Inyo mountains 20140912-14

[troyboy162]

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.