OFFICIAL: WCR 2017 Thread Mammoth Lakes June 1, 2, 3, 4, WHAT AN EVENT! Thanks all!!!! |
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OFFICIAL: WCR 2017 Thread Mammoth Lakes June 1, 2, 3, 4, WHAT AN EVENT! Thanks all!!!! |
db9146 |
Oct 9 2016, 07:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 21-December 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 3,315 Region Association: None |
Hey Tony (Cracker),
Your idea for a trip with your son sounds like a great father/son trip!!! Dee |
ClayPerrine |
Oct 9 2016, 08:15 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,438 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) 22 h 10 min (1,520 miles)
Might be a good break in trip for the 4.0. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Depends if I can get it done by then. |
Mike Bellis |
Oct 9 2016, 09:31 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
Just got back from doing a little recon. Mammoth Mountain Inn is in a good spot, secluded, big campus. I don't think Amoy will get us kicked out.
There are some cool roads for 914. Fon the hotel to Yosemite Valley floor will be about a 2 hour drive. Entrance fee is $30 and good for 7 days. There is a great spot on the West side of Tuolumne Meadows for a photo opp. Many other too but this one looked great. We did not go into the valley this time as we were on a mission to get to Mammoth. We also hit up a couple loops around lakes, like the June Lake loop. Lots of cool roads. We headed out to Bodie (ghost town) on a short cut provided by my iphone. It turned into a 4WD road and Marty had to turn back. My Dodge Diesel made quick work of the sand wash. Ended up being a 10 mile dirt road through a valley and over a mountain. Not a good 914 road. The way out we took the main road which was 3 miles of dirt, then nice pavement. a 914 could eisliy make this road but would be very dusty at the end. I think Bodie is off the list. It is very cool and a must see for all at some point. For those that are towing from the central valley, use Hwy 120 through Yosemite. We took Hwy 108 over the Sonora pass on the way back. This is an awesome road if you are driving your 914 but would be sketchy on the East side of the mountain if you tow. We could do a long tour Hwy 395 to 120 into Yosemite, then on to 108 and back to 395. Would be an awesome 914 drive but maybe 5-6 hours of seat time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
Cracker |
Oct 10 2016, 06:24 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks Mike for doing this (and Marty too)...I only have 3" of ground clearance (I rub on a ripple) I don't mind breaking from the pack to take another route but is there is there one in the vicinity of the off-road/dirt road? Race cars on roads problem.
Tony |
Andyrew |
Oct 10 2016, 08:04 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Bodie I think will stay on the "Optional" suggested sites for non 914's. I plan on having a good amount of unscheduled sites and maps available to allow for those with extra time built into their schedule to enjoy the area or for those that dont want to take the longer trips that we may schedule.
Mike and Marty, Great recon mission! We have lots of great stuff to discuss!! |
RoadGlue |
Oct 10 2016, 11:01 AM
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Sonoma County Gear Head Group: Admin Posts: 2,033 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 108 Region Association: Northern California |
Did you go into Bodie off the main road from 395? I ask because there are four or five different roads into the park, most of which are not very well maintained. Only the main road in is any good. It's paved until the last three or so miles. It's good dirt, except for the washboarding in certain sections. No ground clearance issues, even with a lowered 914.
Washboarding sucks, but from what you've described you went in from one of the alternate entrances. Source: I was there three weeks ago. |
76-914 |
Oct 10 2016, 11:09 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,494 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Washboarding ain't too bad if you keep the speed up (above 30). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Cracker |
Oct 10 2016, 11:42 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States |
Maybe an adjustment is in the works...for others too! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tony Attached image(s) |
Mike Bellis |
Oct 10 2016, 06:50 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
Did you go into Bodie off the main road from 395? I ask because there are four or five different roads into the park, most of which are not very well maintained. Only the main road in is any good. It's paved until the last three or so miles. It's good dirt, except for the washboarding in certain sections. No ground clearance issues, even with a lowered 914. Washboarding sucks, but from what you've described you went in from one of the alternate entrances. Source: I was there three weeks ago. I took a "short cut" lead by my iphone navigation system. It was clearly one of the other routes. On the main road from 395, ground clearance would not be a problem for all but the lowest cars like Matthepcat's car. My car is low and I could make it on the main road. There is only 3 miles of maintained dirt road going this way. The other 4 routes into Bodie should only be driven by Eric Shea's rally car. Which would be a blast! Marty and I need to make a couple more recon missions before the pass closes. It's supposed to rain this weekend so we will see how much snow falls in the mountain... If we take 914's here, they WILL get dusty. We should go right before the show and shine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Rand |
Oct 10 2016, 07:01 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
If you like ghost towns, Bodie is worth the effort.
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Rand |
Oct 10 2016, 07:10 PM
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mgp4591 |
Oct 11 2016, 12:23 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,368 Joined: 1-August 12 From: Salt Lake City Ut Member No.: 14,748 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Thanks Mike for doing this (and Marty too)...I only have 3" of ground clearance (I rub on a ripple) I don't mind breaking from the pack to take another route but is there is there one in the vicinity of the off-road/dirt road? Race cars on roads problem. Tony I remember you didn't join the cruise to the dirt road site at Octeenerfest! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
Mikey914 |
Oct 11 2016, 12:53 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,653 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Race you to the top!
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matthepcat |
Oct 11 2016, 01:06 AM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
Lowest (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
I can change lanes without hitting reflectors (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Did you go into Bodie off the main road from 395? I ask because there are four or five different roads into the park, most of which are not very well maintained. Only the main road in is any good. It's paved until the last three or so miles. It's good dirt, except for the washboarding in certain sections. No ground clearance issues, even with a lowered 914. Washboarding sucks, but from what you've described you went in from one of the alternate entrances. Source: I was there three weeks ago. I took a "short cut" lead by my iphone navigation system. It was clearly one of the other routes. On the main road from 395, ground clearance would not be a problem for all but the lowest cars like Matthepcat's car. My car is low and I could make it on the main road. There is only 3 miles of maintained dirt road going this way. The other 4 routes into Bodie should only be driven by Eric Shea's rally car. Which would be a blast! Marty and I need to make a couple more recon missions before the pass closes. It's supposed to rain this weekend so we will see how much snow falls in the mountain... If we take 914's here, they WILL get dusty. We should go right before the show and shine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
jeffdon |
Oct 11 2016, 08:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,094 Joined: 24-October 06 From: oakland, ca Member No.: 7,087 Region Association: None |
Anyone considering camping?
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JustinMeier |
Oct 11 2016, 12:38 PM
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Mike Bellis |
Oct 11 2016, 09:46 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
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Rand |
Oct 11 2016, 09:49 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
And a couple layers of fleece and a good sleeping bag is all you need. 40 degrees at coldest is seriously not cold for anyone who loves camping. All you need is the right gear to stay warm and comfy. Sleeping under the stars up there gives new meaning to stellar! So worth packing the right gear to enjoy night skies that most people never get to see. Up there, viewing satellites and meteors is guaranteed regularly.
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Larmo63 |
Oct 11 2016, 10:02 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
Five hours and 36 minutes driving time one way.
I will be there if I get the car done by then. I better get the car done by then, WAY before then. |
Chris914n6 |
Oct 11 2016, 10:31 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,316 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Five hours and 22-48 minutes driving time one way for me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
I will be there in the P-car or the P-truck or driving the P-truck towing the P-car. I'd better finish one and not break the other. * If I go thru Death Valley do I win a high-and-low award? |
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