Parker Desert Splash 2007 pics

[katvans]

Just got home Monday from the Parker Desert Splash. Dan (The Frisco Kid) a HCR from Payson and myself drove over Thur and arrived before three PM. I was amazed at how many rigs were already there. But the campground is very large and we had no trouble finding a good spot dry camping almost under the trees away from a lot of the dust.

Others that we would run with came in late Thur night and late Friday night. We were all grouped together. George & Kathy, Kerry & Joanne, and Alex & Richard in the two yotas.

The event was huge with well over 200 entries, mostly jeeps and buggies. We checked in, got goodies and t-shirts, bought raffle tickets, went for inspection and were tagged to run any trail. We then signed up for a trail on Friday, Longos Curse on the CA side for a warm-up. I think it was rated a hard three. It was mostly long, dusty and only one real obstacle which was washed out and none of us could run it. We got back late and by the time we made up our minds what to run on Sat all the first runs were full and we had to sign up for the second run leaving at around 9:30. That is a definite no-no, with 25 to 30 jeeps leaving at 7:30 and our group so big we split up, our 15 dropped down into True Grit and were on the first group in a matter of minutes and they were stalled. We turned around to hit another trail and six of us split off to hit Deliverance since one of our group was on run two there. Well we caught up to run two and then all caught up to run one and were stalled for 1 1/2 hours getting through the squeeze. But that was our only real big delay the whole weekend and the other runs went OK with just a few small delays for repairs. After Deliverance we hit True Grit again. It is a great trail, short, sweet and to the point, very technical with no rest. Dan bent a tie rod on his CJ and I broke my RK steering bracket again. After bending the tie rod back as straight as they could get it, Dan and I pulled out just before the end and headed back to camp to make repairs. Well some of us wanted to see the Desert Bar first.

We had the repairs done by dark and headed to dinner and the raffle. It was a long line for dinner but worth it. The raffle had over $5000 worth of stuff, the pre-registration raffle had over $700 cash and the 50/50 had over $1000 cash. Alex won the 60” Hi-Lift, and Kerry won a 48” Hi-Lift and a syn. winch line and fairlead. The raffle took until 10PM, Dan and I won nothing.

Sunday we ran Rio Lobo and Presidents Choice. Rio Lobo was the hardest trail I have done so far and was my favorite of the trip, PC was also great and I didn’t make the Launching Pad obstacle as my front end unloaded and front wheels came up about 10 inches. They put a strap on me and a few guys pulled my front down with it by hand and I went right up. It may be time for a suck down.

Parker 4 Wheelers did a fantastic job for such a large event and for just a 3 ½ hour drive I plan to make this event next year only probably a day earlier to get a spot right on the river. They also had a couple vans and a car for the buggies to drive over on Friday evening. I only got to see part of it and got no pics but it was amazing to watch those buggies power over the vans. One was driven by an 11 yr old and one guy went over in reverse. These guys are crazy.

OK now for a few pics of the trails.

Camp, the patio worked great and several people with campers came over to check it out. There was also much interest in my MonkeyBars doors.
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Starting Longo's Curse
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Kerry on the only real obstacle
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I'm not saying anything
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The other turkey takes a look
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[Triple-XJ]

Ahhhh, LOOKIN GOOD!

[katvans]

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Mining core samples
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Horse Head Canyon, the end of Longo's
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What's left of the vans
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Getting in to Deliverance
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Richard with a slight problem
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You will not believe who is driving this rig
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Finally, our group gets to the squeeze on Deliverance
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[Symon623]

looks like a blast Rich. keep em comin.

[katvans]

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A little tight for the Yota guys
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Dan in the squeeze
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Me next
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Our tailgunner
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George with a problem here getting to the end of Deliverance
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And now you see who is driving as our tailgunner, Joan is 77 years old and can she wheel, this is her 11th Splash. She is one great lady and yes, that is her jeep.
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[katvans]

looks like a blast Rich. keep em comin.

The Yota ones were for you Sy

[katvans]

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Getting into True Grit
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Dan looking for the line
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This could be a problem
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Fixing the problem
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Waiting for Dan's repair this is where I realized my steering bracket was broke
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Checking out the Desert Bar
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[katvans]

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Entering Rio Lobo on Sunday
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Alex dusting off the hole in the wall
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Joan getting a little tippy
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Richard had to leave so we are down to Alex in the last Yota
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Dan rode with me today but was out taking pics most of the day, I don't think he trusted my driving.
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[katvans]

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This is our leader for Rio Lobo, he is in his 80s
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As we are getting into Presidents Choice Joan blew a hub and Kerry installed her spare, only a slight delay
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The Yota has some spring problems that were fixed in short order a little further on.
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[Stomper]

Looks like a great time!!

[katvans]

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Our leader is fearless
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Presidents Choice was a great trail and my camera died here so I have no pics of my attempt or anyone's on the Launching Pad. The Pad is at least twice as long as the Gatekeeper at the Cracks and steeper. I already have a plan for next time.

God willing I will be there next year. I hope more of our club will go next year.

:)
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[ROKCRLR]

Great pics Rich! I'd like to hit that some time.

[cruiserjim]

I was there too,great run.Here's some pics with the Launch pad.http://good-times.webshots.com/slideshow/561410723GXTdAK

[Blkruby]

Nice Pics:em3200:

[Symon623]

The Yota ones were for you Sy

they just keep poppin up every where huh rich? :D

[Symon623]

got my vote, Kerry's been pimpin this run for years. I'm in next year. gotta keep up the toyota contingency. :D

[Andrew F]

I wouldn't trust your driving, either. I think you made JT cry when he ran the tub with you.

