RockHopper Roundup 2010

[Tinman]

4th Annual RockHopper RoundUp July 30th thru August 1st, 2010 Bald Mountain Base Camp

Join us for a weekend of wheelin', dinner, and fun.

There will be a night run on Bald Mountain on Friday evening.
Saturday will include several different runs to choose from:

• Bald Mountain Trail
• Red Lake Trail
• Brewer Lake Trail
• Swamp Lake Trail

	Saturday night we will be cooking dinner for everyone.
	Please bring your own beverages!

Please post up how many adults and children you are planning on bringing.

Make sure your rig is ready.  Click Here for a Safety Checklist

[Ironman]

  Can't wait.

[Deputy Dog]

Sign me up.  I'll make sure to keep my wheels on this time

[cruiserfj45]

I think I'm supposed to be there?  I'm in charge of something

[Tinman]

I think I'm supposed to be there?  I'm in charge of something

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE COMING WITH YOU?

[cruiserfj45]

2

[Welshdragon79]

3, not sure if it's one or two rigs yet.... 

[BirdDog]

2

[FRIZZLEFRY]

Two and a monkey  

Im missing a couple things on the safety check list.Not major stuff but does that mean I cant go?

 

[Ironman]

Two and a monkey  

Im missing a couple things on the safety check list.Not major stuff but does that mean I cant go?

 

What are you missing Bro. I have a High lift you can use. 

[Slobbermouth]

Count me in for 2.  We had a BLAST last year !

[Tinman]

Two and a monkey  

Im missing a couple things on the safety check list.Not major stuff but does that mean I cant go?

 

If you want to go, we will find a way to get you what you need.  Just let someone know, and we will start working on it.

[portabill]

Planning on it, it's been too long.  2

[FRIZZLEFRY]

If you want to go, we will find a way to get you what you need.  Just let someone know, and we will start working on it.

I dont have reverse lights and I do not carry a spare 

This is my spare and I know how to use it

[DaveM]

Count us for 6+ 

[RockWoRM]

I plan on being there! 

Sign me up for the swamp run. Had a blast last year! 




WRM   

[Deputy Dog]

6 of us will be there.  Me, my wife, my two daughters and two dogs.  Looking forward to it!!

[Mufasa]

We will be there...Me, Megan and Emily, this time armed with as much water I can drink and plenty of IB Profin to fight off the migraine headaches and/or altitude sickness.   
Also comming is a (non wheelin) friend from work with his 2 year old daughter on her first camping trip.   

Is there anything I can bring to help out?  i.e. generator, food, sharp stick??

[RockBottom]

Is there anything I can bring to help out?

Try this: http://4x4him.com/forum/index.php?topic=5484.msg51432#msg51432
The Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet is posted in the Members Only section.  If you can't get to it, just PM Tinman, he can help you.

Saturday evening dinner is covered - Dessert, however is potluck.
And that generator could always be of good use...THANKS!

[JerryRig]

I will be there. As for Brenda, dont know yet

[Mufasa]

Try this: http://4x4him.com/forum/index.php?topic=5484.msg51432#msg51432
The Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet is posted in the Members Only section.  If you can't get to it, just PM Tinman, he can help you.  I cant get to it, I'll PM hime

Saturday evening dinner is covered - Dessert, however is potluck.  Then dessert it shall be
And that generator could always be of good use...THANKS!  Sounds good, we have a 2400 watt Yamaha that is nice and quiet.

[RCKRUNR]

Me and the wife will be there saturday. No wheeling tho just gona come hang out and have diner with yall.  will bring some dessert let me know if theres something that needs to come up saturday  maybe some ice?

[Dutchman]

  Put us down for 2. Let us know what you want us to bring.

[monyman]

One for us. Chriss has another commitment.

[RockBottom]

Let us know what you want us to bring.

Dessert for Saturday evening is potluck, Sign up here: http://4x4him.com/forum/index.php?topic=5510.0

[Ironman]

One.

Me and the wife will be there saturday. No wheeling tho just gona come hang out and have diner with yall.

Hey Jimmy. If you want to wheel into Red with us, you or you and your wife are welcome to ride along with me.

[Red Man's jeep]

im going to try and be up there with my jeep now that i can work on it
 

[Crash Gordon]

I'll love to do this but...

1.) I don't have a 4wd. (Can I bum a ride Vern? )

2.) What do I bring and do I get set up? (New to this)

[Naz]

I would love to attend - me and my 2 young boys

[firecat]

6...ish... Fri/Sat only though!

