2011-03-26: Anza Borrego- Fish Creek & Sandstone Canyon

[BorregoWrangler]

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Fish Creek & Sandstone Canyon
Saturday, March 26th 2011

This Saturday, I'm able to get out for the day and would like to head on out to Sandstone Canyon. I haven't been since the earthquakes tore things up in there and Scott's recent trip report has me itching' to go. Besides Sandstone and Fish Creek I really don't have much planned. Its been forever since I've been up North Fork Fish Creek and its tributaries, so I'd like to check those out as well. It'll be nice not spending a Saturday changing diapers!

Date: 3-26-2011
Meeting Time: 7:00am
Meeting Location: Albertsons parking lot in Ramona. 1459 Main Street Ramona, CA 92065
CB Channel: 32
2 meter: 147.510

[OLLIE]

If I don't have to work William and I will be there.

[socal_rubi]

I'd realy like to do Sandstone myself after reading Scott's report, but I don't want to drive that far for a day run.

If anyone wants to camp out Saturday night, that would be a different story.

[gon2srf]

This Saturday, I'm able to get out for the day and would like to head on out to Sandstone Canyon. I haven't been since the earthquakes tore things up in there and Scott's recent trip report has me itching' to go. Besides Sandstone and Fish Creek I really don't have much planned. Its been forever since I've been up North Fork Fish Creek and its tributaries, so I'd like to check those out as well. It'll be nice not spending a Saturday changing diapers!

John- I may be in for Friday night camping and Saturday exploring.

If I don't have to work William and I will be there.

Tell Billy to bring his six shooters. BTW he is almost old enough for a quad...just saying. http://www.off-road.com/atv/feature/onr ... 13478.html

I'd realy like to do Sandstone myself after reading Scott's report, but I don't want to drive that far for a day run.

If anyone wants to camp out Saturday night, that would be a different story.

Braden-

I maybe up for a Friday night, Saturday run. I realize that is not what you asked but my wife has Friday's off and it's a perfect opportunity for us get out. If you can get Friday early maybe we can meet up. I'm thinking about camping in the wind caves since they would safe from flash floods and weather still looks a little precarious. I will talk to her today about Saturday night today.

Point Forecast: Borrego Springs CA
33.26°N 116.38°W (Elev. 604 ft) Mobile Weather Information | En Español
Last Update: 6:28 am PDT Mar 23, 2011
Forecast Valid: 9am PDT Mar 23, 2011-6pm PDT Mar 29, 2011

Weather Outlook

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming west between 5 and 10 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

[photojeeper]

I will be in the area sometime that Saturday. I will first be at the Vallecito County Park for Vallecito Days. Then I will head down S-2 for more Jeeping and Photography and some light hiking. I will be monitoring the HAM freqs.

JJ

[ssc]

This may work. I can't be there by 7. If the wife and daughter come then I will wheel the 4runner and stay around coyote and fonts. If not then I will bring the FJ and try to hook up with you all somewhere, somehow. Perhaps we can exchange cell numbers and I will turn on my Ham radio to moniter, but have no clue how to find whatever channel It would be nice to get some good pictures. I should be in the area around 9am.

Regards, Steve

[socal_rubi]

Braden-

I maybe up for a Friday night, Saturday run. I realize that is not what you asked but my wife has Friday's off and it's a perfect opportunity for us get out. If you can get Friday early maybe we can meet up. I'm thinking about camping in the wind caves since they would safe from flash floods and weather still looks a little precarious. I will talk to her today about Saturday night today.

I agree the weather looks a little scetchy. Don't know if that will be good for me as I still sleep in the Jeep.
I might have to pass on this run due to the weather.

[sdnative]

I am thinking about heading out there on Saturday. Not sure where yet, but I'll have the family so nothing too crazy.

[BorregoWrangler]

I will be monitoring frequency 147.510 for those with hams. Today's weather report is showing 0% chance of rain out there on Saturday, but I'll be keeping an eye on it until then.

For those who can't make the 7:00 meet up in Ramona, I'll be hanging out at the Fish Creek primitive campsite as soon as I get there. Hopefully by then, we'll be in contact with anyone who's on their way. Lookin' forward to seeing ya'll there!

[ssc]

John do you have directions to the campsite/ coordinates? What time do you think you will be there?

Best, Steve