The date has been set as the first weekend in August. My house is close enough to the trail that even the semi-streetable:rolleyes: can stage there and be fine. Just gots to work out the details.

It started out being a bbq with some buds to welcome my Dad to Cali. It's since grown:D and looks like we're gonna have a full on party up here.


So who's down and who's interested in crashing. We can either do the full-on camping thing or I've got a couple lines on some big ol party cabins. I'll take care of this end based upon the feedback here.

Bring it

Dave

Voted cabin, but can easily do the camping thing. I'll be on hold for the trip til the other half decides. (Not to mention, I work Sundays, so I'll cut it a bit short anyways.)

i voted for the camping?? i have a pop up tent trailer and will tow it with my truck just need a small space to put it.. you saw it.. it was the one todd used at tds when all the chairs were stacked in front of

can do the cabin thing, or the camping thing. just need a place to park the truck and trailer. I think getting a camping area close enough for this large of a gang would be harder than a cabin. although parking for everyone is still gonna be a bitch!

whatever....

Cabin would be kick ass though!

I voted for the cabin, but can do the camping thing too.
Hey CDF................................. "GOT FIRE". :D :D :D

Cabins are cool, camping is cool. What about my rig, am I gonna get busted???

Sounds like I might attend..

Originally posted by RE:Todd
Cabins are cool, camping is cool. What about my rig, am I gonna get busted???

Nah, I drive mine from my house to the trail all the time and don't have a problem, it's only about a mile from my house to the trail on all back and dirt roads.

d

Originally posted by JeepRecoveryTeam


Nah, I drive mine from my house to the trail all the time and don't have a problem, it's only about a mile from my house to the trail on all back and dirt roads.

d

we will hide RE:todd between some of us legal rigs:flipoff2:

Originally posted by surveyboy


we will hide RE:todd between some of us legal rigs:flipoff2:


I still remember "hiding" Ramstiens rock buggy "Grape Nutz"
in the middle of a group of vehicles for the drive on HWY 38
from Holcomb Creek to Fawnskin. He got lots a stares from
the "street cars" on the highway. :D :D :D

Originally posted by SanDiegoCJ



I still remember "hiding" Ramstiens rock buggy "Grape Nutz"
in the middle of a group of vehicles for the drive on HWY 38
from Holcomb Creek to Fawnskin. He got lots a stares from
the "street cars" on the highway. :D :D :D It was fun being right behind him with his full hydro steering. Good thing he wasn't seen, the cops would've thought he was drunk.

OK, made some calls. I can get a house that sleeps 16 for $550 for the weekend. That works out to around $35 per person for the weekend. My house has got space (sorry not beds) for at least 8 more. So we have room for 24 that way or I can reserve some camping sites up towards Big Bear. I just talked to the USFS and they haven't started the fire ban yet:eek: . Which as a resident scares the poopies out of me. I'll let this go for a little while longer and then make the reservations one way or the other. The deposit for the house is 350 which I'll swing until y'all arrive.

:D

d


Edit: my house is across the street from USFS land, I think we can throw some tents up there for overflow. :D

Non-street legal will be fine.

Originally posted by JeepRecoveryTeam
OK, made some calls. I can get a house that sleeps 16 for $550 for the weekend. That works out to around $35 per person for the weekend. My house has got space (sorry not beds) for at least 8 more. So we have room for 24 that way or I can reserve some camping sites up towards Big Bear. I just talked to the USFS and they haven't started the fire ban yet:eek: . Which as a resident scares the poopies out of me. I'll let this go for a little while longer and then make the reservations one way or the other. The deposit for the house is 350 which I'll swing until y'all arrive.

:D

d


Edit: my house is across the street from USFS land, I think we can throw some tents up there for overflow. :D

Non-street legal will be fine.

I suppose in a day or so we need a head count. but I'll start anyways-2 here

Originally posted by surveyboy


I suppose in a day or so we need a head count. but I'll start anyways-2 here

Since I can't commit yet, I'll say two, but I'll take last dibs and camp if I have to.

I didnt vote. I can do camping or cabin. Camping might even be better. I am probably going to have to tow the rig with the motorhome anyway unless I just drive the Bronco up. Wife has to work that weekend, so she is looking for someone to switch with her. Cabin is sounding real good if it has the hot tub:D How far is the camping from the trail? How far is the possible cabbin from the trail?

One person here. Cabin or camping,
either's fine with me.

