Trail Conditions 2011 - Page 3 - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

R290 · 05-31-2011, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by blowintwins80

Man thats a lot of snow still up there. But on the other hand gives me time to finish work up on the rig for a fun long summer.

X2, I was just thinking that this morning.

Making a punch list to get all those maintenance items done, plus any upgrades.

Keith · 05-31-2011, 06:19 PM

Wonder what my odds are of bringing a trailer into the springs on June 24th from the Tahoe side.????

elarsen · 05-31-2011, 06:28 PM

You and me both. Knowing Steph we will be doing it come hell or high water

Daddy4zack · 05-31-2011, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith

Wonder what my odds are of bringing a trailer into the springs on June 24th from the Tahoe side.????

I hope it floats.

bagman · 06-01-2011, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith

Wonder what my odds are of bringing a trailer into the springs on June 24th from the Tahoe side.????

I'll let you know. Think I might do some prerunning the weekend before.

STEPHY5 · 06-01-2011, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elarsen

You and me both. Knowing Steph we will be doing it come hell or high water

Thanks for your help eric...I appreciate it

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagman

I'll let you know. Think I might do some prerunning the weekend before.

Baggy, trav and i are gonna do a day trip in on saturday also.

Rubicrawler · 06-01-2011, 08:27 AM

I'm working the Kiosk on Saturday, does anyone know if No. Shore CG is accessible?

MochaMike · 06-01-2011, 08:33 AM

Please post up Trail Conditions on the Tahoe side.
We will be in Tahoma for a week starting June 12th.
Debating on bringing my Scout or finding a Boat to tow up.

jimmysc13 · 06-01-2011, 09:49 AM

Like some one else mentioned the new snow melts fast, and should help melt the old snow. We plan on going up again the 3rd weekend in june, and feel that most snow should be gone by then.

Like i said it wasn't that cold, most of saturday the "snow" was what i call shmain, it's snow but it is so wet that it melts once it hits anything. It wasn't until saturday around 5pm that the snow really started to fall and stick.

resqme · 06-01-2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rubicrawler

I'm working the Kiosk on Saturday, does anyone know if No. Shore CG is accessible?

It is in your rig, but not in a rv or even a stock 4WD pickup. Snowline starts at the chalet, people working the fron t of the trail have been camping by the side of the road there.

I'll be going up Friday and will confirm those conditions are current, they were as of Monday.

The first post in this thread is consistently upgraded as info rolls in, so you can always check there.

resqme · 06-01-2011, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MochaMike

Please post up Trail Conditions on the Tahoe side.
We will be in Tahoma for a week starting June 12th.
Debating on bringing my Scout or finding a Boat to tow up.

I'll be updating the first post in this thread as conditions change, it should be correct now!

The first post in this thread is consistently upgraded as info rolls in, so you can always check there.

jon bachelder · 06-02-2011, 06:09 AM

As for the Tahoe side, one of our members checked it out on foot Tuesday. The staging area road is plowed for a couple hundred yards beyond the last houses, and then is 3-5' for the 1/4 mile he hoofed it. And of course that is the lowest elevation.

Here is an article from the Tahoe Daily Tribune quoting the weather service saying the pack is 450% above average.

I rec'd 4" snow on Sat, a couple on Sun, and a couple more last night and the only place it isn't sticking is on the pavement. There were chain controls on hwy 50 yesterday, in the 30 years I've been here that is the first time I recall seeing that in June.

People planning on going in from the Tahoe side in mid June will be having a winch fest and won't be doing us or the trail any favors imho.

http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/art...ntProfile=1056

Todd W · 06-02-2011, 02:49 PM

Well it hailed here yesterday, and dumped a lot more rain. (3500')

I`d imagine they got some wet snow on the `Con yesterday/night/today/now.

Rubicrawler · 06-02-2011, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by resqme

I'll be going up Friday and will confirm those conditions are current, they were as of Monday.

John- as it turns out, I'll be heading up tomorrow morning so I might run into you. Disco's coming up after work. I'm taking your suggestion and camping at the Kiosk.

