DEATH VALLEY OVER LANDING TRIP (1 Viewer)

[gryt4r]

Sorry guys something came up and I won’t be able to make it. Hopefully I can make one in the near future.

No worries, always more runs in the future!!

 

[gryt4r]

I'm in and arriving in Avi Thurs eve ... looking forward to a good weekend.

Sounds good! There will be another LX470 arriving Thursday evening as well.

 

[georhey]

Appreciate the invite but I wont be able to make this one. Will keep an eye out for future runs.

 

[Brentbba]

While there are things on my calendar I could reschedule, I'll pass on what sounds like a great trip Marc has planned. Just finishing an abbreviated 2 of what should have been a 3 week course of a medication to clear up sun damaged skin before it turns to skin cancer. Needless to say the stuff rips your skin to shreds and is quite raw. No way I could be in the sun as long as we would be for this trip. Shoot, I've even suspended golf for a couple of weeks until my face/cheeks have heeled.

 

[oc cruiser 97]

Death valley trip update . After monitoring conditions within the np. And Due to the epic winter season (still ongoing) in the eastern sierra . And death valley national park areas that have been affected by this winter. As well as last summer's flash flooding . Per Death valley NP website, Titus cyn is currently closed( Along with many other roads& trails) . The mountain passes that we would need to get through, Which are most likely under numerous feet of snow and trail conditions could be hazardous as well . We have decided for an alternate overlanding (historic Mojave trail & other trails within the preserve) trip . Below is the itinerary . Travel dates are still the same.


Updated: 3/30/23
4/13
travel day to Avi Resort & casino.https://www.avicasino.com/ Overnight hotel stay (optional ) . Meeting @main lobby 650pm . Group Dinner for those who want in the hotel @7 pm .There is local camping within proximity to the hotel property . KOA campground is nearby.

4/14
Friday morning meet up in the parking lot @830am . Those who wish can join for group breakfast in the hotel property @730am .
Meet at the trail head for mojave trail 9am .
Air down, From here we will visit several historic landmarks/sites along the mojave trail . Making our way westward towards the general new york mountains area . We have 2 options planned for first night camping . Depending on weather & how much daylight we have .

4/15
Break camp and be ready to move by 9 am . We will continue travel ( cedar cyn rd) ,then in a northern direction on ( Cima rd ) visiting several interesting locations, possibly exploring old mining sites or other significant landmarks . We will eventually get on I -15 , heading towards the state line Primm NV. For refueling and any provisions needed . We then proceed towards. Tecopa/death valley, (power lines rd,excelsior mine rd , tecopa pass ) . There will be a couple of sites To stop and explore along the way . When we reach the small town of tecopa , We will stop and discuss our camping options & dining . There is dispersed camping just outside/inside the n p boundary area .

4/16
Break camp by 9am , traveling on route 127 most of the way towards baker. I-15 home.

Please reply to this updated thread if interested . We have 4 drivers confirmed already.1of those drivers is going to meet us at the first night camp friday . As always trip schedule is subject to change. All times aprox. Hopefully winter will give us a break for april, With some spring like weather .GPS coordinates can be provided . Part of our trip will be on the eastern section historic mojave trail . And part on the CABDR (ca backcountry discovery route) map section 3 & part of section 4 .

Ps
The original trip will be reconsidered for a future date?

Marc

For all drivers Participating in the trip . Please send me a text with your first & last name , Identify yourself & vehicle as part of the trip , beforeThursday . So we have reliable communication while traveling on thursday and while we are all at the hotel property . Look forward to seeing everybody.
My # is below

Marc 714-350-0914

 

[gryt4r]

While there are things on my calendar I could reschedule, I'll pass on what sounds like a great trip Marc has planned. Just finishing an abbreviated 2 of what should have been a 3 week course of a medication to clear up sun damaged skin before it turns to skin cancer. Needless to say the stuff rips your skin to shreds and is quite raw. No way I could be in the sun as long as we would be for this trip. Shoot, I've even suspended golf for a couple of weeks until my face/cheeks have heeled.

ope you get better soon and hopefully see you on the next run!!

While there are things on my calendar I could reschedule, I'll pass on what sounds like a great trip Marc has planned. Just finishing an abbreviated 2 of what should have been a 3 week course of a medication to clear up sun damaged skin before it turns to skin cancer. Needless to say the stuff rips your skin to shreds and is quite raw. No way I could be in the sun as long as we would be for this trip. Shoot, I've even suspended golf for a couple of weeks until my face/cheeks have heeled.

Get well soon and hopefully we'll see you on the next run!!

 

[Ttoner80]

How was this run? It must have been epic with all the recent rain in the area. Pictures would tell a lot!

 

[gryt4r]

How was this run? It must have been epic with all the recent rain in the area. Pictures would tell a lot!

It was an epic trip!! Started out in Laughlin camped out in NY Mtns the first night. Stopped on Primm and Tecopa the second day and camped up in Dumont Dunes the second night before heading home.

 

[818Toyotafan]

+1 on Evan's review ... it was a blast!!!

 

[gryt4r]

This was our second night at Dumont Dunes, $30/rig to enter but it wasnt a bad spot.

 

[Brentbba]

Aren't you glad you changed your plans. This hit my FB feed this morning .