Well I am home from DV and this was my second trip, still barely scratched the surface. The dang park is soo big and gas is soo expensive. Anyhow we had a great time and I managed to loose a Hella light and a mud flap. When making our way out we got caught in a sandstorm in Mojave, we had to backtrack to the 138 I think it was, to get to 395 if I remember correctly. Our first day we drove up to Panamint Springs and Stovepipe Wells, then on to Furnace Creek to Echo Canyon. Echo cyn was a fun short run where I managed to get myself in a jam trying to climb a good obstacle. While backing down from the first attempt trying to reposition myself I ran over my mud flap and ripped it off the body. I think that is testament to how steep the waterfall was. I made three attempt and could not get over, since the sun was on it's way down and we were alone we backed off which wasn't easy either, sorta got myself in an awkward position up against the rock wall. I avoided scratching by about 2 inches. We pulled rocks from the inside of the DS tires so when I rolled back it made the cruiser slide sideways and away from the wall, and was then able to back out without scraping.
Second day we ran Goler Wash/Mengel Pass and into Warm Springs. That trail seems to have eroded in a few spots, made for some fun wheelin'. After that we were toast. I managed to rip my Hella off while trying to adjust my lights, damn plastic housings are cheapo. I now call her "Cyclops Cruiser". The climb out of Stovepipe Wells back into Panamint Valley was long and steep, the cruiser handled it pretty well considering. Everything took longer than expected, we stayed in Ridgecrest so you had to add on driving time just to get to and from the park. We took our time took lots of pics and hiked around a little. It was very cold at night and during the day. Saw some nice rigs in the park and on the fwy. Next time I would like to post up in Lone Pine so I can start exploring the north end of the park. Hope you enjoy the pics...
Cyclops
Broke Part Mtn
I know it looks easy but trust me it was not..
Sand storm in Mojave
Another shot of the waterfall that I couldnt get over
Mengel Pass
Goler Wash
Other random stuff
Second day we ran Goler Wash/Mengel Pass and into Warm Springs. That trail seems to have eroded in a few spots, made for some fun wheelin'. After that we were toast. I managed to rip my Hella off while trying to adjust my lights, damn plastic housings are cheapo. I now call her "Cyclops Cruiser". The climb out of Stovepipe Wells back into Panamint Valley was long and steep, the cruiser handled it pretty well considering. Everything took longer than expected, we stayed in Ridgecrest so you had to add on driving time just to get to and from the park. We took our time took lots of pics and hiked around a little. It was very cold at night and during the day. Saw some nice rigs in the park and on the fwy. Next time I would like to post up in Lone Pine so I can start exploring the north end of the park. Hope you enjoy the pics...
Cyclops
Broke Part Mtn
I know it looks easy but trust me it was not..
Sand storm in Mojave
Another shot of the waterfall that I couldnt get over
Mengel Pass
Goler Wash
Other random stuff
Looks like a great time and definitely makes me jealous I stayed in town. I need to go get dirty soon. Thanks for sharing. 
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