March 3, 2012 - Trask Oregon - Off Road Trip

[venturer]

Let's get the next trip planned.

Date: March 3, 2012
Destination: Trask (backside of Tillamook State Forest)
Time: TBD

Let's discuss meeting time and trip details.

[Lowrider]

When: March 3rd

What: Trask Wheeling/Exploring

Where to Meet: in Yamhill at Yamhill Gradeschool Parking lot:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=yamhill+grade+school&hl=en&ll=45.341698,-123.185744&spn=0.003303,0.005016&sll=45.339447,-123.184741&sspn=0.013212,0.020063&hq=yamhill+grade+school&t=h&z=18

From there we'll either head straight to the hills on the trask toll road (if the gate is open) or head down Meadow Lake road and access it from the South.

Time: 8:30am meet, leave for the trail no later than 9am. Probably will try to be back in Yamhill by about 5pm. I'm open to meeting earlier if people are up for it.

Stock vehicles with decent tires will do fine. Most the trails we'll hit up are fairly mild, and the more challenging ones, there are simple ways to bypass. Make sure you have front and rear tow (recovery) points and bring recovery equipment.

I have a hand full of trails marked in my GPS that we can hit up and then we are going to try to find some trails that I haven't been on in years. Any others that have input on the trails we do and locations are more than welcome to voice their ideas.

Vehicle requirements: 31" MT or AT tires in decent condition. Stock height will probably be fine. Most the trails we'll hit up are fairly mild, and the more challenging ones, there are simple ways to bypass. Make sure you have front and rear tow (recovery) points.

Who's Coming:
Lowrider - 99 4runner on 33's
Venturer - 92 Isuzu Pickup on 32's
JoeTacoma02 - 05 Tacoma (Maybe)
TheViper - 95 Montero on 32's (Maybe)
Chuffer - 88 Trooper on 33's
mooresrunner
mooresrunner Friend in quad?
Mr Mike - Newer Tacoma
jasjku
04LTtacoma (maybe) - 3rd gen tacoma
curtis - 96 FZJ80

[venturer]

There are actually 2. One that I titled the "tippy" trail. I haven't been on that trail in probably 5 years. It's down near the prison camp. There's also another trail just up from "can opener". I don't think I've ever found that one.

Trask would be fun. Have you found any maps or trails? I know we sort of found some trails a couple times. It seemed like maybe there were more towards the TSF end. What do you think?

[venturer]

Ok. Let's do Trask! Jason, do you want to figure out the route?

[The Viper]

I would be game if the trail wasnt too difficult

[Lowrider]

Trask would be great for your truck Ethan. The trails are mild enough and the harder stuff all has easy bypasses. I think it would be a great place for an inaugural run in the newly lifted Monty!

I can figure out the route. I know the places i've been before. I would like to try and find some of those trails we did a LONG time ago Peter. There were some crazy hill climbs and some fun trails that we did that were closer to the coast. I haven't been able to find those spots since that one time out. I'll PM you guys the pictures from that trip. I still have them. That was a fun run!

[The Viper]

haha ur funny...some of those hills look long, steep, and real nasty...add snow to that and that would be insane

[Lowrider]

you can go around the crazy stuff if you don't want to do it. I did that stuff in my stock height tacoma with 31" tires.

You lifted your truck..... now go drive it!!!

[The Viper]

you can go around the crazy stuff if you don't want to do it. I did that stuff in my stock height tacoma with 31" tires.

You lifted your truck..... now go drive it!!!

On snow and ice?

[Lowrider]

well, no. haha. Elevations up there don't get much above 3000'. I don't think there will be much snow if any at all. May be a little muddy though. Again, you can go around stuff that you don't want to drive. It's just fun to get out and the Trask area is a beautiful area to explore.

[JoeTacoma02]

Hey guys! My name is Joe. NEw to this site. Saw venturer post over at TTORA and followed the link here. Funny, I thought this site was more active for some odd reason. Maybe I got it mixed up with another forum. I've heard of it before..just never bothered coming to check it out. Anyway, I will follow this thread(and future threads) and see what I got going on that weekend(Not sure if I work that night or not). Hope to see you guys!

Joe

[venturer]

Hey Joe -

It would be great to have you along. We just recently relaunched this site since the original 2003/04 version. Hopefully, it can be a great place for people to connect and plan trips. The site is still in development so you'll see a bunch of changes coming up. Looking forward to see you out on the trails.

