GPS Coordinates for Lions Back?

[Harley]

I've been searching but can't find them... any one have them? I've been wanting to see what it looks like from "Google Maps Satellite Imagery: http://maps.google.com/ "...

K

[Harley]

I've been searching but can't find them... any one have them? I've been wanting to see what it looks like from "Google Maps Satellite Imagery: http://maps.google.com/ "...

K

[RasterMaster]

I was hoping for GPS coords for the site of the event today! I have access to many aerials of Oklahoma.

[DennisAJC]

Harley,

Sorry I can't help you, but buddy, that's a cool find. I'll be jerkin with this thing for hours! Thanks.

P.S. It might be posible to pinpoint by sight.

[PARAGON]

Look for it around here, I think.

Zoom in and scroll to the right.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=moab,utah&ll=38.576903,-1...9,0.041800&t=k&hl=en (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=moab,utah&ll=38.576903,-109.531288&spn=0.031629,0.041800&t=k&hl=en)

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Harley:
I've been searching but can't find them... any one have them? I've been wanting to see what it looks like from "Google Maps Satellite Imagery: http://maps.google.com/ "...

K </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Funny, Roxie and I both thought about marking waypoints AFTER we got back down LB. We had talked about marking the path from bottom to top so we could chart the elevation change vs. distance(also so we could see where she'd piddled on the way uphttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif).

[DennisAJC]

I can see my house from here! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I wonder how many times it refreshes. Mabye I can see when I park the Hummer outside. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Better yet we can make a rock sign in Moab.

[Harley]

It doesn't refresh... the photos are fairly recent, though, my next door neighbor's Tahoe is in the drive on my home address..

K

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
Look for it around here, I think.

Zoom in and scroll to the right.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=moab,utah&ll=38.576903,-1...9,0.041800&t=k&hl=en (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=moab,utah&amp;ll=38.576903,-109.531288&amp;spn=0.031629,0.041800&amp;t=k&amp;hl=en) </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Nice find, Paragon.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Lion's Back is the fin in the (horrible) rectangle.
A is the little shack where you pay your $10 to drive it or $ 2 bucks to walk it.(I didn't ask about peeing at the base of it.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif)

B is the base(launching pad) where you've got to nut up and climb the blackened 45 degree+ ramp.(Most bladders empty involuntarily here- which is why I took a precautionary wizz beforehandhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif)

C is approximately where the carcass of the wrecked Toyota resides. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

D is where Team Pewter Power turned around, celebrated and started back down.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Harley:
It doesn't refresh... the photos are fairly recent, though, my next door neighbor's Tahoe is in the drive on my home address..

K </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Uh ohhhh. Was that pic taken when you were at work? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif



Damn, just looking at the topo of that thing is making my hands sweat.

[PARAGON]

Take the road to the east before you get to the parking lot Alec mention and there is another rock with what looks like rubber on top on the inside of the curve. Any one know what that is?

[Harley]

now that is some cool ****... I'm ready for October... the wife is interested....

K

[Harley]

"Uh ohhhh. Was that pic taken when you were at work? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif" by DRTYFN



HaH!! As long as it's not PEWTER>>>>

[Harley]

Wait, I take that back, I'm Pewter, too....


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[KenP]

Looks flat as a pancake. I've got to show this to the wife. She'll definitely let me climb it now. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

That's really cool following it. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[DRTYFN]

Ok, I found Black Hole. Was it before or after Hell's Gate & the Escalator?

[KenP]

Here are some coordinates:
http://www.4x4now.com/33jshr.htm

This site also says Hell's Revenge rates a 4+:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> 4 + We can hardly improve on the original description written a few years ago by Jack Bickers: "with driving by World Class Yahoo Jeepers not much concerned with vehicle durability or personal safety." It is common to have as many as 10 percent of the vehicles experience major mechanical failures (gears, axles, driveshafts) on these trails. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[Harley]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
Here are some coordinates:
http://www.4x4now.com/33jshr.htm

This site also says Hell's Revenge rates a 4+:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> 4 + We can hardly improve on the original description written a few years ago by Jack Bickers: "with driving by World Class Yahoo Jeepers not much concerned with vehicle durability or personal safety." It is common to have as many as 10 percent of the vehicles experience major mechanical failures (gears, axles, driveshafts) on these trails. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

...was that comment before the advent of the Hummer?

