Annual Swamp Lake trip 2013

[Dirt Mover]

What channel on the CB do you guys run? I should be meeting a friend in Clovis around 7 in the morning and falling into line somewhere on the trail.

[Desert Dog]

IOR runs channel 4 as primary (because we are a [size=150][b]4[/b][/size] wheel drive club)

IOR runs channel 16 as a back-up (because [size=150][b]4x4= 16 [/b][/size])

[Goatman]

Here's some info and directions.

We're going to camp at our usual spot near Dinky Creek on Thurs night, directions below. We'll leave from the Dinky ranger station at 8:30. We're going to run the trail from the top down this year, so we'll be going up Rock Creek Rd past the entrance to the Bald Mtn trail. The Swamp Lake trail gate is right next to the parking lot for the Dinky Lakes trailhead for hiking trails. The trail is good both directions, it will be a little longer going in on Fri and a little shorter going out on Sunday.

Here's directions. Take Hwy 168 from Fresno east about an hour to Shaver Lake. As you are coming into the town of Shaver Lake make a right turn onto Dinky Creek Rd, where there is a sign saying Wishon and Courtright Reservoirs. Go about 12-15 miles on Dinky Creek Rd and look for another sign saying Wishon and Courtright Reservoirs, and make a right turn at the sign onto McKinley Grove Rd. You'll immediately cross the bridge over Dinky Creek then go about a 1/4 mile and you'll see two roads that go to the left, one cuts back sharply and goes to Camp Fresno, and the other one is 10S36, make a left turn onto 10S36 and immediately turn into the trees on the right, which will be our camp. This is no fee camping, and there is room for parking with trailers. There are johns at the ranger station and ice and even breakfast at the Dinky Creek store. If you're driving the wheeling rig it's best to gas up in Prather. There are also places to eat and a grocery store in Prather if you need them Thurs on the drive up.

We're leaving for the trail Fri morning at 8:30. See you there.

[REDxj5150]

Preferred 2m channel?

[JeremyRowell]

[quote="REDxj5150"]Preferred 2m channel?[/quote] 151.775

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[Goatman]

We'd like to do a pot luck for Sat dinner.

Be sure to bring your swim suit. And bug repellant.

[Desert Dog]

[quote="JeremyRowell"][quote="REDxj5150"]Preferred 2m channel?[/quote] 151.775[/quote]
Jeremy,

I don't understand why you guys risk getting in trouble and interfering with emergency coms by using these frequencies?

You guys use 151.475 all the time (tin benders use it in JV), but you get threatened locally be the fire department because that is the channel they monitor for wildfires. I also got yelled at by the Forest service in El Dorado County for using that frequency before I knew any better.

Now you are suggesting 151.775, which is locally an emergency frequency that is received by a repeater on Lamont Peak. This frequency is also Riverside County Sheriff, Los Angeles Tram System, Orange County Ops, and countless other government services.

Since you guys are not licensed and are not very familiar with ham usage, why not just use the MURS frequencies? No license is required to use them and simplex use is just as good as any other frequency? To save yourselves problems down the road, I would use 151.820, 151.880, or 151.940. You will not get in any trouble for using these frequencies and will not interrupt any public services or business coms.

Not trying to be a wise ass, I just keep seeing a lot of bad advise as ham radio usage grows in the off-road community.

[JeremyRowell]

[quote="Desert Dog"][quote="JeremyRowell"][quote="REDxj5150"]Preferred 2m channel?[/quote] 151.775[/quote]
Jeremy,

I don't understand why you guys risk getting in trouble and interfering with emergency coms by using these frequencies?
[/quote]

I just copied that from another board that is discussing this swamp lake run. I don't have 2-meter and do not know much about it other than I have to talk my wife into letting me buy... I mean telling her I'm going to buy one.

I do see what you are saying though DD.

[Desert Dog]

Where are you guys buying the cheap inflatable rafts that everyone had last year? I want to get a few for the kids.

[JeremyRowell]

[quote="Desert Dog"]Where are you guys buying the cheap inflatable rafts that everyone had last year? I want to get a few for the kids.[/quote]
Got mine at Big 5. They have a couple different sizes.

[cracker]

[quote="Desert Dog"][quote="JeremyRowell"][quote="REDxj5150"]Preferred 2m channel?[/quote] 151.775[/quote]
Jeremy,

I don't understand why you guys risk getting in trouble and interfering with emergency coms by using these frequencies?

You guys use 151.475 all the time (tin benders use it in JV), but you get threatened locally be the fire department because that is the channel they monitor for wildfires. I also got yelled at by the Forest service in El Dorado County for using that frequency before I knew any better.

Now you are suggesting 151.775, which is locally an emergency frequency that is received by a repeater on Lamont Peak. This frequency is also Riverside County Sheriff, Los Angeles Tram System, Orange County Ops, and countless other government services.

Since you guys are not licensed and are not very familiar with ham usage, why not just use the MURS frequencies? No license is required to use them and simplex use is just as good as any other frequency? To save yourselves problems down the road, I would use 151.820, 151.880, or 151.940. You will not get in any trouble for using these frequencies and will not interrupt any public services or business coms.

Not trying to be a wise ass, I just keep seeing a lot of bad advise as ham radio usage grows in the off-road community.[/quote]

my bad....

lets use 151.820

[Goatman]

I'm only on CB for this trip, don't have VHF in the Cherokee.

Thankfully, it's running again so now I'm starting to pack.

[Beck*A*Poo]

are there snakes there.... im bringing my doggy and was curious

[Lake_v2]

Just one but he has seen it before

[Desert Dog]

Becks, we will be camping up over 9,000 ft. at Grouse Lake, so there really isn't many animals of any kind at the camp site. I spent 5 days there last year (2 trips) and other than birds and brook trout, the only animal I saw was a marmot. There are lots of deer, bears, snakes and shit at the lower elevations, but not at camp. We are bringing Baron, so Pedro will have a buddy to get into trouble with.

The skeeters can be downright vicious, and they laugh at most bug sprays. 100% DEET seems to be the only thing that is very effective. Also be mindful that it gets cold at night and we wont have a fire this year, so bring plenty of fireball!

[munepit]

Damm I wanna go with you guys. Maybe next year. Or the one after that. Or the one after that.

[Beck*A*Poo]

[quote="Desert Dog"]Becks, we will be camping up over 9,000 ft. at Grouse Lake, so there really isn't many animals of any kind at the camp site. I spent 5 days there last year (2 trips) and other than birds and brook trout, the only animal I saw was a marmot. There are lots of deer, bears, snakes and shit at the lower elevations, but not at camp. We are bringing Baron, so Pedro will have a buddy to get into trouble with.

The skeeters can be downright vicious, and they laugh at most bug sprays. 100% DEET seems to be the only thing that is very effective. Also be mindful that it gets cold at night and we wont have a fire this year, so bring plenty of fireball![/quote]


Lol thanks chris and 100% deet planning on it

[jchoward]

Is it to late to add my name to the list and tag along? My jeep is up and running strong and meets all the minimum requirements. I just got the weekend off and a wheeling trip in the mountains sounds amazing.

[Lake_v2]

Its never too late as long as youre prepared, more the merrier

[JeremyRowell]

Bring your junk and go wheeling! As Long as you're there by 8:30am on Thur or Friday, it's not to late!

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[jchoward]

AJ99 I'd like to drive in with you Saturday, I'll PM you to try and touch base.

[Beck*A*Poo]

[quote="jchoward"]AJ99 I'd like to drive in with you Saturday, I'll PM you to try and touch base.[/quote]


I dont think aj99 is going anymore :/

[AJ99]

Becca is correct :(. I'm in the middle of a build for someone and I have found cracks along my frame rail that I need to get too. I wish I was still going but just can't make it.

[Desert Dog]

[quote="cracker"]lets use 151.820[/quote]
Hey Cracka, Are you bringing the MJ again, or taking the buggy? That Comanche is fucking sexy; I had a private moment next to it last year - but you couldn't tell with the white paint and all.

And with NAXJA, Trailblazers, 4x4him, Infectious Off-Road, facebook and other groups invited to this shin-dig; should we be placing bets on how many Locked D35s with 35-37" tires are gonna break .

OK, then how many NAXJA steering boxes / frame-rails am I going to have to weld this year

Should we take bets?????

[abendx]

Becca.... aren't you bringing the Snake? Why such a worry.... does Pedro never get a break?