It almost that time of year again....Snow Wheeling(Pics)!!!

[CaptainMorgan]

Just getting excited about the comong snow season. One of my favorite things is to fill the Jeep with camping gear and head into the snow for some adventure. Snow wheeling is my #2 favorite next to rocks. Please share some of your own snow wheeling pics.

Enjoy

Two years back:
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j48/Jeepinyahoo/ReeferandDiego527.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j48/Jeepinyahoo/ReeferandDiego503.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j48/Jeepinyahoo/ReeferandDiego528.jpg

Last year:
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j48/Jeepinyahoo/IMGP0246.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j48/Jeepinyahoo/IMGP0243.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j48/Jeepinyahoo/IMGP0240.jpg

STUCK:
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j48/Jeepinyahoo/IMGP0226.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j48/Jeepinyahoo/IMGP0222.jpg

[Andrew F]

My LJ when it was stock just outside Crown King:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f25/ajfeight/PICT0477.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f25/ajfeight/PICT0471.jpg

A friend's Jeep:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f25/ajfeight/PICT0476.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f25/ajfeight/PICT0469.jpg

CaptainMorgan, where where your pictures taken at?

[ademster]

thats the Cinders in Flagstaff.... OHV park

[CaptainMorgan]

thats the Cinders in Flagstaff.... OHV park

Indeed, a very unique OHV park IMO.

[Andrew F]

thats the Cinders in Flagstaff.... OHV park

Thanks, I figured it was up there but just wanted to make sure. I have a month off from school for Christmas break, so hopefully it snows up there so I can go play.

[CaptainMorgan]

Thanks, I figured it was up there but just wanted to make sure. I have a month off from school for Christmas break, so hopefully it snows up there so I can go play.

The Cinders is a great palce for snow wheeling...I would love to set up a trip...usually Later winter is better for consistent snow pack. Lots of hills and whatnot at the Cinders which makes the snow fun.

[azcharlie]

Yikes.......I got the chills just looking at all that snow.:p

[Kelly P]

Looks like alot of fun!

[ademster]

I got stuck out there.... when there is snow out there... you dont see the big pits... just a fair warning... I didn't have one so consider your self lucky and informed hahahaha


playing in the snow in the flats lake is super fun, nothing better then Snow Drag racing... and doing donuts etc.

[Antman]

My driveway

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13709&stc=1&d=1189655027

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13710&stc=1&d=1189655027

These were a few years ago.

[Andrew F]

The Cinders is a great palce for snow wheeling...I would love to set up a trip...usually Later winter is better for consistent snow pack. Lots of hills and whatnot at the Cinders which makes the snow fun.

Well, if you get a trip set up or even just head out and don't mind me tagging along, let me know.

[CaptainMorgan]

I got stuck out there.... when there is snow out there... you dont see the big pits... just a fair warning... I didn't have one so consider your self lucky and informed hahahah



Thats what happened to the Toyota...we were alone without tools because my Jeep was in the shop. We dug it out with a funnel and a shoe. Dont go snow wheeling there alone unless you want to spend the night.

[desertdawg]

Hackberry Creek March 2006

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13704&stc=1&d=1189654834

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13705&stc=1&d=1189654834

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13706&stc=1&d=1189654834
From left to Right- John Tallant, Me, Dan Sherman, Unknown, DesertRat
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13707&stc=1&d=1189654976

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13708&stc=1&d=1189654976

[CaptainMorgan]

Well, if you get a trip set up or even just head out and don't mind me tagging along, let me know.

I will definitely let everyone know. I usually go out every weekend and camp in the cinders during snow season:D I would love to get a few Jeeps together and go have some fun. I know every inch of the Cinders park and its all a lot of fun in the snow, a little boring otherwise.

BTW, great pics guys!!

[Miles2go1979]

That sounds fun. I haven't been camping in the snow in a long time. Can I tag along sometime too?

[GRUNT]

Oooo, sign me up! Let us know when you plan one!

[crimsonfox]

Man, I miss living in Flag.... =[

Oh well, less than 10 months to CO!

[CaptainMorgan]

Well damn, I didnt know there was so much interest. Now we gotta organize a run through the cinders in the snow. The whole park is challenging in the snow. Camping in the snow for me is just a tent and fire. Pretty basic but we always cook real good food and stay warm.


A nice little departure from all the rocks down there. I will be scouting the snow conditions all winter and when they are suitable I will start getting things together. Harder to organize since we are natures mercy. Could be as soon as November or as late as March depending on the weather this year.

[JB Jeep]

I would definately be in on this run as well. I haven't had a chance to test the Rubi out in deep snow conditions yet. For those who have experience driving a jeep in the snow what advice do you have for a newbie??

How deep is too deep? Do lockers help in the snow? etc..........

[Symon623]

Definately doin some of that this year, miss snow wheelin. Got a full cab rig back and just waitin for the white stuff......:rolleyes:

And I'm so sick of this damn heat......:mad:

[rubicontrail]

Nice... I just started getting some Christmas catalogs in the mail this week and it got me yearning for snow. I hope Flagstaff gets a ton this year so I can spend some weekends up there.

Last year I was up there when they got a decent (one of the few last year) little snowstorm... got to see how beautifully my Commander handled the snow on unplowed roads. The QDII and Wrangler SilentArmor tire setup worked like a dream.

I wouldn't mind heading up in the Cherokee and playing out in the snow some.

[tywilson88]

i need to do crown king in the snow.

[CaptainMorgan]

I would definately be in on this run as well. I haven't had a chance to test the Rubi out in deep snow conditions yet. For those who have experience driving a jeep in the snow what advice do you have for a newbie??

