Mr.BlueSky Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 THIS TRIP HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED First a Blizzard, now 100% chance of rain for Saturday, with 1/2 inch expected. Sunday will have rain as well. This week has been beautiful and sunny here in the Sierra (to melt snow), so that much rain will turn the trail/road into a big mess. A group is headed to Moab next weekend as an alternative trip if others would like to join. Howdy fellas! 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. When: March 2nd and 3rd 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 9:30 with a 10:00AM 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. For anyone that wants to do even more reading a few applicable 7.5 minute maps: Washington Graniteville Alleghany English Mountain CA_Washington_2000.pdf 45981_English_Mountain_CA_24K_2000.pdf CA_Alleghany_287896_2000_24000_geo.pdf CA_Graniteville_102257_2000_24000_geo.pdf Yuba ranger district MVUM south, back.pdf Yuba ranger district MVUM, front (bowman Lake area).pdf LR4HD, El Chapomint and SDS 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted February 21 Author Report Share Posted February 21 If folks are planning on going please post up. I've got a maintenance list (and several shorts) on Snowflake a mile long and may be at risk of missing this one. That said, if we have low attendance we can certainly switch this to another weekend in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokrieger Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 I'm in...just needed to do a brake fluid flush this weekend...I'm also open to do it on a different weekend if needed. Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickK Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 I’ll be there. Could also do the weekend of the 9th or 23rd. yokrieger and SDS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mffoster Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 I plan on going. Leigh Anne is a maybe. SDS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mffoster Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 Should mention that with our schedule this is the best weekend for us (March 2-3) Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Chapomint Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 I'm trying to make it with the adventure sausage...TBD on Rachel. Could also do the weekend of the 9-10. SDS, Mr.BlueSky and yokrieger 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 I would like to come, but I'm not 100% sure. Noticed that one of the D2 CV boots has a bit of a rip and needs replacing. There are a couple of other things to do on the car too. If I manage to make all of this done, I'm in. Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel Wocker Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 I’m planning on going. Mr.BlueSky and SDS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Draffen Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 Midterm season has arrived for me so I won't have the time to prepare nor drive up :(. Hopefully this won't be the last snow wheeling trip opportunity for me this year. Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted February 27 Author Report Share Posted February 27 Please double confirm if you still plan on attending so that we can decide if we need to push back the MORG due to weather. Hello Folks a few important updates and need for discussion. 1. Snowflake is going to be taken down for maintenance this weekend, so Mike will be leading this trip. (While Snowflake could make the trip, I should probably quit driving it until I have brake, taillights, and indicators restored....) 2. There is a significant storm likely to drop a bunch of snow over Bowman this week/weekend. Forecast for nearby Soda Springs (similar elevation) is posted below. This storm should lead to an incredible stuck fest, if you can make it up there. 😂. However, if the contingent of folks attending dwindles we will reschedule for later in the month. Please double confirm if you still plan on attending so that we can decide if we need to push back the MORG due to weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 1 hour ago, Mr.BlueSky said: Please double confirm if you still plan on attending so that we can decide if we need to push back the MORG due to weather. Hello Folks a few important updates and need for discussion. 1. Snowflake is going to be taken down for maintenance this weekend, so Mike will be leading this trip. (While Snowflake could make the trip, I should probably quit driving it until I have brake, taillights, and indicators restored....) 2. There is a significant storm likely to drop a bunch of snow over Bowman this week/weekend. Forecast for nearby Soda Springs (similar elevation) is posted below. This storm should lead to an incredible stuck fest, if you can make it up there. 😂. However, if the contingent of folks attending dwindles we will reschedule for later in the month. Please double confirm if you still plan on attending so that we can decide if we need to push back the MORG due to weather. I am still not 100% for this weekend. CV is still out and I need to figure out what I’m going to do with the winch. If I do sort these things out, I'm willing to try out the snow storm... I can do next weekend, but not the 23/24. Let’s see what others say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Chapomint Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 I unfortunately have to bowman out of this trip. Hope everyone still has a great time in the fresh pow pow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mffoster Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 Not looking good for the trip this weekend. Current weather forecast had a blizzard warning (not watch) from Thursday through Sunday. Expect 1-4 ft of snow above 3000 ft, 5 to 10 above 5000 ft. Washington CA is at 2600ft, Bowman lake is 5500 ft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mffoster Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 The blizzard warning is on the weather.com forecast for Washington CA. I do think we should reschedule, A stuckfest on the trail is one thing, people getting stopped on Highway 20 or I80 would be something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted February 27 Author Report Share Posted February 27 26 minutes ago, Mffoster said: The blizzard warning is on the weather.com forecast for Washington CA. I do think we should reschedule, A stuckfest on the trail is one thing, people getting stopped on Highway 20 or I80 would be something else. Agreed. I'll update the main post. We can discuss when we want to reschedule during the board meeting and re-post and update tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokrieger Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 Yeah, unfortunately I'm not sure I can make it either. I believe the power steering pump gave up on me this morning on the way to work in the D1 and the LR3 is giving me transmission faults...☹️ SDS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted February 28 Author Report Share Posted February 28 THIS TRIP WILL BE RESCHEDULED DUE TO FORECASTED BLIZZARD IN THE AREA. STAY TUNED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokrieger Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 well not as bad as I first though, found fitting going to the steering box from the power steering fluid reservoir loose. I woulda swore it was tight when I put in the new box. SDS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mffoster Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Still looking forward to Bowman this next weekend. Weather looks reasonable, who else is up for the trip? Mr.BlueSky and SDS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 8 hours ago, Mffoster said: Still looking forward to Bowman this next weekend. Weather looks reasonable, who else is up for the trip? I’d like to go. Will know for sure in a couple of days. Will post then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted March 18 Author Report Share Posted March 18 We are unfortunately out... but will live vicariously through the photos! Hopefully we can make another weekend out there... need more snow time! SDS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDingli Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 I hope to make it for the 23-24th. I only checked the forum today and will have to make arrangements. SDS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 I’m still a maybe… RobertDingli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 Unfortunately, I won't be able to make the trip. Was looking forward to it, but life intervened... It's a bummer. There should be some new snow on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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