Martinez Canyon 01-15-06 Pics

[desertdawg]

A few of us ran Martinez Canyon today. This was my first time running this trail and it was awesome! Breathtaking scenery and a few challenges put this trail on my favorites list.

It was great meeting some new people and running with some of the old crew. It turned out to be a great day!

We started with 13 Jeeps and 1 Taco. At the beggining of the loop one of jeephreak's friends broke a brake line and had to limp back home with his buddy. Rachel sprung a spring and Nick broke a front axle u-joint right under the mill.

Other than the few unfortunate incidents it went very well for the amount of jeeps that showed up.

Here's some Pics.. Stay tuned more to come!

John our leader through the canyon
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3830&stc=1&d=1137380813
Me
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3831&stc=1&d=1137380875
Nick
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3832&stc=1&d=1137380875
Lance, pedestrians always have the right of way!
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3833&stc=1&d=1137380875
The Dynamic Duo
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3834&stc=1&d=1137380875
TBob to the rescue!
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3835&stc=1&d=1137380875
Rachel doing her thang! She's an awesome wheeler!
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3836&stc=1&d=1137380875
The Phreak!
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3837&stc=1&d=1137380875
The mill
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3838&stc=1&d=1137380875
Performance Offroad Martinez Canyon Grand Opening!
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3839&stc=1&d=1137380875

[lancetkenyon]

I thought I had creative control over my personal photographer!:confused: You are in big trouble mister!:mad: That's twice now I have been pulled out by the D@mn TACO!:eek:

[Wind_Danzer]

Looking good!!!! Can't wait to get out there myself at some point.

[desertdawg]

Bryan
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3840&stc=1&d=1137381900
Jim doing stunts for Kathy
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3841&stc=1&d=1137381900
SpecialK
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3842&stc=1&d=1137381900
Tim TreeofLiberty (This was his first run with the club)
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3849&stc=1&d=1137382863

[lancetkenyon]

Great pics Dawg! Thanks for setting up this run, it was awesome. Had a great time with old friends(even TBob):rolleyes: , and met some new ones. It was a great group to wheel with(even TBob).:D

[Mach04TJ]

This was my first real run with my lift on and with the group. Had a great time and it was nice to meet some new people. Sorry I didn't get to continue with everyone. I followed Dave home with his busted brake line. He made it home safely. Thanks for a good run with a great group.

Mat

[lancetkenyon]

Mach04TJ, it was nice to meet you, and thanks for being a stand up guy and following Dave home. Look forward to meeting again. We'll try again later.

[desertdawg]

Nick really loves those MTR's
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3843&stc=1&d=1137382464
Rachel
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3844&stc=1&d=1137382464
Dan Sherman
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3845&stc=1&d=1137382464
Dave
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3846&stc=1&d=1137382464
Self explanatory
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3847&stc=1&d=1137382464
Heading up the switchbacks
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3848&stc=1&d=1137382464

[jim0352]

Another great day on the trail. Thanks Mike for putting the trip together. I think we had a great group out there today and it made for a real enjoyable day of wheeling. I'll post up some pics in a bit.

Jim

[desertdawg]

It was nice meeting you Matt. Thanks for sticking with dave! Too bad you guys couldn't finish the trail. We'll see ya next time!:)

[Wind_Danzer]

Really good pics guys!!!!

Glad you all had a great time. :D

[D-Dub]

Yeah I made it home all right. It was a pain in the rear to drive home with only one front brake, it pulled pretty bad to the right. There were a couple white knuckle moments on the freeway, but made it safely. Now, I have to
drive all the way back out there for I can get on that trail. Dave send the pick of the ghetto brake job if you got one. Dan thanks for the help and tools(especially the vise grips that are still attached to the jeep). I will get them back to you next time I see you. I took a couple pics, but unfortunately I wasn't out there too long.

Dave

[Special K]

I had a great time. This trail was a blast and had some of the best scenery I've seen yet. Thanks to Mike for setting it up and everyone else that helped out. We had a few trail repairs, but everyone made it back in one piece. It was good to see some familiar faces again and to meet some new people. Click on the link below for a few of my meager photos (I ended up in the back so I didn't get a lot of good photos).

http://community.webshots.com/user/kevina7836

[k7mto]

Nice pics, guys. Been too long since I've been out there...

Who was driving the golf cart and did he do the loop? :)

[desertdawg]

There were a couple of them guys out there. They didn't do the whole loop. One of them commented to the other how hard it was to get around jeeps since they always stop to take pictures of themselves.:D

[Blkruby]

Mike I'm sorry I missed this one.I won't miss it the next time.Looks like you all had fun and that's what it's all about.

