20110730 Mottino Wash and optional mtn camping (limited spots)

[troyboy162]

difficulty:4.2 trail-rating (http://www.nwtoys.com/reference/trail-rating)

when/where: 10:00AM valaro gas station (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=San+Bernardino,+CA&daddr=34.443577,+-116.950732&hl=en&geocode=FblzCAId20wC-SnzuP3ifVPDgDGNwoeMeMZnKA%3BFTmRDQIdNHkH-Q&mra=ls&sll=34.4433,-116.950324&sspn=0.001117,0.002411&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=10)

communications:
CB channel: 14
FRMS/GRMS channel: 15 (bring two radios to share with a CB equiped rig)
2M HAM: 146.430MHZ (UY simplex primary). also have keller peak, Rodman, bigbear...more to come repeaters
70CM HAM: as needed

requirments:
-Spare CV axle
-working reliable truck this is not a recovery run
-Adventure pass
-recovery points front and rear
-tools
-recovery strap
-spare tire within 3" of your other tires
-32" or greater tires
-rear locker
-sliders or good attitude toward body damage
-everything needed to primitive camp in a summer mtn enviroment

Recommended:
-35" tires
-F/R locked
-Skid plates

camping spot is going to be primitive and will be determined the day of with regards to weather. no possibility for campfire/open flame due to mid summer conditions. camping limited to 4 trucks.

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[some_odd_girl]

Can I get a ride? :P

[troyboy162]

I dont have a tent sorry.

[some_odd_girl]

I haz tent! Altho I'm not sure if it's still in good condition, I need to roll it out...

[troyboy162]

my plan is also to have a co-pilot by then and the truck only has two seats in "camping mode". im sure there will be some seats somewhere in the group.

[Crinale]

if i dont get any bites on my 4runner and i still have it by the end of July I may be interested..

[some_odd_girl]

co-pilot or lady friend, Troy? ;)

[troyboy162]

if i dont get any bites on my 4runner and i still have it by the end of July I may be interested..


Is the new one running right? is it locked?

Bekah...of course its a lady friend lol. I have to make good use of my time at home.

[Crinale]

Is the new one running right? is it locked?


it would be exactly the same as my old one.. cept less beat up.. the only problem is a misfire i cant figure out :(

[Scuba]

Is the new one running right? is it locked?


it would be exactly the same as my old one.. cept less beat up.. the only problem is a misfire i cant figure out :(



read the requirements. You need a locker.

[troyboy162]

hes got the locker when he swaps axles, but 100's of miles away from home with a engine issue is a no-go. I hate to tell you to keep your truck at home but ive gotta tease you a bit on your track record of wheeling with me ever since ive known you lol

1. pismo- drove girl friends CRV full throttle until it wouldnt go any more with a blown tranny
2. pilot rock- got all the way there to find 4 wheel drive inop
3. pismo- drove 4runner full throttle until it wouldnt go any more with blown motor.
4. big bear day one- bent frame,wheel and steering before getting to the rocks
5. big bear day two- started into hard line and pop cv on first rock

[Scuba]

But, give him a little credit, the Bekah curse isn't permanent. :spit:

[troyboy162]

But, give him a little credit, the Bekah curse isn't permanent. :spit:


haha yeah thats true :rofl:

[some_odd_girl]

:flipoff:


*eye roll* you guys... where's the love?!

[Crinale]

haha i know troy. honestly i hope i dont still have my 4runner(s).. they are so much headache right now that i want to just start over with something new. Also, there is no way i would hit Mottino without fixing the misfire

Scub - Ive got a rear Aussie Locker.

[Smiling_Jim]

I would like to do this run. Truck rebuild is almost done. Ran it on White Mtn weekend before Easter.

I need a spotter, however. One who is athletic, and knows how to keep the dirt side down, and the diffs off the rocks.

[troyboy162]

hey Jim! mottino will be easy for your rig. its easier then any of the hammers trails but still lots of fun. we self spot with IFS so i dont imagine you will have any issues

[Smiling_Jim]

I ran Clawhammer and Fissure Mtn last weekend at JV Hammers. Got a few bugs to work out, but the truck is running well.

