The trip out was mostly uneventful for us, at least. We ran into some icy conditions around near Eisenhower Tunnel. Unfortunately, someone in an SUV in the eastbound lane ended up losing control and rolling multiple times as Scott watched. We pulled over and I dialed 911 while he went to render aid. Thank God, they all appeared ok, and were walking. Whew. That is scary stuff. People forget that having 4wd isn't the same as being invincible. Scott and I took it slow through these icy patches. Both our vehicles did ok (the Element has on demand 4wd).



Last couple of times we came to Moab, Scott was thwarted by Fins and Things, our traditional shakedown trail. The first time out in the J20, all the problems started right at the beginning (the second time he was a passenger, like I am now). Not this time! The 74 Wagoneer did superbly. Here it is tackling that first obstacle.



We only did the first half, sure, but after navigating down the first very steep descent, he went back up onto this fin via the middle path, not an easy climb, but with the 34" Swamper LTB's and a rear mini-spool, it looked pretty easy (movie)



The other crew who were already here yesterday or earlier ran Steel Bender and I guess Jason had some problems and had to get towed back to town. The plan tomorrow is to run Hell's Revenge.

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