Sibley Mansion, Copper Creek Arizona

expeditionswest · 01-05-05, 12:09 PM

We had a great trip into Copper Creek, visiting the Bluebird mine and Sibley Mansion. Several TLC 80's in attendance, along with Tacoma's and 4runners.

A beautiful trail with lots of history!

http://www.expeditionswest.com/adven...ion/index.html

Hltoppr · 01-05-05, 03:38 PM

Looks like a great trip, maybe when I'm off my powder snow high I'll wander down south and join ya'll!

That Tacoma makes me drool, as I'm just coming off a 10-12mpg trip to Gonzaga....Seems to be the best of both worlds.

Cheers!

-H-

expeditionswest · 01-05-05, 04:40 PM

It would be great for you to come along. I have a few more trips planned through summer, including several to Mexico. Let me know if you want to attend: http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/schedule.html

Thanks for the kind words on the truck. I typically get 16-18 mpg in mixed driving, even with the 33's.

As the selection of appropriate expedition vehicles continue to dwindle, the Tacoma is one of the better choices. Of couse, if I could buy a TLC 105, it wouldnt be an issue

There just are not many good expedition solutions available anymore...

cruiser_guy · 01-07-05, 08:23 PM

Scott, when will the entire Copper Canyon route be up on the web? I'm thinking of taking that run this summer on the way back from Guatemala.
Will you be posting more detailed route info? I can follow most of the route in my Guia Roji map book but not all of it.

expeditionswest · 01-07-05, 10:07 PM

Cruiser_guy,

We need to talk. I think we can be of assistance to each other.

I am planning a trip to Guatemala for fall of this year (Cival Mayan site hopefully), and could use your expertise.

For Copper Canyon:

I have a complete route guide, track and waypoint/road log for over 270 miles of dirt roads through the Sierra Madre. We completed a full traverse from east to west of the major canyons. It was incredible!

I have been working on the article more consistently over the last few weeks. I hope to have an installment finished every month or so...

But you don't need to wait for that. Just shoot me an email ( guide "at" expeditionswest.com )

01-05-05, 12:09 PM	#1
expeditionswest IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CA and AZ TLCA# 14910 Posts: 507	Sibley Mansion, Copper Creek Arizona We had a great trip into Copper Creek, visiting the Bluebird mine and Sibley Mansion. Several TLC 80's in attendance, along with Tacoma's and 4runners. A beautiful trail with lots of history! http://www.expeditionswest.com/adven...ion/index.html __________________ Scott Brady, Tread Lightly Master Trainer EarthRoamer XV-JP \| Toyota Tacoma \| Land Rover Discovery I Expedition's West Overland Journal- Expedition Magazine Expedition Portal Community

01-05-05, 03:38 PM	#2
Hltoppr When In Doubt, Go Higher! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Port of Indecision...otherwise Northern Arizona Posts: 1,825	Looks like a great trip, maybe when I'm off my powder snow high I'll wander down south and join ya'll! That Tacoma makes me drool, as I'm just coming off a 10-12mpg trip to Gonzaga....Seems to be the best of both worlds. Cheers! -H- __________________ 2003 BMW R1150GS Adventure 1983 FJ45 Troopy KE7TYL ...and then there is always Mexico.... Last edited by Hltoppr; 01-05-05 at 03:42 PM. Reason: spelling error

01-05-05, 04:40 PM	#3
expeditionswest IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CA and AZ TLCA# 14910 Posts: 507	It would be great for you to come along. I have a few more trips planned through summer, including several to Mexico. Let me know if you want to attend: http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/schedule.html Thanks for the kind words on the truck. I typically get 16-18 mpg in mixed driving, even with the 33's. As the selection of appropriate expedition vehicles continue to dwindle, the Tacoma is one of the better choices. Of couse, if I could buy a TLC 105, it wouldnt be an issue There just are not many good expedition solutions available anymore... __________________ Scott Brady, Tread Lightly Master Trainer EarthRoamer XV-JP \| Toyota Tacoma \| Land Rover Discovery I Expedition's West Overland Journal- Expedition Magazine Expedition Portal Community

01-07-05, 08:23 PM	#4
cruiser_guy IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mixco, Guatemala/Cranbrook & Vancouver, B.C., Canada TLCA# 16387 Posts: 7,288	Scott, when will the entire Copper Canyon route be up on the web? I'm thinking of taking that run this summer on the way back from Guatemala. Will you be posting more detailed route info? I can follow most of the route in my Guia Roji map book but not all of it. __________________ '82 BJ60 H55 tranny, AXT turbo 3B diesel, high nickel alloy head, A/C, BDS lift, factory PTO, Aussie rear locker, OEM LSD front, 4:11's, 32's, PERFECT frame! '76 FJ55, 3B turbo, alloy head, H41 tranny, 3 sp. transfer, 33's, A/C, PTO winch, long range tank! '67 FJ45LV shop project c/w 3B turbo diesel transplant & H41 4 speed, 3 speed transfer, PTO! www.wirrell.com

01-07-05, 10:07 PM	#5
expeditionswest IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CA and AZ TLCA# 14910 Posts: 507	Cruiser_guy, We need to talk. I think we can be of assistance to each other. I am planning a trip to Guatemala for fall of this year (Cival Mayan site hopefully), and could use your expertise. For Copper Canyon: I have a complete route guide, track and waypoint/road log for over 270 miles of dirt roads through the Sierra Madre. We completed a full traverse from east to west of the major canyons. It was incredible! I have been working on the article more consistently over the last few weeks. I hope to have an installment finished every month or so... But you don't need to wait for that. Just shoot me an email ( guide "at" expeditionswest.com ) __________________ Scott Brady, Tread Lightly Master Trainer EarthRoamer XV-JP \| Toyota Tacoma \| Land Rover Discovery I Expedition's West Overland Journal- Expedition Magazine Expedition Portal Community

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