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Here is a few pics from Deer Valley in Norcal. Stay tuned for more pictures of the day on http://www.norcalhummergroup.org .
It was a fabulous day. I cannot say enough for the helpfulness (they immediately pulled off the chrome side steps when I arrived), the responsibility, (the trail bosses were immediately responsive when we asked to be spotted)and always took us on a line with concerns for the saftey and condition of our vehicles.
This is THE group to offroad with. IMO
My advice to other H3's??
GET OUT THERE!!!
The two trail bosses were completely surprised by the perfomance of the H3. They both drove H1's.
I think if this truck were in the hands of a seasoned driver, it would be an amazing ride.
As for my husband and I....we can't wait to do it again. This was our very first experience ever off road.
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08-21-2005, 03:48 PM
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Here is a few pics from Deer Valley in Norcal. Stay tuned for more pictures of the day on http://www.norcalhummergroup.org .
It was a fabulous day. I cannot say enough for the helpfulness (they immediately pulled off the chrome side steps when I arrived), the responsibility, (the trail bosses were immediately responsive when we asked to be spotted)and always took us on a line with concerns for the saftey and condition of our vehicles.
This is THE group to offroad with. IMO
My advice to other H3's??
GET OUT THERE!!!
The two trail bosses were completely surprised by the perfomance of the H3. They both drove H1's.
I think if this truck were in the hands of a seasoned driver, it would be an amazing ride.
As for my husband and I....we can't wait to do it again. This was our very first experience ever off road.
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08-21-2005, 03:55 PM
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I only see <span class="ev_code_RED">RED Xs</span>.
Now I can see...nice pics.
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08-21-2005, 04:04 PM
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Congrats. That sure does look like a lot of fun. I wonder how many trails there are in Ontario Canada where I could experience off-roading WHEN I purchase my H3. Hope you had a blast !!
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08-21-2005, 04:34 PM
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canuck, I was wondering the same thing! I'm looking for a trail to take the H3 on around the GTA (up to 2 hours or so outside of it is fine)
The QEW is not a very fun trail, although all those VW bugs do make for good obstacles.
HummBeebe: Great pictures, looks like a fun time
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08-21-2005, 05:44 PM
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Glad you had fun.
Looks like it was pretty tame wheelin?
Did they eventually go do the rockier part as originally planned?
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08-21-2005, 06:05 PM
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Nice call on crushing the VW's on the QEW. When I finally purchase my H3, I will research trails more. I own a jeep that has been barely off road, and now want a new toy that WILL go off road.
As for the "more rocky" commment....looks pretty impressive to me. But then again the cottage road is rough in my world.
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08-21-2005, 09:36 PM
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We had three water crossings, no problems at all.
As for being tame, I was told this part of the trail was pretty tame, about a "5", there was a "7" section of the trail, we did not get to on this trip.
The trail was very crowded and we did alot of sitting and waiting. An all jeep poker rally was in front of us, one jeep even ran out of gas. We sat behind it for a while.
There are some other pics to be posted, one of them was HummBeebe on three wheels!!!
I'll post them in the photo section when I get them.
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08-21-2005, 09:44 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by FormerJeeper:
Glad you had fun.
Looks like it was pretty tame wheelin?
Did they eventually go do the rockier part as originally planned?
-C </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Former Jeeper
It sounds like you have had some good experience. You would be another great trail boss! The H2's are so different, it was difficult to follow them and "do what they did". There tracks are sooo much wider. We had to pick a totally different line. And, with our inexperience, we needed help.
They did not mind though, it was a little challenge because we all had to really think about it.
We came after 6 hours on the trail without a sctatch!!
COME AND PLAY!!
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08-22-2005, 12:40 AM
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Oh I'll be coming and playing - don't worry 
I want some more local H3 drivers so we can do simillar trails together.
I want to get a front locker, gears, 35s or 37s and a winch before I hit the serious stuff, but I will be hitting some milder trails as soon as I get the rock rails on (tomorrow).
BTW, there's nothing wrong with getting help.
A spotter is mandatory for people with little or no experience.
I'm thinking of hitting Swamp Lake soon if you are interested?
http://4x4trailhunters.com/trail.php?id=32
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08-22-2005, 06:44 AM
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Looks like a blast.
Swamp Lake gets pretty hairy after Red Lake. I'm not sure if an H# can make it between the two boulders entering Red Lake.
If you can, blank out your plates.
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08-22-2005, 06:45 AM
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Spotters aren't only necessary, they speed things along substantaily. I don't think I would have picked those lines in pic 3 and 4, without a spotter.
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08-22-2005, 01:00 PM
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We are up for Swamp Lake!!!
Shall we exchange emails?
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08-22-2005, 01:50 PM
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I've seen an old full size Cherokee go through Swamp Lake.
Admittedly the guy left lots of sheet metal behind and you could hear him cursing as he went down the trail in the dark, but he DID make it
An H3 should be fine...
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08-22-2005, 01:58 PM
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A full size? Ouch.
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08-22-2005, 03:03 PM
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I am up for it if we can avoid damage. Like you said, deer valley is pretty tame. Do you all want to do something a little less to get used to the ability of the 3?
If you are confident I will happily follow.
I have to keep in mind, this rig did the Rubicon before it hit the market, so I'm not unsure about the truck, just the chick who is driving it  |
08-22-2005, 03:36 PM
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You have the right attitude. IF we can avoid damage. You are also not overconfident. That makes for a good wheeler.
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