Big Bear 1/14? Snow?

[TUFFTORQ]

Several cruiserheads from the So Cal area are running Holcomb Creek this Saturday for a little trail action. Maybe drop down into Deep Creek afterwards, if it's accessible. Can't promise sunny blue skies and an ocean breeze, but what a better way to meet n greet other cruiserheads on the trail. If interested, post up and let us know if you can make it. We will be meeting of I-15 and Sierra Hwy, near Devore.

Mark

 

[Brentbba]

Well....I've been watching the predictions for Snow Valley, since we're taking the scouts up there the 20-22.

Snow Valley's website is predicting as much as 6-9 inches during the day Saturday. They state it's a quick moving system that won't stay in the area long. Could be snow showers or rain depending on the elevation of your wheeling.

 

[AMMO]

Hummm Big Bear you say.....Hummmmm Whats that Bret, 6" to 9" of snow.....Hummm you got my attention.

Will have to see how this plays out but you might just see me up there. What time and place?

-Matt

 

[TUFFTORQ]

Pray for snow...and lots of it! Stay tuned, I believe were meeting between 7:30 and 8:00 at the McDonalds.

Hummm Big Bear you say.....Hummmmm Whats that Bret, 6" to 9" of snow.....Hummm you got my attention.

Will have to see how this plays out but you might just see me up there. What time and place?

-Matt

 

[clownmidget]

I'd love to join this outing but I'll be rebuilding the front end on Saturday. Have fun and hopefully this can happen again sooner than later...

 

[PKP80]

PKP80 is going to be in snow, BUT hopefully up in the Sierras in the snowboarding fashion. Take pictures, I'll be there in spirit.

Sam

 

[Taz]

Im in if the weather is bad enough!

 

[Newps]

If I do not go riding(moto) count me in.

 

[LEXCRUISER]

I will be there on SAT for snowboarding.

 

[TinBox]

Mark, I think we should meet in Big Bear at Denney’s. I looked at the snow report and the snow should start falling around 10:00 a.m. Two reason to meet up in Big Bear: To get up there before snow starts to fall (less chants to run into slow moving cars with changes and CHP road block asking for if you have changes) and Locked gates! If we try to wheel from the bottom up into Big Bear with the storm coming USFS might lock some of the gates to keep people out. Meet at Denney’s starting 9:00 am eat hit the trail by 10:00am lets go in at Fawnskin

 

[TUFFTORQ]

I totally agree. If anyone else is going plan on meeting at the Denny's in Big Bear at 9:00. Will be on Ch 4

 

[calstyl2]

Yeah might be up for this one, buddy is gonna run his 40 open top,
still at dennys at 0900??
will come up 38 from Yucaipa

 

[Newps]

What’s the 411 on the trail, thinking about inviting a buddy?

 

[calstyl2]

runs along holcomb creek, not too rocky, has a couple tight turns on ledges and stream crossing's, not John Bull but still not a drive up to the old lookout tower, lttle tight with brush etc but.
fun trail, about four hours, have run it since last years storms

 

[TUFFTORQ]

We are still meeting at Denny's at 9:00. Bring your buddy and an umbrella

We're not sure what the trails like since last years storm. Without snow, I'd say it's rated at a 3 with a couple of rock gardens. Stock rigs could negotiate it with a little finese. Notch it up a little with some decent snow fall. So far, it looks like we'll have a fairly decent turn out and a good time.

Mark

Yeah might be up for this one, buddy is gonna run his 40 open top,
still at dennys at 0900??
will come up 38 from Yucaipa

 

[AMMO]

Not sure that I will make this one or not... Take caution on the side hills that Holcomb has to offer. Could get interesting and turn that "3" rating in to something some might not be prepared for should you get the white stuff.

-Matt

 

[AMMO]

Hey Guys,

Looks as if I'm out. I have a Tactical Carbine class that pop'd last min for the the am... Have a great run, and take some pics!

-Matt

 

[clownmidget]

Um, yeah, speaking of pics... :hillbilly

have fun, looks like the snow/rain is delayed until Sunday.

 

[TUFFTORQ]

Trip Report

After a slight delay from your's truly, we gathered everyone up, aired down and headed for the fawnskin entrance to Holcomb Creek with 5 FJ 40's and 1 slightly modified Rubicon. The weather started out cold and with some strong gusty winds, but no rain or snow falling. There really wasn't a whole helluva lot of snow, but the ice on the trail was quite entertaining. After our first creek crossing and heading up the hillside, we realized that Holcomb Creek was going to be a serious challenge. We ended up winching one up, to be unnamed, after there was a little slipping and sideways action that nearly resulted in a rollover . After everyone made it to the top we ran into another group with several rigs struggling to make the second hill climb. The decision was made to turn around and slide ever so gently over to John Bull and run it from the west to the east. Still no rain or snow .

We were quite suprised to find a newer stock suburban and full size Ford where the trail starts to get good on John Bull attempting to turn around and come back out. After passing these folks up, we continued up the trail for lunch. After some yaking and grub, we started decending down the trail still heading east. Everything was going great until John Nelson, our trail leader mentioned a group ahead of us that was blocking the trail broken down...and there were 4 somewhat stock cherokee's behind them, all heading west. This is where the trail gets really narrow and where several nice rocks requiring a little thinking.

We found a large open area to park and went down to see if we could help, supervise, and exchange some laughs. As it turned out Paul had a spare fuel pump for the broken rig and they were able to pull aside and let rigs go by. All the meanwhile, a large group of Jeeps began coming down the trail and before we knew it, the trail now seemed like the 405 or 101 freeway-stopped because the Jeeps going west were now high centered. After shaking our heads in disbelief, we eventually made it back to our rigs and joined the traffic jam as the stuck rigs, with a little help from some hi-lift jacks moved aside to let us through.

All in all the weather remained cold, but tolerable. As far as I know, there were no breaks, no damage, and a good time had by all.

 

[calstyl2]

Here is some of what I shot when I wan not getting hung up on phantom rocks