Who's Going to Death Valley?

wolfheartak · Jan 25, 2005

Hey guys, we got back from our prerun Sunday, and there's a few hiccups, but nothing major. The North pass into the Saline Valley is closed by snow, so we'll just go through Hanging Rock Canyon instead, no biggie. And the West Side Road is closed right now, because the Armagosa is flowing, but if it's open when we go, We'll take it, if not, we'll take the main road.

The rain has brought the flowers out, so for the wild flowers are supposed to be the best in 8 years. And the full bloom right about the time we'll be headed through. There are a lot already, but there'll be tons more in Feb!

Anyway, It'll be a great time! Just wanted to know who was planning on going so we know who to expect. Let me know!

-Marisha

casm · Jan 25, 2005

Aaaaggghhhh... And me without an XJ! This is a trip I specifically wanted to do at this time of year, too. Oh well, maybe next year.

karstic · Jan 25, 2005

ME,ME,ME,ME,ME,ME,ME, and Sonia, too. I finally got the Jeep back on the road again tonight, it's been on the driveway w/o tires since the fender trimming party. Got a few more things to iron out and we'll be ready to go.

MJR · Jan 25, 2005

Here's what to see.

And if that wasn't enough here's MORE!

rpraterxj · Jan 25, 2005

What's the date again? I would love to go. What are your requirements for this run? Is it more scenic than off-roading? Reason I am asking is I want to know if this is a run that full size trucks can go on? SOmthing like a Chevy Tahoe?

Thanks,

Robert

wolfheartak · Jan 25, 2005

It's the 4-5-6 of February. If your Tahoe has 4wd it'll be good to go. It's really a scenic run. The only "wheeling" spots are the Lippencott Mine road (a little steep w/ some washouts and loose rocks) and a couple spots on Dadekera Canyon, but we had stock XJ's and KJ's get through there no problem.

The requirements are the regular NAXJA

requirements. ***AND*** 5 extra gallons of gas (I recommend 10, but am only requiring 5) and a full size spare w/ a lug wrench <-- That's a regular requirement, but not one that can be "overlooked", it's a must have for this one.

The rest of the details are in the sticky thread up at the top of the page.

Hope you can make it!

-Marisha

MJR · Jan 26, 2005

rpraterxj said:
What's the date again? I would love to go. What are your requirements for this run? Is it more scenic than off-roading? Reason I am asking is I want to know if this is a run that full size trucks can go on? SOmthing like a Chevy Tahoe?

Thanks,

Robert

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=39683

ryurabbit · Jan 26, 2005

Hey were'd you get a picture of my cousin jacrabbit!! He looks like he always does not very happy to see people on his land. Oh well I was going now I'm not because an employee is having carpal tunnell surgery and I have to work!!!

mattb · Jan 26, 2005

We'd like to head out with you guys on Friday but we won't be heading over to Saline valley for Saturday and Sunday. We've been hearing all kinds of information about how lush everything is this year so we want to get out there. But we've got a new little one who has never been camping before so we're going to try and keep it a little shorter and closer to civilization in case thing don't work so good.

Enjoy,

Matt

wolfheartak · Jan 26, 2005

If you really want to come out for just Friday, you could meet us in Baker and head up until we turn off to go towards Stovepipe Wells and the Warm Springs. You could then head out towards Beatty, and back down to Vegas. Sound good?

-Marisha

Handlebars · Jan 26, 2005

I sure wish I could go!

Don't miss the chance to hear the "singing" sand dunes of Eureka Valley. You have to hike up them and get the sand to slide for that to happen.

mattb · Jan 27, 2005

wolfheartak said:
If you really want to come out for just Friday, you could meet us in Baker and head up until we turn off to go towards Stovepipe Wells and the Warm Springs. You could then head out towards Beatty, and back down to Vegas. Sound good?

-Marisha

Yeah, we'll do something like that. We may just stop at furnace creek and then head back south and visit China Ranch on the way home. It might be worth taking a hike down Armagosa canyon if there is a lot water. Or we might try camping somewhere closer to home. We'll definitly meet up with you in Baker for the morning at least.

wolfheartak · Jan 27, 2005

Awesome, see you there!

-Marisha

rpraterxj · Jan 27, 2005

I want to go, but I only have Saturday available and that would make for one long day!

Sorry.

Robert

sintax · Jan 28, 2005

wolfheartak said:
Awesome, see you there!

-Marisha

I wont be able to make it out this time. Next time I hope to be in a better shape for such a long run. Looks like you guys will have all sorts of fun. LOTS of pictures please.

-Scott

Lion Grrrrr · Jan 28, 2005

:wave: Come Sintax leave

aperwork behind And come out and get some :sunshine: .You :lecture: Can take your no stuff xj on this joy ride :exclamati :exclamati :exclamati

sintax · Jan 31, 2005

Lion said:
:wave: Come Sintax leave aperwork behind And come out and get some :sunshine: .You :lecture: Can take your no stuff xj on this joy ride :exclamati :exclamati :exclamati

Acutally i dont officially own the 99 XJ anymore, I ended up pretty much giving it to my mother when I bought a new car. I'll need to change my sig

Really though...I'd love to make it out and I will next time. I need to get my jeep done so I can run Duesy this summer.

-Scott

skrracing · Feb 4, 2005

Sorry guys ...I will not be making this trip. I have to go out of town this Sat. Dang it. Later...Clint

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