We were fortunate to make another annual foray into DV over the holidays.
Here's Part One of a three part series.
Death Valley, Dec 2016
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Posted 18 January 2017 - 07:13 AM
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Posted 18 January 2017 - 12:15 PM
A very good tale Lighthawk. Had me on the edge of my seat during some of the driving stories 
That's a big empty magnificent desert you visit and I wonder if you ever get scared out there alone.......
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Posted 18 January 2017 - 12:39 PM
Headed out there in March... was worried about taking my truck and FWC and not my Jeep. Looks like truck will be fine? Waiting on part 2
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Posted 18 January 2017 - 01:59 PM
Sounds like it took some creative path finding to just get away from home. Nice report! Great photos! My favorite is the monochrome!
Which trail is photographed? That looks like it gets/got some serious use.
Thanks for sharing!
Which trail is photographed? That looks like it gets/got some serious use.
Thanks for sharing!
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Posted 18 January 2017 - 04:37 PM
A very good tale Lighthawk. Had me on the edge of my seat during some of the driving stories
I hope I didn't exaggerate the driving conditions! But not to worry, my fine and reliable traveling companions, Susan and our dog Callie kept me in check! We are familiar with the route, and up until now have never thought to drive in at night. This time I allowed that we could do the night drive after clearing North Pass at dusk.
2021 RAM 3500 Crew 4x4, 6.4 hemi/8 speed trans with 4.10 gears, Timber Grove bags, Falken Wildpeak 35" tires.
OEV Aluma 6.75 flatbed, Bundutec Odyssey camper on order for 2024
For this year we're still using our 2008 FWC Hawk with victron DC-DC charger, 130w solar, MPPT controler
with 2000w inverter and external 120v output and 12v solar input with 100w portable solar. http://lighthawkphoto.com
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Posted 18 January 2017 - 04:39 PM
Sounds like it took some creative path finding to just get away from home. Nice report! Great photos! My favorite is the monochrome!
Which trail is photographed? That looks like it gets/got some serious use.
Thanks for sharing!
Those are burro trails, WS. Those little hooves can make a groove in the desert rocks until the bajada gets rearranged by a major flood.
Thanks for admiring the B&W. In truth the extreme contrast fried the colors, adding a weird bluish cast to the mountains, so I punted and went for the monochrome.
2021 RAM 3500 Crew 4x4, 6.4 hemi/8 speed trans with 4.10 gears, Timber Grove bags, Falken Wildpeak 35" tires.
OEV Aluma 6.75 flatbed, Bundutec Odyssey camper on order for 2024
For this year we're still using our 2008 FWC Hawk with victron DC-DC charger, 130w solar, MPPT controler
with 2000w inverter and external 120v output and 12v solar input with 100w portable solar. http://lighthawkphoto.com
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Posted 18 January 2017 - 04:50 PM
More, more, more!
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Posted 19 January 2017 - 04:22 AM
Such a great place - thanks for the report!
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Posted 19 January 2017 - 05:23 AM
Part II is now posted. It's short, but I hope you will enjoy.
There will be at least two more posts to complete the journey.
2021 RAM 3500 Crew 4x4, 6.4 hemi/8 speed trans with 4.10 gears, Timber Grove bags, Falken Wildpeak 35" tires.
OEV Aluma 6.75 flatbed, Bundutec Odyssey camper on order for 2024
For this year we're still using our 2008 FWC Hawk with victron DC-DC charger, 130w solar, MPPT controler
with 2000w inverter and external 120v output and 12v solar input with 100w portable solar. http://lighthawkphoto.com
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Posted 19 January 2017 - 12:57 PM
LightHawk, I have to ask... what is the red looking handle hanging on the back of your FWC? I could not find a picture on your blog with the detail 
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