Winter Fun Fest 2017 - Jan. 13~15, 2017

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Pathung

Discussion Starter · Sep 13, 2016 (Edited)

Cal4Wheel puts up this "snowy" event every year, and after having participated last year with a number of CF members, I'm inclined to go again in 2017, this time with 33's and a winch

A rear locker would've been nice, but I probably won't have that purchased/installed by then.

The cost is $95/adult, all meals included from Friday night dinner till Sunday breakfast. One can camp at the event headquarters (Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley), or stay at nearby hotels; it's all very convenient.

There are lots of runs on both weekend days to choose from, from easy (SUV) to "extreme". Many family-friendly "historical" runs are also offered throughout the weekend, as well as night-runs, with the first one taking place on Friday after dinner.

Here's the link, with online registration, run descriptions, photos, etc.:

Winter Fun Festival - California Four Wheel Drive Association, Inc.

Last year's participants were JeniorNV, Tokentaco, jbumX2, RikRong, and myself... who's interested for 2017? I'll start keeping a list here:

Pathung 85%
JeniorNV 85%
SixspeedSV "maybe"

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JeniorNV

· #2 · Sep 13, 2016

I'm probably going again. It was a ton of fun this year.

RikRong

· #3 · Sep 13, 2016

Unfortunately, I'm going to have to miss this one. The wife is due at the end of January.?

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Pathung

Discussion Starter · #4 · Sep 13, 2016

RikRong said:
Unfortunately, I'm going to have to miss this one. The wife is due at the end of January.?

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Congratulations! First one?

RikRong

· #5 · Sep 13, 2016

Pathung said:
Congratulations! First one?

Thank you. Not my first, but it's the first for Jenny and me. It's almost like my first, again, because the age gap is pretty large.

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Sixspeed-SV

· #6 · Sep 19, 2016

13 trail selections - oh my!

The registration form lists 13 trails with varying rig requirements and trail expectations. *some winching may be required* brrrr!

group registration is highly recommended in order to roll together along the same trails.

This looks fun! Maybe we can do it.

RikRong

· #7 · Sep 19, 2016

Sixspeed-SV said:
The registration form lists 13 trails with varying rig requirements and trail expectations. *some winching may be required* brrrr!

group registration is highly recommended in order to roll together along the same trails.

This looks fun! Maybe we can do it.

When we registered last year, we all called in afterwards and asked to get in Jenn's group. It worked pretty well, except when we hit the trail. They put a Jeep smack in the middle of us, I think because they thought we would have issues. We didn't have issues. Actually, there was no winching in our entire group, I don't think there was any towing either. We were on an intermediate trail, though. After talking to some of the guys that went on the expert trails, some groups had a heck of a time.

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Pathung

Discussion Starter · #8 · Sep 19, 2016

RikRong said:
When we registered last year, we all called in afterwards and asked to get in Jenn's group. It worked pretty well, except when we hit the trail. They put a Jeep smack in the middle of us, I think because they thought we would have issues. We didn't have issues. Actually, there was no winching in our entire group, I don't think there was any towing either. We were on an intermediate trail, though. After talking to some of the guys that went on the expert trails, some groups had a heck of a time.

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Two of our rigs didn't have winches last year, and were on 32's... it'll be different this year, and hopefully they'll spare us the jeep in the middle of our pack.

It'll be good to have you, Eric; I'll note you down as a "maybe".

JeniorNV

· #9 · Nov 24, 2016

Just wondering who is planning on attending at this point. My parents and I really want to do the historical run on Saturday, but we are undecided about Sunday. We'd like to register soon but want to see what our CF friends are planning on doing first.

Pathung

Discussion Starter · #10 · Nov 24, 2016

I think that I'll just be doing the easy stuff this year: Historical Tour on Saturday, and if we do stick around for Sunday, the SUV Run. It's nice that Monday's a holiday

RikRong

· #11 · Nov 25, 2016

I wish I could join you all again, maybe next year.

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JeniorNV

· #12 · Jan 12, 2017

Current snow depth

Pathung

Discussion Starter · #13 · Jan 13, 2017

I haven't even packed yet, but the truck's ready.

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JeniorNV

· #14 · Jan 15, 2017

Day 1 pics:

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Pathung

Discussion Starter · #15 · Jan 15, 2017

Nice pics, Jenn!

Now there's a solid argument against Titan-swapping.

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JeniorNV

· #16 · Jan 15, 2017

Pathung said:
Nice pics, Jenn!

Now there's a solid argument against Titan-swapping.

Yeah, it's ridiculous to have to spend 15 minutes cleaning windows (and door handles) just to drive safely after a trail run...hahaha.

Pathung

Discussion Starter · #17 · Jan 15, 2017

More to come tomorrow!

RikRong

· #18 · Jan 15, 2017

Pathung said:
Nice pics, Jenn!

Now there's a solid argument against Titan-swapping.

The struggle is definitely real.

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JeniorNV

· #19 · Jan 15, 2017

Day 2 pics:

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bhowdy

· #20 · Jan 15, 2017

Super photos Jenn .... The front bumper and winch look new on the Taco?

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