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Sierra Fest '07
- Thread starter Matt S.
- Start date
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
Re: Sierra Fest 07'
Boatwrench said:
Goatman said:
Scrappy said:
Captain Ron
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- On the horizion
Re: Sierra Fest 07'
Easy for you to say.
Think I'll still have a job when I get back?
--ron
Scrappy said:
Easy for you to say.
Think I'll still have a job when I get back?
--ron
- Location
- Lafayette, CA
Re: Sierra Fest 07'
Im going to try and make the entire week. See if I can get my dad to come as well.
How hard is it to get gas? For some reason last summer I almost ran out of gas on the 'con. I saw goatman mention gas cans, so I might have to invest in a couple.
What do people do about food? Now that Im not a newb, I might be able to pack less crap in.
Im going to try and make the entire week. See if I can get my dad to come as well.
How hard is it to get gas? For some reason last summer I almost ran out of gas on the 'con. I saw goatman mention gas cans, so I might have to invest in a couple.
What do people do about food? Now that Im not a newb, I might be able to pack less crap in.
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
Re: Sierra Fest 07'
You can run Dusy or Red Lake/Coyote Lake with no issues regarding gas. However, since we're going to run those trails plus run Swamp Lake, Bald Mtn, and Blue Canyon, folks are going to need some extra gas. However, this shouldn't be a problem, since there is gas in Shaver Lake, and we will all be coming back through Shaver Lake from either Dusy or Red/Coyote Lake on our way back to Dinkey Creek. We can easily run Swamp Lake on Fri and Bald Mtn on Sat after a fill up in Shaver. There is gas in Dinkey Creek, so anyone who feels more comfortable topping off before running dusy will be a ble to do so, or bring an extra 5 gal can.
The current plan is for us to provide dinner on Sunday night and on the last Sat night. I imagine we'll do a pot luck one night on the trail. The rest of the meals are up to you. If you use block ice, and manage it properly, you can make it last a week, I do it all the time. Start with a good ice chest, use at least two blocks of ice, fill in around your food with cubed ice, keep the lid closed except for quickly getting into the chest to get stuff out, keep it out of the sun, don't add anything to cool down (drinks, water, etc,), it all needs to fit into the ice chest at the beginning, and drain the water out of the bottom at least once a day. I've never had trouble keeping two blocks of ice through the week doing this.......at least there was ice left for the little food that was left.
Starboard M said:
You can run Dusy or Red Lake/Coyote Lake with no issues regarding gas. However, since we're going to run those trails plus run Swamp Lake, Bald Mtn, and Blue Canyon, folks are going to need some extra gas. However, this shouldn't be a problem, since there is gas in Shaver Lake, and we will all be coming back through Shaver Lake from either Dusy or Red/Coyote Lake on our way back to Dinkey Creek. We can easily run Swamp Lake on Fri and Bald Mtn on Sat after a fill up in Shaver. There is gas in Dinkey Creek, so anyone who feels more comfortable topping off before running dusy will be a ble to do so, or bring an extra 5 gal can.
The current plan is for us to provide dinner on Sunday night and on the last Sat night. I imagine we'll do a pot luck one night on the trail. The rest of the meals are up to you. If you use block ice, and manage it properly, you can make it last a week, I do it all the time. Start with a good ice chest, use at least two blocks of ice, fill in around your food with cubed ice, keep the lid closed except for quickly getting into the chest to get stuff out, keep it out of the sun, don't add anything to cool down (drinks, water, etc,), it all needs to fit into the ice chest at the beginning, and drain the water out of the bottom at least once a day. I've never had trouble keeping two blocks of ice through the week doing this.......at least there was ice left for the little food that was left.
JeepFreak21
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Cameron Park, CA
Re: Sierra Fest 07'
I want (at least) one of you to kick my ass if I don't go to at least one of these runs!
Billy
I want (at least) one of you to kick my ass if I don't go to at least one of these runs!
Billy
XJedi23
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Westminster, Co.
Fyi
Sierra Trek is scheduled for August 9-12
Sierra Trek is scheduled for August 9-12
mikeyl
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- yorba linda ca
hey mr richard. sounds like a great trip. the "not swamp lake "trip last year was a great time i think i did bald mtn and red lake. i would like to check out the dusy and was wondering if you will be having a vehicle limit to minimize those long trail waits for lots of rigs? i am going to put in for my vacation soon!
kj139
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Yuba City, California
I just got the days off so unless something goes wrong, I'll be there. Will probably come in on Sunday afternoon/evening and then want to take the Dusy trail. Will have to leave on Thursday to get back in time for work on Friday. I've never been on a coordinated run like this so if there's something I can do or prepare for I'm open to suggestions (PM me). Also, if there's anything I can bring or do to help, let me know. Also, where do I go to meet up on Sunday? Thanks! Kevin
SharkXJ
NAXJA Member #1177
- Location
- San Jose, CA
I am in for the 9th thru 12th. Can I bring a couple of "non" XJ Guys (in their TJ's)?
SO STOKED!!!!!!
SO STOKED!!!!!!
NoCoastFocus
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Aurora, CO
I am gonna try and make it the last weekend. What is the temp like on most of these trails?
- Location
- San Bruno, CA.
NoCoastFocus said:
Rained all weekend a few years ago and was cold. Usually it's right around 80 degrees during the day and chilly at night.
I'll be coming up on the 5th and staying the entire week.
As of tomorrow my jeep will be locked front and rear. I have spare driveshafts, spare axle shafts front and rear. I'll be pickin up some spare u-joints next week. This will be my first big run with
If you guys have any suggestions i'm all ears.
As of tomorrow my jeep will be locked front and rear. I have spare driveshafts, spare axle shafts front and rear. I'll be pickin up some spare u-joints next week. This will be my first big run with
If you guys have any suggestions i'm all ears.
- Location
- Port Orchard, WA
luvdaxj said:I'll be coming up on the 5th and staying the entire week.
As of tomorrow my jeep will be locked front and rear. I have spare driveshafts, spare axle shafts front and rear. I'll be pickin up some spare u-joints next week. This will be my first big run with
If you guys have any suggestions i'm all ears.
Awesome!
Im glad you didnt sell your junk!
Sounds like your prepared - make sure you have a spare tire that is securely straped in, and wont roll down a hill...
im planning on being there to run on both weekends, and maybe a few weekdays - not sure on that one yet - need to ask the boss! :doh:
oo7ravisXJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- San Ramon, Nor-Cal
im gona try n make the last weekend, 9th or 10th through the 12th. Do we need spare drive shafts? and how necisary is it to have a t-case skid?
- Location
- Port Orchard, WA
oo7ravisXJ said:
If you want to drive home - a T-case skid is a must...
spare shafts - that depends on what you're setting out to do...
XJedi23
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Westminster, Co.
XJedi23 said:
Canceled for fire danger.
May make Sierra Fest yet. :repair:
SharkXJ
NAXJA Member #1177
- Location
- San Jose, CA
XJedi23 said:
Sorry bro - what are you talking about?
Are you saying Sierra Fest is Cancelled?