The cabin I found does not have a hot tub:( . It's about .5 mile from my house and about a 1.5 to the trail. We would need to stage the trail only rigs at my place because it's pretty high profile around the cabin (more like a house by the golf course).

Camping would be ON the trail potentially at Crab Flats or up out of Fawnskin.



d

Edit: I also need to take in account those with motorhomes and trailers. Maybe Crabflats is the call.

of all the weekends in the summer you pick that one ... wish i could go but have plans. :mad:

Originally posted by JeepRecoveryTeam
The cabin I found does not have a hot tub:( . It's about .5 mile from my house and about a 1.5 to the trail. We would need to stage the trail only rigs at my place because it's pretty high profile around the cabin (more like a house by the golf course).

Camping would be ON the trail potentially at Crab Flats or up out of Fawnskin.



d

Edit: I also need to take in account those with motorhomes and trailers. Maybe Crabflats is the call.



So Crabflats has room for my motorhome and trailer? If so that is my vote:D

I am up for anything, would think camping would be better as we can be as loud as we want and not worry, now just need to finish my rig.....lol. I vote for big pines in big bear so JC can get the rolling mansion in there.
Robert

camping is fine by me. how far is the campground from your place? cause I'm sure one group is gonna be driving after the party on sat. night.

Originally posted by surveyboy
camping is fine by me. how far is the campground from your place? cause I'm sure one group is gonna be driving after the party on sat. night.

To get to Big Pine Flats, go to the middle of nowhere and hang a left;)

It's up in the Big Bear Area out past Fawnskin. Past the exit of Holcomb Creek. The good thing is Holcomb, White Mtn and John Bull are within a few miles. It's at least 45 minutes from my house. I'll get reservations tomorrow.

d

middle of no where would be good for this group:flipoff2:

Originally posted by surveyboy
middle of no where would be good for this group:flipoff2:



We can still be spotted from a passing plane though. :flipoff2: :flipoff2:











































A couple of ppl will get this. :D

Originally posted by SanDiegoCJ




We can still be spotted from a passing plane though. :flipoff2: :flipoff2:











































A couple of ppl will get this. :D Fire???? Where's Brad when we need him.

And Sloan :D :D :D

Originally posted by RE:Todd
Fire???? Where's Brad when we need him.

And Sloan :D :D :D

BWAHAHAHHAA>>... And Gary, thats FUNNY! But with all the bark beetles eating up the trees round here, I have a feeling they are gonna REALLY look down on the whole forest fire thing... You know Im in, and Im sure StacEy will be there as well. Heck, I could sleep at my house, but it would be much more fun to camp and goof off, so count me in for camping....

Scott

Originally posted by JeepRecoveryTeam


To get to Big Pine Flats, go to the middle of nowhere and hang a left;)

It's up in the Big Bear Area out past Fawnskin. Past the exit of Holcomb Creek. The good thing is Holcomb, White Mtn and John Bull are within a few miles. It's at least 45 minutes from my house. I'll get reservations tomorrow.

d

any luck finding reservations?

It looks like I can be there. So pencil me in for a reservation at the fine PBB campground establishment. And I can sleep in a tent if I need to. :D

what level are the trails you're planning on running? i've got a yj with 33's, 4.5" lift, and open diffs. i'd love to come meet some people though since i just got the jeep.

Originally posted by socalchef
what level are the trails you're planning on running? i've got a yj with 33's, 4.5" lift, and open diffs. i'd love to come meet some people though since i just got the jeep.

Bring it. I'm still running open and asked the same question. There's a choice of lines and you'll have fun. Just be careful, you may end up being a parking spot for Re:Todd.

Originally posted by eurobob


Bring it. Just be careful, you may end up being a parking spot for Re:Todd.



:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

Originally posted by SanDiegoCJ




:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

Gary, is your sniznit gonna be fixed by then? I was hoping to have my shiite done, but going to have to run stockish for this one.

Originally posted by eurobob


Gary, is your sniznit gonna be fixed by then? I was hoping to have my shiite done, but going to have to run stockish for this one.


I sure hope so. The shop can't figure out WTF is wrong with the trans.
They know there's a problem, but can't seem to figure it out. :mad:

Originally posted by eurobob


Bring it. I'm still running open and asked the same question. There's a choice of lines and you'll have fun. Just be careful, you may end up being a parking spot for Re:Todd.

watch out jeeprecoveryteam likes to park on people too

Originally posted by mobil1syn


watch out jeeprecoveryteam likes to park on people too :p

So do we have reservations yet? No big deal if we don't, but it would be nice to be in a campground, preferably one that is allowing camp fires, but good luck finding that right about now.
Scott
aka Po Riggity.

