Let's go play in the desert!

tonyw · October 10th, 2005, 15:45

http://desertcomplex.fws.gov/

Check out the Desert and Ash Meadows NWR.

I'll be heading out there on Friday and Saturday. If you are interested, just let me know.

Yes, I know, I'm sick. Here I have a chance to sit on my butt by the pool or in the casino, not doing jack squat but I want to go and play in the desert.

jdflight · October 10th, 2005, 20:23

If there's rock climbing, I'm in. Assuming I'm not super hungover, which is a big assumption. Especially since this is the first year Matt and I will be at 9FI together.

tonyw · October 11th, 2005, 10:26

I don't think there's any climbing to be done there, but I'll find out. I'll call the place again -- I'm calling Vegas all the time now, trying to find out stuff about these places and book the NFI deal!

tonyw · October 13th, 2005, 11:40

I don't like replying to my own posts, but here is the reply I got back from the folks at the NWR.

Thank you for your interest in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
I would base my recommendation to you on which refuge to visit based on
what type of vehicle you are driving. If you are in a low clearance,
passenger type car, I would recommend visiting Ash Meadows NWR as it has
roads better suited for everday traffic. Take a walk along the boardwalk
at the Office site and view Crystal Spring and the native pupfish.

If you have a high clearance truck, the rough, primitive roads of Desert
NWR would provide access to the backcountry areas. The drive from Corn
Creek to the Mormon Well Road to Nevada Highway 93 takes you through five
different lifezones. Please note, Joe May Road is still closed as summer
flood damage is being repaired.

So, unless I can borrow MikeD's truck, it's gonna be the Ash Meadows NWR and there is no rock climbing there. It's a cool place, though. It's an oasis surrounded by desert and I'm enough of an outdoor geek to want to check it out.

FlyChicaga · October 13th, 2005, 12:36

I'd be game. But yeah, transportation... and hangovers...

tonyw · October 13th, 2005, 14:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyChicaga

I'd be game. But yeah, transportation... and hangovers...

Well, I figure I can probably rent a car for less than it will cost for cab fare round trip to the sim place so.....

I'm gonna check it out.

jdflight · October 16th, 2005, 17:36

It's that nasty hangover business that'll probably get me.

October 10th, 2005, 15:45	#1
tonyw Old Skool Join Date: May 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 15,629	Let's go play in the desert! http://desertcomplex.fws.gov/ Check out the Desert and Ash Meadows NWR. I'll be heading out there on Friday and Saturday. If you are interested, just let me know. Yes, I know, I'm sick. Here I have a chance to sit on my butt by the pool or in the casino, not doing jack squat but I want to go and play in the desert. __________________ http://www.photo.net/photos/tonywang for my photos

October 10th, 2005, 20:23	#2
jdflight Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Boulder, CO (anywhere but Fresno) Posts: 1,488	If there's rock climbing, I'm in. Assuming I'm not super hungover, which is a big assumption. Especially since this is the first year Matt and I will be at 9FI together. __________________ "Don't lick the fridge." - Amber (MQAAord)

October 11th, 2005, 10:26	#3
tonyw Old Skool Join Date: May 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 15,629	I don't think there's any climbing to be done there, but I'll find out. I'll call the place again -- I'm calling Vegas all the time now, trying to find out stuff about these places and book the NFI deal! __________________ http://www.photo.net/photos/tonywang for my photos

October 13th, 2005, 11:40	#4
tonyw Old Skool Join Date: May 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 15,629	I don't like replying to my own posts, but here is the reply I got back from the folks at the NWR. Thank you for your interest in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex. I would base my recommendation to you on which refuge to visit based on what type of vehicle you are driving. If you are in a low clearance, passenger type car, I would recommend visiting Ash Meadows NWR as it has roads better suited for everday traffic. Take a walk along the boardwalk at the Office site and view Crystal Spring and the native pupfish. If you have a high clearance truck, the rough, primitive roads of Desert NWR would provide access to the backcountry areas. The drive from Corn Creek to the Mormon Well Road to Nevada Highway 93 takes you through five different lifezones. Please note, Joe May Road is still closed as summer flood damage is being repaired. So, unless I can borrow MikeD's truck, it's gonna be the Ash Meadows NWR and there is no rock climbing there. It's a cool place, though. It's an oasis surrounded by desert and I'm enough of an outdoor geek to want to check it out. __________________ http://www.photo.net/photos/tonywang for my photos

October 13th, 2005, 12:36	#5
FlyChicaga Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,833	I'd be game. But yeah, transportation... and hangovers... __________________ "Anyone can do the job when things are going right. In this business we play for keeps." Ernest K. Gann

October 16th, 2005, 17:36	#7
jdflight Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Boulder, CO (anywhere but Fresno) Posts: 1,488	It's that nasty hangover business that'll probably get me.

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