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Triathlete
08/26/2009, 09:36 PM
Where...Arizona, in particular the chosen voyage will depart from Mammoth and dock in Wilcox.
When....December 5 and 6 2009
What...A wheeling trip through the Rug Road trail. Lots of history along the way...old mine and native ruins. Very scenic desert/mountain area. Saturday night camping at Turkey Creek. Sunday we cruise through Klondike by way of Aravipai Canyon and then to Wilcox. (from there its onto I-10 for easy access home).
Who....ALL VXer's and there friends (don't need to be a VXer...toys, zukes and even jeepers).

Family atmosphere and lots of fun.
I did this trail last year and a stock VX should not have any problems although offroad tires are probably a good idea. The trail is rough and slow going but not overly difficult. The first day is a full day jaunt with several stops to view.

Meet place and time will be added soon!
Triathlete
08/26/2009, 09:45 PM
A few teaser pics to motivate the masses!
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Triathlete
08/26/2009, 09:47 PM
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Triathlete
08/26/2009, 09:48 PM
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So, who is in?:bwgy:
Moncha
08/27/2009, 06:55 AM
Billy, the calendar says 12/5/09 - 12/6/09 but your post says November...??
Triathlete
08/27/2009, 10:43 AM
Oops! Thanks Scott...fixed it. It is in deed in December. Got my ber's mixed up!

Chaz, will be nice to meet you!
Moncha
08/27/2009, 10:46 AM
Cool! Make sure to take care of the newbie!
Triathlete
08/27/2009, 10:52 AM
You know us Marines leave no man behind!:bwgy:
chaz255
08/27/2009, 10:44 PM
Nice
:thanx:
nfpgasmask
08/28/2009, 09:14 AM
Man, I wish I could join you guys in my Trooper. I would love to visit Arizona and again and see the back country. :(

Bart
Triathlete
08/28/2009, 01:35 PM
Maybe you can talk work into a "busimess trip"! Would be cool if you could make it.
(I am looking at options further north in Arizona for next year):bwgy:
pbkid
08/28/2009, 02:03 PM
billy... if you would do north arizona.. and give me a heads up... i would probably be willing to do a little drive

Maybe you can talk work into a "busimess trip"! Would be cool if you could make it.
(I am looking at options further north in Arizona for next year):bwgy:
nfpgasmask
08/28/2009, 02:18 PM
Maybe you can talk work into a "busimess trip"! Would be cool if you could make it.
(I am looking at options further north in Arizona for next year):bwgy:

Yeah, I wish. I cover Vegas, but all travel is restricted right now anyhow. And they would fly me, and that wouldn't be fun.

:( Bart
Triathlete
08/28/2009, 03:30 PM
Keep an eye out this time next year Jack!
lasturbo
08/28/2009, 11:07 PM
Billy,
Is the event Tracy (Cyronman) was talking about??
cyronman
08/29/2009, 08:16 AM
Yessir.
Dumke
08/29/2009, 09:53 AM
Well crap see I thought it was in Nov not Dec.. I had taken time off in Nov as that is when it was next year but seeing is I may nto be able to make it it is still a maybe will have to see about Dec.
Triathlete
08/29/2009, 02:56 PM
Yep, same event...different trail.
Had to do early Dec. this year since my Ironman is in late Nov. and keeping me mucho busy until then. Plus it will be a little cooler then.
Triathlete
09/03/2009, 09:14 PM
:bump::tweed:
Triathlete
09/04/2009, 01:47 PM
If there is anyone who wants to spend a little more time in the area let me know. I can suggest some local attractions or possibly run a shorter local trail the following day.
Triathlete
09/16/2009, 01:52 PM
2 DA TOP
Triathlete
11/13/2009, 02:42 PM
INFO UPDATE!!!!
Meet time/place will be 0630 at the Circle K in Mammouth (its the only one there).
If you have a CB (preffered) or FSR radio please bring it for trail communication...I will have and monitor both. Channel will be decided on before we roll out.
pbkid
11/13/2009, 03:23 PM
INFO UPDATE!!!!
Meet time/place will be 0630 .


;puke2; <---- thats what i would be doing if i had to be AT THE TRAILHEAD at 630....

sure glad i dont wheel with the likes of you arizonans often.
up here we start our trails at 12-noon ;) (why else spend hundreds of dollars on offroad lights)
Triathlete
11/13/2009, 03:48 PM
;puke2; <---- thats what i would be doing if i had to be AT THE TRAILHEAD at 630....

sure glad i dont wheel with the likes of you arizonans often.
up here we start our trails at 12-noon ;) (why else spend hundreds of dollars on offroad lights)

I have no off road lights...winter days are short, trail is loooooooonnnnnnnnnnnngggggggggggggg, and its much easier to set up camp when there is light. Plus I get cranky when I get hungry and I plan on grilling some nice steaks!:bwgy:
pbkid
11/13/2009, 05:11 PM
I have no off road lights...winter days are short, trail is loooooooonnnnnnnnnnnngggggggggggggg, and its much easier to set up camp when there is light. Plus I get cranky when I get hungry and I plan on grilling some nice steaks!:bwgy:
see, thats why you need young strappin guys like me around with rediculous amounts of lights on their car.
thats why you set up camp in the morning before you go wheeling... sheesh...

that way you light up the grill when you get back and cook up some delicious steaks or whatever floats your boat.

6 of 1... half a dozen of the other i suppose....

although your way is probably safer (to wheel during the day)
Triathlete
11/13/2009, 05:42 PM
Ah, everyones invited...fill up the tank and hit the road! To set up camp first, I would first have to drive 3 hours from Tucson to the camp site, set up camp them drive the 3 hours back to Tucson so that I could drive the hour and a half the other direction to get to where the trail starts...not so practical!:bwgy: Us strapin old guys got the wisdom! :)
pbkid
11/13/2009, 07:44 PM
Ah, everyones invited...fill up the tank and hit the road! To set up camp first, I would first have to drive 3 hours from Tucson to the camp site, set up camp them drive the 3 hours back to Tucson so that I could drive the hour and a half the other direction to get to where the trail starts...not so practical!:bwgy: Us strapin old guys got the wisdom! :)

hmm... good point. either wisdom or stupidity for not picking a trail that ends near where it starts so you can set up camp early ;) (i guess thats the eagle scout in me, set up camp before the fun starts)

haha, ok im done harassing you buddy. sorry for the TJ
Triathlete
11/23/2009, 01:56 PM
I see AzOutlaw is joining us! Very cool! 4 VX's (so far) and 4-5 toys/jeeps. Going to be a great trip!
Triathlete
11/24/2009, 07:27 PM
We are getting close!:dan_ban: :dan_ban: :dan_ban: :dan_ban:
Triathlete
11/28/2009, 08:48 PM
7
MORE
DAYS
Weather looks like it will be sunny and in the mid 60's during the day and low 30's at night.
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Triathlete
12/01/2009, 05:45 PM
4 days to go

Spent the day doing a little maintanence before the trip. Replaced some broken wheel studs, slapped a little grease on the bearings while I was in there, replaced the bands on my CV boots (since they never stayed right in the groove) and tomorrow I shall change the oil and filter.:bwgy:
Ready to roll!
Triathlete
12/04/2009, 07:06 PM
Chaz, hope to see you in the morning!

Any other last minute add ons that we need to wait on?