[1eagle]

Nice pictures, I would like to do that run soon. I have only been as far as the cabin in my Dodge.

[Jeeppeepin]

Hey
Had a great time yesterday! What a great group of people. It's really nice to wheel with people you see on the board to put a face to the name.
Just glad it didn't rain on us, although it would have helped the dust factor for the ride out :eek: :eek: *Coughing. :D
Lets get a group to do woodpecker or axle alley. Want to see the rest of that area.

Rachel
(I think I may have some pics to put on later tonight)

[TBob]

Great run great time great people - can't ask for more than that!!
So when's our next run Lance? :D

-TBob

[jeep4offrd]

Great pics you guys.
How was the errosion on the loop going up to the top after the mine. Last time I did it, it was pretty narrow in some spots.

[jeephreak]

Mike, thanks for setting this run up, this was one of the best I have been on yet! It was beautiful out there!!

Dave glad you made it home safely!!! I am sure that was white knuckle all the way!!

Mat, was good meeting you. Thanks for making sure Dave got back alright. I forgot to ask you guys if you felt comfortable getting back to the highway, but it looks like you were.

I'll post the brake job repair in a few minutes.

- Dave

[desertdawg]

There were some washed out areas that made it a bit tippy in spots but nothing really too bad.

[jeephreak]

Imagine driving across the entire valley (literally) with this as your brake set up!

Again, glad you got home safely Dave!

[TBob]

:D burn baby burn....lol!!
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I thought I had creative control over my personal photographer!:confused: You are in big trouble mister!:mad: That's twice now I have been pulled out by the D@mn TACO!:eek:

[LKD TJ]

Thanks for a good run, next time I wil have my Heep in a condition where I can join in the fun and not just sit shotgun. It was nice to meet a ton of new faces and hopefully I will get invited next time. If you all aren't too mad at me for my bad spotting ;) .
Travis

[Mike H.]

I have never been past the mine.
Does the trail get more difficult once past the mine?

[T.C.'S TOY]

Looked Like Everyone Had Alot Of Fun It Would Have Been A Long Day For Me And Nextime I Will Be More Prepared And Won't Miss It I Will Have To Stay In The Valley The Night Before.......T.C.;)

[desertdawg]

Looked Like Everyone Had Alot Of Fun It Would Have Been A Long Day For Me And Nextime I Will Be More Prepared And Won't Miss It I Will Have To Stay In The Valley The Night Before.......T.C.;)

I'll be running this one again before it gets too hot. Hope you can make it next time T.C.:)

[desertdawg]

I have never been past the mine.
Does the trail get more difficult once past the mine?

There's a couple of boulder gardens past the mine to negotiate through, but
there are options you can take to make it as hard or as easy as you want.

[Wind_Danzer]

Hey DD, keep me in the loop for the next run. I haven't been there yet (in my own Jeep and in the last few years) and would love to go.

[jeep4offrd]

Hello is this thing on. :rolleyes:

How was the errosion on the loop going up to the top after the mine. Last time I did it, it was pretty narrow in some spots.

[Wind_Danzer]

BRUCE.... IT'S ON :D :D :D

There were some washed out areas that made it a bit tippy in spots but nothing really too bad.

[desertdawg]

Hello is this thing on. :rolleyes:

How was the errosion on the loop going up to the top after the mine. Last time I did it, it was pretty narrow in some spots.

Sorry! I'll qoute you next time so you can see it!:rolleyes:

It's hell to get old isn't Bruce!:D

[jeep4offrd]

Sorry! I'll qoute you next time so you can see it!:rolleyes:

It's hell to get old isn't Bruce!:D
Gettin. I'll take that as a compliment. :eek: LOL
I swore I'd never do the switch back again after last time because it was just to close for comfort. Some of those washed out areas on the road up, left no room for error at all. Cliff side tire was literally on the edge. I was just wondering if it was the same or worse.

[jeephreak]

I didnt think the switch backs were that bad at all. I am normally not real comfortable on them (fear of heights and more to the point falling down from them) but I never really worried about it on this run.

The luge (sp?) was a mess, I wanted to run it, but everyone else on the trip kept me from doing so, so I am heading up there this weekend to finish it up!!! :p ;) :p

[Special K]

I thought the switchbacks weren't bad at all I was expecting much worse. I don't have a fear of heights, but I do get nervous driving on the edge of a steep cliff!

