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Calendar/Run Schedule for 2012

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Date Trail Rating* Event / Run (Click for trip reports) Trail Bosses
January
Jan 20-21 2 - 4 CORVA Truckhaven Challenge  Visit the website for this event. N/A or TBA
Jan 20-23 3 - 4+ *CANCELLED* Calico, Odessa, Duran and surrounding area John Cary
Jan 24   OTR Monthly Meeting - Ameci Pizza, T.O. Bill Cavan
Jan 28   OTR Sheep Run - CentroBasco  Click to view trip reports Visit the website for this event. Mike Bourdon
February
Feb 4-11 1 - 5+ KOH King of the Hammers  Visit the website for this event. N/A or TBA
Feb 17-20 2+ - 4 Stoddard Valley Mike Whittington
Feb 28   OTR Monthly Meeting - Ameci Pizza, T.O. Bill Cavan
March
Mar 2-4 2 - 4 TDS Tierra Del Sol - Ocotillo Wells  Visit the website for this event. N/A or TBA
Mar 9-11   Advance Adapters / Wine Tour John Cary
Jeff Sanders
Mar 24   Shoot and Scoot DAY RUN Mike Bourdon
Mar 27   OTR Monthly Meeting - Ameci Pizza, T.O. Bill Cavan
Mar 31 - Apr 4 2+ - 5 Sand Hollow - Utah  Visit the website for this event. John Cary
Mike Whittington
April
Apr 14 2 - 3 Rowher Flats DAY RUN Ric Freymond
Apr 20-22 3+ - 4+ Isham Trail - Defense Mine? John Cary
Jeff Sanders
Apr 24   OTR Monthly Meeting - Ameci Pizza, T.O. Bill Cavan
May
May 10-13 2 - 3 Jeep Jamboree - Big Bear  Visit the website for this event. N/A or TBA
May 12 2+ - 4 Gorman DAY RUN Jeremy Carpenter
May 22   OTR Monthly Meeting - Ameci Pizza, T.O. Bill Cavan
May 25-28 3 - 4 HDR - High Desert Roundup  Visit the website for this event. N/A or TBA
June
Jun 2 2+ - 3+ Miller Jeep Trail NIGHT RUN Jeremy Carpenter
Jun 15-17 2 - 3 Big Bear Forest Fest  Visit the website for this event. Ric Freymond
Jun 25-29   Jeepers Jamboree - Rubicon  Visit the website for this event. N/A or TBA
Jun 26   OTR Monthly Meeting - Ameci Pizza, T.O. Bill Cavan
Jun 30   Mattino Wash DAY RUN Big Bear Ric Freymond
Mike Whittington
July
Jul 18-22 3 - 4 Coyote Lake (Shaver) John Cary
Jul 24   OTR Monthly Meeting - Ameci Pizza, T.O. Bill Cavan
August
Aug 9-12   Sierra Trek Truckee  Visit the website for this event. N/A or TBA
Aug 10-12 2 - 3 Menache (Kennedy) Meadows Tony Pellegrino
Aug 15-19 3+ - 4+ Dusy - Ershim Trail (Tent. Date) Scott Evans
Aug 28   OTR Monthly Meeting - Ameci Pizza, T.O. Bill Cavan
September
Sep 1-3 3 - 5 Calico NIGHT Run John Cary
Sep 1-2 2+ - 3+ High Sierra Poker Run - Cal 4 Wheel  Visit the website for this event. N/A or TBA
Sep 14-16 2+ - 3 Cerro Gordo Tram Run Eric Bernocco
Sep 25   OTR Monthly Meeting - Ameci Pizza, T.O. Bill Cavan
Sep 28-30   FID Fun In The Desert  Visit the website for this event. N/A or TBA
October
Oct 6-7   Off Road Expo - Pomona Fairplex  Visit the website for this event. N/A or TBA
Oct 19-21 3+ - 5 Cougar Buttes - Johnson Valley Mike Bourdon
Oct 23   OTR Monthly Meeting - Ameci Pizza, T.O. Bill Cavan
Oct 27 3 - 4+ Slant Ranch DAY RUN John Cary
November
Nov 2-4   Hump N Bump - Vegas  Visit the website for this event. Mike Whittington
Nov 9-11   Desert Splash - Parker  Visit the website for this event. N/A or TBA
Nov 9-11 2 - 5 PVD Panamint Valley Days  Visit the website for this event. N/A or TBA
Nov 17-24   GenRight Turkey Run - Johnson Valley  Visit the website for this event. Tony Pellegrino
Nov 27   OTR Monthly Meeting - Ameci Pizza T.O. Bill Cavan
December
Dec 8   OTR Members Holiday Party Jeff Sanders
Dec 11   OTR 2013 Run Planning Meeting Bill Cavan
Dec 15 3 - 4+ Slant Ranch / Red Rock Poker Run Scott Evans
Dec 18   OTR Monthly Meeting - Ameci Pizza, T.O. Bill Cavan
Dec 28 - Jan 1 2+ - 4+ Cougar Buttes New Years Run Mike Whittington
Ric Freymond


