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12/15/2011
Topic:
Truck Camper

anutami
anutami
Great Way to explore ABDSP is by Truck Camper and a 4x4 truck. These make great base camps, and can get virtually anywhere through the park. I have been all the way through Fish Creek to Sanstone Canyon, Pinyon MTN Rd, Pinyon Wash, Indian Canyon, June Wash, Oriflamme Canyon, and Mine Wash.
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12/16/2011
Topic:
Truck Camper

anutami
anutami
Thanks for the welcome, came across this forum researching a trip to Cougar Canyon we are looking to do after xmas. Looks like this forum is right up my alley as I do approx 5-10 trips to ABDSP a year. Still trying to figure out how to post better pictures as I am not that computer savy.

I made it all the way to the Whale Peak Trailhead on Pinyon Mountain Road. Just put it in 4wd low and rolled right over everything. I have an 01 F350 diesel crew cab stick shift so I am very long. Only had 2 scrapes with the rails on my truck, and 1 scrape with the jacks on a rock. A kind soul in a 4runner guided me over the huge protruding boulder. No damage, but it was stressfull, especially with the kids wrestling around while I was driving. The road is also not level and had the truck at some crazy angles angles as well. Also had a lot of run in's with nolina, scraping my sides. That road is about as extreme as I want to go with my truck and camper. We camped at the trailhead then backpacked to the summit of whale peak for the night. It was my 6 and 4 year olds first backpacking trip! Pic below is our campsite at the whale peak trailhead. On the way out I put a DVD on for the kids to keep them settled down and only skipped the dvd player once!
Headed up Pinyon Mtn Road

Headed up Pinyon Mtn Road

Camped at the Trailhead

Head back out from Pinyon MTN Road

The huge protruding Boulder on Pinyon MTN Road

<em>edited by anutami on 12/18/2011</em>
12/16/2011
Topic:
Truck Camper

anutami
anutami

<em>edited by anutami on 12/17/2011</em>
12/18/2011
Topic:
Whale Peak Via Pinyon MTN Road

anutami
anutami
We took this hike a few weeks ago and it was my kids first backpacking trip. Great weekend trip! Camped 1 night on the summit.


Gearing up for the hike: It was a bit cold at night and in the shade/

The rock scramble up the first section


we reached the top! Only took bribes of sour patch kids

signed in

campsite for the night

looking out toward Agua Caliente and beyond


12/21/2011
Topic:
New user-New Years Options

anutami
anutami
hikerdmb wrote:
There are lots of great places in the southern part of ABDSP to see. If you haven't been up through Indian Gorge into Indian Valley, you should definitely try that. I saw a bighorn ram in the gorge last year and they lurk all around there. Once in Indian Valley there are some nice old trails to the palm groves to the south toward Mountain Palm Spring. If you want to do some climbing, the climb up Sombrero Peak is wonderful with great views the whole way up from Indian Valley. There are morteros, caves, and artwork around the Indian Valley area too, not to mention wonderful campsites scattered all about. It is much better to primitive camp than stay in campgrounds, just my opinion.

I second that! Indian Gorge is one of my favorite places. Just camp 1 night out there and you will be hooked on primitive camping!

Very nice campsite at the end of North fork Trail


and cool boulder scrambling

South Fork (Trail to Sombrero Peak)

worlds greatest playground, campsite in the distance at the trailhead to the palm groves just passed Torete Canyon
12/21/2011
Topic:
ABDSP vs death valley NP

anutami
anutami
I am going to have seven days and debating whether or not to spend it at ABDSP or making the trek to death valley. I have never been to death Valley national park. Just curious to all those reading this what you would do.
12/22/2011
Topic:
ABDSP vs death valley NP

anutami
anutami
anutami wrote:
I am going to have seven days and debating whether or not to spend it at ABDSP or making the trek to death valley. I have never been to death Valley national park. Just curious to all those reading this what you would do.


Thanks for info. Sounds like a baja trip without having to worry about banditos

Will keep my eye on the weather and head out there if it looks nice.

With the kids we usually stick to the easy hikes. I will definitely be getting both those books and bring all of our winter gear.
1/1/2012
Topic:
Wildlife in INdian Valley

anutami
anutami
"A Red Tail Hawk that was injured somehow. I heared him screeing in the morning but when I drove out later he was in the middle of the road and would not move. I took a couple of photos and thought I could "shoo" him away but I ended having to use a broom to nudge him off to the side. I could not see any visible injury but he obviously was hurt somehow..I felt bad for him."

So all are aware...There is a wildlife rehabilitation center in Ramona, CA located right off Highland Valley road. They take in injured animals and try and rehabilitate them to realease them back into the wild.

http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/article_57020e23-28c8-5436-beaa-a6fd0ae19432.html

http://www.humanesociety.org/animal_community/shelters/ffa_wildlife_center.html
1/1/2012
Topic:
McCain Valley Sunrise Power Link

anutami
anutami
I noticed they are launching the helicopters from el monte road in Lakeside (out towards el cap lake). While driving up wild cat canyon I have noticed the helicopters flying with beams dangling from them.
1/1/2012
Topic:
ABDSP vs death valley NP

anutami
anutami
thanks to all for the info!! Death Valley was amazing and very similar to ABDSP. Many of the canyons remind me of Fish Creek. Just wanted to post some pictures as follow up!

1st night spent at wildrose campground





Aguereberry Point



Harrisburg Townsite





Marble Canyon







Ryholite





Leadfield via Titus Canyon Rd.









Ubehebe Crater



teakettle junction



The Grandstand

1/3/2012
Topic:
Wildlife in INdian Valley

anutami
anutami
Thank you for those links, do you have any experience with them? I was not able to find out much information about how to contact them to report an injured animal, only how to volunteer or to donate. I did not get the impression they were setup to have people call or report injured animals...maybe I missed something?

