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Feb 18-19-20

 

 

The snows have been falling in the mountains and that means it’s time for our 10th annual Shaver Lake snow run.

 

This year we are going to do things slightly differently in that we’re going to start the event on Saturday, February 18th instead of our usual Friday.  Since this weekend is also President’s day some people will have Monday off and by shifting the events to Sat-Sun-Mon it will mean folks won’t have to leave work early on Friday to make the run up.  Of course if you don’t have Monday off you’ll still be taking a day, just on the back of the weekend instead of on the front.

 

Our campground will once again be Camp Edison.  We usually cluster along the Dogwood loop, roughly spots 221-237.  The spots are big enough to accommodate 2 vehicles per and sharing is encouraged.  Reservations can be made on-line:

https://www.sce.com/wps/portal/home/about-us/community/camp-edison/!ut/p/b1/hc9NC4JAEAbg39LBY-7ommW3FUXXQyIK6V5Cw1ZBXVFL-vdpeCn6mNs7PC_MIIZixJr0VvJ0KEWTVnNm-knZOcSlIVA_Cg2gJrVIoNoKqPoEkgnAlyHwr39E7Cfx1XfgRNpmAuoWOybFlqYtwHDAdj1_BgEGigM4hIRgAH0BP470EOOVyJ4PJ6TJ8I4j1uWXvMs7-dpN62IY2n4vgQTjOMpcCF7l8lnUEnyqFKIfUPwqUVvHUNI1y-7j6gFnmiYs/dl4/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/?from=campedison

 

A bit about Camp Edison:

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. 

 

Once you’ve made your reservation, let us know and we’ll post who’s where.  We’re also inviting our friends from SCLR, so we’ll be looking for a few old friends to join us as well.

 

Don’t want to camp even with power and hot showers?  Not to worry – there are a number of places where you can have a roof over your head in the area.  Fair warning – I have not personally stayed at any of these places so check specific location and amenities yourself.

http://shaverlakevisitorsbureau.com/lodging.php

 

 

Attending / site reservation

 

NCLR

Don & Michele - 222

Lutz - 229

David - at village

Justin - 228

Robert & Matt - 224

Colin

Mark D. & clan

Dan (?)

 

 

SCLR

Jake & Jose - 230

Erez & friend (JKU) - in town

Chirs - 233

Garrett (?)

Keanan (?)

Brad (?)

Eric (?)

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As we’ve learned from past trips, too many trucks in one group leads to long delays.  In addition as the day wears on it’s not uncommon to encounter other groups on the trail resulting in more traffic.  In order to keep things moving and to have a chance of making the summit, we’ll be breaking into two run groups.  I’ll lead the earlier run group, leaving camp at 7:45 AM.  I’ll need a volunteer to Lutz will lead the second run group leaving at 9:00 AM.  Please note, we’ll start lining up trucks on the road prior to departure so we can be rolling at the stated departure time.  Please be ready to roll on time!

 

Run group 1 – 7:45 AM

Don - LR3

 

Run group 2 – 9:00 AM

Lutz - D2

 

We’ll be running the Bald Mountain trail.  GPX here:

http://norcalrovers.org/forum/index.php?/topic/4173-shaver-lake-bald-mountain-gpx/

 

Note that depending on snowfall we could have an easy drive to the top or we may not even get up Dinky Creek road.  It’s too early to know what to expect yet but be prepared for anything

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Schedule-

 

We’ll most likely organize a group caravan from the Bay area up to camp.  Watch this space for more details as we get closer and know who’s coming from where.

 

Regarding Sunday’s trail runs, keep in mind that though we will be leaving ON TIME, once on the trail anything can happen so don’t expect a hard schedule; this is more of an approximation to give you some ideas.

 

 

 

 

Saturday, 2/18

Caravan up from bay area or arrive on your own

Group campfire that evening

 

Sunday, 2/19

FIRST RUN GROUP – Leader Don

7:45am – first run group leave Camp Edison

8:15am – arrive at trail head, air down, driver’s meeting organize running order

8:45am - Start the run

2:00pm Head back to town

6:00pm Pizza in Shaver Lake

 

SECOND RUN GROUP – Leader Lutz

9:00am – second run group leave Camp Edison

9:30am - arrive at trail-head, air down, driver meeting, organize running order

10:00am - Start the run

2pm Head back to town

6pm Pizza in Shaver Lake

 

 Monday,2/20

Pack up camp and head home at your leisure 

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General information:

 

Location: Camp Edison

Trip Leader: Dhappel

 

Current Weather Conditions at Shaver Lake

http://wxug.us/1pb3v

 

Shaver Lake webcams

http://shaverlakewebcams.info/

 

Camp Edison

P.O.Box 600

42696 Tollhouse Rd. 

Shaver Lake, CA. 93664

 

Phone: 559-841-3134

Fax: 559-841-3193

 

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

 

Expected Trail conditions:

 

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

There is always the possibility of body damage. Ruts, whoops, 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. Tires aired down before hitting trail

 

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, Hi-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 pump

Emergency overnight pack of food, water, blanket

 

Trail Communications:

 

HAM radio 146.460 (simplex)

 

Shaver Lake Repeaters

146.820- 141.3 KE6JZ

 

Clothing Suggestions:

 

Snow/winter clothing- layer with base clothing that wicks sweat, polar fleece, wind/water repellent 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 others

After the trail we stop at the local pizza joint in Shaver Lake for a warm delicious sit down dinner.

 

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 

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I'm planning to go, but anything can happen between now and then (and frequently does!) Hopefully I'll have my new engine in by then.

OK, I'll give you until next week when I get back from the Mojave trip, then I'm putting you on the list.  Once you're on the list, you can't back out!

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I am a definite want to go but i am not sure Sat-Mon works for me yet. Will let you guys know asap

Nick won't be able to attend this year, so we need somebody to fill the role (roll?) of "RRC Crazy Man/trail breaker".  

 

I think this has your name all over it!

 

Surely you can top this one from last year-

 

http://i816.photobucket.com/albums/zz85/zelatore/20160220_110810_zpsjzhfqt2n.jpg

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Just booked 228.

 

Any chance someone with a newer model rover could help haul some extra wood? Two years back my D1 barely made it up the hill, worried about the RRC and trying to keep weight down with the addition of my roof top tent.

 

Thanks

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i signed up for space 224 but when i hit complete it went away

do i owe money and is the form complete

 

I'm bring a friend with a series 2 Matt Jackson from Advance Adpters

Great guy, ran into him in Morro bay last spring and had a great chat. One day I'll get him to help me build a series truck for crawling.
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Great guy, ran into him in Morro bay last spring and had a great chat. One day I'll get him to help me build a series truck for crawling.

Please tell him Hi for me. Met him when he and Timm Cooper were partners at BCB (big chrome balls) in Paso Robles.

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