Southern California Club Xterra
Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX Xcursions => Topic started by: Toro on March 19, 2014, 08:54:27 PM
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I will attempt to recreate as much as I can here for the upcoming Xcusion. I'm not looking forward to it but I'll work on it. I think John is doing a good job of putting it back together, but he asked me to do this.
Head to Laughlin on Friday the 18th. Stay at hotel/camp. Hit the road early Sat the 19th. Camp Sat night along the road. Finish road on Sunday the 20th. No real wheeling, just a desert trip and camping through a historical, 120 mile, desert road.
We would be starting in Laughlin, at the AVI Casino, on the morning of the 19th and head west towards I-15. Camp at Hole in the wall, Camp Mojave or Beal Mt on Saturday night. We can take a vote but I think I'd like to end it at Afton Canyon and avoid the "Mojave River".
This is stock (running boards and mud flaps style) and family friendly.
Who's in
1. Toro/Danny + Mary
2. SteveC/ Steve +1
3. xxSVxx/Christian + 1
4. NPGTech/Nick + Shi + Taylor
5. SoCalTerry/ Terry
6. Knightrider/Jordan + "The Oven"
7. RBDuffer/ Randy + Nilda
8. RoadInspectress/ Luana + Tom
9. GhostX/John + Daph + Alex
10. DannyX/Danny + 1
11. Bikerscage/ Rich + 2
12. Randolf1/ Randy
13. FBinSD/ Frank
14. MotorPig77/ Clint + 2
15. Lupinone/ John + 1
16. SDFrontier/Paul + 1
17. Snoopy/ Travis + Chatil + Aaron
18. 2013nick/ Nick + 1
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20.
If I don't have your cell, please PM it to me
Due to permits for large groups, this run is capped at 20 vehicles and 40 people.
If we fill up, I will start a standby list. Last year we had no cancelations and took 15 trucks through the trail. The Year before that we had about 6+ last min cancelations. We will not run a second smaller group to circumvent the permit. I'm on the hook and held responsible with the Mojave National Preserve and don't want to poke a bear.
Standby List
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The AVI Casino is located at
10000 Aha Macau Pkwy,
Laughlin, NV 89029
We will meet in the parking to get together and meet and great. There is a gas station and a convenience store in the parking lot of the AVI. Ice, gas, snacks and beer will be available.
I would like to roll out at 0830 at the latest. Please be gassed up and ready to roll around 0800. It will take time to get a group this big going. Then we have to account for the buried phone.
Things you need to have or be aware of and required.
-5 good tires.
-Rig in good working condition. Check all your fluids and spot check your belts and hoses
-Working 4wd
-At least 1 spare tire with in 2" in size to the tires on your rig. No Doughnuts.
-A Jack that can alow you to change a tire in uneven ground
-A CB Radio. (plenty of time to get one)
-Dogs are more than welcome but please keep them on a leash while out and about.
-Enough fuel to travel 200 miles in 4wd
-Minimum 1 Gallon of water per person per day
-Tow strap
-If you air down, be prepared to refill
-Basic tools
-Sanitation supplies for camping. If your digging holes, bring your own shovel. Bio-Degradable TP
-First Aide Kit
-We will pack out all trash and leave nothing behind (except for underground poo)
-Bring trash bags for yourself.
-Temperatures in the Desert can vary. Be prepared for anything. The higher elevations can be down right freezing and the lowers can easily reach 120 in the summer.
-You will have to take a dump at some point so plan ahead and dont wait till the last min.
-What ever you need to camp comfortably
-Bring enough batteries (Jordan) and memory (Jordan) for cameras (Jordan)
-Binoculars
-Wide brimmed hat
-Flashlights, lantern
-Good walking shoes
-A camping chair and somewhere to prop your feet will be nice
-GPS. Hand held or carmount
-Books or maps of trail/road
We will be on the road for the better part of two days. Please plan your meals accordingly. Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks.
If your not a camper and would like some advice please PM me for my little tricks.
We will be pot-lucking it on Saturday night....details later.
