![P1010004](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010004.jpg","P1010004","Storm clouds brew to the South over a distant glacier as we begin our back country journey into the Eureka Highlands.")))
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![P1010005](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010005.jpg","P1010005","The official start of the ACT 2001.<br>An impressive line of Land Cruisers heading to the trailhead. On the Glenn Highway near the Eureka Roadhouse. We literally turned off the road, down the embankment to enter a narrow trailhead."))) P1010005 50.79 kb |
![P1010007](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010007.jpg","P1010007","Jack Mantz splashes his way through the first of many flooded mud holes inthe Eureka Highlands. <br>We were very exicted to finally be off-road in the Last Frontier!"))) P1010007 63.05 kb |
![P1010009](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010009.jpg","P1010009","Just a few minutes into the trip we encountered a nasty mud hole. A few rigs made it but some got stuck and needed a tug. In his haste to get turned around fro the resue, Greg Hayden broke a birfied. <br><br>The carnage had already begun and we could still hear the traffic passing by on the highway!"))) P1010009 99.51 kb |
![P1010010](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010010.jpg","P1010010","Greg's spirits remained high as he performed the birfield replacment. Mark Whatley spriits soar as he documented the first offical carnage of the trek. Jack casually stands by watching the proceedings not knowing his sacrifice to the Cruiser Gods will come a few days later on a rain soaked trail near Ruby Lake. In between his mechanic assistant's gopher duties, Greg's son Cameron takes a moment to admire the reflection of his natural good looks in the FJ40's side window."))) P1010010 115.87 kb |
![P1010011](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010011.jpg","P1010011","Broken Birfied.<br><br>An appropriate sacrifice is made to the Cruiser Gods.<br>"))) P1010011 70.79 kb |
![P1010012](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010012.jpg","P1010012","Mark assists with the difficult task of putting the axle and birfield together."))) P1010012 142.84 kb |
![P1010013](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010013.jpg","P1010013","Katherine and Rob Mullen check out the view on top of 'Monument' mountain. The trail we had came in on runs to the South toward the Glenn Highway."))) P1010013 72.29 kb |
![k002](javascript:void(setimage("../k002.jpg","k002","The top of the hill. Greg's FJ40 in the foreground."))) k002 77.49 kb |
![k003](javascript:void(setimage("../k003.jpg","k003","First break and photo opportunity."))) k003 73.72 kb |
![P1010014](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010014.jpg","P1010014","Rob was constantly on the move getting photos of the spectacular Alaskan scenery."))) P1010014 74.12 kb |
![P1010015](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010015.jpg","P1010015","Following Gina Bringman and Mark Whatley in Gina's Red FJ40 the group prepares to cross one of many streams in the Eureka Highlands. <br><br>Unfortunately for Mark he put his rig out of commission on the pre-run. His loss was our gain as he became an extraordinary navigator and 'Princess Cruise' tour guide. Everone really enjoyed Mark's colorful narrations on the CB on subjects ranging from history to botany."))) P1010015 83.56 kb |
![P1010016](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010016.jpg","P1010016","Bruce Lowen drove his 70 Series diesel cruiser from Alberta, Canada to attend the trek. Bruce is an experienced wheeler and had little trouble towing his off-road trailer through the Alaskan bush."))) P1010016 81.67 kb |
![P1010017](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010017.jpg","P1010017","Peter Straub in his BIG turbo diesel powered BJ60 watch as Katherine and I enter the stream crossing in our 1993 FZJ80, 'Ruby'."))) P1010017 70.46 kb |
![P1010018](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010018.jpg","P1010018","'Ruby' cruises through the water like a champ."))) P1010018 64.63 kb |
![P1010019](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010019.jpg","P1010019","It wasn't too deep here and we certainly didn't need the Safari Snorkel this time. <br>I was glad to have the diffs, tranny and transfer case breathers extended to the top of the fire wall."))) P1010019 70.23 kb |
![P1010020](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010020.jpg","P1010020","Away we go, we're defintiely starting to have fun now...."))) P1010020 77.70 kb |
![P1010021](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010021.jpg","P1010021","One of the stops we made to enjoy the view and talk cruisers!<br><br>That's Charley Arrons showing his better side as he inspects Peter wagon. He's saying 'There's plenty of room to mount a hydraulic winch back here.'"))) P1010021 62.08 kb |
