02-17-07 Run?

[azdesertrhino]

Checking interest for a run on Saturday 02-17-07. Open to suggestions. Chiva, Redington Loop, or ? Just need to get out and play. Have too many "honey do's" to get out this coming weekend.

If you want to get out and play a little post up some ideas. :patriot:

[Fergie]

I'm down.

Should have my Budbuilt crossmember and skid in by then. I've got the 31s on, and have this installed for a new front skid.

Should be fun.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/bergferg/SS%20IFS%20Brace/02-04-07016.jpg

[XJ20]

I’m in.http://www.dakotacom.net/~jeepster/tipshades.gif

[bigazxj]

lets do it
how bout the gap?

[Winks00XJ]

You guys need to plan something that I can make it down from Prescott. I will be at the sand dunes south of Glamis on that weekend.

[azdesertrhino]

You guys need to plan something that I can make it down from Prescott. I will be at the sand dunes south of Glamis on that weekend.

We're putting together a camping run in March. Come on down!!

[XJSROCK]

Let's go. I don't have a preference on the location, as long as there are some challenges involved :scared: !!!!!

Sandy

[CommandoXJ96]

dang! i've already got plans to go to Glamis that entire weekend! where exactly are you going Winks?

[Winks00XJ]

dang! i've already got plans to go to Glamis that entire weekend! where exactly are you going Winks?


I will be at Buttercup which is right off of I8 just west of the Arizona/California border. I will be in this setup:
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e352/rwinkster/ToyHaulerSmall.jpg

[o2bgpn]

I'm in. There might still be water flowing from the snow melt if you wanted to do the Gap. North-south this time?

Or we can go someplace else...

[AZRockRunner]

I am in for the GAP. My rig will not be pretty as I am prepping the body to accept the Durabak coating, but hey, lets rock.

[XJ20]

Sounds good to me.http://www.dakotacom.net/~jeepster/tipshades.gif

[CommandoXJ96]

I will be at Buttercup which is right off of I8 just west of the Arizona/California border. I will be in this setup:
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e352/rwinkster/ToyHaulerSmall.jpg

Well if you wanna dune up north of that any - I'll race you to the top of Oldsmobile Hill! I was 6 feet short of conquering China Wall last time I was out too :D Hopefully I'll cross that off the to do list this time around. Odds are I won't be going too far south in the dune system. Maybe hit up Gecko and stuff but I don't think ill be anywhere close to Buttercup - but im sure you'll have a blast!

edit: sorry about the almost thread hi-jacking. i hope you guys get some good videos/pics as usual on the run.

[azdesertrhino]

Only real suggestions I've seen is running the Gap, north to south. If no one has any other recommendations, I guess that's the plan!!

[cdhowell]

I was looking to go down that weekend from Casa Grande but was wondering how much water is running? Is it doable right now or would Chivo falls be a better trip right now?

[XJ20]

There won’t be any water at chivo. There should be some at the gap.

Running north to south (west) is fine with me. Hey that sounds like a commitment to Actually complete the entire trail. Otherwise it’s a long ways to start for nothing if you live near the catalina side of the trail,lol.

We could start early and try and keep the group moving so we have more time at the fun spots and get off the trail before dark.

Let's set a time to be at the north trail head.

Post up if you have any questions.http://www.dakotacom.net/~jeepster/tipshades.gif

[Fergie]

Trailhead is where?

How long is the trail?

I assume that since the Yot made is through, unstrapped, that is will do this one just fine.

[XJ20]

Let’s meet at Circke K. There is a large area next to the store. The trailhead parking is pretty small. Leave at 8:30am. How’s that sound?

The Circle K is on American Ave. just after you exit HWY 77 into Oracle.

