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thumbup.gif posted on 5-5-2024 at 09:32 AM
DATE TBA- Pole Line Road 20 year Anniversary run


Yesterday, over brunch at Fidel's Little Mexico Restaurant in Solana Beach north of San Diego, I met with the Baja Pole Line Planning committe and we decided on a date for this years Baja Pole Line Run.

November 23rd to 25th, 2024

I was first introduced to the Pole Line Road in December 2004 by Neal and Marian Johns. This was the only run that Neal Johns (RIP) attended with me, and he shared his trail notes and maps for my future trips on this area. I last ventured into this area in February 2019 and had a wonderful time.

Our communications will operate over CB radio, FRS, Ham and Race frequencies.

Gasoline ⛽️ is available in Progreso and enough needs to be carried to avoid low fuel situations.

A spare tire is mandatory as are tools, spare parts for your vehicle and plenty of water.

4WD is mandatory for your vehicle and it must be in reliable operating order.

Send me a personal message or respond to this thread for more info.

[Edited on 9-15-2024 by Ken Cooke]
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[*] posted on 5-5-2024 at 10:27 AM


Great news, Ken! :bounce:

The 2015 Run was epic...

so exciting to see history still in place from 1942...
https://vivabaja.com/pole-line-road-2015/



and meet fellow Nomads and four-wheelers...




My Baja Bound article with more photos and road data (2015): https://www.bajabound.com/bajaadventures/bajatravel/pole_lin...

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[*] posted on 5-5-2024 at 03:53 PM


I'll let John know.
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[*] posted on 5-6-2024 at 11:37 AM


Quote: Originally posted by renayjohnson  
I'll let John know.

Thanks Renay! Its really cool that he's actually flying out for this run.
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[*] posted on 7-29-2024 at 10:36 AM
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Approximately 5-6 vehicles with drivers confirmed at this time.
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[*] posted on 7-29-2024 at 11:19 AM


I can't commit at this time, but I am strongly leaning toward preparing for that run. Both of my possible choices are 4x4, and have seen some pretty challenging runs in Baja, but they are pretty stock rigs with oversize tires and only minor upgrades to the suspension.

What works in my favor is that off-road is almost a daily experience for me.




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[*] posted on 7-29-2024 at 09:57 PM


I ask that anyone sincerely interested to send me a DM with their contact information. I WILL NOT publish routes or itineraries in this thread to discourage tag-alongs from attempting to join us.
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[*] posted on 7-31-2024 at 03:31 PM


I hope you have a good time and you will share photos in a post-run trip report

I enjoyed the 2015 trip to the World War II road. Met many new amigos like Harald and Larry whom I still message with.

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[*] posted on 7-31-2024 at 04:37 PM


Quote: Originally posted by David K  
I hope you have a good time and you will share photos in a post-run trip report

I enjoyed the 2015 trip to the World War Ii road. Met many new amigos like Harald and Larry whom I still message with.


It was a fun trip David.
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[*] posted on 8-8-2024 at 11:06 AM


Yes my first trip w you guys great time. Its been long enough I forgot the route may join again
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[*] posted on 8-8-2024 at 12:01 PM


Quote: Originally posted by bajatrailrider  
Yes my first trip w you guys great time. Its been long enough I forgot the route may join again


See the route maps:
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[*] posted on 8-8-2024 at 05:11 PM


Ken, great to see you posting again, miss you man....

Can't clear my calendar for those dates, but save me the t shirt
Still got a collection I wear on extra grubby days...

Oh, and let me know when you relax the "4 x 4 only " rules
I raced all the Baja races for 12 years with a 2 wheel drive F 150 (with trophies and badges to prove it, so I cannot relate to you 4 x folks.
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[*] posted on 8-9-2024 at 09:39 AM


Ken’s choice is 4x4. I understand his desires. Traction is needed in several places where using a strap would be an issue and a long wait would be needed to get a stuck rig moving.
My 2023 trip one rig had to be winched up a bad traction place and he had 4x4.
That place is gone now due to terrain change replaced further along with a new steep place.
Ken’s trip for 2024 will be more difficult than previous years due to the hurricane in summer of 2023. Tire size is probably more important than 4x4.
My 2015 trip had several 2wd rigs and they did just fine with their big tires. Success is going fast with 2wd.

