Western Ma trail run, August 11

[sidriptide]

Saturday August 11th. meeting time/place will be determined and PMd when the time comes.
we'll run 2 trails back to back in the hampshire county area plan for a full day. first trail is easy/moderate and 2nd trail is moderate/difficult. a stock XJ should be ok on the first part of the day but not the 2nd half.
all equipment requirements will be checked.
ok heres your chance guys!! sign up here!!

Anyone attending, please pm Robz95xj your email address so that he can send you the necessary waiver and safety checklist.

 

[nhrocker]

To anyone interested in wheeling, this is a great opportunity. My first time ever wheeling in Mass was at a NAC run on these two trails a couple years ago. They're great trails that are well worth the drive. Whether you've been wheeling for years or are just getting into it, it'll be a great time.

 

[gabe4]

Is there a place to camp?

 

[sidriptide]

Is there a place to camp?

there is a campground 15 minutes away from the second trail. not far from our meeting place.
i'll look for a link for you.

 

[sidriptide]

here ya go.. i know a few clubs that stay there, its pretty nice.
www.windyacres.com

 

[TunaSoda]

all equipment requirements will be checked.

Where can I find this list?
Is this a members only trail run?

 

[ROBZ95Xj]

Where can I find this list?
Is this a members only trail run?

you dont need to be a member to atend this run

Heres the List As per the bylaws

Section 3: Required Equipment for Event Participation

1. VERY HIGHLY recommends that all event participants have a CB Radio.
2. requires all listed items to be present, and available for use, for a vehicle to be permitted to participate in a event. Participants are expected to stow equipment and all other items within their vehicle in a safe manner, conscious of the effects of OHV use and possible shifting of items.
3. Safety Inspectors will use this list for safety inspections prior to any event. The Safety Inspector has final say in approval or rejection of any vehicle for event participation and may at anytime defer to a second event or club officer for additional ruling.
4. expects each event participant to carry insurance and registration sufficient to meet the legal requirements of their vehicle state of residence and for the roads and trails traveled for the event. is not responsible for assuring an entrant's vehicle is legal for the roads and trails traveled in the event.

Equipment List

1. Visibly charged fire extinguisher (BC or ABC)
2. First aid kit
3. Adequate spare tire, jack and lug wrench
4. Safety belts for driver and any current passenger
5. Adequate attachment points in the front and rear of the vehicle:
1. Acceptable forms of attachment points: (All Items must be mounted in a manner to provide adequate strength and integrity)
2. Tow hooks of OEM or greater integrity
3. D-Rings
4. Shackle/Clevis
6. 20ft 10,000lb snatch strap without any metal hooks
7. Secured battery (no bungee cords)

 

[billyjp2]

I'm pretty interested, what kind of terrain are we talking about here?

 

[ROBZ95Xj]

I'm pretty interested, what kind of terrain are we talking about here?

expect alot of rocks on the first trail with a few go-arounds on the tougher sections. the 2nd run is alot more difficult but the larger obstacles have go-arounds. expect some big rock ledges to climb and some tight off-camber spots.

 

[XJ Beater]

where about are these trails, what town?someone pm me

 

[zachxj01]

what town is this in im in ct but if its close enough i`d love to come up there

 

[sidriptide]

ya know.... good wheelin is always worth a little travel time...

PMs sent.

 

[zachxj01]

i know you pmed me but could i just get an area code to try to get a idea of how far it is then all i gotta do is get the day off work and im in

 

[sidriptide]

i know you pmed me but could i just get an area code to try to get a idea of how far it is then all i gotta do is get the day off work and im in

30 mins north of the state line.

 

[zeeto]

is this something a non-street legal rig could go on?

 

[zachxj01]

just tow it there

 

[zeeto]

That's what I was planning on doing...but just wanted to make sure there wouldn't be a problem running a non-legal rig on the trails.

 

[lobsterdmb]

Actually it probably is since the trails are considered public roads. Also, there is no place to park a trailer at the trail heads.

 

[nhrocker]

I know I've seen rigs trailered to the second trail quite a bit. There is some room for trailers. sidriptide knows the area better and can confirm if it's ok or not.

 

[sidriptide]

there is room at the first trail for 1 or 2 trailers at both trails... DO NOT plan to bring a trailer without talking to me first please. unexpected trailers will be turned away.