Beyond winter wheeling run

[FraserB]

JANUARY 10TH BEYOND WHEELING RUN

Things recommended for the run
- Tires with good tread, prefer MT or AT tread (needed)
- Safe front and rear tow points (hooks, shackles, trailer hitch), pretty much needed, hate hooking up to bumpers and axles
- CB radio, not needed but nice if a few people have one
- Winch, not needed but nice to have a few in the group
- Whatever recovery gear you have (straps, tow straps, HiLift)
- Enough food and water for you and any passengers for the day
- Warm clothes, extra set of clothes
- Good boots
-Tools and extra fluids


We'll meet at the Smittys parking lot at 8:30AM and be on the road by 9:00AM. You can either meet us there or meet me in the south (Rockyview Hospital area). If one of the guys in the north wants to set a meetup point, that would be awesome. I like to use Channel 10 on the CB, for those that have them.


LIST OF ATTENDEES

FraserB- White Jeep Grand Cherokee
Sugarphreak- Black Hummer H3T
??Alak- Red Land Rover
Khamul- H3 Alpha

[AndyL]

Mmmmm snow run... Leaning to yes; the 90 4runner on snow tires should be up for this; might have to look at the rear towpoint though...

Depends on the weather though, the ladies can be grouchy when it gets cold

[CelicaST-162]

My brothers Bday is on that day, so I'll confirm at a later date.

Few things to add for now.

-Vehicles MUST be equipped with a 2 speed LOW Range Transfer case.
-Shovel
-Warm Clothing
-Boots
-Extra food
-Sleeping bag
-HiLift (If you have one)
-Tool kit
-Extra Coolant
-Extra Oil
-Recovery Points FRONT and REAR, your vehicle MUST have these! If you don't have them, don't come!

The 28th is on a Monday, which I probably can't go due to work. Can we move this to a weekend?

[lemon-aid jay]

I would be up for this if it can be moved to a weekend.

[FraserB]

Does Sunday Jan 3 work better for everyone?

[Khalil.e]

I'm all in - either date!

[AndyL]

Just a hint to those eyeballing the monday part - Saturday would be boxing day - as it falls on a weekend, you're probably going to have monday in lieu...

In other words - just about everyone has it as a stat holiday...

[Sugarphreak]

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[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
Count me in, looks like fun.

I don't have a winch, but I will be packing some good sized shackles and tow straps. I should have a CB radio as well.



Hmmmm, why do I think if anybody goes through it is going to be me! lol

That's why airing down is so important!

[Alak]

We should check out some of the new trails they opened from dec 1st to march 15th. I'll see if I can find a new map.

[FraserB]

Alak, I have the new map. 3 more trails opened up, they look pretty fun from the pics I have seen so far.

If you want I can send you a link.

[Alak]

Please. I cant find the map one of the other guys sent me. He said the trails were fairly moderate (31's or the sort) - But I mean, I call him crazy John.

[aristocrat]

id like to go on some wheeling runs, but im in edmonton till about the 7th, maybe next time

[skyline04]

I'M in I think. Gonna make the trip down from Edmonton. Can we get a set date do I can make plans for it?

[aristocrat]

you guys should do it after the 7th

[AndyL]

FraserB - Can you send me that link? I'd like to see what's re-available...

[Alak]

Its just already exsisting quad trails open to trucks. There the margret lake loop, which looks like it could be some fun.

Thats what I think we should do, a couple big hills there that I know of (never did the whole thing).

[Sugarphreak]

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[Alak]

I think we should find a date that works good for everyone a little later in January. I think everyone's schedule is up in the air with the holidays, especially around new years.

Perhaps the 10th for the beyond wheeling run?

[FraserB]

Later in the month works for me, I haven't even set a tire on these new trails yet and now with the other run I have to lead it might be a bit much. Later in January everyone should be back from holiday and back to a normal routine.

The 10th is fine for me, just need to know for sure so I can get the time off work