Calgary Meet

[gti_speed]

Christmas is coming, we have too much snow... time for a meet. And I need to get the beast out a bit more. Who's up for a drive?

[403delica]

Count me in!

[Big-Bird]

Where we going?

Waiparous is open. You just need decent tires as there are a few icy sections on the main trail.

Maclean Creek is closed for winter.

[gti_speed]

I'm open to whatever. I'm new to the area so I'll leave it up to you guys! However, I do happen to live right around the corner from Peter's.

[403delica]

Peters works for me... As far as 4wheeling goes I'm a total newbie for that but I would give it a shot if it does not kill my stock van

[Big-Bird]

Waiparous would be a good place as there are many trails well suited to stock height Mitsu's


I know the area quite well....the only real challenge is the common crossing at the river, thankfully there a few exit points above and below the common trail route.

Minimums for recommended recovery gear is:

30-foot tow strap , properly safety rated shackles, shovel. I have this already.

Winches are almost never needed as long as no-one gets the urge to show-off doing something they shouldn't....like crossing a river at its deepest point, treading over areas that no-one has touched.

[403delica]

water crossing means water in diff... means i have to change my fluid cus im OCD

[gti_speed]

I'm up to try pretty much anything. I'm new to the 4x4 thing as well. However, I won't be changing any fluids... I'm what you call lazy. I have a hard enough time keeping the beast clean. I think I'm free next Sunday

[Big-Bird]

If you're worried about water then check your differentials and see if you have a breather hose running up under the body or if your diffs have a vent.....

Chances of getting water in your diffs is extremely low as the river is only a 8-12 inches deep at the crossing. Far below the top of the diffs.

[403delica]

Sounds good to me big bird... Ill be your 4x4 apprentice. I'm a total newbie with 4x4

[gti_speed]

Sounds great! What day works for you guys?

[403delica]

really any weekend should work... they next couple are going to be super busy so ill have to see
we could still just do a night time meet at peters or timmys?

[gti_speed]

An evening works for me as well.

[403delica]

Any particular days better for you?

[gti_speed]

Looks like Sunday this week and pretty much any night next week. I usually get home from work around 5:30.