SAS SAS #8 Official Page 08/05/2024-08/09/2024

[sogncab]

I'm really hoping Black Bear is open this year

 

[shanko]

All amazing! Thanks for sharing.
Do y’all set up some online folder where we can share pics of the event afterwards?

 

[JohnnyFish]

One of my all time favorites. Taken by our good friend and photography Pro Chris "The Beared Wonder" Dickenson. @cdphotog
This is the summit of Stoney Pass looking West as we head towards Silverton during SAS 6.
Splash pic was Epic!

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I got a fun shot of Chris at SAS7

 

[Polecat]

This one has always been one of my favorites. Black bear with @Well Sorted , @Kleatus , and @NookShneer during SAS #2

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If there were just one picture that encapsulates my excitement for this event, it might be this. Even though I have lots to do before August (including getting a new motor into my rig), I still wish I were already on my way to Ouray!

 

[Unoman]

Question for the group but first some background. Other than hard core buggy rock crawling, I'm experienced and competent off road. I have no problem seeing the lines and will usually help spot less experienced folks when in a group. I'm bringing my bone stock 40 on 30x9.50 tires, open diffs. It's actually quite impressive what a stock 40 can do. That being said, do y'all think I will have any problem running these trails? I know most are mountain passes but some can be hairy at times. Would it be better to throw a lift on it with some 33s? I go back and forth all the time about lifting it but I love the way it looks stock.

 

[gonzopancho]

I'm bringing my bone stock 40 on 30x9.50 tires, open diffs. It's actually quite impressive what a stock 40 can do.

I'm bringing a 1966 FJ45LV on 32s with open diffs, and I really don't want to bend it. You should be fine.

 

[JohnnyFish]

A few SAS7 shots

 

[OlYellr]

Even though I have lots to do before August (including getting a new motor into my rig)

If you need help stabbing it or whatever - I can make a trip down. That is where my rig was (Friends house in Leewood) when I got my engine stabbed in Oct.

 

[sogncab]

.That being said, do y'all think I will have any problem running these trails?

No.

I'm 3/4 retarded, (the rest is mixed European), and my stock 40 made it everywhere I needed to go.

 

[bhsdriller]

Nope, i'd classify most all of it as easy.

Can get interesting with weather

 

[Kleatus]

This one has always been one of my favorites. Black bear with @Well Sorted , @Kleatus , and @NookShneer during SAS #2

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That year (and whole trip) was so much fun. My brake booster going out going down black bear was not

 

[Kleatus]

 

[Polecat]

If you need help stabbing it or whatever - I can make a trip down. That is where my rig was (Friends house in Leewood) when I got my engine stabbed in Oct.

I greatly appreciate the offer. Just another thing to love about this community. I probably should have clarified - I’m not actually responsible for anything important. Thankfully @cjmoon and @tornadoalleycruiser, 2 of the best in the biz, will be doing the real work as soon as I finish getting this thing refreshed. Just need it to warm up a little so I can feel my fingers in the garage.

 

[Kleatus]

So many good times in these mountains..

can't wait to get back.

 

[sogncab]

Can get interesting with weather

Pretty sure is its the only time in my life I've seen it snow in August....

 

[TheBlackSheep]

Question for the group but first some background. Other than hard core buggy rock crawling, I'm experienced and competent off road. I have no problem seeing the lines and will usually help spot less experienced folks when in a group. I'm bringing my bone stock 40 on 30x9.50 tires, open diffs. It's actually quite impressive what a stock 40 can do. That being said, do y'all think I will have any problem running these trails? I know most are mountain passes but some can be hairy at times. Would it be better to throw a lift on it with some 33s? I go back and forth all the time about lifting it but I love the way it looks stock.

Nahhh. I’m running a 2 inch body lift to squish some 33s under her, but other than that am running stock suspension in my 62. Still managed to get into places that made me pucker and she didn’t let me down.


Unrelated: I heard a nasty little rumor Black Bear may be closed indefinitely. NFS is wearing down on hauling people off of it, especially when it’s supposed to be closed. Note, JUST A RUMOR.

 

[raisinhell2]

Pretty sure is its the only time in my life I've seen it snow in August....

1st one Mineral creek heading up to engineer pass Jul 20th 2019.. 2nd entrance to imogene just across the creek June 19th 2019

 

[Broski]

Question for the group but first some background. Other than hard core buggy rock crawling, I'm experienced and competent off road. I have no problem seeing the lines and will usually help spot less experienced folks when in a group. I'm bringing my bone stock 40 on 30x9.50 tires, open diffs. It's actually quite impressive what a stock 40 can do. That being said, do y'all think I will have any problem running these trails? I know most are mountain passes but some can be hairy at times. Would it be better to throw a lift on it with some 33s? I go back and forth all the time about lifting it but I love the way it looks stock.

It will be just fine, no need to worry!

 

[Rockymtnreaper]

I'll leave these here so people know what it's all about! Now that I'm back in SW Colorado it won't be such a mission to make it! If work doesn't stop me again this year. I'll come to say hi to everyone!

@mattressking

@POTATO LAUNCHER

 

[POTATO LAUNCHER]

I'll leave these here so people know what it's all about! Now that I'm back in SW Colorado it won't be such a mission to make it! If work doesn't stop me again this year. I'll come to say hi to everyone!

@mattressking
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@POTATO LAUNCHER

That was the 25 on BlackBear run. Hell of a day my friend.