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Thread: 4th Annual UY Mojave Road Expedition - "Off The Road" Trip - March 13-15, 2014

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    4th Annual UY Mojave Road Expedition - "Off The Road" Trip - March 13-15, 2014


    WELCOME TO THE FOURTH ANNUAL ULTIMATE YOTA MOJAVE ROAD EXPEDITION!

    The dates are set. Friday March 13, 2015 through Sunday March 15, 2015.

    If you can't make it the whole weekend, come out and join us for a day trip, come a day late or leave a day early! This trip is very different from the previous years. All are welcome, but read below to see if you are up for it!


    The first post will be continually updated with more information, locations, suggestions, etc.



    General Information:

    Our direction of travel will be South, then West. See picture below.

    6 Vehicle/14 Person Max (NPS regulations - otherwise we must apply for a permit) If there are more than 6, we will reach out to NPS for a permit or we will split the group into two smaller groups for camping and driving, whichever is more convenient.

    Attendees:
    1. Seanz0rz - Sean +1?
    2. JayDee914 - JD + (maybe Fam)
    3. Kryptoroxx - John (maybe)
    4. troyboy - Troy
    5. boyfester - +2?
    6. Toyotech - +1
    7.
    8.

    Out:
    MarcP - Marc + some fam (Probably Not)

    6 vehicles, ~12 people


    Itinerary:

    Thursday:
    20:00 - Camp 1: Near Clark Mountain (Location TBA) or State Line Casinos

    Friday:
    Tires Rolling - 09:00
    Valley Wells
    Colosseum Mine
    Benson Mine
    Lunch - 12:30
    Evening Star Mine
    Teutonia Peak Hike
    Camp - 17:00

    Saturday:
    Tires Rolling - 08:00
    Long Drive
    Hole in the Wall Hike
    Lunch - 12:00
    Bonanza King Mine
    Camp - 17:00

    Sunday:
    Tires Rolling - 08:00
    Mines
    Kelso
    Devil's Playground
    Desert Megaphone
    Lunch - 12:00
    Afton Canyon
    GO HOME!



    Important Information:

    Communication:

    Ham only run. If you don't have a ham, I have 1 extra hand held, but I highly encourage you to buy one and get your license. Contact me if you have any questions about this.

    UY simplex primary 146.430MHZ (2m Ham)

    Cell service is spotty at best. You may have a chance to check in with family at some point, and are encouraged to do so, but don't count on it!

    Vehicle Requirements:
    • Vehicle in good working condition, with no known faults
    • Working 4WD
    • 1 spare tire within 2" of other tires
    • Working, suitable jack
    • Front and rear recovery points
    • Ham Radio in good working order

    Note: Stock Vehicles are generally welcome on this trip. The road conditions are somewhat unknown. Most appear to be typical desert/mountain dirt roads, but we will encounter rocks, soft sand, and the unknown. Some areas present unrelenting corrugations, and others have undulations that can catch you off guard and swallow your vehicle. This is not a technically challenging run, but a scenic drive over some of the most beautiful desert areas found in California. The long distances and rough road are the challenge. Terrain will vary from rocky desert pavement, extremely soft sand, off camber sections, deep ruts and washes, and a riverbed. There will also be some water crossings that are easily crossed. All vehicles must be 4WD.

    Required Equipment and Supplies:
    • Enough fuel to travel 225 miles in 4wd
    • Minimum 1/2 gallon water per person, per day
    • Food
    • Well stocked, current first aid kit
    • Tow strap (no hooks!) & shackle
    • Method to refill tires, if you choose to air down (recommended)
    • Basic tools
    • Sanitation Supplies - anywhere from a shovel and TP to a PETT toilet and privy, your choice.
    • Emergency Info Sheet


    I will not be doing vehicle inspections, but I expect you to have all of these things in your vehicle.

    Recommended Items:
    • Rear locker
    • Full size spare
    • Spares for common items
    • Still/Video camera with spare batteries and extra memory
    • Binoculars
    • Fire wood
    • Wide-brimmed hat


    This is by no means a complete list, but merely the high points of what should be considered for this trip.

