Swamp Lake AUG 1 -3

[Beck*A*Poo]

[quote="Uncle Cracker"][quote="Beck*A*Poo"][quote="Dirt Mover"]I can lead if needed, which direction do we want to start from?[/quote]


Thank u and its up to u...I'm trying to get my rig ready if not I'm not going so its all up to u[/quote]

now wait a minute baby cakes, this run ain't til august.
you tellen me you can't get a "SYE" and leaf swap done in 3 months
bring that sucker up to tehachapi, the toyota guys will bang it out


OH and Dirtmover: my group has not been there before, so, it's time for you to take over this post, and start passing out direction,, [color=#80FF00]YOU'RE IN CHARGE [/color][/quote]

lmao... I just got the springs, and now have to order sye kit... lol then Im replacing my tires (bad alignment caused front tires to wear badly) and rims... so I may have it all done in due time... but still don't want to be a leader lol....I just plan trips we have each year so we can get everyone together

and P.S. im working on getting this all done and rig up... also remember I don't have another vehicle so if my daily driver breaks im pretty screwed especially all the way out there

[Desert Dog]

[quote="Uncle Cracker"]now wait a minute baby cakes, this run ain't til august.
you tellen me you can't get a "SYE" and leaf swap done in 3 months [/quote]

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[Beck*A*Poo]

[Uncle Cracker]

[Beck*A*Poo]

bump

[munepit]

Heading home now to work on my pile-o-chit.

[Micky]

My brother says my rig is debateably capable of going on this trail. Considering I'm driving, that means no, not doable (yet, I am getting better). So either I get to ride up with some gracious soul who has an open seat, or I convince my brother to drive up too. I'm a definitely maybe.

[Dirt Mover]

[quote="Micky"]My brother says my rig is debateably capable of going on this trail. Considering I'm driving, that means no, not doable (yet, I am getting better). So either I get to ride up with some gracious soul who has an open seat, or I convince my brother to drive up too. I'm a definitely maybe. [/quote]

What has been done to your rig so far? Locked /open? How worried are you about bd? I've been through with mildly built rigs before, good spotting or picking good lines goes a long ways on this one.

[Micky]

Lol, my jeep can do it. Just not if I'm driving. Ill get the specs later, I do know I direly need a long arm kit or so Aj has told me.

[Dirt Mover]

Since it only looks like a small group is going and most have never been to the area I have an idea. If you would like we could make a basecamp on Bald Mountain and go into Red/Coyote on Friday. Run Swamp in one day (Saturday) a small group running light without all their gear is very doable. On Sunday we can play on Bald Mtn. and or drive home. This way people can figure out what they like in the area for future trips.
Chime in if you are committed to going.
Also, later this season a Dusy/Ershim trip will be getting planned. Only running from White Bark Vista to Ershim Lake. 4hrs of some the best scenery in the Sierras and some really good wheeling at 10,000 ft.

[Dirt Mover]

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=97097.0
New toilets for the trip

[Beck*A*Poo]

Bump.... dirt mover is the leader now of this run . Please check out his idea above...

[Uncle Cracker]

Lorax, Bruce & Son and I are talking about heading out in the evening on the 31st (Thursday)
if anyone would like to join our caravan, you're welcome to.

Dirt mover>>> your idea sounds good to me
what is the planned meeting spot? we may be out there before most.
my plan was to sleep thursday night somewhere near dinky












I'm Ready

[Dirt Mover]

[quote="Uncle Cracker"]Lorax, Bruce & Son and I are talking about heading out in the evening on the 31st (Thursday)
if anyone would like to join our caravan, you're welcome to.

Dirt mover>>> your idea sounds good to me
what is the planned meeting spot? we may be out there before most.
my plan was to sleep thursday night somewhere near dinky

Instead of heading towards Dinkey Creek when you get to Shaver Lake stay on Hwy 168 towards Huntington Lake. After passing the dam and marina you will start climbing up Tamarack Ridge. (12 miles long) After you pass the 7600 elevation sign there will be a snow park on your right. It's a large parking lot with a bathroom. If you drive past the bathroom there is a road (Rock Creek Rd) which has camping spots available shortly after the parking lot. This is also the back way into Bald Mountain and when we get off Swamp Lake we will be on this road. From the snow park we will also only be about 10 minutes from the Red Mountain trail head. (Coyote Lake)










I'm Ready[/quote]

[Uncle Cracker]

i thought we were camping at/near bald mountain (base camp)

then wheelin without all of our shtuff





remember>>>> I AIN'T street legal

[Dirt Mover]

What time do you want to head out to the trail? It's about 3.5 hrs to the Snow Park from Bakersfield.

[Desert Dog]

Roger, Most of the buggy folk stage at dinky creek where there is a nice area to park your trailer. Then run to Grouse Lake to camp and run back out the way they came in. You can not do the loop in your truggy.

