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Thread: Inyo mountains 20140912-14

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    20140912-14 Inyo mountains

    Starting of planning. Lots to see out there of course. I want to use this run to take a chunk out of a future northern death valley run.
    probably spots to see:
    Pirate radio station 24/7 with the live sounds of wind chimes and birds
    salt tram (8th wonder of the Mojave)
    tram cabin (restored historic tram keepers cabin)
    burgess mine cabin (crack shack with the worlds best view)
    cerro gordo (amazing ghost town preserved by a on site care taker)
    reward mine (extensive exploration expected)

    "A venturesome minority
    will always be eager to set off on their own,
    and no obstacles should be placed in their path;
    let them take risks, for godsake,
    let them get lost, sunburnt, stranded, drowned,
    eaten by bears, buried alive under avalanches -
    that is the right and privilege of any free American."
    --Edward Abbey



    Difficulty: 3- trail-rating

    When/Where:
    CB channel:14
    FRMS/GRMS channel:15 (bring two radios to share with a CB/Ham equipped rig)
    2M HAM: UY simplex primary 146.430MHZ
    Monitor 146.52 (National Simplex Calling Frequency)
    70CM HAM: UY/UE simplex secondary 435.000MHz Please have this programed into radio prior to trip
    Repeters:
    146.9400- 103.5 Bishop, Silver Peak
    145.3400- 100.0 Ridgecrest, Randsburg Peak


    Itinerary subject to large changes:

    DAY1
    -Depart from local cabin at 730 am
    -Climb up into the inyos
    -Arrive at Cerro Gordo (will try to have tour set up ahead of time)
    -follow ridge to trams and cabins
    -Camp at 9000 feet

    Day 2
    -wake up to the most beautiful sunrise imaginable
    -depart at 730am and head up the 395 to reward mine
    -Look for blue Linarite and pay for your whole trip lol
    -I might leave the mine later in the day if I can find someone who wants to really check this mine out. Otherwise I'll do the usual drive in and out.






    Travel times:
    San Bernadino 3 hours
    palmdale 2 hours





    Requirements:
    -donation for Cerro Gordo tour. (Will ask whats needed prior to trip EX: money, water, canned good)
    -Working reliable Truck. This is not a recovery run.
    -4x4
    -AT or MT tires for rock protection. C, D or E rated tires only No exceptions
    -Spare tire within 3" of other tires
    -Tools
    -Recovery points front and rear
    -tow strap without hooks
    -Clothing/food/water/fuel for Three days in high mountain environment. (remember the nights could be cold)
    -first aid kit.


    Recommended:
    -32" tires
    -Mine exploring gear. No vertical required.
    -wood for camp fire
    -cot for sleeping in Cabins. Hanta virus is possible though not likely.
    -favorite beer.


    Fuel requirements:
    TBD

    Camping requirements:
    Primitive camping. Pack it in/Pack it out. Possibility for crude, abandoned cabins without heat or water(think hanta virus)



    Weather info and conditions:
    Expect chilly nights and mild days at altitude and warm temps on the valley floor.

    for camping purpose the limit is 6 vehicles. :

    1. Troy
    2. Sean maybe
    3. JD maybe
    4. jynxx1970 expo
    5. PowerWagner
    6.
    Last edited by troyboy162; 07-14-2014 at 08:29 PM.

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    Man, I wish we had "exploration/expedition" type wheeling in the Southeast.
    I would love to so a trip like this.

    All of our parks you can wheel HARD all day and maybe cover 8-10 miles total.
    Its pretty technical crawling, but not a lot of space.
    -Chris
    2004 DoubleCab Tacoma PreRunner: 3.4 V6-Auto, DD/Tow Rig
    1997 Lexus LX450: 4.5 I6-Auto, DD
    1984 4Runner: 22R-5 speed, 14 inch bob, 5.29's, lincoln locked rear, lockright front, Armored and Caged by Mossyrocks Fabrication, total disregard for body damage.
    1997 4Runner: GONE
    1996 FZJ80 Land Cruiser: GONE

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    Its new for me too. They try this stuff in Vermont where I am from and it dosnt look very exciting hoping from one land owners property to another. You just have to come out and visit!

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    If I go, I would be meeting you on Friday night, probably late. Or early Sat morning. I'll know more as it gets closer. I know we are doing Pismo, and this is pretty close to that, so we'll have to see.
    2005 Lexus LX470 - Stock for now...

    1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4x4 + a bunch of goodies. Lifted, Locked, Illuminated and Armored. Winner,"Best Offroad Truck" - 2010 Pismo Jamboree. It's been upside down and still drives me to work.

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    Sounds good! still lots to plan on this one, but I have never seen the salt trams and have always wanted to cruise around on top of that mtn range. They are wood so they wont be there forever. I forgot about pismo when is that this year? has it been decided?

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    I gotta check my schedule to see what's going on around then. If I can get my locker and re-gear done I will be more than good.
    98 3rz 4x4 5spd- Monstalined, 99 Talls, 4.30 E-locker, Extra Lights
    In Progress:
    Tundra/Rear Disc Brakes w/parking brake
    Roof Rack/Rear Ladder
    Sliders
    1st Gen Rollbar Shelf

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    Sept 19 is pismo.
    2005 Lexus LX470 - Stock for now...

    1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4x4 + a bunch of goodies. Lifted, Locked, Illuminated and Armored. Winner,"Best Offroad Truck" - 2010 Pismo Jamboree. It's been upside down and still drives me to work.

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    dang thats tight with this one. Id like to do both lol

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    Because of the distance and time from home I'm only going to be able to do Pismo. This trip looks like fun, just cramped for time.

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    I had tottaly forgotten about pismo. This trip is turning out to be more of a two day run anyhow. I think 3 days would be just too slow a pace.

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