Calgary Jeep Association
Off Highway Staging Area => Open Trail Rides => Topic started by: specialk on June 15, 2010, 07:40:20 AM
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I'll be leading the open run on June 26th. We will meet at the McLean store at 8:30 - like to be on the trail by 9:00.
Requirements:
- front and rear tow points
- full size spare
- minimum of 31's
Non-members will be required to sign waivers prior to the run. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions about the requirements.
Members - I will need mid and tail gunners and possible more if the group gets to large.
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i can help out kev
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Is this one open to kids?
Gotta try and get them hooked!!
(Even if it isn't I am IN!!)
Don
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Is this one open to kids?
Yes it is
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Pretty sure I'm in, and may bring a friend or two!
Edit: how challenging are you expecting this run to be, compared to the 101 trails?
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i think i could be conviced to partake as well if you need a hand Kevin
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Requirements:
- front and rear tow points
- full size spare
- minimum of 31's
I heartily endorse the full size spare requirement for ANY trail activity...it sucks to change your tire at the top of the world, I can't imagine what getting back down would have been like with different size tires...not to mention what it would have done to my posi. diff. on the highway.
Hopefully I'll be able to join you on this one.
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Pretty sure I'm in, and may bring a friend or two!
Edit: how challenging are you expecting this run to be, compared to the 101 trails?
Kev, you should be good to go...
Other Kev (the "special" one)... If all goes according to plan, I will be able to come out and run with ya.
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Just got my drive shaft worked over and should be good to go on this one. It's been too long. Oh ya and I need to re-enforce my bumper mounts.
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ZOMG! I am getting my suspension lift put in on Friday this week, so I will be able to conquer more with you guys!!!!
Weeeeee!!! This is way too much fun!
Cheers!
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Kev, I am in. First run on the new tires. Woohooo
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DOH! I got the sunday off if your goin again ;) Would love to take the XJ on the trail with you guys one of these days!
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Switch the shift Simon... don't you manage the place? Hmmmmmmmmmmm????
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Haha if only it were that easy ;)
I do manage the place but switching with the other managers is like pulling teeth... If I dont go theres always next time!
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Kev, you should be good to go...
Excellent, thanks Trev!
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I believe we're in for this one (knock wood) We've been so busy this year we haven't been out once yet this year :'(
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i might be out on this one :'( i ll let you know closer to the weekend ???
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wht you plannin on running kev, i might be game.......
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Thinking Top of World, down Valley Trail ;) up Fish West and around. Depends on how many show up.
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I'm in. If there are enough rigs that we split the group into two, I'll be happy to lead the second group. Otherwise, I'll be happy to fill the midor tail gunner slots for ya Kev.
It's about time that I get these new 35's broken in. ;D
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Whoohoo! Managed to swap a shift! Ill be there, but as a passenger again :)
Looking forward to wheeling with you guys in July when the XJ is trailworthy again!! :D
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SpecialK, Do you think my libby would make it? I'd love to bring it out again if u guys promise pull me out.
Simon, I think you have to take your XJ this time, you have to!! She's gonna be so sad sitting in the lot again. I can be the passenger instead and take pics for the day... I don't mind that at all.
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Top of the World eh? I heard the guys on Saturday did that and it was fun.....er...challenging..... ???
As long as you guys talk me through or even help me get through it, I'm willing to try! I hope the weather is decent.
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Top of the world is very reasonable for a stock TJ, as long as it's approached from the West side. While there are a few obstacles that would cause you problems, there are bypasses for all of them.
From the South side, it's more challenging, but still very do-able with a bit of coaching from a good spotter.
From the North side, there are a few spots that would probably be challenging for a new driver in a stock TJ.
Part of the fun in being a new "Jeep person" is learning just how capable your Jeep is. I was shocked by what obstacles my JK would conquer without even breaking a sweat when I first got it. When I do my part, it still surprises me sometimes ;)
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Simon, I think you have to take your XJ this time, you have to!! She's gonna be so sad sitting in the lot again.