-Peter

[JoeTacoma02]

Thanks Peter! Are you familiar with the trails up at TSF? I've gone a hand full of times but I never memorize the trail names or how to get there. How was the site before? Pretty active? Why the change?

[venturer]

Yeah, I've been driving those trails for the past 10 years. I'd love to do another trip to TSF in the next couple weeks. The site was originally a forum and had a great group of local guys. Then I changed it to a blog/forum and that killed almost all interaction. Now, this site is a mixture of forum, blog and articles. The goal is for it to be a place to find local trails, plan trips and share past trips. Most forums are vehicle or "modification" based. This site is all about gitting out. But you're welcome to share your vehicle build too. Jason, Ethan, Joe Hope, Brad are the other guys on here right now. They are all great guys.

[Lowrider]

Joe, I'm on TTORA as pdxtaco. I think we almost went on a run together once. Sold my tacoma and got a 4runner.

[venturer]

My friend Shawn is riding along with me on this trip! It should be a great time. Ethan, Are you coming?

[JoeTacoma02]

Yeah, I've been driving those trails for the past 10 years. I'd love to do another trip to TSF in the next couple weeks. The site was originally a forum and had a great group of local guys. Then I changed it to a blog/forum and that killed almost all interaction. Now, this site is a mixture of forum, blog and articles. The goal is for it to be a place to find local trails, plan trips and share past trips. Most forums are vehicle or "modification" based. This site is all about gitting out. But you're welcome to share your vehicle build too. Jason, Ethan, Joe Hope, Brad are the other guys on here right now. They are all great guys.

Ahh I see so I assume you're the site founder. Why the change to a blog/forum?

Seems like around here all we have is TSF and Sand Lake other than those 2 I believe it is a little ways of a drive for me.


Joe, I'm on TTORA as pdxtaco. I think we almost went on a run together once. Sold my tacoma and got a 4runner.

Yo! What's up Jason! Yeah, I remember you from TTORA :) Glad to run in to you again. Hope to see ya in the near future, huh? I don't think I will be able to make it to this run but hopefully in late spring/summer for sure!

[The Viper]

It should be a great time. Ethan, Are you coming?

I sure would like to...the wife and i are moving at the end of this month, so Im hoping we are all situated by then...Id say im 70% sure i can make it

[venturer]

Ahh I see so I assume you're the site founder. Why the change to a blog/forum?

Seems like around here all we have is TSF and Sand Lake other than those 2 I believe it is a little ways of a drive for me.


It was to get better google rankings and provide helpful articles for people. You can check out the previous site here: http://www.gitout.com/wpblog/

There are actually plenty of trails: TSF, Trask, Barlow Road, Stevenson, High Rocks, Goat Mtn (currently closed), Shotgun Creek... A short drive north: Evan's Creek, Elbe, Reiter Pit, Tahua State Forest, Walker Valley, Naches Pass. A longer drive south: McGrew Trail. The goal is to have the majority of these trails mapped and details posted on the site this year.

[venturer]

I sure would like to...the wife and i are moving at the end of this month, so Im hoping we are all situated by then...Id say im 70% sure i can make it

Awesome! :)

[Rodeoclown]

Getting all those trails mapped and listed would be very useful to new people including myself who has really only been to a few of those places. I guess I'm not really new but whatever. :p That's going to be quite the project.

[chuffer]

Saw this trip mentioned on Planetisuzoo.com.

If you guys wouldn't mind, I might be interested in tagging along. Gotta double check the calendar...

[venturer]

Glad to have you come along. What type of Isuzu do you have?

[chuffer]

For whatever reason my signature does not show up in the previous post.

[venturer]

Cool. You're the 2nd Trooper here! You should post your truck build or some pics and details. Look forward to meeting you. :cool:

[chuffer]

Not much of a build to speak of, so, not much more to show then what is here: http://forum.planetisuzoo.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=57035

This may come across as a silly question, but where exactly is Trask? Trask Mtn is practically in my back yard, but I don't think that is where you guys are talking about...I am relatively new to the area...

[venturer]

Yes, It's Trask Mtn which is in your backyard.

Your truck build looks great! It would be great if you made a thread for your truck. I enjoyed reading about it.