If anyone comes up this weekend, Disco & I will be working the Kiosk for FOTR. Be sure to stop by and say hi

foxeod · 06-02-2011, 04:08 PM

plan to be up friday night

mrwizard · 06-02-2011, 08:45 PM

I'll be at the snow line at the chalet from 10 til 6 Friday, see you there

BurbanFreek · 06-02-2011, 10:15 PM

Ill go in October.

atvobsession · 06-03-2011, 12:46 AM

You'd think with all this snow.....the turbines will be churning out tons of power...more than normal. Will PG&E lower rates this year?

Keith · 06-03-2011, 09:15 AM

Well, I guess if it is going to be a crappy run from Tahoe, Guess I will just drive around to Loon. But geeze, from Susanville to Loon it a haul...

Keith · 06-03-2011, 09:18 AM

Not the Con, but pretty cool nuntheless.....

This pic is from JNel on the board, he lives up in Alturas. This pic is near Quincy in early April...

Simple Man · 06-03-2011, 01:13 PM

Hot off the press, I mean memory card...

I hiked in to water bar number eight this morning. That's the Arizona crossing one and it was flowing near capacity. Give it a few days of warm weather and it will be flowing over capacity.

This is the first snow drift you'll come to on the paved road. You'll find this all along the paved section of the trail. 75% of the pavement is still under snow.

This shot is just past the staging area. Note the steep sidehill. More than likely, you'll end up in the trees. This is typical all along the trail this time of year.

Further up the trail, it is still VERY wet. I'm suggesting that we stay off the trail until the Fourth of July weekend.

Remember, we are not alone out there, nor are we at the top of the food chain...

Happy Trails!

resqme · 06-03-2011, 07:50 PM

Thanks for the pictures, Doug. HARSH sidehills in that second pic.

Jes · 06-03-2011, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by resqme

HARSH sidehills in that second pic.

Pull the string out.

Great pics, Doug.

resqme · 06-04-2011, 09:36 AM

Taken from public domain...JJUSA made a recon trip into Rubicon Springs...check this out:

MochaMike · 06-04-2011, 09:44 AM

Were those taken in February?

06-01-2011, 08:27 AM	#57 (permalink)
Rubicrawler Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 2037 Location: Brentwood, CA 150 mi. from the 'Con Posts: 5,834	I'm working the Kiosk on Saturday, does anyone know if No. Shore CG is accessible? __________________ Mark Langford KI6TMK '86 CJ7, ProRock60's, 4.88's/Detroits/35 Spline Alloys/CTM's, TBI 350, 700R4, 4:1 D300 w/Twin Stick, 17" x 8.5" Trail Ready HD Aluminum beadlocks, 37x13.5x17 Toyo MT's Dysfunctional Rockcrawlers (TDO)

06-02-2011, 06:09 AM	#62 (permalink)
jon bachelder Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2993 Location: south lake tahoe,ca Posts: 317	As for the Tahoe side, one of our members checked it out on foot Tuesday. The staging area road is plowed for a couple hundred yards beyond the last houses, and then is 3-5' for the 1/4 mile he hoofed it. And of course that is the lowest elevation. Here is an article from the Tahoe Daily Tribune quoting the weather service saying the pack is 450% above average. I rec'd 4" snow on Sat, a couple on Sun, and a couple more last night and the only place it isn't sticking is on the pavement. There were chain controls on hwy 50 yesterday, in the 30 years I've been here that is the first time I recall seeing that in June. People planning on going in from the Tahoe side in mid June will be having a winch fest and won't be doing us or the trail any favors imho. http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/art...ntProfile=1056 __________________ JonB Lake Tahoe Hi-Lo's if you aint broke then fix it till you are!

06-02-2011, 02:49 PM	#63 (permalink)
Todd W I make websites! Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12429 Location: Rubicon Trail - CA Posts: 10,332 Blog Entries: 9	Well it hailed here yesterday, and dumped a lot more rain. (3500') I`d imagine they got some wet snow on the `Con yesterday/night/today/now. __________________ My 4x4 Blog Rockwell axles too!

