14 4x4 's explored the West Mesa on a nice winter's day. In the morning, we explored close to town and found some hill climbs and a technical area, that tested all the rigs's suspensions and the driver's ability to read lines in this tricky section. One truck needed a slight backwards pull, to get unstuck. A second try, got him the exit gate.
In the afternoon,the group got into a series of small canyons that featured several twisty, tight arroyo canyons. We had lunch in this area. After lunch we drove north and found another cool canyon that had a rugged two track for the exit . We finished the day with a great view looking north toward the Jemez mountains, all covered in snow. Back to town after that.
Meeting up!
A motley crew of rigs.
The other motley crew. ;)
Watching people come up the old flex check.
Jeff worked some fun obstacles into this ride!
These arroyos had some tight spots, especially in the switchbacks!
Just some scenery.
The snake of vehicles snaking.
Before we hit the land of cholla.
Cholla was growing right up to the road... we all got some new pinstripes.
The overlook we were promised.
Overlook.
Wow!
Jeff about to get us all turned around.
Took a few pics of rigs going by so people can see themselves.
Sorry, don't know everyone's names yet!
Another rig...
Heading out...
Just a Bronco looking cool.
Heading toward civilization.
One last shot of the train.
Airing up.
I love seeing all the different gear/methods everyone has.
A great day comes to a close. Thanks, Jeff!
Chrissy Driving Stompy
Line up
roller coaster
Flex suspension time
follow the leader
rear bumper hung up, I need a little help from my friendz!!
Chrissy to the rescue.
Chevy makes the turn
Von and Erica get right through
More flex
Nice 80 series, first time with us
Lots of suspension
4Runner works through the section
Chris gets his Bronco into the section too
Peter has the Hummer going just fine
Ryan has done this before
David was tail gunner this morning
Hill climb time
another fun play area
Lunch parking
Lunch is done, time to get moving again
Nice tent set up next to the road. No one home right now
Twisty arroyos
tight arroyo
time to take a break
nice view