Copper Ridge : 7 OCT 2007

[SirFuego]

Copper Ridge is open to Jeeps/4x4s for one day only!

WHERE: Copper Ridge in Olean, NY (Directions)
WHEN: Sunday, October 7, 10AM to 5PM (possibly later)
RESTRICTIONS: Rigs must have 4wd with low range and one strong tow point
COST: $15/driver, $10/passenger

[color=CC0000]MEETING TIMES: 0730 hrs or 7:30 AM
DEPART TIME: 0800 HRS / 8:00 AM[/color][/u]
[color=CC0000]MEETING PLACE: GANDER MOUNTAIN, HEN.
CB Channel: 31[/color]
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Hamburgers and hot dogs will be available for lunch at an additional cost.  You are welcome to bring your own food.  Alcohol will not be permitted!

Copper Ridge is stock-friendly and has narrow trails with plenty of hill climbs, descents, and tight turns.  There are also a couple of mud pits to play around in.  The trails may be extremely tight in some places for full-size rigs.  They will provide us with one or more trail guides to show us around the park.  October 7 is also an open riding day for ATVs/dirtbikes, so we will be sharing the trails with them.

There is no cap on the number of rigs that can attend, so let\'s try to make this as big as possible! Though rigs of all sizes are welcome to attend, we do require that your vehicle has functioning 4wd with low range and at least one strong tow point (front and rear preferred).

We must have a good estimate of the number of rigs that will be attending, so please post up if you are interested.

[color=0033FF]LIST:[/color]
Joel (I\'m sorry I will not be going, my son is in the hospital and duty calls)
Vanillathunder
z71
GMShades
thejeepbuilder
gCracker
Cora (Maybe)

[color=CC0000]MEETING TIMES: 0730 hrs or 7:30 AM
DEPART TIME: 0800 HRS / 8:00 AM[/color][/u]
[color=CC0000]MEETING PLACE: GANDER MOUNTAIN, HEN.
CB Channel: 31[/color]
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This event was planned and listed as being sponsored by WNYOffroad without proper authority or permission from the WNYOffroad officers. Therefore, this event is not (nor ever was) sponsored by WNYOffroad despite the original post. I take responsibility for this mix up, but would like to assure everyone that this event will still take place as Copper Ridge is excited to host Jeeps and 4x4s on October 7.

[Vanillathunder]

I\'m in.  I want to see what that place is like without a foot of snow on it.

[z71]

count me in tooooo!

[gmshades]

Here are the words I\'ve been waiting to say for a LONG time....

I\'m in!!!!

Gonna take out the wife and her Jeep for the first time. I can\'t wait!

GLenn

[Dragon]

ok..stupid question.

You say it is \"stock-friendly\", but what if you are running 4 spare tires.  :)

Seriously, would I be able to have fun with my new wrangler out there?

FYI - no front tow point (yet).  But have a receiver on the back end.  (oh, that sounded bad!)

[Guest]

you should have front tow points.... makes life alot easier.

[thejeepbuilder]

Count me in also.   If there is interest in TMN members chipping in for a pack of dogs, etc. I have a small grill I can bring. Anyone interested can just post here. I\'ll follow up as the event nears.
          Jim

[Guest]

Hey guys. First post on here...I found the group this morning.

I just threw a 2\" budget boost, some new shocks, new steering stablizer, new tie rod ends and some new 265/70/17 Bridgestone Dueler A/T REVO\'s on my 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee this past weekend.

I\'m looking for someplace that\'s not too hardcore to test it\'s capabilities and this event sounds like a good first run for it. I don\'t have a front anchor point, but I do have the stock trailer hitch...I\'m assuming that\'ll work in a bind right?

How far away is Copper Ridge from Rochester?

P.S.

here\'s two before shots of my jeep:

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/oakley1278/beforedriverside.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/oakley1278/beforerear.jpg


and a couple of \"after\'s\":

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/oakley1278/afterrear.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/oakley1278/afterPassside.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/oakley1278/afterdriversside.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/oakley1278/afterrearthird.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/oakley1278/fronttireclearance.jpg

[gCracker]

oakley125 wrote:
 I don\'t have a front anchor point, but I do have the stock trailer hitch...I\'m assuming that\'ll work in a bind right?

If this was an official Mudnuts sponsored run you would be required to have front and rear tow points, but since this is sponsored by WNYO, you can follow their rules, and  it seems they do not require front hooks for this ride.

[gmshades]

Even though its not a Mudnuts event, I\'ve been going nuts getting my wife\'s Jeep ready. Got the spare tire mounted, fire extinguisher attached to seat, and bought a new 2\" x 30\' strap. All thats left is get the CB, first aid kit, and the hi-lift jack in the Jeep. Carrie just rolls her eyes at me.

Glenn

[FairportX]

Copper Ridge is in Olean, NY and it is about a 2 hour drive from Rochester. If you plan to go let us know here and meet the group leaving from Gander Mountain. See original post for details.

Joel

oakley125 wrote:
Hey guys. First post on here...I found the group this morning.

I just threw a 2\" budget boost, some new shocks, new steering stablizer, new tie rod ends and some new 265/70/17 Bridgestone Dueler A/T REVO\'s on my 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee this past weekend.

I\'m looking for someplace that\'s not too hardcore to test it\'s capabilities and this event sounds like a good first run for it. I don\'t have a front anchor point, but I do have the stock trailer hitch...I\'m assuming that\'ll work in a bind right?

How far away is Copper Ridge from Rochester?

P.S.

here\'s two before shots of my jeep:

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/oakley1278/beforedriverside.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/oakley1278/beforerear.jpg


and a couple of \"after\'s\":

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/oakley1278/afterrear.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/oakley1278/afterPassside.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/oakley1278/afterdriversside.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/oakley1278/afterrearthird.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/oakley1278/fronttireclearance.jpg

[Guest]

WNYoFfroad requires towpoints as well.  given where this is you can probably manage without them from what I understand, but I would highly recommend getting proper towpoints ASAP.  They are inexpensive and easy to install and you could have them ready to go by the trip.

[Guest]

I\'m open minded to that. What\'s the most affordable way for me to come across some tow points for my 2001 WJ?

[gmshades]

advanced auto parts or autozone will have a universal towhook for less than $20 that comes with bolts. Depending on the holes in your frame you may have to drill a hole or 2 to mount it.

[Guest]

You\'re right. I found a tow hook at Advance Auto online for $9.99. There\'s really no excuse NOT to have one at that price. I\'m picking one up tonight.

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=REE&MfrPartNumber=74604&CategoryCode=3206B

If I mount that up under the front should I get another one for the rear? Or is the factory hitch a legit point to rely on?