Black Bear Pass/Imogene Pass Run - 7/31-8/2

[bassguyry]

So, we're about a month out from this run. Thus, I'd like to start firming up who will be attending as well as identifying those that have experience running Black Bear and Imogene. Ideally, I'd like to limit the run to 10 rigs, but if we have a number of folks who wouldn't mind leading smaller groups (4-5 rigs), I'm happy to keep it open to all interested.

Stoked about this trip!

 

[J1000]

Sounding off! I'm coming but I've never done either of these trails before. I have HAM and CB. LX470 on 33s.

 

[gungriffin]

Neither are very tough. Even for a stock Land Cruiser. It is more the exposure on Black Bear that makes it exciting. I would like to come as well. Not sure what the list is looking like. It would just be me.

 

[bassguyry]

Neither are very tough. Even for a stock Land Cruiser. It is more the exposure on Black Bear that makes it exciting. I would like to come as well. Not sure what the list is looking like. It would just be me.

Hey Ryan - I’ve had you on the list for awhile, so you’re good to go!

 

[gungriffin]

Hey Ryan - I’ve had you on the list for awhile, so you’re good to go!

Sweet! I totally forgot that this was on the calendar. I am looking forward to it. Especially since HIH was cancelled.

If you want, I can lead a group if we break into multiple groups.

 

[MarcusW]

I've got the kitchen pass in hand and plan on being there, also have a buddy with a built FJ making the trip with me. We did Imogene last year, have not done Black Bear. I have ham and CB, no problem leading or tail gunning a group.

 

[bassguyry]

Sweet! I totally forgot that this was on the calendar. I am looking forward to it. Especially since HIH was cancelled.

If you want, I can lead a group if we break into multiple groups.

Awesome! Thanks, Ryan!

I've got the kitchen pass in hand and plan on being there, also have a buddy with a built FJ making the trip with me. We did Imogene last year, have not done Black Bear. I have ham and CB, no problem leading or tail gunning a group.

Perfect, Marcus - thank you!

 

[gungriffin]

The only one that requires a little clearance is Poughkeepsie Gulch. Even that doesn't require much and it is mainly to do the Wall. It is also possible to just use the bypass if someone wanted to run that without more clearance than stock. I would happily do a run there as well.

 

[bassguyry]

The only one that requires a little clearance is Poughkeepsie Gulch. Even that doesn't require much and it is mainly to do the Wall. It is also possible to just use the bypass if someone wanted to run that without more clearance than stock. I would happily do a run there as well.

Agreed. Based on what I've been reading, it sounds like most of the snow drifts on Poughkeepsie will be melted by mid-July, so we should be in good shape to run that on Sunday, in lieu of Engineer Pass.

 

[DanTheMan]

I'll have to back out on this one @bassguyry, my 4Runner will be at the body shop on those dates.

 

[bassguyry]

I'll have to back out on this one @bassguyry, my 4Runner will be at the body shop on those dates.

No worries, man! Next time!

 

[bassguyry]

So Black Bear is now officially open (as of a week or two ago, at least).

Please post up this week if you're definitely in for the run!

 

[MarcusW]

Still in + with one other driver

 

[J1000]

Still in!

 

[gungriffin]

I am still in. I would be open to planing for a day(or days) before or after if anyone wants to. I have a feeling some of the trails will be busy over the weekend. It would be nice to run some extra trails on the weekdays.

 

[bassguyry]

I am still in. I would be open to planing for a day(or days) before or after if anyone wants to. I have a feeling some of the trails will be busy over the weekend. It would be nice to run some extra trails on the weekdays.

I'd love to, but I can't get away from work until Friday and need to be back in town on Sunday.

 

[gungriffin]

I'd love to, but I can't get away from work until Friday and need to be back in town on Sunday.

Just tell your work that you need to cash in a mental health day! j/k

 

[bassguyry]

Just tell your work that you need to cash in a mental health day! j/k

I wish, man! I wish!

 

[Inukshuk]

@allen.wrench this is the thread I mentioned

 

[Shuksan]

Unfortunately I am out. We are driving to WA to see family. I am gonna try and get down to the San Juans later Aug/Sept.