Alabama Hills/Death Valley November 10/13 with stops in between

[picklejuice]

Sounds good. And if I don't get stuck we can always use them on a jeep. They always get stuck [emoji12]

Or on someone who's greatly inexperienced and has no lockers or recovery gear. Sorry guys, but I require parent supervision.

 

[Kelly]

One week to go!!!

 

[Crispy]

4 more days!

 

[Kelly]

My game plan is to arrive and camp at Alabama Hills on Thursday November 10th no later than 1500hrs, others will be rolling in throughout the night. Friday morning leisurely break camp and leave around 1100ish, allowing for late arrivals. First a stop at Reward Mine,if anyones interested, and then to Death Valley/Saline Valley via Dedekera Canyon and Steele Pass. Friday night camp at Warm Springs. Saturday break camp and let the touring begin; Lippencott Mine road, Racetrack, Ubehebe Crater and whatever else we find. Saturday camp ??? Sunday AM head out and back to reality.

Dates: November 10/13

Alabama Hills camp directions: From Hwy 395 in Lone Pine, go west on Whitney Portal road approx 2 miles to the Alabama Hills turn off on the right (north) side. Once camp is made, I'll post the GPS coordinates. There may be cell service and we will try to make camp obvious.

Communications: CB 16, Ham 146.460,
FRS/GMRS 6

Trails: All trials are easy and stock vehicles will have no problems. However, Dedekera Canyon does have a couple 2-3' rock climbs and I recommend checking it out on YouTube to see if you might have issues. I had no problem going through when my Jeep was stock height/tires.

Other Info: We will need to provide our own firewood. Warm springs does have natural springs and you're welcome to bring a bathing suit (or not if you dare).

Confirmed: Narbob (me), @mmnorthdirections , @NorCalCrisp , , [USER=3392]@Mademan925 and Lisa, @Reconnoiter (?) @picklejuice @Recon2X @benchoochoo ..join? @dghcruising[/USER]@ravenplague @benchoochoo

Looks like I'll be coming up from SoCal. Are we attempting a caravan on Thursday?

 

[Narbob]

Looks like I'll be coming up from SoCal. Are we attempting a caravan on Thursday?

I'm fine with that, I can leave anytime. I was thinking 1000-1100ish but could adjust. I'm near LAX.

 

[Kelly]

I'm fine with that, I can leave anytime. I was thinking 1000-1100ish but could adjust. I'm near LAX.

Anytime works for me. I'm in Santa Clarita. If you're coming up the 14, send me a glympse, and I'll join in at the Newhall exit.


Otherwise, I could meet you at Bradys (14-395 interchange)

 

[Narbob]

Anytime works for me. I'm in Santa Clarita. If you're coming up the 14, send me a glympse, and I'll join in at the Newhall exit.

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Otherwise, I could meet you at Bradys (14-395 interchange)

Looks good, we can make final plans in a day or so.

 

[Kelly]

Looks good, we can make final plans in a day or so.

@mmnorthdirections sent you my contact info? He gave me yours.

 

[Narbob]

@mmnorthdirections sent you my contact info? He gave me yours.

He did? He broke the confidentiality of OB? Kidding, ya I got yours too.

 

[Kelly]

He did? He broke the confidentiality of OB? Kidding, ya I got yours too.

I don't mind. Having a stocker has been on my bucket list for years ;-)

 

[maktruk]

Tioga pass still closed fellas. Whatcha gonna do?

 

[mmnorthdirections]

I don't mind. Having a stocker has been on my bucket list for years ;-)

That is beyond words, On The Forum!!!!!!

 

[mmnorthdirections]

Hello All That will be going on this trip. I spoke with @Narbob about time frame for Alabama hills departure for 11/11, it will be as close to 10:00 am as possible to make camping spot that night early enough to enjoy. Also those of you wishing to depart 11/9 and camp somewhere? I am considering this route. Sonora Pass is open at this time but can close quickly if it snows. Weather looks good for now.
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Dixon,+CA/Alabama+Hills,+California/@37.526994,-121.0676009,8z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m24!4m23!1m15!1m1!1s0x8085259e659c24f9:0x948269aa1a788ea6!2m2!1d-121.8232958!2d38.4454641!3m4!1m2!1d-121.5552469!2d38.115157!3s0x809aac6ebc1be093:0x8e34b3c4dc61783d!3m4!1m2!1d-119.9434363!2d38.3022507!3s0x809745a39c2c6b05:0x4ff6683bd16f95d0!1m5!1m1!1s0x80bf8576be20ac9b:0xdf48201b6b55e492!2m2!1d-118.0959218!2d36.6146556!3e0
Please share your suggestions on a Bay area convoy or time frame so we all can be on the same page. I am off Wed-Mon for this trip.
Looking forward to spending time out an about with you all!!!!!

 

[ravenplague]

Lets do a roll call and when and where you are leaving from so people can convey if possible

Santa Cruz 1:30 pm on Thursday. Headed south on 101 to Bakersfield then up

 

[Mademan925]

5pm departure Thursday from discovery bay.

 

[Crispy]

4:30pm departure on Thursday from Fairfield.

 

[Narbob]

Thursday 1000 am from SoCal

 

[Tom K]

Late Friday from SF. A bit worried I may have electrical problems - rig had trouble starting twice this weekend and I didn't do anything besides wash it. Giving it a day or two in case I somehow sprayed water into the starter.

 

[maktruk]

I killed a yellowtop today...

 

[Michael]

Hey all, it's official. @Corrie and I will not be able to make it. We have had family matters come up that cannot be avoided. We look forward to following along!

M