Fo-dyce?or Are We Scared!

[JOE THE TOE]

When are we doing FORDYCE boy's,I'm thinking maybe 3 or 4 weeks??? :yup: If you want to go we're going to shortcut in through Cisco Grove exit & drop in to the middle....from there we'll travel about 45 minutes to the most getting-it camp spot on FORDYCE where we'll begin our nothing-but-fun & CARNAGE weekend! :D :D

[PizzILLA]

get iit!!!

[PizzILLA]

will you pick a damn date already... what did gabe say??? john seriously needs to know soon

[JOE THE TOE]

I'll know tomorrow,looks like we might be the only one's going out of RENO 4X4.COM.......... :(

[SPOON-EAZY]

Probably the sooner the better. Its been gettin' pretty damn cold up here at night and I got a real funny feeling about this Fall (SNOW SOON!!! :yup: ) Get your date and time figured and post it up then we'll get an "Official Fo-dyce if your not Scurred" roll call goin'. Please make it any weekend but Columbus Day weekend. I will be gone that weekend. Choose any other weekend and i'll be there, even if it is just for the day.

[Sauce]

I want to go, but it kind of depends on the date :rolleyes:

[MR.ROCKAPE]

When are we doing FORDYCE boy's,I'm thinking maybe 3 or 4 weeks??? :yup: If you want to go we're going to shortcut in through Cisco Grove exit & drop in to the middle....from there we'll travel about 45 minutes to the most getting-it camp spot on FORDYCE where we'll begin our nothing-but-fun & CARNAGE weekend! :D :D
Hell Yeah Im scared,is PJ going??Is this that joke about camping and waking up with a sore Cornholio??And when you say GETTING-IT what do you really mean???

[xjmoser]

Hell Yeah Im scared,is PJ going??Is this that joke about camping and waking up with a sore Cornholio??And when you say GETTING-IT what do you really mean???



:rock:


I may go if I can recover from the damage on the last run :maddance3

[PizzILLA]

tom lets see some damage pics... i hear toe is looking for a salvage XJ to start a new project with.. :worthless:

[CANYON KRAWLER MIKE]

im in just have to call uncle j to put my gears back in

[JOE THE TOE]

O.K. GUYS,I got an official date....Leave thursday night the 13th & wheel in through cisco grove to the SPECIAL CAMP SPOT!!! :eek: :D P.S. That would be the night of OCTOBER 13TH,14,15 & COME HOME ON THE 16TH! :yup: THURSDAY NIGHT,FRIDAY,SATURDAY,COME HOME SUNDAY! :)

[JOE THE TOE]

btt. :rolleyes:

[CANYON KRAWLER MIKE]

That sounds good. oh and maybe we can set up the zipline again :disagree:

[JOE THE TOE]

THAT SOUNDS GOOD TO ME. PEE WEE SEE LEE FLEA WE TEE EEE SWEE...T :woot2:

[PizzILLA]

WOO HOO the 14th is my birthday... im finally gunna be 13! yusssss

its gunna be goddam cold, so bundle up ladies.

considering that there is over a month of advance notice, you would expect that a good portion of all of the crybabies, mall crawlers and "well im ORDERING a lift for my jeep..." guys on reno4xj will be able to make it, maybe even the TARDcore 4 will be able to take their dicks out of eachothers bungholes for the weekend.. it sure would be nice if more than just us showed up, wouldnt ya agree joe??
(btw, my neighbors takin the weekend off to go also... assuming that the whole having a baby thing wont get in the way.. the due date is like 1 to 2 weeks after that weekend)

either way im lookin forward to a sheetmetal manglin and axle bashing weekend

[PizzILLA]

That sounds good. oh and maybe we can set up the zipline again :disagree:
hey woulnt it be funny to bring the stick game into the mix if some of reno4x4 made it?????

[stv]

ahhh, the stick game. i lost to joe on that game out at MR over memorial weekend

[PizzILLA]

joe got mad at me because i did too good my first time trying it.. oops

[crackmonkey]

Fags.... :yup:

[JOE THE TOE]

:disagree: :nono:

[rusty_tlc]

Took me 5 minutes to get past CrackMonkeys post, I just couldn't stop watching his avatar.

What's the stick game?

[JOE THE TOE]

You'd just have to play,it's something you can't really explain...more of a hands on thing :D

[rusty_tlc]

So the "Stick Game" is a "Hands On" thing? :rolleyes:

I stopped doing that when I needed glasses.

