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plug ugly · 12-08-2007, 11:23 AM

wondering how much it got in the latest storm. Was planning on running up there tomorrow (sunday)

Gunmetalcruz · 12-08-2007, 12:20 PM

9 inch's in tahoe city about the same around the lake; glenshire and tahoe donner got about 19 inch's.

crawin willys · 12-08-2007, 02:41 PM

Just got home from fordyce. Had first tracks today. There is around a foot at the staging area and about 18 inches as you head up the mountain. It should be fun tomorrow.

plug ugly · 12-09-2007, 08:35 AM

thank you

JDunn · 12-10-2007, 10:31 AM

I'm thinking of going up for Saturday and Sunday. How was the snow? Thinking of going in Eagle Lakes and ending in Cisco.

VERTIGO · 12-11-2007, 08:21 AM

is the gate locked at Cisco yet?

JDunn · 12-11-2007, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by VERTIGO

is the gate locked at Cisco yet?

I don't think so. But that will be a good thing to check. I will leave the tow rig at Cisco so I can check before it is too late.

Did you go up with your club a couple of weeks ago in the rain? I came in with some buddy's on Saturday afternoon and saw a bunch of you clubs tow rigs but never saw you on the trail. We went in Cisco and down to WH1. It was one cold night. The tent I was in leaked and I was soaked all night. The one time I tried to save room and not bring my tent. The one nice thing was when I rolled on Sunday my ice chest was 1 frozen block of ice so nothing spilled out.

scout254 · 12-11-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JDunn

I don't think so. But that will be a good thing to check. I will leave the tow rig at Cisco so I can check before it is too late.
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Be aware! Hows the vandalism doing up there lately?

Tinman · 12-12-2007, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by VERTIGO

is the gate locked at Cisco yet?

I have a standing request into the FS to inform me when this happens and I will post it here when I get word. Another thing you can do is call the Cisco Grove campground. They should know if it locked since it's right at the road on the way into their facility.

http://www.ciscogrove.com/

VERTIGO · 12-12-2007, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JDunn

I don't think so. But that will be a good thing to check. I will leave the tow rig at Cisco so I can check before it is too late.

Did you go up with your club a couple of weeks ago in the rain? I came in with some buddy's on Saturday afternoon and saw a bunch of you clubs tow rigs but never saw you on the trail. We went in Cisco and down to WH1. It was one cold night. The tent I was in leaked and I was soaked all night. The one time I tried to save room and not bring my tent. The one nice thing was when I rolled on Sunday my ice chest was 1 frozen block of ice so nothing spilled out.

yea we were up there... froze our A$$ off as well. we were hoping it would start snowing and stop raining icecycles... lol... It was an ok trip, I wouldn't do it again in the rain when it's that cold and wet.
we were camped by the waterfall at the southeast side of the lake. can't believe you didn't see us, I think we had bout 20 rigs there.

JDunn · 12-12-2007, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by VERTIGO

yea we were up there... froze our A$$ off as well. we were hoping it would start snowing and stop raining icecycles... lol... It was an ok trip, I wouldn't do it again in the rain when it's that cold and wet.
we were camped by the waterfall at the southeast side of the lake. can't believe you didn't see us, I think we had bout 20 rigs there.

Ya, I do not know why I did not see your camp maybe because it was pouring and I had a plastic wrap roof and a plexy glass windshield No doors and was getting soaked. We also hoping it would start snowing. When we got up there was snow half way down the backside of signal peak so it was close. Maybe is weekend will be warmer with no rain.

FORYOURRIDE · 12-12-2007, 10:11 AM

lets see some pics

Tinman · 12-12-2007, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by VERTIGO

is the gate locked at Cisco yet?

and here's the answer from the Forest Service:

"Cisco got 18 inches of snow and according to Rick, the CG owner, there was 3 feet on top so the road has already been gated and locked. Rick has also pushed a large snow berm up near the gate. So I really appreciate you getting the word out about the road being gated and closed due to snow and snowmobile activity."

Rattlesnake road is closed for the season.

JDunn · 12-12-2007, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinman

The road has already been gated and locked.
Rattlesnake road is closed for the season.

Bret,

Thanks for the update. I will get the word out to everyone who is going this weekend.

