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  • Trail Run: Intro and February 12/15-15/15~17th Annual El Paso Mountain Run

    First off, I want to thank y'all for another forum to come and visit and share tech, fun and experiences in! I found out about this site from my friend Steve, AKA slickrock steve. He talks highly of this group.

    Anyway, hope it's not too soon to post some info on our next trip for anyone interested.

    Here goes....


    17th Annual HI-N-LO Desert Runners Club 17th Annual El Paso Mountain Range Trip~

    Duration:

    02/12/15-02/15/15~Heading out Thursday night, February 12, 2015 and packing up and heading home Sunday night, February 15, 2015.

    Requirements:

    4WD~No Exceptions, each party is responsible for their own traveling and passengers (the 3 immediately confirmed folks/rigs for this trip are full with no room for passengers), food, water, sleeping arrangements and bedding (tents or in your rig as there are no true amenities otherwise), pretty much the basics. It is possible to get to this location with a 2WD with high clearance; however, there WILL be outings that require 4WD. Thus, I recommend 4WD for the whole trip. Also, small lightweight tent trailers and popups can make it with caution so don’t let that deter you if you prefer to bring a tent trailer or popup. If staying overnight, and possible, please try to bring a little firewood for the campfire. One small bundle per night seems to be a reasonable contribution and helps insure no one is left in the “cold” so to speak, LOL. There are numerous exposed mining shafts, both vertical and horizontal, so caution and safety is a priority. Our group usually uses CB Radio for most communications and is more than adequate. We are primarily on channel 18. We will have two FRS handhelds as well while at camp. The only other things I ask are to bring a hunger for getting away from civilization and a happy attitude! That’s what this trip has been, is and shall continue to be about! It will be cold, so keep this in mind when packing clothes and bedding. February can be surprisingly warm both day and night. It can also be colder than a witch’s…well, you know. What's the one thing that it ALWAYS IS? It’s ALWAYS a great time with old friends and making new ones as well.

    Location approximated in image below.

    HI-N-LO DESERT RUNNERS-ANTELOPE VALLEY, CA.~Because Life Begins Where The Pavement Ends(c)1998 http://www.facebook.com/hinlo.desertrunners

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    Welcome! Thanks for hangin' out with us!
    :gun:'99 TJ Sport:gun:

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    • #3
      Originally posted by sarah View Post
      Welcome! Thanks for hangin' out with us!
      Looking forward to it!
      HI-N-LO DESERT RUNNERS-ANTELOPE VALLEY, CA.~Because Life Begins Where The Pavement Ends(c)1998 http://www.facebook.com/hinlo.desertrunners

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      • #4
        Here's a taste of the area from just this last October. Nice, quiet area with lots to appreciate!

        http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/mo...?sort=3&page=1
        HI-N-LO DESERT RUNNERS-ANTELOPE VALLEY, CA.~Because Life Begins Where The Pavement Ends(c)1998 http://www.facebook.com/hinlo.desertrunners

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        • #5
          looks like a great trip... I would be happy to join the next one... hope to get my Jeep back next week!

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          • #6
            Originally posted by vwtipeii View Post
            looks like a great trip... I would be happy to join the next one... hope to get my Jeep back next week!
            Good luck with your rig! I took the XJ out this las Friday night, blasted my front carrier gears and ended up sleeping in my Jeep overnight. I guess it was a warm up for this weekend! I should hopefully have new gears today sometime and can get her back together this evening. Ugh....Mondays! LOL
            HI-N-LO DESERT RUNNERS-ANTELOPE VALLEY, CA.~Because Life Begins Where The Pavement Ends(c)1998 http://www.facebook.com/hinlo.desertrunners

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            • #7
              I was gonna join ya last year in my diesel willys, I can't make it this year either, the motor is in the garage this time, haha Maybe next year
              [COLOR="#FF0000"]R[/COLOR]edneck [COLOR="#FF0000"]D[/COLOR]riveway [COLOR="#FF0000"]F[/COLOR]ab
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              • #8
                Repairs...

                Originally posted by daniel_buck View Post
                I was gonna join ya last year in my diesel willys, I can't make it this year either, the motor is in the garage this time, haha Maybe next year

                I know all too well the "..in the garage..." scenario. Funny how when you need something the most is when it breaks the most! LOL. I picked up an almost new, prestine fully loaded and complete ready to roll carrier for $60.00 last evening! So stoked! I'll be putting it all back together tonight. Nothing like operating under pressure!

                Daniel, get that thing finished up and lets go wheeling somewhere sometime! Steve has already done the Mojave Road in various forms some 3 times in the last year. However Steve, my dad and myself are planning onother this fall. We only want folks who have NO PROBLEM taking their time and enjoying the scenery to come along, rather than the "Ricky Racers" that feel the need to go balls out an any of the flats. Keep ya posted in case you're interested.

                Laterness!
                Dave,
                AKA Mojavedave
                HI-N-LO DESERT RUNNERS-ANTELOPE VALLEY, CA.~Because Life Begins Where The Pavement Ends(c)1998 http://www.facebook.com/hinlo.desertrunners

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                • #9
                  My TJ isn't ready to go either, I'm waiting on some ball joints to arrive, haha! I need a 3rd vehicle... :-D

                  Definitely post up the trips you have planned A photographer friend of mine like to hit the mojave area fairly often, he's got an Xterra and would be up for some of the milder trails. Or park it and ride shotgun with me for harder trails maybe.
                  [COLOR="#FF0000"]R[/COLOR]edneck [COLOR="#FF0000"]D[/COLOR]riveway [COLOR="#FF0000"]F[/COLOR]ab
                  www.DanielBuck.net - www.DNSFAIL.com - www.FurnitureByBuck.com

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by daniel_buck View Post
                    My TJ isn't ready to go either, I'm waiting on some ball joints to arrive, haha! I need a 3rd vehicle... :-D

                    I'd be happy with a second! LOL

                    Definitely post up the trips you have planned A photographer friend of mine like to hit the mojave area fairly often, he's got an Xterra and would be up for some of the milder trails. Or park it and ride shotgun with me for harder trails maybe.
                    I will definately keep y'all posted! Looking forward to The Mojave Trail for sure!
                    HI-N-LO DESERT RUNNERS-ANTELOPE VALLEY, CA.~Because Life Begins Where The Pavement Ends(c)1998 http://www.facebook.com/hinlo.desertrunners

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                    • #11
                      And speaking of the whole "in the garage" thing...

                      Here's a little carnage from last weekend, as mentioned previously.
                      HI-N-LO DESERT RUNNERS-ANTELOPE VALLEY, CA.~Because Life Begins Where The Pavement Ends(c)1998 http://www.facebook.com/hinlo.desertrunners

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                      • #12
                        Off work in a half an hour or so, heading home for a few last minute things and away we go!
                        HI-N-LO DESERT RUNNERS-ANTELOPE VALLEY, CA.~Because Life Begins Where The Pavement Ends(c)1998 http://www.facebook.com/hinlo.desertrunners

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