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