2010-10-09-10 Big Bear Pontiac Sluice/Mottino wash-

[troyboy162]

pontiac on saturday afternoon
http://www.myjeeprocks.com/jeeps/pontiac.php
the old secret trail. its pretty well known now but is also #1 on the chopping block for trail closures. get it while you can!
difficulty: 3.5 http://www.nwtoys.com/reference/trail-rating

when/where: http://goo.gl/En1c. envisioning a noon kick off

CB channel: 14
GRSM channel: 4 (bring two radios to share with a CB equiped rig)
2M: 146.430 -UY primary. also have keller peak, Rodman, bigbear repeters


requirments:
-flashlights if you want to explore mines
-working reliable truck
-food and water
-recovery points front and rear
-tools
-spare within 3" of your other tires
-31" tires

recommended:
sliders and armor
32" tires or better
limited slip diff or better



camp out at secret spot (no facititys) saturday night
its a nice spot and i expect reasonable shelter from the wind, but bring a ground pad because it will be rocky. alternate near by sites are softer if required. location to be given out to participants.

mottino wash on sunday morning
http://forum.aev-conversions.com/showthread.php?p=14790
this is it...this is the warmup for the big boy trails across the street. prove yourself here and then have a go at clawhammer or aftershock.


difficulty: 4-4.5 http://www.nwtoys.com/reference/trail-rating

when/where: http://goo.gl/En1c envisioning a 9:30 kick off

CB channel: 14
GRSM channel: 4 (bring two radios to share with a CB equiped rig)
2M: 146.430 -UY primary. also have keller peak, Rodman, bigbear repeters


requirments:
-working reliable truck
-lunch and water
-recovery points front and rear
-tools/ space cv
-recovery strap and/or winch
-full size spare tire
-33" or better MT or agressive AT
-rear locker
-sliders and armor or a no care attitude
-chicks dig body damage (very likly to scuff your pumas)


recommended:
-35 or better MT
-front and rear locker
-full armor
-camera
-passenger to share in the fun

[Seanz0rz]

Offroad expo man!!! Good luck on the trail. Get lots of pics

[troyboy162]

off road expo? bah its only gonna be glamis suspension and trasharoo's!
come do pontiace with us sean! its going to be closed very soon since its not an offical 4x4 trail. i was shocked it wasnt stone walled already but we pocked up into the start of it last weekend and its still open

[NakSuKow]

Let me figure out whats going on with my schedule, but I would like to make out for one of the days.

[Scuba]

I'm in for both days... But of course you already know that

If anyone else is camping.. We should do a potluck Saturday night.. I can make a mean sloppy joe..
Troy, have you checked the weather for that area this weekend?

[Marc P]

I will be close to JV this weekend....taking the kids camping in Joshua Tree. I may need to find some dirt to try the new rig in

[troyboy162]

I'm in for both days... But of course you already know that

If anyone else is camping.. We should do a potluck Saturday night.. I can make a mean sloppy joe..
Troy, have you checked the weather for that area this weekend?

the weather is stablizing on thursday night for sunny 60/30 all through the weekend. id think that will mean very little winds. its a little chilly but with the sun 60 will feel nice and layers will be needed in the evening.

mark i think you will be well equiped for pontiace but a little low for motino with your tire size. i felt good on 35 with one locker. steve was confident on bald 33 and two lockers

NakSuKow i think you would like both runs. pontiace will include some mine exploring as well.

[Marc P]

I need a much more mild run to get used to the rig

[NakSuKow]

I will be there Sunday. Wish I could make it for the whole weekend can't do it this trip.

[troyboy162]

sounds good. you were 35" and rear locker right?