TRAIL TALK - Havasu 4 Wheelers

The
Havasu 4 Wheelers
TRAIL TALK
Volume 21, Number 1
Your monthly club newsletter
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January 2013
A FAMILY FOUR-WHEELING CLUB DEDICATED TO THE MOTTO •••••••• “TREAD LIGHTLY!”
Upcoming Club Runs (1-5 rating)
Check the Havasu 4 Wheelers Website for updates on runs
and events: www.havasu4wheelers.org
McGuffies Cabin/Slot Canyon (3.25) ….….......…........... Jan. 8th
8:30am, Terribles @ Hwy 95 & I-40, John Strong
Combo 110 (3.5) ………………….…..……....…........... Jan. 10th
8:30am, End of Challenger, Jim Bowen
Skull Mountain Run & Hike (3.0) …..…....……........... Jan. 11th
8:30am, Standard Wash Kiosk, Steve Riley
Driving 101 (3.0) ………………….…..…....……........... Jan. 15th
8:30am, SARA Park, Jim Bowen
The MAZE (enhanced) (3.5) ……………………........... Jan. 21st
8:30am, Scenic Turnout on Hwy 95 South, Jim Bowen
Winch Class (2.0) ………………….…..…....…............. Jan. 22nd
8:30am, End of Challenger, Jim Bowen
Mohave Trail ………………….…..…............................ Jan. 26th
9:00am, Terribles @ Hwy 95 & I-40, Bob Carson
Copperbasin/Monument Pk. (3.25) ………....…........... Jan. 28th
8:30am, SARA Park, Sue Guibord
Plane Wreck/Havasu Falls ………………......…........... Jan. 29th
9:00am, End of Bison, John Strong
Please Note: Please be at the departure location
20 minutes before the departure time.
Call Trail Boss if you are unable to attend.
Other Club Happen’ns
Annual Awards Dinner ………………….…..…............ Jan. 12th
5:00pm, Shugrue’s, 1425 McCulloch Blvd., Rodger Delk
Ladies Luncheon ………………….…..…...................... Jan. 17th
12:30pm, Debbie's Delight - 2150 No. Kiowa, Diana Delk
Trail Boss Meeting ………………….…..…....…........... Jan. 18th
1:00 - 3:00pm, Mohave Co. Library, John Strong
H4W Board Meeting ………………..……...................... Jan 21st
4:00pm, Mohave Comm. Room 827, Cheryl MacLean
Men‟s Breakfast ………………….…..….........…........... Jan 24th
8:00am, Bad Miguel’s, Gary Wiskus
H4W Membership Meeting ............................................ Jan. 24th
7:00pm, Realtor’s Center, Cheryl MacLean
residents Message
I hope you all
had a Merry
Christmas and a
Happy
New
Year, spending
the holidays with family, friends
or both.
It warms my heart that we can
still manage to fit in some
4-wheeling with all of the festivities that come with the
holidays, for which I would like to thank our trail bosses.
I would also like to thank all of the generous members
who brought toys and food items to the December
membership meeting. This is a long standing tradition for
the Havasu 4-Wheelers of which we can all be proud, and
I know that we made Christmas just a little bit happier for
some kids and families.
We are getting the year off to a fun start with the Annual
Awards Banquet where we will recognize the trail bosses
and others and award the 4-Wheeler of the Year. We will
have games and LOTS of prizes, dinner and dancing and
fun with western flair. Come casual in blue jeans, or dress
up in your best western finery, just come and join us in the
fun! It is not too late to RSVP, just contact Rodger and
Diana Delk at [email protected]
We are also preparing for our annual yard sale being held
at the home of Paul and Joyce Stephens on Thursday
January 31st and Friday February 1st, setting up on
Wednesday January 30th. Items can be dropped off at
their house after January 15th, so break out those
treasures you‟ve been hanging on to and bring them to the
yard sale!
Our nominating committee is looking for a few good
4-wheelers to serve on the Board of Directors for the
2013/2014 season. If you would like to get more involved,
or know someone who would be a good candidate for
office please contact one of the committee persons Bruce
Speirs, Charles Leipart, Jim Bowen or Darryld
Kautzmann who are past Presidents and serve as the
Nomination Committee.
In closing, may I again wish
you a Happy New Year!
