Disco2Guy Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Link to signup sheet. Time to start thinking about trips for 2013! The first being the 6th Annual Shaver Lake Snow Run. The current date is scheduled for February 8-10, 2013. More details (camp reservations, trip waivers, etc.) to come before the Official Thread. Here are the details if you haven't been on this trip before. 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. Trip Details:Location: Camp Edison Trip Leader: Brenton Corns (Disco2Guy) Trail Leader: Brenton Corns (Disco2Guy), TBDCurrent Weather Conditions at Shaver Lake Camp Edison Phone: 559-841-3134P.O.Box 600 FAX: 559-841-319342696 Tollhouse Rd. Shaver Lake, CA. 93664 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"WBald Mountain Trail Head 37° 6'5.17"N 119°10'11.50"W Expected Trail conditions:Expect deep snow (if it ever starts to rain!), stay on the trial at all times or you will get very stuck very quickly. There is always the possibility of body damage. Ruts, woops, drifts, ice, are all common ways to crunch a panel. If you stop forward movement, do not spin your wheels. The friction melts the snow and then freezes into ice, reducing the quality of the trail surface. Vehicle Requirements: Chains- Chains may be required on the way to Camp Edison. If you have street tires and plan to hit the trail, you will need two sets of chains. If you have not installed chains before, please test fit them before the trip. Check for clearance issues around brake or ABS lines as well as tire wells during articulation. Stock vehicles (without chains) should remain at Camp Edison and find someone to ride shot-gun with on Bald Mountain.Tires- All vehicles should be fitted with All Terrain or Mud Terrain tires and have a full sized spare. A tire repair kit is recommended.Recovery Points- Strong recovery points front and rear are a must. Expect to pull someone (or yourself) from either end of your truck multiple times. Required Safety & Recovery Equipment:Fire extinguisher, CB (channel 7) or FRS (channel 7), or HAM radio for communicationHi-Lift and/or X-Jack (at least one vehicle carry one), winch (every other vehicle is optimal), recovery strap (each vehicle should have their own)Metal shovel (shovel snow), first aid kit, repair tools and spares to suit your vehicle, tire gauge and tire pumpEmergency overnight pack of food, water, blanket 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. Be prepared for rain/sleet as well. Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended. Food / Meals: Meal plans: BYO, or plan with othersAfter the trail we stop at the local pizza joint in Shaver Lake for a warm delicious sit down dinner. Detailed Plan: TBD Misc Items to Bring:Camera and extra batteries, winter tent, sleeping bag and blankets, extra garbage bags, GPS unit, map of the area and compass, drinking water, fire wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Both dates work for me.I'm keeping my fingers crossed for snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navydevildoc Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Either works for me... Josh with the red D90 is also interested and is good with either date span. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Great to see this trip lives-on year after year; thanks B! I will try to make it next year; Feb 15-17 works better for me. Will take my wife out on a Valentines dinner the day before (Thursday), and wknd kitchen pass for me on this trip (smile); will be me and my eldest son planning on going. Will be testing the following on this trip:- My new Tepui RTT for cold weather camping- Like to test my ham radio and see if we can use the repeater(s) in Shaver Lake to communiate between base and trail head Repeater Freq: 146.8200- PL 141.3 Owner's Call Sign: KE6JZ 223.8200- 114.8 K6HJ 224.7000- 156.7 KE6JZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco2Guy Posted November 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 I've added both your names to the list. The first post has been updated with a link to the signup sheet to verify your status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 I am in. I am sure paul is in to. That's 2 trucks and a trailer for us. My friend Colby who came to pismo might join as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I'm in, looking forward to it! I'm flexible on the dates so whatever works best for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco2Guy Posted November 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Sorry everyone, I need to shift the date for the trip. The venue where my g/f is having her 6th Anniversary show double booked her original date, and rescheduled it for the 16th of February. So, can we shift the date back by week and make it Feb. 8-10? Sorry for any conflicts this may cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 works for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 what time would the caravan be leaving from the Bay Area on Friday?I have work on Friday...but as a public school employee, we get out rather early! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I'm still in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertcrawler Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Some interest from lilKrawler and I... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco2Guy Posted November 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 what time would the caravan be leaving from the Bay Area on Friday?I have work on Friday...but as a public school employee, we get out rather early! We usually meet at 9:30am in Gilroy. It's about a 3 hour trip from Gilroy, so you could leave after work and still get there plenty early. The caravan takes an extra hour or two as we wait for others to show up, get lunch etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Still in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeWare Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Sorry everyone, I need to shift the date for the trip....So, can we shift the date back by week and make it Feb. 8-10? We might have to join you late Friday or early Saturday, as neither Ann nor I can take that Friday off ... . Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 I think I'd be fine arriving at camp later on my own, ...or maybe there are others who need a late start from the Bay Area also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco2Guy Posted November 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 I think I'd be fine arriving at camp later on my own, ...or maybe there are others who need a late start from the Bay Area also? Getting to Camp Edison is pretty easy. There's a good chance someone will show up later too that you can caravan with. I started a thread for the trip on LRRForums too. You may want to keep an eye on that thread too as the trip gets closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA Journey Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Hi, Count me in! AA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertcrawler Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Bring an extra key! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertcrawler Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 I think I'd be fine arriving at camp later on my own, ...or maybe there are others who need a late start from the Bay Area also? If we go, it will be a late start... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAR Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 I'd love to go again but I cant do that weekend. We're doing our baby shower on the 10th. Have fun out there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffSC Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco2Guy Posted January 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Official thread has been posted here: http://nclrclub.org/forum/showthread.php?2042-OFFICIAL-6th-Annual-NCLR-Shaver-Lake-Snow-Run-Feb-8-10-2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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