Fischer West and Quirk Ridge June 13, 2010

[CalgaryRider]

It was a great day out at McLean yesterday, great weather, good wheeling conditions and we got a group shot!

I thought that I would put up a few of the pics that I got from the run.

Enjoy!

Nathan
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Bette
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Keith
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Meghan
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Jeff & Val
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Will
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Blake
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More to come once Photobucket decides to stop acting up!

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Sorry, Photobucket was acting up, they should be fixed now!

[nlk125]

Hey, How did it go at the end of Fisher west... I was there on the Quad on Saturday and the last hill has been really badly eroded by water runoff! Wouldn't want my FJ in there but I'm sure Gary and other like minded individuals had a blast with it... Pics of that please!!! :)

[frenchconnection]

You guys know how lucky you are to have such an awesome (endless) place to wheel so close to Calgary right? I think I speak for all Edmontonians when I say we are all extremely envious. Keep the pics coming....

[CalgaryRider]

is that the hill coming down towards the T intersection?

Honestly it wasn't too bad, I was at stock height and so was Apes4x4 and we didn't have any issue.

or are you talking about the river crossing heading back towards the store?

We only had to tug 1 FJ out that got crossed up in one of the first mud holes on Fisher west. The trail was really dry in comparison to what Nathan and Kieth had to deal with on Friday.

[Tacorossa]

Some of my pictures.

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[nlk125]

is that the hill coming down towards the T intersection?

Honestly it wasn't too bad, I was at stock height and so was Apes4x4 and we didn't have any issue.

or are you talking about the river crossing heading back towards the store?

We only had to tug 1 FJ out that got crossed up in one of the first mud holes on Fisher west. The trail was really dry in comparison to what Nathan and Kieth had to deal with on Friday.

I'm thinking the hill climb basically out of Fischer W, that joins you up with Sylvester trail... The big open dirt road that will take you to Quirk ridge. You would come down a valley, have a tiny little stream crossing, then there's a washed out hillclimb that looked pretty tough. When I rode it, I didn't think trucks would fit on the bypass, but maybe they do, I can't remember how I drove it in the FJ last time I did it, and on the quad I was moving pretty quick, so didn't exactly Measure...

Cheers!

[CalgaryRider]

yeah I know the spot, our trucks fit along the bypass no problems, Nathan and Gary did have some fun in the washout though!

[RedApe]

It was a most excellent day indeed!
Is it me, or are the first set of pics gone?

[Tacorossa]

It was a most excellent day indeed!
Is it me, or are the first set of pics gone?

Ah, yup they are completely gone. Maybe it is a photobucket issue? I've been having problems with it here today.

[CalgaryRider]

Yeah, I will check into that.... stupid photo bucket....

[Tacorossa]

A few more of mine.

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[apes4x4]

A view from the top

http://aprilmcallow.com/images/QuirkRidgeS.jpg

[Tacorossa]

A view from the top

Sweet picture. Love it.

[freeze]

That was an awesome day!!

The video just about finished as we're just waiting on Shayne and Blake for the group shot at the top.

Good work Keith on the trail leading and Gary for keeping things in check as tail gunner.

Great to have some new additions to the crew... April, Justin, Meghan, Bette, and Daryl!

Thank you to Bette for the cookies and snacks and to Will for playing Chef.

Can't wait till the next time on the trail!

[rickashay]

looks like you guys had a wicked day on the trails!! wish I could have made it out... LOVE the panoramo shot from the top!!

on a side note, Nathan, I just sent you a PM. Thanks

[freeze]

Hey thank you Addison... got it.


Here's the video from this weekend. I'll be also uploading on Vimeo as I'm noticing the quality issues with YouTube on the colour side of things.

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It'll take a sec for full quality as it's pretty fresh of the press.

HD Vimeo version:
http://www.vimeo.com/12576933

[RiceFarmer]

Looks like it was a great run! Looking forward to the next one!

[CalgaryRider]

great video!

so many good memories and such a great run!