[Uncle Cracker]

[quote "desertdog"] Roger, Most of the buggy folk stage at dinky creek where there is a nice area to park your trailer. Then run to Grouse Lake to camp and run back out the way they came in. You can not do the loop in your truggy.



[color=#40FF00]SO,,,,, THIS doesn't apply to ME?[/color]
[quote="Dirt Mover"]Since it only looks like a small group is going and most have never been to the area I have an idea. If you would like we could make a basecamp on Bald Mountain and go into Red/Coyote on Friday. Run Swamp in one day (Saturday) a small group running light without all their gear is very doable. On Sunday we can play on Bald Mtn. and or drive home. This way people can figure out what they like in the area for future trips.
Chime in if you are committed to going.





i don't like being confused this close to a run date, especially if "my" group is
gonna be the first ones on sight


we're getting close now, we need more info.


WHERE are we meeting up?
WHERE are we starting the trails?
WHO'S going?
WHAT date? (roger, mark, buck, bruce, & brandon are leaving tehachapi thurs. 07/31/14 in the evening).
WHAT time?

come on [color=#40FF00]"dirt mover"[/color] let's see some facts [color=#FF0000](& remember, i'm not street legal)[/color]

[color=#40FF00]REALLY!?!? no one has any questions but ME huh?[/color]

[Uncle Cracker]

[quote="Dirt Mover"]What time do you want to head out to the trail? It's about 3.5 hrs to the Snow Park from Bakersfield.[/quote]


about 5pm thursday> heading out from tehachapi.



my group are early risers>> coffee at daylight, then breakfast,
pack up the equipment, and , , hit the trail.

even though this is not "hard core", i'm very excited
my bro. and i have wanted to wheel this area since we were [color=#40FF00]kids.[/color]

(and that was a [color=#40FF00]long[/color] fucking time ago)

[Uncle Cracker]

area maps:

https://www.google.com/maps/@37.0061192 ... 246289,10z

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Fresn ... 6449a3b811

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Fresn ... 6449a3b811

https://www.google.com/maps/@37.0987424 ... 745562,14z

https://www.google.com/maps/@37.1541049 ... 300959,14z


99 N. to 41 N. to 180 E. to 168 N. (168 turns into Tollhouse rd.)
go past shaver lake dam & marina, continue 13-15 miles to tamarack snowpark

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[color=#40FF00][ dirt mover quote][/color]
when you get to Shaver Lake stay on Hwy 168 towards Huntington Lake. After passing the dam and marina you will start climbing up Tamarack Ridge. (12 miles long) After you pass the 7600 elevation sign there will be a snow park on your right. It's a large parking lot with a bathroom. If you drive past the bathroom there is a road (Rock Creek Rd) which has camping spots available shortly after the parking lot. This is also the back way into Bald Mountain and when we get off Swamp Lake we will be on this road. From the snow park we will also only be about 10 minutes from the Red Mountain trail head. (Coyote Lake)

[Dirt Mover]

Roger,
sent you a PM with my cell.
I'm driving my rig without AC so I haven't committed to a Thurs night or early Fri morning departure. Hopefully it stays under 105*
From Rock Creek Rd on Bald Mtn. we can get to Coyote without hitting pavement and or go into Swamp backwards without highway driving. Hauling with your trailer is probably better, and since we'll be airing down you won't hold us up at all.
Call me and when I see a long term forecast I'll commit to when I'm leaving.

[Micky]

Okay 4x4 broke on the rig.
Uncle cracker still have an open seat? I promise to pack light. I can leave Thursday after work. I can get off at 3 on Thursday. And drive up there if you know where I can leave the jeep parked over the weekend.

[Uncle Cracker]

[quote="Micky"]Okay 4x4 broke on the rig.
Uncle cracker still have an open seat? I promise to pack light. I can leave Thursday after work. I can get off at 3 on Thursday. And drive up there if you know where I can leave the jeep parked over the weekend.[/quote]


i'll PM you my number.

pack anything you like, we're leaving most of our gear at a camp site, and wheeling
with an ice chest only. you can leave the jeep at camp also.
my springer spaniel "Luke" will be joining us on this trip>>> how do you feel about
a warm puppy between your legs
if he's too much for you (especially after he goes swimming) Lorax (my bro.) has a spare seat also.
[size=200]so[/size] pack that rig full of gear snacks/ sandwiches for the trail, food for camp,
tent, stove, fridge, couch, flat screen TV, washer and dryer it's all good

[size=200][color=#FF0000]BYOB & FIREBALL[/color][/size]

[Uncle Cracker]

[attachment=0]ResizedImage_1400446765544.jpg[/attachment][size=200]IS IT THURSDAY YET !?!?![/size]











poor baby hasn't been out of the house since the AFD run in May


gear packed, groceries purchased, truggy serviced > [color=#40FF00]Lets Go ![/color]

[Desert Dog]

[quote="Uncle Cracker"]IS IT THURSDAY YET !?!?![/quote]

I don't know, is it?

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