I'm still going, however I'll have my brother and nephew with me. That'll leave me one seat. On our Reno4x4 board, it was said the 4th was overbooked with rigs, so I'm assuming this wouldn't be a problem. There will still be folks from Hills Angels and possibly R4x4 going in to the best of my knowlege.

Dean,
After talking with a friend of mine tonight he said he would love to join in this weekend. He drives a new gen toyota 4 runner. Tires are the only upgrade, AT's I think. Other then that he is completely stock. He is MAYBE as tall as a stock xterra. I don't remember the trail all that well, do you think he can make it? The toy has a low range, and he has done some offroading a few years back. If so then we will have one more truck for people room.

Casper

His 4Runner can make it. It sounds like we'll likely be over capacity for transportation needs, so that's good. Better to have more than required than not enough.

The challenge for us, as a group, will be to figure out where to find a camping area large enough to accomodate us all! I don't think last year's location will be big enough to fit so many rigs!

Is anyone planning NOT to camp on Saturday night?

If I remember right we camped at the bottom of that steep winedy road. little road off to the right??? If that is the spot we should be able to fit 15 vehicles in there provided that noone is in the other sites. I seem to remember that there where 3 or 4 sites at that spot.

Casper.

Casper-

Lily wanted to confirm that you were bringing Porthos along for the run? All week I have heard, "I get to see Porthos this weekend!" Haha. By the way, how is that mac pro working out, you sob!

I never leave home without him. Thats one of the reasons I can only carry one passenger.
As for the mac, there's definatly a learning a learning curve. But I love it.
It's nice having a little luck once in awhile.

Casper

Yeah, I looked after I posted and saw you+1, dumb of me. Yeah, I have a G5 [mac] at work and for the first few months I felt a bit dumb. Now I love it for my Photoshop and Illustrator needs. Well, we will see you Saturday afternoon, until then!

Howdy,

Since we have a large group, I am curious if some of you like to play board games. We have a bunch of games, like Boggle, that we can bring. If you have something that you like or know something that you like, please let me know. I am sure we have that too

/v

well, no Josh - FJ Cruiser had a little leak from the transfer case;
Leaky Linky

from his last run to Ouray - so it's at Toyota getting Warranty work done waiting for a parts, he's not happy but, he has a loner car, a Toyota Avalon, I told him he should bring that up on the trail - ...he declined

Is anyone planning NOT to camp on Saturday night?

Not staying Saturday night. I need to be back early Sunday.

Just a note: It is our group and Diablo 4 Wheelers. Hills Angels will not be there since with our two groups we will have plenty of space.
Thanks to all of you that have signed up.

Well, I guess it's a good thing that there is a lot of participation this weekend. Regretfully, I have to back out, due to a family emergency. I am really bummed I can't make it, as I look forward to this trip every year, but I'm sure you all will do just fine without me.

Bring what you like. I usually have a domino game and cards with me.

Casper

Is anyone coming from San Jose ish area? I think I'm the only on coming from there, but I dunno. I would love to caravan with someone if they are coming from San Jose. Thanks.

All, with Dean out on this one Josh and I will be leading the group. I'm sure we won't be able to live up to Dean's incredible job he has done in the past, but trust me we will make it work.

Dean, good luck with your family matters, you and your family will be in our thoughts.

BTW, please be prompt to the meeting spots. We have a tight time-line and need to be at the bus meeting spot at 12.

Dean,
Sorry to here you can't make it. Hope your family matters work out ok.

Like Huey said, I am sure we won't do quite as good as Dean does, but don't worry, this is my back yard. I can get us lost better then anyone I know... :p :p

Casper

You will have at least one Hills Angel on the trip, though I will be utterly useless for the task at hand and will be 'hanging out'. I'm bringing a full vehicle in with me, though should be available for recovery duty or whatever else. I'll help Josh with getting lost

Hey,

I am coming from San Mateo. Not really San Jose... But if you want to join me, I am going to be heading to Concord via 92.

/v

Hi All,

I'm heading up to Camp WAMP today to help get the place ready for campers, so I'll meet you at noon Saturday where the bus parks.

Dean, sorry you can't make it, we'll miss you and we send good thoughts to you and your family.

Jean

I have never been up there before, but it appears there are plenty of fishing opportunities up there. I am not an avid fisherman, but I think I am going to try and throw a line in sometime during the weekend. Is there anyone that knows what they are doing or plans on doing the same as me?

gtsorbet-

Be aware that all day Saturday will be consumed by transporting the kids to the camp and running the remainder of the Gold Valley trail (map on page 1), unless you choose not to run the trail, and return to the highway the way you came in.

Those who are not planning to run the remainder of the Gold Valley trail on Saturday or the Sierra Buttes trail on Sunday should coordinate amongst yourselves.

I was thinking about taking Monday off work as an option as well, so that is probably when I would have time to fish. It was just a thought and surely not a must...

Name: Passenger capacity
01. Dean: 4
02. Huey: 4
03. Josh: 1 (sorry, not much people room)+ Tons of storage space
04. Jay: 3
05. Christi & Ron: 2
06. Vitaliy & Kate: 2
07. Charlie: room for 2-3 passengers, doubtful on the cargo
08. Brad & Lily: 2
09. (NPORA/XOC) Andrew: 2-3
10. (NPORA )Sean 3-4+some cargo.
11. Peter - 3 passenger's and cargo. (Friend of Christi & Ron)
12. Jean: 3
13. Damon: 2
14. Josh (FJ Cruiser): 2
15. Bridges(Yukon):3 Passengers (Friend of Enjoi408)

One more friend is still deciding on whether he's want to come. He will finalize his decision on friday.

It looks like things are well in hand and I'm going to bow out of this one. I'll be in the area though, hopefully at Gold Lake, so drop by if you're in the neighborhood

Name: Passenger capacity
01. Gary: 1 plus gear (Caspers friend)
02. Huey: 4
03. Josh: 1 (sorry, not much people room)+ Tons of storage space
04. Jay: 3
05. Christi & Ron: 2
06. Vitaliy & Kate: 2
07. Brad & Lily: 2
08. (NPORA/XOC) Andrew: 2-3
09. (NPORA )Sean 3-4+some cargo.
10. Peter - 3 passenger's and cargo. (Friend of Christi & Ron)
11. Jean: 3
12. Damon: 2
13. Bridges(Yukon):3 Passengers (Friend of Enjoi408)

One more friend is still deciding on whether he's want to come. He will finalize his decision on friday.

OK, if I read all the posts right this is our final count. 13 rigs with room for 31 pasangers and cargo. With the Hills Angles group this should be great.

One final note. Everyone should be aware that campfires are STRICKLY FORBIDEN right now. Gas powered stoves and gas powerd bbq's are all that are aloud. Sorry, but as they say "Thems the rules"

See you all tomorrow in Truckee.

Casper

Hi everyone, Ron, Peter & I all had a great time and Peter is already looking forward to next year...Yeah!

But, the thing is that somehow Peter's CO tank was unloaded at camp. It's a converted 5lb fire extinguisher, has a white cross painted on it. It has regulators on it with an air hose. We really do need to get it back for him, if possible. So if anyone will be up this weekend, please let Jenny know so that she can put it aside for us as we will be back up on 8-18 to help.

Thanks a bunch and see everyone soon!