I may borrow my friends motorhome, and stay in Fawnskin. Can I reach you guys from there Saturday morning?

The trip is July 30, correct?

[troyboy162]

yeah fawnskin would be a nice place to stay. you could go through the trails starting at the northeast side of baldwin lake and meet us at the bottom of rattlesnake. or just meet us at the bottom on the 18 by droping into lucerne valley by the cement plants.

how was fissure mtn? ive always wanted to run that one but heard its kinda tame. july 30th is the day!

[NakSuKow]

Put me down for a strong maybe. I will know more in a month.

[troyboy162]

Put me down for a strong maybe. I will know more in a month.


heck yeah! I hope to have a ford tank and new links all stress tested before this run.

[Scuba]

Put me down for a strong maybe. I will know more in a month.


heck yeah! I hope to have a ford tank and new links all stress tested before this run.


Damn. You're gonna make quick work when you get back.

[troyboy162]

ive got 4 weekends to do it. thats not too bad but the links may not get done if time is getting tight.

[Smiling_Jim]

yeah fawnskin would be a nice place to stay. you could go through the trails starting at the northeast side of baldwin lake and meet us at the bottom of rattlesnake. or just meet us at the bottom on the 18 by droping into lucerne valley by the cement plants.

how was fissure mtn? ive always wanted to run that one but heard its kinda tame. july 30th is the day!

[Smiling_Jim]

Fissure was easier than Claw, but a definite challenge in some spots. Stunning views from the top runs, but some pucker factor. A blown tire or failed brake cylinder up there would meaning rolling the rig a 1,000 feet down to the desert floor.

Can you post me GPS coords for Rattlesnake. I've been up Gold Mtn, and JB, but don't know where Rattlesnake is.

Thx!

[troyboy162]

http://www.rattlesnakecanyontrail.com/

has got all the info for you.

sounds like a fissure run is do sometime soon too. thanks!

[troyboy162]

just to update... this run may change to a lighter (think John Bull) more scenic trip due to a special guest from texas. details will be unfolding. motino is still not out of the question but may end up as a optional sunday run

[Scuba]

just to update... this run may change to a lighter (think John Bull) more scenic trip due to a special guest from texas. details will be unfolding. motino is still not out of the question but may end up as a optional sunday run


Dude, its not cause of her. Lol it just sounds like a long weekend as it is with the plans that are unfolding.

[troyboy162]

well take her to motino then sucka. unless yer yeller lol. I dont care where we go as long as its not Iraq haha

[Scuba]

We'll see. We'll see.

[NakSuKow]

How about Holcomb Creek? It open now.

[Scuba]

How about Holcomb Creek? It open now.


The plan so far is dishpan friday, Holcomb and then JB backwards on saturday, mottino on Sunday.

[Seanz0rz]

awesome to hear holcomb is open now! looks like ill be up there soon then.

have fun on your run!

[NakSuKow]

How about Holcomb Creek? It open now.


The plan so far is dishpan friday, Holcomb and then JB backwards on saturday, mottino on Sunday.


Awesome. Unless something crazy pops up, I am good to go on this.

[Scuba]

How about Holcomb Creek? It open now.


The plan so far is dishpan friday, Holcomb and then JB backwards on saturday, mottino on Sunday.


Awesome. Unless something crazy pops up, I am good to go on this.





Sounds good, Bill. Can't wait to wheel with you again!

[troyboy162]

get pumped up sucka foo's!

[Smiling_Jim]

Yippeee! The truck is running. The RV is running, and I got a campsite at Holloway @ Big Bear Lake. So, I just need to find you guys somehow, on Sunday morning (don't know where Mottino trailhead is).

So, please post up a time, a map, gps, etc.

Thx, Jim

[Scuba]

Yippeee! The truck is running. The RV is running, and I got a campsite at Holloway @ Big Bear Lake. So, I just need to find you guys somehow, on Sunday morning (don't know where Mottino trailhead is).

