Memorial Weekend Run

[Tinman]

I talked to PG&E today and they said the water release will stay pretty much status quo for at least a week but that there could be fluctuations anywhere from 200cfs to 400 cfs. There is a new manager for the Fordyce dam and it's sounds like he might be hedging his bet a bit. Then again, the water crossings this time of year are always hard to predict.

So if you go, take care when crossing the river. What's crossable in the morning may not be what you see when you get back or to the next crossing.

Don't plan on a day trip. If you get stranded inbetween crossings BE PREPARED to spend a night or more. There is no such thing as a day trip on Fordyce!!

As always, use your head when attempting to cross and know where the proper lines are.

[ssic off road shop]

first time up, been on the con many times. Going up with a couple guys that know the trail well. I hope I get to go a little further than the first crossing

[rok-jeep]

We're out.

Local news is calling for "winter like snow contitions" in the sierra's this weekend. Snow and rain Fri and Fri night and rain on Saturday.

With no top on my rig my wife and daughter do not want to be cold and miserable.

You guys be safe up there.

[Mawnov]

Sounds like it will be a interesting weekend. I am going regardless!

[kdub0013]

Wow I didnt even check the weather this might change my wife's mind and I'll be solo

[BMFNTOY]

Originally Posted by BMFNTOY

Weather forecast is showing a possible storm rolling in Fri-Sat.....

Originally Posted by kdub0013

Wow I didnt even check the weather this might change my wife's mind and I'll be solo
Attachment 673558

Attachment 673559

Pretty sure I mentioned the storm about 5 days ago?!?

[Tinman]

Yep a storm is coming in. If you are coming plan accordingly.

Warm water resistant clothing. Good camping equipment.

[jethrodeg]

Originally Posted by Tinman

Yep a storm is coming in. If you are coming plan accordingly.

Warm water resistant clothing. Good camping equipment.

You must be addressing Rob??

[RCKRATZ]

[WheelingPiazza]

Sorry Guys, I didnt see this post untill today, No way I can make it this weekend..

I have been looking forward to it too..

[pepe]

Pftt, whats a little rain. Besides it's a 70% chance it wont rain.









Damit, I so want to go.

[scottz]

at least it will keep the dust down. Maybe not the river though..

[ssic off road shop]

Originally Posted by scottz

at least it will keep the dust down. Maybe not the river though..

still planning on going as of today. thinking about going to the con instead cause the guys I want to go with are flaking out and I'am a first timer at Fordyce, I have 3 or 4 rigs going with me but no one knows the trail, we all know the con well enough

[chainrnng]

im a newbie but spent just about every weekend on fordyce last summer and many times on trail this winter camping in snow. For a first timer I would warn that this trail is nothing like the rubicon. added bonus no reflectors,bathrooms and signs either.

[kdub0013]

Originally Posted by ssic off road shop

still planning on going as of today. thinking about going to the con instead cause the guys I want to go with are flaking out and I'am a first timer at Fordyce, I have 3 or 4 rigs going with me but no one knows the trail, we all know the con well enough

Not flaking, just going saturday morning instead without the wife

[robertd]

Don't be makin fun of my tent Where is you tent going to be this weekend? Oh that's right, you will be sleeping in your warm bed

Originally Posted by jethrodeg

You must be addressing Rob??

[Tinman]

Last year at this time. We can only hope!

Bring your shovels!!

[beefdawg]

Originally Posted by Tinman

Last year at this time. We can only hope!

Bring your shovels!!

Sweet, I can't wait.

[beefdawg]

Originally Posted by ssic off road shop

still planning on going as of today. thinking about going to the con instead cause the guys I want to go with are flaking out and I'am a first timer at Fordyce, I have 3 or 4 rigs going with me but no one knows the trail, we all know the con well enough

Put on your man pants and join us.

This is a great trail, you will be with a good group of people, plus.... new scenery. From what I've been reading, Tinman will be at IS friday night if you want to head up then. I plan to be at the parking lot at Cisco Grove by 7:30am saturday morning, and I'll be heading out over the 5 dollar trail at 8, that should give us plenty of time to be at Indian Springs by 9.

Opening the trail after the winter snows is pretty sweet. check out posts #388 through 395, http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...584710&page=16

Added attraction, my buddy Rocky bar will be heading out much later in the afternoon if you want to hook up with him.

[ssic off road shop]

got a spot at Cisco campground. Not gonna pay and not stay. Pretty sure we will be there, headed up tommarow afternoon. Shake me if not awake yet if you would like a few newbies going in with you, can't miss us 90 toyota with goldenstate motorsports on the side with a tube bed and a white runner with pink sliders. We would greatly appreciate someone leading us in. Trucks are the same set up 35's, locked front and rear, longs and dual cases.got atleast a 3rd truck set up the same

[scottz]

pretty much all the people I usually go with including my passenger chickened out for one reason or another but I'll be up at the staging area late friday night and will wheel in with anyone that will go on saturday.

I've been looking forward to this for weeks, should be a great trip. I hope we get snow and not rain at least.

[chainrnng]

Originally Posted by ssic off road shop

got a spot at Cisco campground. Not gonna pay and not stay. Pretty sure we will be there, headed up tommarow afternoon. Shake me if not awake yet if you would like a few newbies going in with you, can't miss us 90 toyota with goldenstate motorsports on the side with a tube bed and a white runner with pink sliders. We would greatly appreciate someone leading us in. Trucks are the same set up 35's, locked front and rear, longs and dual cases.got atleast a 3rd truck set up the same

are you planing on camping on the trail or doing a day run and stay at the cisco campground?
camping on tail is half the fun

[NorCal_Chris]

Im going up monday morning just to fart to the first crossing and then go hit signal peak.

My little 33's are not gonna handle that flow.

[Mawnov]

Originally Posted by ssic off road shop

got a spot at Cisco campground. Not gonna pay and not stay. Pretty sure we will be there, headed up tommarow afternoon. Shake me if not awake yet if you would like a few newbies going in with you, can't miss us 90 toyota with goldenstate motorsports on the side with a tube bed and a white runner with pink sliders. We would greatly appreciate someone leading us in. Trucks are the same set up 35's, locked front and rear, longs and dual cases.got atleast a 3rd truck set up the same

Dont forget me, white and black 4runner on Land cruiser axles and HMMWV rims and tires. Well use Cisco as base camp then go from there.

[ssic off road shop]

Originally Posted by Mawnov

Dont forget me, white and black 4runner on Land cruiser axles and HMMWV rims and tires. Well use Cisco as base camp then go from there.

.did not forget you, got a brown Bronco going with us also