Sierra Trek 2013: Aug 8-11

[Desert Dog]

OK guys, the dates are finally out for the 2013 Sierra trek on Fordyce. August 8-11.

I just took August 7-12 off of work to attend.

More details to come as the trip gets closer. Will need at least 35s, short wheelbase, lockers at both ends, and built/upgraded axles. Be prepared for deep water crossings and possible body damage.


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[abendx]

[quote="Desert Dog"]OK guys, the dates are finally out for the 2013 Sierra trek on Fordyce. August 8-11.[/quote]

Interesting date selection they made. The Jeep Jambo is the same weekend and the Jeepers Jambo is two weeks prior. This leaves a very poor weekend for my plan to work (do both), as the Con will be a highway at that point (if it isn't already).

What else good is up that way? Inst't there a Moon Rocks or something ? I definitely want to make a week out of it and wheel in more than one spot.... 400-500 in gas is just too much to be making multiple trips out that way like I did last year.

Is anyone else up for my thoughts or should I not worry about making this part of that trip? I do plan on doing Fordyce again this year, but planned on not doing the Trek... nothing wrong with the Trek, just think I am happier in a less crowded, more open environment (e.g. I think it would be nice to spend a night on the trail itself, in fact... my plan is to setup at Meadow lake, run the trail backwards, then come back to base). If I do not do the Trek, it would be in the same time period, as that is when the flow is down.

So... depending on who likes my ideas or not.... I am in (maybe).

[AJ99]

[quote="Desert Dog"]
More details to come as the trip gets closer. Will need at least 35s, short wheelbase, lockers at both ends, and built/upgraded axles. Be prepared for deep water crossings and possible body damage.
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I thought about possibly going. I meet the actual requirements. I have wanted to run this one previous years just was never able to make it. I dunno if i will be able to this year either but here is a statement from their site regarding requirements for anyone else who may want to go.

From their site

The Fordyce Creek is a challenging trail, requiring precision driving skills and a well-maintained vehicle. We require at least one locking differential and minimum of 33-inch tires (lift kits strongly recommended). Trail crews assist where needed they DO NOT carry spare parts for your vehicle. It will be a lot more fun if your rig is in good condition.

[abendx]

I[quote="AJ99"]
The Fordyce Creek is a challenging trail, requiring precision driving skills and a well-maintained vehicle. We require at least one locking differential and minimum of 33-inch tires (lift kits strongly recommended). Trail crews assist where needed they DO NOT carry spare parts for your vehicle. It will be a lot more fun if your rig is in good condition.[/quote]

Both vehicles last time received considerable damage in this trail on 37s and very armored. I'd take that recommendation with a grain of salt. Also, on 33s one might be 5 or so inches lower... water crossings will be a bitch.

This trail is harder than the Con.