Topic: Rattlesnake Canyon-February 6th

[justin4x4]

Good luck to everyone who goes!

[Ghost65]

3-7 inches of snow is nothing 

This is very true, on flat ground.   

Looks like it will be cold, so dress warm everyone, bring some gloves, a warm hat, and prepare for wet and muddy conditions on the trail.  Hot coffee and hot cocoa will be the beverage du jour for sure. 

[Paul]

We're out.

Trixie passed away early this morning and we're both wrecks.

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[Ghost65]

We're out.

Trixie passed away early this morning and we're both wrecks.

http://www.sccxterra.com/smf/index.php/topic,558.0.html

Of course..take care Paul...

[Logisense]

i'm from indiana, 3-7 inches of snow is nothing  

thats my midwestern boy craig!!  WOO WOOO!!

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since we are going to run this thing from north to south, i say meet up in Apple Valley at 0930.  granted it means you people down the hill have to start a little earlier, but it'll leave us plenty of sun in case the trail is too snowed in and we have to turn around.
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(2nd) meet point?

0930
Apple Valley Mobil
13740 Central Rd
Apple Valley, CA 92307

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whatcha think everyone?

rex, how does this sound to you for a spot to meet up at if no one else wants to?

[Logisense]

We're out.

Trixie passed away early this morning and we're both wrecks.

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Paul, im so sorry to hear this!

[Oz]

We're out.

Trixie passed away early this morning and we're both wrecks.

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Very sorry for your loss Paul

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[sturndog]

Paul and Noon we are deeply sorry for your families loss. Trixie was blessed to have you, I hope when you travel again your Xterra does not feel empty, rather your hearts filled with Trixie's love,faithfulness and devotion. In a way Trixie is not gone but scouting ahead the road we all have to take....Sturndog

[Paul]

Thanks guys!

The first day was hard, it's a bit easier today.

Updated Weather from the junction of Burns and Rattlesnakes.

Today: Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 43. Windy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to between 25 and 30 mph. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Tonight: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 20. Windy, with a southwest wind between 25 and 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

Saturday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 38. Southwest wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Dress warm, watch your fingers, ears, and nose if you're getting those snow showers in 30 mph winds. If the area gets 10 to 14 inches of snow and 30-55 mph winds you're going to have some beautiful drifts that can be really deep. Keep your toes and fingers dry, wear a warm hat. Extra socks and shoes will make for a nice ride home.

Paul (grew up in Chicago)

[GUANO]

hey paul, I've been through that waterhole, monache meadows jeep trail , that was the first run i took in my x.  

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I may have to pull out at the last min, i'll let you know.  Is the meeting spot still planned to be the gas station in riverside?

I'll be bringing a couple video cameras on this trip and hope to get some sweet footage, you guys may have to pull up some of the hills but i'm deff picking up some chains today.

[Ghost65]

Still planning on the gas station at 9 am.  

There might be a northern meet spot in addition, but for now we will meet in Etiwanda Chevron and go from there.  If there is a group consensus for another meet spot lets get that coordinated soon.  

As it is, I will be leaving San Diego at 6 am to arrive early there, so another 1/2 hour and more northerly meet spot makes a difference to me.

Meet Spot
2/6 9:00 - Chevron:
12659 Foothill Blvd Etiwanda, CA 91739, US
Exit the I15-E at Foothill Blvd and turn right.http://tinyurl.com/yeo4xp

[Rexterra]

 

The second meeting spot is where I'll (Ed and my boys, Henry & William)
meet everyone!

Primary Meet Spot
2/6 9:00 - Chevron:
12659 Foothill Blvd Etiwanda, CA 91739, US
Exit the I15-E at Foothill Blvd and turn right.
 
Secondary Meet Point (for those coming from the North)
0930
Apple Valley Mobil
13740 Central Rd
Apple Valley, CA 92307


Good luck haulin arse to get there in only 30 min.
Roads are going to be a mess.

BTW, the Apple Valley Mobil is the one "slighty" outta the way just north of Bear Valley Cutoff
on Central and 18, right???

[omarjetas]

I have a 2wd is not work  in the trail right??

Alright, so this run is a go. Where do we want to meet and what time? I'd be more than happy to lead if we have a map of the trail. So who all is in?

I'll be on CB channel 22 (for my new age!).
my cell phone # is 7 six 5- 4 two 6-5 two eight 4

Meet Spot
2/6 9:00 - Chevron:
12659 Foothill Blvd Etiwanda, CA 91739, US
Exit the I15-E at Foothill Blvd and turn right.
http://tinyurl.com/yeo4xp

Rattlesnake Canyon [Moderate: ~ 25miles & 4 hours]
Starts off in the high desert washes, passes through a fun rocky, canyon, by some yucca & Joshua trees with a mine site and optional short dry waterfall climb along the way. At the burns canyon intersection we

[Alex]

I have a 2wd is not work  in the trail right??

After hearing about the snowy conditions right now, I doubt 2WD will get very far.

[Ghost65]

Good luck haulin arse to get there in only 30 min.
Roads are going to be a mess.
BTW, the Apple Valley Mobil is the one "slighty" outta the way just north of Bear Valley Cutoff
on Central and 18, right???

And that is assuming that we don't wait for any late arrivals at the first spot.  So realistically, we probably won't leave there until 9:45 or so, to give everyone time to arrive at the southery meet spot.

Should we set a meet time at the trail head?