Somebody asked about a December run, so I though I would see what sort of interest there was. Here are some options:
- We can have an X-Mas Party at some location to be determined. Mitch was nice enough to host last year, but some people thought that we needed a more central location. So, perhaps someone can suggest a suitable location? Would anyone like to organize?
- I can lead another Anza Borrego trip, on either Saturday 12/12 or Saturday 12/19. Alternately I could also do those on either Sunday too. If I lead, it will be an easy trail such as:
-- Blair Valley, with the 3 hikes (to the Marshal South homesite, the morteros and the pictographs). This is located off of County Road S2. The drive is an easy 11 miles, may not even need 4WD, certainly stock friendly. We spend more time out of the trucks than in them on this drive.
-- The sandy washes up by Arroyo Salado (off of County Road S22), including stops at the Pumpkin Patch, 17 Palms Oasis, Vista de Malpais and winding up at Font's Point at sunset. This is also a stock friendly route, pretty much just flat sandy washes and some fun exploring with great views.
-- The Buttes Pass area, which has some cool wind caves, Hawk Canyon, and maybe a hike in The Slot. This is just north of Hwy 78 west of Ocotillo Wells. Stock friendly.
- Someone else can organize and lead a trip to someplace of their choosing. I have not had a chance to speak with Brian yet, I don't know if he has an idea for December. If he does, I can still do an Anza Borrego trip on the other weekend, so we could have a lot of variety.
Post up your comments and what you might be interested in doing. If you have an idea for someplace to go, suggest that and ask if someone can organize and lead.
Thanks - Frank B.