[lancetkenyon]

Great run great time great people - can't ask for more than that!!
So when's our next run Lance? :D

-TBob
Next run, or Jeep pull???:eek:

[lancetkenyon]

I have never been past the mine.
Does the trail get more difficult once past the mine?
Definately, but a lot of bypasses. The bypass for the "Luge" will get your attention! The "luge" itself is GONE!

[k7mto]

The luge (sp?) was a mess, I wanted to run it, but everyone else on the trip kept me from doing so, so I am heading up there this weekend to finish it up!!! :p ;) :p

The luge or the bypass? The luge itself hasn't been used in years. The bypass is fun itself, but I've been avoiding returning until I'm sure I've got my 'popping out of 4-lo' issue resolved. That's the last hill I want to be on with an iffy xfer case :eek:

[jeephreak]

the bypass wasnt that bad, It looked alot worse than it turned out to be.

I was just kidding about the luge - the 12 foot deep washout kept me from making a run at it! When I get my new gears and 40 inch tires, Im all over it! :D

[lancetkenyon]

For everyones info.....Dawg went and bought a set of 35's!:eek: Couldn't take the heckling and caved in!;) Congrats Dawg, and thanks Georgia for supplying the "Stuff" Dawg needed. No more "Cute little Jeep"!:D

[TBob]

does this mean the use 35's are still out there?

For everyones info.....Dawg went and bought a set of 35's!:eek: Couldn't take the heckling and caved in!;) Congrats Dawg, and thanks Georgia for supplying the "Stuff" Dawg needed. No more "Cute little Jeep"!:D

[desertdawg]

For everyones info.....Dawg went and bought a set of 35's!:eek: Couldn't take the heckling and caved in!;) Congrats Dawg, and thanks Georgia for supplying the "Stuff" Dawg needed. No more "Cute little Jeep"!:D
Man! news sure travels fast! Yep I ran down to Tucson and bought them from georgia. I just got done putting them on and I love them!:D

[Lifes A Jeep]

There were a couple of them guys out there. They didn't do the whole loop. One of them commented to the other how hard it was to get around jeeps since they always stop to take pictures of themselves.:D

I'm appalled!!! Who ever said jeep guys stop and take pictures of themeselves! I don't know what their talking about???
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Seriously though, I had a great time out there! I love that trail and was happy to lead it. Everyone did awesome and I would gladly wheel with everyone again. That was the most fun I've had on the trails in a while thanks to the amazing group! I'll be happy to lead again any time!

I hope to see everyone on the trails again real soon.

Here are some of the pics I took.

John



Nick from Performance.
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Lance trying out the hard line. This is a nasty line.
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Count em...8 Jeeps and 1 Taco
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Nick on the way down after the Luge area.
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[georgia]

Man! news sure travels fast! Yep I ran down to Tucson and bought them from georgia. I just got done putting them on and I love them!:D


pics man...pics...and whats this about being heckeled?

I'll be in Phoenix Wednesday to get my tbt cage...thanks mike

[TBob]

OK here are my pics - there mix with everyone elses

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2114709054&=guest

Where are everyone elses pics? comon guys!

[desertdawg]

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3860
That's so funny!!!:D :D No shortage of cameras in that photo!:D

Thanks again John for leading us through the canyon. We will definitely have to do it again!

Oh by the way, good try with the offer to lead us out through box canyon. :D I know how dusty it can get after box canyon. That's why I like to be up front.;)

[jeep4offrd]

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3860
That's so funny!!!:D :D No shortage of cameras in that photo!:D

Thanks again John for leading us through the canyon. We will definitely have to do it again!

Oh by the way, good try with the offer to lead us out through box canyon. :D I know how dusty it can get after box canyon. That's why I like to be up front.;)
Damn I should run with you guys. I'm usually the only one that has a camera with the bums I run with.

[desertdawg]

I forgot to mention that we came across a broke down Hummer on the way out of the loop. The driver and three females would have been stranded out there if it wasn't for us showing up. Obviously their demise provided some entertainment for the group who were all eager to add their Hummer wisecracks over the CB. I think they took our joking pretty well since they were happy to see us.

Thanks to Nick for graciously stepping up and helping them out by driving them home!:cool: By the way Nick, how much did you charge them?:D

[k7mto]

Oh by the way, good try with the offer to lead us out through box canyon. :D I know how dusty it can get after box canyon. That's why I like to be up front.;)

Cottonwood is better, but not much. And you guys with windows and roofs have to go behind those of us with open tops ;)

[k7mto]

Damn I should run with you guys. I'm usually the only one that has a camera with the bums I run with.