Happy Trails,
Cheryl
Buck Mountain Mine
Fencing
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ontinuing their BLM fencing efforts, 9 jeeps with
16 Havasu 4 Wheeler members, accompanied by
BLM Assistant Field Manager, Amanda Dodson
and BLM employee Colton Simms, to the Buck Mountain
area November 28,
On site, at the Palo Verde Shaft, the group split into two
teams with one crew driving and bracing the steel fence
posts. As the Post driving crew moved on to the Ideal
Shafts, the fencing crew strung and tightened barbed
wire on the Palo Verde.
The Palo Verde is a 14 foot circular shaft on a blind, flat
hillside, estimated to be 200 feet deep, and can easily be
driven into by an OHV. Completing and signing the Palo
Verde, the fencing crew joined the first team to repeat
the exercise on the Ideal shafts. These two shafts were
much larger, located on a steep slope with loose shale,
necessitating extreme care. During the day, new wire
tighting and wire feeding techniques were utilized
The two crews completed the fencing work about 2:30
p.m. with a feeling of accomplishment. Those taking part
were Bruce Speirs, club Publicity Chair, who also
provided an off-road trailer, Jim Bowen, PLAC Chair,
Ladell Olson, Post crew leader, who provided the second
trailer, Kevin Hoppe, providing the generator and
hydraulic pounder, John Strong, Trail Boss Chair, Larry
Gant, Ken Weller, Chuck Guibord, Paul Stephens, Bob
Hill, Kurt Smith, Bob Carson, Tony Planas, Joe Egiliske,
Charles Leipart and Darryld Kautzmann.
Photos compliments of Bruce Speirs
The next Mine Fencing is slated for early February, also
in the Buck Mountains.
Darryld Kautzmann, Fencing Coordinator
Get Well wishes go out to
Chuck Behnke as he recovers from
shoulder surgery.
A note of thanks to club members
who have sent cards & well wishes to
Renee Melton as she continues to
recover from abdominal surgery and
will resume chemo to treat her lung
cancer.
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Jim Bowen thanks our local Marine Corps volunteers for
picking up Havasu 4 Wheelers donated Toys for Tots.
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January 2013
Walnut Creek Survivalist
Retreat
November 26, 2012
n eerie quite descended over our intrepid group of
11 jeeps, 19 members, and 3 guests as we headed
toward Walnut Canyon in the Hualapai Mtns.
The storied history of this once very active armed camp of
“doomsday prep‟rs” beckoned to be told as we crossed the
camp boundary. Our troop had come to explore the
buildings, poke through the camp remnants, and with
trepidation, hopes to steal an occasional glimpse of its
darker inner workings. Our first stop was the camp HQ
where a treasure trove of documents and correspondence
laid bare the troubled mid 1970‟s world view and the
extreme strategy to ride out world collapse and nuclear
Armageddon these folks had. Exploring the compound
further we found the remains of food plots, storage rooms,
long term canned and bottled foods, hot houses, armed
response plans, and underground bunkers to retreat to.
Fortunately for us the camp has been totally abandoned
since 2010 which made our educational field trip much
safer. Besides the HQ a total of 45 other buildings remain
along with their central meeting lodge - way more than
could be explored in one day and as it was we were only
able to fully explore just a handful. We stopped to gawk at
the large petroglyph panels on the way out. A „thank you‟
to Charles Leipart for Tail Gunning.
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Havasu 4 Wheelers take over the town of Tombstone and
surrounding areas.
Mark your calendars for April 15th thru 18th, 2013.
More information at the January meeting, contact
Charles Leipart for information and to sign up.
Kathlyne Speirs, Trail Boss
Photo By: Penny Leistiko
Photo By: Bruce Speirs
“Sunshine” 
Change of Address 
If you know of anyone in the club
who might need some cheering up, please contact
Connie Burleson at [email protected]
She will be happy to send cards for any occasion
on behalf of the entire
Havasu 4 Wheelers membership. 
Trail Talk
Photo By: Bruce Speirs
If you have a change to your mailing address,
it‟s your responsibility to notify us.
NO NOTICE = NO NEWSLETTER !
[email protected]
Bob & Wanda Scholl 928/505-6579
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January 2013
Rock N Roll
November 29, 2012
T
his was a new run that was put together with the
help of Tom Bunnell, Gary Wiskus, Ron
Satterfield and Ladell Olsen. We had made several
trips in the area behind the desert bar and came up with
a run that was fun for all. This was rated a high 3.5 run
with an extra credit 4.0 in several places. We ran about 15
miles of trails including a new mine that we have found
called Eagle Nest Mine with a great view. After lunch we
split in two groups, about half of us went on the first part
of Deliverance that is a 4.0 rating and the others did a go
around and made their own run. They had to back out of
a dead end trail that I believe they named (Ron‟s Wrong
Way). After we found them we continued on and had a
great time. This run will be run again soon, as I have had
considerable interest for it.
