FJ ROCKS ARIZONA (FJ Cruiser Team Run) Saturday, June 10th

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COLD... BWAHAHAHAHAHA....... but yeah, i agree.
 
crawler#976 said:
1. No smoking - not even in vehicles. The current restrictions permit smoking in private vehicles, but lets take it to the next level on our own. The situation up here is really bad. You'll see some pretty severe drought conditions - the Manzanita and Scrub Oak are dead or dieing, and there are virtually no Pines (Ponderosa or Pinion) left alive on the south facing slopes
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If the conditions are bad enough that your worried about someone setting a fire by smoking in an enclosed truck, we should reconsider if we should be out there at all? Or move the run somewhere with less danger and maybe cooler, like on the rim in the trees?

Some suggestions for a high fire danger run that would actually have an effect; Make fire extinguishers mandatory in most/all trucks. Call for whomever can to bring shovels, rakes and other fire fighting equipment, so in the off chance that there was a fire we could have a chance of containing, extinguishing it.

When I was at the Forest Service office earlier this year, I was told by a ranger that they were keeping a closer eye on the closure data this year and were going to be closing areas sooner. He said it was due to two of the fires last year were caused by trucks, one from a failed on trail fuel system repair and the other a high pressure ATF leak spraying on the exhaust.
 
Tools R Us said:
If the conditions are bad enough that your worried about someone setting a fire by smoking in an enclosed truck, we should reconsider if we should be out there at all? Or move the run somewhere with less danger and maybe cooler, like on the rim in the trees?

Some suggestions for a high fire danger run that would actually have an effect; Make fire extinguishers mandatory in most/all trucks. Call for whomever can to bring shovels, rakes and other fire fighting equipment, so in the off chance that there was a fire we could have a chance of containing, extinguishing it.

When I was at the Forest Service office earlier this year, I was told by a ranger that they were keeping a closer eye on the closure data this year and were going to be closing areas sooner. He said it was due to two of the fires last year were caused by trucks, one from a failed on trail fuel system repair and the other a high pressure ATF leak spraying on the exhaust.
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I was told yesterday the PNF will have a final answer tomorrow on added restrictions for the weekend. Again, they are not talking closure at this time though anything can change in a flash (no pun intended).

Smoking is allowed inside a closed vehicle per the PNF. You can get updates at 928-777-5799.
 
Hey Guys,

My statement on smoking is a suggestion only, and I hope that those who do smoke will consider it once they see the conditions up here. We'll be fine for the trail ride - this looks to be a responsible group of wheelers.

We'll be prepared, not skeered :D

 
I will be there for sure now. I also will have a spare front seat if anyone wants one.
 
Cool! What's the meeting point and time for the PHX caravan?
 
UPDATE:

THERE IS A FIRE BURNING ON OUR INGRESS ROUTE

WE CAN STILL ACCESS THE TRAIL VIA THE SENATOR HWY IF THINGS DON'T GET WORSE

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Prescott National Forest
Battle Fire
June 7, 2006 8:00 am
Time/Date Started:
12:31 am Wednesday June 7, 2006
Location:
Township 11 N, Range 1 West, Section 3
Approximately 1 1/2 miles south of the community of Pine Flat
8 miles southwest of the town of Mayer
Cause:
Lightening
Fuels:
Chaparral and Oak
Size:
125 acres
% Contained:
No Containment
Resources Committed:
3 – Type 2 IA Crews, 4 – Engines, 1 – Water Tenders
2 – Type 1 Air tankers 1 – Type 3 Helicopter, 1 – Fixed Wing Tactical Aircraft
Additional resources have been ordered along with Dan Oltrogge’s Type 1 Incident Management Team.
Structures:
No structures threatened
Concerns:
Yavapai County Sheriffs Department has evacuated the community of Pine Flat.
Restrictions:
The entire Prescott NF is in Stage II Fire Restrictions:
• Campfires, charcoal grills, and stove fires are prohibited on national forest lands, roads, and
trails. An exception will be to allow campfires in developed recreation sites where grills and
campfire rings are provided.
• Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns and heaters meeting safety specifications are allowed.
• Smoking is prohibited except within enclosed vehicles, buildings, or developed recreations sites
where the area is cleared of all flammable material.
• Campfires at the designated dispersed sites within the Prescott Basin are prohibited. Metal posts
identify designated dispersed sites with a number.
• Welding or operating of acetylene or other torches and blasting are prohibited.
• Operating a chainsaw, or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine are
prohibited.
• Possessing, discharging or using any kind of fireworks or other pyrotechnic device is prohibited.
• Use of explosives is prohibited.
For more information contact Debbie Maneely at (928) 443-8130
 
