Dusy Irshim Trail - August 18-22

[LandRonB]

Last Update 07/18/2010

 

This is the official trip thread and registration for our 1st club run to the famous Dusy Irshim Trail Aug 18-22, 2010.

 

So far we have the following confirmed attendees:

1) Nathan aka Slohybird - Trail Leader (RRC)(Been on the Dusy) - confirmed

2) Ron aka Ron CT110 (90 RRC) - Trip Planner - confirmed

3) Will aka Gotrovr (D1)- Backup Trail Leader - confirmed

4) Lutzi aka Lutz (DII) - confirmed

 

SPOT link (will turn it on once in Fresno on Wed and will send periodic SPOT msg): http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0pateI2ZkMNkl9uf1EoPEkqsfJo238CkI

 

Brief Description: Scenic trail that climbs to 10,000 feet at Thompson Lake; be prepared for cold nights. Will pass several lakes (fishing anyone?).

 

Over ninety percent of this 30-mile trail is slow-speed rock crawling. The most difficult part of the trail is Thompson Hill. Many other challenges await.

 

Be prepared for breakdowns, and because help is a long way off (both medical and mechical help), we need to be extra careful on the trail (and parts/tools to bring during pre-planning) needed. Let's take our time (we have 4 days to spend on the trail). The trail can also be driven from the North starting at White Bark Vista, or South to North. We will be running this trail from South to North (see Maps 1 to 3 below).

 

Pictures from Nathan's trip to the Dusy Irshim Trail last year: http://thedusyershimtrailsept3609.shutterfly.com/

 

Meeting Location on Wed/Thursday Aug 19 : SW corner Courtright Reservior (GPS location 37*04'39"N 118*58'30"W) - see Map 1

 

o Meeting Place on Wed Aug 18: Corner of Hwy 168 and Dinkey Creed Rd (Gas Station) @ 4pm

 

o Exit out of White Bark Vista on Sunday Aug 22 (GPS location 37*17'27"N 119*06'07") - see Map 3

 

Map 1

http://nclrclub.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2345&d=1276252208

 

Map 2

http://nclrclub.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2346&d=1276252208

 

Map 3

http://nclrclub.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2347&d=1276252208

 

Start/End:

o Wednesday, Aug 18 - Optional night camping (Voyager Campground)

 

o Thursday, Aug 19 - Meet at trail head 9am

 

o Thursday, Aug 19 to Sunday Aug 22 - Conquer the 30 Mile Dusy Irshim Trail (camping stops and locations TBD)

 

o Sun, Aug 22 - Go home. Exit out of White Bark Vista (GPS location 37*17'27"N 119*06'07") - see Map 3

 

Radio Requirements: CB 7 (Ham Radio a plus)

 

Camping Fees (if applicable): None

 

Detailed Vehicle Requirements: The forest service recommends the trail be driven in a short-wheel-base vehicle with at least 32-inch tires. The fact is, even better equipped vehicles are seriously tested.

 

For this club run, we are requiring minimum 33s, front and rear lockers, sliders and plenty of protection e.g. diff guards, and heavy duty parts e.g. axles shafts, trailing arms (more details to follow).

 

Inspection by qualified mechanic prior to the trip and inspection report provided to the trail leader (Nathan) and trip planner (Ron).

 

Required Safety Equipment: fire extinguisher and first aid kit

 

Required Recovery Equipment: Strong recovery points (front and rear), Hi-lift Jack (at least one vehicle carry one), and winch (half of the vehicle should be equipped)

 

Misc Required Equipment: Full size spare, repair tools (to suit your vehicle), tire gauge and air pump (may add more...)

 

Weather Forecast and Trail Conditions (from Noaa using Shaver Lake, CA): High 82s and lows 56s through-out the trip

 

Expected Trail conditions: Good but dusty

 

Clothing Suggestions: Cold weather @ night, and hot weather during the day

 

Local Services:

o California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (559) 841-3360, Paramedics (911), local Sheriff (559) 855-2369 or 800-522-0086

 

Nearby Towing and Repair Services info:

o Eagle Towing (559) 841-2727

 

Gas/Service Station Locations in the area:

o Filling station in Shaver Lake

 

Local Used Parts/LR Services:

o Land Rover in Fresno

 

Others:

o Eastside Mobile Locksmith (559) 299-6484

Ken's Clothing & Gifts (559) 841-3242

Shaver Lake Auto Center and Repairs (559) 841-3810

 

Food / Meals:

Meal plans: BYO. We can talk about pot luck for Saturday night.

 

Other Info:

Bring your camera and extra batteries, tent/sleeping bag, extra garbage bags, pett wag bags, emergency food/supplies, suncreen, GPS and map of the area and compass, drinking water during camping/trails, nights might be cold - bring extra blanket and warm clothing/fire wood, Full size spare/repair kit

 

Let's Tread Lightly: http://www.treadlightly.org/

 

Badge/sticker of Honor: Also $3 will need to be collected from ea driver now; at the end of the Dusy trail run, you will have earned and receive this sticker:

 

http://images5.cpcache.com/product/459235905v2_480x480_Front.jpg

[LandRonB]

FYI: we have a "Parts Pick-up and BBQ Meet/Greet" with Specialized Parts Planet on Sat Aug 14, 9-3pm (wknd before our Dusy Trip).

