Southern California Club Xterra

Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX Xcursion Pictures => Topic started by: BLUHAMR on June 19, 2016, 10:31:17 PM

Title: Bald Mountain 06/18/16
Post by: BLUHAMR on June 19, 2016, 10:31:17 PM

This trail is by Shaver Lake near Fresno. Wasn't a difficult trail, but did have some challenges. Lots of open areas to drive where you want. This trip, I was intentional about testing out the ABLS system which I just learned about. I started slipping at few spots then noticed ABLS kicking in and got me moving forward. It works!!! Great and fun trail!!! Camped afterwards too.  :) [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Title: Re: Bald Mountain 06/18/16
Post by: Jayrat on June 19, 2016, 10:49:14 PM

Looks like an awesome day..

 I'd remove the step rails before the trail removes them for you.

Title: Re: Bald Mountain 06/18/16
Post by: BLUHAMR on June 19, 2016, 11:02:35 PM

Quote from: Jayrat on June 19, 2016, 10:49:14 PM

Looks like an awesome day..

 I'd remove the step rails before the trail removes them for you.

I know. Thought of that. But getting rock sliders so didn't care much to remove them this time.

Title: Re: Bald Mountain 06/18/16
Post by: valentin36 on June 19, 2016, 11:08:42 PM

Heading north for 4th July weekend, so I might swing through there on the way back.

Title: Re: Bald Mountain 06/18/16
Post by: knightrider on June 20, 2016, 12:37:18 AM

Quote from: BLUHAMR on June 19, 2016, 11:02:35 PM

I know. Thought of that. But getting rock sliders so didn't care much to remove them this time.

9 times out of 10, if you catch the step rails on the trail, they will cause body damage.  That's why it's better to remove them beforehand. 

Sent from my RTT while stargazing

Title: Re: Bald Mountain 06/18/16
Post by: Celt on June 20, 2016, 05:15:58 AM

Shaver lake is really beautiful, there is some really good wheeling in those mountains around that area.

Title: Re: Bald Mountain 06/18/16
Post by: BLUHAMR on June 20, 2016, 05:57:07 AM

Quote from: knightrider on June 20, 2016, 12:37:18 AM

9 times out of 10, if you catch the step rails on the trail, they will cause body damage.  That's why it's better to remove them beforehand. 

Sent from my RTT while stargazing

Very true Jordan. Taking them off for sure next run. Thanks for the heads up!

Title: Re: Bald Mountain 06/18/16
Post by: Ghost65 on June 20, 2016, 10:03:35 AM

Awesome pictures!  Nothing like driving on granite...traction galore.

14mm wrench will help you with those side steps...cool trip!