Jason

Tinman · 12-12-2007, 03:06 PM

I did verify that the Indians Springs trail head is open and as of this year there are no seasonal over the snow travel restrictions like the ones that may be coming with route designation.

LOCKDUP · 12-24-2007, 08:43 PM

Pics taken during the storm on 12/21/07 at about 0200 in the a.m. @ the staging area @ Fordyce. Dumpin like crazy! Yes, the wife got er stuck. Note the redneck winch! Good times! AJ

SeanP · 12-27-2007, 01:54 AM

Just a little snow safety: Cotton=Death. Once cotton is wet, it will not dry out and will wick your body heat away from you. Stick to layers of poly or wool with some sort of a waterproof shell like Goretex. Seeing that pic of the cotton sweatshirt soaked and cotton jeans scares me. Snow runs are fun but be safe and prepared out there.

LOCKDUP · 12-27-2007, 05:02 AM

I was a boy scout, so, no worries.

AJ

JDunn · 12-27-2007, 05:45 PM

It is starting to snow in Colfax so we should get some good snow at Fordyce.

abwmike · 12-27-2007, 08:41 PM

snowin good up here in foresthill. heard its supposed to get down to auburn/new castle tonight. wouldn't doubt it. fordyce should have a nice white coat soon.

sierravalley · 12-27-2007, 09:28 PM

Snowing in Reno right now. About an inch or so.

Sillyneck · 12-28-2007, 07:37 AM

heading up today... guess we'll see what's happening

VERTIGO · 12-28-2007, 08:13 AM

on our way as we speak..... We'll be at the staging area camping near the towrigs, if we can get them in there... in tents... i'll post pics when we get back!!! how bout it...

JDunn · 12-28-2007, 08:30 AM

Sounds like it will be fun, enjoy the fresh powder. I have about 2" in Gold Run and hope for more.

Rockrunner86 · 12-30-2007, 10:29 AM

12-08-2007, 11:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
plug ugly Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16680 Location: Rocklin Posts: 2,830	how much snow? wondering how much it got in the latest storm. Was planning on running up there tomorrow (sunday) __________________ 94 Mall Rated Bronco-R.I.P. 1961 Scout 80 stretched and linked wt4x4.com PM me for CPR/First Aid Instruction for you club

12-08-2007, 12:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gunmetalcruz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6569 Location: Tahoe City,Ca. Posts: 4,036	9 inch's in tahoe city about the same around the lake; glenshire and tahoe donner got about 19 inch's. __________________ Team FOH# 321 Thanks to the people making it happen Weathertight,Polyperformance,CTM Racing Products,Levrett Transmission,BFGoodrich Tires,Kickass Offroad,Reid Racing,West Coast Differentials,Wide Open Design

12-08-2007, 02:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
crawin willys Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20790 Location: Meadow Vista, CA Posts: 90	Just got home from fordyce. Had first tracks today. There is around a foot at the staging area and about 18 inches as you head up the mountain. It should be fun tomorrow. __________________ Polaris Sportsman 700EFI

12-09-2007, 08:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
plug ugly Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16680 Location: Rocklin Posts: 2,830	thank you __________________ 94 Mall Rated Bronco-R.I.P. 1961 Scout 80 stretched and linked wt4x4.com PM me for CPR/First Aid Instruction for you club

12-10-2007, 10:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
JDunn WeBilt 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33065 Location: Colfax CA Posts: 1,485	I'm thinking of going up for Saturday and Sunday. How was the snow? Thinking of going in Eagle Lakes and ending in Cisco. __________________ 79' CJ7 Buggy KI6TLZ WeBilt 4WD Club

12-11-2007, 08:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
VERTIGO Rock God Join Date: Jul 2000 Member # 1280 Location: Roseville, CA. Posts: 1,559	is the gate locked at Cisco yet? __________________ !ROCK ZOMBIE! When in doubt, don't use a scout! ECV-711 www.rockzombies4x4.com http://www.greatestaterealty.com

12-12-2007, 10:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
FORYOURRIDE Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Member # 43831 Posts: 865	lets see some pics __________________ CJ5 with 350/350/300 38.5s

