Dirt Devils Digest
September 2014
The Dirt Devils Digest
September 2014
A monthly publication of the Dirt Devils
President’s Message
Accessories
Check the run announcements Danny Wards Sherman
pass run is this weekend.
Emi Webber has camo shirts, beanies, hats, long sleeved
shirts, stickers and magnetized stickers
After a brief episode with appendicitis I am up and
running on all 6 cylinders (straight 6 that is). Thanks to
everyone for there kind thoughts while I was in the
Adopt-a-Trail - Roger and Roy
hospital. I'm home now and feeling better everyday.
Thanks, Mike Wallace for stepping in to run the
Current hours - 577. Hours
September meeting.
All run leaders keep Roger and Roy current so the
Thanks should also go out to Rick Walter for stepping up
hours can be reported to the Forest Service.
to be POC for the emergency response team. We now
need to work out a few more details on how this is going
to work.
High Desert Roundup held on Memorial Day weekend is
a big event for CAL4WD. I would like my fellow Dirt
Devils to consider helping Jessie out there is lots to do.
Yes, we are going to do our 2015 run planning at the
November meeting. Everyone should bring your ideas’
for runs to the November meeting.
Keep our trails open!
Ray Kleinhuizen
King of the Hammers City
Table of contents
Run reports
2
Run calendar
4
New members
5
Guests
6
Club info
6
Run report template:
7
Cowbells
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Run reports
Adopt A Trail Camping Trip
Big Bear, Tent Peg Campground
Fri, Sat, Sun 8/22, 23, 24
Club Members:
• Ray & Karen Kleinhuizen
• Pete Johnson
• Roy Chance
• Chris Slaughter
• Roger Mauer and Birdy
• Ron Weber & Chuck Chapman
• Josh Bleijenberg
• Gilbert Vasquez
• Cort Philips
• Visitor: Chris
On Saturday:
• Danny & Linda Ward
• Larry Keller
• James Ettinger
• Roy Flansburg
Chris Slaughters broken axle on the overnight adopt a
• And two other guests
trail run. Chris needed help getting home.
Friday 8/22: Karen, I and Roy drove up together on
Friday Morning We arrived near noon and ate lunch.
Saturday 8/23: in the morning, Danny Ward and five
Chris arrived while were eating lunch. After setting up
others arrived for the day. In all we had 16 vehicles for
camp Chris, Roy, Karen and I took a ride down to the
the run. The plan was to start down Dishpan doing our
Holcomb trail gate keeper. Chris and I crawled through
normal maintenance. At the bottom of the waterfall the
the first rocky section turned around and came back. This
group heading home continued to the bottom, and
is a fun area to play in. When we got back to camp Pete
everyone else went back to Tent Peg for lunch. On the
Johnson was there, and Ron, Chuck and Cort arrived a
way down the back group stopped to move a tree off the
while later. Overall we had about 10 vehicles and 14 or so
trail. It was a good sized tree that had to be pulled up the
people in camp. Ron lit up the Tent Peg campsite with his
hill to avoid a small tree. After about an hour and 3
generator and LED lights, but it was still hard to find Tent
winches we had it off the trail without damaging the small
Peg Campground for the people who arrived after dark.
tree. There was not a lot of trash to pick up, we did pick
up and move a lot of brush off the trail.
After lunch, we headed over to the Larga Flats trail off
Crab Flats Rd. The Larga Flats trail intersects the
Holcomb trail in the middle. At this point we headed in
the direction of camp. The little loop has three difficult
rocky sections and more moderate sections in between.
Somewhere early on this trail Chris Slaughter suffered a
broken rear axle and lost his rear brakes. Chris was able to
drive it back to camp but needed to be on a trailer for the
ride home.
