Re: AW outside the box
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 8:45 pm
I like the jeepers, they have more fun... 
Lol
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Re: AW outside the box
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 8:46 pm
Re: AW outside the box
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 8:50 pm
Just stop by Shaggerland and pull up a stool to the tiki bar for shots of jäger after hours at camp nl.
Re: AW outside the box
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 9:33 pm
We are like blonds... We even run into stuffMorpheus wrote:I like the jeepers, they have more fun...
Re: AW outside the box
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 11:40 pm
Didn't you have a Jeep?sandor wrote:It's the Jeep...no one like Jeepers other than other Jeepers...where do you think the saying came from "Jeepers Creepers"? Jeepers give non-Jeepers the creepers.Bow_Tied wrote:
I am not sure why that is, maybe people were intimidated, maybe they were like me and risk adverse, I don't know.
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Re: AW outside the box
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:55 am
I did have a Jeep, liked it a lot. Met a lot of great people, and still continue to hang out with them. Probably going to see Drizit at the May 24 run again this year...I was just poking fun.
Since there are so many Jeeps out there, it is easy to find that one idiot, (like the guy who got his Jeep stuck in the ice at Cherry Beach, had to get the Marine recover unit to recover him, and is getting billed for it), and then make fun of all Jeepers for it. In reality, that guy most likely isn't part of any Jeep club, or any off-road enthusiast club, but you can always tease about it.
In all seriousness Drizit, I don't think you should give up your idea...it was a good one, and had I gone last year, I would have went out with ya. I think a lot of people cancelled last year, and the fact that there are not as many hardcore Nissans out there as Jeeps, resulted in no interest last year. Let's face it, a stock Jeep is more capable than a stock Nissan (I've had both, and that is my personal opinion), it's easier to mod a Jeep than a Nissan to make it even more capable, so there are going to be way more Jeeps capable of 4+ trails than Nissans. It doesn't mean there is no interest, it just means that there will be less people who have a capable rig than if this was a Jeep weekend.
Since there are so many Jeeps out there, it is easy to find that one idiot, (like the guy who got his Jeep stuck in the ice at Cherry Beach, had to get the Marine recover unit to recover him, and is getting billed for it), and then make fun of all Jeepers for it. In reality, that guy most likely isn't part of any Jeep club, or any off-road enthusiast club, but you can always tease about it.
In all seriousness Drizit, I don't think you should give up your idea...it was a good one, and had I gone last year, I would have went out with ya. I think a lot of people cancelled last year, and the fact that there are not as many hardcore Nissans out there as Jeeps, resulted in no interest last year. Let's face it, a stock Jeep is more capable than a stock Nissan (I've had both, and that is my personal opinion), it's easier to mod a Jeep than a Nissan to make it even more capable, so there are going to be way more Jeeps capable of 4+ trails than Nissans. It doesn't mean there is no interest, it just means that there will be less people who have a capable rig than if this was a Jeep weekend.
Re: AW outside the box
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 9:39 am
Oh for sure, my goal is to tailor it to the Nissan crowd though. For instance the group we had the year before last when we were doing the rock after shoe lake was what I had in mind. That group didn't show up last year. On the other hand I don't mind doing a slightly taimer version as well.
The real goal is to push some people outside their comfort zone. Show them what they and their rigs can do, and possibly encourage them to build more.
The real goal is to push some people outside their comfort zone. Show them what they and their rigs can do, and possibly encourage them to build more.
AW outside the box
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:29 pm
Do you guys do other trail runs throughout the year besides AW? Not an organized type of event like Camp NL or Trailfest etc. Just like-minded wheelers getting together and enjoying the outdoors.
The more runs people get in, the better, as experience is the best teacher.
The more runs people get in, the better, as experience is the best teacher.
Re: AW outside the box
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:56 pm
I would like to try some new trails. A little harder even.Drizit wrote:So, the extreme trails idea was a bust last year. No takers at all. So... I'm game to help people step up a bit but this time I want some suggestions of what you guys feel up for. Keep in mind there's no shame in getting stuck, and my goal as a guide is to get you back to the road without broken parts if at all possible.
Think about this possibility over the winter (perhaps aim a winter build with this in mind)
A winch is a big help with harder trails, a good one and a snatch block will get you through just about anything.
The IFS owners find themselves on 3 wheels a lot, at least a rear locker will help you make it through a huge amount. Without using lots of gas to make up for traction. Even a lunch box locker will make worlds of difference and not break the bank.
If it's a dry summer you will be able to do trails significantly harder than you are used to, last year at AW I ended up running Greens with one other jeep on 33" tires with no lockers and no lift. We used the winch twice and she didn't take the bypasses.
So with all that in mind what trails do you guys want to see next year besides the usual suspects? If some of you want to do rocky ridge I have no problem with that, if you want to to the rock I'm good there to. Heck we can do something easy then go play on the rock as its a quick trail. If you just want to do the upper loop of the rock that's ok as well. Come up with some ideas and I'll come up with a list of minimum requirements for em.
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Re: AW outside the box
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:58 pm
Yep, I'm out every couple of weeks during the summer. Anyone is always welcome. Post a "hey who wants to go wheeling thread" pick a date place. Bet you won't have problems finding any takers.noey wrote:Do you guys do other trail runs throughout the year besides AW? Not an organized type of event like Camp NL or Trailfest etc. Just like-minded wheelers getting together and enjoying the outdoors.
The more runs people get in, the better, as experience is the best teacher.
Re: AW outside the box
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:59 pm
You coming for may 24?the x kid wrote:I would like to try some new trails. A little harder even.Drizit wrote:So, the extreme trails idea was a bust last year. No takers at all. So... I'm game to help people step up a bit but this time I want some suggestions of what you guys feel up for. Keep in mind there's no shame in getting stuck, and my goal as a guide is to get you back to the road without broken parts if at all possible.
Think about this possibility over the winter (perhaps aim a winter build with this in mind)
A winch is a big help with harder trails, a good one and a snatch block will get you through just about anything.
The IFS owners find themselves on 3 wheels a lot, at least a rear locker will help you make it through a huge amount. Without using lots of gas to make up for traction. Even a lunch box locker will make worlds of difference and not break the bank.
If it's a dry summer you will be able to do trails significantly harder than you are used to, last year at AW I ended up running Greens with one other jeep on 33" tires with no lockers and no lift. We used the winch twice and she didn't take the bypasses.
So with all that in mind what trails do you guys want to see next year besides the usual suspects? If some of you want to do rocky ridge I have no problem with that, if you want to to the rock I'm good there to. Heck we can do something easy then go play on the rock as its a quick trail. If you just want to do the upper loop of the rock that's ok as well. Come up with some ideas and I'll come up with a list of minimum requirements for em.
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Re: AW outside the box
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:06 pm
Trying. Are just the big boys going?
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Re: AW outside the box
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:25 pm
Last year it was a bit of everything...not just trailered rigs. You should go.
Re: AW outside the box
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 8:13 pm
Nope everything from stock to buggy. Jump in on Adrian's post. It's turning into a mini camp NL
Re: AW outside the box
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 10:32 pm
Yeah, there are usually runs in the spring and self organized ones throughout the summer. It's whatever people want to do, really. I'm up for anything.noey wrote:Do you guys do other trail runs throughout the year besides AW? Not an organized type of event like Camp NL or Trailfest etc. Just like-minded wheelers getting together and enjoying the outdoors.
The more runs people get in, the better, as experience is the best teacher.