July 3 2011 run Waiparous

[WhiteOut]

Is anyone interested in going to Waiparous on July 3, just for a day trip? Plan would be heading to the falls. Req's below. Not an official CJA run, if you come there is a good chance you will be wheeling with non-Jeeps as well. I have not been on this trail lately, as such I am not too sure of the condition it is in. It can be anywhere from stock friendly, to difficult. If it becomes too much, we will be turning back.

31"+  MT/AT in good condition
Front and rear recover points, well attached to the vehicle
Full size spare
Enough food and water for everyone in the vehicle
Recovery gear
CB radio is a good idea
Change of clothes and footwear
Vehicle in good mechanical condition

Meetup at Smitty's in Cochrane at 9AM, leave by 9:30AM.

[Chupacabra]

I've enjoyed Waiparous last few times I have been out, been lots of fun

[abryson]

I'd love to go - either place.   It'll be good to hit the trails with some other people.   Eventually I'm going to get stuck out there if I keep going by myself!  Keep me posted on the details...

Cheers,

Adam

[WhiteOut]

Edited first post, going to Waiparous

[Delco21]

Yeah I'm probably in for this haven't been out much though I'm new to wheeling

Is it gonna be tough going you figure? I'm not very experienced

[WhiteOut]

Yeah I'm probably in for this haven't been out much though I'm new to wheeling

Is it gonna be tough going you figure? I'm not very experienced

I don't think it will be too too bad, nice hot and sunny weather this week. I don't think that any one will have any issue with turning around and doing a different route if it gets too hairy, I don't want to break my stuff either.

[THE GOLD DIIGGER]

Waiparous is pretty tame not that hard at all,most of the hard trails r shut down shouldn't have any problems and should be pretty dry. good place to learn.

[Rubiconed]

Well fraser you already know im coming im just confirming now. My baby will be out of paint and ready for some mud haha.

[Delco21]

Well sounds good then I'm in for this run

[BJCJ7]

I'm in for this run. Stock '07 Rubi Unlimited. I'm pretty new to wheeling as well but can't wait to get out.

[RUBICON13]

Hello everyone,

This is sounding like a great trip for a relatively new 4x4 person like myself.

I should be picking up my new Jeep in a couple hours (stock 2007 Unlimited Rubicon 6 speed). If everything goes well, I hope to join you on Sinday and learn much from everyone.

Take care,

Jeff

[JJonesee]

Wife and I will be there.

I don't mind teaching newbies.  Always fun.

CB channel?

New folks should pack minor recovery gear..

[RUBICON13]

JJ,

Thanks for the advice.

Can you make any recommendations as to what minor recovery gear would be good to have?

Thanks,

Jeff

[WhiteOut]

Basic recovery gear for the newer people would be a proper snatch strap, no metal ends. A pair of work gloves in case you need to get your hands dirty or handle winch line. A couple of D-ring shackles if your vehicle is equipped with the proper mounts for them. For those using a rear trailer hitch for their recovery point, Warn makes a nice attachment that slides into the hitch and has a D-ring on it. Modern Motors has these is stock all the time, as should any of the 4x4 stores in town. Same goes for the snatch strap.

A proper set of front tow hooks that are mounted to the factory points, if you have an aftermarket bumper, then D-ring points or well attached tow hooks. A trailer hitch in the rear, aftermarket rear bumper or the stock factory tow point are what we look for front and rear tow points.

[RUBICON13]

Thanks Whiteout!

I will see what I can come up with from now until then.

Jeff