Annual Big Bear Camp Out

[YotaGirl]

So, are we going to do it this year? Or are the gas prices keeping everyone away? I'm down for a trip if everyone else is. Post up and lets get this thing planned!

Edit: Here are the camp out details...

Date: Thursday July 31- Aug. 3

Location: Big Pine Flats... After you make the left into the campground, turn left at the first road. We will be camping in the loop to the right of the restrooms. Sean will put up an orange glowstick for those who come in after dark.

Directions from the 330 or the 18:

going on 18 towards big bear through running springs, pass the tiny town of arrowbear (there will be a valero on the right side, stop and fill up) continue on the road until you get to green valley lake road. make a left on this road (there will be lots of signs for camps and what not). continue north on this road until you come to a turn off for 3n16(on your left) this will be before the town of green valley, if you reach the town, youve gone too far. continue roughly north on 3n16, past crab flats campground, and take a left a 3n14 to big pine flats campground (there is also a fire station located in the camp ground). you will probably be able to see our vehicles. friday night i will put an orange glow stick in camp so you can find us.

http://www.bigbearlake.net/businesses/busndisplay.asp/busnid/1059

[Seanz0rz]

im in, any weekend is good for me!!!

[corax]

What's the approximate time frame? I'm still trying to get my truck CA legal (before I move back to PA?!?), cylinder head installed, cooling problem solved, etc. - but I'd still like to come out to play

[YotaGirl]

I'm thinking either the 1st or 3rd weekend in August. Those dates work the best for me.

[Marc P]

Jenn...I am in. Let me know if you need help with planning the trip or the runs. Why dont you pick a couple dates and we can see who is available and when...

[YotaGirl]

Cool. Thanks Marc. Maybe I should start a poll? Edit: or not since I don't know how to start one haha

[YotaGirl]

OK so the dates I was thinking about are August 1-3 or August 15-17. Do any of these days work for people or should I pick others? The only day I definitely have something planned is Aug. 10th. So any other weekend would be good for me.

[corax]

August 15-17 would work best for me . . . . but I'm still a "tentative pending mechanical issues"

[YotaGirl]

cool. I hope you can make it!

[slosurfer]

I'll be in Lucerne Valley the 15-17th watching Milton (Cabbage) race his truck in the MDR race. So I'm not sure if I can make another trip that month or not. I'll keep an eye on this though. :thumbup:

[YotaGirl]

Oh cool!Lucerne Valley is only about 35 minutes from my house.

[slosurfer]

haha, I've come to learn that all the wheeling places are within an hour of your house. :D I think that race is a night race as well. I was supposed to go to his first race but I couldn't make it so I don't want to miss his second race.

[YotaGirl]

Yeah, I know about that race. The Rock Brawlers are having their annual night run that same weekend.

And yes...all of the best wheeling spots are with in an hour of my house! :tongueout:

[YotaGirl]

Anyone else interested?

[chrisyota65]

what about augs. 1-3 because me and jen will be up their on those dates wht do you think

[RobG]

Anyone else interested?


I'd like to go but am dealing with a total loss of 1st gear right now.

You can put me down as "tentative pending mechanical issues" also. Either weekend should work.

[YotaGirl]

RobG, sounds good. I hope you get everything worked out.

[strykersd]

If you go on the first weekend of august I'll definately come. I can't make the 15-17, I have a wedding in Vegas to go to.

[chrisyota65]

cool dude hopefully we get a couple of more people that would like to got the first week

[Marc P]

I vote for the 1st week :thumbup:

[YotaGirl]

ok so far we have 3 votes for the first weekend, 1 vote for the second weekend and 2 votes for either. As of right now, I'm going to say we'll choose the first weekend unless we get a ton of votes tomorrow for the second weekend.

[RobG]

I just dropped my tyranny last night, need to get it rebuilt and then put it back in. Going to try to get that done for the 1st, we'll see...........

[YotaGirl]

:thumbup:

[chrisyota65]

just keep on voting on which weekend you want

[YotaGirl]

The first weekend it is! August 1-3.

