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Title: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on May 02, 2017, 09:00:45 AM
 Ok guys, I'm in the planning stages again of the 2018 Winter Mojave Rd. I'm setting this for 12 vehicles. Last two years have been a blast so I'll continue the tradition. Dates are Jan 13/14/15 2018. West to Eastbound travel into Laughlin via Afton Cyn. We can hopefully go through Soda Lake this time but like always is weather dependant. If anyone wants to try a little different route I'm fine with that just post up the ideas. Last year Sage Bromax and I turned around and went back but cut through south for some fun wheeling and camping in a really great wash. I'd be more than happy to modify the route. If the group wants we can circumvent Laughlin altogether and head home the same general way. Re-fuel in Twentynine Palms and head home that way or keep it like always running through to Laughlin to the hotel for a shower and sleep.

 Requirements: Get there with a good attitude. Maintain good attitude. Be self sufficient, bring firewood. Fire Jenga. The rest is up to you as that typically works best with this group.

1. Celt (+1)
2. Chimpanzee
3. Sage Bromax (Official cat herder)
4. Jayrat (Official Canadian)
5. Scuba Dale
6. Fire Ninja
7. #2
8. Carlos Moreno (+2)
9. Duffman
10. Rogue Overland (The NV crew)
11. Rogue Overland
12. Rogue Overland


Standby list:

1. Valentin 36
2. Rik Rong
3. Ghost +1
4. Ultra PC40
5. JVR
6. GreenAcres
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Sage Bromax on May 02, 2017, 09:08:08 AM
Put me down for tailgunner position.   >:D
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on May 02, 2017, 09:09:23 AM
Put me down for tailgunner position.   >:D

  Done!
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Jayrat on May 02, 2017, 09:54:37 AM
In for Sin >:D
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on May 02, 2017, 09:57:36 AM
In for Sin >:D

 Done! At least now if anything goes wrong we have someone to blame it on.
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Sage Bromax on May 02, 2017, 10:08:57 AM
Is Fathead going to make it?
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: SCUBA_Dale on May 02, 2017, 10:43:12 AM
Sign me up, as well as fire Ninja.  Waiting for #2's confirmation

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Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on May 02, 2017, 11:21:55 AM
Sign me up, as well as fire Ninja.  Waiting for #2's confirmation

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 Done!
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on May 02, 2017, 11:23:39 AM
Is Fathead going to make it?

 I'm not sure? I need to see what Fathead's plans are. I need to check the lunar calendar to make sure he's not otherwise involved in creating a solar eclipse for those dates.
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: valentin36 on May 02, 2017, 12:30:52 PM
Count me in this year!!!! Me pick me!!
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on May 02, 2017, 12:40:30 PM
Count me in this year!!!! Me pick me!!

 Were already filled up but I placed you on the standby list in case there are any cancellations.
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Rogue Overland on May 02, 2017, 01:13:49 PM
Pumped to join you on this run!  :D
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: SCUBA_Dale on May 02, 2017, 01:23:36 PM
I'm not sure? I need to see what Fathead's plans are. I need to check the lunar calendar to make sure he's not otherwise involved in creating a solar eclipse for those dates.
I just talked to him, he said count him in.

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Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: SCUBA_Dale on May 02, 2017, 01:25:00 PM
Pumped to join you on this run!  :D
Looking forward to meeting you... Love your IG.. I'm pro4_xpedition

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Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on May 02, 2017, 02:02:05 PM
I just talked to him, he said count him in.

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Done
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: RBduffer on May 02, 2017, 08:22:29 PM
Thanks for letting me sign up via my rotary dial telephone, since my computer through up ???  It's feeling much better now.

Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on May 02, 2017, 08:25:29 PM
Thanks for letting me sign up via my rotary dial telephone, since my computer through up ???  It's feeling much better now.



