Hot Rods & Harleys
By Clay Graham
100.9 Cherry FM is still doing Hot Rods & Harleys at McDonald’s on 40th Avenue and River Road. On July 22nd, 2011 we got a chance to go back to check this event out again.
Here are a few pictures of the July 22nd, 2011 Hot Rods & Harleys Event:
The Rec Room Open Mic Night
By Clay Graham
Around 8 PM Saturday Night July 16th, 2011 we met up at The Rec Room in the west part of Yakima Washington for the Eastern Washington Adventures Get Together since it was Open Mic Night. Open Mic Night is a cool event that brings out a lot of great talent. On this night it was a little slow due to the many other things happening around the valley. It was still a great time and I cannot wait to go to the next Open Mic Night at the Rec Room. Here are a few pictures of our time there.
Jeepscum ordered the Dogzilla!
Check out the Rec Room when you are in West Valley!
The Rec Room
5110 Tieton Dr.
Yakima, WA, 98908
Report and photos by Clay Graham / CegPics.com
On Day 4 (Saturday July 9th, 2011) I met up with the Desert Rats for their hosted 4×4 run to Little Rattlesnake. They set me up with Mike to ride in his TJ.
Around 8 AM we headed out. We took the FS1500 road over to FS1503 and then up FS1501 to the Little Rattlesnake Trail Head. We ran the Little Rattlesnake trail with no real problems. There were a few dents since this is a very tight trail.
Once everyone was up at the end of the Little Rattlesnake Trail, we drove on up to Timberwolf Mountain. There was to much snow to drive to the top so some of us took a hike up there. Some of the younger people had fun sliding down the deep snow drifts. At the top we took a few pictures and headed back down to the rigs.
Next we headed back to Jim Sprick Park to enjoy the rest of the day there.
Safety/Education Director Rob Stafford had a RTI Ramp and rigs lined up to use it.
Saturday night’ dinner was bought to you by 4 Wheel Parts.
Marty Tilford gave out prizes for his Trail Trash Contest.
Raffle Board prizes were given out to the lucky ticket holders.
The 50/50 raffle winning ticket was drawn.
That night there was dancing and a bonfire.
On Day 5 (Sunday July 10th, 2011) everyone started packing up to go home. It was sad to see the event come to an end.
Wandering Willys served Sunday breakfast.
This was a great event that I really enjoyed. I am looking forward to the next PNW4WDA Trail Jamboree.
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Here are some photos:
On Day 4 (Saturday July 9th, 2011) I met up with the Desert Rats for their hosted 4×4 run to Little Rattlesnake.
They set me up with Mike to ride in his built TJ.
Our group getting ready in the staging area.
Heading toward the to trail we got slowed down because of a big herd of sheep in the road.
Airing down at the Little Rattlesnake trail head.
Heading onto the Little Rattlesnake 4×4 trail.
We stopped to regroup right before the tight part of the Little Rattlesnake Trail.
Moving on.
This is the tightest part of the trail.
Once everyone was through the group moved on.
Here at the top of the Little Rattlesnake Trail we regrouped again.
Next we headed up to Timberwolf Mountain. We saw some wildlife on the way.
Toward the top of Timberwolf Mountain the road was blocked by snow.
Some of us hiked to the top.
Looking back at the rigs.
Earl Nettnin (Region 4 Director) pointing out how far we have to hike to get to the top.
Near the top looking back to see if Earl was still with us.
After a few pictures and us catching our breath, we headed back to the rigs. Then we started back toward Jim Sprick Park.
We stopped to air up at the pavement.
Mike telling me it’s time to go.
Back at Jim Sprick Park there was more fun to come.
ORV Ranger Merrick Graves passing by my camp.
Raffle Board ticket winning numbers.
Safety/Education Director Rob Stafford had a RTI Ramp and rigs lined up to use it.
Some of the people that help make Trail Jam run smooth.