A good reference guide is a good idea. I like and use,
http://www.amazon.com/Mojave-Road-Guide-Adventure-Through/dp/0914224379/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357196426&sr=8-1&keywords=mojave+road+guide
this version is limited on the Mojave Rd but has enough the be helpful
http://www.amazon.com/Southern-California-Backroads-4-Wheel-Trails/dp/0966497643/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1357196580&sr=8-3&keywords=mojave+road+guide
Comm's
Please remember to pick up a CB. I will not be doing FRS this year. We will communicating 100% by CB. Ham radio will only be used to talk isht about those with out Ham radio's . With a group this size, Ham will be used to have solid Comm's btwn lead and tail....and god forbid, in case of emergency. There are many reasonable options available.
http://amzn.com/B000069DOV
This guy is a descent hand held with mag mount ant included.
This is my set up...and it's awsome.
http://amzn.com/B00004VXNI
with
http://amzn.com/B001AAT94W
Opinions on CB's are like belly buttons. Everyone's got one.
We will be working CB channel 17 and 2m simplex 146.535
points of interest
This trip destroys in cabin filters. The fine sand of the Mojave gets into everything. Please consider changing your filter before and after the trip.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D566IG/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_gMMktb1SK8DPA
These have less pleats than the OE filter so it won't last as long...but at these prices, that's okay.
We will be hauling out ALL trash. If you have a tire carrier you might want to consider a Trasharoo.
http://trasharoo.3dcartstores.com/
These guys keep the trash out of your rig. Keeps the smell out and frees up precious cargo space.
If your running an oiled cone filter, consider running a dry pre-filter. The fine sand will get stuck to the filter and and start sucking down the MPG's even further.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001034E6W/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_EZMktb18JKRHK
This particular one is for 9" base and 7" top diameters. This will only alow the finest of sand to get through. Find what works for yours and give it shot. It will pay for itself on this one trip.
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We will be doing the Friday Warp9 haul through the desert.
It will run from 29palms/Joshua Tree to Laughlin with minimal pavement. We will be traveling North East, South of the 15 through some of the least traveled, most beautiful parts of the Mojave.
1. Danny
2. SteveC/Steve
3. RBDuffer/Randy
4. knightrider/Jordan
5. Roadinspectress/ Luana
6. 2014 nick
7. SDFrontier/Paul
8. Motopig77
Drum Roll please.......
meet time will be............
0700! .....0r 0600...
However you want to look at it.
That's right. Time to wipe the drool off and pour some coffee. An early start is what we need to make this happen.
First meet up spot at 0600 for those wanting breakfast.
Grandma's Country Kitchen
2868 W Ramsey St,
Banning, CA 92220
Luna was kind enough to call ahead and reserve some spots for us at Grandma's Country Kitchen
Breakfast reservation is under Luana/SCCX for 6 a.m. to whenever. we have been given a back parking lot for our use till when we bail.
We will hit the road at 0700 and head to the last gas stop.
0800-0830
Amboy Liquor
4960 Adobe Rd
Twentynine Palms California 92277
Gas, ice and snacks will be available.
We will then head to the staging area for air down and final securing of all loose items.
http://goo.gl/maps/68iM9
34.239381,-115.720689
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After a long, dirty, hot day of wheeling, few things hit the spot like and awesome meal and a cold beer! In the past, we have managed to put together a pretty impressive feast during the Saturday night break. I encourage you to participate with what ever you can.
Please bring enough food for around 6-8 people. If everyone brings enough for everyone, we will have waaaaaaaaaaay too much food.
3lbs of Carne Asada. The good stuff (because it's $6/lbs) , Ranchera Preparada (marinated skirt steak). Please don't freeze it. The marinade destroys the meat
1. Danny
2. Ghost
3. Paul
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Main Dishes
1. Christian - Pizza
2. Clint - Pulled Pork
3. 2013Nick - Tri Tip
4. BikersCage - Smokey Dreams
Sides
1. Terry - Lettuc, Tomato, Shredded Cheese
2. Nick - Beans and Guacamole
3. John - Spanish Rice
4. Luana - Salsa, rice
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Other
1. Paul - Flour Tortillas
2. Steve - Foil, Flour tortillas
3. 2013nick- plates and plastic ware
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Dessert
1. Jordan - Baked Goodness
2. FBinSD - Cookies and Goodies
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I intend on eating like a true Mexican. On my feet while i cook. We will however, need a few tables to put the food on for others to serve themselves from. If you have a small table and don't mind bringing it, please post up.
Cooking Gear for the group
1. Jordan - Oven for the Pizza
2. Danny - Grill for the Asada
3. Terry - Stove
Small Table for the group
1. Terry
2. Paul
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Volunteers to bring a bundle of wood for the camp fire.
1. John/Ghost
2. Randy
3. Terry
4. Christiaan
5. Paul
6. Jordan
7. Frank/FBinSD
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Reserved
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Reserved
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You're a stud Toro!
So, is John bringing a whole beer truck or what?
Let me know if there's anything I can do to help out.
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If there is room... We would like to be added to the list of folks attending. I'll have myself, wife Chantil, and our son Aaron.
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Harrah's Laughlin Welcomes SCCX!
Alright guys, everything is setup for the group! Here's our custom link:
http://www.totalrewards.com/hotel-reservations?propCode=LAU&groupCode=L04SCC4
All you have to do is select April 18 for check in, number of guests(group rate is good up to 2 people, if you've got kids, pack them in a suitcase or just dont bring them to check in desk to save yourself the $10-20). upgraded rooms are available, but be aware, the group rate is for a deluxe room which is already an upgrade from the north tower classic rooms.
For guests that prefer to phone in their reservations, they may call our Reservation Center at 877-881-5955 to secure a reservation on your group block. Callers must use your group code to identify the group, L04SCC4.
Please note that you and your guests may make reservations in the block at group rate until 3/19/2014. After that time, the group rate will be offered based on hotel availability only.
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Added Snoop!
That's it. For the second time this trip....we are full!
If your first name isn't on the list...it's because my dumbass forgot it or I don't have it. Please let me know.
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Added Snoop!
That's it. For the second time this trip....we are full!
If your first name isn't on the list...it's because my dumbass forgot it or I don't have it. Please let me know.
Thanks Toro! My name is Travis. Looking forward to seeing other SCCX folks and the Mojave Road again. BTW, Mojave Road was the first run we did with SCCX back in 2001. We've been away for a bit.
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Thanks Toro! My name is Travis. Looking forward to seeing other SCCX folks and the Mojave Road again. BTW, Mojave Road was the first run we did with SCCX back in 2001. We've been away for a bit.
White Gen 1 correct? I think I've seen pics of you from BITD from Xxursion photos...will be good to meet you.
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Cool Spencer!!!
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White Gen 1 correct? I think I've seen pics of you from BITD from Xxursion photos...will be good to meet you.
GhostX, that is correct. Since then we've traded the original on a 2005 X. Looking forward to seeing all as well.
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......we've traded the original on a 2005 X.....
Is it white? With dark tint?
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Been update the potluck thread.
Can anyone bring flour tortillas and A roll of tin foil?
Also,
If you previously signed up for something and it's not on the list, please remind me of it. I know there was more on the lost list
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i can bring tortillas, and put me down for a bundle o wood.
also, you can nix my gf off the attendee list, she decided to stay home and bake/make money instead of come out and have fun.
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.....you can nix my gf off the attendee list, she decided to stay home....
Can't say I blame her. I'm sure she felt close to meeting her maker last year.
.....updated. Tnx Jordan.
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Na she's used to all that high speed stuff, she just can't turn down an order for a cute cake design someone wants lol
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I can bring tin foil I guess. Seems like I should be bringing more? Any other requests?
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Well my flight permit got pulled on me this morning.... :(
Missing another trip.
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Well my flight permit got pulled on me this morning.... :(
Missing another trip.
Sorry to here that bud. There will be other trips.
2013nick, your on the list, Welcome aboard. Chime in here when you see this.
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Had to work in Las Vegas for a few weeks. Drove past the Afton Cyn Rd and the Mojave Preserve. Its very green up here. Rain has been steady to the place so plants are a'bloomin! Weather is nice too.
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We'll bring TriTip, plasticwear, and paper towels, i have a charcoal grill i can bring if its needed. just let me know if i should
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Friday morning meet spot has been updated for better food and a larger parking lot.
Nick, thanks offering to bring grub, you've been added to the list. I have a propane grill that we will be using so your grill can stay home.
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So meet time on Friday is 7:00, grandmas kitchen opens at 6:00. Is the plan to get a group breakfast at 6 and leave at 7, or are we grabbing breakfast as a group at 7?
