Thinking about camping in Mojave or Death Valley...

De Plano · Post by **De Plano** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 3:39 pm

next week. Any suggestions?

I usually just drive down there and find back roads and explore. I do want to check out Titus Canyon, but I suspect it is closed this time of year. I was thinking Hole in the Wall. I was definitely going to hit up some of the hot springs around Mammoth, but I doubt I will camp there (not that into snow camping).

It is going to be cold, but at least there will not be rain

JawZ · Post by **JawZ** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 5:55 pm

my suggestion is to let other family and friends know your exact location and times you'll be in each location.

I would also register with park rangers if you'll be on one be it federal or state.

I'd also take the essentials like a first aid kit, fire starters, flashlight and batteries, survival blanket, water purification system, cell phone + solar charger etc.

De Plano · Post by **De Plano** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 2:57 pm

Thanks for the advice, I was thinking of places to check out. Advice on avoiding dying is usually good though

RoscoPColtrane · Post by **RoscoPColtrane** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:01 pm

Watch Survivorman before you go out!

Have fun, be safe.

De Plano · Post by **De Plano** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:39 pm

RoscoPColtrane wrote:Watch Survivorman before you go out!

Have fun, be safe.

I am not going to be squeezing the water out of any donkey droppings

Thanks though

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 8:42 pm

Looks like some decent DV sites here: http://www.totalescape.com/active/camps ... death.html

OSULLY · Post by **OSULLY** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 8:45 pm

I hear Yellowstone's earthquakes have calmed down but I love snow camping.

De Plano · Post by **De Plano** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 1:35 am

Some cool spots on that totalescape site. Hopefully I will make it to some of them.