Topic: Rattlesnake Canyon May 21-22 (Updated)

[Paul]

I was hoping to be able to attend this run but just found out I have to work on Saturday.  Hope to make another run soon.  Thanks, Max

Yes - we found a big area about 80% of the way up the canyon with plenty of spaces - this is about a mile or so from the big right-hand turn into Burns Canyon. In Burns Canyon there are some smaller places including a beautiful place that has nice 270 degree views into the canyon.

[Paul]

I really want to do this run, but it doesn't look like my skids and sliders will be in.
I'm thinking of going anyway.

Paul-  You mentioned that they would be nice for this trip, but do you think I'd be ok?

I have approx. 2.5 inch lift, and stock OR skids.

I ran the trail five years ago dead nutz stock with the thin stock skid plates - no lift, no sliders and no damage.

You'll make it fine with your lift, you'll just have to be a bit more cautious than if you had skids/sliders. This is likely going to be a very exciting/challenging trail for the more stock trucks and still lots of fun for the lifted/armored trucks. I by-passed some of the tougher spots on the available by-passes - not every place has an easy go-round but some do. With other trucks to effect rescue it will be fun to try the harder paths.

[Paul]

Sorry I've been dealing with some real life but we're going on the trip for certain.

My wife and "new" dog Summer will be coming along. She's a bit noisy but warms up quickly, be careful as she'll put on a big show when she first meets you but hasn't bitten anyone yet ... and my dog is naughty too!

Summer is still a juvenile and in training. She's no Trixie yet but she's lots of fun.

[FrankB]

I'm sorry I won't be able to make this one - it really is a fun trail.

Matt - I did this trail in  Feb 2006 in my stock S-trim 05 X. That means no skids of any sort, Long Trail (not Rugged Trail) tires, no e-locker, no high-end stereo to drown out the screams. It had less than 1,500 miles on it.   Edgar, who was right behind me most of the way, was equally stock in an S 05.  He dinged up his step rails some, but I had removed mine so no problem there.  It was exciting to say the least, but it's pretty amazing what a stock X can do, as long as you're not afraid to get it dirty or a bit of pinstriping.  It sounds like you've got lots of articulation with your lift, so you should be fine.

Have a great time everyone.

[hardrock]

Thanks for the responses!!

I'm in for camping.  I've heard some epic stories from GhostX and I'm looking forward to it.

Sorry to hear that you can't make it, Frank.  I'll be looking forward to the next Borrego run.

Matt

[Goldfish]

Updated List
1. Goldfish
2. Paul
3. Hardrock453
4. Topcat
5. Bobby B
6. Oz

[RockinX]

I think Tom is also going.  He added his name to the list at Post #30 above. 

[Goldfish]

Updated List
1. Goldfish
2. Paul
3. Hardrock453
4. Topcat
5. Bobby B
6. Oz
7. Pigcat

Thanks Rockin X. So what about you? Did the parts show up yet?

[Pigcat]

I think Tom is also going.  He added his name to the list at Post #30 above. 

Marshann, thanks for looking out for me Me and Shannon will be joining in but we camped a couple nights in 30 degree weather last Jan. so we're opting out for a fireplace and jacuzzi in Big Bear Sat night - will miss Paul & Noon's meat on a stick but looking forward to doing a run with the club again

[RockinX]

Yes, the parts showed up this morning.  However, I didn't want to post up until after I got them installed so that I wouldn't seem like even more of a drama queen if things went wrong.    So it looks like I am in!  Summer will be glad to know that I will not be bringing my dog, although I am sure he would have loved to have contributed to her "naughtiness."  If the install doesn't go well tomorrow, I will be sure to post up so that you are not waiting for me.   Here is the updated list, although I won't be camping.

Updated List
1. Goldfish
2. Paul
3. Hardrock453
4. Topcat
5. Bobby B
6. Oz
7. Pigcat
8. RockinX

[Soylent Yellow]

Updated List
1. Goldfish
2. Paul
3. Hardrock453
4. Topcat
5. Bobby B
6. Oz
7. Pigcat
8. RockinX
9. Mitch, Mitch, Bo... uhm, Soylent Yellow

[RockinX]

I'm sorry I won't be able to make this one - it really is a fun trail.

It's not too late to reconsider.   

[Paul]

Summer will be glad to know that I will not be bringing my dog,

Ruger!

[Goldfish]

So how about an update Marshann. Is the X ready to go? We need some drama here

[Bobby B.]

Don FYI I brought a portable firepit just in case.  The fire danger rating is varying between high and moderate depending on where you go.

I came up early, so if anyone else does and needs a place to camp, I'm on the south side, yellow post #30.