Gauging Interest: 4th Annual Shaver Lake Snow Run Feb. 18-20, 2011

[Disco2Guy]

Yes it's time to start thinking about 2011 already. Next year will mark the 4th year of the Shaver Lake Snow Run. Ron has asked for someone to take over this trip and I have decided it's high time I lead one. I have attended this trip for the past two years and have a good grasp of what to expect for this run. Colin (ColinB, or Ciwhamc on LRRForums) has also offered to help coordinate planning and trail lead. I would like to open this trip up to our friends in SoCal, so I'm not sure if this run will be an "official" NCLR trip.

 

Updated 2/8/2011

People interested so far:

Brenton +1 & dog (Disco2Guy) D2 w/ winch

Colin +1 (ColinB) D2

Paul D1

Dave +1 (Sasquatch) LR3

Antonio (Antonio) RRC

Nigel +1 (NigelCowan) D1 w/ winch

Lutz +1? (Lutz) D2 w/ winch

Josh +1(JFlores) LR3

Dan (Tiger Dan) RRC w/ winch

Brandon +1 (RoverTech18) D1 w/ winch

Graeme (GraemeWare) D2

Steve +1 (esteban) D2 w/ winch

Christopher +2 & dog (ChristopherSolis) CT110 w/ winch

Jen +1? (Jen) LR3

Pedram (Perdram38) Toyota

Neil (NavyDevilDoc) LR3 w/ winch

Josh D90 w/ winch

Bob +1 (Rveiga) D2, w/winch

Mark (MarkPeterson-Perez) D2

Mike (Disco X) D2, w/ winch

 

Enrique (DiscoChef) possible

Carlos (N2RVRS) possible

Elias (eliaschristeas) possible

 

4th Annual NCLR Shaver Lake - Bald Mountain Snow Run Feb 18-20, 2011

 

Ok, this is the gauging interest thread for our upcoming 4th Annual Shaver Lake - Bald Mountain Snow Run February 18-20, 2011. If you are attending please be familiar with all of the information contained below. We want to have a fun and safe trip while being prepared as possible. If you are attending this trip, please post your answers to the following questions. I will PM my cell to everyone before the trip, and will need yours as well.

 

1. Your name (and any guests)?

2. Vehicle and recovery gear you are taking (include if you’re equipped with/without a winch)?

3. Emergency contact info?

4. Your eta arrival to Camp Edison (if you’re 2-3 hrs after your ETA, we can call emergency contact)?

5. Are you tent camping or staying in a cabin/hotel room?

6. Interested in Saturday pot luck dinner? What do you want to bring?

7. Any other questions?

 

Trip Details:

Trip Leader: Brenton Corns (Disco2Guy)

Trail Leader: Brenton Corns (Disco2Guy), Colin Brown (ColinB, Ciwhamc)

Location: Shaver Lake, CA.

Date/Time: February 18-20, 2011 (Fri-Sun)

 

Description:

Shaver Lake is located at the 5,500 ft. elevation, one hour northeast of Fresno in central California. The area is known for abundant outdoor activities: snow skiing, snowmobiling, water skiing, fishing, and backpacking, horseback riding, 4-wheeling and camping.

 

Camp Edison has heated bathrooms with shower facilities (tokens can be purchased with quarters on the way in), and electrical outlets for each campsite. The breakers can trip easily, so please talk to your camp mates about any heaters or equipment with high power needs you may be using.

 

Each campsite can hold four trucks, or two with trailers. One person per site needs to make the reservation in their name, pay the deposit ($50) and site fee. Other people who stay at the site can pay their share of the site fee, and the person who made the reservation will get their deposit back after the trip. I’ll ask for site #237 (same we’ve used in the past) and the next three people going can put their names in the available slots. When it’s full the next person reserves a site (#236, #233, #239) and continues until everyone has a space.

 

If you are not interested in snow camping there are rooms and cabins available at the Shaver Lake Village Hotel.

 

Camp Edison Reservation Guidelines

 

Camp Edison site map

 

Camp site details

 

Camp Edison

P.O.Box 600

42696 Tollhouse Rd.

Shaver Lake, CA. 93664

Phone: 559-841-3134

FAX: 559-841-3193

 

Fees:

Winter Rates for November 1- May 14 will be $35.00 flat fee/night, no charge for extras. All prices are subject to change.

