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  1. Wish I could join this one. Also consider topping up at the Pomo Pump a little further down. It's at the casino and a fair bit cheaper fuel than the Chevron. Have a great trip all!
  2. That's awesome. Maybe you'll see them on the Rubicon this week too! https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a44851577/rivian-r1s-rubicon-trail/
  3. Nice! How's that Rivian? We weren't able to make it but I was curious what the approximate travel time is from town of Truckee to hitting the lake?
  4. Jesus Christ you’re always on the defensive. I know Miles and the rest will not at all take my congratulations on an epic run and a suggestion on future planning as criticism. These trips take a ton of time and energy to plan and it’s a thankless job as all volunteers to pull them together. That being said, offering up some input on future planning in no way minimizes their efforts so don’t speak for them mmm k? Thanks Bud.
  5. Looks like another epic run! Hate to have missed it. Given the time commitment of these trips along with many of us that want to join have younger families, hopefully for the ‘24 Roverland, the dates can be locked in sooner? Just a hint for the Overland Subcommittee. Longer range planning could help us all out as the miles and remoteness is a whole different experience than rock crawling for a day or two.
  6. Looks like a solid good time! That snow is sticking around for a bit isn't it.
  7. Thanks Miles. I appreciate that info. The timing and distances are just working against me. Bummed but I hope to make another one some day.
  8. On a similar note, what is the realistic assessment of joining up several days late? I’d love to make it but will be on a family vacation. I could possibly be able to meet up on the 27th or 28th if the group is in a reachable area then.
  9. Eric I was being facetious about the cost and Diablo. Not everything needs to be labeled a radical left wing issue. I would HARDLY characterize PG&E as such. But I also think that, as you know, CA does a pretty horrible job of maintaining infrastructure. And this is a utility we’re talking about. My point is that we should all recognize nothing lasts forever and that things change. And that’s ok. Everything is ok. But also, I support the club. And I enjoy the trips. Simply because we may not agree on damn issues shouldn’t mean you are going to personally hope I don’t attend given my ambivalence about something you’re passionate about. We likely have many more things in common. 👍🏼
  10. Flame away but it was an artificial lake to begin with. The infrastructure is ancient and PG&E is probably doing the math and realizing there’s no ROI. After all, they need to save their pennies to keep Diablo Canyon operating. 🫣
  11. Did the dates change? On the calendar it's listed for the 13th! Shoot I can't make 5.20.
  12. Dang you guys scored perfect weather. Beautiful pics. Anyone have a .gpx they can share for the trip? I'd love to run this with the family when weather is cooperating.
  13. Yep, good call team. Truly generational snow up in the Sierra this year.
  14. My problem too. I already have conflicts every one of these weekends TBD if I can change anything around.
  15. 🤯you weren’t kidding about mileage! You guys anticipate one day drive to trailhead or two?
  16. Sounds like the guys will have plenty of material for the next After Dark episode. Can't wait to hear the good and the bad...
  17. No damage to your air compressor then? That sounded like a crunch coming out of that hole! 😬
  18. Dang! Things went south quickly. Last year, this was my first trip with the club and while I’m currently sitting warmly by a fire this evening, I will miss tomorrow’s antics and Eric’s hard-charging damn the Toyotas attitude!! Good luck all. I’m hoping to make Bowman.
  19. Thanks Lutz. I'd love it make it work, and props to Miles for bringing his little. Potential for snow and sub-freezing nights, wife/youngins don't stand a chance.
  20. Hey all, I thought I'd make this trip but Mrs. won't camp sub-freezing. I have a site for Saturday and Sunday so if anyone wants it and doesn't mind covering the cost, LMK and we can trade info.
  21. That's pretty much the nuts and bolts. It's about not loosing heat. Some finer points I've learned over the years: Bathroom stuff. Apparently trying to hold your bladder overnight when full of fluid will cause you to sleep colder because your body is having to heat that internal liquid. One of the best points I ever learned at this age where I need pee once a night. Just let it go. Don't try and hold it. And on that point your dedicated nalgene pee bottle in the tent is your best friend. I recently upgraded to the Exped megamat that everyone raves about after my cheapy air bed from Wally World deflated on me overnight on a scout trip. The Exped lives up to the hype. Highly recommended. For 0 degree bags you don't have to go nuts on price anymore. You can pickup a nice synthetic zero bag from Kelty for about $100. What you'll find is you'll end up with your 3-seaon gear, bag, tent, clothing, and then your 4th season stuff. For me, a 20 degree bag in the summer, even in the Sierra, can be too warm too. But it's the 4-season tent where you can spend a lot of money for extreme weather protection and durability. Obviously there's a big difference between cold weather camping, which can be nice, versus inclement weather camping, which is kinda a pain. The las thing I've learned from cold camping with kids is to always have Hot Hands and tape. We like to tape the hot hands onto our kids thermals right onto their backs. That will definitely work for adults too and keep you warm.
  22. Maybe the Club programs another dunes trip mid-spring since most of us had to bail for various reasons! I've never been to Oceano ne Pismo.
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