LCXC 2018: Baja! (1 Viewer)

[RET2]

So... just tossing an idea out there...

While not as exotic as Mexico or Alaska, would anyone be interested in an Eastern Sierra/Inyo Mountains/Death Valley focused trip? I'm thinking something like a Saturday-Saturday "Grand Tour" of the Death Valley vicinity. Timing-wise, I'd recommend mid-March to mid-May. Cruise Moab is 4/30 - 5/5 and OE West is 5/17 - 5/19.

That's a good amount of time to experience the Inyo Mountains, Eureka Sand Dunes, Hunter Mountain and Racetrack Playa, Saline Valley, Mengel Pass and the Panamints, desert canyons (Marble/Cottonwood), the Coso Wilderness, plus all the regular attractions/sites near pavement. The path would likely route us near gas (expensive) every couple days and is completely suitable for stock vehicles with AT tires. There'd probably also be time for obligatory Instagram photos at Alabama Hills and/or a Sierra run depending on snow and timing.

I'm definitely in, love that area

 

[Markuson]

@indycole March-April is out for me, but after Cruise Moab might work. No Bindi this time.

 

[Ninja Cruiser100]

I would consider it but I’m a newbie to wheeling. Does it help that I have 2 Land Cruisers?

 

[RET2]

I would consider it but I’m a newbie to wheeling. Does it help that I have 2 Land Cruisers?

Sure does it means you have to bring 2x the adult beverages

 

[indycole]

I would consider it but I’m a newbie to wheeling. Does it help that I have 2 Land Cruisers?

I wouldn't discourage folks on the basis of being new to wheeling. However, I do recommend you consider all the factors of a remote, extended camping trip. People need to be relatively self-sufficient and to have the know-how, willingness, means, etc. to pack out everything they bring in.

Also, it's worth noting that this is all conceptual for now. If this happens and we get to specifics, there will likely be a short list of requirements for people to join.

 

[Roy Park]

I would be able to take a week off work for sure, but I know my wife wouldn't give me a week off of baby duty. Hahaha. Sounds like a fun trip tho.

 

[Ninja Cruiser100]

Sure does it means you have to bring 2x the adult beverages

Absolutely!

I wouldn't discourage folks on the basis of being new to wheeling. However, I do recommend you consider all the factors of a remote, extended camping trip. People need to be relatively self-sufficient and to have the know-how, willingness, means, etc. to pack out everything they bring in.

Also, it's worth noting that this is all conceptual for now. If this happens and we get to specifics, there will likely be a short list of requirements for people to join.

Thanks indycoyle -

I think I can check all those boxes, more concerned about skill level. I’ve lived out of my truck several times in Big Bend ... hell its cleaner than many of the local motels.

 

[Union]

I’m not new to desert off roading but this trip will probably be the shakedown run for the new build

 

[Mark Mehalic]

In. Love the roundabouts on this thread. Partial to exploring more of Baja but also down for a SW desert trip.

I haven't looked back on this thread or any other trail related threads to see if this has been mentioned yet...but have any of you looked at or done the Arizona Peace Trail? I've done the southern portion and it's a hoot

 

[RET2]

So... just tossing an idea out there...

While not as exotic as Mexico or Alaska, would anyone be interested in an Eastern Sierra/Inyo Mountains/Death Valley focused trip? I'm thinking something like a Saturday-Saturday "Grand Tour" of the Death Valley vicinity. Timing-wise, I'd recommend mid-March to mid-May. Cruise Moab is 4/30 - 5/5 and OE West is 5/17 - 5/19.

That's a good amount of time to experience the Inyo Mountains, Eureka Sand Dunes, Hunter Mountain and Racetrack Playa, Saline Valley, Mengel Pass and the Panamints, desert canyons (Marble/Cottonwood), the Coso Wilderness, plus all the regular attractions/sites near pavement. The path would likely route us near gas (expensive) every couple days and is completely suitable for stock vehicles with AT tires. There'd probably also be time for obligatory Instagram photos at Alabama Hills and/or a Sierra run depending on snow and timing.

This area is quite unique in that it has the highest point in lower 48 (Mt. Whitney), lowest point in NA (Badwater), and perhaps the oldest living thing (Bristle Cone Pine trees)

 

[Mogwai]

I haven't looked back on this thread or any other trail related threads to see if this has been mentioned yet...but have any of you looked at or done the Arizona Peace Trail? I've done the southern portion and it's a hoot

Haven't but that's a trip I've been looking to do too. Plus it's between us, maybe squeeze it in between one of these big trips being discussed. Wish I had all the time in the world to take trips like this... sigh...

 

[Union]

I never did get to go see the oldest bristlecone last time I was near lone pine/big pine. That’d be cool.

 

[RET2]

There is a backdoor way to access or exit them that is spectacular and it's DIRT!

 

[TonyP]

Looks like fun.

Since I'll probably be without Land Cruiser; my co-driver/navigator/mechanical/tool-bringing skills are probably available...

 

[RET2]

Let's not let this trip die! Somebody pic the dates and lets get planning. Still plenty of sow at elevation though as of March 6th

 

[TonyP]

Still don't think the Troopy will be ready but I'll bring my own tent, booze and I'll (try to) cook every night if I can get a passenger seat.

 

[RET2]

If you don't tell any velcro jokes you can ride with me.

 

[Mogwai]

Velcro? It's seadick to you sir.

 

[TonyP]

I'll stick to "hook and loop" jokes

 

[RET2]

Wasn't hook'n Loop a governor somewhere? @Mogwai you're in the rear with your Cherry Bomb muffler bud if you show