Calgary Jeep Association
Off Highway Staging Area => Open Trail Rides => Topic started by: OnyxGrizzly on April 11, 2012, 11:39:16 PM
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Anyone Going out the weekend of May 4th-6th? Just wondering If someone may want to meet up, since I might be able to go that weekend, since may long is not an option for me :(
Okay! There has been a a crazy amount of activity on this! it is exiting. If anyone wants to know I will be going out Saturday morning, and meeting at McLean store at 830am. If anyone has never been to Mclean you can PM me and we can meet Somewhere In Calgary Prior to heading out :D I wont be camping out there unless someone has room on thier site for me to join in on :o haha. Anyhoo! I Am also not really sure what trails I am going to be going on, however I would like to push myself and the Jeep this weekend so If any members are going Maybe some of us can follow you on some more "intense" runs for some of the day :D. IF not I think it will just be fun to run anything at this point and just have general fun! If anyone has more questions or wants to add anything to my post let me know...
Marsh!
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going where?
I'm up for a trip out if you want.
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Ah most likely Mclean, and If I do end up getting the weekend off I think it would be fun to meet some new Jeepers :D
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Interested! :o What kind of difficulty? I'm the newbie :-\
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pretty much just to meet some new people! nothing crazy at all :D
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What kind of Jeep do you have? just curious :P
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2007 jku sahara
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Ill probably be heading out, i mean its opening weekend!
Any idea on trails to run? Me and some friends were thinking of doing top of the world,
However theres a ton of snow and downed trees :S
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Sweet! I love Jk's Only if I could afford one haha! And top of the world would be fun! as long as the conditions are not bad. and then carry on to some other trails too.
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Winch and new bumber ordered.....I'm in on this run for sure.
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Where is top of the world? never been out. :-\
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Its on the main road, about 1km from the store, and It is on the left, Someone correct me if I fail at this haha, but it is not too far away.
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left, up the hill, down the hill, left again, turn right up the hill..... ;)
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If you pass the dumper and a stack of broken axles... Your going the right way
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any sort of address? main road of what? 1km from what store? sorry i dont know.
can anyone show it on google maps please!!
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Address? Cant be serious.
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Address? Cant be serious.
please dont give me such a hard time. I have never once been out anywhere. i honestly dont know. where would we be meeting?
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We always meet at the store in Mclean. It's the only one out there and you can't miss it. After staging, your trail lead will take you out to the trail.
If you're really confused on where to go, you can probably meet whomever's going in Bragg creek, most people fuel up there.
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I am no pro either I was just thinking of going out to meet some people and hang out, and of course drive the jeeps! I don't want to do anything crazy at all I just want to have a little bit of fun! And before I go or we go maybe we can meet in Calgary somewhere and head out as a unit so there is less confusion :D
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I am no pro either I was just thinking of going out to meet some people and hang out, and of course drive the jeeps! I don't want to do anything crazy at all I just want to have a little bit of fun! And before I go or we go maybe we can meet in Calgary somewhere and head out as a unit so there is less confusion :D
Id be down for that! where abouts in calgary are you? im SE
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please dont give me such a hard time. I have never once been out anywhere. i honestly dont know. where would we be meeting?
If you're at the meeting on Wednesday, someone can show you on a map.
I might even have one you can keep, but new ones are due out very soon.
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If you're at the meeting on Wednesday, someone can show you on a map.
I might even have one you can keep, but new ones are due out very soon.
I wish i could be at the meeting. unfortunately i am up north for work tomorrow and wednesday. I return around 8pm on wednesday.
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please dont give me such a hard time. I have never once been out anywhere. i honestly dont know. where would we be meeting?
Didnt mean too so my apologies. I just thought it was a joke. There are no addresses to the trails youll want to be doing, unless mall crawlin the local Walmart is your goal ;-)
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Didnt mean too so my apologies. I just thought it was a joke. There are no addresses to the trails youll want to be doing, unless mall crawlin the local Walmart is your goal ;-)
haha. no worries. I was kind of thinking more like a GPS location but if I meet up with OnyxGrizzly i'll be good.