![P1010022](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010022.jpg","P1010022","Greg's still messing with his noisy power steering belt under Bruce's watchful eye as the rest of the group relaxs on top of Monument."))) P1010022 72.05 kb |
![k001](javascript:void(setimage("../k001.jpg","k001","ACT 2001 - The Eureka Highlands"))) k001 70.99 kb |
![k004](javascript:void(setimage("../k004.jpg","k004","Cruiser's on the trail."))) k004 85.18 kb |
![k005](javascript:void(setimage("../k005.jpg","k005","The Eureka Highlands"))) k005 68.59 kb |
![k006](javascript:void(setimage("../k006.jpg","k006","Alaska Cruiser Trek 2001 - Eureka Highlands"))) k006 60.64 kb |
![P1010023](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010023.jpg","P1010023","Mike 'Brother Bullfrog' Fahey and Kelsey take in the 360 degree scenery. <br><br>They are surrounded by a bunch of muddy cruisers. It just doesn't get any better than this!"))) P1010023 64.36 kb |
![P1010024](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010024.jpg","P1010024","The view from on top Monument is fantastic no matter which way you look."))) P1010024 71.54 kb |
![P1010025](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010025.jpg","P1010025","Our official trek photographer extraordinaire Rob Mullen shots the scenery next to Gina's muddy cruiser. I think Ruby was the only cruiser with functioning fender flares.<br><br>Charley relaxes by mulling over some mathematical calculations in his head.<br>"))) P1010025 85.79 kb |
![P1010026](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010026.jpg","P1010026","Alaska is HUGE. This will be our playground for the next few days!"))) P1010026 58.91 kb |
![P1010027](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010027.jpg","P1010027","Marks daughter, Arron, quickly makes friends with the resident ground squiirel living under the sign post. She has a nack for befriending all kinds of furry critters (and the not so furry critters too.)<br>"))) P1010027 75.57 kb |
![P1010030](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010030.jpg","P1010030","These folks were amazed to see our 'highway vehicles' this far into the bush. The guy in the red jacket told Mark he would NEVER attempt to drive a 'Jeep' this far into the bush.<br><br>We quickly restrained Mark and assured the fellow that WE ALL AGREED with that statement. <br><br>THE'RE LAND CRUISERS ! ! ! <br>"))) P1010030 98.74 kb |
![P1010031](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010031.jpg","P1010031","Another typical shot of the Alaskan scenery. BUT WAIT, there's more...<br><br>Look close and you'll see the Alaska State Bird - a huge mosquito flying up out of the valley below us! Time to hit the road.<br>"))) P1010031 73.24 kb |
![P1010032](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010032.jpg","P1010032","Everyone is ready to roll."))) P1010032 70.14 kb |
![P1010033](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010033.jpg","P1010033","Surrounded by Canadians. Bruce in front with Rob perilously taking pictures. Peter behind in my mirror."))) P1010033 83.99 kb |
![P1010035](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010035.jpg","P1010035","Ah yes, back on the trail. Charley eases into the water in front of Mike. <br><br>Bruce follows Mike through the muddy ruts while the trailer seems to have a mind of it's own."))) P1010035 80.23 kb |
![P1010036](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010036.jpg","P1010036","Did I just say 'Charley eases into the water' ?<br><br>Correction, Charley 'rallies' into the water!<br>"))) P1010036 74.88 kb |
![P1010037](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010037.jpg","P1010037","Mike leads Bruce through the puddle.<br><br>Many more miles lie ahead...<br>"))) P1010037 71.83 kb |
![P1010038](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010038.jpg","P1010038","Multiple choice:<br>A. Katherine admires Peter's muddy 39-inch Michelin Military tires.<br>B. Katherine spies John and Justin's FJ40 in the side mirror.<br>C. Katherine naps during a break in the action.<br>"))) P1010038 85.03 kb |
![P1010039](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010039.jpg","P1010039","If this is starting to look familar, it's becuase it is. This place is vast and the trails just keep going and going and going."))) P1010039 58.19 kb |
![P1010040](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010040.jpg","P1010040","Ruby leads Greg through another mud puddle."))) P1010040 91.34 kb |
![P1010041](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010041.jpg","P1010041","Greg tries to make a splash for Jack's camera."))) P1010041 101.86 kb |
![P1010042](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010042.jpg","P1010042","Justin and John make the best splashes!"))) P1010042 94.90 kb |
![P1010043](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010043.jpg","P1010043","Back on the trail, following that diesel scent."))) P1010043 58.93 kb |
![P1010044](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010044.jpg","P1010044","John and Justin bringing out their inner Salmon."))) P1010044 75.22 kb |
![P1010045](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010045.jpg","P1010045","John and Justin bringing out their inner Salmon.<br>Nice bow wave!"))) P1010045 74.81 kb |
![P1010046](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010046.jpg","P1010046","I had that feeling we were being watched through here. <br>Look close, there my be a grizzly bear in them bushes..."))) P1010046 82.86 kb |
![P1010047](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010047.jpg","P1010047","Land Cruisers doing what they do best."))) P1010047 114.31 kb |
![P1010048](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010048.jpg","P1010048","Charly, Bruce and Jack re-grouping on the river bar before we continue upstream."))) P1010048 66.42 kb |
![P1010049](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010049.jpg","P1010049","Mike fords another stream as we head for our first camp near the bluffs in the distance."))) P1010049 67.57 kb |
![P1010050](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010050.jpg","P1010050","In and out of the water as we work our way toward camp one."))) P1010050 67.29 kb |
![P1010051](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010051.jpg","P1010051","Temporary slow down when Charley found a soft spot in the silty mud. Peter to the resuce as Mike and I watch from behind."))) P1010051 71.84 kb |
![P1010052](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010052.jpg","P1010052","Charley's little Forty usually isn't much of a load for Peter's locked up behemoth. <br>This time the slippery mud seems to make it slightly entertaining for Justin and Cam."))) P1010052 88.36 kb |
![P1010053](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010053.jpg","P1010053","Peter admires his work. Another successful resuce!"))) P1010053 64.42 kb |
![P1010054](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010054.jpg","P1010054","Great rescue, but you guys sure mae a mess for the rest of us.<br>Oh well, a little more wheel speed should do it!"))) P1010054 65.30 kb |
![P1010055](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010055.jpg","P1010055","This is the view from the soft spot as you enter the creek.<br>By the way, it's around 10:30 PM."))) P1010055 63.86 kb |
![P1010056](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010056.jpg","P1010056","A little more momentum and Charley is on his way."))) P1010056 70.35 kb |
![P1010057](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010057.jpg","P1010057","Camp one, let's eat!<br>It's about 11:00 PM. (It turned out to be one of our earlier evenings.)<br>Bruce even got his shower set up. To bad I wasn't dirty enough for a shower. That would change soon enough."))) P1010057 115.23 kb |
![P1010058](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010058.jpg","P1010058","Rob's not only a photographer, he can cook too!<br>Thanks for the Halibut Greg!"))) P1010058 109.53 kb |
![P1010059](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010059.jpg","P1010059","Good food, good people, good scenery.<br>We'll sleep well tonight (even though it never got very dark).<br>"))) P1010059 123.19 kb |
![P1010060](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010060.jpg","P1010060","Day two, more water crossing.<br><br>Rob was developing a refined side bar surfing style."))) P1010060 63.58 kb |
![P1010061](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010061.jpg","P1010061","From Peter's SOA monster wagon to Charley's essential stock Forty, everyone was having a great time."))) P1010061 65.93 kb |
![P1010062](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010062.jpg","P1010062","Of course, we just kept folwing along in our 'locked three ways' 80 Series wagon.<br>It was a blast!"))) P1010062 60.68 kb |
![P1010063](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010063.jpg","P1010063","It's almost as much fun to watch the other cruisers bouncing along the trail as it it to drive your own into the horizon."))) P1010063 69.54 kb |
![P1010064](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010064.jpg","P1010064","I used Bruce's trailer to give me a sense of the depth and current. When it started floating down stream I knew the crossing could be interesting."))) P1010064 54.84 kb |
![P1010065](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010065.jpg","P1010065","These trails are definitely not over used. Most of the tracks we saw were from Caribou."))) P1010065 57.34 kb |
![P1010066](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010066.jpg","P1010066","Miles and miles of backcountry. At times our caravan stretched out over the valley floor before turn up over a ridge. And so on and so on."))) P1010066 59.88 kb |
![P1010067](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010067.jpg","P1010067","Bruce Lowen crossing another stream."))) P1010067 64.65 kb |
![P1010068](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010068.jpg","P1010068","Just when you think you the stream crossing are no big deal.<br>Ooops, our fearless leader found the deepest part of this crossing!<br>"))) P1010068 77.72 kb |
