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Off Highway Staging Area => Open Trail Rides => Topic started by: Spinalguy on March 29, 2010, 08:33:50 AM

Title: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Spinalguy on March 29, 2010, 08:33:50 AM
i plan on wheelin on Sat April 3rd.
As it is a first time ever in the CJ, i plan on easy boring stuff.
i would like to go to the Falls, Margeret Lake and than???

My hope would to do it at a moderate pace. Very little stopping.
i would meet at Smittys parking lot in Cochrane at 9 a.m.
Leave at 9:30 sharp.

Anyone want to join me?
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Brooneg on March 29, 2010, 12:42:47 PM
I would love to.  No winch, but I should have my 31's on by then ;D

I will have to run it by the wife (boss) will let you know for sure in the next day or so.... :-[
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Pookapotamus on March 29, 2010, 01:49:47 PM
i might join you too, if i can get my jeep fixed from the beeting it took on the sask highways  :-\
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Rubi03 jef on March 29, 2010, 02:34:18 PM
if i can get my gears in for it then ill be up to go .

Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Slewfoot on March 29, 2010, 02:50:08 PM
I'd be interested too, if you think my stock, no winch '06 Rubicon LJ would be up to the task.
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: 2010jk on March 29, 2010, 02:54:48 PM
im not a member yet but im in 2010 rubicon 35s and a winch
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Ostego on March 29, 2010, 05:27:50 PM
I will be going out that weekend with some friends but will be on ATV's (cheaper then bringing out the trucks!), planing on camping up by the falls.
Might see you out there.  ;)
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Spinalguy on March 30, 2010, 05:35:08 PM
All are welcome to come. 8)
Proper tow points front and rear.
Good tires, not balding.
CB.

My personal pet peeve...airing down. Please go to at least 15psi. It will make your day and ours better. :)

Question for folks that know Waiporous. Can we still access Meadow Creek Trail from the cutline opposite the gravel pit? (not the trail that goes by the old CJA/Bogginfreaks campsite but the one that is before that opposite gravel pit).
Thanks
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Hi Lo Silver on March 30, 2010, 06:04:05 PM
Yes, but the ice on the river may be broken.

By the way, the Smitty's has reopened.
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Spinalguy on March 30, 2010, 06:32:34 PM
Thanks Gun. Its been a while but is there other ways to Meadow Creek? What about if we go through the airstrip to the cutline that goes up and over to Maedowcreek?
Thanks for the Smitty info.
 :)
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: AV.NINE on March 30, 2010, 07:15:05 PM
Odd seeing Tom post a run! lol its been a while!

Anyways, I thought all the wiaprous trails were closed as of march 15?
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Hi Lo Silver on March 30, 2010, 07:16:13 PM
Um, what can I say on that question Spinalguy?

You're forced to take Lost Knife logging road in that case.
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: nickcoleman9 on March 30, 2010, 07:30:33 PM
would love to go but its my bachelor party on saturday so can make if anyone is going sunday morning....make that late afternoon...lets be honest not at all i'll be in bed all day....have a great run. NICK
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Immortal on March 30, 2010, 11:04:36 PM
Have a great party Nick....

piece of advice. Run. Just run, and don't look back.
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Rubi03 jef on March 30, 2010, 11:16:46 PM
going to start my gears tomorrow night so if all goes well then ill be there but if i have a few troubles then ill miss out .
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Waytec on March 31, 2010, 02:12:09 AM
Odd seeing Tom post a run! lol its been a while!

Anyways, I thought all the wiaprous trails were closed as of march 15?
Nope just the winter trails. the rest of the Trick trails are open year round but some of them in the summer you can drive a Honda on them.

I should be joining you as well as long as Bill and Ron don't find anything else wrong.
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Spinalguy on March 31, 2010, 08:56:40 AM
Hahaha, it has been a while. ;)
i was thinking we could airdown and stuff at the Airstrip. i have friends camping there and we could safely leave the tow rigs.
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Sugarphreak on April 01, 2010, 12:30:30 PM
Interesting, we have a small group of about 6 going this day too (Jeeps, Land Rovers, Toyota's, Hummer), also meeting in the nearly the same location at the same time.

