Elherbinator Posted December 15, 2021 Report Share Posted December 15, 2021 Now that we are starting to really get into winter wheeling mode with these storms coming up, I thought it would be a good time to get us thinking about this trip. This is always a really fun trip for all levels of Rovers and is always a unique trip depending on the snow conditions. Where: Camp Edison Campground and running the Bald Mountain Trail When: February 19-21 The plan will be to run the trail on Saturday. So people can come up either Friday and camp, or drive up early on Saturday and meet us near the trail. This trip is open to all Rovers. Vehicles will need to have recovery points in the front and rear. Besides that, any running Rover with decent tires can make the trip. If you’re thinking about making some upgrades, then a winch, beadlock wheels with mud tires, and lockers come in really handy for snow runs. DM me or post up any questions or concerns on this thread. More details will be posted as we get closer to the date. Reserve your campsite here: https://www.camplife.com/campground/Camp Edison IMG_4215.mov lutz and Mr.BlueSky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRYA Posted December 15, 2021 Report Share Posted December 15, 2021 I checked out last years thread. So this trip is “ok” for the new guys with less off-road experience in their LR4s, aka me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted December 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2021 It’s “ok”, just make sure you have recovery points and decent tires. By decent, I mean at least All Terrains with plenty of tread on them. Like always, trail conditions will play a role in what deciding what becomes practical or not. If it dumps a bunch of fresh snow the week of the trip, that could make it pretty much not doable for the more stock vehicles. Some years, the LR3-4 types make it all the way to the top without issue. In general we get plenty of LR3-4’s coming on this trip regardless of weather. How far they get varies. CRYA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRYA Posted December 15, 2021 Report Share Posted December 15, 2021 Cool, being an optimist, I just booked site 231! Jethro, bandykins and Mr.BlueSky 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted December 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2021 I booked spot 227 Friday to Monday, although I’m not sure I’ll actually be using it all those nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickK Posted December 15, 2021 Report Share Posted December 15, 2021 I booked 233 for Friday and Saturday night. I have plenty a room for another. Let me know if anyone wants to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Wood Posted December 16, 2021 Report Share Posted December 16, 2021 I reserved site 228. Looking forward to the snow and old friends. Happy holidays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 I think Eric summed it up pretty well - totally condition-dependent. I've done the whole trail to the top in my LR3 in 45 minutes when it's dry out. Other times I haven't even gotten to the actual trailhead in my Disco on 37s. Far too early to make any predictions yet! I'm planning to be there but I also have a work commitment that's roughly the same time depending on (literally) when and where the ship comes in. I haven't missed one of these runs in years and don't want to start now but that's just the way things are these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDingli Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 (edited) Just booked site 243 I will probably bring the D2, but I have done the trip a couple of times in the L322. One of those time we made it to the end of the Bald Mountain trail and the other time we made it about 20’ off the grade road. IMG_5125.MOV Edited December 17, 2021 by RobertDingli CRYA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRYA Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 Another Noob question having not been on an outing with this group. Snow camping. Do y'all camp in your rigs, RTTs, trailers, ground tents? All of the above? Just curious. I come from a ground tent camping background so figure KISS. Just curious how you are all set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 Typically we sleep in the classic. Snowflake has an actual sleeping platform (plywood test version 1.0 that has worked so well we just left it) whereas the backup Rover just has the 2nd row seats removed and we just toss the camping boxes in. I will say the extra length in the long wheel base makes it feel like a Marriot. Occasionally depending on the trip we'll toss the tent in for backup. yokrieger and CRYA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandykins Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 2 hours ago, CRYA said: Another Noob question having not been on an outing with this group. Snow camping. Do y'all camp in your rigs, RTTs, trailers, ground tents? All of the above? Just curious. I come from a ground tent camping background so figure KISS. Just curious how you are all set up. I just put bedding down in the back of my LR3 when I took that... Now that we've got a roof tent we stay in it. It makes it quite nice if you just add a little space heater since there is power at the sites. CRYA and Mr.BlueSky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted December 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 I just use a ground tent. If you haven’t done cold weather tent camping, I would suggest a relatively small tent if you have the option. Big tents have too much space to keep warm. RTT’s are fine for a lot of trips, but not ideal for this one since we will be heading out wheeling for the day and returning to camp. Ground tents are convenient since you can just leave everything setup when we head out for the day. Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcb Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 Booked 241 next to Robert for Friday through Monday. Not sure if we can do all three nights. Planning on bringing the Russian Bear hot tent! Anyone gets too frosty come on in and warm up by the stove. Should we coordinate on food? yokrieger and RobertDingli 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 7 hours ago, jcb said: Booked 241 next to Robert for Friday through Monday. Not sure if we can do all three nights. Planning on bringing the Russian Bear hot tent! Anyone gets too frosty come on in and warm up by the stove. Should we coordinate on food? I think I'll be couch surfing at your place! CRYA, jcb, astateofmike and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcb Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 Anytime. Pets are welcome and the bar is in the back behind the pool table. Mr.BlueSky, lutz, astateofmike and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 I just booked #244 for 19th to 21st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 Will be there cant wait to try out the new tires in snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokrieger Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 Mario and I are gonna be there also...reserved site #246...arriving Friday and gonna head out on Sunday...see ya there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCLR091 Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 I’ve reserved 229 arrive Friday to Monday I’ve been missing in action for awhile looking forward to getting out for some fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted January 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Every snow run we have people airing down to psi’s that are way too high. Usually the logic is that the new psi is low relative to what they run while driving around town and that’s coupled with a fear of losing a bead. This pic demonstrates the huge advantages of airing down. Obviously the footprint will vary based on tire and vehicle weight, but the relative difference remains basically the same. With the type of deep snow we will be driving in this year, you want a large footprint in order to keep from sinking into the snow. Soft snow also mitigates any side force that will force a tire to lose a bead or hard bumps that could damage a rim, so airing down low is usually safe when driving over deep snow. Losing a bead isn’t that big of a deal anyways. Just something to keep in mind especially considering we are lucky to have plenty of snow wheeling opportunities this season. Mr.BlueSky, RobertDingli, CRYA and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilotgabe Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 (edited) FWIW, 12 PSI is too low for an LR3 on 32' KO2's (275/65-18)...unless you want Don H to give you an object lesson in how to set the bead again lol. (15 psi is perfect). Edited January 18, 2022 by pilotgabe CRYA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRYA Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 11 minutes ago, pilotgabe said: FWIW, 12 PSI is too low for an LR3 on 18's...unless you want Don H to give you an object lesson in how to set the bead again lol. (15 psi is perfect). Thanks for this info. I'm new to my LR4 on 265/65/18s and couldn't imagine going that low, especially with the load ratings etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilotgabe Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 1 minute ago, CRYA said: Thanks for this info. I'm new to my LR4 on 265/65/18s and couldn't imagine going that low, especially with the load ratings etc. I just edited my comment to reflect that I was on 32" KO2's. I'd be okay with 15-20 psi on the rear tires, depending how heavy you are. My rig was honestly entirely too heavy for those snow conditions last year. But I also don't have a rear locker and my transfer case was being funny. CRYA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drafdog Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 Oliver just booked Campsite #239 for the 18th-21st! We plan on bringing 1-3 cars so the kids can learn how to drive. lutz and RobertDingli 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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