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  3. April MORG - Bowman Lake

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    3 hours ago, Mffoster said:

    Fun trip, Sascha was a great trail leader.  Got about 5 1/2 miles up before stopping to camp.  Only other vehicle we saw was the guy on a snowmobile that lived farther up the trail.  We used every winch, strap, pulley and bungie in our collection.  And a lot of shoveling.  Turns out that when the front axle of a 110 plugs in deep snow no combination of winch pulls or tugs will move the truck until you dig out a ramp under the front of the axle.  One final pull involved Roberto in his 90 pulling Sascha in his Disco 2 snatching me in the 110 (after much digging).  

    That happened to me last year.  my winch was like, "ya, right!" and gave up....

  12. Oceano Dunes SVRA North meets South DEC 2-4

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    5 hours ago, lutz said:

    I'm hoping it will blow over but yeah maybe a little wet Saturday. You'll have to come out next time. 

    Sorry to see you guys aren't going to make it. Hope Henry gets well soon. I was just talking to the local urgent Care nurse the other day. It seems like everybody's got the cold right now.

     

    My sister in law is a nurse at the local hospital - we got you covered - ;) you know you want to go........  

  17. AUGUST 2022 Morg - Niagra Rim Trail (Aug 6&7)

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    Posted · Edited by SplurGn
    accidentally posted without finishing

    Trip went really great!  We had a really good group, it was a pleasure to wheel with both @SDS and @LR4HD.   Nobody died, nobody rolled, did not need to use any recovery equipment.  There was an incredible amount of trail walking that day, so we definitely got our steps in.  Big shout out to Daniel (Sasha's son) and Ron (my copilot) for doing the majority of the spotting for the day. They did a great job!  

    The trail was very steep, in a lot of places.  There were a bunch of puckering moments - but our vehicles overcame them will relative ease.  David had his 2011 LR4 with HD package and Sasha has a 2005 LR3 with the HD package, and I took my 1985 90.  

    We bypassed the following obstacles: (three of eight) 

    Sidewall Suicide - because there was some risk of tire cutting from the lava rocks

    Lion's Butt - had a mini "Moab" feel (we scoped it out - walked it).  There was a lot of loose shale, and as capable as our rigs were, I was not comfortable attempting the lines, because I was not confident in which direction to go. There was no one else there - so, we couldn't see the best options to take.  Plus, I had Gustav's famous "Hey look ma - we are all grown up now" Moab pic in the back of my mind...

    Rock Pile - which is like a mini "Little Sluice Box" from the Rubicon Trail - we drove past it - and it there were a bunch of buggies on 40's+ crawling around them and having fun.

    After a wrong turn which led us into an enchanted forest, we stopped at Double Dome Rock for some nice pics - and then headed back to camp. 

    All in all, a great trip.  Taking our time was our best friend up there - we didn't rush into anything, no body damage, just some slight pinstriping, but everyone made it home ok.

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  20. AUGUST 2022 Morg - Niagra Rim Trail (Aug 6&7)

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    9 hours ago, SDS said:

    These look like nice camping spots! I just wanted to confirm that we will be able to make it there after the trail in a reasonable time. If I am not mistaken, the trail is a bit south of 108, and the Lost Lakes are south of 88. That's quite far given that there are no highways between the big roads.

    You make a very good point - the drive looks to be three hours from the trail - I don't think that would be the best plan......  

    My apologies - as mentioned before - its my first time up in that area.

    In looking at a map - there is the Niagra Campground, Mill Creek Campground, Cascade Campground, or, dispersed camping by Donnell Lake?  

    We can decide the morning of, if everyone is cool with that.  I will reach out to @pilotgabe to ensure he doesn't have to hold down a spot for us - although - it looks like a good place to go on another trip.  

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  22. AUGUST 2022 Morg - Niagra Rim Trail (Aug 6&7)

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    Hey everyone - really looking forward to this trip this Saturday.   Let's plan to meet at the trailhead by 9:30 am/ 10 am.  From what I read the trail takes about 3 hours or so.  So, if we factor in 4-5 hours, we should have time to make it to camp before it gets dark.

    Gabriel mentioned that Lost Lake West & East have some nice camping spots (see below) - so, let me know - I have not been up here before - so, I am looking for all the guidance/suggestions you may have.  

    If you are coming - please text me at 925-518-3902 by Friday - so we can coordinate - and set up a group text thread.  I am going to be in Arnold on Friday - so I will stop by the local distillery and pick up a bottle or two of their fine bourbon for the campfire.  

    Again - looking forward to the trail and seeing everyone this weekend.

    Thanks,

    Serge "SplurGn" 

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  25. AUGUST 2022 Morg - Niagra Rim Trail (Aug 6&7)

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    Posted · Edited by SplurGn

    Hey everybody - 

    This month's MORG will be at the Niagra Rim Trail near Sonora, CA.  Please let me know if you are interested.  

    Location is on Hwy 108 up past Strawberry / Pinecrest and Bumblebee - rating is difficult.  Time - should be around 3 hours.  https://funtreks.com/off-road-trails/niagara-rim/

    All obstacles can be bypassed except "Hard Brake Hill".    Minimum Requirements 32" Tires & locker preferred.  

    Recommendations for camping would be great - i have not been up here before - there is one place I found - https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stanislaus/recarea/?recid=15043 that is a first come, first serve type location.  

    Very open for feedback.....  

    Thank you,

    Serge aka SplurGn 

    These guys do a pretty good description of the trail - 

     

     

     

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