sixstringsteve
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the last thread got too cluttered, so I started a new one. Let's keep it on topic.
This trip is on March 11th
Purpose:
This is a purpose-driven trail run. The purpose of this trip is to introduce new members to the sport of 4-wheeling. They'll get to meet more experienced RME members and learn some techniques to help them stay safe and legal on our trails. This night's focus is on the new members so let's try and focus on them and help them have a good time. We'll have to fight our selfish urges to just run the hard trails and leave them in the dust, but I'm confident we can do it
Who
Everyone is welcome, new members, friends, family, and veterans RME'ers, but the focus will be on the people who have never been wheeling. Even if you're not an RME member you're welcome to attend.
Vehicle requiremets
- 4 wheel drive
- no other requirements
Any stock 4x4 will do fine on this trail. Since the focus is on new members who most likely don't have a lift or lockers, we'll be sticking to the easy fire road that takes us from the snakes parking lot up to the mine tailings. This is not a hardcore trail. It is a perfect trail for the stock vehicle. Expect zero body damage unless you're trying to get it. It's a great way to meet new RME members and learn some of the basics of wheeling. Any stock 4wd vehicle (even a subaru) can complete this trail when it's dry. If it's snowy, then some parts may be a challenge.
Meeting times & Locations Link to map
Group A at 6:30 PM at Cabella's Parking lot --> south end by the boats outside link to group A meeting location
Group B at 7:00 PM at the Chevron at 4-corners at Saratoga Springs (corner of redwood road and lehi main) link to group B meeting location
Group C at 7:45 PM at the snakes parking lot link to group C meeting location
Pick the most convenient group to meet with, and we'll pick you up.
Schedule:
Group A meets at cablellas at 6:30 PM. Then at 6:45 we drive over to the Chevron to meet up with Group B at 7:00 PM. Leave the chevron at 7:15 to meet up with group C. Arrive at the snakes (rattlesnake/constrictor) parking lot (location C) at 7:45-8:00 PM. Air down and begin the run at 8:00 PM
This trail run has 2 parts:
Part 1 - any stock 4x4 can make this trail with no body damage.
we'll take the fire road that meets up with the end of rattlesnake (where all the mine tailings are). We'll practice ascending and decending the tailings, explore a little, then head over to the second set of mine tailings and mess around there for a bit and explore the mine shafts and see the jeep that fell down the shaft. Then we'll head back to the parking area.
Those that need to get home can head back home from here. Those that want more adventure can go on to part 2.
Part 2 - ride along with an experienced RME member.
Ride-along the rattlesnake trail. Noobs will not be driving this trail in an interest of time. This is an opportunity for the new members to see what rock crawling is all about and to see some rigs in action. The noobs (and anyone else who desires) will be invited to ride along in the vehicle of an experienced driver. We'll run rattlesnake quick. I anticipate taking about 20-30 min to get through the trail, and 10-15 min to get back to the parking lot. The purpose of Part 2 is to help people see what wheeling is all about. Since it's at night, I don't want to try and drag 10 stock rigs or new drivers through the trail with potential breakages and stuck vehicles. We'll save that for the next noob run when we run the rattlesnake trail in the daytime in March/April.
If you're planning on attending, please post here and let us know what vehicle you'll be bringing. If you're available to drive for Part 2, and you've completed rattlesnake in the past, post up how many spare seats you'll have.
This trip is on March 11th
Purpose:
This is a purpose-driven trail run. The purpose of this trip is to introduce new members to the sport of 4-wheeling. They'll get to meet more experienced RME members and learn some techniques to help them stay safe and legal on our trails. This night's focus is on the new members so let's try and focus on them and help them have a good time. We'll have to fight our selfish urges to just run the hard trails and leave them in the dust, but I'm confident we can do it
Who
Everyone is welcome, new members, friends, family, and veterans RME'ers, but the focus will be on the people who have never been wheeling. Even if you're not an RME member you're welcome to attend.
Vehicle requiremets
- 4 wheel drive
- no other requirements
Any stock 4x4 will do fine on this trail. Since the focus is on new members who most likely don't have a lift or lockers, we'll be sticking to the easy fire road that takes us from the snakes parking lot up to the mine tailings. This is not a hardcore trail. It is a perfect trail for the stock vehicle. Expect zero body damage unless you're trying to get it. It's a great way to meet new RME members and learn some of the basics of wheeling. Any stock 4wd vehicle (even a subaru) can complete this trail when it's dry. If it's snowy, then some parts may be a challenge.
Meeting times & Locations Link to map
Group A at 6:30 PM at Cabella's Parking lot --> south end by the boats outside link to group A meeting location
Group B at 7:00 PM at the Chevron at 4-corners at Saratoga Springs (corner of redwood road and lehi main) link to group B meeting location
Group C at 7:45 PM at the snakes parking lot link to group C meeting location
Pick the most convenient group to meet with, and we'll pick you up.
Schedule:
Group A meets at cablellas at 6:30 PM. Then at 6:45 we drive over to the Chevron to meet up with Group B at 7:00 PM. Leave the chevron at 7:15 to meet up with group C. Arrive at the snakes (rattlesnake/constrictor) parking lot (location C) at 7:45-8:00 PM. Air down and begin the run at 8:00 PM
This trail run has 2 parts:
Part 1 - any stock 4x4 can make this trail with no body damage.
we'll take the fire road that meets up with the end of rattlesnake (where all the mine tailings are). We'll practice ascending and decending the tailings, explore a little, then head over to the second set of mine tailings and mess around there for a bit and explore the mine shafts and see the jeep that fell down the shaft. Then we'll head back to the parking area.
Those that need to get home can head back home from here. Those that want more adventure can go on to part 2.
Part 2 - ride along with an experienced RME member.
Ride-along the rattlesnake trail. Noobs will not be driving this trail in an interest of time. This is an opportunity for the new members to see what rock crawling is all about and to see some rigs in action. The noobs (and anyone else who desires) will be invited to ride along in the vehicle of an experienced driver. We'll run rattlesnake quick. I anticipate taking about 20-30 min to get through the trail, and 10-15 min to get back to the parking lot. The purpose of Part 2 is to help people see what wheeling is all about. Since it's at night, I don't want to try and drag 10 stock rigs or new drivers through the trail with potential breakages and stuck vehicles. We'll save that for the next noob run when we run the rattlesnake trail in the daytime in March/April.
If you're planning on attending, please post here and let us know what vehicle you'll be bringing. If you're available to drive for Part 2, and you've completed rattlesnake in the past, post up how many spare seats you'll have.
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But if we do come we will be in a 2000 durango 2.5" lift with 32's and rear locker. I hope to make it out and meet some new faces
