Southern California Club Xterra
Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX Xcursion Pictures => Topic started by: FixItGuy on January 16, 2016, 08:04:56 PM
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Just snapped a few pics... Was too busy having fun to remember to capture all the really good moments 8).
Randy's Jack Rabbit tartar and Number Two's heat seeking ember of death were a few of the uncaptured highlights.
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Looks awesome!! I really want to get out there before summer. Going to start searching for maps...
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Looks like fun, guys!
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Looks like you guys had an amazing time. I'm still really bummed out that I missed this one. :(
Looks awesome!! I really want to get out there before summer. Going to start searching for maps...
This is the most accurate and up to date map of the preserve:
http://www.amazon.com/Mojave-National-Preserve-Recreation-Harrison/dp/0981834469/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453138550&sr=8-1&keywords=mojave+preserve+map
This one is also pretty good, but the Tom Harrison one is more recently updated and is a little easier to use, per most of the reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/Mojave-National-Preserve-Geographic-Illustrated/dp/1566953839/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1453138550&sr=8-2&keywords=mojave+preserve+map
I would also highly recommend the Back Country Navigator app for Android devices. The app is like $10 or $15 and you download the maps for your region of travel before you depart. They're stored in the memory of the device so even when you don't have data access, you can see your location on the maps (GPS still works without data, it's just that most software requires a live connection to a database to display maps). Some maps are free, some cost money. Most of the maps available for this area are old topography maps (and they're free), so I would still recommend purchasing one of the newer paper maps and studying your route thoroughly.
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Javier going deep in the river
https://youtu.be/YETJiFOLCYs
Mike and I crossing the river
https://youtu.be/nw_QRKQnRes
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Looks like you guys had an amazing time. I'm still really bummed out that I missed this one. :(
This is the most accurate and up to date map of the preserve:
http://www.amazon.com/Mojave-National-Preserve-Recreation-Harrison/dp/0981834469/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453138550&sr=8-1&keywords=mojave+preserve+map
This one is also pretty good, but the Tom Harrison one is more recently updated and is a little easier to use, per most of the reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/Mojave-National-Preserve-Geographic-Illustrated/dp/1566953839/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1453138550&sr=8-2&keywords=mojave+preserve+map
I would also highly recommend the Back Country Navigator app for Android devices. The app is like $10 or $15 and you download the maps for your region of travel before you depart. They're stored in the memory of the device so even when you don't have data access, you can see your location on the maps (GPS still works without data, it's just that most software requires a live connection to a database to display maps). Some maps are free, some cost money. Most of the maps available for this area are old topography maps (and they're free), so I would still recommend purchasing one of the newer paper maps and studying your route thoroughly.
Would you recommend getting the trail guide book?
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The guidebook has interesting facts and information. Much of that you can learn from looking through the internet. I have the Tom Harrison map and it's very simple to read and navigate off of. It additionally lists several points of interest on it.
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I bought this
it was recommended By Toro last year.
http://www.amazon.com/Mojave-Road-Guide-Adventure-Through/dp/0914224379/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357196426&sr=8-1&keywords=mojave+road+guide
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Where's the best place to call or check online for current trail conditions? Specifically how deep the river crossing is.
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Celt tried to call the BLM and the Mojave Preserve for conditions at the river crossing and over Soda Lake and my understanding is that it was a horrible failure. Both agencies said they don't regularly patrol the areas and don't provide any conditions information.
You can monitor the Mojave River level using the NOAA/National Weather Service monitoring station data at this link: http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=vef&gage=mjrc1
Based on the experiences of everyone during this winter trip, it seems that this river monitoring station doesn't directly reflect the depth at the crossing itself - the crossing seems to be a little more spread out and shallow, which is a good thing. :)
I found good luck going to YouTube and searching for "Mojave River," "Mojave Road," "Afton Canyon," and a few other key words, then filtering the results to show you videos loaded within the past 24 or 48 hours, or the past week. There are a surprising number of people who travel through these areas and post videos of their trip almost immediately. It's a good way to get a visual of the conditions on recent trips.
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While it's certainly not inclusive here is some good info to start with: http://www.nps.gov/moja/index.htm
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Here are some photos of the trip...compliments of #2.
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More Pics
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And then some more...
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Even More!
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Awesome pics, I can't wait for the trip in April. BTW, Pepe's new rack looks quite nice.
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Awesome pics, I can't wait for the trip in April. BTW, Pepe's new rack looks quite nice.
Thanks, Rick! We LOVE the new Rack! :D
Finally posting pics......
Camping Afton Canyon on night before run:
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First morning of MRT - How do we get out of here?
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On the Road - clouds look ominous but safely in the distance:
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Lots of sand:
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First Stop:
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Canadian sighting:
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Shifting the load:
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More pics......
Leader:
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Lava Stop: Unfortunately I didn't get a picture of the bats, just these goofballs....
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More trail time:
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Campsite cooking:
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All my pics are normal exposure, not films, tints, or other weirdness. This run was gorgeous. O0
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Awesome Pics, this time I pulled a Toro and took no pictures really , Just took in everything and enjoyed the view .
what a great time
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I can assure that I will be delaying the group as I take pics in April. ;) I'm sure the Jeep guys behind me at the Winter Fun Fest were a little irritated because all of us Nissan guys kept stopping and taking pics.
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Awesome Pics, this time I pulled a Toro and took no pictures really , Just took in everything and enjoyed the view .
what a great time
Times 2
I brought my brand spankin' new Olympus E-M10 with zoom and it never got out of the bag.
I need to keep it on top of my rum storage ;)
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I brought my brand spankin' new Olympus E-M10 with zoom and it never got out of the bag.
I need to keep it on top of my rum storage ;)
Randy, you seriously bought an E-M10?
Dude!
Joe and I need to spend an afternoon with you to show you all the stuff. That's a serious set up!
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Right on fellas. I'm always impressed with the info guys have, very helpful for a new guy.
And is that a hefty dual swing rear bumper on the red X?
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And is that a hefty dual swing rear bumper on the red X?
Yep. There are a few more in the group.
Great bumper!!
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Yep. There are a few more in the group.
Great bumper!!
Perfect I'm ordering one Monday morning!
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Perfect I'm ordering one Monday morning!
You'll love it!
The only thing I would recommend is asking them to leave the antenna mount tab off - it'll poke a dimple in your hatch when you go bouncing over rocks! We cut ours off...
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So I did take some photos. Here is a link to a slideshow:
http://s284.photobucket.com/user/tango-52/slideshow/SCCX%20Mojave%20Road%20Winter%202016%20Trip (http://s284.photobucket.com/user/tango-52/slideshow/SCCX%20Mojave%20Road%20Winter%202016%20Trip)
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Those are some great photos thanks for posting them up. I can't wait to get back out there, that was a blast with everyone!
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And here is some video. Not sure what happened to the soundtrack though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXpexyqmWOs&feature=youtu.be
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Thanks for putting that video up. For some reason about 15 minutes into it an error occurred so it shut down. I'll try later on to see if I can get the full length version up. I had so much fun on this trip that there are talks of doing the same trip, same Bat Channel same Bat Time next winter. I don't know if anyone would be up for it or not but I was even thinking about once I got to Laughlin, spend a night in the hotel for a shower and some rest, re-supply then turn around the next morning and run it back to Afton Canyon in two days as an optional extended run. I was thinking to camp at Afton that last night to rest up before heading back home on a nice easy run. If folks wanted to do a East to West Mojave Rd (Winter Version), they could easily meet up with me and whoever that morning in Laughlin.
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Thanks for putting that video up. For some reason about 15 minutes into it an error occurred so it shut down. I'll try later on to see if I can get the full length version up. I had so much fun on this trip that there are talks of doing the same trip, same Bat Channel same Bat Time next winter. I don't know if anyone would be up for it or not but I was even thinking about once I got to Laughlin, spend a night in the hotel for a shower and some rest, re-supply then turn around the next morning and run it back to Afton Canyon in two days as an optional extended run. I was thinking to camp at Afton that last night to rest up before heading back home on a nice easy run. If folks wanted to do a East to West Mojave Rd (Winter Version), they could easily meet up with me and whoever that morning in Laughlin.
I am totally down for the winter run again. Consider me on "the list!"
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I am totally down for the winter run again. Consider me on "the list!"
Sounds good, give me a little time here and I'll post up for interest but add you to it for sure.
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Sounds good, give me a little time here and I'll post up for interest but add you to it for sure.
Put me on the list to. Any time of year!
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Put me down for both directions tentatively
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Put me down for both directions tentatively
I added you, there is an "official" thread on this going for any updates!
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Put me on the list to. Any time of year!
You are on the list.