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tjd60

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« on: October 05, 2005, 09:54:42 AM »
CJA THANKS GIVING RUN (Indian Graves Trail)

Date:  October 8th

Meeting place:  Okotoks Smitys

Meeting Time:  7:00am

Departure Time:  8:00am

All Jeeps need FRONT and Rear tow points, a working CB radio.  The trail is not for beginners, winch and lockers are highly recommended

To all that want to join us on this run, be prepared for a long day.  The full loop takes about 10 - 12 hours.  Bring extra fuel and extra food.[/size]

Hope to see you all there. :D

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« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2005, 11:59:57 AM »
Anyone want a passenger for this run? My rig won't be trailworthy by the weekend. I buy breakfast and gas!

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« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2005, 12:09:56 PM »
Great but what trail are you doing?
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« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2005, 01:09:23 PM »
i have ridden that trail twice since all the floods and big rains.
i think you will be on that trail longer than 12 hours IF :)  you have anyone that is not locked front and rear and winchless.
The floods have made some sections extremely difficult with a high white knuckle factor. The skeg field is mostly dry so that should be ok but there are some brutal uphills. Also, the 'posing' section that has the erosion where you are forced to deke between the trees to get around it will see everyone on a winch as the erosion is big and steep.
After you cross the river at the 4 corners, you will soon be in for one incredibly tough climb. Very eroded and off camber. After that it is smooth sailing from the bent tree and beyond.
Maybe i have been on a bike too much but i think that any jeep not locked and winched is not going down that trail. There is one mud section that is tough now as well.
Having said all this i think it is now an even better trail :D .

Tom
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« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2005, 01:10:03 PM »
I may have an extra seat available.  But I'll have to find a new seat for my hat.  :)

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« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2005, 03:36:00 PM »
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Great but what trail are you doing?


Hmm.. heres a clue Scott..

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Meeting place: Okotoks Smitys
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« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2005, 06:39:36 PM »
Apex, I have an extra seat if you need it and if Nils does not find a seat for his hat.
Keep on Jeepin'

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« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2005, 07:01:40 PM »
I won't make it because my stupid Comanche is broken again, but is Nills talking about Indian Graves (Okotoks Smittys) and is Tom talking about Waiparous (four corners?)  I think this should be clarified for all the people who don't have ESP and are reading this.

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« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2005, 07:38:49 PM »
i am talking about IG and the 4 corners where the emergency exit is located.
Tom :)
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« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2005, 08:04:09 PM »
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« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2005, 10:36:52 PM »
i need a seat tooo :lol:
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« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2005, 11:32:01 PM »
:evil:  I wish i had some more trial time on the jeep! Dont know if I trust the new engine for 12 hours of beating :? .

How far out of Oka. is IG??

Sam

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« Reply #12 on: October 06, 2005, 07:48:32 AM »
I am installing some lockers and setting up gears this weekend, but if the "itch" is strong enough I'll cya at Smitty's...Love that run in IG, one of the best trails Ive ever been on.

-Joe

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« Reply #13 on: October 06, 2005, 10:32:18 AM »
The trail is near Chain Lakes area, south of Calgary

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indian graves
« Reply #14 on: October 07, 2005, 09:57:48 PM »
wheres smittys in okotoks?