Any interest in a "Full Moon Run" on Jan 14th

[Wind_Danzer]

As the title states, it's gonna be a full moon on Jan 14th and I've never done a night run during a full moon and it should be pretty cool (literally and figuratively) provided the weather holds out and the clouds stay away.

Right now I'm off on the 14th but the new bid for work doesn't come out for about a week or so. Even if I end up that I can't make it (becausde I need to work on the 15th), if there is a lot of interest y'all could have a lot of fun w/o me.

I'm thinking TM, White Tanks, maybe FJ. I'm open for ideas and I'd like to see a lot of interest as it is a Saturday night. :D

[Sedona Jeep School]

Full moon runs are fun! I like to do the scenic ones at night--is there anything on the easy to moderate scale at TM? Broken Arrow is awesome on the full moon, but cold in January--maybe we save that one for May!

[jeepsonly]

I led a full moon Jeep run over Bulldog Canyon in the east valley about 3 months ago and it was neat! Several people remarked at how totally different the trail is at night. Bulldog Canyon has a few challenges and creeping along could last you a couple of hours with stops. It's probably the closest trail in the east valley and is easily accessible from the 60 or the 202. You DO need a (free) permit from the Forest Service office in Mesa. The gate is locked on all sides.

I bought a light stick for my Jeep since I was up front. You'd never lose me with that thing on!

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[Griswold]

Full moon runs are fun but there is no chance that this cold blooded arizonianinian is going to do it in January.

[Offroader5]

A run through Box Canyon from Price Rd. (south end) and up to the cabins and back would be a nice leisurely night run and the full moon would be great from inside the Box...unless you all want to do some rock crawlin'.;)

[Devil Man]

Full moon runs are fun but there is no chance that this cold blooded arizonianinian is going to do it in January.
AMEN BROTHER :eek:

[Wind_Danzer]

You wusses!!!!!! :D

I have Sunday the 15th off so I'm still game for wheeling in the moonlight. I mean how often do the full moon happen on the weekends?!?!?!

[Devil Man]

how often do the full moon happen on the weekends?!?!?!
all the time at my place :rolleyes:

[fatbob309]

I thought you were talking about this http://moonamtrak.org/

[flxy_tj]

I don't like the cold but I do need to get the toyota out so let me see what I can swing for that weekend. Want to come out to FJ and do some wheelin?

[Wind_Danzer]

May be game for FJ.... provided it's some difficult stuff that can be done with big tires but no lockers.... :D

[flxy_tj]

It will just be some easy stuff :D I gots to shake down the toy.

[Sedona Jeep School]

all the time at my place :rolleyes:
:cool: I knew that one had to come out sooner or later...:D

[Jamie469]

I'd be up for the box canyon run on the night of the 14th.

[Devil Man]

what time is the moon coming out that day :confused:

[flxy_tj]

Well anybody ??? Box canyon would be a nice easy one to start with.

[Offroader5]

I'm still in. U.S. Naval Observatory says the moon rises at 6:03 pm that night and sets at 8:41 am on the 15th (which will make it good for early evening)...so since the sun is supposed to set that night at around 6:00...we could get started and meet up at like 7:30-8:00. ???:confused:

[flxy_tj]

Sounds like you got some good info there..
What do you feel like runnin.
something easy or hard?
Is Wind_Dancer still in on this.
If your thinkin of going post up so we can get a good idea of what people want to run?

[Wind_Danzer]

Hey, still interested!!!!!! I've got off on the 15th too so it would be cool to do!!!

So FJ is the area or is that still in the air?

[Offroader5]

I'm all for the FJ area and I don't have a preference on any easy or hard trail. I've done Upper Ajax at night, and it's definitely interesting in the dark. Never done Upper Woodpecker at night either. An easier run through box and to the cabins and back would be a nice laid back trip, which I wouldn't mind doing. Especially since I will have some fresh welds on the suspension, and would rather not test them out on a 4+ trail at night;)

I may be able to get a buddy with an FJ40 to tag. I'll ask him tomorrow.

[flxy_tj]

I would like to run FJ I have a ton of things to get done this weekend on the house and it is like 15 to 20 mins from the house :D
Think you pull off woodpecker?
I know my buddy an it on like 32's or something.

[flxy_tj]

Yeah this will be toys first time out also maybe we should keep it simple.... Then if we feel like messin around on some trails we could do that also.:D

[Wind_Danzer]

Need to figure out a start time as I'll be coming from the northwest and I know traffic on the 60 going east can be a PITA in the evening (though it is a Saturday night isn't it :D).

I also want to post on the old site but need to know what trails are of interest and minimum vehicle requirements. I think trails that don't keep us in the canyons would be cool to do under the moonlight but a cabin run might be neat too. I have 3.5" lift, 1" BL and 35's with an 8.8/D30 combo. 3.73 gears and a limited slip in the back. I've done Upper Woodpecker and Upper Ajax on this setup.

[flxy_tj]

ok how ever you would like to do it I'm fine with that I figure start around 730 or 800.
I sure would like to run woodpecker but if we get people that would like to keep it easy scenic I'm down for that also.:D
I just need to get out.

[Wind_Danzer]

How does arrive to the dirt lot by 7pm sound and roll out by 7:30pm?

Requirements:

Stock Rubi or regular TJ on 31's with at least limited slip?

[Offroader5]

Yeah, I'm down for Upper Woodpecker, it's a good trail for playing and still has bypasses in case of problems...plus it's not too far back in there. I'm sure my buddy would be too since we've talked about running it at night.

Cottonwood Canyon Rd. @ 7pm sounds good to me.

Everybody have rocklights?:cool:

[Wind_Danzer]

Hahahaha, rock lights... what are those? :p

Nope, not yet.

[Devil Man]

can i go if i get my junk fixed :confused:

[Wind_Danzer]

Of course, you barely fit the minimum requirements but we know how you drive. :D

Has been posted on the old site. :)

[flxy_tj]

Yeah I got some cool rocklights.........:D

[Offroader5]

Of course, you barely fit the minimum requirements but we know how you drive. :D

Has been posted on the old site. :)

I haven't had the pleasure yet of meeting him, but from what I see and hear on this board...it should be interesting.:D

[fatbob309]

no rock lights for me but Im in!

[Wind_Danzer]

I'm gonna nead a leader that lives in the area or this will be cancelled. Snowden, can ya go or fatbob are you familiar with FJ???

[Wildcat455]

that lives in the area, or knows it?
If those Phreaks changed my run on me for Saturday, I'd be happy to lead this one.
Gollygoshdarnheck, (That was for Bible thumpin' Joe... I was SWEARING!!) I might even lead it AFTER the Saturday run.


I'm gonna nead a leader that lives in the area or this will be cancelled. Snowden, can ya go or fatbob are you familiar with FJ???

[Wind_Danzer]

LOL... I think Barry is gonna run it with you and leave Nick high and dry on Saturday. :p

[Wildcat455]

LOL... I think Barry is gonna run it with you and leave Nick high and dry on Saturday. :p

Aww fawk high and dry, he's going to a freakin' birthday party. I mean, bring that stuff out on the trail, we'll get a couple strippers for the young lad, a little booze, and leave an impression...

Am I coming on too strong here...?
J/K, I realize the importance of family...

[flxy_tj]

I'm gonna nead a leader that lives in the area or this will be cancelled. Snowden, can ya go or fatbob are you familiar with FJ???
OK no cb though but I got some disco lights :D

[Wind_Danzer]

So does that mean you are a go... and we'll have a dance club in the middle of the desert? :D

[Offroader5]

I can also lead if need be. I spend more time in that area than at work it seems:rolleyes:

[flxy_tj]

So does that mean you are a go... and we'll have a dance club in the middle of the desert? :D
I want to go but I had to take today off work because I feel Like poop..... I hope it goes away soon. Been hacking and all the other good stuff but don't count me out as of yet.
I got to look at my passenger side hub also.
So if someone else pulls the lead it might be a safer bet in case I'm dead. :eek:
If I show, so will the disco....:D and I hope to be there.

[Wind_Danzer]

Everyone has that mess now. I hope you feel better!!!!! It looks as if John may be a leader in this which is nice. :)

[flxy_tj]

Everyone has that mess now. I hope you feel better!!!!! It looks as if John may be a leader in this which is nice. :)
Yeah I felt pretty good lastnight but now I wanna shoot myself.
I did get the toy out and take it around the "hood" today and it is sitting in the garage. so I might just pull it off. :D
We will see.

[fatbob309]

Its been 2 years since I ran WP. I can find my way into Box with no problem... Im still in. I need to fix my lights and cb.

[Wind_Danzer]

Ok, at the very least we have the Cabins... hopefully Woodpecker too.

Snowden, you better get your butt better. :D

[4 Wheelers Supply]

I would go but my front locker is at the factory being fixed:rolleyes: I hope you guys have fun. Full moon runs ROCK. Keep it sober and safe:)

[flxy_tj]

Ok, at the very least we have the Cabins... hopefully Woodpecker too.

Snowden, you better get your butt better. :D
If I have to I'll take tommorow off work also....:D
Not that I would mind.

[Wind_Danzer]

I would go but my front locker is at the factory being fixed:rolleyes: I hope you guys have fun. Full moon runs ROCK. Keep it sober and safe:)

Just put a stock carrier in it and come on out. :D I'm pretty sure we won't be doing anything that really needs a front locker (famous last words :D).

[Wind_Danzer]

If I have to I'll take tommorow off work also....:D
Not that I would mind.

I took all 4 days off from my work... :D Granted, my pay is going to suck this period but was well worth the little vacation. :D

[flxy_tj]

I took all 4 days off from my work... :D Granted, my pay is going to suck this period but was well worth the little vacation. :D
Yeah I get paid for it but I just took a bunch of time off when I got pinkeye on my BIRTHDAY from my 3 year old.

[Tom Jacobson]

Can't make the night run, but if you guys want some scenery and are in the Box Canyon/Martinez area...throw in Jackhandle. Is a short loop that starts down in a wash then climbs up to the top of one of the high ridges. Views will be excellent. JH starts just a short drive from the "end" of box canyon (the intersection with the optional hill climbs), headed towards Martinez.

Can be run with your 31" + lim slip minimum requirements...provided you skip the optional "Jackass Bypass", which is kind of a biatchy little section. Basically, when you're in the wash, and have the option of entering a tight squeeze (not the little ledge/squeeze near the start of the trail) or taking a steep climb up the hill to the right (main trail)...take the climb.

Have fun!
Tom

[Wind_Danzer]

Thanks for the tip Tom!!! :) Sounds cool!!

[Offroader5]

So are we still running Upper Woodpecker? Depending on how many rigs end up showing, it could take 2 to 3 hours to run depending on what happens and how much we want to play. I don't know how late everyone wants to be out there, but if we are rolling at 7:30, it'll be almost 8:00 when we start Woodpecker. That puts us at around 10:00-11:00 when we exit the trail. If we want to head back to the cabins at that point, it's about another 30 to 45 minutes back to the cabins...so think about how long you want to be out there and we can always decide when we're there.

I say we run Upper Woodpecker and then just head out through Box Canyon to the South, and come out Price Rd. back to Hwy.79. If all goes without incident, that should put us back at the hwy. around 11:00-12:00.

I wouldn't worry tooooo awfully much about having lockers or even a LS. Of course this depends on your rig. I run alot of trails in the area including Woodpecker open at both diffs, (only thing that has kept the crappy D30/D35 combo from grenading), but I also have alot of flex so I can keep my tires planted. If your rig is more stiff in the suspension, you may be better off with some sort of "traction aid".

[Wind_Danzer]

Upper Woodpecker and then out through Box Canyon sounds cool.

Sounds like a nice fun little run!! :)

[flxy_tj]

Well I'll be coming back out through cotton wood canyon because my rig is not street legal to drive from the exit of box canyon back to the meeting place plus full hydro steering gets real weird going fast :eek: ...... Will anyone else be trailering their rigs out there? :eek:

[fatbob309]

Mine sucks on road but I am going to be driving it... Its my only jeep at this time. :D

[rvisokey]

Well I'll be coming back out through cotton wood canyon because my rig is not street legal to drive from the exit of box canyon back to the meeting place plus full hydro steering gets real weird going fast :eek: ...... Will anyone else be trailering their rigs out there? :eek:


I may join this run and If I do.. I'll hang with you back to the starting point. No real time issues for me. Just have to talk my wife into braving the cold this evening since I don't feel like putting the top/door back on.

Also... I did some figuring (god I am a geek) and a 'true' full moon only occurs on a weekend four times every year. Of course I fudged the numbers a little because 30 days for a lunar cycle is much easier to calc than the actuall 29.532421.

I have to go now and put more tape on my glasses.

[Jdemonto@Airpark Jeep Sales]

I'm in!!! We will be running late and we can just catch up with you guys...



Jason

[rvisokey]

Can a stock Rubi take this run? If so, where do we meet and what time?

Rubi can make it.

You can meet at my house and follow me up. I'm on the way. It might also be a good thing for me as I have been breaking so many things on my ride lately that It will be good for someone else to know how to 'drag my stuff home'.:D

I'll also PM you the directions right now.

[Wind_Danzer]

Stock Rubi will be fine.

I plan to meet at the air down spot at 7pm and pull out by 7:30 for all you late comers. :p

Feel free to check out the trip on the old site www.azvjc.org

[fatbob309]

Im still in and now have all my lights working again... Thats a goods thing. See you on the dirt.

[jeepin_in_az]

For you Westsiders heading out there...

US60 from about Mesa Dr. to Higley (LONG stretch) it is bumper to bumper. They only have ONE lane open eastbound, and it is going SLOW....

Just got back from Willow Springs, and I hit the traffic at 6:30 this morning!

[Wind_Danzer]

SOAB.... serious, that blows.

So it's looking bad now too huh. Is there a simple bypass to this at all?

[jeepin_in_az]

SOAB.... serious, that blows.

So it's looking bad now too huh. Is there a simple bypass to this at all?


Oh ya, really bad right now. I got a few 3 miles down the freeway before it started slowing down, got off at Val Vista and cruised Baseline down. BUT at 6:30 AM, there is no traffic on baseline.

Might want to think of the 202...take 17 south to 10 (just after McDowell), then hit the 202 East (Red Mountain Freeway) until it ends, I think Higley, then head South, and take Broadway or Apache Trail to at least Power. I think that is when it opens back up to all 3 lanes.

[Wind_Danzer]

Hmmm, ok. Just need to add some extra time onto the ride a little bit. Was goign to leave here in less then an hour but looks like I'll have to eat quick and try to get on the road in a 1/2 or less. :( @#$%#$!!$%!#$ LOL :D

[jeepin_in_az]

http://www.az511.com/CameraImages/index.php?US60

Do the West of Val Vista view...

[Wind_Danzer]

http://www.az511.com/CameraImages/index.php?US60

Do the West of Val Vista view...

Wow, that's painful dude... :( And that is going east?

So if I go 202 all the way east to the end then cut down to Broadway then to Power and go south,. that will get me back to 60 past the mess?

[jeepin_in_az]

Yes, I think it opens wide open after Higley. So take the 202 until it ends...

[Wind_Danzer]

Awesome!!!!!!! Thanks for the heads up man. :D

[jeepin_in_az]

No prob Jamie!!! Have fun out there. I had a blast today out at Willow Springs...pics to come soon!!!

[Wind_Danzer]

Ok all, I'm outta here. I am on my way so if you that are going read this, I should be there by 7 or a little later. Do not leave without me. :D