Steve,

Actually....you do. I remember you posted the GPS track from the trip.

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27079

The spot is where you marked Sat Camp. You could give them the GPS coord, but I'm sure there are a lot closer ones to FC or SW.

 

Do you know which road that was on though?

 

I'm bringing a fair amount of my food, supplementing from the stores.

I'll probably do some lovely navy eggs in the mornings, some mix of stews, chili's, etc for dinner, sandwhiches or similiar for lunch. Plan on carrying lunch each day, since we are going to be hell and gone far from the stores around lunch time. There's a nice restaurant at FC, not sure what there is at SW, but I'm sure there is something.

Ice is available at FC, and I *think* at SW.

I'll be cooking on a coleman stove if I can borrow one, or one of my backpacking stoves otherwise.

Fuel carry is not strictly necessary since we are basing near the gas stations, but I'm gonna try and get a few gallons of get-ya-back gas myself.

Temps are available on the daily report...
http://www.nps.gov/deva/Morning.pdf

 

Thanks Scott and Andries

Mark

 

Stock :cry:

Lucky though...I was just about to put money down on the NE lift when all the %#@ hit the fan about the relocs. I havent had time to do the Revtek or Daystar thing and I doubt it'll get done before DV, although I keep telling myself its possible

 

Yeah I dont know if there are going to be clearance issues on the trails. I'm not lifted that much to be honest. Just get used to skidplates doing their job

Good thing you missed on the NE stuff, XREAS is expensive to replace.

 

what about tire issues? everytime ive gone through an area with rocks i'm afraid my dueler h/t's are gonna pop. i wish i had the money to buy some beafier tires.

 

You'll be fine. 80% of the stuff is rough gravel road kinda things, at the worst. I'm stock height as well, so that's no worries either. I've done a fair amount of this area on crappy old uniroyals with no probs.

Steve managed to find some stuff to tear up tires on his last trip, but I think he was tryin... since the vehicles that got torn up were fords...

 

Hey guys,

due to the lack of campground issue as well as the friggin $500 i have to shell out for my ACL knee brace, I'm going to back out of this trip. I'm bummed, but have a good time, guys

Bob

 

Wussy


See you next time round then. Hope the knee is going to be fine soon.

 

Ok - more organisational issues (for me!)

Has anyone CONFIRMED where they are staying? Please state where if so.

If you have not confirmed anything, where do you intend on staying?

Do I need to get a desert pass/camping pass both? If so, where do I get this?

Thanks as always,
Markl

 

i havent confirmed my accomadations yet because it seems like stovepipe seems to be the only option. and since stovepipe is on a first come first serve basis, i was hoping ill show up early enough on friday to get a spot. if not, i was planning on looking for backcountry camping but i havent really researched that part yet. i should probably get on that soon.

 

Mark,

I will be staying in Ridgcrest (best Western China Lake BLvd on Friday, this is already booked. I'm still trying to get a room fro Friday at Stovepipewells.

Then Sat-Tur morning will be at STovepipewells Village.

I think Scott will be staying at the FC campgrounds for the whole time.

I think the best would be to contact DV park people directly in connection with passes.

See this site
http://www.death-valley.us/camping.html

 

By the way, I do not recommend the budget inn in ridgecrest. It is not the chain motel, it's a little mom and pop place. I called and asked if they accept dogs. They said yes so I reserved a room with them. I arrive and they want a $10 pet deposit...cash. Right there I knew I wasn't getting it back, but I figured it was only $10. So...the rooms were a dump, the water never got really hot, and the shower heads produced water that stung because it came out so fast. The next day they wouldn't give my deposit back because they said I had more than 1 dog. They never mentioned a limit on dogs.

 

Well, hell. That just gives you more time to start working up Pismo III, right?

We'll miss ya. :cry:

 

A link that some might find useful in relation to camping in DV

http://4wheeldrive.about.com/gi/dyna...nt%3Dbackroads

Cheers
Mark

 

Ok guys, we need to update the list. ( I think all the jokes scared Bob off, he will be missed :cry: )

- Scottiac (fri PM -> tue PM, FC)
- Bonnie (Scottiac's mom, taco dbl cab, but may ride with S., FC)
- Bulldog( fri PM (Have to sleep in Ridgecrest but will be there early Sat) -> tue PM, SW)
- Good Times (fri PM -> sun PM, backcountry. Still coming with your own rig??)
- Chiefiji (fri PM -> Sun, backcountry) (Assume you are in since Scott cleared tire issue)
- 04Runner (Sat am (early ) ->??, accom pending wife approval)
- Robinhood (need to confirm another rig ??) Maybe
- RBLACAUSA (???? buying CB ????????)

Lets us know if you can confirm or any updates.

PS: Mark the linky no worky for me.

 

andries,

put me down for a maybe. i know, i know, i'm being fickle, but if i get the itch, i may just get up and go. sleep in the desert somewhere. who knows

bob

 

Bob,

You change your mind more than my GF

Will be good to have you there. Wil add you as a maybe again.

 

Updated list

- Scottiac (fri PM -> tue PM, FC)
- Bonnie (Scottiac's mom, taco dbl cab, but may ride with S., FC)
- Bulldog( fri PM (Have to sleep in Ridgecrest but will be there early Sat) -> tue PM, SW)
- Bob (Maybe)
- Good Times (fri PM -> sun PM, backcountry. Still coming with your own rig??)
- Chiefiji (fri PM -> Sun, backcountry) (Assume you are in since Scott cleared tire issue)
- 04Runner (Sat am (early ) ->??, accom pending wife approval)
- Robinhood (need to confirm another rig ??) Maybe
- RBLACAUSA (???? buying CB ????????)

Lets us know if you can confirm or any updates.

Scott how late should we meet at SW on Saturday morning to do the top around loop? Maybe we can skip Scotty's Castle and do it on Mon or Tue?? This will give us at least an hour.