Grayling Snow Run '09

[RazM]

Originally Posted by Nips

That was my main goal for the weekend, test the limits of the H3T. I got stuck once before that but didn't get any pics. The H1 that came to pull me out also got stuck in that area. There was sand underneith so once you lost your momentum you were done.

You weren't testing the limits of the H3T, you were testing the limits of your tires

In that particular spot, it only looks to be about 16-18 inches of snow. I've been through more last year (to a point where the doors were almost impossible to open) and the M/T's pulled me through.

From my experience, the moment you start feeling the slightest loss of momentum, stop, and reverse into the existing tracks you've already made. When you feel you have enough leeway, go for it again and repeat the process until you've made it. Never gun it forward, you'll just digg deeper until you hit ground.

P.S. I know this somewhat contradicts what I've said before, when I said "just don't stop", but I meant that for a very different situation (for example, getting over/through a large pile of snow) where momentum will push you over and not get you high-centered. For very long runs in deep snow you're better off using the above technique. Never let the truck get into the "rocking" motion for too long, that's when it's trying to get more and more grip and when the digging happens.

[Nips]

Thanks for the tip...I'm a newbie so I'm still learning . I'll probably throw those tires on the H3 and invest in some good MT's by next winter.

[06-H3]

My wife and I were disappointed to not be able to make the trip this year, looks like another good time with plenty of snow and cold. Looks like you got stuck in the same place I did last year. Like I said before, if you don't get stuck on at least one of the runs, you're not trying hard enough. Getting stuck is half the fun, now you know what to improve for next year.

[ChiHummer3]

Looks like a good time! Great pics!

[Ditchdigger]

I have one ? why does it look like your left rear tire and your right front were the only ones that look like the spun?

[Nips]

Originally Posted by Ditchdigger

I have one ? why does it look like your left rear tire and your right front were the only ones that look like the spun?

I was sorta high-centered when I stopped. I had it in 4-high but then shifted into 4-low w/ lockers. I only tried that for a second (didn't move at all) before just giving up. Had the traction control off so it was just sending power to the wheels with no traction I guess.

[Nips]

Originally Posted by 06-H3

My wife and I were disappointed to not be able to make the trip this year, looks like another good time with plenty of snow and cold. Looks like you got stuck in the same place I did last year. Like I said before, if you don't get stuck on at least one of the runs, you're not trying hard enough. Getting stuck is half the fun, now you know what to improve for next year.

It was a blast. I'm glad you brought this event to my attention. The snow was the deepest that any of the guys had seen for this event. I'm planning on going back next year so hopefully there will be alot of snow.

[Dave92270]

nice pics -thanks!