We have always brought the animals to them, but only have been birds fallen out of their nests. The address is 18740 Highland Valley Road, Ramona, Ca 92065 ph: (760) 789-2324 . I don't believe they come out and help with rescues, unless it is a larger animal. Since I live in Ramona, it makes it easier.
1/3/2012
Topic:
ABDSP vs death valley NP

anutami
anutami
Definitely will be going back! We did not make it to the bottom of the crater, we just stopped by for lunch before heading out to the Racetrack.
The Racetrack proved to destroy my front shocks on my truck. With the camper on top I did not feel comfortable driving over 30mph over the washboard road and was only able to go approx 20-25mph, which proved to blow out my stock front shocks. I needed to upgrade my shocks anyway.
1/9/2012
Topic:
ABDSP vs death valley NP

anutami
anutami
Bob, check out this link

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/rvs/2789559901.html

looks like a nice truck camper for a great price!


surfponto wrote:
I am impressed by how you took your vehicle with the huge camper on those trails. smile
You have got be thinking about picking up a camper for my wife's Tacoma at some point
I like these but they are very expensive.
Bob




anutami wrote:
Definitely will be going back! We did not make it to the bottom of the crater, we just stopped by for lunch before heading out to the Racetrack.
The Racetrack proved to destroy my front shocks on my truck. With the camper on top I did not feel comfortable driving over 30mph over the washboard road and was only able to go approx 20-25mph, which proved to blow out my stock front shocks. I needed to upgrade my shocks anyway.
1/11/2012
Topic:
ABDSP vs death valley NP

anutami
anutami
I was too scared to air down with my truck camper on the back. I did not want to have a blow out or start to lose control. It was one bumpy ride! Luckily my truck camper is welded aluminum framed because if it was wood it would have probably fallen apart. I saw 3 other truck campers out there and they were all the fourwheel pop up campers like the one you want. I just replaced my shocks this week with Bilstein's.



surfponto wrote:
Curious how much you air down your tires on the rough washboard?
We aired down our Landcruiser to 10psi on the washboard roads down in Baja and that made a huge difference.
Otherwise it felt like every bolt in the truck was rattling loose Whaaaaa?


anutami wrote:
Definitely will be going back! We did not make it to the bottom of the crater, we just stopped by for lunch before heading out to the Racetrack.
The Racetrack proved to destroy my front shocks on my truck. With the camper on top I did not feel comfortable driving over 30mph over the washboard road and was only able to go approx 20-25mph, which proved to blow out my stock front shocks. I needed to upgrade my shocks anyway.
1/11/2012
Topic:
ABDSP vs death valley NP

anutami
anutami
I surprised them by bringing a teakettle and the kids paint supplies. They go to do some art work out in the middle of nowhere. The ziploc bag is where I put the water for them to wash off their paintbrushes. They couldn't believe how many teakettles were out there. The racetrack was very busy and it seemed like every jeep we passed was a rental. Can't wait to get back out and explore more with the kids. They love it as much as I do. Would love to take them out to Cougar Canyon area. Still debating if I could get my truck through boulder alley. Probably will just park it and walk in. One of my buddies took his jeep out there and said I could make it. When he was out there a guy in a brand new Audi Allroad went through boulder Alley and dinged it up pretty bad. I am trying to get him to send me some pictures he took and will post them.

dsefcik wrote:
Did you guys add a teakettle and toys??? What is the plastic ziploc??

I love the pictures of your kids out there, brings back memories for me with my kids...so much fun...thanks!
1/15/2012
Topic:
Hidden gem Lycium Wash

anutami
anutami
Decided to do a day trip to with my son up Lycium Wash Area. Very interesting place. The rock formations are amazing. There is tons of Bighorn Sheep Scat all over the place, as this seems to be a popular drinking area when there is water. It was totally dry. Would be a great place to hang out and see some wildlife when there is water.


End of Lycium Wash

Starting up the Wash




these dry falls were really neat
1/17/2012
Topic:
Hidden gem Lycium Wash

anutami
anutami
DHeuschele wrote:
anutami your boy and vehicle (at a distance) look so much like my boy and vehicle that the photos look like they could be from me a couple years ago.

What is the vehicle and does it have a rack? I have Silver 4Runner Trail with Gobi rack and ladder.

My boy is a little bigger now (9 years old) but he still looks a lot like the picture and still loves his camoflage outfits.

I am at least 3 trip reports behind that I want to find time to post. If I post my Utah dessert trip there will be a photo of my vehicle as it got covered from top to bottom in mud (still dropping mud over a week after returning).

If I do not post this weekend it will not happen for a while as I am going to Death Valley the following weekend (going to try a winter summit of Telescope Peak and my boy has not seen the DV sites - he loves ghost towns, hiking, hot springs, it will be tough to choose what to see in a weekend where one day will be spent entirely hiking Telescope).



I bet you had so much fun in Utah. Would love to see some of you pics. We went to Zion National park, Arches and onward to Colorado Springs in 2010. Zion is amazing.

The vehicle is a Nissan Xterra, with a yakima load warrier rack. It was my wifes vehicle but we just got her a mazda 3 to get better gas mileage, and decided to keep the xterra. I was going to try and get it wired to tow behind my truck, but you can only tow the manual not the automatic. Looks like I will have to get a trailer if I want to tow it out to the desert.

When we were at DV in December Telescope peak looks like a great place. We made it to the kilns, and the pinyon pines in the area make one special place. It is a grown up version of Whale peak. There is a storm system coming this weekend and into the early next week, watch the weather as it looks to be unsettled for some time. Is your 9 year old going to summit with you? What a trooper if he is. Can't wait unitl my kids are big enough to do some of the more challenging hikes.

1/18/2012
Topic:
Mojave Road

anutami
anutami
Topped the tank at $4.89 a gallon to be sure to have enough to get through about 150 miles off road before we hit the I-15 freeway at Afton Road.

You had it easy, check out the pic, This is the gas station at Furnace Creek in death valley....I have a diesel
1/18/2012
Topic:
Front level kit

anutami
anutami
hikerdmb wrote:
I got a Daystar level kit for my 2004 Dadge Ram for Christmas. I also got Rancho 5000 shocks to replace the origanal shocks that had about 105,000 miles on them. What a difference. I just got back from the maiden off road voyage with the new lift and it was nice to be off road with the new shocks and the new tires and rims I put on late last year. I did drive the truck to the Sierra and visited Tuolumne Meadow and Bodie right after New Years but this was the first real off road trip. We did about 150 miles off pavement and it was successful. Here is a pic of my truck with the front leveled. I am on the Soda Dry Lake near the west end of the Mojave Road.


Where is your truck camper looks like you have the happi jacks on your truck
1/23/2012
Topic:
Jojoba wash dos cabezas road

anutami
anutami
Looking to explore the area this weekend and have never been. Looks like many of you guys frequent this section of the park. I am looking to check out Indian hill with my kids and camp in jojoba wash. Am I able to get my truck and camper through these trails? I will usually scout things out before getting my camper in a place I can't get out of.
1/23/2012
Topic:
Jojoba wash dos cabezas road

anutami
anutami
surfponto wrote:
You will have no problem on the jeep trails around Dos Cabezas / Jojoba Wash.
There are a couple places, depending on your route that you probably should avoid, but both have alternate routes.

There are some great camp sites in that area.



