Death Valley Run -October 26th-29th - Page 2

Boston Mangler · 09-05-07, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluetribal

As for runs I just want to scare my Mom a little which shouldn't be hard and check out The Race Track, Ubehebe Crater, and Scotty's castle. They are all within 30 miles of each other.

Hey Mark

That is the exact run we did last time, hit all those spots!

Most cool, but ya gotta move at a quick pace to cover it all.

If you use a Garmin GPS, let me know and i can give ya the file i made for it!

Kman Out

Bluetribal · 09-05-07, 10:19 PM

Thanks Kevin, unfortunately I don't have a Navi yet but I did just win a Cobra 18 WXST CB Radio on eBay today for $26 + $11 S&H! All in due time for the budget cruiser......

CanuckMariner · 09-18-07, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluetribal

Well my parents keep asking me when am I going to come home and visit since I haven't been home to Ridgecrest since Christmas. I need a little inspiration to go home to my po-dunk home and since Ridgecrest is under an hour from Death Valley I think a run is in order.
So I am starting to do some research and am looking for any advice you guys could offer since I have never lead an expedition type run or ran any of the trails out there. There is a great write-up in the March/April edition of 4wd Toyota Owner Mag where they mention many of the spots I would want to visit. I would like to visit Devils Golf Course -282 ft below sea level the lowest spot in the US, and then most of the other locations are at the Northern end: Scotty's Castle, Ubehebe Crater, & The Race Track where the rocks move across the dry lake bed due to rain water and 70 mph cold winds.
So anyway if any of you are interested here is an online map Link to check out and I am thinking the first or second weekend of November and this would probably need to be a 3 day weekend trip.
I am totally interested in suggestions on trails such as Goler Canyon and others but in order to see most of the sites it will be hard to hit a bunch of trails.

We (Japanese TLC and Hilux )too are heading that way to similar spots on our way home from S&T Nov 2-4..looking to join anyone heading that way and can guide us around, suggest place to go , etc....email off line at alsenj@gmail.com

CanuckMariner · 09-18-07, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Boston Mangler

Hey Mark

That is the exact run we did last time, hit all those spots!

Most cool, but ya gotta move at a quick pace to cover it all.

If you use a Garmin GPS, let me know and i can give ya the file i made for it!

Kman Out

Plse email me Garmin GPS data as we are heading that wayafter S&T...alsenj@gmail.com thanks! and hope are trails cross there!

Bluetribal · 10-05-07, 01:03 PM

I can't help you with the GPS Data but we will paive the trails for you since we will be out there a week or so before you.

Bluetribal · 10-05-07, 01:16 PM

Hey Dave, can you PM me your e-mail address. I wanted to show you the trail I mapped out in Google Earth from Panamint Springs to the race track. I know no runs are planned ahead of time but I would really like to put this in the hat. It would be a decent run, about 60 miles in the dirt just to get to the racetrack and back to pavement over by Scotties castle.

SOCALFJ · 10-05-07, 01:32 PM

daveandyosh@adventureduo.com

Funny, we are talking about runs right now via email. The race track is one of them.. but i wasn't aware of a trail that ran over that way.

I edited the title of your post from Nov. to Oct.

Bluetribal · 10-05-07, 01:58 PM

Thanks for the edit and I will shoot you over the path I made in Google Earth. Huh gotta figure out how to do just one location?

Bluetribal · 10-05-07, 02:02 PM

Looks like I figured it out, check your e-mail

SOCALFJ · 10-08-07, 11:16 AM

Mark, im trying to score the 25th, 26th off so i can leave on Thurs. Looks like a possible chance to run out to racetrack on Friday via dirt roads (70 miles one way).

