Big Bend and Summer Monsoons?

BrettinSanAntonio · 06-29-08, 11:06 AM

The summer monsoons have started in the Big Bend region. I'm seriously thinking about doing a short trip to Big Bend in early August to enjoy the thunderstorms and wet weather, backcountry driving. The desert is incredible after a storm.

I'm thinking a Friday, Saturday and Sunday trip. Would anyone be interested in joining me?

BrettinSanAntonio · 06-29-08, 07:58 PM

Actually, after looking at the calendar for next month, I forgot about the TMTC General Membership Meeting at the new off-road park in Ozona July 26th. I'll be camping at the new park for the weekend so Big Bend will have to wait until late summer or early fall.

cool breeze · 06-29-08, 08:21 PM

I have always wanted to go to BB, lived in texas most of my life and have never been. The next trip i am going to make it a point to go. how much money will we burn in gas alone? save save save.

BrettinSanAntonio · 06-29-08, 09:19 PM

Well, if you figure one way is 425 miles x 2 = 850. Add 100 miles of driving around Big Bend and that equals 950 miles. Figure our trucks get about 13 mpg on average for the whole trip (highway and off-roading). That equals 73 gallons of fuel @ $4.00 per gallon = $292 for fuel.

Wow. I need a more efficient truck.

You could always have someone ride with you and split the cost of gas.

Rockwieser · 06-30-08, 08:11 AM

Brett,

211.00 if you have a Tacoma lol!!!

BrettinSanAntonio · 06-30-08, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockwieser

Brett,

211.00 if you have a Tacoma lol!!!

True. Then you should be able to go when we finally make it out to Big Bend.

rrdogma · 06-30-08, 11:16 AM

Three hundred bucks for transpo to a vacation is not bad at all, especially if there is more than one passenger. I have a harder time packing and driving that far for just two nights. Wednesday to Sunday would be better. Of course I am not participating in planning anymore faux trips to BB

BrettinSanAntonio · 06-30-08, 11:23 AM

For a vacation, no, $300 isn't bad. For a "long weekend" it's a little much, for me. So, yes, Big Bend should be a longer trip with better planning. I hope we can find the time to do it before next spring.

rrdogma · 06-30-08, 11:30 AM

I really miss having the desert close by. I could happily camp out there every weekend.

06-29-08, 11:06 AM	#1
BrettinSanAntonio IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX TLCA# 11186 Posts: 1,061	Big Bend and Summer Monsoons? The summer monsoons have started in the Big Bend region. I'm seriously thinking about doing a short trip to Big Bend in early August to enjoy the thunderstorms and wet weather, backcountry driving. The desert is incredible after a storm. I'm thinking a Friday, Saturday and Sunday trip. Would anyone be interested in joining me? __________________ Brett in San Antonio, Texas Alamo City Land Cruisers Lone Star Land Cruisers - Austin '97 Lexus LX 450 TLCA # 11186

06-29-08, 07:58 PM	#2
BrettinSanAntonio IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX TLCA# 11186 Posts: 1,061	Actually, after looking at the calendar for next month, I forgot about the TMTC General Membership Meeting at the new off-road park in Ozona July 26th. I'll be camping at the new park for the weekend so Big Bend will have to wait until late summer or early fall. __________________ Brett in San Antonio, Texas Alamo City Land Cruisers Lone Star Land Cruisers - Austin '97 Lexus LX 450 TLCA # 11186

06-29-08, 08:21 PM	#3
cool breeze IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 595	I have always wanted to go to BB, lived in texas most of my life and have never been. The next trip i am going to make it a point to go. how much money will we burn in gas alone? save save save. __________________ -Josh- '94 FJZ80 2nd owner 175k OME 2.5", Bumper'd: Dusty Made & custom front, TSL radials 36x12.5, Aussie locked rear and a really cool Soco magnet on the bumper! "If Chuck Norris drove a Land Cruiser, the resulting unstoppable force would destroy the earth."

06-29-08, 09:19 PM	#4
BrettinSanAntonio IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX TLCA# 11186 Posts: 1,061	Well, if you figure one way is 425 miles x 2 = 850. Add 100 miles of driving around Big Bend and that equals 950 miles. Figure our trucks get about 13 mpg on average for the whole trip (highway and off-roading). That equals 73 gallons of fuel @ $4.00 per gallon = $292 for fuel. Wow. I need a more efficient truck. You could always have someone ride with you and split the cost of gas. __________________ Brett in San Antonio, Texas Alamo City Land Cruisers Lone Star Land Cruisers - Austin '97 Lexus LX 450 TLCA # 11186

06-30-08, 08:11 AM	#5
Rockwieser IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Lonestar State! Posts: 52	Brett, 211.00 if you have a Tacoma lol!!! __________________ *-ADAM-* TX-TTORA vice President "Post count does not equal knowledge" 2001 Tacoma ---"The TANK" -enough to do the hard stuff


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06-30-08, 11:16 AM	#7
rrdogma IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tejas TLCA# 18040 Posts: 462	Three hundred bucks for transpo to a vacation is not bad at all, especially if there is more than one passenger. I have a harder time packing and driving that far for just two nights. Wednesday to Sunday would be better. Of course I am not participating in planning anymore faux trips to BB __________________ 1982 FJ40 -stock-original owner "Baby" 1997 FZJ80 - locked 'n stuff Alamo City Land Cruisers Lone Star Land Cruisers-Austin

06-30-08, 11:23 AM	#8
BrettinSanAntonio IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX TLCA# 11186 Posts: 1,061	For a vacation, no, $300 isn't bad. For a "long weekend" it's a little much, for me. So, yes, Big Bend should be a longer trip with better planning. I hope we can find the time to do it before next spring. __________________ Brett in San Antonio, Texas Alamo City Land Cruisers Lone Star Land Cruisers - Austin '97 Lexus LX 450 TLCA # 11186

06-30-08, 11:30 AM	#9
rrdogma IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tejas TLCA# 18040 Posts: 462	I really miss having the desert close by. I could happily camp out there every weekend. __________________ 1982 FJ40 -stock-original owner "Baby" 1997 FZJ80 - locked 'n stuff Alamo City Land Cruisers Lone Star Land Cruisers-Austin

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