[mooresrunner]

Currently trying to talk my wife into either going or letting me go (I think she would want to come). I ride my dirt bike up there a lot and know a few fun places but I am a follower not a leader but know it will be a fun trip. I know that a few people in the area have been itching for a trip so I hope we can get a big group, it always make it more fun. If your looking for a good place to meet up yamhill is easy to get to and will pull up on everybodys GPS. (Crossing my fingers) Hope to see you all there *** willing.

[JoeTacoma02]

Forgot to ask what the recommendation is for this trip :)

[venturer]

mooresrunner - We'd love to have you along and you're welcome to invite friends. Have them post up on the forum if possible so we can meet them.

Joe - Recommendation? As in vehicle specs? There's likely to be mud and steep hill climbs so good mud tires and a locker would help with that. Most of the trails can be bypassed if needed.

Lowrider (Jason) will be leading this trail run.

[The Viper]

There's likely to be mud and steep hill climbs so good mud tires

I dont think i have good mud tires?

[venturer]

You'll do fine... You're tires are newish plus a locker and we can always winch you up stuff. :)

[JoeTacoma02]

Joe - Recommendation? As in vehicle specs? There's likely to be mud and steep hill climbs so good mud tires and a locker would help with that. Most of the trails can be bypassed if needed.

Lowrider (Jason) will be leading this trail run.

Yeah I was referring to vehicle specification. Just wanted to know if there was a certain requirement..looks like I am good to go as far as the MT and locker goes :cool: I still don't know if I am able to go or not. I know I get off work that Saturday morning and don't have to work Saturday night but I am not sure if I want to put in some OT work or not :(

[JoeTacoma02]

Oh yeah, when and where is the best spot to meet up :)

[mooresrunner]

Do any of you guys going have on board air? I'm thinking I'll have to air down a little with my BFG A/T's and will need to air back up before I head home.

[Lowrider]

Ok so here is the plan:

When: March 3rd

What: Trask Wheeling/Exploring

Where to Meet in Yamhill at Yamhill Gradeschool Parking lot:
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ll=45.341922,-123.185891&spn=0.001635,0.003484&hnear=Sherwood,+Washington,+Oregon&t=h&z=19

From there we'll either head straight to the hills on the trask toll road (if the gate is open) or head down Meadow Lake road and access it from the South.

Time: 8:30am meet, leave for the trail no later than 9am. Probably will try to be back in Yamhill by about 5pm. I'm open to meeting earlier if people are up for it.

Requirements Stock vehicles with decent tires will do fine. Most the trails we'll hit up are fairly mild, and the more challenging ones, there are simple ways to bypass. Make sure you have front and rear tow (recovery) points and bring recovery equipment.

I have a hand full of trails marked in my GPS that we can hit up and then we are going to try to find some trails that I haven't been on in years. Any others that have input on the trails we do and locations are more than welcome to voice their ideas.

Vehicle requirements: 31" MT or AT tires in decent condition. Stock height will probably be fine. Most the trails we'll hit up are fairly mild, and the more challenging ones, there are simple ways to bypass. Make sure you have front and rear tow (recovery) points.


Reply if you are in and mention what vehicle you're driving.

[Lowrider]

Do any of you guys going have on board air? I'm thinking I'll have to air down a little with my BFG A/T's and will need to air back up before I head home.

I have a portable air compressor that if needed, you can borrow. Others may as well?

[JoeTacoma02]

I have no front recovery points :( I'm good for the rear though and for recovery gear all I have is a shovel and tow chains. I have a portable air compressor as well if anyone needs it to air back up.

Like I said I'm still in the air of going or not..if it's until/around 5pm then I'll be dead tired as I work Friday night at 6:30 and get off 6:40 Saturday morning.

[The Viper]

Im pretty sure Im in, i have to see how settled in my family is after the big move, but i dont see any problems.

Ill be driving my stock Montero with 32 ATs

Id be down with meeting earlier if people wanted

[Lowrider]

I have no front recovery points :( I'm good for the rear though and for recovery gear all I have is a shovel and tow chains. I have a portable air compressor as well if anyone needs it to air back up.

Like I said I'm still in the air of going or not..if it's until/around 5pm then I'll be dead tired as I work Friday night at 6:30 and get off 6:40 Saturday morning.

What time frame would work better for you Joe?

[Lowrider]

Im pretty sure Im in, i have to see how settled in my family is after the big move, but i dont see any problems.

Ill be driving my stock Montero with 32 ATs

Id be down with meeting earlier if people wanted

You're not stock anymore!

