Mojave Preserve - January 23rd-25th

gon2srf · Post by **gon2srf** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 11:49 am

The boyz last stand at the "Mail Box"

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Frog Shrine

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Land of the Gnome

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Aiken Mine

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gon2srf · Post by **gon2srf** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 1:11 pm

THATSALEXUS? wrote:Awesome! I love all of the clouds in the skies. Maybe I'm a little weird, but I really prefer camping in the winter. Glad you all had a great time.

How were the winds? There were certainly a couple of times on our run that I could have done with a little less wind but it wasn't much of a distraction other than the first night (2nd for John and me).

We had some wind but nothing to bad. Friday night at Mid Hills we were at approx 5700ft. and it was wet and cold but we stayed somewhat warm around the fire. I agree Winter/Spring camping especially in the Mojave is the best. It seems like this is going to a good year for desert blossoms!

OLLIE · Post by **OLLIE** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:03 pm

Thanks for setting up this most memorable trip Scott and thanks to everyone who attended. I will be telling my grandchildren about this one. The weather made for some of the most beautiful views I can remember. I got back and work has been a friggin' nightmare. I am processing pics and will get them posted here shortly.

Frogeye · Post by **Frogeye** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:13 pm

I'm so glad I was able to join this expedition. Man the Mojave Preserve is incredible! What a beautiful place we have right here in our own backyards. I plan to do that again for sure. Ya, I froze my arse off both nights, but it was worth it. Ya, Rojo decided to break the LCD screen on my lap top. It was still worth it. Ya, I woke up flat on my back on the cold ground when my air mattress decided to fail unexpectedly. You know, it was worth it! What a fun time. Ty all.

Here are some pics...

BorregoWrangler · Post by **BorregoWrangler** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:20 pm

One Jeep with a bunch of Toyotas, yeah I can relate!

Great pics everyone!

gon2srf · Post by **gon2srf** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 11:24 pm

Frogeye wrote:I'm so glad I was able to join this expedition. Man the Mojave Preserve is incredible! What a beautiful place we have right here in our own backyards. I plan to do that again for sure. Ya, I froze my arse off both nights, but it was worth it. Ya, Rojo decided to break the LCD screen on my lap top. It was still worth it. Ya, I woke up flat on my back on the cold ground when my air mattress decided to fail unexpectedly. You know, it was worth it! What a fun time. Ty all.

Nice pics Chris! Good times my friend, I'm ready for another run in May.

socal_rubi · Post by **socal_rubi** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:32 pm

All I can say about the images is "Wow"

All you guys take great shots. Those colors are phenomenal

I hella jealous!

gon2srf · Post by **gon2srf** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:58 pm

cmjrfan8 wrote:All I can say about the images is "Wow"

All you guys take great shots. Those colors are phenomenal

I hella jealous!

Hey thanks Braden, I can just imagine what you could have done out there. The colors and clarity were outstanding. I think Ollie's pictures will be amazing if he ever posts them.

He took quite a few night shots at Beale Mt., I'm really looking forward to seeing them.