[JOE THE TOE]

Yes, actually it is....Most people like to do it on their back!Once u play you'll think that remark is really funny. :D

[PizzILLA]

hahahahahahaahahaahahahaahahah... painfully true.. im thinking about lumpy right now

[Sauce]

what time are you guys leaving on thurs? I am thinking about going on this trip, but I have school and need to get off work, hopefully I can swing it :D

[JOE THE TOE]

I'd like to leave no later than 6:30 in da p.m. ;)

[JOE THE TOE]

So who's going b!tch's? Let's have a count! ;) :yup:

[JOE THE TOE]

bmpp.............................................. ............................................. :D

[JOE THE TOE]

Two weeks boy's & girl's.....Who's going?:thumbsup:

[rusty_tlc]

So where is the super camp spot?

[MR.ROCKAPE]

Two weeks boy's & girl's.....Who's going?:thumbsup:
NOT GOING TO MAKE IT ,TOO MUTHA FN COLD:yes: :yes: MY BUGGYS GOT A/C(SO I CAN HANG WITH THE XJ GUYS)BUT NO HEATER OR TOP:(

[MR.ROCKAPE]

Two weeks boy's & girl's.....Who's going?:thumbsup:
NOT GOING TO MAKE IT ,TOO MUTHA FN COLD:yes: :yes: MY BUGGYS GOT A/C(SO I CAN HANG WITH THE XJ GUYS)BUT NO HEATER OR TOP:(
YOU SHOULD SEE IF THE K-K-KIA GUY WANT TO SHOW OFF HIS MAD:mad: WHEELIN SKILLZ!!!!:nervous: :nervous:

[rusty_tlc]

:rolling: :rolling:

[SPOON-EAZY]

YOU SHOULD SEE IF THE K-K-KIA GUY WANT TO SHOW OFF HIS MAD:mad: WHEELIN SKILLZ!!!!:nervous: :nervous: I don't think K-K-KIA guy wheels. I think he built that thing so he could tow it out to MR and park it on his trailer-full poser flex style. Apparently he is too good to wheel with buggies and XJs
:scratch: :dunno: :nervous:

[JOE THE TOE]

No posers, only wheelers,if the kia wants to go he can't 'cause we're not bringing our chrome plating machine,SORRY POSER! And as far as you go rocksnivel, I'll keep you warm....HOPE YOU LIKE TO "SPOON"!!!:D :D

[CANYON KRAWLER MIKE]

JUST DONT PEE ON HIM!!!:rofl:

[JOE THE TOE]

I can't guarantee anything!IT all depends on how much alcohol is consumed!:D Oh & by the way you are a funny mutha-fukka!:dunno: :chairhit:

[Connect]

I can't guarantee anything!IT all depends on how much alcohol is consumed!

Oh I can see alot of the consuming of the alcohol will be done on this trip... Preferrably more alcohol then spoon'n but you buggy guys are like that anywho...

And Xj's have heaters too so you might want to get on that, kk thx

[JOE THE TOE]

Mine's not a buggy,it still has leaf springs and a full frame!:D

[Connect]

Sweet :) I'd come but I've heard this trail is worse then the con even though I see pics of stock wranglers on 32's doing it

[JOE THE TOE]

It's definitaly harder than 'con,but it's really fun:D

[Connect]

It's definitaly harder than 'con,but it's really fun:D

hehe I'll bet :)

[rusty_tlc]

I like it much better than the Rubicon, it's the reason I'm building up my Cruiser. In my limited experience I'd say it was harder. Last year a guy did it in a stock FJ40 with 31's an open front and an Auborn rear. He beat the crap out of that rig, but he made it.

[Scrub]

Next year i plan on Making this trail :) but its just not gonna happen this year :(

[rusty_tlc]

Next year i plan on Making this trail :) but its just not gonna happen this year :(
I feel your pain. :( I was supposed to be ready for Fordyce and Rubicon this year. Sometimes life gets in the way.

Edit: At least I got to ride along on both trails. It's good to have friends.

[JOE THE TOE]

Enough with this bull-sh!t , who's going & who's b!tchin out.Let's have a count ladies!:yes: :D B-Sauce,I think we need a poll...wut you think?

[JOE THE TOE]

C'mon guy's all you need is a good set of 31's,a heavy right foot,& a wet-suit.....It's easy!:D

[Sierra Valley]

Hey Joe,

When you guys going? I've been wanting to do this trail all year. Plus its in my deer zone so that means I can bring guns:eek:

[JOE THE TOE]

It's on the calendar,we leave night of the 13th(october)14th,15th,& come home the 16th..:D

[Sierra Valley]

damn, that would be fun. However, just started a new jobby job doing international sales for heavy equipment diesel engine replacement parts. So they probably wouldnt be stoked if I asked for time off already.:yes: I could possibly come in from the top side w/ 4x4babe and meet up w/ you guys on sat or something? We shall see. Should be fun for you guys though.

