Naches area Noobfest Aug 15 or so

[muddypunk]

Yeah I dont really want to mess with that Crack that seems to eat XJ's but there seems to be plenty for the not so Gnarly pucker factor

 

[The_Big_E]

Oh trust me, I'm not a total NOOB, just semi-NOOB to this area's wheeling, BUT, I do think I put together a capable "Little" rig for the trails.

3" lift, front Aussie, "Unlimited Slip" rear diff, 31" BFG AT's... and I did fine. I did need a tug here or there (Like in the 5' snow drift) and, we had guys that were open/open and they did just fine as well... it's all in the driver.

Heck, day 2 we had a stock / street tire XJ with us! He didn't need much help either, just in the snow from what I recall.

I think as long as you have front and rear recovery points, you'll have fun. There are really tons of trails in the area from smooth dirt roads to the crazy 4x4 stuff, and everything in between.

 

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

Highly Considering this.. Me and the wife are talking about staying at Whistlin' Jacks...

 

[GlueNTape]

Oh trust me, I'm not a total NOOB, just semi-NOOB to this area's wheeling, BUT, I do think I put together a capable "Little" rig for the trails.

3" lift, front Aussie, "Unlimited Slip" rear diff, 31" BFG AT's... and I did fine. I did need a tug here or there (Like in the 5' snow drift) and, we had guys that were open/open and they did just fine as well... it's all in the driver.

Heck, day 2 we had a stock / street tire XJ with us! He didn't need much help either, just in the snow from what I recall.

I think as long as you have front and rear recovery points, you'll have fun. There are really tons of trails in the area from smooth dirt roads to the crazy 4x4 stuff, and everything in between.

Dude, you handled your rig great!


I could be up for this, maybe with a couple TJ's along for the drive.

 

[nightfoam]

I might join in. I really regret missing NWFest

 

[WaXJ_Skier]

Yea but at the moment I have 31/10.5 AT's and open diffs.

I took my Wife's rig up to the rocks with that setup on Saturday.

 

[muddypunk]

Well I am starting to be retrained so I'll only be able to be gone for the weekend I wanted to stay a week but retraining calls
:greensmok

 

[90xjblue]

So whats the plan for this? I am really excited to get out there and meet some fellow wheelers!

 

[muddypunk]

Shoot from the hip thats my plan .I think head in from Greenwater because thats the close place for me and my Island friends to get there also I should be good for a week of camping because my retraining ends the 10th of Aug

So woo hoo I

 

[The_Big_E]

Dude, you handled your rig great!


I could be up for this, maybe with a couple TJ's along for the drive.

Why thank-you GnT! I had a blast out there with y'all.

I've visited the area a few times in the past and, trust me, there is something for everyone... even totally stock XJ's will have fun here, especially in August as the snow *should* be gone by then. :roflmao: Stoopid Snow! My other visits were on the 31" AT's with open/open - didn't have a problem.

Now, where is that link to the trail maps / GPS tracks and reviews??? I'll find it...

 

[muddypunk]

Well it looks like it will be tough but I should be able to make this We are just getting though moving and now its on to clearing out our property so We might not make it =(

 

[01whiteXJ]

So is this trip on for August 13th and 14th? If so I'm in. :yelclap:

 

[muddypunk]

I cant make it Sorry but I hope someone keeps it alive I really want to go but I cant do 3 things at one time So house and property comes first Post pics please lol =)

 

[SHANE87]

Well I wont have the funds to go

 

[The_Big_E]

My junk is still broken at the moment, but parts are on order and the womans Yota will be ready soon, so I think we are in.

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[01whiteXJ]

Who all is in? Adam, your camp Mike Urich idea sounds good. How's this for a tentative plan:

Friday 8/12; meet at Manasstash Camp (47.033894, -120.946727) when ever you can get there. I won't be there until 9pm ish.
Saturday 8/13; Plan out a trails to run for the day. Maybe move camps to Camp Mike Urich.
Sunday 8/14; Plan out a 1/2 day trail run so people can leave early if they need to.

Rig requirements: Follow the NWC Minimum Requirements
http://naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1052890
Tire size: 31" and larger
Traction aiding device: not required but recommended
I've only been on some trails in the LT Murray Wildlife Area so please chime in if you've got more experience in the area.

 

[XJCasper]

8/12: On the way back from Lincoln City, if I can talk the wife into it. Problem: Jeep would be in Yelm.

 

[The_Big_E]

Update: we are not in. Jeep still broke with no drive shafts in sight, and the womans Yota needs to be broken in, so we are keeping it local.

Thanks,

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