lutz Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Update Date set for 31 to 4 Well its time to get back on the Dusy.Its been two years and i think we're ready for the challenge again.This is a hardcore trail twice the length as the Rubicon and not a single bypass insight.This would be a four day long adventure 3 on trail. There will be a l limit of 6 trucks. 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 axles 5) Upgrade rear trailer arms (D90s/D1/RRC) if applicable6) HD bumpers 7) Winch. optional be recommended 8) CB; Ham operator a plus.9) 5 gal spare fuel can 10)spare parts (will discuss this as trip planning) http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b113/lutzg/dusy/2010_NCLR_DusyErshimTrip_WLS_IMG_4887.jpghttp://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b113/lutzg/dusy/2010_NCLR_DusyErshimTrip_WLS_IMG_4907.jpg info on the trail Difficulty Rating: MOST DIFFICULT. Recommended for advanced drivers. A route requiring a high degree of skill and challenge to travel.Not recommended for full-size pickups long wheel base vehicles or for traveling alone. Directions to Route: From Fresno: Take Highway 168 toward Shaver Lake.Turn right on Dinkey Creek Rd. (next to the Shell Station).At Shaver Lake Once you reach Dinkey Creek (about 10 mi) turn right on McKinley Grove Rd.Follow this for another 13 miles and turn left on Courtright Rd.Follow the road 8 miles, 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. Courtright Reservoir is 32 miles south of Shaver Lake in the Sierra National Forest.Shaver Lake is 45 miles east of Fresno. The route begins at 8,400 feet elevation with many open rocky areas. Be aware that portions of the trail cross large granite slabs and are marked with rocks. Elevation rises to 10,000 feet at Thompson Lake, remaining at the 9,000 to 10,000 foot range for the rest of the route. The Route: The first mile of the route is shared with foot and horse traffic. Please be considerate of other users and allow them safe passage. Voyager Rock Campground has fire grates and tables and is a popular camping area for fishing Courtright Reservoir. Leaving the campground keep to the left as the "fun" begins at Chicken Rock, a definite attention getter. The panoramic view of the Le Cords Divide from the top is breath taking. The route wanders on to Dusy Creek where 4WD enthusiasts built the crossing over the creek. Three hours ahead, is the very challenging stretch of road known as "Thompson Hill". Vehicles should have a body lift, running fairly cool and hitting on all cylinders. Even tires with aggressive tire tread will benefit with reduced air pressure. Even with all of this preparation, several stops may be necessary to throw a few rocks in the right places for traction. Access into Thompson Lake is closed at the wilderness boundary. A camping site with room for a few vehicles and tents is available here. The walk to the lake is short and easy. Continuing on the route, Summit Lake is about an hour from Thompson Lake. Summit Lake does not have a defined camping area, so please use care in choosing your site away from the meadow area. The next stop available is East Lake, which is not visible from the route making it easy to miss. It's only a short walk to good fishing and an excellent photo spot with picturesque Dogtooth Peak in the background. Ershim Lake is next with lots of space for camping and parking. Follow signs to campsites. The route from the top of Thompson Hill to Ershim Lake is fairly tame. However, the scenery becomes more interesting than the challenge of the route. This will soon change. It will take about three hours to cover the four miles to Lakecamp Lake. Rainbow Trout make Lakecamp unique as the other lakes along this route have Brook Trout. Another fishing spot, Mallard Lake, is an easy 20 minute walk beyond Lakecamp. The next four difficult miles to Whitebark Vista will test driving skills, but the panoramic views make it worth the effort. The route ends at Whitebark Vista. Many people prefer use this White Bark Vista as a starting point. Huntington Lake is about 30 minutes away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 I am in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFreeman Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 LOL, yes. After all we need to earn that DUSY sticker on the back of the RRC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 I need to go back for more of that incredible scenery and fishing, not the hard work ..... I cannot emphasize enough to every NCLR member that this trip will test your driving skills and equipment. Be warned that mechanical breakage of some degree is all but assured. Not to fear, that is what adds to the challenge. Just plan for it. Spare parts are a must, diff, axles, hoses, pumps, fluids, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz Posted May 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Throwing some dates out.Could also make it same time as Rubicon but we might want to run both trails.Wednesday night would be optional.Hit the trail early Thursday. Aug 22-26September 5-9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertcrawler Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 I'm thinking about it -- but need to see what happens to my rig on the Rubicon last weekend in July. If no major problems, I'm 50/50. I've got spare driveshafts (heavy duty) and a trail spare Ashroft CV joint (sans shaft0. Would need some help on what additional spare parts to bring. Do have some stashed away from my old 2000 disco (i.e. alternator, etc.). My challenge is that with all my heavy duty stuff underneath I'm not sure what will work as a trail fix. Good thing Lutzi's truck is my twin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz Posted June 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Good to hear you thinking about joining us.I have a full set of stock halfshafts so the driveshafts would work out perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertcrawler Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Since I have the heavy duty halfshafts -- would a simple trail fix be to replace with the stock halfshaft if they busted? Or would I be screwed? Not mechanical enough to know if there is something different where the halfshaft connects in to the diff or not.. I do have the heavy duty drive shaft as well -- not the stock. Have a couple stock ones but you are running Tom Woods Heavy duty, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz Posted June 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Yea you can use stock halfshafts and the tome woods DS have the same flange as stock.There both easy to do on trail.I have a hd rear that a local DS shop made and having them make one for the front before the trail run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz Posted July 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 Update Dusy is open.The 4wdcfresno and USFS as always is doing a great job clearing all the fallen tress from this years storms so everyone can enjoy the trail. http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1079106&highlight=dusy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Any ideas on dates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz Posted July 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 i was thinking about Aug 22-26 or September 5-9 but i can do any time after the 22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFuller Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Interested. Will have to check with the misses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 That should work for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Right on.let me know what one works best and we can set in stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 September works better for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 September works better for me. Sounds good will shoot for September Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOHybrid Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Guys doing this trip is in my blood now and I am itching to go again! will have to miss this one but next year with a new "ride" and perhaps bring Gryphon. It gets cold up there in September! Have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Sept 1st weekend. Or the 15 th weekend. Works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz Posted August 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Will check to see if i can do it on labor day weekend.So 31 to 4.Chuck did you survive the Rubicon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz Posted August 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 I can take off the 1st weekend of sept so if that works for you .We can set the date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 Done lets do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz Posted August 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Ok sounds good. Date will be 31 to 4.I cant wait started to go over my gear for the trip.Will have a parts list up soon.Now it comes to meeting up. Last time most of us meet up at shaver lake gas station.Then drove to Voyager campground for the night starting the trail early next morning . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Sounds good working on getting my power steering in line now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 How many trucks are going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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