Pretty much my favorite area to camp smile
edited by surfponto on 1/23/2012


Thanks, that campsite looks sweet
1/25/2012
Topic:
Jojoba wash dos cabezas road

anutami
anutami
anutami wrote:
Looking to explore the area this weekend and have never been. Looks like many of you guys frequent this section of the park. I am looking to check out Indian hill with my kids and camp in jojoba wash. Am I able to get my truck and camper through these trails? I will usually scout things out before getting my camper in a place I can't get out of.


Also, does anyone know if there is cell coverage in the area? I have AT&T. Thanks
1/27/2012
Topic:
Jojoba wash dos cabezas road

anutami
anutami
surfponto wrote:
My iPhone (AT&T) usually works pretty good around Mortero Wash.
Carrizo Gorge on the other hand, not so good.

anutami wrote:
anutami wrote:
Looking to explore the area this weekend and have never been. Looks like many of you guys frequent this section of the park. I am looking to check out Indian hill with my kids and camp in jojoba wash. Am I able to get my truck and camper through these trails? I will usually scout things out before getting my camper in a place I can't get out of.


Also, does anyone know if there is cell coverage in the area? I have AT&T. Thanks


Cool looks like I have full bars....at the stage station.
1/27/2012
Topic:
Jojoba wash dos cabezas road

anutami
anutami
anutami wrote:
Looking to explore the area this weekend and have never been. Looks like many of you guys frequent this section of the park. I am looking to check out Indian hill with my kids and camp in jojoba wash. Am I able to get my truck and camper through these trails? I will usually scout things out before getting my camper in a place I can't get out of.


Standing at the Indian hill trailhead....bighorn sheep sighting!
1/29/2012
Topic:
Bighorn Sheep at Indian Hill Trailhead

anutami
anutami
Had an awesome weekend and as luck would have it my kids were able to see their first bighorn sheep sighting. The Bighorn were walking on the railroad tracks and we followed them for about 500 yards driving next to them in the truck. I can't believe they were not afraid of the loud roar of the diesel, but they did stick very close together. Seeing them up close and how big their horns are is amazing. (I don't have the greatest zoom on my camera and had to sharpen the photos a bit)







1/29/2012
Topic:
Little Blair with the 10" Meade Telescope

anutami
anutami
Wow! Sounds like a great night. If you have an iPhone they make a clip that you can use your iPhone for viewing and taking picters through a telescope.
1/30/2012
Topic:
Mortero Wash, Indian Hill, Dolmite Mine, Jojob

anutami
anutami
Spent Thursday Night in West Mortero Wash, and headed to Indian Hill on Friday. Luckily I had cell phone coverage becasue I could still "work" with my new iphone. Hung out at the trailhead most of the day "working" while the kids played around. We headed to Dolmite mine Saturday afternoon, and then camped in Jojoba Wash. Great trip! probably won't be heading out for a while because my daughter starts Softball.

campsite in west mortero wash


The mighty Ocotillo




yeah made it!


I love Friday office days


The kids starting to get into photography


This cave is probably the most extensive cave I have ever seen




this shaman's cave has to be somehwere around here


yeah we found it!


just like dad, taking pics

I think we will be coming back here!


checked out the Dolmite mine


and then Jojoba Wash


usually the smoke trees are scraping my truck, this time it was the ocitillo




Phew, we covered a lot of ground
1/30/2012
Topic:
Mortero Wash, Indian Hill, Dolmite Mine, Jojob

anutami
anutami
The bighorn sheep we saw made it! My kids were so excited.

I scouted at the hill past the water tower for quite a while and almost turned around. My kids said "go for it dad" so I went for it. I actually couldn't believe how smooth it went. When we crested the hill and drove for a bit that's when we saw the bighorns, so i was so glad we went for it. There is another rutted out section in jojoba wash about twice as long that I decided not to attempt.
1/31/2012
Topic:
Mini Truck Camper for Tacoma

anutami
anutami
Bob, check out this link to the all new 4 wheel pop top camper fully contained!...This thing looks sweet! Makes me want to downsize and go a bit smaller and lighter.

http://www.truckcampermagazine.com/tcm-exclusive:-2012-four-wheel-camper-fleet-self-contained/
2/3/2012
Topic:
Marshal South Cabin

anutami
anutami
Awesome pics, it makes you a bit sad to see how deteriorated everything is. He worked so hard and nature has reclaimed it back.
2/3/2012
Topic:
Cougar Canyon Conditions?

anutami
anutami
Not sure, I was going to do a backpack trip but have yet to get out there. We have got some rain so more than likely it should be flowing. You could mountain bike the 3 miles.
2/5/2012
Topic:
Cougar Canyon Conditions?

anutami
anutami
Might be heading out for a backpack trip very soon and Might try and take the Xterra through boulder alley so the kids don't have to hike the 3 miles in. Thanks for the report on water being present, that helps a lot. If you have any pics would love to see them.
2/7/2012
Topic:
Carrizo Gorge Canyon - DeAnza to Egg Mtn

anutami
anutami
Amazing trip! You sure know how to pick em. It is amazing how many pictographs are out in ABDSP. Is that cat claw armour home made or can you buy it? You could also use it in the snow as a sled smile It is almost like gators but made of plastic. Great idea!

Also, never heard of the heartbreak hotel. Where is the heck is that?
2/13/2012
Topic:
Bighorn Sheep at Indian Hill Trailhead

anutami
anutami
Wow! I can't believe how close to where I saw the bighorn sheep is the Ocotillo Wind Farm Development site going to be located. I did not know how extensive this area is going to be. If you look on the map and zoom in http://www.blm.gov/pgdata/etc/medialib/blm/ca/pdf/cdd/energy/0.Par.53015.File.dat/CACA051552_for_Web.pdf

I was west of the dos cabezas mine on the railroad tracks...it is about 2.5 miles away!
2/15/2012
Topic:
Best spots to camp

anutami
anutami
My favorite spots are where I can get my truck camper as far away as the roads allow. The camper always blocks the wind smile....Oriflamme canyon is nice, all the way to the end of pinyon wash, coachwhip canyon is protected, and sandstone canyon is sweet.

Not sure if you mean car camping or backpacking though.
2/18/2012
Topic:
Carrizo Gorge Canyon - DeAnza to Egg Mtn

anutami
anutami
Just reading schad and your trip deserves quotes from a foot and afield. I wonder how many people have made this 5 star trek?..."the trek down the length of Carrizo Gorge is long, rugged, difficult, and memorable. It is one to be undertaken cautiously, with the right equipment and clothing. Essential are long pants and sturdy water proofed boots (and construction gloves, tree pruners, a kickass camera, and custom plastic armor)....one very long day is sufficient for speed demons who travel lightly. The last 6 miles, on jeep tracks in the sand, can be done at night."

Awesome trip! Awesome trip!
2/20/2012
Topic:
ABDSP Via Helicopter

anutami
anutami
Wow! Now that is the way to see the park, and you were able to stop at dudleys bakery. Have you tried the jalepano cheese bread? I guess you can just about land a helo anywhere. Saturday was a beautiful day to fly. Did you happen to see where that remote plane wreck site was?
2/20/2012
Topic:
Anza Borrego Wildflower Report ?

anutami
anutami
Nice baja trip, I have been very apprehensive about going down to baja these last couple of years. We love bahia de los angeles, la bufadora (kayaked to todos santos from there), and scorpian bay. Any issues while you were down? Looks pretty wet down there and the hood of your cruiser is covered in mud spray.

I camped at Mortero Palms trailhead on Sat Night and they are trying to come out...





2/20/2012
Topic:
Mortero Palms

anutami
anutami
Did a quick trip with my son Brett to Mortero Palms. I wanted to get and idea of how this windfarm project is going to impact the area.

Brett snapping a photo of this serene view, Mortero Palms Rd. looking east towards Ocotillo


It sounds like pretty soon this will be a sea of turbines

Does anyone know what this is?

close up

Sunday had some crazy wind...It blew Brett over a couple of times



looking up the canyon, the palms are above the saddle

looking east on top of the saddle





small Indian cave, notice the mortero





Is that some yoni art? the wind almost sent Brett tumbling

cool view
2/20/2012
Topic:
Mortero Palms

anutami
anutami
The temps were nice 60's, but the windchill factor brought them way down. My kids seem to get cold very easy.

I was closer to mortero palms on the find. I was skeptical about campers making the design because there were so many pottery schards and the rocks in the circle were nowhere around the area. They must have been carried there from quite a ways away. Also, the rocks were so clean. It looks like it has been there a long time. If it is native American park rangers need to put a sign because it is so close to the road. My son almost started picking up some of the cool rocks since he is the one who first found it. He is so used to rock hounding out there. Luckily I caught him in time and reminded him he had to just look and not touch. Good thing he is starting to love taking pictures. He filled up about 1gb of pictures on the wheel.
2/20/2012
Topic:
Red Top via Inner Pasture via Agua Caliente

anutami
anutami
Nice trip! Is red top considered the most remote spot in southern ABDSP? Looks like there is a bunch of pinyon pines on the summit. How was the wind factor sat night and sun on the summit? I was near mortero palms and I thought my truck and camper was going to blow over. I had that 5th wheel picture daren took in the back of my mind.
2/22/2012
Topic:
Truck Camper

anutami
anutami
Nice hallmark! Looks brand new. Did you drive to Colorado and pick it up? Indian gorge is an awesome place to boondock with a truck camper. Looks like you have solar panels which are essential in camping off the grid. I just installed a wave 3 catalytic heater in my eagle cap. It makes no noise and is much more efficient than a standard furnace. Can't wait to hear of other areas you get your rig to. You just have to watch out for the smoke trees, but the scrapes add character.
2/22/2012
Topic:
Truck Camper

anutami
anutami
I drove by on Sunday and that guy also has a full size dodge truck with a camper shell made out of the same wood construction.



DRT Lakeside wrote:
Took some not so good pics of a home built camper/truck that we usually see on the way out of Ocotillo. Not sure if it is the one mentioned in this forum, but it is definitely unique.
Nice craftsmanship and you gotta love the fullsize "Whirlybird" roof vent on it. Looks like it has a lot of underneath storage and a porch of some sort on the back. I have never seen it moving though, it is always parked when we see it.
Here are a couple of crummy pics, I didn't want to creep around the front of their house too long. You can see much more detail if you download them full size.
link
2/23/2012
Topic:
Mortero Palms

anutami
anutami
X EAGLE 23 X wrote:
Yeah, that's not the wagon wheel, it looks like it could be some sort of calendrical or orientation marker. Does it seem the linear rocks are pointed in any particular direction? The large amount of pottery in the circle is strange too. Awesome find!


I am pretty sure the linear rocks point north, south, east and west, but not sure if they are dead on. I did not check it with my compass and should have. I also should have tried to count the rocks in the circle to see if they are near the calendar year. I guess I could pull up some of my photos and try and count.
2/23/2012
Topic:
Eagle Cap 800 Lite

anutami
anutami
Wanted to post my rig and set up for anyone looking into getting a truck camper. It is the perfect "in between" a pop top and a large hard side camper. It is fully welded aluminum framed as opposed to wood framed camper. It has 30 gallons of fresh water and 6 gallons for the water heater. The bathroom is a one piece molded fiberglass, with a shower. It weighs about 2000 lbs fully loaded with water. I have it on an F350 long bed crew cab 4x4 diesel.

It has an outside shower, one 5 gallon propane tank (that is a drawback); it would be nice to have 2, dual 12 volt batteries, and a roof rack and ladder. ELECTRIC JACKS are key!


It has a full queen size bed and had a custom mattress made which is very comfortable; above is a fantastic roof fan which can suck air in or send it out.


I also have an LCD TV with built in DVD player for the kids, It is hooked up to a 300Watt Sure Sine quiet Inverter; the large view window is nice too


The Kitchen has a 3 burner stove w/ oven, above the kitchen there is tons of storage. The double sink is annoying because it limits counter space. My fruit ends up in the far one. I also have a water purifier which comes in handy.


Here is the furnace and the wave 3 catalytic heater. The furnace (on top) is loud and sucks the propane. It also uses considerable battery power when running the fan. The catalytic heater uses no battery power, and is way more efficient with propane. It emmits radiant heat, rather than heating the air, it heats up the surrounding things and they emmit heat (like the sun)


Here is the fridge and freezer combined. It is not a huge fridge, but does very well with about a weeks worth of food. Having a smaller fridge means lighter weight


The dinnette is nice, it folds into a bed and is pretty good size. I am 6'1" and can fully stretch out when sleeping down there, but it is not like sleeping up top in the queen bed. Above the dinnette is tons of storage, and it does not fold down into a bunk bed.


The bathroom is a one piece molded fiberglass so there are no seems anywhere. It is a wet bath and showers are a little tight but fine.


I upgraded all the ligths to LED lighting. It is uses way less battery power


I have a colman mach ac unit which is only 9k BTU's and can run easily off my honda eu2000 generator, (though I rarely ever use it)...I also have installed 2 huge solar panels which are about 300 watts


Here is my solar charge controller. I have it connected on two 12 volt deep cycle batteries. It keeps them charged and running. I spent 1 week in death valley and the batteries stayed at 90% the whole time


I also put a way better and more accurate battery monitor so you know exactly how many amps you are using and how much you have left


Here is my 300 watt inverter, the inverter takes 12v battery power and turns in into regular 110 outlet power. I have one outlet where the tv is and one outlet in the dinnette


My eagle camp is not a basement model, which means the water tank and holding tanks are not under the floor. This has it drawbacks w/ smaller capacity, but it keeps the camper not as high so I don't sway as much and can handle some roughter terrain.


Hope you enjoyed the tour smile
<em>edited by anutami on 2/23/2012</em>
2/24/2012
Topic:
Eagle Cap 800 Lite

anutami
anutami
hikerdmb wrote:
I enjoyed the tour very much. I like your solar set up. Next to my Sun-lite pop up your camper looks like a class A. I have been thinking about switching my interior lights to LED. What kind did you go with? Are you happy with the color? I love showing off my camper. Whenever anyone comes into camp and shows the least bit of interest I offer them the full tour.
David


Thanks, The LED lights are http://www.nextwaveled.com/rvlighting.html I went with the warm light inside and the bright light for the outside light. Here is a blog on an installationof LED's http://mellomikeswolfcreekcamper.blogspot.com/2011/10/led-retrofit-and-12v-outlet.html he has some other cool modifications as well

And the LED light are the same color as regular bulbs, make sure you get the warm light ones.
<em>edited by anutami on 2/24/2012</em>
2/26/2012
Topic:
Trains and Pictographs in Carrizo Creek

anutami
anutami
Wow! Can't believe the tracks are still active. Was the driver taking pictures/video of you guys too and is that how they patrol the tracks? My son would have gone crazy, is that hike too rugged for kids?. I have yet to hike in from the western end, and need to get out there.
2/26/2012
Topic:
Yaquitec

anutami
anutami
Thanks for the desert mag link.... http://mydesertmagazine.com/files/194407-DesertMagazine-1944-July.pdf

DAWN
Dawn lights the heavens with her flame
And lights the mind with new resolve.
No longer do we see the same
As in the night. The shades dissolve.
So with our lives—our faith and truth
In ever dawning widerscope
Enlight our ignorance and youth
With wisdom and with greater hope.
—Tanya South
<em>edited by anutami on 2/26/2012</em>
2/26/2012
Topic:
Trains and Pictographs in Carrizo Creek

anutami
anutami
You should take him to the Campo Train Station, they give rides on the same tracks, my avatar is actually from a picture with my kids on the train. They have a whole yard of trains to look at and they give you a tour.

Daren, thanks so much. I had no idea this existed. I am so taking Brett here. Is that a picture of your boy losing a tooth?
2/27/2012
Topic:
Moan, Puff, Groan and Gasp

anutami
anutami
Congrats on your finale of sd peaks. What a final destination! You went more remote than the bighorn sheep dare to go. What next?
2/28/2012
Topic:
ABDSP Via Sunrise HWY

anutami
anutami
I guess there is a slice of ABDSP along Sunrise Hwy, but the Park is Closed. Does anyone know any history about why?

Headed north on sunrise hwy just passed Penny Pines


first section of the park on the West side of the road


Right across the street there is a jeep trail, that I think goes north towards oriflamme canyon...anyone been on this?


lucky 5 ranch is a ways more north...Isn't first section of the ranch on ABDSP?


Across for the lucky 5 ranch gate (on the east side of sunrise hwy) there is another jeep trail. This is a cattle gate and not locked. Anyone explored this area?


Looks like there was a light dusting on whale peak


Before the storm hit


and after
3/2/2012
Topic:
Trains and Pictographs in Carrizo Creek

anutami
anutami
ziphius wrote:
surfponto wrote:
It kind of caught us by surprise also. I think it was more of some type of tour train but I am not totally sure.
The area is very rugged and tends to get visitors from south of the border as was evidenced b the water bottles, clothes and backpacks littered around.


That's the first leg of the new California high-speed rail project... smile but seriously, nice trip report Bob and Daren. I'm amazed at the vividness of the pictographs, makes me wonder what types of dye / coloring agents the natives used back in the day.


Found a cool article on native American dyes http://mydesertmagazine.com/files/194503-DesertMagazine-1945-March.pdf

Starts on pg 20
3/6/2012
Topic:
Cougar Canyon Conditions?

anutami
anutami
Nice pics! Thanks for posting. I can't wait to make it out there! Do you know when they close the gate for no entry? Isn't it sometime in May or June?
3/6/2012
Topic:
Solo Backpacking in Rockhouse Valley

anutami
anutami
I love going out to RockHouse road. Been out on the jeep trails but never hiking. It is so isolated. Isn't pegleg smith gold rocks supposed to be somehwere around that area?
3/11/2012
Topic:
Calcite Mine Slot Canyons

anutami
anutami
Took a nice solo trip out to the calcite mine slot canyons. Forgot my camera but luckily I have my iphone. If you have not been out there it is an awesome place. Make sure you bring a lot of water and a good map.

Entrance to the canyons I took the north canyon this time as I had already been through the south section


Pretty crazy ladder section that turned out to be a dead end if you do not have climbing aid



Should be named dragon canyon






Rope section










Ancient Indian Trail


Not sure what this is??? Some kind of campsite?


Nice view looking back down the wash


Looped around northeast to an unamed wash


No footprints in this wash smile


Daren, This one is for you


Natural dribble castles


every turn has different forms and shapes

<em>edited by anutami on 3/11/2012</em>
3/12/2012
Topic:
Calcite Mine Slot Canyons

anutami
anutami
dsefcik wrote:
damn mylar balloons..we will rid the desert of them one-by-one...
i do not recognize some of those canyons, do you have a map of where you went exactly? i was out in the canyons a couple years ago but is was more on the west side of the calcite mine road.


Still trying to figure out how to do the google map screen shot w/ the route, but It looks like I went through Palm Wash. There is the south fork which is west of the calcite mine rd, and Palm wash due east and north east of the rd. Then there is the North fork which is way east of the calcite mine road. When I looped back around I was about in the middle of the North Fork and main Palm Wash.
3/12/2012
Topic:
Calcite Mine Slot Canyons

anutami
anutami
dsefcik wrote:
damn mylar balloons..we will rid the desert of them one-by-one...
i do not recognize some of those canyons, do you have a map of where you went exactly? i was out in the canyons a couple years ago but is was more on the west side of the calcite mine road.


