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First time posting, but just returned from a great trip in Southern California and had to share it with you all.
Some background. Took delivery of my 4dr sasquatch badlands in October. Big thanks to Walnut Creek Ford. Small trips here and there, but this was the inaugural trip with the rig. Pretty much stock. Ford Performance drawers and Baja A-pillar lights.
Started the trip Wednesday 11/24 driving down from the bay area for thanksgiving in Orange County. Camped in Ojai, CA. Thanksgiving in OC, and then Joshua Tree that Friday. The first trail of the trip was Rattlesnake Canyon, from Johnson Valley into Pioneer town. Pictured below. Ran it alongside a 2021 Tacoma. Here occurred the first casualty of the trip; due to user error I let a low hanging tree limb snag, and damaged, the open soft top. Held in place now by a ratchet strap, the latches are unaligned and it can not close. I've already got a Bestop on the way to replace it.
The next day hiked around the park and took Berdoo Canyon out. Geology tour road was a blast and absent were the holiday crowds. Berdoo canyon was a blast! My timing was a little off and the ditch lights really made coming through the canyon after sunset a breeze. Although the top down drive back up to Joshua tree after dark was freezing.
Then came the best part of the trip: Death Valley. I was joined by a van-living friend. We'd camp together and hop into the bronco to explore. Hit easier trails, like Hole in the Wall, Echo Canyon, Titus Canyon, and the backroad to Darwin. Apologies for not having a plethora of pictures. I've dropped a few below. I also, despite my better judgement and some unsolicted advise, ran Lippioncott down into Saline Valley. The bronco had no problem on the trail, although I needed a beer after coming down!
Following Death Valley, ran down to the Trona Pinnacles, which were a total blast of a wheeling playground! Then up to the Alabama Hills for one final night of camping, and up 395 the next day to Tahoe for a little more weekend wheeling.
I loved my bronco before the trip, but I've fallen even more in love with it this past week. The suspension is wonderful, being able to throw the top back is great, and I'm so looking forward to being able to hose out all the dust in a few days. Ford really knocked it out of the park with this thing! I had so many people ask about it this past week, and I have not gotten tired of being a bronco ambassador.
Hope to see you guys and gals on the trail!
Some background. Took delivery of my 4dr sasquatch badlands in October. Big thanks to Walnut Creek Ford. Small trips here and there, but this was the inaugural trip with the rig. Pretty much stock. Ford Performance drawers and Baja A-pillar lights.
Started the trip Wednesday 11/24 driving down from the bay area for thanksgiving in Orange County. Camped in Ojai, CA. Thanksgiving in OC, and then Joshua Tree that Friday. The first trail of the trip was Rattlesnake Canyon, from Johnson Valley into Pioneer town. Pictured below. Ran it alongside a 2021 Tacoma. Here occurred the first casualty of the trip; due to user error I let a low hanging tree limb snag, and damaged, the open soft top. Held in place now by a ratchet strap, the latches are unaligned and it can not close. I've already got a Bestop on the way to replace it.
The next day hiked around the park and took Berdoo Canyon out. Geology tour road was a blast and absent were the holiday crowds. Berdoo canyon was a blast! My timing was a little off and the ditch lights really made coming through the canyon after sunset a breeze. Although the top down drive back up to Joshua tree after dark was freezing.
Then came the best part of the trip: Death Valley. I was joined by a van-living friend. We'd camp together and hop into the bronco to explore. Hit easier trails, like Hole in the Wall, Echo Canyon, Titus Canyon, and the backroad to Darwin. Apologies for not having a plethora of pictures. I've dropped a few below. I also, despite my better judgement and some unsolicted advise, ran Lippioncott down into Saline Valley. The bronco had no problem on the trail, although I needed a beer after coming down!
Following Death Valley, ran down to the Trona Pinnacles, which were a total blast of a wheeling playground! Then up to the Alabama Hills for one final night of camping, and up 395 the next day to Tahoe for a little more weekend wheeling.
I loved my bronco before the trip, but I've fallen even more in love with it this past week. The suspension is wonderful, being able to throw the top back is great, and I'm so looking forward to being able to hose out all the dust in a few days. Ford really knocked it out of the park with this thing! I had so many people ask about it this past week, and I have not gotten tired of being a bronco ambassador.
Hope to see you guys and gals on the trail!
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