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Andy Steiner Memorial Run-Mojave Rd 4/18-4/19

Carol.92124

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https://www.facebook.com/events/844749658916617/

I am not the organizer, but wanted to get it on folks' calendars...

From what I understand it's being run from "Breakfast at/near the Avi Casino near Laughlin" to Barstow, with some folks not opting to camp Saturday night.

Originally scheduled for the 11th, but moved to the 18th. Mike Rollins wants to keep the route similar to the 2004 run that caused the "Free Andy" stickers. It is being called the Andy's Free run.
 
I will be going with Andy's Jeep, Purple is the New Chrome. My plan is to NOT get stuck in Soda not-so-dry Lake.
 
Peter can get out of the Jeep, and we will pile wet sand up to his knees... =)
 
What, she'll take the wet-sand treatment for you? I mean, I know she's awesome & all that, but I didn't realize just HOW awesome! LOL...
 
Anyone planning to go for that Saturday only?
Just curious where the 'estimated' Saturday night stop may be...
 
I'm going for the weekend... PM Rollins (or email him), he may know the "estimated stop" location...
 
I'm trying to figure out how am I going to make it. My Jeep barely made it to Corral Canyon with the transmission not doing so well. I don't think I can limp it to Nevada and back.

Anyone got an extra 4WD Jeep I can borrow? I know some of you have like 2 or 3! :D Preferably mild build (stock to 33's) and automatic. Or a seat? Down for hoteling it Friday night, and possibly camping Sat night. Day run is fine too.
 
I can volunteer space in Karen's jeep (she says so!), if you want to run with us; I am riding with her, since her A/C works...
We plan to leave earlyish on Friday, though.

Staying at Avi hotel Friday night (room for you in our room, no hidden agenda), camp Sat night, come home Sunday.
 
Mike, you can take a turn in Andy's PITNC if you want, especially Sunday since Shannon will be going home Saturday night.
 
I sure hope not. I haven't heard that it is. PM Geoff, he's done it before...
 
In the past I have filled my tank to very top at the Avi Casino and then carried about 1.5 to 2 gallons and have exited at Afton and made it Barstow with approx a 1/4 tank in my stockish jeep. I am not sure where you guys are exiting the trail, I am assuming Afton Canyon? If so, the nearest gas on the 15 south is near Calico, a little over 30 miles ish from the Afton Canyon Campground.
 
So do we know the total mileage b/w Avi & the next gas station? Trying to figure out if I need to buy a gas can...I don't necessarily trust the jerry can I have, for cleanliness or for sealing... But AAA will bring me a gallon of gas once we hit pavement =)
 
So do we know the total mileage b/w Avi & the next gas station? Trying to figure out if I need to buy a gas can...I don't necessarily trust the jerry can I have, for cleanliness or for sealing... But AAA will bring me a gallon of gas once we hit pavement =)

These are quick guestimates:

from Avi to Mojave Trailhead 5 ish miles.
Mojave Rd. (depending on the route you take) I think 134 miles
Exit to gas at Calico 35 ish.

So 175 ish miles? I can look at google maps tonight and give you a better estimate.
 
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