Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
LAST CHANCE CANYON
Dates of Event: November 18 to 20th 2011
Location: Mojave Desert
Trip Leader: Hovik Mossessi
Details:
Friday: Nov 18, 2011
See GPS below if you wish to arrive a day early and camp at our hidden campsite before Bickel Camp. I plan to arrive there Friday evening. Please email me at hmossessi@gmail.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you want to caravan out.
Saturday: Nov 19, 2011
9-10am - Meet at Jawbone station. We will be there for an hour so please don't be late as we will leave promptly at 10am. We will head north on Highway 14 to Redrock Randsburg Road where we will turn right (East) and head towards Last Chance cut off. At Last Chance cutoff, we will turn left onto trail and air down.
Lunch - We will stop at Cudahy camp for lunch for 30-45 minutes before moving on to finish Last Chance Canyon. We will head out through Opal Canyon and East to EP30 to our campsite.
Sunday: Nov 20, 2011
Have a lazy day, wake up whenever you want, have breakfast, drive to Burro Schmidt Tunnel then head home.
What to Bring
Bring your food, water, firewood, chair, warm clothing, etc, etc....
Radio
FRS: Ch 7.2; CB: Ch 4
Questions
email at hmossessi at gmail dot com
Directions
From los Angeles area take Interstate 5 north to Highway 14. Take Hwy 14 through lancaster, Palmdale and Mojave. In Mojave you follow signs on main strip to stay on 14 traveling north. Approximately 20 miles past Mojave is Jawbone Station. This is the meeting spot for Saturday morning. If arriving Friday, pass Jawbone Station and turn right on Redrock Randsburg Road for approximately 11 miles, turn left where you see the Schmidth 7, Pole this will take you through EP 100 continue to EP 15 then to EP 30 on the right, I'll make sure I put a sign at the right enterence to the campsite.
Jawbone Station
N 35°18'00" W 118°00'03"
Redrock Randsburg Road (turnoff)
N 35°18'43" W 117°59'14"
Mesquite Canyon (turnoff)
N 35°23'18" W 117°49'00"
Camp site
N 35°26'13" W 117°52'35"
The El Paso Mountains Wilderness was created in 1994 and now has a total of 23,780 acres (96.2 km2). All of the wilderness is in the northern Mojave Desert in eastern Kern County, California and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. It is located south of Ridgecrest, California.
Location: Mojave Desert
Trip Leader: Hovik Mossessi
Details:
Friday: Nov 18, 2011
See GPS below if you wish to arrive a day early and camp at our hidden campsite before Bickel Camp. I plan to arrive there Friday evening. Please email me at hmossessi@gmail.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you want to caravan out.
Saturday: Nov 19, 2011
9-10am - Meet at Jawbone station. We will be there for an hour so please don't be late as we will leave promptly at 10am. We will head north on Highway 14 to Redrock Randsburg Road where we will turn right (East) and head towards Last Chance cut off. At Last Chance cutoff, we will turn left onto trail and air down.
Lunch - We will stop at Cudahy camp for lunch for 30-45 minutes before moving on to finish Last Chance Canyon. We will head out through Opal Canyon and East to EP30 to our campsite.
Sunday: Nov 20, 2011
Have a lazy day, wake up whenever you want, have breakfast, drive to Burro Schmidt Tunnel then head home.
What to Bring
Bring your food, water, firewood, chair, warm clothing, etc, etc....
Radio
FRS: Ch 7.2; CB: Ch 4
Questions
email at hmossessi at gmail dot com
Directions
From los Angeles area take Interstate 5 north to Highway 14. Take Hwy 14 through lancaster, Palmdale and Mojave. In Mojave you follow signs on main strip to stay on 14 traveling north. Approximately 20 miles past Mojave is Jawbone Station. This is the meeting spot for Saturday morning. If arriving Friday, pass Jawbone Station and turn right on Redrock Randsburg Road for approximately 11 miles, turn left where you see the Schmidth 7, Pole this will take you through EP 100 continue to EP 15 then to EP 30 on the right, I'll make sure I put a sign at the right enterence to the campsite.
Jawbone Station
N 35°18'00" W 118°00'03"
Redrock Randsburg Road (turnoff)
N 35°18'43" W 117°59'14"
Mesquite Canyon (turnoff)
N 35°23'18" W 117°49'00"
Camp site
N 35°26'13" W 117°52'35"
The El Paso Mountains Wilderness was created in 1994 and now has a total of 23,780 acres (96.2 km2). All of the wilderness is in the northern Mojave Desert in eastern Kern County, California and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. It is located south of Ridgecrest, California.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
SCLR Annual meeting May 21, 2011
This year our annual meeting will be held at
Inland Rovers, Inc. on May 21, 2011
2011 SCLR Club Meeting
This year SCLR will hold its annual Meeting at Inland Rovers, Inc. our new Sponsor for the year. Guest Speaker Randy Banis
former SCLR President and
host of Death Valley.com,
will speak about land use issues
Expect Small Presentations / Reports from
President & Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary & Webmasters
Trip Master
SCLR will provide lunch and soft drinks
Where:
Inland Rovers, Inc.
