Steve,
I saw the black XTerra and assumed it was Andy, my bad.
The ledge in the query seems to be getting a bit harder. I made it up last year with no issues but this year I couldn't find the traction to pull the truck over the top, probably didn't help that my tires were fill of mud.
Congrats on making it up the right side of upper Fremontia!
btw. If you run across any 3rd gen 4runners with a 5spd and locker for sale drop me an email.
- Matt