Colorado Spring Creek run 9/2/06

[Wisha Haddan H3]

We had a series of tight switchbacks, and the H3's tight turning radius came in really handy. But a couple were so tight even Tim and I had to back up for a second pass.

[The Green Lantern]

Sweet!!!

[Wisha Haddan H3]

Rapid elevation gains gave us this view of Georgetown and the lake (elev 8500). We started the trail at I-70 at about 8000 ft and it's already far below us.

[Wisha Haddan H3]

We passed one turnoff that went straight up through a boulder and mogul field but figured there was no way it was the main trail.

oops, all 5 of our rigs had to turn around at the dead end. Cory and I parked straight up the hill. Alec backed up to an old pump or generator. Tim squeezed in front of him and Alan had juuuuust enough room to turn around and lead us back to the turnoff.

[Wisha Haddan H3]

And here's alec tucked in behind me. He was inches away from wearing my spare tire as he squeezed back in there.

[Wisha Haddan H3]

Thanks Kathy for taking these next few shots of me getting up the turnoff. My e-locker was working at the bottom of the trail but failed during the run. It took a lot of rock stacking to keep all 4 wheels on the ground so I could make it over.

[Wisha Haddan H3]

Ultimate props to COhummer for spotting me thru this

[Wisha Haddan H3]

Trying to keep the wheelspin down (not working so well)

[Boar-Ral]

Originally Posted by Wisha Haddan H3

We had a series of tight switchbacks, and the H3's tight turning radius came in really handy. But a couple were so tight even Tim and I had to back up for a second pass.

I hate switchbacks. On the wheeling event that I flipped the H2 on, there were switchbacks that were so tight that it took a nine-point turn to get around. You could easily reach out and touch hands with someone on the other side, if they weren't higher or lower than you. The grades were ridiculous. I wanted someone to take pictures, but everyone was too busy scraping out their underwear. Looks like you guys had a lot of fun!