McLean Creek - Late October

[City_Rider]

Anyone game for a run out to McLean before it closes?

[874runnersr5]

yee son :D

[Tarzan]

Yes I would like to make one more trip, we actaully have more time than I thought for Mclean.


Access to the OHV trails within McLean Creek Forest Land Use Zone from the campground is permitted; from December 1 to April 30, OHV use is restricted to tracked snow vehicles & OHVs weighing less than 450 kg (1000 pounds) & having three or more floatation tires; dirt bikes are permitted in McLean Creek Forest Land Use Zone from May 1 to November 30 only.



Maybe the BOD will has a run planned for Nov. if not lets put one together as the only weeekend in October left is the 24th (Halloween is the following).

[Tarzan]

What happened to the unofficial trail run forum?

[FJeff Cruiser]

yep, I'd be into that.

[Tacorossa]

Count me in as tentative provided it is somewhat of an easy run.

[CalgaryRider]

Yeah I'm in. I do have some responsibilities on Saturday Morning and Sunday evening, so if you guys are thinking of a Sunday AM run I'm in.

I know of a nice short run (Top of the World) and there is only 1 really technical climb and 2 others that can be bypassed or if your City_Rider you can man up and do them.

[Sprockett]

I'm in too.

[Winch]

So, is this still hapenning? Maybe Sunday, so that we don't risk being late for Halloween on Sat?

[FJeff Cruiser]

For our interest.... looks like Mclean is open until Dec 1st this year.

http://gateway.cd.gov.ab.ca/siteinformation.aspx?id=311
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[Tarzan]

I thought Mclean was closed Nov 1 in years past but then I saw he notice and figured I was mistaken. Did they change the date like I thought?

Easy run is in the calendar for Nov 8th which is also the rally (great photo ops Jeff).

[Wellsy]

Mclean is always Dec 1st.. Been there many times in Nov for yrs past

[Sprockett]

Actually, I might still be into this if it's on Sunday (have to check with the wife if we have plans). Weather might still be ok.

If would still be with the Jeep and not the Taco though...

[FJeff Cruiser]

I thought Mclean was closed Nov 1 in years past but then I saw he notice and figured I was mistaken. Did they change the date like I thought?

Easy run is in the calendar for Nov 8th which is also the rally (great photo ops Jeff).

Hi Harry - thanks for the Heads up. When you say "also the rally"... what do you mean by that? Is there a rally at that time? Sorry, I'm new : )

[Tarzan]

By Rally I mean small sports cars with crazy tires driving at insane speeds on snow covered roads.

http://www.cscc.ab.ca/kananaskis/thumb03.jpg

http://www.cscc.ab.ca/kananaskis/

If you are interested I have a spare seat or can help you find some good spots to take photos.

[Tarzan]

I should explain what my involment with the Rally is since you are "new". For many years now Rally West has used the Calgary Amature Radio club and the Nissan Import club to help hold their races. My job is to provide recovery and there are a few of us that perform this task. Since we have 4x4's with winches it was easy for us to recover stuck, crashed you name it rally cars and it is a lot of fun. Basically my job is to chase the last rally car down each course unless there is a major off and they have to stop the cars. Are you in?

[Sprockett]

Looks like I'm ok to do this. Anyone else interested besides me and Gary? the McLean trip, not the rally ;)

[FJeff Cruiser]

I should explain what my involment with the Rally is since you are "new". For many years now Rally West has used the Calgary Amature Radio club and the Nissan Import club to help hold their races. My job is to provide recovery and there are a few of us that perform this task. Since we have 4x4's with winches it was easy for us to recover stuck, crashed you name it rally cars and it is a lot of fun. Basically my job is to chase the last rally car down each course unless there is a major off and they have to stop the cars. Are you in?

Interesting! Thanks for the invite... will let you know.

PS. I remember seeing a commercial about the kananaskis rally... thats on the 8th, eh. Cool.

[Winch]

Looks like I'm ok to do this. Anyone else interested besides me and Gary? the McLean trip, not the rally ;)

Yes, we should start getting a head count of "who's in" to determine if it's worthwile going out. Besides, I aint going on a Toyota run where 50% of the vehichles are jeep. :)

[CalgaryRider]

I'm in for Sunday AM. Should we call it 10 am at the McLean Creek Store?

[Sprockett]

Besides, I aint going on a Toyota run where 50% of the vehichles are jeep. :)

Zing!

I'd bring the tacoma but then we'd only be able to drive down the gravel raod and back :D

[freeze]

Mclean is always Dec 1st.. Been there many times in Nov for yrs past

Thanks for the heads up Wellsy! I'm trying to get the 81 fires up fir a run soon. Increase the solid axle population ;)

[FJeff Cruiser]

I'm in for Sunday AM. Should we call it 10 am at the McLean Creek Store?

Hey Shayne, Both Valerie and I are in Sunday at 10am.

[Winch]

I'm in for Sunday AM. Should we call it 10 am at the McLean Creek Store?

Was wondering if we shouldn't aim for 9:30 since we get to sleep in on Sunday any ways. Being that we gain one hour, it will feel like 10:30 and it will get dark soon now. Remember to turn your clocks back so you don't sit and wait there for an hour before the rest of us to show up. :D

[CalgaryRider]

good call Gary. I totally forgot about daylight savings time...

[FJeff Cruiser]

9:30am sounds good. Gary thanks for the reminder.

Who's all going?

[Winch]

Well, looks like we might be a small group, but should be lots of fun. See you there!

[FJeff Cruiser]

Good times today at the unofficial Mclean Creek run. Thanks everyone. Here are couple photos and a vid of Share on the way to the "top of the world".

Left to Right (Gary & Son, Ryan & Son, Shayne & Sammy, Jeff & Valerie - David, missing in action).

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An HDR shot.

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[CalgaryRider]

Great shots Jeff!!! I still cant believe I made it up that rock shelf! Thanks everyone for the great spotting!

[RiceFarmer]

Great shots Jeff!!! I still cant believe I made it up that rock shelf! Thanks everyone for the great spotting!

No doubt Shayne! Nice work!