Originally posted by mobil1syn


watch out jeeprecoveryteam likes to park on people too

It's going to hard if there'a Jeep on top of him isn't it? :p

Originally posted by eurobob


It's going to hard if there'a Jeep on top of him isn't it? :p


Bob,

I've seen your TJ and while its cute and all, its still a TJ:flipoff2:

;)

I have the reservations covered. There is availability and almost all of the campsites. I'm confirming the name of the one I want and I'll reserve it tomorrow.

d

Originally posted by JeepRecoveryTeam



Bob,

I've seen your TJ and while its cute and all, its still a TJ:flipoff2:

;)


:eek: :flipoff2:

Oh, BTW, I've got three nights worth of firewood to donate. Got to get rid of it. I've got no place to keep it.

I like fire :evil:

Originally posted by Drunk tank
I like fire :evil:



So does the CDF. :D :D :D :flipoff2:

Hey, still new here and finding my way around the site. I live in Running Springs so this get together is very close for me. Not sure if my trail rig (77 Ramcharger) will be ready by then, but maybe the wife will let me take out the daily truck (99 Ram 2500)

Jeep Recovery Team,
Seems like people have chosen to camp. Let me know if you need any help setting up or putting vehicles in spots. I've seen camp grounds fill up even with reservations.

Donald

I want to go but work on Friday the 1st...I was wondering how late you guys would be meeting Friday night or what time you guys would be taking off Saturday morning. Also I am military stationed out here and have never been to the trail...what's it like and where is it?

Originally posted by Lil'BlackCJ
I want to go but work on Friday the 1st...I was wondering how late you guys would be meeting Friday night or what time you guys would be taking off Saturday morning. Also I am military stationed out here and have never been to the trail...what's it like and where is it?

I've been through every trail up here in an 86 IFS 4runner. But I still have fun even though the runner has been slightly modified;)

It's not hardcore by any strecth but there are places and lines to play on that can give you trouble. If you have a completely stock vehicle, you have an odds on chance of taking light body damage.

This is more about the hanging out than it is about the wheeling. The good wheeling is about 45 minutes and 40 degrees away in JV.

I actually have to pick my Dad up at LAX on Friday night. I won't make it to the campground until late.


d

Originally posted by Lil'BlackCJ
I want to go but work on Friday the 1st...I was wondering how late you guys would be meeting Friday night or what time you guys would be taking off Saturday morning. Also I am military stationed out here and have never been to the trail...what's it like and where is it?

You're coming down from Olivehurst? That's a bit of a haul. Even for me.

so the reservations are for friday night AND saterday night? or just one of them?

just wanna make sure. probably won't even pull the heep off the trailer from the weekend before to LCIR.

Friday and Saturday with the Big BBQ on Saturday evening.

:D

I have friday and saturday off, what time on friday is good ?
I could be bringing "Axlesnappers" :D

Originally posted by CragRat

I could be bringing "Axlesnappers" :D

The run is now canceled:flipoff2:

It's all good unless you bring that yellow sub guy:rolleyes: ;)


d

Originally posted by CragRat
I have friday and saturday off, what time on friday is good ?
I could be bringing "Axlesnappers" :D

Is your junk going to be done? I haven't been checking the Zuk forum lately.

Originally posted by JeepRecoveryTeam


The run is now canceled:flipoff2:

It's all good unless you bring that yellow sub guy:rolleyes: ;)


d

So JRT, I can see not wanting Pete around, but what's wrong with Axlesnappers?

Bob (soon to be Axlesnapper.)

Oh, yeah
:flipoff2: :flipoff2:

Originally posted by eurobob


So JRT, I can see not wanting Pete around, but what's wrong with Axlesnappers?

Bob (soon to be Axlesnapper.)

Oh, yeah
:flipoff2: :flipoff2:

All in fun Bob. Actually I've wheeled with a bunch of 'snappers and they've all been hella cool. Is Curt or Mike S. coming up?

d

but what's wrong with Axlesnappers?

Bob (soon to be Axlesnapper.)
\
Answered your own question did you
:flipoff2: :D :flipoff2:


oh ya All in fun Bob what he said:D

Originally posted by eurobob


Is your junk going to be done? I haven't been checking the Zuk forum lately.


