January 2012 Meet

[Triumphdog]

Sounds like you guys took a tougher way out than we did. We tried to go up Gold Mt trail, but it was too icy. So we turned around hand headed back the way you guys went with Pikeman. We hit a paved road about 2 miles after the split. We didn't encounter too much ice on the way back. It'd be great to see the pics of what you guys are talking about.

 

[azn-sensation]

Patiently waiting on the pics. Sucks I couldn't make it out.

 

[ryhi]

here are some of the pics (reverse order).

the rest can be seen here: http://photobucket.com/bigbear01142012

 

[BrianSD_42]

Pretty awesome pics. It was really great meeting you guys.

I will be posting my pictures & videos in the (more active) 3rd Gen section so others can see them. I kind feel like nobody knows about the SoCal section.

I started a thread here. All are welcome to post!

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...trip-1-14-2012-picture-thread.html#post954744


@ryhi - those are really really good pics man.


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[ryhi]

thanks. the gf took most of them!

 

[BrianSD_42]

I have posted two of three videos in the Big Bear thread in the 3rd Gen Section.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/106148-big-bear-trip-1-14-2012-picture-thread.html

I tried to include everyone in this video mix. YouTube makes it pretty easy to upload a mix now.

:surfer:

 

[lbcdude]

Nice pictures Ryhi.

Great time!! Thank you everyone for showing me and my buddy a good time. Also big thx to Pikeman, Ryhi, his buddy and the good samaritan for helping us get out of the ice on one of the routes. Pictures and videos will be uploaded soon.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Nice pictures Ryhi.

Great time!! Thank you everyone for showing me and my buddy a good time. Also big thx to Pikeman, Ryhi, his buddy and the good samaritan for helping us get out of the ice on one of the routes. Pictures and videos will be uploaded soon.

I'm kinda glad I went the other way! haha... Can't wait to see the photos

 

[lbcdude]

Big Bear Trip Jan. 14, 2012 - a set on Flickr

VIDEO (my apologies for the recording, buddy forgot to set iphone to landscape)

PART 1 - http://youtu.be/HiE5DzcXJMI

PART 2 - http://youtu.be/HxzxjgwV-98

http://youtu.be/qjevG6esEMY

http://youtu.be/mQROsuqAjko

http://youtu.be/3DSP91rQ5lg
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[Pikeman]

The run was a great run with a good turn out and some excitement.

Originally was going to do 3N61 Jacoby Canyon to 3N16 across to 3N12 to 2N71 over to 2N09 Polique Canyon and call it a day. Well after completing Jacob and hanging out at the Doble mine we headed down 3N16 and I decided that some of the newbies should see the John Bull Gatekeeper. So I decided to take 3N02....OOPS not the easy access road I had used before. So it was some sections with anticipation and carefull spotting and everyone got through just fine. We had lunch were 3N02/3N10 meet up with 3N32(the easy access trail I thought 3N02 was) I took a handfull of people to the Gatekeeper and no one else was there to watch make attempts. It was pretty badly iced over but looks like a lot of rocks had been moved and that it was easier than last time I ran it. Well after shooting my mouth off about how it looked like a freeway they said prove it. Well with a few minor adjustments I made it over the rocks but when I hit the V-notch my progress was halted by the snow and Ice, so instead of continuing to the top and turning around I had to back down through the rocks. This became more difficult than the accent as each bump knocked me off line. I still made it down without any damage and we then contiued on with the trip.

As mentioned some of the group split off to try Gold Mountain while the rest of us to the nice easy fire roads. We made the turn from 3N16 to 3N12, paused while I asked everyone if they were ok with snow as the Mountain ahead looked covered in it. We agreed to move on ahead the trail had some snow in spots but where the excitement came in was the downhill side. The slight snow coverage had turned to ICE. I headed down and started to slide, hit my breaks and realized it was the wrong move and managed to get my way out of it. The next person inline made the same mistake and well it took us a while to get him out of it. A couple hundred feet down the trail it happened again. This time it took most of an hour and a few close calls with the edge to put him back on the path. We decided to just stay on 3N12 and forgo the spectacular views of 2N71 to stay on the safe side since it was getting late and unknown trail conditions. Ended the day airing up at Fawnskin Firestation and making a few phone calls to check on the other groups were all safe.

 

[Keemonrunnin]

Thanks Mike (Pikeman) for another great run and a little bit of excitement. had a great time.tags:

 

[Ttn333]

looks like good times! Hope I get to make it to one of these soon.

 

[BrianSD_42]

It was good meeting with everyone.

When i got home i started thinking and i wonder if i should be concerned about my diffs. I know we drove through some small water, probably about 12-15" multiple times. I don't have a diff breather extender, should i be concerned that water might have gotten in?

 

[Lego3k1]

It was good meeting with everyone.

When i got home i started thinking and i wonder if i should be concerned about my diffs. I know we drove through some small water, probably about 12-15" multiple times. I don't have a diff breather extender, should i be concerned that water might have gotten in?

In my few experiences that I have gone thru small streams a few times and actually stopped in one for a few minutes, I didn't have any water in my diffs when I changed the oil that I could tell. The water was up to the body line so I know both breathers were submerged. Just a thought, and I know my experiences will vary from others.

 

[BrianSD_42]

New trip announced for the first weekend of Feb.

Anza-Borrego State Park.

We still need a trail lead since I am not very knowledgeable (been there twice)

If you know the area come over to this thread and drop some advice. I have a pretty good map of the area but have only been there twice.


Trip Link
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/so-cal/106731-feb-trip-1-anza-borrego-02-04-2012-a.html

Date Feb 4th 2012

Meet up time: 8:30am

Location: Anza Borrego Visitor center

200 Palm Canyon Drive Borrego Springs CA 92004-5005

Visitor Center: 760-767-4205
Park Headquarters: 760-767-53

Requirements:
Bring food and water. More info to follow.

Trails: still TBD

Roll Call. (userID, name, gen, 4wd?, where from)

Notes:

1. Is anyone interesting in camping there just for Friday night?
2. We need some trail suggestions and a knowledgeable trail lead. I would get lost.

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