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Offline comanche killer

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First open run at mclean May 1st
« on: April 21, 2011, 01:44:51 PM »
I'll be leading the first open run out at mclean creek.
Trail:-Fish east starting from the south end.  with the posibly of top of the world after if time permits
Meeting time- 9:00 at the first staging area on the left down the dirt road. We'll leave for the trail head at 10:00

Nonmembers, This will count as an officially lead trail run, a requirement for member ship in the CJA.


The minimum requirements for this run will be as follows:
 - 33"  or bigger MT or AT tread, if in doubt PM me   ( MUST BE IN GOOD SHAPE NOT BALD).
 - Proper tow points front and rear, stock tow points, aftermarket or aftermarket bumpers with recovery points.
 - Full size spare also in good shape.
 - Waivers will have to be signed by any non members  present.
 - Valid drivers license and insurance for anyone who plans to drive.
 - Enough food and water for every person in your vehicle for one day.
 - Full tank of gas, filling up in bragg creek is a good idea.
 - Mechanically sound jeep, please make sure your jeep is trail ready.  

Highly recommended stuff:
 - CB radio.
 - Recovery gear.
 - a change of clothes.
 - Full jerry can of gas.
 - sway bar disco's. (unless you have no swaybar)
 - Tool kit, you never know what might break on the trail.

I also need members to volunteer for tail gunner and middle
« Last Edit: April 22, 2011, 01:12:40 PM by comanche runner »
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Offline Knox

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Re: first open run at mclean May 1st
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2011, 08:00:15 PM »
I may be game to go be someones winch ***** for the day...
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Offline Mud

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Re: first open run at mclean May 1st
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2011, 08:55:33 PM »
I'm in and real excited to be back at McLean!
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Offline Tyn Pow

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Re: first open run at mclean May 1st
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2011, 10:04:19 PM »
I'll probably be in....force me to fix my junk.

Will be in the gold station wagon
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Re: first open run at mclean May 1st
« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2011, 10:27:20 PM »
I'll hopefully be in for this, are the gates opening April 30 or May 1?
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Offline comanche killer

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Re: first open run at mclean May 1st
« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2011, 10:58:17 PM »
Quote from: dubbleJs on April 21, 2011, 10:27:20 PM
are the gates opening April 30 or May 1?

Just googled it as far as I know the gates should be open for us.
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Offline Raspberry

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Re: first open run at mclean May 1st
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2011, 12:30:23 AM »
I'd love to be in on this, though I do work at 5pm that day (downtown calgary restaurant). How long do we wheel for? Would I be able to leave early if I have to?

Quote from: comanche runner on April 21, 2011, 01:44:51 PM
The minimum requirements for this run will be as follows:
 - 33"  or bigger MT or AT tread, if in doubt PM me   ( MUST BE IN GOOD SHAPE NOT BALD).

^^ Dana can't come? aw shucks :P
« Last Edit: April 22, 2011, 12:32:59 AM by Raspberry »
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Re: First open run at mclean May 1st
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2011, 09:27:54 AM »
If you need to work at 5PM, this may not be the run for you. This early in the year with the winter we've had, you're likely to see either deep slop or deep snow...and either one of those things will likely result in a long, tiring day of wheeling.

Please understand folks....we want people to ge out and have a great time wheeling...but while this is an open run, it is not a run for someone with a stock rig, or someone who's not eager to be waist-deep in muck hooking up a winch cable. There will probably be lots of folks willing to have someone ride shotgun, and it's great experience for a new wheeler to come along on a run like this. You can learn a ton about wheeling, and also about what does and doesn't work...and maybe end up saving a few dollars modifying your own rig.  :)
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Offline comanche killer

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Re: first open run at mclean May 1st
« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2011, 10:08:39 AM »
Quote from: Raspberry on April 22, 2011, 12:30:23 AM
I'd love to be in on this, though I do work at 5pm that day (downtown calgary restaurant). How long do we wheel for? Would I be able to leave early if I have to?

I would say the earliest we would be leaving for home would be 4:30  5ish thats with almost perfect conditions and no one getting stuck and that never happens on fish east lol   ;D
« Last Edit: April 22, 2011, 12:48:57 PM by comanche runner »
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Re: First open run at mclean May 1st
« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2011, 11:59:28 AM »
I just got 33 M/t s on but still running stock suspension and bushwacker flares. I wanted to see how my gearing was off road, any huge hill climbs on this run? I did most of fisher east back in november with the club on 30 A/t and had no real issues...any thoughts?
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Re: First open run at mclean May 1st
« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2011, 12:38:01 PM »
Quote from: FirstTimer on April 22, 2011, 11:59:28 AM
I just got 33 M/t s on but still running stock suspension and bushwacker flares. I wanted to see how my gearing was off road, any huge hill climbs on this run? I did most of fisher east back in november with the club on 30 A/t and had no real issues...any thoughts?

No huge hill climbs on fish east.  
It'll be a good run. 
« Last Edit: April 22, 2011, 12:44:14 PM by comanche runner »
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Re: First open run at mclean May 1st
« Reply #11 on: April 22, 2011, 01:19:03 PM »
Tentatively in!
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Re: first open run at mclean May 1st
« Reply #12 on: April 22, 2011, 01:33:45 PM »
Quote from: comanche runner on April 21, 2011, 10:58:17 PM
Just googled it as far as I know the gates should be open for us.

Yea I am more wondering cause I'm thinking of camping on sat April 30th and then probably meet you guys in the morning out there
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Re: First open run at mclean May 1st
« Reply #13 on: April 22, 2011, 02:18:05 PM »
Quote from: FirstTimer on April 22, 2011, 11:59:28 AM
I just got 33 M/t s on but still running stock suspension and bushwacker flares. I wanted to see how my gearing was off road, any huge hill climbs on this run? I did most of fisher east back in november with the club on 30 A/t and had no real issues...any thoughts?

you should probably go make sure your tires fit before wheeling.  33s on a stock TJ usually means you will be rubbing if you take your sway bars off or go over something bigger than a speed bump.   just cause they 'fit' doesn't mean they fit.  make sense? 

find a place to stuff the tires in the wheel wells and make sure they clearance, and turn the wheels.  you don't want to find out they don't fit after you slice off a lug or two.....

and maybe put a snorkel on that thing ;)  those holes will be deeeeeep  ;)
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Re: First open run at mclean May 1st
« Reply #14 on: April 22, 2011, 02:26:54 PM »
I have bushwacker flat flares on so not to worries there, but a test on steering would be a good idea!
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