09.19.08 Jeep Creeps Jeep Club Returns to the Gorge!

Having blown a radiator the week previous, I chased parts for a week, and pulled an all-nighter Thursday just to make it. Back together just in time to meet a huge group at the Red River Gorge Friday after work.

The carnage was pretty hefty, but that didn't put a damper on the mood. Jason popped two trailer tires on the way to camp, and flipped his CJ twice before we even got there.

The night ride Friday was also a challenge as I popped a tire, and not five minutes after fixing broke a valve stem.

The next morning after Jason and I took care of our tire issues. We caught up to the other Jeeps, ATV's, and some guys from TRCD Toys at "Devil's Staircase".

Then it was off to Townsend Cave. The trail to the cave is a gourgeous drive, but it is also treachurous. Rocks, deep deep mud pits, and right on the edge of a cliff.

Even more mechanical issues (a broken bracket for a steering gear box) would not stop us from conquering a different exit, previously attempted in July.

Depite our mechanical issues a good time was had by ALL! I got to meet some new people, and see some people I don't get to see very often. Even the Toyota guys were cool (as Toyota guys go)! We had to let them catch up every once in a while... but that's to be expected. Even stranger, we drove a 150 miles to figure out they live right down the street. If you get a free minute... here's their site: TRCD Toys. I'm sure we'll be seeing these guys again.