Mr.BlueSky Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 Howdy folks! It's time to start talking March MORG! For those that missed out on the Shaver Snow Run you have a chance for some pow hunting in a couple weeks as we are headed up to Bowman lake. ; ). Of course, we will have to see what the weather has in store for us - the current forecast looks like there will be quite a few melt days coming up. When: March 6th and 7th What: Bowman Lake Snow Run (MORG) - overnight camping for folks that wish. Where: Bowman Lake Meetup Location: Staples, 411 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn, CA 95603Plan on meeting at at 9:45 with a 10:15 departure.There is a Coffee Shop and a 76 gas station in the same area.Things to know: Roads are unpaved fire roads mostly - be prepared for snow coverage.Winter Camping - It may be cold!! Come prepared. Even if you are not planning on spending the night make sure cold weather gear is packed just in case...This is a MORG - all Rover owners and all vehicle models are welcome to join! If you have a friend that is a rover-head and wants to get a taste for the NCLR club life this would be a good trip. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.Current Attendees:Andrew / D2 / OvernightRobert / D2? / OvernightDon / LR3 / Overnight?Serge / D90 / Day TripMiles & Theresa / Snowflake / OvernightSpecial MORG Guests of Miles and Theresa/ Eleven / OvernightJohann / D1 / OvernightNick / Series (please : ) / Day TripScott / RRC / ? Lastly - I've attached MVUM maps for Yuba Ranger District South and a rough GPX track. For anyone that wants to do even more reading a few applicable 7.5 minute maps:WashingtonGranitevilleAlleghanyEnglish Mountain Looking forward to the trip!nevada-city-to-bowman-lake.gpxYuba ranger district MVUM south, back.pdfYuba ranger district MVUM, front (bowman Lake area).pdf El Chapomint, PaulD, RobertDingli and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Wood Posted February 22, 2021 Report Share Posted February 22, 2021 Sounds like fun, count me in. Mr.BlueSky and RobertDingli 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted February 22, 2021 Report Share Posted February 22, 2021 Pending a new wheel.... Jethro, RobertDingli, Mr.BlueSky and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted February 22, 2021 Report Share Posted February 22, 2021 Pending a new wheel.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mr.BlueSky, Jethro and RobertDingli 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted February 22, 2021 Report Share Posted February 22, 2021 Howdy folks! It's time to start talking March MORG! For those that missed out on the Shaver Snow Run you have a chance for some pow hunting in a couple weeks as we are headed up to Bowman lake. ; ). Of course, we will have to see what the weather has in store for us - the current forecast looks like there will be quite a few melt days coming up. When: March 6th and 7th What: Bowman Lake Snow Run (MORG) - overnight camping for folks that wish. Where: Bowman Lake - plan to meet around noon in Nevada City (delayed start for Bay Area folks). I may be heading up early Friday, we will get more details nailed down as we get a head count. Things to know:Roads are unpaved fire roads mostly - be prepared for snow coverage.Winter Camping - It may be cold!! Come prepared. Even if you are not planning on spending the night make sure cold weather gear is packed just in case...This is a MORG - all Rover owners and all vehicle models are welcome to join! If you have a friend that is a rover-head and wants to get a taste for the NCLR club life this would be a good trip.Please feel free to reach out with any questions.Lastly - I've attached MVUM maps for Yuba Ranger District South and a rough GPX track. For anyone that wants to do even more reading a few applicable 7.5 minute maps:WashingtonGranitevilleAlleghanyEnglish MountainLooking forward to the trip!Awaiting kids schedules but hope to make it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mr.BlueSky and Andrew Wood 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkMichele would agree with this plan RobertDingli and Mr.BlueSky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDingli Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 I’m interested in camping Friday and Saturday nights. Let us where might be a good place to aim for for Friday night. I’m open to staying in a motel / cabin as required. Andrew Wood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SplurGn Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Are you saying meet in Nevada City Friday, or Saturday? I am going to do a one day trip - which day would be best for that? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mr.BlueSky and Andrew Wood 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Wood Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 We have SNOW in the forecast for Thursday and Friday next week at Bowman lake. The snow run is on Saturday, meeting at noontime. Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted February 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 We have SNOW in the forecast for Thursday and Friday next week at Bowman lake. I saw that too! Hopefully we will get a decent snowfall ; ) I did see another page that a SxS got stuck near bowman on an offshoot trail near Bowman so trail conditions could be fun : ). Jethro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted February 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Alright folks - we are a little more than a week away. Some items for discussionStart time (if we do noon start, I'm expecting most folks will do an overnight - we can do 10am start if we have a good number of daytrippers interested) - Let me know what the people prefer. Plan is to camp over the weekend in the National Forest area The main trial run will be starting on Saturday morning, for those interested in a day trip. Roll Call : ) Current attendees:Andrew / D2 / Overnight?Robert / D2? / OvernightDon / LR3 / Overnight?Serge / D90 / Day TripMiles & Theresa / Snowlake and/or Eleven / Overnight Nickbubz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickK Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 ðŸ–. I’ll be an overnighter. Mr.BlueSky, Andrew Wood and Nickbubz 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickbubz Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 Planning on day trip, but packing for overnight just in case! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Wood Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 I'm planning on camping. I like the 10AM meeting time on Saturday. Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Wood Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 Not the best but intriguingly challenging. There should be some ice under the top layer of snow and there are probably some holes dug into the trail. The top of Bowman lake trail should have a lot of snow. Looks like the (new) snow will be from 1a.m. Friday until 11am Saturday and then turn to snow-rain until 4p.m. Saturday until 5a.m. Sunday morning then sunny all day. Andrew Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SplurGn Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 @andrew - would you say this would make the run more difficult, less difficult, or about the same since the last time we went? Taking my brother, daughter and niece with me this time....just want to manage expectations. Thank you.Serge Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SplurGn Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 Also - are you guys coming back down the mountain that same day, or are you camping up there? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Wood Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 I am sure we will either make the loop around or come back down and then find a camping spot, making sure everyone makes it back ok. I think it is going to take a different style of snow wheeling. We will have to examine the trail conditions and execute the appropriate style it will be fun! Mr.BlueSky and RobertDingli 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 The trail is an out and back. Miles is leading, but day trippers will probably have to call it at a certain point and just turn around because campers will probably go as far as possible and make camp. Not a big deal since it’ll be a lot easier heading back down the mountain than going up. I would not expect an escort back to the road if you’re not camping. At this point it looks like there’s 2 day trippers going. I am still unsure if I’ll make it. I’ll know by tomorrow afternoon l. I’ll be camping if I go. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mr.BlueSky, RobertDingli and Andrew Wood 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted March 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 Ok folks here is the meetup information (also posted in the initial post) Where: Bowman Lake Meetup Location: Staples, 411 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn, CA 95603Plan on meeting at at 9:45 with a 10:15 departure.There is a Coffee Shop and a 76 gas station in the same area.Lastly - anybody have room to park a truck and 32' trailer in the Sacremento - Auburn area from Friday night to Sunday night after the snow run? Gratitude shall be payed forward in the intoxicating liquidous kind. Elherbinator and Andrew Wood 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaimymac Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 I’m in for a day trip! The coffee shop you speak of is a Dutch Bros bro! See you at 9:45am! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Andrew Wood, Mr.BlueSky and SplurGn 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SplurGn Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 Just a fyi, we will be masked up, at all times, trying to observe the six feet distancing, etc....as the "mom's" will have eyes on everything we do..... Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SplurGn Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 Hey Miles - are you bringing that super amazing drone of yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Mattson Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 As long as work doesn't bend me over ill be there not too sure if my better half Julia can get the time off so it might be a man's trip for me. Mr.BlueSky and Andrew Wood 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Here’s a vid from a Bowman Snow run a couple years ago to get people in the mood Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk RobertDingli and LP Rover 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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