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NOVEMBER RUN
#2: November 23, 2007
Black Friday Run
WHERE:
Brown's Camp
MEET: 8:00am
- Be prepared to head out at 8:30am
MEET LOCATION: The
McDonald's at exit 57 off hiway 26
CB Channel: 4
GMRS: 20/20
(FRS radios not supported)
SPECIAL NOTE!
A GMRS or CB radio is now REQUIRED BY THE NWFJCC!
PERMITS REQUIRED:
Oregon ATV/OHV permit. We can stop on the way up if anyone needs a
permit. A valid (one-time) NWFJCC waiver is required on
all NWFJCC sanctioned runs. Waivers will be available on the morning of
the run before heading out.
RUN PLAN:
Actual run TBA. If we have enough participants we will split into
groups. We will run easy and difficult runs. Experienced and beginners
are encouraged to attend. More details on the actual trails we are
running will be available on the
Private Forum.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
1-3
Pinstripe Rating: 1-3
USEFUL LINKS:
Printable Map
Trail
Closure Information
WHAT TO BRING:
CLICK HERE!
Always bring all safety, survival and recovery gear. During
Fall/Winter and early Spring runs I cannot stress enough how prepared
you need to be for the cold!!! Bring lunch. We will take a break for
lunch. Food, drinks and refreshments are your responsibility.
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NOVEMBER
RUN #1: November 3,
2007
Stevenson Adventure Run
WHERE:
Gifford Pinchot Forest Roads (north of Stevenson)
MEET TIME:
8:00am - Be prepared to head out at 8:30am.
MEET LOCATION:
On the very west end of town on the south side of the road there is an
abandoned gas station. (Red/White building) We will meet there. Also
note there is a Texaco station directly across the street. Also note
there is a Chevron station down a couple of blocks. GAS UP BEFORE YOU
ARRIVE!
CB Channel: 4
GMRS: 20/20
(FRS radios not supported)
PERMITS REQUIRED:
None. Washington State does not require OHV permits for legally
licensed 4-wheel-drive vehicles. A valid (one-time)
NWFJCC waiver is required on all
NWFJCC sanctioned runs. Waivers will be available on the morning of the
run before heading out.
RUN PLAN: To
run to some of the peaks and maybe Trout Lake. Actual run TBA. There
will be normal, super-easy forest trails and we will be on the search
for challenging side roads. We will be headed up to 4,000-5,000 feet so
expect snow and cold
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
Very easy (1) and possibly up to as high as level 3. Side road runs will
be optional. We will cater to both the experienced and the beginner.
This is a GREAT run for a beginner to attend.
Pinstripe Rating: 0-2
USEFUL LINKS:
Printable Map
Trail Descriptions
Another Useful Map
Road Closure Information
WHAT TO BRING:
CLICK HERE!
Always bring all safety, survival and recovery gear. During
Fall/Winter and early Spring runs I cannot stress enough how prepared
you need to be for the cold!!! Bring lunch. We will take a break for
lunch. Food, drinks and refreshments are your responsibility.
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JULY RUN:
July 21, 2007 - Complete
Greenwater Adventure run with
YotaTech
WHERE: Greenwater, Washington
CB Channel: 4
GMRS: 20/20
RUN LEADER:
Corey
RUN PLAN: Meet early AM in North
Vancouver and caravan to Greenwater area to run with the YotaTech group
on the forest trails outside of this town. We will also be meeting up
with the FJ Trail Team at a mountain bike race in Greenwater.
DIFFICULTY
RATING: 0
Pinstripe Rating: 0
USEFUL LINKS: TBA
WHAT TO BRING:
CLICK HERE!
Always bring all safety, survival and recovery gear.
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JUNE RUN:
June 17, 2007 - Complete
1st Annual NWFJCC Father's Day Folly!
WHERE: Tahuya ORV Park, Washington
MEET:
Safeway in Belfair
8am <--- CLICK
CB Channel: 4
GMRS: 20/20
PERMITS REQUIRED:
None. Washington State does not require ORV/ATV tags on any legally
licensed, street-legal vehicle.
RUN LEADER:
FJ Steed
RUN PLAN: Tahuya ORV Park,
Washington. Trail plan TBD.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
1-3 on the North Loop 3-5 on the South Loop. Pinstripes will be had by
all on the South Loop.
