Yes, there are some local runs around San Luis County. Pine Mountain, Las Chicas and Garcia Ridge are all close. The rest are very easy forest type roads and trails. I will bring my maps and trail guides for you on Thursday; Wes is a San Luis trail rat and can give better advice than I can. He put us on Las Chicas trail on Sunday and it had some nice rock obstacles on it, turned out to be a fun run. I still don't think our FJ's can make the steps on Pine Mountain. Need a big lift, 6", big tires, 35" +, armor and a winch. It can be done, but recovery with any broken parts would be very hard, it’s narrow with drop off on both sides. It should be done in the morning with plenty of time for repairs and/or recovery IMHO. The short way in takes you to the bottom, the longer way in takes you to the top and would be easier as you could slide down a lot of rock on your armour.
If any of you have any ideas about some good trails jump in here!
The three day weekends at Pismo have a max of 1,000 vehicles on the beach. They sell out holidays in advance so you would all need reservations in advance, and it would be very crowded. Give them a call and ask if it is sold out yet, thanksgiving is sold out. I'm going to start a thread for our next social; Firestone Brewery in Buellton is central and has great beer!
Dale, Jake, Wess and all of you who wanted a Trasharoo at the discount price from Surf n Turf, call them and mention my name and the StepCal/NorCal camp and they will give you the discounted price on an awesome product! Beazel also made the Face Book add!
Step Cal trails are featured in the Jan 2011 issue of Four Wheeler magazine. Page 76, wine Country wheeling, covers Pozo-La Panza, Pine Mountain, Garcia Ridge, Rock Front and the Sierra Madres. And no, they did not run the steps in their 4Runner!
They also have an FJ getting an Icon stage 5 and an article on the Ouray CO areas, the pics of Black Bear make me want to go back soon!
It’s about time Four Wheeler had some Toyotas, well worth it to pick up this month if you don't have a subscription.
We are going to get some rain before and during the Last Chance Canyon run, bring rain gear and a big tarp for cover. The rain will keep some of the dust down and get the wild flowers and grass growing. Looking forward to it! If you want to see the weather reports, look at Ridgecrest and Mojave. Hope to see you there!
after last weekends Last Chance Canyon run and pushing the limits of the bone stock FJ i ordered the ToyTec 3'' leveling kit spacers ... hopefully i made a good choice
Not sure yet, we can meet you in Santa Maria on the way out. Give me a call when it gets closer and we can plan somethigng. I think Byran is going to join us for this one.
For all you step cal members on this site, we are also on face book as a closed group, so do a search for step cal on FB and send us a request to join. The idea about the closed group is that we can post up about where we are going and the planned events and unless you are a member of the group on FB you can't see any posts, even your FB friends cant see what you post.
Some may not care what is open on FB but others don't want friends, friends of friends, etc, etc...knowing what they are doing or where they are all the time.
If you are a step cal member on Norcal we will add you to the FB group if you would like to join it. Please add a note with your Norcal name so we know who you are.
Bryan, where are you guys looking to adopt? i'm already in talks with Sierra and Sequoia National Forests. it will most likely be a trail in the Sequoia NF with other types of volunteer work in Sierra. let's talk so we don't duplicate on efforts.
I'm heading out to run pine mountain tomorrow morning if any one wants to join. Ill run out to the back side of stair step. Want to get an early start because there is a concert out at Pozo tomorrow so hi mountain will be a highway of people in Honda civics. let me know if you want to join.
Wes, as soon as I get the new rims and tires on I want to do Pine Mt the long way again, to the top of the steps, looks like the gears and locker are going to beat the wheels getting here, then we will just have to do it again!
As soon as they open the gate for the trail to Monache Meadow I want to do a 3 or 4 day camping/fishing trip up there. I will call the ranger station and find a date. Late June or very early July? I know July is a busy month for all but not sure if we can get in in June.
Enjoy the weeln' this weekend, while i'm stuck at a baby shower!
Pismo was a wind storm! Byron and I went for the day and left Bryan there to practice his sand storm survival techniques. Good luck Brian! I am at home with a pizza and a beer!! Cheers mate
Hi all. I am moving down to Santa Maria in the next month. I was down there yesterday to meet with a job offer, and today decided to take the offer. Tater (potatomutato) directed me to you guys, as I am a member of Norcal anyway now, living in the Bay Area. I will be down there 2-3 days a week for next month, until my current company finds a replacement for me, then I will be there permanent.
Went to Pismo for my first time yesterday. Saw 3 FJs, and if any of the three are members, I was in the Sun Fusion waving!
I will be in Santa Maria Tomorrow if you want to meet for a cup of coffee, I make it there a couple days a week for work. I will send you my cell and when your in town give me a call. We will be glad to show you some of the local trails.
I'm back up in Marin right now. I do have to be back down there either Wednesday or Thursday to have a physical done and all. Ill know tomorrow which day the physical is, but yea, I'm up for coffee, lunch or whatever.
We have a Pine Mountain run tomorrow, Sunday 7/3/11, meeting in Santa Maria at 0900 at the USA gas station at Stowell and the 101, then in AG about 945 or 10. High Mountain to Pozo, to Pine Mountain. Ch 31, 3 or 4 Fj's so far, hit us up on FB if you want to meet up someplace. Happy 4th to y'all!
High Sierra Run was a great time, good runs and some great fishing. Hot Creek gave up some big fish and the secret spot gave up several big fish. Laurel Creek was good on a daily basis for trout and Rush Creek also gave us a few. It was good to see you all again, it was my second year on the run and I plan to do it again next year.