[The Viper]

You're not stock anymore!

haha, it still feels stock, i mean cmon...coil spring spacers and torsion crank?

[chuffer]

As long as nothing unexpected comes up, I am in too.

Gotta figure out a recovery point for the front...

[Lowrider]

We wont' do anything too crazy. Front recovery is not as important as rear probably. Just gives more options. Sometimes pulling someone forward through something is better than pulling back out of it.

[The Viper]

We wont' do anything too crazy. Front recovery is not as important as rear probably. Just gives more options. Sometimes pulling someone forward through something is better than pulling back out of it.

Jason you gotta get that winch fixed...i mean who is gonna replace the "winch man"?

[venturer]

Please either have a front recovery point or bring your own tow strap. We've destroyed our straps pulling guys who didn't have tow points. You probably won't have any trouble with mud tires and a locker but it's always good to be prepared. Thanks Jason for bringing this up. This should be an awesome trip! I'm looking forward to meeting you guys and exploring some trails. :cool:

[chuffer]

Please either have a front recovery point or bring your own tow strap. We've destroyed our straps pulling guys who didn't have tow points. You probably won't have any trouble with mud tires and a locker but it's always good to be prepared. Thanks Jason for bringing this up. This should be an awesome trip! I'm looking forward to meeting you guys and exploring some trails. :cool:

No need to worry. I'll have my own strap. (And hopefully a front mounting point too.)

Yeah, I am looking forward to the trip too.

[JoeTacoma02]

What time frame would work better for you Joe?

If I do end up going I will leave early if I feel the fatigue start to kick in and got the memo for tow strap :)

[venturer]

If it works for everyone... Let's bump the meet time to 8:30 and plan to roll out by 9:00am. Sound good?

[Lowrider]

Works for me. I like that time frame better but didn't want to assume that everyone gets up early like I do. :)

[Lowrider]

I updated the second post on the front page with the details. I'll keep that updated...

[mooresrunner]

Well its official I'll be there I have a friend that doesn't want to take his Tahoe but wants to bring his quad so I told him I didn't think it would be a problem but if it is just say something. I'll also be having my friend doing lots of video shooting too so we can have a killer video made up of the trip. I'm super stoked cant wait to meet all you guys!! :cool:

[venturer]

Good deal! Glad you are coming... Should be an excellent trip!

Jason, thanks for heading it up!

[jasjku]

Hey everyone. New to the site. Saw you guys were headed up to Trask on the 3rd. I was wondering if you would mind our group tagging along. We are the Willamette Valley JK's. Small group of us there are 7 rigs total not sure how many of us would be going. Haven't put it up to the group yet. Just wanted to ask you guys before we invited ourselves along. Pretty cool site. I like what little I've had a chance to look at so far

[venturer]

Your welcome to come along and invite friends. We may need to break into separate groups if there are over 10 rigs. We'll figure it out at the meeting spot. Glad to have you here! :)

[Bradzuzu]

Where is this going to be ?? Just the back side of browns ?? Sounds like another adventure !!!

[venturer]

Where to Meet: in Yamhill at Yamhill Gradeschool Parking lot @ 8:30am.

Check the first page for complete details. Should be good times!

[Lowrider]

We'll be heading west of Yamhill, wheeling near Trask Mountain.

[Lowrider]

What is everyone's CB or Handheld radio status? If everyone can bring handheld radios we can have some good communication on the trail. I have a CB and a handheld radio, although i'm not sure if either of them are working right now.

[chuffer]

What is everyone's CB or Handheld radio status? If everyone can bring handheld radios we can have some good communication on the trail. I have a CB and a handheld radio, although i'm not sure if either of them are working right now.

Bi-Mart had what looked to be a decent set of handhelds on sale at a great price some weeks back. I almost grabbed a set, but figured that I would rarely if ever use them. Shoulda coulda woulda.

[venturer]

I found my old beat up 2 way radios. They probably still work. :) I also have a CB (not tested).

[mooresrunner]

When: March 3rd


Who's Coming:
Lowrider - 99 4runner on 33's
Venturer - 92 Isuzu Pickup on 32's
JoeTacoma02 - 05 Tacoma (Maybe)
TheViper - 95 Montero on 32's (Maybe)
Chuffer - 88 Trooper on 33's
mooresrunner
mooresrunner Friend in quad?

