DEATH VALLEY RUN - President day weekend

[4D55 Performance]

I will do my best, I would probably be bringing the stock 1983 Turbo Diesel, so I would not be as offroad capable as others, but if I bring the Gwagon I will be locked and loaded.

So far we got the following participants:
# - name - screen name - vehicle - occupants
1 - Carlos - cap510 - Montero Gen2 - 5
2 - Ray - off-roader - Montero Gen2 - 2
3 - Tyson - tyty13 - Montero Gen2 - 2
4 - Naomi - Pathfinder - 2
5 - Juan - jjxsanchez - Land Cruiser - 3
6 - Louie - Land Cruiser - 2
7 - Dmitriy - eurosonic - Montero Gen2.5 - 2-3?
8 - Kevin - rajin_Cajun - Montero Gen2 - 1-2?
9 - Chris - Silverwulf - Montero Gen2.5 - 2
10 - Bryan- Jeep - 1
11 - Greg - Jeep - 2
12 - Nick - Jeep - 2
13 - Sean - SoCalMonty - Montero Gen 2 - 2
14 - Scott - calledtocreation - Jeep - 2
15 - Jason - EmptyOly - Montero Gen 2.5 - 1
16 - Jason - Land Cruiser - (maybe) - 3?
17 - Nathan - Montero - (maybe) - 4?
18 - Nick - Nikosan - landcruiser - (maybe) - ?
19 - Bruno - Chief - Montero Gen 2 - (maybe) - 1-2?
20- Spence - 4D55 - 1983 Mitsubishi Pickup or GWagon 2-3ish.

 

[SoCalMonty]

Cap,

I'm not sure what you've gotten done already as far as route plans go, but I've always wanted to drive across DVNP from the N/E to the S/W. Last time we entered the park from Beatty, I thought about driving across DV and coming out at Mengel Pass/Ballarat, but time didn't allow it. Would be a super cool overland trip if you're still in the planning stages! Though, I'm sure any route you come up with will be a good time. Here's a rough outline (Google Maps link) to get an idea of mileage...side trips may vary! You wouldn't have to end up in Trona...for those heading North or East from Ballarat, you could go up to Panamint Springs for fuel. For those heading South toward LA/OC/SD, they could gas up in Trona (I only put Trona in the map route because that's one of my regular stops as I go South from Ballarat).

Map:
http://goo.gl/maps/COiFv

Here's a somewhat similar route in the opposite direction (S/W to N/E): http://www.off-road.com/trails-events/trails/offroad-travel-death-valley-part-1-53449.html

 

[Torquey]

Carlos,

I wasn't sure if I would be able to make it since it's my wife's birthday that weekend...but you see, it was my birthday 2 days ago, so I told her that for my present all I wanted - was to go on this trip - which happens to fall on her birthday. HA!

I updated #16 below


# - name - screen name - vehicle - occupants
1 - Carlos - cap510 - Montero Gen2 - 5
2 - Ray - off-roader - Montero Gen2 - 2
3 - Tyson - tyty13 - Montero Gen2 - 2
4 - Naomi - Pathfinder - 2
5 - Juan - jjxsanchez - Land Cruiser - 3
6 - Louie - Land Cruiser - 2
7 - Dmitriy - eurosonic - Montero Gen2.5 - 2-3?
8 - Kevin - rajin_Cajun - Montero Gen2 - 1-2?
9 - Chris - Silverwulf - Montero Gen2.5 - 2
10 - Bryan- Jeep - 1
11 - Greg - Jeep - 2
12 - Nick - Jeep - 2
13 - Sean - SoCalMonty - Montero Gen 2 - 2
14 - Scott - calledtocreation - Jeep - 2
15 - Jason - EmptyOly - Montero Gen 2.5 - 1
16 - Jason T. - Torquey - Land Cruiser 100 or 80 - 2or3
17 - Nathan - Montero - (maybe) - 4?
18 - Nick - Nikosan - landcruiser - (maybe) - ?
19 - Bruno - Chief - Montero Gen 2 - (maybe) - 1-2?
20- Spence - 4D55 - 1983 Mitsubishi Pickup or GWagon 2-3ish.

 

[off-roader]

Carlos, since this is on NPS land do you think you'll need to get a permit for a large group like this? I know I did when I ran that large group though the Mojave Rd a few years back. Might want to call the park to doublecheck...

 

[SoCalMonty]

Carlos, since this is on NPS land do you think you'll need to get a permit for a large group like this? I know I did when I ran that large group though the Mojave Rd a few years back. Might want to call the park to doublecheck...

I did a trip with about 35 vehicles out of Beatty in the spring and there wasn't any sort of permit, but one of the guys in the group was a DV park ranger so I don't know if that had anything to do with it. Check the park site and see if it mentions any sort of restrictions on group size. If not, then we should be fine.

 

[nikosan]

I updated #18 below I confirmed earlier
Happy New Year


# - name - screen name - vehicle - occupants
1 - Carlos - cap510 - Montero Gen2 - 5
2 - Ray - off-roader - Montero Gen2 - 2
3 - Tyson - tyty13 - Montero Gen2 - 2
4 - Naomi - Pathfinder - 2
5 - Juan - jjxsanchez - Land Cruiser - 3
6 - Louie - Land Cruiser - 2
7 - Dmitriy - eurosonic - Montero Gen2.5 - 2-3?
8 - Kevin - rajin_Cajun - Montero Gen2 - 1-2?
9 - Chris - Silverwulf - Montero Gen2.5 - 2
10 - Bryan- Jeep - 1
11 - Greg - Jeep - 2
12 - Nick - Jeep - 2
13 - Sean - SoCalMonty - Montero Gen 2 - 2
14 - Scott - calledtocreation - Jeep - 2
15 - Jason - EmptyOly - Montero Gen 2.5 - 1
16 - Jason T. - Torquey - Land Cruiser 100 or 80 - 2or3
17 - Nathan - Montero - (maybe) - 4?
18 - Nick - Nikosan - landcruiser - 2
19 - Bruno - Chief - Montero Gen 2 - (maybe) - 1-2?
20- Spence - 4D55 - 1983 Mitsubishi Pickup or GWagon 2-3ish.[/QUOTE]



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[Silverwulf]

Well, I'm out. Boss pulled rank on the time off. Fudg, this looks like it is ggoing to be epic. Kinda PO'd now...

 

[SDDiver5]

This looks like it will be an awesome trip!! Wish my 4x4 worked! Enjoy!

 

[off-roader]

Carlos,


Spoke with Jason A. & my friend Mark L. & Richard A. All might be going and want to be added which I've done below.

# - name - screen name - vehicle - occupants
1 - Carlos - cap510 - Montero Gen2 - 5
2 - Ray - off-roader - Montero Gen2 - 2
3 - Tyson - tyty13 - Montero Gen2 - 2
4 - Naomi - Pathfinder - 2
5 - Juan - jjxsanchez - Land Cruiser - 3
6 - Louie - Land Cruiser - 2
7 - Dmitriy - eurosonic - Montero Gen2.5 - 2-3?
8 - Kevin - rajin_Cajun - Montero Gen2 - 1-2?
9 - Bryan- Jeep - 1
10 - Greg - Jeep - 2
11 - Nick - Jeep - 2
12 - Sean - SoCalMonty - Montero Gen 2 - 2
13 - Scott - calledtocreation - Jeep - 2
14 - Jason - EmptyOly - Montero Gen 2.5 - 1
15 - Jason T. - Torquey - Land Cruiser 100 or 80 - 2or3
16 - Nick - Nikosan - landcruiser - 2
17 - Richard A - rascott (4x4wire) - Suzuki Sidekick 1
18 - Nathan - Montero - (maybe) - 4?
19 - Bruno - Chief - Montero Gen 2 - (maybe) - 1-2?
20 - Spence - 4D55 - 1983 Mitsubishi Pickup or GWagon 2-3ish
21 - Jason A - Monte (4x4wire) - 1989 Montero - 2 (maybe)
22 - Mark L - Jeep - 1 (maybe)

 

[cjm]

Wish It didnt land on VALENTINES........my wife is hot blooded hispanic. I asked......no go

 

[off-roader]

Wish It didnt land on VALENTINES........my wife is hot blooded hispanic. I asked......no go

That at sucks man! After all these years I was hoping we'd finally get to meet you.

Carlos,

i spoke with with another friend (Quinn Thomas) who's interested in going. Quinn went on a trip with us to Moab before and wrote an article about our Utah Rally that was published on an old website (Moab Off-road). I've added him to the list below.

# - name - screen name - vehicle - occupants
1 - Carlos - cap510 - Montero Gen2 - 5
2 - Ray - off-roader - Montero Gen2 - 2
3 - Tyson - tyty13 - Montero Gen2 - 2
4 - Naomi - Pathfinder - 2
5 - Juan - jjxsanchez - Land Cruiser - 3
6 - Louie - Land Cruiser - 2
7 - Dmitriy - eurosonic - Montero Gen2.5 - 2-3?
8 - Kevin - rajin_Cajun - Montero Gen2 - 1-2?
9 - Bryan- Jeep - 1
10 - Greg - Jeep - 2
11 - Nick - Jeep - 2
12 - Sean - SoCalMonty - Montero Gen 2 - 2
13 - Scott - calledtocreation - Jeep - 2
14 - Jason - EmptyOly - Montero Gen 2.5 - 1
15 - Jason T. - Torquey - Land Cruiser 100 or 80 - 2or3
16 - Nick - Nikosan - landcruiser - 2
17 - Richard A - rascott (4x4wire) - Suzuki Sidekick 1
18 - Spence - 4D55 - 1983 Mitsubishi Pickup or GWagon 2-3ish
19 - Nathan - Montero - (maybe) - 4?
20 - Bruno - Chief - Montero Gen 2 - (maybe) - 1-2?
21 - Jason A - Monte (4x4wire) - 1989 Montero - 2 (maybe)
22 - Mark L - Jeep - 1 (maybe)
23 - Quinn T - Jeep - 1 (maybe)

 

[calledtocreation]

Any updates on a route yet?? :088:

 

[cap510]

Just got back in town from a long vacation... I'll post some route suggestions in the next couple of days!

 

[cjm]

Ray, your always welcome at station 6 in Tracy. Anybody really, just drop by for a cup of coffee! I work 2/4 so its hit and miss. But everybody here is cool, and they ALL know, and make fun of, my love of Monteros.

 

[cap510]

Hey guys,

Attached is pic of suggested first leg of the trip, Thurs night and Friday night.
I been to Death Valley a few times but by no means I 'm an expert on DV so feel free to chime in with suggestions or any important info you can share.

I did not expect such a response of participants and with such large group it might be difficult to please everyone but we'll do out best to make it a fun trip!
So far the plan is to camp on Ballarat Ghost Town Thursday night and start really early Fri.
I think it will probably take us 8-9 hours (about 50 miles) to get to Fri camp at the warm springs, so we should hit the road around 9 am Fri.

FYI, I'm using the southern California "Well's Guide" along with other sources as reference for more challenging Terrain and interesting destinations while minimizing long washboard drive.




I'll upload second day later after I hear your opinions on the first leg of the trip.

Let me know what you guys think.