* Trail Rating for our runs
  • 1
    • Graded dirt or gravel road
    • Vehicles: Any, including passenger cars
  • 1+
    • Unimproved dirt road
    • 4wd and extra clearance may or may not be needed
    • Street tires ok
    • Vehicles: Any 4wd, high-clearance pickup trucks with 2wd
  • 2
    • 4wd needed
    • Some low range
    • Suitable for novice drivers
    • Street tires ok
    • Vehicles: Any 4wd, including stock SUVs
  • 2+
    • 4wd low range required
    • Difficult terrain
    • Some steep grades but no major rock obstacles
    • Trail tires needed but stock suspension ok
    • Challenge for novice drivers
    • Vehicles: Any modified 4wd, stock SUVs with trail tires
  • 3
    • Difficult trail, with obstacles
    • Can be done with a stock vehicle with a very experienced driver but not recommended
    • This is the limit of a stock SUV
    • Occasional off-camber situations
    • Some steep grades
    • May be water crossings or sand hazards
    • Vehicles: 31 inch tires, at least a mild lift, rear locker or limited slip
  • 3+
    • Difficult trail
    • Grades and off-camber situations may exceed 25 degrees
    • Water crossings 2 feet deep
    • Lots of rock crawling
    • Body damage possible
    • Vehicles: Modified with lift, hard locker, 31 inch tires minimum
  • 4
    • Tough trail
    • Lots of rocks
    • Grades and off-camber situations may exceed 30 degrees
    • Winch may be needed
    • Body damage or equipment failures likely
    • Vehicles: 2 to 4 inch lift, 33" tires, locker in rear, limited slip or locker in front, winch, extra gears.
  • 4+
    • Very tough trail
    • Lots of rocks
    • Grades and off-camber situations may exceed 30 degrees
    • Winch may be needed
    • Body damage or equipment failures likely
    • Vehicles: 4 inch lift or more, 35" or more tires, lockers front and rear, winch, extra gears.
  • 5
    • Very tough trail
    • Entirely rock
    • Grades and off-camber situations may exceed 30 degrees
    • Winch will be needed
    • Body damage or equipment failures likely
    • Vehicles: 4 inch lift or more, 35" or more tires, lockers front and rear, winch, extra gears.
  • 5+
    • Extremely tough trail
    • Large Boulders and/or waterfalls
    • Grades and off-camber situations may exceed 30 degrees
    • Winch will be needed
    • Body damage or equipment failures very likely
    • Vehicles: 4 inch lift or more, 35" or more tires, lockers front and rear, winch, extra gears.
Note: Our rating system is for entertainment purposes only. Damage and breakage can occur on any trail regardless of its rating. This trail rating system is based on our own experiences and in no way constitutes a professional opinion. We cannot be held liable for any damage or injury from the use of or failure to use this information.

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