Dirt Devils Digest
July 2016
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July 2016
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Editors Message:
Mike’s goals for the coming year include.
Contents
Offering our support for the offroad community.
Finish up the “The Dirt Devils” 501C7
Run Reports
2
incorporation.
Cal4Wheel
2
Expand club exposure.
Run Calendar
5
Offer worthwhile events such as the first aid
Adopt a Trail meeting place
5
class in October
July
5
August
6
Remember dues was due in June, see Emi and/ or Dave
September
7
Jones.
October
8
We need an adopta trail organizer. If you could take on
November
8
this very important responsibility then talk with Mike.
December
8
Read the article about “Road Closure3N16 Holcomb” in
Guests & new members
8
the CAL4Wheel section of this news letter. The rangers
Club info
8
said Adopta Trail Volunteers can be used to keep the trail
open. That includes us. if it wasn’t for the Adopta trail
Adopt a Trail
9
First aid kit tracking
9
program many trails would be closed.
Cowbells
10
See you on the trail.
Dirt Devil Accessories
11
Ron Webber
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2)
The proposed action incorporates both a CE
Run Reports
(category exclusion) and an action which includes
Cal4Wheel
the normal NEPA process. As a result of
Road Closure
incorporating both in a single action, the project
3N16 Holcomb Valley Trail
will be subject to normal scoping, project reports,
and public comments. This was not clear in the
website post, but will be part of the process.
3)
The main issues with the need for the closure are
a. Preservation of the Roads and Operating within
Budget-The Forest Service spent $250,000 on a
legacy improvement of these roads about 5-6
years ago, and has a limited budget for
maintenance of all the roads in the Forest
Service, and 3N16 is designated as a
Maintenance Level 3 road, which means that it
must be maintained in a condition that will
allow normal passage of the road by sedans.
Polique Canyon is another Maintenance Level 3
road. The easiest solution to reduce
maintenance expense on the road was to
propose closing it when conditions prevail that
We would like to update you on the status of the proposed
result in damage to the road surface.
closure of Holcomb Valley. Thank you in advance for all
b. Public Safety- Several times a year, rescues of
your emails of support that were sent to the Forest
stranded vehicles are required to be made which
Service, they were very effective in ensuring that the
are done by the Fawnskin Fire Department
Forest Service now understands how important Holcomb
using their Snow Cat, which is a very expensive
Valley is not only to the off road community, but also
use of those resources.
other members of the community including kids throwing
After about an hour’s discussion in the office, we then
snow balls, cross country skiers, hunters, snowshoers,
went out to review the issues that the Forest Service
hikers, rock climbers and many others. That goal was
needed assistance with in road maintenance, beginning
achieved, and we are glad to report that as a result of that
with Polique Canyon and then going down 3N16 and
public voice of support that we had a meeting with the
exiting by the Doble Dump. Polique Canyon is not part of
Forest Service on July 6. Attending the meeting was Don
the proposed closure, but they also asked for help from
Alexander (Backcountry 4x4 and AAT), Loren Campbell
AAT on a couple of improving conditions in a couple of
(Redlands Jeep and IE4W), and Quinn Thomas (All J
areas. The issues that they pointed out included illegal
Products and Bear Valley 4x4), Marc Stamer
widening of the designated roads that resulted in ruts and
(Mountaintop District Ranger) and Josh Direen (Forest
mud puddles, potholes, and poor placement of boulders
Service Assistant Engineer) The meeting started at 10:00
that allowed driving off the paved road for illegal
and we left the District office at 3:00, so we covered a lot
diversions. Nearly all of the maintenance issues could be
of ground, and we will try to cover most of the points we
done by Adopt a Trail volunteers and the use of AAT
discussed, so please bear with the length of this message,
equipment by Certified Operators. Marc and Josh said
but we want to make sure everyone understands what we
that they saw no reason that AAT volunteers could not
discussed.
be used on Level III roads the same as Level II. This
Marc assured us that the post on the Forest Service
would also help with funding because Green Sticker
Website was poorly written, and he clarified several
Funds can be used on Level II roads, they cannot be used
important points. The project is still in the development
on Level III roads. There is a dip at the East End of
stage, and was not yet ready for public comments.
