Despite this video being ridden with 'you had to be there' jokes, I thought I'd share. First time through Elephant Hill. Pretty wicked entrance to the trail. And the confluence overlook is far more impressive in person than the pics I've seen. Enjoy.

The Video:
http://vimeo.com/40317390
http://vimeo.com/40317390 Some pics:

 

Nice.

As for the crushed tail pipe, just put a C clamp on it and close it down and it will oval out that for you again.

 

Not the first time I've crushed it Nothing some pliers can't quickly fix... until it eventually breaks off haha

 

Cut of 5 inches of it and the problem goes away for good.

 

I think that solution may already be in progress haha

 

amazing views, I may have to add that to the list of places I need to go. Was just in New Mexico and loved the mountains/desert.