NELRC - Sand and Snow 1/14/12 - 1/15/12 (Pine Barrnes, NJ)

[hilltoppersx]

This will be our first winter run into the Pines. This trip and it's difficulty is solely determined by the weather leading up to the trip. Water crossings will become iced over possibly frozen solid dependent on depth. It will be too cold for camping (unless you are Jake) so I will block off rooms at a local hotel. We will wheel from 10am until 4 or 5 then go check into the hotel and grab dinner, after dinner around 7 we will head back into the pines for a late run for those who are interested in wheeling in the dark.

We will wheel again Sunday morning after breakfast and wheel until the early afternoon.

The lodging and dinner spot is still TBD.

The Facebook event page is located here http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=193039584091283

[cris_rrc]

It sounds like a nice trip ,will keep a eye on this one

[grnthng]

Sounds good! Do you know your way around in there or are you just wing'n it?
If the winter allows I will be building up my wifes LWB... if I can get her in another car that is!

[cris_rrc]

Sounds good! Do you know your way around in there or are you just wing'n it?
If the winter allows I will be building up my wifes LWB... if I can get her in another car that is!

I never been in the pines so I cant help you with that ,Im in the process of fixing my XD right now should be ready way before this trip ,will like to get another LWB had 3 before and you can't beat the room inside .

[cris_rrc]

Sounds good! Do you know your way around in there or are you just wing'n it?
If the winter allows I will be building up my wifes LWB... if I can get her in another car that is!

ooopssss just notice you were not asking me ...hahaha

[grnthng]

That's OK!! My 83 is not a LWB... but its 4sale, I think you met it once up at Ringwood!
This winter 1 has to go, it was a hard decision.... but I have to keep the my LWB!

[hilltoppersx]

hey sorry didnt respond earlier. im on like 40 forums. yes i know my way around, have it all mapped out on my GPS and have trails marked for difficulty and obstacles. it should be a good sized outing so we will most likely have two groups heading out.

[hilltoppersx]

here is an update

Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 10:00am - Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 2:00pm

This will be our first winter run into the Pines. This trip and it's difficulty is solely determined by the weather leading up to the trip. Water crossings will become iced over possibly frozen solid dependent on depth. It will be too cold for camping, so we are going to do just that. We rented small cabins at $30/night they say they fit 6 but i would say comfortably 3 people. each cabin has a wood burning stove to keep you warm all night. We will wheel from 10am until 4 or 5 then go check into the cabins and grab dinner, after dinner around 7 we will head back into the pines for a late run for those who are interested in wheeling in the dark and spotting the Jersey Devil.

We will wheel again Sunday morning after breakfast and wheel until the early afternoon.

There is no cost to enter the park. The only charge is for the cabin. If you would like to stay in a hotel there are a few around.

The Sand & Snow event shirt and hoody is now for sale http://nelrc.spreadshirt.c​om/

https://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=193039584091283

[grnthng]

hey sorry didnt respond earlier. im on like 40 forums. yes i know my way around, have it all mapped out on my GPS and have trails marked for difficulty and obstacles. it should be a good sized outing so we will most likely have two groups heading out.

I did that once on google earth...you can clearly see the fire trails. I soon realised everything changes with brush and terrain and such once your on the ground!
Would love to join you... maybe if you do a early summer run. There are a few ghost towns in there to explore!

[Rob P]

Really like the Disco ball shirts, neat idea.

[hilltoppersx]

Really like the Disco ball shirts, neat idea.

thanks!

[cris_rrc]

The Sand & Snow event shirt and hoody is now for sale http://nelrc.spreadshirt.c​om/

https://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=193039584091283

Hey Ed question about the clothes , are the colors as bright ? like the green and blue? also how big are the sizes running do I have to buy larger to compensate for shrinkage? thanks

[hilltoppersx]

Hey Ed question about the clothes , are the colors as bright ? like the green and blue? also how big are the sizes running do I have to buy larger to compensate for shrinkage? thanks

they are actually a lot lighter than it shows. sorry for the wrinkles i took it out of the hamper to take a pic for you! lol.. this is the blue. i have a sweatshirt as well and they are pretty nice.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Rq-LQQ26V2I/Tto4fHRNhTI/AAAAAAAABtQ/yG88RW0kuRk/s800/2011-12-03%25252009.54.19.jpg

[cris_rrc]

do the sizes run big or small?

[hilltoppersx]

do the sizes run big or small?

i would say neither. they are pretty accurate. i wear hanes t shirts and the XL's match up pretty much spot on. It's Gildan brand t shirts if that helps.

[devildog01]

No pics of the nelrc banana hammock?

[hilltoppersx]

No pics of the nelrc banana hammock?

thats my private collection.

[hilltoppersx]

Here is the map, with meeting spot and times.

http://g.co/maps/g9fjv

[firemanshort]

Did this trip actually happen? Are there photos and a report back?

I learned of this off-road area through this forum and am interested in trying it out one weekend.

[rijosho]

Yes. Pics start on around page 14. 13 trucks - I didn't go, but it looked like fun.

http://nelrc.iftopic.com/t93p195-sand-and-snow-1-14-12-1-15-12-pine-barrnes-nj

[firemanshort]

That place looks neat because it looks like you can 'journey' form Point A to Point B rather than doing a bunch of little loops.

[hilltoppersx]

good trip. waterproofing my tranny ecu as it was wrecked when i sunk my truck.

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here is a video around 21:30 you can see me winching myself out of a hole.

http://youtu.be/4mYeNzv--U8