Start saving your
treasures for the
Havasu 4 Wheeler‟s
annual yard sale.
Scheduled for
February 1st & 2nd.
Donations accepted
after January 14th.
A special thanks to Ron Satterfield for making us all
laugh and being such a good sport.
Contact Paul & Joyce
Stephens.
Tom Bunnell, Trail Boss
Volunteers needed for set up, pricing, selling and
clean up. Sign up at January meeting or contact
Paul and Joyce.
Warm Springs
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Photo By: Tom Bunnell
Trail Boss of the Month
Willie Williams
Congratulations!
(AKA The Kidney Buster)
n Monday, December 3, five jeeps filled with eight
H4W members left Terrible‟s for a day of bouncing
around in the desert north of Lake Havasu City.
After stopping at an area along the rail tracks that has
been determined to be a burial area of hobos that rode the
trains in the past, we moved on to the gypsum mine
mountain. Along the way we stopped to check a geocache
and found it intact. At the gypsum mine we took pictures
and viewed the landscape. From there we traveled to the
Warm Springs Wilderness area and had lunch. After
lunch several of our group crossed Warm Springs Wash
and looked at the petroglyphs that abound on the cliffs and
ledges. When we finished looking at the wonders of the
past we made our way over the very rocky trail to our air
up point where the run ended. Mike Yahrmarkt served as
tailgunner and Bob Carson was the navigator and resident
historian. The only casualty of the day was when the
trailboss attempted to go under the train tracks near the
end of the run and found it too high and was left with a
small tear in the soft top of the jeep. Many thanks to Mike
and Bob and to those that braved another trip with me as
run leader. (All members of our group have been
admonished to not say anything about this run as it will be,
as far as I am concerned, a “once a year” run due to the
roughness and rockiness of the trail.)
Charles Leipart, Trail Boss
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January 2013
Ward Bond sounds off on Trail Boss
♫ Roll Along Wagon Train, rollin' over prairies where there
ain't no grass, rollin' over mountains where there ain't no
pass, sittin' all aboard high in the weather, praying to the
Lord we stay together, side by side on the wagon train….♪
“Now listen up Pilgrims, us Trail Bosses have got together and they hereby
appointed me to explain the way things are done out here on a run.”
The trail bosses are all fired up over comments that start with “You
ot‟ta” or “Why don‟t you.” We got us a saying here – It‟s my run,
I‟m the Trail Boss, I‟m calling the shots! I heard a Trail Bosses
mutter back one time “You think you got some big britches so go
grab your courage and put on a run yourself ya yahoo!” I guess he
just let the chaffing get to him. The thing I‟m a saying is – Relax
folks, this here is a jeep run for garl durn sake! Aren‟t you retired
with pert much an open schedule? Thought so.
And speaking of Trail
Bossing anyone can do it and more club members should be doing
it. Seems we got the same folks time after time leading runs. It ain‟t
all that hard. Just pick your favorite run and pre-run it with a few
friends. Then let John Strong the Run Chairman know you‟re
ready and the date you‟re going. Need the GPS track? He‟ll send it
to ya muy pronto amigo! Pert simple! Once you got one under your
belt you‟ll be a yearning fer more. And guess what, most folks find
it fun. Like Trail Boss Jim Bowen says “There‟s no dust up front.”
Now giddy up!
Desert Bar Run
December 2, 2012
W
e started with 10 jeeps driving to the gas station off
Hwy. 95 where the back way to the Desert Bar
trail begins. When we got to the first additional
obstacle we had three jeeps follow thru the lower canyon.
After finishing the hard 3.5 rock climb Steve Wirick gave a
thumbs up sign for his accomplishment. After spending
time exploring the Grey Eagle Mine, we continue on to the
Eagle Nest Mine. We had our lunch at the Mine. We then
ventured on to the end of the run at the Desert Bar. It was
a great day for weather, but most of all we had a great
run. Everyone on the run had a fun time and enjoyed sites.
Thanks to Tom Bunnell for tail gunning and helping me
with spotting with extra obstacles on the trail. Also thanks
to Jerry Kuhnle for tail gunning when Tom was helping on
the extra obstacles.
