I figured the stop at Chevron was obsolete. Those who'll go to the snow know their way to Camp Verde (I-17 north to, uh, Camp Verde), and most seem to know how a clock works.. I was hoping to get an early start on the last weekend of the year

Oh shit - you said Campe Verde McDonalds. That's a crazy early start for me then from Mesa. Maybe I won't be making this one. Thought you meant Carefree McDonalds at 8:30.

Rinky and all other late comers; I won't ba able to leave my house until atleast 8,830 so that puts me at Carefree at 9 still. If anyone wants to head up with me you are more than welcome. How do we get to the snow rec area? Is it well marked? Are there wheeling opportunities? We will need to bring sleds too right?

:rolleyes:
OK, Chevron on I-17 at 8:30.


XROCK- Hayseed Dixie.

Have fun Ty

So 9:30-10:00 for me at Camp Verde?

The new red Jeep isn't lifted yet, so probably be driving the blue one.

10-4 I'll head out the Chevron group at 9.

Verified with the wife, we'll be there. Went to Walmart and Kmart looking for a sled and couldn't find one

Just called Sports Authority, Southern and Country Club, they have plastic sleds. Rumor has it Sam's Club also carries sleds. I'm heading to SA right now to get the plastic ones. That's all we'll need to break our necks!!

wacky foam carpet $10
1 person foam sled board $30
2 person foam sled board $40
plastic disks around $10
inflatable tubes $10 and up

Anyone have any "non corrosive, semi impermiable, non nuclear cereal varnish" spray?

Back from Snow day, and it was great! Tons of freaking snow. We played in snow around pine, but I was very surprised to see FR 300 still open. We drove in about 1/2 a mile, and found a Jeep Liberty stuck, with his 4lo doing nothing for him...hehehehe......AZXC to the rescue!
After pulling him to a point where he could get turned around, Bren and I headed back down the hill to home.
There was a play area right at the intersection of 87 & 260, with quite a few peeps. we did not go all the way up to Clints Well, but there is plenty of snow, and it is perfect for snowmen.

A few pics:
Mr. Snowman
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FR 300
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Jeep Liberty Rescue
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Post Rescue
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Couple of more pics at: Snow Pics 2006

Nice! So, it was still snowing today?

It was still snowing up around FR 300, but you could not tell what was falling from the sky, and waht was avalanching down from the trees!
it was great.

Awesome dude. Will have my new Digi SLR with me tomorrow so will hopefully get some nice pics.

I have NEVER been in snow. This is going to awesome!

Cool, pardon the pun.
Looks like we'll have plenty of fun.

Nice plates! Same "direction" I went with mine (currently on the Scout):

Head 'em up! Move 'em out!

We went about 5 miles along FR300. Up to some lake which was fenced off - Potatoe lake I think it was called. Little bit scary in placed, particularly on the way back when myself and Xrock both got stuck on an off camber section. Must admit if I didn't get stuck first with my rear end trying to go down the hill Xrock probably wouldn't have been off. Took us about 15 / 20 mins to get back on the road with the help of floor mats and some branches from a tree. Hope the rest of you guys didn't fall off in our tire tracks in the same section.

Thank you Xrock for the advice and the help, would have been lost without ya. Well maybe not lost, but somewhere at the bottom of that hill most likely!

A few pics:





More pics at: http://www.rinky.us/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=17

Yea- that added a little fun to the day and a nice cardio workout with all of the pushing.

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We had fun taking turns getting stuck and getting others we found pulled out.

We had a great time! Here's something I found in Rog's picts.

Here's something new I'm trying out from Google, Picasa Webalbum. Was pretty easy to get started (I already had google Mail Account, PM me if you need an invite) and I hope you like the Picts!

Thanks again Guys. I'm feeling like I'm still on the trail!

WebAlbum LINK Here!

100% uploaded It takes a while to get the Videos up. Travis you'll like the one of you and the Jeep. Video Link

Bump (Pics added last night)!

Glad to hear some of you guys got stuck too and it wasn't just me! lol. The way in was so much easier than the way out it seems.

On a happier note - It terrified Lindsay so badly that now she says to buy the Shrock Bumper / Winch

We had a great time guys, spite the fact that I got really stuck on that ice. I just need one of you guys as a permanent hood ornament! It was nice to see you all again.