EDIT: We adjusted out meeting time a bit ahead of yours to avoid any confusion that might arise, although feel free to stop by and say hello if you are a bit early and spot us!  :)
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Unknown303 on April 01, 2010, 01:09:24 PM
Those Beyond guys are planning sunday.  I believe.. as I'm one of them..
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Brooneg on April 01, 2010, 09:01:39 PM
Just to confirm I will be there!! 31's are on!!!!! ;D
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: rws on April 01, 2010, 11:17:46 PM
I will be there also.   Haven't been out since Dec and have many new mods to tryout.
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: RedDog on April 02, 2010, 06:29:41 AM
This is of interest to me as well if I can get my weekend errands and commitments out of the way Friday.
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Pookapotamus on April 02, 2010, 06:39:53 AM
pook will grace this run with his attendence as well.  ;D
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Puddle Jumper on April 02, 2010, 08:34:48 AM
Chris and I will be camping out in Waiparous.  We'll be at the airstrip... say about 10:00 or so.  I figure if you leave SMitty's at 9:30, you'll get to the airstrip about 10:15.  See you then!
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Waytec on April 02, 2010, 09:22:07 AM
pook will grace this run with his attendence as well.  ;D
I am going to save the comments for one on one.

Heep is done picking it up today. 4:56 and rear easy button ready to go
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Spinalguy on April 02, 2010, 10:04:06 AM
This is great. i had no idea that this many would come on a 'boring' shakedown run. However, my feelings will not be hurt if at any time a group wants to break away and do something tuffer.

HiLoSilver has stated that Smittys is now open. If you plan on eating there just be ready to leave (gas full, etc) at 9:30.
We will stage at the Airstrip. We should be there by 10:30.

See ya in the a.m. :)
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Pookapotamus on April 02, 2010, 07:31:31 PM
see every one in the morning!
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Rich99 on April 02, 2010, 08:20:51 PM
Rats, I wanted to go too... jeep is in the shop :(

Take lots of pics and video!
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Waytec on April 02, 2010, 09:07:46 PM
I am out.
On the way beck to Red Deer the front drive shaft CV gave up the ghost.
So I need to change that befor the trail.
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Jrama on April 02, 2010, 09:38:40 PM
I should be in for this run too... see you at Smitty's before 9:30
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: thayer03 on April 03, 2010, 04:36:24 PM
Thanks to all. Had a great time. The Liberty faired out well!
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Spinalguy on April 03, 2010, 09:28:47 PM
Thanks for coming out...

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Spinalguy/CJ5/P1090611.jpg)
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Eagle Jeeper on April 04, 2010, 05:48:08 AM
How did that chevy make the front row for the group photo with a jeep in the rear you can't even see. ;)
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Rich99 on April 04, 2010, 08:38:07 AM
Any more pics?
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Brooneg on April 04, 2010, 12:49:39 PM
Was a great run!!!!  ZJ worked great..for the most part...Also I wanted to mention a very special thank you to Darren for staying with my till 11;00 when the tow truck finally showed up!!  Was great to have some company while waiting.  Thanks ;D
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Bigjohn87 on April 05, 2010, 11:27:35 PM
This was a great time. Thanks for letting us come! How do we join the CJA?
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: specialk on April 06, 2010, 07:45:36 AM
This was a great time. Thanks for letting us come! How do we join the CJA?

http://forum.calgaryjeep.com/index.php?topic=8466.0 (http://forum.calgaryjeep.com/index.php?topic=8466.0)
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Bigjohn87 on April 06, 2010, 05:15:20 PM
Thank you, What is a trail project tho? Cleaning/Maintaining the trail??
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: specialk on April 06, 2010, 05:37:09 PM
Yes and building bridges and fences and trail surveys among other things.   Come out to a meeting a see what we are all about.
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Bigjohn87 on April 09, 2010, 04:40:51 PM
Yes and building bridges and fences and trail surveys among other things.   Come out to a meeting a see what we are all about.

Where do you hold your meetings in Calgary?
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Immortal on April 09, 2010, 05:02:48 PM
http://forum.calgaryjeep.com/index.php?topic=8453.0
Title: Re: Easter Saturday shakedown run
Post by: Bigjohn87 on April 09, 2010, 05:06:10 PM
http://forum.calgaryjeep.com/index.php?topic=8453.0

It is telling me it is not valid, Hahha Austrian club tho I will find a way