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So meet time on Friday is 7:00, grandmas kitchen opens at 6:00. Is the plan to get a group breakfast at 6 and leave at 7, or are we grabbing breakfast as a group at 7?
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I would like to roll out of Grandma's as close to 0700 as possible. If all goes well, I plan on being there shortly after 0600.
If this time line is a stretch, I'm open to pushing everything back by 1hr.
Thoughts?
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No that's cool with me, I prefer an earlier start.
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Friday meet time/breakfast time works for us...Danny, I have a 10x10 EZ up tent for shade...should I bring this?
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I left you guys a gift at the mailbox
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well which is it?
a "J" or an "H"
:)
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Now I got to drive out there tonight and get those........
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well which is it?
a "J" or an "H"
:)
Bah Ha Ha Ha :D :D
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Are we still meeting at the gas station in Twentynine Palms Friday morning at some point?
Those stickers are awesome BTW.
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Are we still meeting at the gas station in Twentynine Palms Friday morning at some point?
Those stickers are awesome BTW.
Yep. Amboy Liquor around 0800-0830.
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Regarding the Friday morning dash:
Approximately what time do you think we'll arrive in Laughlin?
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Regarding the Friday morning dash:
Approximately what time do you think we'll arrive in Laughlin?
Good question!
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It's hard to tell. Depends on how the group moves. We are covering a lot of desert miles.
If we get on the road by 10am...I'm guessing 4pm to cover the entire trip. There will be two spots where we can duck out onto highway if time gets thin.
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You guys better hurry!!! There will be a lot of drinking to get done. ;D
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We started at the Avi, and went to slashX 180 miles. Started at 1100 ended at 1730. We averaged about 32 mph for the trip. So round up it takes about 6 hours if you do all dirt. Quickest, one of my friend did it in 4.
The larger the group the longer it takes due to dust. We had 7 in the fast run. And we did have to back track as we lost one in the wash.
If you don't have a Ham radio, make sure you have GPS of each check point where your group decides to stop.
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Anyone have GPX files or coordinates for the various different stops along the way?
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actually, the guy from AZ had detailed GPS coordinates.....he bowed out of this year's trip but he gave coords to a few of us....I'll dig around and see if I still have them
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^^^Andrew
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I will be going digital on this trip. I will be using BackCountry Navigator with maps I made on Google earth.
I have created a .KMZ (Google Earth) file in three parts of the Friday morning run.
1. 29 Palms to Goffs
2. Goffs to the 95
3. 95 to needles
I then converted them to .GPX and loaded them, individually, into Backcountry Navigator. The app combined the trips into one trip and overlaid it onto the built in topo maps
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This is an over view shot but can be zoomed into amazing detail.
You can then download that area of the map to your device and navigate with in it on an off grid trip. This will only work with devices that have a true built in gps receiver. (Sorry iPhone users).
If anyone is interested in the .gpx or .kmz files I created, let me know and I wil l send them to you.
There are several files available online for the actual Mojave Road that can easily be download from the web.
The app is $10. It I s kind of pricey but I drop $10 on Harrison maps several times a year. If anyone else is using this app, I can send you the file of my setup and your system will display it. There will be no need to do anything else.
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I'm just going to follow the dust and loose gear along the trail; Olde School ;D
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since when have iphones not had gps? ive never had an iphone but always assumed they had the same A-GPS style receivers almost all smartphones have today. A-GPS is assisted gps, meaning it uses the internet to download the gps satellite locations for a faster gps fix, without internet they can still get a fix, but its a cold fix that can take up to 10 mins to aquire.
there is also a trial version for backcountry navigator if people are interested in trying it out, its good for 21 days so this trip is perfect for trying it out if you dont know if its worth the $10. i use it alot for the topo maps out in borrego.
id be interested in your gpx, danny.
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Would one need a GPS app, as apposed to using google maps with the files downloaded?
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I use MotionX GPS on my iOS device and works for me in Borrego where there is no cell service.
Danny, Please may I have a copy of your GPX file.
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but its a cold fix that can take up to 10 mins to aquire.
that's kinda what I meant by a true GPS. You can't really navigate with A-GPS.
Would one need a GPS app, as apposed to using google maps with the files downloaded?
Google Maps is dependant on the Internet to work. You can Cache map images and use them while off line, but it doesn't do that as well is other apps.
