Reiter Pit 11/26 Wheeling?

[2xtreme]

I am going to go wheeling at Reiter Pit on Sunday the 26th for anyone who is interested.

My plan was to run several trails, probably Lake Isabella, Sac-Up, and possibly the Wall (is it still open?).

Anyone interested?

Michael

[Blkxjkrawler]

I'm in.
Ryan

[XJCasper]

Everybody's gonna be gone that weekend. I'm in.

[KarlVP]

If my Jeep is done, I'll try to make it.

And just for the Record, Reiter Pit, is the gravel quarry below the main parking area at Reiter Trails. Not trying to bust your balls, we at RTW (Reiter Trails Watch) are trying to create a positive image for the area.

Thanks, and Happy Wheeling

KarlVP

[XJourney]

Karl probably knows better, the Wall is open through the woods but block before you get on the little road. Does that make sense?

[2xtreme]

Karl probably knows better, the Wall is open through the woods but block before you get on the little road. Does that make sense?

Yes, Thanks. So you can get out to about the dry waterfall area (sharp left turn?)?
What about the "Tight A$$" trails? Are they both still closed?

And just for the Record, Reiter Pit, is the gravel quarry below the main parking area at Reiter Trails. Not trying to bust your balls, we at RTW (Reiter Trails Watch) are trying to create a positive image for the area.
Sorry!! Karl, you are correct. I guess I need to work on making sure I understand the correct "names" for each of the trails and place.
On that note. I noticed a new rock garden at the bottom of Isabella, and what looks like some new trails up there? Also, where is the "goal post" obstacle at?

Michael

[Avanteone]

The goal post is on Sac Up, IIRC.

I may be in for this. I'd REALLY like to go to SL and TSF for the whole weekend, but I'm really doubting I'm gonna be able to make that happen. This may be my best bet to get some wheeling in.

J

[CanMan]

What time in the morning are you planning on leaving Michael?

[KarlVP]

Yes, Thanks. So you can get out to about the dry waterfall area (sharp left turn?)?
What about the "Tight A$$" trails? Are they both still closed?


Sorry!! Karl, you are correct. I guess I need to work on making sure I understand the correct "names" for each of the trails and place.
On that note. I noticed a new rock garden at the bottom of Isabella, and what looks like some new trails up there? Also, where is the "goal post" obstacle at?

Michael

Tight ass is closed. The wall trail is also closed that the "uphill turn" that parallels the Index Wall itself.

The rock garden at the bottom of Isabel is a blast. I spend a few minutes and run it every time I am there.

The GOAL POST is an obstacle on Sac-up. It is two trees you have to drive your rig straigt up and through. Kind of like kicking a football through a goal post.

I'm gonna try and make this. I got a lot of work getting my dash in my TJ torn out today. Tomorrow we start bending tube for my cage.

[2xtreme]

What time in the morning are you planning on leaving Michael?

Not sure yet. Thinking of meeting up at the parking lot about 9:00am or there about?
Michael

[Slacker87XJ]

Tentatively in, I haven't seen Rieter Trails yet, and I'd like to.

-i

[adamusmc2002]

Where is this Rieter place? Is anybody plannin on being there Friday, the 24th? I've got a buddy that just got a built zj and we were thinkin about trying Evans, it'll be his first time, but if nobody's gonna be there, I'd rather go where everyone else is. Sounds like it might just be a Sunday thing though...

[Avanteone]

Where is this Rieter place? Is anybody plannin on being there Friday, the 24th? I've got a buddy that just got a built zj and we were thinkin about trying Evans, it'll be his first time, but if nobody's gonna be there, I'd rather go where everyone else is. Sounds like it might just be a Sunday thing though...



I'm thinking of Evans Friday, and maybe Reiter sunday or maybe even Tahuya on the quad.

J

[pSYChedXJ]

Where is this Rieter place? Is anybody plannin on being there Friday, the 24th? I've got a buddy that just got a built zj and we were thinkin about trying Evans, it'll be his first time, but if nobody's gonna be there, I'd rather go where everyone else is. Sounds like it might just be a Sunday thing though...


