May 17th, 2003

Who attended:
Dale    '94 4runner with 7(?)" of lift on 37's, solid front axle, and rear leaves.
Scott    Toyota Extra cab with 7(?)" of lift on 35's, ARB front bumper with winch.
Scott    Toyota Tacoma double cab with a Badlands front bumper.
Salue (me)    '94 4runner totally stock.
Late arrival    Kevin    '98 Cherokee totally stock.

I met up with a few guys from the faithwheelers 4wheeling club to go do an easy run up at Greenwater. It was an overall easy day and I am glad I went because they were a bunch of nice guys. Dale wanted to test out a bunch of new stuff on his rig and Scott wanted to test his new Parnelli Jones 35" tires. All Toyota's met up at the Safeway in Enumclaw. My rig looked tiny next to Dale's.....Actually most anyone's rig would look tiny next to his.
Here's a brief synopsis of what happened in the day. We took FS Road 70 up to where there was enough snow for Dale and Scott's (xcab) kids could play in the snow for a little while. I couldn't believe that it was actually snowing when we were up there, not just a little either. That was where Scott (Tacoma) got stuck first. After letting the kids play and snacking for a little Dale pulled him out and had to head back home. I also got stuck turning around and Scott (Tacoma) yanked me out. On the way down, the two Scott's wanted to play in a little mud field. I was going to give it a try until I saw Scott (Tacoma) get stuck within 20 feet of the entrance. After that I decided to just be the cameraman. After playing in there for awhile and getting stuck, Scott (Tacoma) had to take his second skid plate off as it was just dangling by two bolts. As we were heading down to go home, my friend Kevin actually found me on the FRS. Scott in the Tacoma was going to show Kevin and I some trails. At this time, Scott in the extra cab had to leave. We followed Scott and tried to make it up a steep section of the Naches trail, but none of us made it to the top. Although the Toyota's did make it up higher than the Jeep..haha. We then went and found another trail and came upon this huge puddle. Scott was the lucky one to get to go first and check out how deep it was. It was deep enough for the water to go over the hood. We went as far as we could on that trail until we had to turn around and go through the puddle again. After that, we were on our way home. I had a great time and met some great people. Can't wait to do it again.
On another note, toward the entrance of FS 70 we saw a Cherokee that slid off the road and nearly hit the bridge's guard rail. Luckily he just slid down the little ditch and wasn't hurt. After talking to the guy, it was obvious he had been drinking. I could smell it on his breath even when he wasn't even speaking directly at me. Scott was able to pull him out quickly. PLEASE don't drink and drive!!