I know it's almost 2 weeks away, but it sounds like a lot of new people may be on this run, so I'll throw out a few suggestions and things to consider (and try not to sound like anyone's mother while I'm at it, since everyone should be old enough to take care of themselves):
- There is apparently a lot of snow up in Big Bear right now (I heard tonight that the area is closed to all but local traffic). That could mean a lot of water in the canyon, which could add to difficulty (and fun, depending on your tires and point of view).
- Depending on the conditions the CHP could well require chains up there, so it might be prudent to carry a set just in case. Last couple of years the club turned down Burns Canyon instead of continuing all the way up in to BB. I spoke with Mitch earlier tonight, he mentioned that some friends from a Bronco club were up on 2N02 or near there and found the snow to be too deep.
- Someone asked about 2WD - the first time I did this run there was a 2WD pickup in the group. He spent most of the time strapped to the back of an Xterra, starting in the sand before we even got up into the canyon itself. I don't recommend it, especially when it's so wet.
- Please heed Bobby's earlier advice about traveling through the private ranch land. Also, that website that Oz linked earlier had some good info. If you saw that photo I posted in the other thread, those cattle have pretty sharp horns, but to not upset them.
- In the past a secondary meet spot was often set up at the trailhead, for people coming in from other than the south. Or, as Oz mentioned, somewhere off of I-15 on the way to the trailhead. I would suggest exchanging cell phone numbers if you plan to meet anywhere other than at the Chevron.
- Most of all: Have a good time.
