2005 TTORA Dusy Ershim Run

[tacomamike]

Not sure about trail conditions since we have had a late winter, but we are planning on running the Dusy Ershim trail August 25th - 28th.  We have a pretty well equipped group, but it's always nice to have other wheelers along for company and security.

And as always, Marlin and all of his staff are more than welcome on our trips.   

Later,
....Mike
http://www.toy4x4.net/

[MiniSimp]

Mr. Ross!
Good to see you on here!
I wont be able to make the Dusy, but what do you guys have planned for November/December?

[CruzrDave]

Well the trail is not open yet but should be by the trip date. I need to check the dates but I might like to tag along with you guys. I love that trail and I've been getting stuck working Thursdays and fridays while most of the shop has been out wheeling. Things got to change

[tacomamike]

Mr. Ross!
Good to see you on here!
I wont be able to make the Dusy, but what do you guys have planned for November/December?

Thanks!

We have a trip to Moab in October, but past that we don't really have any concrete plans.  I imagine we will do some snow camping though! 

Later,
....Mike
http://www.toy4x4.net/

[tacomamike]

Well the trail is not open yet but should be by the trip date. I need to check the dates but I might like to tag along with you guys. I love that trail and I've been getting stuck working Thursdays and fridays while most of the shop has been out wheeling. Things got to change

Cool, it would be great to have you along.  A few of us are leaving the Bay Area around 8AM that Thursday and meeting the rest of the group at the staging area at 2PM.  We're then going to wheel to the north end of Courtright and camp there Thursday night.  We figured it would make for a little easier day getting everyone up Thompson hill on Friday.  So far the plan is to arrive at the White Bark vista end sometime Sunday afternoon.

Dusy is definitely the greatest trail in the Sierra!

Later,
....Mike
http://www.toy4x4.net/

[CruzrDave]

Hey Mike, I talked with Marlin and Rocky, there are plnning on going as well. I found out from the Fresno club that they opened the trail on Monday. I can't speek for marlin but I will probly meet up with you guys Friday morning somewhere around Dusy Meadows.

[tacomamike]

Hey Mike, I talked with Marlin and Rocky, there are plnning on going as well. I found out from the Fresno club that they opened the trail on Monday. I can't speek for marlin but I will probly meet up with you guys Friday morning somewhere around Dusy Meadows.

Awesome!  I look forward to seeing you guys up there!  I'll be at the back of the pack in a blue Taco going *really* slow thanks to Marlin!    

Later,
....Mike
http://www.toy4x4.net/

[tacomamike]

Sorry you guys couldn't make it, it was a great weekend up there.  There was lots of great wheeling and some creative trail repairs!  I put up some pics here:

http://www.norcalttora.com/gallery/album166

Later,
....Mike
http://www.toy4x4.net/

[MiniSimp]

Sweet run, I love this pic

[BigMike]

I wished I had time, I really wanted to go with you guys.......


Wow

[Marketing]

Sweet Photo!

[supermat]

I'm looking at your pics and I've heard of welding by linking up batteries but what exactly is being used in those photos? What kind of unit is in his hand?    Thanks!

Matt

[Shamb]

i'd really like to Dusy, never have done it yet or anything around it like Swamp lake.

post up pics please!  i hear its a long tight trail

[tacomamike]

I wished I had time, I really wanted to go with you guys.......


Wow

Hi Mike.  There's always next summer!  IMHO Dusy is the most excellent trail in the Sierra!

Later,
....Mike
http://www.toy4x4.net/

[tacomamike]

I'm looking at your pics and I've heard of welding by linking up batteries but what exactly is being used in those photos? What kind of unit is in his hand? Thanks!

Matt

Hi Matt.  That's my Readywelder II.  It has seen tons of use on the Rubicon, Dusy, and other trails.  It uses .035 flux core wire, and as bulky as it is, it seems to work well for trail repairs. 



Pulling a couple batteries can be a pain sometimes, but you do what you gotta do to get off the trail!   

Later,
....Mike
http://www.toy4x4.net/

[tacomamike]

i'd really like to Dusy, never have done it yet or anything around it like Swamp lake.

post up pics please! i hear its a long tight trail

Tons of pics here:

http://www.norcalttora.com/gallery/album166

And some videos here:

http://www.tacomaterritory.com/~ccorley/Misc%20vids/Dusy%2005/

Later,
....Mike
http://www.toy4x4.net/

[tacomamike]

Sweet Photo!

That's Kirk from AZ.  I think he showed up at your shop for a tie rod or drag link or something.

Later,
....Mike

[Anthony]

That is some great video's