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we are still set for 9/10 TO 9/14 . so far we have Mike and Jesse interested

OK LETS MAKE IT 10TH TO 14TH

some dates let me know what works for everyone. 8th to 12th or 10th to 14th

its doesn't matter to me im open from the 8th to 14th

Well Rovicon is over and now its time for Dusy .I know a few of us have some repairs to do before .Im thinking moving it back to mid week and hitting the trail on Aug 31 to 4th.

Are they going to let us have a fire at Rubicon springs? Both eldorado and Tahoe national forest have fire restrictions in place

Would it be easier for everyone if we did a weekend ? say Thursday to Monday 27-31?

yea hopefully all trucks make it threw with no problems . Dates are not set in stone yet.You just dont want to run it to late or you get what we had one year. I'm also planning a trip mid September to Idaho but nothing is confirmed yet.

Trail run is on hold Due to the Creek Fire burning near trail. Thinking about doing a mid week run to Dusy Ershim tail. This would be a slower pace then last year with 3 nights on trail.More time to enjoy the lakes that we will be camping at. Going Lutz D110 Mike f D90 Jesse C D90 Weather low 70s day low 40s night DIFFICULTY RATING: MOST DIFFICULT - expect body damage Date : 9/10 TO 9/14 Agenda/Itinerary: Thursday : Meet up in Shaver Lake at gas station for last fuel up. All trucks must top off. After refueling Head to Voyager Rock campground 34 miles. Friday : Pack up camp and hit trail.Voyager Rock to top of Thompson hill campground Saturday : Thompson to Ershim Lake campground Sunday : Ershim Lake to Lakecamp Lake campground Monday :Finnish trail head home Overview: A very scenic trail that climbs to 10,000 feet at Thompson Lake, then rarely drops below 9,000 feet after that. You'll pass several excellent lakes offering good camping and fishing. Almost the entire trail passes through wilderness, which is just 300 feet on each side of the trail. Stay on designated routes at all times. Do not camp within 100 feet of lakes and streams. Carry a fire permit and fishing license if applicable. No target shooting anywhere along route. Pack out your trash. Trail is for summer use only and is approved for ATVs and dirt bikes. Make sure you have plenty of mosquito repellent in the warm summer months. Located in Sierra National Forest. Over ninety percent of this 30-mile trail is slow-speed rock crawling. The most difficult part of the trail is Thompson Hill (when driven uphill). It starts gradually and gets worse as you climb higher. Also very difficult are the last two miles of the trail, going south to north, as described here. Many other challenges await. The forest service recommends the trail be driven in a short-wheel-base vehicle with at least 32-inch tires and one locker. The fact is, even better equipped vehicles are seriously tested. Be prepared for breakdowns because help is a long way off. Never drive this trail by yourself. The trail can also be driven from the north starting at White Bark Vista. DIRECTION TO THE DUSY-ERSHIM ROUTE Take Dinkey Creek Rd. from Hwy 168. Then take Mckinley Grove Rd. to Courtright Rd. and turn left to Courtright Reservoir. Cross the dam on the east side of the lake and stay on the road to the Dusy-Ershim OHV Route sign. Quick List of vehicle mod req (and given your vehicle is in mechanical tip-top shape):1) Solid recovery points both front and back,2) Enough lift to run 33s/aggressive tires,3) Sliders and Diff Guards,4)Front and rear lockers, HD axles5) Upgrade rear trailer arms (D90s/D1/RRC) if applicable6) HD bumpers7) Winch. optional be recommended8)Ham operator a plus.9) 5 gal spare fuel can. you may run out without it.10)spare parts (will discuss this as trip planning)

If there is space North Shore campground at loon lake is right next to trailhead. Last year we camped on trail right before gatekeeper.

If anyone is towing their rig .I called Ice house resort and they are open for truck and trailer storage. I used them last year and plan to do the same.

