Photog

Tanto, on the first post, mark me down for Monday only.

Tanto

You weren't kidding when you said that you were going to do a "little" research and announce that you were probably going to make the trip, Lance!

I revisit this thread and people are talking about reservations and options so I was a bit shocked to see that you came up with so much info already but I likes it

I'm going to withold my opinion on which Option I would like because I need to break out my map of the area and visualize the proposed route to see about DealMaker's comment on doing too much those days.

Tanto

I added an Important Info section of the 1st post. Lance, let's throw any future keynotes in there so it won't be so spread out. I don't want to see anyone run out of gas or be cold.

I also added my Caravan route and rough directions to DV from San Diego. I also posted my tentative caravan time on the 20th. Lance, could you post when you're expecting to be leaving the L.A. area so people can get an idea of when they would need to meet up?

Just to clarify a few things on the Panamint Springs campsite....If you aren't able to get a campsite near the rest of the group when you reserve a spot, just explain to the campsite admin that your with group that is in spots XX, XX, etc. and would like a spot as close to them as possible. Chances are that someone backed out on their reservation and the people there are very nice to work with.

Tanto

We'll miss seeing you out on the trip this year. Nice skidplate in your avatar BTW.

slosurfer

What is a good suggestion for a good detailed map of this whole area? Or is it so spread out, that it will cover a couple maps? I prefer shade relief or contour lines and waterproof if available. If you know of a good one or where to order it let me know. Also, I updated my above post with my campsite #, vehicle, option, and # of people. Thanks Tanto and Goodtimes for putting this together.

Tanto

This is the DV map I have: http://www.tomharrisonmaps.com/online%20order.html

It's no match for the right GPS map, but it's pretty good.

slosurfer

Those seem pretty good, I use them in conjunction with my GPS, so as long as it is to scale, I can know where I am at. Thanks for the link.

Good Times

Pierre you bring up a good point! I stacked the days heavily for sun-tues because I wasn't sure who was going to be left with the group. I'd rather have too much to do than run out of things to do (though in dv you really can't).

We did Hanaupah Canyon which ended up taking up more time than we all anticipated so I suspect if we do take one of those side canyon's that'll be pretty much be the day in itself.

What I was planning to do was assess the group showing up on a daily basis and determine which trails are appropriate for the group size/vehicle type we have. We kinda did the same last year and it actually worked out better than just keeping to the itinerary to the dot.

Btw you gonna be able to join us?

DealMaker

Good idea, Lance. I'm not sure if I'll be there or not, it'll be a last-minute decision as I'm buried with work these days.

paddlenbike

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I posted some interesting historical development documents for Death Valley and Panamint Springs Resort in a thread located here:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f5/death-valley-psr-historical-documents-no-56k-106495/

slosurfer

Just as an FYI to the planners, I have been looking at all the DV stuff on the web and it looks like the gas pumps at Scotty's Castle are down.
http://www.nps.gov/deva/

surf4runner

i reserved another tent spot (no confirm. yet) and asked for #16. i can share the spot as well.

id like to caravan up on fri (from LA area?) and find out who else is leaving sun day/eve to team up

Sleeper

I was thinking I could make this one but I can't get away for that time period. Hope you guys have a killer trip. I expect pics...........

Expat

Registering my interest. Only tentative due to some work issues but these dates look better for me.

Plus I get to catch up with some good buddies I don't see too often.

Not sure who will be coming with me at this stage (whole family/son/mate).

Thanks
Mark

Edit: I have booked online and hopefully secured tent site #15 for PSR

paddlenbike

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I'm in.

reggie 00

when are you leaving?
I hope to leave friday mid morning right after traffic goes away.

slosurfer

Nice!

Tanto

Ken, I have you down on the list as just yourself. Will you be +1 on this trip?

slosurfer

Tanto, can you change mine to +1, it is just going to be me and my son. Thanks

Tanto

Fixed.