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here you go:
http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=50.892098,-114.668956&hl=en&sll=50.889824,-114.671431&sspn=0.032486,0.090895&mra=mift&mrsp=1&sz=14&t=m&z=14
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I am still trying to confirm my days off, managment is slow......
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Id be down for that! where abouts in calgary are you? im SE
I am in Sundance so SE aswell
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Any requirements for this run yet?
Just saying that time of year in mclean there is quite a bit of mud and water so everyone should be prepared with proper recovery gear and a half decent vehicle to go out in.
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Any requirements for this run yet?
Just saying that time of year in mclean there is quite a bit of mud and water so everyone should be prepared with proper recovery gear and a half decent vehicle to go out in.
yeah I think that is smart.
At least tow points, extra clothes, extra water. I mean I don't plan on anything crazy but you do have a point. Maybe if you want to add anything and then maybe i/we can make an official list
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Dont go to crazy, me and my wife usually take our kid and two nieces with us from 6 yrs old to 8 yrs old with us in our two Jeeps. Mclean is not Moab. That being said, you certainly can get in trouble just dont think you need to plan for a nuclear disaster ;-) Just be smart, and youll be fine.
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I'm aware it's not moab, however it certainly sucks going out and not having proper equipment. Getting stuck and not having anything to get out with is a shitty feeling and by the sounds of this thread so far there are going to be some new to wheeling people out there and if i'm going to join along I think it right to inform people who may not have much experience what they should prepare for.
I don't think there is any reason to expect the worst but none the less Tow Hooks, A strap of some sort, a decent set of tires, full tank of gas and a good attitude should do it.
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Sounds like Fun....I will try to make it. FYI: The last Jeep Run (April 14) was great!
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This run looks to be more tame then the other one planned. I think I will join you guys as well. I have a decent sense of the trails so we can go out and enjoy them. The terrain will be wet mud and snow. Plan to get dirty. Good tires with spare, front and rear tow points, extra food water clothing. Once everyone gets together we can decide what trails are more suitable for the group. Ive got the day marked in my calendar as may 5th. So im going, this will be a swell stocker run. Post up if you have questions or concerns.
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I'm going to be camping at Mclean that weekend, anyway, so I will join you guys too... I'm familiar with a few trails out there.
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This is sounding like a run I may try to make as well. The meet spot at the store would work, still don't quite know how to get there.
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This is sounding like a run I may try to make as well. The meet spot at the store would work, still don't quite know how to get there.
I'm going to meet up with OnyxGrizzly hopefully. Maybe you could join our convoy! lol
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Yeah Ill be out there camping with a couple other rigs probably all weekend.
So if anyone wants to choose a day, ill be sure to meet up at the store.
(Assuming were not broke and stuck ;) )
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Btw, its real easy to get to the store, Just go west on highway 66 from bragg creek for about 10 minutes and youll see signs for Mclean Creek Recreational Area and Campground, Turn Left(South) and the road winds a little ways up to a store on the right side of the road.
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I would really like to join this run as Mclean Creek is close for me. This will be my first time wheeling with a group so hopefully there wont be any really challenging trails. I have on order a CB radio, portable air compressor and some straps coming in soon. ;D
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I'm going to probably come to this one. Other run sounds a little bit much for my new gears. I'm not going re gear again. But I will still bash the crap out of her. Anyone got a winch?? (don't get scared, just incase)
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Anyone got a winch?? (don't get scared, just incase)
I do :)
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As do I.
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Where are you guys camping? I booked a site in loop A because I can't get the tent trailer into my favorite off-trail campsite yet...
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What night are you guys camping? I'd love to do some night wheelin
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This is great! It is awesome to see so many people interested in this run, members and non-members alike.