Ron Satterfield Trail Boss
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Photo By: Ed Sorka
January 2013
Today’s News-Herald
Volunteers flock to SARA Park to install
was to install 14 new carsonite trail markers on the
trail markers
yellow trail that extends 2.4 miles from the trailhead to Balance Rock campsite. Some stayed close
to the trailhead off of Dub Campbell Parkway,
helping put markers in the ground within the first
mile. Others ventured farther out to the end and
made more of a day of it. The participants seemed
to relish the opportunity to improve the hiking,
biking or running experience that they already
enjoy.
“(We‟re doing this) because we love SARA Park,”
said Steve Riley, with a group of volunteers from
Havasu 4 Wheelers. “It‟s better to be proactive
than not,” said Craig Eggerman, also with Havasu
4 Wheelers. He said he had worked with the U.S.
Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management
on similar type cooperative projects in Colorado.
Greg Moberly/News-Herald Photo
SARA Park
Darryld Kautzmann, Mike Yahrmarkt, and Craig Eggerman,
Volunteers with Havasu 4 Wheelers work on securing one
of the 14 carsonite trail markers Saturday at SARA Park.
They were part of an effort with nearly 100 volunteers who
took part in a National Public Lands Day celebration.
By GREG MOBERLY TODAY‟S NEWS-HERALD
Havasu News
About 100 people, including individuals from different
community groups, regular citizens, ASU students and city and
Bureau of Land Management officials, installed new trail
markers Saturday at SARA Park. The effort, which also included
painting a yellow stripe on new grandstand steps at the rodeo
grounds, was part of a National Public Lands Day celebration.
Technically, the nationally recognized day was held near the end
of September, but officials didn‟t want so many people working
at the park at a time when hot conditions still are common.
“This is really nice weather,” said Kim Liebhauser, BLM Lake
Havasu field manager looking out into the partly cloudy skies
above SARA Park and enjoying the 70 degree temperatures.
Some people‟s health could have been at risk if the event was
held near the end of September with the hot temperatures, she
added.
Depending on what the volunteers decided to do, their efforts
could have been longer and more strenuous. The main mission
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Some were newer to the area and simply having
fun getting out. “I enjoy coming out and meeting
all the new people,” said Warren Jones, who was
working with Eggerman and Mike Yahrmarkt on
securing the markers to forming stakes in the
ground.
“We‟re new in the community,” said Karen
Bucaria, who was with her brother Gary Ward.
She said both of them have been in Havasu for a
couple of months and they have frequently hiked
at SARA Park. Even though some people have
gotten lost while hiking at SARA Park, hence the
work to add trail markers, Bucaria and Ward said
they haven‟t had that problem. “I just look for
landmarks (such as cars in the parking lots),”
Ward said.
What organizers were looking for they got
Saturday which is typical for Lake Havasu City,
said Mayor Mark Nexsen. “As always, Lake
Havasu City came through,” Nexsen said. “There
were plenty of projects for everybody,” Nexsen
added, later commenting that he helped out with
the less strenuous yellow stripe painting on steps at
the rodeo grounds. Work on the steps was
completed in an hour, he added.
When the volunteers completed their work, they
rested and had a lunch of hot dogs, cookies and
water.
January 2013
Roger & Cindy Allen
2895 Sloop Drive
LHC, AZ 86406
928/855-6517 Cell: 714/305-6333
[email protected]
Mark & Diane Corder
3405 Lancer Lane
LHC, AZ 86406-4110
928/487-7457 Cell: 626/533-7064
[email protected]
Adam & Amanda Bennett
3340 Kicking Horse Drive
LHC, AZ 86404
415/378-1340
[email protected]
Mark & Cathy Hjelm
2297 Dawn Drive
LHC, AZ 86404
208/206-7348
[email protected]
Dave & Joella Bruno
3838 Comet Drive
LHC, AZ 86406
928/680-5673 Cell: 509/714-6728
[email protected]
Michael & Della Russell
2559 James Drive
LHC, AZ 86405
406/649-0082 208/661-5165
Sam Clevenger
3482 Palo Verde N.
LHC, AZ 86404
208/664-7320
[email protected]
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January 2013
STATE LAND RECREATIONAL USE PERMIT
Subject to terms and conditions
Arizona State Trust Land is not Public Land!
A „Recreational Use Permit‟ is temporary and revocable and does not permit commercial, competitive or
group events. Lands leased for agriculture, mining, commercial, or military purposes are not open to
recreational use. Other State Trust Lands may be closed to some or all recreational uses due to hazardous
conditions, dust abatement, in coordination with the Arizona Game & Fish Department or based on certain
State, County or Local laws or ordinances.
