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Calendar/Run Schedule for 2007

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Date Trail Rating* Event / Run (Click for trip reports) Trail Bosses
January
Jan 6-7 3 - 4 Calico  Click to view trip reports John Cary
Jan 20-21   CORVA - Truckhaven Rich Wohlers
February
Feb 2   Chris Wicht Camp Cleanup Kris Tholke
Feb 10 Hammers  Click to view trip reports Photos of this event are available. Click to view. Tony Pellegrino
Feb 21-25   Las Cruces Chile Challenge  Click to view trip reports Tony Pellegrino
Feb 24-25 3+  Slant Ranch  Click to view trip reports John Cary
March
Mar 2-4 2 - 3+ Tierra del Sol Desert Safari  Click to view trip reports Visit the website for this event. N/A or TBA
Mar 31 - Apr 8   Easter Jeep Safari  Photos of this event are available. Click to view. N/A or TBA
April
Apr 20-22 Panamint Valley (Isham and Defense Mine)  Click to view trip reports John Cary
Apr 28-29 3+ - 5+ Tin Benders Jamboree  Click to view trip reports Visit the website for this event. N/A or TBA
May
May 3   Spring Party in the Desert Rich Wohlers
May 18-20 4+ - 5+ Hammers Rich Wohlers
May 26-28 2+ - 4 High Desert Roundup  Visit the website for this event. N/A or TBA
June
Jun 15-17   Big Bear Forest Fest  Click to view trip reports Visit the website for this event. N/A or TBA
July
Jul 13-15   Kennedy Meadows  Click to view trip reports Photos of this event are available. Click to view. Tony Pellegrino
Jul 26-29   Jeepers Jamboree on the Rubicon  Visit the website for this event. N/A or TBA
August
Aug 9-12   Sierra Trek  Visit the website for this event. N/A or TBA
Aug 16-19   Dusy  Click to view trip reports Visit the website for this event. Photos of this event are available. Click to view. Scott Evans
Aug 19-23   Rubicon  Photos of this event are available. Click to view. Tony Fiori
September
Sep 1 Miller Jeep Trail  Visit the website for this event. Photos of this event are available. Click to view. Rob Postle
Sep 22-23   CORVA Jamboree  Visit the website for this event. N/A or TBA
Sep 29-30   Fun in the Desert  Click to view trip reports Visit the website for this event. Rich Wohlers
October
Oct 6-7   Off Road Expo  Visit the website for this event. N/A or TBA
November
Nov 9-11   Panamint Valley Days  Click to view trip reports Visit the website for this event. N/A or TBA
December
Dec 1   Holiday Party at the Evans' Scott Evans


* 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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