Hollister Hills SVRA Sunday Getaway - 07/29/2018

[Commander Overlander]

Where to meet? At gate where you pay or off road gate?

 

[Overland California]

Where to meet? At gate where you pay or off road gate?

Old obstacle course (frame twister, gate keeper, man mad stair steps). It’s a big open area with camp sites on a small hill above (with bathrooms).

10:30AM

 

[Alex Bucur]

Should we set up a San Jose meet spot in the AM and all ride out together?

They just build this new gas station with a huge parking lot and starbucks right off 101.
Should we meet here. 37.256833, -121.792363

That works for me. Say 9AM? That should put us at the ranger station by 10 AM. For those not meeting at the gas station, how about the old obstacle course at 10:30 AM?

Lets do it. 37.256833, -121.792363 at 9AM.

 

[Arturo solorzano]

I’ll be there at 10 at the station where you pay

 

[justintheegreat]

I'm coming from tracy. Taking 5 south to 152. So I'll meet you guys there as well.
What kind of rigs are going so I know who to look for?

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[TacticalBBQ]

I am going to meet up with you guys. Not sure how much wheeling I will do. But I will see you guys at the old obstacle course. I will be in a Silver 2dr JK

 

[Arturo solorzano]

4door orange jk

 

[Alex Bucur]

2001 Black 4Runner with 33's, metal front and rear bumpers and a roof box

 

[Overland California]

I’ll be in my full-size bronco. See you all tomorrow!

I’ll meet at the gas station off 101 in south San Jose at 9AM. Old Obstacle course by 10:30AM hopefully.

 

[justintheegreat]

I'm not sure where the old obstacle course is. But I'll look for it. Leaving manteca at 8 to arrive before 10
I'll keep a lookout for you guys.
I'll be in a silver tacoma double cab.

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[Blackcobrajay]

Ill be there about 10-10:30. Blue XJ jeep

 

[Overland California]

Sorry running late. I’ll be at the gas station by 930. You can leave without me, I’ll see you in hollister.

 

[JeepWave]

We’re in downtown Hollister right now, stopped for food and fuel. I have Ham on 146.46 and a CB on channel 4 in case anyone has their radio on. Will try to find y’all around 10:30-45 at the old obstacle course once I find it. Driving a black 2dr JK Sahara.

 

[TacticalBBQ]

I am here at the bathrooms near the old obstacle course.

 

[Overland California]

I am here at the bathrooms near the old obstacle course.

A few of us are about 15 out. See you soon!

 

[JeepWave]

Bunch of us are hanging out by the old obstacle course.

 

[JustinSenior]

So how did it go? Any pics! Man I was on call but wish I could have went..My son went and he sent me some pics..next time for sure!

 

[TacticalBBQ]

I had a good time! It was nice meeting all of you. I didn't take any pictures but a few people did.

 

[Overland California]

Huge thank you to all who came out! Apologies to those we lost along the way and to those we nearly lost forever. I was surprised by the large turnout, but was happy to meet all you great folks. The wheeling was fun – part technical, part easy. I hope you all were able to push your driving limits a bit and test your vehicles capabilities. I think we can all agree, the rigs are more capable than we think they are.

Thanks for the spot and push @Alex Bucur. Whoopsies!

@TacticalBBQ @JeepWave @justintheegreat @Alex Bucur @Arturo solorzano @Commander Overlander @Blackcobrajay (if I missed your screen name, please post it up here).

Thinking forward: I have some ideas on how we can make future trips more fun for everyone.

1. I think that starts with putting groups together based on trail level desires and driver capabilities. That'd definitely prevent us from losing a couple of folks along the way when the bypasses don't lead to where we think they do. I think this would be possible since a few of us now understand Hollister and know what to expect.
2. I'd love to head out on trail runs and then regroup (in the shade) at a certain time for lunch or beers or both.
3. I think staying late, setting up a light camp lounge and grilling together would be a lot of fun.

If you have any other suggestions, I'd love to hear them. This was my first attempt at putting a group together and my first time hitting the trails in 8 years.

 

[justintheegreat]

I I definately had a good time.
Learned some stuff.
And trust my truck a lot more .
Thank you for this. I'll definately see you all soon.

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