6638 Doolittle Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
When: Event Starts 11am, meeting will start at 1:00 PM
Please Bring the Following Items:
Camping Chairs for you and Family if they also come
Inland Rovers, Inc. on May 21, 2011
2011 SCLR Club Meeting
This year SCLR will hold its annual Meeting at Inland Rovers, Inc. our new Sponsor for the year. Guest Speaker Randy Banis
former SCLR President and
host of Death Valley.com,
will speak about land use issues
Expect Small Presentations / Reports from
President & Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary & Webmasters
Trip Master
SCLR will provide lunch and soft drinks
Where:
Inland Rovers, Inc.
6638 Doolittle Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
When: Event Starts 11am, meeting will start at 1:00 PM
Please Bring the Following Items:
Camping Chairs for you and Family if they also come
Friday, April 15, 2011
May 20, 2011 - May 22, 2011- Pismo, Beach
Ok, this is the official trip sheet for our upcoming NCLR Annual Gathering @ Pismo Beach May 20-22, 2011.
Before this trip, I need attendees to respond to the following questions below by Sunday May 16; will help further complete planning/head-count; thanks:
1) Your eta arrival to Pismo
2) Are you camping or staying in a hotel; if camping, can you bring a bundle of wood?
3) Anyone interested in hitting Garcia Ridge Saturday morning; leave camp 9am and be back by noon; time for lunch and wheeling on the sand.
Trip Details (Print this)
Trip Planner: Lutz
Trail Leader: None. This is an NCLR gathering similar to the MORG @ Hollister. No trip leader. Ea person is responsible for their action and need to abide by Oceano SVRA park rules and regulations:
Date/Time: May 20-22, 2011. Fri-Sun
Brief Trail Description: Welcome to Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA). Formerly Pismo Dunes SVRA, this sand dune complex is geologically unique and also provides an impressive playground for off-highway enthusiasts from throughout the United States. Oceano Dunes also offers visitors other recreational activities such as swimming, surfing, surf fishing, camping, and hiking: http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1207
Meeting Location: Eucalyptus Campground; look for me .Ill be there in the morning. park: http://www.classiccalifornia.com/dunesmap.htm#
As you can see in the aerial view, there's the "Pier Ave" ramp (100 Pier Ave); follow Pole 1, 2, 3....
Use the map provided to get the camp - after Pole 6 and before Pole 7 (Competition Hill), turn towards camp.
Radio Requirements: CB 7 (FRS7 if you don't have a CB)
Fees (yes); Make your reservation: http://www.reserveamerica.com/campin...ex=CampingSpot
Vehicle Requirements: Stock Land Rovers welcomed, but best with high clearance 4x4 vehicles. Air down to the recommend psi for your tires/vehicles while on the beach; for example, I'm running 255/85/16 KM2s on my D2 - going down between 10-15 psi. Also make sure your vehicle is in working condition.
Required Safety Equipment: fire extinguisher and CB to call out for help
Required Recovery Equipment: Strong recovery points (front and rear)
Misc Equipment: shovel, first aid kit, repair tools (to suit your vehicle), tire gauge and tire pump.
Weather Forecast and Trail Conditions: mostly sunny; windy highs in the 60s lows in the 40s at night.
Expected Trail conditions: Will check as we get closer to the date.
Clothing Suggestions: warm weather but bring layers as it gets cold at night.
Property Information
Oceano SVRA Ranger Station
928 Pacific Blvd.
Oceano CA
805-773-7170
Call 911 for emergencies
Entrance to the Park
100 Pier Ave.
Oceano, CA
Nearby Towing and Repair Services info: Kautz Towing (805) 489-2336
Gas/Service Station Locations in the area: several especially on Grand Ave
Other Info:
Bring your camera and extra batteries, tent/sleeping bag if camping, extra garbage bags (hopefully for those who ordered - I will have the Trasharoo bag by this time), sunscreen, GPS Unit optional certainly map of the area and compass, drinking water (primitive camp - no drinking water avail), nights might be cold - bring extra blanket and warm clothing/fire wood, Full size spare/repair kit.
Before this trip, I need attendees to respond to the following questions below by Sunday May 16; will help further complete planning/head-count; thanks:
1) Your eta arrival to Pismo
2) Are you camping or staying in a hotel; if camping, can you bring a bundle of wood?
3) Anyone interested in hitting Garcia Ridge Saturday morning; leave camp 9am and be back by noon; time for lunch and wheeling on the sand.
