Reno area fall colors run 10/24 and 10/25

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JeniorNV

Discussion Starter · Oct 13, 2015 (Edited)

Sat Oct 10/24: Hunter Lake Trail. Meet at the Chevron at Boomtown (I-80 exit 4) at 9:30 am.

Sun Oct 10/25: Peavine Mountain, west side. Meet at the Chevron at Boomtown (I-80 exit 4) at 9:30 am.

Hoping for fall colors.

Both these trails are stock *doable*. I have successfully spotted a completely stock Toyota Tundra through both trails with no damage. Having said that, there are rocks on both trails and even with a spotter there is potential for your rig to receive bumps and bruises. Requirements are 4WD, at least one recovery point, and no step rails/nerf bars. Mud flap removal recommended.

Attending:

1. JeniorNV - both days

2. MKNV - Sat

3. TruckIt - both days

4. jbumx2 - both days

5. Token Taco - Sat

6. pointmann1029 - Sat

7. Pathung - Sat

8. kode3 - Sat

9. Mr_Scott - maybe?

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TruckIt

· #3 · Oct 13, 2015

We will do our best to make either weekend, just may need to find coverage for Sue if it is the 24th weekend.

TruckIt

· #35 · Oct 15, 2015

Looks like I will be be doing this one solo. But should be fun.

TruckIt

· #36 · Oct 15, 2015 (Edited)

Room is booked for 3 nights. Weather better be on our side!

Maybe on the way home I should test drive the 6 speed Frontier in Stockton and see how much they would give me for my 4 cyl sight unseen!

TruckIt

· #45 · Oct 17, 2015

So, you have been, now where are we going next week instead?

TruckIt

· #64 · Oct 21, 2015

Do I need to bring Skittles?

TruckIt

· #72 · Oct 22, 2015

that's funny, I checked boomtown yesterday and they had nothing that night. You must be special.

TruckIt

· #74 · Oct 22, 2015 (Edited)

I used Boomtown's site. Maybe they reserve some for Orbitz.

What time should you arrive? I might leave Livermore by Noon on Friday, but am staying at La Quinta farther into Reno. Have stayed there a number of times in the past and 61 a night is not bad.

Jen, I forgot to ask, how deep will the water be? I really need to do the axle vent mod one of these days.......

TruckIt

· #87 · Oct 23, 2015

I have a few tow straps, as long as you walk them out to your truck and the winch line is long enough we will drag you out, but if it is not long enough you will have to just leave it there and report it stolen as I am not driving through it either.

TruckIt

· #95 · Oct 23, 2015

Time to pack and get on the road, see everyone in the morning!

TruckIt

· #102 · Oct 24, 2015

OK, made it here, even at 2 pm traffic leaving the bay area really sucked right up to the far side of Sacramento then it was smooth sailing. Remembered where Costco was so got some gas and some ok food from Dickies and now just sitting in the room watching TV and looking at the board. Appears I do the same thing after dinner no matter where I am.

Looking forward to the morning!

TruckIt

· #104 · Oct 24, 2015

If I remember right, the gas station is down behind boomtown, is it not? I had thought you had meant the Shell where we crossed the highway last year so I better make sure I go to the right place.

TruckIt

· #107 · Oct 24, 2015

You know, you have to say it three times if you really want me to take you seriously.

TruckIt

· #115 · Oct 25, 2015

OK Jen, I will check before I go tomorrow and try to have what you are Kraveing, but I had left by the time that was posted to go and get breakfast.

As for today, this should sum it up.

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TruckIt

· #135 · Oct 26, 2015

The weekend was fun. Wish more people would have stayed for day 2, it was quite a fun run that was just a slight bit more challenging.
Though I am really glad I always stay Sunday night and drive home Monday. Was able to go at or above the limit the entire way back to Livermore with leaving Reno about 10 am and then took it for a rotate and balance since America's tire is on the way home. Now it is ready for the next few road trips to Vegas!

TruckIt

· #151 · Oct 27, 2015

See, Frontiers and Xterras can be friends!

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TruckIt

· #157 · Oct 28, 2015

Nah, they are just shaking hands.

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