March 18th and 19th (yes that was the Red Rocker on your itinerary)
Most of the trails are all off of this creek bottom.
Safety tip, when spotting, keep large granite rock between you and the Jeep.
I was quickly able to get the Red Rocker perched on a large granite rock.
But, that is why we all carry straps.
This pic of a Rubicon headed up Watch Mountain, is probably my favorite.
The Orange Team works its way up the granite.
Tanner, Holly, and Hannah enjoy lunch, and the view, atop Watch Mountain
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We stage for the next obstacle in the shadows of Balancing Rock.
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It doesn't look too scary.....until you are parked under it.
Oh, and that obstacle, didn't make it, GET THE STRAP!
We take a break at the top of Lion's back. The couple on the left came all the way from California.
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Here are our AWESOME trail guides. Our leader was Jorge on the right.
Joe, an Austin firefighter, takes his WIFE'S Rubicon up this ledge.
Here is team California at work.
I ease the Red Rocker up a granite shelf.
Jorge explores our escape route.
Jorge guides this NICE CJ5 down this steep slope.
The line backs up for yet another obstacle.
A very capable Grand makes it look easy.
Tom, and his family, from South Austin, make quick work of this rock.(without engaging the lockers)
Brad, and his family from North Austin, nurse his wounded CJ7 up the same rock.
In the distance, another team enjoys the view atop Watch Mountain.
This CJ5 has a little trouble on the slick rock of this broken down dam.
After lunch Saturday, we wind up toward the next major test.
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Tanner kicks Mom out of the shotgun seat. He is a little more confident I can make it.
Tim, from Houston, is not so lucky........on his first try.
But walks right up on the next attempt.
Katie is looking a little bored......like SHE would like to drive.
An Orange Team member watches as the Tail-gunner brings up the rear.
And now, Jorge gets to lead us back down.
The pink granite provides perfect traction for the decent.
Katie DOES get the wheel and blasts up this steep lip.
Joe had a little more problems but finally found the right line.
Here are some shots of the Inks Ranch scenery. (thanks again Roy!)
You have to ask what caused the erosion shapes.
Things would grow in the strangest places.
