Midwest area events, outings, and BS!!

Great, really looking forward to it!

 

Good to hear! Can’t wait to get up there myself! Got to start on my checklist (I should probably make one first), since Im hoping to make this three or four nights this year.

@bigmario73, if you dont have the Avenza app, I recommend it, you can do almost all you would want with the free version. Download the MVUM map pdfs the US Nat forests dept publishes, and Avenza overlay your position on the pdfs without the use of a cell signal. Some folks get a good signal, but I get jack shit through US cellular unless Im in a town.

If you dont have comms, no big deal, I got a couple of cheap handheld GMRS radios to loan out if you want to be part of the witty banter out on the trails. You could bring recovery equipment, but dont go out and buy any for this trip if you dont. Others usually have what might be needed.

I saw your intro post and saw you went out to colorado! Did you get a rear bumper yet . Hopefully you have some stories for around the campfire

 

I saw a post somewhere, damned if I can find it again, about a weekend near Tigerton in Sept. Anybody know the itinerary? Dates, campground info, trail fees, etc?

 

Some information here:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...all-poll-added-vote-now.621460/#post-21183694

I have a site reserved, and I believe there are 3 or 4 others reserved. I'll see if I can find the conversation.

 

@Stoney Ranger , the Tigerton conversation started here:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-added-vote-now.621460/page-181#post-27316851

You have to sort through the posts to find relevant comments. I'm sure the conversation will start up again in a few weeks.

 

@McSpazatron

Thanks for the info, definitely take you up on the comms since I don't have anything yet, as well as no real recovery gear yet. I will try the Avenza app, but I still have a GIA subscription I got for a year for the Colorado trip for $20 bucks.

No bumper yet since I have not decided what I want, and I was able to re-mount the bumper so it actually doesn't look too bad.

So far I ordered

• RCI Skids - just installed
• RSG Sliders
• SSO front bumper and warn winch
• Ironman FCP Stage 2 with their UCAs

It's been an interesting three weeks since I got back from Colorado, lots of late-night shopping luckily wifey doesn't look at the credit card bills

With all that cash spent I really need to get away from the computer.......

 

Thank you, Thatbassguy! Mucho appreciated. I am very interested, as is the Mrs. Getting a dog sitter will be the only glitch. Also, if anybody is interested hitting Moab Oct 8th through the 14th you are more than welcome to tag along. PM for details.

 

Meeting at the campsite or park-n-ride on Sunday?

 

Great seeing everyone this weekend!

Thanks to @McSpazatron , @bigmario73 , and @Chris In Milwaukee for coming!

@bigmario73 , I owe you a USB cord.

 

It was a great time, looking forward to seeing everyone again. Will have to come up again since I need that USB cord

 

Yo!

Wanderlost Overland is hosting a meet-up in Northern Illinois on Saturday, November 5. A handful of Tacoma world members are already planning on going. Some of us are going to meet up at Road Dawg in Beloit around 8:00- 8:30 a.m. And get some breakfast and then head down from there.

Here's a link to where the discussion began on Tacoma world:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...t-park-illinois.621460/page-265#post-27963887


Let me know if anyone has questions.

 

Dangit! I have another obligation that day. I hope you have loads of fun!

 

I’m going to check my schedule and see if I can head down.

 

CHZRNR is getting psyched up for a winter trail run.

 

Ayo!!

Word around the campfire is that the Wisconsin TW/ 4 runner crew is doing a brewery meetup/ BS session at second Salem brewing company in Whitewater on December 17th. These details are preliminary. Discussion is still ongoing.

Some discussion. Here :

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...essions-and-social-gatherings.621460/page-271

If the link takes you to the first page, just fast forward to the last couple of pages and skim through.

 

Thanks @Thatbassguy
Setting up the
Group Meet for beers and lunch
On December 17th
@2PM

Second Salem Brewing Company
(262) 473-2920
https://maps.app.goo.gl/kHbcAqjssLrPDg6x5

Is @Chris In Milwaukee going to make it?
I haven’t seen the Cheese Runner in a few years!

 

I wish! Sadly I have another event that day. Dang it!

 

Did I mention ?


Next time!

 

Yo!

April 14-16 Wyalusing/T.W.A.T/Potosi trip!

No details yet, but most likely the same thing as the past 2 years. Maybe we'll find something to spice it up.

Anyone unfamiliar - Wyalusing is a beautiful campground overlooking the Wisconsin River right where it flows into the Mississippi. Ridge campsites are where the party is. I'll be on 152, so if you decide to make a reservation, that's the area to shoot for.

We typically hang out and BS Friday, run a section of the Tran Wisconsin on Saturday and wind up at Potosi brewery for dinner, followed by campfire BS.

It's a relaxing weekend, with easy trails that a stock Camry could probably get through. The scenery is beautiful, and photo ops are plentiful!

 

Hey guys!!

Upcoming Tacomaworld/4Runners.com winter camp/T.W.A.T run:



Friday, 2/17: Castle Mound State Park

Castle Mound Campground
(715) 284-4103
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xRoP2g3tkN5bU1Mk8

Worth noting, a state park sticker is needed. Not sure if day passes are available.

Not sure what time everyone is planning on arriving? I'll probably be there midday, unless work is stupid that week. Let's hear what everyone is thinking..

Saturday: meet at camp, or breakfast.
I know that someone had posted some possible options. Maybe it was @wi_taco ?

Here's a place that looks decent:

Gimi' Brf Family Restaurant
(715) 670-0533
https://maps.app.goo.gl/nVVGEWgUAPSzMQ5PA

Or, we can eat at camp. I'm easy (just ask the ladies).

T.W.A.T run north bound. Maybe putz around on some side trails. Probably try to find camp before dark. Maybe a bonfire, sodas, storytelling and BS.

Sunday morning: coffee, BS, and play it by ear.


Looking forward to this!

 

Hey, y'all! Coming up:


-April 14-16- Wyalusing/T.W.A.T/Potos

-Wyalusing camp, at the Ridge. We're filling up the sites near the shelter. Maybe check if anyone has room for a squatter before reserving another site.

Loose agenda

Friday - Meet, greet, bonfire and BS

Saturday, coffee/breakfast run to MT Hosmer park in Lansing, enjoy the view, work our way south down the T.W.A.T and get dinner at Potosi brewery, back to camp for a bonfire and more lies and storytelling.

Sunday morning, breakfast, then a hike with @wi_taco from TW.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

 

Wisconsin camping trip!!!!
4/14-4/16 Trans Wisconsin Adventure Trail.

I’m trying to make it Friday night and head home Saturday after trails and dinner at the brewery.

 

Awesome! It would be great to have you along!

 

Reminder:

The TW crew has a dozen sites reserved, with room for a few more squatters.

PM me for questions, or post them right here.

 

I guess I'll have to be like a 'silent partner' in the Wis. bunch, I've just about given up on trying to make scheduled events. About 4 more yrs. and our schedule gets real relaxed! Have a great time!

 

One other thing... April Fools on us in the central part of the state, or wherever the 'snowline' starts!

 

I've read around but haven't been able to verify which port the Kansas City district uses, and how long freight times from port to KS have been taking lately?

 

Anyone interested in a mall crawler show in Racine?

 

So I have been slackin' as per my usual. But here are the photos and videos from the Fall Color Run:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1S40gyh8NpPMeva6V8ag7CHlloSVejNu0?usp=sharing

I have temporarily allowed edit access so feel free to add your own to it.