El Chapomint Posted April 17, 2023 Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 (edited) Hey Everyone! May MORG is almost here! See all the deets below as they stand. Can't wait to see ya'll there!When: May 20th and 21stWhat: May. MORG - overnight camping optional.Where: Poker Flat Meetup Location: Rite aid in Grass Valley (https://maps.app.goo.gl/pW5mLk97UcUB24Tq9?g_st=ic) Meeting Time: 10:00AM Things to know: Easy enough for stock trucks but more fun than just another fire road. 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. I will be coming from San Francisco if anyone wants to meet up along the way we can coordinate. *Note - we have had record snow fall so there is a chance that we won't get all the way through or very far at all.* Message if you have any questions or concerns Lots of Love, Mario Edited May 19, 2023 by El Chapomint SDS, Elherbinator, PaulD and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDingli Posted April 17, 2023 Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 (edited) I’m hoping to attend. This trip is definitely a scenic highlight of the year. Camping overnight is recommended to see the amazing sunset. Edit - note this is a photo from Corral Hollow, which was the original target trail. I hope we can run this later in the year Edited May 23, 2023 by RobertDingli Mr.BlueSky, PaulD, Andrew Wood and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drafdog Posted April 17, 2023 Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 I'm in! As usual will see if Mark will go but I wouldn't bet on it. I was up by Pinecrest Wednesday and Sunday with 0 snow on the roads or side of the road 7,000 feet. I saw a lot of snow melting in shady lots. With it being a ridge over I'm guessing it shouldn't be terrible. On the other hand Dodge Ridge (8,200) still had at least 8 feet at the base and maybe 30 feet at the top. RobertDingli and El Chapomint 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Chapomint Posted April 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 11 hours ago, drafdog said: I'm in! As usual will see if Mark will go but I wouldn't bet on it. I was up by Pinecrest Wednesday and Sunday with 0 snow on the roads or side of the road 7,000 feet. I saw a lot of snow melting in shady lots. With it being a ridge over I'm guessing it shouldn't be terrible. On the other hand Dodge Ridge (8,200) still had at least 8 feet at the base and maybe 30 feet at the top. Thanks! This all good to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRYA Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 Did the dates change? On the calendar it's listed for the 13th! Shoot I can't make 5.20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDingli Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 7 hours ago, CRYA said: Did the dates change? On the calendar it's listed for the 13th! Shoot I can't make 5.20. I didn’t notice this. I was also assuming the 13th from the calendar. I could probably make both dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Chapomint Posted April 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 I did have to move it back a weekend. @Mr.BlueSky can you help update the calendar. Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 8 hours ago, El Chapomint said: I did have to move it back a weekend. @Mr.BlueSky can you help update the calendar. Calendar is updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRYA Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 14 hours ago, El Chapomint said: I did have to move it back a weekend. @Mr.BlueSky can you help update the calendar. Ah bummed. Hope y'all have a good trip. Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 On 4/21/2023 at 2:58 PM, CRYA said: Ah bummed. Hope y'all have a good trip. That's a pity... I want to go, but I'm still not sure if I will be able to come. Too many happenings and definitely not enough weekends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 7 hours ago, SDS said: That's a pity... I want to go, but I'm still not sure if I will be able to come. Too many happenings and definitely not enough weekends! I hear you - it is truly a challenge to keep up with the home chores and rover chores and camp! But looking at the calendar, Theresa, Henry, and myself should make this one! SDS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Wood Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 I am planning to attend the Friday camping and Saturday's trail run. El Chapomint, Mr.BlueSky and SDS 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 Putting this on my calendar! Looking forward to it. El Chapomint and Mr.BlueSky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drafdog Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 Should be interesting with weather. Shows to be raining now and warm up over the next few weeks, but far out weather reports tend to be inaccurate and more of a guess. Shaver Lake got a mix of rain and snow these past few days totaling 2". That itself isn't much, but considering's its May and suppose to be in the 30's and 40's for the next week. Was hoping to go camping this weekend but left my snow gear back home :(. Yosemite closed Hwy 140 until June/July due to weather. Pinecrest and Dodge Ridge (similar elevation and a ridge over) got some snow and rain totaling 2" so I'm guessing the river along the trail will be rather high. Now this is is 16 days before the trip, but figured would be worth looking at. Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Chapomint Posted May 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 6 hours ago, drafdog said: Should be interesting with weather. Shows to be raining now and warm up over the next few weeks, but far out weather reports tend to be inaccurate and more of a guess. Shaver Lake got a mix of rain and snow these past few days totaling 2". That itself isn't much, but considering's its May and suppose to be in the 30's and 40's for the next week. Was hoping to go camping this weekend but left my snow gear back home :(. Yosemite closed Hwy 140 until June/July due to weather. Pinecrest and Dodge Ridge (similar elevation and a ridge over) got some snow and rain totaling 2" so I'm guessing the river along the trail will be rather high. Now this is is 16 days before the trip, but figured would be worth looking at. Yeah it’s gonna be an adventure! yokrieger and Mr.BlueSky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted May 6, 2023 Report Share Posted May 6, 2023 For fun - here is the live web-cam of the bear valley ski resort. Looks like they closed early this season! yokrieger and SDS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Wood Posted May 7, 2023 Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 If the trip is on the 20th to the 21st I don't think I can make it. I was planning on the 13th to 14th. Bummer. yokrieger and Mr.BlueSky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted May 7, 2023 Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 7 hours ago, Andrew Wood said: If the trip is on the 20th to the 21st I don't think I can make it. I was planning on the 13th to 14th. Bummer. It is on the 20/21. Had to make the change due to Mothers Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drafdog Posted May 11, 2023 Report Share Posted May 11, 2023 On 5/6/2023 at 2:07 PM, Mr.BlueSky said: For fun - here is the live web-cam of the bear valley ski resort. Looks like they closed early this season! Yeah! Dodge Ridge closed on Sunday. Not because of snow, but seasonal workers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Chapomint Posted May 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 (edited) OK... So I checked in on road conditions...I'm sad to say as of the May 4th corral hollow will be closed until at least the 31st. We will be trying to make the run up to Poker Flat (it's also a ghost town 👻). This trail is a little further for anyone who plans do make it a day trip (at least from the bay). Lets plan to meet at the Rite-Aid in Grass Valley at 10:00 https://goo.gl/maps/acPv2nBdZZP439EQA?coh=178572&entry=tt There are 2 routes to get up to Poker Flat depending on the conditions, so get ready for an adventure! Weather will be sunny with temps in the 60's to 70's during the day and dipping down in to the 40's at night. Don't forget your wooly jumpers! I'll plan to put a corral hollow run on the calendar for later this summer when its open, don't worry. Edited May 12, 2023 by El Chapomint SDS and Mr.BlueSky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Wood Posted May 13, 2023 Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 A friend of mine said that he ran the sourgrass trail. There is a pretty nice campground at the end of the trail, ot so I have heard. Unless things have changed it should be open. It's a easy trai with some high water crossings. Full disclosure, I have not run this trail. Have fun. Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 On 5/12/2023 at 2:12 PM, El Chapomint said: OK... So I checked in on road conditions...I'm sad to say as of the May 4th corral hollow will be closed until at least the 31st. We will be trying to make the run up to Poker Flat (it's also a ghost town 👻). This trail is a little further for anyone who plans do make it a day trip (at least from the bay). Lets plan to meet at the Rite-Aid in Grass Valley at 10:00 https://goo.gl/maps/acPv2nBdZZP439EQA?coh=178572&entry=tt There are 2 routes to get up to Poker Flat depending on the conditions, so get ready for an adventure! Weather will be sunny with temps in the 60's to 70's during the day and dipping down in to the 40's at night. Don't forget your wooly jumpers! I'll plan to put a corral hollow run on the calendar for later this summer when its open, don't worry. Sounds very tempting, but unfortunately I'll have to skip the trip: things to do at home. Will wait to see the pictures. Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Truck isn’t ready and need time to work on it. Have to back out of this one. Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mffoster Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 Leigh Anne and I are thinking of going to Poker Flats. Anyone else going for sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Mffoster said: Leigh Anne and I are thinking of going to Poker Flats. Anyone else going for sure? We are planning on going still!@El Chapomint what's the head count? Might want to put the new plan in the first post for easy access : ). El Chapomint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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