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Still in search of deep snow. The snow on Gold Mountain, across the lake from Big Bear was cold enough to maintain the snowpack, but there just hasn't been enough precipitation yet.


There was literally no snow at 6700 feet of elevation.
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First chance I've had to do some flexing since I put my tires, body lift and levelling kit on.

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The rear does rub lightly on the fender liner when the opposite side is off the ground. I'm thinking I may need another inch of bump stop.


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The front wasn't all the way flexed out. It was close, but the tire was really close to the fender as well. I might need more bump stop for the front. I'll take it out a few more times to find out.

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Up on the trail looking across at the night skiing at Big Bear.

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The trail lit up by tail lights and moonlight.

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Stair Step wasn't even a challenge at full air pressure because it was bone dry.
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Starting to get a little snow after 7,000 feet.
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Flexing on Talus Slope rock gardens.

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The trail was mostly mild for Jeeps, but would have been challenging to full sized pickups. There were still a few sections that were challenging for jeeps, though, and would have been impassable for long wheelbase trucks.
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Finally some snow!
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Then on the backside of the summit (8,100 feet), there is a full carpet of snow, but still on only 3-4" deep.

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I took a few video's too, but need to review and edit them first.

Cool pics. Should be snow now

Yeah was gonna say, go up there tonight and get pics.

Did my first night wheel a couple day ago, just Rowher up the backside. Things sure look different at night.

Thanks for sharing.