[b2driver]

We can't wait! 2 adults + 2 kids

[Cherokee Blue]

Boo! I can't make it this year. My wife and I will be on a mission trip to Brazil! We will be leaving July 19th and returning August 4th. It's bitter sweet.

[Bronco75]

We will be 3 

[Tinman]

We will be there 2 adults & 1 kid

[RCKRUNR]

One.Hey Jimmy. If you want to wheel into Red with us, you or you and your wife are welcome to ride along with me.

Is the offer still there?

[Ironman]

Sure is Bro. 

[RCKRUNR]

Awesome save a seat for me and the wife. Thanks its been awhile since ive been wheelin it will be awesome to ride along with you

[Ironman]

Awesome save a seat for me and the wife. Thanks its been awhile since ive been wheelin it will be awesome to ride along with you

Cool. 

[X210]

I will be there, there will be two of us.

[Timber]

I will be there with a friend. Had an awesome time on Swamp last year. 

[Ironman]

I will be there with a friend. Had an awesome time on Swamp last year. 

Swamp.  I thought you did Red with me last year.

[MattG]

Swamp.  I thought you did Red with me last year.

Swamp was 2 years ago, pre new required specs.

[Timber]

Thats right   Mitch broke, parked his Jeep and hitched a ride.  Mitch, are you doing Red again this year?

[Ironman]

Yea, I'm going to attempt to lead the group in again. Got a spare track bar bolt this time. 

[Red Man's jeep]

thats good im all out of bolts lol

[Timber]

YOUR going to lead? I remember the pace you drove on the swamp run in '08. Does that mean were ALL going to miss the Sat. night barbecue back at camp.

[RCKRUNR]

YOUR going to lead? I remember the pace you drove on the swamp run in '08. Does that mean were ALL going to miss the Sat. night barbecue back at camp.

Looks like im co piloting may take even longer with my spotting
But you wont have to wait for me to play on all the rocks this year.

[Ironman]

YOUR going to lead? I remember the pace you drove on the swamp run in '08. Does that mean were ALL going to miss the Sat. night barbecue back at camp.

Yea, If I don't lead, you all will drive off and leave me.    And besides, someone has to show you how it's done.  

[Ironman]

Looks like im co piloting may take even longer with my spotting
But you wont have to wait for me to play on all the rocks this year.

Feel free to get behind the wheel Bro.

[FRIZZLEFRY]

Oh man I'm gettin excited!!

I love Swamp and I have not been on it yet with the Toyota 

[FRIZZLEFRY]

I dont have reverse lights and I do not carry a spare .

Oh yea ,
Who can I PM that can tell me if I can fly without that stuff or if I need to stay home. I just need some sort of confirmation one way or the other before drag my junk all the way up the mountain 

Chris

[Red Man's jeep]

well it looks like me and my boy will be there and im bring some one else a friend of mine and his to kids so i have a full rig this time lol

[Peachy]

welp sign me up! soo that's 1 peachy and a samurai! ohh and the parental's are comming in there's soo 3 for us, but it think that i have to be there for tech inspection duties, unless i can;t get off work again?

[clc]

Marlin & I will be coming up Saturday morning to join everyone. Looking forward to wheeling with everybody.

Christine

[ZuperDave]

Marlin & I will be coming up Saturday morning to join everyone. Looking forward to wheeling with everybody.

Christine

Well, if Marlin is going up Saturday, I might just have to go too.....

Let me kick it around a bit.........

[freds40]

I'll have the wife and kids. We will probably run Swamp. 

[x2nou]

Ill be there Sat.  It will be 2 of us.

[Robert]

Count us in for 5. We will be there Friday night after work unless I can fanangle my way out early.

[Welshdragon79]

Need to update my original assesment; I'll be coming alone this year and no rig. Still planning on being there Fri, Sat and Sun morning and will probably sign up to help clean up camp. 

[Tinman]

I created a map and directions to get you to Base Camp.  This isn't the only way, it is just the easiest, in my ever so humble opinion.

Anyway, the document is an attachment below.

[MattG]

I created a map and directions to get you to Base Camp.  This isn't the only way, it is just the easiest, in my ever so humble opinion.

Anyway, the document is an attachment below.

You may find it more like 4+ miles back in there.

[Tinman]

You may find it more like 4+ miles back in there.

