Post by: Celt on April 11, 2017, 07:46:53 PM
EDIT: title updated with dates. :)
Post by: Toro on April 15, 2017, 07:46:53 PM
Dates? Im pretty sure I can swindle a few Toyotas to show up.
Post by: Celt on April 16, 2017, 04:30:13 AM
Maybe.....
Dates? Im pretty sure I can swindle a few Toyotas to show up.
I'm thinkin about May 13th/14th, nothing set in stone yet.
Post by: valentin36 on April 16, 2017, 02:03:37 PM
Post by: Ghost65 on April 16, 2017, 04:18:22 PM
So pretty much a 4wd run?
Very.
A 4wd with no locker would be questionable...and make for a long day of recovery for the other capable rigs.
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Post by: valentin36 on April 16, 2017, 04:42:32 PM
Post by: Celt on April 16, 2017, 05:41:42 PM
Very.
A 4wd with no locker would be questionable...and make for a long day of recovery for the other capable rigs.
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Thanks for adding the info Ghost. I should have annotated that info and my apologies for assuming most folks know about these two trails. They are a heck of a lot of fun but without at minimum a rear locker it would be a heck of a lot of work for everyone involved. There are several spots where you get pretty off camber so you have to be comfortable with that too. Some of the views are spectacular though looking down into Johnson Valley and I've talked to San Diego off the 2m repeater on Palomar from Gold Mountain, super cool if you ask me. I wouldn't mind someone setting up a simultaneous run to accommodate the other guys that want to get out. Maybe at the end of the day everyone can meet up at a Yellow Post for a fire and great conversation?
Post by: Ghost65 on April 16, 2017, 06:59:34 PM
Guess it's not a run for me, well you guys enjoy and have fun
Quite the contrary...
Posting here to see if you can potentially ride with someone is always an option...
My first time over John Bull was as a co-pilot in a Jeep TJ on 35's with dual lockers...as a very focused "observer".
I parked my open diff 4wd Xterra at the trail head and had a great day. Then bought a round of beers for the guy who drove me and the trail leader once we hit town (hint hint).
Good times were had by all!!
The Ghost on the Gold Mountain talus slope circa 2010:
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/Big%20Bear%20August%202010/GhostXonGoldMountaintrail.jpg) (http://s971.photobucket.com/user/DzrtX/media/Big%20Bear%20August%202010/GhostXonGoldMountaintrail.jpg.html)
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Post by: occupantX on April 16, 2017, 07:19:43 PM
I wouldn't mind someone setting up a simultaneous run to accommodate the other guys that want to get out. Maybe at the end of the day everyone can meet up at a Yellow Post for a fire and great conversation?
I'd be up for some Big Bear camping...maybe Jacoby Canyon, or even Rattlesnake and 2N02 inspection run
Post by: Celt on April 16, 2017, 08:49:32 PM
For reference here are some John Bull pics at the gate keeper:
(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae354/Celt5494/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/S1010020_zpszymunttw.jpg)
(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae354/Celt5494/Mobile%20Uploads/S1010019_zpspnq4boqa.jpg)
Post by: xxSVxx on April 17, 2017, 10:45:57 AM
The Ghost on the Gold Mountain talus slope circa 2010:
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/Big%20Bear%20August%202010/GhostXonGoldMountaintrail.jpg) (http://s971.photobucket.com/user/DzrtX/media/Big%20Bear%20August%202010/GhostXonGoldMountaintrail.jpg.html)
I will never forget my first adventure on Gold Mountain...that talus slope is pucker material everywhere, and the trail leader led the entire group all the way across, then we turned around and went back down and departed in a different direction; there was a 2wd tacoma that got stuck, and then a 2wd fronty got stuck after him. Not for the faint of heart, or less than prepared rigs for sure!!
Post by: Ghost65 on April 17, 2017, 10:55:24 AM
I will never forget my first adventure on Gold Mountain...that talus slope is pucker material everywhere, and the trail leader led the entire group all the way across, then we turned around and went back down and departed in a different direction; there was a 2wd tacoma that got stuck, and then a 2wd fronty got stuck after him. Not for the faint of heart, or less than prepared rigs for sure!!
The sounds of the moving rocks beneath your tires needs to be experienced...surreal.
https://youtu.be/qPF8ZXTVttQ
Post by: Celt on April 17, 2017, 11:19:29 AM
Post by: Toro on April 17, 2017, 01:18:00 PM
33"s and a pair of lockers = still had to winch out.
Post by: Celt on April 17, 2017, 09:09:07 PM
You gonna bring the X with horns on this run?? It would be really great to see you guys again. I forgot to mention that the forums youngest member is the one who is really running this trip. I'm just going to sit back and spot when necessary. Date is set for May 13th/14th. I think the meet up should be the beginning of Gold Mountain trail head. I think 0900 would be best but that can get modified if need be.
Post by: fiercextreme on April 20, 2017, 07:35:36 PM
Garett
Post by: Toro on April 24, 2017, 05:37:48 AM
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Post by: Celt on April 24, 2017, 07:23:42 AM
Mothersday weekend. Will probably pass. No way ill get the Mrs. On JB and i cant leave her home.
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Ok, hopefully another time then. Were still rolling out for this if anyone wants to join!
Post by: beedee on April 24, 2017, 09:51:50 AM
Post by: fiercextreme on April 24, 2017, 04:57:47 PM
I'd be up for some Big Bear camping...maybe Jacoby Canyon, or even Rattlesnake and 2N02 inspection run
Interested in a small party scouting run of Rattlesnake?
Post by: occupantX on April 24, 2017, 09:23:08 PM
Post by: Celt on April 24, 2017, 09:40:09 PM
When do you plan to go? Weekend of 13/14 May is earliest open weekend
That's when were going unless you are referring to the other run getting set up? Either way, I'm hoping everyone can meet up at a Yellow Post for the night.
Post by: fiercextreme on April 24, 2017, 10:47:06 PM
When do you plan to go? Weekend of 13/14 May is earliest open weekend
Thats fine I understand its coming up quick. If we cant scout it then we cant scout it. GPS will keep us on track. Lets see who else is interested in "alternate" Rattlesnake Cyn run the same weekend then meet up with Celt and them later at camp. So far its just us 2.
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Post by: RBduffer on May 15, 2017, 11:39:21 AM
Well unfortunately I had some back issues arise and Mrs. Celt had to put in a good full days work on Mother's day..............Yeah. Anyway, I was pretty bummed it worked out this way.
Well, that sucks all around! I hope your back gets well soon so that you and Jr. can take Mrs. Celt out for a nice date.
PS. Around here, Nilda pulled her back on Sat. so it gave me a chance to wait on HER hand and foot for Moms day lol