Is your ass too warm? Do you long for frozen nether regions? Is your idea of a good time thawing out the zipper on your pants to put them on? Is Dutch Oven cooking in knee deep snow "the only way to eat"?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, don't put the top back on your rig just yet.
FYBR 2007 is in full effect on the weekend immediately following Thanksgiving Day. This run is attaining legendary status and usually has a big turn out and has even been featured in an off road magazine. It is open to any and all that are brave enough to withstand the elements.
Where?: Naches. We'll camp in last year's campground on the Road to Crow Creek in the little hollow just before the turn off to Raven's Roost. Take Little Naches Road to Crow Creek turn off, go left over the bridge, straight for about 1/2 mile, take the first right and an immediate left into the camp site. If you are bringing a motorhome, make sure it has recovery points because it may need to be winched.
What we'll wheel? It all depends on the snow pack. If there is little snow, we'll run Kaner Flats as far towards Quartz Mountain as we can. If there is a ton of snow, then we'll try and summit Raven's Roost on the road. The main run will be on Saturday. We'll probably do a recon run on Friday night to check snow conditions. . .
What about dinner? It is a Dutch Oven FREE FOR ALL on Friday Night!!! Bring your best game and prepare to share!!! Man Quiche will be in full effect for brunch on Sunday morning.
Am I prepared? I'm not a big fan of "requiring" equipment on a run. . .but. . .suggested equipment will include the following:
Trail Leaders (first 5 or so rigs on the trail): 35-40" tires, lockers, winches, and a sense of humor
Everyone else: 33" or bigger tires, at least one locker (two is better), recovery gear. 31s on a light rig with two lockers might be OK.
WARNING: Kaner Flats is a MONSTER in the snow. We will start early, go slow and stick together. On the big climbs, no one gets more than 3 tries before pulling cable. It holds up the show too much AND tears up the trail. On the other hand, if we run Raven's Roost and a rig can't make it past a certain point, you can feel free to turn around or wait for the group to come back down. My suggestion for the smaller rigs is to pick a buddy that is set up similarly and stick with him all day.
Who's in?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, don't put the top back on your rig just yet.
FYBR 2007 is in full effect on the weekend immediately following Thanksgiving Day. This run is attaining legendary status and usually has a big turn out and has even been featured in an off road magazine. It is open to any and all that are brave enough to withstand the elements.
Where?: Naches. We'll camp in last year's campground on the Road to Crow Creek in the little hollow just before the turn off to Raven's Roost. Take Little Naches Road to Crow Creek turn off, go left over the bridge, straight for about 1/2 mile, take the first right and an immediate left into the camp site. If you are bringing a motorhome, make sure it has recovery points because it may need to be winched.
What we'll wheel? It all depends on the snow pack. If there is little snow, we'll run Kaner Flats as far towards Quartz Mountain as we can. If there is a ton of snow, then we'll try and summit Raven's Roost on the road. The main run will be on Saturday. We'll probably do a recon run on Friday night to check snow conditions. . .
What about dinner? It is a Dutch Oven FREE FOR ALL on Friday Night!!! Bring your best game and prepare to share!!! Man Quiche will be in full effect for brunch on Sunday morning.
Am I prepared? I'm not a big fan of "requiring" equipment on a run. . .but. . .suggested equipment will include the following:
Trail Leaders (first 5 or so rigs on the trail): 35-40" tires, lockers, winches, and a sense of humor
Everyone else: 33" or bigger tires, at least one locker (two is better), recovery gear. 31s on a light rig with two lockers might be OK.
WARNING: Kaner Flats is a MONSTER in the snow. We will start early, go slow and stick together. On the big climbs, no one gets more than 3 tries before pulling cable. It holds up the show too much AND tears up the trail. On the other hand, if we run Raven's Roost and a rig can't make it past a certain point, you can feel free to turn around or wait for the group to come back down. My suggestion for the smaller rigs is to pick a buddy that is set up similarly and stick with him all day.
Who's in?