Thanks for the vote of confidence MK but Angie the XJ is gonna be staying in Calgary this weekend. She needs some minor work before I take her on the trail. :( I appreciate the offer though!
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Hey Guys,
I was talking to Waytec on ExpeditionPortal and he told me about your upcoming open run through McLean Creek. I was hoping you guys wouldn't mind if my brother and I tag along with you. We're still new to 4x4ing and would love to go out with some people who know what they're doing, and can teach us a thing or two about trail riding and trail etiquette.
That being said, here comes the But... I drive an FJ cruiser. It's stock, but has the full sized spare, front and rear tow points and new 32"s. I'm going to be camping in the McLean Cr area this weekend anyways and it'd be nice to get some more off roading under my belt.
As far as locations go, I was out there a few weeks ago so I already know where we're supposed to meet up.
Let me know.
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That's really up to specialk (the run's leader). You meet the requirements in terms of specfic hardware minimums, but it is up to the run's leader if they want to have non-Jeep vehicles come along with us.
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Hey Paul - you are welcome to come out and join our run. You will have to put up with the FJ/yota bashing though. Besides, I let XJ's come out, what's another station wagon! :o ;D ;D ;D
Ya see that - it took a swipe at XJs and FJs in one sentence - ZONG!!! ;)
See ya out there!
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Sorry, have to cancel going out. My mods are in and it will take me all weekend. Have fun everyone.
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im 50/50 right no need to get a tire and some money for gas if i can ill be there for sure. gota love being young n broke lol
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i might be out on this one :'( i ll let you know closer to the weekend ???
im not going to make this one
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We're working on getting the child to soccer... if so, we'll be out as per our convo yesterday. ;)
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Besides, I let XJ's come out, what's another station wagon! :o ;D ;D ;D
Ya see that - it took a swipe at XJs and FJs in one sentence - ZONG!!! ;)
See ya out there!
Someone's gonna get hurt.... real bad.... and now there is gonna be one more person to hold you down, Kev. Even if he does drive a Toyota...
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think i might come (winch and CB) ;)
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I'm in Kev.
Is that okay with you Mr. SpecialK?
I gots this lil wee station wagon that I usually do mundane grocery gettin with. I hope it can do these trails you have planned? Will I get a scratch on my nice paintjob?
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Besides, I let XJ's come out, what's another station wagon! :o ;D ;D ;D
Ya see that - it took a swipe at XJs and FJs in one sentence - ZONG!!! ;)
Other than the fact that i have a few minor repairs to do, I dont want to embarrass you with the offroad prowess of my XJ.... So thats really the only reason im leavin it at home ;)
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Noel - its okay - we will put you in between a couple of TJs in case you need help ;) Just ask if you need to be spotted anywhere. :P
And to all the wagon owners, my apologies. My kids got rides in XJs last weekend and they think Aaron's "Grumpy" and the Pook mobile are nicer than my TJ. I'm just bitter. Keith says I need to let go...
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i saw keith's pimp mobile out side of your place the other day i think you should take that wheelin' !!!
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Noel - its okay - we will put you in between a couple of TJs in case you need help ;) Just ask if you need to be spotted anywhere. :P
And to all the wagon owners, my apologies. My kids got rides in XJs last weekend and they think Aaron's "Grumpy" and the Pook mobile are nicer than my TJ. I'm just bitter. Keith says I need to let go...
Does that mean that you're going to do a leaf spring conversion on the rear of your rig? Or are you just going to try to convert it to a unibody? :D
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Will I get a scratch on my nice paintjob?
Not if you keep it on its wheels this weekend! How are the door dents, Fixed?
Have fun boys!
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Keith's pimp mobile is ruining the neighborhood...
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my wife and I will be coming out for this one.
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Glad to hear I'm welcome, it's all my brother and I have been talking about for the last few days. As far as the bashing goes I was expecting it. But be forewarned I speak with an (intentional) spanish accent and pronounce my j's as h's. Meaning any joshing from the Calgary Jeep (pronounced Heap) Association shouldn't sting too bad.
