Death Valley '07 Planning Thread
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Well, I manged to find a good deal on a Garmin 60CSX today so I will be GPS enabled by DV. If anybody has already gotten the routes mapped out, I would appreciate it if you could email it to me at xc_biker85 (at) hotmail.com
If no one has put that together, I'll try to cook something up and email it to anyone who wants it.
If no one has put that together, I'll try to cook something up and email it to anyone who wants it.
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Tanto, I would be interested in the route when you get it. YOu can email me at stovertileanddesign (at) charter.net
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Well, I manged to find a good deal on a Garmin 60CSX today so I will be GPS enabled by DV. If anybody has already gotten the routes mapped out, I would appreciate it if you could email it to me at xc_biker85 (at) hotmail.com
If no one has put that together, I'll try to cook something up and email it to anyone who wants it.
If no one has put that together, I'll try to cook something up and email it to anyone who wants it.
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I too have been fartin around w/ the GPS! I'm going to try and pimp the laptop route with the topo software but am a bit lost as to how to use it so hopefully I'll have some viable data soon
Ken, what software are you going to use for the backcountry? I'm trying to use ozi explorer right now. I have topo fusion installed with the maps but am a bit unsure as the coordinates don't seem to be as accurate. anyway I'm all ears
Lastly, camping for Monday in White Top Mountain. I'm not sure where we'll camp but I'm hoping somewhere along those lines. It's definitely high elevation so it will be cold. Just unsure as to where we can officially camp but I suspect we'll find something out there. I will be making a courtesy call to find out what areas are blocked off and what not though. If any of ya guys can follow up that'll be cool too as I could use the help.
thanks!
Ken, what software are you going to use for the backcountry? I'm trying to use ozi explorer right now. I have topo fusion installed with the maps but am a bit unsure as the coordinates don't seem to be as accurate. anyway I'm all ears
Lastly, camping for Monday in White Top Mountain. I'm not sure where we'll camp but I'm hoping somewhere along those lines. It's definitely high elevation so it will be cold. Just unsure as to where we can officially camp but I suspect we'll find something out there. I will be making a courtesy call to find out what areas are blocked off and what not though. If any of ya guys can follow up that'll be cool too as I could use the help.
thanks!
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I too have been fartin around w/ the GPS! I'm going to try and pimp the laptop route with the topo software but am a bit lost as to how to use it so hopefully I'll have some viable data soon
Ken, what software are you going to use for the backcountry? I'm trying to use ozi explorer right now. I have topo fusion installed with the maps but am a bit unsure as the coordinates don't seem to be as accurate. anyway I'm all ears
Ken, what software are you going to use for the backcountry? I'm trying to use ozi explorer right now. I have topo fusion installed with the maps but am a bit unsure as the coordinates don't seem to be as accurate. anyway I'm all ears
http://casil.ucdavis.edu/mapsurfer/
Zoom in on Death Valley and select the entire area with the "big red I" and maps for all three zoom ratios I mentioned above will be available. For such a large area, I will probably rely on 1:250K and 1:100K quads. There are too many 1:24K since DV is so large and that level of detail seems a little unnecessary and will definately fill your harddrive in a hurry.
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Lance, in my research on White Top Mountain, I came across this:
http://www.davestravelcorner.com/articles/bishop/2.htm
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There are several campgrounds located along the road that leads into the Bristle Cone Forest (see the Inyo National Forest Campground Guide for more information about the specific campgrounds). I highly recommend staying at one of these for several nights in order to acclimatize before hiking to the top of White mountain. Dave's Pick is the The Grandview Campground which is located about 5 miles from the main Bristle Cone Visitor Center at about 8600 feet. This is a large campground (no water or garbage facilities) spread out over several acres among the Pinon Pine trees. First come first serve - several dollar donation requested. Campsites are fairly well spread out among the trees so you have some privacy. Sometimes astral photography occurs at this campground at night so you are requested to keeps lights to a minimum. Bathrooms are located on site.
