US West East Bay Monthly Meet Up - Pleasanton Ridge regional park CA - AUGUST MEET up moved to Aug 20- OLD THREAD

[Sfengineer]

Likely Saturday 5th of February. It will depend on finding a good snow trail, originally we were looking at the Mormon Emmigrant Trail but they have closed it this year. So perhaps Corral Hollow or another up there.

Awesome! Here’s a shot of eagle lakes from a week ago. Please Let me know if anyone is planning or wants to do an exploratory / scouting trip of any trails for the upcoming bigger trip - I was supposed to be in Europe for the rest of the month for work, but just got cancelled due to Covid...so lots of flexibility and free time on my side!

 

[Roger 2486]

Likely Saturday 5th of February. It will depend on finding a good snow trail, originally we were looking at the Mormon Emmigrant Trail but they have closed it this year. So perhaps Corral Hollow or another up there.

Dave- I believe the Corral Hollow trail has been closed for the season by the USFS for planning purposes : "Forest Road and Trail Closures December 15 2021 - April 14, 2022"

I believe Boards Crossing / Sourgrass Trail may still be open albeit a smaller loop trail.

 

[Sfengineer]

Hey Guys! Hope everyone’s out and enjoying the 3 day weekend! I’m so looking forward to the upcoming snow trip! Is it looking like Boards Crossing? I’ve never been and Love seeing now spots.

There’s a few longer trails I’m familiar with of 80, but u fortunately I have no idea what condition they’re in with that huge dump of snow we got

 

[Bugeyz]

Like Jason said the Anza Borrego Rally Point is up! Snooze you lose!

Anza Borrego

The Anza Borrego Desert has a plethora of terrain types. This change in terrain will keep you on your toes but won't completely consume your time from taking in al

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PapaDave, I'm new so pardon the noob question: the A-B posts says only 15 rigs are allowed, how do I find out on whether it's full or space is still available. Thanks.

 

[Roger 2486]

PapaDave, I'm new so pardon the noob question: the A-B posts says only 15 rigs are allowed, how do I find out on whether it's full or space is still available. Thanks.

Good evening, when you look at the trip Rally Point, go the Attendees tab and click on it. This will show you who ha signed up and he total vehicles. At the top of the section if spaces are sitill available, you’ll see an option to click Going or Not Going. If the option doesn’t exist, the trip has reached its limit set by the creator. Check back frequently as people’s plans change and sometimes have to back out.…ask me how I know :(. Also you can message the trip organizer in the trip chat to determine if any additional spots may become available or keep you posted. Hope this makes sense and helps…it was and still is a learning curve for us. All the best!

 

[PapaDave]

PapaDave, I'm new so pardon the noob question: the A-B posts says only 15 rigs are allowed, how do I find out on whether it's full or space is still available. Thanks.

Good evening, when you look at the trip Rally Point, go the Attendees tab and click on it. This will show you who ha signed up and he total vehicles. At the top of the section if spaces are sitill available, you’ll see an option to click Going or Not Going. If the option doesn’t exist, the trip has reached its limit set by the creator. Check back frequently as people’s plans change and sometimes have to back out.…ask me how I know :(. Also you can message the trip organizer in the trip chat to determine if any additional spots may become available or keep you posted. Hope this makes sense and helps…it was and still is a learning curve for us. All the best!

Great answer Roger, and yes Ric that is how you do it! If full emailing the organizer is a great option. Currently the web page does not support holding a spot in line if someone cancels. So emailing and checking back is a good way to go. In addition if you look under “location“ you’ll find the map to download and prepare yourself if you can indeed go. Or you can save the file and go at another time on your own.

 

[Bugeyz]

Great answer Roger, and yes Ric that is how you do it! If full emailing the organizer is a great option. Currently the web page does not support holding a spot in line if someone cancels. So emailing and checking back is a good way to go. In addition if you look under “location“ you’ll find the map to download and prepare yourself if you can indeed go. Or you can save the file and go at another time on your own.

