Dirt Devils Digest
April 2016
The Dirt Devils Digest
Award winning publication.
April 2016
A monthly publication of the Dirt Devils
Editors Message:
Table of Contents
The future president Mike Wallace would like to know if
Run Reports
2
there is enough interest in having a first aid, CPR, AED
Cal4Wheel
2
combo class. If interested please email Mike Wallace and
The marines are relocating
2
let him know.
Run Calendar
3
Please, bring your cowbells to the next meeting, all the
Adopt a Trail meeting place
3
cowbells have recently changed hands and the new
April
3
owners are anxious to display their trophies.
May
4
June
4
If it is necessary to make a general announcement to
July
5
fellow dirt devils send an email to
August
5
members@dirtdevils.org and the web master will forward
September
5
it.
October
5
Rumor has it that CORVA is raising life time dues.
November
5
This would be a good time to become a life time member
December
5
of a fine organization.
Guests & new members
5
The Dirt Devils now have 19 ham radio operators. Mike
Club info
5
Wallace is the unofficial HAM radio leader.
Adopt a Trail
6
First aid kit tracking
6
Check out the last page of the newsletter for Dirt Devil
Cowbells
7
accessories.
Dirt Devil Accessories
8
June 7 is Dirt Devil election day.
Mike Wallace is running unopposed for the presidency,
Chris Johnson is also running unopposed for the vice
presidency
Cheryl May has volunteered to continue as secretary one
more year.
Dave Jones is running unopposed for treasure. Emi is
retiring.
See you on the trail.
Ron & Emi Webber
tis the season for rolling.
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April 2016
In 2008, the Army moved 670 tortoises from its National
Run Reports
Training Center near Barstow to new homes in the
western Mojave. That $8.6 million effort proved
Cal4Wheel
disastrous when it was learned that a large percentage of
them died within a year, many eaten by coyotes.
Jesse May (south district VP) reminded us that Dirt
Devils and CAL4wheel’s dues is coming up and
"The situation makes us feel like we'll have to write off
CAL4Wheel needs the renewals to continue doing their
California's Mojave population."
good work. You can signup and renew through the Emi
- Glenn Stewart, Desert Tortoise Council
the Dirt Devils treasure.
HDR is a big fundraiser for us, plan on spending your
"This spring, the Marine Corps will translocate
memorial day at HDR. Camping is at Slash X, hotels are
approximately 1,180 desert tortoises in order to safeguard
nearby in Barstow.
the animals coming from lands newly acquired through an
NDAA-mandated (National Defense Authorization Act)
The marines are relocating
land withdrawal that supports Marine Corps-mandated
training requirements," base spokesman Capt. Justin
Tortoise relocation that is
Smith wrote in an e-mail to the Desert Sun.
Taxpayers to shell out $50M for Marines to
evacuate 1,200 Mojave tortoises
The area slated for expansion is in prime tortoise habitat,
and the number of breeding adults has dropped by about
The tortoises are in the way of the Marines' planned
50 percent over the last decade, according to a recent
expansion of a combat training grounds. (US Marine
survey by federal biologists.
Corps)
Some environmentalists are against the pricey effort to
Taxpayers will be forking over $50 million to have the
relocate the tortoises, which can stress the animals and
Marines remove nearly 1,200 tortoises from future
leave them vulnerable to dehydration, predators and
training grounds in the Mojave Desert, but similar efforts
human interaction, they said.
in the past have proven disastrous, say environmentalists.
"I wish the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would get
The plan, approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
some backbone and say it can't permit another tortoise
will utilize 100 biologists who will capture 900 adult
translocation by the military," Glenn Stewart, a biologist
tortoises and put transmitters on them before releasing
and member of the board of directors of the Desert
them on nearby public lands. Another 235 hatchlings
Tortoise Council conservation group, told the Los
raised in pens at the base also will be relocated once they
Angeles Times. "The situation makes us feel like we'll
are strong enough to survive on their own. The project
have to write off California's Mojave population."
will take an estimated two to four weeks to complete,
Brian Henen, a biologist and head of the Marine Corps'
officials said.
translocation effort, told the Times the project's ample
The desert tortoises, already under stress from drought,
budget and commitment to monitor the tortoises for 30
disease and human interference, will be airlifted later this
years "demonstrates how much we care about this
month from 130,000 acres surrounding the Corps' Air
species."
Ground Combat Center. The center is undergoing an
expansion to facilitate live fire and maneuver training for
full-scale Marine Expeditionary Brigade-sized elements.
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Dirt Devils Digest
April 2016
Moab 2016
Pictures and videos are on facebook. Some of the trails
the Dirt Devils hit were Hells Revenge, Hells gate,
Arches Park, Poison Spider, 7mile rim. The highlight was
jack standing his Jeep straight up and then rolling.
Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari
Mike Wallace reported that the park service would not
allow Tierra Del Sol to organize runs because of the
spotted tail lizard. Editors comment would it be better to
have organized runs rather than everyone racing around.
Rattlesnake / Motino Wash
19 vehicles and of the 19, 11 ran Motino. Rattlesnake is
relatively easy, Motino is not, our very own President laid
his Jeep on its side. Ray blamed 2 big rocks. He broke the
passenger side window and mirror. A video of Ray rolling
is on facebook.
fun in Moab UT
Later on the Motino group and Rattlesnake group met up
soime went home through Pioneer Town while the rest
went home through Redlands stopping at a small pizza
place for dinner.
Run Calendar
Adopt a Trail meeting place
8:30am at Rocky’s Roadhouse
32150 Hilltop Blvd Running Springs, CA 92382
next to the 76 gas station
April
15 - 17 El Mirage,
Stanley Lykins,
Jim and Karen Leamon
310 938 2257 / kslhome@aol.com
El Mirage is near Adelanto
from El Mirage Road head north on Mountain View Road
into El Mirage OHV area. Pay at the kiosk and continue
around the visitor’s center to a right turn on the main road
until you see the outhouse #9 (on the left side). Pass #9,
look for a wash road on the right marked by piles of rocks
on both sides and blue trail tape on the bushes heading
NE. If you see outhouse #10, you have gone too far. Turn
right and take the trail until you see the campsite at the
base of the largest hill. There is lot of space.
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April 2016
Lots of space to camp, bring fire wood,
tent sites, but they will allow a tent to be pitched on a site
that is occupied by an RV (tents cannot occupy their own
The runs will include typical desert terrain, desert
site). So if you tent camping and want to stay here, hook
washers, hills, tight canyons, and rocks.
up with someone with an RV.
22 - 24 Hammer stock music festival,
Lake Morena RV Park
at Brad Larks, Flying Lark Ranch, Johnson Valley.
2330 Lake Morena Dr. Campo, CA
30th Corral Canyon/ Bronco Peak Run
619-478-5677
Trail Boss: Danny Ward (Cell 714-651-9717)
Directions to Lake Morena RV Park: Take I 8 east
Date April 30, 2016
from San Diego to the Buckman Springs Road exit. From
Corral Canyon OHV area -Four Corners Staging Area.
the I-8 & I-805 junction, it is 45 miles. Turn right on
Meeting Time: 9:00 and departure 9:30 a.m.
Buckman Springs Road. Go 5.3 miles and turn right on
Oak Drive. Go 1.2 miles and turn left on Molchan Road.
Directions to Four Corners Staging Area: Take I-8 east
Go .2 miles and turn right onto Lake Morena Drive.
from San Diego to Buckman Springs Road exit. Turn
Coordinates: Latitude: 32.6768, Longitude: 116.5079.
right on Buckman Springs Road. Go 3.3 miles to Corral
Canyon Road (Morena Stokes Valley Rd.). Turn right and
Corral Canyon Camping: Sites are open to dry
camping at either Bobcat Meadow Campground or Corral
go 5.8 miles to Four Corners. You will need an Adventure
Pass to park anything in this parking area. The Ranger up
Canyon Campground but the size of sites and the road
getting there is not friendly to big RVs. Tents, tent trailers
there will sell you a day pass.
or trucks with campers would be fine. (Adventure Pass
Special Equipment Required: Minimum 33” tires but
Required) Use Directions to Four Corners Staging Area
could have trouble. Rear locker and high ground
and to the left of the staging area it will take you to
clearance required. Front lockers highly recommended.
Bobcat Meadow parking area near a paved 4-way
No stock vehicles.
intersection called Four Campground, and straight down
Trails Description:
the hill will bring you to Corral Canyon Campground.
There are some hotel accommodations available in nearby
Sidewinder is rated most difficult. A nasty hardcore trail
Pine Valley.
with steep ascents and descents over rocky terrain, tight
brush and large boulders. This trail has No Bypasses. The
May
trail is short, 1 miles long, so about 2 hours with no
3
Monthly club meeting
breakdowns.
Bronco Peak is rated most difficult. A nasty hardcore trail
7
Adopt A Trail - Chris
with very steep ascents and descents over rocky terrain,
12 -14 Jeep Jamboree Big Bear - non club event
tight brush and large boulders. This trail has No Bypasses.
13- 14 Molina Ghost run sponsored by CAL4WD see
The trail is short, 1.8 miles long, so about 3 hours with no
in gear or
breakdowns. Depending on time there are three exit from
Bronco Peak and will choose accordingly to time and
experience.
