Highlights
Fernando, Chad, Jeff, Kevin, Todd, and Mike made it down Hells Gate successfully; Curtis was denied going down because of equipment / set-up issues (ie…soft springs and tire rubbing on fender and boulder bars), and Chad needed help up because of shattered slip yoke on front drive shaft. Fernando, Keith, Aaron, Jeff, Kevin, Darrell, Curtis, Todd, and Travis made it up tip over challenge. Chad didn't attempt because of prior breakage, Norm backed down after breaking the front passenger CV joint. We had the debut performance of the IART (Isuzu Anti Roll Team), on The Narrows when Curtis got TIPPAAAYYY!!!!! He took a high line and the soft springs forced him into the wall. The roof rack caught him, and the IATR went into action averting the 1degree from FLIPPAAAYYY!!! They were deployed for several others on this section of the trail. The sun set as we were finishing The Narrows, so we were all in the dark to complete the trial.

Since we didn't really know where the trail was it took a while to find the trail head, we wound around a few roads before actually getting there. During this adventure it was discovered that Keith's bumper was melting. The repair from the Golden Crack had an unwanted and unexpected side effect. Corbin & Deanna, Jim, Peter & Lori, Erik & Dani, and Fernando began the day on Lower Helldorado, after parking Keith at the bottom. The trail rocked. Everyone did a great job. We had to pull out the winch cable only once when the long wheelbase of Erik's Taco got him hung up on a huge boulder. There were boulders as big as small cars strewn throughout the ravine, with ledges that were hood height. It was amazing to see all of the vehicles walk through with ease.