Gold Mtn & John Bull Trail

On the 330 up to Big Bear. 38 degrees, snow, dense fog...Oh My! We were seriously second guessing the wisdom of choosing this particular day as we ascended the mountain. However, once we ...

2008-05-26T01:20:27Z

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On the 330 up to Big Bear. 38 degrees, snow, dense fog...Oh My! We were seriously second guessing the wisdom of choosing this particular day as we ascended the mountain. However, once we ...

The first challenge on Gold Mountain trail. Sort of a gate keeper.

2008-05-26T01:21:09Z

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The first challenge on Gold Mountain trail. Sort of a gate keeper.

Nathan cruises up the shelf in the wife's new Jeep.

2008-05-26T01:21:33Z

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Nathan cruises up the shelf in the wife's new Jeep.

Steve Perry dangles a wheel for the camera

2008-05-26T01:21:51Z

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Steve Perry dangles a wheel for the camera

Short wheelbase is such an advantage!

2008-05-26T01:22:07Z

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Short wheelbase is such an advantage!

Matt's longer wheelbase Discovery II spins a wheel, but then climbs the shelf easily.

2008-05-26T01:22:37Z

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Matt's longer wheelbase Discovery II spins a wheel, but then climbs the shelf easily.

Rock field along the Gold Mountain Trail.

2008-05-26T01:23:07Z

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Rock field along the Gold Mountain Trail.

Rock field along the Gold Mountain Trail.

2008-05-26T01:23:12Z

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Rock field along the Gold Mountain Trail.

The tail end of the Gold Mountain Trail

2008-05-26T01:23:28Z

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The tail end of the Gold Mountain Trail

Towards the start of the John Bull trail. The first few miles are just plan dirt roads.

2008-05-26T01:23:57Z

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Towards the start of the John Bull trail. The first few miles are just plan dirt roads.

The Gatekeeper at the John Bull trail head. Intelligently designed, there are 4 routes through these rocks, each suited for various types of vehicles, tire size, and capability. The USFS m ...

2008-05-26T01:25:55Z

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The Gatekeeper at the John Bull trail head. Intelligently designed, there are 4 routes through these rocks, each suited for various types of vehicles, tire size, and capability. The USFS m ...

Steve's D90 picks a route through the Gatekeeper

2008-05-26T01:26:24Z

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Steve's D90 picks a route through the Gatekeeper

Testing sidewall grip. 33" BFG MT's

2008-05-26T01:26:54Z

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Testing sidewall grip. 33" BFG MT's

Matt's squeezes the longer Disco II through a pivot point.

2008-05-26T01:27:20Z

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Matt's squeezes the longer Disco II through a pivot point.

Matt's Disco II cruised through the rocks easily.

2008-05-26T01:27:43Z

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Matt's Disco II cruised through the rocks easily.

BGF AT/s sidewall grip test....not as good!

2008-05-26T01:28:07Z

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BGF AT/s sidewall grip test....not as good!

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2008-05-26T01:03:28Z

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2008-05-26T01:03:28Z

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2008-05-26T01:03:39Z

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Challenging dropoff rock formation between two trees. The layout leans your truck very close to the tree as you drive down the rock shelf.

2008-05-26T01:29:18Z

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Challenging dropoff rock formation between two trees. The layout leans your truck very close to the tree as you drive down the rock shelf.

In an effort not to tag the tree, Matt got a little too high on the opposite side. Here, his left rear wheel is just barely on a rock. If he slid off, he would have rolled for sure. We st ...

2008-05-26T01:31:08Z

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In an effort not to tag the tree, Matt got a little too high on the opposite side. Here, his left rear wheel is just barely on a rock. If he slid off, he would have rolled for sure. We st ...

View from the rear. In an effort not to tag the tree, Matt got a little too high on the opposite side. Here, his left rear wheel is just barely on a rock. If he slid off, he would have ro ...

2008-05-26T01:31:30Z

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View from the rear. In an effort not to tag the tree, Matt got a little too high on the opposite side. Here, his left rear wheel is just barely on a rock. If he slid off, he would have ro ...

In an effort not to tag the tree, Matt got a little too high on the opposite side. Here, his left rear wheel is just barely on a rock. If he slid off, he would have rolled for sure. We st ...

2008-05-26T01:31:39Z

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In an effort not to tag the tree, Matt got a little too high on the opposite side. Here, his left rear wheel is just barely on a rock. If he slid off, he would have rolled for sure. We st ...

Here is the rock formation. Note: most of the "paving" was there already.

2008-05-26T01:32:26Z

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Here is the rock formation. Note: most of the "paving" was there already.

My kids overlooking Lucerne Valley

2008-05-26T01:32:39Z

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My kids overlooking Lucerne Valley

The backside of the trail. If running reverse, this would be the trail head. These rocks are sized and positioned carefully to filter out those that do not belong.

2008-05-26T01:33:54Z

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The backside of the trail. If running reverse, this would be the trail head. These rocks are sized and positioned carefully to filter out those that do not belong.

Matt's DII tiptoes through the rocks. Steve Perry spotting him.

2008-05-26T01:34:20Z

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Matt's DII tiptoes through the rocks. Steve Perry spotting him.

Dinner at Village Pizza, mmm...Mountain Style deep dish pizza

2008-05-26T01:34:46Z

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Dinner at Village Pizza, mmm...Mountain Style deep dish pizza

mmm...Mountain Style deep dish pizza

2008-05-26T01:34:54Z

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mmm...Mountain Style deep dish pizza

Big Bear Lake near sunset, looking east.

2008-05-26T01:35:11Z

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Big Bear Lake near sunset, looking east.