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KingTJ · 04-02-2004, 11:04 AM

Me and some friends are going up to the con this coming wednesday and camping till thursday, april 7th and 8th. Do you guys think it still might be closed at the loon lake entrance and we might have to go wentworth springs? I wonder if it will be snow patches and just mud or what? Anyone else wanna go we can hook up.

Disco · 04-02-2004, 11:29 AM

Not sure if it will be plowed yet but there will still be a good amount of snow on the trail.

KingTJ · 04-02-2004, 11:43 AM

Really alot of snow? I thought it would be muddy and just patches, the weather site said its supposed to rain saturday and sunday night to...

Danger Ranger · 04-02-2004, 12:27 PM

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Originally posted by KingTJ
Really alot of snow? I thought it would be muddy and just patches, the weather site said its supposed to rain saturday and sunday night to...

yeah, really... disco knows what he's talking about

Disco · 04-02-2004, 12:35 PM

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Originally posted by Danger Ranger

yeah, really... disco knows what he's talking about

You know I do!!!! That pic was taken about 2 weeks ago.

Aaron,

KingTJ · 04-02-2004, 12:45 PM

holy crap i thought with all this sun the snow would of melted more than that by now, thanks for postin info guys.

Disco · 04-02-2004, 01:37 PM

It is melting quickly but there is still a lot up there. Just be prepared for a lot if you go.

Danger Ranger · 04-02-2004, 01:50 PM

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Originally posted by Disco

You know I do!!!! That pic was taken about 2 weeks ago.

Aaron,

haha

KingTJ · 04-02-2004, 01:56 PM

Yea, ill post some pics when i get back thursday night.

Disco · 04-02-2004, 01:56 PM

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Originally posted by Danger Ranger

haha

Suck IT!!!!!

cruzila · 04-02-2004, 07:31 PM

I "think" Del said April 1 Loon was open. Search to confirm.........

Todd W · 04-03-2004, 03:58 PM

Yeah 2 weeks ago there was ALOT still up there... it wont be patchy snow for a good while I`d imagine..

Jeepndel · 04-04-2004, 01:46 PM

Our agreement is to stay off the Loon Lake dam area until SMUD plows the County road, which should be happening today.
Matt Thresher keeps us posted on SMUD plowing and snow conditions.
Del

KingTJ · 04-04-2004, 05:04 PM

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Originally posted by Jeepndel
Our agreement is to stay off the Loon Lake dam area until SMUD plows the County road, which should be happening today.
Matt Thresher keeps us posted on SMUD plowing and snow conditions.
Del

Please let me know what the conditions will be for this wednesday and if the loon lake entrance got plowed. If you hear of anything that would be great. Thanks

Todd W · 04-05-2004, 01:24 AM

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Originally posted by KingTJ

Please let me know what the conditions will be for this wednesday and if the loon lake entrance got plowed. If you hear of anything that would be great. Thanks

I`ll let you know tomorrow hopefuly, if we aren't busy I`m going up to check it out

DaveWFO · 04-05-2004, 10:01 AM

I was up by off hwy 20 and 80 yesterday about 5500 feet. 2 weeks ago there was about about 2 + feet of snow and it pretty much all melted in 2 weeks !!!. there was some patches here and there. I was amazed on how fast it melted.

Dave

KingTJ · 04-06-2004, 10:56 AM

So is it going to be muddy or snowy tomorrow?!?

DaveWFO · 04-06-2004, 12:22 PM

( Snip )

I talked to Jim over at Inchworm and they made it all the way to the springs last weekend. He said it was 2 - 3 feet deep thou. Big tires make a difference he had something like 38 x 14 dick cepecks on his rig.

I wouldn't recommend trying this unless you are extremely prepared and go with people that know how to snow wheel.

Dave

DaveWFO · 04-06-2004, 12:29 PM

Also he ran beadlocks ( and ran them like 2 psi or something ) So the tires just floated on top of the snow.

Dave

peesalot · 04-06-2004, 12:58 PM

any pics from inchworm run? never seen springs with snow still around

Disco · 04-06-2004, 01:50 PM

I drove to Loon Lake today to see if it was plowed yet. It looks as if they are in the process of plowing(snow blower) it. It is plowed past the first damn but stops about a mile and a half from the spillway. I did see SMUD trucks on the way up there when I was coming down so I assume they were going to continue the rest of the way. Hope this helps.