PNF just told me on my bi-daily update:

The forests will not be closed.

New cycle and quad/ATV restrictions go into effect Friday, though it doesn't effect the typical motor vehicle. We're fine.

Senator Highway is open despite the Battle Fire. Access to Senator from Mayer MIGHT become an issue if the fire spreads.

Since some will be leaving for the area BEFORE Saturday and not have web access, we will keep the meeting spot as MAYER, even if we need to access the trailhead from another route.
 
The evacuations are for the Pine Flat community only. Mayer is not effected.

At this point, no road closures have been announced, but I expect the Goodwin road will be closed soon for fire access. It is the only good road into the Pine Flat community.

Currently, the only thing this changes is the route we take into the trail. If the Senator Hwy is open, we can access the trail from either Crown King or from Prescott or Poland Junction. In any case this will add some time to the route - not a bad thing!
 
Good News... looked kinda dicey there... heard this on the radio this morning about the fire near Mayer...

Any plans for a meeting place before the drive to Mayer? Carefree Hwy? Somewhere else?
 
WOOHOO!

Evacuations to end tonight as fire crews stop flames cold

Associated Press
Jun. 7, 2006 05:01 PM


MAYER - Residents of a central Arizona rural community evacuated Wednesday morning will be allowed to return to their homes Wednesday evening after fire crews, retardant drops from air tankers and rain combined to stop a roaring blaze in its tracks.

All residents of the Pine Flats area south of Mayer were ordered to leave by the U.S. Forest Service as the fire grew quickly after being reported early Wednesday, said Debbie Maneely, a spokeswoman for Prescott National Forest.

"It was raining but there were still 40 foot flames and the fire was burning towards Pine Flats," Maneely said.

Shortly after the mandatory evacuation was called at 7:30 a.m., three heavy air tankers started making retardant drops and were able to stop the fire's advance, Maneely said.

"Those air tankers were just a savior," Maneely said.

Crews had a perimeter around the fire as of 4 p.m., she said, and residents will be allowed to return at 8 p.m. Two county roads closed because of the flames also will reopen.

Pine Flats is located about seven miles south of State Route 69 about 75 miles north of Phoenix.

The Battle Fire burned about 125 acres and came within 1 1/2 miles of Pine Flat. The Forest Service had ordered a Type 1 fire team, used in the most difficult fires, but canceled the response.
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...not much in Prescott Valley and Chino Valley - the asphalt was damp this morning in CV, and we had a few light showers mid morning in PV.

but better than nuthin' - as long as we don't get more dry thunder showers
 
The girl friend and i are still planning on doing this run. so as long as nothing happens to us on the drive back to az on thurs and fri then will be in mayer in time to go. also i am bringing a friend (fourstringfletch) he drives a lifted,slidered,rearlocker,arb bumper, taco so there will be two more trucks counting us.
 
Just got off the phone with Jeremy of the FJ Cruiser Team.

He says that thier mission on this run is for the attendees to drive the FJs. They'll spot and explain the rigs to whomever if asked. He said they also have some "goodies" for us too! (And I know what they are ;p )

You want to come on this trip!
 
The toys are good stuff! Is he bringing the BBQ to cook us lunch?

Been there, done that, they had a good show at CM06!:grinpimp:
 
Area Forecast For: Yavapai County Valleys and Basins
Issued: June 08, 2006 04:05:12 MST

Saturday: Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Southeast winds up to 15 mph shifting to the southwest 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Highs 90 to 100.
 
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