Thank you both for your response, so another noob question: does the park limit the amount of vehicles in a group or was 15 an easy number of vehicles to manage?

 

[PapaDave]

Thank you both for your response, so another noob question: does the park limit the amount of vehicles in a group or was 15 an easy number of vehicles to manage?

It’s usually partially the sheer numbers to manage based on the trail and the size of the planned campsite locations. As we usually disperse camp a clearing might only hold 15 rigs. 15 rigs requires a large area and if a trail has a lot of elements managing more vehicles might be pretty slow

 

[Bugeyz]

It’s usually partially the sheer numbers to manage based on the trail and the size of the planned campsite locations. As we usually disperse camp a clearing might only hold 15 rigs. 15 rigs requires a large area and if a trail has a lot of elements managing more vehicles might be pretty slow

I see and I can relate. I used to plan and lead adventure motorcycle rides and whenever I have a pack of 10 or more it's so easy to lose someone when your sweeper isn't paying attention. Although moto camping area space is not an issue it's mostly when you're on the go and each one's bio break has a different schedule so talk about a slow ride. Thanks.

 

[PapaDave]

Howdy hey howdy ho who wants to go to the snow?

I’ve heard Uncle Tom’s Cabin is a fun destination with maybe about 15 miles of snowy road to drive. Likely not too technical but a fun day trip to let kids and rigs play in the snow. Thinking about Saturday Feb 5th leaving Pleasanton around 8am. Let me know if you’d be interested and if anyone has been up there recently. Gaia’s snow map is showing a good amount of snow there. (38.9293517, -120.4849922)

 

[Roger 2486]

Dave, sounds good to me! Looks like a fun day. Thanks!

 

[alka]

Hello!! .. I want to find out If I can get a 4runner TRD Pro Fox Suspension kit from anyone of your's or friend's builds who is replacing them.
I want to put them on my 4runner TRD ORP.
Or any other suggestions welcome.

 

[Beto M]

I just signed up I’m in Dave

 

[PapaDave]

Hello!! .. I want to find out If I can get a 4runner TRD Pro Fox Suspension kit from anyone of your's or friend's builds who is replacing them.
I want to put them on my 4runner TRD ORP.
Or any other suggestions welcome.

If someone does I’m sure they will let you know!

@AzzyRnr @JReichert11

 

[PapaDave]

I just signed up I’m in Dave

Glad you are hear, we are going to the snow soon!

 

[PapaDave]

Snow Day is up

Snow Day To Uncle Tom’s Cabin- Californian Sierras

Snow Day=Play Day

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[Sfengineer]

Count me in for the snow day! Looking forward to meeting everyone on the 5th

 

[AzzyRnr]

Hello!! .. I want to find out If I can get a 4runner TRD Pro Fox Suspension kit from anyone of your's or friend's builds who is replacing them.
I want to put them on my 4runner TRD ORP.
Or any other suggestions welcome.

I have a set of Bilstein 5100’s with approximately 10,000. OME front springs 2887, icon 2” rear springs.

 

[PapaDave]

HAM LICENSE​

Want to get your HAM license in a day? Feb 12th there’s a HAM Cram in Stockton. Basically you don’t need to study they teach you what you need to know and the success rate is very high, around 97%.

$20 and you are set for 10 years! Here is a link and screen shot.

Stockton-Delta Amateur Radio Club

This is the web site for the Stockton-Delta Amateur Radio Club.

www.w6sf.org

 

[alka]

HAM LICENSE​

Want to get your HAM license in a day? Feb 12th there’s a HAM Cram in Stockton. Basically you don’t need to study they teach you what you need to know and the success rate is very high, around 97%.

$20 and you are set for 10 years! Here is a link and screen shot.

Stockton-Delta Amateur Radio Club

This is the web site for the Stockton-Delta Amateur Radio Club.

www.w6sf.org

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I registered through their site a few weeks ago for Fed 12th.