It usually falls to the OP'er that "he who posts first, volunteers as trail leader/organizer". With that, I'm going to strongly suggest that a list of requirements gets posted in the first post. It's been a long held practice that this is done for all runs on the CJA board. Don't let the fact that some CJA members are weaseling in on the open run (and not coming to the prez's run ;) ) deter you from leading. If you have questions about requirements, feel free to PM, but after meeting you, I think you know what kind of basic requirements are needed.
There should be a bunch of Jeeps out on that Sat since the club run is meeting there too. It should be a snowy, gooey mess!
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I'll probably be down for one of the runs. If there is a shortage of winches on the open run I might jump in.
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What night are you guys camping? I'd love to do some night wheelin
I'd be in for that... I'm out the Friday and Saturday night. I booked A-33.
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Don't let the fact that some CJA members are weaseling in on the open run (and not coming to the prez's run ;) ) deter you from leading.
I may join in the prez's run. We shall see what kind of wheeling day I'm in for ;)
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Planning camping friday saturday, Where ever we decide that day.
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I'm going to probably come to this one. Other run sounds a little bit much for my new gears. I'm not going re gear again. But I will still bash the crap out of her. Anyone got a winch?? (don't get scared, just incase)
I do haha
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This is great! It is awesome to see so many people interested in this run, members and non-members alike.
It usually falls to the OP'er that "he who posts first, volunteers as trail leader/organizer". With that, I'm going to strongly suggest that a list of requirements gets posted in the first post. It's been a long held practice that this is done for all runs on the CJA board. Don't let the fact that some CJA members are weaseling in on the open run (and not coming to the prez's run ;) ) deter you from leading. If you have questions about requirements, feel free to PM, but after meeting you, I think you know what kind of basic requirements are needed.
There should be a bunch of Jeeps out on that Sat since the club run is meeting there too. It should be a snowy, gooey mess!
this is awesome! I never expected this many people! I think when I get hone from work tonight I will put together a list of requirements and try and organize it all little more! Since I am a little in over my head haha
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haha
I might show up too.
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Unless someone else wants to help out since I have never lead something before? If I am even leading it or maybe at this point someone can take over and help me out haha
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sounds like you'll be splittin into two groups anyways :)
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Don't let it worry you. It's a bunch of Jeeps getting stuck (and then un-stuck) in some slippery mud and snow. As long as folks arrive with rigs that are mechanically sound, have tow points, and good attitudes, everyone will have fun. I'm sure that there are lots of members who have guided lots of tail runs that would be more than happy to help out with some pointers for you. Feel free to PM me or an exec member (or call Kevin between the hours of midnight and 4 AM) if you'd like suggestions.
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Looks like I'll be able to make this run too. If we have enough rigs, we may split up into two groups. We can decide that day depending on who shows up and what everyone wants to run.
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or call Kevin between the hours of midnight and 4 AM) if you'd like suggestions.
Awesome!!
I kind of need specifics though (ie the date confirmed). I have been through the 4 pages can't find any dates or times. I could be blind though. I think someone suggested the 5th.
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I may join in the prez's run. We shall see what kind of wheeling day I'm in for ;)
I hope you join with us on May 5. I want my hot dogs again!!!! ;D
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Awesome!!
I kind of need specifics though (ie the date confirmed). I have been through the 4 pages can't find any dates or times. I could be blind though. I think someone suggested the 5th.
Y dont you just come with us then?
Anton
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Anton When Fish East is wet it can be very hard on your rig, not everyone enjoys playing submarine with their jeep in mud pits. Ifyou don't drive it right or make poor descisions (or listen to poor advice..."its not that deep" ) its easy to toast your clutch, motor or ____________,That said, It can be crap ton of fun I have had both the good and bad experiences with it.
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I love fish east and west lets do both do the loop if you guys r up for it ;)
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fish east will probably be on the frozen side of things. usually why there is a members run on this trail at the beginning and end of the season. sounds like a good sized group. plenty of trails to see and do and fit everyone on. :)
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I'm game for anything if its hard ;D don't want to do nothing to easy.Thats what its all about !!!!