Holcomb Valley that may be too challenging to provide a
1) The seasonal closure of 3N16 should have been
permanent improvement, but by taking over most of the
written as a temporary closure, the intent was to
other maintenance on the roads, the Forest Service can
have short term (1-2 week) closures based upon
dedicate their resources to this problem area. We also
actual road conditions rather than for the entire
discussed the possibility of changing the portion of 3N16
winter season. He also asked for feedback from the
east of Holcomb Valley to a Level II trail at some point in
OHV users to report improvement of conditions.
the future, which would not require maintaining the road
in a condition to allow passage by sedans, again resulting
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in savings for the Forest Service. Also discussed was the
willingness to help on road maintenance projects on 2N09
possibility of using corduroy log crossings on roads to
and 3N16.
slow traffic and provide drainage in sensitive areas.
At this time, there is no need to send any further support
Marc asked if the OHV community would be receptive to
emails to the Forest Service. If you have comments or
short term closures if required by the weather conditions
suggestions about possible solutions, please forward them
to protect or reduce deterioration of the road surfaces. He
to Loren, Don, and Quinn at the emails listed. If you
also agreed that when heavy snow was present there
would like to be an active participant working together
would be less impact to the road deterioration than when
with the Forest Service, also please let us know.
the snowpack was melting and the road was very wet. We
Loren Campbell
responded that we felt that short term closures of portions
Redlands Jeep
of the road would be considered if that was the only
IE4W Past President
option, but that we would prefer finding other solutions in
lcampbell@redlandsautoplaza.com
assisting with road maintenance and even rescues of
909-793-2141
stranded vehicles. The Forest Service also expressed that
the location of the proposed closures might be more
Don Alexander
limited, and we discussed moving closures to the West
Backcountry 4x4
End of the Valley to Polique, which also would retain
Bear Valley 4x4
access to most of the trails joining 3N16.
don@jeep4x4school.com
Marc said that he planned that the scoping would call for
Quinn Thomas
very specific road conditions to be present for the closures
All J Products
to happen, similar to the restrictions the logging
Bear Valley 4x4
companies have. Those conditions would be included in
quinn@boulderbars.com
the Final decision for any closure to happen, and they
(Quinn is a former Dirt Devil)
would rely heavily on the OHV community to monitor
those conditions. The Forest Service could be held to
those requirements. The subject of installation of
Grand Canyon north rim
permanent heavy duty gates was discussed, but we
expressed great concern that once they were installed, that
Run dates: June 17 through June 21
it would be too easy for the Forest Service to lock them,
and getting them reopened would be too difficult. Many
other subjects were also covered including the opening of
new Single Track routes and looking at closed trails for
OHV, and quarterly visits with Marc to review OHV use
in the Forest.
As far as timing, the Forest Service was proposing to get
the gates installed this budget year, but it is looking
unlikely that it would happen until 2018 for budget
reasons. Once the decision is signed, if they received
funding from other sources, it could happen sooner.
We decided to take the results of this meeting and discuss
Club members:
Guests:
it with members of the OHV community. Marc also
Ray and Karen
Ken and Eva
agreed to begin attending the AAT meetings, and is going
Rick and Rhonda
Dan and Barbara
to start reaching out by attending the Bear Valley 4x4
Ron and Emi
Club meeting next Tuesday. If you are interested in
attending, their meetings are held at Nottingham’s in Big
The Grand Canyon's North Rim aka Arizona strip is a vast
Bear and start at 7:00.
area to explore. With trails everywhere, none of them
We scheduled a followup meeting July 26 to discuss
difficult only occasionally will you want to go into 4
proposed alternatives.
wheel drive. Most of the North Rim is very remote with
We felt we made good progress for a first meeting, and
few services you have to come prepared.
many options and alternatives are on the table to find a
The western side of the Arizona Strip is a lower elevation
better solution than originally proposed. The OHV
varying between 3,000’ to 6,000’ and dry typical high
community now has a seat at the table, but the best
desert terrain. The western side is made up of long wide
solution will require the community’s support and
valleys that run perpendicular to the Grand Canyon.
