Adventurer
Fuel always going to be an issue. It only matters how much you want to attend such event and we are not talking about trip into space or crossing Sahara desert. If you think of it owning expensive gas guzzling 4x4 to just pound pavement commuting to work makes even less scene.
1992 Montero - overland eqpt. (SOLD)
2002 Montero XLS - died protecting the master.
1997 TLC 80 - (SOLD).
2008 Dodge Power Wagon, 35's, FWC Ranger.
Observer
If all you do is drive your 4x4 back and forth to work and the mall you NEED this activity more than most.
Adventurer
Mee? I do yes. I was really looking forward for that 1300 mile round trip. Haven't done anything interesting lately. Although I usually drive my 2wd to mall, work or whatever. Last time I filled up my Power Wagon was in April.
1992 Montero - overland eqpt. (SOLD)
2002 Montero XLS - died protecting the master.
1997 TLC 80 - (SOLD).
2008 Dodge Power Wagon, 35's, FWC Ranger.
We're gting off topic here just a little. Remember the point is the challenge of the event. There is none like it where an average Joe, in a otherwise basically stock 4X4, with minimal expenses can go out and have the fun NVTR gives in return.
Here in America wer'e very fortunate, just about any one can buy a 4X4, and most can follow behind 20 other vehicles along an established trail , it's quite another story to navigate over thousand square miles, finding hidden waypoints, essentially relaying on ones own abilites as well as your team mates to go out and get back. There in lies the challenge.
And yeah, Sorry if I don't subscribe to the "cost of gas" issue, Heck, I remember it was an issue when it was $1.80/gal, $1.50, or even $1.00 for that matter. After all, this is a 4X4 forum, and the basis of our mutual hobby is burning fuel in our 4X4's to go out into the wild. Or do I have it wrong?
Cheers,
Bruno
Last edited by Chief; 05-29-2012 at 11:31 PM.
Adventurer
Nicely put Chief
1992 Montero - overland eqpt. (SOLD)
2002 Montero XLS - died protecting the master.
1997 TLC 80 - (SOLD).
2008 Dodge Power Wagon, 35's, FWC Ranger.
Observer
It is getting down to the wire. Who is going?
Adventurer
They "will be there" next year. Org's have had my check for couple months now. People you don't know what you are missing
1992 Montero - overland eqpt. (SOLD)
2002 Montero XLS - died protecting the master.
1997 TLC 80 - (SOLD).
2008 Dodge Power Wagon, 35's, FWC Ranger.
Adventurer
1992 Montero - overland eqpt. (SOLD)
2002 Montero XLS - died protecting the master.
1997 TLC 80 - (SOLD).
2008 Dodge Power Wagon, 35's, FWC Ranger.
Expedition Leader
All I can say is that if anybody is on the fence about attending or not, do it. You will have great memories for years to come.
7.3 Super Duty, 4X4, Ext Cab Shortbed, 6 Spd Manual. Hawk FWC
2006 Jeep Unlimited
Lexus is250 AWD (Hers)
1980 HJ45 Diesel LBP (Sold to some dude in Utah)
1984 Troopy, ExPo White (Sold to the same dude in Utah that bought my other dream truck)
Kimberly Kamper (Sold to the Toyota Shaman)
Adventurer
Well, It's official. Cancelled. Bummer.
24HOURS you by some odd chance don't have the waypoints from 09. Do you. I didn't get to pick too many on that second day back then. May do my own personal Nevada Trophy. I've been itching to visit Jobs Peak. May not be as entertaining as you had it with snow. Still
1992 Montero - overland eqpt. (SOLD)
2002 Montero XLS - died protecting the master.
1997 TLC 80 - (SOLD).
2008 Dodge Power Wagon, 35's, FWC Ranger.
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