You can also camp out at the locked gate at the end of the White Mountain Road which is about 11,500 feet in elevation. You cannot camp outside of the campgrounds in the actual park but the locked gate is technically outside of the park. :end quote
Camping @ 11,500 ft. in March! We may be putting stuff in the ice chests so that it doesn't freeze. Good thing I have -40 degree sleeping bags! I will look into the other campgrounds later this week as I have time.
http://www.davestravelcorner.com/articles/bishop/2.htm
quote from the website:
There are several campgrounds located along the road that leads into the Bristle Cone Forest (see the Inyo National Forest Campground Guide for more information about the specific campgrounds). I highly recommend staying at one of these for several nights in order to acclimatize before hiking to the top of White mountain. Dave's Pick is the The Grandview Campground which is located about 5 miles from the main Bristle Cone Visitor Center at about 8600 feet. This is a large campground (no water or garbage facilities) spread out over several acres among the Pinon Pine trees. First come first serve - several dollar donation requested. Campsites are fairly well spread out among the trees so you have some privacy. Sometimes astral photography occurs at this campground at night so you are requested to keeps lights to a minimum. Bathrooms are located on site.
You can also camp out at the locked gate at the end of the White Mountain Road which is about 11,500 feet in elevation. You cannot camp outside of the campgrounds in the actual park but the locked gate is technically outside of the park. :end quote
Camping @ 11,500 ft. in March! We may be putting stuff in the ice chests so that it doesn't freeze. Good thing I have -40 degree sleeping bags! I will look into the other campgrounds later this week as I have time.
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Chris,
All that stuff about the cold climate at altitude like that reminds me of how cold it was when we were at 8000ft last year.
11,500 ft may cause problems with the youngins with their smaller lung capacity. Us adults shouldn't have as much of a problem, but still.
I know that anyone is going to be drinking alcohol at that altitude that it's going to make you a lot more intoxicated from the combo of oxygen deprivation.
Bruce is going to be helping me out with some GPS stuff... I'll share if I get anything.
All that stuff about the cold climate at altitude like that reminds me of how cold it was when we were at 8000ft last year.
11,500 ft may cause problems with the youngins with their smaller lung capacity. Us adults shouldn't have as much of a problem, but still.
I know that anyone is going to be drinking alcohol at that altitude that it's going to make you a lot more intoxicated from the combo of oxygen deprivation.
Bruce is going to be helping me out with some GPS stuff... I'll share if I get anything.
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Just confirming my attendance and that I have secured site #15.
Great to catch up with some previous wheeling buddies Lance, Ken, Chris, Tanto and some new guys I've not met yet.
At this stage I am not sure what my time schedule will be for heading up. I might leave directly from work (Studio City) rather than head back to Agoura Hills first. Will update when I know for sure.
Thanks guys for organizing.
Roll on YT DV 07
Great to catch up with some previous wheeling buddies Lance, Ken, Chris, Tanto and some new guys I've not met yet.
At this stage I am not sure what my time schedule will be for heading up. I might leave directly from work (Studio City) rather than head back to Agoura Hills first. Will update when I know for sure.
Thanks guys for organizing.
Roll on YT DV 07
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Mark, glad to hear that you are going to make it!
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There seems to be some confusion about camping on Monday night. Use your map and follow the route. Going up from Lost Burro Mine takes you to White TOP Mountain. Not White Mountain. White Top Mountain peak elevation is 7607 feet, if you can camp right on top. I think there will be plenty of oxygen for the rug rats. No Worries.
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There seems to be some confusion about camping on Monday night. Use your map and follow the route. Going up from Lost Burro Mine takes you to White TOP Mountain. Not White Mountain. White Top Mountain peak elevation is 7607 feet, if you can camp right on top. I think there will be plenty of oxygen for the rug rats. No Worries.
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First page updated.
Most important is that CB comms are going to me mandatory. A room is now available in Stovepipe Wells and I'm sure GoodTimes will be looking from an offer soon or will end up canceling the room.
No Bob this time around
Most important is that CB comms are going to me mandatory. A room is now available in Stovepipe Wells and I'm sure GoodTimes will be looking from an offer soon or will end up canceling the room.
No Bob this time around
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No not Scottiac. I thought he was your neighbor..oh well. The guy I'm thinking about was involved in security mostly in Asia but also in Iraq I believe. Must have been Bob's neighbor.
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Bump.....
Here is the link to the report and pics from last years trip for those who may be interested:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...t=Death+Valley
Here is the link to the report and pics from last years trip for those who may be interested:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...t=Death+Valley
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The guy you're talking about was Bob's neighbor whose name was Glenn.
First page updated.
Scottiac, what days do you want me to put you down for?
First page updated.
Scottiac, what days do you want me to put you down for?