I think most will be staying at Uncle toms cabin Thursday night .I will be towing my rig so dropping it off there. Uncle Tom’s Cabin June 28, 2020 Greg Bodene Leave a comment One new update for 2020 is for those who are coming out Thursday night to camp, we’ll be rallying at the famous Uncle Tom’s Cabin. It is an additional $10 paid to them upon arrival, as it’s not a requirement to make the trip we aren’t collecting at registration. For those with trailers, Uncle Tom’s does rent trailer space for the weekend at approximately $30. If you are bringing a trailer, please reach out so we can help you plan that to minimize your time on the road between storage and trail head. Uncle Tom’s is part of the region’s living history and everyone enjoys having a pint and pinning a dolar bill on the wall. Here are some links about the history of the location. https://www.facebook.com/UTCabin/“Uncle Tom’s Cabin is a small cabin-like building on the Rubicon 27 miles from Georgetown at 5,000 feet elevation. Little is known about its founder but he is believed to have been an African-American trapper and trader who settled in the area in the 1860s. He was well known and friendly to many hunters, prospectors, loggers and others in the area who would stop there as a welcoming gathering place. 60 years ago it was purchased by Irma Lawyer who, like “Tomâ€, welcomed people, especially offroaders. Today it is a small bar where the few locals gather and snow wheelers in the winter, offroaders in the summer, are welcome. Guests decorate dollar bills with names and dates and staple them to the walls and ceilings.â€

Sorry you wont be able to make it .If i dont get back to work im planing a weekend trip soon. Right on man .

Seeing if anyone would be interested in a mid week trail run.Trails are rated difficult so a good way to try your rig out before Rovicon. For that reason the vehicle requirements will be the same.Body Damage can happen Attending lutz 110 Gustav D90 Andrew D2 Working E-Brake/Parking Brake33â€+ tires including full-size sparefull armor (sliders, diff guards, bumpers, etc.)Recovery Points front and rearWorking winchCenter Differential Lock (CDL)Rear lockerUpgraded HD suspension and steering componentsSpare parts and toolsFire ExtinguisherFirst Aid kit Date : June 24-26 Agenda/Itinerary: Meet up at shaver lake gas around 12pm. This will be a good time to top off and make sure all gear is stowed. We will head to Red Lake trail.We have a few options. We can have a base camp at Red Lake and just do a day run to Coyote Lake or we can spend the second night at Coyote lake. Trail info Red Lake An easy start from Sand Flats quickly changes at Waypoint 3 when you reach the Gate Keeper. While you can find a line to bypass the worst of the GateKeeper obstacles, don't; this is a good indicator of what's to come as rock garden, after rock garden, after rock garden will keep you working to complete this trail.Yes, there are easy stretches on this trail, and yes, this is the "easier" of the hard trails here, but tire placement is still critical to avoid bends, breaks or hang ups. Coyote Lake Trail challenging, rock crawling 4x4 trail that runs from Red Lake to Coyote Lake. Rock crawling, swimming, fishing, camping and lake side relaxation in the high mountains of the Sierra National Forest make for one of the most rewarding 1.7 miles you can run.

Here are some pictures of the run.

Heading up Monday afternoon. Will be camping near trail head then hitting the trail Tuesday .If anyone is interested post up or PM .

Well if the dunes dont open by then ill be there. Yes lets keep trucks off their sides

Should be rolling in Saturday Afternoon now.

I to will have a extra ham with me if someone needs it. Will be good to see you on the trail agian.

will also come up friday .just booked space 224

Hitting the trail .

You can always just prop up near the trail head but there is also Balancing Rocks Camp. its about 3 miles off the us95 the you could meet the group at picture canyon .turnoff GPS CoordinatesBalancing Rocks Camp Latitude: 35° 6' 10.3500" NLongitude: 114° 46' 30.1044" Whttps://www.recreation.gov/camping/gateways/14855 meet location lat 35° 5'49.03"N long 114°44'30.53"W

Sorry to hear Andrew you cant make it but hopefully you can get it fix by snow run .Also everyone that is planing on attending please PM your cell and estimated time of arrival . Meet up time is 9AM Tuesday at Avi casino parking lot

yes you will be fine .

Not at all.I also like to get a final head count by the end of next week.