H4O Event - Last Chance Canyon - April 27th, 2013

[cbetts]

I am heading to LCC for a shakedown run. I will be also teaching a couple new people to wheel their Jeeps. Might as well make this an official run!

Description: Last Chance Canyon (LCC) is a fun trail with intermediate boulder crawling. We recommend trucks to have at least 33" tires and steps removed. Lockers and rock rails are helpful but not required. Most of the run will take place in the bottom of a canyon with one steep hill climb. This is a good trail for beginners to learn technical driving.

When: April 27th, 2013

Where: Garlock, CA

Time: 10am we will be hitting the trails. We will be meeting around 9:30 to air down and a quick safety meeting. Expect a full day of trails so bring a lunch to eat while we wheel.

Meeting Spot: Trailhead on the south end of the canyon just off of Randsburg Road. :link:

Trails: Last Chance Canyon

We will be heading north up Last Chance Canyon. If time is good, we will swing by the Burro Schmidt Mine. We will then come back down Last Chance Canyon on the way back out. If time gets short, we can take the quick route out Mesquite Canyon.

Communications: CB channel 37

Weather: Temperatures have quite a range here. I recommend bringing a warm clothing in case it becomes a long night. Bring sunscreen and lots of water.

Travel Convoys:

• Santa Clarita - We will meet at McDonald's just off the 14 at Golden Valley Road at 7:30 and maybe a quick bite to eat. :link:
• Culver City - Dinah's Diner at 6:30, departing at 6:45(ish). :link:

Post Trail Meal: We will be having dinner at Domingo's in Boron. It is a good place in between both routes home. :link:

Confirmed Attendance:
cbetts - H3
Andy (Craig's Friend) - Jeep
Dave (Craig's Friend) - Jeep LJ
Zach - H2
Nacho - H3
poncho1965 - H3
Preston (Mike's friend) - Jeep
JRWid - Jeep
Kurt - H1
Kyle - H3
06 H3 - H3
mb30sdl - H2
SAS H3T - H3T
owlxxx - H3 (+s10)

Possible Attendance:
[STRIKE]Expendable - H1[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Fish - H2[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]AAMCO - H2[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]medic_morgan - H3[/STRIKE]

 

[Zach]

Pretty sure I'm in

 

[Nacho]

I think I can make this one.

 

[LagunaH1]

I'm pretty sure I can make this one barring unexpected truck problems, etc.

 

[cbetts]

I'm pretty sure I can make this one barring unexpected truck problems, etc.

Awesome. I wasn't expecting the BSHS crew to attend with this soon after Moab. It will be fun wheeling with you again.

 

[cbetts]

Looks like Ant will be coming!

 

[LagunaH1]

Tell him to bring shortbread cookies

 

[Expendable]

If I can change out my idler & pitman arm and get new tires before this run I am in. I have the idler & pitman arms in hand with all the required tools to change them I just need new cotter pins. and I'm working on getting new tires.

 

[cbetts]

If I can change out my idler & pitman arm and get new tires before this run I am in. I have the idler & pitman arms in hand with all the required tools to change them I just need new cotter pins. and I'm working on getting new tires.

SWEET! I have been wanting to see your rig in action.

 

[poncho1965]

I committed the day before you announced this Craig to a baby shower for a good friend, kinda bummed that I won't be able to make it :-(


Mike

 

[cbetts]

Just got another Jeep signed on. Looks like we are going to have a fun crowd! I was sad to see Mike from Kern County not being able to go since this is practically in his backyard.

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[poncho1965]

Just got another Jeep signed on. Looks like we are going to have a fun crowd! I was sad to see Mike from Kern County not being able to go since this is practically in his backyard.

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I never get to go on runs, work or something else....I'm going to see if I can weasel out of this baby shower


Mike

 

[cbetts]

I never get to go on runs, work or something else....I'm going to see if I can weasel out of this baby shower


Mike

Got my fingers crossed for you. This is in your backyard practically.

 

[06 H3]

this is a great trail for kyle to learn about navigating through rocks. I am a maybe, depends on work.

 

[cbetts]

I was wondering when the SCV folks were going to chime in! Hope you can make it. This trail will seem tame now that you have conquered Hell's Gate.

 

[Kyle]

i might be down for this, ill talk to my dad this weekend, i went to Gorman with my friend David Vowell (If any of you know him. He used to be really popular in the hummer community.) Anyways, he taught me how to pick the right lines and when to use the lockers etc. I even did the rocky hill climb in the Gorman practice area. I want to get out and practice now! :thumbs:

 

[abearden]

Already had plans when I saw this pop up, wish I could go with you guys! Last time was a blast.

 

[cbetts]

i might be down for this, ill talk to my dad this weekend, i went to Gorman with my friend David Vowell (If any of you know him. He used to be really popular in the hummer community.) Anyways, he taught me how to pick the right lines and when to use the lockers etc. I even did the rocky hill climb in the Gorman practice area. I want to get out and practice now! :thumbs:

Wait, you took the left side of the hill in the 4x4 practice area? . . . in your H3? That would be quite an impressive feat!

 

[06 H3]

The cement rock climb?

 

[06 H3]

Lol Craig and I were thinking the same thing. Your talking about the cement climb right?

Craig next Gorman run I will attempt the left side. I tried it in the mud and got 40% up. If its dry I may get further

 

[cbetts]

Already had plans when I saw this pop up, wish I could go with you guys! Last time was a blast.

Yeah, you didn't scream while riding shotgun with me. I am not used to that. ;-)

 

[Kyle]

Wait, you took the left side of the hill in the 4x4 practice area? . . . in your H3? That would be quite an impressive feat!

The one that is concreted in and has rocks and step ups, not the one to far left with boulders the size of my hummer! lol david said hes done it before in an h3 but he said body damage and a broken part or two might occur so i stuck with the little stuff! i did do the big concrete pipes that are there, that was crazy, i didnt think the h3 could do that!

 

[cbetts]

I am assuming it was this one:
[video=youtube;hkT7bmY0-sE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkT7bmY0-sE[/video]

 

[Kyle]

yup! thats the one! The one next to it was to scary i didn't want to destroy half shafts or tie rods! Whats the section with the giant pipes called?

 

[Fish]

I need to get out with you all again but LCC is a long damn drive for me. The place is fun though