Winterfest @ the Badlands

[xj4life]

anyone who's been to one of these at the badlands, was it a good time? i've been there once but it was with a pretty tame group. there are a few things left to do to the heep this winter but i'd like to be up and running for this in '06.

 

[Rev Den]

anyone who's been to one of these at the badlands, was it a good time?

Yes.

Want to run hard stuff at Winterfest? You better have at least the following:

ALL the required stuff.
MUD tires
Lockers, F+R
33+ or maybe even 35+ tires, depending on the soup.
Winch
No regard for body work or drivetrain.

Rev

 

[xj4life]

ALL the required stuff.

is this safety related stuff? is there a list of it some where? sorry for the newb questions

 

[XJ_ranger]

Yes.

Want to run hard stuff at Winterfest? You better have at least the following:

ALL the required stuff.
MUD tires
Lockers, F+R
33+ or maybe even 35+ tires, depending on the soup.
Winch
No regard for body work or drivetrain.

Rev

i like my AT's thanks...

and i dont need a winch - other people have them...

and lockers are for people who cant flex...


oh - XJ4Life - here is my write up from last year:

http://www.opiebennett.com/winterfest2005.htm

 

[ILLXJ]

Yes.

Want to run hard stuff at Winterfest? You better have at least the following:

ALL the required stuff.
MUD tires
Lockers, F+R
33+ or maybe even 35+ tires, depending on the soup.
Winch
No regard for body work or drivetrain.

Rev

Rev, What are you considering the hard stuff? Last year on orange I had an easier time than some people running pretty much the same set up. I had 31's & they had 33's. But then again MTR's aren't really a MT. JIM.

 

[HaleYes]

is this safety related stuff? is there a list of it some where? sorry for the newb questions

Required 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:
Acceptable forms of attachment points: (All Items must be mounted in a manner to provide adequate strength and integrity)
a) Tow hooks of OEM or greater integrity
b) D-Rings
c) Shackle/Clevis
6) 20ft 10,000lb snatch strap without any metal hooks
7) Secured battery (no bungee cords)

It is not required, but a CB radio is very highly recommended. Quite helpful on the trail.

HTH
:wave:

 

[LBEXJ]

i like my AT's thanks ... and lockers are for people who cant flex...

You had better plan on bringing your boots ... quite the combo when yer bumper deep in mud.

Are you the one who said you don't need to know how to spell?

Les

 

[85xjwoody]

After seeing the Badlands trails at Carnagefest I would have to say that if there is a good amount of rain/snow that you had better be willing to get muddy and break a few things.
Awesome place to wheel in my opinion. Is everybody planning on going to the Badlands for Winterfest or are we going somewhere else. I thought Rockport was mentioned? What about Apple Valley Farms? The Cliffs? Just throwing out some ideas.

Kim.

 

[Roxtar]

Rev, What are you considering the hard stuff? Last year on orange I had an easier time than some people running pretty much the same set up. I had 31's & they had 33's. But then again MTR's aren't really a MT. JIM.

Orange is a fun trail.
The shit is in the quarry.

 

[Roxtar]

Besides, Winterfest is in Oklahoma this year. :gag: hasta :gag:

 

[xj4life]

Required 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:
Acceptable forms of attachment points: (All Items must be mounted in a manner to provide adequate strength and integrity)
a) Tow hooks of OEM or greater integrity
b) D-Rings
c) Shackle/Clevis
6) 20ft 10,000lb snatch strap without any metal hooks
7) Secured battery (no bungee cords)

It is not required, but a CB radio is very highly recommended. Quite helpful on the trail.

HTH
:wave:

Thanks

 

[Rev Den]

Rev, What are you considering the hard stuff?

Depends on the tempature, how much snow/rain.

Kid is right however the real hard stuff is the quarry.

Rev

 

[OT]

Besides, Winterfest is in Oklahoma this year. :gag: hasta :gag:

That's right, it was agreed on this year that it would be in Disney next year.
Now that Scott can't come and Forewheeler is in the shadows, there hopefully won't be any pansy traditionalists to play the drama queen roles.

 

[Fore Wheeler]

Now that Scott can't come and Forewheeler is in the shadows, there hopefully won't be any pansy traditionalists to play the drama queen roles.

let's not get started on this sh!t again. I made my point very clear the reasons I, and MANY others, wanted to leave it at the Badlands. again, there's no reason not to have another Midwest event, even at Disney.

at the point you start the 3rd grade name calling is when you lose the respect of the members and myself. you bring up scott, where did all that crap start? you're putting your self into that same catagory.

 

[OT]

let's not get started on this sh!t again. I made my point very clear the reasons I, and MANY others, wanted to leave it at the Badlands. again, there's no reason not to have another Midwest event, even at Disney.

at the point you start the 3rd grade name calling is when you lose the respect of the members and myself. you bring up scott, where did all that crap start? you're putting your self into that same catagory.

So, you're saying that you're coming this year?
I hope so.

BTW, if you had attended the Winterfest you complained so loudly to have stay, then you would know where all that "crap" with Scott came from.
Just ask anyone how we loathe eachother.

 

[XJ_ranger]

Besides, Winterfest is in Oklahoma this year. :gag: hasta :gag:

really - SWEET!

only an 8 hour drive this time - not a 10 hour drive...

 

[BOB]

maybe we can have simulcast Winterfests.
EAST - at the Badlands and WEST - Oklahoma

we can call each others cell phones while around the campfire!

...BOB

 

[motrctyman]

I just did a manual search and didn't see any info for the 2006 Winterfest.
I found info from the 2004 & 2005.
Is there a link or is it not officially planned yet?
TIA :kissyou:

 

[Rev Den]

Winterfest will start planning soon. I think the MWC BOD is looking for folkes to help plan.

Rev

 

[LBEXJ]

Winterfest will start planning soon. I think the MWC BOD is looking for folkes to help plan.

Rev

Yup ...

Les