Horn Canyon Trail, Sat 12/1

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  1. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    Refer to this report: https://www.imtbtrails.com/forum/threads/rr-horn-trail-ojai-ca.8018/

    Above the town of Ojai in Los Padres NF, Nordhoff Ridge area. No reason to start super early, so Mexicans and Canadians all have time to get there. You guys mentioned dropping a car at the finish; whatever works best, we'll work it out. I'll most likely pedal from where I'm staying over in Meiners Oaks.

    I've not done HC, but have been up on the ridge a few times. HCT is full value steppy chunk with consequences, so be on point whether you try to ride stuff or not. It's fairly remote, too.

    Helzyeas:
    Mikie
    mike

    Supermaybe:
    Voodoo Tom

    Maybes:
    Tom the Bomb
    Rossage
    Faust29
    UPSed
    Scottay

    Maybe-probably:
    AKAKTM
     
  2. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
    Would love to....but have god daughters birthday that day. :(
     
  3. rossage

    rossage iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    East Sacramento
    Name:
    Ross Lawson
    Current Bike:
    Highball
    I'm a maybe. It's Xmas crunch time at the bike shop and it will be hard to get that Saturday off.
    :cry:
     
  4. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    I was gonna ask if you wanted to join the south OC mexican caravan!
     
  5. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
    Nope, 12:00 Birthday part....not gonna be possible.
     
  6. UPSed

    UPSed iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Simi Valley
    Name:
    Ed
    Current Bike:
    Niner Jet 9 RDO
    I'll throw out a maybe on this. AFAIK we're working Saturdays through Christmas. If I'm off I'll be there.
     
  7. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    Well I’m a Hellsyeah!

    I’m in!
     
  8. AKAKTM

    AKAKTM Well-Known Member

    Location:
    SCV
    Name:
    Tony A
    MAYBE...probably!
     
  9. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    No maybe about it. You’re in...:coffee:
     
  10. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    @AKAKTM, I’d be stoked to meet and ride with you!


    AYE, this is gonna be good!!!!!!!!!!

     
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  11. scottay

    scottay Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Gods Country
    Name:
    Scottay
    Still on???.

    .
     
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  12. Voodoo Tom

    Voodoo Tom MTB Addict

    Location:
    Castaic
    Name:
    Tom Kokkinakis
    Current Bike:
    Mango one, black one, Ti one
    Fella's I'm gonna have to downgrade my status from a Hellsyeah to a really super strong maybe. Seems the father in-law called my wife and requested some help on Saturday. John Cavey(father in-law) is one of the best dudes on this earth and almost never asks for anything. Hopeful that it'll be later in the afternoon and I can still do this ride. Also my surgically repaired wrist (10 years ago) that has never given me an ounce of trouble has been hurting pretty good the last couple weeks.
     
  13. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Where do you guys meet for this?

    Not sure it's 100% possible with the wife's upcoming trip, but it's a maybe...
     
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  14. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    Summit Elementary School on Highway 150. Perfect place to park just off Sissar.
    Although I recommend a shuttle car at the bottom of Horn. Or park there and shuttle to the trailhead.

    I'm hearing rain for Saturday out that way. Will need to keep a pulse on the weather.
     
  15. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    Thanks for the weather update, Mikie.

    Saturday looks grim for sure. I’m up for (leaning toward) bumping the ride to Sunday 12/2. Mikie, I reckon that kind of hoses you, my friend, and that sux, but I have a finite window. I’m in VC now and have tomorrow to work with, which, weather-wise, looks pretty good.

    Scottay, I maybe’ed you.

    If you guys are good with Sunday, lets do it. Or tomorrow. If not, tomorrow I’ll find something, likely a Gridley run because it’s open and in great shape allegedly. Any wild hares wanna join for something tomorrow, post up. :sneaky:
     
  16. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    And there goes J’s excuse :geek: Party when it’s raining, ride when it’s nice. :thumbsup:

    Do I smell a OC rideshare heading north??? Hightower it on up here :)
     
  17. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    I can't tomorrow. Prior commitments. If you guys ride Sunday. Ride it like you stole it. Should be HERO!
     
  18. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Traffic is usually better on Sundays...
     
  19. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    My money is on @mike that this ride is gonna happen rain or shine. If @rossage is planning to attend, rain won’t stop him either. Saturday’s storm is weak compared to what came through today. Get out there fellas!
     
  20. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    The latest says partly cloudy with a high of 64 degrees! :thumbsup:
    Do we have a meet time yet?

    @Voodoo Tom is there a hope and a chance?
     
  21. Voodoo Tom

    Voodoo Tom MTB Addict

    Location:
    Castaic
    Name:
    Tom Kokkinakis
    Current Bike:
    Mango one, black one, Ti one
    Hmm don’t think it’ll work for me, need to be on the road to Frazier by 1:00-1:30. By all means get some though guys.
     
  22. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    Bummer VT!

    If we are going to do this, I suggest we park here:
    https://goo.gl/maps/vPuiqL2R9892

    Then shuttle the 15 minutes over to Summit Elementary School to the Sisar Trailhead.
    I’m going to suggest 9:00am for the guys below the equator plus get some sun warmth.
     
  23. DangerDirtyD

    DangerDirtyD iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    Chicken Nugget
    Current Bike:
    2018 Guerrilla Gravity SMASH
    I always leave a glimmer of hope to make these shindigs, but alas, tomorrow is no go for me. Hope we ride again soon @mike!
     
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  24. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    Changes like the weather (forecast)...

    Back to the original plan - Saturday 12/1. So J has his excuse back and Mikie loses his.

    SATURDAY!!!!!!!
     
  25. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    So can we get a roster on this?
    Who is in!
    @mike yes!
    @Mikie yes dahmeet!
    @Tom the Bomb ? Horn mail courier?
    @rossage escape the Saturday bike build, and burn in a trail?
    @UPSed ? Deliver packages, or haul the mail?!?
    @Faust29 ? Place to enjoy a new toy?
    @AKAKTM ? Probable turned into yes?

    Did I miss anyone?
     
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  26. Luis

    Luis iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Sylmar
    Name:
    Luis
    Current Bike:
    La Diabla
    Yea you miss ME just admit it :whistling::laugh::Roflmao;)
     
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  27. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
  28. Voodoo Tom

    Voodoo Tom MTB Addict

    Location:
    Castaic
    Name:
    Tom Kokkinakis
    Current Bike:
    Mango one, black one, Ti one
    :(...:cry:...:bang:...I would think conditions should be primo. Couple of the water crossings might be fun though.

    :Roflmao:Roflmao:Roflmao That's great I love those descriptions. Horn is rideable(& fun if ya ask me) on today's rigs. Pratt is where I last landed on my head.:confused: Never knew such guides existed, time to go shopping.
     
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  29. Tom the Bomb

    Tom the Bomb iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Fallbrook, Ca.
    Name:
    Thomas Cosgrove
    Current Bike:
    21 SSSSSSSSSlash!
    Not looking good for me Hooligans. Heavy business commitments for the next couple weeks. Ride it like you stole it!
     
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  30. Tom the Bomb

    Tom the Bomb iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Fallbrook, Ca.
    Name:
    Thomas Cosgrove
    Current Bike:
    21 SSSSSSSSSlash!
    Is it possible top of Sisar and Nordoff ridge are snowed in! Its over 5000 ft!
     
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