LIVE from the 2007 Trail Team Kokopelli Expedition! - Page 5

skupetz · 11-12-07, 12:49 PM

shirts are ordered, and sticker prices are being found out. if you got a good connection with stickers let me know.

otherwise fantastic trip! had fun with everybody and can't wait to do it again... what do it again? yep thats right troopers I'm still at Gateway and have spend the last 2 days scouting trails for next year. I'll do my best to keep the good stuff and do away with the lees interesting??? or shall I say add mo' better stuff.

I'll do an online write up a little later this week. otherwise thanks to everybody that came! I personally had a blast!!!!

-Gustaf

woody · 11-12-07, 01:17 PM

http://gallery.ih8mud.com/thumbnails.php?album=59

9ersgirl · 11-12-07, 01:41 PM

Gustaf, Woody, Troy, Garrett and James:

Thank you does not seem to cover the huge amount of gratitude I have for all of you. You all did a wonderful job putting the Kokopelli Trip together. I thank you for taking your spare time off the job to attend to all the fine details that we all know exist in a trip like this.

This truly was a once in a life time opportunity and I for one am glad I was able to take advantage of it! The beautiful views and new friends were all worth it.

To all the Guys (and Nettie), Thanks for letting me tag along

, I had a blast, even though a I was sick via a cold/flu/elevation/or what ever it was you want to call it. You were all wonderful and a pleasure to meet!!! I'm getting better though, almost have my voice back now.

Happy Trails,
Amanda

MaddBaggins · 11-12-07, 03:05 PM

Great gallery Woody! Thanks for linking that.

stagecoachco · 11-12-07, 06:18 PM

Well I don't know what else to say other than what has been said. Uphill did a great narrative of our trip (on the Blue Board). I only took a few photos, I guess I was having too much fun. This was a really fun trip. The best adventure of the season for sure!!!!
I want to thank the Trail Team (Gustav, Troy, Garret, James, Woody) for putting this together and making it a GREAT trip. I also wanted to thank Toyota for giving us the opportunity to give the FJ a try at expedition style wheeling. I hope we get to do this again next year!!!!
Anyway here are two of my pics
My truck at the Top of the World:

The second night camping spot. As the sun went down it highlighted the cliff that was in our camp:

I had so much fun doing the expedition thing, that I am planning a Maze trip for next year.

crazyhermit · 11-12-07, 06:20 PM

Hey Kids! Nettie and I want to thank everyone involved in making the Kokopelli Trail Expedition a fantastic experience. We had a terrific time with great people in a breathtaking place. It's hard to imagine how it could have been better...although, it sounds like Gustaf is already hard at work trying to do just that. Gustaf...put us on the list for next years expedition!

Nettie took most of the pix but as she is desperately clinging to film we will have to wait to see what develops.

Once again thanks to all.

George

Waggoner5 · 11-12-07, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyhermit

Hey Kids! Nettie and I want to thank everyone involved in making the Kokopelli Trail Expedition a fantastic experience. We had a terrific time with great people in a breathtaking place. It's hard to imagine how it could have been better...although, it sounds like Gustaf is already hard at work trying to do just that. Gustaf...put us on the list for next years expedition!

Nettie took most of the pix but as she is desperately clinging to film we will have to wait to see what develops.

Once again thanks to all.

George

Hey there, what are you doing over here? Welcome aboard George.

FJCRUZR · 11-12-07, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyhermit

Hey Kids! Nettie and I want to thank everyone involved in making the Kokopelli Trail Expedition a fantastic experience. We had a terrific time with great people in a breathtaking place. It's hard to imagine how it could have been better...although, it sounds like Gustaf is already hard at work trying to do just that. Gustaf...put us on the list for next years expedition!

Nettie took most of the pix but as she is desperately clinging to film we will have to wait to see what develops.

Once again thanks to all.

George

George, let me say thank you for dinner.

More pictures!...photobucket.com/FJCRUZR

NGA-FJC · 11-13-07, 05:26 AM

Nice pics Sylvain. Sorry about your windshield. Go figure. You don't take your rig on this one but you get carnage anyway.

FJCRUZR · 11-13-07, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by NGA-FJC

Nice pics Sylvain. Sorry about your windshield. Go figure. You don't take your rig on this one but you get carnage anyway.

Go figure!
Trail Team truck(Sun Fusion) Pre expedition damage...

My truck(sun Fusion) on the way back from the airport!!!

Lovey · 11-13-07, 10:08 AM

Great pics.

I'm considering doing this sometime next year if I can afford it.

Hank · 11-13-07, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Lovey

Great pics.

I'm considering doing this sometime next year if I can afford it.

Truthfully, I spent money on hotels, fuel and three t-shirts. Normal weekly food is what we took, probably less. It is not much money to do. What I did spend was worth every penny.

MaddBaggins · 11-13-07, 12:14 PM

Hey, whats all this about T-shirts? Did I miss something?

uphill · 11-13-07, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MaddBaggins

Hey, whats all this about T-shirts? Did I miss something?

PM or call Gustaf. I think you left before we all decided to pitch in some $$ for t-shirts and stickers commemorating the expedition.

