Bronco Peak Run Sept. 13th

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In the interest of not hijacking the hell out of redcheetah's thread anymore I started this one.

We will be making a day trip run up Bronco Peak on Saturday September 13th. Reid will be leading it since he has been there before. I will leave it up to Reid to pick the meet time and location. The trail is a 3+ or 4 at the top as I am told so it would be a good idea to have armor.

Meeting is 8:30 at Carl's Jr. in Alpine. There is a fuel station there so everyone can top off before heading out. Please plan on arriving with enough time to fuel up and be ready to go at 8:30.



http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=...-116.793079&spn=0.064025,0.21904&z=13&iwloc=A



The crew:

Boyd
Reid
Me
cruiserruf
SDTLC80
Steve
Mark
Ulyses



We are at our limit for rigs.
 
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Im not going to pussyfoot if Im going or possibly or whatever - Im not going to run it. :flipoff2:
 
I'm still in, if space is available
 
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I always like to head out EARLY, however, I know we have some making longer drives to get there.

What time sounds reasonable? I'd to get started no later than 9a.
 
how long is the trail?
 
cruiserruf said:
how long is the trail?
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Bronco Peak is actually one of many trails in the area known as Corral Canyon. I believe Bronco Peak trail is about a mile up to the peak. You can go much farther. Sidewinder is also about a mile, but full of obstacles. Supposedly, the other trails are also now open (closed due to the fire in '06).

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Some Corral Canyon videos . . .

bronco peak - Google Video
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wow....i gotta get those sliders on!
 
Ulyses said:
I'm still in, if space is available
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You are in brother.

Unless redcheetah wants in, since it was his original thread that got this run going, I think that is it in the interest of keeping us moving on the trail.



LandCrusher'70 said:
I always like to head out EARLY, however, I know we have some making longer drives to get there.

What time sounds reasonable? I'd to get started no later than 9a.
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I agree with early. How about 8:30 meet at the Carls so it is not ridiculous early for those of us driving from up north.


LandCrusher'70 said:
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Some Corral Canyon videos . . .

bronco peak - Google Video
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:hillbilly:
 
Bluto said:
Mo, do you have pics of the rear bumper with tire carrier in the works for the 80 at this shop? Do you have a fuel cans carrier that go with the bumper making it a dual swingout?
Specs and price? I would like to have a new rear bumper the begining of next year. Thanks.

Hijack off.

Edit - ? if dual carrier bumper.
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I might know what "this" shop has in the works. ;)
 
I would like to add that anybody that does not have armor should not attempt Bronco unless they like body damage. I ran it last year in my Taco and removed most of the paint from my sliders and skids. That means it is a very good trail if you run it all the way thru. :cheers:
 
Vistataco said:
I would like to add that anybody that does not have armor should not attempt Bronco unless they like body damage. I ran it last year in my Taco and removed most of the paint from my sliders and skids. That means it is a very good trail if you run it all the way thru. :cheers:
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Did you run the BP bypass (up from the campground)? I haven't done that part, but it sure looks fun.
 
Corral Canyon Map

Here is an old map of the area:

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Bluetribal said:
Way to go guys you totally jacked the weekend of the CORR race.....
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:doh:

Sorry Mark . . . :frown:

Watching is fun, driving is better . . . :p
 
Don't forget your cameras as there will be plenty of photo opportunities. Unlike my buddy in AK that crossed a river in his 80 recently that was believed to be uncrossable. He was the talk of the town and has no pics of the event:rolleyes:. Here are a couple teasers:
7-4-07 059 (Small).webp
7-4-07 109 (Small).webp
7-4-07 126 (Small).webp
 
I know about armor, and I'm good there. but how about lockers and or a winch?
 
Ulyses said:
I know about armor, and I'm good there. but how about lockers and or a winch?
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My general belief is that if you're part of a multi rig run, there is almost no situation in which you would need a winch.

I don't believe that you would need lockers for for Bronco peak up to the top, although I think I remember Reid using his once. But if you want to go over the top and down the backside, I think they would be essential. Once at the top everyone can decide whether they want to proceed or turn around and meet up elsewhere.

Sidewinder is a little tougher although I think you could do it without lockers IIRC (if you don't mind some wheel spin:D). We all used our lockers at one point or another on Sidewinder and the FJC had a tough time on that rock in my bottom pic.

Edit: It doesn't look like much in the pic but this is the point of no turning back on Bronco Peak:
7-4-07 041 (Small).webp
 
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LandCrusher'70 said:
Did you run the BP bypass (up from the campground)? I haven't done that part, but it sure looks fun.
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Yes, we ran the bypass since the rest was closed from the fire. Oh, it was fun! :hillbilly:
 
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