Landsandcrab Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 2nd trip this season in the bag, clear and practically windless, good unless you're a wind farmer or a glider. After 3 years of the little dunes, it's time to move it on over to the Bigs. Great choice, lots more action, although the restrooms are an absolute disaster. I don't throw that term around lightly, but come on, where are our season pass funds going to.....no toliet paper, dookie on the seat, floor, in the piles of sand/paper....I've seen more "attractive" bathroom situations in a public park in Barstow. Again, wow, guess that's how it goes but come on, it's a few weeks after Halloween. Anyway, on with the report! You guys/ladies where correct, there's no bad camp spot. I arrived on Wednesday night after work, quick night ride and camp set up before campfire. There were about 15 rigs come morning light. About 10 more arrived before sundown. Friday morning they started pouring in, more people then I expected midweek/Thursday. 8 buggies came from a camp on the ridge overlooking the pay station and were a blast to see shredding comp hill. The wonderful noises and turbos remind me of the drag racing days. Not to mention the smell of good ol race gas. A few side by side groups, mostly quads though, and even a few fellow 2 wheelers. A duece too, plus a very busy Mercedes Benz testing team outfitted with the latest full size luxury selection in white, black and gold. They were literally trying to destory these SUVs, side hill testing in full sand mode, up in the big dunes, little dunes, actually a bit impressed they didn't roll or get stuck much. A quite the entertainment! The contrast to the sights from last month were mostly in the water levels. You'll get your tires wet but it's nice to see just enough water still. Those historic floods were epic though, glad I was around last month to witness it. Temps were in the high 60's Thurday, cool but not cold into the evening. 76 deg was the temp when I departed 1:30 Friday....yes, just about perfect. Not bad at all for mid Nov. Loved it. Did lots of riding but was hitting it with reserve since I'm riding a new to me bike. Ahhh, so much happier with a 450 than my old 250 smoker. Just following the natural progression....eventually that ends with a long travel v8 buggy if I'm not mistaken..... Here's the pics: Thursday sunset ride Lake Dumont was nice and glassy "Quicksand", anyone seen him before? Car has 4 paddles in the back and climbed like a beast All things sand: Board, bag, dunes Benz sand testing team Dune score! Gotta keep your eyes open for the treasures. Works fine. Anyone missing a tape? Easy access Minimal tracks Thurday am "Florence". Belongs to the Gypsy Timetravelers and lives currently in Tecopa. Good people and worth the trip to see all the fabs/metal work BTW, who goes out midweek? It would be great to meet some fellow DDRs and I'm not one to just rush up on someones camp. Cheers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Rhino Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Great write up. Looks like you had fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landsandcrab Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Thanks Mr Rhino. Hope to see some of ya out there in December. We may camp up with a bunch of Norcal guys over the Christmas holiday. Just a quick trip since that is quite the busy work time up in the mountains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Rhino Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Hopefully I'll be out by December. I broke my back Hallowen weekend. Still on the mend, but doing much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Great report and pics! Sounds like my kind of weekend. Looking forward to an off weekend like this soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landsandcrab Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Hopefully I'll be out by December. I broke my back Hallowen weekend. Still on the mend, but doing much better. Man, sorry to hear. Hope you feel fast and get back out for some rides/drives December! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakster884 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Sounds like an awesome trip.Thanks for sharing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtBikeGuy Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Awesome write up thanks for sharing... wish we were out there that weekend too!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landsandcrab Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 Awesome write up thanks for sharing... wish we were out there that weekend too!! Thx, dirtbikeguy when's your next trip? I'm maybe going out Dec 13-15th. Let's ride! No more 2 stroke for me, just got a 450!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtBikeGuy Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Im going to try to make it out on the 15-19th sooo I might be able to ride Tuesday with ya... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landsandcrab Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 Im going to try to make it out on the 15-19th sooo I might be able to ride Tuesday with ya... Cool, sounds good man. I'll message you on my way out w/camp location Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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