Modestoperandi and I did the Doran Loop Trail in Calico yesterday. Started with a run up the Gatekeeper. Here are a few photos:





It really is a beautiful place:



Yes, the boulders are about half as high as the Jeep:



Finally got through the tough spot that leaves your right rear hanging in the air:



Got the right rear and all fours back on the ground:



Yeah, OK, I wimped out and winched some:



Finally, the last ledge to get up:



Yes, that's my blood on the rim - don't ask:



I should have listened to the sign:

 

Now you must explain the blood on the rim. Great pics. Looks like a fun place to wheel.

 

Ya, whats up with the blood? Nice pictures though, looks like you had a good time.

 

Yes, do explain what's up with the blood?

 

OK. The lesson to be learned from the blood on the rim is this: when you stack rocks, remember to remove your finger!

 

Ewwwww knuckle buster!! Bummer. At least you have your finger... Right?

 

Yeah, the finger is intact - thanks for asking. Really didn't even notice that it was split open until I noticed that my hand was slipping off the steering wheel.

 

Wow, glad to hear you're somewhat ok. No stitches needed?

 

No stiches...just disenfected and had a .

 

Tequila or vodkas are good disenfectants