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Fordyce Intro 2.0 - November 12th

  1. Jeff_R Member Joined: October 2016
    #265 Nov 2016, 2:55 AM

    Unfortunately I’m not going to be able to make this run but I’m wondering who has gone on Fordyce in the snow. Several years ago my son and I went in by ourselves (in one rig --- not smart!🤫) when there was snow on the trail. Due to the tracks, we knew rock buggies had gone in ahead of us. We only made it as far as that off camber spot with the very steep cliff on the left. We turned around right before that point. Two other rigs (Toyotas) were coming in just as we were about to turn around. We let them pass us. After looking at where we turned around, which was not easy and took some time, they decided to try to go in farther. Later in the day we saw them while we were airing up. They said they only made it fifty yards past where we turned around and it took them an hour to get two rigs turned around. My advice for this run is to only go if you have enough but not too many rigs (turning around can be a major problem, especially with lots of rigs), be prepared mechanically and be prepared to sleep in freezing conditions should the need arise. Do not go on this run unless you have very warm clothing and be sure to carry sleeping bags for each person in your rig. Just my 2 cents worth.

    Jeff and Kathy Root
  2. JohnDF Member Joined: July 2003
    #275 Nov 2016, 3:44 AM
    Jeff_R said I’m wondering who has gone on Fordyce in the snow..

    I've ran Fordyce in the snow many times. Both fun and scary.

    One year the off-camber spot was covered in about 3" of ice. I started way up high and drove very slow. By the time I crossed I was just about an inch from the edge. My buddy Rob decided that the slow speed made you slip more, so he drove it fast. He slipped less but it took some big Cojones to gun it across there.

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  3. Guest former user
    #285 Nov 2016, 8:31 AM

    If all goes well wat estimated time should we be out?

  4. JohnDF Member Joined: July 2003
    #295 Nov 2016, 9:50 AM
    Rayzor said If all goes well what estimated time should we be out?  

    "We don't talk about that stuff out here."

    Sorry. Just can't let that old joke die. Lol

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  5. k-jeep started this Member Joined: May 2009
    #305 Nov 2016, 6:49 PM

    1 week away! Who's still in? If there's snow, then we will just see how far we get with the number of vehicles.That off camber spot was fixed a few years ago.

    John's right, I can't give an estimate on the unknown. Never make firm plans for after a run.

    Dress warm. Dress in layers. Bring plenty of food and water. Bring sleeping bags and blankets. If we are buried in a blizzard, we will dig and winch our way out.

    The following were interested. Please confirm if you will make it.

    Me, Guy and Lynda (?), Darrell and Jill (?), Gil and Betty (?), Jeff Sharkbyte (?), Greg (?), Josh (?), Rayzor (?), Bret (?), anyone else?

  6. davesjk Subscriber
    #316 Nov 2016, 1:51 AM

    count David Gee in Kevin!

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  7. Guy and Lynda Member Joined: May 2015
    #326 Nov 2016, 6:09 AM
    k-jeep said 1 week away! Who's still in? If there's snow, then we will just see how far we get with the number of vehicles.That off camber spot was fixed a few years ago.  John's right, I can't give an estimate on the unknown. Never make firm plans for after a run. Dress warm. Dress in layers. Bring plenty of food and water. Bring sleeping bags and blankets. If we are buried in a blizzard, we will dig and winch our way out. The following were interested. Please confirm if you will make it. Me, Guy and Lynda (?), Darrell and Jill (?), Gil and Betty (?), Jeff Sharkbyte (?), Greg (?), Josh (?), Rayzor (?), Bret (?), anyone else?  
    k-jeep said 1 week away! Who's still in? If there's snow, then we will just see how far we get with the number of vehicles.That off camber spot was fixed a few years ago.  John's right, I can't give an estimate on the unknown. Never make firm plans for after a run. Dress warm. Dress in layers. Bring plenty of food and water. Bring sleeping bags and blankets. If we are buried in a blizzard, we will dig and winch our way out. The following were interested. Please confirm if you will make it. Me, Guy and Lynda (?), Darrell and Jill (?), Gil and Betty (?), Jeff Sharkbyte (?), Greg (?), Josh (?), Rayzor (?), Bret (?), anyone else?  

