Stuck in Death Valley

[WOADKIL]

In two feet of dusty sand and tried to crawl out the trough.

High centered!

Got help from fellow trail runner

Death Valley a great place to explore!

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[Bob902]

Been to Death Valley once. Didn't see near enough. Can't wait to get back.

 

[D Fresh]

Street tires?


No airing down?


Did you try sand mode? Locker?

 

[Msfitoy]

Well that looks fun...try crossing at an angle next time around?

 

[WOADKIL]

Been to Death Valley once. Didn't see near enough. Can't wait to get back.

Do NOT miss Titus Canyon! One of my best runs! Not technical but great variation of canyon and high ledge trails!

 

[OC4095]

You needed Matts Offroad Recovery

 

[WOADKIL]

Well that looks fun...try crossing at an angle next time around...

Yup, tried that first, again, super powdery!

 

[Bob902]

Do NOT miss Titus Canyon! One of my best runs! Not technical but great variation of canyon and high ledge trails!

Going to pull it up now!


from 171 feet to 5302 feet!!

 

[Msfitoy]

Yup, tried that first, again, super powdery!

Need more speed then lol...

 

[WOADKIL]

Going to pull it up now!

No youtube vids does Titus Canyon justice!

 

[Bob902]

OnX off road looks good

 

[WOADKIL]

Need more speed then lol...

Had a Bison and Toy Land Cruiser stuck in front of me…

All pulled out easily!

 

[P. A. Schilke]

In two feet of dusty sand and tried to crawl out the trough.

High centered!

Got help from fellow trail runner

Death Valley a great place to explore!

HI Wil,

Looks like you encountered what we in off road racing called Poof Dirt. Talcum powder consistency that is hard to cross depending on how deep. You likely would have never made it unless you had very wide tires and crossed at an angle...problem is it is hard to recognize. Poof dirt has stranded many racers...aka Silt beds. Worst is when it crusts over... You walk on it and think...this is hard pack....but not really until you try your vehicle and it breaks through.

Glad you had someone to pull you out....

Best,
Phil

 

[VegasRanger]

Need better tires

 

[canyonslicker]

Bring lots of water to pour under your tires. It hardens the sand!!! And you may need it to live!!

BTW you’re lucky it wasn’t a forest Ranger that pulled you out… huge ticket and an ass chewing..

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