Oooh, purty! Well, I'm game if anyone else is... Or maybe plan somethin' fer September/October? We can play down here all winter, too. Gunna go find the trails around Cruces tomorrow after work. Any suggestions? The Cruces 4-wheel group has nothing planned on their site so i'm gunna see if any of my red cross buddies are up for an adventure. I really need a new camera.
Thanks man. I've put a lot of work into the Tundra since that picture was taken; I'm about to install a 4" lift on it this summer.
October/November is wheeling season down there, I'll definitely be up for an EP run by then. We should also get an XN group together to do Chili Challenge in February.
Sounds like you have a good plan for finding some local spots to wheel. You're right... it's usually best to wheel with others but if you're smart about it, you can run mellow trails on your own. Four rules will keep you safe:
1. Never leave without telling someone where you are going and when you plan to return.
2. Never travel down a road that you aren't willing to hike out if you get stuck.
3. Always carry a mobile phone and keep tabs on signal strength... it may help with rule#2 if you need to hike out.
4. Never cross an obstacle that you don't think that you can get back across if you have to turn around.
Your Ham radio will definitely come in handy, there are a bunch of repeaters out there. Have fun out there, EP/Las Cruces has a lot of great wheeling spots.
-Rok