Mendocino BDT (Oct 11-13)

[Fertala]

Hi this is Fernando I’ll be there I’m ready to meet all of you thanks see you there

 

[SeanCastro]

***You must have a ticket to attend this event***

MENDOCINO BDT


Dates: Oct 11-13
Trip duration: 3 days/2 nights (meetup Friday AM, head home Sunday AM)
Vehicle Requirements: 4x4, AWD (high clearance), and Sprinter 4x4s
GPX File: coming soon

Trip Lead: Rick Carlson

Meeting Location [date]
Upper Lake @ 9am.
775 CA-20, Upper Lake, CA 95485 (Chevron)

Please make sure you arrive with a full tank of fuel and all of the necessities required for the duration of the trip. Cheapest gas in the vicinity is at Coyote Valley Casino in Redwood Valley about 5 minutes north of Ukiah and the highway 20 exit.

Documents/Fees
n/a

Camping
We'll be camping at all dispersed locations. With that in mind, bring appropriate gear for packing out your trash, and a portable toilet.

Firearms
This is a family friendly event. We ask that you leave your firearm at home or keep it stowed away in your vehicle at all times. Please make sure you read up on National Forest regulations if you are carrying a firearm in your vehicle.

Pets
Please let me know how you guys feel about pets on this trip!

Gear & Fuel
Bring appropriate hiking/outdoor gear. [this should be updated with expected weather based on time of year ]. Please have a GMRS radio either handheld or mounted in your rig as this will be our form of communication on the trip.

Medical Info / Emergency Contact
Please print a copy of pertinent medical info and emergency contact info (at least two persons) on a card/piece of paper, and have this attached to your visor.

Comms: GMRS channel 15, freq 462.550
Firewood: please bring firewood if you can!


Itinerary


Day 1 | Upper Lake to Hull Mountain

Camp: Grizzly Flats or Skunk Rock
Mileage: 66 miles (mostly pavement with some dirt)
Day 1 starts with pavement, then the duration of of the trip is all dirt (except a few short miles around Lake Pillsbury)

• Lake Pillsbury
• Eel River
• Hull Mountain Lookout
• Drive to top of Bald Mountain
• Find camp!

Day 2 | Hull Mountain to Board Tree Campground
Camp: Board Tree Campground vicinity
Mileage: 80 miles (95% dirt)

• Stop at Black Butte River Ranch
• Visit the Eel River
• Visit Howard Lake (great lunch stop)
• Anthony Peak fire lookout
• Hike to top of Black Butte
• Visit Ocean Viewpoint
• Find camp!

Day 3 | Drive Home!
Take FH7 / Hwy 162 down to the mountain to I-5 near Willows.

Hi Rick confirming my attendace me and my wifey. Thanks Sean Castro

 

[cryapallas]

Looks like it's full? Any room for one more rig?

 

[cryapallas]

***You must have a ticket to attend this event***

MENDOCINO BDT


Dates: Oct 11-13
Trip duration: 3 days/2 nights (meetup Friday AM, head home Sunday AM)
Vehicle Requirements: 4x4, AWD (high clearance), and Sprinter 4x4s
GPX File: coming soon

Trip Lead: Rick Carlson

Meeting Location [date]
Upper Lake @ 9am.
775 CA-20, Upper Lake, CA 95485 (Chevron)

Please make sure you arrive with a full tank of fuel and all of the necessities required for the duration of the trip. Cheapest gas in the vicinity is at Coyote Valley Casino in Redwood Valley about 5 minutes north of Ukiah and the highway 20 exit.

Documents/Fees
n/a

Camping
We'll be camping at all dispersed locations. With that in mind, bring appropriate gear for packing out your trash, and a portable toilet.

Firearms
This is a family friendly event. We ask that you leave your firearm at home or keep it stowed away in your vehicle at all times. Please make sure you read up on National Forest regulations if you are carrying a firearm in your vehicle.

Pets
Please let me know how you guys feel about pets on this trip!

Gear & Fuel
Bring appropriate hiking/outdoor gear. [this should be updated with expected weather based on time of year ]. Please have a GMRS radio either handheld or mounted in your rig as this will be our form of communication on the trip.

Medical Info / Emergency Contact
Please print a copy of pertinent medical info and emergency contact info (at least two persons) on a card/piece of paper, and have this attached to your visor.

Comms: GMRS channel 15, freq 462.550
Firewood: please bring firewood if you can!


Itinerary


Day 1 | Upper Lake to Hull Mountain

Camp: Grizzly Flats or Skunk Rock
Mileage: 66 miles (mostly pavement with some dirt)
Day 1 starts with pavement, then the duration of of the trip is all dirt (except a few short miles around Lake Pillsbury)

• Lake Pillsbury
• Eel River
• Hull Mountain Lookout
• Drive to top of Bald Mountain
• Find camp!

Day 2 | Hull Mountain to Board Tree Campground
Camp: Board Tree Campground vicinity
Mileage: 80 miles (95% dirt)

• Stop at Black Butte River Ranch
• Visit the Eel River
• Visit Howard Lake (great lunch stop)
• Anthony Peak fire lookout
• Hike to top of Black Butte
• Visit Ocean Viewpoint
• Find camp!

Day 3 | Drive Home!
Take FH7 / Hwy 162 down to the mountain to I-5 near Willows.

If full, can I get the gpx file for this run?

 

[Fertala]

I have a question For gmrs radio any to paid for license to use them

 

[SeanCastro]

I have a question For gmrs radio any to paid for license to use them

 

[Fertala]

Thanks for the information

 

[SeanCastro]

Thanks for the information

Anytime, if you need some info on what gmrs radio is the best and budget wise in the market let me know.

 

[Kenquillin]

Do we know if there’s any good lake to fish at? Any reason to bring a fishing rod. Also saw it said to bring firewood, are fires allowed?

 

[OTG Ben]

Do we know if there’s any good lake to fish at? Any reason to bring a fishing rod. Also saw it said to bring firewood, are fires allowed?

Currently, fires only allowed in developed campgrounds, so I suppose that will depend on where you guys camp.

 

[NorcalOverlandJLU]

Can we get a roll call for next week? Just wanting to make sure that we free up tickets for the waitlist if anyone is dipping out.

A fire just popped off today directly north of Clearlake, but it doesn't look like it will impact our trip. I'm keeping my eye on it.

 

[Kenquillin]

Unfortunately I’m going to have to drop out of this one. We had family emergency come up. So please have someone fill my spot. Enjoy the trip!

 

[Gigiortiz88]

hello, I am reconfirming for the trip. 2 people, one dog, one rig. Gigi

Can we get a roll call for next week? Just wanting to make sure that we free up tickets for the waitlist if anyone is dipping out.

A fire just popped off today directly north of Clearlake, but it doesn't look like it will impact our trip. I'm keeping my eye on it.

 

[Fertala]

I’m ready to go waiting for the day

 

[SeanCastro]

Me and my wife reconfirming our participation on the event. Sean

 

[canfindtom]

Confirming my participation for the event. See y’all there.

 

[acguitarte]

Confirmed!

 

[OTG Ben]

@Taisiya @vule23 Are you both still planning to attend this event?

 

[Jkbeachum]

I just joined the waiting list, does it look like there will be any room? Sacramento local, spend quite a bit of time in Mendo each year.

 

[OTG Ben]

I just joined the waiting list, does it look like there will be any room? Sacramento local, spend quite a bit of time in Mendo each year.

Lots of demand on this one, with a lot of folks on the waiting list as well. Unfortunately, I wouldn't bank on a spot opening up.