    We're in Kevin, with no ice!

  8. Sharkbyte Subscriber
    #336 Nov 2016, 8:10 AM

    We're in Kevin!

  9. Mike G Member Joined: October 2016
    #346 Nov 2016, 12:22 PM

    Can't wait till next year with my 44's with lockers and my 35" MTR's then I'll be on almost any run that's on a weekend.

    Mike G
  10. Darrell and Jill Subscriber
    #356 Nov 2016, 11:12 PM

    We're in.

  11. Gilbert & Betty Member Joined: September 2014
    #367 Nov 2016, 2:32 AM

    We are in

  12. Guest former user
    #377 Nov 2016, 10:48 AM

    I'll be there

    trying to talk coworker into a jeep

    maybe this will sway him

  13. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #387 Nov 2016, 10:00 PM

    I am going to try my hardest to be there.  My wife is leaving town so I have some responsibilities to fulfill while she is away.  If I'm not at Nyack for the meet time, do not wait for me.

    Um...what?
  14. Josh Subscriber
    #398 Nov 2016, 2:00 AM

    I'm out. Sorry Kevin. Have fun!

    Semper Fi
  15. k-jeep started this Member Joined: May 2009
    #409 Nov 2016, 1:05 PM

    So far we have...

    • Dave
    • Guy & Linda
    • Jeff & Paula
    • Darrell & Jill
    • Gil & Betty
    • Rayzor
    • Greg for sure!

    Post up if interested. Don't forget to checkout the requirements in the first post.

  16. richfroh Subscriber
    #419 Nov 2016, 1:42 PM

    I was really hoping to join you as a passenger in someone's rig, but family obligations got in the way. Maybe next time. Have fun!

  17. Darrell and Jill Subscriber
    #429 Nov 2016, 11:44 PM
    Gregulator said I am going to try my hardest to be there.  My wife is leaving town so I have some responsibilities to fulfill while she is away.  If I'm not at Nyack for the meet time, do not wait for me.  

    Really!😤

  18. davesjk Subscriber
    #4310 Nov 2016, 5:32 AM

    i have to cancel Kevin. 💥

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  19. Bretjk07 Subscriber
    #4411 Nov 2016, 5:47 AM

    Alright I'm in. I was trying to be responsible and get some work done.... but eh it will be there when I get home

  20. Gilbert & Betty Member Joined: September 2014
    #4511 Nov 2016, 8:55 AM
    davesjk said i have to cancel Kevin. 💥  

    we told you there was no mall up there😂

  21. Jeff_R Member Joined: October 2016
    #4611 Nov 2016, 10:15 AM
    Bretjk07 said Alright I'm in. I was trying to be responsible and get some work done.... but eh it will be there when I get home  

    You're killing me Bret. I have been very busy and gone a lot lately so I'm staying home tomorrow to catch up and get things ready for the holidays this weekend. I would really love to go and then you go and post that. You're killing me, but have a great time!

    Jeff and Kathy Root
  22. k-jeep started this Member Joined: May 2009
    #4711 Nov 2016, 12:36 PM

    Looks like the final tally will be...

    • Guy & Linda
    • Jeff & Paula
    • Darrell & Jill
    • Gil & Betty
    • Rayzor
    • Greg for sure!
    • Bret

    See you in Nyack!

  23. davesjk Subscriber
    #4811 Nov 2016, 2:54 PM
    Gilbert & Betty said

    we told you there was no mall up there😂  

    I didn't believe you 😂  hope all of you have a fantastic day!

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  24. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #4912 Nov 2016, 1:01 PM

    Are you guys back yet? Or do Jeff and I need to come save Kevin?

    Um...what?
  25. Bretjk07 Subscriber
    #5012 Nov 2016, 1:30 PM

    We are back at least from fordyce. We were in the staging area around 2pm. Most everyone went up to signal peak afterwards. Great trip everyone made it with no issues. Except the broken Toyota blocking the trail at lunch

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