Circle K
Highway 77, Oracle, AZ
520-896-9330
http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=circle+k+oracle,+az+american+ave&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=47.609089,94.042969&ie=UTF8&om=0&z=11&ll=32.659032,-110.717468&spn=0.198861,0.367355&iwloc=C (http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=circle+k+oracle,+az+american+ave&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=47.609089,94.042969&ie=UTF8&om=0&z=11&ll=32.659032,-110.717468&spn=0.198861,0.367355&iwloc=C)


The trail head is on up American ave. Oracle (North) Entrance.

I can pm you the exact directions if you need them.

[azdesertrhino]

Like to leave a little earlier if possible. Like to get off the trail before dark for a change, but whatever works for everyone works for me.:D

[Fergie]

Reading the trail book, it says the trail is 5-7 hours, plus travel time.

Is this an accurate assessment? Also, what are we planning to do as far as group size?

[XJ20]

Okay, how does leaving from the circle k at 7:30am sound? I would like to get off the trail as early as possible, too.

Meet at the first Circle K on America Ave. It’s the one that has a lot of gas pumps, not the little one down the road a ways.

The gap is a long run. I would like to spend some time at the step and a couple other places plus lunch. Plan on all day and we’ll try and keep it under 7 hours excluding travel time to oracle. We should be off the trail and aired up before dark.http://www.dakotacom.net/~jeepster/tipshades.gif

[bigazxj]

well have a great time im gonna have to pass this one up. i have to work sat.

justin.

[Fergie]

well have a great time im gonna have to pass this one up. i have to work sat.

justin.
Where's my hammer?

[AZRockRunner]

I cant believe the language the BIGAZXJ is using on these forums. NO 4 LETTER WORDS you AZZHAT!!!!!!!!

[AZRockRunner]

ooops, almost forgot, if JJ wont be there we should make it off the trail easily by dark. COUSE HE WONT BREAK ANYTHING!!!!!

LOL
Just kidding JJ. Will miss ya man!!!

[bigazxj]

Where's my hammer?

ill send it home with brian next time i see him or bring it buy next time i go to his house.

justin

[azdesertrhino]

0730 sounds good to me. Looking forward to it. Haven't been out to play in a couple of week or longer.:wave1:

[azdesertrhino]

Posted a sticky thread for signing up so we get a general idea how many folks to expect.

The sign up thread is here (http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=907103).

Long term weather projection looks awesome. Looking forward to seeing everyone again.:eyes:

:patriot:

[AZXJ]

I'm down.

Should have my Budbuilt crossmember and skid in by then. I've got the 31s on, and have this installed for a new front skid.

Should be fun.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/bergferg/SS%20IFS%20Brace/02-04-07016.jpg


Greesey!!! :scared:

[Fergie]

Greesey!!! :scared:
You're telling me!

I put a Budbuilt x-member and skid on last night, and scraped a good INCH of crud off the t-case mount.

20+ years of grime and wheeling come off pretty quick with a pressure washer, but I need to drop the tranny and case to clean all of it up.

[AZXJ]

We use a pressure washer at the shop to clean the greesey ones off.. Sucks getting that crud in your eyes when your wrenchin on em.. Even with safty glasses on...

[Fergie]

Yeah, I know exactly what you mean. I wear goggles for this truck.

[TUFFXJ]

Im in, me and my boys:viking:

[AZRockRunner]

YA RIGHT, I will believe that when I see it TuffXJ.....LOL

:moon:

[azdesertrhino]

Looks like the weather is going to cooperate!! Looking forward to getting out to play.

For everyone planning on going, there is a sign up thread HERE (http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=907103)so we have an idea of how many to expect.

:patriot:

[azdesertrhino]

The rig is ready and looks like it going to be an awesome day. See Everyone that is running The Gap in the morning!! :patriot:

[o2bgpn]

I'm going to try not to be late (again), but don't wait for me if I am. I know my way and will catch up.

[XJ20]

I’m ready and should be rolling in oracle around 7:30am. http://www.dakotacom.net/~jeepster/tipshades.gif

[AZRockRunner]

Cocked Locked and Ready to rock.
Pulling out of my house on the east side at 0600.

:scottm: