El Estrecho del Infierno (Hell's strait)
This is a wonderful pass near Tragacete in Cuenca, Spain. Amazing views and the kind of trail that the only non-prepared off-road car that can cross it is the G. The some soon-to-be members of the soon-to-be Spanish G Club, including me were there on Friday. We had a fantastic day. Enjoy the pics
Climbing a river bed near Palomera, Cuenca
Doin' it difficult
Breathtaking views....
Climbing the "step"
Gathering forces at lunchtime
Meeting some friends who had been doing the strait in the morning...
The entrance to the Estrecho.... between rock walls and trying to avoid wheel-high holes.. at one point I thought I had ruined my new exhaust by having half of the G lean on it on a rock. I then discovered how thick the walls of that exhaust box made of stainless are... not even a scratch!
Checking for damage....
Then we arrived to an area with very slippery mud. Some of the guys, being untrained in the British way of doing off-roading got their Gs stuck in what seemed to be not a very difficult part...
And before going home, we did it again backwards! I love this picture that a colleague took of me and my G getting out of a small pothole! Rather impressive but I did all of the track on my Gs own steam without a problem whatsoever!
interesting group, specially as you have amongst you a 1993 500GE! It looks the business, specially with the blacked-out wheels and a winch and snorkel! What's that on the bonnet of the G320 SWB (near the a/c air vent), a magnetic aerial mount for a CB?
I'd say your GB sticker looks out of place in Espana, but i guess those around you know who's driving so it's not a problem. Is there an advantage to keeping the "foreign" plates over there, or is it just until you get around to doing the registration formalities at home...
interesting group, specially as you have amongst you a 1993 500GE! It looks the business, specially with the blacked-out wheels and a winch and snorkel! What's that on the bonnet of the G320 SWB (near the a/c air vent), a magnetic aerial mount for a CB?
I'd say your GB sticker looks out of place in Espana, but i guess those around you know who's driving so it's not a problem. Is there an advantage to keeping the "foreign" plates over there, or is it just until you get around to doing the registration formalities at home...
Yes the round thing is a magnetic aerial mount for a CB. We all use them here.
And the UK plate is until I get my life in order and have the G imported...
Cheers
Thanks for the reply (quick as usual!), wish you safe offroading :)
WOW! Definitely "G" country.
Looks like you may be worth a visit, Jesus..... or emigration to Spain could be an option!
wicked pictures, so are you setting up your own little club then???.
wicked pictures, so are you setting up your own little club then???.
No, unfortunately folks are too individual to get organized in a Club!
Which does not mean that they are not extremely organized!
maybe they will organise a club tomorrow (manyana)
This was yesterday at a different place (Guadalajara) which I could not attend due to my G being in the garage for repairs (something to do with the injection). You can tell how steep the climb was by how much that 500 GE lifts its paws!
http://foro.g-aventura.com/files/downloads/chematrialera.wmv
Cheers
I am lucky enough to live in the heart of the lake district but there are very limited oppotunities to enjoy anything like your experiences due to the compact nature and sensitivity of the area.Your photos are truly inspiring,thanks Bruce..
Some videos of another visit to the Estrecho done by members of CMGE... It has taken somebody the best part of a year to upload these on the Tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTDfYy2qeis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z76KyU4xw1A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op6my1YW0Ys
Enjoy!
THANKS 4 SHARING JESUS :wink:
And a few more tasty videos of the day...
So thats why some G's have winches...........to help others! Fab Pics and Vid thanks for sharing.
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Up and down the "Terminator" climb (note the blue G at the bottom)