Search results

  1. 1MK

    FOR SALE: Overland Ready 2005 Tacoma TRD Off-Road

    Bump. A few things had come up that got in the way of selling it. Good ol' personal responsibilities! Anyways, back on the market. Price dropped to 33K. More photos at https://www.flickr.com/photos/125556024@N05/albums
  2. 1MK

    FOR SALE: Overland Ready 2005 Tacoma TRD Off-Road

    Thanks! Thanks for your input... Thanks! Absolutely agree that the market/demand as well as what it's personally worth to someone far outweighs baseline numbers. If it sells it sells. If it doesn't it doesn't. Sure would be a sweet ride for someone though... :smiley_drive:
  3. 1MK

    FOR SALE: Overland Ready 2005 Tacoma TRD Off-Road

    Entertaining the idea of selling the Tacoma and going a different direction. Camping and exploring will always be in my blood but thinking a bigger platform will work better for my family. I'm not forced to sell either, so if it doesn't no big deal. Just means I can enjoy our adventures...
  4. 1MK

    ExploreDesert - Black Mountain & Calico

    Ended up settling on a spot I had marked back into a canyon. It seemed as if the area was heavily used with quite a bit of trigger trash and whatnot scattered about. Nonetheless, it made for a great camp and we enjoyed watching the sun disappear behind the mountainside. . . . . Candace...
  5. 1MK

    ExploreDesert - Black Mountain & Calico

    Off to the Starbright Mine through a series of connecting trails through the mountains. This deposit has operated in the past as a small scale production from 1950 to 1951 exacting tungston from the high grade rock. A large open pit, ore bin, structure and offsite storage bunker are all that's...
  6. 1MK

    ExploreDesert - Black Mountain & Calico

    Time to move on – the Lane Mountains to the east are the home of some mines and a few abandoned structures. The first of the 3 is the Wells cabin (also referred to as Lane's / Noble well), built back in 1932. . . . . To the north there are some remains of the...
  7. 1MK

    ExploreDesert - Black Mountain & Calico

    . . . . Before making our way into the Lane Mountain range, we decided to stop for lunch and check out Tonka Town.
  8. 1MK

    ExploreDesert - Black Mountain & Calico

    Thanks Thank you. Southern California may have it's far share of drawbacks, but having so much awesome stuff to explore within a couple hour drive sure is nice.
  9. 1MK

    ExploreDesert - Black Mountain & Calico

    On the eastern side of the Black Mountain thousands of petroglyphs are scattered throughout Inscription Canyon by the Paleo-Indians that once inhabited the land. . . . . When we arrived to Inscription Canyon, the place was empty with the exception of a single Jeep occupied by a older...
  10. 1MK

    ExploreDesert - Black Mountain & Calico

    This is looking back on the trail we were on the previous night and what ultimately led us to the closure sign on the other side. At least it was a bit of confirmation that we were in fact in the right and not forging our own path or missed a sign along the way. After scoping it out, we...
  11. 1MK

    ExploreDesert - Black Mountain & Calico

    After a hectic month, Candace and I were eager to get away for a weekend and mentally reset ourselves. Wanting something local we decided on the high desert – more specifically the Black Mountain and Calico Mountain area. Just up the 15 freeway to Barstow, we found ourselves in the dirt roughly...
  12. 1MK

    4 Day High Desert Trip - Ojai to Alabama Hills *Very Pic Heavy*

    Killin' it like always. Thanks for sharing.
  13. 1MK

    Arb engel dometic luna etc. Covers?

    My Dometic basically lives in the back of my truck, and there have been many times that I've noticed the insulating cover has been really hot on the outside but much much cooler on the inside. Anything to help keep it cool is going to help with how long the compressor is running and battery draw.
  14. 1MK

    ExploreDesert: Arizona Hassayampa Plain, Harquahala & Vulture Mountains

    Once the sun went down the bubbly came out, dinner was served and campfire lit. Another perfect night under the stars. Morning came way too early. Not only that, we ran out of propane and no way to make coffee. The horror. In a zombie like state, clean up and camp tear down slowly took...
  15. 1MK

    ExploreDesert: Arizona Hassayampa Plain, Harquahala & Vulture Mountains

    Back on the trail, we began make our way around to the east side of Vulture Peak where we would find a suitable camping spot for the night. Short little section until the next dirt segment. If you're ever in this area, it's wise to purchase a Arizona State Trust Land permit as it's a...
  16. 1MK

    ExploreDesert: Arizona Hassayampa Plain, Harquahala & Vulture Mountains

    The view heading down the mountain was even more impressive. You could see for miles and I was able to spot the previous days trails and camp spot and look towards where we were going next. Back on the Eagle Eye Rd, we headed north to the small town of Aguila to refuel and grab...
  17. 1MK

    ExploreDesert: Arizona Hassayampa Plain, Harquahala & Vulture Mountains

    Towards the last mile or so the trail really begins to climb and has some decently steep sections. Eventually 4-low was needed so a quick stop was made to make the switch and wait for the Rzr to catch back up. Rad camp spot. It's worth mentioning that there are quite a few camping...
  18. 1MK

    ExploreDesert: Arizona Hassayampa Plain, Harquahala & Vulture Mountains

    A couple miles in a fork in the road gives the option for a slight detour to the Monterey Mine and the remnants of a old rock structure. We didn't make it to the mine workings as they were a ways back and appeared to be a narrow and rocky path to get there. As the trail gains...
Top