Disco2Guy Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 This will be the 5th year of the NCLR Shaver Lake Snow Run! If you're not familiar with this run, see this thread from last year's trip. http://nclrclub.org/forum/showthread.php?1113-Gauging-Interest-4th-Annual-Shaver-Lake-Snow-Run-Feb-18-20-2011 How does the weekend of Feb. 10-12 (Fri.-Sun.) work as a starting date? There are a few things I'd like to try differently than years past. Saturday Dinner:Typically we've tried to have a potluck dinner on Saturday, but the weather hasn't always cooperated. Plus, and space is limited to share all of the food at the campsite. Over 4' of snow can do that. What we'll plan is having dinner at the pizza shop in town. There's lots of seating room, it's warm, and indoors. It's a great way to have everyone together and talk about the day's adventure. Friday Trail Recce:It might be a good idea for a small group of trucks (4-6) to do a recce of the trail Friday afternoon. I'd ask that only people who have been on the trip before and know what to expect go out Friday afternoon. They can get an idea of the snow conditions, and break some trail for the following morning. The hope is to allow the groups an easier time at the beginning, and get further along the trail Saturday. This will take additional planning, including the use of HAM radio to communicate with the rest of the group at camp. We want to avoid another StuckFest. Early Bird Group:Given the number of trucks that show up for this trip, it's not practical, to have one large group. A smaller group, maybe the recce team, should leave at least an hour before the other group. This will require a second trail leader and HAM point person so the 2 groups can stay in contact. Post up your interest, an official trip thread will start sometime in mid-December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilcrawler Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 I would be interested, but I have to talk to Dad. We have never done this run before, but we do both have HAM licenses, and Dad lived in Alaska for many years, so he has snow driving experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco2Guy Posted November 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Awesome Tyler! It would be nice to see you guys make this trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNelson Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'm totally down. As long as it's a holiday...I dont know if I can take off the Friday. I'm from Ohio, and can easily drive in snow. But I haven't taken my D90 out on snow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA Journey Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I would be interested on this trip but the weekend of Feb. 10-12 will not work for me. That is the weekend Pedram is getting marry. Any other weekend will work. AA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I am interested also, but other weekends would work better for me too. 17-19 or 24-26.How were the cabins? No one rented one last year, but I heard, years past, people have rented cabins: http://www.shaverlakevillagehotel.com/cabins.html I am leaning towards bringing both kids and my friend and her kids and leaving them all at the cabin during the day to play in the snow and have hot chocolate ready for me when I'm done with the trail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA Journey Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Actually the weekend proposed works for me. The weekend of the 19th does not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNelson Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 FYI, President's Day is the 20th. Is it possible to do this 18-20? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDeWitt Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 I just might have to make this one, just to see my competition in the toppling chair event, as I hear there is a "new" contender who tried out similar antics on the "Lost Coast" trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNelson Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 I just might have to make this one, just to see my competition in the toppling chair event, as I hear there is a "new" contender who tried out similar antics on the "Lost Coast" trip! Ask my friends (and husband!). I'm a pro on acting a fool. ROFL!!! I have a Fluoroscopy course I'm taking from 6-11 Feb...It's a lot of money and can't miss it. Pretty please push it to Prez Day weekend??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAR Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 i would like to make it this year too. any weekend should work for me ill just ask for it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco2Guy Posted December 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'm going to stick with the original proposed dates for this trip; Feb. 10-12, 2012. There has always been some traffic on the trail, and I think there would be more over President's Day weekend. Also, going later in the month can lead to more sleet/rain than snow, which isn't fun to camp in. This is the Snow Run after all. I have posted a Google Doc with the names of people who have shown interest. I'll keep this updated, and roll it into the official list come January. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvFzm8yAWhqPdEszYjhMeW5WQ245bUU2U2JCUVpCWVE&hl=en_US#gid=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 About what time would the caravan be leaving from the Bay Area? I am debating if I need to be 'sick' on that Friday.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelCowan Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 Sign me up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco2Guy Posted December 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 About what time would the caravan be leaving from the Bay Area? I am debating if I need to be 'sick' on that Friday.... The caravan will probably leave SF around 8am. I may be taking Steve (esteban) if he still wants to ride with me, so I'd be traveling down south to get him. Last year a group met in Gilroy and traveled to a gas stop in Madera that served as the final rendezvous point. Usually waiting for people to join the caravan adds a few hours to the trip. If you drive straight to Camp Edison, it should take about 4 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco2Guy Posted December 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 Sign me up! Added you to the list, as confirmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Solis Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 I'm def interested just got the truck back today new t case much better ratio can do 65 and talk at the same time now that it's quiet. Just installed dual batts with national luna split charger today. Also noe has front and rear sways and it drives great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNelson Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 Sorry, and it hurts me, but I am unable to do that, that proposed dates. I will have a class that week, I paid lots of monies for, and cannot postpone it. I'm so sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 I'm going to stick with the original proposed dates for this trip; Feb. 10-12, 2012. There has always been some traffic on the trail, and I think there would be more over President's Day weekend. Also, going later in the month can lead to more sleet/rain than snow, which isn't fun to camp in. This is the Snow Run after all. I have posted a Google Doc with the names of people who have shown interest. I'll keep this updated, and roll it into the official list come January. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvFzm8yAWhqPdEszYjhMeW5WQ245bUU2U2JCUVpCWVE&hl=en_US#gid=0 Sounds good. im still good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco2Guy Posted December 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Sorry, and it hurts me, but I am unable to do that, that proposed dates. I will have a class that week, I paid lots of monies for, and cannot postpone it. I'm so sad. Crystal, when does your class end on Friday? You could arrive to Camp Edison that night, or stay in a cabin if it's too late to setup a tent. The trail run doesn't start until Saturday morning and there will probably be a second group that leaves later in the morning, probably around 9 am. Also, Brandon (RoverTech18) is getting a group of friends for the same run the weekend before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robg Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Put me down for this - There is a possibility the other Elk Grover's may throw down too - I will have visitors over from North Africa at this time and this could be a very interesting trip to bring them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNelson Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Crystal, when does your class end on Friday? You could arrive to Camp Edison that night, or stay in a cabin if it's too late to setup a tent. The trail run doesn't start until Saturday morning and there will probably be a second group that leaves later in the morning, probably around 9 am. Also, Brandon (RoverTech18) is getting a group of friends for the same run the weekend before. My class is done after Saturday (it's a lab day). I'm unable to do no days with you guys. I'm sorry. :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeWare Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 .... just got the truck back today new t case much better ratio can do 65 and talk at the same time now that it's quiet. Just installed dual batts with national luna split charger today. Cool. I need someone to tow my truck .... Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerDan Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 I would be interested, but I have to talk to Dad. We have never done this run before, but we do both have HAM licenses, and Dad lived in Alaska for many years, so he has snow driving experience. Tyler, I've been bugging your dad for the last couple of years to go on this trip...light a fire under his butt and get him out there. I'll help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertcrawler Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 Is this a tent camp thing, or a drag in the tent trailer thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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