Any how....here's a link to .gpx files.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/c9ni1kej03brf7t/MpU_Th3FEX
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Don't forget the find my phone app for John ;D
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alright, so the app works off network better than google maps would?
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I also like the topo maps you navigate with.
There are a million ways to do this, including Google Maps.
You can also load .GPX files directly into a GPS and navigate with that. I've always had troubles doing this with my Garmin but I know it's possible.
I've been using BC Nav for a bit and I like it. I'll be using it for this trip to truly stretch it's legs.
I'll also be using the GPS on a 10" Galaxy Pro.
Just sharing what I'll be using.
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I will be going digital on this trip. I will be using BackCountry Navigator with maps I made on Google earth.
So did you buy an add-on from BackCountry Navigator? I have Pro and it does not seem to want to interface to Google maps ???
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Nilda said: "It would be easier just to take a 'virtual' trip from your home and save the damn dust" ;D
I'll be using my big screen unidirectional observation port, AKA windshild.
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I'm getting cold feet for the Friday time warp.
But, from what it looks like there will be some opportunities to slab it if I can't handle the heat
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Terry...
Fire up the App.
at the top, find the icon that looks like a few sheets of paper. Click it.
2. On the next screen, select "more map sources"
3.on that screen, the second item down will say "US : Topo Maps and Charts"....Select it.
4. The first one on the next list will be
"Cal Topo US 24k Topo Maps (recomended)....Select it.
You should now have topo maps displaying.
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I'm getting cold feet for the Friday time warp.
But, from what it looks like there will be some opportunities to slab it if I can't handle the heat
There will be two places you can separate and hit the highway.
The 15fwy @ Goffs and trail crosses hwy 95 between the 2nd and 3rd leg of the trip.
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Look guys, I've ran Mojave several times. And you don't really need GPS, just a good Compass that can point to North. Going in a caravan only requires the leader and tailgunner to have GPS. Everyone else just follows and enjoys the trip.
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By the way. I just drove back from Vegas this past Friday and the weather ir a perfect 80 deg. out there. You may also want to check out the Ivampah solar project just WEST of the 15 Fwy before the Nevada border. 3 impressive solar panel fields that heat up water pipes to 5000 deg to produce steam. A few birds get cooked every now and then.
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I pulled a few things off of Duffer's boat that should help us on this trip:
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I'm bringing one of these.....
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I'm bringing one of these.....
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Wall or wrist??
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Just follow this guy...
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But not too closely, this Toro gets airborne
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But not too closely, this Toro gets airborne
Airborne?? Oh I'm definitely following him.
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Toro isn't the only one with 'lofty' expectations...
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Updates for Frid-Dash
Luna was kind enough to call ahead and reserve some spots for us at Grandma's Country Kitchen
Breakfast reservation is under Luana/SCCX for 6 a.m. to whenever.
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Sooo, my codawg got a bunch of work dumped into his lap and won't be able to make the trip.
I am still in for the Mojave Road part of the trip, but I may not do the Friday dash.
Hopefully I can find a copilot for the road!
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Have a great time everyone! I had a blast on this run last year.
Maybe I can make it again in 2015 to represent for Nor Cal. ;)
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Hey Danny, can you send me the GPX file.. I'd like to use that!
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Hey Danny, can you send me the GPX file.. I'd like to use that!
Stop talking to yourself, Danny.
Oh, you meant Torro, my bad!
;D ;D
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Hey Danny, can you send me the GPX file.. I'd like to use that!
Post #50 has a link to drop box where you can download the files for the Friday run.
Mojave file will be added this werkend.
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Dudes i havent been on here busy for a bit. What do i need to bring. The wife is going to bring her all famous cookies. I also recently got a smoker as an anniversary present and wanted to smoke something all of thursday then I can throw it in the fridge and have it for the trip and just reheat. Any ideas?
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Dudes i havent been on here busy for a bit. What do i need to bring. The wife is going to bring her all famous cookies. I also recently got a smoker as an anniversary present and wanted to smoke something all of thursday then I can throw it in the fridge and have it for the trip and just reheat. Any ideas?
It has to be tri tip, right? I mean that is the only logical conclusion here?
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Dudes i havent been on here busy for a bit. What do i need to bring. The wife is going to bring her all famous cookies. I also recently got a smoker as an anniversary present and wanted to smoke something all of thursday then I can throw it in the fridge and have it for the trip and just reheat. Any ideas?