Here is a little video of Daryl in the last major obstacle, hopefully Photobucket is behaving!

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx222/CalgaryRider/CT4WD%20June%2013-2010/th_P6130116.jpg (http://s758.photobucket.com/albums/xx222/CalgaryRider/CT4WD%20June%2013-2010/?action=view&current=P6130116.mp4)

[dragonlady]

To say the ride was "awesome" is to understate this unbelievable experience for this newbie. This was my first official ride ever. Me, my trusty FJ, and husband Richard as a passenger (who didn't white knuckle it even once or bail).

It was a well organized trip, with Keith as our fearless and very competent trail leader who spotted us through some stuff that looked gnarly at first glance, but once in it, it was exciting and so fun. And Gary, Mr. Winch, didn't have to use his winch, as he spotted all of us through the last crater where nobody got stuck and the FJ's all performed well, along with the 4Runners and Trucks.

Thank you Keith and Nathan and Richard (passenger) for doing a prerun on Friday when you decided to reverse the course for Sunday's ride, and it was a good thing that you did, because on Sunday the different stages came at us in a very manageable way and left the "crater" to the end. Well thought out decisions for all levels of driving skills.

Great positive environment, great spotting, and learnt so much while heart thumping away, but it was more than manageable and so so fun. The view at the top, well that's more than a thousand words with all the photos posted.

Matthew and Steev, give a kid and a dog, sticks and water and so cool to watch.

Nathan, great video as always. Great having Justin the new member, whom we met at the Ethics course on Saturday and there he was on Sunday! couldn't wipe the smile off his face. And most of all, it was lovely spending the whole day with all of you. Thank you for a such a fun ride!

[Tacorossa]

Awesome video Nathan!

Here is a short video of Bette meandering through the "crater" at the end.

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o134/tacorossa/Fischer%20West%20Quirk%20Ridge%20June%2013%202010/th_f5395f97.jpg (http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o134/tacorossa/Fischer%20West%20Quirk%20Ridge%20June%2013%202010/?action=view&current=f5395f97.mp4)

[dragonlady]

I wanted to see Shane's post of Daryl's video through the crater and Daryl's posting, too. Does video, in this case, mean video as in "moving pictures"? (showing my age am I?) or does it mean a still photo as in paused video? Or is it my computer?

[Tacorossa]

I wanted to see Shane's post of Daryl's video through the crater and Daryl's posting, too. Does video, in this case, mean video as in "moving pictures"? (showing my age am I?) or does it mean a still photo as in paused video? Or is it my computer?

The pictures you see on this post are links to the photobucket file. All you have to do is click on the picture and it will take you to the video.

[freeze]

Right on!!

Would it be ok if we used some of the photo's for the news section write up?

[stroM-]

Wow! Looks like a great day out there. Enjoyed the pictures as well as the video. Can't wait to make it up there :D

[CalgaryRider]

Yeah Nathan, any of my pictures you can use, and if you need more let me know!

[freeze]

Hey thank you!

[freeze]

Wow! Looks like a great day out there. Enjoyed the pictures as well as the video. Can't wait to make it up there :D

:D

[dragonlady]

Daryl, thanks for the advice. I found out that my settings on the website were wrong so the photos and videos were all showing up as links and the videos were all photos. Everything is copacetic! You did well through the crater.

[Tacorossa]

Right on!!

Would it be ok if we used some of the photo's for the news section write up?

Yeah no problem at all. You can use any of mine that you like.


Daryl, thanks for the advice. I found out that my settings on the website were wrong so the photos and videos were all showing up as links and the videos were all photos. Everything is copacetic! You did well through the crater.

Glad you were able to figure it out. If it wasn't for "Mr. Winch" I never would have made it through the crater as smoothly as I did.

[dragonlady]

Glad you were able to figure it out. If it wasn't for "Mr. Winch" I never would have made it through the crater as smoothly as I did.

