Deer Valley 7/22-23(or 24)

Deer Valley

I was thinking nice relaxed three day weekend (2 days if you can't get Monday off). We will head in through HWY88 so it should make it easier for less modified vehicles. My only requirement will be sliders (not really needed, but good insurance on this trail).

Sat 7/22

9am
McDonalds
6800 SANTA RITA RD
PLEASANTON, CA 94588

11am
Safeway
9 S State Highway 49-88
Jackson, CA 95642

We should be at the trailhead by 1pm with plenty of time to wheel to camp and set up.

CB8 FRS12

Sign me up!

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1. Huey (P-town and in for 3 days)
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Sign me up!

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1. Huey (P-town and in for 3 days)
2. Dean (P-town and in for 3 days)
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1. Huey (P-town and in for 3 days)
2. Dean (P-town and in for 3 days)
3. Matt (assuming I can find a house by then)
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Hmmm... DV trip... I'd really like to go, but we'll be backpacking in AZ desert starting from that weekend...

Have fun, and take lots of pictures.

Hi old friends! It's been a long time but I would love to come wheel and hang out, if you'll let me

1. Huey (P-town and in for 3 days)
2. Dean (P-town and in for 3 days)
3. Matt (assuming I can find a house by then)
4. Patrick (3 days)
5.

Patrick! Welcome back man.

Where are you guys planning on camping on Sat night? Geoff and I are thinking of just meeting you guys up there. What are you guys planning on doing Sunday and Monday?

Southern stream crossing (the wide shallow one) below the rock garden. We're just going to hang out and relax. This trip is a CAMPING trip, not a WHEELING trip.

Anybody know the name of the stream? I want to look up fishing regulations.

Blue Creek

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Huey:
[QB] My only requirement will be sliders (not really needed, but good insurance on this trail).

[b]Sat 7/22
The only (two) dents I have are both from DV and both going from 88 to 4. The easy way. Which we've done several times without mishap. So, sliders are good! Paying close attention to the line is a good thing as well!

As much as I would like to join this trip, I already have plans for that weekend.

Have a great trip and I will see you guys on the next one.

Casper

1. Huey (P-town and in for 3 days)
2. Dean (P-town and in for 3 days)
3. Matt (assuming I can find a house by then)
4. Patrick (3 days)
5. Geoff and coworker (campsite on river, Sat afternoon, 2 days)
6. Steve and Miki (campsite on river, Sat afternoon, 2 days)

Is this really a trail a stocker with only rocksliders can expect to get through? Just asking since I am considering trying to get a one night pass from the Mrs to do this trip.

Thanks

You will be fine for this one Ryan.

Why don't you BRING the Mrs.?

LOL

She is usually only game for one "tent" camping xcursion a year.....I was hoping to get her out to Cleghorn Bar over labor day with the club.....I don't think I can get her to do two.


I am goning to have to think a little more about this run with my stocker. I hate to slow you guys down..........and right now I am having a hard time keeping my engine skid plate on (all the threads in the backer nuts holding my skids on are stripping except for one). I may need to get a shrock set.....finally having the justification to ditch the stockers.

I will think this over and post back if I am going to jump in on this one. :-)

1. Huey (P-town and in for 3 days)
2. Dean (P-town and in for 3 days)
3. Matt (assuming I can find a house by then)
4. Patrick (3 days)
5. Geoff and coworker (campsite on river, Sat afternoon, 2 days)
6. Steve and Miki (campsite on river, Sat afternoon, 2 days)
7. Mark (Spiderman X)
8. Mike (GMC small truck - Off-road package)

No days off for us! We will be in on Sat and out on Sun. Most likely staying in North Lake Friday night and will meet you at the Safeway.

I already have plans on Sunday. I only have Saturday free. Can I do a one day run? That is, is it easy to get in and out of the trail on the same day?

I am getting restless. I need to get my 4 wheeling fix else I will go crazy. Even a one day run on Saturday will help keep my sanity.

Rommel

Yes, but you will need to plan on arriving back home sometime near 11pm.

1. Huey (P-town and in for 3 days)
2. Dean (P-town and in for 3 days)
3. Matt (assuming I can find a house by then)
4. Patrick (3 days)
5. Geoff and coworker (campsite on river, Sat afternoon, 2 days)
6. Steve (campsite on river, Sat afternoon, 2 days)
7. Mark (Spiderman X)
8. Mike (GMC small truck - Off-road package)

Correction, Miki decided two consecutive weekends of camping is too much. So yeah, Geoff and I will meet you guys at the campsite.

is it saturday yet?

Yeah, I can't wait either!

We'll be at the top of Squaw looking across the way toward ya'll. Look for fire works! Have a great and safe trip. One word where you guys are going...DEET..gallon jugs!

Yes, brings lots of deet! Oh and don't forget floatation devices, bathing suits, cards, nerf balls, DVDs (I'll have my laptop), and whatever else.

We just need to bring one of these and a white sheet, and we'll be set!

So just to confirm, the people leaving on Sunday are planning on taking the fun (aka Southern) way out right?

- Matt

Of course. We're also thinking of running slickrock on the way out too.

Are you leaving on sunday too?

Initially, I was going to do a one day run because I had commitment to go rock climbing on Sunday but someone took my place. I am free now to go wheeling Saturday and Sunday. Yeepee!

1. Huey (P-town and in for 3 days)
2. Dean (P-town and in for 3 days)
3. Matt (assuming I can find a house by then)
4. Patrick (3 days)
5. Geoff and coworker (campsite on river, Sat afternoon, 2 days)
6. Steve (campsite on river, Sat afternoon, 2 days)
7. Mark (Spiderman X)
8. Mike (GMC small truck - Off-road package)
9. Rommel (P-town and in for 2 days)

Yup, I'm going to head out on Sunday. It should work out because then I can use my Jeep to extract your wimpy Yotas when they get stuck.

- Matt

Good, cause I was getting worried there...

Huey/Dean,
When you stop for groceries, if you have room can you squeeze in a box of fruit flavored popsicles?
I'll pay you back.
Geoff

Geoff, my fridge will be full of refrigerated foods, and won't be configured for freezing on this trip, so popsicles won't survive.

Sorry!

bummer

Dean, what model refer/freezer do you have that freezes?

It was nice meeting you Patrick and Mel.

Hope the rest of the group had a good trail run today. Here's my pics. Best viewed with IE so you can see the thumbnails. High res versions available upon request, just let me know which number.

http://www.robinhood4x4.com/gallery2/Deer%20Valley%207-23-06/

I have this one .

I got it for about $350 as a factory-reconditioned model from the manufacturer\'s website .

A friend of mine uses a much smaller Waeco model as a freezer, in which he stores frozen water bottles and other frozen foods. He then transfers the water bottles to a standard large ice chest to keep his food cool. As the water melts, he just trades them for frozen ones. In doing this he is always able to have both frozen and refrigerated foods during extended camping trips.

i didnt see this post until now.

my buddy Rick (green jeep cherokee) and I drove down the same way and passed you guys at your camping spot monday morning. i believe huey and dean's vehicles were who i recongized. you 2 appeared to still be asleep or we would have stopped. i did say "hi" as we drove past to the one up and moving person i saw. all i can say is thank goodness for sliders and those shrockworks full skids.

rear locker is my next mod for sure!

nice photos up there too.

Glad to hear the "Sunday night" people made it back, how was the last day of the trip?

Here are my pictures:
http://www.blankwhitepage.com/gallery/deervalley20060722

- Matt

Oh and Dean, I noticed Tadgear has the CR123A batteries for $1.25 each or $1.11 each depending on how many you get.
Click

Great time. Nice to meet a few of you and good to be back with my old friends too. I'm already looking forward to the next trip!

Mikey and I had a great time as well (until we got stuck). That made for a lot of seat time in one day! Here are our pics:

http://www.photoworks.com/share/shareSignin.jsp?shareCode=AE13143C1D4&cp=ems_shr_alb_pml&cb=PW

Mark
(Spiderman X)

Anyway to see the pics without signing up?

Try this one Steve.

Thanks for sharing

Mark,

nice photos! I forgot my cameras for our trip. Thank you for reminding me how beautiful the Sierras are.

After camping overnight next to the river under Salt Springs Res, we took the same route to blue lake as you. We actually thought we wouldnt make it up that dirt bypass, so we ended up running through that snow bank and after 4 or 5 tries with some onlookers, me made it up and through.

Rick and I both thought deer valley was pretty insane. I think we'll have to join the rest of you for better adventures in the future!

sean