Holy cow! What a question! It must be Christmas.
In order of importance
1. Ham
2. Brisket
3. Turkey Leg
4. Ribs (any kind)..beef
5. Hot pockets
6. Corn dogs
7. PB & J sandwiches
8. Twinkies
9 Oreos
10. Totsie Pops
11. Doublemint gum
12. Old gym socks
13. Plywood
........mmmmmm
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Corn dogs on a smoker... So good
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I've decided kinda last minute that I want in on the Friday dash. It's really early and I will have to leave San Diego before sunrise but I will try.
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It has to be tri tip, right? I mean that is the only logical conclusion here?
seconded
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Man my aunt's flight is not till 1130pm in LAX I can't even come for dinner on Saturday night.
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We already have Tri-tip on the menu. How about something else?
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ribs
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It has to be tri tip, right? I mean that is the only logical conclusion here?
It has to be ribs, right? I mean that is the only logical conclusion here?
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Dudes i havent been on here busy for a bit. What do i need to bring. The wife is going to bring her all famous cookies. I also recently got a smoker as an anniversary present and wanted to smoke something all of thursday then I can throw it in the fridge and have it for the trip and just reheat. Any ideas?
Ribs, Brisket, ham, turkeys, chicken, anything really I love smoking meat you can do everything you can cook on a bbq.
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Update Dropbox https://db.tt/mLztWud4
Dropbox file has been updated with Mojave Rd file. It's from Dirtopia in .KML. This will load directly into back country nav or you can run it through a .gpx converter like http://www.gpsbabel.org/htmldoc-development/Suboptions.html
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I am pulling out of the Friday dash; after further review, our driver will be much better suited relaxing poolside for a few hours in advance of the two day drive-a-thon TMR is...
Have fun and be safe!! :)
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A few thoughts occurred to me last night that I wanted to share:
We have enough food. Seriously. There is no way we're going to be able to eat all the food people are making. The fat kid in me is exhilarated, but last year we didn't even finish all the food people made....
Breakfast Sunday morning: Do we have dedicated peeps for this? Are we on our own? COFFEE. I AM GOING TO NEED TO MOOCH COFFEE OFF SOMEONE. WILLING TO TRADE ALMOST ANYTHING. YES, EVEN THAT. COFFEE IS A MUST. Terry hooked me up last year...
Thanks again Terry! :)
Anyway....getting PUMPED!!!!!
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Yeah coffee would be a great thing to bring in bulk. How necessary is a rear recovery point for this trip?
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also is anyone else camping out friday night instead of staying in that fancy hotel?
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Is the early start putting you guys off? We can move it back a little bit.
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Hey Danny
Not really. Just the idea of being able to prop my feet up and chill for an extended time before devoting a lot of wheel time sounds unbeatable. Considering the amount of time we'll be driving Sat and Sun a few hours of pool time sounds great.
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Christiaan: Your a pussy
2013Nick: Recovery points should not be an issue, easy to moderate trails
Toro: Later would be nicer, I'm kinda a pussy
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Only problem is leave later. Less time for festivities. I'm just thinking the cove and a fire and brewski's!!!!
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Christiaan: Your a pussy
2013Nick: Recovery points should not be an issue, easy to moderate trails
Toro: Later would be nicer, I'm kinda a pussy
So family oriented!! Great work Randy!
(pssst...it's you're)
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Christiaan: Your a pussy
2013Nick: Recovery points should not be an issue, easy to moderate trails
Toro: Later would be nicer, I'm kinda a pussy
Typical BOD response. :)
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LOL! This is officially one of my favourite threads on SCCX. So glad I came back for it. Cant wait for this weekend!
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It was even better before john deleted it...
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I'm more than likely going to be in for the friday dash, so if the time changes, let me know. I wont be 100% positive til I wake up friday morning though!
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Since the food is taken care of, I see that there is a need for coffee.
I will bring coffee... and not any of that sissy Constant Comment crap... none of that Sanka stuff, no. I will bring you coffee befitting the Gods! Full of hot black goodness the likes of which songs are sung in the Halls of Valhalla... Odin himself is well pleased to sip such wonderful dark matter! My coffee will wake you from a thousand deaths. Blacker than the blackest black...TIMES INFINITY!!!
