Calgary Jeep Association
Off Highway Staging Area => Open Trail Rides => Topic started by: Elsifer on July 26, 2005, 04:03:40 AM
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I'm heading out with a newbie and his virgin Nissan Frontier. Not planning anything crazy, but some fun stuff, check out what it looks like since the monsoons, and see if I can get my pals Nissan stuck.
Any takers?
Cheers
Chris
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I'de like to go myself.........but, if duty calls you know where I'll be :wink: Otherwise though, I'm in....remember what the last Newbie/ stocker run was like :shock:
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remember what the last Newbie/ stocker run was like :shock:
Yes I do... :shock: :shock: :shock:
But this time, I'm choosing the trails! :roll:
Cheers
Chris
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I'll come if you don't mind an antique tagging along. I might need a W.B. Doug, but not sure yet.
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August 1st i should be good but not sure since i am camping in maclean aug long
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Im game for coming out on Monday as well.
I might have someone else coming out as well, he has a stock TJ, but it all depends on wether or not he can get the time off work and have his unit ready by then.
Either way I'll be coming out Monday.
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i could be a tired winch bitch since the group im goin with is runnin fisher east sat night hehe im riding in a chevy on 46 claws
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if i can get my brake fixed im tottaly up for that whats your #? then i need to slap the seats and belts back in and ill be there.
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i might even be able to get out depending on a few things.
Elsifer> Was that ur black jeep i pulled up beside at a stop sign on 15 ave sw i think. I was in my Red TJ with the www.calgaryjeep.com decal on my rear drivers window.
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I'd like to come out if I'm in town. I'm a wheelin Newb, and would really appreciate someone with experience showing me a few trails.
No winch yet, but I do have tow points and straps!
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i might even be able to get out depending on a few things.
Elsifer> Was that ur black jeep i pulled up beside at a stop sign on 15 ave sw i think. I was in my Red TJ with the www.calgaryjeep.com decal on my rear drivers window.
Yep, I was about the yell "Whats your forum name?" but then you pulled away.
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Do you have room for one more newbie vergin and a stock 2001 TJ? I have had the jeep about a month and would like to get some trail experience. I will pick up a tow strap and CB (if I can find one this week). Just let me know where and when
Thanks Blair.
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hmmmm...
I have a bunch of stuff broken on the Jeep. I'm supposed to be saving for a downpayment on a house. I told Sarah I wouldn't be wheeling for awhile. We're supposed to spend the day together picnicing and shopping...
Where and when are you guys meeting again :lol:
Kris
P.S. I'm not 100% sure that I'll make it down, but I'll try.
P.P.S. If someone could explain to me how to get to the staging area, I'd be much obliged.
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Well, it is a long weekend, so I don't want to overexert myself in going wheeling on monday, so how about 9:30 am, Monday morning, at the McLean store?
Cheers
Chris
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yay i wont have to get up at 7am
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Yep, I was about the yell "Whats your forum name?" but then you pulled away.
Yea i was running late for work so I didnt have much time to spare :p
Had a feeling it was your jeep though as I seen the pictures in a previous post about tube fenders.
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I would like to tag along if you don't mind. If I can get my motor mounts fixed by then. I am willing to pay and bring the beer if anyone can help me take the busted bolts out of the block. I already got a few tow hooks that I need installing as well for the rear bumper. As for mclean, my heep is completely stock but I just love getting it stuck. I still dont have a winch, cb radio. But I did invest in tow ropes, tree saver and shackles.
If you guys/gals want to baptize another n00b, give me the nod.
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I would like to hook up with you all as well, I took a drive down awhile back just to see where it was, but put the brakes on at trail head - not familar with the area - I think the McLean store you mentioned meeting at is on the road in off hwy#66 right, for those asking directions go past Bragg Creek on hwy 66, maps at http://www.aurs.org/maps.shtml
hope to see you there ....
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Im Out got a BBQ to go to sunday and i wont be home till monday afternoon since the BBQ host is takeing keys so the drunk people dont drive
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Just hit 22x from south calgary (McLeod Trail) and head west, stay on the road till u hit Kananaskis Country sign (on your right side), pass the office (right side), pass the camp (left side) and within 5 minutes you will hit Mclean turn-off on left side. Take that until you hit the first building on your right. I do highway 8 to highway 22 till i hit bragg creek, then I do 22x.
