Mammoth Lakes June 29th-July 4th

[RZRluvr]

Hello Family members,
We will be making our annual trip to Mammoth Lakes for the 4th of July Holiday to enjoy some great riding, camping, fishing, kayaking and just plain relaxing. All are welcome and we would love to have ya:) We will be camping near Big Spring campground off Owens River Rd on Forest Rd 2S85. Check out Post 181 on page 19 for directions and pics. There are tons and tons of things to do. There are hundreds of miles of trails to ride through the Eastern Sierras, numerous lakes and rivers to swim, fish, boat or kayak in. Lots of great hikes and sightseeing and best of all like I said earlier, the town of Mammoth is only 6 miles down the road and it has endless entertainment possibilities. Everything from dinner, dancing, shopping, resturants, clubs or just hanging out in town square listening to live jazz music over a cold beer or glass of wine.
Here are some pics of last years trip to give ya a quick glance of the beauty.
Hope some of can join us!
George & Kathy

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[RZRluvr]

I know, that's not me in the red #13 RZR. That's my buddy Steve (CrazyWatson):) He quickly learned that his RZR doesn't float:eek:

[Class51600]

This is a beautiful place, can we get an address to looking it up on google maps? Also can we do a ride latter on the year there is a lot going on durring that time, we always do Vail Lake durring the 4th.<!-- google_ad_section_end -->

[RZRluvr]

This is a beautiful place, can we get an address to looking it up on google maps? Also can we do a ride latter on the year there is a lot going on durring that time, we always do Vail Lake durring the 4th.<!-- google_ad_section_end -->

Sure, we may be able to do another ride maybe in late August. It is truly an awesome and my favorite place to camp and ride:) As far as location, if you google Big Springs Campground in Mammoth you will see a map. It's very easy to get to. You go north on the 395 and about 7 miles past the town of Mammoth Lakes Rt.203 you turn right on Owens River Rd. Go about 2 miles and turn left on Big Springs Rd. And the Campground is just up a little ways on the left.

[Cisco Kid]

Sure, we may be able to do another ride maybe in late August. It is truly an awesome and my favorite place to camp and ride:) As far as location, if you google Big Springs Campground in Mammoth you will see a map. It's very easy to get to. You go north on the 395 and about 7 miles past the town of Mammoth Lakes Rt.203 you turn right on Owens River Rd. Go about 2 miles and turn left on Big Springs Rd. And the Campground is just up a little ways on the left.

Some time in August is good for me too ;-)

[trukndave]

George, I am planning on going. I will probably be coming in on the Friday and staying still Monday. Dave. Looks like a blast.

[grumpysrzr4]

I'm in

[RZRluvr]

:)Mammoth Lakes July 4th Weekend:)

1. George & Kathy 6/29-7/5
2. Trukndave 7/1-7/4
3. Grumpsrzr4 ?
4. Crazywatson 7/1-7/5
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[grumpysrzr4]

29th to 4th,5th on vacation to the11th mite stay there.:D:D:D:D:D

[RZRluvr]

Mammoth Lakes July 4th Weekend

1. George & Kathy 6/29-7/5
2. Trukndave 7/1-7/4
3. Grumpsrzr4 6/29-7/4 or longer:)
4. Crazywatson 7/1-7/5
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[RZRluvr]

29th to 4th,5th on vacation to the11th mite stay there.:D:D:D:D:D

That's great Bill, you may not even want to come home after the 11th:)

[Dudeonit]

Looks like a great trip George. I will have to talk to Linda to see if we can make it.

[RZRluvr]

Looks like a great trip George. I will have to talk to Linda to see if we can make it.

Awesome Bob! We would love to have ya:)

[RZRluvr]

Just an FYI and not to confuse anyone, I created a thread similar to this one in the La Familia section. Just incase you stumble across it and wonder what's up:D

[RZRluvr]

Here is a discription of some of the trails around camp:D

The Town of Mammoth Lakes in conjunction with the Forest Services publishes a great map with Off Highway Vehicle trails. It is available at any Ranger Station and Visitor Center. Please you common sense and follow the rules, and remember to leave no trace that you have been in the Forest.
Have Fun.


A1 - East Craters Loop

24 miles round trip / 4WD High Clearance Vehicles only
From Mammoth Lakes, head north on Hwy. 395. Turn right on a dirt road 200 yards past the June Lake Junction. 100 yards down this dirt road there is a kiosk. The east Craters Loop begins here, heading south. The road splits after 200 yards. This marks the beginning and end of the entire loop. Go left, following the directional signs. The sights you see include Mono Craters, Sand Flats and Devil's Punchbowl. The loop follows the same road for 24 bumpy, dusty and spectacular scenic miles.


A2 - Bald Mountain Road

23 miles round trip loop
Leaves Hwy. 395 from the top of Deadman Summit at Logging Camp Road and goes to the Bald Mountain fire lookout station. Stay on 1S05 and follow the directional signs to Bald Mountain Lookout. There are great views and the road is well maintained. A log cabin warming hut at the top is open to the public.


A3 - Sawmill-Alpers Canyon Trail

17 miles one way / High Clearance Vehicle Recommended
Take Sawmill Cutoff Road 3S08 at Shady Rest Campground (across Hwy. 203 from Mc Donald's). This road leads north until it intersects Hwy. 395. Motorcycles and ATVs can cross Hwy. 395 via a tunnel. All other vehicles cross Hwy. 395 at the Scenic Loop Road. Take 3S06 to 2S06 to 2S88 to Owens River Road. Turn left and go a short distance, then turn right on to 2S04 west to 1S05, which head south to join Hwy. 395. This route offers good views and lots of variety of terrain.


A4 - Owens River- Hot Creek Road

17 miles one way
Leaves from Hwy. 395 north of Mammoth Lakes at Owens River Road. The paved road follows the headwaters of the Owens River until the road turns into dirt. Turn right at 3S44 and continue to Hot Creek Geological Site, featuring bubbling hot springs. Route ends back on Hwy. 395 after passing the Hot Creek Fish Hatchery, which is open for tours.


A5 - Lookout Mountain Loop

10 miles round trip / High Clearance Vehicle Recommended
This route starts north of Mammoth Lakes off of Hwy. 395 at 3S06 and heads north. The road circumnavigates Lookout Mountain with a side trip to the top on 2S02. There are spectacular 360° views of the Long Valley Caldera and other volcanic features such as Obsidian Dome and Mono Craters.


A6 - Deadman Creek Trail

6 miles one way
Go west from Hwy. 395 just past the Crestview Rest Area and Owens River Road on 2S05. The road follows Deadman Creek toward its headwaters. Spectacular fall colors at the end of the road in late September.


A7 - Inyo Craters Road

3 miles one way / High Clearance Vehicle Recommended
Leaves from the Mammoth Scenic Loop Road and travels along the base of the Inyo Craters. Park at the craters parking lot for a short walk to the rim of one of the craters. This is a great place to view ancient volcanic activity. Can be used with parts of routes A8 and A6 to make a complete circle around the Inyo Craters.


A8 - Crater Flat Loop

5 miles one way - 4WD High Clearance Vehicle Recommended
From the Mammoth Lakes Scenic Loop, take Inyo Craters Road 3S22. The Crater Flat Loop starts on the left, 500 yards down Inyo Craters Road and goes through Crater Flats and thick Jeffrey Pine forest. Great views of Mammoth Mountain from the flats. Continue to Deadman Creek Road. From here go east all the way to Hwy. 395 or follow Deadman Creek until you reach the campground where Inyo Craters Road leads back to the Scenic Loop.


A9 - San Joaquin Ridge Trail

3 miles one way / 4WD High Clearance Vehicles Only
This old rocky road begins near the Minaret Vista, 30 yards after turning right off of Hwy. 203. The road travels up the ridge to Deadman Pass. Spectacular views of the Minarets, Mammoth Mountain, Long Valley Caldera and the White Mountains from a 360° vantage point. Seasonal closures, so please check with the Ranger Station.


A10 - Knolls Trail

8 Miles one way / High Clearance Vehicle Recommended
Leaves from Shady Rest Campground and follows Sawmill Cutoff Road 3S08 for a few miles before turning left at 3S33. This road climbs up Knob Hill and goes across the top of the Mammoth Knolls. Great overlook of the Town of Mammoth Lakes from several of the side spurs. Meets Mammoth Scenic Loop and continues north to the Inyo Craters Road. Great Views of the Sierra and Mammoth Mountain from several locations on this route.


A11 - Little Antelope Valley

15 miles round trip
Starts at the south end of Hwy. 203 east of Hwy. 395. Turn left at Little Antelope Valley Road 3S05. The road bends to the east and climbs up a hill. From the top, the road winds through both mountain and meadow terrain and affords good views. This route joins route A4 and head south-west past Hot Creek and back to Hwy. 395.


A12 - Sherwin Creek Road

5 miles one way.
Starts on Old Mammoth Road by the Mammoth Museum and Sierra Meadows Ranch on 4S08. There are beautiful meadows and lots of aspen trees by the creek, providing plenty of places to picnic. You'll find great views of Laurel Mountain and the fall colors here are amazing. Also good wildlife viewing. Route ends back on Hwy. 395. Well-maintained dirt road.


A13 - Laurel lakes Road

4 miles one way / 4WD High Clearance Vehicles Only
Leaves from the Sherwin Creek Road 4S08 and climbs a glacial moraine to Laurel Lakes. Outstanding drive in the fall because of the many aspen trees. Good spot to view deer migration in spring and fall. This road is rough, steep and narrow and is recommended for advanced 4WD drivers only!


A14 - Cold Springs / Laurel Ponds Road

3 miles one way
Leaves from the Sherwin Creek Road and goes past the Laurel Settling Ponds. Meadows and wild flowers make this a great spot for picnicking and bird watching. Deer migration and fall colors are spectacular during late September. Aspen trees at the base of Laurel Mountain mark the location of cold springs, a natural cold-water source coming straight out of the ground and flowing down a narrow creek to the ponds.
It is highly recommended that you take a topo map and compass along with you on these adventures, along with the basic tools you will need in case of a flat tire. Check the weather before you depart and carry first - aid, food, water a space blanket and a CB or cellular phone. The topo map that corresponds with these trails is available at the Visitor Center.

[RZRluvr]

Here is a link to the OHV map for the area around camp:) It's a PDF so you can zoom in and move it around. Big Springs Campground is at the Northwest corner of Owens River Rd and Big Springs Trail:)

http://www.mammothlakes.info/Maps/Off%20Road%20Map.pdf

Also, the trail #'s (A1 A2 A3 ect) from my previous post correspond to the numbers on the map.

[dkiewicz]

Man, why does this have to be launch year!!! We have 3 spacecraft launching August, September and November. I'm knee deep in 2 of them, and it's getting harder to take time off. I'm hoping I can make the 28th this month, but Mammoth is somewhere I've always wanted to go.

If you go in August, do it the first week, Chris starts school the 11th I think.

Have fun and I'm jealous already!!!!


Dan ...:mad:

[RZRluvr]

Man, why does this have to be launch year!!! We have 3 spacecraft launching August, September and November. I'm knee deep in 2 of them, and it's getting harder to take time off. I'm hoping I can make the 28th this month, but Mammoth is somewhere I've always wanted to go.