[JOE THE TOE]

That would be cool but it would be easier if you came in thru the middle(cisco-grove exit).:yes: :D

[Sierra Valley]

Hey Joe,

I will talk to you about that as we get closer. But I am sure that I could get together some sierra valley boys together to meet up halfway. Have a good night.

[JOE THE TOE]

Hell yeah,we'll be camped at the same spot all weekend...As soon as you go thru the river crossing(cisco-grove exit crossing)you go left on the trail heading towards sac-town,then I'll meet up with you there.We'll talk as it get's closer!It's a guy's & girls weekend.;) :D

[JOE THE TOE]

Hey 4x4babe,post on her thatr your going so some mutha-ufa's give me a galldam poll count already!:chairhit: :chairhit: :bowdown: :D

[PizzILLA]

yea so joe ill let you know not to count on me going. im way to fawking busy at the pizza store on weekends right now to get away. um... goddammmiiiitttttt that pisses me off sooo much not to be able to go, BUT if i wasnt working there, i wouldnt be able to join you in the D60 and atlas club this winter. along with being all hardcore with your 42s. i do belive im gunna be grabbing johns 40" iroks soon also....hmmm 40's.... :drool: :drool:

[Rafterman]

I have been on for-drce to the first river crossing. I have no desire to play sub at this point. Am I to understand that there is a way to get to the other side :wave: with out crossing the river and pick up where the other trail leaves off? How high is the river now? Could I get across with 4.5 and 33's and no sub equipement?

[JOE THE TOE]

Pizza,saturday night drunkfest @ Twister....Gunna be about 10 or so rigs & alot of carnage,do you have to work?:D

[JOE THE TOE]

I have been on for-drce to the first river crossing. I have no desire to play sub at this point. Am I to understand that there is a way to get to the other side :wave: with out crossing the river and pick up where the other trail leaves off? How high is the river now? Could I get across with 4.5 and 33's and no sub equipement?
No problem at all,if for some reason it looks too deep I'll take the flow side & you can go next to me!:D

[Connect]

No problem at all,if for some reason it looks too deep I'll take the flow side & you can go next to me!:D

The XJ wants to come too guys!!! I just want to make it out to the campsite and party hardy with joe!

XJ + 4.5" lift + 31's = floatable?

[JOE THE TOE]

The XJ wants to come too guys!!! I just want to make it out to the campsite and party hardy with joe!

XJ + 4.5" lift + 31's = floatable?
I don't think your rig will make it but let me see if I can't find you a ride,that is if you really want to go....so let me know!:D

[Connect]

aww, can't even make it to the campsite? Damn 31's are killin it. I'd like to hitch a ride one day if that's cool with everyone. Want to see how the big boys play. What about if I pick up my friends willy's on 35's? Thing has a crack in the oil pan but I'm thinking I can fix it in time :roll: Pics in gallery.

[JOE THE TOE]

What's the flow rate right now,anybody know?

[Dirty Harry]

The flow isn't too bad right now.

http://www.dreamflows.com/flows-canv.html#California_Sierra_West_Slope

Should be good to go until the snow falls up there.

[JOE THE TOE]

I'm hearing that 320 cfm is maybe a little much?

[Sauce]

not for 42's but for the little guy that seems like a lot

[JOE THE TOE]

On pirate board there's guys with 44's that say they won't touch anything over 300!I have'nt gone this late in the year in so long I can't remember,the last I think I remember was 240 and it was almost coming in my jeep with 40's.I'm not scared it's just that there will be a toyota on 35's with us and I'm not going to risk somebody else's life.:yes:P.S. thanx for the info dirty harry.

[JOE THE TOE]

Just got off the phone with 3 different PIRATE'S and they said "me-maybe,anyone else-probably not",so I think we'll go in through meadow lake!:D

[JOE THE TOE]

Somebody Help , I'm Getting Mixed Reviews.:(

[Connect]

http://www.dreamflows.com/graphs/mon.063.html

I read an old pirate post that had some pics from last year, basically 200 cfm is the max you can do it safely on 35's. I saw some pics that are just gnarly. 500cfm is instant suicide, if you look on the graph you just missed the slow season by less then a week. They must be releasing alot to make room for this winter. I'm going to be heading over the mountain tommorrow, if you want I can stop and look at the first crossing off of eagle lakes exit.