Saturday night’ dinner was bought to you by 4 Wheel Parts.
Marty Tilford had a contest of trash picked up on the trail during the Jamboree. People won some prizes for their trash.
The winner of a Randys Ring and Pinion gift certificate.
The winner of Summer convention tickets for four.
The winner of a Free entry Trail Jamboree 2012.
Winner of the 50/50 raffle.
Marty with the trash he got back from those that picked up and turned in for prizes.
Kids having fun.
Night time came and so did the dancing.
Another fun day was over.
On Day 5 (Sunday July 10th, 2011) everyone started packing up to go home.
Wandering Willys served Sunday breakfast.
This was a great event that I really enjoyed. I am looking forward to the next PNW4WDA Trail Jamboree.
Report and photos by Clay Graham / CegPics.com
On Day 3 (Friday July 8th, 2011) I met up with the Shindig Wheeler for their hosted 4×4 run to Funny Rocks. They set me up with Terry to ride in his CJ7.
Around 9 AM we headed out. We took the FS1701 up toward Bald Mountain. Near Bald Mountain before hitting the trail we had a driver’s meeting. One the driver’s meeting was over we ran the trail to Funny Rocks. At Funny Rocks people took turns climbing the rocks with their rigs. One XJ broke a rear axle and had to do the rest of run in front wheel drive. We moved over to Moon Rocks and played there some before heading back to Jim Sprick Park.
In the late afternoon there were some games for the kids by Region 4 Junior Jeepers and a car wash by the Nile Fire Department.
Friday night’s dinner was bought to you by the Spanaway Moonshiners.
That night the big donated raffle give-a-ways and 50/50 drawing happened. One fundraiser raffle was to raise money for the Light Sabre Project that 4 Wheel Parts sponsors and matches donations. They send lights to service rigs in Afghanistan. The 50/50 was half to winner and half to PNW4WDA Trail Maintenance fund.
Here are some photos of the day:
Our group getting ready in the staging area.
Heading up FS1701.
Up on Bald Mountain we regrouped and had a drivers meeting.
The host.
Hitting the trails around Bald Mountain.
This was a nice little climb.
After everyone was up on top, we loading up and moved on.
On Bald Mountain we stopped at a meadow to take a group photo. Walking out to take the photo I took this one of Mount Rainier.
The convoy of rigs.
Moving on toward Funny Rocks on 4W644.
Funny Rocks.
Terry driving me to the top.
Shortly after this photo was taken this XJ broke an axle.
Moving over to Moon Rocks.
4W695 was temporary closed so we have to go back out 4W644 to get the broken XJ back to camp.
Once we turned onto 4W644 they hooked a strap to the broken XJ to get it to the top of the climb.
Up at the top they unhooked the broken XJ and he drove out from there.
Looking at Mount Adams.
We regrouped on FS1701.
Pulling into Jim Sprick Park.
Here is Scott, the guy we followed all day.
That afternoon the kids played some fun games like Tug-A-War.
And Water Balloon fights.
The Nile Fire Department washed rigs for donations.
The Trail Jam brings people together.
4 Wheel Parts had a booth.
Spanaway Moonshiners making dinner.
4 Wheel Parts adding two tickets to go deep sea fishing to the raffle.
Spanaway Moonshiners serving dinner.
The two serving lines had a competition to get people in their line.
One guy even did tricks to get you into his line.
Dave McMains telling a fish story at the Trail Host meeting.
Brad Hoyt (a member of The Hombres out of Region 2) having another bad day.
That can’t be good!
The Spanaway Moonshiners doing a raffle.
Sid Hagemeier Trail Jam Chairman giving a speech.
Trail signup booths.
The Raffle Ticket Drawing for the Light Sabre Project.
4 Wheel Parts donated a set of 4 tires your choice of 33s or 35s for the raffle.
Time to relax around the campfire.
Or you can dance if you want to.
Another fun filled day was over.
