Shasta Snow Trip Official Thread

unclespanky · Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 8:37 am Post subject:

I think you need the Gay window push rod if you use the wolfgang adapter for Gay MC. Mt. Shasta is still there. Just got back last night. Pre ran the course on a Honda trail 70 and a 77 Yamaha GT 80. A bus has better suspension...............

NorCalWeekender · Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 9:15 am Post subject:

And what route are you taking us on this year, Spanky?
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chrome · Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 10:21 am Post subject:

unclespanky · Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:09 am Post subject:

Awww Thank you for setting that straight MR. Chrome!! I have the Wolfgang spacer kit and a couple NIB Bay MC's. I was slacking on the install because I thought I needed the longer pushrod. Lost the brakes in another bus a while back. I'm getting (am) to old for single circuit Masters in Busses, my heart can't stand all the excitment.

unclespanky · Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:18 am Post subject:

[quote="NorCalRiviera"]And what route are you taking us on this year, Spanky?[/quote

Hell Taylor, I'd have to think about that. I would however, have the event finish in Tennant, where I have my own personal Bus Super cross track. I'd like to see Lou's Pamper clear my doubles!!!! Shocked

NorCalWeekender · Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:33 am Post subject:

Nice, Spanky! I think we'd all be there with cameras rolling!
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9th Owner of a 1971 Tintop Westy

"Eventually, we sold to a guy for $500 who towed it away to live in it in his parents' driveway. We didn't think it would ever avoid the junk heap on that day." -The 3rd Owner, 1995

norcalmike · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 12:49 am Post subject:

chrome · Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 9:38 am Post subject:

NorCalWeekender · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 9:52 am Post subject:

Okay, so I finally bought myself a Sasqwatch (yes, the Bigfoot-foot shaped watch). And I emailed the company with a question, mentioned the SST to them, and received this in reply.

norcalmike · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 9:54 am Post subject:

nice!

kombisutra · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:36 pm Post subject:

lurking from the desert over here...

Kick down and show us a picture of what this "Sasquatch" looks like.

On dangerous big animal news: many of my fuelers are from Napal and tell of the Yeti and how they were always taught to not hike alone or they would be eaten... The fuelers from Kenya just talk about getting their faces eaten off by Hyenas.

Let's see that Sasquatch thing...

NorCalWeekender · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:43 pm Post subject:

Consider it seen:

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9th Owner of a 1971 Tintop Westy

"Eventually, we sold to a guy for $500 who towed it away to live in it in his parents' driveway. We didn't think it would ever avoid the junk heap on that day." -The 3rd Owner, 1995

kombisutra · Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 1:40 am Post subject:

Koo-koo looking watch, but hey, I wanna dress up in an alligator costume for Halloween too. Did you photo shop that to get the back drop of Willow Creek?

NorCalWeekender · Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 6:21 am Post subject:

Nope. Genuine picture from their site.
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9th Owner of a 1971 Tintop Westy

"Eventually, we sold to a guy for $500 who towed it away to live in it in his parents' driveway. We didn't think it would ever avoid the junk heap on that day." -The 3rd Owner, 1995

NorCalWeekender · Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 6:21 am Post subject:

Nope. Genuine picture from their site.
_________________
9th Owner of a 1971 Tintop Westy

"Eventually, we sold to a guy for $500 who towed it away to live in it in his parents' driveway. We didn't think it would ever avoid the junk heap on that day." -The 3rd Owner, 1995

kombisutra · Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 11:35 am Post subject:

Let the 2013 Mt. Shasta Snow Trip preparations begin!

The Trip this year kicks off January 31st through February 3rd, Super Bowl Weekend, which still gives you lots of time to mechanically prepare, repair, organize and pack. This thread is for inquires, comments, photos, videos, progress reports or drivel about the trip or it's people.

Drivers Beware

I'm pleased to have you investigating the trip this year, however, you must assume the risks in the adventure before you. While participating, you may crash and kill everyone in your bus.

