountain - April 16, 2011

[Seth]

We ran Gold Mountain up in Big Bear yesterday and had a real blast. The trail was definitely affected by the fierce winter. The obstacles were definitely a tad more difficult than usual. Everyone did great. We had 10 rigs show up and 4 of which were brand new to off-roading like this. We had to break out the winch and strap a couple of times when guys got hung up on their frame rails. Sorry I didn't get many pics, I was too busy spotting and getting people yanked off of rocks.

Four of us attempted to run John Bull. We didn't end up getting to complete John Bull. The snow did some serious damage and none of us were able to get past one of the boulder sections that still had some snow and mud. I kept slipping off of the rocks. The rest didn't have enough ground clearance to get past this one huge boulder.

Here are my pics of the day.




















Click on this picture to watch the quick video I made of a couple of guys splashing through a giant puddle.

[Sean K.]

NIce pics.....beautiful scenery. Glad you guys had a good time.

Sean

[BeHummer2]

Nice pics Seth, and also a beautiful day to be out.

[ccbon]

WOW! What a great day that was! Now I know the differences between 4x4n and offroading down some old fire roads Thanks Seth you did a great job guiding us through the obstacles It was also a
pleasure to meet some of the group in person That was my first trip with the club and I'm defiantly looking forward to the next one I was only able to take two pictures approaching the first obstacles
before the battery' died O well I'll just have to enjoy the pictures you all post Thanks again!! See you all next time
(Just noticed I got my first half of a gold star.Life is good)

[ZachS]

A few pics I got of Seth at the Gate Keeper



Seth lounging on the trail

[H3-ING]

Seth,
Looks like an incredible day to be on the mountain. Pics look great.
Looks like a rematch with the Bull may be needed. It must have been nasty.
Hope to be out there with you next run.