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CalgaryRider
07-30-2010, 09:47 AM
So I was thinking that after our trucks are all nice and clean for Saturday, we go out and have a little fun on Sunday.

Date and Time: Sunday Aug 1 - 10 am
Meeting Location:McLean Creek Store
Who's Leading: CalgaryRider (AKA Shayne)
Who's Tail Gunning: needed
Expected Number of Trucks: come one come all!
Expected Time of Return: 6 pm
Radio Channles (CB, FRS, VHF): FRS 11
The Trail Name: Top of the World and then maybe the gravel pit
Difficulty Expected: I think the trail is rated a 2
Equipment Needed: Recovery straps, GLOVES, basic kit
CT4WD Courses Needed: Intro
RSVP List: just post below if your interested, I will also be talking to people at the Heninger event on Sat.

Notes: Just got my truck lifted so I want to see the difference on the trail, I really am not going out to beat on my truck, just put her through the paces and see how she handles the trail at the new height.
Rapier46
07-31-2010, 01:59 AM
Well. Since no one wants to come with me today, maybe il come out.

Edit- Yes, ill be there, ill be in a blue 86 pickup, with super swampers. im down for anything.
Rapier46
08-01-2010, 08:35 PM
Was a success. Everyone post pics they got
Rapier46
08-01-2010, 09:56 PM
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theres a few of mine
CalgaryRider
08-03-2010, 09:14 AM
Those are some great pictures, and yeah the sudden hard rainstorm didn't help :(

I only have a few pics on my BB as my gf had the camera this weekend. I took a few shots of the damage I got on the weekend, so hopefully I can get some estimate on how much it will cost to get my front quarter panels and my rear drivers tire fixed :(
marco88
08-03-2010, 01:44 PM
damm i need to check this section more often
Doc McCoy
08-03-2010, 06:40 PM
That looked like fun. :(
dragonlady
08-03-2010, 06:57 PM
Hey Shane sorry to hear about your tire. The run looked like fun and this weather is so unpredictable lately, but glad that you guys more than survived to tell about it. Whose dog? I love the last photo! That just about said it all.
Rapier46
08-03-2010, 09:53 PM
Those are some great pictures, and yeah the sudden hard rainstorm didn't help :(

I only have a few pics on my BB as my gf had the camera this weekend. I took a few shots of the damage I got on the weekend, so hopefully I can get some estimate on how much it will cost to get my front quarter panels and my rear drivers tire fixed :(


hopefully all they have to do is pull the tree bits out and clean the bead up a bit and the tire should be all set. if its torn up on the bead, its toast. doubt it though, if it's not leaking.


Hey Shane sorry to hear about your tire. The run looked like fun and this weather is so unpredictable lately, but glad that you guys more than survived to tell about it. Whose dog? I love the last photo! That just about said it all.



thats my german shepard, Beau. he's pretty photogenic! yup, the "end of the day pics" sum it all up haha
dragonlady
08-03-2010, 10:06 PM
thats my german shepard, Beau. he's pretty photogenic! yup, the "end of the day pics" sum it all up haha[/QUOTE]

And that he is un chien beau, Beau! He's totally voguing with his ears!
canadian bum
08-04-2010, 06:58 PM
Haha looks like fun. I was just debating with Gherra the other weekend about how I dislike Mclean so much because it always seems to be a huge swamp...

I have to get my Junk ready this upcoming weekend for some near future fun.
Rapier46
08-04-2010, 07:16 PM
Well it was rainy. The mud is good, it's fun to take techincal routes and scout the sticky stuff. But that's just me. And I haven't been to waiprous for years.
Max Magnet
08-05-2010, 10:31 PM
Yeah, Beau is beautiful dog, and a wonderful personality. The run started off great, then it rained, then it got ssssslippery, I really need to mod my truck soon!! Thanks to Rapier46 and his winch! I'll post a few pix soon.
marc


Well it was rainy. The mud is good, it's fun to take techincal routes and scout the sticky stuff. But that's just me. And I haven't been to waiprous for years.
Winch
08-05-2010, 11:11 PM
I was just debating with Gherra the other weekend about how I dislike Mclean so much because it always seems to be a huge swamp...

Debating? Sounded more like arguing to me, ha ha. :)

But to McLean's credit, the whole place is really not a swamp. There are some dry trails, like Quirk ridge, Fisher west, and 2 out of the 4 trails up to Top of the world are pretty dry, and there are others. I personally still find McLean the best spot for wheeling in Alberta with the variety of trails, etc.
freeze
08-06-2010, 12:10 AM
McLean does offer some nice higher alpine terrain with a good mixture of ruts and trail. It can offer some real diversity especially if it rains or snows... :D
canadian bum
08-06-2010, 01:43 AM
Debating? Sounded more like arguing to me, ha ha. :)

But to McLean's credit, the whole place is really not a swamp. There are some dry trails, like Quirk ridge, Fisher west, and 2 out of the 4 trails up to Top of the world are pretty dry, and there are others. I personally still find McLean the best spot for wheeling in Alberta with the variety of trails, etc.

Best in Alberta? Oh man just you wait till we start wheeling in the Nordegg area. It's going to be good.