Hope to see you all at Surf N Turf! If we haven't met yet or its been a while please track me down and say hello, I'm shite with names so you may have to remind me again if it's been too long. Dave
Hey all, we are still alive and kicking but not doing too much wheeling lately. Bryan has an easy Santa Barbara run going on this Sunday, if anyone is interested hit him up. I can't make it this weekend.
We are losing Rick to the South in two weeks and there is no time to do a run for him.....he will need to settle for some mud on his tires!
had a not so good turn out for the sunday S.B. run and got screwed out of going to Cold Springs Tavern... another similar trip will be rescheduled and i'll make sure to post it up on here!
TOE 4X4
Can you tell me if there are any runs close to Pismo that I might be able to do during the day. I am not into playing in the sand.
Oct 28, 2010
CentralCalFJ
If any of you have any ideas about some good trails jump in here!
Oct 28, 2010
CentralCalFJ
Nov 8, 2010
NyNomad
Nov 8, 2010
CentralCalFJ
Nov 8, 2010
CentralCalFJ
They also have an FJ getting an Icon stage 5 and an article on the Ouray CO areas, the pics of Black Bear make me want to go back soon!
It’s about time Four Wheeler had some Toyotas, well worth it to pick up this month if you don't have a subscription.
Nov 20, 2010
potatomutato
Nov 20, 2010
NyNomad
Coming in Mid February 2011: Pismo Beach Photo Shoot, BBQ & Camp Out !!
Dec 10, 2010
NyNomad
Dec 23, 2010
High-yo-silver
Mar 10, 2011
CentralCalFJ
Mar 16, 2011
NyNomad
Mar 30, 2011
CentralCalFJ
Apr 8, 2011
NyNomad
Apr 10, 2011
NyNomad
Apr 12, 2011
USA4X4
Rock front might be a good spot to break in the saw's and my new duratrac's,
where are you meeting at?
Apr 13, 2011
CentralCalFJ
Not sure yet, we can meet you in Santa Maria on the way out. Give me a call when it gets closer and we can plan somethigng. I think Byran is going to join us for this one.
Apr 13, 2011
USA4X4
Apr 19, 2011
CentralCalFJ
For all you step cal members on this site, we are also on face book as a closed group, so do a search for step cal on FB and send us a request to join. The idea about the closed group is that we can post up about where we are going and the planned events and unless you are a member of the group on FB you can't see any posts, even your FB friends cant see what you post.
Some may not care what is open on FB but others don't want friends, friends of friends, etc, etc...knowing what they are doing or where they are all the time.
If you are a step cal member on Norcal we will add you to the FB group if you would like to join it. Please add a note with your Norcal name so we know who you are.
Thanks, Dave
Apr 24, 2011
NyNomad
Apr 24, 2011
potatomutato
Apr 24, 2011
NyNomad
Apr 24, 2011
MLM_FJ08
Apr 24, 2011
NyNomad
Apr 27, 2011
Wes crawford
Apr 29, 2011
potatomutato
Apr 29, 2011
CentralCalFJ
Wes, as soon as I get the new rims and tires on I want to do Pine Mt the long way again, to the top of the steps, looks like the gears and locker are going to beat the wheels getting here, then we will just have to do it again!
As soon as they open the gate for the trail to Monache Meadow I want to do a 3 or 4 day camping/fishing trip up there. I will call the ranger station and find a date. Late June or very early July? I know July is a busy month for all but not sure if we can get in in June.
Enjoy the weeln' this weekend, while i'm stuck at a baby shower!
Apr 29, 2011
NyNomad
May 25, 2011
CentralCalFJ
May 28, 2011
MarinCruzin
Hi all. I am moving down to Santa Maria in the next month. I was down there yesterday to meet with a job offer, and today decided to take the offer. Tater (potatomutato) directed me to you guys, as I am a member of Norcal anyway now, living in the Bay Area. I will be down there 2-3 days a week for next month, until my current company finds a replacement for me, then I will be there permanent.
Went to Pismo for my first time yesterday. Saw 3 FJs, and if any of the three are members, I was in the Sun Fusion waving!
Look forward to seeing yall on the trail!
Jun 12, 2011
CentralCalFJ
Jun 12, 2011
MarinCruzin
Jun 12, 2011
NyNomad
Jun 13, 2011
Byron
Jun 19, 2011
CentralCalFJ
Jun 20, 2011
Byron
Jun 20, 2011
NyNomad
looks great! now i need to make up new business cards!
Jun 20, 2011
MarinCruzin
Jun 28, 2011
CentralCalFJ
Jul 2, 2011
CentralCalFJ
Jul 20, 2011
CentralCalFJ
Sep 28, 2011
NyNomad
sounds like HS was a funn trip! stupid work! maybe next year!
Oct 1, 2011
CentralCalFJ
Oct 26, 2011
NyNomad
are we going to do a snow run anytime in the next few months?
Dec 9, 2011
CentralCalFJ
Hey all, we are still alive and kicking but not doing too much wheeling lately. Bryan has an easy Santa Barbara run going on this Sunday, if anyone is interested hit him up. I can't make it this weekend.
We are losing Rick to the South in two weeks and there is no time to do a run for him.....he will need to settle for some mud on his tires!
Keep in touch, Dave
Feb 16, 2012
NyNomad
had a not so good turn out for the sunday S.B. run and got screwed out of going to Cold Springs Tavern... another similar trip will be rescheduled and i'll make sure to post it up on here!
Feb 20, 2012
sweetblueeyedgal
Feb 20, 2012
NyNomad
a guy i know in Utah bought a GC SRT8...i can't help but laugh at them. only jeep with a sticker " not made for off road use"..
Mar 4, 2012
Byron
Good afternoon StepCaler's its been a while whats up with you?
Apr 21, 2012
CentralCalFJ
Hey Byron, whats up? Lunch next week? or dinner?
Apr 25, 2012