IT WAS HOT!
Did I mention it was hot?
Most us rolled in Thursday. We parked in the shade, and then moved our camping headquarters as the shade moved closer to the creek... very good call. We spent a lot of time in the creek.
In camp Thursday was Al and Stacey, Curtis, Steve and Dolly, Lee (yours truly), Jose and family (well, early Friday morning). Friday just before the run our Associate members Rich and Laura rolled in in their red TJ. My family arrived, timed to miss the heat, Friday afternoon.
Friday, breakfast hours were extended, but we did have a drivers' meeting at 9:15 AM with Peak Putters' and the teams from 2 guest rigs in attendance. We called for a 9:30 departure and were rolling by 9:40. Not bad. Having gotten got lost at Liberty once before and leading my small group to a meth lab (true story), I asked Curtis to lead the way. We first hit Crystal Ridge (319). The only issue we encountered was the vehicle of one of guests was overheating early on and they had to turn back. Then to 315.
We had lunch at Lions Rock (but did not go to Lady Bug Rock.) The Ybarra clan turned down the hill at that point to enjoy the creek. Also our guest John from the Shindig club turned back down the hill. We would see him and his friend more that weekend.
The remaining wheelers hit two more trails... I'll have to check my notes / GPS, maybe someone can post up.
It was DUSTY, especially in the burn areas. Good wheeling all thru out and we kept up a pretty good pace. No carnage (beside two rigs dealing with overheating), and I did not witness any cable being pulled. Stair Step is where we stacked up, getting out and watching rigs make their way up. Some doing it with more drama than others, but all without issue. I wanted to get in line and take the ride again.
I saw cameras. PICTURES PLEASE!
That was not supposed to be the tight line Al.
Required Hole in the Rock poser shot.
Back at camp we ate peanuts... lots and lots of peanuts.
We delayed the official Peak Putters Meeting start until the ice gods (the people that go to town for ice when it is over a hundred are truely gods.) During the meeting we enjoyed the appetizers we all brought. And by all, I mean Dolly.
...and then, the traditional 4th o July manicures...
So ends chapter one.
But, it was still a parade and potluck that cannot be beat, but maybe next year we sneak by early and put up an EZ-Up of our own, just sayin'.
