We pretty much all started out of the field together and the 80's and 62 stuck together all day. First obstacle was Elevator Shaft and the rock ledge just above the climb. Don quickly found out that his rear locker was a good investment. Everyone easily made it up the climb and even over the ledge on top. Most of the morning was spent on Downward Spiral, Slow-n-Easy and Country Road. Our group watched some of the hard core guys try out Pinion Twist with little success and some carnage. Uncle Mike gave Pinion Twist a quick shot, but it wasn't going to happen. JJG believed he saw the magic line but only had the street tires on so didn't try.

There wasn't any damage in our group, but we heard from Dave that the hardcore group had twisted a driveshaft along with some other damage. Good thing Dave just happened to have an extra driveshaft on his property.

A quick lunch in the field and our group was back on trail. Now going up Slow-n-Easy, since we had gone up Downward Spiral in the morning. We cruised down Downward Spiral and headed over to the hill climb Gnarly with Rocks. Uncle Mike enjoyed the climbing over and crushing the fallen trees. Everyone easily made it up the hill (and that was supposed to be hard?). The rock ledge at the top was a little difficult, but Alejandro and Uncle Mike were both able to just climb right over it. Yes folks, lockers and bigger tires do help! As several folks were waiting for JJG to finish making mud pies, Don and Uncle Mike just had to go play in the mud. Some things will never change!

As the day was drawing to a close, the group headed over to Rock On, which is where the hardcore group had earlier twisted a drive shaft. We walked the trail with Dave explaining the various hazards. It looked pretty nasty. Lots of big rocks and ledges and not straight at all. Dave just had to mention that he was not aware of any wagons previously being successful, so Uncle Mike decided to lock it up and try out those new sliders. With Dave snapping pictures, JJG video and the rest of the group watching and helping spot, Uncle Mike rocked onto Rock On. After making the first several obstacles, Uncle Mike could feel the adrenaline flowing as evidenced by Don hearing him whooping it up. More rocks and off camber close to some trees and Uncle Mike was ready for the final test. This involved being off camber, right against some trees with a gully on the passenger side. With the lockers locked, sliders welded on, adrenaline flowing, Uncle Mike climbed up and over and completed Rock On. Everyone whooped it up and high fives were passed all around. Uncle Mike was just glad to be done, but could not resist leaving a voicemail for JH rubbing in the fact they were wheeling and he wasn't. Again, some things will never change.

All had a great time. Some of the highlights were meeting a new club member, seeing Alejandro's Venezuelan 80, seeing what skills had been developed since Memorial Day and seeing if we could impress Dave with the 80's. While a good portion of what was covered was mild, the group had succeeded on 2 trails that previously had not seen any 80's be successful.

Of course as with all club events, everyone continued to hang around, despite the long drive home (for some), and continue to BS well into the night.