Desertcrawler Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 NOTE: Just added a PDF file that has all the trip details -- updated after our conference call... Check it out for updated attendee and trip ite Trip is over Easter Week - which starts on March 29th, 2013 - and ends April 7, 2013. Details of where we are at in trip planning are on another thread -- please make your comments there and leave this thread for questions and updates about the trip and your attendance. Chuck Mobraten will lead the trip once again, but due to Park Service regulations and the size of our group, we may need another trip leader to assist if we are required to split up our camping locations to comply with Park Service regulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Solis Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 I'll fill out the required info later but I am planning on attending and will happily take the medical officer position. As the trip gets closer I would appreciate any special med info the participants are willing to share with me(privately of course. Examples are special medications or conditions etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco2Guy Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 I will re-confirm the dates with my PTO request at work, but consider me in. a) Arrive Friday, will caravan with DesertCrawler Soloc) stay until Saturdayd) CB currently, taking exam on 2/3 for Tech licensee) This is my first time going to Death Valley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LATEAPEX Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 I'm in Arriving Friday with caravanBringing ElizabethStaying through SatCBFirst time to Death Valley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Solis Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Ok here are the details:Arriving Friday night, not planning on caravanning but open to it. I'm plenty slow tops is 65. Leaving from Livermore. Leaving Saturday and planning on single shot home. Just checking, is everyone planning on on heading down I5 past Bakersfield and then east and then north to the meet up? Also will there be GPS files of our planned route avail or should I make my own? Bringing my dad Ron (he will be 70 but acts like a teenager ). Not sure about bringing my dog Wasabi yet. I think it's too much car time not enough lake/water time for the heat. I have to do more research. I have CB only (might look into HAM before the trip, I do have the SPOT with inreach so I can send and receive text messages. I can also turn on the tracking feature) First time to Death Valley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teds Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Count me IN! a) Will arrive GoldPoint Saturday. Possibly Friday night, depending on work. Hopefully it won't be snowing this year! 3 people, myself, Ella (Desert Princess) 5yo, JT 4yoc) Planning to stay until the endd) HAM and CBe) Been to DV2011 and DV2012 Chris, it is actually faster to head over 80 and then down 95 to get to Gold Point. Gold Point is actually not in DV. It is north east of the park. I highly recommend everyone trying to get their HAM license before the trip. The HAMs are so much nicer to use with longer reach and less chatter. Good luck. I can offer up the Elk Grove contingent (me, Rob and Beaver) to head up a second group if need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robg Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 I will come along with a view to breaking my 2012 attendance record of 4 hrs: a)Which night you will be arriving - Friday, possibly Saturday - Will run down with Ted and Beaverb)Total # of people, including ages of minors - Myself and Daughter Bella (10 going on 28)c)When you will be leaving the trip - Mid week due to work d)Whether you have a HAM radio or a CB - Bothe)Whether you have been on prior NCLR Death Valley trips - Yes 2011 & 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCLR052 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 I am in a) friday with sean (lateapex) 2 peoplec) staying through satd)bothe) first time to death valley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelBeaver Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 I am in, details to follow.. Btw, robg is going to try for 6hrs this year.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertcrawler Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 For planning purposes, it is about 9 hours of driving time, plus breaks, from the Peninsula to Gold Point. You end up driving through Reno rather than the Southern Route via Bakersfield. We will be returning that way, since we exit the south side of the park this year. Count me IN! a) Will arrive GoldPoint Saturday. Possibly Friday night, depending on work. Hopefully it won't be snowing this year! 3 people, myself, Ella (Desert Princess) 5yo, JT 4yoc) Planning to stay until the endd) HAM and CBe) Been to DV2011 and DV2012 Chris, it is actually faster to head over 80 and then down 95 to get to Gold Point. Gold Point is actually not in DV. It is north east of the park. I highly recommend everyone trying to get their HAM license before the trip. The HAMs are so much nicer to use with longer reach and less chatter. Good luck. I can offer up the Elk Grove contingent (me, Rob and Beaver) to head up a second group if need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Ok so here it goes. I will have 2 vehicles. 