I did go to Lockwood with Mike and Bruce 2 weeks ago.
Just received 100' of tube and stock for the top.
Friday will be a "build day" ... get you lazy a$$ over here and and help ...

Call me after work 805-795-0270
Progress pic (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=153391)
Dave :D

LOL, The fires too big!?. Where the hell is Sloan. He still owes me a ride in his 40:D I might be up for camping. I have a tent. Might need to hitch a ride with someone since I am still just a web wheeler:( Keep me posted.

Originally posted by eurobob


Is your junk going to be done? I haven't been checking the Zuk forum lately.



So JRT, I can see not wanting Pete around, but what's wrong with AssholeSnatchers?

Bob (soon to be :rainbow: .)

Oh, yeah
:flipoff2: :flipoff2: :eek: :confused::flipoff2: :D

info for Crab Flats (http://www.reserveamerica.com/jsp/commonpage.jsp?goto=/nrrs/ca/crab/newindex.html)

heres a link that gives info and such for the campground, as well as maps and such. everyone should be ok, average site is 45' deep.

Originally posted by CragRat


I did go to Lockwood with Mike and Bruce 2 weeks ago.
Just received 100' of tube and stock for the top.
Friday will be a "build day" ... get you lazy a$$ over here and and help ...

Call me after work 805-795-0270
Progress pic (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=153391)
Dave :D

Just been waiting to hear when shiite was going to happen.

I see you've got a stinger bar for Pete to swing on and for me to winch on.

Originally posted by RE:Todd
:eek: :confused::flipoff2: :D

No, I said Axlesnapper, not follow the footsteps of a :rainbow: Bender. :flipoff2:

Originally posted by eurobob


No, I said :rainbow: AnkleGrabber, not follow the footsteps of a Tin:skull:Bender. :flipoff2: That's what I thought :flipoff2: :flipoff2: :D :D

Originally posted by RE:Todd
That's what I thought :flipoff2: :flipoff2: :D :D

I think you've got me confused with your :rainbow: buddy back on the ship. We're not underway, so yes, it is :rainbow:.

Originally posted by JeepRecoveryTeam
The run is now canceled:flipoff2:

That's not right, I'm not happy:flipoff2: Now I might have to go, just 'cause I know it might fawk up the whole neighborhood:flipoff2:

Originally posted by cowmooflage


That's not right, I'm not happy:flipoff2: Now I might have to go, just 'cause I know it might fawk up the whole neighborhood:flipoff2:



Politicians aren't welcome. You can't come. :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

average site is 45' deep.

well shit...I am almost 63' :confused: :flipoff2: :D

Originally posted by jca


well shit...I am almost 63' :confused: :flipoff2: :D

Are you bragging or complaining? :flipoff2:

Originally posted by jca


well shit...I am almost 63' :confused: :flipoff2: :D

Damn dude. the longest is only 48'. Guess that you'll have to leave the trailer and flat tow your junk up!!!:flipoff2: or I'm sure we can figure out something, maybe unhook it and use another truck to park it some where.

UPDATE


I was out checking out some campgrounds and was getting pretty bummed by the selection. It was getting very difficult, if not impossible, to find a place to suit our needs.

Then we got the 'hookup'. One of my clients introduced me to the caretaker of the Green Valley Lake Community Center. He's got a big plot of Green grass with water and electric and lots of shade. It has a pavillion type setup and an adjacent paved parking lot. It's right in town in Green Valley (very small Mountain town). Right on the main road about .25 mile from the lake which has fishing and swimming and paddle boats.

It's ours for $150 plus the cost of the PortaPotties that he'll arrange for us :D

Multiple trailheads within a .5 mile and far enough from mainstream that LEO's won't be concerned with us anyway.

It's all arranged. I'll post a map and pics sometime soon.

d

woooohooo, sounds like a kick ass plan.


and BIG thanks JRT for setting all this up. if you need anything let me know!

way cool...sounds perfect...now if I can just get my JUNK done!!!

I would love to go, only problem is I am still waiting for my Tcase from Marlin. His order came in late.:( :(


Jack

I'm in, gonna wing it camping...just wanna go wheelin any chance I get :D

what trails are you planning on running? i just went up there for the first time...excuse me if i don't recall the names correctly. we ran golden mountain just fine. there's one left turn right after the slate rock garden with a big drop from spinning tires that we had to get towed out of. everything else was no problem. we started to go up john's bull? i think that's it...but the fj40 that was leading us died and wouldn't start again so we had to tow it back out. anyways, lemme know what trails you'll be running. maybe if you've got a group of not so hardcore rigs coming as well we can go off on our own run instead of getting stuck and holding you guys up. i'm looking forward to going back up there though, had a great time and got all kinds of dirty. i need to go shower now.