YES friend on quad he really wants to come so I said whatever, also a passenger I'm trying to talk into coming.

[mooresrunner]

For anybody that wants to know http://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Trask-Mountain/forecasts/1040 is the link to the weather up there. looks like lots of snow the next week so hopefully we don't have to much.

[Rodeoclown]

Hopefully it's a 4WD quad. We had a guy bring out his quad that was 2WD and setup for sand. It wasn't out of the truck for very long. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-devil02.gif

[mooresrunner]

Hopefully it's a 4WD quad. We had a guy bring out his quad that was 2WD and setup for sand. It wasn't out of the truck for very long. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-devil02.gif

Yes its a 4WD utility style it will get around. I thought it would make a good scout rig for seeing if there is a turn around for those that want to go extreme.

[mooresrunner]

I found my old beat up 2 way radios. They probably still work. :) I also have a CB (not tested).

How important would having a CB be? I do have some good FRS radios but would have to take out my CB antenna out of another rig and make sure it would work (havent used it in over 5 years)

[Mr Mike]

Hey all, I saw that JoeTacoma was going on this and I wanted to make sure he plays safe ;)

Really though, the Washington scene is always pretty slow so I'm trying to pump some extra adventuring in. I'm pretty well set up, but i like to always take it cautious. Overall, it's more about the people and the places you see! If you guys are fine with it, I'd like to join in.

Since my build doesn't necessarily mention it, I have
recovery strap
tree strap
winch
hi-lift
hi-lift ORK kit (but I need to buy the chains still)
compressor
blanket
d-shackles
CB
front and rear recovery points
RUD GRIP offroad tire chains




Since this is sort of my introduction, too, I guess I'm supposed to say some stuff... I've been offroading since late 2009... moved to WA late last year... I'm active on FJCruiserForums, TacomaWorld, NWToys (not so much), and I'm a member of Northwest FJ Cruiser Club (NWFJCC). gratuitous shot below:

http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad20/Chickenmunga/Wheeling/20110903_TSF/308defd9.jpg

[mooresrunner]

If somebody has a chain saw please bring it too it has been very windy up there so I'd be willing to bet that there will be some low lying trees that will hinder us right in the middle of a trail.

[venturer]

How important would having a CB be? I do have some good FRS radios but would have to take out my CB antenna out of another rig and make sure it would work (havent used it in over 5 years)

It would be very helpful if everyone had CBs. Unfortunately, I doubt everyone will have one. Yes, bring your 2 way FRS radios. It's good to have some communication. We may need to schedule a CB tuning meet to get CBs installed and tested.

[venturer]

Mr Mike -

It would be great to have you along. Your truck and build look excellent. It sounds like you are well covered for recovery gear too. Looking forward to another trip. :cool:

[Mr Mike]

If somebody has a chain saw please bring it too it has been very windy up there so I'd be willing to bet that there will be some low lying trees that will hinder us right in the middle of a trail.

I have a hand saw ($10 from Home Depot) that works amazingly well, but after the 3rd or 4th tree, you start wondering if you got tricked into volunteer Forest Service Duty!

[JoeTacoma02]

Mike!! Zach told you about this site? I told him about this trip, asked if he wanted to come with his truck as well and I MAY go if you're going now :p J/k I still need to go buy recovery straps..don't know if I want to go cheap and go to harbor or go to 4wheelparts up in Portland. I guess two wheeling trips in a month won't hurt my truck.

Edit I can wait another weekend to replace my rear axle seal leak..going to fix it by the Sand Lake run for sure!

[mooresrunner]

I have a hand saw ($10 from Home Depot) that works amazingly well, but after the 3rd or 4th tree, you start wondering if you got tricked into volunteer Forest Service Duty!

all we will ever need to do is make 2 cuts and just pull it out of the way it wouldn't ever be that bad.

[chuffer]

I'll have a small saw (18" bar) with me. anybody gonna have a real saw with with them?

[Mr Mike]

Mike!! Zach told you about this site? I told him about this trip, asked if he wanted to come with his truck as well and I MAY go if you're going now :p J/k I still need to go buy recovery straps..don't know if I want to go cheap and go to harbor or go to 4wheelparts up in Portland. I guess two wheeling trips in a month won't hurt my truck.

