November 11th ? A challenging Big Bear trail run is being planned, with a Special Test Drive Opportunity!
What's Happening:
A Land Rover friend of mine is currently employed by Toyota as part of the FJ Trail Teams. A few people from the FJ Trail team want to go wheeling with their Land Rover buddies on Saturday November 11th. They want to make it interesting and challenging, and have decided that Big Bear offers the right degree of difficulty. Trails being considered are the infamous John Bull Trail, Holcomb Creek trail, and Gold Mountain.
Special Event!
If you want to compare your rig to the new FJ, this is a great opportunity. This is the last trail run these FJ guys will be doing this year, so they have been authorized by Toyota to take it to the max! In fact, the FJ guys will be ENCOURAGING people take turns behind the wheel of their FJ?s!. The ultimate test drive! Plus, they will be giving out all sorts of Toyota swag as sort of a year end blow out.
The FJ guys are extremely experienced professional off roaders and as they put it, ?are being paid to help?. Their goal and passion is to get everyone through intact and unharmed. Even if that means they have to stack rocks (for some of us) the entire way through. Having said all that, I?ll be honest, I?m a bit nervous about dragging my LR3 through it, but what the heck, it?s what I got it for. Need to test it sooner or later
Trail Info:
These trails are considered to have a high degree of difficulty by the Jeep guys. To participate, you must have recovery points and gear installed and on board. It is highly recommended that your truck have rock sliders and ample skid plate protection. Steel bumpers are also recommended, Willingness to potentially scratch/dent/break your vehicle is mandatory. FRS radios are mandatory. Bring your own food/water/gas/oil/coolant/fluid/etc? A helpful attitude is mandatory. Good humor is highly recommended!
The trails consist of basketball to trashcan sized boulders tumbled together creating some semblance of a trail. It will be slow going, and patience with less capable trucks and drivers (like me!) will be necessary.
Trail Photos: (Googled from past events)
? http://s100673777.onlinehome.us/xtras/photos/2004/apr/john_bull/index.html
? http://www.myjeeprocks.com/jeeps/bigbear.php
? http://tinyurl.com/yn2atv
? http://www.roverholic.com/moreadventures.html
Summary:
If you want to compare your rig to the new FJ, or drive one yourself, this is a unique opportunity. I have no idea of the number of trucks that will be participating, though I expect at least 10-15 trucks of all types. This invite is being posted on multiple forums, including some of our Toyota friends.
Additional info regarding meeting points, times, radio frequencies, etc?will be posted soon. None of us have run these trails before, so we will tackle them with an adventurous spirit. This event will not have the same degree of organization as some events, so please keep that in mind. No Whinners!
All the normal disclaimers apply.
Regards,
Nathan Woods
www.nextstepdesigns.com
What's Happening:
A Land Rover friend of mine is currently employed by Toyota as part of the FJ Trail Teams. A few people from the FJ Trail team want to go wheeling with their Land Rover buddies on Saturday November 11th. They want to make it interesting and challenging, and have decided that Big Bear offers the right degree of difficulty. Trails being considered are the infamous John Bull Trail, Holcomb Creek trail, and Gold Mountain.
Special Event!
If you want to compare your rig to the new FJ, this is a great opportunity. This is the last trail run these FJ guys will be doing this year, so they have been authorized by Toyota to take it to the max! In fact, the FJ guys will be ENCOURAGING people take turns behind the wheel of their FJ?s!. The ultimate test drive! Plus, they will be giving out all sorts of Toyota swag as sort of a year end blow out.
The FJ guys are extremely experienced professional off roaders and as they put it, ?are being paid to help?. Their goal and passion is to get everyone through intact and unharmed. Even if that means they have to stack rocks (for some of us) the entire way through. Having said all that, I?ll be honest, I?m a bit nervous about dragging my LR3 through it, but what the heck, it?s what I got it for. Need to test it sooner or later
Trail Info:
These trails are considered to have a high degree of difficulty by the Jeep guys. To participate, you must have recovery points and gear installed and on board. It is highly recommended that your truck have rock sliders and ample skid plate protection. Steel bumpers are also recommended, Willingness to potentially scratch/dent/break your vehicle is mandatory. FRS radios are mandatory. Bring your own food/water/gas/oil/coolant/fluid/etc? A helpful attitude is mandatory. Good humor is highly recommended!
The trails consist of basketball to trashcan sized boulders tumbled together creating some semblance of a trail. It will be slow going, and patience with less capable trucks and drivers (like me!) will be necessary.
Trail Photos: (Googled from past events)
? http://s100673777.onlinehome.us/xtras/photos/2004/apr/john_bull/index.html
? http://www.myjeeprocks.com/jeeps/bigbear.php
? http://tinyurl.com/yn2atv
? http://www.roverholic.com/moreadventures.html
Summary:
If you want to compare your rig to the new FJ, or drive one yourself, this is a unique opportunity. I have no idea of the number of trucks that will be participating, though I expect at least 10-15 trucks of all types. This invite is being posted on multiple forums, including some of our Toyota friends.
Additional info regarding meeting points, times, radio frequencies, etc?will be posted soon. None of us have run these trails before, so we will tackle them with an adventurous spirit. This event will not have the same degree of organization as some events, so please keep that in mind. No Whinners!
All the normal disclaimers apply.
Regards,
Nathan Woods
www.nextstepdesigns.com