Trip Details (Print this)
Trip Planner: Lutz
Trail Leader: None. This is an NCLR gathering similar to the MORG @ Hollister. No trip leader. Ea person is responsible for their action and need to abide by Oceano SVRA park rules and regulations:
Date/Time: May 20-22, 2011. Fri-Sun
Brief Trail Description: Welcome to Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA). Formerly Pismo Dunes SVRA, this sand dune complex is geologically unique and also provides an impressive playground for off-highway enthusiasts from throughout the United States. Oceano Dunes also offers visitors other recreational activities such as swimming, surfing, surf fishing, camping, and hiking: http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1207
Meeting Location: Eucalyptus Campground; look for me .Ill be there in the morning. park: http://www.classiccalifornia.com/dunesmap.htm#
As you can see in the aerial view, there's the "Pier Ave" ramp (100 Pier Ave); follow Pole 1, 2, 3....
Use the map provided to get the camp - after Pole 6 and before Pole 7 (Competition Hill), turn towards camp.
Radio Requirements: CB 7 (FRS7 if you don't have a CB)
Fees (yes); Make your reservation: http://www.reserveamerica.com/campin...ex=CampingSpot
Vehicle Requirements: Stock Land Rovers welcomed, but best with high clearance 4x4 vehicles. Air down to the recommend psi for your tires/vehicles while on the beach; for example, I'm running 255/85/16 KM2s on my D2 - going down between 10-15 psi. Also make sure your vehicle is in working condition.
Required Safety Equipment: fire extinguisher and CB to call out for help
Required Recovery Equipment: Strong recovery points (front and rear)
Misc Equipment: shovel, first aid kit, repair tools (to suit your vehicle), tire gauge and tire pump.
Weather Forecast and Trail Conditions: mostly sunny; windy highs in the 60s lows in the 40s at night.
Expected Trail conditions: Will check as we get closer to the date.
Clothing Suggestions: warm weather but bring layers as it gets cold at night.
Property Information
Oceano SVRA Ranger Station
928 Pacific Blvd.
Oceano CA
805-773-7170
Call 911 for emergencies
Entrance to the Park
100 Pier Ave.
Oceano, CA
Nearby Towing and Repair Services info: Kautz Towing (805) 489-2336
Gas/Service Station Locations in the area: several especially on Grand Ave
Other Info:
Bring your camera and extra batteries, tent/sleeping bag if camping, extra garbage bags (hopefully for those who ordered - I will have the Trasharoo bag by this time), sunscreen, GPS Unit optional certainly map of the area and compass, drinking water (primitive camp - no drinking water avail), nights might be cold - bring extra blanket and warm clothing/fire wood, Full size spare/repair kit.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
2011 Anza-Borrego Wheelin' - 3rd Annual
The venue will be similar to the two previous years. Day one we will run Coyote canyon south with it's fun water crossing and the infamous rock gardens. Camp that night at fish creak camp and enjoy a barbeque provided by Tactical Rovers.(beverages will be up to you), Second day will take us down Fish creak canyon to Sandstone canyon then returning to take El royo seco del diablo up the Devils dropoff and exiting to S6. I look forward to seeing everyone and hopefully some new faces as well. More details and some pics from last year coming soon. If you have some pics please post them in the thread I start for this trip. Meeting time/place
Wendy and I are going out friday, late morning to make sure we get the camp site at Fish creek campground. We'll most likely explore the canyon. Anyone wanting to go early with us is welcome to.
We will be meeting Satuday morning at the traffic circle in the middle of Borrego springs at 9:00 am.(Christmas circle) from there to the trail head of south Coyote canyon to air down.
Two ways out: I-10 to Indio take 86 south to S22 west to Borrego springs. Fallow the main road to the traffic circle.
From Temecula: Exit I-15 on hwy 79 S (south not north). follow hwy 79s for several miles. watch for co hwy S2. it will tee off of 79 to the left. Just a few miles to the left turn for co hwy S22 (Montezuma Valley rd) fallow it to B.Srings. at the bottom of the hill(it's a windy one) It's called S3 for awhile. Turn right on Palm canyon Dr. fallow it to the traffic circle(Christmas circle) and look for the rovers.
The Trails:
South Coyote canyon is easy to moderate A couple fun water crossings, One can get up to 18 inches deep. It's a blast. A couple rock gardens. Sandy conditions throughout.
We will camp at Fish creek camp again this year. There are vault toilets and fire rings. NO WATER. So bring plenty of water with you. Also bring food for meals. This year myself and my bussiness partner, Kep Wadiak, will be providing a barbeque dinner at the camp ground to introduce our new venture, Tactical Rovers. So come and camp with us and get some great barbeque. (beverages will NOT be provided).
