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Off Highway Staging Area => Open Trail Rides => Topic started by: bobtheknob on April 11, 2010, 03:20:17 PM

Title: april 18th?
Post by: bobtheknob on April 11, 2010, 03:20:17 PM
hey anyone want to go out April 18 i think that's next sunday i have front and back tow points, winch, and a CB radio haven't got to go out yet this year. Work schedule is a fight right now. I'm up for anything let me know.
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: jeepers26 on April 15, 2010, 10:51:17 PM
where were you planning on going??
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: w squared on April 16, 2010, 07:32:33 AM
I'm in the same boat. I can't go out on the 17th, but I'm free on the 18th. I wouldn't mind getting a nice easy shakedown run in on my new tires.

Waiparous?
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: Pookapotamus on April 16, 2010, 07:34:44 AM
i am soo bored of waiparous. or at least of going to the falls and back ::) but i would probably be up for a run to get out of the city.
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: w squared on April 16, 2010, 07:39:32 AM
I'm with you on that - both the bored part and the wanting to get out of the city.

It's been quite a while since I've been to the falls though. Maybe it's gotten more exciting.... :)

What do you guys say....

-Smitty's at 9:00 with a full tank of fuel
-Full sized spare
-Front and rear tow points
-Mechanically sound vehicles
-Change of warm, dry clothing for each person
-Extra food and water for everyone in the vehicle
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: Pookapotamus on April 16, 2010, 07:48:17 AM
It's been quite a while since I've been to the falls though. Maybe it's gotten more exciting.... :)

we could probably make it more exciting if we went blind folded. on the other had the trail to the lake has been very icy so we should be able to go there and have a little fun, would like to fish it but i doubt that the ice is off yet.
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: w squared on April 16, 2010, 08:09:05 AM
Hmmmm.....icy. My chains don't fit on the new tires, so that may be interesting.  :D
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: Pookapotamus on April 16, 2010, 08:28:25 AM
oh and what are the effects of the recent storm out there? that could help to make it interesting too.
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: specialk on April 16, 2010, 08:50:13 AM
Hmmmm.....icy. My chains don't fit on the new tires, so that may be interesting.  :D

Just take a running start  ;D
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: Ostego on April 16, 2010, 10:21:55 AM
I look forward to hearing a trail report, I will be heading out there for a ATV and dirt bike ride on Tuesday the 20th.  ;D
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: Mr Tim on April 16, 2010, 12:34:04 PM
Assuming I get everything accomplished on sat. that I need to do, I'm in.
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: w squared on April 16, 2010, 04:49:33 PM
Change of plans - I'm out. I have to work Sunday.  :(
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: JeeperKreeper on April 16, 2010, 10:07:29 PM
hey i might be in to try out the new rig. what smittys do you guys meet at?
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: Ostego on April 16, 2010, 10:28:30 PM
hey i might be in to try out the new rig. what smittys do you guys meet at?

The only one in Cochrane.  ;D
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: jeepers26 on April 16, 2010, 10:49:17 PM
pretty sure I'm in... if you guys are going to Waiparious could I meet you at the gravel pit or airstrip?
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: bobtheknob on April 17, 2010, 12:45:30 AM
sick sounds good I'm happy people want to go out ha yeah I'm up for anywhere who wants to lead Ive never been to waiprouse :P
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: Rubicon Josh on April 17, 2010, 01:13:00 AM
If I can convince Grandma to watch the kids then I will probably be in. I will be in Calgary for the weekend from Brooks and I am dying to see a few trees or bumps in the geography. Plus I have a new long arm kit that needs some breaking in.

2003 Rubicon
4" Long Arm
35" KM2s
AEV Highline
Front and rear custom bumpers
CB radio.
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: jeepers26 on April 17, 2010, 09:00:13 AM
I have the whole Ghost FLUZ in mapped in my GPS...  I could lead if need be.
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: w squared on April 17, 2010, 09:24:17 AM
If pook is still going, I would be tempted to let him lead. There are some spots that may be interesting if the river is running high right now. Having someone that's driven the full trail out and back in the lead might be a good idea.

Have a safe run and a great day out there. I wish that I could come along.
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: Immortal on April 17, 2010, 09:41:18 AM
Damn my driveshaft... I am beginning to have a healthy disregard for Jeeps....
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: w squared on April 17, 2010, 09:56:30 AM
You're welcome to ride shotgun with me, Trev. I'm not going this weekend, but I'm itching to try out my 35's. I'll be angling for my next chance.

It won't be next weekend either. That's reserved for 2010's first top-down road trip to Montana. Maybe the Saturday after that?
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: jeepers26 on April 17, 2010, 10:14:47 AM
I have been up to the falls and Margret lake numerous times..I know the area well...
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: bobtheknob on April 17, 2010, 11:13:20 AM
so smittys it is at nine?
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: jeepers26 on April 17, 2010, 01:13:42 PM
Dana, are you still in?
how many ppl do we have?

Pook?
mrtim?
bobtheknob?
rubiconjosh?
jeepers26(me)
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: Dagoose on April 17, 2010, 01:34:53 PM
I may be able to come. It's so nice out, I really want to get out of the city.

CJ on 33's.
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: Pookapotamus on April 17, 2010, 01:37:40 PM
unfortunately i have to bail on this too, just too busy with the honey do list.

Dana
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: Rich99 on April 17, 2010, 04:00:17 PM
unfortunately i have to bail on this too, just too busy with the honey do list.

Dana

lol, at least you know where your priorities lay.
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: jeepers26 on April 17, 2010, 05:57:16 PM
k well I guess I will drive down to Cochrane first.. out of my way but I guess its better to get the group together there....

9:00 am!
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: Mr Tim on April 17, 2010, 06:27:06 PM
I'm in for sure.
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: JeeperKreeper on April 17, 2010, 09:23:05 PM
ill be there
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: Dagoose on April 17, 2010, 10:00:55 PM
I'm in for sure as well.
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: bobtheknob on April 17, 2010, 10:39:50 PM
see you there
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: jeepers26 on April 18, 2010, 09:39:03 PM
had a good run today in from the gravel pit up to the falls, over to Margret Lake which is still covered with ice.. and then back down the Lost Knife trail.. All the trails were pretty dry with the usual washouts and mudholes.  It was a little wetter up towards the falls with very little snow left and the river is the lowest I have ever seen it....thanks to everyone who came along, it was a great day all around!
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: bobtheknob on April 19, 2010, 01:23:53 PM
yeah it was a great run perfect for the first time out this year and thanks again brad for leading it wicked day
Title: Re: april 18th?
Post by: JeeperKreeper on April 19, 2010, 04:37:35 PM
Ya thanks alot. Had a great time and nice to meet you all.