November 6th Run

[1stjeep.ro]

Hi everybody, I couldn't help but notice there is a "members only" run planned for Nov 6. It also happens it's my friend's birthday and he loves to go wheeling. I have planned ahead of time to take him to Mclean Creek for a little run with my stock JK ( sahara ). Is the run still ON for this first weekend of November, and would I be able to join with whoever is going? I wouldn't feel very comfortable wheeling by myself with non-mud tires. Also, is this run for Mclean Creek? haha thx in advance and sorry for the noob questions

[w squared]

Questions are okay!  

The trail leader for any given run has the final say as to who can and can't come. The trail leader for the run on the 6th is SpecialK. I don't want to put words in his mouth here, but he and I have talked a little bit about this run. Based on what he's posted in the member's section:

-This run will not be at McLean Creek

-This will not be a good run for people that don't have MT (or VERY good AT) type tires

-The minimum requirements for this run are currently 33 inch tires and a working winch

-A stock JK Sahara would have a LOT of difficulty with the trail that SpecialK is considering. JK's are capable rigs for sure - but I would hazard a guess that you would not enjoy the process of abusing your new JK hard enough to get it through what he's got in mind. Based on the fact that you've got a stock Sahara, I honestly doubt that you would make it through unless it was on the end of someone else's winch calbe.  Even taking all the bypasses and being pulled through the stuff that doesn't have bypasses, you'd probably finish the run with some pretty good body damage. I'm not talking about "Rocky Mountain Pinstriping" - this would be some rather more serious body damage.

The other things that I would add as general statements about "member's" runs:

-They are generally more challenging than most of the "open" runs.

-While non-members have occasionally come on these runs, it is generally a "by invitation only" situation. If a member invites a non-member on one of these more challenging runs, they are generally responsible for guiding/escorting/pulling the non-member through the run.

-Runs like this one also generally call for a bit more "not on the list" equipment. Generally, you'll want to bring enough "personal" equipment that you could stay overnight in a remote area, an axe, a saw of some sort, a shovel, extra food, extra water, extra clothing, and a pretty comprehensive selection of tools, spares for parts that are likely to break, and some spare fluids.


In conclusion, SpecialK is the person that would have to decide if you can go on that run...but I think that you might want to gain some extra experience at wheeling and get your Jeep a little better prepared before tackling runs like that one.  

[1stjeep.ro]

Thank you so much for the information ! that's exactly what I wanted to know.  The 35's are coming after winter so is the lift, rite now im just wheeling to see where my limitations lie with my stock jk. This run does sound out of my league, I think ill just go play in the mud over at Mclean Creek then! Have a good run guyz!

[JackstandJohnny]

your jk would not be happy on such a run................ the term 'trail rated' can mean quite a few things;  usually entials to 'deerfoot trail rateed though'.......................



i hear waiparous is nice this time of year....

[specialk]

Well said W Squared. 

Anyone out there want to do a run on the 6th at McLean?  If there is a member you want to lead, we can make it a 'offical' run on the calendar.

At 1stJeep - I'm sure some people will post up a join you on the 6th.

[1stjeep.ro]

haha, that would be awesome, I never went wheeling with a group before. I usually go by myself because I'm the only one out of my friends who drives a Jeep.

[SwampSinger]

haha, that would be awesome, I never went wheeling with a group before. I usually go by myself because I'm the only one out of my friends who drives a Jeep.

I would recommend never going solo for safety purpose...please look on the open run forum...there are always people going during the week-end. You can also post up and most likely a few jeeps will follow.

Safety first... things happen real quick on a trail and you never get into a pickle on purpose. There is a gentlemen that passed away on an accident a few weeks ago.  He made a mistake that turned real bad and lost his life. He was not wheeling alone and still didn't make it.His Friend tried to saved his and did the best they could but his injuries were too severe. God bless him and his family.

Please be safe and try to find someone to go out wheeling with when you go in the bush.

If you have ANY questions ...please do not be shy to ask.. People will help here.

Thanks,

Dom

[SwampSinger]

Now who's going whelling on the 6th  with  1stjeep.ro  ? 

[vantagetes]

I'm working on Sat but it were the 7th I'd be glad to come along. If its important go to on the day of his birthday I guess that won't work but if you just wanna get out with some jeeps on that weekend I can help you guys out.

[1stjeep.ro]

that's too bad cuz we do intend to go on Saturday. Also what are some good trails that are noob-stocker friendly jeep trails out at Mclean?

[vantagetes]

Mclean isn't very friendly on any jeep (read: pretty rough going but if you don't mind minor abuse and take your time it's not that bad) but a good trail to run is Fisher West.

[1stjeep.ro]

How's the waiparous ? Ive never been there

[w squared]

Both McLean and Waiparous can offer some trails that are friendly to stock jeeps. I'd suggest that you go with someone that knows the trails at least reasonbly well though. They can help you out when you get stuck, and can hopefully keep you on the appropriate trails and out of the biggest holes.

[mhernden]

I'd like to know where this extra tough trail is if it isnt at Mclean.  I've been down just about every twist and turn at Waiparous (winter and summer) and the description sure doesnt seem to match anything out there. 

I get that the 6th run is members only... but this non-member sure would be interested in another location to wheel from time to time beyond Mclean and Waiparous. 

If you dont want it posted public... i'd gladly take a private message.   

Or if you just dont want to tell me... i can respect that too.  No one likes to give up their best "fishing hole" to just anyone.  Though i figured it was worth asking regardless.   

[1stjeep.ro]

Are you saying Waiparous is a difficult bunch of trails?