Cape Lookout Trip 06-08 September 2024

[xychromosome]

Hi All, this event is posted on the ONSC calendar of events page, however I wanted to create a separate thread to advertise that we have 3 spots (beds) available in the cabin rented for this trip. Please let me know if you can make it. Currently, there are 5 of us going.
Note that a 4WD is required while on the island as there are no paved roads.

Link to our Cabin, sleeps 8.
Permit required to visit Cape Lookout.
Ferry needed to reach Cape Lookout. Reservations are by phone. The drive to the ferry from the RDU area is about 3 to 3 and 1/2hrs.

The cabin has bunks, table and chairs, a kitchen with running water, and gas stove/range. The bathroom has a hot water shower. Everything else needs to be brought in.
Additional info here.

 

[stevezero]

Today's reminder to make smart vehicle and load choices, and air down. Shut down the backroad by the lighthouse today.

They said it was an awd totota.?.? Anyone know what model that is/was?

Fire extinguisher and a scangauge/ultragauge to monitor engine and transmission temps.

 

[gasman4u]

That looks like a Jeep compass to me. Not new body style, but that's my best guess from this shell. Check rear door pull handles and window between C and D pillars. Anyways, I could be wrong.

Solid advice though about extinguishers for sure. I have seen a TON of people getting stuck in sand due to simply not airing down their tires. This would definitely increase working load on all moving components (engine, trans, diffs, etc). Most cars make it, clearly some don't. Interesting to watch them immediately air down their tires after being bogged down. Knowing they should do it and not doing it due to slight inconvenience. I am getting better about seperating what is and is not "my circus and my monkeys."

Additionally, if you can try and actually USE your extinguishers on a real fire. I had some "expired" ABC dry chemical Amerex extinguishers I replaced and had my sons practice on a real fire we made. Two reps each. The 5 pounders don't last very long and have a big footprint. The 10 pounders have a lot of output comparatively, but are quite the beast to store. There are smaller options (Element) that have longer use time, but struggle in windy conditions.

 

[stevezero]

Shovel and bucket are better than nothing. but yeah, people don't realize the level of preparedness they need to have a successful adventure on the island. The 'gram isn't reality over there.

Just to get the big tow truck over on the ferry was upwards of 750 to 1k about 6 years ago. Can't imagine what that tow would run now.

There are a bunch of old vehicles that were placed long ago to help build the dunes along the beach. Occasionally a tide or storm comes along and exposes them. Along with a couple of shipwrecks too. Those on the beach can grab a tire or two very easily, i always tried to stay on the hardpack. Saw someone get both.drivers side tires punctured due to hitting a piece or iron or steel from a wreck. They had a someone loaning their spare so they could get rolling before the tide came in