If you go in August, do it the first week, Chris starts school the 11th I think.

Have fun and I'm jealous already!!!!


Dan ...:mad:

Just come for the Holiday weekend Dan, it's a little cruise but Chris can share in the driving duties:eek:
It sure would be great to share the Holiday with you and Chris:)

[RZRluvr]

One of our favorite trails is (A13) Laurel Lakes. We strap the kayaks on the RZRs and do the 4 mile gnarly climb up the side of Laurel mountain and then when you reach the top you are greeted with two of the most beautiful crystal clear mountain lakes. We unload coolers and kayaks and paddle around the lake while enjoying a nice lunch and a few barley pops:)

[Ali Baba]

One of our favorite trails is (A13) Laurel Lakes. We strap the kayaks on the RZRs and do the 4 mile gnarly climb up the side of Laurel mountain and then when you reach the top you are greeted with two of the most beautiful crystal clear mountain lakes. We unload coolers and kayaks and paddle around the lake while enjoying a nice lunch and a few barley pops:)
Only down side is that we have to load the RZRs in the trucks or on a trailer for a short distance to the trailhead. It's one of only a few we can't reach rite out of camp.

You can reach it from big springs.... I camp at sherwin creek every year.... matter of fact I will be there august 4 to 10. You can cross highway 395... I do it all the time. I've rode from sherwin all the way up to bald mountain etc...

[RZRluvr]

You can reach it from big springs.... I camp at sherwin creek every year.... matter of fact I will be there august 4 to 10. You can cross highway 395... I do it all the time. I've rode from sherwin all the way up to bald mountain etc...

Thanks Ali,
I was looking at the map lastnight and noticed if we took Owens River Rd all the way around back to the 395 we could jump across and catch the trail on the other side. Is that how you go?

[Ali Baba]

Thanks Ali,
I was looking at the map lastnight and noticed if we took Owens River Rd all the way around back to the 395 we could jump across and catch the trail on the other side. Is that how you go?

You can surely do it that way.... come up by way of hot creek and then over 395 on to sherwin creek rd. The way I go (coming from sherwin creek camp) is down sherwin creek rd. Cross the 395 and turn left on the road that parralles 395. The dirt trail picks up shortly after that on the right side... before what I believe is a power plant or phone company. The rangers told me any dirt road you see you can ride... and if you need to cross the highway or ride on a short section of asphault road to find a dirt trail then go ahead... (I would be careful with that though) But it's nice up there!!! Nobody harasses you and it's beautiful!

[RZRluvr]

Thanks again Ali:)
I was just looking at the map again and saw what you're talking about. I see the quickest way would be to hit the powerline road on down, cross 395 to Sherwin Creek.
I'm gonna have some new folks with me so it might be nice to do Owens River to Hot Creek then cross the 395. That way we can also check out the Hot Creek Canyon.

[Bruce]

Looks like a great trip.....Watson is everywhere...lol:)

[RZRluvr]

Looks like a great trip.....Watson is everywhere...lol:)

He's famous and doesn't even know it:)

[aaronjuarez]

George, I cought you on the other thread and did not get a chance to reply. We will be up there at Sherwin Crekk, the place Ali was talking about. PM me your contact info and we can meet up for a ride. Last year we took a ride all the way from our campground to June lake. That was a nice ride but I would like to do a few others. Look forward to meeting you guys,
Aaron

[trukndave]

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[RZRluvr]

George, I cought you on the other thread and did not get a chance to reply. We will be up there at Sherwin Crekk, the place Ali was talking about. PM me your contact info and we can meet up for a ride. Last year we took a ride all the way from our campground to June lake. That was a nice ride but I would like to do a few others. Look forward to meeting you guys,
Aaron

Sounds great Aaron! I'll send ya my info:) Maybe we could swing by your camp on our way to Laurel Lakes and then you guys could swing by our camp on your way to Bald Mountain?

[Transformer33]

Hey does anybody have kids thats going I have my 11 year old son just wondering we havent been able to make many trips this year but we are thinking about this one sounds awesome let me know if anibody else has kids going

[RZRluvr]

Hey does anybody have kids thats going I have my 11 year old son just wondering we havent been able to make many trips this year but we are thinking about this one sounds awesome let me know if anibody else has kids going

Hey Dan,
I do know that Dave will have Stumpy and maybe also Stumpy Jr with him. Plus I'm sure others will have children with them also:)
This is a family trip for sure and for all ages. There is so much to see and do, one could'nt see and do everything in a years worth of vacation.
This is Kathy and I's favorite place and it's a joy for us to expose our friends and family to such a beautiful area.
George

[RZRluvr]

Here are some more great pics of our travels in and around Mammoth:)
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One of our campsites at Big Springs
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Waterfall at Twin Lakes
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Owens River
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View from top of Mammoth Mtn.
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Free Steak!
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Or Venisen!
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Or Chippy the Chipmonk:)
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Part of the trail to Laurel Lakes
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Laurel Lakes trail
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One of the Laurel Lakes
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My buddy Jim in his kayak
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Kathy and I in our kayak

[Cisco Kid]

Awesome Place, you are going to need to take us ;-)

[Beach Leo]

WAY-GOOD PICS. THANKS FOR SHARING-EM:)...NOW AFTER SEEING AND READING ABOUT MAMMOTH....ITS ON MY BUCKET LIST...WE WILL PROLLY GO THERE THIS SEPT...WOULD LOVE TO GO THERE THIS 4TH OF JULY...BUT WE HAVE OUR BIG RIDE AND B.B.Q. GOING ON AGAIN THIS YEAR...SO FAR WE HAVE OVER A 100 COMING UP HERE:)


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[RZRluvr]

Awesome Place, you are going to need to take us ;-)

I'll take ya anywhere ya wanna go Loverboy:D

[RZRluvr]

WAY-GOOD PICS. THANKS FOR SHARING-EM:)...NOW AFTER SEEING AND READING ABOUT MAMMOTH....ITS ON MY BUCKET LIST...WE WILL PROLLY GO THERE THIS SEPT...WOULD LOVE TO GO THERE THIS 4TH OF JULY...BUT WE HAVE OUR BIG RIDE AND B.B.Q. GOING ON AGAIN THIS YEAR...SO FAR WE HAVE OVER A 100 COMING UP HERE:)


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Wow Leo, you are gonna be busy:) For sure add Mammoth to the list, I'm sure like Shasta it is just Heaven!

[RZRluvr]

Awesome Place, you are going to need to take us ;-)

Hey Frank, how much Carne Asada do ya think we could get out of that bull:eek:

[DUNE DUMMY 29]

GREAT PIX GEROGE. DEFINITELY GOING ON OUR BUCKET LIST. THANKS FOR SHARING.

[RZRluvr]

GREAT PIX GEROGE. DEFINITELY GOING ON OUR BUCKET LIST. THANKS FOR SHARING.


Thanks DD:) If it's in the cards we would love to have ya:)

[RZRluvr]

Is it July yet? Man I'm excited:)

[RZRluvr]

For those who may be wondering the town of Mammoth Lakes does put on a good fireworks shown the 4th:)
The shoot them off over Lake Crowley. The traffic gets pretty crazy down there so last year we took the RZRs to the top of Bald Mountain and watched them from there. It was pretty cool:)
The town of Mammoth Lakes has a good website with a list of all the events for the weekend, check it out! Mammoth Lakes California July 4th Celebration - AllMammoth.com (http://www.allmammoth.com/events/july_4th_celebration.php)

[RZRluvr]

TTT or Bump:) You know what I mean:p

[RZRluvr]

Here are some more great pics of our travels in and around Mammoth:)
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One of our campsites at Big Springs
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Waterfall at Twin Lakes
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Owens River
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View from top of Mammoth Mtn.
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Free Steak!
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Or Venisen!
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Or Chippy the Chipmonk:)
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Part of the trail to Laurel Lakes
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Laurel Lakes trail
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One of the Laurel Lakes
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My buddy Jim in his kayak
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Kathy and I in our kayak


About 35 more days:) Man I feel like a kid at X-Mass:p

[Beach Leo]

Hey is that the standard and the X model of the Cowmander:) They look good for supper...Good to see Can-am added new colors beside Yellow:D



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[porknbeanr]

Hey George and Cathy, We talked about this trip when we met you at Mecca. We want to go but cant get there til the 4th. We are on vaca starting the 4th also so if you are considering staying we would like to hook up with you. The pictures are great by the way!

Brent and Pam

[Transformer33]

Hey rzrlover do we need a fishing license to fish? Also is there quiet hours at the campgroung like at 10pm or something we went to yosemite laat summer and the camp rangers were horrible we could not have more than 5 people at a campsite is this place friendly for say a La Familia Feast the way we do it?

[RZRluvr]

Hey rzrlover do we need a fishing license to fish? Also is there quiet hours at the campgroung like at 10pm or something we went to yosemite laat summer and the camp rangers were horrible we could not have more than 5 people at a campsite is this place friendly for say a La Familia Feast the way we do it?

Hey Dan,
I'm pretty sure ya need a fishing license if ya wanna fish one of the lakes. I don't think anyone would bother you for throwing a line in the river that runs through camp though:) I will give the Ranger Station a call and find out the scoop.
As for quite hours it's pretty much the same as any semi developed campground, just no generators or rap music after 10pm:D
Plus it's an OHV friendly camp so it's way more relaxed than others.
We have also never had any problems with groups of people. The only thing they enforced last year was having only 1 vehicle and or RV per site with 6 peeps max sleeping on each site. Other than that they didn't care if the whole campground stood around the same fire:)
George

[RZRluvr]

Mammoth Lakes July 4th Weekend

1. George & Kathy..... 6/29-7/5
2. Trukindave..... 7/1-7/4
3. Grumpsrzr4.....6/29-7/4 or longer
4. Crazywatson.....7/1-7/5
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[RZRluvr]

Hey is that the standard and the X model of the Cowmander:) They look good for supper...Good to see Can-am added new colors beside Yellow:D



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I really love what they did with the dash, it's got 2 horns:eek:

[controled force]

How big of a trailer will fit at that camp site?

[RZRluvr]

Hey George and Cathy, We talked about this trip when we met you at Mecca. We want to go but cant get there til the 4th. We are on vaca starting the 4th also so if you are considering staying we would like to hook up with you. The pictures are great by the way!

Brent and Pam

Hey Brent,
Great to hear from ya:) Most of us will be headed home on the 4th or 5th but Bill (grumpysrzr4) said he my stay longer into the week:)
I would not let missing the most of the group stop ya from coming up though, it is a beautiful place and you will have tons of fun:D
George

[RZRluvr]

How big of a trailer will fit at that camp site?

Hey Ben,
There are no issues with size unless you roll like this:eek:
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This is one of our good buddies Ron. He knows how to turn heads:)
So, if you are smaller than this you will not have any issues:D

[controled force]

I'm pretty close to that,,,47ft. of trailer an a long bed crew cab dually :D

[trukndave]

I'm pretty close to that,,,47ft. of trailer an a long bed crew cab dually :D

Wholly "pulling your house behind your truck" batman!! That's awesome!! BTW, me and my wife love Frenchies!! Awesome dog!! Take care, Dave:)

[DUNE DUMMY 29]

I'm pretty close to that,,,47ft. of trailer an a long bed crew cab dually :D
IS THAT A CL4000 ? I THINK THAT IS WHAT OURS IS I AM HAVING A SENIOR MOMENT. IT LOOKS LIKE OURS.