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The eastern side of the Arizona Strip is completely
parking area, there was a short but difficult walk to the
different it varies in elevation from 8,000’ to 9,500’.
Timp point view. The view was good but not worth the
Thick with pine trees, but no rivers or lakes. I guess when
walk to see it.
it rains the water soaks in or runs to the Colorado River.
The first part of the journey was the 500 mile drive to the
De Motte campground. Everyone attending this run
decided to take 2 days to get to De Motte. We all arrived
Friday afternoon to a sunny day. Temperatures for the 4
days at the campground and in the surrounding north
Kaibab NF started with highs in the low 80’s but got
hotter every day after. The nights also started off cool but
warmed up every day after. For the ride home the
temperature was 110 driving into Las Vegas.
The North Kaibab NF is just north of the Grand Canyon
We all met for dinner at the De Motte lodge restaurant for
north rim National Park. The elevation at De Motte
drinks, dinner and good conversation about the days run.
campsite is 8700 feet. There are many trails in the Kaibab
NF that range from seldom used to well-maintained
Sunday June 19, Jumpup Point.
graded roads. There are several unique and remote view
We had 5 Jeeps for this run. We met at the De Motte
points of the Grand Canyon or adjacent canyons that are
campground and headed west on NF 22 toward Jumpup
10, 20, 30 miles or more on a dirt road. The trails are
Point. The first stop was the Dry Park Lookout Tower.
mostly easy with some rough sections to keep things
This is a 120 tall fire lookout tower. A few hardy folks
interesting.
made the climb to the top and met the ranger on duty. A
Saturday June 18 Point Sublime, Timp Point.
very good view over the tree tops.
We had 4 Jeeps for this run. One of our guests missed this
run and needed an assist from AAA to be ready for the
next day’s run. We aired down at the Point Sublime trail
head. (We were able to stay on mostly dirt roads while in
the De Motte area and stay aired down until the last day.)
The trail out to Point Sublime is an easy forest trail. A
few meadows, some mild hill climbs keep things fun. The
first stop is a small view point where camping is available
with a permit. There is also camping available at Point
Sublime with a permit. Point Sublime is a beautiful view
of the Grand Canyon. Being on a point, there is a 270
degree wide angle view of the Grand Canyon and
Colorado River.
Jumpup Point overlooks the area where Jumpup Canyon
converges with Kanab Canyon north of the Grand
Canyon. The trail to Jumpup Point is easy until FS 201,
which runs along the rim of Jumpup Canyon with some
awesome views along the way. This section on FS 201 is
rocky with a few steep climbs. It’s a fun trail. Great view
at Jumpup point, hard to believe it’s not the Grand
Canyon. One of our guests Jeep seemed to be having
electrical problems that vanished soon after we got back
to camp. This would make a great future camp site.
We ate lunch at Point Sublime and headed to Timp Point.
Timp Point is a west facing view of the Grand Canyon.
The trail to Timp Point was more winding forest trails
with some rough sections and some tight turns. From the
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Parashant National Monument was over 100 degrees for
the days of our stay. We decided to cut the run short by
not going to Parashant.
On June 21 Ron and Emi hosted a breakfast for the group.
Everyone in the group donated something to the breakfast
menu, Ron and Emi did all the work while the rest of us
were breaking camp. Overall a very enjoyable trip.