06-02-2011, 04:08 PM	#65 (permalink)
foxeod N6EOD Join Date: Apr 2009 Member # 133720 Location: rubicon Posts: 565	plan to be up friday night __________________ Rubicon Rock Heads rubicontrailpatrol.org

06-02-2011, 10:15 PM	#67 (permalink)
BurbanFreek Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 15257 Location: Santa Clara,CA Posts: 952	Ill go in October. __________________ 1984 CUCV K30 "it went bang" means "its fucked". [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=900026[/url] My Build Thread.

05-31-2011, 06:19 PM	#52 (permalink)
Keith Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 52 Location: Janesville, CA Posts: 7,212	Wonder what my odds are of bringing a trailer into the springs on June 24th from the Tahoe side.????

05-31-2011, 06:28 PM	#53 (permalink)
elarsen Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 18320 Location: Lake County Posts: 1,113	You and me both. Knowing Steph we will be doing it come hell or high water

06-01-2011, 09:49 AM	#59 (permalink)
jimmysc13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Member # 187697 Posts: 541	Like some one else mentioned the new snow melts fast, and should help melt the old snow. We plan on going up again the 3rd weekend in june, and feel that most snow should be gone by then. Like i said it wasn't that cold, most of saturday the "snow" was what i call shmain, it's snow but it is so wet that it melts once it hits anything. It wasn't until saturday around 5pm that the snow really started to fall and stick.

06-02-2011, 08:45 PM	#66 (permalink)
mrwizard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9612 Location: Placerville Posts: 69	I'll be at the snow line at the chalet from 10 til 6 Friday, see you there

06-03-2011, 12:46 AM	#68 (permalink)
atvobsession Team 261 - VP Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 31923 Posts: 1,737	You'd think with all this snow.....the turbines will be churning out tons of power...more than normal. Will PG&E lower rates this year? __________________ Regards, Ken Hower - KOH #1962 Close Enough Racing Rubicon Trail Foundation - Director 2011-Present Click Here for a calendar of Rubicon Events Raceline Wheels and Falken Tires!! Thanks guys for sponsoring the Tacos at this Years Event!!

06-03-2011, 09:15 AM	#69 (permalink)
Keith Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 52 Location: Janesville, CA Posts: 7,212	Well, I guess if it is going to be a crappy run from Tahoe, Guess I will just drive around to Loon. But geeze, from Susanville to Loon it a haul...

06-03-2011, 09:18 AM	#70 (permalink)
Keith Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 52 Location: Janesville, CA Posts: 7,212	Not the Con, but pretty cool nuntheless..... This pic is from JNel on the board, he lives up in Alturas. This pic is near Quincy in early April...

06-03-2011, 01:13 PM	#71 (permalink)
Simple Man Tahoe Side Guardian Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 12635 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 741	Hot off the press, I mean memory card... I hiked in to water bar number eight this morning. That's the Arizona crossing one and it was flowing near capacity. Give it a few days of warm weather and it will be flowing over capacity. This is the first snow drift you'll come to on the paved road. You'll find this all along the paved section of the trail. 75% of the pavement is still under snow. This shot is just past the staging area. Note the steep sidehill. More than likely, you'll end up in the trees. This is typical all along the trail this time of year. Further up the trail, it is still VERY wet. I'm suggesting that we stay off the trail until the Fourth of July weekend. Remember, we are not alone out there, nor are we at the top of the food chain... Happy Trails! __________________ Doug Barr Lake Tahoe Hi-Lo's North Tahoe Trail Dusters

06-03-2011, 07:50 PM	#72 (permalink)
resqme Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21815 Location: Pollock Pines, CA Posts: 3,342	Thanks for the pictures, Doug. HARSH sidehills in that second pic. __________________ WWDD? N6YBH - "If you need a tool and don't buy it, you will ultimately find that you have paid for it but don't have it". -Henry Ford Use Goodsearch and support the Rubicon Trail Foundation.

06-04-2011, 09:36 AM	#74 (permalink)
resqme Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21815 Location: Pollock Pines, CA Posts: 3,342	Rubicon Springs pics Taken from public domain...JJUSA made a recon trip into Rubicon Springs...check this out: Attached Images __________________ WWDD? N6YBH - "If you need a tool and don't buy it, you will ultimately find that you have paid for it but don't have it". -Henry Ford Use Goodsearch and support the Rubicon Trail Foundation.

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