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Gold Hills Posse 4×4 Club · Folsom, CA

MET Snow Patrol #2

  1. kris_olof Trailmaster Joined: October 2015
    #115 Jan 2024, 7:06 AM

    Sun. Feb 25, 2024   8:30 am – 4:00 pm-ish

    Meeting at the Subway/Shell station in Pollock Pines off of Hwy 50 and Sly Park exit.

    Pollock Pines Subway/Shell Station
    6529 Pony Express Trail
    Pollock Pines
    CA 95726

    Meet at 8:30am for drivers' meeting and sign-in; we will leave at 9:00am.  Will plan on having lunch around noon or so and start packing up around 2:00pm - 3:00pm depending when the afternoon wheelers get back. Dress for a day in the snow and cold.

    Please post below if you are attending.

    Other notes:

    This run is currently open if we have any pending members needing a BBQ so post up if you want to take this on. We will use the club's HAM PosseV2 frequency for communications, so bring your HAM radios.  Additionally I will now carry a second radio for those with only GMRS/FRS radios.

    General things to remember to bring:

    -Tables

    -Chairs

    -Fire wood

    -Warm Beverages

    -Water (cold weather is very dehydrating)

    -Easy-up

  2. Mike G Member Joined: October 2016
    #215 Jan 2024, 9:00 AM

    Am I able to join on this snow patrol run to go have some fun with you all in the snow?

    Mike G
  3. Sloguy Member Joined: June 2019
    #316 Jan 2024, 11:36 AM

    Should be able to make this run.

  4. kris_olof started this Trailmaster Joined: October 2015
    #417 Jan 2024, 1:35 AM
    Mike G said Am I able to join on this snow patrol run to go have some fun with you all in the snow?

    Yes, this run is open to all.  Member only runs are posted in a different section.

  5. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #523 Jan 2024, 1:00 AM

    We should be able to make this one.  Thanks!

    Kathleen and Brad
  6. Guy and Lynda Member Joined: May 2015
    #627 Jan 2024, 1:52 AM

    Will not make this #2. Have fun & be safe...

  7. k-jeep Member Joined: May 2009
    #77 Feb 2024, 11:05 AM

    I’m planning to make this one.

  8. Folsom4Rnr (Brian) Member Joined: April 2019
    #87 Feb 2024, 1:46 PM

    I’m planning to make this one.

    Edit….. sorry y’all. Not going to be able to make this after all. Have fun!

    // Brian //
  9. Mike G Member Joined: October 2016
    #913 Feb 2024, 4:42 AM

    I'm going to bring my fire pit and wood for it, also some hot chocolate, coffee and marshmallows for kids if anyone is bringing kids

    Mike G
  10. Calaveras32Spcl Member Joined: May 2023
    #1013 Feb 2024, 5:21 AM

    I am planning on making this event.

    Dale Mogg - WRZG209
  11. Jeff_R Member Joined: October 2016
    #1113 Feb 2024, 8:47 AM
    Mike G said I'm going to bring my fire pit and wood for it, also some hot chocolate, coffee and marshmallows for kids if anyone is bringing kids

    Us adults don't get marshmallows? 😢😉

    Jeff and Kathy Root
  12. Mike G Member Joined: October 2016
    #1213 Feb 2024, 9:03 AM
    Jeff_R said
    Mike G said

    I'm going to bring my fire pit and wood for it, also some hot chocolate, coffee and marshmallows for kids if anyone is bringing kids

    Us adults don't get marshmallows? 😢😉

    Lol they are there for all kids (at heart) too

    Mike G
  13. Mike G Member Joined: October 2016
    #1313 Feb 2024, 9:41 AM

    I had bought one of those fancy radios from Tyler before we got the HAMS stations but I can't find it anywhere. Been way to long since I've been out with y'all, does anyone have a spare radio I can use for this trip so I can stay in communication with the group?

    Mike G
  14. Msplcdtxn Member Joined: October 2023
    #1416 Feb 2024, 12:39 PM

    I've got an extra one and I'm about 70% sure where it is. I'll did around in the garage tomorrow morning and let you know for sure.

  15. Mike G Member Joined: October 2016
    #1517 Feb 2024, 5:14 AM
    Msplcdtxn said I've got an extra one and I'm about 70% sure where it is. I'll did around in the garage tomorrow morning and let you know for sure.

    That would be awesome thanks

    Mike G
  16. Msplcdtxn Member Joined: October 2023
    #1618 Feb 2024, 11:56 PM

    Found it! But it can listen on the frequency, but not transmit for some reason. On the bright side it works on GRMS freqs. Maybe someone that's good with baofeng radios can figure it out.

  17. Calaveras32Spcl Member Joined: May 2023
    #1719 Feb 2024, 12:32 AM

    Wanting to confirm rig requirements for this run. My wife may decide to join and if she does, she will likely want to drive her stock 2019 Grand Cherrokee 4x4. We keep all terrain tires on it, but the ground clearance is limited. She will likely just hang out at the information table near the forest service gate. Will that kind of setup work at all? I can bring my recovery gear to be used as extras, but her vehicle doesnt have any recovery hooks or anything on it and no tow package or anything.

    Dale Mogg - WRZG209
  18. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #1819 Feb 2024, 12:39 AM
    Calaveras32Spcl said Wanting to confirm rig requirements for this run. My wife may decide to join and if she does, she will likely want to drive her stock 2019 Grand Cherrokee 4x4. We keep all terrain tires on it, but the ground clearance is limited. She will likely just hang out at the information table near the forest service gate. Will that kind of setup work at all? I can bring my recovery gear to be used as extras, but her vehicle doesnt have any recovery hooks or anything on it and no tow package or anything.

    At a minimum, you should have front and rea recovery points.  It's unusual that Jeep lacks those, on any model.

    I have taken my stock Raptor Truck and my Tacoma on road patrols.  Hanging at base camp allows the less equipped vehicles to go.  But you do need recovery.  Lack of that really puts the burden on others to help you, and that's unfair.  You are in the snow so getting stuck is a real possibility.

    Kathleen and Brad
  19. Calaveras32Spcl Member Joined: May 2023
    #1919 Feb 2024, 1:45 AM
    BKGM Jeepers said
    Calaveras32Spcl said

    Wanting to confirm rig requirements for this run. My wife may decide to join and if she does, she will likely want to drive her stock 2019 Grand Cherrokee 4x4. We keep all terrain tires on it, but the ground clearance is limited. She will likely just hang out at the information table near the forest service gate. Will that kind of setup work at all? I can bring my recovery gear to be used as extras, but her vehicle doesnt have any recovery hooks or anything on it and no tow package or anything.

    At a minimum, you should have front and rea recovery points.  It's unusual that Jeep lacks those, on any model.

    I have taken my stock Raptor Truck and my Tacoma on road patrols.  Hanging at base camp allows the less equipped vehicles to go.  But you do need recovery.  Lack of that really puts the burden on others to help you, and that's unfair.  You are in the snow so getting stuck is a real possibility.

    That was kind of what I was expecting. I will share this with her and try to convince her to take my Wrangler (has tow package front and rear with a shackle I can put in either). I will also bring my kinetic rope, tow straps and other gear. Thank you for getting back to me.

    Dale Mogg - WRZG209
  20. k-jeep Member Joined: May 2009
    #2019 Feb 2024, 2:49 AM

    Here’s a link to our vehicle requirements page…

    https://posse4x4.org/technical/vehicle-requirements/

  21. Calaveras32Spcl Member Joined: May 2023
    #2119 Feb 2024, 6:03 AM

    I have seen that, and for the off-road runs I knew those things were needed. Wasn't sure for a vehicle that was going to stay at the trail entrance. Now I know that regardless of how far it is going up, every vehicle needs to meet these.

    Dale Mogg - WRZG209
  22. Jeff L Member Joined: October 2023
    #2219 Feb 2024, 1:16 PM

    I will be attending this event and will plan on bringing some firewood and cookies.

  23. Mike G Member Joined: October 2016
    #2320 Feb 2024, 3:46 AM
    Msplcdtxn said Found it! But it can listen on the frequency, but not transmit for some reason. On the bright side it works on GRMS freqs. Maybe someone that's good with baofeng radios can figure it out.

    Are you going on this run I can just grab it then or I'll come grab it from you before? Kris said he'll have his GRMS radio so it still will work for me... Thanks again!

    Mike G
  24. infotraker Member Joined: February 2020
    #2420 Feb 2024, 6:11 AM

    Wish i could attend but will be putting my rebuild ax15 back in the jeep sat and sunday. See you all on the trial later.

    Jim Ruppel
  25. Msplcdtxn Member Joined: October 2023
    #2520 Feb 2024, 8:17 AM
    Mike G said
    Msplcdtxn said

    Found it! But it can listen on the frequency, but not transmit for some reason. On the bright side it works on GRMS freqs. Maybe someone that's good with baofeng radios can figure it out.

    Are you going on this run I can just grab it then or I'll come grab it from you before? Kris said he'll have his GRMS radio so it still will work for me... Thanks again!

    Planning on attending this run so I'll charge it up and bring it along!

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