Fun times at Broken Arrow, Sedona, AZ 11/29/14
#1
11-30-2014, 11:57 PM
Fun times at Broken Arrow, Sedona, AZ 11/29/14
Trip Date: 11/28/14
So, I took my Rover out on my first official off road adventure since I bought it. We decided to hit Broken Arrow in Sedona, AZ. Had a great time, and got to learn a few things as we're driving around. Finally was able to test out the locking diffs, which worked perfectly. I had to pull out the manual because I wasn't familiar with the spun up diff light.
I'm still pretty new to off roading, so I was taking it slow. My confidence level is still pretty low, though. I reached my limit when I came up to Devil's Staircase. I'm pretty sure I could have conquered it, but I chickened out and turned around. Of course, the trail is one way, so as I was heading back, a convoy of Pink Jeeps were heading my way. I had to back up until I could find a turn out. They passed, and back up the hill I went. I got to a ledge I had to climb, and it turned out to be the toughest part of the day for me. After a few tries, I made it over. BUT, in the process, I sliced the sidewall of one of my brand new tires. So, off with the damaged tire, and on with the spare.
After that, I was a little bummed. I decided that the day was done. It was time to head out and grab a late lunch before heading up to Flagstaff for the night.
On the way out, a nice convoy of Land Rovers enters the trail. I had to pull off to the side to let them all by. Must have been a club or meet up group. A few nice Rovers. If any of you are on here, I was the black DII all covered in Sedona Red dirt.
Also, a shout out to Abran, for answering my text after my M&S lights started flashing while I was stuck in traffic at the Cajon Pass trying to get home. Ended up being a crapped out battery.
So, I took my Rover out on my first official off road adventure since I bought it. We decided to hit Broken Arrow in Sedona, AZ. Had a great time, and got to learn a few things as we're driving around. Finally was able to test out the locking diffs, which worked perfectly. I had to pull out the manual because I wasn't familiar with the spun up diff light.
I'm still pretty new to off roading, so I was taking it slow. My confidence level is still pretty low, though. I reached my limit when I came up to Devil's Staircase. I'm pretty sure I could have conquered it, but I chickened out and turned around. Of course, the trail is one way, so as I was heading back, a convoy of Pink Jeeps were heading my way. I had to back up until I could find a turn out. They passed, and back up the hill I went. I got to a ledge I had to climb, and it turned out to be the toughest part of the day for me. After a few tries, I made it over. BUT, in the process, I sliced the sidewall of one of my brand new tires. So, off with the damaged tire, and on with the spare.
After that, I was a little bummed. I decided that the day was done. It was time to head out and grab a late lunch before heading up to Flagstaff for the night.
On the way out, a nice convoy of Land Rovers enters the trail. I had to pull off to the side to let them all by. Must have been a club or meet up group. A few nice Rovers. If any of you are on here, I was the black DII all covered in Sedona Red dirt.
Also, a shout out to Abran, for answering my text after my M&S lights started flashing while I was stuck in traffic at the Cajon Pass trying to get home. Ended up being a crapped out battery.
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12-03-2014, 11:34 AM
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So, I took my Rover out on my first official off road adventure since I bought it. We decided to hit Broken Arrow in Sedona, AZ. Had a great time, and got to learn a few things as we're driving around. Finally was able to test out the locking diffs, which worked perfectly. I had to pull out the manual because I wasn't familiar with the spun up diff light.
I'm still pretty new to off roading, so I was taking it slow. My confidence level is still pretty low, though. I reached my limit when I came up to Devil's Staircase. I'm pretty sure I could have conquered it, but I chickened out and turned around. Of course, the trail is one way, so as I was heading back, a convoy of Pink Jeeps were heading my way. I had to back up until I could find a turn out. They passed, and back up the hill I went. I got to a ledge I had to climb, and it turned out to be the toughest part of the day for me. After a few tries, I made it over. BUT, in the process, I sliced the sidewall of one of my brand new tires. So, off with the damaged tire, and on with the spare.
After that, I was a little bummed. I decided that the day was done. It was time to head out and grab a late lunch before heading up to Flagstaff for the night.
On the way out, a nice convoy of Land Rovers enters the trail. I had to pull off to the side to let them all by. Must have been a club or meet up group. A few nice Rovers. If any of you are on here, I was the black DII all covered in Sedona Red dirt.
Also, a shout out to Abran, for answering my text after my M&S lights started flashing while I was stuck in traffic at the Cajon Pass trying to get home. Ended up being a crapped out battery.
So, I took my Rover out on my first official off road adventure since I bought it. We decided to hit Broken Arrow in Sedona, AZ. Had a great time, and got to learn a few things as we're driving around. Finally was able to test out the locking diffs, which worked perfectly. I had to pull out the manual because I wasn't familiar with the spun up diff light.
