Administrators Eric Hall Posted September 9, 2015 Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Planning thread! Ride last year was a lot of fun. Camping at Panamint Springs Resort. Starbucks riders can reserve hotel rooms They also have tent cabins available with cots that are nice. I just camp in my own tent because I'm a man. We will probably do food like last time. Chili and beer most likely. Details to follow. Swag if I can get any This was the last time we saw Ken Mooty, so this year will be in his honor. Those who are IN: Eric H Orbel Loren Darnell Denise D Denise D guest Tomek Danny G Wolfie Ohannes Craig G Wandering Beast (Cody) Michelle Daniel K Brian A Chris H Marcin Z Robert B Dan S Doug S Arwi O Maria O Vu Vu guest Rich D Dave L Rafe H Randy Gary Carlos Alex 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason R Posted September 22, 2015 My Ride Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 The area looks like home (Yuma) on Google maps. I will see if I can get there. Will need new rubber by then. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hunt Posted September 22, 2015 My Ride Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) I'm planning to be there as well. It lines up well with the RawHyde event just next door. I'm coming from Oregon, through Nevada. Edited September 22, 2015 by Chris Hunt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted September 22, 2015 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 I'm planning to be there as well. It lines up well with the RawHyde event just next door. I'm coming from Oregon, through Nevada. Yes, the RawHyde event will be nearby in Ballarat the following weekend. I'll also be going to that to cover it for XLADV. Hope to meet you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Traveler Posted September 23, 2015 My Ride Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 You boys out west have all the cool places to ride 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hunt Posted September 28, 2015 My Ride Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Getting ready... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted September 28, 2015 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 That's a great map! Here are some roads/trails to study or highlight: Saline Valley road Hunter Mountain road Racetrack Valley road Lippincott Waucoba Saline road Titus Canyon Charcoal Kilns Agueberry Point West Side Road Dante's Peak Goler Wash Ballarat Indian Ranch Road Etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted September 30, 2015 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 We are going to be using a new (to us) online event registration service for this event. You may have heard of EventBrite and the AMA? They kind of have this thing figured out And you can rest assured the money's going to keep trails open and motorcyclists represented in DC. I will have a link shortly. In terms of food options, I'm considering bringing food like last year but up it a notch or two. Chili w/salad, fruit and cookies then pulled pork with veggies and cookies for dessert. And beer, of course. We'll throw in some bottled water too. Guessing cost will be $40. That registers you for the event, covers your two dinners and provides us some event insurance (always a smart thing). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomek S Posted October 6, 2015 My Ride Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 That'll probably, most likely affect off-roads condition: http://www.mynews4.com/news/story/Flash-flooding-from-intense-storm-closes-Death/drVICCMUeE6zklFjp81FZw.cspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruinjon Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Eric, are you going to be posting any GPS routes for this trip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted October 7, 2015 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 That'll probably, most likely affect off-roads condition: http://www.mynews4.com/news/story/Flash-flooding-from-intense-storm-closes-Death/drVICCMUeE6zklFjp81FZw.cspx Probably but then we're on dual sport motorcycles They get rain out there this time of year and roads get closed mostly to RV's and rental cars but not us. We will have to watch our speed and be on the lookout for wash outs/vados. Eric, are you going to be posting any GPS routes for this trip? I will post tracks soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted October 9, 2015 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Tracks are up! Please download and use these in your GPS. Adventure riding means putting on your big boy/girl panties and learning to use GPS. It can help you avoid getting lost too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruinjon Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) Tracks are up! Please download and use these in your GPS. Adventure riding means putting on your big boy/girl panties and learning to use GPS. It can help you avoid getting lost too!Tr Never mind... I got it. Edited October 9, 2015 by bruinjon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted October 10, 2015 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Try this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainier_runner Posted October 10, 2015 My Ride Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 I wish I could do this... Traveling events are in order... XLADV gone wild!!! Or Continental anyway! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruinjon Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Well, according to the National Park Service, a lot of the roads are closed right now due to flood damage. http://www.nps.gov/deva/upload/Morning-Report.pdf https://www.facebook.com/DeathValleyRoadConditions CLOSURES Badwater Road - Open from CA 190 to Badwater. Closed from Badwater to Shoshone.Artist's Drive - ClosedWest Side Rd- ClosedBig Pine/Death Valley Rd. - Open from Big Pine to South Eureka Valley Rd. Closed from South Eureka Valley Rd to Ubehebe Crater Road.Cottonwood/Marble Rd - ClosedGreenwater Rd- ClosedKeane Wonder - ClosedLower Wildrose Rd- Closed between Wildrose Campground to Panamint Valley Rd.Mustard Canyon-ClosedNorth Eureka Valley Rd.- ClosedSalt Creek - ClosedSaline Valley North Pass - ClosedTwenty Mule Team - Closed Other Known ConditionsTitus Canyon - Open. 4x4 high clearanceSaline Valley South Pass - Open. Muddy. High ClearanceRacetrack Rd. - Open. 4x4 high clearanceHunter Mountain/Hidden Valley - Open. Muddy. 4x4 high clearance.Lippincott Road - Open. Standard condition. Rough 4x4, high clearance. Experienced drivers only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpedRotor Posted October 14, 2015 My Ride Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Fingers crossed that I get the 640Adv running/repaired for this event! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballison404 Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 unfortunately Ill have to back out...sorry guys have a good one! -Brian Allison 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted October 18, 2015 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Well, according to the National Park Service, a lot of the roads are closed right now due to flood damage. http://www.nps.gov/deva/upload/Morning-Report.pdf https://www.facebook.com/DeathValleyRoadConditions CLOSURES Badwater Road - Open from CA 190 to Badwater. Closed from Badwater to Shoshone. Artist's Drive - Closed West Side Rd- Closed Big Pine/Death Valley Rd. - Open from Big Pine to South Eureka Valley Rd. Closed from South Eureka Valley Rd to Ubehebe Crater Road. Cottonwood/Marble Rd - Closed Greenwater Rd- Closed Keane Wonder - Closed Lower Wildrose Rd- Closed between Wildrose Campground to Panamint Valley Rd. Mustard Canyon-Closed North Eureka Valley Rd.- Closed Salt Creek - Closed Saline Valley North Pass - Closed Twenty Mule Team - Closed Other Known Conditions Titus Canyon - Open. 4x4 high clearance Saline Valley South Pass - Open. Muddy. High Clearance Racetrack Rd. - Open. 4x4 high clearance Hunter Mountain/Hidden Valley - Open. Muddy. 4x4 high clearance. Lippincott Road - Open. Standard condition. Rough 4x4, high clearance. Experienced drivers only. These road closures have zero effect on us. Since we're on motorcycles with off road tires, we'll be fine. We'll just use extra caution. Most of this will be cleaned up in the next three weeks too, so I doubt there will be a lot of evidence of it. Titus canyon might be a bit more loose than usual, but we'll be fine. They just close the road if a Prius or RV cannot do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hunt Posted October 19, 2015 My Ride Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 They just close the road if a Prius or RV cannot do it. Woohoo, less RVs! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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