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Does anyone know what bridges have been fixed out there? I haven't been to Mclean since about a week or two after the flooding.
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the 2 bridges that were shut down were still closed as of last week :)
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is this gonna be the last trip out with the CJ allen?
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I might get one or two more in.
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which bridges are out so i can check my map out?
I might be able to go monday
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The bridge to fisher east was out I believe and so was the one to rut alley I think it's called or w/e. and then the bridge across from the second entrance or exit to fisher east where the campgrounds are. I know where these are at in my head, but whether or not you do now from my directions is only a guess. lol
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Hi, I'm new...
I haven't done any wheeling out here yet. Looking for a chance to see some scenery and do some light trails. I just have a stock XJ with front hooks and a factory t-case skid on 30" Sport Kings. Most likely (98% chance) my wife and little guy would be coming, so just looking for an introduction to some local light duty trails on a short first trip.
On monday, how long will you guys be out? Are you by any chance doing 2 shorter trails, so I would be able to maybe do one of them, and then head back to Calgary. My boy is only 2, and he loves the Jeep, but 8 hours in the car seat doesn't work for him.
Thanks.
Geoff
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McLean doesnt really have any "long" trails per se. But something easy, and not too long (likely two trails) is what I was planning.
But it'll all depend on who shows up.
Oh, and for the little guy, it wont be 8 hours in the car seat, it'll be more like 30 mins or less at a time (depending on stuckage).
But there is always lunch!
Cheers
Chris
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Jeep is in ICU (Intesive Care Unit) its hurtin at the dealership
I am a no-go
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so far i am a go still. cya at the store for 9:30
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What trails are you going to do? I dont want to do anything major. Just wanna get out for a bit. Taking a break from my jeep project.
Monday at 9:30 am is the set time?
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I'm out. Too many little things that I want to fix before I go out and break some more. Hopefully next time. Have fun guys.
Kris
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So who is still going??
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anyone have a meter for tuning the cb antennas by any chance :)
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I'm still in, will be at the store for 9:30 Monday, I have an extra hand held CB that I will bring along too.
It's gonna be a hot day too (+30C) better make sure to bring plenty of water.
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well got my brake fixed and the interior together. ill come if its cool that i dont have a cb installed yet. (got a Cb but no Antenna and not installed)
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You won't be the first to run w/out a CB. Someone usually has handhelds. No worries.
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ok where would i meet you guys? im coming from red Deer.
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Mclean store. Deerfoot (2) to either HWY 1 (16th ave) or 8(glenmore) west to 22 I belive and turn left to bragg creek then someone else is going to have to name the last road. Just go left up the hill at the 4 way in bragg and turn trn. right at the stop sign. a few K later turn at the Mclean sign and then the store is on the right. 9:30
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Deerfoot South to 22x Go west on 22x till you get to mclean creek rec area. Turn left off the highway there. Store just down the road.
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I have an SWR meter for tuning antenna's. I'll have it with me.
Cheers
Chris
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ok cool. im hoping to come if i can find someone to ride shotgun and weather i can arrange the funds for fuel. funds are close but the spoter not so handy heh
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You might as well count me in too :) . I havn't had a chance to wheel with any of the guys/girls on the site. I guess I'll see you all at the store at 9:30.
BTW im in a army green YJ with 31" TSLs. (im also fairly well equiped with recovery gear)
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Its gonna be hot out tommorow. Hopfully a breeze.
I have a Pink Minivan. Im looking forward to trying my new lockers out. I can take 6 passangers if anyone wants to come.
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Will be joining the group.
See you at 9:30. :)
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ok ill be there in a Maroon Cherokee. but ill be flying solo. will have my Tow Strap in Hand
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I will be there to try out my vergin jeep and new CB. See You at 9:30. Black 2001 TJ.
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Got two brand new batteries and hopefully the four wheel gods are in a good mood. Let's wheel.
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had a great time, thanks to everyone!! , here are some pictures, they are not compressed so hopefully you have high speed internet ... if you dont let me know and ok I will compress them for ya .... :)
http://www.msc-inc.ca/maclean_20050801
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Thanks again to the experienced guys for showing me around. I learned a lot today and had a great time!
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thnx for posting the pics.