NW WA Meet / BS Thread

Ok everyone, we are looking at June 10-12 for the TSF annual meet up. This is the most open weekend available, as there are no major meets. If anyone has any questions, or wants to start getting into the planning pieces, please go to this page.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...d-meet-calendar.131477/page-154#post-11638019

 

O I know.

 

Selling my oem tube steps and rear bumper with tow package. PM if anyone is interested

 

We had planned to do a Lost Corner Exploration (NE WA, Colville/Metaline Falls/Ione) a couple summers ago, but after a few guys "pre-scouted" the area, it was determined that it is mainly logging roads, with no real OHV / 4x4 Trail systems to explore.

Here's the Trails we planned on running. Who knows, maybe I'll get a wild hair and head out there this spring.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/lost-corner-exploration.319254/page-6#post-8636384

 

I think you'd be better served heading south into eastern Oregon. Some stuff there but I haven't checked it out.

 

I'm selling some items PM me if interested

OEM chrome grille 2012-2015
non OEM black grille 2012-2015
lower valance black bumper piece 2012-2015
Husky front mudflaps 2005-2015
Rokblox rear mudflaps 2005-2015
2012 stock suspension - 8k miles on it
stock spare tire

 

Public Service Announcement:

Today, North Mountain (FS 28) was an execution in patience and soaked in ignorance/ego and topped off with a cherry of frustration.
Luckily the use of my rear e-locker AND front ARB locker made the Yeti get thru the same area that Cam @Greddy initially got stuck. Snow was soggy and thicker than last weekend. I also got to air down three times! 17, 12, 7.

Oh, and for the record = Brian is right again @northwesttaco

 

Went and f'd off today. Took a stroll to stampede. No 4wheel access. Talked to the kittitas sheriff, he said there is nothing on the west end of kittitas open for snow wheeling. Ellensburg up in the clockum was the nearest place.

So we made our way down to Denny creek and exit 47/tinkham. Made it to the camp ground on Denny creek, then turned around, and headed to tinkham. Basically just took our time headed west on tinkham, up to the power line y, and on down to 42.

My buddies jeep, 4banger with 32's, Detroit rear, lunchbox front.


The 76 scout.


I got throttle happy and sank to the frame.



Also,it's come to my attention (also @Usethe2nd ) 's attention, I have a doppelganger in the fall city area lately. My almost identical truck, different front bumper but still hoops over headlights, two-tone desert mica with rhino liner on the lower 1/4 body and fender flares but has a canopy on it.

 

Seen that scout before somewhere (at least a green one) haha

 

That color and vehicle aren't too common. Things like that stand out and there's usually only one like it.

 

What was I right about this time? Haha

 

We had a conversation LAST weekend about the group that I planned going with THIS weekend; you stated something to the effect of how some/many that attend are/aren't prepared or equipped; I learned first hand...

 

Oh gotcha. Yeah your voicemail sounded like you got a lot of recovery experience yesterday

 

Out of new guy curiosity, how do you (guys) define prepared and equipped?

 

I'd say, basic tools to fix something that breaks, and some basic recovery gear. Hi-lift, straps, shackles and come along if you dont have a winch. A hi-lift can be used as a come along, not just a jack. A shovel works wonders also. A lot of the places we go are usually 15-20 miles, or more, away from the nearest town, so using Murphy's quantum law, anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Use your best judgement to be prepared for the worst, and hope for the best.

You don't always need the most expensive or fancy gear, as long as it works and gets you off the trail. Experience goes a long way also. :2cents:

 

This. And just making sure your truck is ready maintenance wise and properly equipped (tires mainly). I'd say on board air is really under-looked in case you need to air down

 

Oh god, here we go again with the east side west side thing!

 

Did some snow running this weekend too! Up by Lake Wenatchee. Except changed vehicle after got stuck 2x with the Taco. We even managed to get the sleds stuck in the thick rained out glop.

Then we piled up some trees and made a lil bonfire!

 

In addition, if for some reason you get stranded and only if you get stranded...... beer....... because no-one here drinks a wheels... just saying

 

Well, I'm about half way there, I'll be getting a winch when I get a front bumper, but that may be later this year at the earliest. I have basic recovery gear but no way to pull the truck out myself, so I see your points. I suppose I need to make friends with people who do