I'm going to send out an update email later on this, but for those that read the board...

You guys are more than welcome to arrive early or even go on Sat or do a two day trip (Ruger1022 will be there both days so get in contact with him if you like). The reason for the Sun 11-12pm meeting spot at the obsticle course is to allow those that would like to arrive early a chance to explore on their own and then just meet the group at 11. I also planned this hour becuase many of us are lazy and like to sleep in on Sun . We will probably hang out at the park till sundown (4pm) and I like Dean's idea about a group dinner (there's a great Mexican place in Hollister), but everyone is welcome to come and go as they please.

One other note. It seems like there is quite a large group going (10+ from our club, plus quite a few Toyotas) so I will need a few trail boss volunteers to help split the group up a bit. Let me know if you would like to lead a group (knowing the park is a must) and what difficulty you would like to lead (easy, med, hard).

Oh thank God! Getting up at the buttcrack of dawn to hit the sierras gets old.

From the yotatech side I think we've only got myself plus 2 more trucks, so far. I've only been to hollister a couple times and I'm still not really familiar with the trails.

So...How many are commited to show up so far? 14+? Any more? :rolleyes: I think this would be the perfect opportunity for more beginner(s) to join.

doh! take my name off the list
i just realized that i have finals on monday. i generally wouldn't care but i'm planning on graduating next semester so i SHOULD use that weekend studying to finally be done with school!!! so once again, i know dean...i'm flaking out.show them what r50's can do and have fun guys

Mud-fest on schedule

COASTAL MONTEREY COUNTY-
SALINAS VALLEY/INTERIOR MONTEREY COUNTY/SAN BENITO COUNTY-
400 AM PST MON DEC 8 2003

.TODAY...MOSTLY SUNNY. PATCHY MORNING FOG. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S TO
MID 60S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
.TONIGHT...MOSTLY CLEAR. PATCHY LATE NIGHT FOG. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S
TO MID 40S. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH BECOMING SOUTHEAST AFTER
MIDNIGHT.
.TUESDAY...INCREASING CLOUDS WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN IN THE AFTERNOON.
HIGHS IN THE MID 50S TO LOWER 60S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...AN 80 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S
TO UPPER 40S. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...A 60 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN. HIGHS IN THE 50S TO LOWER
60S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A 70 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S
TO UPPER 40S.

.THURSDAY...RAIN LIKELY. HIGHS IN THE 50S.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN.
LOWS IN THE MID 30S TO UPPER 40S. HIGHS IN THE 50S TO LOWER 60S.

Are you guys still going even if it rains?

Yesterday, the weather forecast for Sunday was 30%. Today, it is now 40%. I mean, it will be "mud-fest," though.

Yes. I'm a wuss. I don't like muddy hills at Hollister much from some unpleasant experiences... :p

We all know you are a wuss Akio :p , just kidding .

But, that is a good point. I'm keeping an eye on the weather. Right now the trip is still on, but if there is more than a slight chance of heavy rain, then I guess we will need to reschedual or cancel the trip.

Yeah.... If it's raining, I'm out. Hollister soil is too greasy/slippery (and therefore dangerous) when it's wet, and it takes way too long to hose that stuff off the undercarriage after the fun is over.

I don't like the idea of having to do any kind of vehicle recovery in the rain, either.

(Yeah, I know.... )

I knew I wasn't the only wuss around here.

Rain or shine, We're in. Too much mud sucks, but I'm hoping it's only showers sun, sat should still be good. Anyone interested in sat?
MV

Also, I've been noticing the forcast change a bit, earlier it said rain, then no rain, now back to rain again... I really only trust it 'bout two days ahead...

Geez, a little mud, what could go wrong? -

I'm still in, let me ask the yotatech guys. Whatever you guys decide is fine by me.

Well the weather for Hollister has been looking so so... Keep an eye on it guys, but the trip is still on for now.

I'm going out of town tomorrow and will be back on Sat so I won't be able to post till then. Basically if the rain % goes up over 40% (with more than "few showers") then you probably won't see me on Sun. But, if it is 30% or less, I'll be there! Either way check the board on Sat afternoon/evening.