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Gilbert high centered on a rock, he attempted to get off
a local rancher change a tire. Arriving by midafternoon,
the rock about 10x’s but to no avail. Cort and Josh saved
Camping at Kelly Point was breath taking and very
Gilbert by rocking and pushing back and forth. Did he
isolated. Lotsa eating, camp fire and enjoying friends was
earn a cowbell? I don’t know.
done into the evening darkness. One note was that cellular
service work because it was a clear shot across the Grand
Josh, Cort, Ron, Chuck and Roy went for a night run back
Canyon to cellular carriers.
to Holcomb. They went in past the 2 first rocky sections,
then turned around arriving back in camp about 12:30pm.
2nd day after breaking camp and heading back over the
Without any breakdowns.
30 miles of rocks, we lost a tire due to the rocks. Ray and
Karen’s big Fork pickup was truly a handful missing the
Sunday 8/24: We broke camp early and headed home.
rocks and brush but alas a rock got Ray’s tire. They opt’d
Thanks to Ron and Chuck for getting Chris and Jeep and
to return to St. George and then back to Placentia. It was
broken axle home.
clear we were going to be short on gas so a 25 mile side
Camping at Tent Peg was a lot of fun as well as being
trip to Twin Point was scratched. Navigation by lat/long
close to our Adopt A Trail, I would recommend making
went ready well to Grand Gultch Mine. The mine was
this an annual event. Judging by the 16 vehicles that
extensive with equipment and tailings. We didn’t do any
showed up on Saturday many will agree.
exploring inside the mine.
Still navigating by lat/ long and following a Google earth
Grand Canyon North Rim Trail
pictures /maps the path went downhill which was hard to
understand how bad by looking at the maps, you had to be
rating: 2 to 4
there to really get the feeling for the trail at this point.
Trailmaster: Rick
Dropping into Pigeon
Walter Tail
Canyon was a fast
gunner: Vic
downhill for about a
Walter
mile, down a very steep
Ray and Karen
road that was mostly
Kleinhuizen F150
boulders. Comments
Pete Johnson TJ
were made that about not
Chris Slaughter
knowing what was ahead
XJ
but we charged on
anyways. I do believe
Terry Pucket WJ
we could have gone back
Rick Walter TJ
up but it would have
Guests: Victor
been a bit of work
Walter and
involving winching and
Debbie Trever TJ
road building especially
Meeting location:
for those pulling
Rick’s hobby
trailers….When we
shop in Riverside,
arrived at the Savanic
CA Time 0900
Mine road (trail) turned
Starting location:
into a shelf road that
St. George, Utah Time
looked more like a ATV trail with major drop offs that
Weather was beautiful in the mid 80’s during the daytime
went on for little more than 2 miles. Again the brush
and low 60’s at night
indicated not many full sized vehicles traveled this trail
for quite few years. Sure seemed a lot longer maybe
Trail comments: Pete, Terry and myself caravanned from
because of the uncertainty of what might be ahead. I
Riverside and met Ray and Karen in Barstow. Chris, Vic
could see some part of the trail get wiped out by a rock
and Debbie met us in St. George, UT.
slide and we would have to back up to a wide area to turn
Pete was having high water temperature problems and a
around and I was pulling a trailer! But lucky the trail held
noisy clutch throw out bearing so after reaching Las
and we got through. Views of the canyons were breath
Vegas and doing much discussion, Pete opt’d to return to
taking, see Chris’ and Vic’s photo links below.
Huntington Beach…..Sad to see him go.
Once we were down in the main wash, all we had to do
Well to make a long story short so not to bore you to
was follow the wash west to Tassi Ranch. This is where
tears
I used Google Earth to make up the trail route
NFS threw us a curve. The trail I was planning to use got
because there was no way I could pre-run any of the trails.
closed by the NFS so we had too around about 20 miles
The 1st day to Kelly Point went pretty much as planned,
further than I expected. Good thing we scratched that 25
80 miles of gravel roads then 30 miles of rocks and over
mile side trip. We were in the middle of nowhere and the
grown brush but clearly on the map. We stopped to help
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second day was closing first, so we just stopped on the
BTW-Anyone can add to this album, Vic Walter’s photos
trail and camped for the night.
- enjoy
The 3rd day we opt’d out of going down to the Colorado
basin but the rest went as planned to go to Tassi Ranch,
KellyPoint?authkey=Gv1sRgCOCxlpWg6ajpew
Devil’s Throat and Whitney Pockets then on to Mesquite.
Cowbells: none
Sightseeing was great; there was no end to the views.
Damage: One tire puncture
Gas was in short supply. Out of the estimated total of 160
Injuries: None
gallons of gas for the four vehicles, we used all but about
Recommended Equipment minimal off road requirements
10 gallons. Everyone had enough gas for their rig so
to include extra gas and water
‘good job’ for being prepared. We saw only a couple
DD - TRF August 2013
vehicles for the entire trip. I called this trip an adventure
and it sure was. I'd do it again in a minute. If the club
members would do it again, Vic and I would. The country
Run calendar
was breath taking. The cabins and buildings honored the
pioneers that eked out a life. Saw turkeys, wild burros,
Adopt a Trail meeting place
grand vistas, and lotsa rocks. We lost one tire and no
8:30am at Rock Road House
other breakdowns. All drivers did a great job missing as
32150 Hilltop Blvd Running Springs, CA 92382
many of the obstacles and brush as possible. They kept
next to the 76 gas station
their cool while driving on a shelf road that only had a
couple extra feet of width for miles. The weather was
September
beautiful; temps were in the 80's. Roads were dusty. Not
many people can say they been to the North Rim of the
13 - 14 Sherman Pass
Grand Canyon and fewer still can say they been to Kelly
Trail Leader: Danny Ward
Point the Southernmost place on the North side of the
Cell 714-651-9717) d4lward@sbcglobal.net
Grand Canyon.
You are invited to view Chris's photo album:
Meeting Location: Troy Meadow Campground Entry
Grand Canyon North Rim
Meeting Time: 7:45 am - Leaving at 8:00 am.
Message from Chris:
Directions to Pearsonville, Ca.: Starting at CA-91 east
Grand Canyon North Rim Jun 2, 2014 by Chris
bound toward the I-15, take I-15 north toward Barstow
View Album Play slideshow Contribute photos to this
43.3 miles. Take exit 141 to merge onto US-395 north
album
toward Bishop/Adelanto 98.3 miles. Take the ramp onto
US- 395 north 7.3 miles to Pearsonville, Ca.
Trip with Dirt Devils club to North Rim of Grand
Canyon--Kelly Point, Grand Gulch Mine, Tassi Ranch,
Special Note: Pearsonville, Ca. is the last chance for
Devil's Throat, Whitney Pocket. 280 miles in 3 days plus
Gas. Pearsonville elevation is 2513 and Troy Meadow
380 miles there and back. Hit 108.8 degrees in the car
elevation is 7800 it is a climb.
going up Baker Grade at 3PM. No A/C. (got to get
Directions to Troy Meadow Campground: From
that fixed). Got a baseball-sized dent to the driver fender
Pearsonville take US Rt. 395 north 2.6 miles to Kennedy
between the tire and the rock rail to remember the trip by.
Meadow sign. Turn left at sign onto Nine-mile Canyon
First day at elevation was pleasant, 2nd and 3rd days were
Road and go 24.6 miles to a “Y” intersection. Bear left
lower elevations and warmer. Exquisite scenery. Road
onto Sherman Pass Road and go 10.3 miles to
from Savanic mine seemed harder than the videos depict.
campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
Must have been not knowing how hard it would get made
for increased excitement.
Special Equipment Required: Minimum 31” tires but
will have trouble. High ground clearance vehicle required
and rear lockers.
Trails Description: Sherman Pass 4 wheel drive road is
narrow, rocky, and steep. Road is difficult terrain, expert
4WD techniques required. Not suitable for long wheel
base vehicles. (6.8 miles)
Permits: "Forest Adventure Pass" is needed to park
along this trail.
Reminder to Bring: Camera, Warm Clothing, Chair,
Lunches, etc.
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Weekend Plan: I’m leaving Friday the 12th and tent
March
camping Friday and Saturday nights at
17 thru 22nd
Troy Meadow Campground.
Lake Havasu sidewinder’s
The Sidewinders put on a really well organized event with
20- 21 Kids on Public Lands
trails ranging from “Easy” to “Very Challenging”.
This is your opportunity to give back, check it out.
May
The Dirt Devils voted to donate $100 to this event
Hi Desert Round up CAL4WD event.
22- 24th
Slash X Barstow CA
27 - Adopt-a-Trail BBQ
Date? North Rim run
Big Bear Discovery Center
Run leader: our president Ray Kleinhuizen
there will be morning runs out of Discovery Center
and a BBQ at noon. Roy Chance has details
August
Sierra Trek near Truckee CAL4WD event.
The Dirt Devils voted to donate $150. To this
event
September
4- 7th High Sierra Poker Run CAL4WD event.
October
near Shaver Lake
4 - 5 Off-Road Expo
www.offroadexpo.com
New members
11th CAL4WD south district meeting
Oceanside police dept offices
17 - 19 Operation Desert Fun
(Cal-4-Wheel)
18 - Last Chance Canyon possibly make this
an overnighter. Rick Walter is run leader
25 - Adopt-a-Trail
November
7 - 9 PVD (Cal-4-Wheel)
27 - 30 (Thanksgiving)
Niland- North Glamis
Chris Slaughter can be seen in a ’94 Cherokee and a
¾ ton GMC 35’s and a 6” lift. Voted in at the July
run leader Ron Webber
meeting.
December
13th Cleghorn Joel Card
Dave Jones (no photo available)
2015
January
San Diego 4 Wheeler’s Superstition event is held in
January, at the Superstition Mt. OHV Area near
El Centro, CA. They offer a variety of trails at all
difficulty levels.
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Guests
Kirk & Jeanne Smith
Club info
Rory Todd met Eddie on the freeway, Rory was pulled
Meeting Place
over and Eddie being the good samaritan that he is
First Tuesday of each month,
stopped to offer his services to a fellow Jeeper and handed
6:30pm for Dinner & 7:30pm for the meeting at
him one of our Dirt Devil cards. Rory drives a ’94 YJ.
just east of Imperial Hwy and north of the 91 Fwy.
Marie Callenders. 5711 East La Palma Ave., Anaheim,
CA 92807, 714-779-0600
Club officers
President: Ray Kleinhuizen
kkfusedglass@roadrunner.com
Immediate past president:
Jesse May: jemay.xj@gmail.com
Vice President: Mike Wallace proudpop80@gmail.com
Secretary: Cheryl May: jemay.xj@gmail.com
Treasurer: Emi Webber: emiwebber@hotmail.com
Web Master: Mike Ortega:
Eric Lichtbach currently cruising around in his ’07
mike@topwebsiteplacement.com
Wrangler. Eric and his brother David own Olympic 4x4
Adopt a trail chairman:
products in Commerce.
Roy Chance: rchance@aol.com
Roger Mauer: rogermauer@gmail.com
Newsletter: Ron Webber: webbermail@cox.net
Hospitality: Emi Webber: emiwebber@hotmail.com
Safety Committee: Randy Huddleston:
hudd1@pacbell.net
Run Coordinator: Rick Walter rick03tj@gmail.com
Club membership
Membership dues:
Dirt Devil annual club dues
$36.00
Mike and Al Ramsden Mike putts around in a ’01
Spouse
$12.00
wrangler with 35” tires and a few other mods.
CAL4WD annual dues
$45.00
CAL4WD permanent member
$675.00
CAL4WD permanent member 12 installments
$56.25
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Accessories
Available at the regular meetings, see Emi Webber.
Run report template:
Dirt Devil Stickers: $15.00.
Run name:
Short sleeve shirts: $15.00
Long sleeve shirts: $18.00
Run leader:
Sweatshirts: $30.00
Date:
Hats: $20.00
Number of rigs:
DD logo magnets available in various sizes for
$4.50 to $13.50 each.
Participants:
Members:
Awards
Guest:
The story:
Weather:
Cow bells earned:
Extra info
If camping describe camp site and would you camp there
again or would you recommend a better camp site?
Meeting place:
Departure time:
Was there an objective?:
Describe the trail:
CAL 4 Wheel Drive, new member award
Lessons learned?
Events:
Newsletter advertising
Vehicle carnage:
$25 for ¼ page ad, for 3 issues
Juicy tidbits:
$50 for a ½ page ad, for 3 issues
Trail difficulty: on a scale of 1 to 5
$100 for a full page ad, for 3 issues.
A full page ad also gets a Web Link.
Ending place:
Finish time:
First aid kit tracking
A few pictures:
FA #1 (red, blue backpack)
If possible use GPS coordinates for future reference.
Ray Kleinhuizen July 2014
If necessary write directions to the trail head.
FA #2 (Orange canvas bag)
These run reports will be saved for future reference.
Danny Ward
Josh Bleijenberg April 2014
Roger Mauer Feb 2014
FA #3 (Orange canvas bag)
Rick Walters July 2014
Pete Johnson April 2014
Ron Webber March 2014 Calico
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After returning home forward to the webmaster and
newsletter editor to be copied and pasted a Run Report
and a few photos. In the subject line write “Run Report”
Run template
Research and/or Pre-run the trail route.
Create and Post a Run Announcement
Adopt a Trail
When emailing the run announcement: Please, use the
The Dirt Devils Adopt A Trail is Dishpan Springs Trail
words “Run Announcement” in the Subject line of the
message, forward to the webmaster and newsletter editor.
(3N34)
Dishpan Springs Trail can be found in the
Date/Time and Place for the Run
San Bernardino National Forest near Lake Arrowhead.
Description of Run
The Dishpan Springs Trail is one of the toughest and most
Difficulty Rating scale 1 to 5
popular trails in the SBNF.
Run Type: Base Camp, Day Run
The Western entrance:
2N26Y is N34° 16.198 W117° 08.258.
Directions to Meeting Place.
The T6 Bridge: N34° 16.106 W117° 07.745.
EXACT Departure Time from Meeting Place
The Eastern entrance: 3N16 is N34° 15.663 W117°
Required Equipment. Open dif ? Lockers?
05.116.
Is Special Equipment Required?
Meeting place
Is RSVP Required?
8:30am at Rock Road House
32150 Hilltop Blvd Running Springs, CA 92382
Are Permits Required? (Forest Adventure Pass etc.)
next to the 76 gas station
CB Channel start with channel 4, if to much traffic then
switch to 5 and so on.
HAMM channel 146.440
Camping Location/ Directions/ Details/ Facilities/ Fees.
Access for motor homes? Very little ground clearance?
Deep soft sand?
Expected Weather Conditions.
Contact Information (Run Leader
Phone Number & email address)
Please, cover all the needed information in the Run
Announcement rather than say “contact me for details”.
Start of the Run:
Hold brief driver’s gathering before start of run. Include
special instructions.
Assign vehicle order if there are vehicles with open diffs.
Have vehicle with locked diff in front & behind. (If
possible disperse vehicles with HAM radios near the
front, middle and rear of the line.
Encourage drivers to learn the name of the person in front
and behind his/her vehicle.
Assign Tail Gunner Vehicle
Give 5 Minute Warning before start
Begin Run ON TIME or notify everyone of new time.
Announce Departure over CB channel 4
Stop at all turns to confirm vehicle behind sees turn
Stop occasionally to close up ranks
Announce Lunch Stop and Length of Stop
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Old logo green
Cowbells
Josh Bleijenberg TDS 2/28/2014
Brown
Rick Walter adopt a trail 6/27/2014
Josh Bleijenberg Corral Canyon 5/4/2014
Little Blue
Rick Walter
Mike Wallace
Mike Maneth memorial
Castulo Olivas
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,
you can proudly hand it over. This starts at the beginning
and the end of the trail.
Brown
Old Logo Green
little blue
Mike Maneth bell
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