I'll see you guys at the McLean Creek store bright and early, I'll be the guy with the unmistakably blue FJ.
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Calgary Jeep (pronounced Heap) Association
Too funny! You don't know how true that is sometimes
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Not if you keep it on its wheels this weekend! How are the door dents, Fixed?
Rubber will stay down this weekend(Eric will not be spotting for me ;))
Dents? Meh. It's just a station wagon after all. People think I got them from shopping carts at the mall from when I get groceries.
My Jeep will hopefully be as capable as Rubi. I just need to find a 4to1 T-case. I hear that this "Keith" guy has one under his Jeep. Just need some wrenches and a piece of cardboard.
ps. I can run mid-pack or tail gun this weekend.
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Rubber will stay down this weekend(Eric will not be spotting for me ;))
Dents? Meh. It's just a station wagon after all. People think I got them from shopping carts at the mall from when I get groceries.
My Jeep will hopefully be as capable as Rubi. I just need to find a 4to1 T-case. I hear that this "Keith" guy has one under his Jeep. Just need some wrenches and a piece of cardboard.
ps. I can run mid-pack or tail gun this weekend.
i already called dibs on that guys tcase ;)
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I'm in for this one
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Count me in too.
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As it turns out, the planets have aligned, and I'll definately be there :)
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i already called dibs on that guys tcase ;)
Good thing... I have already called dibs on Kevin's t-case....
I'll be at the Shawnessy Tim's ~ 7:30 (0730), won't be staying too long... leaving ~ 0745.
and yes, I know the name switch.
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Hey, I won't be going guys, sorry, but have a good run!
See you guys at the next one for sure! (July 9th anyone? or after the show and shine!)
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count me in pls~ ;D
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We're %100 in, see you all in the morning!
Cheers,John ;D
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ill be there
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I am in....gonna be a convoy!!
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i already called dibs on that guys tcase ;)
Can you even squeeze underneath Kev's Jeep guy? It has a lift but...you would be hard to kidnap and...I've been practicing at PNP and...
Have fun wrenchin John. Wish you could come out this weekend.
See you fellow Jeeple at the store!
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:'(I OVER SLEPT AGAIN.
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Who has the pics?
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I have a ton for the group led by Special K. I will post em up tomorrow in my photobucket, so everyone can see!
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Great Run!!
Special thanks to Dana and Noel for tugging and talking me outta that mud hole ten minutes into the run and to Kevin for leading off.
Two more good dings on the stock bumper and the high commander is almost ready to release funds for a fancy new one!! Now I just have to convince her that I needs winch like Special K's and life will be good!!
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Hi all! Thanking everyone for a fun day wheeling! Special thanks to SpecialK, Tubby and Pook for hauling my heep out of the mud.
If anyone has pics they would like to share my email address is [email protected]
thanks again
Joey
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Awesome day out for our first open run on our stock JK (yes, with AT's)... I have a TON of pics and will post the link to them online when I get them all uploaded. We are looking forward to the next one! Thanks again, Kevin!
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I have some pictures posted from the run led by SpecialK. If you want the link to view them send me a pm!
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Where are the pictures. I want to see the last hole/winch before you were back on the road to the staging area.
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Pictures do not get posted on the public forum.
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Send me a PM if you would like the link to my posted pics.
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I'm glad everyone had a great day. A big thanks to Dana, Noel, Todd and Trevor.
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It was another great run - thanks guys! :)
A little more experience gained, and a little more useless plastic lost ;D
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I rode with my brother in the blue FJ this weekend. It was a great time. You Jeep dudes are pretty cool.
The FJ did alright though. We only had to get pulled out of one mud hole!
It was really nice to wheel with some experienced people who knew what they were doing.
Hopefully I'll get a Jeep soon and then I can properly join you guys. Thanks for letting us tag along.
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I have pics online... send me a PM if you want the link.
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PM'd ya!