Still trying to figure out how to do the google map screen shot w/ the route, but It looks like I went through Palm Wash. There is the south fork which is west of the calcite mine rd, and Palm wash due east and north east of the rd. Then there is the North fork which is way east of the calcite mine road. When I looped back around I was about in the middle of the North Fork and main Palm Wash.

You can also take the main Palm wash and it forks. If you stay to the left (this is the route I did last year), there is some great slot canyons there as well.
Here is a video of that section

3/26/2012
Topic:
Coyote Canyon "Boulder Alley"

anutami
anutami
If anyone is looking to tackle "Boulder Alley" Here is a report on the different sections you can expect to find. After each section there is enough room stop and scout out the different sections ahead/ and or allow oncoming vehicles to pass. It is around 1/2 mile long.

This is the third crossing. If you have a 2wd you can probably get passed the crossing and park, if you look close there is a mini van parked


First true 4wd section


Second Section is the most challenging


Looking back down the second section












At the top looking west

<em>edited by anutami on 3/30/2012</em>
3/26/2012
Topic:
Coyote Canyon "Sea of Red"

anutami
anutami
These are pics from last week. The Ocotillo are deciding its time!


3/26/2012
Topic:
Cougar Canyon Conditions?

anutami
anutami
Took a day trip out last week to check it out, plenty of water, and solitude smile



Snow capped toro peak




Plenty of water
3/26/2012
Topic:
Coyote Canyon "Boulder Alley"

anutami
anutami
No, not yet. I just wanted to scout it out and see if it is do able. I think it is, but will need a lot more preperations. I took my mountain bike up (walked most of it through boulder alley), but rode the rest of the way to Cougar Canyon. I will need a spotter, and probably another vehicle if I get into trouble. Also, If I go out w/ the rig, I am going to be staying up there for a few days.
3/26/2012
Topic:
Oriflamme Canyon

anutami
anutami
Well, after scouting out Boulder Alley I decided I would wait and try to tackle it another time. Headed out to Oriflamme canyon to "Chill" try out our new hammock, and try for the 15 foot water fall schad talks about. This is the second time I have tried to get to the falls, and again failed to reach them. Just too much bushwacking. I did get a bit closer after following the old cow trail on the north bank and not trying to walk up the stream the enire way. Anyone been there? Any pics?

Road in you will need 4wd







morteros can be found around and pottery shards as well


when hiking up canyon stick the the northern bank, don't make the mistake I did by trying to bushwack up through the stream bed


Mostly overgrown cattle trail is difficult to navigate


Eventually you are forced into the canyon and have to bushwack pretty hard in some spots




decided to just head back and "chill out"




3/26/2012
Topic:
Oriflamme Canyon

anutami
anutami
Wow! That's pretty crazy. I showed my kids and they can't even believe it.
3/30/2012
Topic:
Coyote Canyon "Boulder Alley"

anutami
anutami
*just updated more pics for the rest of the sections
4/2/2012
Topic:
Coyote Canyon "Boulder Alley"

anutami
anutami
kylekai wrote:
anutami wrote:
*just updated more pics for the rest of the sections


Great pictures! You sure get around a lot. You should create your own web site sometime with pictures, maps, and descriptions of all the places you've travelled to in AB park. That would be awesome! I've been going to the park for 8 years now, but looking at your reports shows me some new sections I need to explore.


Thanks, I guess you can say I'm hooked. I live in Ramona so it makes it pretty easy to head out on the 78 and spend the weekend exploring. As you know it also makes it easy having a rig w/ everything ready to go. All I need to to is pack some clothes and food and ready to head out.

I just want to let others know of the amazing places out there. I have checked out previous posts and gotton great ideas on trips and just want to return the favor of posting my trips. Still trying to figure out the whole google earth map thing, I don't travel with a GPS, and just have my maps. With my Iphone I guess now I can track my trips, and will try and do that. Send me a PM is you want to know any specific info.

Are you thinking of heading up boulder allley? I think you could totally make it up there, especially with your low profile camper. You may want to take your jacks off, as they may be the first thing to get damaged.
4/10/2012
Topic:
Missing hiker Anza Borrego Mud Caves

anutami
anutami
Looks like a hiker has been missing since Sunday in/around the mud caves

http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/node/9286
4/11/2012
Topic:
Where the wild flowers weren't.

anutami
anutami
Looks like it walked right passed you!
4/16/2012
Topic:
coachwhip canyon and Palm Wash

anutami
anutami
It was pouring rain on Friday, and wanted to get into a sheltered wash "coachwhip".











Saturday I wanted to explore the calcite mine slot canyons we started the hike and the wind was crazy. The kids were getting cold so I went to plan B



I decided to head down into Palm Wash w/ the Camper: Instead of heading down the jeep trail, I drove out towards the salton sea and headed back west up the wash



It was about 9 miles up the wash and a few very tight places!



notice my step rail, had a run in w/ some sandstone


just when I thought the going was getting too tough found an awesome campstie


totally protected from the wind!

and we got our slot canyon fix




4/16/2012
Topic:
Exploring The Island and Myer Valley

anutami
anutami
Any sign of the bighorns that call the island their home?
4/17/2012
Topic:
coachwhip canyon and Palm Wash

anutami
anutami
dsefcik wrote:
Very cool how you get truck into some of those areas. In the pic of the side rail I also noticed your shovel, looks like you had to do some digging!


Yeah, after all the trips out I finally had to use my shovel. Without a spotter I turned too sharp wedging my rail on that chunck of sandstone. I broke it loose with the shovel, and I also have a small hand pick next to the shovel that helped.
4/22/2012
Topic:
Mason Valley Truck Trail /CRHT to abandoned mines

anutami
anutami
I have checked out the mines just driving by and I think they are all on private property. The ready relief mine if cut out through solid granite so I think it is one of the only ones that is still accessible (again on private property). I have always wanted to check them out but too scared to get in trouble. The golden chariot mine I believe is still operational. If you check them out would love to hear about it. A mine that is accessible is the Warlock mine, it is said to be sealed up, but I checked it out in September and is accessible. The mine goes back a staggering 1600 feet. I only ventured in a bit w/ the kids. If you want directions let me know. You access it through a trail on the east side of Julian via the original banner road (they used to collect a toll)

warlock mine/ used to be stocked w/ rations during during the cold war and doubled as a fallout shelter, so this mine is pretty safe to venture in




caved in mine along the original "banner road"
4/23/2012
Topic:
Cougar Canyon Conditions?

anutami
anutami
I posted a quick video of the water flowing. there is cool cave you could explore

4/24/2012
Topic:
Inner Pasture / Myer Valley

anutami
anutami
surfponto wrote:
Great pictures as always. How close were you to that rattler?