[controled force]

Wholly "pulling your house behind your truck" batman!! That's awesome!! BTW, me and my wife love Frenchies!! Awesome dog!! Take care, Dave:)
lol,,,Chubbs is quite the character

[controled force]

IS THAT A CL4000 ? I THINK THAT IS WHAT OURS IS I AM HAVING A SENIOR MOMENT. IT LOOKS LIKE OURS.
It started out as a CL4000,,,,but with a few feet added to it,so I can fit 3 sxs's in it.:D:D:D

[Class51600]

Shit my 33 foot 5th is way to small to compete.....

[DUNE DUMMY 29]

It started out as a CL4000,,,,but with a few feet added to it,so I can fit 3 sxs's in it.:D:D:D
WOW THAT IS BIG. OURS IS ONLY 42'. WE CAN PUT THE RHINO & THE GOLFCART & MAYBE A SMALL QUAD IN IT.

[Transformer33]

Must be nice guys to have those huge toyhaulers I had to sell my little 18 warrior oh well one of these days Ill keep dreaming :D:D Nice setup's guys they look great

[trukndave]

Shit my 33 foot 5th is way to small to compete.....

My 3-man tent comes close;) It just needs some tires and three axles.....

[RZRluvr]

I'm pretty close to that,,,47ft. of trailer an a long bed crew cab dually :D

Wow! I'm speechless:eek:
Ya that might be a little big. There are areas close by though you could set up and still hang out with us. if you decide you wanna go, PM me your # and I can give ya more details:)

[DUNE DUMMY 29]

Must be nice guys to have those huge toyhaulers I had to sell my little 18 warrior oh well one of these days Ill keep dreaming :D:D Nice setup's guys they look great
WE ARE LOSING THE HOUSE SO WE WILL LIVE IN THE TOYHAULER. GOOD THING THE GOLDEN MANOR IS SO BIG. I WILL DREAM ABOUT CONTROLLED FORCE'S TOYHAULER. THANKS FOR THE COMPLIMENTS DANIEL.

[porknbeanr]

Hey Brent,
Great to hear from ya:) Most of us will be headed home on the 4th or 5th but Bill (grumpysrzr4) said he my stay longer into the week:)
George

Hey Bill, Are you up for staying a few extra days?

[grumpysrzr4]

most likely .

[Transformer33]

Hey MidnightLover will my 3 man inflatable raft do or is some of the kayaking rocky?Also what is the weather like up there is the water freezing cold to swim in? sorry so many?s:D:D

[RZRluvr]

Hey MidnightLover will my 3 man inflatable raft do or is some of the kayaking rocky?Also what is the weather like up there is the water freezing cold to swim in? sorry so many?s:D:D

Hey Dan,
The weather has been 75-80 during the day and 45-50 at night the last few years:) Couldn't have been better if ya ask me:)
Your 3 man raft will be perfect, I will be bringing 2 inflatable kayak/canoes and maybe one or two hard kayaks. They have about 20 feet of snow melt so there's not too many rocks to worry about:)
As far as the water, well ya it's cold but ya know kids don't care:eek:
Don't worry about the questions, ask away my friend:)
George

[Class51600]

Hey MidnightLover will my 3 man inflatable raft do or is some of the kayaking rocky?Also what is the weather like up there is the water freezing cold to swim in? sorry so many?s:D:D
Tranny this is hard to read for those of us that are old. Can you do white or a different color?

[grumpysrzr4]

what is backup plan if it snows up there . it snow friday 8" on top of all ready 9' or camp ground isn't at that elevation.? is there other places to ride up there.

[RZRluvr]

what is backup plan if it snows up there . it snow friday 8" on top of all ready 9' or camp ground isn't at that elevation.? is there other places to ride up there.

Snow is not an issue where we camp, cause it is in the river valley:) We will see snow on our rides but it will be warm. It takes a looooooooooong time to melt all that snow:eek:

[Transformer33]

Can you ride to bodie ghost town from camp or is that too far or not accessible?

[RZRluvr]

Can you ride to bodie ghost town from camp or is that too far or not accessible?

Not sure but I will look into it tomorrow and let ya know:)

[trukndave]

what is backup plan if it snows up there . it snow friday 8" on top of all ready 9' or camp ground isn't at that elevation.? is there other places to ride up there.

Grumpy, you just said the "S" word!!:eek: I wouldn't worry about the snow, I think our rzr4's have a heater. I just haven't been able to find the switch yet;)

[RZRluvr]

Ok, we are about a month away. Hope ya all are ready to smell the pine trees and breathe in all that clean fresh air:) I have a disclaimer to make though, I can't be held responsible for the super, awesome, incredible and fun time you will have:):D:rolleyes:;)

[trukndave]

Ok, we are about a month away. Hope ya all are ready to smell the pine trees and breathe in all that clean fresh air:) I have a disclaimer to make though, I can't be held responsible for the super, awesome, incredible and fun time you will have:):D:rolleyes:;)

What the hell!! I don't need to be smelling no stinkin pine trees!:D

[Cisco Kid]

Ok, we are about a month away. Hope ya all are ready to smell the pine trees and breathe in all that clean fresh air:) I have a disclaimer to make though, I can't be held responsible for the super, awesome, incredible and fun time you will have:):D:rolleyes:;)


Cállate ;-)

[DUNE DUMMY 29]

Ok, we are about a month away. Hope ya all are ready to smell the pine trees and breathe in all that clean fresh air:) I have a disclaimer to make though, I can't be held responsible for the super, awesome, incredible and fun time you will have:):D:rolleyes:;)
WE WOULD LOVE TO MAKE THIS TRIP ESPECIALLY SMELLY PINE TREES WITH LUVRBOY. UNFORTUNATLY WE WON'T BE ABLE TO MAKE ANY TRIPS FOR A WHILE. WE HAVE TO FIX THE LITTLE RHINO THAT COULD FIRST.

[Craig]

Not sure but I will look into it tomorrow and let ya know:)

We camp by the twin lakes, we have tried on many occations to get to Bodi Ghost town, but with no luck, the rangers are pretty strick around the Ghost Town.

[RZRluvr]

What the hell!! I don't need to be smelling no stinkin pine trees!:D

They smell better than your stinky Red Thong:eek:

[RZRluvr]

We camp by the twin lakes, we have tried on many occations to get to Bodi Ghost town, but with no luck, the rangers are pretty strick around the Ghost Town.

Thanks Craig,
That's pretty much the info I got. It's not all that far from camp, they just don't want off-road toyz in the Ghost Town:rolleyes:

[Craig]

No problem George. Wished i was going! there are a lot of great trails up there and a hell of a lot of good memories as well.

[DUNE DUMMY 29]

CRAIG WAS THAT WHERE YOU MET YOGI THE BEAR?

[Transformer33]

:rolleyes:Hey Colorado can you ride to the ghost town and park outside and walk the rest of the way inn or you just have to drive there

[DUNE DUMMY 29]

:rolleyes:Hey Colorado can you ride to the ghost town and park outside and walk the rest of the way inn or you just have to drive there
DANIEL. WE MISSED YOU & THE FAMILY THIS WEEKEND.

[Craig]

CRAIG WAS THAT WHERE YOU MET YOGI THE BEAR?

Yep, he jumped right in my truck and eat my prized watermellon! We had a throw down if he would have got my little buddy Mr Coors lite!

[Craig]

:rolleyes:Hey Colorado can you ride to the ghost town and park outside and walk the rest of the way inn or you just have to drive there

You cant ride anywere close to it, you do have to drive your street legal truck, but well worth going to see.

[RZRluvr]

You cant ride anywere close to it, you do have to drive your street legal truck, but well worth going to see.

I agree Craig,
The Ghost town is well worth the visit:D Between that, all the activities in town, the riding, fishing, hiking and camping it's gonna be a great 4th of July:) On the evening of the 4th we ride to the top of Bald Mountain and watch the fireworks that the town of Mammoth Lakes shoots off over Lake Crowley. They are at a distance but it sure beats dealing with all the traffic on the 395 and plus it's way more fun to take the SXS's to see the show:)

[tomcav]

wooo hooo getting closer :D:D:D:D

[RZRluvr]

Re: Mammoth Lakes June 29th-July 4th

1. George & Kathy..... 6/29-7/5
2. Trukndave..... 7/1-7/4
3. Grumpsrzr4.....6/29-7/4 or longer
4. Crazywatson.....7/1-7/5
5. Tomcav....?
6. Transformer33....?
7.
8.
9.
10.

[RZRluvr]

wooo hooo getting closer :D:D:D:D

You in Tom? We would love to have ya :]

[tomcav]

i am going w/a group., i know we will get to ride w/you dnt know yet where we are staying yet., but i they say it is close to ya as the weather said 0 degs and snow that was tday hope it all melts by then :D:D:D

[tomcav]

i will make sure we trade info b4 we go

[RZRluvr]

i will make sure we trade info b4 we go

For sure! And I will post up the directions again as we get closer:) That way folks don't have to search through 20 pages of posts to find them:D
What days are ya thinking about? Then I can add ya to the list:)

[Cisco Kid]

I agree Craig,
The Ghost town is well worth the visit:D Between that, all the activities in town, the riding, fishing, hiking and camping it's gonna be a great 4th of July:) On the evening of the 4th we ride to the top of Bald Mountain and watch the fireworks that the town of Mammoth Lakes shoots off over Lake Crowley. They are at a distance but it sure beats dealing with all the traffic on the 395 and plus it's way more fun to take the SXS's to see the show:)

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[RZRluvr]

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Love you baby! Don't be sad:)

[Transformer33]

DANIEL. WE MISSED YOU & THE FAMILY THIS WEEKEND.
Missed you guys also I had been working a lot the last 4 months but I just got laid off again so I am going to try and get some riding in now:D

[Transformer33]

I am a Maybe right now im tryng to convince allison problem is we had to sell our toyhauler and now we only got a 6x12 cargo trailer and she needs to shower so hopefully I cahnge her mind and we rough it a couple days ill let you know but I am tryng

[RZRluvr]

I am a Maybe right now im tryng to convince allison problem is we had to sell our toyhauler and now we only got a 6x12 cargo trailer and she needs to shower so hopefully I cahnge her mind and we rough it a couple days ill let you know but I am tryng

Hey Dan,
There are a couple of campgrounds about 10 minutes up the road that have great hot showers for $3 or $4. Kathy uses them every year cause she doesn't like the turning water on and off for agua savings in the RV. So she takes the truck and stands in hot water for 10 or 15 minutes:) Plus there will be plenty of RV's in the group that you guys can enjoy the creature comforts in. We will take care of ya, that's what La Familia is all about:)

[RZRluvr]

Mammoth Lakes July 4th Weekend

1. George & Kathy..... 6/29-7/5
2. Trukndave..... 7/1-7/4
3. Grumpsrzr4.....6/29-7/4 or longer
4. Crazywatson.....7/1-7/5
5. Tomcav.....6/28-7/11
6. Transformer33....?
7. John RZRS (In Spirit)
8.
9.
10.
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[tomcav]

hey george ,do the nat geo maps show the trails to ride on ? as far as right now i will be up there 6/28/29 -7/11 ( somewhere close to you i hope)

[RZRluvr]

hey george ,do the nat geo maps show the trails to ride on ? as far as right now i will be up there 6/28/29 -7/11 ( somewhere close to you i hope)

Hey Tom,
I'm sure the Nat Geo maps will show the trails of the area. I'm just not sure what the Forest Service trail numbers are. Check out page 2 post #15 and 16, that is a list of the trails in the area around where we camp and the map link is PDF so you can zoom in on it. Also the Ranger station in town has these great color maps for free:)

[tomcav]

george ,i talked to my group from what he tells me we will be camping less than a mile from you ,so that will be nice:):):):)

[RZRluvr]

george ,i talked to my group from what he tells me we will be camping less than a mile from you ,so that will be nice:):):):)

Sweet! What area are you guys camping at? Is it Smokey Bear Flats?