OK campgrounds. Does anyone have a preference? The only campground that is shut down right now is Hanna Flats, all others are open. We should probably try to book soon since it is the summer which is prime time for mountain camping.

Post up with suggestions. We'll try to decide by tonight or tomorrow morning.

[chrisyota65]

ok now i can ask for the time off

[chrisyota65]

hey jen we to talk about who is bringing what for like food drinks and anything else you can think of.

[Seanz0rz]

we usually do a potluck type deal, just have to decide what "theme" we want. im up for just about anything, is mikey coming?

[Marc P]

Looks like I am out.....Goldmember blew a headgasket today. There is no coolant in the oil, but a lot of coolant coming from the exhaust at the junction before the cat :(

[YotaGirl]

doh!

[chrisyota65]

we dont know yet if he is or no. i am thinking we do bugers and dog if that is ok with everyone.

[YotaGirl]

we dont know yet if he is or no. i am thinking we do bugers and dog if that is ok with everyone.


I'm not sure many people would eat this....hehehe

[wifesaysimadumbass]

i will probably not be able to make this one because i have the rubicon trip in sept

[chrisyota65]

well that sucks have fun on the con

[BruceTS]

i will probably not be able to make this one because i have the rubicon trip in sept


ditto

[RobG]

Tranny is sitting under the truck waiting for me to find a replacement so it looks like I am not going to be able to make it.

Have a great time!!!!

[Marc P]

I hear ya Rob...mine is going to be picked up on Sunday, but wont be done on time :chair:

[YotaGirl]

I'm bummed you guys aren't going to make it.

[chrisyota65]

are you ready jen

[YotaGirl]

Yes I am!

Looks like it will be a small group this year.

[RobG]

I'm bummed you guys aren't going to make it.

Not as bummed as me. My last 2 big bear trips each killed a tranny, I was hoping to break that streak.

Next time, for sure.

[chrisyota65]

well we will have fun with out you guys put will post up some pics. though

[YotaGirl]

Ok, so Sean and I went wheeling in Big Bear yesterday. We've decided the Big Pine campground would be the best place to camp as it's centrally located to variety of trails. We scoped out all of the loops and found that sites 17-19 are the best. They are shaded and are adjacent to a large meadow. Sean, Chris and I are going up on Thursday to reserve these sites as they are first come, first serve.

Is there anyone else who's interested in going?

Oh and as of right now, campfires are allowed! :clap:

[corax]

I still have the smog ref to impress on Friday morning so I can get CA plates and be legal(my Virginia plates expired over a year ago, so I've only been driving locally).

If that turns out well, I should be able to make it out Saturday. Do you have an idea of what time you're gonna roll out on Saturday?

[YotaGirl]

We haven't totally decided yet. I'll post up when I find out more...

[Seanz0rz]

here is the plan:

Friday: set up camp, on your own for food and such, sit around the fire and share wheelin' stories.

Saturday: start from the camp site about 9am and drive to dishpan springs trail head, probably leave the trail head about 930. run dishpan springs and return to camp, eat lunch, then go run john bull in the afternoon. come back to camp and have potluck dinner.

Sunday: pack up camp, run heartbreak ridge (those that want to, its way on the other side of the mountain, a bit down the 38 (long back way to big bear from redlands)

so keith, if you couldnt get up there by 9am sat, you could meet us at camp for the john bull run.

[Seanz0rz]

also, time to figure out the pot luck. im guessing were doing hamburgers/hotdogs kinda thing.

someone needs to bring a grill, i dont have one.

ill bring the potato salad that went over so well last time.

[strykersd]

Anyone want to hit up some trails on Friday? Gold Mountain or something else? I'll probably head up Thursday afternoon and stay until Saturday afternoon. I've got to get to a friend's 21st b-day in Palm Springs that night.

[YotaGirl]

yeah I'm down for a Friday run.

[chrisyota65]

ya that sounds good

[chrisyota65]

hey jen see you on thursday at pascos at noon and we will go up to big bear then cool

[slosurfer]

I missed it, which weekend is this?

[Seanz0rz]

this weekend, the 1st-3rd of august.