93 classic set up00 disco set up arriving friday with 4 adults (5th mabey) and 1 kid Aden (5) Staying the whole trip Have Both ham and CB 4th time to DV If needed I can do some trail leading and will be a trip mechanic again as always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFreeman Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 I will be joining as #11 (colinb #2). Should be my D2 with my girlfriend Jamie and possibly her some Aiden. Still need to firm up our plans but for sure Colin and I will be attending! Now to study up for the HAM... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Count me in if there's still room: Randy Shull & plus 1 Patricia? Driving a 04 D2, working on sliders and tires. Have both HAM and CB. Leaving Mid-week with RGB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelBeaver Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 OK so here is my info finally: a)Fridayb)1 (might be 2) will know as we get closerc)Mid-week with Robgd)HAM/CBe)2011, 2012 (4 hrs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Looks like a no go for me.The old man is having some heath problems. Will be running the biz.Have a great time everyone take lots of pics and vid's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Sorry to hear that Lutz Hope he gets better. I will try and take some great pics, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffSC Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Count me a "maybe." 1) Friday late2) solo (maybe one friend)3) mid-week, but TBD4) CB (on the fritz)5) been to DV, but not with club and not in 25+ years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoChef Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Chuck, I'd like to officially sign up for this trip, if there's room for one more. A) Arrive Saturday Myself and two children; Sebastian (who turns 15 on 3/28) and Isabel 7 y/o C) Staying for the duration D) HAM & CB. not sure which rig yet...LR3 with 9000k winch or LWB with 9000k winch too E) Have not been on previous NCLR DV trips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSuttle Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Confirming the Suttle Shuttle A) arriving Friday 2 adults, 3 minors (ages 13, 10, 8)C) staying the durationD) both ham and cbE) been on previous 2 trips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertcrawler Posted February 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Confirming the Suttle Shuttle A) arriving Friday 2 adults, 3 minors (ages 13, 10, 8)C) staying the durationD) both ham and cbE) been on previous 2 trips I'm assuming two vehicles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSuttle Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Yes...if I get new coils installed in the storm trooper before the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFreeman Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Thankfully I now am a HAM and will be able to talk with everyone on thus trip. I will have HAM and CB on my truck. There is a possibility that Jamie's parents will be joining the group for the Goldpoint weekend in their AWD Ford Escape. They would ether ride along with me or join the group depending on the trail difficulty. They will then leave on Sunday or monday when the group breaks camp for the next destination. I will update when I have more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Solis Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Awesome job! I'm planning on taking the HAM test 2/12 so hopefully I too will be "on the air" for DV. It would make things so much simpler if we primarily used 1 mode of communication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoChef Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Thankfully I now am a HAM and will be able to talk with everyone on thus trip. I will have HAM and CB on my truck. There is a possibility that Jamie's parents will be joining the group for the Goldpoint weekend in their AWD Ford Escape. They would ether ride along with me or join the group depending on the trail difficulty. They will then leave on Sunday or monday when the group breaks camp for the next destination. I will update when I have more information. Congrats Paul! HAM is really the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertcrawler Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I've updated the itinerary for Death Valley. As we have so much interest this year, I wanted to focus on known camping areas that have room for lots of vehicles. Plus add a bit of fun and excitement. Check out the new proposed itinerary on the first part of this thread. Anyone who doesn't take the whole week off might think about spending the first three days with us at Gold Point. You would get a good preview of what the larger, extended trip would be like. Also, on the back end we are going be staying in a pretty unique area, and exploring the majestic Dumont Sand Dunes. Think big version of Pismo without the water. And a interesting trail with some historic mines. I'm waiting to hear from the Board of Directors on the need for a group permit -- but have tried to get us to spend as much time as we can outside the park as possible, while still hitting some of the interesting areas, to avoid requirements to split the group up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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