 For a second there I thought I saw smoke signals but then I got the Western Union telegram you wanted me to get on the party line for confirmation.
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: RikRong on May 03, 2017, 07:41:44 AM
Put me down for standby.  I know it's rare that people ever drop out of SCCX runs (as they do on TNX runs), but you never know.  O0
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on May 03, 2017, 07:58:59 AM
Put me down for standby.  I know it's rare that people ever drop out of SCCX runs (as they do on TNX runs), but you never know.  O0

 You got it!
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: JFanaselle on May 03, 2017, 10:01:17 AM
For a second there I thought I saw smoke signals but then I got the Western Union telegram you wanted me to get on the party line for confirmation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS00qaYeaXs
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on May 03, 2017, 10:31:05 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS00qaYeaXs

 HAHHAHA, Nice one !
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Ghost65 on May 03, 2017, 10:31:33 AM
Pumped to join you on this run!  :D

Serious particpants...we better shine up our Hi Lifts.

Celt....put me and a +1 for this trip please.

Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on May 03, 2017, 10:33:21 AM
Serious particpants...we better shine up our Hi Lifts.

Celt....put me and a +1 for this trip please.



 Done!
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: RBduffer on May 03, 2017, 12:23:16 PM
Joe, how do you do that?  Do you just Google "Western Union YouTube", or what?  Well done!!
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: JFanaselle on May 03, 2017, 02:39:20 PM
When he said he got the telegram from Western Union, the first thing that came to mind was that scene from Back to the Future II. I just did a search for the scene on YouTube. :) Trust me Duffman... Technology can be a great thing.  :P
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: ultrapc40 on May 03, 2017, 05:14:16 PM
Guess I will have to go on the waiting list.
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on May 03, 2017, 06:31:17 PM
Guess I will have to go on the waiting list.

  Done!
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: jvr on May 06, 2017, 01:11:54 PM
Put me in on the waiting list everybody drops at the last minute anyways
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on May 06, 2017, 01:49:50 PM
Put me in on the waiting list everybody drops at the last minute anyways

 Added
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: GreenAcres on May 06, 2017, 01:50:12 PM
Me too, please.
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: SCUBA_Dale on May 06, 2017, 01:56:31 PM
Put me in on the waiting list everybody drops at the last minute anyways
I would say leave the flag home this year

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Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on May 06, 2017, 02:01:33 PM
I would say leave the flag home this year

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  D'oh!     8)     :-X   :-X    :-X



Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: GreenAcres on May 06, 2017, 11:41:11 PM
Please add me to the wait list.
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on May 07, 2017, 06:48:52 AM
Please add me to the wait list.

 Added, just as a small side note this trip can lend itself to some pretty harsh conditions out in the high desert. Not saying you cannot go just making sure that you are willing to deal with high winds and temps ranging from the 20s 40s possible, mud, rain snow etc. All of the guys signed up have been on the last two trips and are great resources. I added a couple links for you from the last two trips for your perusement and pontification. That being said, you are added to the "list" and welcome aboard!

http://www.sccxterra.com/smf/index.php?topic=3593.0

http://www.sccxterra.com/smf/index.php?topic=3012.0

Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: GreenAcres on May 07, 2017, 01:02:57 PM
Added, just as a small side note this trip can lend itself to some pretty harsh conditions out in the high desert. Not saying you cannot go just making sure that you are willing to deal with high winds and temps ranging from the 20s 40s possible, mud, rain snow etc. All of the guys signed up have been on the last two trips and are great resources. I added a couple links for you from the last two trips for your perusement and pontification. That being said, you are added to the "list" and welcome aboard!

http://www.sccxterra.com/smf/index.php?topic=3593.0

http://www.sccxterra.com/smf/index.php?topic=3012.0

Well said, and thanks for the caution. I have heard that it blows like heck out there and like many others I'm prepared to sleep in my X. I'll be sure to read up on the prior trips and I'll be ready, no worries  8)
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on May 07, 2017, 02:54:31 PM
Well said, and thanks for the caution. I have heard that it blows like heck out there and like many others I'm prepared to sleep in my X. I'll be sure to read up on the prior trips and I'll be ready, no worries  8)

  Sounds good thanks!
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Ghost65 on May 08, 2017, 09:01:11 AM
Good advice...one of the reasons we bought a mountaineering ground tent for our winter desert adventures. Wind sucks...er, blows.


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Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: SCUBA_Dale on May 08, 2017, 09:15:55 AM
Well said, and thanks for the caution. I have heard that it blows like heck out there and like many others I'm prepared to sleep in my X. I'll be sure to read up on the prior trips and I'll be ready, no worries  8)
Tip #1: Don't bring an easy up.
Tip #2: Don't bring an easy up.

