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Off Highway Staging Area => Open Trail Rides => Topic started by: mrjeep4 on November 19, 2010, 01:39:18 PM

Title: Saturday November 27th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: mrjeep4 on November 19, 2010, 01:39:18 PM
I'll be leading a run Saturday November 27th...    
This is an open run.

Planing on attacking fisher east. Hopefully all holes will be frozen.  The snow should make it a challenge. Since this is an open run there probably will be a lot of stopping to help others out.   With snow chances body damage increases.  It's the start of jumping tree season lol.  

We'll meet just past the store on Mclean Creek road (by the pond) at 9am    head out from there at 9:30.

Must have requirements:

- 31" tires with good tread
- front and rear tow points
- spare tire
- recovery gear
- extra food and water
- lots of warm clothes / change of clothes

Good to have:
- CB
- tire chains
- lockers
- a snowmobile

Lets go have fun in the snow.

Eric

Title: Re: Saturday November 26th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: Pookapotamus on November 19, 2010, 01:44:45 PM
isn't the 26th a friday?
Title: Re: Saturday November 26th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: mhernden on November 19, 2010, 01:52:33 PM
was last time i checked... 
Title: Re: Saturday November 26th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: specialk on November 19, 2010, 03:44:19 PM
And thought this was changed to Sunday the 28th?   Seriously....    ::)
Title: Re: Saturday November 26th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: mrjeep4 on November 19, 2010, 03:54:40 PM
ohhh .. oops ..    yeah the 27th  saturday ..        at the meeting i though  sunday would work ..  but it doesn't for me .


Saturday the 27th  is the run
Title: Re: Saturday November 27th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: comanche killer on November 19, 2010, 08:25:10 PM
I"m willing to lead a run for sunday the 28th for the ones that are not able to make it for the saterday.
I will make a new post for it if anyone would like to join.
Title: Re: Saturday November 27th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: Rubibago on November 21, 2010, 08:55:40 AM
I should be able to make it, as long as Ron comes too.  :P

I wouldn't mind seeing Fish East without spending $50 at the car wash afterwords.
Title: Re: Saturday November 27th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: w squared on November 21, 2010, 10:25:50 AM
I am in, provided that work doesn't derail me.

Fisher East is a ton 'o fun at this time of year!  ;D
Title: Re: Saturday November 27th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: JackstandJohnny on November 21, 2010, 10:42:40 AM
i'm in for the 27th........ been to long since i've seen a trail
Title: Re: Saturday November 27th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: FirstTimer on November 21, 2010, 07:37:42 PM
Will tow hooks front and back plus tow rope be adequate  recovery gear?
Title: Re: Saturday November 27th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: w squared on November 21, 2010, 07:50:42 PM
Will tow hooks front and back plus tow rope be adequate  recovery gear?

That should be fine. Please just make sure that your tow rope/tow strap does not have any sort of metal hooks on it. You want to find one that has "soft" ends - loop style.

This is bad:

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTxJFm8dIsB6K1yB4QtF7syXlwE6g5Tiqx5-zN-OUgrvVyQ1Hea)


This is good:

(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTURbP0zwWQnxbg9mMvFKaE3cR_OtuOof74Wfhzq1edxcKsn13V)
Title: Re: Saturday November 27th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: FirstTimer on November 21, 2010, 08:38:31 PM
Will Do!  Thanks for the heads up
Title: Re: Saturday November 27th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: SilverTJ on November 21, 2010, 09:55:05 PM
I'm in.
Title: Re: Saturday November 27th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: FiEND on November 21, 2010, 10:03:33 PM
Will tow hooks front and back plus tow rope be adequate  recovery gear?

not tow rope or tow strap, they are called recovery straps.
Title: Re: Saturday November 27th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: FirstTimer on November 23, 2010, 10:19:54 PM
This may be a question without a solid answer, but a guesstimation would be appreciated.  About how long will the run on Saturday take?
Title: Re: Saturday November 27th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: w squared on November 23, 2010, 10:24:05 PM
I wouldn't count on it being a short one. We are going to have some smaller rigs along, and that means we will probably be stopping to help folks when the encounter an obstacle that they are finding to be tough.

I wouldn't expect that this will be a winch-fest lasting until 2 AM...but I wouldn't be surprised if the run goes until after most folk's normal dinnertime.
Title: Re: Saturday November 27th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: mrjeep4 on November 23, 2010, 10:52:06 PM

Quote
I wouldn't count on it being a short one. We are going to have some smaller rigs along, and that means we will probably be stopping to help folks when the encounter an obstacle that they are finding to be tough.

I wouldn't expect that this will be a winch-fest lasting until 2 AM...but I wouldn't be surprised if the run goes until after most folk's normal dinnertime.
yeah .. that's prebably a pretty good guess
Title: Re: Saturday November 27th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: FirstTimer on November 24, 2010, 09:59:57 PM
Giving the long day, will a cherry/jerry can of gas be recommended?
Title: Re: Saturday November 27th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: tubby on November 25, 2010, 12:42:27 AM
Giving the long day, will a cherry/jerry can of gas be recommended?

You should be fine in your TJ but it helps to top-off the tank at Bragg Creek prior to the run.
Title: Re: Saturday November 27th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: w squared on November 25, 2010, 07:39:47 AM
Eric, if you haven't lined up a tailgunner yet I'll volunteer for the job. Just fire me a PM if you'd like me to bring waivers or anything else in particular.
Title: Re: Saturday November 27th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: FiEND on November 25, 2010, 10:08:29 AM
it was supposed to be me but i have a funeral that day.
Title: Re: Saturday November 27th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: mrjeep4 on November 25, 2010, 12:18:36 PM
MIght be a good idea for you to bring waivers too ..    since i usualy forget  till i'm just about in mclean  lol
Title: Re: Saturday November 27th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: w squared on November 25, 2010, 01:17:57 PM
MIght be a good idea for you to bring waivers too ..    since i usualy forget  till i'm just about in mclean  lol

Will do. I'm sure that I'll remember between Bragg Creek and McLean.  :o
Title: Re: Saturday November 27th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: Slewfoot on November 25, 2010, 01:30:03 PM
I'll join in too.  Sounds like fun :)
Title: Re: Saturday November 27th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: Pookapotamus on November 25, 2010, 04:41:52 PM
ok i am in!
Title: Re: Saturday November 27th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: Pookapotamus on November 25, 2010, 07:23:40 PM
and it looks like i have an open seat, if you want to come out for the fun pm me!
Title: Re: Saturday November 27th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: Alltornup on November 26, 2010, 05:13:21 PM
Id like to come on this run.  Just lifted the Jeep 2.5" and 1" body and got disco's.  I have tow points.  But I'm still on 30's BFG KM2's, is that going to be alright or should I stay home? Oh ya its a TJ
Title: Re: Saturday November 27th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: mrjeep4 on November 26, 2010, 07:12:32 PM
If you have lots of tread on your tires ... sure come out.     I'm sure we'll all be using our tow points tomoroow.  ;D
Title: Re: Saturday November 27th... last open run at Mclean
Post by: mrjeep4 on November 26, 2010, 07:14:41 PM
don't forget your sunglasses ...

and lots of windshield washer fluid for the drive back