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I love fish east and west lets do both do the loop if you guys r up for it ;)
Tentative plan wheel saturday, break and set up camp, more wheeling into the night.
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I'm game for anything if its hard Grin don't want to do nothing to easy.Thats what its all about !!!!
Coming from the guy on 40's ::)
You know everything would be a challenge if you put on some 30 inch street tires.
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Anton When Fish East is wet it can be very hard on your rig, not everyone enjoys playing submarine with their jeep in mud pits. Ifyou don't drive it right or make poor descisions (or listen to poor advice..."its not that deep" ) its easy to toast your clutch, motor or ____________,That said, It can be crap ton of fun I have had both the good and bad experiences with it.
Fair enough, i agree with every thing you said. I hope it would be only crap ton of fun for every one.
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Coming from the guy on 40's ::)
You know everything would be a challenge if you put on some 30 inch street tires.
I think his tires grew since you last saw them :)
But his jeep is not done so he's taking out a rental Jeep for the run 8)
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This sounds awesome. I have not been out in my jeep yet. I bought it in December so I am excited to get out. In saying that I am a jeep newbie so I am not looking to spend the week after replacing damaged parts :)
My buddy has a stocker and he said he is coming also.
What time is everyone meeting at the McLean Creek Store?
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Hoping I can get everything on the yj done quick enough to get some street time to make sure everything works! :D
Doing Lift, new axles, SYE, and driveshafts at once is taking alot longer than I expected haha
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Looks like I will be camping for the weekend also. Site A2 and A5 if anyone wants to stop by and say hello.
I am tackling mods on my fenders and front bumper this weekend to make more tire clearance....should be exciting.
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Prepare to be shocked by how much logging they did at the south end, only plus side it MAY open up a few more trails.
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Looking forward to the weekend and getting back out with the Jeep...When/Where should we meet up? :)
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I updated to info in the post, I Am planning on meeting at the Store at 830am on saturday, If anyone wants to meet up in calgary with me as well that would be cool!
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Prepare to be shocked by how much logging they did at the south end, only plus side it MAY open up a few more trails.
I heard fish east was barricaded off.....do you know anything about this??
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Heard all the berms where changed so all the civics and cavaliers can not access.
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Heard all the berms where changed so all the civics and cavaliers can not access.
Yup, I was out there on the last weekend before it closed and they put in some larger berms. They also put them right after the staging area over near the falls. Trucks can easily go over, but cars and (non-offroad) trailers won't be able to make it.
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Yup, I was out there on the last weekend before it closed and they put in some larger berms. They also put them right after the staging area over near the falls. Trucks can easily go over, but cars and (non-offroad) trailers won't be able to make it.
probably because on september long it was an RV parking lot off the road. the gravel pit looked like Woody's RV lot.... :'(
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Saturday at 830 sounds good to me.
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I heard fish east was barricaded off.....do you know anything about this??
No barricades that I've seen or heard of, the berms have been put back in on west fisher though so the 5th
wheels, cars, etc... shouldn't be able to make it to the widowmaker area.
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So I know its kinda confusing what days are most people going? Just because I want to tag along with some of the members haha
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So I know its kinda confusing what days are most people going? Just because I want to tag along with some of the members haha
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Most of the "official" folks are going on the member's run on the Saturday. As far as everyone else goes....you posted first, so now it's up to you to organize the herd. :o
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Jrama you planning on sticking around at the store for abit at 830 so we can figure out a time and a place to meet for some night wheeling?
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Jrama you planning on sticking around at the store for abit at 830 so we can figure out a time and a place to meet for some night wheeling?
Change in plans you have a PM
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I will be there with the WK. where and when are we meeting now?
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Count me in! I assume the store at 08:30?
