Central Valley/Central CA Roll Call! Where you from?

[Hula_100]

Fresno
2000 Landcruiser
OB# 2595

Been growing the family the last couple years! Looking forward to getting back in with some meet ups!

 

[Adventure_for_5]

I'm James from Bakersfield.
2006 Dodge Ram 2500
We (me, wife and 3 kids) are new to Overlanding but we have been exploring around California/Nevada for a few years ground camping mostly in campgrounds
where there are huge trailers with generators and music going and basically taking their whole house out to "enjoy nature".
Trying to get out and show our kids more of what nature has to offer than just a stuffy crowded city.
I have been involved in off road racing for years and always loved being able to pit and chase race cars but bummed I could never stay in cool and interesting places long enough to check them out (always having to run to the next stop or head home).
Though fun and exciting it always seemed like "work" and I never was able to take my kids. They love camping and going on adventures so why not get into overlanding... hope to make some of the meetups or see you all around the trails.

 

[Fakawi Tribe]

I'm James from Bakersfield.
2006 Dodge Ram 2500
We (me, wife and 3 kids) are new to Overlanding but we have been exploring around California/Nevada for a few years ground camping mostly in campgrounds
where there are huge trailers with generators and music going and basically taking their whole house out to "enjoy nature".
Trying to get out and show our kids more of what nature has to offer than just a stuffy crowded city.
I have been involved in off road racing for years and always loved being able to pit and chase race cars but bummed I could never stay in cool and interesting places long enough to check them out (always having to run to the next stop or head home).
Though fun and exciting it always seemed like "work" and I never was able to take my kids. They love camping and going on adventures so why not get into overlanding... hope to make some of the meetups or see you all around the trails.View attachment 191896

See you on the trails!

 

[Inthewoods]

I'm James from Bakersfield.
2006 Dodge Ram 2500
We (me, wife and 3 kids) are new to Overlanding but we have been exploring around California/Nevada for a few years ground camping mostly in campgrounds
where there are huge trailers with generators and music going and basically taking their whole house out to "enjoy nature".
Trying to get out and show our kids more of what nature has to offer than just a stuffy crowded city.
I have been involved in off road racing for years and always loved being able to pit and chase race cars but bummed I could never stay in cool and interesting places long enough to check them out (always having to run to the next stop or head home).
Though fun and exciting it always seemed like "work" and I never was able to take my kids. They love camping and going on adventures so why not get into overlanding... hope to make some of the meetups or see you all around the trails.View attachment 191896

We just passed through Bakersfield to Death Valley on Thursday and over the 178 to lake isabella to kernville for lunch yesterday. Bakersfield has meet up and glad you can join in with the family. I'm in the Visalia area so we'll see you out inthewoods.

 

[Troy Carroll]

I'm James from Bakersfield.
2006 Dodge Ram 2500
We (me, wife and 3 kids) are new to Overlanding but we have been exploring around California/Nevada for a few years ground camping mostly in campgrounds
where there are huge trailers with generators and music going and basically taking their whole house out to "enjoy nature".
Trying to get out and show our kids more of what nature has to offer than just a stuffy crowded city.
I have been involved in off road racing for years and always loved being able to pit and chase race cars but bummed I could never stay in cool and interesting places long enough to check them out (always having to run to the next stop or head home).
Though fun and exciting it always seemed like "work" and I never was able to take my kids. They love camping and going on adventures so why not get into overlanding... hope to make some of the meetups or see you all around the trails.View attachment 191896

Welcome, we haven't had a meet up here in Bako for a while because of Covid, but if you want to message me your number I will add you to the text thread we use to plan everything.

 

[DieselRamOverlander]

Jeremy
Out here in East Clovis
2018 Ram 2500
OB# 28251

 

[Bsteg7]

New to the forum. Do a lot of overlanding and exploring old mines, mills, towns etc. Message me, lets go!

 

[Fakawi Tribe]

Welcome to the forum.

New to the forum. Do a lot of overlanding and exploring old mines, mills, towns etc. Message me, lets go!

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[Maddog74]

New to the forum. Do a lot of overlanding and exploring old mines, mills, towns etc. Message me, lets go!

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Nice only area we’ve explored is calico area would love to check out more mine area!

 

[MC_KYLE_3G4R]

New member from Fresno, always interested in meeting up. Normally frequent the western side of the Sierras.

 

[Fakawi Tribe]

New member from Fresno, always interested in meeting up. Normally frequent the western side of the Sierras.

Fresno! Same here. Welcome.

 

[SLO Rob]

If anyone is out to the coast over Labor Day weekend, we’re having an OB meet up in San Luis on Saturday morning! Everyone is welcome. Rally Point posted for details.

 

[Inthewoods]

New member from Fresno, always interested in meeting up. Normally frequent the western side of the Sierras.

Welcome Kyle to OB. I hold OB meetings in the Visalia CA area. We were just up at Courtwright reservoir (7 rigs) and will be planning a snow camping trip soon above Bass Lake. I snow camp up there every winter. I post on the Rally point on OB when we are having a meeting. Some of us are getting ready for the Mojave road trip and you are welcome to come. Just keep checking OB for the post and RSVP if interested. I'm thinking of Lone Pine winter camping too. You have any questions shot me a DM. Hope to see you inthewoods.

 

[MC_KYLE_3G4R]

Welcome Kyle to OB. I hold OB meetings in the Visalia CA area. We were just up at Courtwright reservoir (7 rigs) and will be planning a snow camping trip soon above Bass Lake. I snow camp up there every winter. I post on the Rally point on OB when we are having a meeting. Some of us are getting ready for the Mojave road trip and you are welcome to come. Just keep checking OB for the post and RSVP if interested. I'm thinking of Lone Pine winter camping too. You have any questions shot me a DM. Hope to see you inthewoods.

Nice! I have been wanting to head to the Lone Pine area for quite some time, that would be awesome. When is the Mojave trip? I wouldn't mind snow camping either, never been. Usually a summer camper.

 

[Inthewoods]

Welcome Kyle to OB. I hold OB meetings in the Visalia CA area. We were just up at Courtwright reservoir (7 rigs) and will be planning a snow camping trip soon above Bass Lake. I snow camp up there every winter. I post on the Rally point on OB when we are having a meeting. Some of us are getting ready for the Mojave road trip and you are welcome to come. Just keep checking OB for the post and RSVP if interested. I'm thinking of Lone Pine winter camping too. You have any questions shot me a DM. Hope to see you inthewoods.

Nice! I have been wanting to head to the Lone Pine area for quite some time, that would be awesome. When is the Mojave trip? I wouldn't mind snow camping either, never been. Usually a summer camper.

Mojave road trip I think is October 27 weekend. I think there is two of us going from Visalia and few from the bay area that we may jump in convoy with. I try to leave on a Thursday and come back on Monday.
Few people are winter campers but I go every winter and if I'm lucky I will get there in time for the snow storm.

 

[Adventure Cali]

Welcome from Stockton

 

[Inthewoods]

2-4-24 From Visalia CA but currently right now in the mountains waiting for the snow storm.