LandRonB Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Ok David, Brian... are you guys game for another Oregon trip; can we start the planning so I can take the days off. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBBailey Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Yeah! I'm wondering too! I'm technically Rover impotent right now, I sold the XD. But given another month or two I may have a lift and tires on the DII. I'm wondering if you guys might want to get out to the Alvord this year. It's a ways out there, but everyone says it's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMBRover Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 I haven't talked to David since Hollister in October. Maybe we can corner him at the BOD meeting and get something started. Late June or early July?? I think he was thinking of a repeat of last year's route since we were diverted off it so much with trees and snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBBailey Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 That would be fun, there is plenty more to see along those same tracks. However, at least here in Portland, we had more snow this year than in the last 40-60 years! I think we got 2nd or 3rd highest amounts ever. It has been significantly colder this year on average -- usually we get 3 or 4 inches of snow, or one good dump of about 6-8 inches, and that's it. This year we got something like 20 inches, and it was spread out from early winter to just three weeks ago. I'm not sure you would be any better off this year, than you had it last year up on that ridge. I'm really up for anything, and I'll do what I can to make my schedule work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted March 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Thanks Ben for the insight on e.g. weather/snow conditions in Portland. Always great to hear from you - a local contact. With this said, wondering if July would be better (less snow); or do it in June like last year but be prepared e.g. bring snow chains, chain saw, pull pal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Count me in this year, waiting for trip details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted March 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Great to hear Will! As a side note, I am looking for a new GPS for trail use to use in Oregon and other trips. Last two year's Oregon trip, I used my Magellan Crossover - while fine for auto navigation on the road or to get to the trail head - it's not that great on the trail due to lack avail to upload US Topo Maps (via SD Card). Funny, Norway Topo Maps are avail (how that happen - Magellan is a US Company based in Santa Clara, CA ). Anyways, I am looking at the new "DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 GPS Bundle" @ REI. Need feedback, experience or other GPS suggestions. I like the portability so I can take it from vehicle to vehicle, mode of transport to another e.g. bike, boat, LR... Suppose to have a speedy processor, bundle includes US Topo Maps, 1 GB SD Card - with options to load additional maps, small screen yet colored, and many more: http://www.rei.com/product/777824 DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 GPS http://media.rei.com/media/ff/02b65225-d019-46a9-9cd4-0da19b8c167a.jpg Qucik access to Compass, coordinates, and speedhttp://media.rei.com/media/oo/b790e1e4-202a-462b-a54b-184c2602d62e.jpg Barometer and Altimeter are good extras to havehttp://media.rei.com/media/yy/e7b4f77c-2ca8-48aa-aec4-9fe57cf4f603.jpg Hybrid maphttp://media.rei.com/media/vv/f670973c-a756-4d90-8943-165bfa77d780.jpg Avail Aerial/Sat photoshttp://media.rei.com/media/ww/7012393e-1f9d-4220-b4d8-7f9778a71035.jpg Driving directions (although I am going to use my other GPS designed for Auto for street navigation)http://media.rei.com/media/uu/c712af62-bf65-4f1d-b7e2-4aca32ac2f74.jpg Pre-loaded Points of Interest (POI) or create your own (up to 1000 Waypoints can be saved)http://media.rei.com/media/tt/817922b1-593b-4536-85a0-63cdfcf7bfa1.jpg And it helps with financial incentives: 1) I can use my REI dividend about $100, 2) 20% off REI One tme use, and 3) $50 rebate from Delorme. Retails for $399 - $80 (20% off) - dividend $100 - $219 plus tax. Then $50 rebate. Setting aside the discounts, is this a good unit? How's the battery life? Durability? Easy to interface with your PC? Appreciate any feedback, comments or experience with this unit. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMBRover Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Count me in this year, waiting for trip details Excellent! I dropped David an email and he said he will try to make the BOD meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMBRover Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Ron, that looks like a killer deal, especially with all your pent up discounts. I like the move it around, take it hiking, biking, etc. The precise reasons I went with the GPS-V. My only issue would be screen size. My (old) eyes need bigger text and bigger display area to see the topo features. One problem I've found with my GPS-V small, monochrome screen is that by the time you zoom in close enough to see the detail you lose context on the overall map. Particularly when it's mounted on the dash. It's like looking at a paper topo map through a soda straw. Also what is the resolution of the topo maps? Garmin's are equivalent of 1:100K which is usually adequate for in-car use. 1:24K quadrangle map resolution would be better for on-foot or biking and would come in handy for off-roading as well. I'm only familiar with DeLorme's printed map atlas products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 i'm certaintly interested in the oregon trip this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFDiscoII Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Ok David, Brian... are you guys game for another Oregon trip; can we start the planning so I can take the days off. Cheers! I am definitely planing on going on this trip again. Later June or early July would work for me. Maybe later if too much snow is on the ground. Must say this was the best trip I have been on so far. Ron, On the GPS, I bought the model before and returned after one trip. It does not have the screen size we need for vehicle use even with younger eyes. I eventually sold my crossover like yours after getting a Garmin 378. I have street and topo capabilities along with never to be used marine capabilities. Highly recommend it. It is not cheap but check out websites for deals. I think I got a good deal from Tigergps. Good luck on the gadget hunt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMBRover Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Garmin 378 X2. I've been lusting after one from that series for a long time. The 378 offers lots of features including XM weather interface. The 276C is similar physically but way fewer features for about half the price. Street navigation is extra cost for the 276. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFDiscoII Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Yeah. I almost went with the 276. I finally went with the 378 so I had the built in street maps and use a memory card for the topo. Works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerDan Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I'm really up for this again this year. My only concerns are that June looks to be a pretty busy month, (see Trip Schedule below) what with this trip, the Blue lakes trip and Enrique's Lassen trip, and the fact that I have a commitment that I simply can't (and won't!) get out of on Father's day weekend (the No. Cal. Pirate Festival). With the possibility of snow still to be found in the high country, I'd think that the later in the month we plan this for, the better. NCLR 2009 Trip Schedule (Tentative)Date Location Terrain Leader March Mojave Desert Expedition TBDApril 10th - 13th Death Valley Expedition Expedition Chuck MobratenApril 4th Hollister Hills / NCLR Meeting & Elections Easy-Moderate NCLRApril Surf-n-Turf Easy-Moderate Lutzi HaasMay 1st - 3rd Cow Mountain Easy-Moderate Dan HarrisJune Oregon Trail Expedition David BregmanJune 27th Blue Lakes Moderate Gary youngJune Lassen Trail Expedition Enrique GomezJuly RR-9 Easy-Extreme SCLRJuly 28th - Aug 2nd National Rally Easy-Extreme Sollihul SocietyJuly Return to Shaver Lake Easy-Moderate Ron BostonAugust Black Rock Desert Expedition Will SeldenAugust 28th - 30th Gold Lake Moderate Chuck MobratenSeptember Rubicon Trail Extreme NCLRSeptember North meets South (Pismo) Dunes NCLROctober 2nd - 4th NCLR Annual Event Easy-Difficult NCLROctober Ellis Peak, Tahoe Moderate Ron Boston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMBRover Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 David has told me that his work and travel commitments will not allow him to lead this trip. I've volunteered to take the lead in getting the trip organized and will be submitting a trip request soon. I'd like to get a feel for which dates work the best. I think it's desirable to get the trip in before the July 4 weekend to possibly avoid crowds and fire restrictions that happen later in the year. I'm assuming the trip will be similar to 2008 in that we'll do Discovery Route 5 beginning at Glass Mountain Friday evening (Friday would be a travel day for us coming from SF Bay area) and ending Wednesday morning south of the California border (Wednesday would be a travel home day). We would be on the trail Saturday through Tuesday. Here are two options:1) Friday June 19 - Wednesday June 242) Friday June 26 - Wednesday July 1 I'll be out of touch for a week or so but hope to get the dates firmed up as soon as possible after that. More details to follow ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerDan Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Well, let's see... Option 1 is Father's day weekend and I have the aforementioned previous commitment. Option 2 conflicts with the Blue Lakes trip so I would have to choose...wanted to do both. Decisions, decisions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFDiscoII Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 I would prefer the second set of dates. May be able to make the 1st dates if that is most popular. Brian thanks for taking the trip over, really glad this on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCRover Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 The Blue lakes trip is not official yet and it's date can be changed. Well, let's see... Option 1 is Father's day weekend and I have the aforementioned previous commitment. Option 2 conflicts with the Blue Lakes trip so I would have to choose...wanted to do both. Decisions, decisions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N2RVRS Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 I sharpen the Ax, and I got a chain saw for comfort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted April 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 I got a chain saw for comfort Reminds me not to mess w/you Carlos or be on alert/guard my tent (thinking Texas chain saw massacre)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N2RVRS Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 Don't you worry Ron, Ballut flavored blood is not in the menu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerDan Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 I sharpen the Ax, and I got a chain saw for comfort And I've got a winch now, to pull you out of the snow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffSC Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I have had and continue to have great hopes for making this trip. More than anything, it would be the folks on the trip that would make it pleasurable. Will speak with my wife and see whether it's something that could work. Ideally, we all go, but I don't think my kids would necessarily up for repetitive long hours on the trail. For what it's worth, the second weekend would probably be better; however, I, too, entertain ideas of doing Blue Lakes again. If all goes according to plan, I may have a new form of transportation for the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N2RVRS Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 2008 Oregon Trail !!!Great Trip, Great friends, not to be miss ! Check the memories at http://www.picasaweb.com/carloslgc/NCLROregonTrail2008# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMBRover Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Gary has graciously offered to move the Blue Lakes trip date to allow us to use the second weekend without conflict. I'll be submitting the trip request and start a new thread reflecting June 26 - July 1 for the Oregon 2009 trip. Thanks all for your replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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