DHappel Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) Having just come back from Mojave Rd, Michele has informed me we are going to Death Valley in April. I've only been once but the routes are pretty well defined. There's a TON of area to cover and sights to see so I haven't begun to plan a route yet but am open to suggestions on that front. Tentatively looking at the week of 4/12 as I know at least some kids have spring break that week but I also know various schools do this at different times. Set for Week of March 29th, with Sat 3/27 and Sat 4/3 as travel days This would be a more 'overland' trip vs more technical. I'll be taking the LR3. It will be more difficult than Mojave Rd as that's mostly just sand/gravel roads and is pretty much all flat but it should be well within the capabilities of any lightly mod'ed Rover. No rock crawling but do plan on good AT or MT tires (sharp rocks are a strong possibility as are lots of washboard). Diff guards are always a good precaution as well. You won't need lockers or other big upgrades but those things never hurt. DV is huge with large elevation changes. Weather could be anything from snow to 80* - possibly in the same day. I would expect to bring extra fuel in addition to your regular spares and parts but again, have not set a route yet. If this is something you're interested in post up and I'll start working on a plan! Edited January 30, 2021 by DHappel PaulD, Mr.BlueSky, drafdog and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndamico Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 Make sure you go to briggs! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk PaulD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted January 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 Pretty sure I've still got the waypoint set from last time we were there! PaulD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaimymac Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 I’d like to go on this trip! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 I like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted January 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 I like thisOK, but I'm not carrying your spares! PaulD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickK Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 Interested. How many days are you anticipating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 OK, but I'm not carrying your spares![/quote Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 Gives me a reason to keep the RTT on the Defender. I'm interested PaulD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted January 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 Interested. How many days are you anticipating?Probably 5 or 6 days + travel. I haven't set anything yet but maybe head down Sat morning and hit the trail early Sunday. Finish up on the next Friday or Saturday to have a travel day back home. Basically a week with the weekends on each end. Anybody have any thoughts RE dates? I'm still leaning toward the week of 4/12 as I know at least Robert's son is on spring break that week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDingli Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 I’m in. We should consider a night at Alabama Hills, perhaps on the last night. bandykins 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted January 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 I’m in. We should consider a night at Alabama Hills, perhaps on the last night.There are so many possible places to include - it's going to be a challenge to come up with a good route. I'll definitely need to do some consulting and need to see if I have any good DV books in the library. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 There are so many possible places to include - it's going to be a challenge to come up with a good route. I'll definitely need to do some consulting and need to see if I have any good DV books in the library.You can borrow my funtreks book. I have used that to plan my past DV trips. They have enough trails to plan a good trip. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk jaimymac and PaulD 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaimymac Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 I have the funtrecks on my Garmin Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 Interested... If I don't do the Utah traverse with AZLRO which is on April 7th --> 12th or so. I love it that Michele is the one "driving" this trip...! --Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted January 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 Pretty sure I have the SoCal FunTreks book on the shelf. Just have to dig it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budeck Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 Tentative.. Sent from my SM-N976U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 Interested! Hopefully I can make the timing work out. DHappel and PaulD 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokrieger Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 I'm in. Been wanting to go to DV for some time now. DHappel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mffoster Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 Would like to join up, had a nice trip when Leigh Anne and I went to Death Valley in November. Would much prefer a week earlier or later though. Scheduled for the first time trial of the year at Thunder Hill with the Reno SCCA on Sat April 17th. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Mr.BlueSky, PaulD and DHappel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 I'm hoping we can do this, our spring break is from March 29- April 5... So I'll keep following and see this evolves, looking at changing jobs at some point this year. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk DHappel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mffoster Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 March 29 - April 5 works as well for me. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDingli Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 Spring break starts April 12 for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted January 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 I expected there would be conflicts with different school systems. I'll keep an eye on things and see what I can do to accommodate people. PaulD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaimymac Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 I’m good with any date late March or early April. Just need a bit of notice to get time off. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Jethro and Mr.BlueSky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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