View Full Version : Blue Ridge reservoir Aug 06
BajaTaco
08-15-2006, 07:05 AM
My wife and I did a fun little trip to Blue Ridge reservoir in AZ this past weekend. We were expecting to get some rain and we definitely did. We took the canoe and despite the rain, managed to get in some quality paddling time.
A few pics here (http://www.bajataco.com/blueridge06/index.htm)
http://www.bajataco.com/blueridge06/L_brr0611.jpg
http://www.bajataco.com/blueridge06/L_brr0603.jpg
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That looks like a really cool area, and sounds like it made for a great get away!
Ursidae69
08-15-2006, 12:34 PM
I've fished that lake before, been over 20 years though. Cool pics Chris. :bowdown:
crawler#976
08-15-2006, 01:06 PM
Great trip report, great pic's!
I've had the float tube on Blue Ridge - beautiful area!
That looks like a ocean going kayak - big sucker!
BajaXplorer
08-15-2006, 02:22 PM
I know you had to have a fun time. Blue Ridge area is a favorite of ours. Good camping and many trails to explore between the lake and the Rim. Glad they are getting some rain up there, been dry for too long.
BX
FourByLand
08-15-2006, 04:27 PM
Very nice and relaxing!
Looks like you guys also got to do some mild offroading, see any wildlife???
BajaTaco
08-15-2006, 04:50 PM
Thanks guys. Pretty cool that many of you have been here too.
Louis, yes we did see some wildlife. On the first day we saw a lot of wild turkey and a big raptor but I couldn't tell what (it was flying away from me, gliding low... may have even been an owl). On the second day we saw quite a few deer. One came into our camp area in the morning and was browsing. At the lake we saw a lot of ospreys. We had a great time watching them (and listening too - they were screaming a lot). There were lots of nests at the lake. Saw lots of cool birds too, including a small one with a blue tail and we're not sure what it was. Various lizards, jackrabbits, squirrels and stuff too.
hi, looks great! i've actually read your review of the cooper discoverer stt's, and am seriously considering a set myself. i'm curious about how they handled the wet rainy conditions. i live in a very wet part of the world (vancouver island, 10+ ft/year), and would love to hear how those tires reacted in those conditions. thanks! oh and i apologize if this is neither the time nor place...i'm new here.
BajaTaco
08-15-2006, 09:11 PM
hi, looks great! i've actually read your review of the cooper discoverer stt's, and am seriously considering a set myself. i'm curious about how they handled the wet rainy conditions. i live in a very wet part of the world (vancouver island, 10+ ft/year), and would love to hear how those tires reacted in those conditions. thanks! oh and i apologize if this is neither the time nor place...i'm new here.
Hi there, I don't think I have had a chance to say welcome to the forum
WELCOME to ExPo :beer:
The Coopers have done great in the rain and wet. An impressive tire.
I will quote a different forum post from a fellow named Chet who lives in Cobble Hill, BC. He runs 30" Cooper STTs on his '91 suzuki sidekick with locker, lift, winch, etc...
"I have some winter driving reports! In the last month I have been out in the snow twice with them. At 12 psi they did OK in 6-8" of snow. Any deeper than that and I started to hop badly or just spin and sink. This last weekend I tried 6 psi! what a difference. They rock! I actually floated on top on 2' of snow and had tons of traction. I did multiple stop starts on hills where I was afraid I wouldn't get rolling again.
Wet pavement is by far their strong point. I can slam the brakes on in the rain and come to a controlled stop. with the stock mud and snow tires (ya right!) I just slid."
articulate
08-15-2006, 09:13 PM
I've never heard of the Blue Ridge reservoir, and it's gorgeous!
BajaTaco
08-15-2006, 09:15 PM
i live in a very wet part of the world (vancouver island, 10+ ft/year)
I haven't been there yet, but want to see it someday. The photos I've seen and comments I hear about Vancouver island are always impressive. The closest I have been to it was the north side of the Olympic peninsula.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/2351000-2351999/2351712_17_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/2351000-2351999/2351712_18_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/2351000-2351999/2351712_19_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/2351000-2351999/2351712_20_full.jpg
i love it here, the winter is LONG and wet, but it's the playground i never seem to tire of. lots and lots of places to explore, it's actually quite a large and often remote island. if anyone is up this way, i'd be more than happy to meet up with you and help if i can.
ps. bajataco, i saw your review of the tires, and of course saw your truck, which led me to this site! serendipity! sorry for the hijack, i'll go back to my cave now...
BajaTaco
08-16-2006, 04:20 PM
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/2351000-2351999/2351712_17_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/2351000-2351999/2351712_18_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/2351000-2351999/2351712_19_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/2351000-2351999/2351712_20_full.jpg
... i'll go back to my cave now...
LOL!
Hey, I'm glad it worked out! Ahhh, thanks for the pics. Beautiful stuff. Whenever I make it that way, I will have to contact you. Keep enjoying your paradise and don't be afraid to share a little bit of your adventure with us.
(btw, I guess the server where the pics are hosted doesn't allow hot-linking images. I just got red "x"s. Had to copy/paste URLs)
pskhaat
08-16-2006, 04:21 PM
How generally is the weather there, cool nights hopefully now?
Scott Brady
08-16-2006, 05:30 PM
That is so nice. I need to take Steph and the Kayak there ASAP.
BajaTaco
08-16-2006, 08:58 PM
How generally is the weather there, cool nights hopefully now?
It was pretty warm, but not too bad. The first night I just used a sheet. The 2nd night I started with the sheet and woke up covered with a lightweight down bag (which I just use like a blanket). 50's I think. But I wasn't checking.
That is so nice. I need to take Steph and the Kayak there ASAP.
Oh man - gotta do it. She would love it.
That looks like my kind of place! It also looks like you had the place to yourself for the most part. Is that typical or did the rain scare everyone off? I have a feeling it would be covered up every weekend if that was in Missouri.
BajaTaco
08-16-2006, 10:31 PM
That looks like my kind of place! It also looks like you had the place to yourself for the most part. Is that typical or did the rain scare everyone off? I have a feeling it would be covered up every weekend if that was in Missouri.
It was a fairly quiet weekend, probably due to the stormy weather. But we definitely were not the only ones there. Unfortunately, access to the lake is pretty easy, and you know what that means. One couple we talked to who had camped on the shores from their kayak said that the night before some idiot was cruising the lake with his music blasting into the night. We also got passed by little party boat complete with beer bong, but at least they were being pretty civil (at the moment... LOL). I bet on a summer weekend with beautiful weather it might be a little too busy for my tastes. The good news is that motors are limited to 10hp. I'd love to go back in the fall or winter and try it.
blupaddler
08-16-2006, 11:18 PM
LOL at the dog! I have to make sure Bella doesn't see that or get any ideas.
;)
Great pics! Looks like a nice place to get away.
BajaTaco
08-17-2006, 05:12 PM
LOL at the dog! I have to make sure Bella doesn't see that or get any ideas.
;)
Great pics! Looks like a nice place to get away.
Thanks
LOL! Oh man, I bet Bella would LOVE to do that! :hehe:
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