we wont rip on the jeep too much i am inviting a couple of friends that have jeeps too so they probably wont be alone. the wonderful thing about truckhaven is there is a little for everyone even 2wds. just make sure everyone has a tow strap and a little patience. tow points front and rear should also be mandatory.. if you get stuck i'll get you out but i dont want to tear off your front bumper to do it.....

 

alright. I can just do a day run on 11th. Where is truckhaven?

 

loi, day run would be pretty rough as it's not close. the best way to get down there is via palm springs route (nice and flat and FAST - and i mean FAST!). the other route goes thru the mountains and you'll be doing slow turns and will take just as long but take a toll on your gas tank.

I'd say just show up sat morning or fri night and then head home the following day. i'd join ya guys but i'm in the middle of a project i'll make it up next time! i promise!!

 

&^$)(&#Q^)*($&^!@ I just talked to the girlfriend and she reminded me that her work Christmas party is on the 11th and somehow at some time I agreed to go. So now I'm trying to figure out how I can make this work.

Is the run on Saturday going to be early??? Maybe I can leave at like 5:00 or 6:00 saturday morningv and then leave with enough time to get home by 2:30 or 3:00 in the afternoon. Is possible/worth it. I finally have my damn truck back and I want to meet some of you Yotatechers.

Next weekend or the 11th is pretty much the only chances I'm going to get to wheel before the new year. I've gotta think about this. hmmmmm. I hate holidays, they get in the way of life.

 

That sounds pretty tight. If I recall you live a couple cities over from me. We didn't get started last time until between 9-9:30 or so. I showed up at 9 and remember unpacking an immediately hopping back in my truck to get on the trails. It's like an hour and a half or so if you take the 78 all the way there.

You'll have to leave around 12:30 or so to be safe depending on where we are in Truckhaven so you have enough time to get off the trails/area and then haul butt home. You'd be getting about three hours of time in the dirt and three hours of travel based the info above.

However, it's all speculation. Depending on what we do Sunday it might make more sense to come out for that but I've never done Coyote Canyon so I'm not sure if that one trial is worth the trip. MarcP and some of the others would know better.

 

I found some GPS coordinates for the turnoff to get to the area. Not sure if it's useful or not, probably be easier to meet somewhere in town like the burger joint or gas station.

N33 17.809 W115 58.630

 

I wanted to go and meet all you guys at the last big dez trip. But, I had to work. Guess what, I am working the weekend of the 11th also. My truck is so clean it's getting me mad.

 

I am planning a good run for Sunday too. And for those of you that can't make either day--well we will just have to plan another trip!

psd4mike--where in SD are you? we take trips up to a great trail off of Japatul Valley rd-we usually post a couple days prior.

 

I'm out in east county. I work every other weekend. I have this one off so I am taking the toyhauler and family out to beautiful plaster city. One of these days I will wheel with you guys.

 

Sunday run sounds interesting. Where is it? Coyote Canyon? And what time are you thinking. That might be my only option. Thanks -Seth

 

coyote canyon is north of borrego springs. it's got everthing rocks, water crossings, and my dumb self telling you to turn right when you should go left hehehe.........

 

can anyone recommned a good place to get my sliders welded on?

and we're going dec 11-12 right? let's get to the nitty gritty... what are the meeting places for Fri? Sat? Sun? Let's get down to business. I'm looking forward to going.

 

My plan is for us to meet at the entrance to Truckhaven Hills between 9-9:30am Sat the 11th-there is one main entrance off the 86 called North marina Drive-we will be able to goof around while we wait for everyone. We will wheel all day at TH and find a place to camp sat night (bring some wood). On Sun we will pack up and head over to Coyote Canyon and do that trail. I would like to be at Coyote Canyon no later than 10am.

I will iron out the details over the next few days.

 

Man it's cold out there right now! (as i post this it's 37 and that's cold enough for this SoCal person)

Borrego Springs


So if you're camping bring lots of warm clothing and firewood! Hot cider too!

 

this sounds like it will be a good time...
however, im still debating whether i want to go or not. I havent wheeled with many if any of you yet, so it would be nice to get out and meet some new 'Techers.
my only hang up is that i have finals that following week. if anything ill for sure be there saturday all day.

-Casey

 

I hope it warms up a bit out there--that is cold!!

Nitro-I hope you come out-you will have a good time.

 

Ok, I think I can do Sunday by 10:00

If possible please post directions to the meeting spot sunday. I think I can talk my girlfriend into this one. Guess I won't be getting to hammered at her christmas party oh well. -Seth

 

Nitro-

That's a killer albumk, I can't get it out of my player. Track 4 is my personal favorite.

 

would be good. I will be coming East on S22 from Warner Springs thru Borrego Springs.

I don't have CB, but 2m Ham (KE6HLQ) and FRS radios. What channels?

Also, maybe cell phones work in BS?

If you guys are having breakfast in BS, I could meet you there.

 

Directions to Coyote Canyon--North of Borrego Springs, from the intersection of Di Giorgio Rd. and Henderson Canyon Rd., Go north 1.7 miles to Trailhead. That is where we will air down and meet. GPS (n)33 19 31.5 (w)116 22 00.6

10am sound like a good meeting time-not sure what will be happening for breakfast on Sunday