Weather first year was great.  A little cold, but manageable. Last year was a different story.  Cold, wet, and windy for the first night on the road.  Cold the 2nd night.  Even though the weather did not cooperate last year, it was still one of the most enjoyable runs I've done to date.  The crew that we have makes up for any hitches along the way.

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Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: GreenAcres on May 08, 2017, 06:47:37 PM
So what you're saying is, no easy up  :D (To be honest I had to look up what an easy up even was!)

I've camped with temps in the teens, in Texas, surprisingly, so the cold is okay. The wind would be the bigger issue. Sleeping in my X solves the tent part. I figure on getting goggles and wearing ear plugs so I can still function when the sand blows.

But first, have to get on the "go" list (off standby)  :-[
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on June 03, 2017, 10:00:23 AM
 Maybe we could do a "Meet -N- Greet" somewhere along the route featuring SCUBA DALE and The Mojave Road Boys?
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Sage Bromax on June 03, 2017, 10:02:52 AM
Maybe we could do a "Meet -N- Greet" somewhere along the route featuring SCUBA DALE and The Mojave Road Boys?
Will you require the greeters to bring a single-malt to pay homage?
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on June 03, 2017, 10:29:57 AM
Will you require the greeters to bring a single-malt to pay homage?

  Yes, yes, yea I forgot about the all important SINGLE MALT, you have to bring that after all it's a requirement just like a HAM. I'm still considering requiring name tags, order of march with vehicle numbers including HAM call signs which will be mandatory i.e. no "Hey you's" cause you know the FCC and all care about our simplex transmissions out there. By the way how many spare tires is everyone planning to bring? Bead setter? Who has one, we need one. Let's see, I'm sure I'm forgetting something. As of now I'm not going to require special gearing or lockers front and rear but that may change. I think I need to go back to the drawing board and re-think this entire plan and my initial post and past runs have been way too loosely formatted in every way possible. There has been way too many shenanigans going on and nothing has been done according to strict military discipline along the way. Things are about to change I decree, things are about to change..............
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: RikRong on June 03, 2017, 07:49:54 PM
You all are killing me.

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Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on August 20, 2017, 11:07:28 AM


"I wonder if they will change my vote like they do many of my posts?"

Who does that???  ;)

  HAHHAHAHAA......................... NICCCCCE!
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on October 15, 2017, 10:04:21 AM
 I was wondering what the group consensus is on accommodations for this year's run? I was thinking about switching from Harrah's to the Aquarius if I can get a decent group rate.
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: RikRong on October 15, 2017, 03:42:51 PM
I was wondering what the group consensus is on accommodations for this year's run? I was thinking about switching from Harrah's to the Aquarius if I can get a decent group rate.
Whatever everyone is good with, I'm good with.

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Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: jvr on October 19, 2017, 12:15:45 PM
I'm not on the list yet but a change will be nice
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: RikRong on October 19, 2017, 12:31:18 PM
There are babies in the water at Harrah's.  Aquarius might not have that problem... lol
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: SCUBA_Dale on October 20, 2017, 12:00:34 PM
There are babies in the water at Harrah's.  Aquarius might not have that problem... lol

I think the babies are only in the water during the springtime...you should be good.  ;)
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on October 23, 2017, 05:42:17 PM
Permit is approved and awaiting the signed copy for the trip.
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Jayrat on October 23, 2017, 05:56:45 PM
Sweeeeeeet  O0
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: RikRong on October 26, 2017, 01:33:02 PM
Dumb question, to appease my OCD need to plan far ahead and also the need to plan out leave.  This run is Saturday, Sunday, Monday.  So, meet Saturday morning at the beginning of the road; drive Saturday, camp; drive Sunday, camp; and drive to hotel on Monday and stay Monday night?  With the intentions of heading back home Tuesday morning?   
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Jayrat on October 26, 2017, 03:29:12 PM
Dumb question, to appease my OCD need to plan far ahead and also the need to plan out leave.  This run is Saturday, Sunday, Monday.  So, meet Saturday morning at the beginning of the road; drive Saturday, camp; drive Sunday, camp; and drive to hotel on Monday and stay Monday night?  With the intentions of heading back home Tuesday morning?
Correct,
or you can drive straight home afterwards,
Last year I arrived in SD at 11:00pm Monday night (I work Tuesdays)
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on October 27, 2017, 04:32:57 AM
Permit approved and I have it, were good to go!
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: RikRong on October 27, 2017, 08:30:22 AM
Correct,
or you can drive straight home afterwards,
Last year I arrived in SD at 11:00pm Monday night (I work Tuesdays)
Okay, that's what I was thinking, but just wanted to make sure. Thanks.
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Rogue Overland on November 14, 2017, 11:41:17 AM
Cannot wait!!
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on November 26, 2017, 09:17:29 AM
Since were getting close to the trip I wanted to throw out a couple of suggestions. Since we all know how cold it can get out there I'm asking everyone to try and bring four bundles of wood and if it's possible to get hardwood even better. I know some are limited on space so please do what you can. I'll see if I can get some Manzanita as that burns super hot. I want to ensure we can have a hot enough fire to keep everyone warm out there. It looks like we are going to have a great group this year again and I'm really looking forward to this. The help and support everyone lends putting this together makes it all the better. I'll update on the hotel reservations soon...
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Rogue Overland on November 28, 2017, 02:59:07 PM
Didn’t see it in the post, what time are you planning on hitting the trail from Afton Canyon Campground on the 13th?  Trying to figure out logistics on leaving Vegas the 12th or 13th. 

We will bring some mesquite and olive wood.
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on November 28, 2017, 04:38:15 PM
Didn’t see it in the post, what time are you planning on hitting the trail from Afton Canyon Campground on the 13th?  Trying to figure out logistics on leaving Vegas the 12th or 13th. 

We will bring some mesquite and olive wood.

 Since we have a strict time hack and adhere to a very stringent pre-run protocol and inspection, I would suppose we will leave when guys get up, make breakfast and pack up. I would imagine sometime around 1000 AM but if you aren't there by then we will wait around for you. If you come out the night before that will work just fine too as we generally have a fire going and everyone hangs out for some pre-run fun. Thanks for haulin some wood!
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on November 28, 2017, 04:50:29 PM
 So for hotel reservations I was able to secure a group rate at The Golden Nugget. Part of my reasoning is they have some good restaurants right there Saltgrass Steakhouse (Bid'ness casual attire so I guess Carhart's and mud may be frowned upon), Claim Jumper, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. onsite deli and a Starbucks for you triple frappe-whippacino extra frothay kinda guys. Room service is from Claim Jumper but the deli is open 24/7. They gave us reserved free VIP parking in their parking structure for our vehicles. We won't have to lug stuff too far. The rate was quoted as $35 per room plus $12.50 sales tax the state initiated last year so $47.50. I'll PM everyone the code to use for your reservations. They are going to put us all close together which will be nice. Everyone is responsible for making your own reservations there and any bills you may incur. If you have any issues with the reservations PM me as I'm the POC with the hotel and will try to get any issues straightened out but I do not foresee any.

  Giddy up guys this is going to be a fun trip!
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: RBduffer on November 28, 2017, 09:11:14 PM
Coolio Hoolio,

Are we the SCCX group or some other code name for reservations?

We'll see if the Rouge rigs can squeeze into the parking structure :P

This is gonna be so much fun.

PS: I am presently grinding on my E locker for this trip... Just in case.
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: vegasvuk on November 29, 2017, 12:57:47 AM
This is coming up quick ! Definitely looking forward to this run ! Will make sure we bring lots of Firewood from Vegas- the blood has thinned substantially over the years...

- Andrew   
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on November 29, 2017, 04:17:26 AM

Are we the SCCX group or some other code name for reservations? (As soon as they send me the hotel code I'm going to PM that to everyone with any other special instructions).

We'll see if the Rouge rigs can squeeze into the parking structure :P (I was thinking about exactly that last night but I believe the code height should be enough to get a standard fire truck inside so they should be ok albeit a close fit).

Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on November 29, 2017, 05:32:58 PM
 Just got a email from the manager at the hotel and she said if any of our vehicles are over 6'8" they will reserve parking for us that will accommodate the entire group so we won't have to be separated. This hotel is being very accommodating for us and are super easy to deal with. Check your inboxes in the next few days for the group code to pay for your rooms.
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: jvr on November 29, 2017, 06:13:25 PM
Anybody dropping off yet? I want to go again 😔
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Jayrat on November 29, 2017, 07:01:01 PM
Anybody dropping off yet? I want to go again 😔
Crickets
 Where have you been
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: jvr on November 29, 2017, 07:07:03 PM
A the Rubicon trail whenever I can
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: RikRong on November 29, 2017, 09:26:49 PM
I'm sure many of the HAMs already have the repeaters permanently programmed, since SCCX makes this run twice a year.  However, just in case, here are the repeaters I loaded up for the run I did in April of last year.  I've also included the WIN system repeaters, which should be programmed by anyone living in the SW.

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Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on December 04, 2017, 01:27:09 PM
I'm sure many of the HAMs already have the repeaters permanently programmed, since SCCX makes this run twice a year.  However, just in case, here are the repeaters I loaded up for the run I did in April of last year.  I've also included the WIN system repeaters, which should be programmed by anyone living in the SW.

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  Thanks for posting those!
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Jayrat on December 04, 2017, 03:55:28 PM
A the Rubicon trail whenever I can
Pictures ??
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: jvr on December 09, 2017, 06:33:51 PM
Pictures ??





I got a different truck
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: RBduffer on December 13, 2017, 11:05:06 AM
I just booked my room at the Golden Nugget 8)
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on December 13, 2017, 08:12:02 PM
Just a friendly reminder to please try and get your hotel reservations in by the 16th. After that they cannot guarantee a reduced rate. If you have any issues send me a PM.
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on December 16, 2017, 07:49:12 AM
So far so good for getting across Soda Lake. As much as I want more rain and lots of it this year maybe it could hold off until we get across that lakebed....
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Jayrat on December 17, 2017, 06:43:57 PM
If someone Hasn't claimed Tail on the trip I'll take it
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Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: SCUBA_Dale on December 17, 2017, 08:20:15 PM
So far so good for getting across Soda Lake. As much as I want more rain and lots of it this year maybe it could hold off until we get across that lakebed....
I'm down for the Soda Lake route... Nice change of scenery!

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Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on December 18, 2017, 09:46:13 AM
I'm down for the Soda Lake route... Nice change of scenery!

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 I know you really love the railroad path .........

                                 >:D
                                   
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: SCUBA_Dale on December 18, 2017, 10:11:23 AM
I know you really love the railroad path .........

                                 >:D
                                 
As long as our fearless leader doesn't deviate us into the mud, I don't mind the railroad trail

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Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: ultrapc40 on December 18, 2017, 11:14:48 AM
The lake bed is fun. Just got to watch out for the giant rut in the middle. You see broken parts there all the time.

There was one year where I did the lake bed in the rain and my truck double it’s weight in mud.
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on December 18, 2017, 01:05:57 PM
As long as our fearless leader doesn't deviate us into the mud, I don't mind the railroad trail

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  Hey you followed me......

      O0
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Jayrat on December 18, 2017, 02:19:54 PM
  Hey you followed me......

      O0
No they followed Javier
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on December 18, 2017, 04:14:03 PM
No they followed Javier


  Gotta love this forum!
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Jayrat on December 27, 2017, 10:47:42 PM
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Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on December 28, 2017, 04:19:21 AM
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  Ah yes, Fathead's demise.... heheheheh.
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Post by: Celt on December 28, 2017, 04:45:47 AM
 A few thoughts before we take off. It looks like soda lake is still passable so plan on that route. I was thinking about bypassing the lava tubes as most of us has been there numerous times. I wanted to leave about 11 because we have people travelling from distances that morning. Those of us already there can sleep in a little and not be in a rush to pack up that morning. Bring a frog, gnome or a matchbox car for the garden at the mailbox and a penny for the can. Whoever has the banner please bring it so we can get a group photo out there. Bring as much wood as you can reasonably haul to help keep the large group warm. It looks like the weather should be clear and cold for us. Doesn't thus far look like any big winds predicted but we all know how that goes. Gas prices in Yermo seem to be at an all time high for this time of year as they seem to be about $3.29 to $3.50 or more. Barstow is slightly cheaper so hopefully they will drop a little right after new years (You suck Gov Moonbeam). I'm looking forward to this trip with everyone and think were going to have another great time.
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Post by: SCUBA_Dale on December 28, 2017, 08:59:46 AM
I would be willing to lead a group to the lava tubes and meet at the camp if people want to go.  Fire Ninja has his son, nephew, and cousin with him, and I'll have my father and brother in law with me that have never seen them.  I don't want to make the entire group stop for just a few of us.
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Post by: ultrapc40 on December 28, 2017, 12:21:41 PM
Everyone is on there own with food?
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Post by: Celt on December 28, 2017, 03:36:23 PM
Everyone is on there own with food?

  Yes, it seems to work out best for the winter run.
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Post by: Celt on December 28, 2017, 03:40:17 PM
I would be willing to lead a group to the lava tubes and meet at the camp if people want to go.  Fire Ninja has his son, nephew, and cousin with him, and I'll have my father and brother in law with me that have never seen them.  I don't want to make the entire group stop for just a few of us.

 I would definitely support that. I have a few ideas that could work and not have the two groups too far apart from each other time wise at any given point. Do you have a 2M repeater that should roughly cover that area to Beale Mtn in mind?
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Post by: SCUBA_Dale on December 28, 2017, 05:37:26 PM
I would definitely support that. I have a few ideas that could work and not have the two groups too far apart from each other time wise at any given point. Do you have a 2M repeater that should roughly cover that area to Beale Mtn in mind?

Here are the 2 repeaters that would, I THINK.  The one in Baker would be best, Ludlow would be alternate.  Let me know your thoughts.

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Post by: SCUBA_Dale on December 28, 2017, 06:07:59 PM
According to a previous trip log, this seems to be the best for the western side.

Western part of the Mojave National Preserve: WA6TST Rodman Peak 147.885(+) PL 151.4 - linked to Barstow 147.180(+) PL 151.4
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on December 28, 2017, 06:43:42 PM
I have the Ludlow repeater locked in so let's give that one a go.
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Jayrat on December 31, 2017, 08:10:25 AM
I would be willing to lead a group to the lava tubes and meet at the camp if people want to go.  Fire Ninja has his son, nephew, and cousin with him, and I'll have my father and brother in law with me that have never seen them.  I don't want to make the entire group stop for just a few of us.
It's only 11 minutes off the Mojave Rd.
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Post by: SCUBA_Dale on December 31, 2017, 08:27:57 AM
It's only 11 minutes off the Mojave Rd.
Sure it's not 12?  My watch could be off..

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Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Jayrat on December 31, 2017, 09:19:22 AM
Sure it's not 12?  My watch could be off..

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HA     HA
It's about 3-4 miles
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Post by: Celt on January 02, 2018, 08:00:24 PM
Anyone have an SCCX sticker for the mailbox? I was thinking if I can find a frog, gnome or maybe a Xterra matchbox car to add them to the collection.
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Post by: knightrider on January 02, 2018, 08:36:32 PM
I have all the sccx stickers, txt me if you wanna meet up and i can give you a few.
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Post by: Celt on January 02, 2018, 09:08:08 PM
I have all the sccx stickers, txt me if you wanna meet up and i can give you a few.

  Perfect thanks...
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on January 03, 2018, 04:36:29 AM
 I spoke with the manager again at the hotel and she said even though our group rate window is closed you can call her direct and she will make sure you can still get the group rate should you change your mind and decide not to head back that afternoon/early evening when we head back. PM me and I'll get you her phone number.
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Post by: Rogue Overland on January 03, 2018, 08:03:36 AM
We are excited for the trip!  We will be rolling in Saturday morning and will be rolling back to Vegas instead of staying in Laughlin at the finish of the trail.
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Post by: SCUBA_Dale on January 07, 2018, 05:31:16 PM
Rain is in the forecast for this week in the Mojave...looks like the rail line passage is in the running!
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on January 07, 2018, 06:28:35 PM
Rain is in the forecast for this week in the Mojave...looks like the rail line passage is in the running!

  I've been watching that and it seems about 1/4" is called for between Mo/Tu with some moderate winds. The rainfall is supposed to be intermittent so it will be able to soak up. I'm going to evaluate it when we get out there but by Saturday morning it should have tightened up enough that it shouldn't be a worry and we can still cross the lake bed.
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Jayrat on January 09, 2018, 08:06:08 AM
       
SAT
JAN 13               HIGH/LOW     PERCIP        WIND       HUMIDITY
Partly Cloudy    68°-47°              10%   E 4 mph      71%

SUN
JAN 14
Mostly Sunny   71°-46°              0%           N 5 mph       50%

MON
JAN 15
Partly Cloudy   68°-45°              0%           SW 6 mph         45%
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on January 11, 2018, 05:11:56 AM
From what I'm seeing is Barstow had .40 of rain over Mo-Tu. It was fairly windy out there during the day yesterday and today/tomorrow calls for sun so I'm thinkin it's on for the lake bed route finally.
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: SCUBA_Dale on January 11, 2018, 11:47:34 AM
Looks like AJ and I will be rolling in on Saturday morning.  My goal is to be there between 9-930.  I will keep the Ludlow repeater on when i get closer so if you need to reach out, you can.
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Jayrat on January 11, 2018, 02:39:53 PM
Looks like AJ and I will be rolling in on Saturday morning.  My goal is to be there between 9-930.  I will keep the Ludlow repeater on when i get closer so if you need to reach out, you can.
Should be arriving around the same time
I will be on Simplex
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Celt on January 11, 2018, 07:09:35 PM
Looks like gas is $2.99 (cash) at Mohsen Oil, 35680 Daggett Rd. Yermo which is about the cheapest I can find close to our turn off into the desert. North at Beacon Station is around $4.09 at the shell.............
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Jayrat on January 12, 2018, 07:43:11 AM
I'm packed and ready
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Post by: Celt on January 12, 2018, 11:16:14 AM
I'm packed and ready
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HAHHAHAHAHHAHA!!!!!!!!! Niiiiccce!


    I should be wheels up in about an hour, see you guys there!
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Jayrat on January 16, 2018, 10:23:45 PM
Thank you Celt for leading another Winter Road run, it was an awesome time ,with different adventures.
The hill climb was a nice added bonus  >:D
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: JeffBett on January 17, 2018, 07:12:32 AM
Pictures please!
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Post by: Celt on January 17, 2018, 09:27:47 AM
  Got back last night and unloaded everything for the most part. Today is going to be cleaning and servicing the equipment. The trip went great. Everyone aboard did a fantastic job at making this a super fun event with lots of laughs. I can tell you that Soda Lake AKA The Dry Lake Bed ain't so dry.... We decided as a group to see if we could get through it even though it had 0.40 rainfall several days before. It quickly turned into some kind of southern redneck muddin' event. Everyone made it through without any hitches but I did really enjoy hearing everyone's personal stories of getting across after. As much fun and challenging as it was I'm not going to experience that again on this trip.

  The weather was just amazing, other than some heavy wind gusts at our first campsite it was super calm and very comfortable by day and crisp by night. No snow in NY Mountains either. We had a couple last minute cancellations but those spots were filled up to literally the day before the trip. This is the 3rd trip so far and as I see it there should be many more. Each year has had it's own challenges and crazy things happening but this group is a lot of fun and if you haven't yet gone on this in the winter you are missing out. I unfortunately didn't take my camera (Pre-packing faux pas) so I'll be relying on the attendees to post up some pics and maybe some video. I know The Rogue Overland crew was busy with their cameras so I'm excited to see what they got. Hopefully I can talk them into throwing up a link. A few others had cameras and Go-Pro's out there so I'm hoping soon enough everyone can see some photo documentation of the trip and maybe some funny stories along the way. At the end of the trip we stayed at The Golden Nugget which I was really happy with. I think I will continue to go with them for our needs.

  Thanks again to everyone who attended you are the ones who make this so much fun. It was a lot of fun to see everyone again as it's always too far in between these gatherings. 
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Post by: SCUBA_Dale on January 17, 2018, 10:02:41 AM
Super bummed I had to cancel... But count on me for next year! Might even bring the little guy!

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Post by: Celt on January 17, 2018, 10:31:43 AM
Super bummed I had to cancel... But count on me for next year! Might even bring the little guy!

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  You were missed buddy.
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Post by: PainRoller on January 17, 2018, 12:13:34 PM
Amazing trip!!!

https://youtu.be/b3KkI0OHP60

Sign us up for next year....we will make every effort to attend!

