Snow Wheeling at Barney Riley (or El Dorado Canyon)
Sat, Feb 24
|Minden Maverick Gas
Bet bundled up and grab your recovery gear! Hot springs, river crossings, and snow... yeah there will be snow.
Time & Location
Feb 24, 2024, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
Minden Maverick Gas, 1651 NV-88, Minden, NV 89423, USA
Guests
About the Event
Trailboss: TBD
Where: Barney Riley
Meet Up 1: Caravan Departs Maverik Gas Station in Minden at 9AM
Trailhead: LP Canyon Rd and Hwy 89
Trail Scale: 6 - Intermediate. Roads are difficult with considerable erosion damage repaired just enough to be passable. Water in excess of 12" is possible with mud conditions. Steps not exceeding 24". Tall tires (33" plus) and traction aid devices (at least a rear locker, limited slips, A-TRAC) are recommended. A winch would be a plus. Enhanced suspension travel and ground clearance are helpful. Excellent driving skills (or good spotters) are recommended. Body, suspension, and drivetrain damage are possible.
What to Bring: Bring cold weather gear (just in case). Water, snacks, lunch, chairs, recovery gear, HAM radio.
Trail Frequencies: 146.460, alt. 146.050
Local Repeaters: South Lake Tahoe, East Peak, frequency: 147.2400 Â (2m), Meyers, frequency: 442.0750 (70cm)
Details
Tony is keeping an eye on snow levels, road and trail closures. This may cause an abrupt cancelation, so keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates as the date approaches. We plan to enter from the south if the roads are open. We may attempt from the North, but need to assess the water levels on the river. The fallback for this run will be Eldorado Canyon in Dayton.