K

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Ok, I found Black Hole. Was it before or after Hell's Gate & the Escalator? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
After Hell's gate and before the Escalator </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Can you give a link to those. Having a hard time following the trails when they split.

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Ok, I found Black Hole. Was it before or after Hell's Gate & the Escalator? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
After Hell's gate and before the Escalator </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I couldn't find either of them. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif I want to enlarge & frame the Escalator(maybe sign it, too.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif)

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Harley:
...was that comment before the advent of the Hummer?

K </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I think that only pertains to Jeeps.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Harley]

"aaahhh..." <-- spoken very profoundly..

http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

K

[DennisAJC]

I'm going this way next time. I hate u-turns. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[ShaggyX]

Dennis...I have walked that part of Lion's back. You do Not want to go that way. I would rather turn around without a spotter than try to keep going.

[DRTYFN]

NO ****!!!! I wouldn't even think of going that way. I've got video of it and it looks hairy!!! Creepy little ledge that's tilted towards a nice 500 foot drop off. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif Uhh uhhhh, NO WAY!!!!(bitcheshttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif)

[DennisAJC]

Shaggs,

You can be quite anal sometimes. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[ShaggyX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DennisAJC:
Shaggs,

You can be quite anal sometimes. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Dont knock it until you try it. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[ROX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Ok, I found Black Hole. Was it before or after Hell's Gate & the Escalator? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Is Black Hole the same as the Hot Tub? It was right before escalator at the top of the hill.

Great pics guys! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ShaggyZr2:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DennisAJC:
Shaggs,

You can be quite anal sometimes. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Dont knock it until you try it. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Spoken like a true catcher.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif


<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by sfox:
Pretty Sure this is Escalator

S </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I think you're right. Thanks.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif



<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2 Rocks:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Ok, I found Black Hole. Was it before or after Hell's Gate & the Escalator? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Is Black Hole the same as the Hot Tub? It was right before escalator at the top of the hill.

Great pics guys! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

No, Black Hole is where we drove up that tight little ledge with the drop off on the left. Remember the one that tilted slightly towards the ledge? The one that still gives my butthole phantom pains.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by sfox:
This is were Tower attempted to roll his truck....

S </div></BLOCKQUOTE> LMAO!!!http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[jfox]

Potato Salad http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

J.

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by jfox:
Potato Salad http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

J. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hey!!! Look who's making a guest appearance!!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[jfox]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by jfox:
Potato Salad http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

J. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hey!!! Look who's making a guest appearance!!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Did you miss me? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

J.

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by jfox:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by jfox:
Potato Salad http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

J. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hey!!! Look who's making a guest appearance!!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Did you miss me? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

J. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Every second.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif


<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by sfox:
Don't stick your tongue out at him dear...it'll only encourage him http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

S </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
As long as she doesn't flick her tongue at me she'll be ok.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Battlebugs]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by RasterMaster:
I was hoping for GPS coords for the site of the event today! I have access to many aerials of Oklahoma. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sorry - I was much too tired last night to remember to send you the grid.

MGRS - 14S NF 17287 22895

DDD° MM.MMM' - N 36 21.059 W 098 48.441

I'd be surprised if there are any aerial photos of great resolution from way out there though.

Bugs

[RasterMaster]

Compare this to the black & white (1995) aerial I posted:

http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/albumcomments/f/2306011751/m/4311063921

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
Wow this free program is cool too.

http://earth.google.com/ </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

POS PC only garbage. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif