Author Topic: Bradshaw Trail - Feb 28th-Mar 1st Completed (Read 130101 times)

Mastagrog · « **Reply #405 on:** February 24, 2015, 08:25:38 AM »

Hey guy's! I havent moved yet

, I wont be able to make this trip but will be moving the wife and kids back to Oregon the last week of march, then Im commin back down here for a while and my buddy and I have been itchin to do some offroading while Im board livin like a bachelor haha. look forward to finally making it out with you guys at some point! you guys have fun!

Ghost65 · « **Reply #406 on:** February 24, 2015, 09:13:51 AM »

Quote from: steve c on February 24, 2015, 08:23:25 AM

Whatever works, John. I'm getting pretty good at setting the Camp Chef up (4 legs and a propane connection and it's ready to go)

Point at a spot on the ground and I will get it set up.

Perfect. Seasoning the Camp Chef griddle today.

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steve c · « **Reply #407 on:** February 24, 2015, 09:35:24 AM »

Quote from: GhostX on February 24, 2015, 09:13:51 AM

Perfect. Seasoning the Camp Chef griddle today.

Excellent.

steve c · « **Reply #408 on:** February 24, 2015, 09:42:59 AM »

John, how many dirt miles will we be doing per day? (roughly)

I know you mentioned it previously, by my bloviating has swelled this thread to many pages.

Ghost65 · « **Reply #409 on:** February 24, 2015, 09:51:34 AM »

Quote from: steve c on February 24, 2015, 09:42:59 AM

John, how many dirt miles will we be doing per day? (roughly)

I know you mentioned it previously, by my bloviating has swelled this thread to many pages.

I think we are both guilty of that...my OCD Chief (as Randy puts it) has certainly kicked in.

Approximately 40 miles each day off road Steve...give or take.

xxSVxx · « **Reply #410 on:** February 24, 2015, 10:12:55 AM »

For the record, I'll be one firewood bringin mofo.....I'm gonna drop a few bucks on some for Friday night, and still contribute at least 2 bundles for Saturday night....

I keep looking up the weather and I think we might be in the clear for the most part....rain by 2 on Sunday

I'll be on site at Cottonwood around noon on Friday, holding down as many sites as I can.....Steve already has my number, as does John and Jordan....if anyone else is coming out and needs to get a hold of me shoot me a DM and I'll reply w/ my number so we can coordinate...

Getting pumped!!!

steve c · « **Reply #411 on:** February 24, 2015, 10:22:06 AM »

Quote from: xxSVxx on February 24, 2015, 10:12:55 AM

For the record, I'll be one firewood bringin mofo.....I'm gonna drop a few bucks on some for Friday night, and still contribute at least 2 bundles for Saturday night....

I keep looking up the weather and I think we might be in the clear for the most part....rain by 2 on Sunday

I'll be on site at Cottonwood around noon on Friday, holding down as many sites as I can.....Steve already has my number, as does John and Jordan....if anyone else is coming out and needs to get a hold of me shoot me a DM and I'll reply w/ my number so we can coordinate...

Getting pumped!!!

For Friday Cottonwood arrival, do we have a particular area of the campsite we'd like to aim for?

Otherwise, whoever get's there first, find the largest area of non-occupied sites and stake your claim!

xxSVxx · « **Reply #412 on:** February 24, 2015, 10:30:57 AM »

Quote from: steve c on February 24, 2015, 10:22:06 AM

For Friday Cottonwood arrival, do we have a particular area of the campsite we'd like to aim for?

Otherwise, whoever get's there first, find the largest area of non-occupied sites and stake your claim!

That's really more dependent on how crowded the site is and what the options are....I'm going to try to secure a central spot w/ a few surrounding so we can camp as a group, but I can't promise that's going to be the case because it's unknown how crowded it's going to be until I show up....once there, I'll try to post here a rough location, as well as shoot out a group text to those on the way...

Celt · « **Reply #413 on:** February 24, 2015, 11:34:04 AM »

Quote from: GhostX on February 24, 2015, 06:52:08 AM

Thanks Jay!

Thanks Clint!

Great info. Erik...we can expand the existing fire ring with a special "Dutch Oven" section.

Might be a challenge to get 20+ rigs into a circle, let's assess upon arrival.

How does this sound...arrive, rigs situated, tents/bedding set up, prolly 30-45 minutes. Delegate a fire starter during that time to get some early coal prep for everyone that needs to get ovens cooking.

Steve...once our tents are set up, lets focus on the Camp Chef set up and get the pasta pot boiling and sauce simmering. My plan is to pre-cook and freeze packets of spaghetti sauce in 1G Ziploc bags, then defrost Fri/Sat and just simmer down when ready.

Hopefully we can have dinner about set to serve with table set ups, side dish display etc. in around 90 minutes?

Alex...I know a couple folks will be bringing stoves, so a BLT warm up/pre prep won't be an issue for you. We can cover this Friday night at Cottonwood.

Could I please ask those that are bringing side dishes, to also pack serving utensils? Large plastic/wood serving spoons, tongs, etc.? Thank you!

That's a great idea but don't you need to factor in the mandatory SCCX Union beer breaks? I mean, work these guys too hard and you may very well have a mutiny on your hand and then what would happen? Dry spaghetti noodles being dipped in frozen spaghetti sauce like a popsicle.

Ghost65 · « **Reply #414 on:** February 24, 2015, 02:24:23 PM »

Quote from: Celt on February 24, 2015, 11:34:04 AM

That's a great idea but don't you need to factor in the mandatory SCCX Union beer breaks? I mean, work these guys too hard and you may very well have a mutiny on your hand and then what would happen? Dry spaghetti noodles being dipped in frozen spaghetti sauce like a popsicle.

Lulz...it's actually called a "grievance."

I'm not so concerned about the social sparkler breaks, as my tried and true tendency to "squirrel and burn" food.

Ghost65 · « **Reply #415 on:** February 24, 2015, 02:30:51 PM »

IMHO...we prolly won't have an accurate weather picture until Thursday/Friday.

Right now, Saturday is sunny, but windy. 25-35 mph gusts. Saturday night is clear, with gusts 10-20 mph.

Sunday has rain forecasted at a 40% chance, in the evening. We should be off the trail no later than

dusk??? Prolly earlier??? Depends on how quickly 20+ trucks move with photo stops etc.

Alex · « **Reply #416 on:** February 24, 2015, 05:13:01 PM »

Quote from: GhostX on February 24, 2015, 06:52:08 AM

Alex...I know a couple folks will be bringing stoves, so a BLT warm up/pre prep won't be an issue for you. We can cover this Friday night at Cottonwood.

Got it John. And I'll bring my own table to prep the sandwiches on.

Just a personal checklist:
Syrup, paper towels, trash bags, homestyle BLT's for dinner on Saturday, 3 bundles of wood, table, normal camping gear

richard310 · « **Reply #417 on:** February 25, 2015, 10:41:45 PM »

Well it looks like I'm going to have to wait until the next trip out with you guys. My brother's been planning my dad's birthday and it looks like we'll be spending it on Saturday instead. You can scratch me off the list. Plus the girlfriend's getting angry I'm going out so much hahah...

mark1107 · « **Reply #418 on:** February 25, 2015, 11:43:24 PM »

We're out. Nia has to work.

Have fun everyone.

Mark & Nia

Ghost65 · « **Reply #419 on:** February 26, 2015, 08:51:44 AM »

We are ONE day out...please double check this list to make sure I've counted correctly:

Go To List:

1. 0317 + 1/0317's Toyo bud
2. knightrider
3. Celt + 2
4. JFanaselle +1
5. Toro + 4
6. xxSVxx
7. glamisdude7200 + 1
8. Steve C.
9. Pyrofox79
10. FBinSD
11. SoCalXTerry
12. Jayrat + 2
13. Motorpig77
14. Celt's Dad
15. GhostX + 2
16. Alex
17. RBDuffer + 1
18. XXXTerra + 1
19. Ryan Maligie/4-Runner
20. Ryan Maligie Friends Xterra + 2
21. BT Barrett + 1
22. Camtherealtor + 1
23. Green Goon (day tripper yeah)

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