Usal Beach Team Hunt Rally - 07/28/2017

[4xFar Adventures]

All i can think of is WOW. Thank you to everybody that came out! Was our first time going on a trip with the OB family. And we absolutely loved it! Can't wait to see all of the pictures! If you post them on Instagram or anywhere let us know where we can see them! Also, I don't remember if he was an OB member or not, but Adam? Blue land cruiser, anybody happen to get any contact info on him? I forgot to before I left and i know he was taking alot of pictures for us

I have Adam's card. He's sold on OB and said he was going to join:)

 

[stage7]

How was Usal Rd. Technical, moderate, advanced? I'm planning a rally point with some locals and am curious. Any particular hairy spots?
Thanks

 

[DuncNasty08]

How was Usal Rd. Technical, moderate, advanced? I'm planning a rally point with some locals and am curious. Any particular hairy spots?
Thanks

The trail down to Usal was super easy. Honda accords made it down to the camp sites. After that it was moderate at most. My stock Tacoma with basic street tires had no issue. I stayed in 2wd the whole time

 

[DuncNasty08]

There are a few spots where the run off washed out some decent ditches into the trail but again had no ossue

 

[4xFar Adventures]

How was Usal Rd. Technical, moderate, advanced? I'm planning a rally point with some locals and am curious. Any particular hairy spots?
Thanks

The most "technical" parts are ruts from the rain. Sometimes they go straight down the middle of the road, other times they cross at different angles. It's nothing hairy, just go slow and pick your line. Air down and bring something (CO2 or compressor) to fill your tires at the end. Keep your tires on the high points, and cross the ditches at an angle, one wheel at a time. There are steep ascents/descents. You should be in Lo range, it's a good idea to put it in 4wd. Better to be in it when needed, than get hung up and have to engage it. Get into lower gears in the transmission. Don't be afraid to drop into 1 or 2, just make sure your rpms aren't too high first. Remember, uphill upshift, downhill downshift. Crepuscular rays (shafts of light in the dust) on the windshield make it difficult to impossible to see the trail ahead sometimes. Go slow, drive through it and let your eyes adjust.

It's rare, but expect to see a little traffic. The person traveling uphill has the right of way. The theory is that they may not be able to get going again if they stop. Always stop for bicycles. We had a group of 4 heading the opposite way. The leader waved me through. Be courteous and drive slowly so as to not kick up much dust since they don't have windows. When you're passing someone (bike or car), you should let them know how many rigs are in your group. If there's a gap or straggler in your group, there's a better chance the other person will wait (that's the hope at least!).

 

[4xFar Adventures]

More pics coming but this is what I have up so far.

 

[4xFar Adventures]

@DuncNasty08 Adam just posted some pics on IG.

 

[john casson]

Looks like fun! I'm thinking of heading up there for labor day weekend. Will leave early Friday morning. Is there any camping close to a river or stream ? Wife , kids and dogs like to swim. Please let me know.

John ob # 4370

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[stage7]

The most "technical" parts are ruts from the rain. Sometimes they go straight down the middle of the road, other times they cross at different angles. It's nothing hairy, just go slow and pick your line. Air down and bring something (CO2 or compressor) to fill your tires at the end. Keep your tires on the high points, and cross the ditches at an angle, one wheel at a time. There are steep ascents/descents. You should be in Lo range, it's a good idea to put it in 4wd. Better to be in it when needed, than get hung up and have to engage it. Get into lower gears in the transmission. Don't be afraid to drop into 1 or 2, just make sure your rpms aren't too high first. Remember, uphill upshift, downhill downshift. Crepuscular rays (shafts of light in the dust) on the windshield make it difficult to impossible to see the trail ahead sometimes. Go slow, drive through it and let your eyes adjust.

It's rare, but expect to see a little traffic. The person traveling uphill has the right of way. The theory is that they may not be able to get going again if they stop. Always stop for bicycles. We had a group of 4 heading the opposite way. The leader waved me through. Be courteous and drive slowly so as to not kick up much dust since they don't have windows. When you're passing someone (bike or car), you should let them know how many rigs are in your group. If there's a gap or straggler in your group, there's a better chance the other person will wait (that's the hope at least!).

Thank you Disco2Guy!
Just the intel I was looking for.
Cheers,

Kyle

 

[stage7]

There are a few spots where the run off washed out some decent ditches into the trail but again had no ossue

Thank you sir! Good to know.

 

[riffman12]

Looks like fun! I'm thinking of heading up there for labor day weekend. Will leave early Friday morning. Is there any camping close to a river or stream ? Wife , kids and dogs like to swim. Please let me know.

John ob # 4370

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Not reeeally. The fresh water stream that flows into the ocean there was pretty dried up.

Plenty of swimming in the freezing pacific though!

 

[Michael]

Hey all - You have access to our pictures with this link. They are Raw format in high resolution. You can grab any you want - if you repost on the socials, please link to us and say how awesome we are :) We had a blast and look forward to more trips soon!

Dropbox Link Lost Coast

 

[Budman]

Team,

Just wanted to thank everyone for sharing the adventure. Looking forward to the next rally point! What a great weekend on the planet.

TEAM #TOT !

Larry

 

[Daniel Shupp]

All i can think of is WOW. Thank you to everybody that came out! Was our first time going on a trip with the OB family. And we absolutely loved it! Can't wait to see all of the pictures! If you post them on Instagram or anywhere let us know where we can see them! Also, I don't remember if he was an OB member or not, but Adam? Blue land cruiser, anybody happen to get any contact info on him? I forgot to before I left and i know he was taking alot of pictures for us

I got his info, PM me bro.

 

[Duglyfe]

Wish this was next week!

 

[Lifes2short4BS]

Our main rig is in the shop... thinking about taking our 2014 Jeep KL trailhawk... It's pretty capable from what I've seen on youtube... do you think it would make it on this run?

 

[Daniel Shupp]

My GF and I are scrambling to try to make this tomorrow. We haven't been to any events yet!

 

[riffman12]

I think we're in, but I'm not sure we can leave work early enough on Friday to get there before dark. Would we be able to leave early Saturday and meet you guys and join for camping Saturday night?

 

[DuncNasty08]

super excited about this! first time meeting up for an OB trip, but had many OB members are my truck meetup in june :) here's to hoping my truck can make the trek without needing to be recovered! haha

 

[Budman]

Team,

I am planning on heading up to Usal Beach on Thursday evening. Bringing a portable fire pit and extra fire wood for the group, permit in hand.

Let me know if anyone needs anything else.

Looking forward to meeting everyone.

I will be the black JK with the Siberian Camo Tepui.

Respectfully,

Larry O’Neil