Day two trail: Aroyo Seco Del Diablo, is a moderate trail and is not recomended for stock rovers. Depending on time and the size of the group we may make a side trip to Sand canyon. It's a beautiful sand stone canyon with narrow high walls and just enough room for a vehicle to pass through in spots.The devils drop off offers some moderate rock crawling oportunities as well as a very steep sandy climb out of diablo canyon. After ascending the devils drop off we will cross the ocatillo forest to follow a winding canyon scattered with mud caves. we will pass by the Hollywood and Vine sign and end the day at S2.
Feel free to stay for the Sandstone canyon off shoot on day two. it is an easy trail and verry beautifull. Then its an easy backtrack to the campground and exit to SR76 if you'r not equiped for the remaining difficult trail.
There is fuel available in Borrego springs.
Any questions post up in the forum thread.
It was a great trip last year and I look forward to doing it again.
See ya there.
Description
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is the largest state park in California. Five-hundred miles of dirt roads, 12 wilderness areas and miles of hiking trails provide visitors with an unparalleled opportunity to experience the wonders of the California Desert. The park is named after Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza and the Spanish name borrego, or bighorn sheep. The park features washes, wildflowers, palm groves, cacti and sweeping vistas. Visitors may also have the chance to see roadrunner, golden eagles, kit foxes, mule deer and bighorn sheep as well as iguanas, chuckwallas and the red diamond rattlesnake.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Colorado Expedition
Meet on Saturday, 6 Nov at 0830 at Chiriaco Summit(33 39'39"N 115 43'117"W). Gas up here as this is that last gas for the trip.
Cross back over Interstate 10 and travel 1.3 miles to SR2013. From here it is approximately 5 miles to our first site. The first site is an abandoned flourspar mine where we will dig for fluorite. We will spend a couple hours here before heading out on the picturesque Red Canyon Trail( 8miles). We will drop into Salt Creek Wash and connect with the historic Bradshaw Trail. We will follow the trail as it skirts the Nothern most edge of a live aerial gunnery range to our next site. At the next site you will be able to pickup chalcedony and petrified pine bark. From here we will follow the Bradshaw trail to Wiley Well Road and proceed either Wiley Well or Coon Hollow camp sites. The camp sites are primitive.
Sunday morning after we break camp we will drive to the Hauser Geode Bed. If there is enough time and interest we can go to the Opal Hill Mine and dig for precious opal. There may be a fee to dig there however.
My contact info is:
Office-760-202-0224 x2010
Things to bring:
Shoval
Rock Hammer
5 Gallon Bucket(maybe 2)
Gloves
Water
FRS radio
Camping gear
Cross back over Interstate 10 and travel 1.3 miles to SR2013. From here it is approximately 5 miles to our first site. The first site is an abandoned flourspar mine where we will dig for fluorite. We will spend a couple hours here before heading out on the picturesque Red Canyon Trail( 8miles). We will drop into Salt Creek Wash and connect with the historic Bradshaw Trail. We will follow the trail as it skirts the Nothern most edge of a live aerial gunnery range to our next site. At the next site you will be able to pickup chalcedony and petrified pine bark. From here we will follow the Bradshaw trail to Wiley Well Road and proceed either Wiley Well or Coon Hollow camp sites. The camp sites are primitive.
Sunday morning after we break camp we will drive to the Hauser Geode Bed. If there is enough time and interest we can go to the Opal Hill Mine and dig for precious opal. There may be a fee to dig there however.
My contact info is:
Office-760-202-0224 x2010
Things to bring:
Shoval
Rock Hammer
5 Gallon Bucket(maybe 2)
Gloves
Water
FRS radio
Camping gear
Thursday, January 7, 2010
LAND ROVER NATIONAL RALLY
2010 Land Rover National Rally
Where: Moab
When: October 19th – 23rd, 2010
The Rally Schedule
Tuesday October 19th: 4:00- 8:00 PM Registration
Wednesday October 20th: 7:00-8:00 AM Registration, Trails, Training Class
Thursday October 21th: 7:00-8:00 AM Registration, Trails, Cocktail Party
Friday October 22nd: OPEN DAY – NO TRAILS
Friday October 22nd: Afternoon CAR SHOW, 4:00-8:00 P.M. Vendor Night
Saturday October 23rd: 7:00-8:00 AM Registration, Trails, Banquet
Where: Moab
When: October 19th – 23rd, 2010
The Rally Schedule
Tuesday October 19th: 4:00- 8:00 PM Registration
Wednesday October 20th: 7:00-8:00 AM Registration, Trails, Training Class
Thursday October 21th: 7:00-8:00 AM Registration, Trails, Cocktail Party
Friday October 22nd: OPEN DAY – NO TRAILS
Friday October 22nd: Afternoon CAR SHOW, 4:00-8:00 P.M. Vendor Night
Saturday October 23rd: 7:00-8:00 AM Registration, Trails, Banquet
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