12-12-2007, 03:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
Tinman Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21358 Location: Georgetown, Ca Posts: 1,508	I did verify that the Indians Springs trail head is open and as of this year there are no seasonal over the snow travel restrictions like the ones that may be coming with route designation. __________________ Bret Preble President Friends of Fordyce Friends of Fordyce KJ6NQN BLUE RIBBON COALITION, CALIFORNIA 4WD ASSOCIATION, AMA LIFE MEMBER

12-24-2007, 08:43 PM	#16 (permalink)
LOCKDUP Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 92053 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Id & Granite Bay, Ca Posts: 38	Pics taken during the storm on 12/21/07 at about 0200 in the a.m. @ the staging area @ Fordyce. Dumpin like crazy! Yes, the wife got er stuck. Note the redneck winch! Good times! AJ Attached Images __________________ Moab: [url]http://s96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/rukenheb/Moab%20April-May%202009/[/url] Rubicon: [url]http://s96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/rukenheb/30may08Rubicon/?action=view&current=IMG_0445.jpg[/url] Fordyce: [url]http://s96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/rukenheb/Fordyce27Jun08/?action=view&current=DSCN0775.jpg[/url]

12-27-2007, 01:54 AM	#17 (permalink)
SeanP Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7354 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 2,356	Just a little snow safety: Cotton=Death. Once cotton is wet, it will not dry out and will wick your body heat away from you. Stick to layers of poly or wool with some sort of a waterproof shell like Goretex. Seeing that pic of the cotton sweatshirt soaked and cotton jeans scares me. Snow runs are fun but be safe and prepared out there. __________________ If you are not pissed off, you are not paying attention.

12-27-2007, 05:02 AM	#18 (permalink)
LOCKDUP Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 92053 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Id & Granite Bay, Ca Posts: 38	I was a boy scout, so, no worries. AJ __________________ Moab: [url]http://s96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/rukenheb/Moab%20April-May%202009/[/url] Rubicon: [url]http://s96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/rukenheb/30may08Rubicon/?action=view&current=IMG_0445.jpg[/url] Fordyce: [url]http://s96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/rukenheb/Fordyce27Jun08/?action=view&current=DSCN0775.jpg[/url] Last edited by LOCKDUP; 01-01-2008 at 09:06 PM.

12-27-2007, 05:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
JDunn WeBilt 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33065 Location: Colfax CA Posts: 1,485	It is starting to snow in Colfax so we should get some good snow at Fordyce. __________________ 79' CJ7 Buggy KI6TLZ WeBilt 4WD Club

12-27-2007, 08:41 PM	#20 (permalink)
abwmike Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Member # 80752 Location: Chico, Ca Posts: 385	snowin good up here in foresthill. heard its supposed to get down to auburn/new castle tonight. wouldn't doubt it. fordyce should have a nice white coat soon. __________________ hammer down.

12-27-2007, 09:28 PM	#21 (permalink)
sierravalley Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Member # 77176 Location: Sierra Valley Posts: 735	Snowing in Reno right now. About an inch or so.

12-28-2007, 07:37 AM	#22 (permalink)
Sillyneck Pissing Excellence Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 517 Location: Sacramento, ca Posts: 12,348	heading up today... guess we'll see what's happening __________________ www.sfsindustries.com www.facebook.com/plicciardi 4457 Team DMR Off Road Warehouse MJ Motorsports Yukon Ruffstuff Driveline Service Sacramento Wrap Concept Barnes Welding Supply Sacramento

12-28-2007, 08:13 AM	#23 (permalink)
VERTIGO Rock God Join Date: Jul 2000 Member # 1280 Location: Roseville, CA. Posts: 1,559	on our way as we speak..... We'll be at the staging area camping near the towrigs, if we can get them in there... in tents... i'll post pics when we get back!!! how bout it... __________________ !ROCK ZOMBIE! When in doubt, don't use a scout! ECV-711 www.rockzombies4x4.com http://www.greatestaterealty.com

12-28-2007, 08:30 AM	#24 (permalink)
JDunn WeBilt 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33065 Location: Colfax CA Posts: 1,485	Sounds like it will be fun, enjoy the fresh powder. I have about 2" in Gold Run and hope for more. __________________ 79' CJ7 Buggy KI6TLZ WeBilt 4WD Club

12-30-2007, 10:29 AM	#25 (permalink)
Rockrunner86 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Member # 70933 Location: Albany Oregon Posts: 756

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