O-fficial Big Bend Multi-chapter run Thread (Feb 2008)

TinStar · 12-23-07, 11:22 AM

Well, it's that time of year again. I feel the call of the Chisos Mountains to go back to the desert. Brett Naquin (Brettinsanantonio) and I (Tin Star) are putting together a multi-chapter run to the Big Bend area. Members from LSLC DFW, LSLC Austin, Alamo City Cruisers, Texas Land Cruiser Club- Houston, and TTR are invited to attend.

The trip is scheduled for February 21st-25th, 2008. We will spend a couple of days traveling the roads of Terlingua Ranch and Solatario, visiting the Terlingua Ghost town (and starlight theater) as well as a day or two in the Big Bend National Park. If you have never been, ask someone who has....you will not be disappointed. It will be a great trip for anyone who wishes to attend.

We plan on doing mostly expedition style wheeling, with a little creek bed exploration for a little more challenging run if people would like. I have never been when I did not see lots of wildlife and interesting landscapes.

We are tentatively planning on using my adobe house as a "base of operations" and gathering point to heading off into the wilderness. Space inside the house is limited, but there are plenty of places nearby to pitch a tent with amazing views. The adobe house is available for use for all the amenities of home (toilets, running water, etc.) for those camping nearby. For those that would like a little more comfort, you can make accommodations at the Terlingua Ranch Lodge where they have cabins available for rent, along with a restaurant and gift shop. It is not far from the adobe and we can all meet up prior to our daily excursions.

http://www.terlinguaranch.com/

Some links to previous trip photos....

http://www.slide.com/r/UFLRvg9s1D-NXtRS2WFM7_LFPiF-K0fb?view=original

Picasa Web Albums - Brett - Terlingua Ran...

If anyone has any questions, feel free to pm or email myself or Brett.

P.S. Merry Christmas everyone.

panoramic · 12-24-07, 10:12 AM

I am going to make it my goal to have my '40 diesel conversion complete enough to make this trip. I will probably tow it with '80 for comfort and a guarantee if there are any technical snags.

- Eric

BrettinSanAntonio · 12-27-07, 04:11 PM

Sweet! I'd like to see your conversion rig.

12-23-07, 11:22 AM	#1
TinStar IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rowlett, In the Great State of TEXAS TLCA# 16526 Posts: 232	O-fficial Big Bend Multi-chapter run Thread (Feb 2008) Well, it's that time of year again. I feel the call of the Chisos Mountains to go back to the desert. Brett Naquin (Brettinsanantonio) and I (Tin Star) are putting together a multi-chapter run to the Big Bend area. Members from LSLC DFW, LSLC Austin, Alamo City Cruisers, Texas Land Cruiser Club- Houston, and TTR are invited to attend. The trip is scheduled for February 21st-25th, 2008. We will spend a couple of days traveling the roads of Terlingua Ranch and Solatario, visiting the Terlingua Ghost town (and starlight theater) as well as a day or two in the Big Bend National Park. If you have never been, ask someone who has....you will not be disappointed. It will be a great trip for anyone who wishes to attend. We plan on doing mostly expedition style wheeling, with a little creek bed exploration for a little more challenging run if people would like. I have never been when I did not see lots of wildlife and interesting landscapes. We are tentatively planning on using my adobe house as a "base of operations" and gathering point to heading off into the wilderness. Space inside the house is limited, but there are plenty of places nearby to pitch a tent with amazing views. The adobe house is available for use for all the amenities of home (toilets, running water, etc.) for those camping nearby. For those that would like a little more comfort, you can make accommodations at the Terlingua Ranch Lodge where they have cabins available for rent, along with a restaurant and gift shop. It is not far from the adobe and we can all meet up prior to our daily excursions. http://www.terlinguaranch.com/ Some links to previous trip photos.... http://www.slide.com/r/UFLRvg9s1D-NXtRS2WFM7_LFPiF-K0fb?view=original Picasa Web Albums - Brett - Terlingua Ran... If anyone has any questions, feel free to pm or email myself or Brett. P.S. Merry Christmas everyone. Attached Images __________________ Chris Smith Rowlett, TX. LONE STAR LAND CRUISERS TOYOTA TRAIL RIDERS I DONT CARE ABOUT THE JEEP THING, AS LONG AS THEY CONTINUE TO BRING ME MY MAIL http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/164244-rotw-tin-star.html '95 FZJ80 w/factory lockers J springs / L shocks ARB Front Bumper w/12k MM Winch MetalTech sliders 4x4labs rear bumper 315 Toyo MT's

12-24-07, 10:12 AM	#2
panoramic IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin,Tx TLCA# 15991 Posts: 228	I am going to make it my goal to have my '40 diesel conversion complete enough to make this trip. I will probably tow it with '80 for comfort and a guarantee if there are any technical snags. - Eric __________________ N6LG - Extra Class Amateur Radio Operator 1982 FJ40 (HJ41), 12HT turbo diesel, H55, ARB locker, e-locker, Marks Gears, APRS 1997 LX450, 1HT-FT/H151 diesel conversion in process... 1972 FJ40 Fun Beater Rig, Bone Stock!

12-27-07, 04:11 PM	#3
BrettinSanAntonio IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX TLCA# 11186 Posts: 1,272	Sweet! I'd like to see your conversion rig. __________________ Brett in San Antonio, Texas Alamo City Land Cruisers Lone Star Land Cruisers - Austin '97 Lexus LX 450 TLCA # 11186 Sold - '82,'86,'95 Land Cruisers; '85 4Runner

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