Heh I heard Zach complain he was locked out or something... anyway, the name sounded familiar, and I now I remember these guys from some of the videos on youtube that have gotten semi-famous.

harbor has nothing for us, the straps are either for towing or ATVs.
4WP is the devil, you know that! There's better options. Besides, they sell ARB which is kinda spendy considering what I'm going to say: For the money, there's better options. I happen to have an ARB strap, but I read a report where their stuff was not living up to their break strength ratings. I'll get different when mine dies.
My advice is getting a quality strap from the folks at Wheeler's. Also, you support local business and their straps look like they did some quality work. I had Bill Burke check out my wheeler's tree strap, and he was impressed with it. Since they are in Gresham you might squeak in shipping just in time.
If you want to sell off a family member, Viking Offroad I think is still supposed to be top dog in the US... and they price things accordingly.


I wish we could get some of the strap companies the Aussies use :(

[Lowrider]

So,the size of this group has grown quite a bit. The original trask trip was going to be more of an exploration trip. There are quite few trails I know of but there are several trails I have gps coordinates for that I want to try and find. I'm not sure that type of trip is best for a large group. Could be a bunch of turning around, looking for trails that don't exist.... It sounds fun to me but I don't want to bore anyone or give anyone the wrong impression of this trip.

So.... I wanted to ask everyone what they would think about switching to browns camp area. We could do cedar tree, power line, firebreak... Any of those usual trails. Probably a fair bit of snow up there too. The reason would be that we know that area really well and it would be a much more organized trail after trail type run, less exploring.

[Mr Mike]

Eh, I've been to TSF a few too many times in a row. This sounded like new stuff, so that's why I got interested. I don't mind buddying up in someone's vehicle if we need to bring the truck count down.

[mooresrunner]

So,the size of this group has grown quite a bit. The original trask trip was going to be more of an exploration trip. There are quite few trails I know of but there are several trails I have gps coordinates for that I want to try and find. I'm not sure that type of trip is best for a large group. Could be a bunch of turning around, looking for trails that don't exist.... It sounds fun to me but I don't want to bore anyone or give anyone the wrong impression of this trip.

So.... I wanted to ask everyone what they would think about switching to browns camp area. We could do cedar tree, power line, firebreak... Any of those usual trails. Probably a fair bit of snow up there too. The reason would be that we know that area really well and it would be a much more organized trail after trail type run, less exploring.

I don't think I could do browns camp it would take me from one tank of gas to two and I really don't have that kind of money at the beginning of the month, and with an open diff I don't think i'll have very much fun in deep snow.

[venturer]

My preference is the Trask area. I guess everyone coming has to have the understanding it is 50% exploration. It should be a great time. :)

[Lowrider]

Ok then, we'll stick to trask. That's my preference also. I just want to make sure that people know there will be a bit of exploring going on trying to find trails and stuff. Looking forward to it!!

[mooresrunner]

My preference is the Trask area. I guess everyone coming has to have the understanding it is 50% exploration. It should be a great time. :)

my buddy is open to letting others use the quad also so if you just want to shoot up to see if the trail is what you were thinking then that idea is open.

[Lowrider]

The quad could be pretty useful in that sense. Would make it faster than sending 8 trucks up a dead end trail!

[chuffer]

I am fine with exploring up at Trask. See you guys on Saturday morning.

[mooresrunner]

The quad could be pretty useful in that sense. Would make it faster than sending 8 trucks up a dead end trail!

I agree and I will make sure he has a FRS radio too so he can just say yes or no on the trail.

[mooresrunner]

lets get a CB AND FRS channel established too in case somebody is running a min behind. It will also give a chance to see how far out your CB or FRS will get out to the rest of the group. I also think that a separate channel for the quad will be necessary for one person to communicate to a group leader so there is no confusion on hearing parts of what was said (which means no scanning group)

[Mr Mike]

CB and FRS channels can't hear each other, so there shouldn't be any confusion on that part.
FRS isn't going to have too huge of a reach. I'm not going to make predictions, don't want to jinx it ;)
For CB, the higher numbers have more reach. My suggestion is start at channel 21 and work up 'till you find a free channel (usually it's free right off the bat)

If there really gets to be a lot of chatter, use simple call signs. "Leader, this is ATV. Road keeps going." "Leader, this is Tail. Tail is just making the right turn at the fork."

[Lowrider]

Alright, latest update is 7 trucks and one quad.

Lets start out with CB Ch 21, we'll change it if we have to after we meet up and get on the trail.

