VMUTS Run Sept 27-29, 2024

VMUTS Run Sept 27-29, 2024



Fri Sept 27
Camp site Kearney Lake
46.33187, -78.87197
Access from Hwy 533 VMUT main gate via Kearney Lake Rd to Trail 18. Kearney Lake Rd, labeled Trail 15 in the VMUTS map, is a level-1 dirt road. https://goo.gl/maps/ztCgt5uDHjh3pWBq7

Kearney Lake camp site may be crowded. Secondary camp sites pending availability and final group size:
End of D8 logging trail (large site, no lake access)
Gauvreau Lake (3-4 vehicles)
Off Kearney Lake Rd next to bridge (3-4 vehicles)

Sat Sept 28
Do various VMUTS trails: 21, Redbridge Lookout, 24, 10, 65, 36, Hydro Lookout, etc.

Sun Sept 29
Air up, drive home
Self-serve 24hr car wash if anyone wants to use (has credit card reader): https://goo.gl/maps/8pZxzuUjj99Cj3Ui6

Permit required. Order here: https://www.vmuts.ca/product-category/permits
If you're an OF4WD member, use 20% discount code shown here: https://www.of4wd.com/trails/vmuts-trail-permits/

Their FB page has the latest updates on trail closures, etc.: Trails are mapped on OF4WD and in the QuadON app: https://quadon.evtrails.com//#
QuadON ($5/yr) is an offline app that shows all the OFATV trails. Not too useful elsewhere, but has all the VMUTS trails mapped with the latest updates (it synchronizes every time you open the app on wifi).

2024 May 12-Hr Run: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/12-hours-of-vmuts-may-31-june-1-2024.815161/
2023 thread: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/vmuts-run-sept-15-17-2023.806688/
2022 thread: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/vmuts-run-sept-23-25-2022.775655/
2021 thread: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/vmuts.736874/
2019 thread: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tec-vmuts-camping-and-wheeling-trip-august-23-24-25.621456/

 

List:

1. @3JOH22A

 

List:

1. @3JOH22A
2. @Tridet167

 

List:

1. @3JOH22A
2. @Tridet167
3. @MaverickT883

 

List:

1. @3JOH22A
2. @Tridet167
3. @MaverickT883
4. @4RunnerSeb

 

List:

1. @3JOH22A
2. @Tridet167
3. @MaverickT883
4. @4RunnerSeb
5. @Windigo if my truck is ready I'll be in.

 

List:

1. @3JOH22A
2. @Tridet167
3. @MaverickT883
4. @4RunnerSeb
5. @Windigo
6. @tacoma.alma

 

List:

1. @3JOH22A
2. @Tridet167
3. @MaverickT883
4. @4RunnerSeb
5. @Windigo
6. @tacoma.alma
7. @Ulfy

 

Can I get the permit on the Friday? Or is there a lead-time?
Not sure if I can make it so want to get the permit at the last minute.

 

^Permit is just an online purchase. You print out the email receipt.

 

I’m in

 

List:

1. @3JOH22A
2. @Tridet167
3. @4RunnerSeb
4. @Windigo
5. @tacoma.alma
6. @Ulfy

Unfortunately I am out for this one. Too much time and money in university season. Have fun! I'll see y'all at truck n coffee/ardbeg.

 

^School is important. But off-road truck is importanter.

 

so this is is whats happening.

I've got pinion seal problems for my rear diff. the front is sealed up nicely but the rear Im having touble with.
I've gone through parts source and canadian tire there's don't fit. I have a yoke I'm taking and trying the fit.
Napa same thing but they ordered a front for me to try. next stop is the dealer who has a 2-3 day wait.
I'm sadly going to remove my self from the list.

List:

1. @3JOH22A
2. @Tridet167
3. @4RunnerSeb
4. @Windigo removed due to pinion seal problems
5. @tacoma.alma
6. @Ulfy

 

Updated list:

1. @3JOH22A
2. @Tridet167
3. @4RunnerSeb
4. @Keysmart.info
5. @tacoma.alma
6. @Ulfy

 

Does not actually remove self from list

 

I'm not going to be able to make it. Was really looking forward to this, but can't make it work.
Hope you all have a great trip!

 

1. @3JOH22A
2. @Tridet167
3. @4RunnerSeb
4. @Keysmart.info
5. @tacoma.alma
6. @Ulfy

 

something went wrong with my diff tonight. anyone interested I'll be posting up pictures on the build thread. needless to say I'll be out, and my truck is fully packed ready to go. bummer.

 

It's too bad enjoy yourselves everyone. I was ready but .....