Hammers '09

"Dan-H" wrote: [quote="JohnDF"]Funny story. But it sounds like a normal day at the Hammers.

what is a normal day at the hammers?

We don't talk about that around here. 😂

"Bender" wrote: [quote="Dan-H"][quote="JohnDF"]Funny story. But it sounds like a normal day at the Hammers.

what is a normal day at the hammers?

We don't talk about that around here. 😂

i guess if anyone wants to know they will have to go experience it for themself. 🤷 that's one thing i need to do.

"Bender" wrote: [quote="Dan-H"][quote="JohnDF"]Funny story. But it sounds like a normal day at the Hammers.

what is a normal day at the hammers?

We don't talk about that around here. 😂

Ah,



It must involve a pair of cots and a warm fuzzy hat built for two. 😂

just an FYI on trail conditions. KOH kinda tore up some of the trails. Claw was a lot harder than it was a month ago 😉



the race was a blast, by the way 😀

"hytenor" wrote: KOH kinda tore up some of the trails. 😀

That's what we were hoping for. We will be running some of the harder trails; Outer Limits, Wrecking Ball, and Highway 20. Bring it on!!!

"JohnDF" wrote: [quote="hytenor"]KOH kinda tore up some of the trails. 😀

That's what we were hoping for. We will be running some of the harder trails; Outer Limits, Wrecking Ball, and Highway 20. Bring it on!!!

by the time you get down there all the rocks will be stacked for you 😀



you might try Back Door Resolution...wild trail! I spend most of race day there...back door was boring so I hiked up and around to the Resolution trail.

I don't have the wheelbase for that trail 😈 Jeeps are short ya know 😀

Two weeks left...not too late to sign up for this run 😏



Vehicle requirements:

33" + tires (35"+ would be better)

Lockers front and rear

Low gears (4:1 a bonus)

Good working winch

Good attitude about dents or breakage 😁



We plan on running some pretty gnarly trails (Wrecking Ball, Highway 20, etc.)

"JohnDF" wrote: Two weeks left...not too late to sign up for this run 😏

I'm out. My excuse is:

• I have to work[/*]


• I'm on-call[/*]


• I have to fix something on my Jeep[/*]


• I have to wash my hair[/*]


• I'll be at the mall[/*]

There may be more than one correct answer.

is anyone camping out or is everyone staying at the hotel?

We are living it up and staying in a hotel. The only people going at this point are Rob and myself.

"JohnDF" wrote: We are living it up and staying in a hotel. The only people going at this point are Rob and myself.

one room with a king bed or 2 queens? 😛 😂 😂

"lowrider" wrote:
one room with a king bed AND 2 queens? 😛 😂 😂

fixed it for ya 😳

Looks like there's only going to be one Posse member at the Hammers this year 😢

Next year the Posse may be vacant from the Hammers since I'm taking next year off from going...

You'll get the bug and figure out how to work it into a family vacation. 😀

"Bender" wrote: You'll get the bug and figure out how to work it into a family vacation. 😀

Actually, I'm trying to work out a family vacation to Colorado next year. I can trailer my Jeep to my Sister-in-law's house in Grand Junction where my wife and kids can stay while I go out wheeling. I could take off to go wheeling for a couple of days, then return and pick them up. From what I can tell, Colorado has some fantastic wheeling places. We could even hit Moab on the way home (right on the way).

Since it's just a two rig run (Rob and Myself), we'll have to run the trails in a progressive order. We'll start with the easiest trail first and work up to the harder ones. This way, if we have a big failure on the harder trails, we'll at least get a few days of wheeling in before we have to head home.



Sun = North Jack (late run (short))

Mon = Sledge Hammer (in town early)

Tues = Outer Limits

Wed = Wrecking Ball

Thur = Highway 20

Fri = Leave for Home

Are you planning to meet up with any of the southern CA guys or doing everything on your own?

"JohnDF" wrote: [quote="Bender"]You'll get the bug and figure out how to work it into a family vacation. 😀

Actually, I'm trying to work out a family vacation to Colorado next year. I can trailer my Jeep to my Sister-in-law's house in Grand Junction where my wife and kids can stay while I go out wheeling. I could take off to go wheeling for a couple of days, then return and pick them up. From what I can tell, Colorado has some fantastic wheeling places. We could even hit Moab on the way home (right on the way).

That's the spirit. Sounds like a fun trip!

"FAM" wrote: Are you planning to meet up with any of the southern CA guys or doing everything on your own?

Nope...all by our lonesomes 😏

It was kinda nice being on our own last year. The SoCal guys are okay, but it's nice wheeling/camping with guys you know you like. Low risk 😂

"JohnDF" wrote: [quote="FAM"]Are you planning to meet up with any of the southern CA guys or doing everything on your own?

Nope...all by our lonesomes 😏

It was kinda nice being on our own last year. The SoCal guys are okay, but it's nice wheeling/camping with guys you know you like. Low risk 😂

Maybe this is why there is only two going this year. I'm new around here but maybe the guys don't like you JohnDF 😁

"finder_87" wrote: I'm new around here but maybe the guys don't like you JohnDF 😁

I guess that's possible.

I would go but I don't think my jeep could handle itself down there. Someday 🙄



This site might help you get some new recruits. http://rubiconscat.com/Hammers/RocktoberHome.htm

I don't need anybody else to go. Anybody from the Posse is welcome to join us, but I aint recruiting.

The only thing anybody's Jeep would need is 35" tires, low gears, two lockers, a winch, and skid plates. We wheeled with a guy two years ago that runs a YJ with 35s. He goes everywhere down there. It's not really much harder than Fordyce, except there's a lot more of it. For instance, Jack Hammer is like running Fordyce Winch Hill #1 (5 times back to back).