Slickrock trail run 8/15-8/16 signup (8/22 trip cancelled)

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1. XPLORx4
2. Casper + Porthos
3. Huey
4. slomatt
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1. XPLORx4
2. Casper + Porthos
3. Huey
4. slomatt
5. fastermatt
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Hey guys,

What's the difficulty of the tail? I am bone stock 2006 Off-Road (gots a locker!) and have no $$$ for mods...

I would advise sliders.

Read this trail review.

Here are some pics.

Youtube video of the hardest part.

I would actually require sliders on this trail, unless you don't mind denting your rockers. There is a bypass for the hard part, but right after there are quite a few bolders that will reach out and grab a rocker or two, esp if you aren't lifted.

1. XPLORx4
2. Casper + Porthos
3. Huey
4. slomatt
5. fastermatt
6. Piett (not a matt)
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Sorry, not everybody can be a Matt, it would get too confusing.

- Matt

Huey or Dean or anyone else,

do you think I could make this with my skills? (none)
I think my rig will make it just wondering if I can do this?
I have camping equipment (tent stove etc) anything else I would need. I will have full belly amour,sliders and I have bumpers front and back w/winch. 3 inch PRG suspension and Firestone 285/75/16 MTs(new).
The wife says she is up for this with the boys (4.5 YO)

Waddaya think?

Hey Chris,

We'll learn you some new skillz, so don't be trippin'.

Your rig is amply equipped to make it. Your kids will have a blast.

1. XPLORx4
2. Casper + Porthos
3. Huey
4. slomatt
5. fastermatt
6. Piett (not a matt)
7. chrishaynesusa and family(+3 wife,Joe,Roy)no matts in the bunch
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where to meet
what to bring
what channel to monitor

etc......
excited minds want to know

Where to meet:
9am Saturday at McDonald's, Santa Rita Rd, Pleasanton (Bay Area caravan)
11am Saturday at the shopping center at the corner of Hwy 49/Hwy 4 in Angel's Camp
1:00pm Saturday at the campsites across the bridge at the start of Slickrock trail, near Utica Reservoir

What to bring:
Camping gear for yourself
Food (# of meals: 1 dinner, 1 breakfast, 1 lunch)

What channel to monitor:
Ch 8 (FRS)

Per Josh's request, coordinates:
http://www.4x4trailmaps.com/Maps/State/California/Slick_Rock/Slick_Rock.html
I think the camping area that Huey was proposing with vault toilets is before the staging area next to Utica Reservoir.
http://www.californiajeeper.com/slickroc/trail.htm

Josh, this is the trailhead/staging area:

map link.

Dispersed camping is available along the graded road that follows the Utica Reservoir shoreline, 1/2 mile prior to reaching the trailhead. If you can find a spot along the reservoir that can accommodate our group, go for it. The Forest Service provides portable toilets scattered throughout that region, so it may be more desirable for the women and kids to camp where restroom access is relatively convenient.

If nothing decent is available, drive about 1/4 mile of the trail itself (past the staging area), and choose a campsite immediately after crossing the bridge. There's a really nice spot tucked away to the right side, after crossing the bridge, and larger sites are immediately to the left after crossing the bridge.

I just wanted to start a potluck list for those that would like to join in. This is for Sat dinner only. Please post what you would like to bring and how many in your party.

Huey and Heather - will bring cookies and ingredients for smores. Possibly a dinner item also, but unsure what.

Also as a side note I'll bring some eggs and cheese to share for Sun breakfast.

Huey and Heather - will bring cookies and ingredients for smores. Possibly a dinner item also, but unsure what.
Geoff - Saturday Dessert, pineapple upside down cake

Dean and Connie- 2 pork loins

Chris and Chie Haynes - Potato salad and Jamaica jerk chicken.

Dean and Connie- no longer bringing pork loins.

Instead, here's the food breakdown (as of Thursday 11am via an email thread):

- Matt C : Ground beef and seasoning
- Josh : Soft corn and flour shells, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream
- Matt Y : Carne asada, guacamole, cilantro
- Geoff : rice and beans
- Huy/Heather : Cheese and onion (plus desert stuff)
- Dean/Connie : chips/salsa

Ok guys (and gals) I will see y'all some time Saturday. I will try to pick the best camp site I can find. Looks like Geoff will be joining me tomorrow, so I will have help.

Give my cell a call if you think of anything I need to know before tomorrow noonish.

Casper

Have fun all!

Pictures from this weekend:

http://www.blankwhitepage.com/gallery/slickrock_20090815

Just wanted to say that you for the fun weekend. Lots of interesting lines were taken.

Chris, good to meet you. It was really fun hanginh out with you and your boys. I hope we didn't scare you or the wife to bad. Hopefully you will be able to make the next trip.

Casper

Thanks to all who helped a new guy out on the trail.
Josh,Matt,Jeff & Dean.
It was good camping with everyone. I think I was the only one in my family that was scared. When the rig went on two wheels and started to tip. That got my attention. My kids really loved Porthos too. Cheers to all.

OMG! I didn't know that Josh's Xterra had solid front axle. Looking good!

Good to here from you Akio. how ya been? Yea, I SAS'ed it this last winter. I have to say I love it. Thanks.

Casper

Great pictures....I miss wheelin'. Glad ya'll had a good trip. Barney Rubble anyone?
Josh, your rig looks great!

Gary,
Hay, good to here from you. It's been awhile. How's the sailing going?
Thanks, the rig has come out quite nice. I am very happy with it. As for BRT let me know. I haven't been on that trail since I went with you last time.

Say hello to the wife and daughter for me.

Josh