Author Topic: Blair Valley - Anza Borrego - Mar 3, 2012 (Read 11159 times)

FrankB · « **on:** March 03, 2012, 10:16:53 PM »

It was really nice out there today. Not too hot, with just a little bit of wind. We drove through Blair Valley and hiked up to the old Marshal South home site. After lunch we drove up to the Pictograph hiking trail, and took that all the way to the end, to one of the best views in all of Anza Borrego.

It was pretty dry out along the dry lake bed, but there are few little wildflowers blooming if you look close enough.

On our way up to the top of Ghost Mountain (Marshal South's homesite).

Remember this guy?

We do like to eat well on these Xcursions.

Pictographs.

One of the best views in Anza Borrego.

npgtech · « **Reply #1 on:** March 03, 2012, 10:30:33 PM »

Looks like a great time! Definitely wished we could have made this one!

magnus718 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 04, 2012, 08:49:21 AM »

Fun was had by all...great 1st run with sccx and offroading in general....met some wonderful people and some good pie!

Duke562(rmaligie) · « **Reply #3 on:** March 04, 2012, 08:54:17 AM »

It was a blast !

mfbatz · « **Reply #4 on:** March 04, 2012, 12:31:56 PM »

That looked amazing! I wish I could have gone. Next time for sure!!

KickinTires · « **Reply #5 on:** March 04, 2012, 01:50:35 PM »

Here's a lineup of the Rigs in the Run... We all had a good time!

It's always fun to get out to Anza Borrego. I was hoping to get some early spring catus color, but noting much was blooming yet.
If you look around, there's always color to find in ABDSP.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera Bloom Stalk

Cholla Catus (Pesky little devils)

Fred and his gang planned to stay after the trail run to camp overnight. Here's a shot of them practicing 'Hanging Around'

That's it for now, sorry to leave you hanging...

FrankB · « **Reply #6 on:** March 04, 2012, 03:28:01 PM »

I've also got a few more pictures in this gallery:

http://frankbaiamonte.smugmug.com/So-Cal-Club-Xterra-SCCX/Blair-Valley-030312/

XterracerX · « **Reply #7 on:** March 05, 2012, 09:44:06 PM »

I couldn't have asked for a better time, a better club and a better group of people to spend a day out in the desert with. Thank you Frank for putting together another epic trip. I want to thank everyone as well for really making it a memorable one. We all had a blast!

These are great pictures... thank you so much for sharing them!

FrankB · « **Reply #8 on:** March 05, 2012, 10:44:59 PM »

Quote from: XterracerX on March 05, 2012, 09:44:06 PM

I couldn't have asked for a better time, a better club and a better group of people to spend a day out in the desert with. Thank you Frank for putting together another epic trip. I want to thank everyone as well for really making it a memorable one. We all had a blast!

These are great pictures... thank you so much for sharing them!

Fred, as always it was great to see you and all of your friends. How was the camping? Carl mentioned something about the awning. Nothing serious I hope.

Ghost65 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 09, 2012, 04:41:50 AM »

This was a great afternoon, and I too would like to thank everyone for a wonderful day.

Alex (my son) and I enjoyed the hiking, scenery, but especially the people. Several first time Club members, which was great, Ryan & Chase, David & Sam, nice to meet you, and Fred & Co., plus the veterans, Frank, Heather, and Mark.

Couldn't have been better weather, and oh yes, a special thanks to Frank & Heather for grabbing the elusive Julian Pie's. Terrific eating in the desert is a great way to solidify the SCCX membership noobies!

Thanks all, let's plan another Anza run before things heat up.

Frank using a little map "strategery"