I went back to double check and the map software said something different this time.  Now it says 5+ miles.  I confirmed it in another map software, so I will make a correction.  I think I had a brain fade last night, thanks for catching that Matt.

On another note, we are getting quite a response for people wanting to run Swamp.  We may have to send some on other runs to keep the numbers down in each group.  We stay under the radar by keeping our groups small on the trail.

Matt, would you be interested in being trail boss for a second group on Swamp?  This would be your opportunity to lead a group of "unrestricted" rigs across the trail, I have noticed your comments several time regarding this issue, and here is your chance.

[MattG]

I went back to double check and the map software said something different this time.  Now it says 5+ miles.  I confirmed it in another map software, so I will make a correction.  I think I had a brain fade last night, thanks for catching that Matt.

On another note, we are getting quite a response for people wanting to run Swamp.  We may have to send some on other runs to keep the numbers down in each group.  We stay under the radar by keeping our groups small on the trail.

Matt, would you be interested in being trail boss for a second group on Swamp?  This would be your opportunity to lead a group of "unrestricted" rigs across the trail, I have noticed your comments several time regarding this issue, and here is your chance.

Can't make it this year.  Sandi has a dog trial in Prunedale and I will be kayaking on the coast.
I have only ridden the trail so I'll have to follow you next year.
Matt

[X210]

Can some one tell me how to get to bald mountain base camp? I think I know, but would like to know for sure.
thanks.

[Kodiak Commando]

Tinman's post below has map attachment.   

[X210]

Got it , Thanks

[made of dust]

well I just talked to ironman a couple hours ago. I am defintly in.  It will be me and a possible other, not sure yet. Im open to lead swamp if need be.

[55crawler]

2 of us. Not sure which run we'll do. ed.- Swamp is sounding like a good idea 

[Dutchman]

add one more for our gang. My son is coming.

[TOMSRYD]

2 please Brandon and me 

[cruiserfj45]

Girl4God's parents and sister are coming up so that brings our total up to 5.

[portabill]

Well, I can't come up until early Saturday morning.     What time are the runs leaving base camp?  Also, what is the cost?

[Tinman]

Well, I can't come up until early Saturday morning.     What time are the runs leaving base camp?  Also, what is the cost?

Cost is free.  The Swamp run usually leaves early.  Red is next.  Then Bald & Brewer follow.  I think last year the last one left about 10am.

[JerryRig]

Didn't swamp leave at 7:00 am ?

[SMIL911]

2 or 3 of us....

Huebie & Dhondagod leading the Swamp run...  I will pin them down in the next day or so as to what time they plan on heading out...


 

[BJeepers]

The Bryants will be there,add 4 to your count.

[Crash Gordon]

Count me in, 1 dude

I am driving to our campground up there Friday after work, but I'll need a ride for the trails if anyone is good with that. My 2WD Dakota = not a good idea, lol. Thanks!

[SMIL911]

I talked to Dhondagod tonight & he said leaving for Swamp by 0800 at the latest...  He might post more later

[DHONDAGOD]

Just wanted to chime in on the Swamp run as there seems to be some questions about the run that Id like to clarify.

The run is being led by Huebie and tailgunned by me. (unless he was washed out to sea crossing Fordice creek this last weekend, anyone heard from him lately?)  


At the last meeting it was announced that the trail leaders would have final say-so as to what rigs would be allowed to participate based on the trail leaders judgment. Myself, freds40, Frizzlefry off the top of my head do not typically carry a spare tire when wheeling. This is a requirement of the standard rig requirments for any club run. However, if myself or Heubie decide to allow someone to come along on the run without a spare its because we have first hand knowledge and experience on the trial with these people on the trail. There is an understanding that if we have to leave one of those people behind due to a flat tire to get the rest of the group back to camp in time to participate then we will do. If we feel someone or their rig is not up to Swamp given the time we will be trying to complete it will not be able to allow you to run with the group.

I know this may offend someone but Ive done an 18-hour run on swamp before with a very capable group of IFS rigs with experianced drivers behind the wheels and I dont care to repeat it. One rig broke and axle and we could not leave a rig behind on that run. Towing a wounded rig out of Swamp takes two rigs hooked together and excellant drivers to operate it succesfully.

The trail is long. The trail can be VERY tough. I dont know its condition this year and Im not planning on taking a rig or its driver in with time constraints that will not be willing to do whatever it takes to get the group AS A WHOLE out in time for the dinner activities Saturday night.

