Southern California Club Xterra
Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX Xcursions => Topic started by: Ghost65 on December 14, 2011, 07:11:09 AM
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Rattlesnake Canyon 2012 ~ THIS RUN IS A GO
DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2011
MEET SPOT:
8:00AM ~ K Mart Parking Lot
20777 Bear Valley Rd. Apple Valley 92308.
Meet Spot Map Linky: http://mapq.st/uRBN2n (http://mapq.st/uRBN2n)
Look for the SCCX Club Banner and my white Xterra.
The group will be leaving the meet spot @ 9:00am.
CB Channel: 17
FRS Channel: 2 Sub Channel: 24
Ham Radio: 146.520
**Please have a full tank of gas when you arrive**
**TO THE GROUP** - for this year's run we are stating that 4WD IS REQUIRED.
I have discussed this specifically with several Rattlesnake veterans, and with a group of this size, 2WD will simply compromise everyone's timely trail progress.
SCCX will be planning some 2WD friendly runs in the future for sure.
Rattlesnake Canyon ~ Moderate: ~ 25miles & 4 - 6 hours, weather permitting. With this larger group please plan for 6-8 hours of trail time.
Starts off in the high desert washes, passes through a fun rocky, canyon, by some yucca & Joshua trees with a mine site and optional short dry waterfall climb along the way. At the burns canyon intersection we
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I have some plans but either of those days works for me. Sweet! I've been wanting to go on my first SCCX trail run.
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Uh....where is this trip? You have any cords?
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Uh....where is this trip? You have any cords?
This is local Max...the Donner Camp photo is a reference to the last trip I made. Snowed...a lot...and there were some comments made about spending the night on the trail, etc.
This is north and east of Big Bear, off of Hwy 247 is where the trail head starts. I'll see if I can find specific GPS coords.
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This is north and east of Big Bear, off of Hwy 247 is where the trail head starts.
Okay that's what I thought. No need for cords right now then......I'm still in.
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Im in!! I did this last year and it was a lot of fun. Snow could make this interesting...
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Yes I will be there, God and work permitting
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Im in!! I did this last year and it was a lot of fun. Snow could make this interesting...
Cool Matt...weather permitting I am bringing a snow shovel and some Advil. Glad you can make it. ;)
Yes I will be there, God and work permitting
Oz, glad you are in...and I will put a good word in for you. :)
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Glad to see that scary photo(s) implying cannibalism now gone, it was creeping me out. ;D
For anyone who has not done this trip, it really is one of the best. For those that need to exit early, or who don't want to deal with snow (if there is any) they can always exit easily down Burns Canyon towards Pioneertown. That gives this run a lot of variety and flexibility for folks.
I can't make it on the 4th, might be able to on the 11th, but won't know for a while.
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Safe to assume when you say "diverse and offer something for everyone from easy wash running, desert fast tracks, traditional trail rides, optional rock piles, with views, mine site, landmarks, and flora to see along the way" that a recently modded 2wd w/ tires and body armor would do alright and see most, if not all the trail?
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Ha that's funny. The guy that is credited with making that map is a friend of mine. Small world.
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Safe to assume when you say "diverse and offer something for everyone from easy wash running, desert fast tracks, traditional trail rides, optional rock piles, with views, mine site, landmarks, and flora to see along the way" that a recently modded 2wd w/ tires and body armor would do alright and see most, if not all the trail?
I would not recommend this trail for a 2wd vehicle. Very tight and twisty that requires slow going. I was on the first 4 miles last weekend looking at some potential mining claims and was surprised at how much rougher it was than what I remembered from the last time.
Note to Ghost X, Feb.11th would work for me.
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I would not recommend this trail for a 2wd vehicle. Very tight and twisty that requires slow going. I was on the first 4 miles last weekend looking at some potential mining claims and was surprised at how much rougher it was than what I remembered from the last time.
Note to Ghost X, Feb.11th would work for me.
I will second the admonishment against a 2WD for this trail. Too many spots where 4WD is mandatory, sorry.
I will put you down for 2/11 Don.
For everyone else, I have started a poll to see which date works best for everyone over on thenewx:
http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=49141
Login over there and cast your vote, or let me know here. I will start a count here and there of what date works best for everyone, and then majority rules.
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BTW: I will have SCCX stickers available for purchase at this run. $9.00 cash and you can be the proud owner of Club colors for your Xterra or other suitable off road swiss army knife.
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/The%20DzrtX/SCCXsticker-1.jpg)
I'll be there just for the sticker!
Count me in, like I said on the newX the only thing that will stop me is work or the TS :o
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I just had the '06 aligned. I can't think of a better way to knock it back out of alignment than running Rattlesnake Canyon with you all. I'm a probable on either date ...
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I'll be there just for the sticker!
Count me in, like I said on the newX the only thing that will stop me is work or the TS :o
Awesome Marcin...would love it if you can make this run. :)
I just had the '06 aligned. I can't think of a better way to knock it back out of alignment than running Rattlesnake Canyon with you all. I'm a probable on either date ...
Look forward to meeting you Subsport.
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I am interested and will put down vacation days as I work weekends - miss everyone
(http://www.motifake.com/image/demotivational-poster/small/0905/donner-thanks-not-hungry-now-demotivational-poster-1243106402.jpg)
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Count me in. Either day is fine with me. Looking forward to it.
Oh and on a side note, GhostX, were you by any chance in Vegas last weekend? I saw a white second gen. with a tire carrier and a highlift jack leaving Excalibur saturday night. Just wondering haha
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Count me in. Either day is fine with me. Looking forward to it.
Oh and on a side note, GhostX, were you by any chance in Vegas last weekend? I saw a white second gen. with a tire carrier and a highlift jack leaving Excalibur saturday night. Just wondering haha
The date is looking more and more like the 11th, as I am hearing there may be a contingent from AZXC coming too. Glad you can make it IronAndroidX! :)
Wasn't me, but I probably know who. Nizmo McLovin is an Xterra LV peep, and that matches his description. Did it look like it was Titan Swapped? If so, that's Dan.
John/Sturndog, glad you can make it too!
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Okay everyone, the date is Saturday, February 11th, 2012!
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Okay everyone, the date is Saturday, February 11th, 2012!
(http://www.semperx.com/images/gallery/ozlikes-k.png)
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Hey guys I know I've been off your radar but I want to do this. I work nights and weekends so ill request this day off.
God willing I will be there it has been too long since I last hit the trails.
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Hey guys I know I've been off your radar but I want to do this. I work nights and weekends so ill request this day off.
God willing I will be there it has been too long since I last hit the trails.
Cool Kyle...hope to see you there...added.
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Calendar has been marked.
