Southern California Club Xterra

Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX Display Case => Topic started by: GSxterra on December 23, 2011, 09:51:40 AM

Title: Newbe intro
Post by: GSxterra on December 23, 2011, 09:51:40 AM

I am new to the club and would like to say hi and ask if there are any good beginner rides in the SO cal area.
Joined SCCX: Dec 2011
Username:  GSxterra
Real Name: Gerard
Year:  2005
Make:  Nissan
Model: Xterra
Trim:  SE 4x4
Color:  Avalanche
Mods: Non "Yet"

Comments:  I have not done any off roading except for a light dirt and gravel trail while camping.  Living in Orange County, CA where are some good beginner rides within a 1 day round trip?


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Title: Re: Newbe intro
Post by: Ghost65 on December 23, 2011, 10:24:19 AM

Welcome to the Club Gerard!


Green Trails...

...paging FrankB...paging FrankB  :)

Title: Re: Newbe intro
Post by: FrankB on December 23, 2011, 01:49:05 PM

What part of the OC are you in?  I'm sure we can come up with some ideas for easy but fun trails.

Title: Re: Newbe intro
Post by: magnus718 on December 23, 2011, 03:18:00 PM

i would be interested as well!

Title: Re: Newbe intro
Post by: Goldfish on December 23, 2011, 04:25:28 PM

Welcome GS & Magnus

Title: Re: Newbe intro
Post by: GSxterra on December 26, 2011, 09:42:20 AM

I am in Mission Viejo and would love to take the X on some Dirt.  I am thinking of going up to the top of Saddleback this weekend Maybe Sunday to kick off the new Year.

Title: Re: Newbe intro
Post by: Oz on December 26, 2011, 01:34:10 PM

Welcome

Title: Re: Newbe intro
Post by: Paul on December 26, 2011, 04:35:27 PM

If you want "the" book buy a copy of Peter Massey and Jeanne Wilson's Backcountry Adventures Southern California. It covers many many trails "around town" and out to Nevada/Arizona and the Sierras. I've gotten my money out of mine a hundred times over. It includes GPS coordinates and trail ratings. The first chapters include off-roading tips and lots of history of the area.

Yikes, looks like it's out-of-print.

http://www.amazon.com/Backcountry-Adventures-California-Peter-Massey/dp/1930193041/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1324946047&sr=8-4

I've used this one too: http://www.4x4books.com/gtcas.htm

Title: Re: Newbe intro
Post by: Bobby B. on December 26, 2011, 08:23:38 PM

Welcome.

Title: Re: Newbe intro
Post by: SuperSlideStyle on December 28, 2011, 05:14:32 PM

Hi.  We have lots of trips that are begginer and family friendly. Just get familiar with the Xcursion Rules and Recommendations for trail rides and check the dates.  Try signing up for some of the other forum boards like XOC, NOR, thenewx, ronin wheelers  ETC.