Run Calendar
Adopt a Trail meeting place
8:30am at Rocky’s Roadhouse
32150 Hilltop Blvd Running Springs, CA 92382
Monday June 20, Buck Farm Point.
next to the 76 gas station
We had 4 Jeeps for this run. One of our guests left for
July
home a day early. Back Farm point is east of the De
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John Bull (D) - Josh
Motte campground. Buck Farm Point overlooks the
Colorado River gorge before the river enters the bigger
Meet at Big Bear Discovery Center at
Grand Canyon. There was a brush fire near the route we
8:30 am and leave at 9:00 am.
were planning to take to Buck Farm Point. Good work by
the fire crews got the fire under control the day before our
Big boulders and if not comfortable it is not a good place
to be. The water fall can be dangerous. Josh may limit
run. We saw several fire fighters and fire vehicles but we
number of vehicles due to the length of time it took on the
did not have any problems getting through. The sky was
overcast as a result of smoke and we could see some
pre-run. See flyer on website
smoking hot spots in the distance.
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Adopt A Trail - Ray
The real reason to go to Buck Farm Point was a Forest
8:30am at Rocky’s Roadhouse
Ranger told us that the best wheeling on the north rim was
32150 Hilltop Blvd Running Springs, CA 92382
the trail to Buck Farm Point. The point is 3000 feet of
next to the 76 gas station
elevation below the De Motte area. There is really only
30 Lytle Creek Winch Clinic (Easy)
one route to take: NF213 to NF 220 to NF 8910. NF213
and NF220 were fun trails with steep switchbacks, steep
Jack & Zoe Will show how to use your winch.
rocky sections, and several tight turns. This is not the
Saturday July 30th, 2016
Rubicon trail but for the north rim it was a lot of fun.
Lytle Creek Area & Basic Winch Clinic
Overall the trail to Buck Farm Point was the most fun trail
of the trip.
Trail Organizer: Jack & Zoe
RSVP: YES, call or text 909.213.6787
Equipment Required: Suitable for stock 4x4 vehicles
with high ground clearance.
Difficulty: The trail is easy with some optional obstacles.
Overall rated 2, due to small boulders, sharp rocks, steep
shelves/grades on sections of the trail. (1=Very Easy,
5=Extreme)
Meeting Time: 8:30am. Go over rig readiness and trail
plan, leave at 9:00am. Day trip only.
Meeting Location: We will meet at McDonald's 15
Fwy/138 Hwy (3230 Wagon Train Rd., Phelan, CA
92371). From there, we will drive to Gobblers Knobb
(3N31Y) and then to Coldwater Canyon (3N06A) via
Lytle Creek.
Tuesday June 21 - 24, Planned for Parashant National
Monument
Trail Description: Total apx. ~10 miles off road (allow 4
to 5 hours). First half of the trip is easy graded roads with
Rick had an overheating problem with his Jeep and
some steep shelves and outstanding views. Last half of the
Rhonda was having back pains. The weather forecast for
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trip you can expect to encounter small boulders, rough
Meeting Location:
terrain, steep roads and sharp rock on sections of the trail.
Subway Restaurant
The US Forest Service rates these trails as easy (Green
42124 Big Bear Blvd Big Bear Lake, 92315
Circle). Elevation ranges from ~5,000' to ~7,000'. This
Day 1 recommended Special Equipment: Short Wheel
trail is easy but the rough terrain of the Lytle Creek wash
Base, High ground clearance, rear lockers recommended,
will test your suspension. After lunch we will spend some
rock rails recommended, skid plates Recommended and
time to go over basic winching techniques for vehicle
33 inch tires or larger recommended. Body Damage is
recovery.
Possible with or without the recommended Special
Permits Required: Yes, Adventure Pass. $30/yr or
Equipment items.
$5/day, available at most local grocery/gas stations, as
Difficulty: (1=Easy, 5=Most Difficult) Rated #4, the trail
well as Ranger stations.
is moderate with a couple of Difficult obstacles,
Communications: CB Channel 4 and/or HAM channel
(optional) rock garden, sharp rocks, steep shelves/grades
146.550 MHz (club simplex #2)
and rutted roads.
Reminder to Bring: Bring lunch, snacks and extra water,
Trail: Gold Mountain Trail (3N69) 12.8 Miles this trail is
chairs, tools, shovel, camera, extra weather appropriate
officially rated most difficult and has some challenges.
clothing, etc.