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Calendar has been marked.
Awesome.
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Hi John
Please put me down for the 11th thanks
Sorry for the confusion of screen names. I guess that is what happens when you pick a short screen name go to a neighboring Forum and it's already taken.
SoCalX_tl11 Terry Lindgren
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Hi John
Please put me down for the 11th thanks
Sorry for the confusion of screen names. I guess that is what happens when you pick a short screen name go to a neighboring Forum and it's already taken.
SoCalX_tl11 Terry Lindgren
No worries Terry, thanks for the heads up. Look forward to seeing you.
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I'm in
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I'm in
Great, added you over on thenewx and here too. Thanks!
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Hey guys (and gals),
If you see your screen name on the list, but no first name, please PM me your first name so I can add it. Will make for easier social introductions on trail day.
Also: This Xcursion is shaping up to be a very large group, at least 15 trucks, possibly even 20!! This is great news, and with a group of this size, I would like update the trail time to closer to 6-8 hours, so plan for a full day on the trail and getting back home after dark.
Thanks,
John
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WOW this is going to be the event in Feb! Can't wait for this!
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WOW this is going to be the event in Feb! Can't wait for this!
Hey Marcin...thanks for posting that YouTube video over on Thenewx for Kevin's GoneMoab trailer. Very cool.
Glad to hear that you and Ted can make it, thanks for making a trail with SCCX. Glad to see the AZXC reaching out, hopefully we can reciprocate in 2012 and attend an AZXC Xcursion. Anyone else from the Zone coming over with you guys? I may be spending the night in Victorville on Friday, let me know if you are arriving early and maybe we could grab a bite to eat together?
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I'm in. Hopefully I can do both days. Haven't been out with the group in a while. Trying to stabilize my work situation.
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I'm in. Hopefully I can do both days. Haven't been out with the group in a while. Trying to stabilize my work situation.
Hope you can make it Irwin, you are added to the list.
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Hey Marcin...thanks for posting that YouTube video over on Thenewx for Kevin's GoneMoab trailer. Very cool.
Glad to hear that you and Ted can make it, thanks for making a trail with SCCX. Glad to see the AZXC reaching out, hopefully we can reciprocate in 2012 and attend an AZXC Xcursion. Anyone else from the Zone coming over with you guys? I may be spending the night in Victorville on Friday, let me know if you are arriving early and maybe we could grab a bite to eat together?
Victorville it is! How far from the meeting place is this? I'll have the dog so need to find a hotel that I can take him with!
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Well, we are meeting in the K-Mart parking lot in Apple Valley...not far. I might also look into a hotel in Apple Valley.
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I might be able to go!! woohoo. still depends on a pregnant friend of the wifes......hope to see u again john!!
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Does anyone want to caravan from the Inland Empire? We can meet at the CHEVRON gas station on Foothill Blvd. and the 15 fwy by the Wal-Mart shopping center, then drive north up the pass to meet everyone else at the K-MART. I'm assuming it will take 1-1.5 hrs. to the meeting spot. Whats a good time to leave, 7-8am?
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I will be coming from. Murrieta is be in for a caravan.
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I am officially in! Mark me down!! :)
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I am officially in! Mark me down!! :)
Danny...great news. You are added to the list. :)
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Well looks like Shi won't be on her business trip. Count her and I in for this!!
;D
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Well looks like Shi won't be on her business trip. Count her and I in for this!!
;D
Cool Nick, look forward to seeing you and Shi. ;D
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I hate to say this but mark me as a def NO on this. It sucks but the truck goes in on the 6th for its custom bumper. Week to two weeks for the bumper. Unless a miracle happens and the bumper gets done on Friday the 10th then I would be in. Keep your fingers crossed!
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If it is not to late mark Harley and I in on this one! ;D
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The 11th is my birthday... Woo Hoo!! ; D
I'll need to sort out my schedule, but I'll see if I can make it. It'd be fun, because this'll be a repeat of the one run I went on with the club in my old '02.
-Thomas-
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I hate to say this but mark me as a def NO on this. It sucks but the truck goes in on the 6th for its custom bumper. Week to two weeks for the bumper. Unless a miracle happens and the bumper gets done on Friday the 10th then I would be in. Keep your fingers crossed!
No worries Marcin, we will leave a light on for ya'.
If it is not to late mark Harley and I in on this one! ;D
Chris...you and Harley are in! Thanks man!! ;D
The 11th is my birthday... Woo Hoo!! ; D
I'll need to sort out my schedule, but I'll see if I can make it. It'd be fun, because this'll be a repeat of the one run I went on with the club in my old '02.
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Cool man, we'll have to have some cake on the trail!! See you there!!
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Set me up for 1 sticker, I could use another.
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Set me up for 1 sticker, I could use another.
Yep, they will be available on this run!!
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I would really like to make this run (it will be my first with SCCX) I am stupid busy this time of year but luckily I live abut 3 miles from 247.
Sorry if this is understood or covered elseware but are "other" vics allowed on this run or just X's/Fronty's? I have a friend that just put an LS1 in his heep and wants to go if allowed. If not, no big thing, we will just go some other time, but he has never been on a run with so many rigs either.
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hey everyone, I don't mean to throw a wrench into things here, but in case it wasn't mentioned before, the King of the Hammers race is in johnson valley on the 10th and there is typically a TON of people headoing out there. Although most of the traffic will be on the north side of the 247, don't be surprised if you run in to a few rigs heading up rattle snake to run mottino wash.
(http://ruggedrocksoffroad.com/gallery/d/11600-19/Mottino-Wash-4x4-Trail_4538.jpg) (http://ruggedrocksoffroad.com/gallery/v/mottino-wash-4x4-trail/Mottino-Wash-4x4-Trail_4538.jpg.html)
has anyone here run mottino wash before?
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I would really like to make this run (it will be my first with SCCX) I am stupid busy this time of year but luckily I live abut 3 miles from 247.
Sorry if this is understood or covered elseware but are "other" vics allowed on this run or just X's/Fronty's? I have a friend that just put an LS1 in his heep and wants to go if allowed. If not, no big thing, we will just go some other time, but he has never been on a run with so many rigs either.
Any vehicles are welcome, just let me know their name and vehicle make so we can add them to the attendance list in Post #1. Also, please have them scan over the Xcursion Guidlelines for SCCX runs.
Thanks!
hey everyone, I don't mean to throw a wrench into things here, but in case it wasn't mentioned before, the King of the Hammers race is in johnson valley on the 10th and there is typically a TON of people headoing out there. Although most of the traffic will be on the north side of the 247, don't be surprised if you run in to a few rigs heading up rattle snake to run mottino wash.
