Ice, Snow and Mud – 28 minute YouTube Video by #4WDAdventureCrew
January 16, 2023

It’s been raining for the past few days, but they’re doing Eagle Lake Loop – it’s short but difficult. Another group is out doing a vehicle recovery. They expect to cross paths.

“SOME OF THE PUDDLES ARE WAY DEEP”
There are six cars in this group. “Should be cold and interesting.”
“I was expecting to have a lot more snow here and less water and exposed rocks. I deflated a bit way too much for this kind of road.”
“We still haven’t caught up with the group recovering the Jeep.”
They catch up with them, just ahead.
There is fresh powder – then the lake.

“THIS IS CRAZY”
“The road is all covered in water.”
Then fresh powder with ice underneath. They’re wondering if they’ll be able to cross the river.
They arrive at the campground, which is close to the river. They’ll see how passable it is.

“YEAH, WE GOT SOME FLOW IN THAT RIVER.”
“We’ll see where our getting out angle is at.”
It’s called Pebble Beach. They’ll have to drive through a deeper spot to get out.
They stop to build a fire and start making lunch; then the river crossing is a success.

THE TRAIL GETS TRICKY FURTHER ON
With challenging ruts. One big puddle and they’re nearly to the highway and groomed road; they cross the river and they’re headed back to Sacramento.

‘This trail is really close to the freeway, you can go in and get out quick; you have cell service the whole way.’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhuUkdptxiU