Calgary Jeep Association

Off Highway Staging Area => Open Trail Rides => Topic started by: LAHAL on August 11, 2008, 07:49:56 PM

Title: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: LAHAL on August 11, 2008, 07:49:56 PM
Hey guys, a lot of us haven't heard any updates on jeep 101. (including me)

But don't despair even if jeep 101 is canceled, a big group of us will be at mclean creek store at 9:30 on aug 17, and leaving for the trails at 10:00 am.

Everyone is welcome to come, even stock jeeps, will just pick trails that everyone can do.

We live by the rule that "NO JEEP GETS LEFT BEHIND"

So come out and play with us.

LAHAL
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: scott/kerri on August 11, 2008, 07:56:01 PM
we will get all of our info tonight or tomorrow waytec was on holidays.....jeep 101 is still a go... :)
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: Waytec on August 11, 2008, 09:05:34 PM
The 101 is not canceled
I was on holidays and planned on sending the email then but did not get to it.
I am sending the info tonight.
Aaron
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: LAHAL on August 12, 2008, 12:12:41 AM
Glad to here that Jeep 101 is still on, will see you guys at the store at 8:30 on sunday.
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: Z on August 12, 2008, 07:55:57 AM
This should be fun...

I know the note said no kids under 5, is an 8 year old ok?

Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: Z on August 12, 2008, 08:35:27 AM
By the way.. August 17th is my B-Day   :D
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: MB.Muffin on August 12, 2008, 03:19:36 PM
By the way.. August 17th is my B-Day   :D

Buy him a birthday cap and some streamers for his rig! lol
I would join but i have a prior engagement ... and no jeep haha...  but i think these 101's should be held once a year for all the newbies... :) FABULOUS idea.
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: Waytec on August 12, 2008, 05:45:00 PM
I think 8 should be OK. Anyone jump in if their is a better answer.
The concern is off roading can be jerky and bouncy and a young child's neck could be damaged. Manny of the club members make their children where a neck brace.
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: TheCaptain on August 12, 2008, 11:20:38 PM
So I've got a basic stock TJ...by the sounds of this event should I even attempt this with the stock tires, no lift etc.??

Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: LAHAL on August 12, 2008, 11:22:54 PM
scott/kerri have a stock TJ, with 31" tires, and they do just fine, you should be ok
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: XJHERO on August 13, 2008, 09:27:19 AM
So I've got a basic stock TJ...by the sounds of this event should I even attempt this with the stock tires, no lift etc.??


Tires must have sum tred plese dont come out with bald tires. stock size is fine just not bald(50% or less is bad on a street tire)
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: BlackYJ on August 13, 2008, 11:19:40 AM
So I've got a basic stock TJ...by the sounds of this event should I even attempt this with the stock tires, no lift etc.??



As long as you have tow points as well
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: Z on August 13, 2008, 12:04:16 PM
If anyone wants to drive out together, we can meet at the Valley Ridge Gas station to leave at ~7:30?
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: TheCaptain on August 13, 2008, 01:11:13 PM
Anyone got a set of tires I could borrow for the day??  :P
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: Z on August 13, 2008, 02:52:02 PM
Anyone got a set of tires I could borrow for the day??  :P

Sounds like an excude to buy some M/T's  :D
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: TheCaptain on August 13, 2008, 05:35:49 PM
Stupid bills, food and rent... ;D
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: LAHAL on August 13, 2008, 09:06:14 PM
If anyone wants to drive out together, we can meet at the Valley Ridge Gas station to leave at ~7:30?

Hey Z, i'm not sure where that is, but i don't mind meeting up, and heading down there together. Usually we meet at the petro canada, where highway 1, and 22 meet, and head down. Thats where i'll be between 7:45 and 8, if anyone wants to meet up, or doesn't know where they are going.
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: lsm on August 13, 2008, 10:30:02 PM
Hi, I am new to Jeeping and signed up for the 101.  Is that the Petro just west of the Bragg Creek turnoff?  If so I will meet you guys there.  I will be driving a Dark Green JK
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: Z on August 13, 2008, 10:53:35 PM
This Petro Canada Station? ----> http://maps.google.ca/maps?client=firefox-a&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=51.087054,-114.474299&spn=0.004953,0.013947&t=h&z=17 (http://maps.google.ca/maps?client=firefox-a&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=51.087054,-114.474299&spn=0.004953,0.013947&t=h&z=17)

We can meet there, I'll be in a 4 door Black Rubicon

Fore reference... the Valley Ridge Gas Station is here ----> http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=smart+mart&sll=51.088106,-114.239702&sspn=0.039626,0.11158&ie=UTF8&ll=51.092904,-114.246912&spn=0.039621,0.11158&t=h&z=14 (http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=smart+mart&sll=51.088106,-114.239702&sspn=0.039626,0.11158&ie=UTF8&ll=51.092904,-114.246912&spn=0.039621,0.11158&t=h&z=14)
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: LAHAL on August 14, 2008, 12:05:41 AM
Yes, thats the petro station i was talking about Z, i'll see you there, i'm in a 2dr rubicon.
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: scott/kerri on August 14, 2008, 01:29:45 PM
we will be there too that is our half way point to home for us so 7:45 Alex, might have our jeep on a trailer if not we drive a 04 gold TJ 2 door.
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: Immortal on August 14, 2008, 05:26:29 PM
What the hell???!!!
Does everyone but me drive a Rubicon?
At least my wife named my rig Ruby... does that count?
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: RUBI on August 14, 2008, 06:09:51 PM
Uhmmmmmmmmmmm...........That ones taken already !!! ( RUBI with an I  ::) )
(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/DARKYARIS/RUBI/Rubi6.jpg)
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: scott/kerri on August 14, 2008, 06:41:47 PM
I don't drive a Rubi and I go everywhere they do....Mine is a Sahara nicknamed ity bity when I go with the guys....
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: comanche killer on August 14, 2008, 06:51:25 PM
i drive a xj that beats rubicon's lol 
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: RUBI on August 14, 2008, 08:09:57 PM
It's not the hammer that makes a carpenter ................. ;)
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: LAHAL on August 14, 2008, 10:06:04 PM
It's not the hammer that makes a carpenter ................. ;)

nope, its the nail gun.  8)
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: Immortal on August 14, 2008, 10:30:52 PM
Good thing my Ruby is with a "Y"... namesake because it is red....
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: Z on August 15, 2008, 01:46:14 PM
Forecast calls for Sunny and 31! Wow

Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: LAHAL on August 15, 2008, 02:50:26 PM
I'm debating if I wanna take the doors off for the first time this Sunday, and just avoid the mud. Or keep the doors on, and RAM threw the mud.
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: Z on August 15, 2008, 03:47:53 PM
I'm debating if I wanna take the doors off for the first time this Sunday, and just avoid the mud. Or keep the doors on, and RAM threw the mud.

I am debating the same thing... I'm not keen on driving without mirrors though.

I'll avoid the mud regardless I think, I prefer obstacles to mud.
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: comanche killer on August 16, 2008, 08:28:45 AM
take the doors off mine are i replaced them with some home made tube doors
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: thayer03 on August 16, 2008, 09:39:17 AM
Count in a stock Libby and maybe a Stock Rubi.
See ya at 9:30

Randy
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: scott/kerri on August 16, 2008, 09:42:48 AM
you will miss us if you show up at the store for 930 we are leaving the store at 830 to head for the pits   :)
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: Z on August 16, 2008, 01:18:06 PM
It's best I keep my doors on with the boy in the Jeep :p

Tube doors next year!
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: thayer03 on August 16, 2008, 02:32:32 PM
still stock friendly? If so we will meet you there at 8 or so.
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: LAHAL on August 16, 2008, 04:51:33 PM
if i get up early enough, the doors will come off. see ya tomorrow guys/gals.
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: Z on August 17, 2008, 06:35:55 PM
This was one heck of an event. Thanks for organizing this and to all the instructors for their tips.



Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: Immortal on August 17, 2008, 07:42:37 PM
Big props to WAYTEC (Aaron),
Well put on little event, and great fun too. Hope everyone else had good day as well.

Trevor
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: lsm on August 17, 2008, 09:13:38 PM
Myself and the boys had a great time.  It was fun watching my oldest getting nervous on some of those trails.

Thanks to Aaron and the crew for a great time.

I will post a link shortly with my pictures.  If you want any high res pictures, just let me know.
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: w squared on August 17, 2008, 09:32:43 PM
Great event! A very supportive atmosphere for those who were 100% new to off-road driving, and lots of patience shown by everyone involved.
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: lsm on August 17, 2008, 10:25:46 PM
Ok, The pictures are at this link.  Enjoy.

http://picasaweb.google.ca/ellismlsm/Jeep101?authkey=pjMhBLDWJog
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: Immortal on August 17, 2008, 11:03:51 PM
Nice pics Mark!!
Some pics that I took. Most were from the Saturday trial run. Got one in there just for Mr. XJHERO himself!!
Sorry about the crack in my windshield.
T

http://s250.photobucket.com/albums/gg260/babaimmortal/CJA%20Stuff/

Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: barmanjay on August 17, 2008, 11:15:04 PM
Looks like you buys had a blast :D
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: LAHAL on August 18, 2008, 05:49:52 PM
Great Jeep 101. Good turn out, and great people.

If people wanna send me your pictures, i'll make a big zip file that you can download from my server.

[email protected]

If you didn't take any pictures, but would like the see them, send me an email, and i'll respond with the link.

Thanks guys.

Scott/Kerri -  sorry i took the water gun, let me know if you need it back right away. and i'll make a trip to cochrane for ice cream  ;D. or i'll just give it back to you the next time we go out.
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: morerpmfred on August 19, 2008, 09:52:50 AM
We had a good time at the jeep 101 course. First time wheeling for the wife, it was a good introduction. Annemarie challenged herself back down the hill and tried it again.Kudos to waytec and the other members who volonteered.
Andy
Title: Re: Aug 17 & Jeep 101
Post by: geo on August 19, 2008, 10:14:48 AM
I would like to thank the CJA and everyone who volunteered for the 101.  It was great to get out in a comfortable atmosphere with a responsible group.  I used to have a TJ, but I had to sell it for a larger model with the addition of new family members (twin boys!), so it was my first time taking the new jeep on the trails.  I had a great time and can't wait to get out again!

Jesse
2008 Silver Unlimited