One big question I have is if the gate is open outside of yamhill or if we'll have to go all the way around the Weyerhaeuser property. Anyone know?

Who's Coming:
Lowrider - 99 4runner on 33's
Venturer - 92 Isuzu Pickup on 32's
JoeTacoma02 - 05 Tacoma (Maybe)
TheViper - 95 Montero on 32's (Maybe)
Chuffer - 88 Trooper on 33's
mooresrunner
mooresrunner Friend in quad?
Mr Mike - Newer Tacoma

[The Viper]

I have a couple 2 way radios, should i bring them?

[Lowrider]

I have a couple 2 way radios, should i bring them?

ya bring them along. if several people bring a pair of two ways we'll all be able to have them.

[mooresrunner]

Okay so lets make the 2 way radios (FRS) the same channel (21) then there will be no confusion.

Does anybody have a portable CB that gets out better then the little frs radios? I think it would be better for the quad.

[Curtis]

Hi guys,

New to the board and to offroading in general. I am planning on attending this event and was wondering if I need to worry about removing the running boards off of my 80 series?

I have a 30' strap and a shovel in the truck at all times, and have tow points front and rear.

[Lowrider]

Removing the running boards was the first "mod" I did to my tacoma on my first wheeling trip. Actually the guys from Gitout took them off for me! haha.

I recommend taking them off, it will give you more clearance. Can you post a picture? This trip, however, will probably not be too crazy as far as rocks and stuff goes so it might not be a big deal.

Welcome to the forum and looking forward to meeting you Saturday

[Curtis]

Is the meeting point near where the 240 and 47 meet?

This is the best I have for a picture right now:

Edit: Better one

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[Mr Mike]

Okay so lets make the 2 way radios (FRS) the same channel (21) then there will be no confusion.

Does anybody have a portable CB that gets out better then the little frs radios? I think it would be better for the quad.

You can only use channel 21 on a walkie talkie if it has GMRS... not sure if all your radios will have that. Note that under perfect conditions (which never happens), FRS is good for 2 miles, GMRS for 5.
Also, some models have abilities to tune a sort of 'sub' station, so you could do, say, channel 15-2.
The highest FRS number is 14, the lowest GMRS is 15. We could either bounce between those two, or simply designate the channel once we all meet up. When it comes to walkie talkies and their range, stragglers would have a chance in a million meeting up with the rest of the group.


I also have two GMRS radios I can bring - just fished them from the closet!

[Lowrider]

Is the meeting point near where the 240 and 47 meet?

This is the best I have for a picture right now: http://www.flickr.com/photos/68781147@N07/6911102431/

If you are able to, i'd remove those running boards. You can always put them back on after the trip. It may save you the risk of damaging them.

Yes it's right by 240 and 47

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=yamhill+grade+school&hl=en&ll=45.341698,-123.185744&spn=0.003303,0.005016&sll=45.339447,-123.184741&sspn=0.013212,0.020063&hq=yamhill+grade+school&t=h&z=18

[mooresrunner]

Look at that forecast looks like its going to be a beautiful day!!:cool:

http://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Trask-Mountain/forecasts/1040

[mooresrunner]

If you are able to, i'd remove those running boards. You can always put them back on after the trip. It may save you the risk of damaging them.

Yes it's right by 240 and 47

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=yamhill+grade+school&hl=en&ll=45.341698,-123.185744&spn=0.003303,0.005016&sll=45.339447,-123.184741&sspn=0.013212,0.020063&hq=yamhill+grade+school&t=h&z=18

Or you can leave them on and have a reason to replace them with sliders;)

[Lowrider]

haha true... or you could sell them on craigslist and use the money to buy sliders. Thats what I did with mine!!

[Lowrider]

Looks like there'll be plenty of fresh snow!

[venturer]

Is the meeting point near where the 240 and 47 meet?

This is the best I have for a picture right now:

Edit: Better one

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Wow beautiful Cruiser!

[Curtis]

Crawled under the truck today to take the steps off and saw that my cats hang very low. One of the things most of the sliders do is protect those, so I think I will leave the steps on for the run. would rather damage those than the cats.

LOTS of snow around Browns Camp today so I went up and had some fun in it. :)

[The Viper]

Crawled under the truck today to take the steps off and saw that my cats hang very low. One of the things most of the sliders do is protect those, so I think I will leave the steps on for the run. would rather damage those than the cats.