(http://ruggedrocksoffroad.com/gallery/d/11600-19/Mottino-Wash-4x4-Trail_4538.jpg) (http://ruggedrocksoffroad.com/gallery/v/mottino-wash-4x4-trail/Mottino-Wash-4x4-Trail_4538.jpg.html)
has anyone here run mottino wash before?
Hey Steve, thanks for the heads up.
I didn't remember that KOH was this weekend, but we will be on the lookout for any additional traffic on the trail.
I have not run Mottino Wash...where is it and what is the difficulty rating???
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A very very large majority of the Xs frequenting this site are not capable of running Mottino Wash when it's in form.
Last time I went through there it was solid axles, crawler gears and at least 35s to make it, though it has been a bit. And every single jeep on 35s got hung up on their diffs.
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Anyone is welcome to join on the runs so long as they keep in mind that these are family oriented PG-13 runs meant to "enjoy the drive" that the Xterra offers on the trail and introduce newbies to the true outdoors.
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OK boys and girls, I am back to a maybe for this run! Things are working out! This maybe the debut of the new bumper!
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Is there space available for camping if we want to tow the trailer up the day before?
I know there is a lot of yellow post camping in the Holcomb Valley area, but with the expected weather I am not sure about access.
Sorry!
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Any vehicles are welcome, just let me know their name and vehicle make so we can add them to the attendance list in Post #1. Also, please have them scan over the Xcursion Guidlelines for SCCX runs.
Thanks
Well so far I'm in (Chance) with the wife (Rebekah) in our X plus my friend (Jetcracker/Graham) in his Jeep.
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Oh man, this is going to be fun! For camping, there are lots of spots along the way. Not sure about a camper trailer. We will need 4WD to get up Big Bear and back down.
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Oh man, this is going to be fun! For camping, there are lots of spots along the way. Not sure about a camper trailer. We will need 4WD to get up Big Bear and back down.
Any GPS coordinates for a spot for the trailer? I can dry camp for a night or two so I don't have to drive two plus hours to get to the meet up spot then drive four to six hours on the trail. Where is the trailhead / starting point?
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Is it cool if we park and wait at the trail head; just off of 247? We will be coming from Yucca Valley.
(Not that I don't want to drive in a giant convoy of X's and such)
Here's a Google Map of the info that was posted on the 1st post. I don't know how to make it editable by anyone... I can collaborate with anyone (if you want me to invite you via your email address)
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=204149492640837027717.0004b733adc6f58b9fb70&msa=0&ll=34.311681,-116.812134&spn=0.57963,0.88028 (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=204149492640837027717.0004b733adc6f58b9fb70&msa=0&ll=34.311681,-116.812134&spn=0.57963,0.88028)
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What's up John...I didn't see my name on the list. You trying to tell me something???
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Any GPS coordinates for a spot for the trailer? I can dry camp for a night or two so I don't have to drive two plus hours to get to the meet up spot then drive four to six hours on the trail. Where is the trailhead / starting point?
GPS coordinates for the trail head are on the map in Post #1, and I cut and pasted this from the Rattlesnake Canyon Trial website:
Rattlesnake Canyon, located in San Bernardino County California, runs from Hwy 247, 18.22 miles east of the four-way stop in Lucerne Valley to Burns Canyon Rd (Just east of Forest Service Rd 2N02). At the trailhead on the desert floor at Hwy 247 the elevation is 3,102 ft. above sea level. The trail gradually climbs to 5,750 ft. above sea level.
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Is it cool if we park and wait at the trail head; just off of 247? We will be coming from Yucca Valley.
(Not that I don't want to drive in a giant convoy of X's and such)
Here's a Google Map of the info that was posted on the 1st post. I don't know how to make it editable by anyone... I can collaborate with anyone (if you want me to invite you via your email address)
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=204149492640837027717.0004b733adc6f58b9fb70&msa=0&ll=34.311681,-116.812134&spn=0.57963,0.88028 (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=204149492640837027717.0004b733adc6f58b9fb70&msa=0&ll=34.311681,-116.812134&spn=0.57963,0.88028)
No problem on waiting at the trailhead for the group. The GPS coordinates for the trail head are on the map in the first post, as well as one of my last posts giving driving directions to the trail head as well.
We should be there between 10:30-10:45 at the trail head. However, this could be earlier, so watch the boards. Do you have a ham radio?
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FYI don't drop off a trailer and leave it at the trail head. It might not be there when you get back.
Remember folks, much of Rattlesnake Canyon is privately held, and open to OHV use at the ranchers' discretion. They are cool with it, but please do not do anything that will jeopardize that. I.e., don't mess with the cows and/or assume you have free reign to trample where-ever.
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FYI don't drop off a trailer and leave it at the trail head. It might not be there when you get back.
Remember folks, much of Rattlesnake Canyon is privately held, and open to OHV use at the ranchers' discretion. They are cool with it, but please do not do anything that will jeopardize that. I.e., don't mess with the cows and/or assume you have free reign to trample where-ever.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... cows...
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No problem on waiting at the trailhead for the group. The GPS coordinates for the trail head are on the map in the first post, as well as one of my last posts giving driving directions to the trail head as well.
We should be there between 10:30-10:45 at the trail head. However, this could be earlier, so watch the boards. Do you have a ham radio?
I don't have a ham ( I wish I did ) but have a cb and frs/gmrs radios. I won't be late, I only live about 30 mins from there. ;D
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I think we'll all have our 2 way radios on. Mine has a 30 mi. range so we can get you from a ways out..
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I don't have a ham ( I wish I did ) but have a cb and frs/gmrs radios. I won't be late, I only live about 30 mins from there. ;D
No ham ??? Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm pigs can be found around cows :P
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HEY GUYS!!! NEED A FAVOR!!!
GHOSTX is giving me a ride up the mountain, but will not be able to give me a ride back down...
Can someone give me a ride back down the mountain?? He's staying in Big Bear and to drive back down the hill after driving up it all day is asking a bit much....Can anyone help out?
I plan on parking at the Kmart and leaving my truck there until we're done, so if anyone could help out it would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks so much and if you have any other questions just message me!!
Thanks,
-Christiaan
xxSVxx
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You're not bringing your X? Hiow trail capable is your X now? Are we sure that conditions need a 4WD?
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I'm bringing my X. BUT, she's sitting this one out. As much as I'd love to bring her, she's 2WD, and with such a large group the last thing I want is to be an anchor and slow 30 rigs down because I need to get winched/strapped over this and that. I'm totally good riding shotgun and absorbing some good info on products and tips on what to do/not. Can't wait!!