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Quote: Originally posted by PaulW  
Ken’s choice is 4x4. I understand his desires. Traction is needed in several places where using a strap would be an issue and a long wait would be needed to get a stuck rig moving.
My 2023 trip one rig had to be winched up a bad traction place and he had 4x4.
That place is gone now due to terrain change replaced further along with a new steep place.
Ken’s trip for 2024 will be more difficult than previous years due to the hurricane in summer of 2023. Tire size is probably more important than 4x4.
My 2015 trip had several 2wd rigs and they did just fine with their big tires. Success is going fast with 2wd.



For this trip, I will make a few updates to the long arm suspension along with better, adjustable shock absorbers. I am still running the same 35" Falken AT3W tires which have done a good job since 2018.
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[*] posted on 8-18-2024 at 11:11 AM


I'd like to join you guys on this trip if you have room for another Jeep.
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[*] posted on 9-14-2024 at 09:40 PM
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Hi Pole Line crew,

I have some bad news to share. I was involved in a bad situation at work last month resulting in a concussion and broken nose. My nose is healing fine and I just completed my course of antibiotics, but my vertigo has given way to a persisting dizziness that won't allow me to drive at all. I have driven since I was 15, so this has been the hardest depending on my wife as my lifeline while she helps care for my Mother.

I spoke with Renay and I think that it would be prudent to wait until February 2025 so that I can have time for my MRI and Neurological sessions to address my memory problems, dizzines, occasional vertigo, lethargy and overall weakness. I am literally disabled now and it sucks.

Thanks for understanding everyone 🙏🏿

Ken
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Quote: Originally posted by baja-chris  
I'd like to join you guys on this trip if you have room for another Jeep.
Chris Wilson


Hi Chris - I am sorry to inform you, but I'm now disabled and desperately trying to recover from a (mild) traumatic brain injury. My Doctor told me that I am at the mercy of my injury with no clear timeline to work with. I am unable to drive, unable to get behind the wheel of a vehicle - just like when I was 14 yrs old. I will let you know if anything changes, but my recovery may take weeks or months at this point.
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Quote: Originally posted by PaulW  
Ken’s choice is 4x4. I understand his desires. Traction is needed in several places where using a strap would be an issue and a long wait would be needed to get a stuck rig moving.
My 2023 trip one rig had to be winched up a bad traction place and he had 4x4.
That place is gone now due to terrain change replaced further along with a new steep place.
Ken’s trip for 2024 will be more difficult than previous years due to the hurricane in summer of 2023. Tire size is probably more important than 4x4.
My 2015 trip had several 2wd rigs and they did just fine with their big tires. Success is going fast with 2wd.



Paul,

My brain no worky and I'm disabled now. Life happens in the blink of an eye, unfortunately. Maybe I will be up for this trip in February 2025. But, I can't make concrete plans due to the nature of my disability. :no:
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Shocking news Ken, I hope your recovery is rapid, and complete! For what it is worth, I suffered a brain injury in 2008 that caused me double vision and balance issues. It took about six months to recover, and I still have some minor deficiencies, but that could also be age related.

I was looking forward to my first "Pole Line Run", but will now look forward to 2025. Take care, Gary.




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[*] posted on 9-15-2024 at 08:14 AM


Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  
Shocking news Ken, I hope your recovery is rapid, and complete! For what it is worth, I suffered a brain injury in 2008 that caused me double vision and balance issues. It took about six months to recover, and I still have some minor deficiencies, but that could also be age related.

I was looking forward to my first "Pole Line Run", but will now look forward to 2025. Take care, Gary.


Six months was quite a long time!
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