con snow run idea

[Doof]

would anybody be interested for a con snow run early spring when some of the snow melts?

[Hyena]

there isn't much snow up there right now.

[Doof]

maybe mid feb would be a good time, give ppl time to get together and what not that is needed for an overnight(s) snow run at the con...ive seen it dry and its fun, i want to see is with snow and compare the two

[Ramrod]

i'd get so lost

[Doof]

with snow?

[Ramrod]

ya I get lost up there when I can see a nice oil trail to follow, I couldnt imagine the slabs covered in snow

[Doof]

lol yeah i can see your point now.... the slabs would/will be sketch with ice     

[Lady Di]

lol yeah i can see your point now.... the slabs would/will be sketch with ice     

Holy carp! The slabs are scary enough without snow and ice! And even trying to navigate the granite bowl without seeing the oil slicks? But I would love to see pictures if anyone did go.

[kiyul4130]

i heard that place is so hard wheel with a decent amount of snow. you would want atleast dual cases and gears silly.

[46&2]

Every trip I have seen photos from where people hit the Con during the snow season showed a lot of carnage. basically if you arent dualed up, locked up and willing to take on some serious carnage i wouldnt do it. also if you have never been there or only been there once or twice it might get confusing like ramrod said

I will let you know though sillywilly a couple of my friend and I are planning a trip for after the snow melts, only have a couple rigs so far

[Snowtoy]

Early spring snow runs are rather tricky, you can have slushy conditions where you break through the crust, poor traction for steep climbs in the afternoon, and icy conditions early in the morning.  You would be better off goingthis month, Feb, or in by mid-March, or later after a good storm, or with expected snowfall durring the run.

How much trail time have you logged in the High Lakes area?  The High Lakes will offer you quite the training ground for snow wheeling.  The road alone can be quite hazardous in early/late spring with off camber eareas from snow melt, w/o the steep drop offs that the Rubicon has.

Also w/the Rubicon, the county closes the trail once the snow melts enough that portions of the trail is exposed, to prevent trail damage and contamination from the runoff.  Irf you are looking for an area to run other than the HL, you might consider the Eagle lakes side of the Fordyce creek trail.

[Doof]

I will let you know though sillywilly a couple of my friend and I are planning a trip for after the snow melts, only have a couple rigs so far

[tasler]

Fortysixandtwo, let Justin know (just2muchfun) when it is your plannin on going for that snow run, a couple buddys of mine wanna plan a trip up to the con. Also to Green Horn in about 3 weeks.
(This is Kevin with the 84 yota that went with Justin to Green Horn December 15)

[Doof]

i have no idea. im to swamped with school right now to even think about going wheelin. i bit off more than i could chew and im barely keepin my head above water... ill get back to this thread after a few weeks and see whats up

[46&2]

i have no idea. im to swamped with school right now to even think about going wheelin. i bit off more than i could chew and im barely keepin my head above water... ill get back to this thread after a few weeks and see whats up

I hear ya buddy. I am struggling to stay afloat right now as well. i will keep you posted

Fortysixandtwo, let Justin know (just2muchfun) when it is your plannin on going for that snow run, a couple buddys of mine wanna plan a trip up to the con. Also to Green Horn in about 3 weeks.
(This is Kevin with the 84 yota that went with Justin to Green Horn December 15)

Hey Kevin I will definitely let Justin know. justin is the one that needs convincing seems he isnt too fond of snow

[cruzila]

Slabs in the snow? No idea.......................

[cruzila]

nope none nada

[Doof]

how was it?

[cruzila]

Hoours and hours of making it one wheel base at a time. Fun for me boring for most.

[46&2]

Hoours and hours of making it one wheel base at a time. Fun for me boring for most.

pfft...they just dont have the snow wheeling spirit!!!

[Hooch]

Couple hundred yards short of Soup.





Way too much fun.




Early morning or night time you could go anywhere, but durning the day you better stay in the tracks.