[Transformer33]

Hey Dan,
There are a couple of campgrounds about 10 minutes up the road that have great hot showers for $3 or $4. Kathy uses them every year cause she doesn't like the turning water on and off for agua savings in the RV. So she takes the truck and stands in hot water for 10 or 15 minutes:) Plus there will be plenty of RV's in the group that you guys can enjoy the creature comforts in. We will take care of ya, that's what La Familia is all about:)
Thanks I am tryng a couple things to make the cargo trailer better to sleep in that might work the wife loves long showers except with me:eek:

[RZRluvr]

Thanks I am tryng a couple things to make the cargo trailer better to sleep in that might work the wife loves long showers except with me:eek:

Awesome Dan,
Sounds like you're getting it all figured out:) I do have a nice big tent if you wanted to go that route?

[Ali Baba]

Make sure you guys don't rip the trails up too much before I get up there in late july... :D

[RZRluvr]

Make sure you guys don't rip the trails up too much before I get up there in late july... :D

Don't worry Ali, we will rake them out and make them nice and smooth for ya:D
Enjoy your trip and be safe:)

[crazywatson]

I'm getting pumped.There aren't to many places that you can ride in the high sierra's like that.

[brevndeb]

Deb and I are kicking this one around. We will let you guys know this is a place I REALLY want to try.:D

[grumpysrzr4]

hey breven you need to go . if your wife is worried about your baby. you know my wife is L+D so we got that coverd . so now you need to go.:D

[RZRluvr]

hey breven you need to go . if your wife is worried about your baby. you know my wife is L+D so we got that coverd . so now you need to go.:D

X100 Brev,
If ya can swing it this is for sure one not to miss:)

[RZRluvr]

I'm getting pumped.There aren't to many places that you can ride in the high sierra's like that.

It's alive:eek:
Welcome Stevo, it's good to see ya in the Underground:)

[RZRluvr]

Mammoth Lakes July 4th Weekend

1. George & Kathy..... 6/29-7/5
2. Trukndave..... 7/1-7/4
3. Grumpsrzr4.....6/29-7/4 or longer
4. Crazywatson.....7/1-7/5
5. Tomcav.....6/28-7/11
6. Transformer33....?
7. John RZRS (In Spirit)
8.
9.
10.
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[brevndeb]

hey breven you need to go . if your wife is worried about your baby. you know my wife is L+D so we got that coverd . so now you need to go.:D

Thanks Bill. We are realy thinking about this one I'll know in a week.

[brevndeb]

X100 Brev,
If ya can swing it this is for sure one not to miss:)

I know I'm trying! Love to go and see you guy's.

[RZRluvr]

Thanks Bill. We are realy thinking about this one I'll know in a week.

If ya are able to go Brev, I will have to call ahead to the town of Mammoth Lakes and make sure they have enough Coors Light for us:eek::)

[brevndeb]

If ya are able to go Brev, I will have to call ahead to the town of Mammoth Lakes and make sure they have enough Coors Light for us:eek::)

LOL! I all ready called!:D

[RZRluvr]

LOL! I all ready called!:D

Supply and demand baby!:)

[trukndave]

X100 Brev,
If ya can swing it this is for sure one not to miss:)

Brev, after seeing the pics George posted, how could you "not" make this trip. My wife said she might actually go on this one:eek: (damnit)!;)

[RZRluvr]

Brev, after seeing the pics George posted, how could you "not" make this trip. My wife said she might actually go on this one:eek: (damnit)!;)

:):) I just spit out my coffee from laughing:D:D (damnit)!
That would be cool if your wife came along, we would love to meet the famous Mrs. Super Dave:D:D Any woman that can put up with crazy men like us with these RZR's has got to be awesome!

[Bagman]

Mammoth Lakes July 4th Weekend
Big Springs Campground

1. George & Kathy..... 6/29-7/5
2. Trukndave..... 7/1-7/4
3. Grumpsrzr4.....6/29-7/4 or longer
4. Crazywatson.....7/1-7/5
5. Tomcav.....6/28-7/11
6. Transformer33....?
7. Bagman.............6/29-7/5
8. John RZRS (In Spirit)
9.
10.

[RZRluvr]

That's awesome Tim! You're gonna love it:) No Casinos though to win back your gas money:eek:

[crazywatson]

Make sure you dont forget you pants on the rides this time Tim! lol

[Bagman]

I had pants on most of the day!!!


http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh229/baggyman/P1010241.jpg

[RZRluvr]

I had pants on most of the day!!!


http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh229/baggyman/P1010241.jpg

Looks like a dress to me:eek:
Good one Steve! I forgot about the Famous Bagmans attire in Moab:):D:D:)
We still love ya Tim! But pants would be nice:p

[RZRluvr]

Well we're less than a month away and I'm super excited to get up there to ride, camp and show you guys what an awesome place Mammoth is:)
I figured since there is so much to do and see, I will set up just one scheduled group ride for Saturday the 2nd of July at 9am. We will leave camp and head to Hot Creek Canyon and chill there for a bit and then head to the Laurel Lakes trailhead. From there we will climb about 6 miles to the top of Laurel Mtn. where we will be greeted by the two Laurel Lakes. Here we will spend a couple hours and give folks a chance to kayak, fish, swim, hike and eat lunch. The trip will be just under 50 miles round trip and about 70% of the trip will be higher speed smooth stuff so it won't really take all that long:)
Then once we return maybe we can put together a potluck BBQ?

Now don't get nervous, we can and will ride everyday if you would like. There are numerous awesome trails in the area with lots of awesome sites to see:)
I was thinking that for other than the scheduled ride on Sat, we could do the a la carte thing and just go whenever. Cause I'm sure with all of the activities going on in town for the Holiday weekend, some peeps may want to head into town, some may want to fish, hike or just lay around and be lazy:D This way nobody has to be on a time table and won't have to rush back cause they might miss something.
Another cool thing we normally do is head to the top of either Bald or Lookout Mtn on the 4th and watch the fireworks the the Town of Mammoth Lakes shoots off over Lake Crawley. It's a great time without dealing with the thousands of peeps that crowd around the lake and jam up the 395 for hours:eek:
Please, if ya have any suggestions or questions just throw them out there. We're game for anything:)

[trukndave]

George, what do you think the crowd level will be at the campground? We are coming in Friday, and my in-laws might be coming with us their Mo-ho. There is a chance we might stay at June lake for some of this also, right up the road. I've never camped up there during a holiday, like July 4th.

[RZRluvr]

George, what do you think the crowd level will be at the campground? We are coming in Friday, and my in-laws might be coming with us their Mo-ho. There is a chance we might stay at June lake for some of this also, right up the road. I've never camped up there during a holiday, like July 4th.

Dave,
I've been going there for 6 years and have not seen the area fill up. The majority of folks stay at the numerous developed $fee$ campgrounds in Mammoth and June Lakes.
For those doing an extended stay, Mammoth and June Lakes are just a few miles down the road and both have complete RV services.

[aaronjuarez]

George, I think we may want to join you on the ride for Saturday. We are at Sherwin Crreek campground and if I remember correctly, that is just up the road from Laurel lake. Either way, lets get opgether and maybe you can give me direction on how and where to meet up with you guys on Saturday morning.
Thanks,
Aaron

[Pap]

George, Plans have changed and we can join you at Mammoth lakes. We are excited and can't wait. We will be there on the 29th staying through the 4th and maybe longer if anyone else stays.

[RZRluvr]

George, Plans have changed and we can join you at Mammoth lakes. We are excited and can't wait. We will be there on the 29th staying through the 4th and maybe longer if anyone else stays.

That's awesome Pap! We look forward to seeing you guys:)

[RZRluvr]

George, I think we may want to join you on the ride for Saturday. We are at Sherwin Crreek campground and if I remember correctly, that is just up the road from Laurel lake. Either way, lets get opgether and maybe you can give me direction on how and where to meet up with you guys on Saturday morning.
Thanks,
Aaron

For sure Arron,
I have your # so we can hook up once we get up there:) We can meet up Saturday morning at the intersection of Sherwin Creek and Laurel Lakes trail:)

[RZRluvr]

Mammoth Lakes July 4th Weekend

1. George & Kathy..... 6/29-7/5
2. Trukndave..... 7/1-7/4
3. Grumpsrzr4.....6/29-7/4 or longer
4. Crazywatson.....7/1-7/5
5. Tomcav.....6/28-7/11
6. Transformer33....?
7. Bagman.............6/29-7/5
8. Pap.............6/29-7/4 or longer
9.John RZRS (In Spirit)
10.
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[RZRluvr]

Here is a map of the Laurel Lakes/Hot Creek ride for Saturday. The Red line is leaving camp and the Pink line is returning:) I know it's not real detailed but it will give ya a general idea of where we are headed to.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkondo001/LaurelLakesLoop.jpg

[aaronjuarez]

George, that looks cool. I think we will probably ride out Sat. morning to your camp and meet you there that way we can do the Hot creek ride as well as the Laurel lake ride. Do you use a GPS in your car or a handheld? And if so which model do you have. I have been thinking about getting one before the trip.

[RZRluvr]

George, that looks cool. I think we will probably ride out Sat. morning to your camp and meet you there that way we can do the Hot creek ride as well as the Laurel lake ride. Do you use a GPS in your car or a handheld? And if so which model do you have. I have been thinking about getting one before the trip.

That sounds great Arron! I think we're about 10 miles from the Sherwin Creek Campground so it shouldn't take ya too long to get there. You can take Sherwin Creek Rd to the 395, cross over and head north along the 395 it's asphalt for a little way but then you will see the dirt trail that heads north. Just follow the power lines until ya get to Owens River Rd an turn right. Check out the directions to camp on post 181 on page 19. Owens River Rd is also asphalt for that section but you are aloud to ride on it. Pull it up on Google Earth and you will be able to clearly see the trail I'm talking about. As a matter of fact it is the Pink trail in my previous post.

I do have a GPS, it's the Garmin Nuvi 500 and I really like it. You can find it online for $200 or less, it's water and dust proof and comes pre loaded with the ToPo maps. It can be used for driving on and off road, on a bike, on a hike or even in a boat:)
The Lorance HD5M is a popular GPS also for the SxS's it's loaded with features but is in the $5-600 range.
Most of us also have radios so that makes it nice:)

[RZRluvr]

Hello All,
Here are the directions again along with some overview maps of the Ranger/Info Station and a couple of Water/Dump Stations.


