Its located a ways south of Ridgecrest 8-10 miles down a dirt road, this one was a little more high speed then the ones in Death Valley.
The wildflowers were also out along the route to and from the tunnel.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
White water and tunnels
Last Friday I went white water rafting with the work group. We did two runs on the Kern River classes I-III, I don't have pictures - the CD's they sold were $60, so we passed. It lasted half the day, we ate at the local brewery after and then headed back to Ridgecrest. On the way the group in my truck discussed and decided to go to the Burro Schmidt Tunnel. Its pretty much explained in the picture below.
Its located a ways south of Ridgecrest 8-10 miles down a dirt road, this one was a little more high speed then the ones in Death Valley.
The wildflowers were also out along the route to and from the tunnel.
Its located a ways south of Ridgecrest 8-10 miles down a dirt road, this one was a little more high speed then the ones in Death Valley.The wildflowers were also out along the route to and from the tunnel.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Wheelin
During the weekend of the 1st we went off-roading in Death Valley. It started with a late night trip north through DV on Friday after the girls had a wire-wrapping party. It was us and another couple that went. We got to Beatty around 11 and went to bed.
The next morning we got breakfast at the hotel and then headed out to Titus Canyon. Its a 27 mile dirt road/trail that winds through a usually dry canyon between Beatty and Death Valley.
It starts as a long washboard run through the desert into some winding hills, and then drops into a wash that then slowly transitions into the canyon. For the most part the road isn't to bad and could be run in a car with high clearance.
We also drove to an area called Chloride Cliffs, it was another rough washboard road. While a little rougher and requiring a little more ground clearance, I still only used 4wd for the low range on long downhills.
The next morning we got breakfast at the hotel and then headed out to Titus Canyon. Its a 27 mile dirt road/trail that winds through a usually dry canyon between Beatty and Death Valley.
It starts as a long washboard run through the desert into some winding hills, and then drops into a wash that then slowly transitions into the canyon. For the most part the road isn't to bad and could be run in a car with high clearance.
We also drove to an area called Chloride Cliffs, it was another rough washboard road. While a little rougher and requiring a little more ground clearance, I still only used 4wd for the low range on long downhills.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Weather shock
We went from nearly 85 F last weekend and Monday (mid 90s in Death Valley) to about 55 F today. This is due mostly to the wind in the 20-35 mph range. The good part is it also brought some more rain :)
Darwin Falls Hike
This will pretty much have me caught up on here. Last weekend I went with a group of ESDPs to Death Valley to go to the sand dunes and to Darwin Falls. The Dunes were our first stop with the intent of sledding down them on boxes and other things. Some of us stopped a little ways into the dunes to try out the idea:
And the others kept going, out to the largest dune to try their luck there:
In the end, the plastic snow sled was to narrow to ride on top of the sand, but a large box was able to slide pretty well.
The girl in the videos is generally the planner/organizer of events like these, and is usually a clown like this.
The lower falls
Looking down at the lower falls on the climb to the upper falls. Gives an idea of the height that you need to climb to.
The upper falls
The climb to the upper falls is not for those who have a fear of heights, since you are on a fairly narrow trail looking down into the canyon most the way. Not to mention, you have to make a climb up and down on either end of the trail.
And the others kept going, out to the largest dune to try their luck there:
In the end, the plastic snow sled was to narrow to ride on top of the sand, but a large box was able to slide pretty well.The girl in the videos is generally the planner/organizer of events like these, and is usually a clown like this.
After we were done at the dunes we ran back over to the store/campground that is a few miles away for some cold snacks and from there we headed to the falls. To get there we had to drive on a rough dirt road for ~1 mile and hike another 1.5 up a wash and into a canyon.
Looking up
Looking up
The lower falls
Looking down at the lower falls on the climb to the upper falls. Gives an idea of the height that you need to climb to.
The upper falls
The climb to the upper falls is not for those who have a fear of heights, since you are on a fairly narrow trail looking down into the canyon most the way. Not to mention, you have to make a climb up and down on either end of the trail.Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Wildflower Hike
On April 9th we went on a wildflower hike with people from work. I've been waiting to see it like I see the pictures on-line, but no luck yet. Anyway, here are some of the pictures:
Paint Brushes - I remember the NM ones being more a bright orange
A slightly out of focus Poppy
Yellow Flowers
Purple Flowers
Taller Purple Flowers
Thistle
A slightly out of focus Poppy
Yellow Flowers
Purple Flowers
Taller Purple Flowers
Thistle
Vegas!
On Easter weekend we went to Vegas with some friends. The initial reason for going was to do some birthday celebrations with one of our friends - the results of that were a mediocre sushi buffet, going to see Phantom, and dinner at the Strip Burger.
The other things we did were gambling (obviously), eating a lot - again at Strip Burger, Bahama Breeze, Krispy Kreme, and others I can't remember. We also did a lot of walking to any of the casinos that we missed the last time we were there, we never moved the car until we left.
The Eiffel Tower, came out pretty good for not even looking at the camera when I took it.
The other things we did were gambling (obviously), eating a lot - again at Strip Burger, Bahama Breeze, Krispy Kreme, and others I can't remember. We also did a lot of walking to any of the casinos that we missed the last time we were there, we never moved the car until we left.
The Eiffel Tower, came out pretty good for not even looking at the camera when I took it.Monday, April 19, 2010
RCX II
In late March we went to RCX, like last year. And we got Angela another helo...a much much better one that actually hovers controllably. Hopefully that will keep me from flying this one into the sink. It also has two bright LEDs facing forward with a blinking one on the tail rotor. 
The time machine was also there.
The time machine was also there.
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