1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: What is your favorite NorCal guide book? Recommendations please... Kings Canyon/Sequoia National Park - Looking for recommendations PELFREYBILT LABOR DAY SALE! Norcal guys. what is an easy drive up camp spot that is secluded? Recommendations/Advice for Poker Flat Trail Amateur radio licenses

July 16-23 Tahoe/Plumas/Lassen NF Backcountry Discovery Trails adventure

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by jAndyMendo, May 11, 2016.

Page 3 of 5
  1. Jun 9, 2016 at 10:39 AM
    #41
    jAndyMendo

    #41
    jAndyMendo [OP] i eat samiches

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2015
    Member:
    #149471
    Messages:
    2,119
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Andy
    San Diego, CA
    Vehicle:
    2014 TRD 4x4 OR 2016 4Runner fake-TRAIL Edition
    Sounds like if you come along I have less work to do for the first night ;)

    My Gaia maps should have all the roads mapped properly, but I have not done enough work finding a suitable campsite for Saturday night yet, but should really start should we should have a good group. I kinda expected Tahoe NF to be a bit tight on fire by then, but am hoping Plumas is a bit more relaxed as they usually are. I have a mobile off the ground pit that can work for some restrictions and I may get a propane pit as those are usually the last to be restricted. I will call the week of for the fires though.
     
    jAndyMendo, Jun 9, 2016
    #41
    HAVING FUN and Overlanerd like this.
  2. Jun 9, 2016 at 6:52 PM
    #42
    SeekingZero

    #42
    SeekingZero Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2013
    Member:
    #113063
    Messages:
    577
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ben
    Sierra Mountains, CA
    Vehicle:
    01 Xtracab 4x4 SR5 TRD Supercharged
    Still on the fence but itching to go. I think it'll be a last minute decision and one that would probably have me jumping on mid trip from 70 if I come. Will keep you updated.
     
    SeekingZero, Jun 9, 2016
    #42
    jAndyMendo[OP] likes this.
  3. Jun 9, 2016 at 7:55 PM
    #43
    HAVING FUN

    #43
    HAVING FUN Old Man

    Joined:
    May 19, 2013
    Member:
    #104493
    Messages:
    2,011
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Leonard
    Sacramento
    Vehicle:
    08 4runner
    Here we go again, have me barrel threw first to see if it safe for everyone else.
    Propane will be the best bet, most areas declare, no designated fire ring, no fire, when in restrictions. This is why I hit up the Bowman area around that time period.

    As far as that camp spot listed, it's at the beginning of all the site seeing stuff. I didn't want to back track just to camp. I made it to Howland Flat(so much to see by then) just pulled up camp at the cemetery. I think it was the Jeep road they list.
     
    HAVING FUN, Jun 9, 2016
    #43
    jAndyMendo[OP] likes this.
  4. Jun 13, 2016 at 8:48 AM
    #44
    jAndyMendo

    #44
    jAndyMendo [OP] i eat samiches

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2015
    Member:
    #149471
    Messages:
    2,119
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Andy
    San Diego, CA
    Vehicle:
    2014 TRD 4x4 OR 2016 4Runner fake-TRAIL Edition
    I have someone else rolling from SD that is meeting us at Downieville.
     
    jAndyMendo, Jun 13, 2016
    #44
  5. Jun 14, 2016 at 7:32 PM
    #45
    TacoLoco98

    #45
    TacoLoco98 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 28, 2013
    Member:
    #105077
    Messages:
    125
    Grass Valley, CA
    Vehicle:
    '98 4x4
    Potentially in for sat and Sunday!
     
    TacoLoco98, Jun 14, 2016
    #45
  6. Jun 29, 2016 at 11:18 AM
    #46
    Overlanerd

    #46
    Overlanerd Vagabond Outdoors

    Joined:
    May 6, 2012
    Member:
    #78312
    Messages:
    3,596
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Phil
    Benicia
    Vehicle:
    09 DCSB 4x4 OR 6spd
    315/75 R16 Falken MT's, SCS Ray 10's, Vagabond Drifter pop-up camper, BAMF sliders, Relentless skids, BAMF bumper, winch, Pelfreybilt rear bumper, Custom Alcan rear springs, King 2.5 coilovers w/ 700# springs, BAMF relocate kit with 12" Kings, Total Chaos UCA's, dual AGM batteries, kitchen sink & toilet (sold separately)
    Bumping this thread.

    Also, definitely in with the family Saturday to Tuesday.
     
    Overlanerd, Jun 29, 2016
    #46
    jAndyMendo[OP] likes this.
  7. Jun 29, 2016 at 11:23 AM
    #47
    jAndyMendo

    #47
    jAndyMendo [OP] i eat samiches

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2015
    Member:
    #149471
    Messages:
    2,119
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Andy
    San Diego, CA
    Vehicle:
    2014 TRD 4x4 OR 2016 4Runner fake-TRAIL Edition
    Awesome, that is a good chunk of the trip. I am going to start making Ranger calls next week to see if any changes to the route are needed.
     
    jAndyMendo, Jun 29, 2016
    #47
    Overlanerd[QUOTED] likes this.
  8. Jul 2, 2016 at 10:20 AM
    #48
    SeekingZero

    #48
    SeekingZero Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2013
    Member:
    #113063
    Messages:
    577
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ben
    Sierra Mountains, CA
    Vehicle:
    01 Xtracab 4x4 SR5 TRD Supercharged
    Definite possibility for Mon-Wed. Would that be feasible to meet up with the group Mon morning and slip out Wednesday evening?

    Going to get some work on the truck done.
     
    SeekingZero, Jul 2, 2016
    #48
  9. Jul 2, 2016 at 9:04 PM
    #49
    MJonaGS32

    #49
    MJonaGS32 MJ on a GS

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2009
    Member:
    #15949
    Messages:
    12,412
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    MJ
    SF Bay Area (East)
    Vehicle:
    07 LT 4x4 DCSB 6spd Vagabond
    Drifter wedge camper, Dual battery, OBA, ARB locker, 4.56 gears
    X2 thinking of joining in on Monday
     
    MJonaGS32, Jul 2, 2016
    #49
  10. Jul 5, 2016 at 12:07 PM
    #50
    jAndyMendo

    #50
    jAndyMendo [OP] i eat samiches

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2015
    Member:
    #149471
    Messages:
    2,119
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Andy
    San Diego, CA
    Vehicle:
    2014 TRD 4x4 OR 2016 4Runner fake-TRAIL Edition
    We hit 70 on Monday around Noon, where 23N10 meets the 509 and 70. But I am pretty sure we will stop to eat lunch somewhere there on the Feather River and you two can meet us there. Wednesday we pop across 119/414 where you can break out and find your way back.
     
    jAndyMendo, Jul 5, 2016
    #50
  11. Jul 5, 2016 at 12:21 PM
    #51
    jAndyMendo

    #51
    jAndyMendo [OP] i eat samiches

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2015
    Member:
    #149471
    Messages:
    2,119
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Andy
    San Diego, CA
    Vehicle:
    2014 TRD 4x4 OR 2016 4Runner fake-TRAIL Edition
    Ok, it is time to start prepping for this. Can everyone that is planning to go send me in PM your contact info, the dates you plan to travel and location you will be starting from.

    Plan still stands, starting in the bay at 8am, Downieville at Noon. One trailer puller will be leaving a bit earlier that me from the bay to meet us up at Downieville around the same time. Once I have all the departure locations, I will put together some gathering points.
     
    jAndyMendo, Jul 5, 2016
    #51
  12. Jul 5, 2016 at 10:49 PM
    #52
    MJonaGS32

    #52
    MJonaGS32 MJ on a GS

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2009
    Member:
    #15949
    Messages:
    12,412
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    MJ
    SF Bay Area (East)
    Vehicle:
    07 LT 4x4 DCSB 6spd Vagabond
    Drifter wedge camper, Dual battery, OBA, ARB locker, 4.56 gears
    Sounds good. Is that pretty much in Sloat?
     
    MJonaGS32, Jul 5, 2016
    #52
  13. Jul 6, 2016 at 10:26 AM
    #53
    cbechtold

    #53
    cbechtold IG: @corybechtold

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2014
    Member:
    #121010
    Messages:
    4,034
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Cory
    Pleasanton, CA
    Vehicle:
    2001 DCSB SR5 TRD 4x4
    Looks like I'm out. I have guest coming over the week of the trip. :pout:
     
    cbechtold, Jul 6, 2016
    #53
  14. Jul 6, 2016 at 10:54 AM
    #54
    jAndyMendo

    #54
    jAndyMendo [OP] i eat samiches

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2015
    Member:
    #149471
    Messages:
    2,119
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Andy
    San Diego, CA
    Vehicle:
    2014 TRD 4x4 OR 2016 4Runner fake-TRAIL Edition
    Yep. Looks like we cross the water and onto sloat road, but it looks like there are some trails down by the way right before crossing that may be a nice spot for lunch. I would be surprised if we had service, will you have ham?
     
    jAndyMendo, Jul 6, 2016
    #54
  15. Jul 7, 2016 at 12:02 AM
    #55
    MJonaGS32

    #55
    MJonaGS32 MJ on a GS

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2009
    Member:
    #15949
    Messages:
    12,412
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    MJ
    SF Bay Area (East)
    Vehicle:
    07 LT 4x4 DCSB 6spd Vagabond
    Drifter wedge camper, Dual battery, OBA, ARB locker, 4.56 gears
    Unfortunately no HAM; only CB and FRS. Me and @SeekingZero will plan to be in that area around noon on Monday and either try and reach through FRS or CB, or just look for you guys. We'll be coming up 89 from Truckee to get to 70
     
    MJonaGS32, Jul 7, 2016
    #55
  16. Jul 7, 2016 at 12:10 AM
    #56
    5150Bronco

    #56
    5150Bronco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 18, 2012
    Member:
    #87229
    Messages:
    247
    Gender:
    Male
    Bay Area, Ca.
    Vehicle:
    2013 Tacoma 4x4 Access Cab-Special Order.
    Sub'd! Looks awesome! Was up in Lassen area weeks ago.

    I'm thinking of making this so throwing that out there. Great itinerary!
     
    5150Bronco, Jul 7, 2016
    #56
  17. Jul 7, 2016 at 6:19 AM
    #57
    cbechtold

    #57
    cbechtold IG: @corybechtold

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2014
    Member:
    #121010
    Messages:
    4,034
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Cory
    Pleasanton, CA
    Vehicle:
    2001 DCSB SR5 TRD 4x4
    cbechtold, Jul 7, 2016
    #57
  18. Jul 7, 2016 at 7:41 AM
    #58
    jAndyMendo

    #58
    jAndyMendo [OP] i eat samiches

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2015
    Member:
    #149471
    Messages:
    2,119
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Andy
    San Diego, CA
    Vehicle:
    2014 TRD 4x4 OR 2016 4Runner fake-TRAIL Edition
    I will sent you two a screenshot of where I hope we will find a nice swimming hole for lunch. And a few of us will have our cb's on.
     
    jAndyMendo, Jul 7, 2016
    #58
  19. Jul 7, 2016 at 7:42 AM
    #59
    jAndyMendo

    #59
    jAndyMendo [OP] i eat samiches

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2015
    Member:
    #149471
    Messages:
    2,119
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Andy
    San Diego, CA
    Vehicle:
    2014 TRD 4x4 OR 2016 4Runner fake-TRAIL Edition
    There is room for a last minute decision. So just send me a PM if you decide to hop on for all or part.
     
    jAndyMendo, Jul 7, 2016
    #59
  20. Jul 7, 2016 at 7:53 AM
    #60
    jAndyMendo

    #60
    jAndyMendo [OP] i eat samiches

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2015
    Member:
    #149471
    Messages:
    2,119
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Andy
    San Diego, CA
    Vehicle:
    2014 TRD 4x4 OR 2016 4Runner fake-TRAIL Edition
    Yeah I second this. I roll with two BF-F9V2's as loaners, they are what got me into taking the test and putting a mobile unit in and getting a real handheld. The $30 5R with a Nagoya Antenna upgrade is a real popular radio for a lot of licensed hams, and really clear on the trail. But I have a mobile CB installed also.
     
    jAndyMendo, Jul 7, 2016
    #60
Page 3 of 5

Products Discussed in

BAOFENG UV-5R Dual Band Two Way Radio (Black)
$17.23
To Top