August 15th, 2015: McLean Creek Event (Off-Road)

[flipstah]

So statick posted in the Wheeling Thread about a newbie-friendly weekend to learn the basics of off-roading. McLean Creek seems to be a viable contender and I'll have to do my research if I become lead car but if someone who's more familiar with the trails can take over, that would be appreciated.

Just seeing if there's enough interest to do it.

http://www.albertaparks.ca/mclean-creek.aspx

If attendees can fill the following below:

Username/Name
Vehicle (Stock height/mods?)
Recovery Gear
Radio (Y/N)?

The following information below will be filled out once everything is finalized,

Date and Time: August 8 or 15h
Meeting Location: TBD 8-9AM?
Who's Leading: flipstah (Tentative)
Who's Tail Gunning:
Expected Number of Trucks: <6?
Expected Time of Return: 4PM
Radio Channels (CB, FRS, VHF): CB Radio/FRS two-way
The Trail Name: TBD
Difficulty Expected: Novice
Equipment Needed: Basic recovery gear

Aug 8 Confirmed:

flipstah
statick
Bokch0y
birdman86

Aug 15 Confirmed:

flipstah
statick
Bokch0y
cet

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Username/Name: flipstah/Don
Vehicle (Stock height/mods?): 1973 Land Rover/Stock height
Recovery Gear: Basic recovery straps and recovery points in vehicle
Radio (Y/N)? CB and two-way FRS

[Unknown303]

I work that weekend.

[flipstah]

Sounds like you need to find coverage. If people prefer the next Saturday, I'm game.

Just threw the date there because it was mentioned.

[flipstah]

Can a mod add a poll for the following dates?

Aug 8
Aug 15
Aug 29

[statick]

Thanks for starting this thread, Don.

Username: statick
Vehicle: 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser (stock)
Recovery Gear: Basic recovery straps and recovery points in vehicle
Radio: Two-way FRS

I'm in for August 8, 9 or 15.

I've gone out just a few times, but depending on who else is in, I can potentially be the tail-gunner.

[Dave P]

Just trucks? Or all toys welcome?

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Would love to go but my truck is out of commission.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by Dave P
Just trucks? Or all toys welcome?

Like ATV's? Sure, why not.

Not sure how mixing up machines will work though.

[BokCh0y]

Username: Bokch0y
Vehicle: 1995 Toyota Tacoma - Stock
Recovery Gear: Basic recovery straps and recovery points in vehicle
Radio: Two-way and CB Radio

I'm in for August 8, 9 or 15.

Thanks Flipstah.

[cet]

Username: CET
Vehicle: 2014 F150 FX4 - Stock
Recovery Gear: Basic recovery straps and recovery points in vehicle
Radio: Two-way

I wound be interested for August 15.

[flipstah]

Anyone have a source for maps and trails?

I'm doing my due diligence and researching right now. Found this site:

http://alltrails.com/trail/canada/al...le-zone#Tracks

[birdman86]

Username: birdman86
Vehicle: '11 Xterra - stock
Recovery gear: Exposed rear recovery points, tow hook under the front bumper somewhere. Snatch strap & shackles.
Radio: none

Only the 8th works on my end

Edit: Bought a snatch strap

[birdman86]

Originally posted by flipstah
Anyone have a source for maps and trails?

I'm doing my due diligence and researching right now. Found this site:

http://alltrails.com/trail/canada/al...le-zone#Tracks

I've got a copy of this from the store, and backroad mapbooks:

http://esrd.alberta.ca/recreation-pu...ap-Jul2015.pdf

[flipstah]

Originally posted by birdman86
Username: birdman86
Vehicle: '11 Xterra - stock
Recovery gear: Rear recovery points, hook tucked somewhere under the front bumper
Radio: none

Only the 8th works on my end

What kind of recovery gear should I pick up if I make it out?

So long as your points are attached in the chassis and not at a bumper or something.

By 'basic recovery gear', I just have a clevis and a recovery strap:





All available through Princess Auto.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by birdman86


I've got a copy of this from the store, and backroad mapbooks:

http://esrd.alberta.ca/recreation-pu...ap-Jul2015.pdf

NICE.

It's a dead link even on the Alberta site lol.

[BokCh0y]

Originally posted by flipstah


NICE.

It's a dead link even on the Alberta site lol.

I have this map, got it plotted out by the chicks at the office. Want me to get one plotted out for you?

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Originally posted by flipstah

Just to be clear for anyone looking to buy, a 10" recovery strap as pictured is insane overkill for a road vehicle and is generally used for pulling out tractors and heavy machinery. A 2.5" or 3" is usually plenty for the average truck.

[flipstah]

Lol I picked a generic picture on Google.

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Yeah I know, just wanted to make absolute certain nobody how the wrong idea.

[D'z Nutz]

Originally posted by flipstah
Can a mod add a poll for the following dates?

Aug 8
Aug 15
Aug 29

Done.