Wheeling 3/7

retrofive · 02-19-09, 11:31 AM

A friend of mine is coming down from Portland for the weekend March 7th-9th. He's never really been anywhere around the valley. He's got a pretty new nicley lifted Taco.

Anyway, other than just relaxing, we were planning on a little wheeling that weekend.

Anyone interested? I havent thought of or really know where to go, so any suggestions are welcome.

Ebag333 · 02-19-09, 11:55 AM

how long of a trip does he want? How hardcore of wheeling?

Walker has some cool little spots up there, but it's not difficult at all. There's always McGrew if it's open by that point, and there's bypasses for it.

Wheeling and camping, or just wheeling?

knoll0351 · 02-19-09, 12:52 PM

Sourdough? Camping? Bondfire at 1620???? Should be plenty of down trees to round and burn....

Just sayin' that SD is the spot, and the wheelin' in can be as easy or tough as one wants it to be.

retrofive · 02-19-09, 02:31 PM

A good day trip would be great. Bonfire's a bonus

Maybe fun to wheel somewhere, hang out, and return... something like that.....

His only issue will be if something breaks on his truck is he screwed. He got laid off, hence the time to come down and play, but wont be able to afford to fix anything.

I haven't been to any off those places either so x2 bonus.

knoll0351 · 02-19-09, 05:15 PM

McGrew to SD is a full day trip and SD is really gorgeous...bits of the trip have been burned out by Biscuit fire so about half of the trip so it isn't as pretty. SD is on the smith where bald face comes into it so it is a cool place to chill....maybe not worth a full day without camping. Depends on you guy's.

knoll0351 · 02-19-09, 05:18 PM

Wow didn't even notice the time stamp....

TOY350 · 02-19-09, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by knoll0351

Wow didn't even notice the time stamp....

Ya, the picture would be much clearer if it wasn't for the smokey haze...

retrofive · 02-19-09, 08:05 PM

Wow, looks nice!

Camping definitely could be an option of course. Im totally open, and think it would be fun if a group wanted to.

TOY350 · 02-19-09, 09:05 PM

March 9 is anniversary for me and

so we might have weekend plans and if not I would be wise to stick close to home that weekend if I know what's good for me.

retrofive · 02-19-09, 09:15 PM

True to that G

tblume · 02-20-09, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by knoll0351

Wow didn't even notice the time stamp....

I call shenanigans on that, you are a subversive

and I like it

knoll0351 · 02-20-09, 11:48 AM

SK spoted it after I was talking about the April meeting dates.....then she jumped all over that sweet time stamp.

retrofive · 02-22-09, 12:34 AM

All righty. We are game for which ever. Camping/No camping.

Depending on the group, that may be the deciding factor.... NO not that the actually people matter, but more or less, how many want/will to come

and who is going to guide!

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In other words a lot of the trails above I have no clue on what to expect or where to go. So if its just us, I would prolly stay closer to home, or something I know (not a lot I know)

Ebag333 · 02-22-09, 01:10 AM

If camping is involved than I'd like to try Sourdough. It's a bit further, but about as close as you can get to home and have "real" camping.

To keep it short we can just do the back half of McGrew. Will need someone to lead though, I know where the start is but I'm not sure how to get to the middle.

Really the first half is a nice drive. One really great obstacle very close to the start, then that's it for a long time.

knoll0351 · 02-22-09, 04:26 PM

I'm down for camping for shizzle!!! And if no one else particularly wants to I'de be happy to lead the way. The way out is super easy so if there is a larger group and some want to stay and others want to lead it's cool for everyone. Also there is cell reception close to SD so if half does go then we can still check in and make sure they got out okay.

retrofive · 02-22-09, 06:49 PM

Awesome!. Spoke with my buddy last night. He's 100% down for camping and bringing his gear.

So I say lets do an overnighter and have a good bon-fire ;D.

Maybe Jerod will join with his truck full chicks now that he cleaned that side panel up

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knoll0351 · 02-22-09, 07:13 PM

I'll plan on bringing the trailer with our huge canvas tent, large raft cooler, and three burner propane stove. If anyone needs stuff kept cold there will be plenty of room in the cooler.

retrofive · 02-22-09, 07:23 PM

Sweet. I got my old white gas 2 burner classic coleman stove, couple large coolers, gas latern, and most the other randomness (telescoping weener sticks! wife said its a MUST have).

oooh oooh Now Im excited! first camping of the year

knoll0351 · 02-22-09, 07:28 PM

Yeah I'm way excited, and SK doesn't work so it will either be the whole family. Or just me and Mickey! We have definately upgraded for car camping. I still prefer backpacking, but with the fam we've got all the ammeneties. To include the afore mentioned as well as:

Toilet
Solar Showers
Netted in Shade spot
...
...

retrofive · 02-22-09, 09:30 PM

Any pics of the trail on SD?

2ndGenToyotaFan · 02-22-09, 09:51 PM

A few pics here: http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-jefferson...ly-12th-3.html

retrofive · 02-22-09, 09:55 PM

Thanks!

TOY350 · 03-02-09, 08:00 PM

When you guys going in?

knoll0351 · 03-02-09, 08:04 PM

I think the plan is Saturday...am'ish...but that is purely assumption combined a smidge with speculation

Ebag333 · 03-02-09, 08:31 PM

Looks like I'm in!

I can go out Fri and Sat, but I can't camp Sat night.

The Mrs can change her mind, so that's not 100% set in stone yet.

knoll0351 · 03-02-09, 09:32 PM

Karly works on Friday so I can't leave until after 7:30'ish. But good for Saturday and Sunday.

retrofive · 03-02-09, 09:32 PM

Ryan is coming down from P-town Fri. Should be at my place by 1pm or so. We were going to hang out Fri and BBQ or something (all is welcome) and then we were honestly thinking leaving early Sat morning 7-8ish (ok not that early but...) Head to GP to meet up with Travis and caravan out. Sound like a plan?? I have to technically work Fri, so not sure if I can sneek out early enough. I would like to enjoy the trail in daylight rather than push thru to get setup if we are camping... if you know what I mean.

Im up for all ideas and plans. I can ask for Fri. off, but seeing Ryan wont get in till late afternoon Fri. not sure what its worth.?

Sorry not trying to make anything complicated.

knoll0351 · 03-03-09, 11:22 AM

Taking McGrew is a several hour trip so leaving after 3'ish is not really practical if you wish to enjoy the trip. I'm also thinking that since this will be an early season run there may be some "trail maintanance" that needs to be done.
Leaving Saturday in the AM sonds like a good plan for all involved. G you just need to work out your pass a bit to include camping Saturday

retrofive · 03-03-09, 04:48 PM

Sounds good to me

get those hall passes boys!

Hmmmm.... .trail maintenance.... early season.... pack a big axe?? ;D

knoll0351 · 03-03-09, 07:18 PM

Axe??? No we have power tools for that, although I really don't think there will be that much that needs to be done. More of a heads up that there may be some down trees that need moving. Although we will also have plenty of wood to burn, once we get enough heat to burn up the wet stuff....