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To GhostX, my brother owns a Gen2 Xterra, and I have a 01 Discovery, we were were wondering if we could come along on your trip. We would like to go out with a group since most of the time its just the 2 of us. Let me know if you can squeeze us in.
Cristian
PS My brothers name, the one with the Xterra is George.
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Gentlemen.. something has come up so I will not be able to make this run..gonna be a great time so enjoy!
More accurately, IMHO, a great run, which seems to be getting an awesome response by an unbelievably cool group of diverse wheelers is simply getting too big given the location, trail, event.. pulling out to reduce headcounts and avoid frustration..
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You mean my X doesn't get to see it's twin! :-[
Sorry to hear that Mark, we'll take some epic shots for you!
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You're not bringing your X? Hiow trail capable is your X now? Are we sure that conditions need a 4WD?
Yes, we are requiring 4WD for this trail. With a group this size, in order to keep things moving this was a necessary decision.
Gentlemen.. something has come up so I will not be able to make this run.. gonna be a great time so enjoy!
No worries Marc...another time. Maybe catch up with you later in the evening. ;)
To GhostX, my brother owns a Gen2 Xterra, and I have a 01 Discovery, we were were wondering if we could come along on your trip. We would like to go out with a group since most of the time its just the 2 of us. Let me know if you can squeeze us in.
Cristian
PS My brothers name, the one with the Xterra is George.
Okay, is the Xterra 4WD? What size tires are you guys running on your rigs? Do you have the capability to air up/air down with compressor's? Check out the Xcursion guidelines when you can and let me know. Thanks!
We can add you, but I am seriously considering a cap at 35 trucks.
What are everyone's thoughts on this??
Everyone on the list right now has either spoken to me or confirmed via Private Message. A group this size will almost guarantee an 8 hour trail time for everyone, with a stop for lunch on the trail.
Also: timing and sunshine will determine if we head west through Burns Canyon to Big Bear, or south east throuh Burns Canyon to Pioneer Town. Trying not to finish in the dark this year. :)
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I might have to pull out...again. Money is tight and several of my younger brothers owe me a hundreds. This sucks! I've been trying to go on a run for years now and can't seem to get timing right.
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I might have to pull out...again. Money is tight and several of my younger brothers owe me a hundreds. This sucks! I've been trying to go on a run for years now and can't seem to get timing right.
Let me know Irwin...hope you can make it. I completely understand.
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No spare gas cans will be needed right? wondering if i should bring my 5 gallon just in case..
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You should always bring it with you as a precaution, two (2) if you're planning on going both days.
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No spare gas cans will be needed right? wondering if i should bring my 5 gallon just in case..
A full gas tank is fine for this run, please arrive at the K-Mart topped off.
If you feel the need to bring the extra 5 gallons, that is okay but unecessary for this run.
I would save the weight.
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an unbelievably cool group of diverse wheelers
Haha...thank you Mr. Romney. ;)
To GhostX, my brother owns a Gen2 Xterra, and I have a 01 Discovery, we were were wondering if we could come along on your trip. We would like to go out with a group since most of the time its just the 2 of us. Let me know if you can squeeze us in.
Cristian
PS My brothers name, the one with the Xterra is George.
Okay Cristian, I received your PM, you and George are in.
We will begin a wait list and go from there.
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Ok, I'm back in. Just got my taxes done and I got a much, much bigger tax return than expected. So, funds are good and we are a GO! Also, I thought the cap was at 35 trucks?
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WHAT HAS TWO THUMBS AND STILL NEEDS A RIDE DOWN THE MOUNTAIN!?!??!!
THIS GUY!!!!!! ;D
Long story short; GhostX is letting me ride in his rig, but he's staying in Big Bear, so it's pretty wasteful if he had to drive back down the mountain just to drop me off.
All I need is a ride down. I shower daily so I don't smell. I'll brush my teeth extra long that morning. Double dose of deodorant. I'll even bring snacks!!!
Thanks,
-Christiaan
xxSVxx
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I don't know. Do you have that "Evil Eye" look to you? Make sure you comb your hair too! My momma always said that clean underwear never hurt either...
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Ok, I'm back in. Just got my taxes done and I got a much, much bigger tax return than expected. So, funds are good and we are a GO! Also, I thought the cap was at 35 trucks?
We decided to limit it to 30 in an effort to keep the group somewhat organized on the trail.
Like I said before, there are always last minute additions/subtractions, we will make it work.
Glad you can make it, sounds like you and Uncle Sam are buying us lunch on the trail. ;)
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We decided to limit it to 30 in an effort to keep the group somewhat organized on the trail.
Like I said before, there are always last minute additions/subtractions, we will make it work.
Glad you can make it, sounds like you and Uncle Sam are buying us lunch on the trail. ;)
I sent you a PM, any chance I can make it in? Early notice would help alot so I can make camping revervations. I found a campsite a few minutes away from the meet area. Here is the link if anyone is interested.
http://cms.sbcounty.gov/parks/Parks/MojaveNarrowsRegionalPark.aspx
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I sent you a PM, any chance I can make it in? Early notice would help alot so I can make camping revervations. I found a campsite a few minutes away from the meet area. Here is the link if anyone is interested.
http://cms.sbcounty.gov/parks/Parks/MojaveNarrowsRegionalPark.aspx
You are in, we had a cancellation. Got your PM, thanks.
Are you heading back to your campsite after the run?
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Alright ladies and gentlemen, in the interest of making sure this trail is ready for 25+ trucks in two weeks, Alex and I toured Rattlesnake Canyon and Trail 2N02 today.
The Canyon was in good shape, although I must say we will have fun spotting some of the longer wheelbases in a few of the tight spots.
Spotting will be key in some of these areas. :)
AND, for those of you running stock step rails, be forewarned! Sliders are better, and the risk of bending these up into your rocker panels is serious on this run. My recommendation would be to remove, however, the choice is yours.
The run took us a little over three hours, as we hit the trail head at 2:00pm, and with some geocaching and one wrong turn, hit Baldwin Lake/2N02 West at 5:38pm, just at sunset. So, with our group hitting the trail head at 11:00am-ish, we should have no problem making it through in time. (barring a winter storm blasting through and blanketing 2N02, it was clear today)
Here are a few pictures to tempt your dirt flavored taste buds.