As you head north on the 395 you will pass the Mammoth Airport on the right and then shortly after that you will pass Route 203 on the left. 7 miles past the 203 you will come to Owens River Rd. Then follow directions on post 181 on page 19.
If you need to fill up water, fuel and ice before you get to camp, you will want to turn left (West) onto the 203 and head toward the Town of Mammoth. I recomend pulling into Shady Rest campground to get fresh water, it will be just past the Ranger/Info center on the right.
If you need fuel, turn right out of Shady Rest back onto the 203 and there is a Gas Station/Mini Mart just up the road on the left.

Here is the GPS for the Shady Rest Water/Dump
37 38' 52.76" N
118 57' 48.20" W

Here is a Google Map of the Ranger Station, Shady Rest, McDonalds and Gas Station/Mini Mart area.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkondo001/TownFacilities.jpg

Here is my # 714-231-4631
Please feel free to call me with any questions or concerns you may have between now and then:) Kathy and I plan on rolling in about 8am on Wed 6/29/11.
George

[Br8ksumsht]

I just made resrevations for a few days....after all this talk I can't drive past this area on the way to Lake Tahoe without checking out the area. Unfortunatly we wont be up there till the 7th so I'm sure you will all be gone. Post some good pictures or some points of intrest after you guys get back.

If anyone is still up there we plan on pulling in early Thursday the 7th and pulling out to Lake Tahoe on the 9th. Staying at Sherwin Creek Campground and plan on doing the Laural Lake run Friday.

[RZRluvr]

I just made resrevations for a few days....after all this talk I can't drive past this area on the way to Lake Tahoe without checking out the area. Unfortunatly we wont be up there till the 7th so I'm sure you will all be gone. Post some good pictures or some points of intrest after you guys get back.

If anyone is still up there we plan on pulling in early Thursday the 7th and pulling out to Lake Tahoe on the 9th. Staying at Sherwin Creek Campground and plan on doing the Laural Lake run Friday.

Hey Jesse,
Most of the peeps will be leaving on the 5th but I think Bill, Bob and Brent were thinking about staying an extra week?
I suggest going to the Ranger Station and getting a free OHV map of the area, they are color and real nice. We will post up pics of our adventure:)
If you're looking for somewhere to ride on Thursday, the Lookout Mtn loop is cool and then the trip to Bald Mtn is fun too! Be safe! You're gonna love Mammoth:)

George

[grumpysrzr4]

george I'm leaving H.B 30th early before traffic.

[brevndeb]

We really want to go on this one trying hard to make this one happen.:D

[tomcav]

hey george , my group will be staying at big springs also :D ,so put me down for 4 rigs ,thanks ,,,,cant wait :):):):)

[aaronjuarez]

That sounds great Arron! I think we're about 10 miles from the Sherwin Creek Campground so it shouldn't take ya too long to get there. You can take Sherwin Creek Rd to the 395, cross over and head north along the 395 it's asphalt for a little way but then you will see the dirt trail that heads north. Just follow the power lines until ya get to Owens River Rd an turn right. Go 2 miles and turn left onto Big Springs Rd and we will be up on the left loop. Owens River Rd is also asphalt for that section but you are aloud to ride on it. Pull it up on Google Earth and you will be able to clearly see the trail I'm talking about. As a matter of fact it is the Pink trail in my previous post.

I do have a GPS, it's the Garmin Nuvi 500 and I really like it. You can find it online for $200 or less, it's water and dust proof and comes pre loaded with the ToPo maps. It can be used for driving on and off road, on a bike, on a hike or even in a boat:)
The Lorance HD5M is a popular GPS also for the SxS's it's loaded with features but is in the $5-600 range.
Most of us also have radios so that makes it nice:)
George thanks for the info. I have been looking and I think i am going to go with either the Nuvi 500 or the 550. It should be a good investment. We will be up there Friday morning so I will get everyone set up and be ready to leave about 8 to head out to your spot. Let me know also what fequence you guys are on. we all have radios as well so we can hook up that way as well. I will call you when we get in just to make sure we make contact. Thanks again for the info and I am looking forward to meeting you guys and riding with you.Aaron

[Bagman]

They run Weatherman, C0 1 on Rugged Radio.

[RZRluvr]

george I'm leaving H.B 30th early before traffic.

Awesome Bill! We're excited to see you guys:)

[RZRluvr]

We really want to go on this one trying hard to make this one happen.:D

We're keeping our fingers crossed Brev, we would love to spend the Holiday with you and the family:)

[RZRluvr]

hey george , my group will be staying at big springs also :D ,so put me down for 4 rigs ,thanks ,,,,cant wait :):):):)

That's awesome Tom! Will all four of you be there on the 28th?

[RZRluvr]

George thanks for the info. I have been looking and I think i am going to go with either the Nuvi 500 or the 550. It should be a good investment. We will be up there Friday morning so I will get everyone set up and be ready to leave about 8 to head out to your spot. Let me know also what fequence you guys are on. we all have radios as well so we can hook up that way as well. I will call you when we get in just to make sure we make contact. Thanks again for the info and I am looking forward to meeting you guys and riding with you.Aaron

Sounds good Aaron, and like Tim said we run on the Weatherman channel.

[RZRluvr]

Mammoth Lakes July 4th Weekend

1. George & Kathy..... 6/29-7/5
2. Trukndave..... 7/1-7/4
3. Grumpsrzr4.....6/30-7/4 or longer
4. Crazywatson.....7/1-7/5
5. Tomcav +3.....6/28-7/11
6. Transformer33....?
7. Bagman.............6/29-7/5
8. Pap.............6/29-7/4 or longer
9.John RZRS (In Spirit)
10.

[tomcav]

As of rht now 2 will be there the 30 next day 2 more ,.,,,i am sooo ready ,it wil be nice to see everybody ,., any kids on this trip,other than mine?:):) how many spots are there at campground?

[Transformer33]

We are still checking whether we can make this one hopefully we will pull it off :rolleyes:

[RZRluvr]

As of rht now 2 will be there the 30 next day 2 more ,.,,,i am sooo ready ,it wil be nice to see everybody ,., any kids on this trip,other than mine?:):) how many spots are there at campground?

Hey Tom,
There are 24 spots for RVs and 2 just for tents. As I said earlier, it's not a huge deal if it does fill up cause the whole area around the camp is open for dispersed camping. PM me your contact info so we can keep in touch while you're on your way:)

[RZRluvr]

We are still checking whether we can make this one hopefully we will pull it off :rolleyes:

You can do it Dan! We're rooting for ya:D

[RZRluvr]

Mammoth Lakes July 4th Weekend

1. George & Kathy..... 6/29-7/5
2. Trukndave..... 7/1-7/4
3. Grumpsrzr4.....6/30-7/4 or longer
4. Crazywatson.....7/1-7/5
5. Tomcav +3.....6/30-7/11
6. Transformer33....?
7. Bagman.............6/29-7/5
8. Pap.............6/29-7/4 or longer
9.John RZRS (In Spirit)
10.

[Fly-Boy]

I am one of TomCav's buddies coming up to Mammoth on the 30th or 1st and thought I would throw this out-

You guys might want to consider looking for a fallback location- with 1/2 of Glass Creek Campground closed this season and the trip falling so close to the 4th it may be next to impossible to get a spot or very many spots in Big Springs. Last year I camped outside Big Springs for 12 days. The campground was filled every night- with the same rigs the entire time. It seems people just move in and stay there all Summer. As was mentioned, there are a few great spots not to far from Big Springs. Depending on how many and how big the rigs- you might get everyone fairly close. It might also be worth parking at the 395 and Deadmans and taking a quick utv run up towards the lower campground if Big Springs is full.

I don't know if someone already put this out there but water is available at the rest stop on the West side of 395 just before turning off the 395 onto Owen's River Road. It's an easy in and out and faster than going into town for H2O- unfortunately the dump station is gone.

Tom has nothing but the finest things to say about all of you and we look forward to meeting everyone!
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[RZRluvr]

I am one of TomCav's buddies coming up to Mammoth on the 30th or 1st and thought I would throw this out-

You guys might want to consider looking for a fallback location- with 1/2 of Glass Creek Campground closed this season and the trip falling so close to the 4th it may be next to impossible to get a spot or very many spots in Big Springs. Last year I camped outside Big Springs for 12 days. The campground was filled every night- with the same rigs the entire time. It seems people just move in and stay there all Summer. As was mentioned, there are a few great spots not to far from Big Springs. Depending on how many and how big the rigs- you might get everyone fairly close. It might also be worth parking at the 395 and Deadmans and taking a quick utv run up towards the lower campground if Big Springs is full.

I don't know if someone already put this out there but water is available at the rest stop on the West side of 395 just before turning off the 395 onto Owen's River Road. It's an easy in and out and faster than going into town for H2O- unfortunately the dump station is gone.

Tom has nothing but the finest things to say about all of you and we look forward to meeting everyone!


Hey Chris,
You must have been reading my mind:D Getting up there early in the week in the past I have'nt had an issue at Big Springs but it did get more crowded toward the weekend. With the size of the group that we have and the arrival times ranging from Wed-Fri, I was thinking it would be best to find an area outside Big Spring Campground either on the north or south side of Owens River Rd. That way we will be able to all stay together and park however we want. I'm actually thinking about heading up there this weekend to do a recon mission:D
There are several folks coming up for there first time so I want to try to make it easy as possible:)
I will keep everyone up to date on the location.
Give me a call Chris when you get a chance and we can compare thoughts and come up with a great area! 714-231-4631
George

[RZRluvr]

Here are a couple of ideas I had for alternate camp spots where we all could fit:)

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkondo001/AlternateCamps.jpg

[Beach Leo]

Dang wish you would have made this ride a week earlier or a week later...Well wish in one hand and chit in the other...We always... never get the wish..To bad we can't be at two-place at the same time...

[trukndave]

I was worried about the same thing. The June lake loop is completely booked too. I checked last night.

[RZRluvr]

I was worried about the same thing. The June lake loop is completely booked too. I checked last night.

No worries Dave, there is plenty of places to camp:) We have 3 places we are going to recon. All of which will hold our group nicely:D This will work out better anyways cause we will have the ability to set up however we like and keep the group together.
I just talked to Chris (Fly-Boy) and he may fly up tomorrow and recon the area for best access. If not I am going to go up Saturday morning and do the same. Chris said he stayed in area #1 ( on the next post) last year and it was great and could hold our rigs:) Plus the 2S04 (Big Spring Rd.) is smooth and nice. I will keep ya all posted:)

[RZRluvr]

Here is a new version of the alternate camping areas. We are thinking #1 will be the best but we will know for sure after we do some recon this weekend.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkondo001/AltCamp123.jpg

[aaronjuarez]

We are camping at the Sherwin Creek campground. We have a spot that a friend is not going to use. I was going to cancel the reservation but if someone wants it I can set them up. I think it is only $20 a night and we have it from the 1st till the 4th. Let me know if it helps. If I do not hear anything by end of next week. I will cancel, just don't want to get stuck with cancellation fee.
Thanks

[RZRluvr]

We are camping at the Sherwin Creek campground. We have a spot that a friend is not going to use. I was going to cancel the reservation but if someone wants it I can set them up. I think it is only $20 a night and we have it from the 1st till the 4th. Let me know if it helps. If I do not hear anything by end of next week. I will cancel, just don't want to get stuck with cancellation fee.
Thanks

I'm sure someone will take ya up on it Aaron:)
It's getting closer, I'm soooooooo pumped:D

[crazywatson]

Its getting close :) I just repacked my muffler and just need to change my oil and i'm ready.

