Dirty Toy School Grand Junction, Co May16-18

[fullnelson]

Bill Burke, Dave Logan, and I have teamed up to host instructional 4x4 Toyota owners' experiences. Our first event will be held in Grand Junction, CO. The event will take place from May 16-18.

The event will be held at the Double Tree Hotel where the FJ Cruiser Trail team was first assembled.

Doubletree Hotel Grand Junction Colorado - Grand Junction CO Hotels

Participants will show up Friday afternoon to have a tech inspection. That evening will include a meet and greet with snacks and beverages.

Saturday morning particpants will choose from 2 out of 4 instructional seminars, each lasting about an hour. Then there will be four trail rides to choose from. Dinner and a raffle will be held Saturday evening. Sunday will also offer four trail rides to choose from. Boxed lunches will be provided for Saturday and Sunday.

This will be a fun, educational event and a good way to meet some new friends with similar interests. We hope you will join us.

www.dirtytoyschool.com

Happy trails,

Chris Nelson

[woody]

GREAT to see this taking off Chris....very kewl!!

[RokCrawlinToy]

Awesome guys. Definitely a great place to train.

[landtoy80]

I just picked up the flier from Safari today.
This looks like something I will have to go to.
Will see if I can get off work.

[fullnelson]

We hope you can make it Kurt. You're not planning on bringing the Camry though, are you?

[landtoy80]

Looked at a Sequoia today, other than the exhaust (too low), looks to be ready for school.


On the reg. form its asks what trails
Saturday Ride - Choose Difficulty: No Ride Easy Medium Hard Required
Sunday Ride - Choose Difficulty: No Ride Easy Medium Hard Required

What is a Medium and Hard trail?
I want to go on the hardest trail the OME lifted 285x75x16 locked 80 can handle.
Now would that be Med or Hard?

[fullnelson]

How much armor does the 80 have?

[landtoy80]

Slee sliders and t-case skid plate.

[fullnelson]

The truck can certainly make the difficult run, but your bumpers might get some tattoos. We will, of course, be able to offer the spotting that we have become known for if you want.

[Brentbba]

Hmmmm...November, Borrego Springs. Could be doable. Please avoid the SnT weekend!!!

[landtoy80]

So what are the trails, do you know yet?
I don't mind a few dents and would like to take the 80 to its limits but I don't want to be a PITA boat anchor that needs to be drug up every step.

[Atoyot1031]

Sounds fun, but I'll just be getting back from CM08 a couple weeks earlier. If I can only make it Saturday, who should I talk to?
Nick

[4WD School]

Nick, please contact the Dirty Toy School staff offline at info@dirtytoyschool.com.

[fullnelson]

Kurt,

Yes, we know what trails we are permited on, and we have a lot to choose from. We are going to base the offerings on who is planning on attending and their expectations.

All the runs will have an emphasis on instruction in order to help participants get the most from the experience. We know that those who attend will be better, safer off-pavement drivers from the experience.

There is plenty of challenging terrain for us to put your 80 through. It's going to be a fun time!

[fullnelson]

We still have rooms reserved at the Double Tree at our reduced rate, but they will not hold them after Monday. So if you are thinking about coming, make your reservations now. Just tell them you are with the Dirty Toy School.

[landtoy80]

If I can get off work I will only get off sat and sun. Is it alright to miss the Friday?

[fullnelson]

It's just an evening get together and tech inspection. If you can't make it over, then we can do the tech in the morning.

[LandCruisers4Life]

I think Bill Burke drives a Defender 90 no?

[4WD School]

And, a Toyota Sequoia among other things.

[LandCruisers4Life]

Originally Posted by 4WD School

And, a Toyota Sequoia among other things.

Sequoia doesn't count...... haha

[fullnelson]

It's got six lug wheels.

[LandCruisers4Life]

Oh my god....

[fullnelson]

Not to interrupt this dialog, but if anybody is interested in learning with some folks that have a lot to offer please, check out our website: www.dirtytoyschool.com

We're not hosting a wheeling get together. There are already plenty of first rate, well established ones to choose from that you can find out about right here on Woody's forum. And yes Bill, Dave, and I have all driven and even made money from various vehicle manufacturers. We're offering a learning experience that will make you a better, safer, more environmentally responsible four wheel drive enthusiast.

l beleive that our involvement with the training of the Toyota Trail Team reflects our level of passion and involvement with this community. I've supported the TLCA and this community for a long time and have purposely aligned myself with Bill and Dave for this endeavor. We have something to offer. I hope all of you will consider attending.

[buffethat@comcast.ne]

Better late than never,

Last year i attempted the Escalator on Hells Revenge in Moab without success. Chris was my spotter and after failing we both agreed that my wheelbase was just a little to narrow to get up there. We adhered by the three strike rule even though the group I was with was OK with more tries, I took the strap.

Fast forward to this year. After a snow run I compared my air gauge to three other ones, mine was of by 7 pounds . So last year when I thought I was running 9 pounds of pressure I was actually at 16, no wonder I had no bulge.............get your mind out the gutter

So this year Chris was with us again on Hells Revenge and I was coaxed into trying the Escalator one more time, people love to see carnage Well I asked Chris for a spot and he agreed, we discussed a line we thought would work and where he should stand, lost him last year when I did my wheel stands

Chris had me lined up in no time and I set up the truck to be running Low Low 1st gear and locked frt/rr. With everything set and Chris in place we started up the first section, no problem. After one adjustment back and forth Chris had me lined up where we thought I would have my best chance of making it up. A big wheel stand for the crowd and a little more gas and I was on top

With great spotting from Chris and a capable truck I achieved another obstacle on my list. Thanks for your great communication and spotting skills Chris, now what is next on the list

If your rig is capable of making it up or over an obstacle and you trust Chris, I do, you will make it. We all know rock crawling can be a game if inches, place your tire a few inches to the left or right makes a world of difference. Chris has the experience and most importantly the communication skills to get you and your rig up or over an obstacle.

Thanks again Chris and hope to see you on the trails soon

[fullnelson]

Thanks for the kind words Tom. I'm glad we got it this time.

Cruise Moab was so much fun, I'm already looking forward to next year. Those Rising Sun folks really work their butts off, and it shows.

Tom, your 4runner is sweet! I had a first gen. when I was in school, but it would not have been up for escalator.

Hope to see you again on the trails.

[fullnelson]

The event went really well, and we heard some very positive feedback from the participants. Thanks to everyone who has supported us. Here are some pictures of the fun.

[landtoy80]

Looked like fun.

Wish I could of went but had too many irons in the fire and not enough coal