MV, hopefully we will be there, if not have fun and be safe in the rain. The mud there can get quite slick when it rains.

Our last few trips have been in slick mud, we're adapting. We've got rooms reserved at the Best Western in hollister, so we're there one way or another, even if it's just to sit around and swap stories and drink beer... I doubt I'll be taking the laptop, so won't be able to check in Sat night, so far weather looks good, and we've been consistantly getting less than predicted, so I feel good. If need be we should be reachable @(559) 786-3059. Hope to see you all Sun.
MV

Yeah I have been in that Hollister mud before with my stock set up and after narrowly missing sliding into a few trees (and that was while driving very carefully) I think I will wuss out as well.

Will look for other runs:

***********Updated***********

1. Huey
2. Christopher
3. danny
4. Matt(Maggie-Jeep Cherokee, Phil-Jeep Wrangler, possibly more...)
5. Steve (4runner, +possibly 2 yotatech crew)
6. matt c. (gotta have some sort of delineation with the names)
7. Chris (CCX)
8. Barber
9. Matt Y. (2x4 Xterra Xtraction vehicle)
10. Sean
11. Dean (XPLORx4)

Ok, I give up, the damn forecast changes hourly... now sat dry, rain sunday, but I'll wait and see what it looks like sat night. My two ways have NOAA so maybe I'll just go moment by moment...
MV

Likely to be the last post before we leave. We're in for sat. only very heavy rain sun, or a total wuss out by everyone else, will keep us from going then as well( in the event of a total wuss out we may be forced to explore some BLM land on our way back home). I know it will be slippery, but where isn't this time of year? C'mon guys, I got a single woman with a stock '91 Jeep cherokee tellin' me she's equal to an X, and shes going... Y'all are going to make us look bad...Sun we should be joined by a 4-cyl lifted Wrangler... maybe it is just a Jeep thing... In any case, we'll stick to FRS ch 8, like mentioned before, and we'll be looking for you sun 11-12ish. Have a great weekend whether we see you or not...
MV

The weather does look ugly for Sunday so far, but I'll wait and see.
Maybe I'll just go for a hour or two and stay away from the big hills and play on the flats, it's not very far away for me.
If I don't make it, have a good time, take pictures and don't forget your rubber boots.
If I (and anyone else) does make it, we will still meet at the obstacle course at 11am –12pm.

-Chris

So who on the list is still going? At least it won't be dusty! (BTW, do they shut down when it rains like Frank Raines does?)

Um, yeah, so...weather.com says 80% chance of rain on sunday. The hourly forecast says showers in the morning and rain during the day, but partly cloudy after 3pm.

It looks like the rain is supposed to lessen by the early afternoon. I'm still in, rain or shine. If it is raining, we can stay on the easier trails and play on the obstacle course seeing who can make it up the slick rock in the rain. If it gets really bad we can always sling a tarp between two rigs and hang out under there.

I've got family commitments in the morning, but I'll try to be at Hollister by noon. I'll look for you guys on the FRS.

- Matt

...Did anyone says anything about sub-code? Or, Ch.8 w/o sub-code?

So the trip is still on rain or shine. It seems a few people want to go . So I will be there. I just checked the weather and it looks like rain all morning, so there will be plenty of mud, if it's too slick I'm going to stay away from hill climbs, but we can still play in the flat area and watch the crazies do the mud pit!

CB 14 (I don't have one) FRS 8 NO SUB-CODE.

I maybe a bit late, but will be there between 11:30 and 12:30 and hanging out at the obsticle course.

If you can't make it or don't want to play in the mud, I don't blame you... but Matt Y and I will be there and we will find a way to make it fun.

I'm Ruger 1022's Mom posting for him per phone conversation. We are at Hollister. Had a great day. Excellent conditions. Don't know weather for Sunday, but after today will definitely be out there to see. Did several black diamond trails with our stock grabbers and long trails on the stock XJ. Look forward to see you guys, watch out for H2s.

sorry guys, but take my name off the list. I have an emergency and need to get my dog to a spinal surgeon in Santa Barbara, between that and fricking finals this next week we'll see how it goes. Have fun and beat some trails for me.

...catch ya on the flipside...

matt.comer.ink.operated.oratory.indulgence