200 series pre-LCDC Moab and Ouray trip (2 Viewers)

[TheGrrrrr]

As trails go I don't think anything was above a 6 (which was really just the Doll House, otherwise I'd rate them as a 5), but they were still a solid challenge, especially knowing we were absolutely on our own to choose lines and to perform any recovery required if things went sideways.

Incidentally, @sdnative was relaxed and a total pro. While @TheGrrrrr and I were armored up and on 34s, Eric did everything in an almost stock truck, save for a set of ARB skids, a basic OME Nitro 2" lift, and I believe he was on 33s. No bumpers, no lockers, no sliders, no winch. Proof that the right lines make a huge difference... unlike yours truly who had a chance to test out his ASFIR transfer case skid. (Which BTW did its job and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend as cost effective protection for those overlanding but not trying to beat the holy hell out of your rig)

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I'm not even sure I would put Doll House obstacles at a 6. I'd say 5 for the tricky obstacle, 4 for the stuff around Doll House itself and the rest is a 2/3 based on Cruise Moab ratings. That doesn't discount what Eric accomplished from the driver seat. He certainly outclassed me in avoiding contact underneath.

 

[clrussell]

Thank you for posting. Moab is on my fall
List this year and I’m watching for info so this is great.

 

[linuxgod]

Where are we going this year?

I've got a few days before cruise moab officially starts...