20 -22 Overland Expo, Flagstaff AZ. - non club event
Bronco Peak Connector is rated double most difficult. A
21
HDR Prerun Devils Loop (M) - Ray
nasty hardcore trail with steep descents over rocky terrain,
27 -30 HDR Cal 4
tight brush, loose soil and large boulders. The northern
end of this trail is extremely challenging for 4WD and
Jason Williams, Chair
recommend vehicle be less than 72" wide. This trail has
jason90715@gmail.com / 562-413-5128
No Bypasses. The trail is short, 1.1 miles long, so about 2
The Dirt Devils are commited to leading 1 run Devils
to 3 hours with no breakdowns.
Loop (M) -
Bronco Flats is rated most difficult. A hardcore trail with
HDR is held Memorial Day weekend near Barstow. All
descents over rocky terrain, tight brush and large
proceeds go toward keeping trails open.
boulders. This trail has No Bypasses. The trail is short,
0.9 miles long, so about 1 hour with no breakdowns.
June
Gun Slinger is rated more difficult. A trail with ascents
7
Monthly club meeting
and descents over rocky terrain, tight brush and large
11
Adopt A Trail - Roger
boulders. This trail has No Bypasses. The trail is 1.9 miles
17 -19 Big Bear Forest Fest -
long, so about 2.5 hours with no breakdowns.
Dave & Linda Jones are attending
Campground information: Lake Morena RV Park is
17 -25 Grand Canyon North Rim (E/M) - Ray
available. They have water and electrical hookups but no
sewage hookups. There is a dump station. There are no
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April 2016
July
8.
David May
9.
Nick Karafotis
5
Monthly club meeting
16
John Bull (D) - Josh
10. Thuy Davis
23
Adopt A Trail - Ray
11. Nikki and Damian Velasco
Old white mtn road near bishop No date
New members
Geoff Evans was voted in at the April meeting. Geoff
August
has run Holcomb Valley and Motino Wash. Geoff
2
Monthly club meeting
climbs rocks in his 2006 LJ.
6
Off road Clinic 1 - Mike
13
Off road Clinic 2 - Mike
13
Little John Bull night run (M) - Jack& Zoe
Club info
20
Adopt A Trail - Josh
If it is necessary to send an email to fellow dirt devils
11 -14 Jeep Jamboree Rubicon Trail - non club event
send an email to members@dirtdevils.org
September
Meeting Place
6
Monthly club meeting
First Tuesday of each month,
9 -11
Sherman Pass (M) - Danny
6:30pm for Dinner & 7:30pm for the meeting at
just east of Imperial Hwy and north of the 91 Fwy.
17
Holcomb Creek (D) - Jack&Zoe
Marie Callenders. 5711 East La Palma Ave., Anaheim,
24
AAT BBQ
CA 92807, 714-779-0600
October
Club officers
4
Monthly club meeting
President: Ray Kleinhuizen
7, 8
Miller jeep trail / lockwood creek
kkfusedglass@roadrunner.com
14 - 16 Death Valley (E) - Rick
Immediate past president:
El mirage date not set
Jesse May: jemay.xj@gmail.com
November
Vice President: Mike Wallace proudpop80@gmail.com
Secretary: Cheryl May: jemay.xj@gmail.com
1
Monthly club meeting / run planning 2017
Treasurer: Emi Webber: emiwebber@hotmail.com
4 - 6
Afton Canyon (M) - Chris
Web Master: Chris Slaughter:
11 - 13 Panamint Valley PVD - Cal 4 Wheel event
webmaster@dirtdevils.org
December
Adopt a trail chairmans:
Roy Chance: rchance@aol.com
6
Monthly club meeting
Roger Mauer: rogermauer@gmail.com
10
Calico (D) and Calico (E) - Ron/ Mike
Newsletter: Ron Webber: ronjp@outlook.com
Hospitality: Emi Webber: emiwebber@hotmail.com
Safety Committee: Bill Smith:
Guests & new members
Run Coordinator: Rick Walter rick03tj@gmail.com
Guest
Emergency response team coordinator: Rick Walter
rick03tj@gmail.com
1.
Joe Cowie 2009 JK
the emergency response team makes themselves
2.
Julie Hart and Mark Gay 2016 JK
available to help with our adopt a trail Dish Pan.
unlimited Rubicon
CAL4 wheel reps: Jesse May and Keith Graham
3.
Ken and Eva Evans JK unlimited
4.
John Strege
Club membership
5.
Jerry Horner 2006 LJ
Membership dues:
6.
Brian and Rosemary Powell 2016 JK Rubicon
Dirt Devil annual club dues
$36.00
7.
Rob Rien
Spouse
$12.00
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April 2016
CAL4WD annual dues
$45.00
19. Ron Webber
KM6ANT
CAL4WD permanent member
$675.00
CAL4WD permanent member 12 installments of ...$56.25
CORVA
$30.00
Awards
Adopt a Trail
The Dirt Devils Adopt A Trail is: Dishpan Springs
Trail (3N34)
Dishpan Springs Trail can be found in the
San Bernardino National Forest near Lake Arrowhead.
The Dishpan Springs Trail is one of the toughest and most
popular trails in the SBNF.
The West entrance:
2N26Y is N34° 16.198 W117° 08.258.
CAL 4 Wheel Drive, new member award
The T6 Bridge:
N34° 16.106 W117° 07.745.
Newsletter advertising
The East entrance:
3N16 is N34° 15.663 W117° 05.116.
$25 for ¼ page ad, for 3 issues
$50 for a ½ page ad, for 3 issues
Meeting place
$100 for a full page ad, for 3 issues.
8:30am at Rock Road House
A full page ad also gets a Web Link.
32150 Hilltop Blvd Running Springs, CA 92382 next to
the 76 gas station
First aid kit tracking
FA #1 (red, blue backpack)
DD HAM’s as March 2016
Josh B
1. Scott Beggins
KJ6KBG
Danny Ward
Ray Kleinhuizen
2. Paul Coursey
KJ6NNG
Mike Wallace
3. Tim DeBolt
KK6TRM
Josh Bleijenberg
4. James Ettinger
KK6UYU
FA #2 (Orange canvas bag)
Danny Ward
5. Roy Flansurg
KJ6SVM
Dave Jones
6. Keith Graham
KF6LZA
Ray K
Gilbert
7. Sandy Graham
KF6SBF
Mike Wallace
8. Steve Hendry
KK6UYW
Josh Bleijenberg
Pete Johnson
9. Chris Johnson
KK6SAJ
FA #3 (Orange canvas bag)
10. Pete Johnson
KM6ARI
Rick Walter
11. Dave Jones
KK6SAH
Bill S
Ron Webber Calico
12. Linda Jones
KK6SAI
Jack & Zoe
Roger Mauer
13. Cheryl May
KF6WNG
Danny Ward
14. Al Ramsden
KF6BCJ
Ron Webber March 2015 Calico
15. Chris Slaughter
KK6TMR
16. Mike Wallace
KK6SBC
17. Rob Wallace
KK6UZA
18. Rick Walter
KJ6NME
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April 2016
Cowbells
Rick Walter adopt a trail 6/27/2014
Josh Bleijenberg Corral Canyon 5/4/2014
The cow bell rules are: If you get stuck and are unable to
move under your own power and need the help of a winch
or you get strapped from one of your fellow jeepers then
Little Blue bell
you have earned the privilege of hanging a cow bell from
Rick Walter Moab March 2016
your front bumper. You must leave the cow bell on the
Dave
front of your rig until another Dirt Devil gets stuck then,
Kurt Claw hammer
you can proudly hand it over. This starts at the beginning
Frank Gilliland Holcomb Creek 9/26/15
and the end of the trail, not on the highway.
Bill Smith HDR May25 2015 winched Bronco on to trailer
Gilbert at Corral Canyon 4/10/15
Chris Slaughter Grizzly
Rick Walter
Mike Wallace
Old logo green bell
Mike Zeller Holcomb Creek Feb 2016
Mike Maneth memorial bell
Frank Gilliland Claw Hammer
Ray Kleinhuizen rolled, Motino Wash Mar 2016
Frank Gilliland Holcomb Creek 9/26/15
James Ettinger Holcomb Creek
Josh Bleijenberg Corral Canyon 4/10/15
Frank Gilliland John Bull 6/27/2015
Josh Bleijenberg Dusy Ersham Sept 2014
Mike Wallace Corral Canyon 4/10/15
James Ettinger Claw Hammer 1/10/15.
Castulo Olivas
Brown bell
Jack Pacela rolled Moab Mar 2016
Rob Holcomb Valley / Gold Fever
Suhag Claw Hammer
Frank Gilliland Claw Hammer
Bill Smith HDR May25 2015
Tim Debolt Rattlesnake Feb 2015
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April 2016
Dirt Devil Accessories
Dirt Devils accessories
Item
Price
Qty order
Extended price
Round Stickers
15.00
Whip flags 8” x 12”
25.00
Large flags 3’ x 5’
70.00
Caps
20.00
Caps camo
22.00
T shirt short sleeve
20.00
T shirt short sleeve camo
28.00
*Sweatshirt
35.00
**T shirt long sleeve
24.00
Total
Inventory as of 4/9/2016
emiwebber@hotmail.com / checks payable to Dirt Devils
* Out of inventory / ** Limited inventory
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