RedRover Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Dear NCLR amigos y amigas! It's time to plan out another Baja trip but the first half of the year was simply too busy for me to get something on the books. Since NCLR has historically received requests to do a Baja trip later in the year, that's what we're shooting for this time. Start planning! Book the time, block off your calendars and reserve your spot on the beach this year. Post in the thread if you plan on attending and I'll start building out the list. There will be a LOT more information showing up here (so check back frequently) but consider this first post your notice -- this trip is on! ***UPDATE***: Itinerary Details are now posted (links below): Day 1 [Link]Day 1b [Link]Day 2 [Link]Day 3 [Link]Day 4/5/6 [Link]Day 7 [Link]Day 8 Attendees (truck) [UPDATED 10/09]: Erin & Jared (LR4)Michael P. (Range Rover Classic)Alan B. (Discovery Series II)Martin (Range Rover Sport)Jeff (Range Rover Classic) Out: Justin & Son (Range Rover Classic)Jeanne C. (Discovery I)Daniel (Discovery Series II)Cris (Defender 90)Chad (Range Rover Sport)Rupert (LR3) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Okay... So I have seen this trip a handful of times and always end up passing. I will do everything possible to make it this year in the classic. Count me and my son in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepienta Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 I’m in with my RRC. Thx, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndamico Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Is a week long enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 feels like I need to get a RRC for this trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Is a week long enough?Easiest answer is never! But that depends on how much driving you want to see. It's 8-9hrs to the boarder from here. Then Baja has tons of possibilities depending on off road vs on. I'd like to go back again one day... maybe after grad school. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRover Posted April 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Easiest answer is never! This is the most accurate answer. But seriously, the current destination I'm using for planning is Bahia de Los Angeles -- it's a 16-hour run from the bay area (I have driven it in a single day, but I don't think anyone wants to be put through that.) Bahia is a good run that can be comfortably reached in a week-long trip. Getting to spots in BCS like Mulegé or Loreto is probably something more aligned to a 10-day trip. Generally we're heading out of the south bay around 4:00-5:00AM which gets us to the border at a reasonable time in the afternoon. This also helps us set up to be on the bottom side of Ensenada or further so we're prepared for the 6.5 hour drive down to BdLA the next day. Much of the path we will take is paved which makes for a quick drive. Some parts we will intentionally go off road for, but all stock trucks can make it. A week-long trip from Saturday to Saturday should provide 3 days at the beach... plenty of time to relax, fish, go on a boat tour, meet the locals, etc. In addition to the beach time, the drive has places along the way we can explore. I'm already getting excited to head out and it's months away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foster Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Oh man, that's the one week this fall (so far) that I am not free. Was looking forward to this...which just means next year I'll be TWICE AS EXCITED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanB Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 I have never been and now I believe is the time. Count me in. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlrvr Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 ok i am *so* in ... unless i get my shit together for the rebelle this year ... which is the overl life goal for the year ...however, this would be a pretty nice 2nd choice for that week :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teds Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Will check the schedule. Bummed I had to postpone my Baja trip this spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurka Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 sign me up. Spanish speaker also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 add me to the list please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 Tentatively yes - sign me up. Spanish speaker also.Muy bien tio! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvRovr Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 I plan to go! Can never make the April ones so this is perfect. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeWare Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 Muy bien tio! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Eh? I guess my Spanish isn't so good .. doesn't that mean "my good uncle"? Regards, Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROVRMAN2 Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 I'm in.3 of us, me,Dominic and Megan. No trailer this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 Tempted... Will check the calendar.... -- Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA Journey Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 Hi, I just got back from a month and half trip to Mexico and I spent about two weeks in Baja and the rest of the time in Mexico main land. I drove all the way down to the border of Guatemala and Belize. The souther you go in Mexico the most beautiful it gets. I will be posting some pictures of my trip on a different tread I started. For those who are in the fence of going to Baja, I highly recommended, if security is your concern. I travel through Mexico by myself and never felt treated or unsafe. I camped most of the way. AA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepienta Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 Greetings, The Baja trip is fast approaching and I have not been able to find any specific details about this years trip. It would be great if the trip organizers updated this thread with the trip specifics soon . Regards, Michael Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRover Posted August 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 Greetings, The Baja trip is fast approaching and I have not been able to find any specific details about this years trip. It would be great if the trip organizers updated this thread with the trip specifics soon . Regards, Michael Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Fair question - I will get the route plotted over the next couple of days and send it out. If there is any question on whether the trip is happening, do not be alarmed -- it is on. We've had basic discussions about the timing with our partners at Baja Land (the Land Rover club for Baja California) to see if we can get them on board for the trip as well. I'll keep you posted more regularly starting in the next week. If you want to see the final destination, start looking up 'Bahia de Los Angeles' - it is a beach that's about 9 hours away from the US/Mexico border if we do all-freeway driving on Hwy 1. If the plans allow for it and most people are interested in taking some detours/excursions, we may cut over at the start to Hwy 2 and head out via Mike's Sky Rancho. It's a little more technical but affords views you won't get running only on the highway. Thanks for hanging in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROVRMAN2 Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 What’s the maximum Number of the caravan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRover Posted August 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 What’s the maximum Number of the caravan? 6-7 trucks from NCLR would be fine. I think the past few Baja trips we've run, the interest is high and the last minute dropouts are higher, so I'm anticipating a similar scenario where we'll land on about 4-5 trucks actually heading down together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 Looks like the list isn't updated.. but these are new additions (to first 5) who are going (committed?): gurkalithium1330 (me)AdvRvrRovrman2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRover Posted August 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 Looks like the list isn't updated.. but these are new additions (to first 5) who are going (committed?): gurkalithium1330 (me)AdvRvrRovrman2 Front page updated... thanks Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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