Maybe we can lash some canoes to either side of our rigs and ...
August 2023 Club Run - Monache Meadows, August 10-13 (+/_) (2 Viewers)
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The sure way to find out is to go there ourselves. And that someone else could be one of us! I can’t wait…
HI all, I can make it and camp 12-13th if anyone is headed down to Monache then. I cannot make it on the weekdays.
Hoping I get to install my new inner/outer tie rods before then
Hoping I get to install my new inner/outer tie rods before then
Someone just posted a video on his trip to Monache Meadows about 2 weeks ago. Water crossing doesn't look to bad.
Also looks like will have a like the heavens will be providing a light show for us. Perseid meteor shower 2023: When, where & how to see it - https://www.space.com/32868-perseid-meteor-shower-guide.html
Also looks like will have a like the heavens will be providing a light show for us. Perseid meteor shower 2023: When, where & how to see it - https://www.space.com/32868-perseid-meteor-shower-guide.html
Hey Joe, me & Sandy will be on this run. Planning on heading up on Thursday if anyone is interested.
Yep. I think he got stuck at the mud on the other side of the river. I heard some wheel spin before he backed up out of the river. Wondering what caused him to say “Oh, sh!t” shortly after.
Mud didn't look too bad, but Joe has had some recent experience he can lean on.Yep. I think he got stuck at the mud on the other side of the river. I heard some wheel spin before he backed up out of the river. Wondering what caused him to say “Oh, sh!t” shortly after.
Maybe the "oh sh!t" moment had to do with the steam from the engine.
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Today I confirmed with the USFS Ranger that the trail to Monache Meadows is open, as are the "River Campsites, too. He did say the trail near the river crossings were eroded, but a high clearance 4WD should be sufficient to get across (with suitable caution, of course). I'll provide more details at Sunday's club meeting.
I'm planning to leave either Wednesday or (more likely) Thursday morning. I'll be making a stop in LA on the way, but for those leaving early, maybe we can coordinate a meeting in either Lancaster, Mojave, or Jawbone Station? LMK...
I'm planning to leave either Wednesday or (more likely) Thursday morning. I'll be making a stop in LA on the way, but for those leaving early, maybe we can coordinate a meeting in either Lancaster, Mojave, or Jawbone Station? LMK...
Joe has had some recent experience he can lean on.
That reminds me to check my winch.
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BTW - Inyo NF just went into Stage 1 fire restrictions, so no wood campfires, even in a portable fire pit. If you have a portable propane pit, you should bring it if you'd like a campfire. Also, please remember to get/update your California Campfire Permit (required even for cook stoves). It's available online. Here's the text on exclusions:
"Persons with a California Campfire Permit are not exempt from the prohibitions above, however they may use a portable campfire ring/pit, stove, or lantern outside of a Developed Recreation Site, at least five feet from any flammable materials, provided that the portable campfire ring/pit, stove, or lantern only burns gas, kerosene, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel, and has a shut-off valve."
The alternative, for a wood campfire, would be to find dispersed camping in the Sierra NF, which has no restrictions above 5K feet elevation. I don't know the area well enough to suggest possible location(s), and it likely wouldn't be near a river.
"Persons with a California Campfire Permit are not exempt from the prohibitions above, however they may use a portable campfire ring/pit, stove, or lantern outside of a Developed Recreation Site, at least five feet from any flammable materials, provided that the portable campfire ring/pit, stove, or lantern only burns gas, kerosene, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel, and has a shut-off valve."
The alternative, for a wood campfire, would be to find dispersed camping in the Sierra NF, which has no restrictions above 5K feet elevation. I don't know the area well enough to suggest possible location(s), and it likely wouldn't be near a river.
I'm planning to run this weekend trip. Unless something with work goes sideways. Leaving friday mid morning. Possibly caravan with dat?
Marc
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UPDATE - My latest plan is to leave Thursday morning, if I get my truck back by Wednesday as anticipated.
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USFS Ranger confirmed the trail is open, and the river crossing is usable, though a little eroded. Based on that, I don’t expect any water crossing issues for even stock high clearance 4WD vehicles. Hope you can make it!
Is anyone planning on Thursday caravan ? Or Friday?
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I can be at the Costco Lancaster by about 10:30, and the Mojave Stater Bros. parking lot by about 11:00 AM. I think the Monacos are planning to link up with me at one of those places. You’re welcome to join us, if that works for you.
Marc Mason (Costa Mesa) & Dat (Pasadena) are planning to leave Friday, if that works better for you.
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I'm going and would like to leave Thursday, thats my plan. I'm hoping to be packed and moving in the morning. I'll try and link up with you in Mojave. See you all there.
great . Thank you