The Fishhook Cactus looked interesting. I have never seen the buds like that.

Daren, did you try to eat the fishhook cactus fruit? It is supposed to taste very good.
I have always wanted to try it
4/24/2012
Topic:
The Turbines Are Coming

anutami
anutami
Also a pending application for the kitchen creek area? Say it ain't so. This is getting out of control. I don't know if anyone else has experienced this but everytime i see a wind turbine it throws my equlibrium off and I get motion sickness.. I can't imagine living next to 150 of them!
4/30/2012
Topic:
Devil's Canyon

anutami
anutami
if the 4x4 was working, I am not sure you could have gotton out of that anyway :0

at least your rear window rolls down so you could escape!
4/30/2012
Topic:
Alternate Trip to ABDSP in Summer

anutami
anutami
Even though this is not ABDSP it is a great alternate trip (and much safer) to still get your desert fix during the summer months.
With temps starting to get up to uncomfortable level, and will soon be increasing even more you still have a great opportunity to seek out the Bighorn Sheep via the Colorado River through "Black Canyon". There are great camping spots, and hot springs you can go into also.

We took this trip 2 weeks ago smile

The only bummer to this trip is the 6 hour drive.

This Trip starts at the base of the hoover dam via an outfitter, http://www.downriveroutfitters.com/

or if you want to save $$$$ you can start on your own in Willow Beach, AZ, no permits needed and parking is free (this is what we opted for)

you also will need a small boat 65 hp or less wed-sat, or a kayak/canoe/stand up paddle board sun-sat.

instead of hiking through the desert carrying your water, just bring a water purifier and you have all the 50 degree water you want to drink. The water here is coming from the bottom of lake mead which is always around 50 degrees year round.


on our way there were bighorn right on the bank drinking a few feet away










if you are going up stream from willow beach, there is a little bit of a current, but no too bad (just stay as close to the shore as possible when paddling up stream)

<em>edited by anutami on 4/30/2012</em>
4/30/2012
Topic:
Alternate Trip to ABDSP in Summer

anutami
anutami
I would recommend doing the trip on a weekday preferably Sun/Mon/Tues as no boats are allowed on Sunday and Monday. We did it on a thurs, Fri, Sat, and Saturday was very busy. Thursday we had to place to ourselves.
4/30/2012
Topic:
Oriflamme Canyon

anutami
anutami
Nice pics. The water being present makes for a nice campsite. The road into the campsite is definitely rougher than it looks. Glad you made it! How far up canyon did you hike?
5/3/2012
Topic:
Whale Peak - Backpacking

anutami
anutami
Awesome trip! I was amazed how many ducks there were when we went up a few months ago. It was my first ascent and i thought it was a bit absurd how every few feet the were spaced apart. I am sure the boyscouts have a lot to do with it as my kids also had to add a few ducks themselves. It wad a good learning experince for my kids on how to follow a trail.

Also, love the pic of your campsite and your hat hanging on the branch. I used that same branch to hang my backpack smile
5/8/2012
Topic:
Coyote Mountains

anutami
anutami
hikerdmb wrote:
Nice pics. I especially like the last one. Great light on the badlands!
David


I agree! The badlands pic caught my eye also. You know a great pic when it inspires you to try and fit one more trip in.

Daren, looks like i'll have to get back to dvnp and try and find those sheep.
Also thanks for the heads up on the mylar balloons. I always left them behind, but will pack them out for now on.
5/9/2012
Topic:
Body recovered from Anza Borrego Mud Caves

anutami
anutami
herofix wrote:
Very sad indeed, and a reminder to anyone (many of us!) that may go exploring in remote areas alone. I thought of this young man while I was checking out the gold mines near Banner this past weekend. If something had happened, it would have been a long time before I was found, even though I told people where I was going and stayed near a well-traveled road.

RIP Guillermo


My prayers go out to the family, and pretty crazy that out of all the professionals trained in cave exploring that it was a family member that finally found him. Glad there was a resolution on this.

Herofix, would love to see your trip report on the mines you explored smile
5/23/2012
Topic:
Big cool-down predicted for the weekend

anutami
anutami
I would be heading out but we aleady booked san elijo and we will probably be cold and cloudy, tempted to cancel.
5/29/2012
Topic:
Inner Pasture on a cool 5/26. 5 balloon trip!

anutami
anutami
THANK YOU for the report! I already misss it so much out there! I always wondered why they leave so many clothes behind? Is that when you reach the point of so much exhaustion you start to rip your clothes off?

Did you see if the calling card has minutes left on it? Love the Raider sweatshirt, that is a classic! Next time remember to pack some lighter fluid and I'm sure you could get away with a control burn smile
7/16/2012
Topic:
Dream Find!!!

anutami
anutami
With the weather way too extreme for me thought I would post a pic of an Olla I discovered about 10 years ago. As a kid I grew up right next to an Indian cermonial site in Ramona, Ca. I would come across broken pottery shards and has always been my dream to come across a fully intact Olla. In 6th grade I found a peace pipe and donated it to the Ramona Musuem. Exploring in ABDSP "way off trail" I came across a small cave. When I peaked inside there it was! A fully intact approx 3 gallon size Olla. I left it in place and just admired the awesome beauty of this thing, snapped a few pics and headed out. There are MANY treasures out there to find and please DO NOT touch, take, alter them in anyway if you come across them.
7/16/2012
Topic:
Dream Find!!!

anutami
anutami
rockhopper wrote:
A big WOW! I would go back and check on it from time to time being 10 years ago. Maybe contact the state museum for a retreval of such a outstanding find!
Could you get your hand inside it? Anything inside? Usually held water right? How far from a flat camping spot was it?

This is what I usually come across during cross country treks across the ABDSP. Some times in the strangest places. Sorry for the lousy cell phone pic. Sunglasses for scale. As you said please leave for others to enjoy!

Yeah I need to get back out there and check it out, but it is pretty remote and it will be very difficult to find again. I did not have a GPS back then and have no idea of any coordinates. I found this before kids and there is no way they would be able to make it out there. The opening is very large enough to fit two hands in. Also, the bottom of the olla is cracked, and there are little repair holes drilled out along the crack, like they put some kind of twine through it to try an patch it up. I really do not want it to be removed and put in a museum. I think it is much better out there for others to one day find.
7/18/2012
Topic:
Dream Find!!!

anutami
anutami
dsefcik wrote:
Very nice, that looks like maybe a film photo you had printed and then photographed to share with us? I have heard reports of recent olla finds so they are still there.


