Mr.BlueSky

Recap:
So we hit Jackass Point (FS 1) and its surrounding trails. The trailhead was about a mile south on 89, an easy 5 minute drive from the brewery. We explored several off-shoots, which all in dead ends or the snow was too deep to safely continue in our small group. The trails were easy, with some dry, snowy, and muddy parts. We saw a few others cutting down their X-mas trees, exploring, and even some builders setting up what looked like a future picnic area. But as we were leaving they told us the area was closed and we shouldn't be there. The way we entered didn't have any signs of the closure, but we exited from a different point and saw the closure signs. If I remember correctly, the trail and the surrounding areas will be closed for most/all of 2025, and potentially 2026.

I didn't get a whole lot of photos, but heres a few highlights:

Mike pulling up Jay in his D5 using me as an anchor point

Mike spotting Jay trying to turn around.

Unfortunately Jay's front bumper kissed a tree and put some scratches on the paint, and popped a plastic wheel well trim piece off. Jay had a PPF wrap and when he got back was able to buff it out. The only real damage was a few broken clips/tabs

Jay and I's pre-lunch adventure. Jay ended up stuck in some ice. After that we had fun turning him around in a flat corner with some deep snow. The LR3 makes a good snow steamroller.

Later when pulling Mike uphill we heard a few loud snaps and pops. We couldn't figure out what it was, but post trip inspection revelated that the bumper bent down slightly due to the puling angle. The ARB bumper mounting allows for some adjustment in the form of rectangular-ish shaped bolt holes. I think a few bolts slid down while pulling. No damage, just an extra finger length gap under the headlight to the bumper.

Was an amazing trip! Thank you to everyone who showed up (and those who wanted to )! We had fun exploring new fire roads, and getting a taste of the upcoming snow wheeling season!

Had a great afternoon with Oliver, Jay and his partner.  After lunch at the brewery we took a ride up some dirt/snow roads until it got a bit steep and we had to turn around.  Put our winches and Bubba rope to use to get the trucks turned around so we could head back down hill and out to pavement.  Fun afternoon!

Awesome!! What roads did you hit? Need some pictures!!


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Note that Joe blacklistedengineering.com is about to do a production run of his 'solid engine mounts'.  They are not actually solid and still have a poly bush.  THink of them as 'firm engine mounts'. They cannot come apart, even if the bush was to wear out.  These have not been available for years.

I have for many years used Jaguar XJS V12 engine mounts on my RRC's much wider and work well.

Okay, major trip update:

Meeting Location: Donner Creek Brewing Company (directions) 

Time: Meet at 11am
Plan: Grab some grub and roam around the fire roads + trails north of Truckee and or playing it by ear. All depends on what's open and what peaks our interest!

Attendees: Oliver, Mffoster, Randy Farnes, & Jay. Feel free to join even if its last minute!

Notes:
We typically use ham radios to communicate with each other on the frequency 146:460 mhz. If you have a handheld radio you can tune into that frequency and hear/talk to us. I'm going to bring a few extra if you don't have one, and we can teach you how to use it at the meeting location. 
I recommend bringing warm clothing, first aid kit, emergency blanket, shovels, chains for you car (never hurts), recovery gear, and a sled if you desire.
People coming from the Bay Area and want to caravan, text me individually and we can find a place and time to meet at.
 
Here is the general area I was looking at exploring. Tomorrow/Friday I will have a list of trails to hit.

Oliver, if you can lead this one that would be great! Thank you for stepping up!

Work screwed me over on this one again unfortunately. We were hoping to make it but unfortunately we will be sentenced to day dreaming of rovers. That being said I'd definitely like to get together with mike and do some northern nevada runs too we can all plan something out on another topic page soon. Good luck to everyone going and bring some snow back we need it.

That would be awesome!!  Really wish I could make this one...but I'm moving. 😳

Curious to know if this event is still taking place. I'm looking forward to getting into the Land Rover community here in Northern Nevada/California.

If there is enough interest I'd be happy to lead this. If we can get 1-2 more? I'm reaching out to some non rover winter enthusiasts to join me in my car.

Leigh Anne and I don't need a tree since we'be be away for the holidays, but we'll drive up to Truckee for lunch and and can cruise around with anyone else that comes.

