AFC, Saturday October 23rd

[Greg]

Well, I couldn't stay away from the lure of snow wheelin today. I wasn't going to go if I couldn't find anyone to join me, but as the day dragged on I had to go up the canyon. So I did.... by myself. Stupid, I know... I got into a couple areas where I knew I'd better turn around right there or I'd be spending the night when I got stuck.

I went up Forest Lake first, then towards Mineral Basin, then over the summit towards Heber. I made it to Forest Lake no problem with around 12-14" of snow. I only got about a mile past the Rockgarden and the snow was getting deep enough to worry me. The road to Heber wasn't too bad, untill when I nearly reached the peak. Even the 4wheeler tracks turned around... again, about 12-14" of snow.

Here's the pics...

Forest Lake-

Gotta have the poser shots-

 

[Greg]

Mineral Basin-

Road to Heber-

Anyone want to go tomorrow? I'll start an upcoming trips thread.

 

[Hickey]

Anyone want to go tomorrow? I'll start an upcoming trips thread.

I would totally go tomorrow, but I need to change the gears in my front end. And do the ball joints. Looks awesome though.

 

[Ford Prefect]

Nice picts Greg

Thanks for sharing, that looks like a nice enough trail, does it get to some hard points at all? That is, I realize it is harder in the snow, but still.

My prob with snow is that I am locked full time in the front, so, it gets REALLY slick for me! haha

Cheers
B

 

[James K]

DAMN

I was in short sleeve shirt at forest lake last weekend.

 

[Greg]

Nice picts Greg

Thanks for sharing, that looks like a nice enough trail, does it get to some hard points at all? That is, I realize it is harder in the snow, but still.

My prob with snow is that I am locked full time in the front, so, it gets REALLY slick for me! haha

Cheers
B

You bet, it was a good time. So good that I'm going again tomorrow!!

Some points, yeah it can be hard... most of the difficulty was due to slippery rocks. Being locked might cause you to slide around a little more, but there are plenty of spots where being locked would be helpful. Unlock 1 hub,

 

[Freelancer]

Fenders

Looks awesome! Wish I was there, G, I'd go w/ya in a heartbeat. I miss all those Sunday drives up AF Canyon! Are you going to cut those plastic fender flares off to give you a bit more tire clearance? Just curious.

 

[Ford Prefect]

Being locked might cause you to slide around a little more, but there are plenty of spots where being locked would be helpful. Unlock 1 hub,

I have never heard anyone say that before, would that work? I mean, would the hub that is still locked keep pulling? Cause that is not a bad idea at all for driving on the streets in the snow as well if the one would keep pulling...

Bri

 

[O'neal]

Look's like you guy's got some snow out of that storm,Which is good to see.
Wheeling in the snow is a hoot,cool pic's......

 

[Hickey]

I have never heard anyone say that before, would that work? I mean, would the hub that is still locked keep pulling? Cause that is not a bad idea at all for driving on the streets in the snow as well if the one would keep pulling...

Bri

The unlocked side will act as a sort of anchor, to keep you from sliding sideways.

 

[jmaxj]

that's what i'm missing in moab........................snow wheelin

 

[Herzog]

Nice pics Greg!

Where are the RME stickers though?

I go wheelin by myself all the time... I just make sure somebody knows what direction I'm headed. Looks like fun!

 

[Greg]

Nice pics Greg!

Where are the RME stickers though?

I go wheelin by myself all the time... I just make sure somebody knows what direction I'm headed. Looks like fun!

Thanks!

Yeah, no RME stickers... pathetic, huh?

I let somone know where I was headed, but they don't have a rig to rescue me if I needed it.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

That looked like alot of fun... I wish I could have gone... I need to get the top on my Cruiser ASAP...

 

[Paul R]

Great pics I almost wish i was still in Ut.

 

[Maverick]

You bet, it was a good time. So good that I'm going again tomorrow!!

Some points, yeah it can be hard... most of the difficulty was due to slippery rocks. Being locked might cause you to slide around a little more, but there are plenty of spots where being locked would be helpful. Unlock 1 hub,

Wow! I shoulda gone there instead of to our property...there was only a couple inches. I took my burb instead of the jeep, so it was ok...was hoping for more and would have gone back with the jeep. When are they going to close the gate?

Though I've long heard the horror stories, I've never needed to unlock one hub in the snow. Rather, I LOVE being locked up in the snow. If it gets that bad, I put on chains. (damn, the smiley won't work)

Brett (needs an old soft top)

 

[Greg]

...When are they going to close the gate?...

I don't know... usually after Turkey Day, but if this snow keeps up, it might be closed alot sooner.

 

[Destroyer]

That looks like a awesome trail, and you have some good pics. Where is this trail at?

 

[Greg]

That looks like a awesome trail, and you have some good pics. Where is this trail at?

Thanks...

The pics are from a couple diffrent trails, all up American Fork Canyon in Utah Valley. AFC is an incredible place any time of year.