If youve never run the trail before, have limited offroad experience or are concerned about possible damage to your rig then this Saturday will not be the time to try Swamp. Not saying it cant be done but it might be better to plan a full weekend to run it where you have an option of time pending any issues. Saturday we will have a schedule.

For those that want to run it myself and Heubie will need to inspect your rigs PRIOR to departure Saturday morning. In addition to the standard requirements (some of which we may or may not enforce) there will be additional requirements for Saturdays run. Please come prepared.

In no particular order;

1:  Good attitude
2:  Food/snacks/drinking water for everyone in your rig. Enough for a 24 hour period. Granola bars, cheese and crackers, fruit, etc...
3:  A jacket or blanket to keep everyone in your rig warm in case we end up with issues and get stuck out there into the wee hours of the morning. (it happens)
4:  Toilet paper  
5:  Spare fluids for your rig. (oil, p/s fluid, gear oil, water etc)
6:  Tools or tool kit capable of making any needed or emergency repairs on YOUR specific rig. (hub socket, special allen wrenchs, Whatever is specific to your rig)
7:  Working flashlight or lantern.
8:  Container to haul trash in, both our own and any we find along the way.
9:  Basic first aid supplies including any medication you may need along the way. (insulin for example) There is no guarantee we will be back at a specific time folks!
10:Working lights on the rig. (headlites, at least one tail light etc) If you get a ticket going in or out thats on you  but we need to see you in the dust at night.  

Some recovery gear, high lifts, shovels, compressed air, straps/clevis's etc can be spread throughout the group but feel free to bring your own. We will not turn you away if you dont have some items that can be shared. Lets face it, we dont need 6 high lift jacks for 7 rigs.


Make sure your rig is in good shape before coming up. Ill be getting under rigs before we leave making sure I feel they are up to the run. Double check your u-bolts with a socket and breaker bar. Look at your motor mounts, u-joints, fluid levels, belts and hoses, exhaust and any visible bolts to insure they are up for the unexpected. Are your tires in good shape? Check your lug nuts. Are they all there? Put a wrench on them and make sure they are tight. Check your steering for any play or worn joints. Check your frame around where the steering box mounts. Any cracks there? Are my shocks attached? (no kidding) This is the some of the stuff Im going to be looking for. Dont wait for me to find it when there is no time to fix it.


Run size is going to be limited to 10 rigs MAX. Hope to be under way by 8am. Subject to change depending on circumstance but when its time to go then we're gone.


Its late, Im tired. Feel free to post any questions and Ill do my best to answer them and try to check back to keep tabs on the questions. Looking forward to getting some seat time soon. See you all on Friday.


Chris

[Tinman]

I have no problems with what you stated.  It should be said that these rules have the full support of the 4X 4Him Board of Officers.  We all agreed to support the fact that the trail boss has the final word, so now you guy's have it.  If you don't like the rules, then you might want to consider another trail.

[JerryRig]

Brenda will be there saturday.  And I was planning to go on the Swamp run. 

[Red Man's jeep]

Need to update my original assesment; I'll be coming alone this year and no rig. Still planning on being there Fri, Sat and Sun morning and will probably sign up to help clean up camp. 

      well i will be alone this time to so i got 3 sets open for red trail.......

[portabill]

Planning on it, it's been too long.  2

Add one more for a total of 3.

Talking to another family, maybe three more and another jeep, not confirmed.

[made of dust]

I am leaving friday evening hopefully by 7:00, what time is everyone else leaving?  I also have one open seat. I am planning on running swamp if I am permitted.

[Crash Gordon]

I am leaving friday evening hopefully by 7:00, what time is everyone else leaving?  I also have one open seat. I am planning on running swamp if I am permitted.

Mind if I take that spot?

I'm leaving Selma when Chris is Friday. 6-7 PM I think he is and heading up there with him.

[portabill]

How much time would it take to tow a Jeep up from the 180/168 junction?  Figure a tired, average truck.

[Mufasa]

Due to mechancal failures of my jeep, and the fact that Emily will be starting kindergarden in 2 weeks, I will be tearing my rig apart this weekend to take a peak inside to see what's going on.  Unfortunate timing and a need to get this done asap is making it impossible to make RHRU.  I'm totally bummed but I need to get this done now when Megan and I can commute together, once Emily starts school we need two vehicles.

[made of dust]

sure. I dont care just bring some snacks and water