January 2012 Meet

[TheSentinel]

Pikeman's Big Bear Run
Saturday 14 January 0800hrs.

Meeting at Big Bear Discovery Center 40971 North Shore Drive (Highway 38), PO Box 66, Fawnskin, CA
(909) 382-2790
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Big+Bear+Discovery+Center+40971+North+Shore+Drive,+fawnskin+ca&hl=en&ll=34.260196,-116.906376&spn=0.090943,0.209255&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=44.388698,107.138672&vpsrc=6&hq=Big+Bear+Discovery+Center+40971+North+Shore+Drive,+fawnskin+ca&radius=15000&t=h&z=13

The run will be Jacoby Canyon to 3N16 through Holcomb to Polique Canyon coming out in Fawnskin. Lower moderate but still ok for stock 4wd and can get a 2wd through with help especially with snow on ground. I will check weather regularly and try to update on conditions. Also you can call the Caltrans road conditions number to check for chain requirements 1-800-427-7623.

All of these have the potential to be snow runs, of course that is based on weather which None of us has control over and currently we are experiencing Spring warmth all this week.

REQUIREMENTS
Good Attitude
Snow chains(to meet CHP requirements on highway when travelling Mtns during winter)
Food and Water for 1-2 days(be prepared for Murphy)
Good Attitude
Recovery gear(tow strap etc.)
Camera
Proper clothes for changing weather conditions
Good Attitude
Chair, Toilet Paper standard stuff for being out.
Willingness to Learn, Listen and Help
Obey Tread Lightly principles

Leave at Home
Bad attitude
Alchohol/ Drugs

All So Cal T4R events are made to be family friendly and fun for everyone. Prefer that you look into or have a CB for communication on the trails.

Confirmed participants:
1. Pikeman 3rd modified, 4wd, any
2. Dlak (David) 5th modified, 4wd, any
3. 3rdgenoobie (charles) 3rd modified, 4wd, option 2
4. 3rdgenoobie's friend (ricky) FJ Cruiser, stock, 4wd, option 2
5. ChildrenOfBodom, 3rd gen, modified, 4WD, any
6. lego3k1, 2nd gen, modified, 4wd, any
7. Keemonrunnin (Kimo) 5th modified, 4wd, B.
8. Brianemc2_42 (Brian) 3rd gen, modified, 4WD, any
9. TheSentinel (Jason) 5th gen, stock trail edition, 4WD, A or B
10. Triumphdog (Nathan) 3rd gen, modified, 4wd, any
11. LBCDude 5th Gen
12. chubbs87
13. chubbs87 friend
14. Proudrunner, 3rd gen, modified, 4wd, any.
15. ryhi, 3rd gen, modified, 4wd
16. Toytruck, 3rd gen,modified,4wd
17. DannyLLama, 5th gen, stock 4WD.
18. keemonrunnin friend (Danny) fj62 landcruiser.

 

[azn-sensation]

I'd be interested. Ive been kinda lacking on taking the rig off road, Ive also done a "little" work to it since Ive last seen a real trail. Hopefully my schedule permits. Ill keep an eye out on the thread! Have a nice holiday!

 

[Dlak]

I am game and will be brainstorming for suggestions..

 

[Overland Warehouse]

How about Miller Jeep Trail or Hungry Valley Offroad Park near Gorman? Depending upon dates I could be in.

 

[ryhi]

im down for another run

 

[TheSentinel]

How about Miller Jeep Trail or Hungry Valley Offroad Park near Gorman? Depending upon dates I could be in.

I'm not having very good luck getting a map of the Miller Jeep Trail. Anyone find it on Googlemaps?

 

[DonnyBiggs]

Jan 2012 28-29 weekend T4R Trail Run

Hey guys - I am good for Jan 28-29 weekend. The more notice the better. Thanks for placing an event with more than a weeks notice. :thanks:

I am sorry about the no call/no show on November's run. I had to replace a starter that went out, and found a huge 5 inch crack in my radiator on the same day. I have got those fixed, and hope to get my new tires just after x-mas.

Thanks!
Biggs :bluejump:

 

[Pikeman]

Miller Jeep Trail is closed in January as part of the seasonal closure for winter/spring.

Winter is generally a good time to do your desert runs. Calico, Anza Borrego, Truckhaven Hills, Stoddard Wells OHV. The other option is to put a snow run together. Snow runs are generally done on easy trails to site see and with the added difficulty of the snow makes it exciting enough. Examples of a snow runs I have done in the past are as follows

Green Valley Lake/ Crab Flats 3N16 around to Big Bear. Long drive in the snow but not to bad, however some sections can get deep and be an issue with our 2wd guys.

Rouse Ridge to Thomas Mountain in the San Jacinto area.

 

[BrianSD_42]

Would you like it to be a day trip or a 2 day camping and 4wheeling trip?

 

[Keemonrunnin]

I'm in for the 14-15. I believe this is a 3 day weekend for some of us.

 

[TheSentinel]

I am open to a two-day event if temperatures/weather permit. I'm guessing if we do a snowrun, it may be a bit too cold to camp out in tents. I would love to do a snow run.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

i have to let the boss know what day I want off 2 weeks in advance.

I'm down to go, but I need a specific date before i can guarantee my attendance

 

[TheSentinel]

14-15 is looking good because of the MLK holiday the following Monday. Seems that it would be best for some.

 

[Lego3k1]

I have also been looking forward to attending a meet but due to scheduling I have not yet been able to Attend. Hope I can make it out next month.

 

[Ttn333]

Been wanting to go on one of these. Im good as long as its a sunday.

 

[Overland Warehouse]

Fun in the snow in Big Bear yesterday.

Im subscribing and will try to join depending upon work schedule and dates.

 

[RG79]

Desert

Gordons well to Oldsmobile hill (glamis) on sand highway is always fun.

 

[RG79]

New Years Eve

Heading out to superstion for new years not sure if any one else is going to be out that way......

 

[Pikeman]

Gordons well to Oldsmobile hill (glamis) on sand highway is always fun.

In a buggy, pre-runner or quad sure. In a moderate multi-use built vehicle like most of our 4Runners the whoops would eat you alive.

 

[DonnyBiggs]

Confirming a date...

Please guys - Lets start to set these dates in stone a little bit more earlier. There seems to be a few others that could go, only if we give them at least 2 weeks in advance. The more the better.

So what is it? 14-15 weekend? If so, What day, or both? Let's make the call.

Food for thought, did anyone want to start scoping for Feb 2012 run? :thanks: