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Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX Xcursions => Topic started by: xtoolbox on February 25, 2009, 09:59:17 PM

Title: 3/28-29 Mojave Road West, Central, +
Post by: xtoolbox on February 25, 2009, 09:59:17 PM: Meet spots will be the following:

3/28- North bound Meet: 7am @ the Chevron Gas Station.
12659 Foothill Blvd Etiwanda, CA 91739, US
Exit the I15-E at Foothill Blvd and turn right, just past in-out.
http://tinyurl.com/yeo4xp

3//28 - General run Meet: 9:30am @ the Afton Canyon Camp ground From the I-15 N between Barstow and Baker exit Afton Canyon Rd and head east on the dirt access road to the campground. Afton has lots of space for camping for those that want to get early start, stay friday night.

Please remember to fill-up at the last gas [Yermo/Calico] before Afton or bring gas cans. Bring enough gear, supplies, food, water, etc for two full days on the trails.

The Mojave runs are also epic, highlight of the year overland where the scenery is the main draw, most easy easy wheelin' on various Terrain through some fun water crossing in Afton, Soda Lake unique salt flat, looks of sandy wash
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Post by: XterracerX on February 25, 2009, 11:56:24 PM: Truly an epic run! If you haven't experienced Mojave... this is a great opportunity!

(http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp16/freddfrog/Xterra/SCCXSaltFlats.jpg)

(http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp16/freddfrog/Xterra/XterraMojaveWaterCrossing2.jpg)
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Post by: Paul on February 26, 2009, 01:40:57 PM: Trixie the Wonderdog, Noon, and their driver.

We'll be camping Friday night at the Afton Canyon Camp. I plan to arrive before dark - ought to be about there about 6 PM traffic depending.

Amateur radio: 146.52 MHz (wilderness channel)
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Post by: Blackx on February 26, 2009, 01:59:11 PM: I really want to do this. Once again I'm busy that weekend. Going to Vegas to pit crew for team xterra at the Mint 400. Should be fun.
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Post by: fleury123 on February 26, 2009, 02:32:45 PM: Quote from: Blackx on February 26, 2009, 01:59:11 PM
I really want to do this. Once again I'm busy that weekend. Going to Vegas to pit crew for team xterra at the Mint 400. Should be fun.
hmm sound like a blast, take pictures .....
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Post by: SuperSlideStyle on February 26, 2009, 04:32:30 PM: I'm in. I think I can make possibly Sun. too.
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Post by: AV Xterra on February 27, 2009, 08:31:11 PM: If nothing from work pops-up I'm in. I'll keep you posted.
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Post by: Goldfish on February 28, 2009, 08:17:08 AM: Denise and I will be there for both days.
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Post by: X2THA_T on March 03, 2009, 11:54:53 AM: Sounds like I'm in. Camping for sure.
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Post by: DWphoto on March 04, 2009, 04:59:31 PM: BAHHHH.... I wanna do this run.... but too many trips this month..already Shaver lake snow run leaving Friday 6th and then Pismo beach on 15th.
every one should install Dust lights on their trucks.... that was all that you guys could see on the trail last year when there was no cross wind.

I will be putting together a night run of this trail in a few months..... ill post up to see if any one wants to run this trail again. E

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2361/2453277091_bf5ec26310_b.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3002/2602824721_f6d19a675c_b.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2389/2412563740_a17feb66f6_b.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/2414020647_5f286c22ec_b.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/2414346409_8864a0cac9_b.jpg)
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Post by: XterracerX on March 04, 2009, 06:16:23 PM: I can attest to that! Those dust lights really work! Those Hella (550's?) really shine!
Title: Re: 3/28-29 Mojave Road West, Central, +
Post by: DWphoto on March 04, 2009, 06:38:22 PM: (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3212/3150480675_ac696664ea_b.jpg)

Hella 550 amber

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3175/2710888103_f66a80ed8c_b.jpg)

http://www.amazon.com/Hella-HLA-005700881-Model-550-Amber/dp/B0002M9SCM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1236220136&sr=1-4

some one buy a pair and sell the other light or have a spare
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Post by: mark1107 on March 10, 2009, 06:52:57 PM: Mark and mystery guest... are in!!!!!!!!!!!! Were looking forward to it!
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Post by: Quinn on March 13, 2009, 02:23:07 PM: Count the Quinn Family in on this one Brian.

Been on this run before, but this time we'll bring the kids.

We'll be rolling for both days.
Title: Re: 3/28-29 Mojave Road West, Central, +
Post by: Paul on March 13, 2009, 05:28:34 PM: Should we bring gnomes or frogs? :-\
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Post by: Quinn on March 13, 2009, 08:13:12 PM: Quote from: Paul on March 13, 2009, 05:28:34 PM
Should we bring gnomes or frogs? :-\

C'mon Paul...

bring em both and a bag 'o shrooms!
Title: Re: 3/28-29 Mojave Road West, Central, +
Post by: sturndog on March 14, 2009, 09:11:33 AM: I am wondering if my solar lawn lights are still there? I am bringing toads if I go........................
Title: Re: 3/28-29 Mojave Road West, Central, +
Post by: Logisense on March 16, 2009, 06:03:13 PM: i am in total debate right now...its been a year since i hit up a run with you guys...will ya still have me? :) someone talk me into this!
Title: Re: 3/28-29 Mojave Road West, Central, +
Post by: Quinn on March 16, 2009, 08:17:54 PM: Quote from: Logisense on March 16, 2009, 06:03:13 PM
i am in total debate right now...its been a year since i hit up a run with you guys...will ya still have me? :) someone talk me into this!

Q.) Ohhh man, what ya gonna do that weekend anyway?

A.) Uhhh, well....I wuz gonna go the the mall with Buffy and the girls.

Q.) Okay, so wouldn't you way rather just hop in the X and head out to the desert to explore some crazy cool old dirt roads and hang out with Mitch and Brian and have a nice fire and stay up late and talk about UFO's and do some of that stuff the creepy old indian guy gave to paul.

A.) Roger dude. I'm in!
Title: Re: 3/28-29 Mojave Road West, Central, +
Post by: Goldfish on March 18, 2009, 08:12:25 AM: Are we going to able to have a campfire? Should I bring some firewood?
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Post by: Lightspur on March 19, 2009, 12:04:31 AM: My son and I are in for both days. Frogs & Gnomes?? - I'll bring extra shells!
Title: Re: 3/28-29 Mojave Road West, Central, +
Post by: Bobby B. on March 19, 2009, 11:39:22 AM: Have a great time everyone!
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Post by: AV Xterra on March 19, 2009, 05:55:12 PM: Quote from: Bobby B. on March 19, 2009, 11:39:22 AM
Have a great time everyone!
No Bobby. :( :'(
Title: Re: 3/28-29 Mojave Road West, Central, +
Post by: sturndog on March 21, 2009, 10:41:14 PM: I think firewood is a good idea, it will be about 44 to 45 degrees at night, not too cold -besides keeps those coyotes further away.
I think I burned some weird formica table top last time - doubt if I find anything that big or flamable this year........ ???
Title: Re: 3/28-29 Mojave Road West, Central, +
Post by: FrankB on March 21, 2009, 11:10:23 PM: Quote from: sturndog on March 21, 2009, 10:41:14 PM
I think firewood is a good idea, it will be about 44 to 45 degrees at night, not too cold -besides keeps those coyotes further away.
I think I burned some weird formica table top last time - doubt if I find anything that big or flamable this year........ ???

I hate the smell of burning Formica, brings back some really bad memories (and just smells really bad too).

Sorry I won't be there this year. Have a great time everyone.
Title: Re: 3/28-29 Mojave Road West, Central, +
Post by: cdagne on March 22, 2009, 12:11:33 PM: I am interested in going with my wife and daughter, but I have several question because I am a newbie. Is there someone I can call to ask a lot of question?

Thanks

Chris
Title: Re: 3/28-29 Mojave Road West, Central, +
Post by: Goldfish on March 22, 2009, 01:58:49 PM: Chris, I pm'ed you my phone number. I too am still new to this group, but I have been on two xcursions and feel I have things pretty well figured out. Except when Mitch starts talking about UFO's and tin foil hats. ;D
Title: Re: 3/28-29 Mojave Road West, Central, +
Post by: FrankB on March 22, 2009, 03:41:12 PM: Chris, welcome to the club. I sent you my number as well, in case you don't get hold of Don. Also, if you've not seen them yet, the Xcursion Guidelines at the top of this section may answer some questions.

Oh, and to further what Don said, you also never want to get between Mitch and Dan. (In fact, I should probably just add that to the Guidelines.)
Title: Re: 3/28-29 Mojave Road West, Central, +
Post by: AV Xterra on March 22, 2009, 06:16:32 PM: I thought we didn't talk about AFDB's on the club site because they could be listening?
Title: Re: 3/28-29 Mojave Road West, Central, +
Post by: Paul on March 22, 2009, 06:37:18 PM: I just did a test run of the west and western part of the central road and conditions are nothing short of outstanding. People if you make one trip this year ... make it next week!

Here's my trip pictures:

http://www.sccxterra.com/smf/index.php/topic,285.0.html (http://www.sccxterra.com/smf/index.php/topic,285.0.html)

The only tough part is the water crossing which I did two years ago dead nutz stock. The water is deep but just follow Brian. ;)

There aren't any "technical" crawling and only a couple of places that are "challenging" - lots of lose sand (air down & 4WD) and about 50 yards worth of easy/light "rock garden" in Shaw Pass. I would say this run is very stock friendly, and I mean that in a "Paul stock friendly" not a "Brian stock friendly" way. Top off with gas at Barstow where I found gas at $2.09-$2.19.
Title: Re: 3/28-29 Mojave Road West, Central, +
Post by: Soylent Yellow on March 23, 2009, 05:33:40 AM: Quote from: AV Xterra on March 22, 2009, 06:16:32 PM
I thought we didn't talk about AFDB's on the club site because they could be listening?

What? Who?
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Post by: pacificaX on March 23, 2009, 09:52:30 AM: Quote from: mitch1351 on March 23, 2009, 05:33:40 AM
What? Who?

Uh Oh! Looks like Mitch has been "wiped". One of the hazards of improper AFDB construction and deployment. :o

(this post issued from within the Cone of Silence)
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Post by: Logisense on March 23, 2009, 11:30:05 AM: ok. show me plus a buddy in for saturday!! POSSIBLE overnight! we'll see!!
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Post by: AV Xterra on March 23, 2009, 06:54:27 PM: Quote from: mitch1351 on March 23, 2009, 05:33:40 AM
What? Who?
Exactly.
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Post by: fleury123 on March 24, 2009, 08:05:46 AM: I am out I have a big paper due on Monday. To bad we dont have the drive in theater again , that was neat.
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Post by: cdagne on March 24, 2009, 05:52:34 PM: Thanks Don and FrankB for getting back to me and helping me out. You can count the three of us in for the two days! Looking forward to meeting you all and having a great ride!
Chris
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Post by: Goldfish on March 25, 2009, 06:00:27 AM: Your welcome Chris. Look forward to meeting you and your family.
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Post by: Rexterra on March 25, 2009, 12:05:38 PM: Sounds Kid friendly. I goy two boys, 8 & 7, and would like to make this trip.
I guess I won't ask Paul when it is though!!!
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Post by: SuperSlideStyle on March 25, 2009, 04:27:37 PM: Are some of us still meeting at 7am at the Chevron Gas station on Foothill Blvd. EAST of the 15 Fwy by Wal-Mart? Or do we go to the other spot up north at 9am?
Title: Re: 3/28-29 Mojave Road West, Central, +
Post by: AV Xterra on March 25, 2009, 06:37:27 PM: I'm going to meet Paul at the Afton Canyon campground Friday night. I won't be able to do Sunday so this will break-up the drive. Campers welcome to join us.
Title: Re: 3/28-29 Mojave Road West, Central, +
Post by: FrankB on March 25, 2009, 08:45:33 PM: Quote from: AV Xterra on March 25, 2009, 06:37:27 PM
I'm going to meet Paul at the Afton Canyon campground Friday night. I won't be able to do Sunday so this will break-up the drive. Campers welcome to join us.

Dan, take a video camera. I'm sure that the cops will show up to speak with Paul at some point during the evening.

Have fun everyone, sorry I can't be there.
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Post by: xtoolbox on March 25, 2009, 10:57:31 PM: Yeah now, looking like a great time to ride the famous MR ;D

Bring it if you have some: frogs, wood for camp fire at caruthers; all the normal stuff for a weekend of camping in the high desert.

Yes 7am met at chevron, right (east) off I15 next to In&out not wally world.

Brian
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Post by: Goldfish on March 26, 2009, 08:39:41 AM: I plan on being at the Chevron meet spot.
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Post by: sturndog on March 26, 2009, 07:48:54 PM: I wont be able to make this one, schedule is just too busy - hope everyone has fun and I will be out soon :'(
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Post by: Quinn on March 26, 2009, 08:28:30 PM: You can still count us in on this one Brian.

We're lookin' good on our end and will link up at rally point Chevron at 0700.

We'll bring some firewood as well.
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Post by: chad on March 26, 2009, 10:19:15 PM: Man another trip i cant make :'(
Enjoy guys post lots of pics
hope to make the next run
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Post by: kerncountybase on March 27, 2009, 11:06:06 AM: I'm interested but don't know yet if i can go for sure. Is there a maybe-list I can be added on to? It's been a while since i been on this msg board. I had a different user name then too.
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Post by: xtoolbox on March 27, 2009, 11:29:14 AM: Just post up by tonight where you're going to meet or not so we know one way or the other.

Xtoolbox + 1 (Chevron)
Paul +1 (Afton)
Superslide + 3 (Chevron)
AV Xterra (Afton)
Goldfish +1 (Chevron)
X2Tha_T
Mark+1
Quinn+3
Logisense +1
Lightspur +1
cdagne +2
Rexterra +2

Please update if needed.

FRS 3, Sub Code 24
CB 8
Pick a Ham?

If something comes up call me nospam@3106184819
Title: Re: 3/28-29 Mojave Road West, Central, +
Post by: AV Xterra on March 27, 2009, 01:21:26 PM: Quote from: kerncountybase on March 27, 2009, 11:06:06 AM
I'm interested but don't know yet if i can go for sure. Is there a maybe-list I can be added on to? It's been a while since i been on this msg board. I had a different user name then too.
Hi Nadya, We've still never met. I see your truck around every once in a awhile.
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Post by: SuperSlideStyle on March 27, 2009, 04:43:49 PM: My wife, son, and myself are still in. We'll be at the Chevron Gas station.
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Post by: cdagne on March 27, 2009, 05:44:28 PM: The three of us will be meeting at Chevron
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Post by: Logisense on March 27, 2009, 06:55:21 PM: I will be coming alone now. my buddy has to work this weekend. i will be spending the night for sure. probably take off in the morning to come back to town. im going to be stopping at the AMPM in Yermo to top off. anyone coming along 58 (from palm/caster) or anyone that wants to meet up shoot me a PM and we'll get some phone numbers traded! looks like i'll be rollin it RIGHT at 930...maybe 10ish :-/ can anyone shoot me their number so i can keep in contact with a good ETA?
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Post by: Goldfish on March 27, 2009, 06:58:37 PM: I'm all packed and ready to go. See you all in the morning.
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Post by: Oz on March 27, 2009, 09:27:05 PM: See you at the chevron station !

Oz + Carrie + Zoe (3)
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Post by: mark1107 on March 27, 2009, 10:17:33 PM: Mark and company going!!!!!!!!!! Were packed and will be at the Chevron station at 7 AM! off of the 15 freeway.
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Post by: mark1107 on March 27, 2009, 10:22:36 PM: Sorry no coronita's this time and I will be gassed up. Also i hope my skid plate holds up. Were also bringing steaks and beer to share with everyone.

Mark
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Post by: AV Xterra on March 28, 2009, 06:36:12 PM: Great seeing everyone, sorry I had to leave early. Good seeing Justin and Eric again, boy it's been a long time. Lot's of new people too. Hope everyone had a great time.
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Post by: Paul on March 29, 2009, 06:44:49 PM: Home and safe!

Thanks to Brian big time, as always, for leading the group. Sort of like herding cats, you're either good at it or not, Brian is (a good cat herder). :D

Good to see old friends and new. The worst casualty of the trip was Joe who has thrown some sort of emission control code and poor Mark who lost power crossing the valley when his battery terminal popped loose. A quick turn of the wrench by Oz and everything was good to go.

I took lots (and lots) of pictures of the scenery, the trucks, and some really cute kids (and not so cute fathers!).
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Post by: Goldfish on March 29, 2009, 07:05:40 PM: Home safe also. Those were some crazy winds driving home. Thanks Brian for leading a great trip. It was fun meeting everyone. Eric thanks for bringing the campfire entertainment (Todd). Hope everyone made it home safely. I will post pictures tomorrow.
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Post by: Logisense on March 29, 2009, 08:34:23 PM: WOW! that was a BLAST. Thanks everyone for a good time. brian your endless knowledge of the rural areas out here in socal amazes me. hopefully one of these days i can get a little trip planned and let you attack some of the harder obstacles without having to worry about everyone (trying to) follow you! paul, you got a link to all your pictures? (i found it, im semi retarded...)
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Post by: X2THA_T on March 30, 2009, 08:43:02 AM: We had an Epic time. Excellent turn out. 11 trucks and 25 people. Glad to see you all again, and to meet the new people. My buddies, Tod and Mike couldn't stop saying how much fun they had and how cool everyone was. Thanks again for the food, it's great how we always potluck. I'm just glad that I'm not on a diet, or don't eat meat...
Thanks Paul for taking so many pictures, I'm sure they are professional grade as usual. Couldn't ask for a better lead Brian, Thanks.
Until next time......
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Post by: sturndog on March 30, 2009, 07:04:17 PM: Sorry I missed this trip, a great turn out and glad no major breakdowns. Looking forward to seeing the pictures - I wonder if people will be doing this in 50 years?
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Post by: cdagne on March 31, 2009, 08:07:27 AM: Thank you all, we had an awesome time and definitely looking forward to the next adventure. This is really a great group and thanks for looking out for the newbie, you put my nerves at ease. And Paul, I know you weren't talking about me, because I am about as cute as they come!!!
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Post by: Quinn on April 01, 2009, 11:06:14 AM: Wow!

You guys rock!

That was an absolutely amazing run with some even more awesome company!

Natasha and I had a blast and the kids could not stop talking about all the fun they had.

Once again I am impressed with Brian's knowledge and I do hope that this whole group can make future runs together.

Until the next time, take care everyone!