Gold Lake - July 20-22

[blondejoncherokee]

dude if your wife drives that means i get to relax in that luxorius ford and drink beer and have good times? hmm..maybe she can tow the willis ?

 

[blondejoncherokee]

I'm thinking about welding the winch bumper to the outside frame rails, and weld up the inner steering box brace as well, that might do it right there.

 

[redwolf3]

Well, it looks like we are confirmed. Myself, the Wife, and 2 additional family members (all women folk besides me) will be heading up Friday.

We are looking at leaving around Noon on Friday from Sacramento, and will be heading up with my rig plus the big Truck (Nissan Titan) to carry all the gear. Assuming my rig doesn't overheat up the hill (never happened so far), we should be there no later than 3 or 3:30.

Anyone else planning on heading up from Sac at that time, and wants to caravan, let me know.

 

[blondejoncherokee]

got the willys running today after a ton of work, might end up taking that.
also, the creaking aroun d the steering box on the Xj seemed to pretty much dissapear after cranking the box bolts down tight. not sure though cuz the nosie was mostly during wheeling.

any body got directions?

 

[XJensen]

any body got directions?

From Sacramento Interstate 80 Via Hwy 89 (146 Miles)
- Head East on I80 from I5 (100 Miles)
- Exit 188b Hwy 89 North (23.5 Miles)
- Turn Left in Sierraville onto Hwy 49/89 (17.8 Miles)
- Turn Right onto Gold Lake Hwy (6.3 Miles)
- Left at the Forest Service sign for the boat ramp

Got it from here: http://4x4trailmaps.com/4x4Trails.php?Trail_ID=47

 

[Mike1331]

If my dad is physically sound and I can't find a tow truck to pick up a new crawler I'm trying to get into I'll head up at least with my buddy Caleb an our dirtbikes. If he can't make it I'll head up with the Xj and dirtbike. Who's all bringing bikes?

 

[Mike1331]

has anybody looked into possible fire restrictions?

 

[blondejoncherokee]

not me. good call.

 

[XJensen]

has anybody looked into possible fire restrictions?

Link for campfire / stove / lantern permit , If it uses a flame you need one of these. just print it out, sign it and throw it in your glove boxhttp://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/passespermits/campfire_permit/calcampfirepermit2012.pdf

 

[XJensen]

it does not look like there are any additional restrictions at this time

 

[Skipper51]

got the willys running today after a ton of work, might end up taking that.
also, the creaking aroun d the steering box on the Xj seemed to pretty much disappear after cranking the box bolts down tight. not sure though cuz the noise was mostly during wheeling.

any body got directions?

A route that is about 120 miles from Sactown but a little windier and very beautiful.

Hwy 80 east toward Reno> Hwy 49 toward Grass Valley/Nevada City> stay on Hwy 49 until Barret's Station then turn left to Gold Lake. You can get gas at Downieville and or Barret's Station.

I so wish it was a different weekend !!!1 so I could be there as it is in my backyard so to speak.

 

[redwolf3]

Link for campfire / stove / lantern permit , If it uses a flame you need one of these. just print it out, sign it and throw it in your glove boxhttp://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/passespermits/campfire_permit/calcampfirepermit2012.pdf

As a note: I stopped at a Ranger Station with a friend to get a fire permit, with one of these in hand. I was told in no uncertain terms that these permits signed by Brent Skaggs, printed online are NOT valid and will not be honored by forest rangers.

Just an FYI!

 

[JeepFreak21]

Not sure if i can make this one. I have to take my disabled father into a potentially fatal surgury next week and he'll need my help.

Wishing you guys luck for a successful surgery and quick recovery Mike.

I'm out of this trip, unfortunately. Just too much going on and my junk isn't ready. Have fun!

Billy

 

[blondejoncherokee]

this is pretty cool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYIJpzo2RVY&feature=related

a crown vic driving around in moab

 

[blondejoncherokee]

so who all is actually going?

anyone bringing a chainsaw?
i only have a axe...

 

[blondejoncherokee]

I'll be heading up with two TJ's Friday am.

Anyone want to caravan from Sac?

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we are leaving friday in the afternoon, after work.

 

[XJensen]

so who all is actually going?

anyone bringing a chainsaw?
i only have a axe...

You need a permit to cut wood and a different permit to use a chainsaw. Iirc

 

[blondejoncherokee]

really ? are you kidding? i thought it was only to take wood home you needed a separate permit. ill just gather wood and not cut it then...

 

[XJensen]

I've got the beer on ice and I'm heading up the hill

 

[redwolf3]

We're heading up Friday from Sacramento. Our planned departure time is around noon.

Anyone interested in Caravaning up, let me know. We are located in Antelope, so we're on the way out of town.

You have to be willing to hang with an underpowered 4-Cylinder though =).