Mojave Road trip - March 2017
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Influencer II
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Influencer II
I think he said that the tentative list will open up in Thursday.
Off-Road Ranger I
When you say "lined up" I'm not quite sure what you mean.
I have targeted several sites and off-shoots that will work for large groups, but there are no reservations where we're going to be.
I have been there and have a good idea where we can go, but fitting 40 trucks where I 'think' they'll fit may surprise me!
While I was on the tentative list I thought there was no chance of getting moved into confirmed, so I've booked a trip to do the Mojave trail solo leaving Houston Texas this Friday, and planning to be on the trail head, ready to depart by 9:00 am Monday morning (March 13th) - if anyone else is game they can join in.
So with that said please remove me from the list. Although... I would like to pay for a patch if that's possible since I'll be doing the trip ahead of the group?
So with that said please remove me from the list. Although... I would like to pay for a patch if that's possible since I'll be doing the trip ahead of the group?
Influencer II
Let us all know what the current conditions are like. Have fun!!
I won't be able to go, too close to my wife's due date
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Enthusiast I
Hey Clifford. Your offer sounds awesome. So I don't hinder your plan, when do you plan on heading over to the first meet up point? Cheers Bazza J Photo Chap.
Enthusiast I
Hey HMB. I have a shoot penciled in LA Thursday so it might be tight. Thanx for the offer. If I don't catch you before I'll see you at the start point. Cheers Baz.
Enthusiast I
Thanx Corrie. Clifford's offer sounds super potential. Just checked in to see when he's leaving as I now have a Thursday photo shoot. X
Canyon_Cliff
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Influencer I
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- Clifford
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- Bennett
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I will be going to the Avi Thursday. So I can meet up Friday morning as needed.
Does that answer your question?
Would be very happy to have you with me on the trail.
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Does that answer your question?
Would be very happy to have you with me on the trail.
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Canyon_Cliff
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- Clifford
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- Bennett
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Baz, I don't have a problem if you get here late Thursday. I will just let the Avi know I will be a late arrival on Thursday.
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Off-Road Ranger I
I'm planning to leave as early as I can from work in Mountain View on Thurs. Happy to convoy if we have a few vehicles.
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I'm leaving from Palo Alto around the same time so I'm down the join the convoy.
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- Kent
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- Reynolds
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Off-Road Ranger I
Mojave Road folks!
If you’re the lawyer type, or just interested in the Rules and Regulations (and why wouldn’t you be?), here they are as I received them as part of the Permit process.
Please pay special attention to the following. If you don’t believe me, read on, I can’t make this stuff up!
1. You must have your own insurance on your vehicle, we as a group have no insurance. If anything happens, the NPS can’t be held liable.
2. If anything gets pear-shaped, it’s my butt on the line, so I will be grouchy if you don’t follow these rules!
3. This permit can be revoked at any time by the Ranger or Superintendent.
4. Use of a mineral or metal detector is not allowed in the Preserve.
5. You can’t collect, deface or destroy historic or pre-historic artifacts in the Preserve. Just leave everything where it is. They specifically dis-allow even doing rubbings or other art transfer in any form.
6. Don’t take anything, or leave anything (except pictures and footprints?)
7. Travel and Stay in ‘disturbed’ areas only. Don’t drive over stuff, even if it looks like it’s dead.
8. No cutting of any wood, at all, even if it’s lying on the ground unless you brought it with you.
9. Become familiar with the “Leave No Trace” philosophy (I’ll post that later!)
10. Leave the area as good or better than you found it.
12. Campsites must be made in previously disturbed spots. Campfires must be made in either existing steel or rock fire-rings or a metal fire pan. Read #27 below for more detail.
13. Stay on established / dirt roads.
The Desert Tortoise! (it's totally a big thing out there!, more on that in a later post)
14. They are probably active this time of year, especially young ones that can’t move as fast or their shells are not fully developed and not as hard.
15. They are protected by law, you can’t touch them, move them or in any way disturb them.
16. They’ll sometimes crawl under vehicles out of the hot sun, so check before you drive away.
17. Any injury to a tortoise must be reported – see contact information below.
18. Watch for tortoises on the road, and when traveling in convoy, allow enough spacing to be able to see anything that might be in the road.
19. Worth repeating – Dogs must be on a leash at all times!
20. No shooting of guns within the Preserve
21. Any emergency costs of any participant will be borne by the participant – you’re all responsible for yourself! What a concept!
