I just got off the phone with Brian he said he made it to the top of the mountain to see cars in ditches everywhere and decided to go back home.

That sucks you banged up the tow rig. At least no one got hurt.

 

Anyone heard how much it'll cost to wheel at toms new park?

 

Haven't heard anything about it yet. Hopefully not much. It is kind of a drive for me.

 

Dave, it shouldn't be much farther for you than it is to LC.

We had a hell of a time Saturday! In route to teh mountain, it started darn near white-out snowing as we crested the dam, and by the time we rolled through Hixson, there was 2-3 inches covering everything, including the road!

We threw it in full-time 4wd (kinda cool with the NP242), eased onward and up Montlake Road. Just after the first curve, we found the first of a dozen or so stuck vehicles. 2wd trucks weren't going anywhere past that point! We drove around cars, trucks, minivans, and made it all the way up top, only to get stopped by a CRV in the ditch with a TJ working to pull it out. Road blocked, so we stopped for a few minutes, while the snow was still falling full steam.

After we sat stopped for 5 mins or so, I figured I'd ease on up a little and see if I could help move this operation along. As soon as I moved, I started sliding...backwards. I ended up 50 ft behind where I stopped and 90 degrees to the road. Pucker factor for sure! I couldn't get moving for nothing, I'd back up slowly 4-5 feet then slide back to the shoulder. Since the ditch there was only 18" or so deep and not too bad (from what I could tell), I figured I could get more traction in the rocks/mud/leaves than on the iced-over road. So I bailed in an wheeled the ditch for about 150', went past a few cars, and had a hell of a time getting back on that ice-slick road! Jeep was rocking in the rocks and mud in the ditch, but sucked in the ice/snow (KM2's).

Anyways, called off going all the way to the trail, I figured no one was coming behind me anyway. Crept back down Montlake Road at 6 mph and called it a day. Good time!

 

I only gotta drive like 5 miles but someone told me that it was gonna be like 450 a year. Little too much for me

 

meeting for Lewis chapel ride cancelled by the snow

 

No snow this weekend, anyone going anywhere?

 

I am definately out for this weekend. I have a ton of homework ive been putting off. Gonna try to get it done. Ill also be ordering the rest of my stuff brian. Hopefully ill have everything from jeepinoutfitters mid next week.

 

From there facebook page
Update.....PRICING....We will offer two (2) ways to enter the park when it opens. There will be a limited number of memberships available that will cover the driver and every person your vehicle is designed to carry. This membership gives you 7 days a week access and entrance to almost every event, free camping, and many other benefits to be announced later. The annual membership cost will be $400 per year and will tentatively run April to April. We will also offer at least 2 open weekends per month...(schedule to be determined). The cost for day rides during these open weekends will be $25 per driver and $5 per passenger. We hope to see you when we get this thing opened.

 

Thanks man it'll be nice when its finally opened up so i wont have to drive so far just to wheel lol

 

Kinda high

 

Free wheeling areas are going the way of the dinosaur unfortunately. Pay to play is what everyone needs to plan for. The market will determine prices on its own, if it's too much and can be done cheaper, someone will do it. Ultimately our opinions don't matter, if you're willing to spend the money to go, the price isn't too high. If you and too many others decide to pass, then the pricing is an issue.

In the meantime, I'm pretty excited to check out the new trails! The place will probably be packed when it opens!

 

Yea. Luckily Lewis and big fork are still open for the time being. Picking up 2 33 inch bighorns as we speak. Maybe ill find 2 more soon.

 

Key word is for the time being. Both are being sold off and both are private property so it's a matter of time till they are gone. Haven't rode big fork in years but lewis is getting so you get police harassament every trip.

 

Sucks..Aetna was by far my favorite place.

On another note picked up 2 33 bighorns. If anyone else has a pair of 33s they wanna sell (bighorns would be nice) let me know a price.