MaddBaggins · 11-13-07, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by uphill

PM or call Gustaf. I think you left before we all decided to pitch in some $$ for t-shirts and stickers commemorating the expedition.

Ahh, OK. After the gas-up in Moab we headed south and ended up going straight home. I was in my own bed by midnight that night. Good thing to, I spent the rest of the weekend laying around, sick. I'm still fighting it.

Mace · 11-13-07, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MaddBaggins

Ahh, OK. After the gas-up in Moab we headed south and ended up going straight home. I was in my own bed by midnight that night. Good thing to, I spent the rest of the weekend laying around, sick. I'm still fighting it.

wimp

Timgco · 11-13-07, 04:00 PM

very cool pics!!!!! Was the trail easy to find your way? or did you use GPS most of the time?

cruiserhead · 11-13-07, 05:15 PM

Glad you all had a good time and stayed safe.Great pics.Save me a spot for the next one.
David

Waggoner5 · 11-13-07, 06:39 PM

The trail was marked really well , but backup GPS was dead on.

FJCRUZR · 11-13-07, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaddBaggins

Ahh, OK. After the gas-up in Moab we headed south and ended up going straight home. I was in my own bed by midnight that night. Good thing to, I spent the rest of the weekend laying around, sick. I'm still fighting it.

Didn't have a chance to say good bye!
It was nice meeting both of you and make sure that tent is on the roof of the truck next year!!!

MaddBaggins · 11-14-07, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mace

wimp

Thats just not right, I had a severe allergic reaction to the mere thought of going back to work

MaddBaggins · 11-14-07, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FJCRUZR

Didn't have a chance to say good bye!
It was nice meeting both of you and make sure that tent is on the roof of the truck next year!!!

yeah, everyone split from the gas station quick. I don't even know where you guys went while we were still juicing the tires. I figure you all took the opportunity to shake the trailer trash

It was good to meet everyone and, sorry, if I go next year, the trailer will be there again.

FJCRUZR · 11-14-07, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MaddBaggins

yeah, everyone split from the gas station quick. I don't even know where you guys went while we were still juicing the tires. I figure you all took the opportunity to shake the trailer trash

It was good to meet everyone and, sorry, if I go next year, the trailer will be there again.

We still love you...

FlyNdrive · 11-15-07, 08:43 AM

I like the trail report and pics. Some of the Bruisers have decided to plan the same trail for March.

Any advice??

-Ben

11-12-07, 12:49 PM	#121
skupetz IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: minnesota TLCA# 15654 Posts: 14	shirts & stickers shirts are ordered, and sticker prices are being found out. if you got a good connection with stickers let me know. otherwise fantastic trip! had fun with everybody and can't wait to do it again... what do it again? yep thats right troopers I'm still at Gateway and have spend the last 2 days scouting trails for next year. I'll do my best to keep the good stuff and do away with the lees interesting??? or shall I say add mo' better stuff. I'll do an online write up a little later this week. otherwise thanks to everybody that came! I personally had a blast!!!! -Gustaf __________________ Gustaf Kupetz FJ trail Teams East coast 2007 West coast 2006

11-12-07, 01:17 PM	#122
woody Admin Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Appleton, WI TLCA# 1548 Posts: 7,612 Blog Entries: 1	http://gallery.ih8mud.com/thumbnails.php?album=59 __________________ Brian 'woody' Swearingen

11-12-07, 01:41 PM	#123
9ersgirl IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Readfield, WI Posts: 38	Gustaf, Woody, Troy, Garrett and James: Thank you does not seem to cover the huge amount of gratitude I have for all of you. You all did a wonderful job putting the Kokopelli Trip together. I thank you for taking your spare time off the job to attend to all the fine details that we all know exist in a trip like this. This truly was a once in a life time opportunity and I for one am glad I was able to take advantage of it! The beautiful views and new friends were all worth it. To all the Guys (and Nettie), Thanks for letting me tag along, I had a blast, even though a I was sick via a cold/flu/elevation/or what ever it was you want to call it. You were all wonderful and a pleasure to meet!!! I'm getting better though, almost have my voice back now. Happy Trails, Amanda __________________ *AVATAR - eep FOR SALE - PM for details** '08 FJ Cruiser (his) '93 4runner (mine) '71 Land Cruiser (ours)

11-12-07, 03:05 PM	#124
MaddBaggins I am the Pumpkin King! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Getting crazy with the Cheese Whiz TLCA# 14528 Posts: 2,078	Great gallery Woody! Thanks for linking that. __________________ Alvin 00 XTerra "Rocksie" slightly modded-Wifey's 07 AT Horizon Trailer "Turtle"-Ours 94 FZJ80 "Tortuga" +4", 315's, 4:88's, locked, armored and scratched to hell-Mine Copper State Cruisers 13 You're like a breadstick, you got no rhythm I don't know what I don't know, and I won't know what I don't know until I know it!

