Mojave Road trip - March 2017

[O.Dfj]

Agreed. I say we designate a few "leads" for different subjects and then have those "leads" have a phone call or something. Easier than trying to delegate to 20 people or someone taking up everything on their own.

Maybe something like this:

Permits:
Route:
Vehicles:
Requirements:
Roster:
Etc:
Etc:

Something like that? Without overplaying too much or anything so like you said, we don't lose the spontaneity that comes from these kind of events, but also so we don't neglect or let anyone feel left out? Thoughts?

I will be taking care of all the permit stuff. Once we have a final count I will call and sort everything out. I will also happily help in any other area that is needed, I have never navigated the trail, but by navigation skills are fairly good, so I can plot a few maps or draw out some routes with a set of waypoints or whatever it is we decide on doing.

The trail is easy to follow. The biggest issue I see is camp sites and a time schedule. There is a lot to see and a lot of trail to complete. When we broke down the trail into thirds. First day trail head to mojave camp second day mojave camp to afton canyon camp ground and the third day afton to camp cady.

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[Zargon]

@pabloquiros I am more then happy to help in any way if you want

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[Mike G]

Never mind, I basically cribbed from the OTG form and made this:
https://goo.gl/forms/hEDStAFgPfPTjdCJ2

Let me know if you want any other questions. If you PM me your email I will make you an owner and you can edit / see results.

I just completed adding my information.

 

[Scott]

I have never run this trail but I am happy to help with Any logistics like rig count or required items to have for this run. Also we need to decide on comms. I hope to have my ham license by the trip but if not I will have frs radios and a cb.

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[NetDep]

I bogarted the form and filled it out - hope it made it in. Great idea and well thought out form!!

 

[GregS]

I most recently ran this trail on Veterans Day weekend (Nov, '16). I have 2 GPX files to contribute if needed. 1 of the files is the true course going east to west and the 2nd, also east to west, contains the detour around the washout just after Fort Piutte in case the winter rains wash that section out again after this winter's rains. Albeit, the Mojave only receives 5 inches of rain per year, but when it does rain it falls heavy and flash floods surge. So it's good to have alternate routes. When we ran it we crossed through the "washout" just fine. Also, I wouldn't dare cross Soda Lake with even a small amount of rain on the lake bed. It's not only corrosive but the mud is like quick sand and getting stuck in the middle of S.L. could possibly cost you your rig. Anyhow, looking forward to all the photos. Looks like a lot of rigs going. Interested how you all feel about such a large group on the Mojave when it's all said and done. Cheers!

 

[VCeXpedition]

@GregS I'd welcome those files, I have some others but they seem to be in bits and pieces, can you either post them or direct message me those? Thanks for your insight and I'm glad to hear that the washout is driveable again. This many vehicles will be a challenge for sure but what a great group!
Cheers.

 

[Toyotadirtdevil]

I just completed my info for this trip. Yeah!

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[GregS]

@GregS I'd welcome those files, I have some others but they seem to be in bits and pieces, can you either post them or direct message me those? Thanks for your insight and I'm glad to hear that the washout is driveable again. This many vehicles will be a challenge for sure but what a great group!
Cheers.

Here you go, bud. You should have 4 routes in that file. 1 of them is the full run WITH detour. The other 3 are how I did the run without the detour and are broken down into 3 days (1 route per day). Days/Routes 1 and 2 stop at camp sights, and day 3 ends after the water crossing at the hwy. Its the day 2 route that's the only difference from the route with detour. Day 2 route goes through the washout which like I mentioned was easily passable last month. There were signs that said "road closed" prior to the washout but after talking with NPS they mentioned the signs are there to keep the mini vans out. Haha. Also, the permit is 80 bucks and I suggest filing for it early. When my pal called they told him to put in for the permit at the very least 2 weeks before your trip. Let me know if you have any issues with the file or have more questions. Cheers!

 

[pabloquiros]

Here you go, bud. You should have 4 routes in that file. 1 of them is the full run WITH detour. The others are days 1, 2, and 3 with days 1 and 2 ending at camp sights, and day 3 ending after the water crossing at the hwy. Day 2 goes through the washout which like I mentioned was easily passable last month. There were signs that said "road closed" prior to the washout but after talking with NPS they mentioned the signs are there to keep the mini vans out. Haha. Also, the permit is 80 bucks and I suggest filing for it early. When my pal called they told him to put in for the permit at the very least 2 weeks before your trip. Let me know if you have any issues with the file or have more questions. Cheers!

Hey guys what software/app do you use to manipulate these files? Or are you popping them into an actual GPS?

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[GregS]

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Hey guys what software/app do you use to manipulate these files? Or are you popping them into an actual GPS?

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I use the LeadNav app on my iPad mini 2 and the map I press it against is California Trail Map. LeadNav app was 20 bucks and accurate within 6 feet. California Trail Map is like 50 or 60 bucks for all the maps they have out now, all maps they'll come out with in the future and all the map updates for LIFE. Both worth their price immensely. Google: California Trail Map for videos
My setup:

 

[VCeXpedition]

Hey guys what software/app do you use to manipulate these files? Or are you popping them into an actual GPS?

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I'm trying to familiarize myself with BackCountry Navigator on my Samsung Tab A. If that fails, as it seems to be not very intuitive, I may try Gaia app.

I'll check it when I have some time to go through it and understand Greg's comments. I'm glad to hear the "Detour" is not so much. Sounds like some fun actually, but it might be worth checking out the actual detour.

Dan.

 

[Zargon]

I'm trying to familiarize myself with BackCountry Navigator on my Samsung Tab A. If that fails, as it seems to be not very intuitive, I may try Gaia app.

I'll check it when I have some time to go through it and understand Greg's comments. I'm glad to hear the "Detour" is not so much. Sounds like some fun actually, but it might be worth checking out the actual detour.

Dan.

I ran the original detour earlier this summer and I didn't enjoy it quite as much as the rest of the trail imo.


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[GregS]

I'm trying to familiarize myself with BackCountry Navigator on my Samsung Tab A. If that fails, as it seems to be not very intuitive, I may try Gaia app.

I'll check it when I have some time to go through it and understand Greg's comments. I'm glad to hear the "Detour" is not so much. Sounds like some fun actually, but it might be worth checking out the actual detour.

Dan.

Gaia is another great one. I was so impressed with LeadNav, however, that I don't think I'll go back to Gaia.

 

[VCeXpedition]

Gaia is another great one. I was so impressed with LeadNav, however, that I don't think I'll go back to Gaia.

Does LeadNav work on Android as well as it does on iPad? I'm willing to buy in, sounds decent but I know HEMA doesn't work well on Android yet, so....

 

[GregS]

Does LeadNav work on Android as well as it does on iPad? I'm willing to buy in, sounds decent but I know HEMA doesn't work well on Android yet, so....

Unfortunately LeadNav currently only works for iphone/ipad.

 

[Zargon]

Does LeadNav work on Android as well as it does on iPad? I'm willing to buy in, sounds decent but I know HEMA doesn't work well on Android yet, so....

I have been using viewranger on my android, a nice little free application that has served me well

 

[Huerta32]

I'd like to tag along, a long trip before my daughter is born would be awesome

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[VCeXpedition]

I'd like to tag along, a long trip before my daughter is born would be awesome

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Added to the list, where are you coming from?

 

[Huerta32]

Ventura

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