Boise area - weekday mountain drives

[Glens 67]

Scott I'm in California, had family to take care of. I really want to take a trip with you guys. [email protected].

be back 10/14/22

Sponsored

 

[Scott R Nelson]

Scott I'm in California, had family to take care of. I really want to take a trip with you guys. [email protected].

be back 10/14/22

Send me a personal message and we can work something out.

 

[Glens 67]

How do you Send personal message ?

 

[Scott R Nelson]

How do you Send personal message ?

Click on the username, it will pop up a sub-window. Select "start a conversation", and there you go.

 

[tock13]

No Bronco yet, in Wa State but LOVE your posts man. I have been to Boise for work a few times and head up into the paved roads in the hills to check things out and see tons of dirt roads heading off to who knows where.

Once I get my Bronco I am heading that way for sure.

Had a question for you though...I read a lot of concern on the tank size on the 2 door. Does the range of the small tank ever get in your way as far as planning where you go? I love the 2 door and that is what I am getting myself.

 

[Scott R Nelson]

Had a question for you though...I read a lot of concern on the tank size on the 2 door. Does the range of the small tank ever get in your way as far as planning where you go?

I can count on 300 miles from a tank, which is 50 more than either of my motorcycles can go. If I'm concerned about range, I just top it off before heading into the wilderness. I can't figure out how to go 300 miles around here without encountering another fuel source, so I don't worry about running out of fuel.

I use Idaho Forest Service maps to find new roads, then mark them when I've been on them. That has led me to a lot of interesting places.

 

[tock13]

makes total sense. I wasn't planning on getting a SAS package so either stock balands or black diamond or a Big Bend with a locker. How much do you feel you need the SAS tires and extra bit of clearance in your exploring the ID forests? From the pics those roads are exactly the type of surface I am looking to explore. not interested in rock crawling if I can help it.

 

[Scott R Nelson]

How much do you feel you need the SAS tires and extra bit of clearance in your exploring the ID forests?

I could get by with a non-Sasquatch Bronco about 90% of the time, but when I need it, I'm glad that I have it. The larger tires work better when I air down to get a smoother ride and better traction. And I've reached the point where I pretty much air down all the time when I get to the dirt.

It's not just the tires and extra clearance, but having the better suspension and lockers front and rear makes the difference between tearing up the road on some steep parts due to wheel spin and going smoothly up that stuff. I've needed it on the White Rim Trail in Canyonlands NP, on the road to Tower Arch in Arches NP, on the road down to the Snake River upstream from Swan Falls Dam, and climbing to the top of Hayden Peak in the Owyhee Mountains.

The main reason I ordered Sasquatch is so that I know I have the capability to go where I want rather than worrying if the vehicle is up to it.

 

[Scott R Nelson]

Time for an announcement:

Glen 67 and I will be taking a trip north of Crouch to see the beautiful scenery and to go to the top of the lookout up there, one that I haven't been to yet.

When: Thursday October 20, 10:00 am
Where: Meet at the Chevron station on the corner of Beacon Light and Highway 55.
Bring your own lunch.

And... let me know if you'll be joining us.

 

[Scott R Nelson]

Glen 67 and I will be taking a trip north of Crouch to see the beautiful scenery and to go to the top of the lookout up there, one that I haven't been to yet.

We didn't really pose the vehicles for photos, but we made the drive and here are a few that I took. We didn't make it to the lookout, due to a locked gate and not wanting to hike over a mile to it. But we drove around the back side of that mountain until it got too narrow to keep from scratching our doors up.

We stopped here to air down the tires before heading up the dirt and gravel roads.

Where we stopped for lunch and turned around.

Airing back up after making it back to pavement.

Sponsored