BTW: I forgot my camera but Loon is still frozen over.

peesalot · 04-06-2004, 01:59 PM

thank you for posting that info. It is nice to have eyes up there. Do you think springs is reachable from wentworth?? Whats the fastest way to wentworth?? ice house or another way ? is the trail head hard to find if you have not been that way ? And Disco if I ever meet you on the trail I owe you a cold one just for posting updates and road info.Keep up the good work. Name your poison I'll bring it to Rubithon. I hear the bar is under the supervision of MTA this year not Nevada Boys

Disco · 04-06-2004, 02:36 PM

Not a problem on the info.

A couple quick questions, how much snow wheelin do you do? How well are you set up?

If you have never been in thru Wentworth this may not be the best time of year to go. You have got to really know what you're doing this time of year.

Oh yeah, I'll drink most anything but I do like Vodka.

And as for beer, as long as it's not Coors.

KingTJ · 04-06-2004, 02:58 PM

So we will be prepared for snow tomorrow. Also i herd on the weather its supposed to have insolated t-storms. I hope it doesnt rain...Thanks alot for the info

peesalot · 04-06-2004, 04:00 PM

Stoly and 7 for me to Disco. I been couple of times to Pilsbury all the way over Hull Mtn. . Got denied going all the way earlier this year. Maybe 2-3 feet and deeper at the worst spots. . Set up SOA FJ40 , 307 , sm420 , arb's , 36 x 14.5 x15 , saginaw , SR , alcans , heater from fj60 mounted under glove , soft top , wipers work 2 speeds , defrost works , 8274 w/ rec. gear , hi-lift , cb , CO2 , spares , lots of coffee. Not much camping in snow though. Currently trying to come up with ideas to lighten cruiser..

04-02-2004, 11:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
KingTJ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22846 Location: Folsom Prison Posts: 838	Rubicon Trip Me and some friends are going up to the con this coming wednesday and camping till thursday, april 7th and 8th. Do you guys think it still might be closed at the loon lake entrance and we might have to go wentworth springs? I wonder if it will be snow patches and just mud or what? Anyone else wanna go we can hook up.

04-02-2004, 11:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
Disco Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 96 Location: Placerville, Ca U.S.A. Posts: 3,002	Not sure if it will be plowed yet but there will still be a good amount of snow on the trail. __________________ R.I.P. Rachel Anne Gray - I miss you and will always love you!! R.I.P. Dennis. We miss you!!! California Creepers KI6TMC

04-02-2004, 01:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Disco Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 96 Location: Placerville, Ca U.S.A. Posts: 3,002	It is melting quickly but there is still a lot up there. Just be prepared for a lot if you go. __________________ R.I.P. Rachel Anne Gray - I miss you and will always love you!! R.I.P. Dennis. We miss you!!! California Creepers KI6TMC

04-02-2004, 07:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
cruzila Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6650 Location: Garden Valley Posts: 5,397	I "think" Del said April 1 Loon was open. Search to confirm......... __________________ Scott Johnston Rubicon Trail Foundation Founding Director and Past President 2010-2012 WIN a fully built Toyota pickup at Cantina 2013 Davez Off Road and Trail Gear are supporting Rubicon Trail Foundation Racer Jack tm Almar Mfg 530-333-2496 Find us on Facebook

04-03-2004, 03:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
Todd W I make websites! Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12429 Location: Rubicon Trail - CA Posts: 10,338 Blog Entries: 9	Yeah 2 weeks ago there was ALOT still up there... it wont be patchy snow for a good while I`d imagine.. __________________ My 4x4 Blog Rockwell axles too!

04-02-2004, 11:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
KingTJ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22846 Location: Folsom Prison Posts: 838	Really alot of snow? I thought it would be muddy and just patches, the weather site said its supposed to rain saturday and sunday night to...

04-02-2004, 12:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
KingTJ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22846 Location: Folsom Prison Posts: 838	holy crap i thought with all this sun the snow would of melted more than that by now, thanks for postin info guys.

04-02-2004, 01:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
KingTJ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22846 Location: Folsom Prison Posts: 838	Yea, ill post some pics when i get back thursday night.

04-04-2004, 01:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jeepndel Land Use Zeus Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 3982 Location: Mokelumne Hill, CA, USA Posts: 2,584	Our agreement is to stay off the Loon Lake dam area until SMUD plows the County road, which should be happening today. Matt Thresher keeps us posted on SMUD plowing and snow conditions. Del __________________ Del Albright BlueRibbon Coalition Ambassador Co-Founder, Friends of the Rubicon (FOTR) Building an Access Army to Fight Back -- SOLDIER UP Follow the Trail Tours TAPT

04-05-2004, 10:01 AM	#16 (permalink)
DaveWFO Rock God Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3229 Location: El Dorado, Ca Posts: 1,013	I was up by off hwy 20 and 80 yesterday about 5500 feet. 2 weeks ago there was about about 2 + feet of snow and it pretty much all melted in 2 weeks !!!. there was some patches here and there. I was amazed on how fast it melted. Dave __________________ 85 Runner, CanBack, Trail Ready Beadlocks, Marlin 4.7, Inchworm doubler, 37 MTR's Warn 8000i, Deroit , E Locker, 44044's front, Chevys in the rear. 30 spline Longs.