Came across this at Lucky 8 off road and passing it along - way better than the OEM plastic ones. Not sure when they came out, but I wish these upgraded aluminum ones were available a few years ago when my crossover pipe cracked. 
https://lucky8llc.com/products/5-0l-v6-aluminum-cooling-kit-upgrade?_pos=1&_sid=d9ce3003f&_ss=r

Finally got through the photo edits... that took a bit. Uploaded.
Some highlights:

Due to the heavy rains, the trip has been postponed.   If possible, new dates will be updated.   

The time (December 7th) has come again for the annual Xmas tree and Snow run! The biggest issues I'm again facing are forces that are preventing me from leading my own trip!!  So I'm looking for someone who's interested in stepping up.  
The typical plan is to meet in Truckee at the Donner Creek Brewing Company, which opens around 11 a.m., for lunch and a beverage.    
Then we'll head out to trailhead around 1 p.m. This year suggest Prosser Hill OHV as it's close by and on the map for trees and will have snow. Our usually place is a no cut zone. 


Here's the link to the tree-cutting permits.
Permits are sold here: https://www.recreation.gov/tree-permits/b2ce4e36-ebd2-11ea-b83f-6e0e43d29f74
 
Please let me know if you are interested in leading this event!
 

Getting Excited with this Bomb Cyclone currently underway.
 
But my Apple Weather app says Saturday night is going to be good.   As we head North out of the Bay Area - we will be closer to the end of the storm.   Let's Do This !
 
 

Just a reminder this is coming up this weekend.  Want to get a count of who will be meeting up with Jared and I at Scotts Valley market so we know who to wait for.  LMK

Me and Amelia are out. Too many projects and I got enlisted to help at the local community theater.

I will be living vicariously through you all, take good photos and come back to tell the tales! Sorry we will miss this one : (.

I promise it is for good reason. 🙃

It looks like we are going to get some rain Wednesday - Saturday.   Saturday and Sunday look better.    I will pack a large tarp to string between some trees to cover the fire and food.    Mud will make it interesting! 😇.
 
Pack your wellies as the British would say.  🥾

********Trip Postponed. - Heavy Rain.  
 
 
Hey hey!
NEW TRIP - Short time frame - Late November BONUS MORG See all the deets below as they stand. Can't wait to see ya'll there!
We will head up into the Mendocino NF and take the East to West Mendo Discovery Corridor.  Get some dirt on the rig before the relatives arrive on Thursday !
From OnX - A 44-mile east-to-west route through Mendocino National Forest. Official route starts at Stonyford OHV Staging Area and ending at Middle Creek OHV Staging Area. Great views of mountains, valleys, and Clear Lake towards the end. Campsites are plentiful along the route. The trail does get increasingly narrow as you traverse previous wildfire deadfall and debris. Phone service is spotty at best; download offline maps for the area. Maybe pizza from the oven Saturday night ?????
When: November 23rd and 24th, 2024

What:. MORG - Mendo National Forest

Where: Mendocino NF
Meetup Location: Chevron on CA-53 in Lower Lake https://maps.app.goo.gl/fssr66anXfMHBVK36 Meeting Time: 09:00 AM  Option:   If you are coming in from I-5 - Exit Maxwell - we can meet in Lodoga at the fire department - https://maps.app.goo.gl/QzCT9H7FjdstHNtq8 at 11:00 am
 
Things to know:
Easy enough for stock trucks but more fun than just another fire road. Bring a chain saw, if at all possible.  Weather looks good.   Past rains will keep dust down.  Maybe snow at higher elevations. This is a MORG - all Rover owners and all vehicle models are welcome to join! If you have a friend that is a rover-head and wants to get a taste for the NCLR club life this would be a good trip. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. I will be coming from Hwy 101 / Calistoga Road - in Santa Rosa if anyone wants to meet up along the way we can coordinate  
Attendance:
Wood + Passenger Robert Dingli + RRS Motobrewer Message if you have any questions or concerns, my number is 707-703-9596
Wood

Hello folks! This sounds like it was an epic trip!  See below for the photo album.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/p87A7Tg9KhQPDaACA

Front end painted and thrown together...


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