Also, go to this thread.... if you want to join in on the potluck. David Bricker is doing spiedies again this year and they were damn good last year..

http://www.panamintvalley.com/forum/...er=asc&start=0

Bluetribal · 10-08-07, 01:34 PM

I am getting out there late Friday morning so I will probably not be able to join you guys. I didn't think you were getting out till' Friday night so I had planned to hit up Furnace Creek and do 20 mule canyon with my buddy coming in from Vegas on Friday afternoon.

SOCALFJ · 10-08-07, 01:40 PM

Yeah i didn't know until now that it was even possible with us taking over the company. We are getting our vacation days in before we can't take off anymore hahaha

Im trying to setup a run to Saline Hot Springs Saturday. Thats a long haul too.

Bluetribal · 10-08-07, 01:47 PM

If it's too long I might have to buy some gas off of your roof! What are your prices? Do I get a Mud discount?

Where approx. is Saline Hot Springs? What is it close to?

SOCALFJ · 10-08-07, 02:08 PM

They have a shell station out there right across from the campround @ PSR

Prices are like $4.00 a gallon lol

We usually top off every morning before we head out.

Bluetribal · 10-08-07, 02:29 PM

Whoah, Holly crap!!! You are totally leaving D.V. for Saline Valley! I don't know about that. That is not what I am really down for. I want to explore D.V.

So are you using the route I mapped out for The Race Track on Friday? If so then I think My buddy and I will do that on Sat.

SOCALFJ · 10-08-07, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluetribal

Whoah, Holly crap!!! You are totally leaving D.V. for Saline Valley! I don't know about that. That is not what I am really down for. I want to explore D.V.

That's what our rig is built for... tons of miles!

LOL! yeah last time we explored closer areas around Panamint Valley and in the DV park.. this year i want to get out far!

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Originally Posted by Bluetribal

So are you using the route I mapped out for The Race Track on Friday? If so then I think My buddy and I will do that on Sat.

I haven't a clue.. im tagging along with panamintcharlie. He's been through that section a million times. Im sure we'll have great info for you by the time you run it on Sat. after we do on Friday.

Bluetribal · 10-17-07, 12:05 PM

Dave, I just checked the extended forecast for Friday the 26th and it is going to be sunny with a high of 87° and a low of 56°. Not too shabby, hopefully it will cool off a little more during the day as it gets closer.

Bluetribal · 10-17-07, 01:36 PM

Oh, yeah and I just verified my reservation and I am in the overflow camping area #30 and he said it will work out well since they are big sites and our cabin tent will fit nicely there.

And what is the new website for Panamint Charlie?

SOCALFJ · 10-17-07, 05:19 PM

Right on, we are all in overflow too because we wanted more room and have 4-6 rigs in our immediate group. Plus it's awfully hard to pop open the roof top tent in the trees they have lining the tent sites lol (oh yeah and we'll have a army truck on 42" swampers).

The old site should automatically re-direct you?.. Here's the new URL.. http://www.panamintvalley.com/forum/index.php

Bluetribal · 10-18-07, 06:38 PM

Looks like Sat will get a little cooler as I had hoped. 83° High | 55° Low

SOCALFJ · 10-19-07, 11:01 AM

Yeah, weather should be perfect IMHO.

Looks like a few friends want to stay a extra night go home Monday. We are going to try and swing it. I really rather stay instead of going back to work on Monday.

g8mfzj80 · 10-19-07, 01:42 PM

Dave since you asked about clean-ups the next one is at Chris Wicht camp on: Oct.27th & 28th. Meet at Balarat at 8am Saturday morning.

The BLM is pushing for this cleanup, be nice to see some offroaders make it. If I was'nt going to be in NM on Friday I would be there.

Brian

SOCALFJ · 10-19-07, 02:06 PM

yeah i know about that one...

If you are interested, call me at 310-476-1731, or Marty Dickes, the BLM Wilderness person, at 760-384-5444 for more details.

Chris Wicht Camp Cleanup—Volunteers Needed

Chris Wicht Camp, as reported earlier, burned completely last September. It was the historic camp at the end of the county maintained road in Surprise, about a half mile below the Surprise Canyon Falls.