04-06-2004, 10:56 AM	#17 (permalink)
KingTJ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22846 Location: Folsom Prison Posts: 838	So is it going to be muddy or snowy tomorrow?!?

04-06-2004, 12:22 PM	#18 (permalink)
DaveWFO Rock God Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3229 Location: El Dorado, Ca Posts: 1,013	( Snip ) I talked to Jim over at Inchworm and they made it all the way to the springs last weekend. He said it was 2 - 3 feet deep thou. Big tires make a difference he had something like 38 x 14 dick cepecks on his rig. I wouldn't recommend trying this unless you are extremely prepared and go with people that know how to snow wheel. Dave __________________ 85 Runner, CanBack, Trail Ready Beadlocks, Marlin 4.7, Inchworm doubler, 37 MTR's Warn 8000i, Deroit , E Locker, 44044's front, Chevys in the rear. 30 spline Longs.

04-06-2004, 12:29 PM	#19 (permalink)
DaveWFO Rock God Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3229 Location: El Dorado, Ca Posts: 1,013	Also he ran beadlocks ( and ran them like 2 psi or something ) So the tires just floated on top of the snow. Dave __________________ 85 Runner, CanBack, Trail Ready Beadlocks, Marlin 4.7, Inchworm doubler, 37 MTR's Warn 8000i, Deroit , E Locker, 44044's front, Chevys in the rear. 30 spline Longs.

04-06-2004, 12:58 PM	#20 (permalink)
peesalot Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 24859 Location: Where ever my wife says Posts: 4,570	any pics from inchworm run? never seen springs with snow still around

04-06-2004, 01:50 PM	#21 (permalink)
Disco Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 96 Location: Placerville, Ca U.S.A. Posts: 3,002	I drove to Loon Lake today to see if it was plowed yet. It looks as if they are in the process of plowing(snow blower) it. It is plowed past the first damn but stops about a mile and a half from the spillway. I did see SMUD trucks on the way up there when I was coming down so I assume they were going to continue the rest of the way. Hope this helps. BTW: I forgot my camera but Loon is still frozen over. __________________ R.I.P. Rachel Anne Gray - I miss you and will always love you!! R.I.P. Dennis. We miss you!!! California Creepers KI6TMC

04-06-2004, 01:59 PM	#22 (permalink)
peesalot Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 24859 Location: Where ever my wife says Posts: 4,570	thank you for posting that info. It is nice to have eyes up there. Do you think springs is reachable from wentworth?? Whats the fastest way to wentworth?? ice house or another way ? is the trail head hard to find if you have not been that way ? And Disco if I ever meet you on the trail I owe you a cold one just for posting updates and road info.Keep up the good work. Name your poison I'll bring it to Rubithon. I hear the bar is under the supervision of MTA this year not Nevada Boys

04-06-2004, 02:36 PM	#23 (permalink)
Disco Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 96 Location: Placerville, Ca U.S.A. Posts: 3,002	Not a problem on the info. A couple quick questions, how much snow wheelin do you do? How well are you set up? If you have never been in thru Wentworth this may not be the best time of year to go. You have got to really know what you're doing this time of year. Oh yeah, I'll drink most anything but I do like Vodka. And as for beer, as long as it's not Coors. __________________ R.I.P. Rachel Anne Gray - I miss you and will always love you!! R.I.P. Dennis. We miss you!!! California Creepers KI6TMC

04-06-2004, 02:58 PM	#24 (permalink)
KingTJ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22846 Location: Folsom Prison Posts: 838	So we will be prepared for snow tomorrow. Also i herd on the weather its supposed to have insolated t-storms. I hope it doesnt rain...Thanks alot for the info

04-06-2004, 04:00 PM	#25 (permalink)
peesalot Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 24859 Location: Where ever my wife says Posts: 4,570	Stoly and 7 for me to Disco. I been couple of times to Pilsbury all the way over Hull Mtn. . Got denied going all the way earlier this year. Maybe 2-3 feet and deeper at the worst spots. . Set up SOA FJ40 , 307 , sm420 , arb's , 36 x 14.5 x15 , saginaw , SR , alcans , heater from fj60 mounted under glove , soft top , wipers work 2 speeds , defrost works , 8274 w/ rec. gear , hi-lift , cb , CO2 , spares , lots of coffee. Not much camping in snow though. Currently trying to come up with ideas to lighten cruiser..

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