Welcome to the Brotherhood!

The Ford Bronco Brotherhood of Southern California, (So Cal Broncos) is an association of Ford Bronco owners and enthusiasts from throughout Southern California.  Through our various online discussion channels we share tech and upgrade advice, plan runs and events, kick the tires and shoot the shit around our virtual campfire.  We aren’t just a classic car club; we believe in getting out and using our Ford Broncos the way Henry intended: on the trail and in the deserts and mountains.  So we try to get out for camping and off-roading trips as often as possible, including annual trips to Calico, Truckhaven (TDS), and our yearly blow-out in the mountains, the Big Bear Bronco Bash in June (always the weekend before Father’s Day). 

About So Cal Broncos

So Cal Broncos was founded on July 4, 2001, in the form of an email discussion group on Yahoo Groups.  That platform is no longer around, but So Cal Broncos has evolved into a broader disorganization spanning several social media, email and forum formats.  Check out the various places our Discussions happen and choose the ones that work best for you!

SCB members affectionaly refer to our little band of misfits as a “disorganization.”  We mean that literally, and we are proud of it.  We rather resent being called a “club”, as that denotes many things which we definitely are not.  So Cal Broncos has:

No Meetings!  Unless you count meeting at the trailhead for some off-road fun.

No Dues!  There has never been, and will never be, any charge to be a member of So Cal Broncos or attend one of our gatherings.

No Officers!  There is no power structure in place for petty-tyrants to fight over to control you.

No Vehicle Inspections!  It’s up to you to keep your rig in good working order.  We won’t police you.  But if you hold up the group, you’ll hear about it!

No Rules of Conduct!  Other than the general rules of civility that exist in a polite society.  Be respectful and kind.  Other than that, you do you.  Just know that assholes don’t do well in our group.

 

Check Out our Articles & Archives

We’re working on building an archive of So Cal Broncos history articles, photos, tech writeups, trail information, and anything Bronco related.  And we can use your help!  See the first article below for more info.

Radford Truck Trail

Radford Truck Trail

Jul 4, 2001

One of the two trails leading over the ridge from Big Bear down into the Santa Ana River Gorge (the other being Clark’s Grade), Forest Service Road 2N06 begins at Skyline Drive (2N10) near the top of the Snow Summit Ski Area. There is a long, mostly gentle descent to the valley below, ending at Converse Station near the Santa Ana River. Along the way are wide-open views of the valley and Mount San Gorgonio.

Lower Larga Flats

Lower Larga Flats

Jul 4, 2001

Not normally ran by itself due to its remote location and short length, Lower Larga (FS Road 2N06X) is typically included with runs to Holcomb Creek Trail, making a loop. Lower Larga has taken a beating in recent years, with several sections now deeply rutted and one fairly serious rock garden. Because of this we have re-classified it as Difficult. The trail splits off from Holcomb Creek Trail (3N93) about half-way through, and ends at heavily traveled 3N16, a few miles north of the exit from Holcomb Creek.

Sidewinder

Sidewinder

Jul 4, 2001

The toughest trail in the San Bernardino Mountains, though it’s down the eastern slope close to the desert floor. Accessed through Rattlesnake Canyon, Sidewinder will test your body protection (rocker rails are recommended), tire sidewalls and cooling system. (Note: other groups refer to this trail as “Mottino Wash,” if you would like to look it up online)

The Latest Additions to the SCB Gear Shop

Choose from a variety of T-shirts, hats, hoodies and other gear to show off your So Cal Broncos allegience!  Proceeds help defray the costs of maintaining this website and related expenses.  CLICK HERE to see everything in the Gear Shop!