Report Black Rock Canyon in the snow

With all of the new powder on Xmas, I wanted to go snow wheelin. I gave pretty short notice on a Monday, so my companions ended up being sourced from a Facebook group I'm part of.

We met at the 5 mile pass main parking area. After a short discussion, we decided to head toward Black Rock Canyon.


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We made our way to the base of the Canyon and stopped to air down, pee, and let the dogs run.

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After cruising up the Canyon, the snow got deeper. I led the group, so I stopped at the first clearing to make sure everyone was still making progress, as the two Toyotas were bone stock with street tires.

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The Toyotas were struggling, but making it. I continued up the canyon until I came across some deep, snow filled ruts. My Jeep struggled some with these, until I realized... Duh, you need to be in 4 low for the lockers to engage. Solving that dumbtard moment, I continued on up the canyon.

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About a half mile further up, I realized I was alone. Stop. Listen. Nobody near.

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I turned around and headed back down to find the 4Runner high centered in the deep ruts.

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Once the Tacoma tugged the 4Runner free, we turned around and headed back down.


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A bit short, but still a great day to get out.

Nice excuse to get out and enjoy the fresh powder [emoji106]

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Sweet. Looks like some good snow out there.


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Looks like fun!

Awesome, I love snow wheelin!!

So. Does it look like its possible to get all the way to the top, if not over ?

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RogueJeepr said:

So. Does it look like its possible to get all the way to the top, if not over ?

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I could have. I only turned around at the top because the others were stuck/turning around.

Who's off on Monday?

I wish I could have made it. I ended up with a few hours to kill in the afternoon so went to 5 Mile to have some fun. Keep posting notices...I'll make it one of these times!

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mbryson said:

Who's off on Monday?

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I am...And might be interested. I'll keep checking to see who's going.

mbryson said:

Who's off on Monday?

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I am, but I might not make it.