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Mesa 4 Wheelers Tackle Moab’s Easter Jeep Safari
Trip Leader: Clete & Randi Hruska—Dates: April 8th—16th. Editor, Mike Drawsky

Near the top of Hell’s Gate, keeping all 4-wheels on the ground became a challenge. To help prevent this CJ from going over, a tow strap was attached to the bumper and two men applied tension to the other end. At this same location, a long wheel base JK, with a more flexible suspension was able to keep all 4’s on the rocks and make it to the top without assistance.

In the background, the La Sal Mountains, with Mt. Peale at 12,721 ft.
Apologies to the Mesa 4 Wheelers—I don’t think the photos are in the proper sequence. What a terrific experience for the M4W. Thanks Mike for sharing the trip. W.D. Ed.

High dive on Behind the Rocks.

Parked near the base of Pritchett Arch, we began our hike to the top of the arch.

Before walking out onto the arch, Mike volunteered to take every one’s camera to shoot another group photo.

Winch Hill #1 on Pritchett Canyon

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Winch Hill #3.

Dave nearing the top of winch hill #4

Winch hill #5 on Pritchett Canyon

Mike the beginning of Hells Revenge. First time at Moab’s red rock!

Leonard spots this JK down the steps on the Behind The Rock trail.

Bill, nearing one of the high points on Hell’s Revenge.

Ray and Pat running Chicken Corners

Mike Drawsky, Pat and Ray Jenkins at Sunset Grill.

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31. Many of the founders of San Francisco in 1776 were Spanish colonists from Tubac, Arizona. 32. Phoenix originated in 1866 as a hay camp to supply military post Camp McDowell. 33. Rainfall averages for Arizona range from less than three inches in the deserts to more than 30 inches per year in the mountains.

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Above are copies of the volunteer patches you’ll receive from Doug Larson our Adopt-a-Trail Chairman. The larger of the two is for the first 25 hours of volunteer work and the smaller patch you’ll receive for each additional 25 hours. They’re slightly larger than shown above, multi-colored and very attractive. They’ll look great on jackets or shirts. Be proud. Be a trail volunteer!

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