[YotaGirl]

This next weekend coming up, Aug. 1-3. Although, it looks like most of us are going up on Thursday. :D

Haha Sean beat me to it....

[slosurfer]

:P Thanks, I was too lazy to search through the thread.

I'll have to see how work goes, slight, slight, slight chance I could make it last minute if I have no work. Athough no work means free time, but may also mean no $$, :laugh:

[YotaGirl]

Cool deal! It would be great to see you guys again. I hope you can make it!

[Seanz0rz]

guys, post up what you are bringing for potluck... or are we all just going to be on our own for meals throughout the weekend?

[YotaGirl]

Justin and I will be bringing the meat and ketchup/mustard/mayo if everyone else can bring the other stuff (buns, cheese, lettuce, tomato, etc).

[chrisyota65]

i dont know if i am going know i am having some kind of problem with my trasmission and i dont know what.so know i an if on going

[strykersd]

The potluck is Saturday night, right? If so I won't be there. I can't wait til Thursday! I just blew my clutch master cylinder on my 4runner, but I just picked up a new one last nigth and it should be running by today.

[YotaGirl]

i dont know if i am going know i am having some kind of problem with my trasmission and i dont know what.so know i an if on going


You could always ride with me...



The potluck is Saturday night, right? If so I won't be there. I can't wait til Thursday! I just blew my clutch master cylinder on my 4runner, but I just picked up a new one last nigth and it should be running by today.


Since our whole group is going up on Thursday, we could always do the potluck on Friday night. That way you could join in.

Does that work for everyone? Sean?

[Seanz0rz]

im good with anything!

[YotaGirl]

ok cool. Lets change to a Friday night potluck, then.

[chrisyota65]

im out trasmission is shot and i have to do a rebuild on it

[YotaGirl]

im out trasmission is shot and i have to do a rebuild on it


hehe no you're not! Cause you're riding with me! :D I'll pick ya up at noon. :thumbup:

[chrisyota65]

:angel: yaaaaaaaaaaaaaa i got a ride

[strykersd]

I just put in the new clutch master cylinder today and the 4runner is ready to go. So is it just going to be our 3 4runners? I'm not exactly sure when I'm heading up, it all depends on which of my buddies are coming with me. I'm definitely coming, but I have 3 friends who are on the fence. I'll get up there somewhere between Thursday at 3PM to Friday at 8AM, depends on them.

Ok, the potluck on friday works for me. hhmm, what should I bring? What do we need?

[slosurfer]

I won't be able to make it, I'm getting booked up with work, but that's a good thing (more $$ for wheeling later). Have fun and stay safe. :thumbup:

[YotaGirl]

I just put in the new clutch master cylinder today and the 4runner is ready to go. So is it just going to be our 3 4runners? I'm not exactly sure when I'm heading up, it all depends on which of my buddies are coming with me. I'm definitely coming, but I have 3 friends who are on the fence. I'll get up there somewhere between Thursday at 3PM to Friday at 8AM, depends on them.

Ok, the potluck on friday works for me. hhmm, what should I bring? What do we need?


Sounds good! Do you know how to get to the Big Pine Flats Campground?

As far as what to bring...this is what we still need: hotdog & hamburger buns, cheese, lettuce, tomato, a desert.

Post up what you're bringing. I'll be sure to get whatever is left so we have a complete meal.



I won't be able to make it, I'm getting booked up with work, but that's a good thing (more $$ for wheeling later). Have fun and stay safe. :thumbup:


Bummed you aren't going to make it, but happy that work is picking up for you. We'll definitely have to try and meet up at the Hammers in 2 weeks.

[corax]

Sounds good! Do you know how to get to the Big Pine Flats Campground?


Could I bug you to post up directions? Maybe edit post #1 with directions, times, etc? I'm fairly certain I'll be coming, it's just a matter of whether it'll be Friday night or if I can get the wife awake early enough on Saturday morning to be there early. Either way, we'll be staying one night. I gotta bring my greyhound with, is that gonna be a problem with the campground or anyone else?

[Seanz0rz]

some of the roads are closed up there, here is probably the quickest way from 330 or the 18.

going on 18 towards big bear through running springs, pass the tiny town of arrowbear (there will be a valero on the right side, stop and fill up) continue on the road until you get to green valley lake road. make a left on this road (there will be lots of signs for camps and what not). continue north on this road until you come to a turn off for 3n16(on your left) this will be before the town of green valley, if you reach the town, youve gone too far. continue roughly north on 3n16, past crab flats campground, and take a left a 3n14 to big pine flats campground (there is also a fire station located in the camp ground). you will probably be able to see our vehicles. friday night i will put an orange glow stick in camp so you can find us.

http://www.bigbearlake.net/businesses/busndisplay.asp/busnid/1059

[Seanz0rz]

here is the sat view and the terrain view of the campsite, move around to find other roads, etc.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=&daddr=34.320225,-117.011636&hl=en&geocode=&mra=mi&mrsp=0&sz=17&sll=34.319665,-117.010778&sspn=0.003296,0.009259&layer=c&ie=UTF8&ll=34.319834,-117.010757&spn=0.003296,0.009259&t=h&z=17&cbll=34.319692,-117.008429

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=&daddr=34.320225,-117.011636&hl=en&geocode=&mra=mi&mrsp=0&sz=17&sll=34.319665,-117.010778&sspn=0.003296,0.009259&layer=c&ie=UTF8&ll=34.319834,-117.010757&spn=0.013185,0.037036&t=p&z=15&cbll=34.319692,-117.008429

[YotaGirl]

Thank you Sean for posting up the info! :thumbup: I'll copy and paste this into the first post.

As far as food goes...I went to Costco today and just bought everything we need for dinner (hamburgers, hotdogs, buns and all the fixins). So, if you have a yummy sidedish or a dessert to share you can bring that (Sean is already bringing potato salad).

[corax]

I'll be bringing some vegetarian food (you know, boiled bark and grass clippings :shake:) for myself and the wife, but anyone is welcome to whatever we bring.

[chrisyota65]

i am bringing soda and chips

[strykersd]

Ok, went grocery shopping today. I'll be bringing Chilli, Baked Beans, Bread and Fruit Salad to the potluck.

Oh and have we decided on which CB channel to use?

[YotaGirl]

Let's go with Channel 4

Patrick reminded me... Here is my phone number (562) 505-2651 in case anyone needs it.

[X-Tool Pimp]

oooo the crank calls are on now!!!!!!!!!!

[YotaGirl]

lol Dude, you already had my phone number....remember?!!

[YotaGirl]

Alrighty...getting ready to leave in about 30-40 minutes! See everyone up there!

[Seanz0rz]

haha i havent even packed yet. i look to be up there about 4.

[YotaGirl]

Lol what a dork! lol :kiss:

[Seanz0rz]

heading out now, hope i didnt forget anything!

[strykersd]

I left my house in San Diego for big bear around 6:45PM. On the drive up my speedometer stopped working at around the half way point. With only a few miles left to go the 4runner starts shaking. I pull over to check it out and it turns out the output shaft (i believe it's called the yoke) on my transfer case was about to fall off and I was leaking a trail of gear oil. At first I panicked and started planning on getting it towed back. I saw some signs up ahead so I walked down the highway only to find out that I broke down on the very last turnout before the lake, I was probably about 500 feet away from the water. After I calmed down I realized that the nut on the shaft probably worked its way loose. So at 10PM I crawled under my 4runner, dropped the drive shaft, tightened the nut, heated the nut up with a barbeque lighter, pounded the locking dimple thing down and re-installed the shaft. After I got everything back together I started the 4runner up and limped it through town, going around 10mph towards the only auto parts store in town, Napa. While going 10mph with my emergency blinkers on I managed to get pulled over. Luckily the cop was cool and didn't give me a ticket. So now I'm parked in front of Napa, about to sleep in my 4runner until I can get some synthetic gear oil when they open tomorrow morning at 8AM. Then head over to Big Pine Flats to meet up with everyone and finally hit the trails! After all I've been through, these trails better be amazing!

[Seanz0rz]

here is the trail report for future reference:

http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=5232.0