This is the pirate post I was mentioning, http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=258565

It can put it into perspective for you. Check out a couple pages back and check out the guy who rolled his YJ, probably something you want to consider if your going to do it :)

[JOE THE TOE]

We're going in cisco-grove exit thursday night,we'll drive to the river crossing & if it doesn't look possible we'll camp for the night then wake up in the morning & head to rubicon...That's the plan!:yes: :D I might need a rider 'cuase my woman starting to think twice.:yes:

[Connect]

We're going in cisco-grove exit thursday night,we'll drive to the river crossing & if it doesn't look possible we'll camp for the night then wake up in the morning & head to rubicon...That's the plan!:yes: :D I might need a rider 'cuase my woman starting to think twice.:yes:

Hehe, isn't the con tamed yet with bypasses to drive a passenger car around? :yes: :yes:

I don't know, I guess I'm going to hit pick'n'pull tommorrow for an oil pan off a sb 350, try and get it on that willy's to tow up and use.

If I can't possibly get it to work (I know 2 full days is PLENTY of time) maybe I can hitch a ride. If you don't do fo-dyce are you gonna camp like loon lake for the next couple nights?

[JOE THE TOE]

Negative,we'll go down cadillac to rubicon springs & camp there.:)

[Rafterman]

31's and some kind of locker,limited slip, heavy right foot and you will be able to make it to the first river crossing.:yes: I am told to cross the river you need to see the rock on the other side. If the flow is over the rock then don't try it.(33)I have gone to the First crossing with 31-open.

[Dirty Harry]

Sorry for the poor information Joe. :( I should have just posted the link to the flows and not offered any "advice". I was going off memory and thought that 320 did not sound that high but apparently I am mistaken.

I've found that the water crossing at the "shortcut" is usually a little deeper than the other two crossings you have to make to get to the campsite at Winch Hill #2, but the bottom is all rock instead of sediment so you don't have to worry about churning it up. Sounds like you will have fun whether you make it across or not. :yes:

[Sierra Valley]

Hey Joe,

If your toe decides to stay at Meadow Lake this weekend count me in on Friday night til sunday or early sat morning til sunday. :woot:

[Connect]

I'm till planning on driving by it this afternoon, I'll take a pic with my cell phone camera but no gaurantees.

[JOE THE TOE]

Are you going in cisco exit connect to take pictures?:D

[stv]

We're going in cisco-grove exit thursday night,we'll drive to the river crossing & if it doesn't look possible we'll camp for the night then wake up in the morning & head to rubicon...That's the plan!:yes: :D I might need a rider 'cuase my woman starting to think twice.:yes:
hey joe, is that seat still open?

[Connect]

hey joe, is that seat still open?

My seat!

J/k, yea im going in eagle lakes, and following that road (like cypress or somethin, starts with a c) that goes straight across the creek. I would imagine it the right road since the options are rather limited, im leaving pretty quick so tell me how to get there the right way.

[Connect]

Anyways my edit button broke..? The cisco grove exit has only one road that shows it going straight to fordyce lake no river crossings. Now the eagle lakes road turns into carlyle that has a 4wd road that branches off of it, crossing fordyce creek 4-5 times. I'm assuming that's the trail but I'm not sure. I guess I'll check them both out, but daylihts dwindlin so I gotta run!

[Connect]

Well anyhow, sorry I'm posting this so late (comp problems) but I went to the fordyce trail today to try and check out the river. After exploring cisco grove exit I determined it didn't start there, so I took the eagle lakes exit. About 1/2 a mile down the road I saw a sign for an OHV park, turn there and a dirt road takes you to a staging area that has two nice bathrooms. Further down the road (pretty nasty road btw) you come to a fork that has 3 signs, one says pierce OHV area to the left, and on the right there is a sign saying "this trail has beed adopted by the fore dice club and 3 others. The third sign points to the right and says "Foredyce Creek" that way. So I go to the right and right away I'm regretting not airing down and disconnecting, the road is in pretty rocky shape. I go across three dried up creek crossings that are obviously difficult in the winter time (lots of winch marks on trees) after some mild rockcrawling I came to a sign that said I was at the 2 1/4 mile mark on the trail. Not much farther I'm getting uneasy about continuing on alone with possibly no help coming (dog was going nuts, really really regretting not airing down or disconnecting) So I flip a ***** back to the staging area, and I'm takin some pics of the signs and a couple quads come up, so I ask them if they made it to the river, and they said yea, it's really flowing, one of the quads almost got washed away, they met someguy named Pat from stockton in a big black yota with a winch that was all alone. The trail looked well used, lots of fresh tire tracks.

So I ask them about the river more and he tells me it would probably come up past my floorboard (the quads decided not to go through it all the way) Which I measured tonight as 32". Also he said it was about 5 miles up the trail.

So no pics but it sounds perty hardcore, if you guys need directions or a guide to the river I can get to it with my jeep.

Also if you go that way after the first y there is two more before the river, stick to the right on both of them. One has a wooden sign on it that says Jeep.