LexusAllTerrain
Expedition Leader
Tucson T4R said:
Holly! I was planning on taking the Lexus, no desert striping yet, and the times I got some or a few I had them buff right away!:Wow1:
However it looks like a great area to explore!
Sonoran Desert National Monument, May 4-6
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Holly! I was planning on taking the Lexus, no desert striping yet, and the times I got some or a few I had them buff right away!:Wow1:
However it looks like a great area to explore!
Tucson T4R
Expedition Leader
eurorom said:
Bring hedge clippers and have a friend ride on the front bumper trimming the brush as as you go.
eepwall: :hehe:
articulate
Expedition Leader
How funny, because as I stirred in bed this morning I was thinking the same thing. "Hedge clippers. Better pack some hedge clippers."Tucson T4R said:
Critical Notice
This trip coincides with Cinco de Mayo. You decide how that should affect the incidentals you pack along
:campfire:
Tucson T4R
Expedition Leader
Mark, do you have a campsite already identified from some one else's experience or will we just find one together on the drive in? Post up what GPS info you may have when you can (GDP, GPX, Etc..). Thx :1888fbbd:
Tucson T4R
Expedition Leader
We can't just paint targets on our roofs?:ar15:
articulate
Expedition Leader
That's the one.seth_js said:
articulate
Expedition Leader
Sure. But you still need a hold harmless permit, 'cuz if they blow you up you're respsonsible for the clean up.Tucson T4R said:
articulate
Expedition Leader
Okay folks, here's a map of potential routes. Clicky.
If you want to try one of my famous GPS files, go here: markdstephens.com/sonoran_monument
You'll see a point called - so creative! - CAMP1. This would be my target for Friday night. Since I've never done this area, I don't know how viable, interesting, or feasible that spot is. This is where the adventure comes in. If that's not precisely where we end up for the first night, I'll at least commit to being on/near that road between that waypoint and the waypoint "BEGIN." ?Comprendes? Other points are labeled CAMP2, CAMP3, etc. These are just potential places for the second night. Maybe we'll actually drive the "outer" loop to Johnson Well and camp on the western side of the routes on Saturday to be close to the highway for a more expedited jaunt out - for those of us who have commitments to be home at noon.
I've got 2m and 70cm communications in the truck, a 2m repeater in Casa Grande might work perfect for meeting up on Friday evening: 146.780 + PLtone 100.0. Let me verify this in a future post, though. Otherwise, we'll stick with the simplex 146.460.
I'm out of town this weekend on the overland biking near Sonoita, so more of details will get worked out next week.
Now, my personal dilemma: is this an adventure, or is it really an expedition? No solid idea where the camps will be, a basic plan, need for a permit, small chance of being bombed by the USMC, and some remote roads. Happy Cinco de Mayo.
Let me also say that I'm really excited that there are so many of you who want to come.
If you want to try one of my famous GPS files, go here: markdstephens.com/sonoran_monument
You'll see a point called - so creative! - CAMP1. This would be my target for Friday night. Since I've never done this area, I don't know how viable, interesting, or feasible that spot is. This is where the adventure comes in. If that's not precisely where we end up for the first night, I'll at least commit to being on/near that road between that waypoint and the waypoint "BEGIN." ?Comprendes? Other points are labeled CAMP2, CAMP3, etc. These are just potential places for the second night. Maybe we'll actually drive the "outer" loop to Johnson Well and camp on the western side of the routes on Saturday to be close to the highway for a more expedited jaunt out - for those of us who have commitments to be home at noon.
I've got 2m and 70cm communications in the truck, a 2m repeater in Casa Grande might work perfect for meeting up on Friday evening: 146.780 + PLtone 100.0. Let me verify this in a future post, though. Otherwise, we'll stick with the simplex 146.460.
I'm out of town this weekend on the overland biking near Sonoita, so more of details will get worked out next week.
Now, my personal dilemma: is this an adventure, or is it really an expedition?
No solid idea where the camps will be, a basic plan, need for a permit, small chance of being bombed by the USMC, and some remote roads. Happy Cinco de Mayo.Let me also say that I'm really excited that there are so many of you who want to come.
Tucson T4R
Expedition Leader
If you havn't graduated yet, then I'm still in kindergarden. All I have is Motorola GMRS takies. We seem to have a lack of technology intercept here. :violent-smiley-031:
We seem to have a lack of technology intercept here. :violent-smiley-031:
LexusAllTerrain
Expedition Leader
I have and I am trying to install permanently a CB radio on my Lexus, soon later soon a 2M Radio.:sombrero: :wings:
Tucson T4R
Expedition Leader
Eurorom,
Are you planning to drive in from El Paso for this trip? If so, very cool.:clapsmile
Are you planning to drive in from El Paso for this trip? If so, very cool.:clapsmile