By the time you're done with it, you may see sounds, count atoms, resonate through walls, and bleed black... \m/
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We lost Mark and Nia. They can't make it.
One spot is now available, I have a feeling we'll have two more opening up.
If anyone out there knows someone who wants to be a part of this.......blah....blah.....blah........
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It was even better before john deleted it...
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If you ever want to see that screwdriver again mister...
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Lost another one. Chris is out.
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SO. FREAKING. PUMPED.
and TORO
DO NOT FORGET TO CALL YOUR BUDDY AT THE RANGER STATION
WE DO NOT NEED TO HAVE HIM PULL OUR CARAVAN OVER.
well, let's be honest, it would be funny......but still.... ;)
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Since the food is taken care of, I see that there is a need for coffee.
I will bring coffee... and not any of that sissy Constant Comment crap... none of that Sanka stuff, no. I will bring you coffee befitting the Gods! Full of hot black goodness the likes of which songs are sung in the Halls of Valhalla... Odin himself is well pleased to sip such wonderful dark matter! My coffee will wake you from a thousand deaths. Blacker than the blackest black...TIMES INFINITY!!!
By the time you're done with it, you may see sounds, count atoms, resonate through walls, and bleed black... \m/
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That's great and all, but does it bring all the boys to the yard?
Getting excited!
Christiaan, I'll see you poolside on Friday. What route are you taking up and what time are you leaving? I wouldn't mind caravanning. I'm in north OC. Basically, 55/91 interchange.
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That's great and all, but does it bring all the boys to the yard?
Getting excited!
Christiaan, I'll see you poolside on Friday. What route are you taking up and what time are you leaving? I wouldn't mind caravanning. I'm in north OC. Basically, 55/91 interchange.
Hey Steve...I'm thinking about leaving S. OC around 8....caravaing will definitely work....
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That's great and all, but does it bring all the boys to the yard?
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Not like the smell of BBQ on the grill, but it will raise them from the arms of Morpheus and return them to the land of the living... Even if they are Zombies... :D
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Hey Steve...I'm thinking about leaving S. OC around 8....caravaing will definitely work....
Check FB messenger. ( :-*)
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Hey all I'm going to be pulling out of my place between 0930 and 1000. I'm letting the traffic settle down first. Get me in Laughlin about 1400.
I will be monitoring HAM 146.535 Simplex and CB channel 17. I'll be listening. Actually I touched Danny across the desert last year for a while.
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Hey all I'm going to be pulling out of my place between 0930 and 1000. I'm letting the traffic settle down first. Get me in Laughlin about 1400.
I will be monitoring HAM 146.535 Simplex and CB channel 17. I'll be listening. Actually I touched Danny across the desert last year for a while.
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LoL
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Actually I touched Danny across the desert last year for a while.
Smoooooooth
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Something special about setting up my Outlook auto response.
About to head out of work for a couple of days!
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Well played Steve...lololololol!!
Something special about setting up my Outlook auto response.
About to head out of work for a couple of days!
^^^This is a good thing.
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Post 1 updated.....
The AVI Casino is located at
10000 Aha Macau Pkwy,
Laughlin, NV 89029
We will meet in the parking to get together and meet and great. There is a gas station and a convenience store in the parking lot of the AVI. Ice, gas, snacks and beer will be available.
I would like to roll out at 0830 at the latest. Please be gassed up and ready to roll around 0800. It will take time to get a group this big going. Then we have to account for the buried phone.
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Dont think im going to make it i will know tomorrow about noon. While going over the truck found a few things i need to fix before a trip like this across the desert.
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I'm def out for the warp9 haul in the morning. See y'all in Laughlin.
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Nilda and I will be at 29 palms by 8-8:30.
So ready to roll :o
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If you have a sam's club card run over to the AZ side for super cheap gas
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Leaving San Diego at 9am. If anyone north of me wants to meet up, hit me up. 619-208-1496
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I had to work for part of the day today, so Nick and I wont be getting into Laughlin until probably 6-7ish. See you all tonight. Cant wait!
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Got a late start. Heading to gas, bevmo, then I'm on the road. See y'all there.
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We are here...room 030904.