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The meet spot:
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/Rattlesnake%20Canyon%20and%20Burns%20Canyon/DSC_0026.jpg)
Trail head:
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/Rattlesnake%20Canyon%20and%20Burns%20Canyon/DSC_0028.jpg)
This rusted relic was up the "wrong turn" trail which hit a dead end:
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/Rattlesnake%20Canyon%20and%20Burns%20Canyon/DSC_0030.jpg)
Back on the trail, this is the type of deep sand that mandates 4WD:
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/Rattlesnake%20Canyon%20and%20Burns%20Canyon/DSC_0032.jpg)
Water was running well:
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This was a fairly tight spot, with rocks on the left and right. This is with 33" tires and a 3" lift:
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/Rattlesnake%20Canyon%20and%20Burns%20Canyon/DSC_0036.jpg)
More sandy wash action:
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/Rattlesnake%20Canyon%20and%20Burns%20Canyon/DSC_0034.jpg)
Locals out in force:
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/Rattlesnake%20Canyon%20and%20Burns%20Canyon/DSC_0035.jpg)
A bit of geocaching:
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/Rattlesnake%20Canyon%20and%20Burns%20Canyon/DSC_0049.jpg)
Trail 2N02 turn off, heading west:
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/Rattlesnake%20Canyon%20and%20Burns%20Canyon/DSC_0051.jpg)
2N02 West sign:
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/Rattlesnake%20Canyon%20and%20Burns%20Canyon/DSC_0064.jpg)
The end of the trail, 2N02 west at sunset:
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/Rattlesnake%20Canyon%20and%20Burns%20Canyon/DSC_0062.jpg)
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You are in, we had a cancellation. Got your PM, thanks.
Are you heading back to your campsite after the run?
That is the plan, did you want to make a meet up there for the group after the run?
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Actually, was going to ask a favor. I have someone riding shotgun with me (Christiaan, xxSVxx) who is leaving his 2WD Xterra at the meet spot, and was hoping someone could shuttle him back to the K-Mart to pick up his X.
Some of us (including myself) are staying in Big Bear for the night after the run, and I am sure we will look to grab dinner somewhere with the group for those that want to attend.
There are several good places to eat and wash down the dust in Big Bear, which we can discuss the day of.
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Actually, was going to ask a favor. I have someone riding shotgun with me (Christiaan, xxSVxx) who is leaving his 2WD Xterra at the meet spot, and was hoping someone could shuttle him back to the K-Mart to pick up his X.
Some of us (including myself) are staying in Big Bear for the night after the run, and I am sure we will look to grab dinner somewhere with the group for those that want to attend.
There are several good places to eat and wash down the dust in Big Bear, which we can discuss the day of.
I'm sure I could do a little shuttling. How far is the dinner spot from the trail head?
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Well...that is the complicated part. Are you camping in Big Bear or Lucerne Valley?
Christiaan would like to leave his Xterra (2WD) in the K-Mart parking lot/meet spot and have someone take him back there after the run. We are eating in Big Bear, and I am spending the night there.
Sounds to me like you are camping in Big Bear as well, and the shuttle idea probably won't work for you. No worries. We may ask to see if someone can pick him up on the way, maybe in Rancho Cucamonga, and then run him back down on their way back to town. LA/SD.
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I am camping at the mojave narrows park, it is only a few miles from the k-mart so i think I can do the job.
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Oh man, wish I would have known you guys were there. Then again I am sick... but I would have wheeled with the flu! I would have just worn one of those SARS masks! 8)
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This is a fantastic run, always one of the best of the year ;D Don't forget the side trip to the old mine and the drywater falls. We normally have lunch there.
Wish I could go, but michael is playing in the big state cup soccer tournament that weekend so have fun and be safe.
Brian
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I am camping at the mojave narrows park, it is only a few miles from the k-mart so i think I can do the job.
If you can help with getting Christiaan back to his truck that would be great, thank you Chris. :)
This is a fantastic run, always one of the best of the year ;D Don't forget the side trip to the old mine and the drywater falls. We normally have lunch there.
Wish I could go, but michael is playing in the big state cup soccer tournament that weekend so have fun and be safe.
Brian
Hey Brian, wish you could make it too. I will talk with Don (Goldfish) or Oz on where to stop for lunch/etc. and look for the mine as well.
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I don't know about the mine that Brian is talking about. The last time I went with SCCX we stopped for lunch here: 34* 15' 51,19"N, 116* 39 42.07"W. It is right above Vaughn Springs.
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I don't know about the mine that Brian is talking about. The last time I went with SCCX we stopped for lunch here: 34* 15' 51,19"N, 116* 39 42.07"W. It is right above Vaughn Springs.
Thanks Don, let's see how the group moves and go from there. Where is Vaughn Springs on the trail?
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34*15'33.3"N, 116*39'36.9W
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I've been to those mines. There are several along the way. They are vertical shafts that drop about 40' ft with an old rickety wooden pulley system above ground that are no longer functional. A rope tied to a truck, a flashlight, and you are good to go.
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If its not too late, im in along with another X which is my brother in laws. Count us in, Erwin and Butch.
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I've been to those mines. There are several along the way. They are vertical shafts that drop about 40' ft with an old rickety wooden pulley system above ground that are no longer functional. A rope tied to a truck, a flashlight, and you are good to go.
I don't think we will have time this trip to get that in depth (pun intended) with mine exploration, but was just curious as I have never ventured that far off the trail.
If its not too late, im in along with another X which is my brother in laws. Count us in, Erwin and Butch.
I will add you both to the wait list, as right now we are capped at 30 trucks.
Please scroll throught the previous posts for the wait list protocols/Xcursion Guidelines.
Are both of your Xterra's 4WD?
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Hey1 I'm not on the list. Sorry, I can't send any Pm's on my cell phones mobile version of SCCX. GhostX, can you add me to the list please? Irwin, SuperSlideStyle.
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Hey1 I'm not on the list. Sorry, I can't send any Pm's on my cell phones mobile version of SCCX. GhostX, can you add me to the list please? Irwin, SuperSlideStyle.
You are on there, #16. Good to go.
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I'm taking a friend out to a concert for her birthday that afternoon and night, so I can't ask to ride along with someone either. Have fun out there!
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We are very pleased to announce that SCCX member Danny Grooters (DannyX) and his company, ORPP will be sponsoring a raffle and swag giveaway for everyone who attends next weekends Rattlesnake Canyon run.
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx123/DAGROOT/finalorpplogowithsite.jpg)
Danny will be raffling off these exciting items:
- Tow Strap Combo Kit
- Smittybilt Off Road Light Bar
- $100 Gift Certificate good towards any Volant product purchase
- Swag bags filled with 15% off coupons on ORPP's website...as well as logoed swag and ORPP stickers
See you at the trailhead and a BIG THANKS to www.Offroadperformanceparts.com (http://www.Offroadperformanceparts.com)!! [/color] [/list]
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After running Rattlesnake Canyon the past two weeks and timing the drive from San Diego to the meet spot (2:10 minutes) as well as the drive from the meet spot to the trail head (30-40 minutes), we have decided to move the meet/departure times back 1 hour.
