EDIT AGAIN FOR AN UPDATE TO PULLOUT TIME-
Payette Draw- Saturday, July 28th
Ok, since it's just Cody and I, I'd like to meet a bit earlier to beat the crowd. We will PULL OUT of the Maverik before 9:00. If you're planning to attend but haven't posted up, be at the Maverik Gas station by 8:30, because when I and Cody hit that station I will fill up and we're out of there. It may be before 9, but certainly not before 8:30 so if you want to join us be there by 8:30 AM. Any questions you can call me at 602_6197177.
TRAIL- 3.0-3.5 depending on the lines you take. I've seen a stock 100 series run the trail, although he took some damage to rear lower control arms and bumper covers. 33" tires and some lift recommended minimum. There are lines that will challenge anyone, if you desire. Upper Payette, which I don't plan to run (but I'm happy to watch you run) has some 4.0 and better spots, including the famous Filter obstacle which pretty much requires a winch.
Bring your lunch, this is an all-day event.
CB channel 14(?)
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I can't take it anymore. I've been waiting for months, hoping someone somewhere would suggest an outing, but it hasn't happened. I've been somewhat mollified with an occasional dusty road, but now it's time to get dirty. I would like to run a trail somewhere in the pines, 80-90 degree-ish or cooler, and within an hour or two of North Phoenix. I assume this rules out anything south of Phoenix, but if I'm wrong please don't hesitate to let me know. I have a limited schedule because I want to take the whole fam damily with me- wife, daughter and MIL, the wife works next Saturday the 21st and the MIL is only here through the 30th of this month. I'd like it to be fun, so 3-3.5 rating is preferred, something more than a graded forest road but less than rediculous. I'd be happy with a heavily rutted fire road IF the scenic value and temperature makes it attractive.
So, any suggestions/interest for a run on Sunday July 22nd, or either the following Saturday or Sunday the 28th or 29th, possibly near Payson or Crown King or anywhere else cool? Maybe an 7 or 8 AM meet depending on distance, lunch on the trail, back to Phoenix near or after dark.
Please, if you're interested, post up ASAP so we can work out the details and I can get an idea of what size group would be going. I get the feeling that people are itchin' to get out, and I'd like to cut this off somewhere around 10-12 trucks if possible. On the other hand, if no one wants to go, I'd like to post up elsewhere. I'd be happy with anything from 3 to 12 vehicles.
Anyone?
-Spike
Payette Draw- Saturday, July 28th
Ok, since it's just Cody and I, I'd like to meet a bit earlier to beat the crowd. We will PULL OUT of the Maverik before 9:00. If you're planning to attend but haven't posted up, be at the Maverik Gas station by 8:30, because when I and Cody hit that station I will fill up and we're out of there. It may be before 9, but certainly not before 8:30 so if you want to join us be there by 8:30 AM. Any questions you can call me at 602_6197177.
TRAIL- 3.0-3.5 depending on the lines you take. I've seen a stock 100 series run the trail, although he took some damage to rear lower control arms and bumper covers. 33" tires and some lift recommended minimum. There are lines that will challenge anyone, if you desire. Upper Payette, which I don't plan to run (but I'm happy to watch you run) has some 4.0 and better spots, including the famous Filter obstacle which pretty much requires a winch.
Bring your lunch, this is an all-day event.
CB channel 14(?)
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I can't take it anymore. I've been waiting for months, hoping someone somewhere would suggest an outing, but it hasn't happened. I've been somewhat mollified with an occasional dusty road, but now it's time to get dirty. I would like to run a trail somewhere in the pines, 80-90 degree-ish or cooler, and within an hour or two of North Phoenix. I assume this rules out anything south of Phoenix, but if I'm wrong please don't hesitate to let me know. I have a limited schedule because I want to take the whole fam damily with me- wife, daughter and MIL, the wife works next Saturday the 21st and the MIL is only here through the 30th of this month. I'd like it to be fun, so 3-3.5 rating is preferred, something more than a graded forest road but less than rediculous. I'd be happy with a heavily rutted fire road IF the scenic value and temperature makes it attractive.
So, any suggestions/interest for a run on Sunday July 22nd, or either the following Saturday or Sunday the 28th or 29th, possibly near Payson or Crown King or anywhere else cool? Maybe an 7 or 8 AM meet depending on distance, lunch on the trail, back to Phoenix near or after dark.
Please, if you're interested, post up ASAP so we can work out the details and I can get an idea of what size group would be going. I get the feeling that people are itchin' to get out, and I'd like to cut this off somewhere around 10-12 trucks if possible. On the other hand, if no one wants to go, I'd like to post up elsewhere. I'd be happy with anything from 3 to 12 vehicles.
Anyone?
-Spike
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now that would be a contradiction in terms ;p
