Vegas Fun Run 08 - Report & Pics

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:39 pm

Holy Cow! What a great trip! I feel like I have been missing out all these years by driving Through the Vegas area and never taking the time to find trails to wheel. The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area where we wheeled was great w/ a nice combination of scenery and just enough difficulty on Potato Ridge to keep it interesting and fun. We started the day by visiting w/ some wild (pretty tame though) horses and then headed off to the trail which was a nice long winding trail up the mountain. It was a pretty easy section but was definitely fun and scenic.

We even got in some night wheeling on the way down the canyon in the dark.

I really have to thank the Vegas folks that came out to host the run and especially Kirk for his hard work setting up this run and his awesome hospitality at dinner. What a Feast!! :shock:

and a fun time!

On to some pics!

From KJ Taz:

KJ Taz wrote:

Had a great time with you guys yesterday! Wish I could have stayed for dinner but...............oh well.

Once we get a thread I will stick up some pictures but in the mean time I have been uploading some to this album in my Photobucket account.

http://s45.photobucket.com/albums/f87/s ... 012-06-08/

Unfortunately I really didn't get any on Potato Ridge that came out except for one. I guess I had my camera set wrong, sorry.

Inc · **Posted:** Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:46 pm

So you guys only hit up Potato Ridge?

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Tue Dec 09, 2008 10:35 pm

incubusmike wrote:

So you guys only hit up Potato Ridge?

Well we went up Wheeler pass on our way there. Didn't get much for pics on the way as we went pretty quick. On the way down we went through some cool areas but got spread out so same deal on pics.

Inc · **Posted:** Tue Dec 09, 2008 10:38 pm

I see, I thought everyone was going to go play in Logandale one day or something...

jeepinkelly · **Posted:** Tue Dec 09, 2008 11:53 pm

What a wonderful introduction to the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest we had!! Thanks to YOU, the folks who organized this 4x4 adventure! From Diamond Springs to Wheeler Pass was a very scenic drive, offering panoramic vistas spanning over 50 miles cast over the eastern Mojave Desert.

After lunch and visiting the Charcoal Kiln ruins, we were introduced to Potato Ridge Trail. WOW! It was a great opportunity to test our 4x4 skills driving over rocky obstacles and scaling some off-camber ledges!

After the sun had set in the west, we crested Potato Ridge and headed down into the infamous Red Rock Canyon. The road was narrow and windy providing some intermittent exposed bedrock but, overall an easy route to negotiate.

Thank YOU very much for your Guidance, Hospitality and Camaraderie on the trail!

Once we were back on pavement aired up and the driver vehicle checks completed, we headed back into civilization. All of the 4x4 event participants were treated to dinner at the Melting Pot Restaurant! What a wonderful feast the Melting Pot provided!! From the appetizers of fruits, vegetables and breads hand dipped in a fresh blend of melted cheeses and spices.

The main entrees included fresh shrimp, pacific salmon, prime beef, Carolina pork and seasoned chicken breast that was absolutely tantalizing!

A VERY Special thanks to the owner (Kirk) and his Restaurant Staff of the Melting Pot Restaurant! Your excellent service, generosity and delectable foods were incredible!

Thank you very much for a great time!

Sincerely,

Greg and Kelly.

jpzkj · **Posted:** Wed Dec 10, 2008 1:10 am

You guys didn't tell me there were going to be Donkey's on this run !!!! I woulda gone for sure

MJR · **Posted:** Wed Dec 10, 2008 1:47 am

jpzkj wrote:

You guys didn't tell me there were going to be Donkey's on this run !!!! I woulda gone for sure

You mean to say the wild horses wouldn't have kept you away.

KJ Taz · **Posted:** Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:44 am

Great pictures and write up! Thanks to all as this was a fantastic day of wheeling and nice to meet so many great wheelers. Rock on Lost!

yazhi · **Posted:** Wed Dec 10, 2008 11:03 am

Just wanted to say thanks to the Vegas guys for putting on a great weekend! And an extra big THANK YOU to Kirk for providing an outstanding feast.
For sure we're going to have to get out there and do more wheel'n!!!!

KJ Taz · **Posted:** Wed Dec 10, 2008 11:43 am

A few notable shots

Lunch time!

Sign from the Kilns

And the only one that came out on Potato Ridge

Thanks again to all for a lot of fun.

mrkake · **Posted:** Sat Dec 13, 2008 5:15 am

Wow! This is the first chance I have had to log in and look around much since the run last weekend. Thanks for all the kind words. I had a blast that day. Dinner didn't go as well as I had hoped but I am probably just be self critical. As long as everyone enjoyed it then it was a success. It was nice meeting more LOST folks and spending a day in the dirt! Can't wait to do another one.

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:30 pm

Dinner? Dinner was Great! It isn't often that I get to enjoy a great, relaxing meal w/ my Jeep friends in a nice setting. It was a nice change from hotdogs and carne asada around a grill. (looking forward to those again soon too though!)

Fun times and that overall trip is high on my top ten list.

MJR · **Posted:** Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:46 pm

03CDKJ · **Posted:** Sun Dec 14, 2008 12:12 am

Wow, great pics... There are some good lookin KJ's in that group... Those SFA's are EVIL!!! makes all of the rest look like mini's

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