We have used this trail as our training trail for the past
two years and all who have attended have completed the
Weather: If heavy wind or rain the trip will be canceled.
trail with no issues. The trail affords us the opportunity to
Trail Head Coordinates:
practice our terrain management skills from both a driver
Meeting location
as well as a spotter’s perspective. The trail starts off the
mail highway and heads up thru some switch backs until
Lat/Lon (degrees/minutes/seconds)
you reach the first of two waterfall style obstacles. To
34° 18' 32.3'' N 117° 28' 12.95'' W
some this climb may look unpassable but with the expert
Lat/Lon (decimal degrees) 34.308973 -117.470265
guidance of our resident expert Don Alexander you will
Gobblers Knob USFS 3N31Y
be feeling as confident as a professional. The second of
the two obstacles immediately follows the first and once
Lat/Lon (degrees/minutes/seconds)
again you will make short work of it.
(Don’t be surprised
34° 19' 33.05'' N 117° 34' 9.22'' W
if we turn around and do this obstacle in reverse)
August
Feeling confident we will crawl this scenic trail passing
2
Monthly club meeting
thru an optional Rock Garden to the top of gold mountain
where we will stop for lunch and talk about the day’s
13 & 14
Off road Clinic
adventures. We will then pack up and head down the
It’s time again for our Annual Dirt Devil Training Clinic.
other side and experiencing some moderate shell descents
Don Alexander from Big Bear 4X4 School will once
to the main trail that will take us home in time to grab a
again be our resident expert. Last year we had a huge
bite to eat and meet up with Jack and Zoe for the Little
turnout which really cut into our teachable moments so
John Bull Night Run if your so inclined.
we have decided to conduct 2 classes over the August
Please only sign up for one of the DAYS Space is limited
13th weekend. Saturday’s class will end with enough
to 12 vehicles. If not filled by 8/6 feel free to sign up for a
time to join the Night run on Little John Bull that is being
second DAY.
led by Jack and Zoe.
Trail Leader: Mike Wallace (proudpop80@gmail) (714)
Day 2: Sunday August 14th
504-8514
Meeting Time: 8:30 Depart: 9:00am
CB Chanel 4 (REQUIRED) HAM Simplex 2 146.550
Meeting Location:
Pack a Trail Lunch, Water and always be prepared for
Rocky’s Roadhouse
Weather
32150 Hill Top Blvd Running Springs, 92382
Space Limited to 12, RSVP required via Dirt Devil
Day 2 recommended/ required Special Equipment: Short
Facebook Event (preferred) or directly with trail leader.
Wheel Base, High ground clearance, rear lockers
DONATION TO THE ADOPT-a-TRAIL program will
required, front locker Recommended, rock rails
be collected $20.00 (Members)
$40.00 (Guest and
recommended, skid plates Recommended and 33 inch
Prospected Members)
tires or larger recommended. Body Damage is Possible
with or without the recommended Special Equipment
Day 1: Saturday August 13th
items.
Meet Time: 8:30 / Depart 9:00am
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Difficulty: (1=Easy, 5=Most Difficult) Rated #5, the trail
that trail lead will join this group after that trail is
is Difficult with a couple of Most Difficult obstacles with
completed (no need to drive back down - location TBD).
optional by passes, some tippy sections, sharp rocks,
Permits Required: Yes, Adventure Pass. $30/yr or
steep shelves/grades and rutted roads.
$5/day, available at most local grocery/gas/ranger
Trail: Dishpan Springs (3N34) approx. 3.0 Miles, touted
stations.
as one of the most challenging trails in the Big Bear
Communications: CB Channel 4 and/or HAM channel
Mountain Area, this trail is our clubs Adopted trail. This
146.550 MHz (club simplex #2)
trail spans from the Green Valley to the Lake Arrow Head
Reminder to Bring: Bring lunch, snacks and extra water,
area and serves as the only remote road between the two
chairs, tools, shovel, camera, extra weather appropriate
communities. As our Adopted trail we are tasked with
clothing, etc.