 

All NCLR members are welcomed. Thought this would be a good opportunity for us to pick-up spare parts we may need on the Dusy trip: http://nclrclub.org/forum/showthread.php?996-Members-Gauging-Interest-Specialized-Parts-Planet&p=12198#post12198

 

Post up if you are attending the Dusy and can attend this BBQ Meet/Greet, or parts we may need to pick-up for the trip!

[LandRonB]

Want to put this out for team members looking for extra or new gears for our trip: http://store.camel4x4.com/merchant2/

 

Attendees going on the Dusy, please PM if you are interested in purchasing from Camel; will see what Eli can do for you!

 

Cheers!

[LandRonB]

Just a reminder, you can get your Land Rover inspected for this trip @ Cerrone's Europrean located in Redwood City: http://cerronesons.com/ and Besa Auto Care in Oakland: http://www.besaautocare.com/

 

Also if you need sliders and bumpers, visit Bottorf Fabrication: http://www.bottorf-fabrication.com/

[LandRonB]

So we have

 

2 DIs: Will, and Max

2 RRCs: Ron, Nathan

1 DII Lutz

1 Series Truck

 

- Need to start planning by identifying: 1) parts/fluids that ea should carry, 2) large common parts that one or two vehicle should atleast carry (e.g. spare differential parts), 3) common/interchange able parts

 

Let me start:

Pic 1 - I ordered new high pressure power steering line, low pressure and return line just in case. Steering will take a lot of abuse.

 

Pic 2 - My front driveshaft is HD Tom Woods. Rear is stock. Ordered a pair of replacement u-joints. May not be a bad idea to get spare rear drive-shaft. I have original front drive-shaft as spare.

 

Pic 3 - Tie-rods and steering rod, and the weak-links are the tie-rod by design. I am bringining my own spare tie-rod ends (1 RH and 1 LH tread)

 

Pic 4 - Spare new water pump, Right Stuff gasket maker, and spanner to remove the viscous fan/belt spindle. I just installed new belts and hoses. Tossed them away due to bad cracking conditions. May not be a bad idea to bring spare houses and belts.

 

Pic 5 - Current spares re-visited: coolant expansion tank, spare t-stat, spare fuel pump, and O2 sensors (in case ones in my truck get damaged on the trail). High suggested that ea carry an extra Air Filter. After the running the Rubicon Trial last year, my air filter was very dirty and running rough. Replaced it and continued to cruise back home on the freeway - much smoother and better drive back.

 

Pic 6 - Other current spare parts: ignition wires, spark plugs, dist cap and rotor, ignition coil, starter, and alternator.

 

Pic 7 - Misc small parts: spare AIC, relays, bulbs, exhaust gasket and nuts/bots, and spare wheel nuts. May not be a bad idea to bring spare head light bulbs/unit.

 

Pic 8 - Other misc small parts: rubber exhaust hanger. Mine got damaged last year and instatted a new one during the trip. Figured would be a bad idea to have another spare for this trip. Also extra driveshaft nuts and bolts.

 

Pic 9 - Ea should bring suff supplies of fluids: change of oil & filter; brake, steering, gear and automatic transmission to top off, and coolant. May want to think about extra fluids we may need to bring.

 

Pic 10 - I carry this all the time; might as well make sure to bring jumpers.

 

No pictures. Misc repair kits I can bring: muffler repair tape, JB Weld, Radiator repair, and ARB tire replace kit.

[Gotrovr]

Ron, what tires are you running with in your RRC?

[LandRonB]

Ron, what tires are you running with in your RRC?

 

255/85/16s BFG MT M2s.

 

Reminds me to put full spare requirements. Thanks Will.

[Gotrovr]

good, we then have redundant spares... the likely hood of both of us flatting beyond repair is very remote

[stevenmd]

I have a spare RRC LWB rear prop shaft if you need to borrow one for use as a spare.

[LandRonB]

good, we then have redundant spares... the likely hood of both of us flatting beyond repair is very remote

 

Roger that. I have will also bring my ARB tire repair kit: http://store.arbusa.com/ARB-Speedy-Seal-Tire-Repair-Kit-10000010-P3580.aspx

[LandRonB]

I have a spare RRC LWB rear prop shaft if you need to borrow one for use as a spare.

 

Thanks for the offer Steven; I will ask if Nathan can use it since he runs a LWB; I run a SWB. Appreciate the offer.

[LandRonB]

I reshaped the rear diff guard on my RRC; took a beating on the Rubicon last year. Well worth having it. Just a couple of hammmering here and there, fresh paint and good as new.

 

I also changed the diff oil both in the front and rear; looks good; no shavings or pcs of metal. Lockers perform as expected.

[LandRonB]

If Nathan agrees, we will be closing up the registration.