Totally agree about expert spotting. It teaches about line, wheel placement, and I have lots to learn, especially, about momentum which you carried well that smoothed out your run, Daryl. Everybody did well through there. Real cool.

Thanks Gary aka "Mr. Winch"!

[FJeff Cruiser]

Awesome video, awesome pictures, awesome day, awesome people... did I mention it was awesome!

Thanks everyone... Valerie and I have a great time: )

[freeze]

Speaking of Awesome pictures ^^^^

hint hint... :D

[Muttle]

I keep missing out on all the fun :(
atleast I have my web wheeling.

[freeze]

The Trip report is live on the Main News Site!!

What an incredible trail run at McLean Creek. This was our June 1Day Trip (formerly known as the Easy Run) with spectacular views and excellent company. We started the day out at 8:30 AM at the McLean Creek General Store where we met up with April, Meghan, Bette, Jeff M., Blake, Gary, Will, Justin, Shayne, Daryl, and Keith.

The venue for the 1Day Trip consisted of going up through Fisher West then climb to the peak of Quark Ridge which is about a 1,000FT elevation gain. Justin had joined CT4WD on Friday, took the Trail Ethics & Safety Course, and joined us on the trail Sunday. If you see his FJ Cruiser, you'll notice his license plates aren't the Albertan variety as he's come all the way from Texas! Justin wasn't the only new attendee on the Official Trail Run as he was joined by April, Bette, and Daryl. Meghan has been on the trail quite a few times mostly riding shotgun. Now that she's a 4Runner owner, this was her first full day behind the wheel on the trail as well.

Click to read more (http://www.ct4wd.com/news/index.php/component/content/article/30-the-community/96-trailreport-june2010-mclean)

[RedApe]

I haven't had the chance to go through my pics as of yet...should be done tomorrow, and I'll add a few up as well!

[freeze]

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[Winch]

Totally agree about expert spotting. It teaches about line, wheel placement, and I have lots to learn, especially, about momentum which you carried well that smoothed out your run, Daryl. Everybody did well through there. Real cool.

Thanks Gary aka "Mr. Winch"!

You're welcome Bette. I'm glad everybody got through there as well as we did.

[rickashay]

Great pics Nathan; really diggin the spiderweb one and the 'wide' perspective in the blue Fj shot!

[freeze]

The pictures are a mix of Meghan's and mine. All the good shots are hers... like the spider web!

[FJeff Cruiser]

Great photos everyone.

I didn't really take any pictures this trip... I guess I was just enjoying driving : )

Here are a couple shots I had fun with in Photoshop.

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[RedApe]

I managed only a few this day....so I'll post 2.

I have a few more from the pre-run that I'll share as well.

http://macdaly.com/wheeling/june2010/qr1.jpg
Nathan's ascent

http://macdaly.com/wheeling/june2010/qr2.jpg
CT4WD: Will's Kitchen

[freeze]

haha... Will's Kitchen is pretty close to Hells' Kitchen!

[dragonlady]

Ahh, there was nothing hellish about the food from Will's kitchen. Just good old hot dogs! He flipped them with great skill and dexterity except for one errant one that flipped off the stove--one second rule and quickly rescued by his sous chef, Nathan. (will not go into details of the rescue mission). Can't waste them hot dogs. Mmmm.

[Winch]

Here are the few I got. You would have to choose reverse order because somehow I must be doing something wrong: http://s208.photobucket.com/albums/bb128/Bluebull67/2010-06-13/?albumview=slideshow

[Grandpa Smurf]

I'm thinking the hill climb basically out of Fischer W, that joins you up with Sylvester trail... The big open dirt road that will take you to Quirk ridge. You would come down a valley, have a tiny little stream crossing, then there's a washed out hillclimb that looked pretty tough. When I rode it, I didn't think trucks would fit on the bypass, but maybe they do, I can't remember how I drove it in the FJ last time I did it, and on the quad I was moving pretty quick, so didn't exactly Measure...

Cheers!

I took the hard line in my FJ. What a blast (25 - 30 degree angle). FJ's totally rock.