lutz Posted July 25 Report Posted July 25 (edited) It's time to start planning another Dusy run. Due to small places to camp .will be limited to 6 trucks total. 1. Lutz 110 2. 3. Don d1 4. 5. 6. Interested 1 2 NCLR074 3 DIFFICULTY RATING: MOST DIFFICULT - expect body damage Date : 9/5 TO 9/9 Agenda/Itinerary: Thursday : Meet up in Shaver Lake at gas station for last fuel up. All trucks must top off. After refueling Head to Voyager Rock campground 34 miles. Friday : Pack up camp and hit trail.Voyager Rock to top of Thompson hill campground Saturday : Thompson to Ershim Lake campground Sunday : Ershim Lake to Lakecamp Lake campground Monday : Finnish trail head home Overview: A very scenic trail that climbs to 10,000 feet at Thompson Lake, then rarely drops below 9,000 feet after that. You'll pass several excellent lakes offering good camping and fishing. Almost the entire trail passes through wilderness, which is just 300 feet on each side of the trail. Stay on designated routes at all times. Do not camp within 100 feet of lakes and streams. Carry a fire permit and fishing license if applicable. No target shooting anywhere along route. Pack out your trash. Trail is for summer use only and is approved for ATVs and dirt bikes. Make sure you have plenty of mosquito repellent in the warm summer months. Located in Sierra National Forest. Over ninety percent of this 30-mile trail is slow-speed rock crawling. The most difficult part of the trail is Thompson Hill (when driven uphill). It starts gradually and gets worse as you climb higher. Also very difficult are the last two miles of the trail, going south to north, as described here. Many other challenges await. The forest service recommends the trail be driven in a short-wheel-base vehicle with at least 32-inch tires and one locker. The fact is, even better equipped vehicles are seriously tested. Be prepared for breakdowns because help is a long way off. Never drive this trail by yourself. The trail can also be driven from the north starting at White Bark Vista. DIRECTION TO THE DUSY-ERSHIM ROUTE Take Dinkey Creek Rd. from Hwy 168. Then take Mckinley Grove Rd. to Courtright Rd. and turn left to Courtright Reservoir. Cross the dam on the east side of the lake and stay on the road to the Dusy-Ershim OHV Route sign. Quick List of vehicle mod req (and given your vehicle is in mechanical tip-top shape): 1) Solid recovery points both front and back, 2) Enough lift to run 33s/aggressive tires, 3) Sliders and Diff Guards, 4)Front and rear lockers, HD axles 5) Upgrade rear trailer arms (D90s/D1/RRC) if applicable 6) HD bumpers 7) Winch. optional be recommended 8)Ham operator a plus. 9) 5 gal spare fuel can. you may run out without it. 10)spare parts (will discuss this as trip planning) Edited August 30 by lutz PaulD, Mr.BlueSky, El Chapomint and 1 other 4
Oliver Draffen Posted July 25 Report Posted July 25 Would love to ride along, if anyone has an extra seat. Not ready to tackle this but would love to watch and learn. lutz 1
El Chapomint Posted July 25 Report Posted July 25 Wondering if stock trucks could make it to Voyager Rock campground or is the trail difficult from the start? lutz 1
NCLR074 Posted July 25 Report Posted July 25 Depending on the grape harvest. Would love to squeeze this in. A trail that I have always wanted to do. lutz 1
SLOHybrid Posted July 25 Report Posted July 25 (edited) 1 hour ago, El Chapomint said: Wondering if stock trucks could make it to Voyager Rock campground or is the trail difficult from the start? I took my stock 04 L322 up Chicken rock many years ago so yes it is possible . Lutzi I am out again! the beast needs a transmission installed and I am stricken with Gout lately. eff ! Gryphon really wants to go! planning on staying stateside next year so going to do a Death Valley run in April & the Dusy in Sept. Edited July 25 by SLOHybrid lutz, PaulD and El Chapomint 3
lutz Posted July 25 Author Report Posted July 25 2 hours ago, El Chapomint said: Wondering if stock trucks could make it to Voyager Rock campground or is the trail difficult from the start? Yes it's no problem it's a very little bit of a rock crawling I've taken my lr3 through it . It's a great little campground El Chapomint and PaulD 2
DHappel Posted August 1 Report Posted August 1 Why yes, I believe I will.... Going to try to get Michele to join on this one PaulD and lutz 2