Reiter is off Hwy 2 just east of Goldbar: http://www.reitertrailwatch.org/pdf/trailmap.pdf

- Jay

[adamusmc2002]

Cool John, Friday would work for me, if you're gonna be at Evans. I've got my buddy Derek(ackattack?), he just started posting on PNW, then my future brother and father in law will be along for their first time offroading. And, if the stars are ALL aligned, my fiance will be with me too :) Derek's rig is set up, but he's a fairly new wheeler. Anyway, we're shooting for Friday at Evans, so if that'll work for you too John, that'd be awesome.

[2xtreme]

I plan on meeting in the main gravel parking lot at 9:00am. Probably be leaving the parking lot before 9:30am.

I plan on running up Lake Isabelle Trail.
Come back down Lake Isabelle and play on the rock garden at the bottom.

Run Sac Up.

Then run what is open of the Wall trail if there is time and interest.

My brother will be meeting us out there probably between 11:00 and 12:00.

We will be on Channel 4 for anyone who doesn't hook up with us in the parking lot at 9:00am

Please let me know if you are in or not so that I have a clue as to how many people will be there.

Thanks,
Michael

[Slacker87XJ]

I'm in for sure, with a passenger I hope. Last trip on my POS tires! :D

[IXNAYXJ]

Last trip on my POS tires! :DAh, I'll miss those:

"They're loud, but at least they suck offroad."

:D

-----Matt-----

[CanMan]

I'm in for sure, with a passenger I hope. Last trip on my POS tires! :D

What kind of tires are you getting?


Also, anyone interested in breakfast? Dutch cup at lets say, 0800hrs?

[IXNAYXJ]

What kind of tires are you getting?Avanteone came across 5 used SSR's for a song, and was nice enough to pass along the deal to me...and I passed it on to Ian. :)

They look almost exactly like mine, about 60% tread and chewed up in a few spots. But for $300 for 5 tires, how do you go wrong? They should beat the hell out of Ian's current Les Schwab 30.8" specials.

-----Matt-----

Oh, BTW, I'd love to join you guys on this trip, but I'll be out of town visiting some relatives in Colorado. I'm hoping to meet up with a few NAXJA guys while I'm down there for a beer.

[CanMan]

Avanteone came across 5 used SSR's for a song, and was nice enough to pass along the deal to me...and I passed it on to Ian. :)

They look almost exactly like mine, about 60% tread and chewed up in a few spots. But for $300 for 5 tires, how do you go wrong? They should beat the hell out of Ian's current Les Schwab 30.8" specials.

-----Matt-----

Oh, BTW, I'd love to join you guys on this trip, but I'll be out of town visiting some relatives in Colorado. I'm hoping to meet up with a few NAXJA guys while I'm down there for a beer.

Cool. 33's I assume? I still don't know if I want to go with the Bias Ply TSL's or the BFG M/T's. Im going to sipe(sp?) and groove the TSL's though. Good ole angle grinder for that job.:laugh:

[IXNAYXJ]

Cool. 33's I assume? I still don't know if I want to go with the Bias Ply TSL's or the BFG M/T's. Im going to sipe(sp?) and groove the TSL's though. Good ole angle grinder for that job.:laugh:Yeah, 33x12.50. Also gone will be Ian's blingy alloy wheels. Know anyone who wants a set of wheels?

-----Matt-----

[Slacker87XJ]

Ah, I'll miss those:

"They're loud, but at least they suck offroad."

:D

-----Matt-----

You forgot about the part where the wear out really fast and have crap wet traction on pavement .. yeah, they're mall rated fer sher.

No more bling! Die, chrome, die! :twak:

Also, anyone interested in breakfast? Dutch cup at lets say, 0800hrs?

No food for me before 11am :D, I'll swing by around 0845 though, cause I don't know where Rieter is.

-i

[Blkxjkrawler]

I'm in , I'll be at dutch kup but I dont know if I will be eating after last time:flame: :scared: :passgas:

[CanMan]

Whos going so far? Looks like I can make this one.

The following have said yes.

2xtreme(Michael)
Blkxjkrawler(Ryan)
XJFrendlyGhost(Jason)
Slacker87XJ(Ian)
12GAXJ(Me)

Possibles:
Avanteone(John)
adamusmc2002(Adam)
KarlVP(Karl)

Dutch cup at 8:00 is still on.

[reckless]

Where is reiter and what happens if someone breaks?

[CanMan]

Where is reiter and what happens if someone breaks?

Reiter is off HWY 2. Go out to Monroe, head east. Past the town of Gold Bar, you will turn right on Reiter Rd., approx. at mile marker 30, off HWY 2.

If someone breaks, we tow them back to the staging/gravel area, and see what they can do from there. Towing someone off of Isabel would be a biotch, IMO.

[reckless]

Thanks, what about getting them home?

[Blkxjkrawler]

Thanks, what about getting them home?

Fix what we can, if not fixable get the check book out, because its going to be a spendy tow truck ride home.

So Michael, is this going to be the first snow run of the season? Sleet and snow would make this VERY interesting. Everyone dress accordingly.

Eli, See you at the dutch kup, i'm bringing a buddy or two riding along we'll be there 8 ish.

Ryan

[CanMan]

Thanks, what about getting them home?

Perty much what Ryan said. Unless someone is willing to let you use their trailer. Ive got one in line incase something bad happens, but filling 2 tanks on a F350 isn't fun.

[ECKSJAY]

what happens if someone breaks?

They fix it, tow it, get it towed, or stay home if none of the above are possible. ;)

[2xtreme]

Eli, I think your list is good. I am not sure if I will be at the dutch cup or not.

As far as getting home if something happens. It is VERY unusual that we can't fix something at least enought to get it home, tow it with another vehicle or make due somehow or another. My trailer will be there (but I plan on keeping my rig on it:)

I don't plan on seeing much snow up there. I expect this to be my last "non Snow Run" of the year. In fact, I have decided to leave the front locker out till spring specifically because I would prefer not to have it in for the snow runs.

Look forward to seeing you guys up there.
You can add my brother (Marc) to the list, but he will be late.

Michael

[reckless]

Eli, what time are you goig to be pulling in to HWY167?

[mud1059]

Count me as a possible. With me comes Josh/rig. If not there at 9 don't count me at all.

[Blkxjkrawler]

I'm out, My son has got a cold, and has become quite a handfull, and my wife needs the day to study for her finals next week, so I am going to be home doing child care.
ICDS
Ryan

[CanMan]

Cant make it. Rig problems. Looks like its going to be a small group. Next time for sure. Be safe and have fun. :cool:

[2xtreme]

Looks like it should be a good manageable group.

4 for sure:
Jason
Ian
Michael
Marc (after Isabelle)

Maybey's:
John
Adam
Karl
Paul/Josh

See you guys in the parking lot, I doubt I will be at the Dutch Cup.
Be prepared for cold and fun!!
Michael

[Slacker87XJ]

Hey Michael, how was it up there? Make it home ok?

Sorry for bagging out - forum was down last night and I didn't get the chance to post my change of plans (10hrs driving yesterday was enough for me).

Can I get a meow?

:D

-i

[Blkxjkrawler]

Can I get a meow?

:D

-i

x2 on the Meow for me.
Michael I hope you made it home safely and without incident. I dont know what the roads are like between Reiter and your place, but its nasty up here.
Ryan

[XJCasper]

What happened guys.

Only thing happened for me is that I just got home from work. Sucks, Yelm hasn't even got any snow yet.

[CanMan]

What happened guys.

Only thing happened for me is that I just got home from work. Sucks, Yelm hasn't even got any snow yet.

Um, snapped TRE and 33's still out of balance.

[2xtreme]

Yes I made it home, Eventually:)

There was at least 6" of snow on the ground when I got home. Towing a 20' 7k trailer in that much snow without trailer brakes is not a good idea. I made it home with NO issues but was driving slow (If my wifes Sub wasn't 4x4 I don't think there is any way I would have made it home).

I started the day on my own (because all of you who bailed!!!!!!!). I called my brother and told him where I was going and where we could meet up when he got there.

I ran up Isabelle on my own. The snow did make some of the more technical rock areas a little more difficult but not too difficult. I got to the bridge and the snow was heavy and decided to turn back (very little traction on all of the larger rocks). On my way back down I made the mistake of trying one of the new trails near the bottom (VERY Sweet trail, but not to be on your own). After making it almost all the way through (very narrow tree's, lots of mud) I had to turn back and go back through all of the narrow spots again. It was a VERY cool trail, but a little too stressful all on my own!!

I met up with my brother, we ran several lines on the rockgarden.