Yeah this was before I had a digital camera and had to wait about a week to get my prints. It is really crazy how digital cameras have given us instant gratification.
7/24/2012
Topic:
Fish Creek Wash Rd Conditions

anutami
anutami
Daren, I made it with my f350 and truck camper to mouth of the canyon and hiked in. It was right when I got my truck and didn't know I had to Manually lock the hubs so I drove all the way in 2wd! There is a lot of soft sand, but it is off the road . As long as you stay on the road you will be more than okay. The hard part will be turning around at the end of the canyon.
<em>edited by anutami on 7/24/2012</em>
7/27/2012
Topic:
Fish Creek Wash Rd Conditions

anutami
anutami
That rock fall is a bit scary since and will keep that in mind when picking my campsites! Here is a picture of us camping at the mouth of the canyon dec 09 and probably will not be camping there again. Any body been up Olla Wash (the next canyon up?), and hiked up near the mud palisades? Looks pretty neat smile



here is our youtube video
This is when Brett (my son) was 2, pretty funny


<em>edited by anutami on 7/27/2012</em>
8/2/2012
Topic:
Looking for tinajas on San Clemente Island

anutami
anutami
Wow! Amazing trip! I love the channel islands. We actually just got back from a camping/kayak trip on and around anacapa island. The seal/sea lion population seemed very healthy and the kids had a blast hearing them bark. The seagull population was out of control and wasn't very peaceful at any time of day! I don't see any seagulls in yourr pics, do they not nest on the island? I will try and post a couple pics of anacapa as well.
8/3/2012
Topic:
Looking for tinajas on San Clemente Island

anutami
anutami
here are a few pics from ANACAPA ISLAND

You take the ferry out (www.islandpackers.com) and drops you off at the dock...It was a bit challenging getting the kayak in the water :0


seal and sea lion colonies all over the island..


and lots of dolphins






campsites on the island are about a 1 mile hike in


Notice the other camper in the background, he paddled his kayak solo from Oxnard which is about 13 miles open ocean paddle (and he is about 60+ years old!) that guy is stud!






<em>edited by anutami on 8/3/2012</em>
8/12/2012
Topic:
More Split Mountain Flash Flood

anutami
anutami
Wow!!! Your pictures say a million words. Great shots! I love the pic of the inside of the truck cab. Wow!!!
8/14/2012
Topic:
OWEF

anutami
anutami
Crazy! What is with the protection service? Are they basically hired security guards? Did you speak with them at all?
8/14/2012
Topic:
OWEF

anutami
anutami
Looking to do a trip in the sierras and came across this

PETS
There are special regulations pertaining to pets in the John Muir Wilderness. Dogs and domestic goats are not allowed in bighorn sheep habitat areas as a result of the recent listing of this species as Endangered. Maps of the closure areas are available at Inyo Visitor Centers to assist in planning your trip.

So I can't bring my dog in areas where big horn sheep are, but its okay to put a bunch of wind turbines????
<em>edited by anutami on 8/14/2012</em>
8/17/2012
Topic:
No Sunrise Powerlink in Anza Borrego Banners

anutami
anutami
Now that is a bumper sticker I would put on my Rig! Where can I get mine?
8/22/2012
Topic:
The Destruction of Ocotillo Ca

anutami
anutami
Crying upset
8/22/2012
Topic:
Bachelor Party in Early May Help...

anutami
anutami
Well, I am going to have a new "brother in law" and come to find out he loves to hike! He is wanting to to a backpack trip in early May for his bachelor party and has 2 days (we will only be drinking water). I was wondering if you guys have any suggestions where to go? I know May is when it starts getting a bit warm and was thinking about doing San Jacinto, but want Plan A to be ABDSP. He has never been out to ABDSP and would love to get him "hooked", (and the other dudes going as well.).

Thanks in advance for any advice!


Just got back from Little Lakes Valley end of rock creek road @ Toms Place, CA in the Sierras, and if you have not been there it is an amazing place to go!!!!

here are a few pics

6+ hours in the truck with my 4 year old Brett, 7 year old Brenna, and our 4 year old golden retriever rusty was a bit crazy! (no wonder my wife wanted to stay home) notice the head phones




Nice new Ranger Station in Lone Pipe where we picked up our permits (you can reserve them online now @ recreation.gov)


Finally made it to the trail head! There is a backpackers camp in the parking lot, we just camped in the truck camper to acclimate since it is 10k feet in elevation.




Where is all the gear you ask?


on my back of course!




great fishing in the lakes and streams


Area is know for relatively easy trail (was very crowded on trail, but once off trail nobody around)





kids first trout!


8/23/2012
Topic:
Bachelor Party in Early May Help...

anutami
anutami
Thanks for all the input. I know it is a long way away, but trying to get him to do it a bit sooner. He said he wants it to be difficult and I was thinking either bagging a peak, or a trek through a canyon. I like the idea of a whale peak loop, carrizo gorge or inner pasture/red top. I will leave it up to him (uncle rocco).
8/24/2012
Topic:
Bachelor Party in Early May Help...

anutami
anutami
rockhopper wrote:
Wow, planning 9 months out. Drinking only water for 2 days for a bachelor party? Oh man, how about doing a ABDSP trip in Nov.-March and doing
the bachelor party in Vegas!
If you insist on going in May, here is my 2c
Plan A) Hot weather: Do the San Jac hike as mentioned

Plan B) Cooler weather ( For me, that would be below 80F for desert back packing. OK, I was not a Navy Seal. I'm not worthy! )
How about a Cactus spring trail hike from hwy 74 down to hwy 86. You will be hiking on a 1000+ year old native american trail route.
Hike from the top to the spring day 1 ( water fill up at horse thief spring) Day 2 down Auga alta or Martiniz canyon with a stop
at Jack Miller 1925 rock house and on down. I know this is just out side of the ABDSP but close enough for me.

btw Bring food! Two days of back packing make anyone very Hungry!



Yeah, if it was up to me we would at least bring a couple beers along....I know it is far away and trying to get something planned sooner.
This sounds like a very cool trek. Is this hike in schads book?
8/25/2012
Topic:
Four wheel campers coming to little Blair

anutami
anutami
Looks like oct 5,6,7 there is a four wheel truck camper demo out in little Blair. Guys from the factory will be out there, as well as owners. Bob, this is your chance to get your wife on board! smile

Check the link below

http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/6547/
9/3/2012
Topic:
Lost Valley

anutami
anutami
Cool article in the "Ramona Journal" about Lost Valley

Anybody ever been out there?

http://ramonajournal.com/on-memorys-back-trail-tales-of-lost-valley-p4499-88.htm




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