    For those uninitiated to expedition style desert travel: The best way to travel is to travel light but do not forget comfort items. Three days off pavement without a good night's sleep will be miserable!



    Sanitation:
    At some point during this trip, you will have to use the bathroom. There are no toilets where we are camping, and none along the road. #1 is fairly easily handled, #2 is up to your comfort level. I personally have a bucket with seat, Double-Doodie bags, and a privacy shelter. What you bring is up to you. Pack in - Pack out is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED.

    Firewood:
    We will be camping 2-3 nights. If everyone brings 1-2 bundles of firewood, we should have plenty for 3 nights of camping with a good fire.

    Weather:
    Weather can be very unpredictable in the deserts. This event is a rain or shine event, meaning we will be traversing the desert even if it is raining. Temperature can vary wildly. Higher elevations can see significant snowfall during the winter, and lower elevations frequently break 120F in the summer. Temperatures are expected to be between 50 and 80 in the day, and 30-50 at night. Layers are suggested, as well as extra socks and gloves. We will be camping around 4000ft each night. It can get quite cold.

    More Information:

    Since we are doing only a small fraction of the Mojave Road, Dennis Casebier's "Mojave Road Guide" does not really apply. That being said, it is HIGHLY recommended for future adventures. It can be purchased here: http://www.desertusa.com/web_cart/db/pages/5094.html
    I also have a previous edition for sale if anyone wants it. PM me for details.

    Probably the best resource is looking at the past trip reports.
    MRE 2014
    MRE 2013
    Mojave Road day trip
    MRE 2012
    Mojave Road West

    Route:

    Final Distance: 200 miles from interstate to interstate. You will need more fuel than this.

    There are a few miles of paved roads we will have to travel. I have tried to minimize this as much as possible.

    Fuel is available at the Cima Rd. Exit. Fill up there. Next gas is in Barstow,

    Important Files:

    MRE 2014 Safety Brief.pdf - Safety tips
    MRE15.GPX
    MRE15.KML
    MRE15.KMZ
    Last edited by Seanz0rz; 02-08-2015 at 08:37 AM.
    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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    Right now I am at 194 miles on the track which is very rough. It is probably closer to 220, maybe more. That's a bit longer than I want, so I will have to cut something. I am also looking to do a bit more hiking this trip.

    Made some changes and now its 197. FML
    Last edited by Seanz0rz; 01-02-2015 at 08:57 PM.
    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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    We can do it. A long day of wheeling isnt the end of the world. I tell ya I'm done trying to plan trips to the T. It takes way too much time. It never works out exactly anyway unless you pre-run and aint nobody got time for that! From here on out each day is point A to B and thats it lol. If its a long day oh well everyone will sleep soundly...If its short, break out the moonshine lol.

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    I second that, Troy. Let's just get out there and go, and make course adjustments on the fly!

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    I'm at 181 now. Some of that is pavement

    I have some huge doubts about a major portion of the track whether it's physically and legally passable. I think I will pre-run that section, wouldn't be a bad shake down run for the 4runner as well. It would be a day run, you should come!

    Winging it means a 10 mile backtrack and probably an extra 30 or so miles
    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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    Yeah a day run would be fun. or.... haha


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    LOL. I agree, but I also don't want to piss off Union Pacific or the Feds!
    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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    A day run could be fun, depending on the date.

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    I have put this on my calendar...put me down as a probably.
    1995 4runner--SAS'd and armored--GONE

    1998 4Runner--under construction--GONE

    2003 4runner...the new project

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    FINALLY MARC!!! Will be awesome to have you along!


    If we do a day prerun, we probably wouldn't see anything worthwhile, just a check of the roads. 2 of my maps have the road, one does not. They are physically there in Google Earth (although some of it is very faint.) I'll decide what to do closer to the event (and when the truck is road worthy).

    I will post up more info tonight, including the GPS track. Campsites will be emailed prior to the event.
    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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