I've run every trail on the mountain in an IFS stock 4runner. I've spotted complete newbs through most obstacles in stock TJ's. There are still fun obstacles, you just have to work a little harder ;)

d

Looks like the group is starting to gather in Ridgecrest---- three confirmed so far !!!! at least three more possible--

sounds good. i'll keep checking in for final details

For everyone that hasn't followed the Chit Chat version.

Another Update

I stopped by the camp site today to confirm the reservations. We are definitely set :D The caretaker indicated that it is preferable to park motorhomes on the grass and we can park our rigs in there as well as long as we are careful not to tear up the grass:)

There is an adjoining parking lot that is paved and available for tow rig parking.

As far as $ goes, we're looking at $15.00 per person (kids free) for the weekend (Friday - Sunday) which will include our donation to the Community Center for use of the land and ~$75.00 for a couple port-a-potties. The area has a central water and electric hookup.

I'll take the extra coin and provide a full on BBQ on Saturday evening :D

The Community Center is located about a half mile past the center of Green Valley Lake. Green Valley is a little town located between Running Springs and Big Bear.

Basic directions are:

Come up the 330 North out of San Bernardino
Take 18 East through Running Springs
After leaving the village of Arrowbear, look for Green Valley Road. Make a left

Green Valley is a one way in / one way out town on Green Valley Road, so follow the road into town (8 miles or so), past the lake and look for the Community Center on the right (I'll hang a PBB sign up)

Please RSVP to me via PM or posting up;)

It promises to be a kickass weekend. The trail head is ~ 500 yards up the road and Green Valley is fairly far off the beaten path so all should be fine.

Bring It

Well,
Turns out Ive got a wedding to go to that weekend, so It looks like Im out :( DANG IT.. It sucks being so close to awesome friends and trails, but not being able to go.
Scott

I'm in, can we get a map Gary ????? :flipoff2: :flipoff2: :D

Originally posted by RE:Todd
I'm in, can we get a map Gary ????? :flipoff2: :flipoff2: :D

How about 2 maps. :flipoff2:

Large scale.

Smaller scale. BTW, Bite me Todd. :D

Originally posted by SanDiegoCJ
Smaller scale. BTW, Bite me Todd. :D :D :D :D :D

Dave, do I just come up the hill to your house like last time?

Originally posted by RE:Todd
Dave, do I just come up the hill to your house like last time?

Nope, it would be faster for you to continue across the 30 for another 5 or so miles to the 330 North.

Take that to Running Springs and follow signs for Big Bear - 18 East.

Follow 18 for ~10 miles past Blondies Bar and Grill.

.5 mile past Blondies is Green Valley Road - Make a left

Follow for ~8 miles till you enter Green Valley and pass the lake.

Camp area is about a mile up the road on the right.

I'll put signs up early on Friday.



When you coming up Todd?

Is anyone coming up early enough to wheel on Friday afternoon?

d

Sounds like a good time, Ill check with the wife, and some other club members We could probably make it up there for some wheeling/camping

Ill leave my crack pipe at home:flipoff2:

i think i've got one other jeep, maybe a few. i'll go with my $15. i've got to sign in with the orange county hotel service august 15 for 60 days so i'm looking forward to having some fun. i had a blast when i did just golden hill and i've got some extended brake lines coming my way, some new tires just about ready to mount, and ah...i dunno, looking forward to seeing what i can do. need some skids but other then that i'm think it'll be a blast.

OK--JRT you talked me into it--------
NOW- since I'll be leaveing Ridgecrest bout 5 ish in the morn, sat--- I come down 395 to 15, 15 to 215 split, 215 to ???????????????and then what ????
I'll drive the red toy with the wife and I, and a shit load of big tires, tow the brown toy- A bit slower, but got room to carry tires and a way home if I break the brown one. should put me there somewhere in the area of 8--to 8 1/2--in the morn IF-IF I don't get lost !!!!
So tell me what , from the 215 south ?_________:confused: :D

Please add me to the list. Don't have anything to wheel, but I will try to be there early Sat. morning. What do we need to bring? What food? Thanks, Brad.

