AzRocks 2008 April 4th & 5th

[Mark in Az]

Link to AzRocks 2008 (http://azttora.com/azrocks08/)

Printable PDF Flyer to Handout (http://members.cox.net/mgriese/AzRocks08_flyer.pdf)


1. AzRocks - Again this year we’ll keep it pretty basic. If we have donated items we’ll have a give-away with names selected from signed liability waivers. If you wheel with us, we’ll have your name on a waiver. There are no plans for an organized BBQ this year.

2. Trail Runs – Carlos will be organizing the runs with signs and staggered leave times to avoid the cluster. The signs will show the trail, what time it leaves, and what CB channel to use. Once lined up for your run, an inspection will be made to verify that the waiver was signed and you have the necessary equipment for the trail you want to run. Runs will be limited to max 10 vehicles including leader and gunner. Make sure you get a window sticker when you sign a liability waiver.
In general, this will outline the equipment needed: http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31576

3. Trails - We need volunteers to lead trails Friday and Saturday. Ideally we would like to have Easy, Medium and Hard trails and try to have each member be able to run 2 trails each day, this obviously depends upon the trail, timing, problems, etc.

Below is a list of trails and their ranking. If you are interested in leading one of these trails, please indicate what trail and what day. If you haven’t run a particular trail before but are willing to lead, we will pre-run that trail with you before the event. Just PM me or Carlos and we’ll work out the details.

Richard (AzRockBum) will pre-run as many easy/medium trails as possible to unstack them before the event!


Friday April 4th

Hard/SA Only - Lead by Jake (EightyFourunner); Eric (Faux X4); and Carlos (ToyBox) with Grumpy along just to make the video interesting :)
Lower Woodpecker-Woody’s Wash-Upper Ajax
Upper Woodpecker-Highway to Hell-Upper Ajax

Medium
Lower & Upper Woodpecker -- Mike (AzRain) Leader; Steve (TuffToy) Gunner
Elvis -- Ray (tacoray4x4) Leader; Wayne (wmcwilli) Gunner

Easy
Box Canyon-Cottonwood Canyon Loop -- Richard (AzRockBum) Leader; Rex (rexsname) Gunner
FR4-Telegraph Canyon -- Only if needed


Saturday April 5th

Hard/SA Only- (first two) Lead by Jake (EightyFourunner); Eric (Faux X4); and Carlos (ToyBox) with Grumpy along just to make the video interesting :)
X-Overdose-Bad Medicine
Highway to Hell-Overdose-Bad Medicine
Hackberry / Miner's Revenge -- Josh (JoshHoefer) Leader;

Medium
Lower Woodpecker-Lower Ajax -- Only if needed
Cottonwood Canyon-Box Canyon-Elvis -- Steve (TuffToy) Leader;

Easy
Coke Ovens-Battle Axe Loop -- Mike (AzRain) Leader; Carl (Zona4r) Gunner
Battle Axe-Coke Ovens Loop -- Richard (AzRockBum) Leader; Wayne (wmcwilli) Gunner

NO NIGHT RUNS ARE ORGANIZED BY AzTTORA – THESE ARE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

4. Firewood - Firewood for the Saturday night bonfire has been generously donated by Mike (AzRain) . Each member will be responsible for bringing firewood for other nights they are camping. Please do not bring pallets due to the nails.

5. Porta-Johns and RTI Ramp We’ll provide porta-johns as usual. We use A Company, Inc. - Pickup will be arranged at the Mesa Location. Rex (rexsname) has volunteered :kewl: so please thank him when you're at camp!

K-ton (fourbychef) has volunteered :kewl: to pickup the RTI ramp (by Friday and return on Monday) from our friends at 4Wheelers Supply on Washington.

6. T-Shirts – Again this year we will be offering event T-Shirts. More information here:
http://azttora.com/azrocks08/tshirts.html

7. Permits - ALL MEMBERS will be required to have a valid AZ State Land Trust Permit for AzRocks. If you don't have one, they can be obtained either at their office or via their website.

