Jack Stilts
Subaru Ambassador
x2, x2, x2. Right there with ya.
Josh's 2014 Xterra Pro 4x - guided by necessity
- Thread starter jhberria
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x2, x2, x2. Right there with ya.
Got to do the Tahuya State Forest run with the Northwest Xterra Club this weekend. Two other Nissan ExPo guys made it, as well (Trixter and DMSki). Good times were had by all out on the trails, however I wasn't able to snap any trail photos as I was driving.
Part of the crew:
Also, my MaxTrax came in from Southeast Overland today. OD Green for the win!
For upcoming vehicle additions, I ordered the M226 ARB differential cover in red, along with a Mag-Hytec gasket. I've been eyeing it for a while, and find it desirable for both the protection aspect and the fact that it has a high fill port with dipstick. I'll hopefully be throwing that bad boy on in the next couple weeks.
Part of the crew:
Also, my MaxTrax came in from Southeast Overland today. OD Green for the win!
For upcoming vehicle additions, I ordered the M226 ARB differential cover in red, along with a Mag-Hytec gasket. I've been eyeing it for a while, and find it desirable for both the protection aspect and the fact that it has a high fill port with dipstick. I'll hopefully be throwing that bad boy on in the next couple weeks.
wreckdiver1321
Overlander
Ah man! I'm seriously jealous. I can't wait to finally move out that way so I can join in on the fun.
Jack Stilts
Subaru Ambassador
Jealous of those MaxTrax! If you ever feel like parting with them, I have $0.26 and a box of pop tarts with your name on them.
Same to you man! I'm definitely trying to camp sometime soon, so we'll have to plan something out.
Make it Toaster Strudel and you've got yourself a deal. I don't fool around with that pop tart nonsense. I fancy myself an aristocrat.
This thing's going to stick out like a sore thumb under the Xterra, but I think it looks pretty sweet.
You'll notice it's resting gently on the rear bumper that I still haven't installed. If it would stop raining for more than 30 seconds here, I would finish painting it and slap it on. It's getting to the point that I'm just going to take it to have it bed lined and call it a day. The diff cover will be going on as soon as the Mag-Hytec gasket is delivered.
You'll notice it's resting gently on the rear bumper that I still haven't installed. If it would stop raining for more than 30 seconds here, I would finish painting it and slap it on. It's getting to the point that I'm just going to take it to have it bed lined and call it a day. The diff cover will be going on as soon as the Mag-Hytec gasket is delivered.
wreckdiver1321
Overlander
Oh man, I have GOT to get my ARB diff cover. Everyone has been getting those recently. That's gonna look so cool on your axle. I love that red.
Please... PLEASE... don't bedliner your bumper. It doesn't look as nice, it's impossible to keep clean, and if you scratch it it just peels off in big strips. You have such a nice and clean X.
Please... PLEASE... don't bedliner your bumper. It doesn't look as nice, it's impossible to keep clean, and if you scratch it it just peels off in big strips. You have such a nice and clean X.
wreckdiver1321
Overlander
I've got a buddy who is a powder coater, and I'm always so impressed by well-done powder coat. It looks great and it's nearly indestructible.
Trikebubble
Adventurer
That ARB cover looks awesome. Form and function together in one package. Good show.
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In staying with my personal tradition of spending my day off by myself in the woods, I ventured out to the Olympic Peninsula on this rainy Monday. Mrs. Jhberria is out of town, so it was just me, the mountains, and the rain that has been falling incessantly for the past two weeks in western Washington.
The rain was more of a mist at higher elevations, frustratingly obscuring both the epic views over the Puget Sounds and the road ahead.
A sobering, enduring reminder to not drive like and an idiot on these mountain trails.
Working my way up across Jefferson Ridge and down to Little Elk Lake via FSRs.
Tons of rain and melting snow runoff which bodes well for wildfire season. Certainly don't want a repeat of last summer.
Posin', hard.
Finally made it down to Little Elk Lake. Took a stroll around it and did some bird watching. As tranquil as can be, and quite full from the recent rains.
Even flooding the trail at points.
The clarity of these mountain streams is indescribable. A crisp blue that's impossible to replicate with my lackluster photography skills and equipment. Quite the paradigm shift from the murky creeks and pools I'm used to back east (albeit they possess their own unique charm, as well).
Progressing further west into the Olympics, I reached the trail head for the hike down to Jefferson Lake. I was greeted by the sign at said trailhead:
Now, if there's anything I learned from the 'The Revenant' starring Hollywood heartthrobs Leo DiCapprio and Tom Hardy, it's that a man can suffer a debilitating bear attack, endure a long and excruciating recovery in the wilderness, and still maintain the wherewithal to exact vengeance on his enemies.
This cinematic revelation inspired me to continue down the trail.
After a brief trek through the primordial Olympic Forest adorned with moss and ancient evergreens, I reached the lake. It wasn't particularly impressive, but satisfying nonetheless.
Soon I was heading further west still, and the elevation was gradually increasing. It wasn't long before I was in the shadows of the central Olympic Peaks, in all their grandeur.
Alas, with elevation comes snow. This snow was wet, sloppy, and impassible. Especially by myself and a remote region of the park. This is where my trip ended....for now.
On the way out, I stopped briefly to sit on top of the Xterra and eat a sandwich. Like a boss. This was my view.
The rain was more of a mist at higher elevations, frustratingly obscuring both the epic views over the Puget Sounds and the road ahead.
A sobering, enduring reminder to not drive like and an idiot on these mountain trails.
Working my way up across Jefferson Ridge and down to Little Elk Lake via FSRs.
Tons of rain and melting snow runoff which bodes well for wildfire season. Certainly don't want a repeat of last summer.
Posin', hard.
Finally made it down to Little Elk Lake. Took a stroll around it and did some bird watching. As tranquil as can be, and quite full from the recent rains.
Even flooding the trail at points.
The clarity of these mountain streams is indescribable. A crisp blue that's impossible to replicate with my lackluster photography skills and equipment. Quite the paradigm shift from the murky creeks and pools I'm used to back east (albeit they possess their own unique charm, as well).
Progressing further west into the Olympics, I reached the trail head for the hike down to Jefferson Lake. I was greeted by the sign at said trailhead:
Now, if there's anything I learned from the 'The Revenant' starring Hollywood heartthrobs Leo DiCapprio and Tom Hardy, it's that a man can suffer a debilitating bear attack, endure a long and excruciating recovery in the wilderness, and still maintain the wherewithal to exact vengeance on his enemies.
This cinematic revelation inspired me to continue down the trail.
After a brief trek through the primordial Olympic Forest adorned with moss and ancient evergreens, I reached the lake. It wasn't particularly impressive, but satisfying nonetheless.
Soon I was heading further west still, and the elevation was gradually increasing. It wasn't long before I was in the shadows of the central Olympic Peaks, in all their grandeur.
Alas, with elevation comes snow. This snow was wet, sloppy, and impassible. Especially by myself and a remote region of the park. This is where my trip ended....for now.
On the way out, I stopped briefly to sit on top of the Xterra and eat a sandwich. Like a boss. This was my view.
wreckdiver1321
Overlander
Looks like an awesome trip man! I'm jealous.
Dude... I gotta get on my move to Washington.
Dude... I gotta get on my move to Washington.
Yes, you do. Do you have a definite move planned?
Thanks man. This is the southeastern corner, just north of Lake Cushman. Pick up one of the park service maps of Olympic National Park from any park HQ. They are around $12 if I remember correctly, and a great investment if you plan on spending any time out there.