11-12-07, 06:18 PM	#125
stagecoachco IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Steamboat Springs, CO TLCA# 17069 Posts: 1	Well I don't know what else to say other than what has been said. Uphill did a great narrative of our trip (on the Blue Board). I only took a few photos, I guess I was having too much fun. This was a really fun trip. The best adventure of the season for sure!!!! I want to thank the Trail Team (Gustav, Troy, Garret, James, Woody) for putting this together and making it a GREAT trip. I also wanted to thank Toyota for giving us the opportunity to give the FJ a try at expedition style wheeling. I hope we get to do this again next year!!!! Anyway here are two of my pics My truck at the Top of the World: The second night camping spot. As the sun went down it highlighted the cliff that was in our camp: I had so much fun doing the expedition thing, that I am planning a Maze trip for next year. __________________ 2007 FJ - Cruiser. Lifted, 33's, steelies, ARB bumper with winch, Sliders, and last but definately NOT least Inchworm Lefty Tcase with 5:1 low range (80:1 final)

11-12-07, 06:20 PM	#126
crazyhermit IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2	Hey Kids! Nettie and I want to thank everyone involved in making the Kokopelli Trail Expedition a fantastic experience. We had a terrific time with great people in a breathtaking place. It's hard to imagine how it could have been better...although, it sounds like Gustaf is already hard at work trying to do just that. Gustaf...put us on the list for next years expedition! Nettie took most of the pix but as she is desperately clinging to film we will have to wait to see what develops. Once again thanks to all. George __________________ Kokopelli Trail Expedition - 11-07 - 17° - "No Charge for Extra Dust!" 07 Voodoo FJ Cruiser > SAW..OME..Donohoe..Lots of All Pro..Warn..Winchline..MTZ's..Walker Evans..Gorilla..aFe..ARB..Gobi..Engle..Predator..S cepter..Tuffy..PIAA..Fourtreks..Powertank..Hi-Lift..Hellroaring..Optima..DeLorme Last edited by crazyhermit; 11-12-07 at 06:27 PM.

11-13-07, 05:26 AM	#129
NGA-FJC IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Woodstock GA TLCA# 17231 Posts: 98	Nice pics Sylvain. Sorry about your windshield. Go figure. You don't take your rig on this one but you get carnage anyway. __________________ 2007 FJ Cruiser Georgia Cruisers Upstate Cruisers DONATE TO SAVE TELLICO

11-13-07, 10:08 AM	#131
Lovey IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: N NJ TLCA# 15131 Posts: 287	Great pics. I'm considering doing this sometime next year if I can afford it. __________________ 92 FJ80 07 FJC

11-13-07, 12:14 PM	#133
MaddBaggins I am the Pumpkin King! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Getting crazy with the Cheese Whiz TLCA# 14528 Posts: 2,078	Hey, whats all this about T-shirts? Did I miss something? __________________ Alvin 00 XTerra "Rocksie" slightly modded-Wifey's 07 AT Horizon Trailer "Turtle"-Ours 94 FZJ80 "Tortuga" +4", 315's, 4:88's, locked, armored and scratched to hell-Mine Copper State Cruisers 13 You're like a breadstick, you got no rhythm I don't know what I don't know, and I won't know what I don't know until I know it!

11-13-07, 04:00 PM	#137
Timgco IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3	very cool pics!!!!! Was the trail easy to find your way? or did you use GPS most of the time?

11-13-07, 05:15 PM	#138
cruiserhead GCLC President Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Jersey TLCA# 15185 Posts: 553	Glad you all had a good time and stayed safe.Great pics.Save me a spot for the next one. David __________________ 1971-80 FJ40 Hey,I used what I had.Trail and plow truck. 1978 FJ40 under construction-soon to get a 3FE `93 Chevy 1500 Suburban family hauler, wifes DD,`05 GMC 2500HD SLE Extra Cab 4x4 Cruiser Hauler,`95 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 www.gclcny.com Installer of Metal Tech products Crum`s Custom Welding,LLC ccw1@optonline.net Bumpers to roll cages,FJ40 skid plates-fits stock 3,4 speed & Orion trans and transfer case combos.1 year in development and Telico tested

11-13-07, 06:39 PM	#139
Waggoner5 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,214	The trail was marked really well , but backup GPS was dead on. __________________ Gary Waggoner Golden, Co 1989 FJ62 SOA, 502 Mercruiser, ARBs Sold 1987 HJ61 SOA, Cable Locks, 39k miles Sold 1983 FJ40 sitting broke since 89 1965 FZJ45 Pickup on modified 80 chassis 2003 Tacoma, ARB, OME, SC, TRD TLCA 10689 LSLC 2000 Rising Sun 2007 www.powerplayracing.net

11-15-07, 08:43 AM	#144
FlyNdrive IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chesapeake Bay, MD Posts: 58	I like the trail report and pics. Some of the Bruisers have decided to plan the same trail for March. Any advice?? -Ben __________________ 2007 FJ Cruiser in Sun Fusion. Too many mods to list. Please check out the FJ Bruisers Off Road Club in Wahington D.C. http://www.fjbruisers.org

11-15-07, 05:03 PM	#145
9ersgirl IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Readfield, WI Posts: 38 </