22. Bring a First Aid Kit and be prepared to use it as needed.
23. You can’t sell anything and filming for promotional activities is not allowed under this permit.
24. And most important, as the Permit Holder, I promise that you will all obey the rules!
These will be made available to you as a document, you don't need to download anything from the forum.
If you have any problems with following these Rules & Regulations, you have the option to bail out now.
Coming soon, the "Leave No Trace" document. Please stand by!
Dan.
If you’re the lawyer type, or just interested in the Rules and Regulations (and why wouldn’t you be?), here they are as I received them as part of the Permit process.
Please pay special attention to the following. If you don’t believe me, read on, I can’t make this stuff up!
1. You must have your own insurance on your vehicle, we as a group have no insurance. If anything happens, the NPS can’t be held liable.
2. If anything gets pear-shaped, it’s my butt on the line, so I will be grouchy if you don’t follow these rules!
3. This permit can be revoked at any time by the Ranger or Superintendent.
4. Use of a mineral or metal detector is not allowed in the Preserve.
5. You can’t collect, deface or destroy historic or pre-historic artifacts in the Preserve. Just leave everything where it is. They specifically dis-allow even doing rubbings or other art transfer in any form.
6. Don’t take anything, or leave anything (except pictures and footprints?)
7. Travel and Stay in ‘disturbed’ areas only. Don’t drive over stuff, even if it looks like it’s dead.
8. No cutting of any wood, at all, even if it’s lying on the ground unless you brought it with you.
9. Become familiar with the “Leave No Trace” philosophy (I’ll post that later!)
10. Leave the area as good or better than you found it.
a. Store food in a way that prevents wildlife impacts
b. If you smoke, don’t (do not) drop your butts on the ground, carry them out.
c. Carry out ALL WASTE, including human and pet waste, or bury it in a cat-hole 6”deep.
11. All pets must be confined or on a leash no longer than six (6) feet at all times.b. If you smoke, don’t (do not) drop your butts on the ground, carry them out.
c. Carry out ALL WASTE, including human and pet waste, or bury it in a cat-hole 6”deep.
12. Campsites must be made in previously disturbed spots. Campfires must be made in either existing steel or rock fire-rings or a metal fire pan. Read #27 below for more detail.
13. Stay on established / dirt roads.
The Desert Tortoise! (it's totally a big thing out there!, more on that in a later post)
14. They are probably active this time of year, especially young ones that can’t move as fast or their shells are not fully developed and not as hard.
15. They are protected by law, you can’t touch them, move them or in any way disturb them.
16. They’ll sometimes crawl under vehicles out of the hot sun, so check before you drive away.
17. Any injury to a tortoise must be reported – see contact information below.
18. Watch for tortoises on the road, and when traveling in convoy, allow enough spacing to be able to see anything that might be in the road.
19. Worth repeating – Dogs must be on a leash at all times!
20. No shooting of guns within the Preserve
21. Any emergency costs of any participant will be borne by the participant – you’re all responsible for yourself! What a concept!
22. Bring a First Aid Kit and be prepared to use it as needed.
23. You can’t sell anything and filming for promotional activities is not allowed under this permit.
24. And most important, as the Permit Holder, I promise that you will all obey the rules!
These will be made available to you as a document, you don't need to download anything from the forum.
If you have any problems with following these Rules & Regulations, you have the option to bail out now.
Coming soon, the "Leave No Trace" document. Please stand by!
Dan.
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So uhhhhh, 23d...it says "provided toilet". I'm assuming provided by ME. Sooooo, who can provide a good toilet system? Emptying this thing will do amazing on my gag reflex. Ugh. I saw one at REI that looked like a big Home Depot bucket with a lid. Recs? Thanks...I know a little off topic.
Off-Road Ranger I
Nope, good discussion actually, I was kind of waiting for this to come up. Some will be surprised at the lack of available privacy out there.
I'm used to using a PETT toilet when I'm in the backcountry, mostly because I hate digging a hole. ...and you're really not supposed to in NPS parks.
There's this Reliance one at Walmart or other sporting goods stores, not bad.
All use Wag Bags, a two-part bag that has a powder that absorbs "liquid", then seals up nicely so you can throw it away in a trash can.
That's right, the best reason to own a Trasharoo.