USEFUL LINKS:
Tahuya ORV Park Map
WHAT TO BRING:
CLICK HERE!
Always bring all safety, survival and recovery gear.
Confirmed Cruisers
1- FJ Steed
2- Kelvin
3- bernd
4- Y Y in his Jeep Rubicon (We can't all be FJ Cool)
5- Ripsnort
6- Chewey46
7- OlyWaFJ
8- SteveFJ
9- braincell
10-billybong63
11-Thermal Scorpion
12-Ulises in his 1988 Toyota Land Cuiser BJ 70
13-Claus
14-Michael in his 1975 FJ 40
15-Trevor
16-KD7NAC 07FJ
17-Eljugador
18-dbbd1 (Maybe)
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MAY RUN:
May 12, 2007 - Complete
Tim's Farewell Run
WHERE: Olallie Lake National Scenic
Area
MEET:
KFC in Clackamas
7am <--- CLICK
CB Channel: 4
GMRS: 20/20
RUN LEADER:
Terahex
RUN PLAN:
I want like to drive
up Clackamas River and
 around
Olallie Lake Scenic Area. There are lots of
little lakes up there and a great view of Mt. Jefferson. Then if time
permits we take some of the National Forest roads over to
Silver Falls State Park. From the maps it
doesn't look like much of a technical run except maybe for the road up
Mount Beachie. It looks steep with a few tight
switch backs. I thought I add a few stops for
Geocaching. With just a few GPS units, we
could get the group into the right area and then everyone can join in
the search. I would like to shoot for late May (Sat 5/26/2007), but it
might still be too early for some of the NF roads to be open.
The number of Geocaches might change. I just picked the caches along the
desired route, so I need to fine tune them down to the easier finds.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
Unknown. Be prepared to do some wheeling.
USEFUL LINKS:
See above text and also see the thread over at
FJCruiserForums.
WHAT TO BRING:
(See the NWFJCC
Safety Page)
FJ Cruiser (But any
off-road capable vehicle is welcome)
Shovel (just in case)
CB (Preferred) or GMRS Radio
GPS Unit (if you have one)
Food/Drinks for BBQ
- BBQ's & condiments will be provided
Chairs
Camera (recommended)
Sense of adventure
Confirmed Cruisers:
1. Terahex (Run Leader)
2. Son of a Son (his last run before going to officer training)
3. BDFJ
5. FJ Steed
6. FJ Steed Guest
7. FJ Steed Guest
8. egecko
9. Gen2600
10. Mud Draggin'
11. BT17R
12. Bennutt
13. relic
14. Bjorn
15. Higherground
16. Sherry
17. Fighterjet
18. eljugador
19. Bernd
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APRIL RUN TWO:
April 28, 2007 - Complete
FJ Dyno Day & BBQ Bash!
WHERE: PDXTuning
MEET: 8am - 5pm
ADDRESS:
16580 S.W.
72nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97224
[click HERE for map]
IINFORMATION: No,
this is not a run, but a gathering of sorts. PDXTuning, the absolute
name in engine tuning and more for Subaru's in the Northwest has now
added a 4-wheel dynamometer that is FJ-friendly. PDXTuning is hosting an
FJ Dyno Day for anyone who wants to come. This event is open to anyone
with an FJ. You do NOT have to be a member of or be associated with the
NorthWest FJ Cruiser Club to attend. However, the NWFJCC is supporting
this event.
Place YOUR truck on the dyno and see what power it really
has. Learn how the ECU know what fuel you are running and how it
compensates. Learn how much power you lose running regular gas. Learn
that you do not need to run premium and your engine is safe.
Come on down and
have a free lunch!!!
Three runs for $30.
It does not get any cheaper than that!!!
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APRIL RUN:
- Complete
The Mod Run
WHERE: Brown's Camp, Oregon. Trails
TBD.
MEET: 8am - McDonald's at exit 57
off Hiway 26
ADDRESS: 9975
NW Glencoe Rd
North Plains, OR
97133
CB Channel: 4
GMRS: 20/20
(FRS not supported)
RUN LEADER:
BDFJ (Jim)
RUN PLAN: Meet at McDonald's - Our
standard pre-run meeting place for Brown's Camp - Then run up BC, stop
for an air down and....!
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
1.5-5
Note that level 0 is
ultra-easy. Level 5 is hair raising and the toughest level. No one will
be obligated into running a trail they are not comfortable with. You
will be instructed accordingly before each run of the difficulty level
and you will have to option to take the alternate route.