[RZRluvr]

Its getting close :) I just repacked my muffler and just need to change my oil and i'm ready.

Sweet! I'm replacing all the bushings today with the deralin ones today and I'll be ready:)
We are driving up tomorrow to do a recon mission for a campsite where we all can fit. It's gonna be in the area surrounding Big Spring, I just want to find an area that will be easy for the big MoHos and Monster haulers:D I'll take lots of pics and let everyone know what we find when we get home on Sunday evening:)
George

[trukndave]

Can you stop at the bakery in Bishop and bring me back some sweet cinnamon muffins or something ;)

[RZRluvr]

Can you stop at the bakery in Bishop and bring me back some sweet cinnamon muffins or something ;)

No problem Dave! 1 or 2 dozen? They may be a bit stale by the time you get them though:rolleyes:

[aaronjuarez]

Can you stop at the bakery in Bishop and bring me back some sweet cinnamon muffins or something ;)
George, me too. Can you stop by Jacks and pick up some breakfast for me as well. j/k I am really looking forward to the trip and meeting up with you guys. Have a good weekend

[tomcav]

Can you stop at the bakery in Bishop and bring me back some sweet cinnamon muffins or something ;)
you talking about schats bakery ? mmmmm chesse bread:):):)

[trukndave]

you talking about schats bakery ? mmmmm chesse bread:):):)

Yep! Schats has got some good stuff!!:)

[tomcav]

hey dave they also have one in mammoth,. very busy last time i was there, love to stop in bishop but i think we will be there to early :(

[crazywatson]

Jalapeno Cheddar bread is my favorite toasted with some butter.Mmmmm

[trukndave]

you guys are making me hungry....

[grumpysrzr4]

mite be worried about nothing but check out fuel stops . its been long time cence I been in lonepine an bishop ( DEISEL ).34'trailor +20' pickup don't fit to well in most gas stations.

[tomcav]

i stoped in bishop cant remember the name ,on the east side of the street ,had a dumpststion/carwash/ diesel mini mart, may have been a shell ?

[trukndave]

mite be worried about nothing but check out fuel stops . its been long time cence I been in lonepine an bishop ( DEISEL ).34'trailor +20' pickup don't fit to well in most gas stations.

I went through there a couple years ago and pulled into a pretty large Chevron on right hand side for diesel in Lone Pine. There's also a large diesel station as you are leaving Bishop on right hand side with diesel "speed" pumps.

[tomcav]

are we going to do a potluck or something ?:D

[RZRluvr]

mite be worried about nothing but check out fuel stops . its been long time cence I been in lonepine an bishop ( DEISEL ).34'trailor +20' pickup don't fit to well in most gas stations.

For sure Bill, I will take good notes and pictures tomorrow of fuel stops that are big enough for the monster haulers:)

[RZRluvr]

are we going to do a potluck or something ?:D

For sure! What night do you guys want to do it?

[RZRluvr]

George, me too. Can you stop by Jacks and pick up some breakfast for me as well. j/k I am really looking forward to the trip and meeting up with you guys. Have a good weekend

No problem Aaron! I'll tell Jack you said hello:D

[crazywatson]

Man I bet George and Kathy are eating gourmet bread right now :)

[RZRluvr]

OK Boys and Girls, we have returned from our Recon mission to Mammoth to find a home for La Famila and we have great news:) After a long hard day of fighting off bears and pissed off cows Kathy and I found an awesome campsite in the pines with room for more than 20 large rigs and easy access. There are no bumper dragging dips or any off-camber hilly crazy stuff to worry about.
The area we found is about 3/4 miles southwest of Big Spring campground. So we will still be close to the river and have great access to the trails.

The new directions are as follows-----
1. From the 395 Turn East onto Owens River Rd
2. Go 2.4 miles and turn Right onto Forest Rd 2S85
3. Stay on 2S85 for 1 mile and you will see camp on your right.

Now that was easy!!:D

Notes.....
As your driving down Owens River Rd about 1.5 miles in, you will start to go down a small grade SLOW WAY DOWN cause Big Spring Rd will quickly come up on your left and then 1/2 mile after Big Spring Rd you will be turning Right onto 2S85.
The GPS for the intersection of Owens River Rd and 2S85 is....
37 44' 58.37 N
118 55' 55.96 W

And then the GPS for the campsite on the 2S85 is.....
37 44' 31.10 N
118 56' 53.47 W

Also if you need to fill up fresh water, just to the South of Owens River Rd on the 395 there is a Rest Stop that is very large and has 3 water fill-up points. 2 by the buildings on the northside of the lot and one on the southside of the lot.
Also I will place large Orange traffic cones at the intersection of Owens River Rd and Forest Rd 2S85 just so ya know your at the right place:)
One more quick note....
The right turn onto 2S85 is not a U turn but close. This won't be a problem for trailers and 5er's but a large MoHo with a trailer may take a back up or two. If you feel it is a bit tight of a turn for ya, you can continue down Owens River Rd for 1/2 mile and turn around at intersection head back to the West and pull straight in:D
Well here are a bunch of pics, and I know I am probably forgetting something but I know you guys will remind me. I'll post up the fuel info after dinner:)
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkondo001/Mammoth%20Recon%202011/P1000447.jpg
Comming up on 2S85 on right
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http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkondo001/Mammoth%20Recon%202011/P1000454.jpg
View of right turn onto 2S85
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkondo001/Mammoth%20Recon%202011/P1000455.jpg
Head on down the road
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkondo001/Mammoth%20Recon%202011/P1000456.jpg
Stay straight on 2S85 (It is old asphalt most of the way)
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkondo001/Mammoth%20Recon%202011/P1000457.jpg
Keep going!
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkondo001/Mammoth%20Recon%202011/P1000458.jpg
And going!
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkondo001/Mammoth%20Recon%202011/P1000426.jpg
Getting closer!
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkondo001/Mammoth%20Recon%202011/P1000428.jpg
Almost!
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkondo001/Mammoth%20Recon%202011/P1000438.jpg
Finally:D
Here is a map overview of the area.
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkondo001/Mammoth%20Recon%202011/Camp2011.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkondo001/Mammoth%20Recon%202011/P1000469.jpg
Rest Stop
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkondo001/Mammoth%20Recon%202011/P1000468.jpg
Water
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkondo001/Mammoth%20Recon%202011/P1000478.jpg
Bring your skis and snow boards, there is still 8' of snow:eek:
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkondo001/Mammoth%20Recon%202011/P1000480.jpg
Twin Lakes is thawed out
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkondo001/Mammoth%20Recon%202011/P1000489.jpg
Lake Mary still has ice on it
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkondo001/Mammoth%20Recon%202011/P1000498.jpg
Waterfall above Twin Lakes
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkondo001/Mammoth%20Recon%202011/P1000503.jpg
Kathy next to Lake Mammie
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkondo001/Mammoth%20Recon%202011/P1000504.jpg
Kathy and some crazy guy she found on the side of the road:eek:

Oh, if you're wondering about all those trailers in the pics. They were a Black Powder gun club that goes there every June. We have never seen anyone in there in the past and neither have they. We should have the whole place to ourselves!

[aaronjuarez]

George, thanks for the post. It looks like it is still pretty cool. I am not sure if you guys stayed the night but how was the weather in the evening?

[RZRluvr]

George, thanks for the post. It looks like it is still pretty cool. I am not sure if you guys stayed the night but how was the weather in the evening?

We did stay the night and it was beautiful:) It was about 78 during the day and high 40's at night. Now we stayed at the Ski Resort as you see in the pics, and it was a bit cooler there as you can imagine. The camping area is about 2000' lower and much warmer:D

[crazywatson]

Thats allot of snow and ice :eek:

[RZRluvr]

Thats allot of snow and ice :eek:

Sure is! It's crazy, warm and dry at camp but you go up the mountain a little ways and you're in a winter wonderland in July:eek: All these years we have been going up there, we have never seen snow at the base of the resort. They still have an 8' base and expect to still have the lifts open through the 4th:)

[RZRluvr]

Here is the Fuel info! These stations all have good access for large RV's:) Now if you show up during rush hour at any of these locations, I can't be held responsible for any headaches you may develop :eek:
These stations are in order running north on the 395.

1. Pilot truck stop on right and Arco on the left in Adelanto.
2. Pilot truck stop at Kremer Junction (Diesel in the rear:eek:)
3. Shell Station in Pearsonville (Diesel on North side of building)
4. Chevron at Coso Junction
5. Mobile in Olancha
6. Chevron on right in Big Pine
7. Shell on the right entering Bishop
8. Shell leaving Bishop right side
9. Paiute Casino left side leaving Bishop

[RZRluvr]

Mammoth Lakes July 4th Weekend

1. George & Kathy..... 6/29-7/5
2. Trukndave..... 7/1-7/4
3. Grumpsrzr4.....6/30-7/4 or longer
4. Crazywatson.....7/1-7/5
5. Tomcav +3.....6/30-7/11
6. Transformer33....?
7. Bagman.............6/29-7/5
8. Pap.............6/29-7/4 or longer
9.John RZRS (In Spirit)
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[trukndave]

Awesome George!! Looks like pure beautifulness up there!! How far would you say it is to get to showers and a dump station from the campground?

[Bagman]

How much of the riding is going to be on snow covered trails???

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bq5cSIr4dUg/SoMKVMIqxVI/AAAAAAAAAN8/cHuV_hSBEkI/s320/shivering-16671.gif

[RZRluvr]

Awesome George!! Looks like pure beautifulness up there!! How far would you say it is to get to showers and a dump station from the campground?

Less than 20 minutes:) We will be about in the middle between Mammoth Lakes and June Lake. I know for a fact that Mammoth has Free and pay dumps that are simple to get to and several campgrounds that have pay showers. I believe that the June Lake area also has full RV facilities and showers also. Or you could just jump in the river with a bar of soap:eek:

[Pap]

George, Thank you very much for all your work to make this trip happen and go smoothly and safely for all of us. I am really excited about this trip and can't wait to get there.
Donna and I will most likely be into camp around noon on the 29th.

[RZRluvr]

How much of the riding is going to be on snow covered trails???