Damn, I've got some catching up to do. I'll add the new names in a bit (Livewire, SocalChef and Heywood :D)

Bring food for yourself for everything but Dinner on Saturday. After we get a count and some $$$ my wife is going to pick up some grub and we'll do a big ol bbq. If you would like a special side and want to bring it, have at it.


Krusty,

Directions from the north :D

15 South
215 South
30 East
330 North
Take 330 to the top of the hill (Running Springs)
Follow 18 East (towards Big Bear) for ~5 miles to Green Valley Lake Road
Left on Green Valley Lake Road
~5 more miles of nothing but a few Church Camps and you'll be in Green Valley.

Follow main road (Green Valley Lake Road) through town until you see the Community Center/Museum on the right. You're there :D

If you get to the end of the road and find the USFS campground, you went to far. Turn around and go back 1000 yards.

If you get to Snow Valley Ski Area, you went to far on 18, turn around and go back a mile to Green Valley Road.

If you get to the Ocean, you missed the sign for the 30 and you are probably closer to Mexico then Big Bear. Stop at the nearest bar, get a Margarita and kick back :D

See you on Saturday morning. We won't leave camp on Saturday without you so if you're not gonna make it, call Todd's cell.

d

my friends are a bunch of pansy ass faggots...nothing against true pansy ass faggots of course...i was taking a couple days off to help my gf move, but her mom called her brother in from san jose to help out this weekend so she can't go. my buddy with the tj just put 35's on thinking they were closer to 33's..now he's scared of breaking cause they measure 35 when aired up. my buddy with the range rover is moving this weekend too. i'll be there though. you got anything planned for the meat? i've got some good rubs i can mix up and bring with me. i'll see about putting together a side for everyone too. anybody gonna be setup friday night? or just saturday morning?

Originally posted by socalchef
anybody gonna be setup friday night? or just saturday morning?

JCA and I will be at the campground by 9:00 AM on Friday. The majority of the crowd is showing up Friday evening.

d

Originally posted by JeepRecoveryTeam
Krusty,

Directions from the north :D

15 South
215 South
30 East
330 North
Take 330 to the top of the hill (Running Springs)
Follow 18 East (towards Big Bear) for ~5 miles to Green Valley Lake Road
Left on Green Valley Lake Road
~5 more miles of nothing but a few Church Camps and you'll be in Green Valley.

Follow main road (Green Valley Lake Road) through town until you see the Community Center/Museum on the right. You're there :D

If you get to the end of the road and find the USFS campground, you went to far. Turn around and go back 1000 yards.

If you get to Snow Valley Ski Area, you went to far on 18, turn around and go back a mile to Green Valley Road.

If you get to the Ocean, you missed the sign for the 30 and you are probably closer to Mexico then Big Bear. Stop at the nearest bar, get a Margarita and kick back :D

d [/B]



It's easier (and quicker) from the north to take 247 south from Barstow to Lucerne Valley, and then up 18 to the Big Bear Valley and around the front of the mountain range to the Green Valley Lake turn-off.

If you can get to the Hammers in JV, it's the same trip except you take the road straight up into the mountains (it wye's into 18) rather than the left turn on to Old Womens Springs Road in Lucerne.

Take 18 past Big Bear lake on the north shore, past the dam, down the hill past Snow Valley, to the Green Valley turnoff (a much more visible sign than the JV Boone Road sign).

Good choice on the CG, it's very dry.

Happy Trails!

ok cool. i'll probably be up friday then as well. was unsure of the schedule from reading the posts. got the gf to come. i'm gonna bust my hump thursday to get all her crap moved.

Originally posted by Ed A. Stevens




It's easier (and quicker) from the north to take 247 south from Barstow to Lucerne Valley, and then up 18 to the Big Bear Valley and around the front of the mountain range to the Green Valley Lake turn-off.

If you can get to the Hammers in JV, it's the same trip except you take the road straight up into the mountains (it wye's into 18) rather than the left turn on to Old Womens Springs Road in Lucerne.

Take 18 past Big Bear lake on the north shore, past the dam, down the hill past Snow Valley, to the Green Valley turnoff (a much more visible sign than the JV Boone Road sign).

Good choice on the CG, it's very dry.

Happy Trails!

That is an option, however it is a steeper climb and he has to go over the artic circle as well. If I were you Krusty I'd take the brown rig off the red truck at the bottom of the hill and have your wife drive one of them up.


d

ok-JRT- iffen I follow the directions you gave me--- where do you think I should unhook---?? this is your backyard and know more than I do bout the roads.