![P1010069](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010069.jpg","P1010069","Mark had just finshed a brief lecture over the CB about how to 'read' the water.<br>Snickers from the peanut gallery. Notice the high water mark and wet hood. Gina's cruiser REALLY took a dip. <br>(Little did we know, it wouldn't be the last time this forty went swiming)"))) P1010069 104.46 kb |
![P1010070](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010070.jpg","P1010070","The rest of us found a 'better line' no more than ten feet to either side.<br>"))) P1010070 77.09 kb |
![P1010071](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010071.jpg","P1010071","These were the cleanest wheels on the trip!"))) P1010071 97.58 kb |
![P1010072](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010072.jpg","P1010072","The rescue is well under way. Sorry Greg, Peter beat you to it this time."))) P1010072 92.30 kb |
![P1010073](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010073.jpg","P1010073","We're ready to rock and roll!"))) P1010073 100.80 kb |
![P1010074](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010074.jpg","P1010074","Time to cross another ridge."))) P1010074 74.56 kb |
![P1010075](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010075.jpg","P1010075","Some erosion ruts make a good place to snap some pictures.<br>The FZJ80 crawled and flexed its way through these with no complaints."))) P1010075 120.47 kb |
![P1010076](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010076.jpg","P1010076","We're trying our best to stuff that rear tire and lift the front. Notice the level ride we're getting inside, very comfy."))) P1010076 113.85 kb |
![P1010077](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010077.jpg","P1010077","A little drama when Mike's wheels slid into a hole. <br>A little dead weight (me) on the running boards to compensate for the heavily roof rack and we were on our way."))) P1010077 101.81 kb |
![P1010078](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010078.jpg","P1010078","The OME coils and shocks did a fine job as we leaned into some ruts."))) P1010078 103.32 kb |
![P1010079](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010079.jpg","P1010079","Mike took a slightly higher line and the top heavy cruiser began to lean. <br>Mark, was heard mumbling something about 'This could be interesting' as Gina looked on."))) P1010079 101.35 kb |
![P1010080](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010080.jpg","P1010080","Once again, a little dead weight is all that needed.<br>Gina records the event for posterity."))) P1010080 79.13 kb |
![P1010081](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010081.jpg","P1010081","Greg readys himself for a snapshot of Cameron bravely piloting the Cruiser through some tricky ruts."))) P1010081 117.75 kb |
![P1010082](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010082.jpg","P1010082","You picked a good line Cam, great driving!<br>Now, how did the picture come out Dad?<br>"))) P1010082 109.77 kb |
![P1010083](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010083.jpg","P1010083","Yes, we drove through water."))) P1010083 98.07 kb |
![P1010084](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010084.jpg","P1010084","Cruising through the cotton ball wildflowers behind Mike and Charley."))) P1010084 73.86 kb |
![P1010085](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010085.jpg","P1010085","More of the same...<br>It's amazing how far we traveled through this terrain.<br>"))) P1010085 73.17 kb |
![P1010086](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010086.jpg","P1010086","Here we're getting in touch with our inner Salmon.<br>"))) P1010086 103.42 kb |
![P1010087](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010087.jpg","P1010087","One of my favorites!<br>Ain't she purdy?"))) P1010087 103.66 kb |
![P1010088](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010088.jpg","P1010088","We came across this bog late in the day. About 11:30 PM as I recall. We were all pretty tired and noone seemed to be able to pick a line around or through this far reaching bog. Eventually, we decided the only way would be to 'RALLY'. Here's Jack showing us outsiders how its done!"))) P1010088 81.66 kb |
![P1010089](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010089.jpg","P1010089","Justin, standing on the only firm piece of ground seems pleased with Jack's display of horsepower and wheel speed.<br>Next it was my turn. Sorry, no picture, but I had some fun blasting though this one. <br>It's great when the automatic transmission starts up shifting through the gears as you power though the mud with your foot on the floor!"))) P1010089 76.17 kb |
![P1010090](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010090.jpg","P1010090","It was getting late and muddy holes were everywhere. Even an experienced Alaskan wheeler needed a strap no and again.<br>This was starting to look like a 'day' trip."))) P1010090 62.18 kb |
![P1010091](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010091.jpg","P1010091","SOA with 39-inch mud tires. SWEET !!!"))) P1010091 68.71 kb |
