November Monthly AAV SoCal Trail Run - Friday to Sunday overnight
Location: Jaw Bone Canyon to Lake Isabella
When: November 25-27
Duration: 2 night Campout
Difficulty: 2-3 (Scale of 1-10)
Organizer(s): Brett (SFSMedic)
Trail Boss(s): Brett
Friday (11/25) evening Camp before Saturday Run: Trona Pinnacles, once I know the timeframe either myself or another AAV staff member will get there Ill add that here as well.
Run Meet Location and Time: Jawbone Canyon Store– parking lot @1000 on Saturday the 26th, we will conduct a driver meeting at 1030 and then head out.
Saturday Campsite: We plan to camp at Landers Meadows CG and from there finish the trail dropping is out. Camp may be cozy since there 10 plus me (I never seem to count myself), we will make it work. Keep in mind its a holiday weekend so I doubt we will be as secluded as we like so be patient and prepared to adapt as we go.
Route: We will take Jawbone Canyon Rd passed Butterbredt Peak on its South Side, continue on Jawbone into the Sequoia NF. There will be a series of steep switchbacks and then onto Lake Isabella. This trail should take 4-5 hours its approximately 50 miles long.
TR = Trail Rating (explanation)
Lunch/Dinner: Plan on taking a break along the trail for lunch. Dinner will be in camp. Provide your own food please.
Planned Camp Discussion: After Actions Report and feedback for drivers and trail boss once in camp,
Rig Requirements:
4x4 (preferred), mandatory if we have had wet conditions prior to trip
Front and rear recovery points.
Note: our scout @Archangel reported back the trail is in great shape so there should be no issues.
Suggested vehicle mods (not required):
Sliders
Small lift
Lockers
Front traction control (i.e. limited slip locker or air locker)
Communication: HAM channel TBD
Depending on WHO signs up I will be keeping this list for now to 10. If anyone is intimately knowledgeable of these areas please step up so you can assist me in running this. It would be greatly appreciated.
Roster:
1. BlkWgn
2. Humberto
3. Andy
4. Gear
5. Archangel
6. Azmiik
7. Dave
8. GooseGear
9. Mitch
10. Jonburtt
Waiting List:
1. Richard310
2.
3.
What to Bring with you:
Good attitude and willingness to help out, I am out here to have fun and don't do drama.
Bring food, drinks (no alcohol allowed until in camp or after the run)
Sunscreen, bug juice, personal toiletries (just in case)
Spare fluids and parts for your vehicle
Recovery gear if you have it
Feel Free to ask questions, I am sure I forgot something.
Location: Jaw Bone Canyon to Lake Isabella
When: November 25-27
Duration: 2 night Campout
Difficulty: 2-3 (Scale of 1-10)
Organizer(s): Brett (SFSMedic)
Trail Boss(s): Brett
Friday (11/25) evening Camp before Saturday Run: Trona Pinnacles, once I know the timeframe either myself or another AAV staff member will get there Ill add that here as well.
Run Meet Location and Time: Jawbone Canyon Store– parking lot @1000 on Saturday the 26th, we will conduct a driver meeting at 1030 and then head out.
Saturday Campsite: We plan to camp at Landers Meadows CG and from there finish the trail dropping is out. Camp may be cozy since there 10 plus me (I never seem to count myself), we will make it work. Keep in mind its a holiday weekend so I doubt we will be as secluded as we like so be patient and prepared to adapt as we go.
Route: We will take Jawbone Canyon Rd passed Butterbredt Peak on its South Side, continue on Jawbone into the Sequoia NF. There will be a series of steep switchbacks and then onto Lake Isabella. This trail should take 4-5 hours its approximately 50 miles long.
TR = Trail Rating (explanation)
Lunch/Dinner: Plan on taking a break along the trail for lunch. Dinner will be in camp. Provide your own food please.
Planned Camp Discussion: After Actions Report and feedback for drivers and trail boss once in camp,
Rig Requirements:
4x4 (preferred), mandatory if we have had wet conditions prior to trip
Front and rear recovery points.
Note: our scout @Archangel reported back the trail is in great shape so there should be no issues.
Suggested vehicle mods (not required):
Sliders
Small lift
Lockers
Front traction control (i.e. limited slip locker or air locker)
Communication: HAM channel TBD
Depending on WHO signs up I will be keeping this list for now to 10. If anyone is intimately knowledgeable of these areas please step up so you can assist me in running this. It would be greatly appreciated.
Roster:
1. BlkWgn
2. Humberto
3. Andy
4. Gear
5. Archangel
6. Azmiik
7. Dave
8. GooseGear
9. Mitch
10. Jonburtt
Waiting List:
1. Richard310
2.
3.
What to Bring with you:
Good attitude and willingness to help out, I am out here to have fun and don't do drama.
Bring food, drinks (no alcohol allowed until in camp or after the run)
Sunscreen, bug juice, personal toiletries (just in case)
Spare fluids and parts for your vehicle
Recovery gear if you have it
Feel Free to ask questions, I am sure I forgot something.
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