Mffoster Posted August 2 Report Posted August 2 Such a great trail! Leigh Anne and I will be away in Sept or we would be 100% in on this trip. The scenery is beautiful, one of Leigh Anne’s favorite trips. We’ll be on the list for next year! lutz 1
DHappel Posted August 5 Report Posted August 5 And Michele has agreed she's going to come PaulD, lutz and RobertDingli 3
Mr.BlueSky Posted August 14 Report Posted August 14 We really were hoping to make this happen this year... sadly it is just too close to the annual for me to sneak out this much. Next year we will skip the annual if we have to! lutz 1
lutz Posted August 14 Author Report Posted August 14 17 hours ago, Mr.BlueSky said: We really were hoping to make this happen this year... sadly it is just too close to the annual for me to sneak out this much. Next year we will skip the annual if we have to! Sorry to see you Three won't make it. It's my fault mainly I did not realize how close the annual event was going to be this year. Next year I will plan accordingly a little better. PaulD 1
Mr.BlueSky Posted August 15 Report Posted August 15 3 hours ago, lutz said: Sorry to see you Three won't make it. It's my fault mainly I did not realize how close the annual event was going to be this year. Next year I will plan accordingly a little better. All good, we’ll get to catch up at the annual!
DHappel Posted August 26 Report Posted August 26 Well, having broken another ring and pinion I'm now very questionable for this. Already ordered new parts from Ashcroft, but not sure if I can get them here in time PaulD 1
lutz Posted August 26 Author Report Posted August 26 Yes that would be cutting it close. As of right now I think we may have to just cancel this year . Try to start playing a little earlier and around the annual event so it makes a little easier for everything to work. Maybe check out swamp lake during the annual event for a little exploration.
SLOHybrid Posted August 27 Report Posted August 27 Next year we should run the Dusy in the week & then head over to the annual on the weekend.. thoughts.. We all have trailers now if we break ha ha! DHappel, PaulD, Mr.BlueSky and 1 other 3 1
Mr.BlueSky Posted August 28 Report Posted August 28 10 hours ago, SLOHybrid said: Next year we should run the Dusy in the week & then head over to the annual on the weekend.. thoughts.. We all have trailers now if we break ha ha! I thought this was anti Rover in spirit? (He says whilst towing another derelict rover home with a Duramax) SLOHybrid and lutz 1 1
lutz Posted August 30 Author Report Posted August 30 Update was going to cancel this but it looks like parts may be in if anybody else is interested in going please let me know as soon as possible that way we can get a headcount. DHappel 1
DHappel Posted August 31 Report Posted August 31 woohoo! Locker has arrived early! Just have to get it into the pumpkin and stick the axle back together, then figure out how to pack for 2 instead of just for myself Tyler Mattson, PaulD and lutz 3
Tyler Mattson Posted September 1 Report Posted September 1 Judging from the last trip may I suggest doors. lutz, Hudd130 and Mr.BlueSky 1 2
DHappel Posted September 2 Report Posted September 2 22 hours ago, Tyler Mattson said: Judging from the last trip may I suggest doors. now why would I want to do a thing like that? Mr.BlueSky 1
lutz Posted September 2 Author Report Posted September 2 Friday and sat do have a 20% chance of rain buy it should be in the upper 70s
SLOHybrid Posted September 3 Report Posted September 3 (edited) WE were just up there! went up to white bark vista and rode our mountain bikes back to huntington lake.. absolutely gorgeous up there except for the dust.. high 60's to low 70's. should be nice. Edited September 3 by SLOHybrid PaulD, lutz and Mr.BlueSky 3
NCLR074 Posted September 3 Report Posted September 3 I was planning on fixing the rear end after Rovicon, but grape harvest got in the way and will not be repaired this week. Sorry I am going to miss this trip. Stefano
lutz Posted September 4 Author Report Posted September 4 Sorry to hear you can't make it but i fully understand.
lutz Posted September 5 Author Report Posted September 5 Well it looks like we will cancel the trip. Time was running out and there's still lots of things to do to get ready for the annual event.
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