We will meet at 8:00am at the K-Mart parking lot in Apple Valley.
We will depart at 9:00am from the meet spot.
After airing down we hope to be on the trail around 10:30. This should give us enough time to drive up the canyon and land a the lunch meet spot around noon time.
This decision was precipitated by the large number of responses we have received from everyone about attending, which is very exciting, but also a big task to negotiate a group this size through Rattlesnake Canyon. The additional time will be helpful.
We have also lifted the run cap, as we will be staggering experienced spotters throughout the group as well as placing the newer/stock vehicles in the front of the group to help them through some of the tighter spots. For the more experienced drivers on this run, we are asking for your patience as well as help with some of the new Club members attending this run.
Thanks for all the support, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the meet spot and on the trail! :)
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Also, I will be taking photos during the run. I will upload them to a public place and give everyone access to pillage as they like. If you have any issues with your rig being photographed, please let me know ahead of time and I will try to avoid getting shots and/or uploading any photos. See you guys next weekend!
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Hey All,
Just thought Give you all a little update on the raffle this Saturday. These are two of the items that will be raffled away.
Smitty built tow strap combo
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx123/DAGROOT/smittybuiltcomborecoverystrap.jpg)
Procomp 12" LED Light bar
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx123/DAGROOT/procomplightbar.jpg)
and of course the 100$ gift certificate for any Volant product.
Off Road Performance Parts is a new company that I just started and we are really excited to start catering to the local Xterra community.
I have been a member on this forum for about 2 years but have not been able to make any local runs. I hope that we have a great time next saturday and I cant wait to meet you all and giveaway some great gear!
P.S. We just finished our new logo!
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx123/DAGROOT/finalorpplogowithsite.jpg)
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FYI, I am going to top the tank off, get some snacks, and a few energy drinks at the Shell station below at 6:30 am and leave from there at 6:45 am this Saturday. If anyone wants to caravan up to Kmart then be there ready to drive out at 6:45 am sharp. Here's the address to the gas station, 7330 Cherry Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336.
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Hey NPGTech. I might caravan with you though I'd like to leave around 7am. can you Pm me your cell #? Or call me at 909.two27.46two1.
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The plan for the meet spot will be to distribute raffle tickets and run info sheets to everyone as they arrive, and then have a drivers meeting at 8:45 to cover everything else, followed by a quick raffle, and then head for the meet spot.
I will be leaving for Victorville/Hesperia and to meet Chris Haynes Friday night, and will have my laptop with that night.
PM me with any questions up to then, or PM me your phone number now so we can text or call for last minute morning questions on Saturday.
See everyone on Saturday morning. :)
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Also, I will be taking photos during the run. I will upload them to a public place and give everyone access to pillage as they like. If you have any issues with your rig being photographed, please let me know ahead of time and I will try to avoid getting shots and/or uploading any photos. See you guys next weekend!
Nice of you to offer up your photo services. Thanks
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Okay folks, please double check to make sure we have you on this list for the run on Saturday, February 11th, 2012:
**ATTENDANCE LIST/UPDATED 2/7/2012**
SCCX:
Goldfish, Don
GlamisDunesStar, Amber & Scott
GhostX, John, riding xxSVxx, Christiann
Arch'sX, Marc
hardrock, Matt
BigJim, Jim
Subsport, David & Lori & Aspen
MaxPower, Max
ChrisHaynesUSA, Chris
IronAndroidX, Patrick
Sturndog, John
Kyle J. Thompson, Kyle
SoCalX, Terry
Toro, Danny
mastagrog, Aram
superslidestyle, Irwin
NPGTech, Nick & Shi
cdagne, Chris & Harley
DannyX, Danny
slantyshanty, Chance & Rebekah
Jetcracker, Graham
ORXterra, George
Disco Larry, Cristian
panathrasher, Chris
rbduffer, Randy
xterra3100, Erwin & Butch
usko99, Steve & John
DexTerra, Lili, Andrew and Zoltan
FuelInjktr, Jim A.
Mr. & Mrs. Roadinspectress
Club Frontier Group:
Frontyfan, Morgan
HenryPro11, Enique
briantorok
KickinTires, Mark K.
sudingusnavy
We currently have 35 trucks on this list.
If your name is not on the list, PM GhostX with your screen name and real name and you will be added.
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Nice of you to offer up your photo services. Thanks
No problem. :)
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Is anyone staying in a hotel up there or all they all booked up with the races that weekend?
If so what hotel?
Thanks! So pumped for this trip!
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White Knuckle Off Road has generously donated a $100 gift certificate good towards the purchase of a set of their custom Xterra sliders. (Thank you to Toro/Dan for grabbing this for our raffle!!!)
http://www.white-knuckleoffroad.com (http://"http://www.white-knuckleoffroad.com")
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/whiteknucklelogo.jpg)
We will throw this certificate into the Xcursion raffle as well.
UPDATE: Since some people will be meeting us at the trailhead, we will distribute raffle tickets at the meet spot and trailhead, and then the plan will be to conduct the actual raffle during lunch on the trail.
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Is anyone staying in a hotel up there or all they all booked up with the races that weekend?
If so what hotel?
Thanks! So pumped for this trip!
Hey Kyle...looking forward to meeting you on Saturday. A few of us are staying in Victorville (I made my reservation last week, but they had plenty of rooms then) on Friday, and then Big Bear on Saturday night. Victorville was pretty easy with lots of chain hotels to choose from, but Big Bear was pricey and the quality of hotels was spotty at best for what you were paying. Surprising given there isn't much snow up there right now.
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???Hey, a few of us are headin up the 15 sat morning.. we'll be north Escondido bout 5:30 and through Temeca bout 6.. heading 15 N to Bear Valley Road Meetup.. anyone welcome.. we'll prob stop off for a quick bite early along the way.
Yup Im back in . Lookin forward to the run ..
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Hey Marc, glad you are back in!!!
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???Hey, a few of us are headin up the 15 sat morning.. we'll be north Escondido bout 5:30 and through Temeca bout 6.. heading 15 N to Bear Valley Road Meetup.. anyone welcome.. we'll prob stop off for a quick bite early along the way.
Yup Im back in . Lookin forward to the run ..
Very cool Marc, glad you are coordinating a group caravan from San Diego, thank you, that helps.
Looks like there is a meet up in Fontana (6:45am) with Nick & the Los Angeles group.
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Chris, thanks man.. yep glad to be goin. Look forward to hangin out!
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???Hey, a few of us are headin up the 15 sat morning.. we'll be north Escondido bout 5:30 and through Temeca bout 6.. heading 15 N to Bear Valley Road Meetup.. anyone welcome.. we'll prob stop off for a quick bite early along the way.
