Events/Trails ROTM November 18th, 2023: Donuts in the Desert & The Rolls OHV (2 Viewers)

[jgoldstein]

I should be able to make it.

 

[jgoldstein]

I should be able to make it.

 

[Somebodyelse5]

@TheGrrrrr no way I can make it, picking up my regeared 3rds tonight but still waiting on new spindles + a couple seals.

If you are on the radio i'll follow APRS and harass you on VHF

 

[TheGrrrrr]

@TheGrrrrr no way I can make it, picking up my regeared 3rds tonight but still waiting on new spindles + a couple seals.

If you are on the radio i'll follow APRS and harass you on VHF

Well depending on how things go today, I might have an extra rig for you to drive.

 

[Somebodyelse5]

Well depending on how things go today, I might have an extra rig for you to drive.

Oh baby the green machine going home with you?

 

[TheGrrrrr]

Oh baby the green machine going home with you?

No idea yet, but I'm going to put it on the lift today and give it a very good look.

 

[brian az]

I think I'm in.

Also, looking at this part of the first post:

"Crossing the Verde River is common provided the release is not more than 225 (CFS). You must cross two areas. This route requires you to visit Watershed Connection - Daily Water Report - https://streamflow.watershedconnection.com/Dwr to check the Horseshoe Dam Release.

When I follow that link, I see this reservoir release data:

I'm not going to pretend I understand this data, but 902 > 225. Does that mean I should bring a raft?

 

[Hank Tank]

Is the Donut thing happening rain or shine? Had planned on dropping by for that but have to get my kid to a chess tournament afterwards so I can’t make the run. Don’t want to run up to Bell Lexus and be the only guy there.

 

[TheGrrrrr]

I checked the flow yesterday and it was like 185 but with rain last night and in the forecast for tomorrow, I'll need to work on an alternate option. Just called Bell Lexus and they said Rain or Shine. If we need to audible to a different trail (and it looks like we will) it will probably be either 4 Peaks or The Rolls OHV because they are close-ish. Open to other ideas as well.

 

[TheGrrrrr]

I think I'm in.

Also, looking at this part of the first post:


When I follow that link, I see this reservoir release data:

View attachment 3484270

I'm not going to pretend I understand this data, but 902 > 225. Does that mean I should bring a raft?

Those aren't Horseshoe dam. Trying to find a reading from Horseshoe to confirm. Above Horseshoe at Tangle Creek is 200.

 

[TheGrrrrr]

Is the Donut thing happening rain or shine? Had planned on dropping by for that but have to get my kid to a chess tournament afterwards so I can’t make the run. Don’t want to run up to Bell Lexus and be the only guy there.

The receptionist didn't know what I was talking about but asked someone standing nearby and they said rain or shine.

 

[brian az]

Those aren't Horseshoe dam. Trying to find a reading from Horseshoe to confirm. Above Horseshoe at Tangle Creek is 200.

My bad. I didn't scroll down far enough maybe:

Watershed Connection - Daily Water Report

streamflow.watershedconnection.com

 

[Stepmurr]

I think I'm in.

Also, looking at this part of the first post:


When I follow that link, I see this reservoir release data:

View attachment 3484270

I'm not going to pretend I understand this data, but 902 > 225. Does that mean I should bring a raft?

I believe the release of concern is Horseshoe Lake at 30. More rain tonight will ensure this trail will be a muddy sloppy mess even if the “crossing” is safe.

 

[TheGrrrrr]

My bad. I didn't scroll down far enough maybe:

Watershed Connection - Daily Water Report

streamflow.watershedconnection.com

View attachment 3484397

Funny thing is because of the different formatting I didn't notice it right there either.

 

[TheGrrrrr]

I believe the release of concern is Horseshoe Lake at 30. More rain tonight will ensure this trail will be a muddy sloppy mess even if the “crossing” is safe.
View attachment 3484395

Yeah with the rain I'm still thinking of calling an audible and doing a different trail. Any suggestions?

 

[TheGrrrrr]

33.59471, -111.54242. Air down spot. Rolls IHV area. Probecito access

 

[Stepmurr]

Thanks @TheGrrrrr for setting up the run today

I had a great time in a new to me area. Perfect weather and perfect traveling companions.

I did have some carnage though, when I stopped to take a picture of the Rolls map my Taco refused to shift out of park.

I disassembled the shift mechanism in order to get to the park release solenoid and am able to move it by hand so I can shift it into gear.

Something to fix this week.

 

[Stepmurr]

Great campsite for tonight tho

 

[TheGrrrrr]

Thanks to everyone who came out, for being a great group and for all of your flexibility! Don't forget to post up your photos!

 

[Somebodyelse5]

Thanks to everyone who came out, for being a great group and for all of your flexibility! Don't forget to post up your photos!

you guys had a lot more fun than i did....