Topic: Blue Canyon Poker Run May 18-19 2013

[mountainguyed67]

This event is East of Fresno,12 miles off of HWY 168(from top of 4 lane).




Video from the previous club that did the run.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhF6-ll83ms


Campground info.
http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c5/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTSw8jAwgAykeaxcN4jhYG_h4eYX5hPgYwefy6w0H24dcPNgEHcDTQ9_PIz03VL8iNMMgycVQEAIzTHkw!/dl3/d3/L2dJQSEvUUt3QS9ZQnZ3LzZfME80MEkxVkFCOTBFMktTNUJIMjAwMDAwMDA!/?ss=110515&ttype=recarea&recid=45502&actid=29&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&navid=110130000000000&pnavid=110000000000000&cid=FSE_003705&pname=Sierra+National+Forest+-+Bretz+Mill+Campground

[Slowzuk]

Had a good time on this run last year! Should be able to make it this year to. Cya then!

[mountainguyed67 [OP]]

The campground is at 3300 ft and has a creek running through it,some fish for trout while there,others play in the water(kids mostly). Many go up Friday after work and leave Sunday.

The creek is behind this campsite.


Swimming hole.


Suicide Hill(Will be going up it this year).

Many were surprised the Humvee fit on the trail.

[mountainguyed67 [OP]]

Had a good time on this run last year! Should be able to make it this year to. Cya then!

Cool.

Supposed to go "up" Suicide this year.

[scoutrunner]

had a good time last year! my rig may not be ready for the trails but i may go up to help. maybe ride with someone else.  I made it thru most everything in my stock 4runner with 31s.

[mountainguyed67 [OP]]

may go up to help.

By "help" you mean?

[Slowzuk]

Cool.

Supposed to go "up" Suicide this year.

Awesome!

[monk #1164]

I'll be helping tech rigs so get them in shape...battery BOLTED down, fire extinguisher , tow strap, spare tire with-in 2 in. ,emergency brake , etc...its on the flyer

[mountainguyed67 [OP]]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=t5z_hhlqVDw

[Slowzuk]

Getting closer! Is there still plans to go up suicide this year?!

[mountainguyed67 [OP]]

Getting closer! Is there still plans to go up suicide this year?!

Yes,myself and one other will be working it. Keep in mind,it was either grade and fill in ruts,or close it. So the ruts that were not graded away,were filled in with rocks. I've seen pics with rocks filling in both ruts all the way up,kinda like a two track rock road. Also,the wooden structure at the top was removed and replaced with a concrete and steel structure,then they filled in with rocks between the steel pieces.

[Slowzuk]

Yes,myself and one other will be working it. Keep in mind,it was either grade and fill in ruts,or close it. So the ruts that were not graded away,were filled in with rocks. I've seen pics with rocks filling in both ruts all the way up,kinda like a two track rock road. Also,the wooden structure at the top was removed and replaced with a concrete and steel structure,then they filled in with rocks between the steel pieces.

So the fun got taken outta it hahaha

Either way we will be there. Got a group of 7 rigs going. Hope there's places to park my truck/trailer

[mountainguyed67 [OP]]

When are you going up? If you get there early enough,it shouldn't be a problem.

[Slowzuk]

When are you going up? If you get there early enough,it shouldn't be a problem.

Its lookin like im not leaving until after 5 on friday but I have some friends going up thursday night to secure a good site. We have three truck/trailer combos

[mountainguyed67 [OP]]

Thursday should still be okay.

[Slowzuk]

Thursday should still be okay.

Let's hope so!

[mountainguyed67 [OP]]

Some people go up as much as a week early and drop their trailers to save a site.

[Slowzuk]

Some people go up as much as a week early and drop their trailers to save a site.

I'm talking about flatbed trailers with rigs on em. We will make it work!

[mountainguyed67 [OP]]

That's easier.

[Slowzuk]

Got a question about the safety requirements.

Is not having a jack capable of lifting the vehicle gonna prevent me from doing the run? I was looking over my hilift and its missing a pin and i dont have anywhere to mount it. If there is someone in my group that has one will that be fine?

[BigMike]

Marlin just got the Crawler Truck loaded up!!