Don't sweat the small stuff - Come hell or high water we'll have a blast. (Full Moon that week) Talked to Marlin this morning as my crawler is full of ATF again and the front of the T-case is leaking pretty good. He advised they have finally found the cause for this dilemma so I'll be at his shop at 8AM sharp on the 21st - just in case it takes longer than expected. Marlin is one of a kind - he's one great man and the world will stand greatly diminished upon his leave, which I hope doesn't occur before my time.

Do we have an estimated kickoff time at the trailhead on the 23rd?

 

I'll get Richard to set the kick off time, meeting place in Truckee.

Last time I talked to him, he thought most of the snow would be gone by the time we get there.

It should be fine.

 

Well you guys I have done everything short of actually heading into the trail to make sure all will be well for us on those dates. I will admit to being abit worried about the current conditions however.....we are going in no matter what! One thing to keep in mind is that there are a bunch of NV & Tahoe folks chomping at the bit to go in so without a doubt someone other than us will have "broken trail". It will be wet in places for sure but nothing that we wont be able to do. Be prepared for high water levels in places (standing water-not a raging river).
As far as a meeting place I am going to ask Aimee what she think might be best then I'll post up here. The bottom line is we are going in, we are going to have fun, and we'll be hitting it when it's still in the non stacked out phaze. I am really looking forward to this trip.

TWENTY TWO MORE DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Get it!

Richard
PS- Casey I'd bring a spare front shaft if you can get one easily enough. If you did ahave a problem up front you'd be alot happier driving out rather than having to get towed up caddy! I had to tow a heep out a few years back, and that was scary as hell right there.

 

I already have one!

am I the only one with IFS?

 

If none of these other guys show, yes you are the only one of the original 4 that is IFS.

 

Sweet! ...kinda

truck is going back to Marlin's thursday the 9th for a fixin'. Should come back with a much better mount.

 

Look at it this way - Makes you the "special" one and Steve always treats "special" ones in a "special" way

 

Yeah but your IFS with the Tundra Stock Coils. Don't get much better than that.

 

If my special pal shows up :cry:

 

HA, not sure what you guys are getting at with the "special" comments but whatever.

Those yokohomo's going to be up to the task of sloppy mud on the rocks?

 

Sure, after all, what am I gonna break even if I spin them.

Nothing.



Those very same internet lame tires have really seen a heck of a lot of action. Moab multiple times, Aftershock once, Arizona over and over again. Now Rubion and then off to Colorado for all that stuff.

 

i don't think i'm going to be able to make this trip. i start work the 20th... have fun. we'll definitely plan something for another date.

 

too bad man, would be nice to meet you.
You should try to make the CO trip later this summer, Ill be there with a whole bunch of other awesome people.

 

found this post on pirate: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=361056

looks like there is still a lot of snow on the trail.

 

thanks casey. it would be awesome to meet you guys too. we'll definitely plan a trip this summer sometime. the CO trip might be a little far for me though. i'm taking time off for a Con trip, for sure. i just can't really do it the first week... we'll plan something dude. no worries.

 

We saw that too. I'm sure there will still be some snow, but we're gonna give it a shot.

If it's too hard or too much snow, we'll cross that bridge at the time.

 

You've got my kind of attitude ole boy as pain is only weakness leaving your sorry ass body and everyday is a good day to die if you're having fun. I'm driving well over 3K miles to enjoy the trail and have a few beers with ya all and a foot or so of snow sure isn't going to ruin my day.

 

You know it old fart. I bet you get alot more snow than that up there in Dakota. Just like home.

 

I like your attitude guys!
Don't you worry, I'll be there, no doubt about it.
Im just a little concerned with conditions, thats all

 

Dont worry friends that snow will melt fast. I took my shop truck (stock 3/4 ton) up the mountain behind my house (7000ft), and we ALMOST made it to the top (got stuck within feet of my goal). There was alot less up there than just a few days ago so it is melting very, very fast. It is going to be a genuine riot of a trip.
Richard