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Post by: RikRong on January 17, 2018, 12:40:57 PM
Pictures please!
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I'd like to thank Celt for letting me fill in for the cancellations.  I'd also like to thank him for leading a great run and for everyone contributing to a run that's one for the books.  The lake was hairy, but we all made it out, albeit with 200 more pounds on the truck.  There was no drama between people or with any of the rigs, so it was good weekend. 

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Post by: RikRong on January 17, 2018, 12:42:01 PM
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Post by: ultrapc40 on January 18, 2018, 03:27:53 PM
It was an awesome trip indeed thanks Erik for planning it for the 3rd year now.

Here are some pics I got

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Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: PainRoller on January 18, 2018, 05:23:35 PM
Pics from the dip


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Post by: knightrider on January 18, 2018, 05:46:03 PM
That's one way to wash the undercarrige.
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Post by: vegasvuk on January 18, 2018, 06:11:51 PM
Awesome trip it was really great to see everyone ! Thanks Celt for leading, already looking forward to the next one - here are a few snaps !

-Andrew
 
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http://www.andrewjphoto.com/ (http://www.andrewjphoto.com/)
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Post by: EJsarus on January 18, 2018, 07:46:13 PM
amazing shots!!!
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Post by: RBduffer on January 18, 2018, 09:37:02 PM
Thanks for the pics guys, and glad to hear all the good reports.  Well done Mr. Celt!
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Post by: knightrider on January 18, 2018, 09:51:33 PM
It's really hard to tell everyone's vehicles apart in the pictures, all your trucks are the same color!!
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Post by: ultrapc40 on January 19, 2018, 06:45:47 AM
It's really hard to tell everyone's vehicles apart in the pictures, all your trucks are the same color!!

At one point my truck was one color hahaha
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Post by: JFanaselle on January 19, 2018, 12:06:58 PM
That sunset shot of the campsite in the New York Mountains is pretty stunning. Makes me want to go camp there this weekend!
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Post by: Rogue Overland on January 22, 2018, 12:48:21 PM
It was a great trip, thanks for having us!  As you can see from the post above Andrew did all the shooting of stills for us and got some great shots!  We are in the process of going through all the video and will definitely post a link up here when the video is done!
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Post by: vegasvuk on September 10, 2018, 04:21:07 PM
Hey Guys - here is the link to the new YouTube video of this Mojave Trip I was telling you about this weekend. 

Andrew

https://youtu.be/xcAH8NL9h4o (https://youtu.be/xcAH8NL9h4o)
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Post by: Celt on September 10, 2018, 04:43:41 PM
Hey Guys - here is the link to the new YouTube video of this Mojave Trip I was telling you about this weekend. 

Andrew

https://youtu.be/xcAH8NL9h4o (https://youtu.be/xcAH8NL9h4o)

  Great job on the video guys, really liked it a lot!!
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Post by: ultrapc40 on September 10, 2018, 05:47:42 PM
Awesome video, awesome edit, Awesome group, awesome trip.

EVERYTHING IS AWESOME!
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Post by: EJsarus on September 10, 2018, 09:08:45 PM
damn video got me pumped!!
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Post by: FrankB on September 10, 2018, 09:46:32 PM
Great video.
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Post by: Sage Bromax on September 11, 2018, 07:24:38 AM
Very good video!  Glad I missed Soda Lake this year! 
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Post by: Rogue Overland on September 11, 2018, 11:39:33 AM
Glad you like the video!

Still getting mud from soda lake off the rigs to this day.
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Jayrat on September 11, 2018, 10:30:35 PM
Glad you like the video!

Still getting mud from soda lake off the rigs to this day.
You and me Both
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Post by: TurboChris on September 19, 2018, 12:36:46 PM
Not much worse than that mud.......that stuff is NASTY
Title: Re: Winter Mojave Rd. Jan 13/14/15 2018.
Post by: Sage Bromax on December 28, 2018, 06:52:05 AM
Still considering the run since 2 things, its my bday weekend and I been itching for a trip in a while (since mountain rendezvous).
After checking out last years Mojave run, Im assuming Afton Cyn is still going to be the road that will lead to the campsite in the NY mountains, and from there cedar mountain rd to Laughlin. correct? im just trying to map the run due to my wife not feeling 100% being self sufficient for 3 days 2 nights. We always been a 1 nighter type of campers, so this will definitely change things up.

This needs to be posted in the thread for the 2019 run.