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So I decided to take my Bronco up to a cool area I had heard about, called Mount Woodside, where they have a popular hang gliding launch part way up the mountain. It's accessible by a (poorly maintained) FSR, but I decided to give it a go. I've had my Bronco for approximately 2 years now, however I am still new to off-roading and considering I was alone, didn't want to get into any situations I would regret.
The mountain is pretty steep, and it is full of switchbacks the entire way up to the hang gliding launch.
As I entered the FSR, I was greeted with a steep incline and lots of mud - It has rained a lot here lately, so I was kind of expecting this. As Radioactive Man would say "Up and atom!" Thankfully the Bronco handled it exactly as I expected, and simply using 4A, it handled it amazingly. Up the mountain I went, without seeing a single person or vehicle the entire way to the hang gliding launch.
As I got 3/4 of the way up, I accidentally made a wrong turn, quickly realizing I had no way to turn around and was forced to back down about 100 metres or so of the steep and very narrow incline, around a corner, and through a deeper-than-expected pile of dirt/mud with a big rut in it. I ended up getting stuck for the first time in my Bronco.
I threw it into 4H, and still no luck. I decided to blow the dust off my rear lockers button, which I've never used, and alas, I was out! My situation wasn't over yet though, as I had to do a 3-point turn on this steep incline, with very little room. Got through it though, and I continued on my way.
As I approached the launch area, I had the steepest climb yet - It was so steep, as I got to the peak I wasn't sure if there was a road in front of me - Flick on the front camera, and ensured I was still on the right path
I had reached my destination!
I didn't get as many pictures as I would have liked to, as a) I am terrified of heights and b) it was extremely windy. The view was phenomenal though, and definitely worth the drive up there.
The drive back down the mountain was less eventful, since I knew where I was going this time. I did stop for a few more pictures, and ended up seeing a pick-up truck and three side-by-sides heading up the mountain this time.
All-in-all, it was a great trip. Nothing too crazy, but for someone who's still fairly new to off-roading, it was the perfect challenge for me. I had all the appropriate recovery gear if I needed it, and ensured someone knew where I was going - Just in case!
Now I'll shut up, and post some Bronco pictures, which is why you're all likely reading this thread
The mountain is pretty steep, and it is full of switchbacks the entire way up to the hang gliding launch.
As I got 3/4 of the way up, I accidentally made a wrong turn, quickly realizing I had no way to turn around and was forced to back down about 100 metres or so of the steep and very narrow incline, around a corner, and through a deeper-than-expected pile of dirt/mud with a big rut in it. I ended up getting stuck for the first time in my Bronco.
As I approached the launch area, I had the steepest climb yet - It was so steep, as I got to the peak I wasn't sure if there was a road in front of me - Flick on the front camera, and ensured I was still on the right path
I had reached my destination!I didn't get as many pictures as I would have liked to, as a) I am terrified of heights and b) it was extremely windy. The view was phenomenal though, and definitely worth the drive up there.
The drive back down the mountain was less eventful, since I knew where I was going this time. I did stop for a few more pictures, and ended up seeing a pick-up truck and three side-by-sides heading up the mountain this time.
All-in-all, it was a great trip. Nothing too crazy, but for someone who's still fairly new to off-roading, it was the perfect challenge for me. I had all the appropriate recovery gear if I needed it, and ensured someone knew where I was going - Just in case!
Now I'll shut up, and post some Bronco pictures, which is why you're all likely reading this thread
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