The Ridgecrest BLM has done their hazmat evaluation (reportedly found nothing dangerous), and has tentatively scheduled their cleanup for the weekend of October 27 and 28. BLM is calling for volunteers to help with some of the lighter work. (Removing vehicle and building carcasses is reserved for the professionals.) Again, if you are interested, call either myself or Marty at the numbers above.

From what i understand... there's kind of a snafoo with the land owners of Panamint Valley and the BLM. Many people are pissed off at that particular station and for good reason. Many land owners were promised keys to the gate and have yet to seen anything since it closed. So the 4wheelers in the area aren't super happy about it and i can understand that. The turn out of 4x4's probably won't be too high. The local BLM office rather see people on foot and horse traffic come through those canyons. Its a crappy situation and a sore spot among the Panamint folkes.

Bluetribal · 10-24-07, 02:09 PM

Man, with these fires going on this trip is really sneaking up on me!
Dave, looks like it is going to be warm out there, 96 Fri and 93 Sat & Sun.

I have to go buy a CB antenna but what channel will you be on so I can listen for you on Friday when you come in.

SOCALFJ · 10-25-07, 12:18 PM

yeah i know.. crazy. Im dropping my keys to the house off with a neighbor before we head out. The heat wont be too bad... see you out there man!!! Time to escape the ash!!

Bluetribal · 10-25-07, 01:58 PM

Hopefully we will be able to escape the ash! I just got off of the phone with my Dad who is in Ridgecrest and he said because of the wind change they are getting some smoke up there but it is pretty high in the atmosphere and they are not smelling it yet. But hopefully it wont drop down into the Valley of Death...

SOCALFJ · 10-25-07, 06:17 PM

Couple people arrived today and said it was nice and clear. We'll see. We just got the green light to 'not' come in tomorrow.. so we'll be leaving in the AM instead of the PM.. w00t! Seeya out there brotha!

09-05-07, 10:19 PM	#32
Bluetribal I-HEART-DIRT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Diego Of San Posts: 1,901	Thanks Kevin, unfortunately I don't have a Navi yet but I did just win a Cobra 18 WXST CB Radio on eBay today for $26 + $11 S&H! All in due time for the budget cruiser...... __________________ Mark 96' LC - 285 Cooper STT's \| Slee Skid Plate \| Eclipse Speakers \| JD Bulbs \| Rear Cargo Light \| Durabaked \| Visor Fix *\| Hanna Bumper \| CDL Switch* *Check out* *SoCal 80's*

10-05-07, 01:03 PM	#35
Bluetribal I-HEART-DIRT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Diego Of San Posts: 1,901	I can't help you with the GPS Data but we will paive the trails for you since we will be out there a week or so before you. __________________ Mark 96' LC - 285 Cooper STT's \| Slee Skid Plate \| Eclipse Speakers \| JD Bulbs \| Rear Cargo Light \| Durabaked \| Visor Fix *\| Hanna Bumper \| CDL Switch* *Check out* *SoCal 80's*

10-05-07, 01:16 PM	#36
Bluetribal I-HEART-DIRT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Diego Of San Posts: 1,901	Hey Dave, can you PM me your e-mail address. I wanted to show you the trail I mapped out in Google Earth from Panamint Springs to the race track. I know no runs are planned ahead of time but I would really like to put this in the hat. It would be a decent run, about 60 miles in the dirt just to get to the racetrack and back to pavement over by Scotties castle. __________________ Mark 96' LC - 285 Cooper STT's \| Slee Skid Plate \| Eclipse Speakers \| JD Bulbs \| Rear Cargo Light \| Durabaked \| Visor Fix *\| Hanna Bumper \| CDL Switch* *Check out* *SoCal 80's*