Phoenix Office
1616 West Adams, Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 364-2753

http://www.land.state.az.us/programs/natural/recreation_permit.htm

PDF
http://www.land.state.az.us/programs/natural/rec_permit.pdf

8. Drinking on Trails - Please review our policy here: http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55987

In short, this behavior will not be tolerated. We all will be enforcing a ZERO TOLERANCE Policy regarding drinking on the trails. NO EXCEPTIONS!

9. Signs - Once again, Mike (Heatstroke) will place signs/banners this year. With help from 4xClover, Faux
10. Camp Cleanup – We’ll need people on Sunday for camp cleanup and to make sure the fire pits are dead. Everyone can help by pouring your leftover water on the main bonfire before you leave.
Mark, Carlos, 4xClover, Faux, AzRockBum, Tacotoy

Please let me know of any errors or updates - once this first post is corrected/updated, I'll likely delete your post to keep this thread as clean as possible. Thanks, Mark

[Mark in Az]

Where can you help with the event? Please post!

[EightyFourunner]

Mark, I will lead or tailgun for whatever trails you need me to.

[FAUX X 4]

Good deal! 'cause I think the regulars are kinda burnt out. One or two of the SA runs would be great. If you have a preference let me know.

:wiggle: Damn, long time since I've seen you post here ;)


It's looking like you can schedule me in to lead a couple runs now finally....... as long as I don't break again before then! ;)

[Mark in Az]

Trail Runs Start At 8:45am Each Day -

start lining up about 8:30am

[4xClover]

Weather Forescast:

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USAZ0069?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared

Thurs - Sunny, H 80, L 50
Friday - Sunny H 85, L 53
Saturday - H 83, L 52
Sunday - H 83, L 52

[Sean K.]

So, do I need to sign up for a particular run somewhere here or on the AZRocks website?

I'm not camping and am planning to just come out Saturday (and maybe Sunday) morning. What time do I need to be there?

Are you guys camping in the old Jamboree site area? I'm just assuming based on the "location" tab on the AZRocks website that's where the runs are staging from. Is that a correct assumption?


Also, where do I need to get the waiver to sign? Will it be available at the staging areas?

Some of you may know me from previous wheeling trips....red liberty buggy, D60s locked f/r, 40" stickies, winch, fire extinguisher, CB, street legal, insurance, etc. so I should pass tech inspection.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/blt4rox/100_0937.jpg


Sean

[howyadoin]

You're never gonna pass tech inspection Sean!:xpimp: Look forward to seeing you there.

[lvanst]

I can tail anything mid-range. I'll also be sticking around on Sunday for cleanup.

Also, I have a room at the Gold Canyon Best Western for Thu, Fri, Sat night with an extra bed. If anyone's interested in sharing the cost, send me a PM...

[Mark in Az]

So, do I need to sign up for a particular run somewhere here or on the AZRocks website?
Nope, we'll run with whoever shows up.


I'm not camping and am planning to just come out Saturday (and maybe Sunday) morning. What time do I need to be there?
Be at camp just before 8:30am. We have staggered leave times to avoid the cluster



Are you guys camping in the old Jamboree site area? I'm just assuming based on the "location" tab on the AZRocks website that's where the runs are staging from. Is that a correct assumption?
Sorry, I don't know where that site was, but from the Cottonwood Canyon flagpole (off SR79), take the first left (on the pipeline road) than just keeping going until you see Toyotas


Also, where do I need to get the waiver to sign? Will it be available at the staging areas?
Yes, the waiver will be at the staging areas


Some of you may know me from previous wheeling trips....red liberty buggy, D60s locked f/r, 40" stickies, winch, fire extinguisher, CB, street legal, insurance, etc. so I should pass tech inspection.

You'll pass for whatever you feel like running. We have enough leaders, but the planning for the hard trails is probably the most 'fluid' due to possible breakage from the previous days, numbers of vehicles wanting to run on Saturday, etc. We may have 1 to 3 heading out depending on those circumstances.

[azrain]

:D (http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1202329&postcount=227)

[tacoray4x4]

Wow!

I really hope there is no tech inspection!

:D

[Mark in Az]

I really hope there is no tech inspection!



It's tech only; Ugly doesn't count :D

[howyadoin]

I cut my cage off to impress people in an earlier thread with my super low overall height. That won't hurt my chances of passing tech inspection will it?:eek: :saw: :xpimp:

[azrain]

I cut my cage off to impress people in an earlier thread with my super low overall height. That won't hurt my chances of passing tech inspection will it?:eek: :saw: :xpimp:

You should be good providing you have:

A certified Living Will
A helmet
Beer

:flipoff4:

[Kaistie]

It's tech only; Ugly doesn't count :D

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[tufftoy]

what is needed for tech? want to make sure i bring everything i need

[howyadoin]

You should be good providing you have:

A certified Living Will
A helmet
Beer

:flipoff4:

Sweet, I'm good then!:xpimp:

[MerMan]

It's tech only; Ugly doesn't count :D

Oh,good!..I thought I was in trouble there for a sec.LoL

[Kaistie]

He said ugly, not short! You're still fu#$ed brother:p

[MerMan]

He said ugly, not short! You're still fu#$ed brother:p

:flipoff3:

[Kaistie]

Hey, sounds like the GQ Jovan'ie may make it.? Would be nice to all wheel together again. We will need to make sure he makes up for lost time!

[Mark in Az]

Tech will be simple


be a 4WD vehicle;
be in good mechanical condition, meaning no constant leaks;
have a recovery point both front and rear;
have a spare tire and a suitable jack, or the means to repair a flat.

We don't have any runs for 2WD vehicles. If you don't have a recovery point, we might have to yank on something that may cause damage. The spare tire on the trail leaders vehicle likely won't fit yours. :D

[MerMan]

Hey, sounds like the GQ Jovan'ie may make it.? Would be nice to all wheel together again. We will need to make sure he makes up for lost time!

We actually just finished up workin on our junk.

My junk:Swapped out 1/2 ton chevy springs,moved axle back 1",lowered rear 1",installed Supra master cylinder,finished plating frame.

Jovan's junk:Replaced master cylinder with Supra MS,checked drum brakes,installed wheel spacers,installed ram assist(Getting box back from ToyBox tomorrow)

We're pretty much set for AZROCKS,who wants some?!:headbang:

[howyadoin]

We're pretty much set for AZROCKS,who wants some?!:headbang:

Me! The 60 is back together....now about the lower links and tie-rod?:confused:

[lvanst]

I don't have a spare or a jack!

So, I need what? A plug kit and an air pump?

[fourbychef]

I don't have a spare or a jack!

So, I need what? A plug kit and an air pump?

It's hard to drive with your finger stuck in the hole.:rolleyes:

K-ton

[lvanst]

It's hard to drive with your finger stuck in the hole.:rolleyes:

K-ton


You'd be amazed by what I can do with one hand while the other is busy...

[Guti907]

Tech inspection should include an adequate beer supply for the non-driving portion of the weekend.

[FAUX X 4]

You'd be amazed by what I can do with one hand while the other is busy...
:eek: Remind me not to shake your hand!!! :eek:

[ToyBoxAuto]

Main thing we are looking for are that your rig is safe and you are capable of handling the trail that you are going on.

[FAUX X 4]

Main thing we are looking for are that your rig is safe and you are capable of handling the trail that you are going on.

Damn, I guess I'll be stuck at camp! :lmao:

[4xClover]

Damn, I guess I'll be stuck at camp! :lmao:

Wouldn't be the first time! :D

[FAUX X 4]

Wouldn't be the first time! :D

Blow me Shotgun Boy!!! :flipoff4:

[lvanst]

:eek: Remind me not to shake your hand!!! :eek:

Too late. You wore my gloves while unbolting your cat...

Whatever it is, you've got it now to... :rofl:

[Spinnas]

Main thing we are looking for are that your rig is safe and you are capable of handling the trail that you are going on.

So my rig is fine then...as long as I'm not in it?:D

[ToyBoxAuto]

So my rig is fine then...as long as I'm not in it?:D

Thats absolutly correct:D

[FAUX X 4]

Too late. You wore my gloves while unbolting your cat...

Whatever it is, you've got it now to... :rofl:

I wondered why I kept waking up with my finger in my butt! :eek:

[Kaistie]

I wondered why I kept waking up with my finger in my butt! :eek:

You "Wondered"???? I think it is clear:lmao:

[FAUX X 4]

You "Wondered"???? I think it is clear:lmao:


Well, I always wondered why my finger smelled funny........ I guess now I know! :lmao:

[Mark in Az]

Kaistie, did you get the shirts? Are they beautiful :rolleyes:

[Kaistie]

They are beautiful like Eris' stinky pinky:p

Should have them today, latest tomorrow.

[howyadoin]

Did my hot pink, spaghetti strap, half-shirt come in? It is an XL right? I am gonna be a sexy biatche in camp with that thing...

[FAUX X 4]

Did my hot pink, spaghetti strap, half-shirt come in? It is an XL right? I am gonna be a sexy biatche in camp with that thing...

Be careful what you ask for!!! :D

[Kaistie]

Mike, take that as your first and ONLY warning from Eric.

[Spinnas]

Mike, take that as your first and ONLY warning from Eric.

Is Eric going to provide bathroom signage again?

[FAUX X 4]

Is Eric going to provide bathroom signage again?
:flipoff4:

[Kaistie]

Well, he is showing us his stinky pinky's again, so I guess so!

[Kaistie]

Kaistie, did you get the shirts? Are they beautiful :rolleyes:

Just picked them up. I will send them out with Grumpy this afternoon. .

[4xClover]

Just picked them up. I will send them out with Grumpy this afternoon. .

Did you get him one with a pocket for his troubles? :D

[Heatstroke]

AzRain just called. He took out a 25' trailer this morning. He was able to get in with out incident. The dips are soft but didn't pose any problem getting in. He said he drug the dirt flap a little but no problems otherwise. He also said the "bypass" areas looked to be really soft and silty, so he stayed on the pipeline portion. He is now in route with the fire wood / bbq trailer.

[Kaistie]

Well, Gumpy has the motorhome which is about 40', and he is pulling my trailer at 24'. So, that might get interesting. Worst case is he unhooks the trailer to get through and I beg for someone with a hitch to take my trailer the rest of the way in....I won't be there till tomorrow afternoon, so don't use my home as firewood:D

[TBob]

so whats on the trailer?

Well, Gumpy has the motorhome which is about 40', and he is pulling my trailer at 24'. So, that might get interesting. Worst case is he unhooks the trailer to get through and I beg for someone with a hitch to take my trailer the rest of the way in....I won't be there till tomorrow afternoon, so don't use my home as firewood:D

[Kaistie]

Its a travel trailer, Gulf Stream...my home for three days

[grumpy]

Well, Gumpy has the motorhome which is about 40', and he is pulling my trailer at 24'. So, that might get interesting. Worst case is he unhooks the trailer to get through and I beg for someone with a hitch to take my trailer the rest of the way in....I won't be there till tomorrow afternoon, so don't use my home as firewood:D


its 34' might still be interesting. hope enough are out there to pull me in if needed.:eek:

[Heatstroke]

As of a few minutes ago, Mike AzRain says there is HUGE wreck on the 60 at Ironwood. He says there are firetrucks, ambulances, tow trucks, cops, etc etc and that traffic is gonna jam up quick. So plan accordingly.

[FAUX X 4]

>>>>

:eek: Did Grumpy jack knife after putting the RV on auto pilot to make coffee???

[Mark in Az]

Man, better updates than XM Traffic;)

[Heatstroke]

:eek: Did Grumpy jack knife after putting the RV on auto pilot to make coffee???

No LOL, he hadn't made it that far yet. But he was dropping F-Bombs when I told him what he was driving towards. I also let T-Bob and Carlos know so they are aware too.

[azredtaco]

Thank goodness the Renaissance fair ended last week, that's always a cluster trying to get through there while that is going on.

[Heatstroke]

Grumpy just went past Ironwood and said they must have cleared it all out. Traffic is moving just fine. Just spoke to T-Bob and TEH DICK called him and he is at camp waiting for someone to set his tent up! LOL

[ninja]

im leaving now, see yall out there

[FAUX X 4]

AzRain and teh Dick are heading over to "the ditch" with some camp chairs, a cooler of beer and a video camera to wait for Grumpy in hopes of capturing a precious moment! :lmao:

[azredtaco]

AzRain and teh Dick are heading over to "the ditch" with some camp chairs, a cooler of beer and a video camera to wait for Grumpy in hopes of capturing a precious moment! :lmao:

If they're still there tomorrow night, I always forget about that thing and end up catapulting 1/2 of the stuff in my bed out into the road:lmao:

[Crash]

If they're still there tomorrow night, I always forget about that thing and end up catapulting 1/2 of the stuff in my bed out into the road:lmao:

Yeah, TWO year in a fucking row I've forgot about it and blew caps of my front shock. Not this year though! :D

[Heatstroke]

HAHAHA. I got a call (several actually) yesterday from AzRain. He and teh Dick had to "rescue" grumpy from the ditch. I was instructed by teh Dick that we are all required to now pee on the tires of Grumpys motorhome all weekend. LOL The group out there last night was already in full effect of having fun.

I'm outta here (work) in a few short hours. See you all on the rocks this weekend.

[Kaistie]

Leaving at 1pm. Sounds like the Dick had to drag my trailer in to camp. Shit, I haven't even met the guy yet and I already owe him a 6pack. Anyone know his poision?

[howyadoin]

On my way...hopefully no major issues with rv and trailer for me...:eek:

[TacomaNic]

i completely forgot about azrocks.....i have to work saturday :mad:

[thenexus]

Hopefully, next year I'll be able to join you all. I had orginally planned on coming this year and towing a friends 81 toyota pickup up there but plans changed for me (had forgotten about some prior palns).

[azredtaco]

Damn it, why am I still stuck at work :banghead:

[MerMan]

Damn it, why am I still stuck at work :banghead:

x2:mad:

[Crash]

x3 :mad:

[tufftoy]

im not stuck at work. im stuck last min shopping for BS

[lvanst]

I'm on my way from New River. I should be there by Sunday night!

[JJackson]

I am leaving early tomorrow morning and can't wait for the super long drive down, think I will try to leave by 4am. Still need to get food and beverages.

[rockbronco]

Im planning on rolling in around 2pm tomorrow.....

[az85yota]

Im coming up saturday morning with some buddies.
Gonna be goin on what ever the hard trails you guys runing sat.

There will be 4-5 rigs.

[Symon623]

Im coming up saturday morning with some buddies.
Gonna be goin on what ever the hard trails you guys runing sat.

There will be 4-5 rigs.

I'll be leavin the west valley at about 6 AM, gonna check on freeway closures, but plan on goin I17, around downtown, I10 at teh river SR60 out to FJ...... CB Channel 4, tan Dodge towin the rig in my avatar (on a trailer).

[Taco_toy]

I'll be heading out in the morning too. See yeah there.

[tufftoy]

got in a few ago thanks to all for a great time. was a fun couple of days. see ya there next year:D

[JJackson]

Just wanted to say thanks to all the people who made it happen and who ran leader and tailgunner on the trails.