Then went up to Sack-Up. Marc made it through the notch, but rearanged his pas side rear lights and bumper end cap on the way (as well as major air time for 1 driver side tire). I could not get the traction with just the rear tires to get through the rock so I winched a few inches and then drove through the rest with no issues.
The rest of Sack-Up was great. It has been way too long since I have been on it!!!! Wet, sloppy, muddy, very nice. Ran into a issue when Marc almost pitched his jeep over the pas side front corner (It was WAY too close to going over). Ran back down Sack-Up and headed out the main road to go see the Wall trail.

On the way out to the Wall, someone asked for some help rescueing a full size Ram. When we got up to the top of the trail there was several inches of snow and the Ram was pulling a Jason on the edge of the trail. I winched him back on no problem and headed back down and had to rescue a 2wd S10 who must have come off the road 4 times on the way back down to the main road.

After a VERY long drive home, I get back to NO power at home with my kids sitting in front of the fire watching a portable DVD player before "camping" in my office in front of the fire for the night.

I have not had that much fun for a long time!! A little bit of everything, covered a lot of trail and got to spend lots of time with my brother. Will have photos later, but am out of town all this week so they won't be up for a while.

Still no power at the house, and don't expect it for at least another day or more.


Michael

[CanMan]

Glad to hear you got home in one peice, and safe at that. Definitly next time.

[2xtreme]

Here are the photos to go along with the story 2 posts back.

The rock ledge covered in snow.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Reiter%20Trails%20Nov%2006/DSCN9095.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Reiter%20Trails%20Nov%2006/DSCN9097.jpg
The bridge, covered in snow.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Reiter%20Trails%20Nov%2006/DSCN9101.jpg
Looking up the rocky trail after the bridge, I decided to turn back since I was on my own and the snow made traction on the large rocks VERY difficult.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Reiter%20Trails%20Nov%2006/DSCN9099.jpg
I met up with my brother and he tried several lines of the rock garden with no issues.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Reiter%20Trails%20Nov%2006/DSCN9104.jpg
Begining of Sack-Up.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Reiter%20Trails%20Nov%2006/DSCN9105.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Reiter%20Trails%20Nov%2006/DSCN9108.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Reiter%20Trails%20Nov%2006/DSCN9110.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Reiter%20Trails%20Nov%2006/DSCN9114.jpg
Top of the shute.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Reiter%20Trails%20Nov%2006/DSCN9116.jpg
Going down the shute.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Reiter%20Trails%20Nov%2006/DSCN9117.jpg
Part way up Sac-Up.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Reiter%20Trails%20Nov%2006/DSCN9118.jpg
Marc's accidental incident with the mud pit.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Reiter%20Trails%20Nov%2006/DSCN9122.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/2xtremexj/Reiter%20Trails%20Nov%2006/DSCN9123.jpg

Had a great time. Looking forward to some snow run's now!!
Michael

[KarlVP]

That SWEET trail you are talking about is Trail of Doom. It's a buggy trail and designed to be run the reverse direction you ran it.

Excellent pics though. I'm up for anything now that my cage is done. Sorry I couldn't make that last trip sure looked like a good one.

[2xtreme]

That SWEET trail you are talking about is Trail of Doom. It's a buggy trail and designed to be run the reverse direction you ran it.

Excellent pics though. I'm up for anything now that my cage is done. Sorry I couldn't make that last trip sure looked like a good one.


Thanks Karl,
That makes sense. I figured I was going in the wrong direction after I turned around and got back out. I was significantly easier on the way out, than on the way in.

I would like to spend more time on it next time, it was a little stressful on my own:rattle:


We couldn't find the goal post on Sac-Up? Can you explain where it is to me in relation to other parts of the trail? That is the one thing I was hoping to do while we were there and didn't get to do.

Michael

[KarlVP]

Thanks Karl,
That makes sense. I figured I was going in the wrong direction after I turned around and got back out. I was significantly easier on the way out, than on the way in.

I would like to spend more time on it next time, it was a little stressful on my own:rattle:


We couldn't find the goal post on Sac-Up? Can you explain where it is to me in relation to other parts of the trail? That is the one thing I was hoping to do while we were there and didn't get to do.

Michael


The goal post is right when you enter the "tight" portion of the trail off to the right. It is a tight squeeze to get back there you if you aren't looking, you miss it.