LOTS of snow around Browns Camp today so I went up and had some fun in it. :)

I love your rig, ive always wanted a land cruiser...do u have both front and rear lockers?

[Curtis]

Yes, it has both lockers. Searched high and low for a truck in good shape that had them, but was hard to find in my price range. Ended up finding one that was a bit neglected and have been slowly getting things in shape. Gets all new leather next week.

Was having the windshield replaced today, and while in the garage I hear a slight pop and then a LOT of under the breath chanting...broke the new windshield putting it in so they are trying to get another one here tomorrow. I should know better than to have something done to the truck right before a trip. :p

[Trooperwheeler]

Cool cruiser...I really like those.

[04LTtacoma]

I might consider going depending on how much homework I get done before Saturday.

[Lowrider]

Trip is tomorrow!! Here's who's coming. Let me know if anything has change and you are or aren't coming.

Who's Coming:
Lowrider - 99 4runner on 33's
Venturer - 92 Isuzu Pickup on 32's
JoeTacoma02 - 05 Tacoma (Maybe)
TheViper - 95 Montero on 32's (Maybe)
Chuffer - 88 Trooper on 33's
mooresrunner
mooresrunner Friend in quad?
Mr Mike - Newer Tacoma
jasjku
04LTtacoma (maybe) - 3rd gen tacoma
curtis - 96 FZJ80

And just a reminder... we're meeting at 8:30, will probably chit chat a bit and check out each others trucks and wait for stragglers, then will be on the road again by 9am.

The plan is to come back to yamhill. I personally would kind of like to be back in yamhill by 5. If some want to stay out longer of course you could do that.

See everyone tomorrow!

[mooresrunner]

Quad is out :mad: i guess he felt guilty puting off his family for this trip so he will be going to his kids baseball game instead. Sorry about any inconvenience it may have caused but as you all know kids baseball games are way more important then any wheeling trip.

On the other hand I'm trying to talk my cousin into coming with his 06 titan (lifted, mud terrains) but him coming depends on how much money he has for gas.

[The Viper]

It looks like ill be bowing out :(

I didnt get to spend any time with the family last weekend due to our move, hopefully i can go on the next outing

[Curtis]

Went to Fred Meyer today and picked up a couple of 5 gallon spill proof gas cans......which leak like rusty tin cans. so much for bringing extra fuel.

[Mr Mike]

I probably get between 8-13 mpg on trails, I've never been on a trip that needed more than 1/4 tank... but then again I've also never been on an epic long trip

[JoeTacoma02]

I'm out fellas. Sorry :(

[venturer]

That was an excellent trip! I had a blast and it was wonderful to finally meet you guys. It was a great group (6 rigs): Kevin, Rachel, Jason, Curtis, Mike, Chris, Shawn and myself. Everyone did very well especially considering the snow! :)

I'll post a trip report and you are welcome to post up your favorite pictures to it.

[JoeTacoma02]

That was an excellent trip! I had a blast and it was wonderful to finally meet you guys. It was a great group (6 rigs): Kevin, Rachel, Jason, Curtis, Mike, Chris, Shawn and myself. Everyone did very well especially considering the snow! :)

I'll post a trip report and you are welcome to post up your favorite pictures to it.

Look forward to trip reports and pictures :)

[The Viper]

That was an excellent trip! I had a blast and it was wonderful to finally meet you guys. It was a great group (6 rigs): Kevin, Rachel, Jason, Curtis, Mike, Chris, Shawn and myself. Everyone did very well especially considering the snow! :)

I'll post a trip report and you are welcome to post up your favorite pictures to it.

what time did you guys make it back? We got a phone call from worried wife wondering where her 4wheelin husband was.

[venturer]

Yeah. I got VM from Sarah asking where Jason was too. We made it out about 8:15-8:30pm. Then Shawn, Kevin, Rachel, Mike and I grabbed dinner in Newberg. I didn't get back into my place till about 11-11:30pm. HA!

I'll get some pictures up today.

[Curtis]

Had a fantastic time on the trip, thanks for putting this together. Think I will let the Zamboni stay dirty for a while.

[The Viper]

Sounds like I missed a fantastic trip :(

Cant wait for pics and vids

[venturer]

Trip report and photos are here: http://gitout.com/showthread.php?136-Oregon-Trask-Mountain-Off-Road-Trip-March-4-2012