This adventure is an exclusively pre-1967 VW Bus journey from lower Mendocino County to Mt. Shasta City via up to 450 miles of dirt and paved back roads. The trip's "off the grid" routes have reduced (not eliminated) the probability of a fatal accident involving another car with it's remoteness, however, it brings fast to the forefront numerous other, more exciting ways to die, like: flying off cliffs, hitting trees, live stock, or being run over. If someone does hit another car, it's going to be a head- on; reduce this serious risk by skirting the right ditch or cliff around blind turns. Successful drivers will traverse half a dozen mountain passes, sometimes dozens of streams and miles of fire roads, but only with if they can demonstrate solid driving skill, mechanical ability, and the longevity to keep a brisk pace.

The dangers of the adventure are not just limited to vehicular accidents. Merrily, we all -by willfully coming along- invite injury and death by way of burning, asphyxiation, drowning, animal attack, heart attack and… hypothermia –if not by the elements, by way of our OEM heating -to name a few. Threats to you and your vehicle shall be based on your own judgment and ability to drive, not the passable roads over which you shall willingly travel. Participation in this trip is at your own physical, psychological and mechanical risk.

Background and Concept

The Mount Shasta Snow Trip was initially conceived from the 2000 mid- winter crossing of Mendocino Pass from Willows to Covelo via the very snowed-in Hwy 162 in a stock, 6 volt 1965 VW single cab. Being programmed for survival by -and recently separated from the USMC- had me looking at this trek militarily. Ready for my own personal war, I prepared. Before setting out on this trip, I inspected and practiced installing the old style chains I was to use and had confidence in them. If I broke a chain, I had repair links. If I tossed a set of chain rubbers, I had a second set and trucker's bungee cords. If I punctured a tire, I had plugs and a full air tank. If I blew a tire, I had a spare, and another one just in case. If the six-volt battery went dead, I had an auxiliary twelve-volt and cables to jump with. If I got struck for some reason, I had a fifty-foot cable and a come-along. Additionally, I carried a floor jack, my full tool box, ten gallons of gas, a fire extinguisher, three quarts of 20/50, food for a week, warm clothing including gloves, good rain gear, military mummy bag, two flashlights, propane lantern, comprehensive first aid kit, camera, HAM radio, cellular phone and most importantly, a Delorme Atlas and Gazetteer. If all my contingency planning wasn't enough and the truck got thoroughly stuck, I still had either of two dirt bikes in back I could ride out on.

It turned out to be a war too, an amazing, completely crazy adventure that left me both exhausted and invigorated at the same time. When it was all done, I decided that others should be able to experience something like this; to enjoy these most remote and amazing back roads and the related contingency planning not ordinarily required in normal driving.

Fortunately, you'll not likely experience all the insanity, problems and emotions I did with this "out of the box" type adventure, but that you're here, reading this now, is near-proof that I have succeeded in making a little of this chaos and fun more available to the people. Thank you for showing interest, the weekend's challenges should offer memories -and lessons- for a lifetime.

Stay focused, remain vigilant, obey logic and be good to one another. I really hope you can make it.

Brian

www.shastasnowtrip.com -Richard's SST website: MPG videos, pictures and trip reports
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/shastasnowtrip/ -alternative SST Forum
www.backroadbus.com -Gene's amazing bus adventure website

Big Bill · Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 12:34 pm Post subject:

The USMC taught you well, as your back-up equipment and mind set for your first trip shows. I have been following the Shasta trips for quite a few years and they seem to get better each year, Iam perpared for this years trip, even if it is from this side of the computer screen. Smile

kombisutra · Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 3:36 pm Post subject:

Copy that Bill, nice to have a fan out there! Let's see if we can get you motivated to come on out this year! Let's start with some Youtube driving studies... come on! Get that helmet ON!!:

Link

NorCalWeekender · Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 7:11 pm Post subject:

Team Trails End officially declares its intention to tackle the 2013 SST!

And I see we got moved to the Split Bus forum!
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9th Owner of a 1971 Tintop Westy

"Eventually, we sold to a guy for $500 who towed it away to live in it in his parents' driveway. We didn't think it would ever avoid the junk heap on that day." -The 3rd Owner, 1995


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