So the days I have off for this trip are Dec 27th - 31st. Generally I figure the first and last days as travel since BBRSP is so far out there. The current plan I have is to camp at a different site each night so as to have more time each day to drive the 4x4 trails and hike each day. I will update this post once I have more info ready. Currently I am thinking about going to Terlingua on the 26th so as to drive the Christmas Mountains.
As for supplies; I am going to take a minimum of 15 gallons of gas and 5 gallons of water in a jug plus water bottles. Basic recovery gear is a must along with a shovel since the soil out there varies greatly depending on which part of the park you are in.
There are good showers and bathrooms at the park headquarters but do not expect to go there daily. There are a good number of solar bathrooms through out the park now so as restroom use is not a big deal anymore.
Campsites and Movement plan:
Dec 27: Ojo Escondido Pens (2 sites reservered) has a bathroom
Dec 28: Pila Montoya 1
- will pass through Ranger Station for restrooms and showers-
Dec 29: Javelin Pens (2 sites reserved)
Dec 30: South Leyva has bathroom, close to showers
Dec 31: Check out and head home
Currently the sites can handle 8 people. If we get closer and need more I will call back. Camps are spread out enough we can explore/ drive/ hike in different parts of the park each day and end up at the next campground pretty easy. I will start working on a loose driving route to get the most from the park.
Gear and Equipment for the Rig: At least good A/T tires, tire air gauge, a tire repair kit, and a 2M radio is a good suggestion.
Current head count 10/17/2017: 3 rigs 5 people
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@Jerry +1 yes
@Yunohoo
@Taco Loco was flaccid, now limp and most likely no.
Had to back out...
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As for supplies; I am going to take a minimum of 15 gallons of gas and 5 gallons of water in a jug plus water bottles. Basic recovery gear is a must along with a shovel since the soil out there varies greatly depending on which part of the park you are in.
There are good showers and bathrooms at the park headquarters but do not expect to go there daily. There are a good number of solar bathrooms through out the park now so as restroom use is not a big deal anymore.
Campsites and Movement plan:
Dec 27: Ojo Escondido Pens (2 sites reservered) has a bathroom
Dec 28: Pila Montoya 1
- will pass through Ranger Station for restrooms and showers-
Dec 29: Javelin Pens (2 sites reserved)
Dec 30: South Leyva has bathroom, close to showers
Dec 31: Check out and head home
Currently the sites can handle 8 people. If we get closer and need more I will call back. Camps are spread out enough we can explore/ drive/ hike in different parts of the park each day and end up at the next campground pretty easy. I will start working on a loose driving route to get the most from the park.
Gear and Equipment for the Rig: At least good A/T tires, tire air gauge, a tire repair kit, and a 2M radio is a good suggestion.
Current head count 10/17/2017: 3 rigs 5 people
@tx_shooter +1
@Jerry +1 yes
@Yunohoo
@Taco Loco was flaccid, now limp and most likely no.
Had to back out...
@unevolved
friend of unevolved
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, but it is kinda late for my planning, wife still wants to spend a day or two Alpine
