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1-9 Iron Mtn Road Patrol

  1. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #13 Jan 2016, 2:43 PM

    It's this coming Saturday! Would anyone be willing to lead this run?

    My jeep is in the shop currently and I'll update later in the week once I know more about my repairs.

    The club has volunteered to perform three road patrols this year.
    We will be monitoring traffic on Iron Mountain Road during the day posted above. This effort involves handing out materials to travelers and managing a vehicle count.
    We will meet at the Pollock Pines Subway, just north of hwy 50, on the Sly Park exit. Meeting time: 830
    We will leave for the road by 9AM, stopping by the information station to gather supplies.
    We will set up the checkpoint some where we have snow for family play, or safety, depending on the weather.
    The club monitors the station until about 3-4 PM at which time we return the supplies to the information station and head out for the day.
    Most of the day is free so many people will take off for snow runs. We usually set up where kids can play in the snow and hopefully have a fire pit going all day long. We can coordinate food/supplies/fire pit details as the date gets closer but be sure to mark your calender.
    The new trailmaster will get to lead this event!

    Kathleen and Brad
  2. Darrell and Jill Subscriber
    #23 Jan 2016, 11:05 PM

    Ill bring the fire wood.👏

  3. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #33 Jan 2016, 11:14 PM

    I really want to make this run and redeem myself from this weekend. Unfortunately, at this point I have to work in the AM. I hope to get out of work and meet everyone there. We should have some fresh snow this week too which will make the trip extra fun.

    Um...what?
  4. k-jeep Member Joined: May 2009
    #44 Jan 2016, 12:18 AM

    Good BBQ opportunity for any pending members! 😉

  5. Guy and Lynda Member Joined: May 2015
    #54 Jan 2016, 8:45 AM

    I'm not sure if we are going to make this or not. We are waiting to see what Guy's schedule is. We will stay in touch...

  6. Guy and Lynda Member Joined: May 2015
    #64 Jan 2016, 9:11 AM
    Gregulator said

    I really want to make this run and redeem myself from this weekend. Unfortunately, at this point I have to work in the AM. I hope to get out of work and meet everyone there. We should have some fresh snow this week too which will make the trip extra fun.

    Sensei! From what do you have to redeem yourself??? To me (and I'm new here so I could be my usual "clueless"😉, it was a perfect day. Aren't you supposed to go until stuck when you do snow runs? Aren't you supposed to challenge your driving skills and push your vehicle? The absolute funniest part of any run to me, besides the amazing scenery, camaraderie and sometimes food, is watching you fellows come up with and implement strategy for every unique situation. No matter how or why someone "gets stuck", or the trail challenges, it's such a blast to see how it gets handled. And it always succeeds. That's a good day.

  7. JohnDF Member Joined: July 2003
    #74 Jan 2016, 9:24 AM

    My Jeep will be in the shop. I WILL make the next one, already on my schedule.

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  8. BKGM Jeepers started this President Joined: June 2003
    #84 Jan 2016, 11:38 AM

    Anyone going for sure? My jeep is in the shop still... At least one part is on order.

    We need a leader for this run!

    Kathleen and Brad
  9. richfroh Subscriber
    #94 Jan 2016, 12:04 PM

    I'll be there if I'm over my cold.

  10. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #104 Jan 2016, 1:36 PM
    Guy and Lynda said
    Gregulator said

    I really want to make this run and redeem myself from this weekend. Unfortunately, at this point I have to work in the AM. I hope to get out of work and meet everyone there. We should have some fresh snow this week too which will make the trip extra fun.

    Sensei! From what do you have to redeem yourself??? To me (and I'm new here so I could be my usual "clueless"😉, it was a perfect day. Aren't you supposed to go until stuck when you do snow runs? Aren't you supposed to challenge your driving skills and push your vehicle? The absolute funniest part of any run to me, besides the amazing scenery, camaraderie and sometimes food, is watching you fellows come up with and implement strategy for every unique situation. No matter how or why someone "gets stuck", or the trail challenges, it's such a blast to see how it gets handled. And it always succeeds. That's a good day.

    All the mocking of me getting stuck a few times. Like you said, I was pushing my limits and what I could handle. Lol.

    Um...what?
  11. k-jeep Member Joined: May 2009
    #114 Jan 2016, 1:45 PM
    Gregulator said
    Guy and Lynda said
    Gregulator said

    I really want to make this run and redeem myself from this weekend. Unfortunately, at this point I have to work in the AM. I hope to get out of work and meet everyone there. We should have some fresh snow this week too which will make the trip extra fun.

    Sensei! From what do you have to redeem yourself??? To me (and I'm new here so I could be my usual "clueless"😉, it was a perfect day. Aren't you supposed to go until stuck when you do snow runs? Aren't you supposed to challenge your driving skills and push your vehicle? The absolute funniest part of any run to me, besides the amazing scenery, camaraderie and sometimes food, is watching you fellows come up with and implement strategy for every unique situation. No matter how or why someone "gets stuck", or the trail challenges, it's such a blast to see how it gets handled. And it always succeeds. That's a good day.

    All the mocking of me getting stuck a few times. Like you said, I was pushing my limits and what I could handle. Lol.

    Ha, we all got stuck a few times. 🤫

  12. 70dustpan Member Joined: June 2015
    #124 Jan 2016, 2:33 PM

    I won't be making this one either. Just got too much stuff to do on the trucks right now. Hopefully by mid February I'll be back up and running.

  13. Guest former user
    #135 Jan 2016, 1:33 AM

    I plan on attending.

  14. kris_olof Trailmaster Joined: October 2015
    #145 Jan 2016, 1:41 AM

    I will be going and can try leading this one. Never been on one of these before so as long as someone can point out the typical snow level at which the group stops we should be good.

  15. Specialsoundman Member Joined: January 2013
    #155 Jan 2016, 8:30 AM
    kris_olof said

    I will be going and can try leading this one. Never been on one of these before so as long as someone can point out the typical snow level at which the group stops we should be good.

    Just go up until you get to a spot 100 yards before a Honda Civic would get stuck. Set up camp and tell all of them when they get there [https://posse4x4.org/wp-content/sp-resources/forum-smileys/biggrin.png] "you keep going you'll get stuck" then just sit back and watch the show.[https://posse4x4.org/wp-content/sp-resources/forum-smileys/laughing.png]

    David and Lori
  16. Bretjk07 Subscriber
    #165 Jan 2016, 10:29 AM

    Im in for this run. Going to try to do my bbq just need to work out the details. Ill plan more when i know how many people are coming.

  17. k-jeep Member Joined: May 2009
    #175 Jan 2016, 1:08 PM

    I'll be there.

  18. Gilbert & Betty Member Joined: September 2014
    #186 Jan 2016, 2:42 AM

    We will be there and ready

  19. kris_olof Trailmaster Joined: October 2015
    #196 Jan 2016, 5:30 AM

    Campfire permits all expired on December 31st, be sure to get a new one (website below).

    http://www.preventwildfireca.org/Campfire-Permit/

    Not sure how far we usually go past the reservoir but NOAA weather has it snowing 6-8inches between now and Saturday just a couple miles past the reservoir. 40% chance of snow saturday with no expected accumulation at reservoir level but 1 to 3 inches expected higher up the road. Looking to be a nice, if cloudy, day.

  20. k-jeep Member Joined: May 2009
    #206 Jan 2016, 6:46 AM
    kris_olof said Not sure how far we usually go past the reservoir...

    We've done it before by going as far as the least capable vehicle can make it without getting stuck, find a large area or turn out, then set up camp. 🙂

    If all the vehicles are pretty capable then not as far.

    My 2¢

  21. Specialsoundman Member Joined: January 2013
    #216 Jan 2016, 7:17 AM
    k-jeep said
    kris_olof said Not sure how far we usually go past the reservoir...

    We've done it before by going as far as the least capable vehicle can make it without getting stuck, find a large area or turn out, then set up camp. 🙂

    If all the vehicles are pretty capable then not as far.

    My 2¢

    That's kind of what I said....... 😕 Boy, go and resign and just get tossed to the curb. 😉

    David and Lori
  22. davesjk Subscriber
    #226 Jan 2016, 10:05 AM

    Hi everyone! My name is David Gee and I came to the last meeting, after meeting Brad at the Toy Run, with the intention of joining the Club. I plan on joining you this Saturday with 1, maybe 2, of my sons. Are we to meet at the Subway in Pollock Pines? Time?

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  23. kris_olof Trailmaster Joined: October 2015
    #236 Jan 2016, 10:12 AM
    davesjk said

    Hi everyone! My name is David Gee and I came to the last meeting, after meeting Brad at the Toy Run, with the intention of joining the Club. I plan on joining you this Saturday with 1, maybe 2, of my sons. Are we to meet at the Subway in Pollock Pines? Time?

    Yep, 8:30 AM. Sly Park Rd exit, turn north, same parking lot as the shell station.

  24. Specialsoundman Member Joined: January 2013
    #246 Jan 2016, 10:13 AM
    davesjk said

    Hi everyone! My name is David Gee and I came to the last meeting, after meeting Brad at the Toy Run, with the intention of joining the Club. I plan on joining you this Saturday with 1, maybe 2, of my sons. Are we to meet at the Subway in Pollock Pines? Time?

    Yes David @ Pollock Pines Subway 6529 Pony Express Trail Pollock Pines CA 95726 at 8:30 am and about 9:00am we will caravan up to Iron Mt. Rd. Look forward to seeing you on the run with us.

    David and Lori
  25. k-jeep Member Joined: May 2009
    #256 Jan 2016, 11:55 AM
    Specialsoundman said That's kind of what I said....... [https://posse4x4.org/wp-content/sp-resources/forum-smileys/confused.png] Boy, go and resign and just get tossed to the curb. [https://posse4x4.org/wp-content/sp-resources/forum-smileys/winking.png]

    You said Honda Civic. That would get stuck on the first patch of snow. 😛

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