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bq5cSIr4dUg/SoMKVMIqxVI/AAAAAAAAAN8/cHuV_hSBEkI/s320/shivering-16671.gif

Very little! We may run into some snow on Laurel Mtn on the way to the Laurel lakes. We will have to do a recon run on Thursday or Friday to see if the trail to the lake is passible for the Saturday ride. I talked with the Ranger and was told as of Sat 6/18/11 it was closed to trucks but UTVs, quads and bikes are ok if you can make it:D We have been up there several times while there was still snow on the ground and it was beautiful! It was about 65-70 degrees on top but still snow everywhere:D Most of the riding is on the eastside of the 395 in and around the Owens River Valley (about 7500') The top of Laurel Mtn is a little over 10,000'

[DUNE DUMMY 29]

WE ARE GOING TO MISS YOU GUYS ON THIS TRIP. WE WILL BE @ THE DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS ROCKIN OUT WITH REO SPEEDWAGON.:D

[RZRluvr]

George, Thank you very much for all your work to make this trip happen and go smoothly and safely for all of us. I am really excited about this trip and can't wait to get there.
Donna and I will most likely be into camp around noon on the 29th.

Awesome Bob! You must have known I was thinking about you, I was just getting ready to send you an e-mail to let ya know about the new area and directions:) Give me a call if ya need anything or have any questions! 714-231-4631.
As I mentioned in post 181, you may want to drive past the turn off to the 2S85 on Owens River Rd for about a half mile and there will be an intersection you can turn around in and then come back to the west on Owens River Rd and be able to drive straight onto 2S85:) I think with your long wheelbase and towing a trailer it might require a back up or two. But you will know better than me once you arrive.

George

[Bagman]

WE ARE GOING TO MISS YOU GUYS ON THIS TRIP. WE WILL BE @ THE DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS ROCKIN OUT WITH REO SPEEDWAGON.:D

The 80's called and want their Band back :rolleyes:

[RZRluvr]

Here is an overview map of the Intersection you BIG BOYS can turn around at if the Right turn onto the 2S85 is a bit tight for ya:)
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkondo001/IntersectionTurnAround.jpg

[DUNE DUMMY 29]

The 80's called and want their Band back :rolleyes:
I AM LOST IN THE 80S. ACTUALLY REO HAS BEEN AROUND SINCE 1972.

[Fly-Boy]

Couple of questions- you guys have a plan for fire wood? Maybe a chain saw and a firewood permit? (not sure how a chain saw would work at elevation)
Anyone bringing a two wheeler?

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[crazywatson]

Couple of questions- you guys have a plan for fire wood? Maybe a chain saw and a firewood permit? (not sure how a chain saw would work at elevation)
Anyone bringing a two wheeler?

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I'll be bringing a chainsaw.There is plenty of wood out there.George had me using a hand saw last time.A couple times I thought I was going to pass out.I wasnt working to good at that altitude.lol

[RZRluvr]

I'll be bringing a chainsaw.There is plenty of wood out there.George had me using a hand saw last time.A couple times I thought I was going to pass out.I wasnt working to good at that altitude.lol

Good thinking Steve! Cutting all that wood by hand wooped my azz too:eek:
I'm gonna bring some wood to get the fire started, but like Steve said there is tons of wood to gather. I drove down Deadman Springs Rd yesterday and there are ton of piles of brush and limbs the Forest Service has gathered up for fire control that we can go get:)

[RZRluvr]

Mammoth Lakes July 4th Weekend

1. George & Kathy..... 6/29-7/5
2. Trukndave..... 7/1-7/4
3. Grumpsrzr4.....6/30-7/4 or longer
4. Crazywatson.....7/1-7/5
5. Tomcav +3.....6/30-7/11
6. Transformer33....?
7. Bagman.............6/29-7/5
8. Pap.............6/29-7/4 or longer
9. John RZRS (In Spirit)
10. Fly-Boy (Chris) 6/30 evening or 6/31 morning--7/10
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[Fly-Boy]

Mammoth Lakes July 4th Weekend

1. George & Kathy..... 6/29-7/5
2. Trukndave..... 7/1-7/4
3. Grumpsrzr4.....6/30-7/4 or longer
4. Crazywatson.....7/1-7/5
5. Tomcav +3.....6/30-7/11
6. Transformer33....?
7. Bagman.............6/29-7/5
8. Pap.............6/29-7/4 or longer
9. John RZRS (In Spirit)
10. Fly-Boy (Chris) 6/30 evening or 6/31 morning--7/10
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[Bagman]

Couple of questions- you guys have a plan for fire wood? Maybe a chain saw and a firewood permit? (not sure how a chain saw would work at elevation)
Anyone bringing a two wheeler?

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I am bringing my dual sport (CRF230). Nice to have a backup in case the RZR craps out. Maybe do some putting around on it.

[RZRluvr]

I am bringing my dual sport (CRF230). Nice to have a backup in case the RZR craps out. Maybe do some putting around on it.

It's a great area for the bike Tim, you will have tons of fun! And since you are such an early riser, you can ride into town each morning and bring us back some McDonalds breakfast :D

[RZRluvr]

Mammoth Lakes July 4th Weekend

1. George & Kathy..... 6/29-7/5
2. Trukndave..... 7/1-7/4
3. Grumpsrzr4.....6/30-7/4 or longer
4. Crazywatson.....7/1-7/5
5. Tomcav +3.....6/30-7/11
6. Transformer33....?
7. Bagman.............6/29-7/5
8. Pap.............6/29-7/4 or longer
9. John RZRS (In Spirit)
10. Fly-Boy (Chris) 6/30 evening or 6/31 morning--7/10
11.
12.




Important Note.....New camp site!! Check out post 181 on page 19!!


Sorry Chris, I had ya a month late:D

[Beach Leo]

Way-Good:D...looks like some will still be there till the 11th:) Just talking with the CEO and she said let go after our ride:) So now it up to me...Thinking of being there 7-7 to 7-11...Will know for certain after the 4th:)

[RZRluvr]

Way-Good:D...looks like some will still be there till the 11th:) Just talking with the CEO and she said let go after our ride:) So now it up to me...Thinking of being there 7-7 to 7-11...Will know for certain after the 4th:)

Awesome Leo:) You're gonna love it! When ya get into town, stop at the Ranger Station and grab some great free OHV maps:)

[Beach Leo]

Awesome Leo:) You're gonna love it! When ya get into town, stop at the Ranger Station and grab some great free OHV maps:)Will do George...Thanks for posting all this way-good info on Mammoth Lakes...If not for that don't know what we would be doing that week-end:confused:

[RZRluvr]

Will do George...Thanks for posting all this way-good info on Mammoth Lakes...If not for that don't know what we would be doing that week-end:confused:

Glad I could help Leo:) You and the CEO have fun and be safe!

[Fly-Boy]

Trailer is washed, waxed and ready. Just put the last tire on the final bike. All the bikes have been cleaned, lubed, new filters, oil... Waiting for new tires to arrive for the rhino (tomorrow) and then I will go through it- wash, change oil, filters... For some reason the GPS is not receiving from the antennae- ordered a new cable. Either way- I will have everything ready by end of the weekend. (a lot of work after having everything out in the dez since Oct)

Wife had planned to be in AZ until Tuesday of next week but plans have changed- Perhaps we can leave earlier. :cool:
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[RZRluvr]

Found a link to a list of public showers in Mammoth for those that are interested: http://www.visitmammoth.com/static/index.cfm?contentID=482
There is also one at the Pine Cliff Resort at June Lakes.
The closest one on the Mammoth list is the one at Mammoth Mountain RV Park which is on your left as you enter the town of Mammoth Lakes, right across the Ranger Station.

[grumpysrzr4]

goerge can't find this place on map or goggel ??? HELP

[RZRluvr]

goerge can't find this place on map or goggel ??? HELP

Give me a call, I will walk ya right to it:) 714-231-4631

[RZRluvr]

Hello All,
Here is another overview map of the area that shows the 395, Owens River Rd, 2S85 and the campsite:) This should help you if you're trying to locate the area on Google Earth or Google Maps and be able to zoom in on the area:) Quick note: If you find the Town of Mammoth Lakes, that is Rt 203. 7 miles to the North of Rt 203 is Owens River Rd that runs off to the East.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkondo001/LargeOverview.jpg

[Fly-Boy]

Found a link to a list of public showers in Mammoth for those that are interested: http://www.visitmammoth.com/static/index.cfm?contentID=482
There is also one at the Pine Cliff Resort at June Lakes.
The closest one on the Mammoth list is the one at Mammoth Mountain RV Park which is on your left as you enter the town of Mammoth Lakes, right across the Ranger Station.

I will have a 50 gallon drum and electric pump that runs off a trailer plug if anyone needs to refill water- anyone wants to borrow my drum so their buddies can take a shower is welcome to it. I will arrive with it full.

[RZRluvr]

You're AWESOME Chris!!:)
And the rest-stop with free water is only 5 minutes up the road so we can re fill it if we need to:D I'm also gonna bring a couple 6 gallon water jugs we can refill and put in peeps water tanks.

[Fly-Boy]

Yup-
We can use as much water as we want!

[RZRluvr]

Yup-
We can use as much water as we want!

Sweet!
That's what The Familia is all about, thinking and caring for others and not being self centered:)

[Beach Leo]

Hello All,
Here is another overview map of the area that shows the 395, Owens River Rd, 2S85 and the campsite:) This should help you if you're trying to locate the area on Google Earth or Google Maps and be able to zoom in on the area:) Quick note: If you find the Town of Mammoth Lakes, that is Rt 203. 7 miles to the North of Rt 203 is Owens River Rd that runs off to the East.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn115/kkondo001/LargeOverview.jpgHope this link helps is this it>>>>37 44' 31.10 N 118 56' 53.47 W - Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=37+44'+31.10+N+118+56'+53.47+W&ll=37.742774,-118.948438&spn=0.011012,0.026157&gl=us&t=h&z=16)

[RZRluvr]

Hope this link helps is this it>>>>37 44' 31.10 N 118 56' 53.47 W - Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=37+44'+31.10+N+118+56'+53.47+W&ll=37.742774,-118.948438&spn=0.011012,0.026157&gl=us&t=h&z=16)

Yep, that's the right area:) The campsite is about 1/8 mile south of your red pin.

[RZRluvr]

Mammoth Lakes July 4th Weekend

1. George & Kathy..... 6/29-7/5
2. Trukndave..... 7/1-7/4
3. Grumpsrzr4.....6/30-7/4 or longer
4. Crazywatson.....7/1-7/5
5. Tomcav +3.....6/30-7/11
6. Transformer33....?
7. Bagman.............6/29-7/5
8. Pap.............6/29-7/4 or longer
9. John RZRS (In Spirit)
10. Fly-Boy (Chris) 6/30 evening or 6/31 morning--7/10
11.
12.

Important Note.....New camp site!! Check out post 181 on page 19!!

[RZRluvr]

Trailer is washed, waxed and ready. Just put the last tire on the final bike. All the bikes have been cleaned, lubed, new filters, oil... Waiting for new tires to arrive for the rhino (tomorrow) and then I will go through it- wash, change oil, filters... For some reason the GPS is not receiving from the antennae- ordered a new cable. Either way- I will have everything ready by end of the weekend. (a lot of work after having everything out in the dez since Oct)

Wife had planned to be in AZ until Tuesday of next week but plans have changed- Perhaps we can leave earlier. :cool:
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That's awesome Chris! Earlier the better:D Remember to thank the wife:)

[Fly-Boy]

Some pretty good info on the Mammoth riding- Eyes of the Inyo (http://www.mammothmc.com/)

I would love to attempt Wheeler Ridge if anyone is up for it. I have never ridden it so we might not make it in a UTV- Good chance we would get into some snow this year.

There are also some really good rides in the Glass Mountains- We could do a big loop from camp, down to Benton Crossing, up into the Glass Mountains and then back to camp.

If you see something you want to try and want tracks email me. I will get them.
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[RZRluvr]

Some pretty good info on the Mammoth riding- Eyes of the Inyo (http://www.mammothmc.com/)

I would love to attempt Wheeler Ridge if anyone is up for it. I have never ridden it so we might not make it in a UTV- Good chance we would get into some snow this year.

There are also some really good rides in the Glass Mountains- We could do a big loop from camp, down to Benton Crossing, up into the Glass Mountains and then back to camp.

If you see something you want to try and want tracks email me. I will get them.
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Good thinking Chris! Wheeler Ridge may be difficult cause we're not street legal, but I think we can get to the Glass Mtns. From camp:)

[Bagman]

Thanx for the info.

After doing some reading, do we need to have a wilderness pass of whatever it's called???

Also what about campfire permits???

[RZRluvr]

I really want to do this one! Found this for you guys: Off Roading In Mammoth - OHV Requlations in City Concierge at Mammoth Lakes (http://www.mammothlakes.info/activities/off_road_touring.shtml)

Be safe have a great time and take lots of pictures!

You know you're always welcome Papa:) We will miss ya!

[Fly-Boy]

Asphalt??? Since I have an AZ license plate I figured I would just say something like this:

Officer, my family and I left Phoenix two days ago. We are on our way to Sea World. Can you tell me how to find a trail over these mountains?

Think it will work?
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[Fly-Boy]

Thanx for the info.

After doing some reading, do we need to have a wilderness pass of whatever it's called???

Also what about campfire permits???

Unless it has changed since last year- no on the wilderness permit and yes on the campfire permit.
We can get a campfire permit on our way into town or from any ranger.
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[RZRluvr]

Thanx for the info.

After doing some reading, do we need to have a wilderness pass of whatever it's called???

Also what about campfire permits???

Good question Tim:D The answer is NO and Yes, no need for the Wilderness pass but we do need to have a campfire permit. I have a campfire permit so we're good in that area. If we plan on having a fire in more than one location, we will need more permits. Good thing is they are free at the Ranger Station or you can go on the National Forest web-site, print one out an sign it:) Here is the link, just answer the 4 questions and you're good to go. The page says Sequoia 2010 permit but when you complete the test and print it will say 2011:) Campfire Permit Page - Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument (http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/passespermits/campfire_permit/campfire-index.html)

[RZRluvr]

Asphalt??? Since I have an AZ license plate I figured I would just say something like this:

Officer, my family and I left Phoenix two days ago. We are on our way to Sea World. Can you tell me how to find a trail over these mountains?

Think it will work?
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You crack my azz up Chris:D If you say your name is Clark Grizwald and you're on your way to Wally World, that might work:eek:

[Bagman]

Good question Tim:D The answer is NO and Yes, no need for the Wilderness pass but we do need to have a campfire permit. I have a campfire permit so we're good in that area. If we plan on having a fire in more than one location, we will need more permits. Good thing is they are free at the Ranger Station or you can go on the National Forest web-site, print one out an sign it:) Here is the link, just answer the 4 questions and you're good to go. The page says Sequoia 2010 permit but when you complete the test and print it will say 2011:) Campfire Permit Page - Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument (http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/passespermits/campfire_permit/campfire-index.html)

The website states a responsible person has to be in charge of your fire. How do YOU get away with that??? http://www.glamisdunes.com/invision/style_emoticons/default/js.png


Thanx for the info. Printed and bookmarked the page.

[RZRluvr]

The website states a responsible person has to be in charge of your fire. How do YOU get away with that??? http://www.glamisdunes.com/invision/style_emoticons/default/js.png


Thanx for the info. Printed and bookmarked the page.

It just goes to show ya that looks aren't everything:eek:

[Fly-Boy]

Was looking at the weather in Mammoth this morning and there is a Flood Watch & Warning through Sunday- The warm weather is causing all that snow to melt faster than they want.

Should make for some interesting rides! :D
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[RZRluvr]

Was looking at the weather in Mammoth this morning and there is a Flood Watch & Warning through Sunday- The warm weather is causing all that snow to melt faster than they want.

Should make for some interesting rides! :D
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Sweet! I don't mind the water, just hate cleaning all the mud off:eek:

[RZRluvr]

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Looks like it's gonna be a great week:) It will be a little warmer where we camp cause we're a bit lower in eleavation:D

[Fly-Boy]

Well my tires won't be ready till Tuesday- I guess they forgot to fax the tire order in on Monday when I dropped the wheels off!

I am gonna BBQ that guys a$$ in molass if they aren't ready on Tuesday-
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[RZRluvr]

Mammoth Lakes July 4th Weekend

1. George & Kathy..... 6/29-7/5
2. Trukndave..... 7/1-7/4
3. Grumpsrzr4.....6/30-7/4 or longer
4. Crazywatson.....7/1-7/5
5. Tomcav +3.....6/30-7/11
6. Transformer33....?
7. Bagman.............6/29-7/5
8. Pap.............6/29-7/4 or longer
9. John RZRS (In Spirit)
10. Fly-Boy (Chris) 6/28 evening or 6/29 morning--7/10
11.
12.

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[RZRluvr]

Well my tires won't be ready till Tuesday- I guess they forgot to fax the tire order in on Monday when I dropped the wheels off!

I am gonna BBQ that guys a$$ in molass if they aren't ready on Tuesday-
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Good Luck Chris, I'll lite the BBQ for ya:eek:
So does that mean we will see ya Tuesday night or Wednesday morning?

[tomcav]

Well my tires won't be ready till Tuesday- I guess they forgot to fax the tire order in on Monday when I dropped the wheels off!

I am gonna BBQ that guys a$$ in molass if they aren't ready on Tuesday-
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i may still have a source for tires ,if ya need them at the last minute ,call me if ya need :)

[aaronjuarez]

Well my tires won't be ready till Tuesday- I guess they forgot to fax the tire order in on Monday when I dropped the wheels off!

I am gonna BBQ that guys a$$ in molass if they aren't ready on Tuesday-
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I am leaving friday morning from the Corona area and staying at the Sherwin creek campground about 12 miles from you guys. If you need I would be more than happy to bring them up for you if the pick up is local. Let me know if you need me to.
Aaron

[trukndave]

George, we will be pulling in on Friday between 2 and 4pm is my guess. We are staying til Tuesday 5th. Leave me a spot next to river so I have a place to dump my black-water tank before I leave tues:eek::eek::eek::eek:;)

[RZRluvr]

George, we will be pulling in on Friday between 2 and 4pm is my guess. We are staying til Tuesday 5th. Leave me a spot next to river so I have a place to dump my black-water tank before I leave tues:eek::eek::eek::eek:;)

You crack me up:D
I don't think they make poopy hoses that long anyways, it's probably 800-1000' to the river:eek: I just burn mine at night in the campfire, it's a little rough on the nose at first but after a while you get used to it:eek: I hope you've warned your wife about us:) Is there anything I should know so I don't make an azz of myself:eek:?
Does she know you wear her Red Thongs on your camping trips? Just asking cuz I don't wanna get ya in trouble! Ya know it may be one of those what happens at the camp stays at the camp?

[grumpysrzr4]

what did we decide on pot luck or did I miss a thread ? :eek::eek:

[trukndave]

You crack me up:D
I don't think they make poopy hoses that long anyways, it's probably 800-1000' to the river:eek: I just burn mine at night in the campfire, it's a little rough on the nose at first but after a while you get used to it:eek: I hope you've warned your wife about us:) Is there anything I should know so I don't make an azz of myself:eek:?
Does she know you wear her Red Thongs on your camping trips? Just asking cuz I don't wanna get ya in trouble! Ya know it may be one of those what happens at the camp stays at the camp?

OK, my wife is a real piece of work. She is currently on "work-release" and has a court order, she cant be within 100 feet of a domestic animal. She drinks a lot, and gets down right awnry, so don't mention anything about her Bon Jovi tattoo on her neck. She can be a sweet heart at times, but only after she has beat me down with a wood spoon, generally in the evening. It's a good release for her. Other than this stuff, just be yourself, and everything will probably go OK. ;)

[Bagman]

You crack me up:D
I don't think they make poopy hoses that long anyways, it's probably 800-1000' to the river:eek: I just burn mine at night in the campfire, it's a little rough on the nose at first but after a while you get used to it:eek: I hope you've warned your wife about us:) Is there anything I should know so I don't make an azz of myself:eek:?
Does she know you wear her Red Thongs on your camping trips? Just asking cuz I don't wanna get ya in trouble! Ya know it may be one of those what happens at the camp stays at the camp?

A Husband brings home a skunk one day from work.
His Wife asked what it was for???
Husband says "it's a pet".
Wife asked where it was going to stay???
Husband says in the house.
"But what about the smell???" the Wife exclaims!!!
The Husband responds "Well let him get use to it like I did!!!"

[RZRluvr]

OK, my wife is a real piece of work. She is currently on "work-release" and has a court order, she cant be within 100 feet of a domestic animal. She drinks a lot, and gets down right awnry, so don't mention anything about her Bon Jovi tattoo on her neck. She can be a sweet heart at times, but only after she has beat me down with a wood spoon, generally in the evening. It's a good release for her. Other than this stuff, just be yourself, and everything will probably go OK. ;)

I'm in tears and just don't know what to say:eek: Aleast she's not bad enough to have to wear a shock collar, or is she?

[RZRluvr]

A Husband brings home a skunk one day from work.
His Wife asked what it was for???
Husband says "it's a pet".
Wife asked where it was going to stay???
Husband says in the house.
"But what about the smell???" the Wife exclaims!!!
The Husband responds "Well let him get use to it like I did!!!"

I know how he feels! I thought my farts stunk:D She always blames the dogs:D

[RZRluvr]

what did we decide on pot luck or did I miss a thread ? :eek::eek:

I'm pretty sure it was brought up before and I think it's a great idea Bill:)
I'm thinking since we will still have peeps rolling in on Friday afternoon we should do the Pot-Luck on Saturday evening. And so everyone doesn't have to make a ton of food and spend a bunch of $, everyone can make a dish of their favorite specialty and we'll have a nice hodge podge of goodies:) What do you guys think?
I will start a list!

[RZRluvr]

Saturday Night Pot-Luck

1. Kathy & George....Chicken Enchiladas, Mochiko Chicken, Jello Cream Cheese Squares and cookies for the kiddies (Big and Small)
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Mammoth Lakes July 4th Weekend

1. George & Kathy..... 6/29-7/5
2. Trukndave..... 7/1-7/4
3. Grumpsrzr4.....6/30-7/4 or longer
4. Crazywatson.....7/1-7/5
5. Tomcav +3.....6/30-7/11
6. Transformer33....?
7. Bagman.............6/29-7/5
8. Pap.............6/29-7/4 or longer
9. John RZRS (In Spirit)
10. Fly-Boy (Chris) 6/28 evening or 6/29 morning--7/10
11. Aaron & Friends....6/30-7/5 (Camping at Sherwin Creek)
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Important Note.....New camp site!! Check out post 181 on page 19!!