 

 

http://nclrclub.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2915&stc=1&d=1297233361

 

 

Map & GPS of Area:

Camp Edison 37° 7'19.64"N 119°18'53.75"W

Shaver Lake Snow Run Trail Head 37° 4'6.56"N 119°10'52.67"W

Bald Mountain Trail Head 37° 6'5.17"N 119°10'11.50"W

 

Directions from SF Bay Area to Camp Edison:

Head South on Hwy 99

Exit in the town of Madera

Cut thru town via E. Yosemite Ave. which turns into 145E

Continue on 145E

Right on 206

Left on Millerton

Left on Auberry (Gas Station/Biker Bar on the right corner)

Left on 168

Continue on Hwy 168 East to Shaver Lake

Camp Edison is 1 mile past Ken's Market on the right

 

Directions to Trail Head:

From Camp Edison head south on Hwy 168

Turn left on Dinkey Creek Rd.

Head east 9.1 miles

Turn left on Rocky Creek Rd.

 

Detailed Plan:

Friday, February 18th

10am - leave Bay Area, arrive at Camp Edison mid-afternoon, or stay in Cabin @ Shaver Lake

 

Saturday, February 19th

8am - Leave for Bald Mountain trail head

9am - Air down, etc.

1pm - Lunch and then head back to camp, otherwise we may return much later like 2007’s Stuckfest

6pm - Camp fire, dinner and fun

 

Sunday, February 20th

Early am breakfast, break camp

Check-out and head back home

 

Detailed Vehicle Requirements:

Open, high clearance 4x4 and stock vehicles can get to Shaver Lake. Stock vehicles may want to consider parking and riding shot-gun on Bald Mountain if not wanting to wheel their vehicle, depending on trail conditions.

 

Required Safety Equipment:

Snow tires (and chains if needed), fire extinguisher, CB (channel 7) or FRS (channel 7) for communication

 

Required Recovery Equipment:

Strong recovery points front and rear, recovery strap, Hi-Lift and/or X-Jack (at least one vehicle carry one), winch (at least two or three vehicles equipped)

 

Misc Required Equipment:

Metal shovel (shovel snow), first aid kit, repair tools and spare to suit your vehicle, tire gauge and tire pump

 

Weather Forecast:

Shaver Lake at weather.com

 

Expected Trail conditions:

Expect deep snow, stay on the trial at all times or you will get very stuck very quickly

 

Clothing Suggestions:

Snow/winter clothing: layer with base clothing that wicks sweat, polar fleece, wind/water repellant shell jacket or winter jacket; winter gloves, hat or beanie, and snow boots

 

Food / Meals:

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

 

Other Info:

Bring your camera and extra batteries, winter tent/sleeping bag if camping, extra garbage bags, emergency food/supplies for overnight in vehicle, sunscreen, GPS unit optional, certainly map of the area and compass, drinking, nights are cold - bring extra blanket and warm clothing, fire wood, full size spare tire repair kit

 

Gas, Towing, & Emergency Services:

California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (559) 841-3360

Paramedics (911)

Local Sheriff (559) 855-2369 or 800-522-0086

Eagle Towing (559) 841-2727

Filling station about 1 mile away from Camp Edison on highway 168/cross street Dinkey Creek Road

 

Others:

Eastside Mobile Locksmith (559) 299-6484

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

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

[ColinB]

Sweet cant Wait.

 

I will reserve site 233 As I will have my pop-up. and it is the far campsite from the fire more room to park trucks closer to the fire.

 

1: Colin Brown , Paul Freeman (probably)

2: My D2 33 inch tires and a winch Hi'Lift straps and more goodies. , 95 d1 32 " tires and no winch (probably coming dependent on Paul)

3: contact Linda Brown 925 287 9993

4: Assuming caravan arrival

5: Pop-up trailer.

6: Pot luck sounds Great

[sasquatch]

Of course we're in! There was also a quiet whisper of possible cabin rentals this time to entice a few of the wives. Can't wait. Let me know how I can help B.

[LandRonB]

4th Annual; nice; way to go Brenton!

 

Be afraid Squirrels; be afraid of Esteban (smile)

[AA Journey]

I am in!