[TRLR8TDTJ]

I was dissappointed I misse dit this year. It looks like Joan stepped it up this year with coilovers, and hydraulic steering. It always fun watching her drive. Nice pictures.

Kyle

[Symon623]

I was dissappointed I misse dit this year. It looks like Joan stepped it up this year with coilovers, and hydraulic steering. It always fun watching her drive. Nice pictures.

Kyle

how disappointed can you be? you made the fall at PD? :D

Next year mang..... for sure

[Heinz57]

This is a great event, the people who put it on are first rate! Soccer has kept me from this lately but it is a can't miss event. Hope you all notice Kerry Han****........in every repair pic he is involved, one of the most generous guys I have ever wheeled with, and he can fix anything, generally will be better than new when he is done with it.

Great pics, oh and Joan gets it!!

[Heinz57]

Han**** is his last name for cryin out loud, Han****, Han****, Han****.

[Symon623]

Han**** is his last name for cryin out loud, Han****, Han****, Han****.

That's funny stuff there, can't even show a guys last name....:banghead:

Rich, got more pics? :dizzy2:

[RokNRich]

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I've had a man crush on this Jeep since the first time I seen it, I've never seen a pic where it didn't look "The Cool"

Thanks for the pic's and report, looks like a great time, I spent a lot of time "upriver" from Parker, maybe next year.

[Symon623]

I've had a man crush on this Jeep since the first time I seen it, I've never seen a pic where it didn't look "The Cool"

Thanks for the pic's and report, looks like a great time, I spent a lot of time "upriver" from Parker, maybe next year.

I'm sure your not alone on that one, it is an awesome jeep.

teh driver and co-pilot ain't bad either :)

[katvans]

I wouldn't trust your driving, either. I think you made JT cry when he ran the tub with you.

They got sissy kids now a days.:kid: Besides I think he is only 12

[katvans]

I'm sure your not alone on that one, it is an awesome jeep.

teh driver and co-pilot ain't bad either :)

Kerry is a great finesse driver and they are both wonderful people to be around. It's easy to learn a lot wheeling with them.

And Joan is one of the most unassuming people you will ever meet. It was a privilege to wheel with them.

:):)

[Jdemonto@Airpark Jeep Sales]

Great pics Rich....


Jason

[Wildcat455]

Hehehe!
Ima have to give Kerry crap for pullin' cable!!
Of course, he'll give me crap for not being there...:rolleyes:

[ob1jeeper]

Thanx for sharing the pics... Looks like I'll want to making this run next year...:)

[JTsJK]

They got sissy kids now a days.:kid: Besides I think he is only 12

I definatly didn't cry... my diper on the other hand..... also i was 14 jeremy was 12.

[BRUZR]

I've had a man crush on this Jeep since the first time I seen it, I've never seen a pic where it didn't look "The Cool"

Thanks for the pic's and report, looks like a great time, I spent a lot of time "upriver" from Parker, maybe next year.

Havasu?

[katvans]

I definatly didn't cry... my diper on the other hand..... also i was 14 jeremy was 12.

Thanks for clearing that up. Good thing my seat covers are brown. :eek:

[T.C.'S TOY]

Great shots Rich,Will join you next year.....T.C.

[Symon623]

It's easy to learn a lot wheeling with them.


Kerry is who i learned to spot from.

Great to wheel with.

[Skii4x4]

How do you find out about events like these?

[katvans]

How do you find out about events like these?

I just happened to see it mentioned here or one of the Yahoo boards and Dan said he was going so I asked for the entry form. I guess once you have been then they send you an entry every year because when I look for it on the Internet I never find it. They don't even have a website with the entry posted, yet it's growing every year. I think well over 200 entries this year.

I think it is the second weekend in Nov. every year.

[albo4runin]

Hey Rich
Just got registered on the board. Thanks for posting the Yota pics, We did'nt bring a camera. Had a blast. I did miss the pic of your winch line anchor!!!

[ob1jeeper]

Hey Rich
Just got registered on the board. Thanks for posting the Yota pics, We did'nt bring a camera. Had a blast. I did miss the pic of your winch line anchor!!!
Alex,

PM'd ya...

PS: Did you make it to Glamis with Richard ??

:);)

[katvans]

Hey Rich
Just got registered on the board. Thanks for posting the Yota pics, We did'nt bring a camera. Had a blast. I did miss the pic of your winch line anchor!!!

Alex

Welcome to the group. You didn't see the pic of my anchor because I didn't post it and I do not plan on posting it.

Hope to send you a disk soon and if I ever get back home I will post all my pics to webshots and send you the address. Well, almost all of them.

See you on the trails but in the future I plan on being in front of you. :):)

[albo4runin]

Thanks all

[albo4runin]

Alex,

PM'd ya...

PS: Did you make it to Glamis with Richard ??

:);)


Oby
Did'nt make it, Richard got out of the family have too's.:banghead:
PM'd back

[Symon623]

Hey Rich Thanks for posting the Yota pics,

we could always use soem more Yota pics on here.....:dizzy2::lurk5:

[albo4runin]

Amen to that!!!

[albo4runin]

we could always use soem more Yota pics on here.....:dizzy2::lurk5:

Hey Sy
Remember this.

No front locker

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Yes 1st rockrash

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