Grand Junction: Billings Canyon

[IntrepidXJ]

April 30, 2006

After running 21 Road the day before, Wally and I headed up to an even tougher trail called Billings Canyon which is located in the Bangs Canyon area. This trail started out mild, but got very tough once you reached the upper section. It was a good time, and I only had to winch up the final waterfall. The only carnage I had was a busted JKS control arm (this is the 2nd one I've broken now) and I added a little bend to my tie rod. I took quite a few photos throughout the day...

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[IntrepidXJ]

Wally let me take his rig for a spin

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[IntrepidXJ]

http://www.myxj.net/trail/MoabCO/Billings_Canyon_4-30-06/photos/DSC09667.JPG

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...and here's my control arm (again!)

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[jbdavies]

That's so cool. One of these days, I would love to see this type of stuff in real life. Videos and pictures just don't do it justice. Haha.

Great shots. And that looks like some great fun.

[accadacca]

Hard core dood! :headbang: