Tellico Sept 11 2008?

[Krawler00]

More than rig specs... what driving expierience do you have? That place can eat you alive and get you into to trouble real quick if you are not up to par! Not saying anything negative but be careful. Rig sounds worthy. Get a map!

[txboy72]

to be honest im a pretty big newbie, never been rock crawling, been to a place in sc called the gulches but not many rocks there, and yeah im pretty nervous

[Krawler00]

Well on that note... I would for sure try to link up with somebody! You do not want to go on schoolbus 11, helicopter or guardrail 12! Stick to trail 4,3,6 and 5. Trust me! Trails 11 and 12 are seriuos trails for a beginner and even veterans! Depends on what way you will be coming in but I would take 4 to fains ford out to 6 then maybe take 5 back to 4 and out on 4. If you get a chance to stop at schoolbus 12, just get out and walk up about 100 yards or so. It is rough! Good luck and write down some #s for some of us incase something happens. I am about 2.5 hours away.

[txboy72]

numbers? you talking about in case i get in a real bad spot in the area?

[RotorHead]

Yeah, phone numbers would be good. One problem though. Cell phones don't work in 95% of Tellico. You should be able to hook up with somebody while you're up there to ride with though. Just don't be shy. If you see a group, just ask if you can tag along.

[Krawler00]

Yup! I will tell you as well, there is no real good place for phone signal either! I was lucky to get a signal at top of helicopter, sometimes guardrail too. Just make sure if you are staying at crawfords that you tell Danny you are headed out and if your not back by whenever than somebody knows where you are. Chuck at Tellico cabins is the closest for help if need be. Right before you hit trail 1 and cross the river he is on the hill cabin rentals. Good luck. My # is 770.826.2414. Stick to the trails I mentioned and you should be fine!

[txboy72]

its in my phone now, thanks alot. ive done alot of looking at some of the pics on the internet and im excited but still nervous. some of the trails look pretty tough. krawler what was your name? yall know anyone going out this weekend and how many people are normally out there?

[Krawler00]

Name is Ben Greene. Not sure about who if anybody will be out. Last few times I went it was dead! Just be smart!

[txboy72]

well lets hope there is someone out there. how much air should one let out when crawling?

[txboy72]

also is there a site that i can see what trail will be open while i am there?

[Matt]

Air is optional. Try a few settings to get a feel for what you like.

Start about 8-12psi. Lower the better

[BigJerm]

also is there a site that i can see what trail will be open while i am there?