![P1010092](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010092.jpg","P1010092","Charley finds a soft spot. Peter charges to the rescue."))) P1010092 80.61 kb |
![P1010093](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010093.jpg","P1010093","Another favorite of mine. <br>The only thing you're missing is the sweet smell of peat bog burning on hot exhaust pipes mixed with the euphoric odor of diesel. Absolutley intoxicating!"))) P1010093 102.56 kb |
![P1010094](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010094.jpg","P1010094","Nice stuck Charley! Too bad I'm the onlly one who got to see the little mud volcano spurting globs of gooey mud from your exhaust. It's turned out to the side, in front of the rear wheel, bubbling under several inches of mud."))) P1010094 110.02 kb |
![P1010095](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010095.jpg","P1010095","NOW he spins the wheels!"))) P1010095 120.41 kb |
![P1010096](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010096.jpg","P1010096","Another successfull rescue. Look close, you'll see the ONLY other tracks on this trail are from a monster tundra buggy. These rigs sport huge, high floatation, tractor tires. One of these tires leaves a track almost as wide as Charley's cruiser!"))) P1010096 118.56 kb |
![P1010097](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010097.jpg","P1010097","Of course, Peter thinks he's driving a 'Tundra Buggy' so he dives in the hole.<br>Go Peter! "))) P1010097 76.36 kb |
![P1010098](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010098.jpg","P1010098","Nice try. It's the thought that counts.<br><br>39-inch Michelin's, eh?"))) P1010098 110.08 kb |
![P1010099](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010099.jpg","P1010099","I HAD to get a snapshot looking DOWN on Peter in his LOWRIDER wagon!<br><br>If you were only a little taller, with a little bigger tires, maybe..."))) P1010099 115.72 kb |
![P1010100](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010100.jpg","P1010100","I did not want to follow these DEEP tracks into the mud hole."))) P1010100 107.66 kb |
![P1010101](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010101.jpg","P1010101","This is the beginning of a four vehicle stuck! Gina started it in the Red FJ40. Justin pulled around to the front to try to snatch her up a steep berm. He gets stuck. Mark and John admire the mess from the sidelines."))) P1010101 81.33 kb |
![P1010102](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010102.jpg","P1010102","Still stuck neither Justin or Gina can move and they are now connected by a guitar string tight snatch strap."))) P1010102 83.09 kb |
![P1010103](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010103.jpg","P1010103","Justin rallies the dog shit under Mark and John's direction but still nothing moves."))) P1010103 104.30 kb |
![P1010104](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010104.jpg","P1010104","Gina does her part and rallies the dog shit out of her crusier but both she and Justin remain stuck with the tight strap between them."))) P1010104 88.05 kb |
![P1010105](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010105.jpg","P1010105","Nice wheel speed Justin, but you're not moving!"))) P1010105 135.08 kb |
![P1010106](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010106.jpg","P1010106","I thought it would be a good time for the 80 Series to come to the rescue. WRONG !<br>Not only did I not free the stuck cruisers, I managed to get myself stuck. Even my beloved MTRs couldn't get me out this time."))) P1010106 142.77 kb |
![P1010107](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010107.jpg","P1010107","Here's three stuck cruisers. We got a fourth stuck before it was over.<br><br>This was a real highlight of the trip for me. A group stuck in the middle of the Alaskan tundra, oh yeah!"))) P1010107 104.88 kb |
![P1010108](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010108.jpg","P1010108","Of course, we all got un stuck eventually. At this point it wa about 12:30AM and we were well on our way to a certified 'day trip'.<br>"))) P1010108 70.86 kb |
![P1010109](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010109.jpg","P1010109","A new day, our third, on the trail and more ruts to play in."))) P1010109 88.40 kb |
![P1010110](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010110.jpg","P1010110","The little cruiser that could!"))) P1010110 88.03 kb |
![P1010111](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010111.jpg","P1010111","Gina's cruiser traverses the ruts."))) P1010111 91.74 kb |
![P1010112](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010112.jpg","P1010112","Nice flex keeps the wheels on the ground."))) P1010112 85.93 kb |
![P1010113](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010113.jpg","P1010113","Oops, a little deep on this side. Time for a strap."))) P1010113 101.71 kb |
![k007](javascript:void(setimage("../k007.jpg","k007","Lunch break on the trail. Greg broke out his fly rod and caught about 5 graylings in about fifteen minutes here."))) k007 77.47 kb |