So, please post up a time, a map, gps, etc.

Thx, Jim


10 AM here:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=riverside,+ca&daddr=34.253386,-116.710811&geocode=FUUWBgIdRK0A-Sm7ffR_36bcgDHoCl4TBdeh9w%3BFUqqCgIdZSIL-Q&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=34.252534,-116.709824&sspn=0.057394,0.101194&ie=UTF8&ll=34.209673,-116.728878&spn=0.114847,0.202389&t=h&z=13

[Smiling_Jim]

Cool! Can I go East on Burns Canyon 2N02 From Baldwin Lake?

[Smiling_Jim]

Guys! Need your help here.

Can I meet you Sunday by going East on 2N02 from Baldwin Lake?

Thanks!

[troyboy162]

hey jim! yes you can take that route. i think it took me about 30 minutes to drive that last time. its longer then it looks. we can have the CB radios on that morning too so we should hear you when your in the high spots. its going to be a blast!

[Smiling_Jim]

Awesome! Thanks!

[rivethead242]

Fissure was easier than Claw, but a definite challenge in some spots. Stunning views from the top runs, but some pucker factor. A blown tire or failed brake cylinder up there would meaning rolling the rig a 1,000 feet down to the desert floor.
Easier than claw, with stunning views you say. Sounds interesting! Got any .gpx files of it?

[rivethead242]

We are going to have a big group! FYI there is as group of jeeps (15 or so) planning on running HC the same day we are....its going to be interesting if we meet each other at some of the cliff sections......

[troyboy162]

Crap. What club?

[Seanz0rz]

id like to go but the date isnt going to work for me.

hopefully someone will be up for a midweek run!

[rivethead242]

Crap. What club?
Wranglerforum.com

[troyboy162]

crap im out. truck needs some work to the roof and i dont think it will be done in time. you guy better take lots of pictures! ill get to holcome some day

[Seanz0rz]

troy, hopefully you can join me in a mid week run sometime. weekends are hard for me now, plus its less crowded

[troyboy162]

I might be able to on one of my off fridays?

[Seanz0rz]

sounds good to me, just a day run to holcomb creek. well talk later about it...

[NakSuKow]

So who is in for this weekend? I am going.

[troyboy162]

lots of bickering on facebook. steve how many at this point? 5-8 rigs??

[Smiling_Jim]

I will be camping @ Holloway. Will join you guys Sunday morning for Mottino.

LMK if anything changes...

Thx!

[troyboy162]

message scuba for his number. they are doing most of the planning via facebook at this point. i think the plans are all still the same but the camping location is in flux

[j-money$$$]

Are you going to make it troy?

[troyboy162]

nope the truck has been sitting waiting for the insurance people to look at it tomorrow. id guess ill be out of the game for a month. i might try to scam a ride along with one of you for holcome though lol.

[Scuba]

The only definite guys are 4 trucks, a 5th for saturday.

There may be a few (3) old crusty guys come too but we haven't heard from them.

[Smiling_Jim]

Hey, Scuba!

Sent you a PM. LMK you got it.

I would like to get yer cell number.

On Sunday, I will drive East from Baldwin Lake on 2N02. Meet you at 10 am, unless you need to change any of the plan... Jim

[Smiling_Jim]

Hey Rivethead!

I edited up a GPX file for ya. It lists the JV Hammers camp loop, Clawhammer, and Fissure Mtn.

PM with yer email and I will send it to you.

The West corner is the lake bed camp loop. The Southeast path is Fissure. Northeast path is Claw. They join up in the flats on the East side of the mountain. You can have a great run and avoid Claw. It's fun, but removes paint and metal from your rig, and there's not much to see except too many close-ups of Granite. Fissure has OMG views...

Jim

PS Sure hope I get a confirm from Scuba or somebody on Sunday's run on Mottino...

[Scuba]

Jim, I PMed you back. Sunday is still on!