Yup Im back in . Lookin forward to the run ..
YAY! :D
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YAY! :D
X2 ;D
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its gonna be a great to hang out with you again.. Lookin forward to wheeling and seein you all soon!
And of course meetin some new friends..
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A few things to remember for Saturday
- Bring a lunch, we will stop to eat on the trail (raffle then).
- Pack a comfortable folding camp chair.
- Bring plenty of water for each person in your truck.
- Pack an air compressor and tire gauge to help air down/up.
- Pack a trash bag - SCCX practices "CITO" (Carry In, Take Out).
- There is a 40% chance of rain right now and the temperature between Lucerne Valley at the trailhead and Baldwin Lake can vary as much as 20 degrees (cooler) - a jacket, gloves, and a knit hat should be in your truck.
- Top off your gas & ice accordingly in Apple Valley, and there are plenty of places in Big Bear to fill up for the ride home.
- This group (SCCX) prides itself on being "inclusive, not exclusive"...so leave any road rage/bad attitude/aggro complexes at home.
- This will be a great day, enjoy the ride! :)
- Bring some cash, we will have Club stickers available at the meet spot and on the trail! :thumbup:
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/The%20DzrtX/SCCXsticker-1.jpg)
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???Hey, a few of us are headin up the 15 sat morning.. we'll be north Escondido bout 5:30 and through Temeca bout 6.. heading 15 N to Bear Valley Road Meetup.. anyone welcome.. we'll prob stop off for a quick bite early along the way.
Yup Im back in . Lookin forward to the run ..
Glad you can make this Marc...we'll keep you up front and movin'. ;)
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Here is a good link for up to date weather in Big Bear, CA.:
http://www.bigbearweather.com/
The latest forecast:
Ben's Weather Forecast (updated Thursday, Feb 9th @ 8:00am
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30-40% chance of SNOW.
60-75% chance of ME!
Summer, Noon, and Paul their driver.
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Wow, with all of the goodies being raffled, now I REALLY wish I was able to come! Have a great day, everyone!
-T-
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Glad you can make this Marc...we'll keep you up front and movin'. ;)
Its all good.. lets move fast,, keep the posin to a min, run all the obsticals, get everyone off the mountain, have a great time.. thanks for organizing all this..
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Mmmm..... Get the Burger..... mmmmm the Director.
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Is anyone bringing a small grill for lunch or should I?
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Can we fit a cow on a small grill?(http://s2.hubimg.com/u/3344425_f520.jpg)
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???Hey, a few of us are headin up the 15 sat morning.. we'll be north Escondido bout 5:30 and through Temeca bout 6.. heading 15 N to Bear Valley Road Meetup.. anyone welcome.. we'll prob stop off for a quick bite early along the way.
Yup Im back in . Lookin forward to the run ..
Looks like I can meet you in temecula, at 6 latest where's good for you?
Feel free to text me 9517045711
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Looks like I can meet you in temecula, at 6 latest where's good for you?
Feel free to text me 9517045711
Cool man,will text you today with details.
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I will be leaving for Victorville tonight around 5:30 pm.
If anyone needs to reach me today or tomorrow, my cell phone is below.
Please feel free to call or text me with any questions regarding the Xcursion tomorrow.
Thanks, and see everyone tomorrow morning! ;D
760-Four Zero Three-0791
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Okay folks, please double check to make sure we have you on this list for the run on Saturday, February 11th, 2012:
**ATTENDANCE LIST/UPDATED 2/10/2012**
SCCX:
Goldfish, Don
GlamisDunesStar, Amber & Scott
GhostX, John, riding xxSVxx, Christiann
Arch'sX, Marc
hardrock, Matt
BigJim, Jim
Subsport, David & Lori & Aspen
MaxPower, Max
ChrisHaynesUSA, Chris
IronAndroidX, Patrick
Sturndog, John
Kyle J. Thompson, Kyle
SoCalX, Terry
Toro, Danny
superslidestyle, Irwin
NPGTech, Nick & Shi
cdagne, Chris & Harley
DannyX, Danny
slantyshanty, Chance & Rebekah
Jetcracker, Graham
ORXterra, George
Disco Larry, Cristian
panathrasher, Chris
rbduffer, Randy
xterra3100, Erwin & Butch
usko99, Steve & John
DexTerra, Lili, Andrew and Zoltan
Mr. & Mrs. Roadinspectress, Tom & Luana
Club Frontier Group:
Frontyfan, Morgan
HenryPro11, Enique
briantorok
KickinTires, Mark K.
sudingusnavy
pathfinder
We currently have 34 trucks on this list.
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Is anyone bringing a small grill for lunch or should I?
I was planning on bringing a small grill.
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I can take charcoal and lighter fluid unless its propane. Let me know via text msg. at 909two2746two1. I leave my house SAT @ 7am.
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I can take charcoal and lighter fluid unless its propane. Let me know via text msg. at 909two2746two1. I leave my house SAT @ 7am.
Thanks, but we won't have time for a charcoal barbecue on the trail. Propane only.
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I just wanted to say thank you to everyone. We had a great day. We left a little early and didn't make it all the way to Big Bear with the rest of the group but (assuming I don't get orders before there is a next time) next time we do... Hell, next time I would like to include camping or shooting guns or a bonfire or something? Thank you for letting my homie Graham (the big red jeep) and his brother come along. It's not easy to get away from work (even on the weekends) for us so we can't thank you enough... And he even won stuff. ;D
I am going to start a new post for just pics and vids of this trip. Mods, if this isn't the right thing to do (if we should just add everything to this post then please move. I just figured this would get deleted after the trip since there is all kinds of info on it?)
Sorry to everyone we didn't get a chance to meet face to face. After I got home I realized I should have gone around with a list of screen names and asked who was who and checked off who all I had met and who I hadn't. ??? There really were a LOT of folks!!!
Anyway, I'm making the video I have now (getting rid of all the unimportant stops and starts) I don't know how long it will be in the end? 2+ hours? Maybe I should cut this up? My wife took some pics with her phone... Let me upload them real slow (my internet sux!) I just wanted to make this post since we were probably the first ones home. Thanks again. 8)
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I'm home as well one wheel short of a full set. ::) I managed to fall over backwards over a large rock/boulder after just finishing changing the blown tire and got hurt pretty good. Both thumbs took a beating as did my rather well padded behind. The thumbs were bothering me all day and the pain was numbing but I didn't want to take my "happy" meds until I got home. I'm happy now. ;D
I took the sledge hammer to the dented rim and it's not willing to comply. Mounted the spare spare and I'm back to a full set.
It was surprising to see so many new folks and so many trucks out there.