USEFUL LINKS:
Brown's Camp
Road Conditions
WHAT TO BRING:
All safety and recovery equipment. All survival equipment. See the
NWFJCC Trail Safety Page.
All rules will be enforced.
SPECIAL NOTES:
Novices, rookies and first-timers are VERY WELCOME to join
this run and we encourage you all to come join. We are more than willing
to teach you. As a group we have plenty of recovery equipment and are
willing to recover ANY member that does not have the proper equipment.
Just remember that the recoveree is responsible for any damaged
equipment.
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MARCH RUN:
March 17, 2007 - Complete
St. Patrick's Day Run
WHERE: Portland to Sunset Beach to
Astoria
MEET: TBA
CB Channel: 4
FRS: 14/0
RUN LEADER:
Son of a Son (Tim)
PERMITS REQUIRED:
None. And no flags. The beach is considered a public road.
WARNING: Speed
limit is 25mph! No hot-dogging, donuts or tire spinning!!
RUN PLAN: Run out hwy 26 to 101 ad
then north to sunset beach perhaps stop for lunch, shopping, whatever.
Then drive north on the beach as far as we can get (last time I was out,
there was a national guard live fire exercise) then continue to Astoria
and drive out to the end of the jetty and perhaps park on the beach for
some great shots.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
0.5
USEFUL LINKS:
Oregon Tide Tables
Oregon ATV Park Map
Confirmed Cruisers:
1. Son of a Son
2. White Rim
3. BT17R
4. Jelopy
5. Ripsnort
6. Sherry
7. Bernd
8. egecko
9. plm
10. Beaterbop
11. avnoj30
12. Terahex
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February
17, 2007 Run — Complete
WHERE:
Gifford Pinchot Forest Roads (north of Stevenson)
MEET: 8:30am
- Be prepared to head out at 9am
WHERE: On the
very west end of town on the south side of the road there is an
abandoned gas station. (Red/White building) We will meet there. Also
note there is a Texaco station directly across the street. Also note
there is a Chevron station down a couple of blocks. GAS UP BEFORE YOU
ARRIVE!
CB Channel: 4
FRS: 14/0
PERMITS REQUIRED:
None. But, please note this is a SnoPark area. We do not plan on
stopping at any of the SnoParks.
RUN PLAN: To
run the forest service roads out of Carson, Washington (Just east of
Stevenson). Actual run TBD.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
Very easy (1) (Ended up being a 1.75)
USEFUL LINKS:
Printable Map
Trail Descriptions
Another Useful Map
Road Closure Information
There are no special permits, tags or
licenses required for traveling on Washington's forest service roads.
The only requirement is that you drive a legally licensed vehicle (which
state you are licensed in does not matter).
As always, it's Safety First, pack it in,
pack it out and leave it cleaner than when you arrived. If you have
special time restrictions that may require to leave before the run is
completed that will need to be discussed with the group BEFORE the run.
One of the basic rules is we run in as a group and we run out as a
group, but exceptions are possible as long as everyone agrees.
PRE-RUN:
Bernd and
I met early in Washougal and then headed out to Stevenson. The area we
will be running is actually out of Carson, a few miles down the road
from Stevenson.
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Anyway, we popped
onto the first dirt road we saw and played back in there for a few
hours. Snow starts getting thick at about 2100 ft. The forest is pretty
dense so GPS rarely works. Paper maps are the only way to go. And, of
course, cell phones are of no use.
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snow is old, hard, crunchy and icy. "Forging" trails is all but
impossible as your truck just crunches down into the hard snow and gets
stuck. All the trails at the higher elevations are closed, but the lower
elevation trails are fun and the scenery is just gorgeous.
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are alot of fallen trees. Most are cleared to the sides of the roads,
but there are many roads blocked.
I may consider
buying a small chainsaw to help clear some roads. In the meantime, Bernd
and I are scouring the TOPO maps for some more, lower elevation trails._small.JPG)
It will be a fun,
very easy, beautiful adventure run. We have several first-timers coming
out so this will give them an opportunity to see a little of what your
FJ can so with little risk and nary a pin stripe. But, Bernd and I will
see if we can mix it up a little to get some adrenaline going!
NOTE: Please
print all four links above as that is what we be using to run these
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