New Years Day Snow Run - Bald Mtn/Shaver Lake

[ChuckD]

The family wants to go playing in the snow on the 1st. I have about 4 family's lined up for snow playing fun. We can all meet at the Prather gas station at 9am, leave there at 9:30.

The only requirement would be to have at least one good tow point.

Please bring warm clothing , good pairs of gloves and boots are highly recommended.

I'll try to dig up some pictures of last year, the snow was perfect for building snow people.

 

[Letterman]

Where aprox is this at?

 

[ChuckD]

Where aprox is this at?

Look up Shaver Lake or Prather on MapQuest, the Gas station is at 168/Auberry Rd. North east of Fresno.

 

[ChuckD]

http://home.comcast.net/~cdutke/03snowpics/03snowpics.htm


This one is Neil's favorite,

 

[Goatman]

Sounds like fun, Chuck, but I'll be at Calico for that weekend. I do need a good snow run or two this winter, I've missed the snow the last two years due to long, winter Jeep projects.

Have fun,

 

[BrettM]

http://home.comcast.net/~cdutke/03snowpics/03snowpics.htm


This one is Neil's favorite,

The XJ is pulling the Chevy, right? :laugh3:

 

[Letterman]

Was this like the movie Fargo? (j/k)

Trying to see if I can get there looks like a blast, I have only seen alittle snow this year, and I am ready to get in some of the deep stuff

Donner pass Dec. 6th

 

[Matt S.]

Hey Chuck, tell Niel that he deffinatly isn't the only to hit a hole like that. I know I did. :wave: Oh and not to hijack or anything. It looks as if I am coming home in March for GOOD. Maybe get your god planning skills together and lets try a spring run!

MATT

 

[basalt51]

So what do you think the minimum requirements are for this? I won't have any kind of traction aiding device, but I do have a winch and my brother has a stock grand with the 249 (woohoo!). The Grand might be a *little* bit taller by then ( if ya know what I mean).

 

[ChuckD]

Well as I said before, I would like everyone to have at least 1 strong tow point. Weather conditons and the amount of snow will actually determine what some can do and what others can't. Last year, someone had already packed a good trail. and the snow was very sticky and I didn't have any trouble. The F150 I tried to pull out was a PITB, but that was a weight issue.

If you can't there are plenty of places we can pull off to the side and just play and have fun.

You can look at this run in two ways, either get together and play in the snow with your family or come and take on a killer snow run.

This explorer did fine, but he wasn't really messing aroud with it. Three things are very important, stay on the packed snow, go slow reduce your wheel spin, and tray to stay straight as posible.

I'll make sure we all have a snow buddy, if you have a CB or the FM radio is a plus to.

 

[Maximus]

I would like to go, my wifes family always does stuff on New Years Day so I need to do some talking. By then I will have few more things done so I can test it out.

 

[ZPD]

Count us in. I will bring Melinda and Caleb along too. I will see if I can get my friend with his cruiser to come along as well.

 

[WHEEL'er-DLR]

looks to be another fun jeep day, but...I too will be in calico. :wave:
have a great time!

 

[ChuckD]

The 10 day forecast looks great! Please bring a set of chains, even though you have 4WD and snow tires, they may still require you to carry them.

10-Day Forecast

High /
Low (°F)Precip. %

Today
Dec 24

Heavy Snow

34°/32°​

80 %​

Thu
Dec 25

Rain / Snow Showers

40°/18°​

60 %​

Fri
Dec 26

Partly Cloudy

35°/12°​

20 %​

Sat
Dec 27

Partly Cloudy

37°/18°​

20 %​

Sun
Dec 28

Partly Cloudy

36°/23°​

10 %​

Mon
Dec 29

Snow Shower

39°/25°​

50 %​

Tue
Dec 30

Few Snow Showers

41°/17°​

30 %​

Wed
Dec 31

Partly Cloudy

39°/18°​

10 %​

Thu
Jan 01

Partly Cloudy

40°/21°​

30 %​

Fri
Jan 02

Snow

39°/17°​

60 %​

Last Updated Wednesday, December 24, 2003, at 9:05 AM Pacific Standard Time (Wednesday, 12:05 PM EST)

 

[Letterman]

Some photos from Monday Dec 22 at Iron Mountain (AKA Mormom Emigrant Trail)

SNOW IS TOO MUCH FUN!
Do you care if TJ's go?
I may have to bring my TJ as the XJ might not be ready by the frist.
If you just want an XJ run I totaly understand.

 

[ChuckD]

Anyone and everyone is welcome, as long as they have a good tow point and 4WD and good tires. If they want, some might be able topark and hike in. Last year we didn't really get to the trail head, we were mainly playing on the access road.

If conditions are right we might be able to get up to Bald. I really just looking forward to lots of soft snow to play in. Don't forget the Hot Chocolate!

 

[ChuckD]

Here's some more info, if you need chains, 4WheelParts has them pretty cheap.

My cell# 559-281-4070

FM Radio Channel 7 subcode 11

CB channel 5, I have a handheld so the range is barely adequate

Meeting at the market/gas station in Prather, the corner of 168/Auberry Rd.

 

[Letterman]

I can't make this one, I tryed but can't get away for the day.
Have a blast, hopefuly next time I can get out.

 

[ZPD]

Looks like we are out too. We started a home project and won't be done in time. :doh:

 

[ChuckD]

Looks like we are out too. We started a home project and won't be done in time. :doh:

Home project, where are your Priorities! I gave you ample time to take take of your personal buisines. :lecture:

It's . Make sure you schedule some time in on MLK weekend!

Same for you Letterman!