 

With this said, let's "Party Like a Rock Star" on the Dusy; turn it up (of course treading lightly on the trail):

 

[video=youtube;NByikKHLEQI]

[Gotrovr]

A little TLC from Frank Cerrone and Shrek is now good to go

 

Radiator cleaning

Thermostat

Expansion Tank

Engine Mounts

Couple of other things

 

Just need to find the time to get back up to RWC and pick Shrek up

[lutz]

Did my maintenance

 

diff fluids changed and transfer case

Air filter

went and installed shorter valve stems.not going to get a flat like on the rubi

new roto

pull winch line out

found out my two lower steering box bolts were lose.everyone should check theirs.

 

thinking about bring a spare set of r&p or maybe a complete 3rd unless someone already has one setup.mine is missing the diff

[LandRonB]

Carl from Specialized Parts Planet confirmed Aug 14 for BBQ/Parts Pick-up for NCLR members.

 

I asked Carl if he has rear driveshaft and B&W TC for my spares; he has RRCs on the lot and have them for me; gave me 50% on the parts. $50 for the rear drive-shaft vs $100, and $100 for the TC vs Paying $200. Sweet!

 

Let me know if you guys need any other parts, or if you can join for BBQ/parts pick-up @ Parts Planet in Rancho Cordova.

 

C yah!

[LandRonB]

Sweet!

 

Now we just need to schedule a shake down perhaps during the August MORG.

 

A little TLC from Frank Cerrone and Shrek is now good to go

 

Radiator cleaning

Thermostat

Expansion Tank

Engine Mounts

Couple of other things

 

Just need to find the time to get back up to RWC and pick Shrek up

[LandRonB]

I remember that flat.

 

Good point on checking the steering box bolts!

 

Did my maintenance

 

diff fluids changed and transfer case

Air filter

went and installed shorter valve stems.not going to get a flat like on the rubi

new roto

pull winch line out

found out my two lower steering box bolts were lose.everyone should check theirs.

 

thinking about bring a spare set of r&p or maybe a complete 3rd unless someone already has one setup.mine is missing the diff

[ColinB]

If anyone needs a spare 3rd I have them. off my parts d2. as well as any other STOCK spares you need just let me know and i will bring them to morg or drop them off at a house.

[LandRonB]

If anyone needs a spare 3rd I have them. off my parts d2. as well as any other STOCK spares you need just let me know and i will bring them to morg or drop them off at a house.

 

Thanks Colin for the offer; will may take you up on that. We ended up needed a 3rd last year @ the Rubicon.

 

At this point, I am thinking the attendees of this trip (anyone else welcomed to join us) attend the Aug 7 MORG for final meet before the Dusy Trip on the Aug 18; it's optional. I will be dropping off my RRC for inspection and any fixing needed on it next week and will be ready for a shake down drive.

[LandRonB]

1) Extra air filter. Should see my air filter after the Rubicon trip last year. Very dirty/covered with dust. After the group got out and stopped at the nearest gasoline station (running rough towards the last day), I filled up and while at it, replaced the air filter. Seems to have cured the sluggishness!

 

2) Supplies of wag bags.

 

3) Bring your Trasharoo Bag if you have one. Good way to keep your trash outside the vehicle including wag bags.

[LandRonB]

See attached. I have the usr version as well if you need it.

 

Trail should be mark (will follow Nathan's lead); gps can help to make sure we stay on track.

[SLOHybrid]

Hi Ron,

 

For some reason I can't open the file?

 

Due to the lack of funds I have no CB but I have a FRS hope this does not screw you up.

 

I will bring lots of firewood although wood can be found on the trail if you look hard

 

I have a feeling it may still be cold even in mid Aug @ night so bring you thermals everyone.

 

I am kinda taking it day by day after the 1st couple of nights as to where we camp but definately we will be cammping @ Voyager (foot of Chicken Rock) Wednesday and Thursday just past the top of Thompson Hill.

 

Last year we did this in 3 days 3 nights so we will have plenty of time this year to enjoy.

[LandRonB]

No worries on the file; I will print the map and the gps markers/way points.

 

I have a handheld CB you can use. Bring the FRS anyways. I will have both FRS and CB. Since we will be close, should be fine for trail use.

 

Yes, suspect will be cold also so go for all of us to be prepared.

 

Take it day by day; between the six of us in the group, one or the other can chime in when they can and add details/other things to consider/remember. All things will come together eventually.

 

And with the extra time hopefully we will have time to go fishing. I am bring a bring, fish cleaning knice and hope to catch some e.g. trout for dinner. Cant' wait.

 

Hi Ron,

 

For some reason I can't open the file?

 

Due to the lack of funds I have no CB but I have a FRS hope this does not screw you up.

 

I will bring lots of firewood although wood can be found on the trail if you look hard

 

I have a feeling it may still be cold even in mid Aug @ night so bring you thermals everyone.

 

I am kinda taking it day by day after the 1st couple of nights as to where we camp but definately we will be cammping @ Voyager (foot of Chicken Rock) Wednesday and Thursday just past the top of Thompson Hill.

 

Last year we did this in 3 days 3 nights so we will have plenty of time this year to enjoy.

[lutz]

Are fire permits required?