Topic: CANVAZ II - California Edition - BIG BEAR!!!! October 26th-28th

[Ghost65]

I would like to remind everyone for CANVAZ II that CB radios are a run requirement.

This simple mod makes trail communications much easier on the trails, especially with the expected group sizes. 

Also a lot more fun to be "in the loop" as you don't want to miss any of Max Power's jokes or trail recipes. 

[MaxPower]

 

[RockinX]

No problem Marshann...did you want to run a blue or green trail on Sunday?

You can put me down for the green trail on Sunday.  If it was for Saturday, I would have chosen the blue trail because Pontiac Sluice (which I think is the same as Heartbreak Ridge), was one of my very favorite trips.  Gold Mountain I'm not so sure about though.  Thanks John.

[Pro4X-Gremlin]

Can you please add us to the list for Sunday Green Trail Skyline?

working on the CB........still stock though

Also, to show our support, we broke away from our usual place of stay and went ahead and got a cabin Sat night @ Big Bear Frontier Cabins   

[Ghost65]

You can put me down for the green trail on Sunday.  If it was for Saturday, I would have chosen the blue trail because Pontiac Sluice (which I think is the same as Heartbreak Ridge), was one of my very favorite trips.  Gold Mountain I'm not so sure about though.  Thanks John.

Marshann...Heartbreak Ridge is actually a loop of the Pontiac Sluice trail from what I have read.  I haven't run it but hear Heartbreak Ridge is very challenging.  You are added for Sunday's green trail.

Can you please add us to the list for Sunday Green Trail Skyline?

working on the CB........still stock though

Also, to show our support, we broke away from our usual place of stay and went ahead and got a cabin Sat night @ Big Bear Frontier Cabins    

You will have fun on both Skyline Drive (very easy and scenic) as well as get a little flex and fun on Jacoby Canyon.  If you can find a CB locally (Fry's, Radio Shack) Walcott CB has a great online shop for units and antennas.  You don't need anything fancy, and a good Midland unit will run between $50-$75 and a Firestik antenna with mount is around $30.  Install is an easy afternoon on a weekend.

Walcott CB Online

Randy/RBDuffer and his GF Nilda will be leading these runs and you will all have fun.  

[Ghost65]

***UPDATED 9/13/2012***

DATES SET for CANVAZ II California Edition:

October 26th-28th, 2012

Communications:

*** No FRS for this event  ***

Plenty of time to install a CB folks...

CB Channel 17

Ham Radio Simplex:  146.535

Ham Radio Repeater:  147.330

Lodging:  

Everyone is on their own, tons of campsites/motels/cabin rentals.  Coordinate solo or in groups...you make the call.

Meet spot:

Vons Shopping Center for all trails.

Vons Shopping Center, Big Bear Lake
42170 Big Bear Blvd
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Meet Time:  

8:00am meet spot, or 9:00am at trail head.

Show up to meet spot gassed up, food and ice available there.

Confirm your attendance/trail choice with a PM to me and I will list screen names under the selected trail.


Trail Schedule for CANVAZ II - California Edition:



Saturday, October 27th

Green Trail: Rattlesnake Canyon/3N03 Combo

Trail Leader:  GhostX, John

Attendees:  GhostX, RBDuffer, Shi819, Rawkerstatus, knightrider, xterror, kickintires, sdcaKLR, zmey13, LavaPro4X


Blue Trail:  Pontiac Sluice

Trail Leader:  SoCalX_tl11, Terry

Attendees:  HEVAK, Max Power, Superslidestyle, ChrisHaynesUSA, CAWoody


Black Trail:  Holcomb Creek

Trail Leader:  Arch'sX, Marc

Attendees:  Arch'sX, hardrock, NPGTech, Nizmo McLovin



Sunday, October 28th

Green Trail: Skyline Drive/Jacoby Canyon

Trail Leader:  RBDuffer, Randy

Attendees:  RBDuffer, Shi819, Rawkerstatus, knightrider, xterror, justin123560, sdcaKLR, zmey13, RockinX, Pro4XGremlin, kickingtires


Blue Trail:  Gold Mountain

Trail Leader:  NPGTech, Nick

Attendees:  NPGTech, HEVAK, GhostX, OrangeX, Max Power, Superslidestyle, ChrisHaynesUSA, CAWoody, SoCalXtl11

[Ghost65]

Hey all...

Just wanted to mention that I just booked my room at Big Bear Frontier Cabins...and had a really great experience. 

Kudos and a big THANKS to Arch'sX for setting up our CANVAZ group rate.  Booked a two queen room with a kitchenette and with the applied discounts the charge will be just over two hundred bucks.

Score! 

The reservation agent was great too, and I received an email confirmation right away.  Professional!

Polite reminder:  to receive the CANVAZ discounts you must book over the phone and bring the printed Trip Advisor with you at the time of check in. 

Getting excited to see everyone for sure!

[hardrock]

I have a Lil Will magnet mount cb antenna if anyone needs it for the run.  Just coordinate pick up in La Mesa and its yours to keep.

Shoot me a pm for details.

[Pro4X-Gremlin]

Hi, all.  Hey. On the Skyline/Jacoby trail.  Do I need to have the stock running boards and mudflaps yanked off?  I don't have sliders yet. Or can I get away with leaving them on for this one trip? 

[HEVAK]

Hi, all.  Hey. On the Skyline/Jacoby trail.  Do I need to have the stock running boards and mudflaps yanked off?  I don't have sliders yet. Or can I get away with leaving them on for this one trip? 

You should take them off as soon as you can. I'm sure you'll be fine on those trails, I'm just talking about resale value of the mud flaps and running boards. Take it from someone who knows, they're hard enough to sell as it is. Plus, your rig will look better without em.

[Ghost65]

Hi, all.  Hey. On the Skyline/Jacoby trail.  Do I need to have the stock running boards and mudflaps yanked off?  I don't have sliders yet. Or can I get away with leaving them on for this one trip?  

Skyline you will be fine, it is a fire road.  

On Jacoby I would at least remove your side steps...it's an easy process with a 14mm wrench, and you won't run the risk of damaging them or pushing them up into the body.  With those removed and careful spotting you should be fine.  

Mud flaps are your call...it's an easy 15-20 minute removal with a Phillips screwdriver.  They are most commonly "removed" on the trail or at least folded back and cracked.

Also...bring a tire gauge and something to air down your tires with, as well as a compressor with alligator clips to your battery.  It will help your ride and traction to air down to at least 20lbs. on both trails.  

[Ghost65]

Disregard my long winded post...what HEVAK said. 

[justin123560]

Hi, all.  Hey. On the Skyline/Jacoby trail.  Do I need to have the stock running boards and mudflaps yanked off?  I don't have sliders yet. Or can I get away with leaving them on for this one trip? 

Hey Gremlin here are a couple of videos I took when we were doing Jacoby Canyon ith club frontier so this is what you can expect.

Carl [Sudingusnavy]


Chris [Glamisdude7200]
My tablet lagged a little for some reason sorry.


Myself

[Lava]

Okay, My wife and I are in for CANVAZ II !! 

That being said, Throw us on the green trails for Saturday...Sunday is still up in the air at this point, as I need to get my vacation approved through work this week.

We plan on going up Friday afternoon/night. Anyone else from the SD area heading up around that time? We have haven't figured out lodging yet but are campers...

 

[Ghost65]

Okay, My wife and I are in for CANVAZ II !!  

That being said, Throw us on the green trails for Saturday...Sunday is still up in the air at this point, as I need to get my vacation approved through work this week.

We plan on going up Friday afternoon/night. Anyone else from the SD area heading up around that time? We have haven't figured out lodging yet but are campers...

 

Justin and Maria, you are added...Saturday Rattlesnake Canyon.