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The 2016 NorCal Camping/Wheeling Thread!

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by BudMan, Dec 26, 2015.

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  1. Jun 3, 2016 at 12:25 PM
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    i might bring my kayak as well. maybe we should just camp at the lake instead of on the trail. sounds like a lot of us have water toys.
     
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  3. Jun 3, 2016 at 12:33 PM
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    If you switch this, I may jump on it. Also interested in Bald Mountain ;)
     
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  4. Jun 3, 2016 at 12:44 PM
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    we could share a spot and meet up with them on the trail. then we would have a spot to leave the toys and tents.
     
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  5. Jun 3, 2016 at 1:21 PM
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    So looks like I will go up to SlickRock as planned this Sunday the 5th. Will post a trail report. I would be willing to go again next SATURDAY the 11th if some of you are interested. I usually don't camp but just day trip.
     
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  6. Jun 3, 2016 at 4:07 PM
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    Thanks. I wanted a 3 car garage but could not find one in my budget. I did get a corner house so RV access going in now for some more toys in the back.
     
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  7. Jun 4, 2016 at 7:53 PM
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    you dirty dog you...I wanted slick rock but may run Niagara Rim with you...I'm down.
     
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  8. Jun 4, 2016 at 7:54 PM
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    shiiiii I might have to do slick rock then. Budman just drive over from Twain Heart ;)
     
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  9. Jun 4, 2016 at 7:57 PM
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    What's the lowdown on Niagara Rim...more challenging than Slick Rock? I haven't wheeled either of the two trails...I got skids and I ain't afraid to use em
     
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    I haven't done Niagara Rim. I think it may be a bit more than slick rock, but has bypasses also. @cbechtold may be able to answer more. I'd be down to hit slick rock on the 11th with @GHOSTFJ also...
     
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  11. Jun 4, 2016 at 9:25 PM
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    You bringing your SUP too? I'm lugging mine up north I might as well lug it another 3 hours or so up to Lake Alpine area...
     
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  12. Jun 4, 2016 at 9:30 PM
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    Haha I was down leading up to the wedding and I sold it. For more than I bought it for at least :oops:
     
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    eh You can ride mine bro!
     
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    I would say they're about equal in terms of difficulty. Niagara is more of the off camber shit that just feels so wrong. Especially since you don't roll over and land on a tree. You'd roll a few hundred feet into a tree. Play the game safe and you'll get out. My dad's FJC is more top heavy then most vehicles because of the internal roll cage, but for us it shouldn't be a huge deal. The only real difficult part of the trail is towards the end where there's a Little Sluice type area, but it's completely optional. Not really even that hard from what I've seen.

    What should be on your truck: Like any trail, I'd say skid plates, sliders, lift, bigger tires and basic recovery gear. Everything else is up to you.
     
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    Had some non-atv special-olympian fun in that state-run outlet mall parking lot down San Benito County with @BudMan and @rob1208 today. They resurfaced truck hill, but still haven't done anything about the v-notch at the base of it and left some boulders lying around. Good times!
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    Damn good times today @EDDO and @BudMan



    Shoutout to @BayAreaRunner's buddy Julian. Awesome spotter through vnotch. Made it easy for this n00b to get through it. I'll post the videos later tonight when I get a chance to upload them.
     
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    I have no pics to share :p

    But I had a damn good time!! 4.88s let me creepy crawl in comfort :cool:. Definite shoutout to Julian! Awesome spotting, super cool to watch everyone get through the notch!!
     
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    x2 on Julian as spotter. Had no idea my truck could do that.
     
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    That outlet mall parking lot looks fun
     
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