TERMINATOR X AND THE BOBSLED RUN: PIPESTONE CHAOS

Last Saturday, we headed out to the Pipestone area for some classic Montana winter wheeling. We decided to take the "scenic" route—tackling the trail from Ringing Rocks backwards and pushing through toward Hay Canyon Road. The mix of dirt, fresh powder, and steep grades made for a day of absolute controlled chaos.

The Fleet & The Valley of the Jeep Beats

The lineup was legendary. We had my 80 Series, Ian’s 80, George’s 100 Series, and Saul’s 100 Series out in the elements. As we aired down, I cracked open the cassette player and blasted some Terminator X & The Valley of the Jeep Beats. There is something about old-school hip-hop on a tape deck that just fits the hum of a Land Cruiser engine.

George’s "Yuge" Wheel Stand

Pipestone is famous for its technical ruts, and George found a beauty. While navigating a particularly tricky section, his 100 Series decided it wanted to be a plane for a second. He pulled a yuge wheel stand, daylighting the front end in spectacular fashion before the big hundy settled back down. It’s a 100 Series thing—you wouldn't understand.

Learning to Bobsled: "Cool Runnings"

The descent toward Hay Canyon was where things got... slippery. Ian learned a very valuable (and terrifying) lesson: when the hill is steep and the snow is packed, sometimes you’re just a passenger.

After locking up the wheels and sliding down a good portion of the trail with zero braking authority, Ian officially earned the nickname "Cool Runnings." It’s that heart-in-your-throat feeling when you realize you can't stop even if you wanted to. Luckily, he kept it on the trail, but the "Jamaican Bobsled" vibes were strong.

Euro-Spec Elegance

On a more aesthetic note, we have to talk about Ian’s new Euro-spec quad headlights. In the flat light of a snowy Montana afternoon, they looked absolutely killer. It’s easily one of the best front-end upgrades you can do for an 80—clean, aggressive, and functional.

Pew-Pew & The Long Night

We eventually found a spot to get some pew-pew time in, which is the only proper way to celebrate a successful climb.

I’ll admit it—I had to head out early and leave the "brave souls" to spend the night in the cold. The guys claimed it wasn't that bad, but I’ve clearly gone a bit soft lately. There’s no shame in a warm bed, right? Either way, it was an epic day on the Ringing Rocks loop.