10-05-07, 01:32 PM	#37
SOCALFJ "The Adventure Duo" Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,388	daveandyosh@adventureduo.com Funny, we are talking about runs right now via email. The race track is one of them.. but i wasn't aware of a trail that ran over that way. I edited the title of your post from Nov. to Oct. __________________ www.adventureduo.com [KI6LBB] 2004 Jeep Wrangler TJ X Edition 2003 Sportsmobile 4x4 EB50

10-05-07, 01:58 PM	#38
Bluetribal I-HEART-DIRT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Diego Of San Posts: 1,901	Thanks for the edit and I will shoot you over the path I made in Google Earth. Huh gotta figure out how to do just one location? __________________ Mark 96' LC - 285 Cooper STT's \| Slee Skid Plate \| Eclipse Speakers \| JD Bulbs \| Rear Cargo Light \| Durabaked \| Visor Fix *\| Hanna Bumper \| CDL Switch* *Check out* *SoCal 80's*


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10-05-07, 02:02 PM	#39
Bluetribal I-HEART-DIRT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Diego Of San Posts: 1,901	Looks like I figured it out, check your e-mail __________________ Mark 96' LC - 285 Cooper STT's \| Slee Skid Plate \| Eclipse Speakers \| JD Bulbs \| Rear Cargo Light \| Durabaked \| Visor Fix *\| Hanna Bumper \| CDL Switch* *Check out* *SoCal 80's*

10-08-07, 11:16 AM	#40
SOCALFJ "The Adventure Duo" Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,388	Mark, im trying to score the 25th, 26th off so i can leave on Thurs. Looks like a possible chance to run out to racetrack on Friday via dirt roads (70 miles one way). Also, go to this thread.... if you want to join in on the potluck. David Bricker is doing spiedies again this year and they were damn good last year.. http://www.panamintvalley.com/forum/...er=asc&start=0 __________________ www.adventureduo.com [KI6LBB] 2004 Jeep Wrangler TJ X Edition 2003 Sportsmobile 4x4 EB50

10-08-07, 01:34 PM	#41
Bluetribal I-HEART-DIRT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Diego Of San Posts: 1,901	I am getting out there late Friday morning so I will probably not be able to join you guys. I didn't think you were getting out till' Friday night so I had planned to hit up Furnace Creek and do 20 mule canyon with my buddy coming in from Vegas on Friday afternoon. __________________ Mark 96' LC - 285 Cooper STT's \| Slee Skid Plate \| Eclipse Speakers \| JD Bulbs \| Rear Cargo Light \| Durabaked \| Visor Fix *\| Hanna Bumper \| CDL Switch* *Check out* *SoCal 80's*

10-08-07, 01:40 PM	#42
SOCALFJ "The Adventure Duo" Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,388	Yeah i didn't know until now that it was even possible with us taking over the company. We are getting our vacation days in before we can't take off anymore hahaha Im trying to setup a run to Saline Hot Springs Saturday. Thats a long haul too. __________________ www.adventureduo.com [KI6LBB] 2004 Jeep Wrangler TJ X Edition 2003 Sportsmobile 4x4 EB50

10-08-07, 01:47 PM	#43
Bluetribal I-HEART-DIRT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Diego Of San Posts: 1,901	If it's too long I might have to buy some gas off of your roof! What are your prices? Do I get a Mud discount? Where approx. is Saline Hot Springs? What is it close to? __________________ Mark 96' LC - 285 Cooper STT's \| Slee Skid Plate \| Eclipse Speakers \| JD Bulbs \| Rear Cargo Light \| Durabaked \| Visor Fix *\| Hanna Bumper \| CDL Switch* *Check out* *SoCal 80's*

10-08-07, 02:08 PM	#44
SOCALFJ "The Adventure Duo" Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,388	They have a shell station out there right across from the campround @ PSR Prices are like $4.00 a gallon lol We usually top off every morning before we head out. __________________ www.adventureduo.com [KI6LBB] 2004 Jeep Wrangler TJ X Edition 2003 Sportsmobile 4x4 EB50