How deep is too deep? Do lockers help in the snow? etc..........

Well, I can try to answer those questions as I have had a few years of snow experience.

Advise:

-Take it slow(on road especially)
-Stopping distance can quintuple
-Wheelspin is usually your enemy(opposite of mud)
-Often deep patches exsit on the sides of roadways and in fields like the Toyota is stuck in. You can never be sure when you may get stuck in a drift.
-Bring a shovel and extra food and water when wheeling in snow.
-Blankets

Yes lockers help in the snow, but the general consensus is that they do not help on plowed streets. Personally I like it better to have a rear locker in any snowy conditions. Lockers are absolutely amazing in the deep powdery stuff!

How deep is too deep?

Well that really depends. I have traveled on snow covered roads with 2+ feet on them with no lockers or lift. It was scary but I made it and was the first one through. The snow was so deep it kept covering the entire front of the Jeep because it was deeper than the bumper height so it all flew up as I drove. It was a hell of a ride. I was, quite frankly shocked with traction my Jeep has with just a set os 31" BFG MT's. Granted this was during a blizzard, generally snow is the easiest when before it forms a "crust". Really all that I can tell you is that you will have to experiment a little.

Hopefully we get a few 2+feet storms, maybe a few in a row like three years ago and we can all get our fill of the snow wheelin.

[T.C.'S TOY]

Ya it was fun last year.....Thom (T.C.'S TOY):)

[Wayco]

You guys are at least three months early, and why would you want to play in frozen water? It has to be less than 32 degrees for that nasty stuff to even form, why even leave home?
J/K, but I prefer to strap long boards on my feet and slide off mountains..... :D

[katvans]

Ya it was fun last year.....Thom (T.C.'S TOY):)

Yeah TC, I remember these :D

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13719&stc=1&d=1189728848

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13720&stc=1&d=1189728848

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http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13724&stc=1&d=1189728848

Let's do it again this year :D:D

[Teal-J]

Ya it was fun last year.....Thom (T.C.'S TOY):)

Hey Thom, I still have that one of you stuck where Cory had to pull ya out. :D

[ROCRWLR]

Crown King in the snow is always fun. got to be at the mercy of the storm and just take a mental health day from work on the day of the storm.

[weasel_ugs]

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13728&stc=1&d=1189733930
The only pic I got of my old Jeep in the snow and it was in Phoenix. Don

[Symon623]

I am so in.........bring on teh white stuff. :p:D

[DUFFER]

Nothing better than snow wheeling IMO!

Sigh...it doesnt snow in AZ like it used to.

[amber.hodge]

WOW....that looks like fun.....I've only seen snow about 15 times in my life and never deeper than 6 inches....You'll have to invite us up on a winter trip...

[CaptainMorgan]

I'm definitely going to set something up...just gotta wait for mother nature.

[amber.hodge]

Cool. Ben will have to drive - never driven in the snow.....I was really excited in February, because there was snow up at Camp Navajo....I took the shovel away from the poor private that was sent out to shovel it and gladly shoveled the whole parking lot - never done it before and had a blast! :D

[ActualReverend]

I am in the flagstaff area too, count me in for some of that.

--Bryan

[Miles2go1979]

have you gone up to the north rim in the snow? Seems like that would be a fun play area too.

[jporvaz]

Cool. Ben will have to drive - never driven in the snow.....I was really excited in February, because there was snow up at Camp Navajo....I took the shovel away from the poor private that was sent out to shovel it and gladly shoveled the whole parking lot - never done it before and had a blast! :D

Shoveling snow gets old real fast- ask me how I know. ;)

[My Green Jeep]

Walt and I are in!!!!

[ActualReverend]

http://www.lovelesschristian.com/gallery/albums/cinderhills012905/p1290005.sized.jpg
http://www.lovelesschristian.com/gallery/albums/snow/jeepalmoststuckinsnow.jpg

Oh, yeah, forgot... you asked for pictures of snow...

--Bryan

[On the Rocks]

Pinetop a couple of years ago. Was very cool when it was powdery... we were stuck for 3 days... But no complaints... it was awesome!

[CaptainMorgan]

I'm stoked at how positve a response I am getting from just a few snow pics. I cant wait to do a group run through the cinders with a foot or two on the ground. Hopefully we get some good snow this year.

[CaptainMorgan]

My buddy with a locked Toytoa on 32's is excited about helping me set-up a good run. Together we have conquered every inch of that park in the snow and ice. I cant wait to get some of you rock hounds out on the ice:D

[ademster]

you know I am there Morgan, I want to play in the snow with the new tires ( well new since last time is snowed there when I lived there ) and lockers too hahah


I wonder if I can climb that mountain of rubble this time...

[CaptainMorgan]

I bet so, if you just go for it, you will probly make it...in the snow it might be a little tough though...

[ROKBITR]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j48/Jeepinyahoo/ReeferandDiego528.jpg
Ok, so I'm pretty positive that is my XJ! But that was before I bought it. Do you know the guy that owned it previously captain?

[CaptainMorgan]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j48/Jeepinyahoo/ReeferandDiego528.jpg
Ok, so I'm pretty positive that is my XJ! But that was before I bought it. Do you know the guy that owned it previously captain?

No, don't know him. He was stuck there and I spent some time trying to pull him out to no avail. He wasn't very stuck but it was obviously slick that day. He was kind of a tall guy with a dog. That's all I remember. And come to think of it, it does look just like yours but without the Misfits sticker on the back or whatever that is.

[ROKBITR]

Yeah, I'm like 99% positive that is mine. Yes, it is a misfit sticker on the back. Anyways, getting back on the topic...I can't wait for some good ol' fashion winter wheelin'!:D