I resemble that remark :D Actually, I bring my camera more than I don't, I just don't have a photographer riding along with me like you do to take pics like this :rolleyes:

http://us.a1.yahoofs.com/users/41b98511z637f99b9/b655/__sr_/187b.jpg?phguXzDBWNmrRv12

[jeep4offrd]

I resemble that remark :D Actually, I bring my camera more than I don't, I just don't have a photographer riding along with me like you do to take pics like this :rolleyes:

http://us.a1.yahoofs.com/users/41b98511z637f99b9/b655/__sr_/187b.jpg?phguXzDBWNmrRv12
True. But I think I like this one even better. Bwahahahaha:D http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3867&stc=1&d=1137540300

[jim0352]

Here are a few more pictures to add to the collection:

This was my second time out there and it is quickly becoming one of my favorite runs.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/jim0352/Martinez%20Mine%20Jan%2006/IMG_2114.jpg


If you look at Lance's face you'll see the exact moment he realized Tbob was moving in for the strap.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/jim0352/Martinez%20Mine%20Jan%2006/IMG_2123.jpg


Special K getting a little bit of flex
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/jim0352/Martinez%20Mine%20Jan%2006/IMG_2145.jpg


90% spotter and 10% driver. It looks pretty tame in the pictures, but this felt like you were going right over backwards. Thanks to Richard and Nick for the spot.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/jim0352/Martinez%20Mine%20Jan%2006/IMG_2151.jpg


Dan the man doing it with style
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/jim0352/Martinez%20Mine%20Jan%2006/IMG_2159.jpg


Jeephreak getting a little extra attention from the crowd.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/jim0352/Martinez%20Mine%20Jan%2006/IMG_2173.jpg



More to follow.


Jim

[jim0352]

A few more:


Again, I think it's hard to beat the views out there
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/jim0352/Martinez%20Mine%20Jan%2006/IMG_2168.jpg



This looks so mild in the picture, but going across you feel like you're going to go over. Afterward Kathy was like, "Why did you want a picture of that?" One trail and she's a hard core wheeler :rolleyes:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/jim0352/Martinez%20Mine%20Jan%2006/IMG_2180.jpg


Since the luge is closed down this needs to be called the water slide. Over the top and down you go.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/jim0352/Martinez%20Mine%20Jan%2006/IMG_2196.jpg


Heading out through Box Canyon.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/jim0352/Martinez%20Mine%20Jan%2006/IMG_2204.jpg


This is a great trail with awesome scenery and a few places to play. Even with the large group the day went pretty quick and more importantly it seemed like everyone had a good time.

Jim

[Special K]

Those are some great pics Jim. I think we should designate you the official trip photographer.

[desertdawg]

Very nice pics Jim! Your now the official trip photographer! Congratulations!:D

Okay everybody's been bugging me to see my new tires so here they are. Thanks Georgia!:D
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3868&stc=1&d=1137549716
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3869&stc=1&d=1137549716

[tyota]

I forgot to mention that we came across a broke down Hummer on the way out of the loop. The driver and three females would have been stranded out there if it wasn't for us showing up. Obviously their demise provided some entertainment for the group who were all eager to add their Hummer wisecracks over the CB. I think they took our joking pretty well since they were happy to see us.

Thanks to Nick for graciously stepping up and helping them out by driving them home!:cool: By the way Nick, how much did you charge them?:D

well since I didn't strap them out of anywhere, I considered making them sign the seat, but then realized that would decline the value of my heep.....so I just figured it was payment enough to show them what a "real" jeep rides like, instead of the that "thing" they were riding in:rolleyes:

[desertdawg]

Here's a few more
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3870&stc=1&d=1137551173
Top of the World
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3871&stc=1&d=1137551173

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3872&stc=1&d=1137551173

[lancetkenyon]

Kept the black steelies, huh? Not putting them on the aluminum rims? Looks great.

[treeofliberty]

I'm a little late chiming in here, coming in on page 4. Here's my contribution to the pictures:

http://community.webshots.com/album/545992161kWjMxF

This was a great ride, with a great group. Running just 33's, an open front diff and an LSD rear, this was a nicely challenging trail. I got new scrapes on just about everything underneath, which was cool. There's something satisfying about coming down hard on your armor.

Thanks again for allowing me to tag along.

[desertdawg]

Thanks! I like the looks of the black rims. I just need to get the blackwalls facing out. Those white letters tend to get messed up.