10-08-07, 02:29 PM	#45
Bluetribal I-HEART-DIRT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Diego Of San Posts: 1,901	Whoah, Holly crap!!! You are totally leaving D.V. for Saline Valley! I don't know about that. That is not what I am really down for. I want to explore D.V. So are you using the route I mapped out for The Race Track on Friday? If so then I think My buddy and I will do that on Sat. __________________ Mark 96' LC - 285 Cooper STT's \| Slee Skid Plate \| Eclipse Speakers \| JD Bulbs \| Rear Cargo Light \| Durabaked \| Visor Fix *\| Hanna Bumper \| CDL Switch* *Check out* *SoCal 80's*

10-17-07, 12:05 PM	#47
Bluetribal I-HEART-DIRT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Diego Of San Posts: 1,901	Dave, I just checked the extended forecast for Friday the 26th and it is going to be sunny with a high of 87° and a low of 56°. Not too shabby, hopefully it will cool off a little more during the day as it gets closer. __________________ Mark 96' LC - 285 Cooper STT's \| Slee Skid Plate \| Eclipse Speakers \| JD Bulbs \| Rear Cargo Light \| Durabaked \| Visor Fix *\| Hanna Bumper \| CDL Switch* *Check out* *SoCal 80's*

10-17-07, 01:36 PM	#48
Bluetribal I-HEART-DIRT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Diego Of San Posts: 1,901	Oh, yeah and I just verified my reservation and I am in the overflow camping area #30 and he said it will work out well since they are big sites and our cabin tent will fit nicely there. And what is the new website for Panamint Charlie? __________________ Mark 96' LC - 285 Cooper STT's \| Slee Skid Plate \| Eclipse Speakers \| JD Bulbs \| Rear Cargo Light \| Durabaked \| Visor Fix *\| Hanna Bumper \| CDL Switch* *Check out* *SoCal 80's* Last edited by Bluetribal; 10-17-07 at 01:48 PM.

10-17-07, 05:19 PM	#49
SOCALFJ "The Adventure Duo" Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,388	Right on, we are all in overflow too because we wanted more room and have 4-6 rigs in our immediate group. Plus it's awfully hard to pop open the roof top tent in the trees they have lining the tent sites lol (oh yeah and we'll have a army truck on 42" swampers). The old site should automatically re-direct you?.. Here's the new URL.. http://www.panamintvalley.com/forum/index.php __________________ www.adventureduo.com [KI6LBB] 2004 Jeep Wrangler TJ X Edition 2003 Sportsmobile 4x4 EB50

10-18-07, 06:38 PM	#50
Bluetribal I-HEART-DIRT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Diego Of San Posts: 1,901	Looks like Sat will get a little cooler as I had hoped. 83° High \| 55° Low __________________ Mark 96' LC - 285 Cooper STT's \| Slee Skid Plate \| Eclipse Speakers \| JD Bulbs \| Rear Cargo Light \| Durabaked \| Visor Fix *\| Hanna Bumper \| CDL Switch* *Check out* *SoCal 80's*

10-19-07, 11:01 AM	#51
SOCALFJ "The Adventure Duo" Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,388	Yeah, weather should be perfect IMHO. Looks like a few friends want to stay a extra night go home Monday. We are going to try and swing it. I really rather stay instead of going back to work on Monday. __________________ www.adventureduo.com [KI6LBB] 2004 Jeep Wrangler TJ X Edition 2003 Sportsmobile 4x4 EB50

10-19-07, 01:42 PM	#52
g8mfzj80 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 202	Dave since you asked about clean-ups the next one is at Chris Wicht camp on: Oct.27th & 28th. Meet at Balarat at 8am Saturday morning. The BLM is pushing for this cleanup, be nice to see some offroaders make it. If I was'nt going to be in NM on Friday I would be there. Brian __________________ 94' FZJ80, two tone green & gray, locked, 315 Big Horns, Sliders, CDL, Pin 7, HIR, Tank Seat Mod, DVD Touch Screen, Sirius, DIY 4x4 labs rear, shortbus front.

