PLANNING: Rauch creek run. Feb 13th

[bobbyblaze]

Hey now, If anyone is inetrested, I'm going to Rauch Creek sat feb 13th. Getting there about 9-9:30 am. I have to leave by 3pm. Meeting up in the parking lot with a few groups there so they will be splitting up to hit different trails according to their rig's capabilities.

If anyone's interested, Pm me.

[irishboy02]

I actually texted foosh about going on the 27th. Theyre having a guided ride through some greens/blues. Id be interested to go, just need to scavenge up a few more dollars for gas/entrance fees. Kinda risky with no radiator skid/rock sliders but thatl just add to the fun. Ill text you later on in the week and let you know.

[foosh]

I don't think i'll be able to go till the 27th... how much was it again?

[irishboy02]

You are charged a $15 membership fee when you pass through the gate. This is good for one year, you cant get around it it hasta be paid. After that, it is $35 for a vehicle and its driver. $7/passenger. Pets welcome and free.

[bobbyblaze]

Just goin' up top have some fun and to get my Rauch feet wet. It would be cool to wheel with some ORTB guys. I lifted my front end 1 1/2 inches (now level). I will have my full suspension lift together before the next trip up there. My IFS is limited to 3" of SL with aftermarket UCA's and longer shocks. Not sure if i'm doing a body lift so I have to wait to weld my sliders on. I also picked up a set of 16X8 Cragar soft 8's to go with my Hankook atm rf10's I took off my TB.

So basically, i'm going mostly stock. . . till next time. When I get everything together, i'm gonna do a Wharton run to test everything out.

[irishboy02]

Im not to suree about this weekend. Supposed to get dummped pretty good with snow and thats gonna turn my 2.5hr ride into a 4 hr ride. Not to mention slightly short on doll-hairs. Definately need too soon though no doubt.

Maybe we can make this into a nice meet soon with 5 or 6 of us? We should definately try soon gents

[foosh]

all i can say is brendan's the only one who will have good traction

[bobbyblaze]

I miss that G80. This open diff sucks a** in the snow without being in 4wd. Haven't put my Hankooks on yet. Gotta get on that. Had sinus surgery 2 weeks ago then got bronchitis one week ago (still have it). Everything hurts right now.

[bobbyblaze]

Hankooks and the Cragar soft 8's are on, recovery gear is packed and ready to be loaded in the AM. Anyone coming ?

[Trail X]

Sorry bud... you know I'd be there... but I have my cousins belated graduation party tomorrow... 7 hours of driving.

Be sure to check out the northern blue section of D... It's pretty cool. Then definitely go from C down into the pole line. Don't hit the mud pits... they are dangerously deep. Once you get to the West section, take the J up top to the end and head down... it's a pretty hairy decent. Definitely take loop 23 also... that's a very cool trail down in the valley.

Take lots of pictures and be sure to share!

[bobbyblaze]

Hey James, Hope you have fun at the party. That's a long drive.

I don't know what to expect up there. I don't know how much snow fell. I'm sure most of it is still on the ground. I'm going with a group and a few guys are familiar with the park. I will try to work in your suggestions. Did you post a pic of that hairy decent ? Alot of jutting rocks ? That should be fun with alot of the rocks "invisible" under the snow.

I didn't think you guys wanted to post non 360 - 355 pix up here? I'll be sure post some pix. Gonna' be running the Go-pro too but I don't have the bumper mount set up yet. Gonna mix it up a little. Should be some nice scenery with all that snow.

Maybe another Rauch run when it gets a little nicer out ? This one happened a little fast.

[irishboy02]

Definately once the weather breaks and i get my new mods taken care of. Sorry brotha, cant make it this time.

[bobbyblaze]

Nothing to post. Didn't make it out. This bronchitis came back with a vengance this morning when I got up. I actually coughed up a little blood. Maybe it's cause I was feeling better yesterday and ran myself a little hard trying to get everything together for the run. RCP isn't going anywhere. I will be definetly making plans on going when I get rid of this noose around my neck. Having coughing fits every 10-15 minutes all day isn't as much fun as it sounds.

[irishboy02]

No, definately not. Feel better, well go once you get better.