Let's start a photo thread in that forum.
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Wow Paul I didn't know you hurt yourself too. Sorry to hear that. It was nice to meet you and family today. Hope the "meds" kick in soon.
I'm home as well one wheel short of a full set. ::) I managed to fall over backwards over a large rock/boulder after just finishing changing the blown tire and got hurt pretty good. Both thumbs took a beating as did my rather well padded behind. The thumbs were bothering me all day and the pain was numbing but I didn't want to take my "happy" meds until I got home. I'm happy now. ;D
I took the sledge hammer to the dented rim and it's not willing to comply. Mounted the spare spare and I'm back to a full set.
It was surprising to see so many new folks and so many trucks out there.
Let's start a photo thread in that forum.
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What a great day.
As I sit here in my palacial digs (Motel 6, Big Bear) and reflect on the day, I feel very fortunate to have met/wheeled/laughed/radioed with everyone on FRS/CB/Ham :D all day on this cool trail. Holding two mics and an FRS, plus a steering wheel, while carrying on four conversations (plus entertaining my co-pilot, Christiaan, xxSVxx) was a fun challenge!
A special thanks to a few people who really helped:
PaulXYZ, for stepping in and leading when I needed it.
Marc, Arch'sX, for quick spotting and coordinating radio comms all day.
Kyle, Kyle J. Thompson, for relay comms and a medical back up all day if needed.
Chris, ChrisHaynesUSA, for tailgunning and hiding my blood pressure medication. ;)
Don, Goldfish, for relay comms and trail directions.
Max, MaxPower for pre-running and giving me the lunch coordinates all day ;)
Nick and Shiloh, for providing an overall calming effect and support (and forthcoming photos) of the trail leader. ;)
All of the Club Frontier guys who showed up: Morgan, Brian, Mark, Rick, Carl, Enrique...it was very cool to see your trucks in action.
Danny, DannyX, for providing the best trail side/lunch raffle I think the Club has ever seen. Thank you Offroadperformanceparts.com for the cool headlamps, recovery kit, 5 gallon gas can, LED light bar and STICKERS for everyone!
Danny II ;D, Toro, for providing the other great raffle prize from White Knuckle Off Road, a GC for sliders.
One of the new members asked me if we did this kind of thing on every SCCX Xcursion, and I said "Of course!" ;)
A big thanks for all the new members who showed up and had a great time on the trail!!! [B/}
Some numbers:
36 trucks on the trail (according to PaulXYZ, an all time Club high)
50+ people
6 hours on the trail, a pretty good time for a group of this size.
I have to admit the number 36 looks a lot smaller on the Club site than on the actual trail!
It was a sincere pleasure meeting everyone, hope to see you all out on the trails for another SCCX Xcursion soon!
John, GhostX
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Thank you John for putting this all together. What a great trip and a great bunch of people. It's nice to see so many new faces. Look forward to the next one.
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I also thought it it was nice to have two Jeeps and a Land Rover join us on the trek and really show that we welcome everyone and prefer to be "inclusive" to one and all. Thanks again everyone!
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Cristian here, with the Land Rover. On behalf of my wife and I, I want to thank everybody in the group. The group was very welcoming, in good spirits, and overall fun to be with. I hope to make many more trips with the group and hopefully contribute more in the future. John(ghostx) thank you for everything, and I cant remember who lent us the radio, but thank you very much.
Cristian
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This was a great run! Thank you John (GhostX) for all of the work you did putting this together. Pics will be coming soon. I took about 400 of them, so it will take me some time to edit them all.
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Ditto on that thought... Thanks John (Ghost X) for extending the invite over to the Club Frontier (CF) group. I know you and a lot of others put a lot into planning and prep on this outing and all went really well. I'm looking forward to do more events in the future...
a.k.a. KickinTires --> CF
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Again, thank you to John for putting this whole thing together. It was a pleasure to meet everyone.......Christiann, did you happen to get the number of that firewood distributor??? I threw a few pics in the photo thread, I hope you all enjoy them. I hope that we can get something like this together again soon.
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On behalf of everyone who wasn't there I would also like to thank John for organizing and leading this run. And, thanks to everyone else who showed up and helped and/or just had a good time.
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A big thanks to John for putting this all together and making it possible.. It was great seeing so many old friends together again, Matt, Nick, Shi, Jim Amber, Scott, Chris H and Chris D, and to meet a cool crew of new people, new friends.. too many to list .. I think it hit me early that this was a pretty monumental event.. Did what little I could to facilitate.... Had a great time.. Special thanks to the Sponsors, to Shi and Amber and all other photogs for all the great pics..
Till next time folks..
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Great run. Thanks to John for putting it together. It was great meeting you all. Lori, Aspen and I can't wait until the next run! (I have some photos, but I'm having trouble downloading them to the site. Are there any special commands for Macs?)
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Again, thank you to John for putting this whole thing together. It was a pleasure to meet everyone.......Christiann, did you happen to get the number of that firewood distributor??? I threw a few pics in the photo thread, I hope you all enjoy them. I hope that we can get something like this together again soon.
Chris...a special thanks to you for helping out on the HAM radio during the Xcursion, AND being selfless in helping to get Christiaan (xxSVxx) back to the meet spot post run. Thanks much! :)
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I had a Blasty, Blast. Thanks so much for letting a Jeeper come out and play. Any day you can get out and wheel on a beautiful trail like Rattlesnake Canyon is a good day. Thanks again from the Big Red Jeep guy.
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I had a Blasty, Blast. Thanks so much for letting a Jeeper come out and play. Any day you can get out and wheel on a beautiful trail like Rattlesnake Canyon is a good day. Thanks again from the Big Red Jeep guy.
You are welcome Graham, it was a pleasure having you and your co-pilot attend.
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I'd like to personally thank John for not only carrying me along on this Xcursion, but leading a very large group of off roaders in a very efficient manner. Working the ham, CB and FRS all at once was a sight to see and I was left in awe.
I'd also like to thank SCCX for an outstanding outing. Everything went off without a hitch and it was really smoother than I anticipated. Everyone was nice and welcoming and I loved how everyone respected each other and were very helpful about everything. This is a stand-up group of off-roaders and I'm honored to be a part of it.
Now, as far as when will I personally be able to bring my truck along, well your guess is as good as mine....I can't decide on whether to just mod my rig or start saving for a legit 4x4, but that's another thread for another day.
A sincere thanks to everyone involved. It was a great day and I hope to experience many more like it!!
-Christiaan (the guy riding shotgun in GhostX's rig)
p.s.- Chris (panathrasher), buddy, the firewood guy called. He said he had a BIG SALE for you? Dunno what that's all about.... ;)