I'm still pretty new to off roading, so I was taking it slow. My confidence level is still pretty low, though. I reached my limit when I came up to Devil's Staircase. I'm pretty sure I could have conquered it, but I chickened out and turned around. Of course, the trail is one way, so as I was heading back, a convoy of Pink Jeeps were heading my way. I had to back up until I could find a turn out. They passed, and back up the hill I went. I got to a ledge I had to climb, and it turned out to be the toughest part of the day for me. After a few tries, I made it over. BUT, in the process, I sliced the sidewall of one of my brand new tires. So, off with the damaged tire, and on with the spare.
After that, I was a little bummed. I decided that the day was done. It was time to head out and grab a late lunch before heading up to Flagstaff for the night.
On the way out, a nice convoy of Land Rovers enters the trail. I had to pull off to the side to let them all by. Must have been a club or meet up group. A few nice Rovers. If any of you are on here, I was the black DII all covered in Sedona Red dirt.
Also, a shout out to Abran, for answering my text after my M&S lights started flashing while I was stuck in traffic at the Cajon Pass trying to get home. Ended up being a crapped out battery.
#3
12-03-2014, 08:21 PM
#4
12-03-2014, 08:32 PM
Ok. Here's a link to my Flickr Album. I am still waiting for my wife to move all of the photos she took with her camera. I'll update it again later tonight.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/713757...7649587973391/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/713757...7649587973391/
#6
12-14-2014, 11:09 AM
Trip Date: 11/28/14
So, I took my Rover out on my first official off road adventure since I bought it. We decided to hit Broken Arrow in Sedona, AZ. Had a great time, and got to learn a few things as we're driving around. Finally was able to test out the locking diffs, which worked perfectly. I had to pull out the manual because I wasn't familiar with the spun up diff light.
I'm still pretty new to off roading, so I was taking it slow. My confidence level is still pretty low, though. I reached my limit when I came up to Devil's Staircase. I'm pretty sure I could have conquered it, but I chickened out and turned around. Of course, the trail is one way, so as I was heading back, a convoy of Pink Jeeps were heading my way. I had to back up until I could find a turn out. They passed, and back up the hill I went. I got to a ledge I had to climb, and it turned out to be the toughest part of the day for me. After a few tries, I made it over. BUT, in the process, I sliced the sidewall of one of my brand new tires. So, off with the damaged tire, and on with the spare.
After that, I was a little bummed. I decided that the day was done. It was time to head out and grab a late lunch before heading up to Flagstaff for the night.
On the way out, a nice convoy of Land Rovers enters the trail. I had to pull off to the side to let them all by. Must have been a club or meet up group. A few nice Rovers. If any of you are on here, I was the black DII all covered in Sedona Red dirt.
Also, a shout out to Abran, for answering my text after my M&S lights started flashing while I was stuck in traffic at the Cajon Pass trying to get home. Ended up being a crapped out battery.
So, I took my Rover out on my first official off road adventure since I bought it. We decided to hit Broken Arrow in Sedona, AZ. Had a great time, and got to learn a few things as we're driving around. Finally was able to test out the locking diffs, which worked perfectly. I had to pull out the manual because I wasn't familiar with the spun up diff light.
I'm still pretty new to off roading, so I was taking it slow. My confidence level is still pretty low, though. I reached my limit when I came up to Devil's Staircase. I'm pretty sure I could have conquered it, but I chickened out and turned around. Of course, the trail is one way, so as I was heading back, a convoy of Pink Jeeps were heading my way. I had to back up until I could find a turn out. They passed, and back up the hill I went. I got to a ledge I had to climb, and it turned out to be the toughest part of the day for me. After a few tries, I made it over. BUT, in the process, I sliced the sidewall of one of my brand new tires. So, off with the damaged tire, and on with the spare.
After that, I was a little bummed. I decided that the day was done. It was time to head out and grab a late lunch before heading up to Flagstaff for the night.
On the way out, a nice convoy of Land Rovers enters the trail. I had to pull off to the side to let them all by. Must have been a club or meet up group. A few nice Rovers. If any of you are on here, I was the black DII all covered in Sedona Red dirt.
Also, a shout out to Abran, for answering my text after my M&S lights started flashing while I was stuck in traffic at the Cajon Pass trying to get home. Ended up being a crapped out battery.
Look up azlro.com they have lots of pics from rides, upcoming rides including Sedona. Seems like a pretty cool group from what I've seen.
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12-15-2014, 10:34 AM
I think that's the group I saw entering Broken Arrow as we were leaving. I'd definitely join up if we lived in Arizona. Gotta see if there is a group like that here in Cali.
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