![k008](javascript:void(setimage("../k008.jpg","k008","Are we having fun yet? YES !!!"))) k008 86.51 kb |
![P1010114](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010114.jpg","P1010114","Ah yeah, Greater Satan.<br><br>It earned its name during the few hours we spent here. Mark and Bruce prepare to winch Peter back out after several valiant but unsucessful attempts."))) P1010114 76.76 kb |
![P1010115](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010115.jpg","P1010115","This was a nasty hole and Peter's heavy rig was stuck enough to drag the other two cruiser toward him.<br><br>Vicky and a few others watch the boys play with their toys."))) P1010115 82.60 kb |
![P1010116](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010116.jpg","P1010116","I think its working..."))) P1010116 76.12 kb |
![P1010117](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010117.jpg","P1010117","Yes, Greater Satan is beginning to release its grip on the big truck. "))) P1010117 73.30 kb |
![P1010119](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010119.jpg","P1010119","Just when you think it's over... The winching effort dragged Bruce far enough into the bog so he couldn't back out. A little people power got him moving.<br>(Notice Tanis and Peter waiting patiently in their crusier.)"))) P1010119 70.81 kb |
![P1010121](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010121.jpg","P1010121","Finally it was my turn. Here I go into the pit..."))) P1010121 73.34 kb |
![P1010122](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010122.jpg","P1010122","And, here I sit waiting for a winch hook. Notice the steep bank in fornt of the cruiser. This is the same bank Gina FLEW over after crossing the bog! <br> Now, she's standing there taking pictures of me (and everyone else) that didn't make it!"))) P1010122 80.04 kb |
![P1010124](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010124.jpg","P1010124","This is EXACTLY what I had hoped to expereince at ACT 2001 ! ! !<br>Thanks Gina and Mark !!! And, thanks to the rest of the Alaska Cruiser Crew, and outside participants.<br><br>Sitting, er, standing on the seat, in my cruiser, deep in a mud hole, with James Brown singing 'I Feel Good' in my head.<br><br>Greg comes to the rescue - again."))) P1010124 114.54 kb |
![P1010125](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010125.jpg","P1010125","Greg rallied to everyone's aid, but he seemed especially quick to help my Ruby whenever we needed a tug.<br>Later he admitted he planned to steal her, so I guess he was just being selfish!<br>"))) P1010125 124.87 kb |
![P1010126](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010126.jpg","P1010126","We're all hooked up and ready to be pulled out by Gina's PTO winch."))) P1010126 119.48 kb |
![P1010127](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010127.jpg","P1010127","Greater Satan releases its grip on Ruby as Gina documents another sucessful recovery."))) P1010127 82.27 kb |
![P1010128](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010128.jpg","P1010128","The little flying forty that could not only made it through the nasty mud bog, it winched very one else through too! It even pulled the heavily loaded 80 series without complaint."))) P1010128 76.102 kb |
![P1010129](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010129.jpg","P1010129","Now that's the way a Cruiser is suppose to look!"))) P1010129 65.49 kb |
![P1010130](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010130.jpg","P1010130","Brother Bullfrog dives into Greater Satan under Gina's watchful eye."))) P1010130 83.05 kb |
![P1010131](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010131.jpg","P1010131","Another victim succums to the clucthes of Greater Satan!"))) P1010131 117.49 kb |
![P1010132](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010132.jpg","P1010132","Kayaking at Ruby Lake."))) P1010132 148.94 kb |
![P1010134](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010134.jpg","P1010134","John takes his daughter for a ride in one of our kayaks at Ruby Lake."))) P1010134 140.61 kb |
![P1010135](javascript:void(setimage("../p1010135.jpg","P1010135","The Ruby Lake Camp site.<br><br>Bruce's shower was a big hit here. Everyone was plenty dirty and enjoyed the hot shower!"))) P1010135 143.10 kb |
![k009](javascript:void(setimage("../k009.jpg","k009","Ruby Lake Camp and Bruce's hot shower."))) k009 105.00 kb |
![k010](javascript:void(setimage("../k010.jpg","k010","Ruby Lake Camp fire. "))) k010 121.21 kb |
![k011](javascript:void(setimage("../k011.jpg","k011","Ruby Lake Campfire. Cooking the grub."))) k011 108.70 kb |
![k012](javascript:void(setimage("../k012.jpg","k012","The great people and new friends make the trip!"))) k012 89.12 kb |
![k013](javascript:void(setimage("../k013.jpg","k013","A little rain can't dampen the sprits."))) k013 98.75 kb |
![k014](javascript:void(setimage("../k014.jpg","k014","Don't forget your tarp when you go camping in Alaska."))) k014 115.68 kb |
![k015](javascript:void(setimage("../k015.jpg","k015","Cameron. Greg, Peter, Tanis, Bruce, Katherine, Jim. "))) k015 111.43 kb |