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Amt make it to McLean but I will be out at burnt timber by the first river crossing after the gas plant if anyone is going out there give me a shout before I have no service around 7pm tonight
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I'll be at the store by 8:30am on sat !!! ;D
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i finaly get a saturday off after neerly a year so hope to meet you all out at the store
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I went out there Thursday and camped out. Did some light wheeling and for the most part it's not too wet out there. The road on the way in is in worse shape than the trails.
Still spent 35 bucks at the car wash though
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If I had some decent tires for mine or I'd be in... mine are nokiian at's on the wear bars just can't afford new ones yet
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Let's throw some organization at this run. Meet at the store parking lot for 9 am, decide who wants to go where and how many are in the group. Someone bring a chainsaw please...:) first run always seems to have things in the way.
Tow points and good tires would be really nice. I'm seeing a few stockers wanting to join so we can choose trails accordingly.
See you all in the morning. I'll be in a dark red xj on 31's.
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ok....09:00 I will be in a black stock Rubicon Unlimited. Is it ok ti have a fire at Lunch....hot dogs?
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If we stop in a suitable spot for a fire then I don't see why not. Let's hope it's not a constant rain.
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Ill be there wearin a tj, silver in flavour.
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Everyone still headin out?
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Just leaving now
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just got back from mclean ,lots off very wet heavy snow falling .i decided my skill level to 4x4 didnt match up to conditions so insteaded of slowing people down i came home .
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Just got home...I am a bit muddy, my toy is a lot muddy and I only got stuck once. I had a real good time....THANKS GUYS!
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Just got home...I am a bit muddy, my toy is a lot muddy and I only got stuck once. I had a real good time....THANKS GUYS!
I think you might have gone out with the JK forum guys.
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just got back from mclean ,lots off very wet heavy snow falling .i decided my skill level to 4x4 didnt match up to conditions so insteaded of slowing people down i came home .
Ya shoulda stayed, was a good run, ya woulda been juuuust fine.
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For anyone at Maclean today. When you LEFT how much snow was accumulated NEXT to the trails? i want to ride tommorrow and where we ride is little used so whatever snow you saw beside the trails you were on will equal the amount of snow on bike trails.
Thanks 8)
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For anyone at Maclean today. When you LEFT how much snow was accumulated NEXT to the trails? i want to ride tommorrow and where we ride is little used so whatever snow you saw beside the trails you were on will equal the amount of snow on bike trails.
Thanks 8)
Probably 4 inches of wet, all trails snow covered higher up though, Road up to Barwell Ridge snow covered from halfway up, snowing West fischer area at 10 pm.
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first time on the trails with my jeep. had a blast and met some great people. cant wait to do it again !!!!
aftermath:
my first jeep ding... probably not the last :-\
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/Robbi3/IMG-20120505-00423.jpg)
i think tie rod may have bent a slight bit. hit a good size rut or rock that was covered in snow that i didn't see which cause the alignment off and the steering off center. fixed it later that evening with a few adjustments ;D
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/Robbi3/IMG-20120505-00425.jpg)
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Probably 4 inches of wet, all trails snow covered higher up though, Road up to Barwell Ridge snow covered from halfway up, snowing West fischer area at 10 pm.
Thanks.
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Becareful where you go if your worried about snow, We ran the 101 last night and there was already 4-5" on it and it turned into a blizzard/almost rolling in washouts/winchfest.
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Becareful where you go if your worried about snow, We ran the 101 last night and there was already 4-5" on it and it turned into a blizzard/almost rolling in washouts/winchfest.
Yeah, we too a pass after Bragg Creek 4wd gave me the report. i have studded tires but i need time on rubber as our Alberta Offroad Race Series starts next week in Pincher Creek.
i went to the Irricana gravel pits instead. Good training area.
Will ride Maclean Thursday.
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The weather started to clear out there by 4PM. With today's temps, I'd wager that most of that snow is disappearing in a hurry.
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When we were getting off the trail around 9:00 ish a lot if not most of the snow was already gone, but then it started snowing again...... It doesn't stick very long.