Please visit www.land.state.az.us for details on current closures.
An „Individual Permit‟ allows the signatory limited privileges to use State Trust Land for some recreation.
Recreation under this permit is limited to hiking, horseback riding, picnics, bicycling, photography,
sightseeing, and bird watching. Camping is restricted to no more than 14 days per year. Off-Highway
Vehicular travel on State Trust Land is not permitted without proper licensing.
A „Family Permit‟ shall extend the same privileges and responsibilities of the ‘Individual Permit’ to a family
unit; limited to 2 adults and children under 18 years of age.
Responsibilities
The holder of an Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) Recreation Permit (Permittee) shall respect the land,
the rights and improvements of other authorized users, and exercise appropriate discretion to protect native
plants, cultural and historic sites and the environment. Permittee shall stay on existing and designated roads
and trails. Permittee shall comply with all Federal, State, County, and Municipal laws and ordinances, while
on State Trust Land.
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The Permittee shall not use State Trust Land that is closed by the State Land Commissioner. The Permittee
shall not: disrupt plant and wildlife on, blaze trails across, visit historic and prehistoric archeological sites on,
or remove natural products from State Trust Land. The Permittee shall not cause any refuse or allow any other
foreign objects to be deposited on State Trust Land. The Permittee shall not discharge a firearm on State Trust
Land, except pursuant to lawful and licensed hunting.
AIR QUALITY NOTICE
In addition to current closures by the State Land Commissioner, many cities &
counties now restrict the operation & parking of motorized vehicles on unsurfaced
roads and vacant lots. Your Arizona State Land Recreation Permit requires you to
obey all laws within the relevant jurisdiction. Check with the County and/or City
Law enforcement to determine what rules apply.
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RECREATIONAL PERMIT TERMS AND CONDITIONS: By signing below, you agree that:
1. This Permit does not include any implied rights to use any land other than State Trust lands. You are
responsible for obtaining any other permits (state, federal, local) necessary.
2. You will comply with all laws, rules, regulations and ordinances. Posting is not required for these
provisions to be enforceable.
3. You will obey directives from State Land Department Staff and/or law enforcement officials, including
but not limited to all directives attached hereto.
4. All travel is restricted to existing roads and trails. A one time use or single set of tracks does not constitute
a road or trail.
5. Recreational motorized vehicles may not be operated within ¼ mile of any building (occupied or not),
paved surfaces (roadways, etc.), or stock tanks (wet or dry), or within any area Closed by the State Land
Commissioner.
6. You will leave gates either open or closed as they are found. No fences will be cut or laid down.
7. You will not harass livestock or wildlife nor damage, destroy or remove any livestock or wildlife
improvements or facilities (e.g., windmills, stock tanks, fences, corrals, wildlife watering facilities, etc.)
8. You must completely remove all litter and refuse.
9. Human waste shall be confined to a portable toilet or slit trench which will be covered to ground level
upon closing camp. Waste from portable toilets shall be removed from site and disposed of properly.
10. Recreational camping is limited to no more than 14 days per year. A campsite must be at least ¼ mile
from any livestock or wildlife water catchments, tanks, drinkers, etc. Abandoned campsites are to be left
clean.
11. Campfires are to be thoroughly extinguished. You will comply with all fire restrictions and fire closure
information issued by the Arizona State Forester.
12. By acceptance of the permit, you agree to indemnify and hold the State harmless from and against all
liabilities, obligations, damages, penalties, claims, causes of action, cost, charges and expenses, including
attorney‟s fees and cost, which may be imposed upon, incurred by, or asserted against the State by reason
of any accident, injury or damage to any persons or property occurring on or about the State Trust land
or any portion thereof resulting from the use of the permit.
ANY VIOLATION OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
VOIDS THE PERMIT UPON OCCURRENCE!
