*** New Dates! *** Spring Fling Husky Ride, Stonyford, CA, May 13,14,15

Discussion in 'Get togethers - Reports' started by WoodsChick, Feb 10, 2011.

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  1. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    At the risk over overposting this ... YES

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    oregonsage, Feb 26, 2011
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  2. WoodsChick Administrator

    Location:
    Oakland, CA Miramonte, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    3 Terras, 2 `07 SM610s, `09 WB165,
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM, GasGas, Suzuki, Honda
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    As some of you may know, we got unheard-of snow flurries in San Francisco last night and all the surrounding peaks are covered in snow. The Mendo NF got hammered, and according to the NOAA website there was about 4" of snow in the staging area where our campground is located. The staging area is in the bottom of a valley and all the trails are at higher elevations so I can only guess as to their conditions right now. I'm keeping a close eye on the snow situation and we plan on heading out there possibly next weekend and for sure the weekend prior to the ride. I will keep y'all updated and if necessary we can push this ride into April or May. Keep your fingers crossed for warm sunny conditions in the next few weeks! [IMG]
    WoodsChick, Feb 26, 2011
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  3. wallybean Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    Montana
    Wish I could make it. Hope everyone has fun.
    wallybean, Feb 26, 2011
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  4. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    We will miss you, but it reduced the risk of you losing us on the trail :-)
    oregonsage, Feb 26, 2011
    #84

  5. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold

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    (for those who may not know, Wally tends to get separated from the group more than most)
    Coffee, Feb 26, 2011
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  6. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    Hmmmm....a kindred spirit.:p
    Dirtdame, Feb 27, 2011
    #86

  7. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Wheres Walto.

    Walt needs ride gear that looks like this...

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    Motosportz, Feb 27, 2011
    #87

  8. wallybean Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    Montana
    That would be me as long as there are gun sights emblazoned on everything.

    Of course I have a much more pleasing profile.
    wallybean, Feb 27, 2011
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  9. WoodsChick Administrator

    Location:
    Oakland, CA Miramonte, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    3 Terras, 2 `07 SM610s, `09 WB165,
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM, GasGas, Suzuki, Honda
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    WoodsChick, Mar 9, 2011
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  10. WoodsChick Administrator

    Location:
    Oakland, CA Miramonte, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    3 Terras, 2 `07 SM610s, `09 WB165,
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM, GasGas, Suzuki, Honda
    Ok, so I finally got some good news from the ranger at the work center today[IMG] She said the snow level is up to about 4500' now and is melting quite nicely. Eric and I are going to do some recon work this weekend and see what the place looks like after all the snow. I am anticipating a good weekend, albeit rather wet, and even better conditions for our ride in just under 3 weeks! I also got word that I do, indeed, have Fri through Monday off so if anyone is planning on arriving early and/or leaving late I will be there [IMG]

    I can't wait to ride my WR again! I miss it, even though I decided this past weekend that my 610 is my most favoritest bike ever! Ride report to follow [IMG]
    WoodsChick, Mar 9, 2011
    #90
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  11. WoodsChick Administrator

    Location:
    Oakland, CA Miramonte, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    3 Terras, 2 `07 SM610s, `09 WB165,
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM, GasGas, Suzuki, Honda
    Wow! Eric and I put in about 100 miles this weekend at Stonyford, trying to see how much is still under snow. We never rode the same trail twice and only got turned around by snow on some northern exposure trails on the western-most side of the area. Snow is, indeed, at about 4500' in some places, and about 5000' in others. It isn't very deep, and we were able to plow through a lot of it, but some of it was impossible to get through going uphill on trials tires. It was raining steady when we left, and not very cold, which is helping our cause. Anyway, this is what it looks like there right now...

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    It was uphill, ok?:D
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    You want hillclimbs?
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    Now I'll never be a teenage model!
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    WoodsChick, Mar 14, 2011
    #91

  12. WoodsChick Administrator

    Location:
    Oakland, CA Miramonte, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    3 Terras, 2 `07 SM610s, `09 WB165,
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM, GasGas, Suzuki, Honda
    Oh yeah! Here's the Gray Pine group campground as seen from Trail 39 on the ridge above...

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    WoodsChick, Mar 14, 2011
    #92

  13. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Looks good.
    Motosportz, Mar 14, 2011
    #93

  14. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    Sigh.....
    Looks like a great time up there, except for taking a whack to the nose.
    Dirtdame, Mar 14, 2011
    #94

  15. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    It is looking like I wont make it down to this. Nancy is taking the motorhome to SoCal that weekend and I have the pickup torn apart in the shop. Unless the stars align just right over the next two weeks you can count me out.
    oregonsage, Mar 14, 2011
    #95

  16. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Yeah I am out as well. Dealing with some heath issues with my mom and dad and just to much stuff up in the air right now. Looks fun though.
    Motosportz, Mar 14, 2011
    #96

  17. mnb Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Jose, California
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE310 . . . . 2003 TE610e
    I've never been to Stony. I hear it's pretty tough stuff, except for the fire roads. I'm at the point where I can handle every blue I've come across at Hollister, but the blacks are troublesome still. So I'm basically a notch above newbie. I'm also recovering from some kind of strained tendon (achilles maybe?) in my foot. Add in that I cannot mount my bike without a step and I can barely touch ground when I'm on it. Go figure... 5'11" and 280lbs and I still can barely touch on one of the lowest seat heights available for current models.

    Anyways, I'm thinking there may not be much for me to ride there. Although I could scout fire roads for future trips up there on my 800GS. And I love the camping out and hanging by the campfire part. The not sleeping well in the tent part... not so much. But I'm willing to suffer that.
    mnb, Mar 14, 2011
    #97

  18. Daniel508s Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Vacaville, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2009 TC510
    Other Motorcycles:
    2009 Suzuki RMz450, 2013 KTM250sx
    Great shots! Stonyford looks so fun! Havent been there in over 20 years.
    Daniel508s, Mar 14, 2011
    #98

  19. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Sure there is :)

    I went this last weekend too, and I let Woodschick and hubby do their own thing, while I had my own sorts of fun.


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    Looking up from camp, the tiny green specks above the snow are 10-15 meter pine trees.
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    On top of one of the many mountains is a lake. Anyone here like to fish? ;)
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    Lots of snow higher up.. and it was snowing quite hard.
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    Coffee, Mar 14, 2011
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  20. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Gong up another mountain, looking the other direction

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    Coffee, Mar 14, 2011
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