maintaining the accessibility. This trail has steep ascents
and descents, granite boulder faces and large rutted
Weather: If heavy wind or rain the trip will be canceled.
portions. The 2 waterfall sections are the most
Trail Head Coordinates:
challenging but with the expert spotting by Don
Meeting location:
Alexander from Big Bear 4x4 School you will make
Lat/Lon (degrees/minutes/seconds)
quick work of the challenges. Dishpan is a tippy no BS
34° 12' 17.42'' N 117° 6' 6.5'' W
Trail and you will feel a sense of success after you
conquered this beast. But be cautious this beast bites.
Lat/Lon (decimal degrees) 34.204838 -117.101806
Please only sign up for one of the DAYS Space is limited
Trail Head Polique Canyon (2N09)
to 12 vehicles. If not filled by 8/6 feel free to sign up for
Lat/Lon (degrees/minutes/seconds)
a second DAY.
34° 15' 54.13'' N 116°55' 15.75'' W
Lat/Lon (decimal degrees) 34.265036 -116.921041
13 Little John Bull NIGHT RUN,
Departure: We will exit at Lake Baldwin & Highway 18.
Big Bear
Run Date: Saturday August 13th
20 Adopt A Trail - Josh
Trail Organizer: Jack & Zoe
11 -14 Jeep Jamboree Rubicon Trail - non
RSVP: YES, call or text 909-213-6787
club event
Equipment Required: High ground clearance, off-road
tires, low range and off-road lights required. Rock lights
September
are recommended.
6
Monthly club meeting
Difficulty:
(1=Very Easy, 5=Extreme) Trail rated 3
9 -11
Sherman Pass (M) - Danny
moderate, due to small boulders, tippy terrain and sharp
17
Holcomb Creek & Larga Flat, Big Bear
rock on sections of the trail (note most of the trail is easy).
This run is to test your off-road lights with some
Run Date: Saturday September 17th
spectacular views of the city lights and night sky.
Trail Organizer: Jack & Zoe
Meeting Time: 6:30 *PM*. Go over rig readiness and
RSVP: YES, call or text 909-213-6787
trail plan, leave at 7:00 PM. Night run only.
Equipment Required: High ground clearance, off-road
Meeting Location: We will meet at Rocky's Roadhouse
tires and low range required. Rear locker, skid plates and
(32150 Hilltop Blvd, Running Springs, CA 92382) i.e.
33 inch tires or larger recommended. We have seen stock
usual spot next to the 76 gas station. From there, we will
SUVs make it but with damage.
drive to Polique Canyon (2N09) trail head. Then up to
Difficulty:
(1=Very Easy, 5=Extreme) Trail rated 3.5
Holcomb Valley and John Bull Flat (3N10) and then
moderate, due to boulder fields with no bypass (note
down to 3N16/Lake Baldwin.
most of the trail is easy).
Trail Description: Total aprx. ~10 miles off road (allow
Meeting Time: 8:30am. Go over rig readiness and
4 to 5 hours). You can expect to encounter small
trail plan, leave at 9:00am. Day trip only.
boulders, tippy terrain, and sharp rock on sections of the
Meeting Location: We will meet at Rocky's Roadhouse
trail. The US Forest Service rates this trail as Black
(32150 Hilltop Blvd, Running Springs, CA 92382) i.e.
Diamond Most Difficult trail and it is not recommended
usual spot next to the 76 gas station. From there, we will
for stock SUVs. Body damage and breakage are possible.
drive to 3N16 past Crab Flats to Larga Flat (2N06X) trail
Elevation ranges from 6,700' to over 8,000'. Note: if you
head. Then up to Holcomb Creek (3N93) and back down
are scheduled to run the Off-road Clinic #1 that same day,
to 3N16.
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Trail Description: Total apx. ~6 miles off road (allow 4
Guests & new members
to 5 hours). You can expect to encounter large boulders,
tippy terrain, puddles and moguls on sections of the trail.
Guest at the June meeting
The US Forest Service rates this trail as Black Diamond
1.
Julie Hart and Mark Gay
Most Difficult trail and it is not recommended for stock
2016 JK unlimited Rubicon
SUVs. Body damage and breakage are possible.
2. Alex Rodriquez ’91 YJ
Elevation ranges from 5600' to over 6500'. Wet tires add
to the difficulty as the trail crosses Holcomb Creek in a
3. Sam Easterday 2003 Wrangler
few areas.
New members voted in at the June meeting
Permits Required: Yes, Adventure Pass. $30/yr or
1. Brian and Rosemary Powell 2016 JK Rubicon
$5/day, available at most local grocery/gas/ranger
stations.
2. Nick Karafotis 2015 JK Unlimited
Communications: CB Channel 4 and/or HAM channel
146.550 MHz (club simplex #2)
Club info
Reminder to Bring: Bring lunch, snacks and extra
If it is necessary to send an email to fellow dirt devils
water, chairs, tools, shovel, camera, extra weather
send an email to members@dirtdevils.org
appropriate clothing, etc.
Weather: If heavy wind or rain the trip will be canceled.
Meeting Place
Trail Head Coordinates:
First Tuesday of each month,
Meeting location
6:30pm for Dinner & 7:30pm for the meeting at
Lat/Lon (degrees/minutes/seconds) 34° 12' 17.42'' N
just east of Imperial Hwy and north of the 91 Fwy.
117° 6' 6.5'' W
Marie Callenders. 5711 East La Palma Ave., Anaheim,
Lat/Lon (decimal degrees) 34.204838 -117.101806
CA 92807, 714-779-0600
Larga Flat 2N06X
Lat/Lon (degrees/minutes/seconds) 34° 17' 21.67'' N
Club officers
117° 2' 10.28'' W
President: Mike Wallace proudpop80@gmail.com
Lat/Lon (decimal degrees) 34.289354 -117.036190
Immediate past president:
Departure: We will leave on 3N16 near Crab Flats and
Ray Kleinhuizen kkfusedglass@roadrunner.com
head up towards Green Valley/Running Springs and exit
Vice President: Chris Johnson
out on Highway 18.
johnsonsfamily@verizon.net
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AAT BBQ
Secretary: Cheryl May: jemay.xj@gmail.com
October
Treasurer: Dave Jones:
sportsadvantage2001@yahoo.com
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First aid/ CPR
Instructor: Shawn Youngblood OCFA
Web Master: Chris Slaughter:
Location: to be determined
webmaster@dirtdevils.org
instruction will focus on trail first aid emergencies.
Adopt a trail chairmans:
4
Monthly club meeting
Roy Chance: rchance@aol.com
Roger Mauer: rogermauer@gmail.com
7, 8
Miller jeep trail / lockwood creek
Newsletter: Ron Webber: ronjp@outlook.com
14 - 16 Death Valley (E) - Rick
Hospitality: Emi Webber: emiwebber@hotmail.com
El mirage date not set’
Safety Committee: Bill Smith:
November
Run Coordinator: Rick Walter rick03tj@gmail.com
1
Monthly club meeting / run planning 2017
Emergency response team coordinator:
4 - 6
Afton Canyon (M) - Chris
Rick Walter rick03tj@gmail.com
11 - 13 Panamint Valley PVD - Cal 4 Wheel event
the emergency response team makes themselves
available to help with our adopt a trail, Dish Pan.
December
CAL4 wheel reps: Jesse May and Keith Graham
6
Monthly club meeting
10
Calico (D) and Calico (E) - Ron/ Mike
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July 2016
11. Dave Jones
KK6SAH
Emails: If it is necessary to make a general announcement
12. Linda Jones
KK6SAI
to fellow dirt devils send an email to
members@dirtdevils.org and the web master will forward
13. Cheryl May
KF6WNG
it.
14. Al Ramsden
KF6BCJ
15. Chris Slaughter KK6TMR
Club membership
16. Mike Wallace
KK6SBC
Membership dues:
Dirt Devil annual club dues
$36.00
17. Rob Wallace
KK6UZA
Spouse
$12.00
18. Rick Walter
KJ6NME
CAL4WD annual dues
$45.00
19. Ron Webber
KM6ANT
CAL4WD permanent member
$675.00
CAL4WD permanent member 12 installments of ...$56.25
20. Mel Nix
KK6SMI
CORVA
$30.00
http://cal4wheel.com/
Newsletter advertising
Adopt a Trail
The Dirt Devils Adopt A Trail is: Dishpan Springs
$25 for ¼ page ad, for 3 issues
Trail (3N34)
$50 for a ½ page ad, for 3 issues
$100 for a full page ad, for 3 issues.
Dishpan Springs Trail can be found in the
A full page ad also gets a Web Link.
San Bernardino National Forest near Lake Arrowhead.
The Dishpan Springs Trail is one of the toughest and most
First aid kit tracking
popular trails in the SBNF.
FA #1 (red, blue backpack)
The West entrance:
Josh Bleijenberg
2N26Y is N34° 16.198 W117° 08.258.
Ray Kleinhuizen
The T6 Bridge:
Josh B
N34° 16.106 W117° 07.745.
Danny Ward
The East entrance:
Ray Kleinhuizen
3N16 is N34° 15.663 W117° 05.116.
Mike Wallace
Meeting place
Josh Bleijenberg
8:30am at Rock Road House
FA #2 (Orange canvas bag)
32150 Hilltop Blvd Running Springs, CA 92382 next to
Jack & Zoe
the 76 gas station
Roger
Danny Ward
DD HAM’s
Dave Jones
Ray K
1. Scott Beggins
KJ6KBG
Gilbert
2. Paul Coursey
KJ6NNG
FA #3 (Orange canvas bag)
3. Tim DeBolt
KK6TRM
Ray Kleinhuizen
Mike
4. James Ettinger
KK6UYU
Rick Walter
5. Roy Flansurg
KJ6SVM
Bill S
Ron Webber Calico
6. Keith Graham
KF6LZA
Jack & Zoe
Roger Mauer
7. Sandy Graham KF6SBF
8. Steve Hendry
KK6UYW
9. Chris Johnson
KK6SAJ
10. Pete Johnson
KM6ARI
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Dirt Devils Digest
July 2016
Cowbells
Frank Gilliland Claw Hammer
Bill Smith HDR May25 2015
Tim Debolt Rattlesnake Feb 2015
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
you have earned the privilege of hanging a cow bell from
your front bumper. You must leave the cow bell on the
front of your rig until another Dirt Devil gets stuck then,
Little Blue bell
you can proudly hand it over. While on the trail, not on
Frank Gilliland
the highway to the trail.
Rick Walter Moab March 2016
Dave
Kurt Claw hammer
Frank Gilliland Holcomb Creek 9/26/15
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
Roy Flansburg
Pete Johnson HDR May 2016
Mike Zeller Holcomb Creek Feb 2016
Frank Gilliland Claw Hammer
Frank Gilliland Holcomb Creek 9/26/15
Josh Bleijenberg Corral Canyon 4/10/15
Mike Maneth memorial bell
Josh Bleijenberg Dusy Ersham Sept 2014
Danny Ward at El Mirage apr 2016
Ray Kleinhuizen rolled, Motino Wash Mar 2016
James Ettinger Holcomb Creek
Frank Gilliland John Bull 6/27/2015
Mike Wallace Corral Canyon 4/10/15
James Ettinger Claw Hammer 1/10/15.
Castulo Olivas
Brown bell
Ray Kleinhuizen
Jack Sobelman rolled Moab Mar 2016
Rob Holcomb Valley / Gold Fever
Suhag Claw Hammer
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Dirt Devils Digest
July 2016
Dirt Devil Accessories
Dirt Devils accessories
http://www.dirtdevils.org/
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
emiwebber@hotmail.com / checks payable to Dirt Devils
* Out of stock / ** Limited inventory
File: DD accessories order form.docx
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