[NigelCowan]

Very interested!

 

1. Nigel Cowan w/ Oliver

2. '96 Disco w/ winch and whatever I can afford to buy between now and then!

3. Sara Cowan (925) 833-7403

4. Assuming caravan arrival.

5. Tent.

6. Pot luck sounds good! Can bring swedish meatballs and boiled potatos?

[lutz]

Im in

 

 

1. Lutzi Haas maybe a guest or two

2. D2 winch with straps and X jack

3. Larry Haas 805 -4312666

4. Before everyone else

5. tent with maybe a camper

6. sure What do you want to bring?

7. Any other questions?

[JFlores]

Hello,

 

I am new to the club, and I am eager to get my hands dirty and feet wet on one of the trips. I am in for the trip as well.

 

1. Myself and one other

2. 06' LR3: with Cooper LTZs, Highlift with winching system, removable rear mounted winch with straps/chains/tools, CO2.

3. Tracy Flores 916-791-7779

4. As soon as possiable

5. Tent or cabin not sure yet

6. What ever you need me to bring.

Thanks for all of the great info and looking forward to meeting everyone!

[Disco2Guy]

Thanks for the interest so far everyone! I've updated the original post with the names of people who have replied and are interested in the trip. Towards the end of December I'll move this thread and make it for official signup, and we can start adding names to the campsite list. After Thanksgiving I'll be sending in the request for the first reservation of site #237.

[Jen]

I'm in!

 

1. Jen (and possibly Kaleb, don't know yet)

2. 2008 LR3- Stock

3. Paul Bauer 408-806-6110, I'll also have my SPOT device activated and on.

4. Meeting up with caravan in Bay area

5. Sleeping in the back of truck

6. Appetizer & dessert

7. Sounds like my stock rover won't make it on Bald Mtn, any open seats?

[ColinB]

I'm in!

 

1. Jen (and possibly Kaleb, don't know yet)

2. 2008 LR3- Stock

3. Paul Bauer 408-806-6110, I'll also have my SPOT device activated and on.

4. Arrival will be around 6-7 pm

5. Sleeping in the back of truck

6. Appetizer & dessert

7. Sounds like my stock rover won't make it on Bald Mtn, any open seats?

 

 

Depending on snow conditions we may not even get to bald mountain trail. Last year I did not make it to the trail head. I got stuck quite a bit. If we do I am sure there will be a seat open. I will have one open but there may be someone with a open shotgun. In heavy rovers the snow is enough of a challenge.

[TigerDan]

At last! I can finally post again! Thanks, Gary and Brenton!

Yes, the Rover Gods willing, of course I'll be attending. Come hell or high water I haven't missed one yet and I sure don't plan to miss this one.

 

 

If you are attending this trip, please post your answers to the following questions. I will PM my cell to everyone before the trip, and will need yours as well. This is exactly why I created the Members Contact List thread in the Members Only forum. All needed contact info is already in there:

 

http://nclrclub.org/forum/showthread.php?959-NCLR-Members-Contact-List

 

1. Your name (and any guests)? Dan Harris. Possibly one guest, uncertain at this time.

2. Vehicle and recovery gear you are taking (include if you're equipped with/without a winch)? 1991 RRC w/winch and some basic recovery gear.

3. Emergency contact info?Will be made available at the appropriate time by private means.

4. Your eta arrival to Camp Edison (if you're 2-3 hrs after your ETA, we can call emergency contact)?At this time, my ETA is planned for Friday mid-afternoon but will be made firm as the date gets closer and I know what I'm up against (I.E. dropping in a new engine or something at the last minute!)

5. Are you tent camping or staying in a cabin/hotel room? I'll be bringing my camp trailer, which is so light that I can wheel it by hand onto packed snow and therefore not take up any valuable asphalt real estate better used for parking Land Rovers.

6. Interested in Saturday pot luck dinner? What do you want to bring? Yes, and I'll bring a marinated Tri-tip for grilling.

7. Any other questions? Nope...not yet!

 

[sasquatch]

ROFL!! Astateofmike closed the LRR thread. Astateofthreadnazi!!!!! No thread for you!

 

 

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv334/d3rover/mike/images.jpg

[esteban]

Brenton, you probably already know this but I'm in! Going through tons of shyte right now, but I will still own my truck! The only variable will be my Wilderness First Responder class trips, those take precedence. I'll know for sure once I register for next semester. Can't wait!

 

1. Stephen and one guest.

2. You know the truck.

3. Della Neighbors(mother) 408-426-6033

4. I'd like to do the usual caravan. I didn't read the whole thread, I'm supposed to be doing homework.

5. Tent

6. Yes. Meat, scotch and cigars.

7. None.

 

*edit* No first responder trips, so I'm definitely in!!!

[esteban]

4th Annual; nice; way to go Brenton!

 

Be afraid Squirrels; be afraid of Esteban (smile)

 

ROFLMAO!!! Nice one Ron! See you guys this Saturday!

[GraemeWare]

Yes it's time to start thinking about 2011 already. Next year will mark the 4th year of the Shaver Lake Snow Run. Ron has asked for someone to take over this trip and I have decided it's high time I lead one. I have attended this trip for the past two years and have a good grasp of what to expect for this run. Colin (ColinB, or Ciwhamc on LRRForums) has also offered to help coordinate planning and trail lead. I would like to open this trip up to our friends in SoCal, so I'm not sure if this run will be an "official" NCLR trip.

 

Updated 11/29/2010

People interested so far:

Colin (ColinB)

Dave (Sasquatch)

Antonio (Antonio)

Nigel (NigelCowan)

Lutz (Lutz)

JFlores

Dan Harris (Tiger Dan)

Elias Christeas (eliaschristeas)

Brandon (RoverTech18)

 

Brenton,

 

Add a 60% certainty for myself, Lucas, and Ann. Ann freezes and is miserable in the cold, so that worries me (I didn't dare mention cabins!).

 

Graeme

[TDeWitt]

Brenton,

 

Add a 60% certainty for myself, Lucas, and Ann. Ann freezes and is miserable in the cold, so that worries me (I didn't dare mention cabins!).

 

Graeme

You better be sure Ann doesn't read this thread, or you'll be "walking dead"!!

[ColinB]

This place has outlets, you can plug in heaters.

 

 

Brenton. Site 233 shows up as a group site but I don't remember it being one. Should I just try and make the reservation anyway and see what happens?

[Disco2Guy]

This place has outlets, you can plug in heaters.

 

 

Brenton. Site 233 shows up as a group site but I don't remember it being one. Should I just try and make the reservation anyway and see what happens?

 

Yeah, it may have been mostly covered with snow. I'm getting ready to send off the reservation request for #237 Monday or Tuesday.

[JFlores]

Hey Guys,

When do we have to reserve a site or is someone reserving all the sites and we pick one.

[esteban]

Brenton, I don't see my name on the list.....

[Disco2Guy]

Hey Guys,

When do we have to reserve a site or is someone reserving all the sites and we pick one.

 

 

Josh the reservation works like this. One person can only reserve one site under the same name. I'm going to send in my request and credit card info to reserve site #237. That site will hold 4 trucks w/out trailers. I'll be in slot 1, esteban is in slot 2, and I'll hold #3 for Sasquatch (unless he does the cabin). So you can jump in the 4th spot, or take the next campsite and reserve #236 on your own and let three other people sign up for a slot. Full details can be found from the Camp Edison Reservation Guidelines link in the first post.

[Disco2Guy]

Brenton, I don't see my name on the list.....

 

Added you to the list...

[El Solis]

I'm in as long as i've recovered from knee surgery

1. Your name (and any guests)?

Chris S possible plus one (not the wife, hates the cold and camping so lose-lose there)

 

2. Vehicle and recovery gear you are taking (include if you’re equipped with/without a winch)?

CT110 with winch, delorme GPS with SPOT, hi lift, portable hospital 1st aid kit

 

3. Emergency contact info?

4. Your eta arrival to Camp Edison (if you’re 2-3 hrs after your ETA, we can call emergency contact)?

not sure yet

 

5. Are you tent camping or staying in a cabin/hotel room?

tent

 

6. Interested in Saturday pot luck dinner? What do you want to bring?

yes to pot luck, will figure it out later

 

7. Any other questions?

[lutz]

Hey Brenton did u make your reservations? Is group one full if so ill book 236 site this week.