Final Open Waiparous Winter Weekend (Sat Mar 12)

[Pinchy]

A couple people have said to me that they would like to wheel the Waiparous winter trails one last time before closing (they close on the 15th).  

I'd love to head down for another run, of course this won't be an official CJA run but if there are a few people willing, post here and let us know.

If enough people can make it, same drill as usual - 9:00 at Smitty's, head out at 9:30.  If I'm leading, it'll be a stock rig friendly run, so don't be worried about bringing a stock rig.  And we won't get lost, I have a GPS that is readable LOL

Forecast for Saturday right now is +3C so bring your scuba gear...

EDIT:
Usual requirements;

- 31" tires in good conditions and a full sized spare
- Vehicle mechanically sound
- Tow points front and rear
- Recovery strap
- Be prepared to air down to 15psi or so
- Spare fluids for your rig
- Basic hand tools
- All of the lights on your rig must work
- Plenty of food and water for everyone in the vehicle
- Clothing appropriate to the wearther (boots, gloves, hats), and a change of clothes and shoes for everyone in the vehicle
- CB or FS radio is a plus
- Valid drivers license
- Valid registration and insurance for your vehicle


Since it's not an official CJA event you won't have to sign a waiver, but be prepared for scratches, damage, and any other possible outcomes that Offroad driving can entail. :-)

This run will be open to anyone who wants to join, Jeep or otherwise.  It should be a fun day for everyone.

EDIT 2:
Since this is a fun run, let's make it good for the community too.  Please bring a non-perishable food donation for the Food Bank, or a cash donation (I'd suggest $5) to go with the food donations.  Since I'm from Red Deer, the donations will go to the Red Deer Food Bank.  This won't be required to wheel that day on this run, but it sure would be nice if you are able to help the people who need it.  Thanks everyone!

EDIT 3:
I will bring along my spare handheld CB with magnetic antenna, in case someone doesn't have any radio at all.  I've got a pair of FRS radios somewhere here, I'll dig them out and bring them along too. We will use CB channel 11 and if needed FRS channel 11.

[Rubi03 jef]

GPS .,. for what ..

all the trails lead to the same places

but i might be in for one more snow trip   

[Pinchy]

GPS .,. for what ..   

I was just joking, Fraser got us a little lost at one point yesterday... Lol

[cptshipp]

are you guys open to other rides other than jeeps ?

[vantagetes]

I was just joking, Fraser got us a little lost at one point yesterday... Lol

I think it was more than once 

[WhiteOut]

Only once

[WK2008]

I am game for sure. I spent a small fortune getting this locker setup in January and have yet to try it out. See you all on Saturday AM.

[Jrama]

I should be in for this one as well

[cptshipp]

Never been winter wheeling in ghost, but i know the area really well what can i expect for difficulty?

also how far and where do you guys usually go?  i am guessing that with all the snow we would keep to wiaparous valley road as far back as we can get?

[Pinchy]

Never been winter wheeling in ghost, but i know the area really well what can i expect for difficulty?

It's pretty simple wheeling - the snow pack is really thick so other than ice on some of the hills it's pretty easy driving as long as you have decent tires.  The scenery is incredible though, if you get the chance to pay attention.

also how far and where do you guys usually go?  i am guessing that with all the snow we would keep to wiaparous valley road as far back as we can get?

There are a set of trails that are only open for a few winter months, so we take them.  How far we go depends more on how many rigs have trouble with breakdowns.  Here is a link to the Alberta SRD Winter-only trail map:
http://srd.alberta.ca/MapsFormsPublications/Maps/documents/Ghost-New4x4WinterTrailPoster-Dec2009.pdf
And here is a link to all of the Ghost FLUZ maps so you can get an idea of where everything is in relation to the summertime maps:
http://srd.alberta.ca/RecreationPublicUse/RecreationOnPublicLand/ForestLandUseZones/GhostFLUZMapsPublications.aspx

So if we don't spend the whole day fixing rigs, we will hit as many trails as possible.  If you haven't done the winter trails there is some new scenery for you to enjoy.  And with the super warm weather it will be alot of fun!

[yellowjeep101]

70% in!!!!

[cptshipp]

EDIT:
All the usual CJA requirements apply - you must have front and rear recovery points, tow straps, full size spare, no alcohol or drugs, rig in good running order, valid license and registration.

Where can i find a list of the official CJA requirements or is that it ?

I am familiar with Tread Lightly, i am thinking more vehicle requirements or specific CJA rules.

[fug]

Min requirements are as Pinchy listed in his first post

This is NOT an official CJA run

[Pinchy]

Where can i find a list of the official CJA requirements or is that it ?

Requirements are up to the organizer for non-CJA sanctioned events like this one. So my apologies, I've updated the list of requirements above.

[cptshipp]

man i was stoked to come on this run but i was ripping down stony tr and my tranny blew up... back wheels locked up and hit the ditch truck is done.... Fking ford maybe ill buy a jeep hahaha anyone know any good 4x4s for sale ?