Originally posted by Krusty
ok-JRT- iffen I follow the directions you gave me--- where do you think I should unhook---?? this is your backyard and know more than I do bout the roads.

Bottom of the 330. You're only about 20 miles away there.

Put me down for 2. We ll be there probably fri night, maybe early saturday if Im running late.
Maybe 1 or 2 from our club, weve been up there twice in the last 2 months. So they may of had enough for awhile.

Any runs for Friday night? or Saturday night?

Originally posted by Heywood

Any runs for Friday night? or Saturday night?

I can go out early Friday night but I have to be at LAX at 10:30 PM to pick up my pops.

Saturday its on :D

Heck Sunday morning its still on if anybody is up for it.

d

Is it time to go yet?? Fawk this work crap:flipoff2: :flipoff2:


Heck Sunday morning its still on if anybody is up for it.

I have to be home by 5pm on mon, so I can get dressed and get to work on time:flipoff2: :D :flipoff2:

Originally posted by jca
Is it time to go yet?? Fawk this work crap:flipoff2: :flipoff2:




I have to be home by 5pm on mon, so I can get dressed and get to work on time:flipoff2: :D :flipoff2:

Sunday or Monday???

Monday :D :D

Originally posted by jca
Monday :D :D

Sweet

Im going to try for sat night and sunday,due to engine delimas.What trails you guys thinking about running?I was just up there last weekend took the back way to deep creek from silverwood lake.Heres a picture of the deep creek crossing ,or is it now the deep creek freeway?After the crossing was still fun though:D

Originally posted by turbrotoy
What trails you guys thinking about running?

The usual

Deep Creek
Holcomb
John Bull

I was thinking maybe combine JB with White Mountain or maybe Gold Mtn.

I know there is a club that has been working on Gold, I had seen mention of opening some optional lines in the big rock slide. I had always thought that was a pretty big NO. Anyone have any details?

Turbro, is there a rock garden back at Deep Creek yet? Anything like the old one?

d

Originally posted by JeepRecoveryTeam


The usual

Deep Creek
Holcomb
John Bull

I was thinking maybe combine JB with White Mountain or maybe Gold Mtn.

I know there is a club that has been working on Gold, I had seen mention of opening some optional lines in the big rock slide. I had always thought that was a pretty big NO. Anyone have any details?

Turbro, is there a rock garden back at Deep Creek yet? Anything like the old one?




Well no, not where it used to be.Its now a parking lot, and the trail starts about 100 ft after the end of the bridge.After tht it was alot different than a couple months ago there are alot of deep ruts in a lot of places and some different rocks here and there. heres another shot of the new crossing where the rock garden was.

d

just talked to a guy at the gear shop next door that goes by the name 'critter'. he's got a black tj and lives on the backside of the mountain in johnson valley. invited him and he said there was another meet going on..gonna camp on the east side of the lake. it's a bunch of sami's..prolly run into some others. cool.

Originally posted by socalchef
just talked to a guy at the gear shop next door that goes by the name 'critter'. he's got a black tj and lives on the backside of the mountain in johnson valley. invited him and he said there was another meet going on..gonna camp on the east side of the lake. it's a bunch of sami's..prolly run into some others. cool.

Yep its Gad-Zuks Big Bear Bash. I've got a call into their President and Trail Boss regarding run schedules and CB channels so we can plan accordingly. :D

d

JRT-- if the road in is pavement- I am not worried about steep grades. Just put it in 4low and keep truckin-(thats how i get up Cajon out of the truck lane)

I'm in with with 1 Cruiser maybe two. What time can we start showing up?

Tin Box-- looks like the thread has wandered to Chit-Chat

Originally posted by TinBox
I'm in with with 1 Cruiser maybe two. What time can we start showing up?

JC and I will be opening camp around 10:00 Am on Friday. We should be around Green Valley most of the day. If I'm not at the camp area, I'll probably be at the lake with my kid :D

d

If I hadn't planned the Fordyce trip, I would've liked to join in.
I'll block it out for next year :)

Originally posted by JR
If I hadn't planned the Fordyce trip, I would've liked to join in.
I'll block it out for next year :)

That's funny, if I hadn't started this thing up, I would probably have found a way to get to Fordyce with you:cool:


Me likes Fordyce:D

What about the annual adventure pass?

Originally posted by TinBox
What about the annual adventure pass?

You need the pass if you're parking your stuff on USFS land, hiking, camping and such. We are not. We are camping on private land and we'll be driving our rigs.

