6:03 pm
Somebody has to start the thread? 😀 Who's in? Where are we going? The snow is low!
9:52 pm
February 15, 2007
Offline The twins and I would like to go.
1984 Scrambler
258 / 4.0 head w MPI
10:19 pm
If I can get my Jeep smoged next week I would be up for going.
BTW Hello everyone 🙂
7:02 pm
"MarkK94YJ" wrote: If I can get my Jeep smoged next week I would be up for going.
BTW Hello everyone 🙂
Welcome back!!!
3:50 pm
From the other thread...
"Sfisher" wrote: [quote="Dan-H"]
There's a road south of 80 heading down to onion valley, then up to black mountain.
an exit past nyack, then head south.
This was the same one as the "Tundra Trek" run at the Winter Fun fest. Was good with plenty of snow for sure. I have a feeling that it is socked in with snow now.
Can anybody going lead this or give better directions. Should we give it a shot?
I also suggested something around Washington or outside of Grass Valley. Since the snow is so low we could try something that may usually be dry.
1:29 am
February 5, 2003
Offline the road I mentioned is often run for winter fun fest. Its been tundra trek and glacier assault in different years. I've been on it twice during winter fun fest. in deep snow it may be a really short trip.
Starting from the shell station at nyack, here is directions from google maps.
1. Head east on Nyack Pl
105 ft
2. Turn left at Nyack Rd
98 ft
3. Turn right to merge onto I-80 E toward Reno
1.0 mi
4. Take exit 158A toward Bear Valley Rd
0.2 mi
5. Turn right at Bear Valley Rd
125 ft
6. Turn right at Emigrant Gap Rd/Texas Hill Rd
Continue to follow Texas Hill Rd
9.9 mi
7. Continue on Forest Route 19/For Route 19
Destination will be on the right
0.3 mi
Forest Route 19/For Route 19
I need to get a rear drive shaft or I won't make this trip.
Closed Mondays.
4:12 pm
February 15, 2007
Offline The Tundra Trek from this year was right off of the Emigrant Gap exit on I80. Soon as you turn off the snow trail starts about a 1/4 mile from the exit and it makes a big loop ending back at Emigrant Gap.
I have the GPS track for this saved if anyone would like me to try and send it to them if you have a GPS.
1984 Scrambler
258 / 4.0 head w MPI
5:18 pm
January 12, 2007
Offline "Dan-H" wrote:
I need to get a rear drive shaft or I won't make this trip.
I'm making a trip to Sac Driveline Friday. If you need anything, let me know.
2:35 am
Hey! If it isn't a problem, me and my dad would like to come in my truck. I have wanted to do a snow run for a long time and this is fairly close to us, so it might work out.
3:08 am
So here are five options that I see…I’ll do some asking around tomorrow to confirm snow levels. Anyone else with info, speak up!
1. The Nyack run Dan outlined above. Looks like it starts around 5,000 feet.
2. The Emigrant Gap Run Steve described. Looks like it starts around 5,000 feet.
3. Start in Washington, head up Gaston Grade and see how far we get. Washington is at 2600 feet, but Gaston Grade goes up real quick. Looks like there’s a ridge around 4,500 feet that we can follow for a while.
4. Head out toward Graniteville. Graniteville is around 5,000 feet. There are a number of ways to get there. We can skirt Malakoff Diggins and hit Edward’s Crossing or hit Purdon’s Crossing and work our way up. There are miles of roads up there if we want to keep going.
5. Head up Chalk Bluff Road out of You Bet. That starts around 2,600 and hits Highway 20 at around 5,000 feet. If we have trouble or want to come home a different way, we can drop into Greenhorn.
3:14 am
"Norcal crawler" wrote: Hey! If it isn't a problem, me and my dad would like to come in my truck. I have wanted to do a snow run for a long time and this is fairly close to us, so it might work out.
This run is open to anyone that meets the club's basic requirements. I think 33" plus tires are a good idea and a locker would sure help. If this eliminates anyone that wants to go, let me know and we'll see what we can work out.
# Vehicle Requirements (for each Official Member’s vehicle):
* Be in good working condition. Vehicles with known mechanical problems are discouraged from attending runs.
* Have current vehicle registration and be street legal or current “Green Sticker” for strictly off-road vehicles.
* Maintain current valid vehicle insurance.
* Have front and rear recovery points.
* Have a jack capable of lifting the vehicle.
* Have a full size spare tire. No “temporary” or “donut” spares allowed.
* Have properly functioning seat belts or restraints for all occupants of the vehicle.
* Have a fire extinguisher on board.
* Have an approved recovery strap (Rope or chains is not considered an acceptable alternative to an appropriate strap).
# Additional Vehicle Recommendations:
* First Aid Kit
* Hi-Lift type jack.
* Winch
* Air system capable of inflating a tire to street pressure.
* Tools
4:38 am
February 5, 2003
Offline "Bender" wrote:
* Be in good working condition. Vehicles with known mechanical problems are discouraged from attending runs.
that's it. I'm out. 😉
Justin, thanks for the offer but I'll be heading out there wednesday.
Closed Mondays.
3:13 pm
"Dan-H" wrote: [quote="Bender"]
* Be in good working condition. Vehicles with known mechanical problems are discouraged from attending runs.
that's it. I'm out. 😉
Glad I could help you with your excuse. 🙄 😀
4:28 pm
Sounds like there's about +/- 2' of snow at about 3,700 feet, but it's probably getting more as I type.
8:43 pm
I am going to try hard to make this one. I have to remember how to put the top back on the jeep tho. 
8:44 pm
"MarkK94YJ" wrote: If I can get my Jeep smoged next week I would be up for going.
BTW Hello everyone 🙂
HI ya Mark.... Welcome Back.
Hope to see you Saturday.
1:04 am
So does anyone know where the decided run is going to be yet?
2:15 am
My vote is option 5. I don't think we'll get real far if we head too high and I like the possibility of a fall back at Greenhorn. In all honesty though it's close to my house so it's easy. 😀 As far as I'm concerned at this point it's a democracy so cast your votes!
5:13 am
Club President
April 2, 2003
Offline I am out for this run. Sorry.
5:22 am
That would work ok for me, but whatever everybody else wants will work also.
1:42 pm
"Bender" wrote: So here are five options that I see…I’ll do some asking around tomorrow to confirm snow levels. Anyone else with info, speak up!
1. The Nyack run Dan outlined above. Looks like it starts around 5,000 feet.
2. The Emigrant Gap Run Steve described. Looks like it starts around 5,000 feet.
3. Start in Washington, head up Gaston Grade and see how far we get. Washington is at 2600 feet, but Gaston Grade goes up real quick. Looks like there’s a ridge around 4,500 feet that we can follow for a while.
4. Head out toward Graniteville. Graniteville is around 5,000 feet. There are a number of ways to get there. We can skirt Malakoff Diggins and hit Edward’s Crossing or hit Purdon’s Crossing and work our way up. There are miles of roads up there if we want to keep going.
5. Head up Chalk Bluff Road out of You Bet. That starts around 2,600 and hits Highway 20 at around 5,000 feet. If we have trouble or want to come home a different way, we can drop into Greenhorn.
Option 5 sounds good to me. How's the snow at 2,600 feet? On the 50 side, you need to hit around 4,000 feet before you start driving on any snow.
4:18 pm
January 7, 2003
Offline I am out 🙁 I dropped a weight on my foot at the gym yesterday so I am out of commission for a few days and won't have any time to get the 4runner ready.
4:28 pm
"gamfam" wrote: Option 5 sounds good to me. How's the snow at 2,600 feet? On the 50 side, you need to hit around 4,000 feet before you start driving on any snow.
We have patchy snow at about 2,600. Enough that some lady buried her Tacoma in a berm the plow left. I've heard there's real solid snow at about 3,500. Highway 20 was closed yesterday because of ice!
If we make it to Highway 20 on Chalk Bluff, we can easily drop down into Washington and see where we get. There will be plenty of snow out that way.
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