[RufftyTuffty]

Looks like a good run...get any pics of the luge drop in?

~Mike

[desertdawg]

I'm a little late chiming in here, coming in on page 4. Here's my contribution to the pictures:

http://community.webshots.com/album/545992161kWjMxF

This was a great ride, with a great group. Running just 33's, an open front diff and an LSD rear, this was a nicely challenging trail. I got new scrapes on just about everything underneath, which was cool. There's something satisfying about coming down hard on your armor.

Thanks again for allowing me to tag along.

It was nice meeting you Tim! Great pics! Hope to wheel with you again soon.:)

[lancetkenyon]

Hey Tim, you lucked out by not having to hear all the heckling I'm getting.:rolleyes: It was really nice to meet you, and I might be looking for some new wheeling buddies.:D Did you see the pics of TBob's new "trailer" he got?!? Really nice yellow one, but the reciever he is running is a little long.:D

[treeofliberty]

Hey Tim, you lucked out by not having to hear all the heckling I'm getting.:rolleyes: It was really nice to meet you, and I might be looking for some new wheeling buddies.:D Did you see the pics of TBob's new "trailer" he got?!? Really nice yellow one, but the reciever he is running is a little long.:D

I'd take that trailer in a heartbeat! And I have a hitch in my bumper.

The funniest story of the day for me was my choice of where to fall in to formation. I figure it's a safe bet to follow the only female driver, giving me a safe line to follow (not knowing anybody on this trip). That's one stereotype I'll never succomb to again. Rachel was the craziest of the bunch. I'm always impressed to see a Jeep with all five tires touching mother earth. And she can drive.

I learned a bunch, and really enjoyed the great spotting.

[lancetkenyon]

For all of you guys, I changed my avatar for ya, kind of hard to see the strap though!

[TBob]

I like it! :D


For all of you guys, I changed my avatar for ya, kind of hard to see the strap though!

[LKD TJ]

I'd take that trailer in a heartbeat! And I have a hitch in my bumper.

The funniest story of the day for me was my choice of where to fall in to formation. I figure it's a safe bet to follow the only female driver, giving me a safe line to follow (not knowing anybody on this trip). That's one stereotype I'll never succomb to again. Rachel was the craziest of the bunch. I'm always impressed to see a Jeep with all five tires touching mother earth. And she can drive.

I learned a bunch, and really enjoyed the great spotting.

Man, stop with the compliments you will give her a big(ger) ego. Just kidding, she is a pretty good driver. She said thanks for the compliment and she looks forward to wheeling with you all again. (P.S. Did you notice how much I was not in the vehicle? It is for a reason...)

[Tom Jacobson]

:D Jeez, I'd rather light my pos on fire then strap it to a (soft) Taco like Bob's!!!

well, I guess it could be OK because he would only be strapping me out of a section that he had no choice but to bypass anyway. :-)

[tyota]

Man, stop with the compliments you will give her a big(ger) ego. Just kidding, she is a pretty good driver. She said thanks for the compliment and she looks forward to wheeling with you all again. (P.S. Did you notice how much I was not in the vehicle? It is for a reason...)


you only didn't ride with her b/c you didnt want to get taught a lesson:D :D














oh no, here we go again:D :rolleyes:

[xFallen]

Man, stop with the compliments you will give her a big(ger) ego. Just kidding, she is a pretty good driver. She said thanks for the compliment and she looks forward to wheeling with you all again. (P.S. Did you notice how much I was not in the vehicle? It is for a reason...)

She keeps kicking you out for your poor spotting and driving advise?

When she takes the right but less than obvious line you get askeered?

Can't think of any other plausible reasons... :rolleyes:

[Jeeppeepin]

She keeps kicking you out for your poor spotting and driving advise?

When she takes the right but less than obvious line you get askeered?

Can't think of any other plausible reasons... :rolleyes:


:D
That's all I'll say.

[LKD TJ]

Hey, .... yeah I got nothing.
Thanks for sticking up for me Nick and Barry:D .
I'll remember that next time :rolleyes:

[lancetkenyon]

:D Jeez, I'd rather light my pos on fire then strap it to a (soft) Taco like Bob's!!!

well, I guess it could be OK because he would only be strapping me out of a section that he had no choice but to bypass anyway. :-)
That was actually my first choice, but no one had a damn lighter!:mad:

[TBob]

Glad about that!! that rig is way too sweet to burn. ;)

That was actually my first choice, but no one had a damn lighter!:mad: