BBBB XXIV - Friday Easy+ Run - Upper Holcomb and Delmar Mountain

[Dimitar]

Yup, but I checked all the nearby repeaters and there’s none I know about that use that channel and that’s the c reason I picked it. But maybe it would be good to choose a backup, hmmm…

Ok cool, sounds like you’ve done your homework. We’d like to join you on the run, this is Dimitar with a 21 Badlands Sas.

Thank you!

 

[BadSquatch]

Ok cool, sounds like you’ve done your homework. We’d like to join you on the run, this is Dimitar with a 21 Badlands Sas.

Thank you!

Yo are all set, see you there!

 

[BadSquatch]

Ok cool, sounds like you’ve done your homework. We’d like to join you on the run, this is Dimitar with a 21 Badlands Sas.

Thank you!

Well, looks like I didn't do it well enough. After some more research, I noticed that 17 was the output for the Mesa Crest repeater, who could definitely interfere with us. So, I poked around some more, and decided on:

COMMS: GMRS/FRS Channel Primary: 16 Secondary:18 (for those of you with HAM radios that's Primary: 462.5750, Secondary: 462.6250)

Those are still 50 watt wide band channels, but I can't find any local repeaters that use those as their output channel. I've updated the post at the top to select the change.

 

[shurdba]

Please add Steve Hurd 22 Wildtrack 2 door white.

 

[Bvilla68]

You are all set, Jim. See you there!

Awesome!! Thank you

 

[shurdba]

Great. Will be at Fawnskin Fire station at 8:45 on channel 16.. Correct me if the meet up is at another location.

 

[BadSquatch]

Great. Will be at Fawnskin Fire station at 8:45 on channel 16.. Correct me if the meet up is at another location.

Yeah, the group is getting large enough that we might meet at the Discovery Center. Fawnskin Fire Station is big enough, but it gets a bit busy.

 

[Mlkeyp00]

Where is the Discover Center?

 

[BadSquatch]

Where is the Discover Center?

I'll post a link to it on Google Maps. But the address is: 40971 North Shore Dr (Hwy. 38) · Fawnskin, California

So, I'm making it official, we will meet at the Big Bear Discovery Center in the rear parking lot. Please try to be there by 9:00 AM at the latest so we can start the drivers meeting "on time", and hit the road. Note that if yo want to air down there it's a short ride over to the trailhead, but please take that into account on your arrival time so we don't have to wait for everyone to finish airing down, etc. before we can get going.

 

[Bob78Gen2]

+1
Robert Bryant
1978 bronco

 

[BadSquatch]

+1
Robert Bryant
1978 bronco

You are all set. There are a couple of spots that might get tight, so I would suggest that some pin striping might occur. There's one in particular, although I haven't been up there this year year, but it's short, and if you want, I can direct you around it.

 

[JDZ]

You are all set, set you there!

Please add me 2021 big bend bronco

 

[Mlkeyp00]

Looks like we will be 20 Broncos deep

 

[BadSquatch]

Please add me 2021 big bend bronco

Happy to, can I get a name please?

 

[BadSquatch]

Looks like we will be 20 Broncos deep

Nope, I'm cutting it off at 15ish. 20 is way too many, in my opinion. If it ends up that there's interest for that many, then I'm going to suggest we cut the group in 1/2 and have the second 1/2 leave 1 hour later and find someone who can lead the second 1/2.

 

[Ziggy23]

Hey Joerg,
Please add me to the list.
Joey
22 Sand Everglades

 

[mesquer]

I'll be leading a run on Friday of Big Bear Bronco Bash, and invite anyone who's interested to join me.

• DATE : Friday, June 6
• TIME: 9:00 AM
• TRAIL RATING: Easy+
• TRAILS: Upper Holcomb and Delmar Mountain
• STAGING LOCATION: Big Bear Discovery Center Parking Lot in the back. Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XAJNfZvcVYb7cs348
• MAX VEHICLES: 15
• COMMS: GMRS/FRS Channel Primary: 16 Secondary:18 (for those of you with HAM radios that's Primary: 462.5750, Secondary: 462.6250)

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Upper Holcomb Creek to Delamar Mountain is an easy, scenic run through the forest north of Big Bear Lake. I'm calling it Easy+ because there several short, lightly technical sections that any stock 4WD vehicle should be able to make. We will meet at the rear parking lot of Big Bear Discovery Center. The route starts at the Fawnskin FireStation and proceeds up 3N14 (Coxey Rd.) which is one of the "main drags" and leads to many other trails on the north side of Big Bear Lake. Speaking of which, we will then turn off onto 3N08 (Upper Holcomb Creek Rd. ). Please don't confuse this with the much more difficult Holcomb Creek. We will continue on 3N08 all the way until it ends at 3N16 (Holcomb Valley Rd.) which we will use briefly until we transition onto 3N83 which is often referred to as Upper Holcomb Rd. This trail has a couple of slightly more technical spots, but nothing that a 4WD with a bit of ground clearance like a Bronco can't handle pretty easily. That will take us back to 3N16, but again briefly, as we will transition into 2N09 (Polique Canyon Rd.). This is another of those "main drags" and will take us to our next turn onto 2N09A (Polique Canyon Spur). That will lead us to 3N12 (Delmar Man Rd). We will take 3N12 until we get to 2N71 (Blue Quartz) which will lead us right back to 2N09, which take us back to the highway.

Here's a link to the run on OnX, if you need/want the .gpx file hit me up and I'll sent it to you.

What you need to bring:

• HAM/GRMS Radio (GMRS/FRS Channel 17 (for those of you with HAM radios that's freq. 462.600))
• GPS Reader of some type (we'll communicate files in GPX) (optional)
• 1 full size spare
• Lunch Water & Snacks (we will be stopping for lunch as soon as I figure out the best spot)
• Basic tools and recovery gear (if you don't have these, there are some good threads on this forum talking about what you get. Since this is an easy trail, you SHOULDN'T need them but it's good to have them, "just in case")

I'd like to limit the number of vehicles to 15. If you'd like to join me please post below with your name, the model of Bronco, trim level, and year. Then I'll add you to the list.

PARTICIPANTS:

1. Joerg Hallbauer ('22 Velocity Blue BadSquatch)
2. Jeff & Jeanne (23 Bronco Area51 Badlands)
3. Dave & Karen (2021 Badlands Sasquatch)
4. Joseph (22 OB)
5. Dan pikschus (2023 Badlands bronco two door)
6. Matthew Wedgeworth (1990 bronco, green and black)
7. Rich K (2024 raptor bronco)
8. Jason & Kelly Myers (2022 Badlands Sas)
9. Mike P (23 Badlands Sasquatch)
10. Jared (21 Outer Banks heavily modified)
11. Jim Biancavilla ('24 Wildtrak Sasquatch)
12. Dimitar (‘21 Badlands Sas)
13. Steve Hurd (22 Wildtrack 2 door white)
14. Robert Bryant (1978 bronco)

Hi, Is 15 the limit or do you have room for 3 Gen6 Badlands? DirtyBronc (mesquer)

 

[Mlkeyp00]

What’s the updated list looking like

 

[BadSquatch]

Hi, Is 15 the limit or do you have room for 3 Gen6 Badlands? DirtyBronc (mesquer)

Yeah, no problem, I just need all three names.

 

[BadSquatch]

What’s the updated list looking like

Upon further consultation, since it's an easy+ trail, and most of it is pretty wide, AND it's Friday, I've bumped it up to 20. But that's it, that's the limit.