bronco peak

[randver]

I want to get a day trip to Corral Canyon together and run Bronco Peak and whatever else we have time for. You will need the same adventure pass that is needed for big bear. I was wondering what day in jun would be the best for everyone?

RUN INFO

meeting place will be 0800 at 4 corners.

DIRECTIONS
take 8 east to buckman springs rd. turn Right on morena stokes rd. stay on morena tell it intersects with Los pinos rd. this intersection is 4 corners and has a big area to park.


ok list of people going that don't care about their rigs
Mike (blacksheep)
Anthony
Zach
Mikey

people that got their first body damage and are now afraid to go
Marc

[freejake3]

Anything but the first weekend would work with me. That's the boys 8th b-day party.

You say this is somewhat equivalent to J Bull?

[randver]

i would say its a little hards. i had to use a spotter a whole lot more on bronco peak. heres a link to a short vid and the few pics the wife was able to take.
http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee94/docadw/offroad/corral%20canyon%20mar08/?start=all

[Tankota]

That would be awesome! Lets do it later in the month so I can have time to regear my t-case and maybe get some sliders.

[freejake3]

Hey Zach, are you doing the work yourself? The T-case that is.

[Tankota]

Hey Zach, are you doing the work yourself? The T-case that is.


Yea I plan on it. I like doing gear rebuilds and stuff. Done a couple 13 speed truck Tranny rebuilds at work, I think a two speed t-case shouldn't be too hard. If I'm feeling really rich I might even go twin stick.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

pick the day and i will make it work

[randver]

so sofar we are looking at one of the last 2 weekends in jun anyone care if its a sat or sunday

[Tankota]

Has to be Saturday for me. Church commitments on Sunday for me.

[randver]

ok so where looking at the 21 or the 28 the any one not able to make one of those days

[RobG]

I would be interested in going on the 28th. Can't commit until it gets a little closer.

Any idea what the weather is typically like then (very hot)?

[wifesaysimadumbass]

21st i just realized i have a wedding on the 28th

[RobG]

21st i just realized i have a wedding on the 28th


I can take a hint. Have a great time.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

sorry i didn't even see your post up there about the date i could go on the 22nd or the 29th

[freejake3]

29th works for me as of now but I can't commit until days prior.

[randver]

zack cant go on sundays which left 21 or 28. then again we could always go the 21 and then again on the 29 lol

[RobG]

sorry i didn't even see your post up there about the date i could go on the 22nd or the 29th
Just Joking. I'm out of town on the 20-22. Looks like it is the 21st, so really everyone have a great time!

[randver]

ok so lets do the run on the 21st. what time in the AM do you guys want to meet up at tavern road for breakfast.

Rob find a weekend thats good for you and we will see who all can go. personly i think we should be getting together at least once a month for a run somewhere and a camping trip every 2-3 months

[RobG]

Rob find a weekend thats good for you and we will see who all can go. personly i think we should be getting together at least once a month for a run somewhere and a camping trip every 2-3 months


Thanks, love to go out once a month but with the price of gas these days I've cut way down on the day trips. Like to make a weekend or long weekend out of it to get the most out of each gallon. You SD guys have it made with good wheeling so close.

Most of my summer weekends are free right now so hopefully I'll make the next run.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

dude usually i tow my rig out so i get screwed twice... gas sucks right now!!!!

[Tankota]

Yea, and diesel sucks even more.

[randver]

first post updated with run info and list of people

[Marc P]

I was planning on going, but I am having cooling system, electrical, and engine issues with Goldmember right now. I think I am out for a while until I have a chance to get some work done.....good thing desert season is over.

[blacksheep]

Weeeee! Im going when ever the date is. Work is slow, and I do my own schedule, So I will be there. Lets meet up early as everyone is willing possible with the heat and all. I am down for meeting up at Carls @7AM.......

All I need to do is add some RTV seal to my rear axle, fill it back up, and hit the road.

[randver]

i have no problem with meeting up at 7am if everyone else wants to meet that early

[blacksheep]

Well, I got the 21st off and ready to go. Just tell me a meeting time. You want to head out together since we live so close to each other? Any work needed on ur rig before we go?

[randver]

i got no problem heading out together. work i need done hummm. you got a spare ARB locker or some 285/75/16 MTs i can have lol

[wifesaysimadumbass]

7 am where...? i think we should try to do breakfast in alpine at 7 and have whoever doesnt want to eat meet us at about 8 or so.... i love wheeling with a full belly but then again getting on the trail early is sweet too

[blacksheep]

I'm down....... Hey Mikey, since your going, isn't there a hard trail in that area?

[wifesaysimadumbass]

sidewinder and bronco peak are both rated really tough form what i have heard both are tougher than john bull but maybe someone else who has been there can chime in as to difficulty

[Tankota]

A friend of mine rode bronco peak last weekend with his jeep group. I think he said that they did the trail in the up direction. HE told me that most of the group got turned around and only a couple built, long wheelbase rigs made it up, and I guess they were winching a lot too. That weekend it was pretty wet though.

Here is there trail report with some pictures. Its on pate 4. http://www.myjeeprocks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11214&page=4

[randver]

hum well i guess i went up the other side when i went up bronco peak. man does that look like fun.

[randver]

ok how does everyone feel about meeting at the Carls Jr on tavern rd at 7am then 4 corners at 8 for those that dont want to get up that early

[Tankota]

We should hit up the local burger joint on the way up. Its called Fred's Burgers, and they serve a special burger called the Goliath burger. Its like 8 pounds. :hillbill:

I'd be up for pretty early. I like Mikey's idea, breakfast at 7 and roll at 8 or so.

[blacksheep]

I have ran both Sidewinder and Bronco Peak, and in my book there not difficult at all. Unless the rain has changed these trails. I ran it with stock land cruisers and they had tons of fun.

There is another trail that I forgot about the name out there. Its more difficult then these 2 trails, but I just could not remember the name of it. I will have to olook in my trail book.

[randver]

mike everything is easy when you have a SA and 40s lol.

you guys decide when and where you want to meet for breakfast and i will update the front page.

[blacksheep]

True, but stock land cruisers did these trails with ease. I have proof if needed. Don't make me do it..J/K

[randver]

well your about to have proof that a none locked 4runner is going to have fun on bronco peak lol

[Tankota]

Isnt bronco peak much easier in one direction rather than the other.

[randver]

from what i have seen on the internet i would say it is and i think i went the easy direction last time. which for my rig was still hard and fun.

[randver]

im getting moved to the night shift for a couple of weeks, so i will not get off work tell around 0700 on the 21st. which means no meeting for breakfast for me. i will meet you guys at the 4 corners parking lot around 0815 or so. pls do not leave with out me.

[blacksheep]

Wait a minute, weren't you the one who started this thread and was leading the trail? J/K
See ur butt on sat.....

[Smiling_Jim]

I could be there around 8-ish. Where is four corners?

Gotta leave around 1pm though. Anniversary day. The wife will kill me if I'm home late.

[blacksheep]

Well, Tuesday I just need to wake up after fishing all night, and fix the Rear Diff Leak. Getting excited to get out and wheel.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

fishing all night?! ya right more like drinking with a line in the water....

[blacksheep]

HAHA, I will never forget that story Mikey. Hey How is your daughter? I hope she has a speedy recovery. Bummer dude, What did the restaurant have to say?

[wifesaysimadumbass]

just checked the weather for saturday 98 degrees and sunny ouch

[freejake3]

You boys have fun out there and bring plenty of agua. Good thing you got that AC working Huh Mikey?

[randver]

hay andy when did you back out? i thought you where going. great, this will make me the only rig that is IFS let alone unlocked lol. me and blacksheep where talking talking about doing bronco peak and sidewinder depending on how the day goes.

[Tankota]

I'm so ready to go wheeling! Especially that my crawl ratio just went from 43:1 to 90:1! :guitar:

Just installed marlins 4.7 gears in the t-case yesterday. Cant wait to try it out now.

I work just a little east of alpine now, and boy has it beeen hot lately. Everyone bring plenty of water and Gatorade.

[freejake3]

hay andy when did you back out? i thought you where going. great, this will make me the only rig that is IFS let alone unlocked lol. me and blacksheep where talking talking about doing bronco peak and sidewinder depending on how the day goes.


Turns out I have to work (catering) this Saturday. Kinda bummed but at the same time I've been working all week in this farkin' heat and am looking forward to a break from it. Stand strong for the IFS crew and keep those CV's intact.

[Tankota]

So are we all meeting up at 0700 in Alpine? First page says 0800 at 4corners.

[randver]

you guys can. no one let me know for sure when and where you guys wanted to meet for breakfast. im on the night shift now so i will be driving strait from work to 4 corners to meet you guys.

[Tankota]

Cool, well I dont really remember how to get to 4corners, so I'd like to follow someone out if possible.

[randver]

directions added to first page.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

well you guys are probably figuring out that i'm not there some family stuff came up and i could not justify being away from home sorry but lets get the next bigbear trip planned 98 degrees is just too hot for me too

[strykersd]

I know the run is over and it looks like you guys just ran Bronco Peak and Sidewinder, but I was thinking, has anyone with IFS ran the Bronco Peak Connector? Looking at all the pics on the link tankota posted it looks possible (well with lockers, a ton of armor and a winch). Just an idea...

[randver]

well with lockers, a ton of armor and a winch you can go anywhere.

[YotaGirl]

well with lockers, a ton of armor and a winch you can go anywhere.


LOL Good point.