Please direct all cocktail and food orders to my room...enjoy!! ;D ;D
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We are camping on Friday night at Balancing Rocks Camp (N 35 06" 07' W 114 46' 26"). This is about 12 miles after the start of Mojave Road. We plan on meeting up with the group there ready to roll. Cheers, Travis
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Here and tired! Good night!
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Ready...set...
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What a great run.
Thanks Toro...please put us down for 2015.
A top fiver for sure.
Great seeing/meeting everyone. :)
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What GhostX said. Really great time. Apparently the Mitchel Caverns are may be opening up this fall. I'm thinking there needs to be a strike mission back out there for them. :)
Now... to research replacement rims and tires... :P
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I also would to chime in:
Thank you Toro for all the work you did to organize this and make it again an epic event.
Some observations:
. Price of 4 new tires and two rims? $$$
. THE WHOPS? PAINFULL >:( :'(
. Dinner and drinks with a bunch of your friends around the campfire? PRICELESS
Thanks again Danny.
P.S. Mitchell Caverns? Even a camping trip this Fall? ;D
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Another great run in the books. We had a great time. Thanks everyone for an awesome trip. A great big fire, families, kiddo's and a great group make all the difference.
2014 is in the books. We might have to make 2015 a 3 day trip.
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Picture thread...
http://sccxterra.com/smf/index.php?topic=2366.0
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Another great run in the books. We had a great time. Thanks everyone for an awesome trip. A great big fire, families, kiddo's and a great group make all the difference.
2014 is in the books. We might have to make 2015 a 3 day trip.
Thanks again for everything. Sounds like a PLAN for 2015 a brewin'.
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Ya toro great job! The landscape was truly awesome, we can't wait to go next year
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Were the stickers still there?
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Were the stickers still there?
Nope. :(
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Thanks to Toro and everyone for the best group in three years. New and old friends, it was like family, without the yelling and fighting for the remote :D
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Hey RB i still have your tie downs. would you like me to bring them out to you some time?
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Thanks eveyone for making it a great trip and a big thanks to Toro. Looking forward to joing you all out on the trails again soon.
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Epic Epic Epic
I must repeat what others have already said...
There are truly great people on this board. Helpful, generous, courteous, and friendly. Everything I'm not. Hahah. Just kidding. Self-deprecation over.
Thanks to Toro for rallying the troops, herding the cats, and being the trail boss.
Can't wait for next year!
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Hey RB i still have your tie downs. would you like me to bring them out to you some time?
Hey Nick, just keep 'em in your truck and I'll get 'em next tme we get together. It was great to hang with you and Jamie.
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ill keep them safe! it was a pleasure meet everyone on this trip and to gain all the new xterra wheeling knowledge
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Great job Toro! I'm looking forward to next year! My daughter and I, oh yeah...and Rex too, had an absolute blast this weekend! I can't wait to see everyone out on the next adventure!
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This was a great run. We had a blast! +1 to everything everyone said. :)
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Another amazing trip in the books...
Big thanks to TORO (Danny P) for organizing/running/leading the group...
A masterful job herding all us cats...
A great time was had by all and lifelong memories were made!!!!
ROCK RIGHT! S TURNNN........SHARP RIGHT!!! SHARP RIGHT!!!! ;)
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Special recognition goes out to Jordan "Lug Wrench" Brown...for obvious reasons. :)
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Special recognition goes out to Jordan "Lug Wrench" Brown...for obvious reasons. :)
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^^THIS^^
And GROOTERS.....and Paul....and Randy....and....
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Thanks Toro for the preparation that went into getting a bunch of great folks to the trail head! Thank to all for the help in getting everyone to the end of one of the most memorable trips my family and I have ever had with the Xterra. Initially, we were a bit nervous since we didn't seem to know anybody; however we feel like we made some great friends in the short two days! Until the next Xcursion!!
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Hey Guys,
I appreciate all the kind words, but it was everyone on this trip that made it so awesome.
This all started a few years ago with me wanting to do this trail, but didn't want to do it alone. 4 rigs hooked up with me and ran the trail. Today, it's the same thing....but with only more rigs. Everyone on this trip made it what it was. Its not very often that this many strangers can camp together and still be Buds afterwards.
This year was the best year yet because all the right people joined.
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Another trip in the planning..
http://sccxterra.com/smf/index.php?topic=2473.0
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2015 trip being planned.
http://sccxterra.com/smf/index.php?topic=2610.0