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STATE LAND RECREATIONAL USE PERMIT
Subject to terms and conditions
Individual Permit / $15.00 Family Permit / $20.00
RP No. _________________________
Non Refundable & Non Transferable
Make Payable to: ASLD
Expires: ________________________
_____________________________________ X______________________________ Date: ____________
Print Last Name, First Name
Permittee‟s Signature
_____________________________________
Mailing Address
_____________________________________ by: X_______________________________ Date:________
City, State Zip
for Arizona State Land Commissioner
(______)_________-____________________
Area Code
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Mail to:
Arizona State Land Department
1616 W. Adams St
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone #
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January 2013
Arizona Highway Clean-Up
December 4, 2012
J
ingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way! Well, not
really, but those who showed up did collect 25 bags of
highway litter from mile marker 166 to 168 on
Arizona 95, south of the scenic view turnout. There were
four cancellations which is no problem, but the 10 no
shows really disappointed me. Fortunately it only took the
hardy workers 2 hours to return our stretch of highway to
the cleanest in the state. We also picked clean the area of
the scenic turn out while waiting for the no shows to arrive,
although I had previously planned on doing this as part of
our activity since the group this area belongs to doesn‟t
seem to keep it very tidy. So thank you all who turned out
again to help keep our well traveled highway beautiful and
for the “extra credit work” as well!
Havasu 4 Wheeler’s
Needs You
Are you interested in running for an
office or being a Committee
Chairman, perhaps you know someone who would, now is the time, talk
to our nomination committee.
Nomination‟s Committee
Jim Bowen, Darryld Kautzmann, Charles Leipart or
Bruce Speirs
December’s
50/50
Winner
Was
Terry
McGrew
$58.00
Your Trash Queen, Sue Guibord
The Yellowstone Trail
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Photo By: Sue Guibord
Proceeding to Goat Head, the tour headed east, than south
over the bottom of the Northwest Passage. At the squeeze,
one jeep attempted an extra credit move, resulting in a
broken front spider gear. A second try resulted in the
second spider gear also breaking.
● Roster Changes ●
New Address:
Marv Adams - 560 Carol Lane, LHC 86404
Bob Torson - 1741 Combat Dr. LHC 86403
Drivable, the jeeps swung west on the Goat Head cut
across, then north to the Civet Cat mine, where it had
been reported the trail was closed by miners. Near the
foot of the mine a large dry wash plant was in operation.
Visiting with the five miners it was learned that they had a
150 yard wide by 450 yard claim encompassing the Civet
Cat mine and two other mines over the ridge that were
fenced earlier by the H4W crew. The miners were
hospitable and said they would allow access through their
claims. No gold had been found to date.
New E-mail Address:
Steve & Connie Wilke - [email protected]
Phone Number Correction:
Kurt & Ann Smith - 701/833-0652
DIZCLAIMER Spellum errurrrs, mizpelled namez &
mizuse of Ingalish are the responsibilite of Spell Chuck
& the board of directors who push to got thiz thing out
on time. The editors „aint gon‟na be held liable. If, in
readin this newsletter, you get the message, be satisfied
with what ya got! 
Trail Talk
n Dec. 5th, six jeeps tried out the Yellowstone Trail.
Starting from the Havasu Heights turn off the
jeeps traveled north, over a series of ups & down,
to I 40. Turning west. The group encountered the Yellowstone, consisting of five steep climbs over sandy terrain,
each reaching a narrow bench, before dropping off the
other side.
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The group finished the run by going south than east to the
Highway 95 air up spot. Thanks to Ladell & Judy Olson
for tail gunning.
Darryld Kautzmann, Trail Boss
January 2013
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Secret Pass –
Yahoo Run
Jeep and Hike
Sunday, December 16, 2012
unny December skies greeted us as we met in the
vacant lot across from Terribles at the I-40 and 95
for the first jeep and hike run I planned to lead. A
total of nine jeeps caravanned to the trail head north of
Bullhead City on Highway 68 where we aired down.
About an hour later we stopped at a wonderfully scenic
spot on the trail at 3200 feet elevation with 360° views. By
11:15 we reached our lunch spot, through Secret Pass, to
the beginning of Secret Pass Canyon which is in a
designated wilderness area. Nearly everyone decided to
take at least part of the hike, designated as through the
canyon to secret pass spring, 2.5 miles away. The spring
area proved to contain a good deal of water and obviously
provides a good watering hole for the resident burros.
Even a mile or so before reaching the spring we spotted a
pair of the hoofed, sweet faced creatures with evidence
alongside the trail where they had dug holes 8 to 10 inches
deep to tap into the water supply.
About 2 ½ hours after reaching the lunch spot we were
ready to depart and drove the remaining 16 miles of trail
skirting the wilderness area and passing by Finger Butte
and the Mossback Mine where we stopped for another
break. We ended the run at Silver Creek Road where the
participants had the choice to go home via Bullhead City
or Oatman. A full day but worth it, as we had lots of good
scenery and no incidents except for a few tired muscles.
Thanks a bunch to the Perrys for tail gunning and
enduring the consequent dust and all the other contented
travelers.
