Josh-

Click here to see the route and campsite waypoint plotted in mapsource.

Click here to see the trail plotted in google earth.

Right-click here to download a Garmin Mapsource document that contains the track logs, waypoints, etc for trails in the Sierras.

Right-click here to download a google earth .kmz file that contains all of the waypoints and tracks in the above-linked mapsource file.

BTW, I highly recommend Garmin's free upgrade to the latest version of Mapsource.

The blue Xterra in Matt's pictures looks familiar. Hey! That is my Xterra.

I remember Dear Valley. It's the place where my Xterra got its first body damage (dented wheel well fender). I had a blast in that place, though. It was a very memorable trip.

I moved to the Portland, Oregon area. I miss the NCCX 4 wheeling trips in the Sierras.

Any one gone 4 wheeling in the Pacific Northwest? How is it like here? Haven't gone wheeling ever since I arrived. Because it rains here more often, I might need to install M/T tires now instead of the A/T tires I currently have.

Rommel

OMG! Rommel! No wonder we never heard from you anymore! You sorta just "disappeared." When did you move to Portland?

Dean,
Thank you for the maps. I actually figured out how to import them to my laptop gps. I have to say I love it. There were several other trails in that download. Was that every trail you have recorded?

Are there any changes to this trip? Any more people joining. I am still planning on heading in on Thursday and camping a few extra days. I will probebly head straight to the camp site and then drive out(maybe) and meet you guys at the trail head on Saturday. What cb and frs channels are we using.

Casper

The trails in the file I linked are just a subset of all of the trails I've run. I only included waypoints and tracklogs from the Sierras, but I also have data for Death Valley, Utah (including elephant hill, 7 mile rim and golden spike), and Colorado.

Are you using Bootcamp on your Mac to run the software? How do you like that new Macbook?

I love the new MacBook. I am still learning things, but it is preaty user friendly.

As for the laptop gps, I am not useing the mac, I am using my old compact laptop. With only the Garmin gps 18 software on it it does faily well. I just wish it had a better antenna. The one that comes with it loses signal quite easily. It recovers very fast, however if I am trying to record a trail it stops recording and starts a new track. You don't happen to know of a better/more powerful antenna that I can hook up via usb port do you?

Casper


P.S. I would love to get copies of your map files one of these days. If you feel like sharing. :p

What s/w do you use with the gps? nRoute?

Yep.

Casper

I would recommend the Garmin Mobile10 which has the more sensitive SirfIII chipset, but you'll need a USB/bluetooth adapter for your laptop to use it. If that's not really an option for you, try placing the GPS18 on the roof of your truck for the best reception.

When I have a chance, I'll send you my full MapSource .gdb file that has hundreds of waypoints, and dozens of track logs.

I do have the antenna in the middle of the roof with nothing blocking it. As for the Garmin 10, I guess I could try that, do they make a bluetooth addapter that I can plug in?

The mapps would be great. I will owe you a dinner for that.

Casper

Yes. This is just one example . For similar products, google for "bluetooth usb adapter".

Is everybody planning to stay for 3 days? I'm not sure if I can take Monday off or not, so I might only go Sat/Sun. If anybody else is thinking of going, but can only go for two days I'd be happy to lead a group out on Sunday.

- Matt

Sign-up:
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1. Huey (pleasanton)
2. Josh + 1 dog and camp kitchen (Truckee)
3. Matt (p-town) (Sat and Sun)
4. Geoff (P-town)

Leave on Monday Matt!

Sign-up:
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1. Huey (pleasanton)
2. Josh + 1 dog and camp kitchen (Truckee)
3. Matt (p-town) (Sat and Sun)
4. Geoff (P-town)
5. Dean, Connie, and Andrew?

What do you guys think about planning for food? Hopefully that will cut down on how much everyone has to bring. How about two communal dinners? Everyone can fend for themselves for other meals.

I'll try and get to Cosco Friday and by some tri-tip for a dinner. Geoff, wonna meet up at Cosco? Also as Josh knows, I'm always in for yummy breakfast, so I'll bring extras of eggs and such.

For food, I agree. I would propose that we do the same as we did for Brewer Lake, but this time getting enough food to provide 13 meals (7 mouths to feed on Saturday, 6 to feed on Sunday).

Huey, are you bringing anyone else with you on this trip?

If anyone is OPPOSED to a communal dinner, please say so, in order that we can prevent overbuying.

Huey,
I can meet you at Costco.

I have already been planning what desserts want to try next.

Geoff

Sounds great to me. As always I am willing to cook, clean or just sit back and eat
Huey, I have all the spices and what not so why don't you figure out what we are eating for dinner and I will give you money at camp. As for breakfast, I can bring all that, so don't worry about that part. Just let me know how many will be eating.

Casper

OK guys, let's try this for the two dinners. Everyone participating should sign-up for something and remember you are feeding about 6-8 people.

Sat night:
Meat: Huy--Tri-Tip
Starch:
Veggies:

Sun night:
Meat:
Starch:
Veggies:

*Don't forget to keep receipts. We want to be fair incase some spend more then others.

OK guys, let's try this for the two dinners. Everyone participating should sign-up for something and remember you are feeding about 6-8 people.

Sat night:
Meat: Huy--Tri-Tip
Starch:
Veggies:

Sun night:
Meat: Josh--Pork Tenderloin
Starch:
Veggies:

*Don't forget to keep receipts. We want to be fair incase some spend more then others.

Sat night:
Meat: Huy--Tri-Tip
Starch: Geoff - cornbread
Veggies:

Sun night:
Meat: Josh--Pork Tenderloin
Starch:
Veggies:

Sat night:
Meat: Huy--Tri-Tip
Starch: Geoff - cornbread
Veggies:

Sun night:
Meat: Josh--Pork Tenderloin
Starch:Andrew- Rice-A-Roni *Im thinking cheddar cheese, but if any of you have a preference post now!*
Veggies:

Sat night:
Meat: Huy--Tri-Tip
Starch: Geoff - cornbread
Veggies: Dean/Connie - broccoli (or asparagus)

Sun night:
Meat: Josh--Pork Tenderloin
Starch:Andrew- Rice-A-Roni *Im thinking cheddar cheese, but if any of you have a preference post now!*
Veggies: Dean/Connie - asparagus (or broccoli)

BTW, I contacted the forest service, and they said that fires are not permitted except in developed campgrounds with metal firepits. So that means (unfortunately) no campfire at night. Propane BBQ's are permitted with a fire permit.

Ryan and I are in for all three days, woo hoo!

Since everything else is taken, how about I bring some stuff for breakfast? And stove-top popcorn of course.

Is our final count 8 people?

- Matt

Yea for skipping work on Monday!

Looks like 8 is the final number.

What is the plan for plates and utensils, do we each handle our own?