Thursday
It has been a while since the Tamers were at Manastash. For one reason or another it just never seemed to happen because of weather too hot, wild fire, or just timing. There always seemed to be something preventing the club from going back to Manastash. Well this year that was not the case. The Tamers decided that the weekend just before the 4th would be the weekend that the Tamers go back to the Manastash. Continue reading “Manastash July 2016”
Elbe Fathers Day Jun 2016
Casey and I (Gary) arrived at the campground about 3pm and saw that Bruce and Debbie had already gotten there and set up their camp.
We decided we would run our camper awning opposite theirs to get more coverage because of rain. It was sprinkling lightly at this time, and as we got our camp site set up more, the rain just got heavier. Continue reading “Elbe Fathers Day Jun 2016”
Walker Valley June 2016
Several Tamers did a short run to Walker Valley last Sunday, June 5th. Jerry & Rebel, Gary and Casey, Josh Turney, Dave Wilkinson and Mark McLaughlin were in attendance, along with a young man who had contacted me on FB, about how to go about joining our club, his name is Lucas….and he drives a Yellow Yota! Continue reading “Walker Valley June 2016”
Tillamook May 2016
Tamers went to Tillamook for the long weekend. There are over 700Â pictures from the trip so the page will take a minute to two to load. Eventually when there is a trip report it will be posted here also. I hope. Some day. Continue reading “Tillamook May 2016”
Rig Check May 2016
Rig Check/Tech Check, at Ed & Katie’s! Great day, good people. Thank you Ed and Katie for opening your home to us, and to Curt for giving us some tips on Safe Winching, and to Rudi for tuning/checking our radios! Continue reading “Rig Check May 2016”
Moses Lake Dunes Apr 2016
So – if you take a Timber Tamer out of the timber is there anything left to tame?
The gathering at Moses Lake would echo a most convincing “YES!” (Or even Heck-Yeah!!!”) Continue reading “Moses Lake Dunes Apr 2016”
Reiter Mar 2016
The Reiter Run started early for Janessa and I. We pre-gamed everything and put the wheeler on the trailer on Friday to make it easier Saturday morning. Still up and adam long before the buttcrack of dawn we were on the road by 6:30AM. We arrived in much better time than expected so we hung out and waited for Scotty to open the gate while I played a wheelin’ game on my phone (no surprise I’m sure). Continue reading “Reiter Mar 2016”
Denny Creek Feb 2016
Trail Report – Denny Creek 2016
The Back Story (Prequel) Casey’s Fishin’ Trip
So – at the Thursday night meeting – when it came time to announce this month’s run – Casey went on a little fishing trip.
“Okay – who wants to be the run leader?”
The previously noisy room went silent. I could almost hear the crickets chirping in the back. (Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?)
I knew she was fishing for me – the Bull Muskie Moose – to hop up and snap on the line. Hey – this Moose wasn’t born (or entered the club) just yesterday. She was going to have to spend a little more time compelling me to raise my hand. Continue reading “Denny Creek Feb 2016”
Walker Valley Jan 2016
Typical January day in Western WA….cold and raining! Timber Tamer members began pulling into the main staging area at Walker Valley, around 9:30, where we chatted with several member of the Rainier Ridge Rams, who were also running WV this day. The RRR took off earlier then we did to head to the upper Mainline trail area. Continue reading “Walker Valley Jan 2016”
Hangover Run Jan 2016
It is tradition that the Tamers head out on a snow run New Years Day. We kept the tradition going another year and headed up to Tonga Ridge to see if there was any snow that we could put tracks in and to see who could get the furthest up the road. Continue reading “Hangover Run Jan 2016”
Iron Goat Dec 2015
A few of use had to get away from things and decided to visit Iron Goat in search of some un tracked snow. We found it but conditions were not great so we did not make very many tracks in the fresh stuff. Even on 42″ tires Chad was not able to get on top of the snow and had to fight really hard for each foot of travel. We still managed to have fun which is easy to do when you are with good friends. Continue reading “Iron Goat Dec 2015”
Christmas Party Dec 2015
Ah the Tamers Christmas Party. Good food with good friends, a visit from Santa, carols by Moose, and a gift exchange. I am not sure there is a better way to spend a stormy December evening. Continue reading “Christmas Party Dec 2015”
Christmas Tree Run Dec 2015
Some of us started the day at 6:45 am (yikes) at Everett Mall, to give NW Harvest our collected donation, and some food items. Although it was very early for some of us, there were 8 rigs there, well, 7 and an anonymous FJ that didn’t want to go through the Parade, as he is really a Jeep owner…and didn’t want to be seen driving a Yoter. Continue reading “Christmas Tree Run Dec 2015”
Walker Valley ORV Nov 2015
The Tamers met at Walker for a late start Sunday run. It was a very crisp, cold morning at 27 degrees. Frost covered most of everything. I nominated Gary Miller in his Sami to lead the run because my CB has not been working. We motored over to the Timber Tamer Trail. We entered the lower half of the Timber Tamer Trail. Continue reading “Walker Valley ORV Nov 2015”
Tahuya Nov 2015
Big thank you goes out to everyone who came out for a great day of wheeling.
We had a large turn out with over 20 rigs over half of which were female drivers. We also had many new wheelers one of which was just 16. We split the group up between newer drivers and those who have more experience. Call out to Ashley who despite the fear of god in her eyes tackled the trail like a pro. Continue reading “Tahuya Nov 2015”
Elbe Oct 2015
The weather was pretty decent as Tamers began to group, first at the Miller home, then in Eatonville, then at Elbe trail head. We had 8 rigs today, Gary and his Zuk, Casey and the Yota, Tammy Chirstopherson riding shotgun with Randy Karg in a Yota, Rudy (not sure of last name) riding shotgun with Steven Armentrout in the Zebra Jeep, Heather Allemang in her Jeep, Mark McLaughlin in his Jeep, with Jason riding shotgun, a Friend of Gary and Casey, Jason Scott and co-pilot in his Yota, and Steve Yeager…..in his â€lil Side Kick….aks Tinker Toy! Continue reading “Elbe Oct 2015”
Reiter Sep 2015
Two groups of Tamers went to Reiter in order to play a little on the very technical trails that have been built. Continue reading “Reiter Sep 2015”
NW Off Road Expo Sep 2015
The Tamers volunteered to help staff and run the NW Off Road Expo held at Thomas Farms. Here are a few pictures from the Obstacle Course that the Tamers were running. There are a few pictures for some of the other things that were happening also. Continue reading “NW Off Road Expo Sep 2015”
Operation Shore Patrol Sep 2015
Since 1971 the PNW4WDA Region 1 has been gathering at the Ocean Shores area the third weekend of September to clean up the Washington State Beaches. Continue reading “Operation Shore Patrol Sep 2015”
NW Off Road Expo Setup Sep 2015
PNW4WDA asked for the Tamers help with the NW Off Road Expo at Thomas Farms in Snohomish. The Tamers donated there time and resources to setup an obstacle course that people new to wheeling can drive and get an idea of what it is like while learning good habits and technics for wheeling. Continue reading “NW Off Road Expo Setup Sep 2015”
Naches Trail 2 Aug 2015
Once was not enough and some people could not go the first time so here we are again. Nothing like a nice day wheeling with friends. Continue reading “Naches Trail 2 Aug 2015”
Naches Trail Aug 2015
Running the Naches – 8/15/2015
You know – I’m going to let someone else write the typical trail report this time.
WEROCK Aug 2015
A few of the Tamers made the trek over to Goldendale for the WEROCK Rock Crawling Series event. Some to compete, some to help with the event, and some to just watch. No matter who you were ya had to really want to be there since temps topped out over 100 degrees each day in the shade. Here are a few pictures if you are interested and there are some videos on the Tamers Channel. Continue reading “WEROCK Aug 2015”
Liberty Run July 2015
Liberty 7/1 – 7/4
Well sometimes things do not work out but what the heck we had fun anyway. I am getting ahead of things though so lets backup to the start. Continue reading “Liberty Run July 2015”
Rainer Ridge Rams Show N Shine June 2015
Rainer Ridge Rams had a Show N shine and the Tamers participated to show there support. Continue reading “Rainer Ridge Rams Show N Shine June 2015”
Gallagher Head Lake June 2015
GALLAGHER HEAD LAKE – June 20th, 2015.
Since Casey was the trail captain, and Moose was the trail leader, we decided to do 2 run reports. So, lots of reading this month! Enjoy. Continue reading “Gallagher Head Lake June 2015”
Walker Valley E&E May 2015
We had a great day at Walker Valley yesterday! The weather was beautiful. It was also the usual 2nd Saturday work day at Walker Valley, so some TT Members went with DNR to help assemble and put up a Kiosk, while others manned the Info table. Continue reading “Walker Valley E&E May 2015”
Rig Check May 2015
Our May club meeting was at Ed’s home, doing a Rig Check, and BBQ! here are a few pics from the day. Continue reading “Rig Check May 2015”
Walker Valley April 2015
It was an hour before wheelin’ and all through the lot, rigs were pulling in, and airing down what they brought. TT Flags were hung, from antennas with care, in hopes that the trails soon would beware.
Hubs were all locked, and Mirrors tucked in, doors and tops were removed, CB’s Channels tuned in! With the Sun above our heads, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but two tiny red heart shaped tail lights, on a lime green Jeep! Continue reading “Walker Valley April 2015”
Walker Valley E&E April 2015
Although the weather forecast for Yesterday, was not great, as usual…the weather man was wrong! It was a bit chilly, but sunny! 5.5 Tamers showed up for the WV E&E day. I am sure you are wondering who is the half Tamer….? Continue reading “Walker Valley E&E April 2015”