Canada Run (Sign up thread) June 4-6th

[Beefy]

Post up what your running and when you can be in Canada with us :thumb:

Edit - June 4-6th

[Beefy]

Beefy

97 Dakota 38's locked front n rear + winch

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

Me

XJ, 35's, both locked, winch

[Fudd]

Can't commit 100% just yet, I need to get the i.d. and I might need to switch weekends with one of the other Rangers, but if so-

TJ, 35's, innerairlocks, open front/rear spool, armored, winch

[Beefy]

:thumb: hope to see ya there

[Coastie]

I need a passport...

[drummond]

Me

CJ-5, 36's, Locked, Winch


I am probably going to be there sometime Thursday afternoon/evening. The thought is to stay at Blueberry Hill Campground www.onblueberryhill.com

Friday looks like we may explore Queens Land, and run some trails around that area, and Saturday head to the Sault Tressel Offroad Park.

If anyone else has suggestions or wants to do something different, lets discuss it!

[timbercruiser]

It's been too long since I was up there. I'm in!

93 Cruiser, 33's winch, locked both ends.

[Evil Queen]

I'm in

with Max

[Turtle]

Sorry.. Cant make the Canada.. To many immigration problems.. Have fun..

[Fudd]

I need a passport...

I was looking into that, but it's looking a little tight on time to make that happen. I was told up to 6 weeks at the post office.

Going to go the "enhanced michigan driver's license" route instead. 2-3 weeks supposedly. Crossing my fingers....

Hey everybody, what exactly are we in for on this Canada trip anyway? Obviously I've never been with you, so I'm blind as to what to expect. We're headed to a park or government trails or both? What kind of facilities will be available for sleeping/eating? Anyone have a packing list they use with stuff on it that people typically forget to bring? Is it "Ultimate Adventure" themed with "pack the stuff you need to survive on" your vehicle or are people tailering and packing the kitchen sink? Remote enough to need gascans?

Enlighten me please and thank you!

[Beefy]

Get an enhanced licence :thumb:

[BigBird]

Or try a NEXUS ID. I have one for myself, wife and 2 kids... Gets issued through Customs themselves. It even gets you into the NEXUS Lane at all ports of crossing, allowing you to bypass the lineups and the Customs Interogations (provided you are NOT bringing anything you should be claiming:lech:)... just sayin'!!!!

[rzmod]

well bird, are u in....?

[drummond]

I was looking into that, but it's looking a little tight on time to make that happen. I was told up to 6 weeks at the post office.

Going to go the "enhanced michigan driver's license" route instead. 2-3 weeks supposedly. Crossing my fingers....

Hey everybody, what exactly are we in for on this Canada trip anyway? Obviously I've never been with you, so I'm blind as to what to expect. We're headed to a park or government trails or both? What kind of facilities will be available for sleeping/eating? Anyone have a packing list they use with stuff on it that people typically forget to bring? Is it "Ultimate Adventure" themed with "pack the stuff you need to survive on" your vehicle or are people tailering and packing the kitchen sink? Remote enough to need gascans?

Enlighten me please and thank you!


we will be camping at Blueberry Hill Campground www.onblueberryhill.com This is about 20 minutes north of Soo Ontario. Most will arrive Thursday afternoon/evening (I would assume)

They have showers and bathrooms there for us to use. They have plenty of parking for trailers etc. They also allow us to wash our vehicles after the weekend. This is important because you are not allowed back into the United States without a clean vehicle (aka no mud). They do not want any foreign species entering the country.

On Friday, we will run some trails on the government land. This means we will leave Blueberry Friday morning sometime (9-10ish) and drive the highway to some trails. We will pack a lunch and wheel most all of the day. Friday night we will probably have a campfire and just hang out as a group. Maybe a night run if people feel up to it.

On Saturday, we are going to the Sault Tressel Offroad park. http://www.saulttrusseloffroad.com/

This is probably 10 minutes back south towards Soo Ontario. This park has all sorts of terrain. Probably do the same type of thing...leave 9-10am, pack and lunch and wheel all day. Saturday night, hang out as a group im sure. (If we arent doing a recovery/fixing broken vehicles at the park :hehe:)

We will leave Sunday morning/afternoon sometime.




As far as supplies...there is a gas station/restaurant/store just down the road from Blueberry. I don't think you will end up needing to pack extra gas on your vehicle(unless you burn lots of fuel), since we aren't doing expedition style wheeling. Bring common spare parts...u joints, ujoint straps/ubolts, spare axles (if have), spare tire, tools, recovery strap etc. A CB Radio is good to have (i need to work on mine:hehe:) and the ability to air down is a must.

The majority of trails in Canada that we will be running will be advanced to extreme. One locker is a must, and dual lockers are recommended. I would say 32-33" tires are a minimum. Large rocks/mud/hills are common, with body damage definitely a possibility.

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

It's been too long since I was up there. I'm in!

93 Cruiser, 33's winch, locked both ends.

:hehe:

When he returns, no more glass.

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

Some example of the terrain.

