El Solis Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Hello All! Ok here is the gauging interest thread for the meteor shower trip I have mentioned before. What: A weekend trip to the Sierras to watch rocks fall out of the skyWhen: August 9-11, 2013 (non negotiable: don't get mad at me, I'm not responsible for when the parent comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle flies by. Lucky for us though, the peak of the shower is predicted for 8/12 and historically the days before this are awesome. expect 60 meteors an hour)Where: White Rock Lake, 17 miles north of Truckee on Hwy 89, then less than 2 hours off road.Who: everyone. this is a family oriented trip. What to expect: the drive into the lake is suitable for all stock rovers. With this said, it will be a night drive in so there will be plenty of fun, easy excitement. Once at the lake there is tons to do: fishing, swimming, hiking, wheeling (there are trails from the lake to Nevada City off Hwy 20). Basic ItineraryFriday 8/9 leave Bay Area after work, meet up point TBD but I like to stop for a late dinner at the In-n-Out in Auburn between 7 and 8pm. Since we won't get to camp until midnight-ish I find this is perfect. Also, getting in at midnight allows for quick tent set up and then watching the meteors. Saturday 8/10 spend the day doing whatever you want from the activities listed above or what makes you happy and is legal and not offensive to the general population. Saturday night I was thinking Pot Luck and then settle in for some sky watching. Sunday 8/11 breakfast on your own and break camp. usually back to Livermore by early afternoon. pics to follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomOwen Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Definitely interested, sounds great. Thanks Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 I'll start making plans for this one since my Montana trip is postponed until 2014 =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Solis Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Sorry to hear that Dave but i'm glad this trip will bring Da Squatch out of hiding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astateofmike Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Could this be done in a stock van or car? I am familiar with the general area and am thinking these are just dirt forest roads, yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Solis Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Possibly. There were a couple of places that seemed a little sketchy with the pathfinder but that was stock with AT tires. Made it fine. There are 2 ways in, I've only done one. I think the other way is easier. Why do you ask? Running out of Rovers? 😝 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Solis Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 The NorCal backcountry adventures book gives it a 4/10 see description. Mostly because the last section to the campsites is rocky. Most of the area is just fire roads but this lake is at the end of the line so to speak. Gets a little rougher. Also getting into the campsites might be tough for a van/car. But we could always yank ya![ATTACH]4408[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astateofmike Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Thinking this would be a great trip for the wife/kids...and then we have the camper. it is 2wd, but maybe time to lift it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Solis Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 It's Synchro Time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astateofmike Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Yeah, syncro time. I wish. I have so much invested in the last year working on my 2wd, and then the syncro is about 30k to get into. Ugh. If I get a syncro, I have little need for my rovers. BUT, I may recce this trip out one summer day and see if it is doable in the van. If so, it would be a great trip and so comfy in the van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astateofmike Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 http://subagon.com/best/1991-syncro-westfalia-svx-2/ eek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Solis Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Pretty sweet. Let me know when you plan the recce it would be good to get up there before the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA Journey Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Count me In Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teds Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Sounds like a great family trip and close to home. Hoping to make it with the whole family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drafdog Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Sounds like a great trip. I will check my calendar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFuller Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 This ones on the calendar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 we are in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROVRMAN2 Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Also let me know if there will be a recce. I would drive CA-36 to CA-89 south. Get me the GPS coordinates for White Rock Lk campsite. I may stay an extra day and explore Hennesse Pass Rd on return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomOwen Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 36 to 89s is beautiful. Madden, Chester, Lake Almanor, Quincy, etc... Gorgeous!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Solis Posted June 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Rupert I will add this to the OFFICIAL trip page instead of the gauging interest thread. Probably not going to be a recce as with the new baby and work I won't be able to get away. Since the way in is well marked and there are many options for lakes in the area I figured we can get by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomOwen Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 I have plans to be in tahoe around the 20th and may be able to take a run out there. if so, I will bring gps, take photos, etc... if the date works for anyone else on the recce list, let me know, would be great to have company if it all works out... TO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROVRMAN2 Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 I have plans to be in tahoe around the 20th and may be able to take a run out there. if so, I will bring gps, take photos, etc... if the date works for anyone else on the recce list, let me know, would be great to have company if it all works out... TO I'll be available, since no trailer, will probably sleep in LR or bring a tent. Let me know exact date. I must be back in RB that wknd.Thanks,Rupert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomOwen Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 I'll be available, since no trailer, will probably sleep in LR or bring a tent. Let me know exact date. I must be back in RB that wknd.Thanks,Rupert I'm heading up there for some meetings and may be able to head out there on Friday for the night and come back to Bay Area on Saturday if that works. My plans should firm up re: dates, vehicle etc...this week and I'll post up on the other thread when confirmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFuller Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Tom are you referring to June 20 or July 20? I need to do some recon in that area for a trip I have been wanting to lead for a long time. Maybe we can get two birds with only a stone and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomOwen Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Tom are you referring to June 20 or July 20? I need to do some recon in that area for a trip I have been wanting to lead for a long time. Maybe we can get two birds with only a stone and all that. JUNE I will go up on the 19th or 20th for meetings on the 20th and 21st. I can be available somewhere between mid afternoon to after dinner (likely mid-day though) and we can meet up in Truckee and head on out. We can leave a car in Squaw or a friend's place in Truckee if Mrs T is coming from Reno.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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