10-19-07, 02:06 PM	#53
SOCALFJ "The Adventure Duo" Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,388	yeah i know about that one... If you are interested, call me at 310-476-1731, or Marty Dickes, the BLM Wilderness person, at 760-384-5444 for more details. Chris Wicht Camp Cleanup—Volunteers Needed Chris Wicht Camp, as reported earlier, burned completely last September. It was the historic camp at the end of the county maintained road in Surprise, about a half mile below the Surprise Canyon Falls. The Ridgecrest BLM has done their hazmat evaluation (reportedly found nothing dangerous), and has tentatively scheduled their cleanup for the weekend of October 27 and 28. BLM is calling for volunteers to help with some of the lighter work. (Removing vehicle and building carcasses is reserved for the professionals.) Again, if you are interested, call either myself or Marty at the numbers above. From what i understand... there's kind of a snafoo with the land owners of Panamint Valley and the BLM. Many people are pissed off at that particular station and for good reason. Many land owners were promised keys to the gate and have yet to seen anything since it closed. So the 4wheelers in the area aren't super happy about it and i can understand that. The turn out of 4x4's probably won't be too high. The local BLM office rather see people on foot and horse traffic come through those canyons. Its a crappy situation and a sore spot among the Panamint folkes. __________________ www.adventureduo.com [KI6LBB] 2004 Jeep Wrangler TJ X Edition 2003 Sportsmobile 4x4 EB50 Last edited by SOCALFJ; 10-19-07 at 05:47 PM.

10-24-07, 02:09 PM	#54
Bluetribal I-HEART-DIRT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Diego Of San Posts: 1,901	Man, with these fires going on this trip is really sneaking up on me! Dave, looks like it is going to be warm out there, 96 Fri and 93 Sat & Sun. I have to go buy a CB antenna but what channel will you be on so I can listen for you on Friday when you come in. __________________ Mark 96' LC - 285 Cooper STT's \| Slee Skid Plate \| Eclipse Speakers \| JD Bulbs \| Rear Cargo Light \| Durabaked \| Visor Fix *\| Hanna Bumper \| CDL Switch* *Check out* *SoCal 80's*

10-25-07, 12:18 PM	#55
SOCALFJ "The Adventure Duo" Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,388	yeah i know.. crazy. Im dropping my keys to the house off with a neighbor before we head out. The heat wont be too bad... see you out there man!!! Time to escape the ash!! __________________ www.adventureduo.com [KI6LBB] 2004 Jeep Wrangler TJ X Edition 2003 Sportsmobile 4x4 EB50

10-25-07, 01:58 PM	#56
Bluetribal I-HEART-DIRT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Diego Of San Posts: 1,901	Hopefully we will be able to escape the ash! I just got off of the phone with my Dad who is in Ridgecrest and he said because of the wind change they are getting some smoke up there but it is pretty high in the atmosphere and they are not smelling it yet. But hopefully it wont drop down into the Valley of Death... __________________ Mark 96' LC - 285 Cooper STT's \| Slee Skid Plate \| Eclipse Speakers \| JD Bulbs \| Rear Cargo Light \| Durabaked \| Visor Fix *\| Hanna Bumper \| CDL Switch* *Check out* *SoCal 80's*

10-25-07, 06:17 PM	#57
SOCALFJ "The Adventure Duo" Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,388	Couple people arrived today and said it was nice and clear. We'll see. We just got the green light to 'not' come in tomorrow.. so we'll be leaving in the AM instead of the PM.. w00t! Seeya out there brotha! __________________ www.adventureduo.com [KI6LBB] 2004 Jeep Wrangler TJ X Edition 2003 Sportsmobile 4x4 EB50