Black Mountain Trek, CA (3/31-4/2) Planning Thread

[awalter]

Sorry, I screwed up the directions on the alternate route into Pichacho State Rec area. I corrected it on post #52.

 

[Scott Brady]

Scott,

Let me suggest a more appropriate route for this group into the Picacho State Recreation Area, instead of the graded, washboard Picacho Rd. Exit I-8 4.9 miles further west at Ogelby Rd. (S34) & head north approximately 11.7 miles to Hyduke Mine Rd. & take a right. This is a 2 track, 4wd road which intersects Picacho Rd. 2.1 miles before the State Rec Area. It used to be signed at Ogelby Rd. & is marked on the AAA Imperial County map. It is marked as A278 on the BLM "Yuma" map. If I remember right you may even have to use low range in a couple of spots.

FYI. If I'm not mistaken, the 4S Beach Camp is for boat camping only.

Depending on my departure time for Baja, I may come spend Saturday with you all.

Al

Great suggestion!

Regarding 4S Beach camp, it (and Outpost Camp) are indicated as cars or boaters ok.

It would be great if you could make camp Saturday night. We will keep 146.460 on for you

 

[Scott Brady]

I don't mind renting! ......and I would enjoy trying out the H3.

I saw that Avis was advertizing H3's on TV......but then after I posted.....I checked their website and it says H3's due late May. I have a local Avis shop and thought how easy to just pick one up! In fact....they have even picked me up before!

Come along, we would love to have you. H3, Wrangler or whatever you can find

 

[VikingVince]

Fellow Adventurers:

I apologize but I have to cancel out on this at the last minute. What could make me do this other than...a woman!:shakin: Tis true...I'm rendezvousing in Vegas with an old friend I haven't seen in 14 years!!! I hope y'll all have a good one! ('cause I will!!):gunt:

 

[BajaTaco]

Vince, you dog!!!

:shakin:

Man, I missed you at the beach last weekend, and now this!

 

[flyingwil]

Fellow Adventurers:

I apologize but I have to cancel out on this at the last minute. What could make me do this other than...a woman!:shakin: Tis true...I'm rendezvousing in Vegas with an old friend I haven't seen in 14 years!!! I hope y'll all have a good one! ('cause I will!!):gunt:

Sorry to hear that you won't be joining us! I was hopping you would find another big log. LOL.

Have a great time in the city of sins, with your long lost friend.

It's kind of a shame that we started of with a waiting list and now down to 5... But things change, and hope everyone that was not able to attend has a safe and wonderful weekend!

 

[awalter]

Don't look for me on Saturday either, I've got to pick up a rental van Saturday morning & load some gear for a 7 am Sunday departure for Laguna San Ignacio.

 

[flyingwil]

Weather should be good!

Weather is looking good, should make for a great weekend adventure.

According to Weather.com:
Yuma:
Friday: More clouds than sun. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 50s.
Saturday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the mid 50s.
Sunday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.

Blythe:
Friday: Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the mid 50s.
Saturday: Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 50s.
Sunday: Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 50s.


According to NOAA:
Yuma:
Friday: Partly sunny. Highs near 78. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Friday night: Partly cloudy. Lows 53 to 57. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday: Partly sunny with a 10 percent chance of showers in the morning...then mostly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s.
Saturday night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 50s.
Sunday: Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Sunday night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 50s.

Blythe:
Friday: Partly cloudy. South wind 10 mph. High 79.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Southwest wind 9 mph. Low 51.
Saturday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the morning. Probability of measurable precipitation 10 percent. High 79.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Low 50.
Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 80.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Low 50.

 

[BajaTaco]

Thanks for the reports Wil. Should make for some good photos :sunflower

 

[Scenic WonderRunner]

"Scenic WonderRunner" Update.....

My truck is still at the sucky engine rebuilder shop!

Engine out and in a million pieces.....including my oil pan being used as a "bird bath" with our recent rain!

All my important parts are laying outside.....planum...intake.....all new belt's hose's, timing belt! water pump!, valve covers.

OH!.....But they have my broken engine block safely away inside their sucky rebuild shop!

Oh.....and the wrapped foil thingy in the front of the pic!.......That's somebody's wrapped Burrito Lunch!

Pics at 11....!

The only Hummer H3 I have found is in Vista which is over 30+ miles away and they want $150 per day or $900 per week!

I don't want to buy it....I just want to borrow it for a couple of days! geeeez!

So I am still up in the air. My weekend is still free because I have wanted to attend all along.....and you guys will be so close.

Hey....can we just give my Dad's old Buick Le Sabre a 6" lift real quick! The front wheel drive rocks!....LOL

 

[VikingVince]

Thanks guys...if I win a HUGE jackpot...like a million or so...I'll take y'll on an expedition to some exotic locale!!!!:jump: :Wow1:

 

[BajaTaco]

Thanks guys...if I win a HUGE jackpot...like a million or so...I'll take y'll on an expedition to some exotic locale!!!!:jump: :Wow1:

Sweet!

But, take my share and give it to SWR to help cover court fees to sue the evil engine rebuilder rngartis

Good luck to both you and SWR.

Vince, we expect some pics! LOL

 

[+ d]

have a great time guys..i'm seriously bummin' that i can't go


but as a consolation prize to myself i am having a locker installed tomorrow! (i feel better already)

the aussie locker we installed just was not working out, this weekend between study sessions i plan to do a write up on the experience.

anyway have fun guys...i'll make it on one of these trips if it's the last thing i do!

 

[flyingwil]

...anyway have fun guys...i'll make it on one of these trips if it's the last thing i do!

David-

We'll have fun, and we'll drink some :beer: while we are :camping: for you.:victory:

Hope to meet you out there one day!

 

[datrupr]

Have a good time guys and be safe. Can't wait for the report and pics to come through.