On second thought, if you own a jeep, better get a pass:flipoff2:

so, it was just my clutch that took a crap (broke into 2 pieces).. i'm gonna slap in my old clutch (still nice and new) tomorrow night, and i should be out there friday night.. probably late (10pm or so)..

Originally posted by penguinofdoom
so, it was just my clutch that took a crap (broke into 2 pieces).. i'm gonna slap in my old clutch (still nice and new) tomorrow night, and i should be out there friday night.. probably late (10pm or so)..

cool deal, glad it wasn't anything major.

I'll be there. I might be a little delayed, but I'll make it.
I'll probably have a "surprise" for some people when I arrive. :flipoff2:

Originally posted by SanDiegoCJ
I'll be there. I might be a little delayed, but I'll make it.
I'll probably have a "surprise" for some people when I arrive. :flipoff2: Eye no, Eye no :flipoff2: :flipoff2: :D

Originally posted by penguinofdoom
so, it was just my clutch that took a crap (broke into 2 pieces).. i'm gonna slap in my old clutch (still nice and new) tomorrow night, and i should be out there friday night.. probably late (10pm or so).. Told ya fawker :flipoff2: . Boy better be helping you !!!!!

Originally posted by RE:Todd
Eye no, Eye no :flipoff2: :flipoff2: :D


Hush you. :D :flipoff2:

Originally posted by SanDiegoCJ



Hush you. :D :flipoff2: Nope I'm tellin

































He got corn for the BBQ :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

Originally posted by RE:Todd
Nope I'm tellin


He got corn for the BBQ :flipoff2: :flipoff2:



:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

What trail(s) are you doing on Sunday?

gf arranged it to show up so i've got a total of two. not sure what time we'll leave but i definitely want to pass up the traffic on the 91. i'm doing some maintenance and putting in a little bit more lift tonight. was gonna pick up a gas tank skid off a guy i met up there last time but for the life of me can't find his business card. should i pick up some ujoints for the front end (dana 30)? i've got spare shafts for the 35.

Originally posted by socalchef
gf arranged it to show up so i've got a total of two. not sure what time we'll leave but i definitely want to pass up the traffic on the 91. i'm doing some maintenance and putting in a little bit more lift tonight. was gonna pick up a gas tank skid off a guy i met up there last time but for the life of me can't find his business card. should i pick up some ujoints for the front end (dana 30)? i've got spare shafts for the 35.

It's always good to have spares :D

Originally posted by JeepRecoveryTeam


It's always good to have spares :D Especially around Dave, he needs a lot of them :flipoff2: :flipoff2: :D :D

so.. due to unforceen circumstances, i cant get my truck fixed... :(

but i'm still going!! i wonder how far my honda can make it down those trails??? :D

I'm WAY BEHIND the curve here. It's too late for me to head up now.
I'm an old fart and I don't do late nights to well. I'll head up early in the morning. :D
Should arrive before 8am.

Originally posted by SanDiegoCJ
I'm WAY BEHIND the curve here. It's too late for me to head up now.
I'm an old fart and I don't do late nights to well. I'll head up early in the morning. :D
Should arrive before 8am.

gary what time you leaving and which way you going

pictures http://homepage.mac.com/channel3/PhotoAlbum9.html

Great pics and narrative chef :D

Originally posted by bobbed83toy


gary what time you leaving and which way you going

hey Ande, how'd them pics turn out that you took?

any word on the paperweight, um I mean Saturn? :D

talked to saturn today.. they said its a broken right outter cv.. i still think there is more too it.. but we will see.. they said its supposed to be done tomorrow.. so we will see...

i GUESS if the outer cv hub splines were stripped that could make the noise, but it sure didn't sound like it. didn't you have trouble shifting into drive? and how the hell did the outer shaft get jacked? very interesting. you got some good pics. any chance you got some of me and my yj? (mr. stuck and broke and stuck again)

Originally posted by bobbed83toy
talked to saturn today.. they said its a broken right outter cv.. i still think there is more too it.. but we will see.. they said its supposed to be done tomorrow.. so we will see...

So you broke a birf, on a Saturn, in camp:flipoff2:

Originally posted by JeepRecoveryTeam


So you broke a birf, on a Saturn, in camp:flipoff2:

bwwwwhahahahahaha, only in this group!!!

Originally posted by JeepRecoveryTeam


So you broke a birf, on a Saturn, in camp:flipoff2:


:laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing: :laughing:


i guess so..