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OT: Snow!!!

So ignoring my better judgement, and the winter storm warning, I decided to rally the pup and a lady and head out into the wilderness to see how much snow the Rocky Mountains were getting... at dusk... We were breaking fresh 6 to 12 inches in different spots... super fun!! Sorry for the cell phone quality pics.. just thought I'd share

















BTW... Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs are phenomenal tires!!!
 
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Old 10-26-2010, 01:12 AM
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Man, The snow is in your head! Its still summer here in Colorado! It was a warm 50 degrees at my work in Parker at 3pm. Where in the Rockies did ya go?
 
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Very nice! Can't wait, it's getting really cold up here, weather man is threatening we're going to get snow and people are getting slow and stupid on the road!
 
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That's the best! I love wheelin in the snow. Funny you mentioned your tires, cause that's the first thing I checked out when I scrolled past that picture. They look like a good snow tire.
 
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Old 10-26-2010, 06:58 AM
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Ya'll can keep all of that cold and snow up there.Do not need it down here.Most of the time it just makes a mess.
 
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Heck ya it does, one heck of a fun sloppy mess that I like to call a winter wonderland!!!

And btw, send more snow up here, I'd like to send you some Californians
 
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Old 10-26-2010, 07:26 AM
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No,we are not taking anymore California folks nor illegal alliens...I hope
 
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Originally Posted by itsjustdan26
Man, The snow is in your head! Its still summer here in Colorado! It was a warm 50 degrees at my work in Parker at 3pm. Where in the Rockies did ya go?
24 inches in the mountains by Wednesday. Summer..in some places in Colorado.
 
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Awesome.... I'm ready for the snow, of course most likely it will be a while before we see snow.. But i'd rather shovel snow that clean up frigging leaves any day , especially since 75% of the leaves in my yard are my neighbors !! Of course, i'm sure this post will come back to haunt me later.. ohhh maybe January or February if I have 3 foot of heavy wet snow on my roof again...

 
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I'm going up tomorrow to fetch my 5th wheel. Hope South Park didn't get hammered like some of the areas further north.
 
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Woot Woot! Those tires look good in the snow. I've got a set also and you beat me to it! Look like fun, can't wait for the snow here in Colorado.
 
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The woods and the wilderness are NOT the same thing. Just FYI.
 
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How are the Duratracs performing overall? I've read a bunch of mixed reviews on them.
 
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Originally Posted by itsjustdan26
Man, The snow is in your head! Its still summer here in Colorado! It was a warm 50 degrees at my work in Parker at 3pm. Where in the Rockies did ya go?
Not for Long

Just outside of Ned on West Magnolia road, rollinsville Pass, and East Portal

Originally Posted by WA.Ranger
That's the best! I love wheelin in the snow. Funny you mentioned your tires, cause that's the first thing I checked out when I scrolled past that picture. They look like a good snow tire.
Based on that, snow covering ice and mud, its best tire I have had in the snow by a long shot... you can still get them sliding though, but the traction is definitely there when you need it.

Originally Posted by Visseroth
And btw, send more snow up here, I'd like to send you some Californians
I agree with this trade

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24 inches in the mountains by Wednesday. Summer..in some places in Colorado.
Yes!!

Originally Posted by santacruzf250
Woot Woot! Those tires look good in the snow. I've got a set also and you beat me to it! Look like fun, can't wait for the snow here in Colorado.


Originally Posted by superduty4x4
The woods and the wilderness are NOT the same thing. Just FYI.
I am very aware of the difference, but, In snow like that, when you haven't seen another truck or person for about 10 or 15 miles, and you get stuck, the woods quickly become the wilderness. But yes, the woods would be a better term for that trip.

Originally Posted by SGnAZ
How are the Duratracs performing overall? I've read a bunch of mixed reviews on them.
I am 100% sold on them. I have about 15000 miles on them, and they still are quiet (for that aggressive of a tire), I think they at about half tread, obviously they handle snow and ice extremely well, There prowess is unbelievable in the rain, and they work great on dry pavement too. The onl change I am going to make is upsizing to 35s

Buy em!
 
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I am very aware of the difference, but, In snow like that, when you haven't seen another truck or person for about 10 or 15 miles, and you get stuck, the woods quickly become the wilderness. But yes, the woods would be a better term for that trip.
Personal pet peeve of mine... sorry couldn't help myself
 


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