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his is a (4) level difficulty run. I think that everyone
knows I never limit my runs. It was a good thing it
was unlimited because I had 350% more people
show up to do the run than had signed up. This included
one prospective new H4W member.
It was a cool Sunday morning and since it had rained on
Saturday there was NO dust. We all left the Scenic Turn
out at 9:00 AM
This run includes $5.00 Falls as an obstacle. I use this to
test to see if any attendees will have any problems on the
rest of the run. Everyone cleared this without a problem.
No strapping or winching required.
The next 6 miles is really 2 wheel drive, again no dust.
The first challenge is actually the gate keeper which is
Yahoo Falls. The name was given to this obstacle because
everyone use to say “Yahoo” when they made it up and
over. Again, no strapping or winching required.
The rain had little or no effect on the trail except, no dust.
This run has many small challenges which includes small
rocks, narrow squeezes, and water falls, both up and
down. There is one large down waterfall. Some people
have broken away much of the rock face, which has now
diminished the challenge. It was significantly damaged,
which made it very easy now.
I would like to ask a rhetorical question. “Why go on a
difficult run and then modify the obstacles it so it is no
longer a difficult run?”
We were back at the Scenic Turnout at about 2:30 PM
I want to Thank Gary and Diane Bullard for being my tail
gunners.
Dick Thomas, Trail Boss
Sue Guibord, Trail Boss
“Sorry,
but we
must
cancel”
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rail bosses, event-hosts and
coordinators plan club activities
around signup sheets, phone
calls, and e-mail RSVP‟s indicating
you wanted to participate. Sometimes
we forget that we have committed ourselves to them. Please write yourself a
reminder that you put your name
down to attend. If you can‟t be there,
please give the responsible person a
courtesy call and say...
“Sorry, but we must cancel.”
Photo By: Sue Guibord
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Boriana / Copper World
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December 9, 2012
his run encompassed a few trails us folks have not
run before in the canyons around the Boriana
Mine. Eight jeeps, fifteen members and one guest
departed Terrible‟s and headed toward the Hualapai
Mtns. We aired down off of Alamo Road and then
proceeded up the Boriana Mine Rd. Once in the canyon
we took the first track which led us west and up high on
to the ridgeline above the Boriana Mine - quite the view
from here. The route is hardly used and ends at the top
of sheer cliff but we stopped short at a view point. Then
it was off to the Boriana Mine. The lunch bell rang so we
munched away near the remains of the mill and some old
miners‟ shacks. We then visited the gold fish pond. We
back tracked down the canyon to the trail leading east to
the Copper World mine and mill. We delightedly gawked
at several buildings, lots of mining relics, old stuff, plus
several mine openings. Steve Perry was the big winner of
the „while we drive AZ trivia” game. He claimed he
watched a travel special on Arizona history the night
prior. Most think Kathy was giving him the answers. For
winning Steve was rewarded with all the pretty rocks his
jeep could haul. Then Dave Billick followed his lead with
even more rocks. These guys know how to keep a happy
household.
A big „thank you‟ to Ladell and Judy Olson for Tail
Gunning.
Kathlyne Speirs, Trail Boss
Cat Tail Cove
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t can be said that a jeep run is only as good as those on it.
This can be said of the run to Cattail as ten jeeps with
fourteen members made the trek there for a day in the
desert. From the Wall of Death to Geri‟s Jump to the
obstacles on the way to our lunch area close to the Bill
Williams River, no one shied away from trying everything
the run had to offer, however, only three of our group,
Snake Williams, Mike Yahrmarkt and John Strong made it
up the Wall of Death. Several others tried, but to no avail as
the rocks and sand were a little too slick from the rain
earlier in the week. On our way back to the air-up point,
Bill Trunk and Mike Yahrmarkt took the route through the
Bowling Alley while some of us watched from above.
All-in-all this was a great run and everyone enjoyed the day.
A great deal of thanks goes to several people, Snake
Williams and Bob Carson for spotting (Bob was also my
navigator), Snake and Willie Williams for taking care of the
AED and John Strong for tailgunning.
Charles Leipart, Trail Boss
The Cow Bell
The coveted ding-dong
goes to “Spider Gears”
Photo By: Kathlyne Speirs
Ladell Olson
The No Bell
Mark your Calendars,
April 28th - May 4th, 2013
Sites Reserved at Spanish Trails RV Park and
Rooms at Moab Rustic Inn
More info and sign ups at January meeting
Contact Mike & Cheryl MacLean for details
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I love
this Bell!
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Goes to
“I wasn’t the run leader”
Ron Satterfield
January 2013
Havasu 4
Wheeler’s
January Birthdays
Havasu 4 Wheelers
Monthly meetings are held the 4th
Thursday of the month starting at
7:00pm at:
Realtors Center
2293 Swanson Avenue
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Sun Mon Tue Wed
2012/2013 Executive Officers:
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President……………….……………..Cheryl MacLean
Vice President………….….………....…...Jim Bowen
Secretary……….…………..…………..……..Diana Liston
Treasurer……..…………………………………….….Ro Beets
Voting Members:
At Large……….……………….…..….……. John Strong,
Gary Wiskus & Janet Drew
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Sat
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Edward
Sergott
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Gene Knox
Bob Sims
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Les Sue
Committees:
Advertising…………………..……………Dan Klawitter
Audit……………………………………………Willie Williams
By-Laws………………………………………….....Steve Riley
Community Service…………….Connie Hoppe
Conservation……………….…..……….…...Jim Bowen
Desert Clean-Up …………………....Sue Guibord
Events…………………..……..Rodger & Diana Delk
50/50……………………………….………..Mike MacLean
Highway Cleanup…………………...John Strong
Historian…………………...…….…………Connie Hoppe
Merchandise…..……......Joe & Cindy Egilske
Membership……………………………..… Janet Drew
Newsletter Editor….Bob & Wanda Scholl
Public Relations……………………....Bruce Speirs
Runs………………………………..……….....…..John Strong
Safety………………………….……………...…….…...Bob Drew
Sunshine……………..………………Connie Burleson
Turkey Roast…………Jim & Joanne Malara
Webmaster………………..Dennis Kreuzenstein
Yard Sale……………...Paul & Joyce Stephens
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Carol
Wiskus
Diane
Corder
LaVonne Knox
Kathy Perry
Larry Robinson
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Gary Wiskus
Evelynn
Casto
Julie Lutz
Todd
Flesner
Mindy
Pohlman
Nancy
Schweizer
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ML King Day
27
Larry Martin
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Birthday/Anniversary,
please let us know
so we can correct our
records.
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PO Box 1486
Lake Havasu City, AZ. 86405
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- HAVASU 4 WHEELERS TRAIL RATINGS - Mandatory Vehicle Equipment - All vehicles on H4W runs must be 4-wheel drive & equipped with a CB radio, fire
extinguisher, first aid kit, tow straps, and front and rear tow hooks or safe hitching point ….. all in working order.
RATING
DESCRIPTION
1
EASIEST: Passable by stock vehicles. Gentle fairly wide grades.
2
EASY: Use of 2 wheel and some 4-wheel drive. Trail may have some rocks, loose road surface, and ruts but a reasonable line for driving.
3
EASIEST MODERATE: 4-wheel drive with aggressive tire treads. Expect a rough road with rocks and sand that requires lower tire pressure.
Substantial sections of single lane.
3¼
MODERATE: Some 4 wheel driving experience needed. Same as above with some use of high and low range gearing. These trails have a
rough, rutted surface, rocks and deep sand. Sections may be steep enough to cause traction problems, narrow shelf roads with steep drop
-offs and tight clearance between rocks.
3½
HARDER MODERATE: For experienced drivers. At least a 2” lift and 33’ tires with aggressive tire tread, one locked differential, high and low
range gearing. Potentially dangerous, large rocks, ruts, steep slopes, loose surface and narrow clearances that need to be negotiated.
3¾
HARDEST MODERATE: Skilled experienced drivers only. Same as above with both differentials locked, some strapping/winching. Very
challenging sections, extremely steep grades, loose surfaces, large rocks, deep ruts and tight clearances.
4
DIFFICULT: Highly skilled experienced drivers only. Same as above with belly up, 4 to 1 transfer case or equivalent, skid plates, beefed up
axles and suspension system. Probable strapping/winching. Vehicle width and wheelbase should be considered. Possible body damage.
5
HARD: All of the above. Probable body damage.
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Pot Roast with Creamy Mushroom Gravy
Old Fashioned Fried Chicken Breasts and Thighs
Roasted Fingerling Taters w/ Red Peppers & Onion
Garden Vegetable Mess of Carrot, Zucchini
Broccoli, Corn, Tomatoes & Peppers
Uncle Tom’s Molasses Beans
Corn Bread Fritters with Honey Butter
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