YouTube- Michigan Wheelers in Canada 6-27-2008

YouTube- Evil Queen 3 wheels

YouTube- Brent hangs windshield on a tree

YouTube- Mirror Vs. Tree

YouTube- sglide Flopped

[Evil Queen]

ahhhhhhh memories :eek:

be careful where you step

that woman is gonna yell at me again, I just know it

[drummond]

ahhhhhhh memories :eek:

that woman is gonna yell at me again, I just know it

haha.

we could stay somewhere else i guess? I have just always stayed here, but could maybe do Glenview...ive heard thats good as well.

http://www.glenviewcottages.com/view.php?page=campground

another option

beefy...camper cabin?:lech::hehe:

[timbercruiser]

Are those vids on Crown land or the park or both?

[Evil Queen]

haha.

we could stay somewhere else i guess? I have just always stayed here, but could maybe do Glenview...ive heard thats good as well.

http://www.glenviewcottages.com/view.php?page=campground

another option

beefy...camper cabin?:lech::hehe:

I was kidding, Brent. I don't really care where we stay. If it's there, I want the jesus room again. I loved that place you took just me to...I think it was behind there :lech:

Are those vids on Crown land or the park or both?

both, sglide and brent's videos were in the Tressel

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

Are those vids on Crown land or the park or both?

First one both.

Second crown

Third Park

Fourth crown

Fifth park

[Evil Queen]

I coulda used that fifth in the park

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

haha.

we could stay somewhere else i guess? I have just always stayed here, but could maybe do Glenview...ive heard thats good as well.

http://www.glenviewcottages.com/view.php?page=campground

another option

beefy...camper cabin?:lech::hehe:

I would be up for glenview as long as they let us wash the rigs there. Last time I was in canada it took like 30 bucks to wash it a the coin op.

[Beefy]

Anyone got an open seat :cry:

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

We'll have you back on the road by then

[Beefy]

Just want a backup plan

[BigBird]

well bird, are u in....?

NIGHTSHIFT AGAIN.....


:pissed:

[rzmod]

NIGHTSHIFT AGAIN.....


:pissed:

ahhh..... but we are wheeling during the day.

[Fudd]

Thanks for the info, exactly what I needed to know.

Looks like hardtops and windshield frames might be a bad idea for this mission huh?

Switched my Ranger weekend and applied for the enhanced license today, so, I'm pretty much in for sure.

Been balking at putting a locker in the front until I can afford to do front, (re-do the) rear, and new gears, but decided it would be a real good idea after watching the videos. Ordered a yukon lunchbox from Ironman. Figured it might save a little wear and tear on the winch and therefore it pays for itself right?

:hehe:

[Beefy]

haha :thumb:

[drummond]

Thanks for the info, exactly what I needed to know.

Looks like hardtops and windshield frames might be a bad idea for this mission huh?

Switched my Ranger weekend and applied for the enhanced license today, so, I'm pretty much in for sure.

Been balking at putting a locker in the front until I can afford to do front, (re-do the) rear, and new gears, but decided it would be a real good idea after watching the videos. Ordered a yukon lunchbox from Ironman. Figured it might save a little wear and tear on the winch and therefore it pays for itself right?

:hehe:

:thumb:

you will thank yourself. it will be a good time tho, its been a while since I have been to canada :fp:

[canadian_jeeper]

ahhh..... but we are wheeling during the day.

i'am working as well :cry: not sure if i get a trade

[rzmod]

sucks to be you ****ers! we will take lots of pics lol....

[BigBird]

ahhh..... but we are wheeling during the day.

Must sleep during the day, when you work ALL NIGHT (12 hours shifts)!!!!

[rzmod]

Must sleep during the day, when you work ALL NIGHT (12 hours shifts)!!!!

:cry:


your kidding right..... sleep or go wheeling..........:poke:

[BigBird]

Perhaps I could hook up with you guys on Satueday at the Park...

I'll have to see how Friday nightshift goes... I'm running out of vacation FAST!!!!:pissed::pissed:

[rzmod]

Perhaps I could hook up with you guys on Satueday at the Park...

I'll have to see how Friday nightshift goes... I'm running out of vacation FAST!!!!:pissed::pissed:

you would probably never find us.....

[Beefy]

I'm gonna be cuttin it really close

[drummond]

I'm gonna be cuttin it really close

get it done beef.

i got in contact with glenview. they do not offer power washing there, due to their well system. they do have availability that weekend.

I am going to contact diane at Blueberry and see what they are looking for availability that weekend.....


So far I have

-Me
-Muddypaws
-Evil Queen
-Beefy
-Fudd
-Timbercruiser

any others i missed?

[Beefy]

I'm picking up my new motor this week :dirty:

[Coastie]

Wish I could come but can' get a passport this fast :(

[BookWorm]

Get an enhanced licence darling...its cheeper and is faster to get. :ptt:

[Coastie]

But that means I would have to get a MI drivers license....

[BookWorm]

ughh...picky picky

[Coastie]

Why I only get the best ;)

[BookWorm]

pssshhh...

[Fudd]

I'm picking up my new motor this week :dirty:

Thats what we wanted to hear. :thumb:

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

But that means I would have to get a MI drivers license....

Yea because it's SOOOOOO hard to do that.

:fryingpan:

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

Hey Brent, we'll just do Blueberry Hill then. Gotta have the field so we can power wash.

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

2 weeks. Getting excited. I have lots to fix though.

[Evil Queen]

Max is ready!!!! I'm excited.

[Evil Queen]

Should I be booking at Blueberry? If so, got the number?

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

Should I be booking at Blueberry? If so, got the number?

:poke:

http://www.michiganwheelers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=203141#post203141

[Beefy]

:dance: