Mr.BlueSky Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 Howdy folks! It's time to start talking March MORG! (Monthly-Off-road-Gathering) 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 5th and 6th What: Bowman Lake Snow Run (MORG) - overnight camping for folks that wish. Where: Bowman Lake Meetup Location: Staples, 411 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn, CA 95603 Plan on meeting at at 9:45 with a 10:15 departure on Saturday morning. 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. 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: Washington Graniteville Alleghany English Mountain Looking forward to the trip! nevada-city-to-bowman-lake.gpx Yuba ranger district MVUM south, back.pdf Yuba ranger district MVUM, front (bowman Lake area).pdf yokrieger, El Chapomint, lutz and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted February 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 Photos from last year's run to get you excited: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ia8RU1zmFm23BK4R6 yokrieger and RobertDingli 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokrieger Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 I'll be there Mr.BlueSky and RobertDingli 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mffoster Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 I’ll be there. Leigh Anne might come depending on how cold it is. RobertDingli and Mr.BlueSky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motz_the_lr3 Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 I think I can make it! Mr.BlueSky and RobertDingli 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenJulian Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 I am going to be there! Jethro, RobertDingli and Mr.BlueSky 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Wood Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 I will be participating. Jethro, RobertDingli and Mr.BlueSky 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 Got some snow coming. Could have maybe half a foot of fresh stuff for Saturday! 🤞🏼 RobertDingli and Mr.BlueSky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 D2 stuck fest at Bowman from 3 years ago to get your juices flowing for next weekend. Might not be as deep as that trip, but I am sure we can find some places to get some rovers stuck. Adventure and RobertDingli 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustav Dow Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 Maybe… Might be roverless though. RobertDingli and Mr.BlueSky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Mattson Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 I cried, kicked, and screamed and therefore should have this weekend off from work so baring any tragedy julia myself and our rug rat should be there. yokrieger, Mr.BlueSky and RobertDingli 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Chapomint Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 I'll be there with the little sausage...still trying to convince Rachel to come along RobertDingli and yokrieger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenJulian Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 What is the camping situation going to be? yokrieger and RobertDingli 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDingli Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 What is the camping situation going to be? Dispersed camping on the snow. It hasn’t been super cold the last few trips but always pack for very cold weather. A really good mattress makes tent camping on the snow quite comfortable. Hand warmers are a very good investment. Throw a few in the sleeping bag and you will be toasty. I’ll be coming along with Jason, BTW. I’ll have the RTT like last year, but comfortably camped in a ground tent a month or so ago. We usually meet at the small car park right next to the 76 gas station. The Staples address in the trip description is just behind the neighbouring burger place and we will look out for anyone heading there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDingli Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 Camping condition from the 2021 trip. This is where I got stuck the night before and this is where we camped. This event was also notable for being one of the very few times where 4x Maxtrax actually came to the rescue in getting me out. I’ve carried them ever since. They were also useful to avoid my ladder sinking into the snow. yokrieger and jcb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustav Dow Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 Okay I’m most likely in. Ill be heading up Friday and will camp …. Somewhere. RobertDingli and yokrieger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRYA Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 (edited) Wish we could make it and put into practice everything I learned a few weeks ago on Bald Mountain but we've got some Cub Scout camping on the agenda! BB guns and archery😁, but no wheeling Edited March 2, 2022 by CRYA Smiles yokrieger, RobertDingli and Mr.BlueSky 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 (edited) I plan to drive up to Auburn Saturday morning with my son if everything works out the way I want Edited March 2, 2022 by SDS yokrieger and RobertDingli 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, CRYA said: Wish we could make it and put into practice everything I learned a few weeks ago on Bald Mountain but we've got some Cub Scout camping on the agenda! BB guns and archery😁, but no wheeling Scout camping is cool, especially with archery! I did BSA snow camping with my kids last weekend at Hi-Sierra camp. So we had a chance to test our sleeping gear close to 10F. Now we should be ready for Bowman. Looks like it will not be warm. Edited March 2, 2022 by SDS yokrieger, RobertDingli, Mr.BlueSky and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted March 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 2 hours ago, SDS said: Scout camping is cool, especially with archery! I did BSA snow camping with my kids last weekend at Hi-Sierra camp. So we had a chance to test our sleeping gear close to 10F. Now we should be ready for Bowman. Looks like it will not be warm. Scout camp was fun! There used to be a jet-ski class at our local BSA Camp Cedars (Midwest council) - Unfortunately our troop may or may not have led to that class' closure due to "risk mitigation measures" 😕 To make up for it, years later I matured, and entered myself as an indentured servant teaching First Aid and Rifle Merit Badge. CRYA, yokrieger, RobertDingli and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Wood Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 Looking good for snow. RobertDingli and Mr.BlueSky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mffoster Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 It’s about an hour from the main starting point in Auburn to Washington CA. Since I’m coming from Reno I’ll plan on meeting the group in Washington at 11:00-11:15 like the last trip. Really hoping the side-by-sides are somewhere else this weekend!Mike FSent from my iPad using Tapatalk El Chapomint, Mr.BlueSky and RobertDingli 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Mattson Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 I'm heart broken to say but Julia and I had some soar throats yesterday so on the side of caution we took the big test and unfortunately the Mattson family is part of the numbers now. So rather then causing the super spread we will have to miss this one. We're definitely bummed as can be and will probably go camp in the back yard with all of Coopers toy rovers and pretend we're up there. I wish we could go but I hope everyone has a great trip and get stuck a couple of times for me. RobertDingli and Mr.BlueSky 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenJulian Posted March 4, 2022 Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 First winter here, will I need chains? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustav Dow Posted March 4, 2022 Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 Hey all! try and grab some Wood for a fire sat night. Gonna be a wee bit cold. @StephenJulian bring em if you got em. Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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