1st Annual RDP desert ride, Sat March 7, 2009...........

Skyskier · Jan 22, 2009

From Parker to Bouse. I'm thinking we should take off from Shea road at the sand dunes, at 10:00 am. For those that don't know this area, I'll get some pics from the air next week ( weather permiting ) and post them up, and I'll drive Shea rd. from Parker and give you the exact mileage in from hwy 95 in town. There's plenty of room to park trailer's, toyboxes & such for anybody that might want to dry camp. Right now I'd guess 5 miles in ,at most, from California ave (hwy 95). There also is a riding area just upriver from Badenochs, right on the hwy. I see a lot of people using this area to park & ride out from. I'll see about getting some wood stakes & signs to mark the trail from there over to Shea rd. at the sand dunes, it's about 3 miles, under the hwy & thru the washes. There's room enough for 6 maybe 8 rigs out in front of my place on 94th st., at the top of Lakeside blvd. Riveratmike has made this ride on his 2 wheeler & rhino and say's it's a pretty easy & fun ride

Now that we have a firm date, who all's coming ?

1. Skyskier & family ( anywhere from 10 to 22 riders )

2.

OCMerrill · Jan 22, 2009

Skyskier said:
Now that we have a firm date, who all's coming ?

1. Skyskier & family ( anywhere from 10 to 22 riders )

2. OCMerrill - Dave, Debbie, and kids

Note: Might be willing to dry camp with others??

Deleted Account · Jan 22, 2009

We are down for that. We'll bring 4, in the Jeep...:thumbsup

Bobby V · Jan 22, 2009

Thats 10:00 ARIZONA time right.

Skyskier · Jan 22, 2009

Havasu1986 said:
Thats 10:00 ARIZONA time right.

When IS the time change ? In any case, yes 10:00 am Arizona time :thumbsup

Bobby V · Jan 22, 2009

Skyskier said:
When IS the time change ? In any case, yes 10:00 am Arizona time :thumbsup

Time change is 3/8.

riverratmike · Jan 22, 2009

Skyskier said:
From Parker to Bouse. I'm thinking we should take off from Shea road at the sand dunes, at 10:00 am. For those that don't know this area, I'll get some pics from the air next week ( weather permiting ) and post them up, and I'll drive Shea rd. from Parker and give you the exact mileage in from hwy 95 in town. There's plenty of room to park trailer's, toyboxes & such for anybody that might want to dry camp. Right now I'd guess 5 miles in ,at most, from California ave (hwy 95). There also is a riding area just upriver from Badenochs, right on the hwy. I see a lot of people using this area to park & ride out from. I'll see about getting some wood stakes & signs to mark the trail from there over to Shea rd. at the sand dunes, it's about 3 miles, under the hwy & thru the washes. There's room enough for 6 maybe 8 rigs out in front of my place on 94th st., at the top of Lakeside blvd. Riveratmike has made this ride on his 2 wheeler & rhino and say's it's a pretty easy & fun ride

Now that we have a firm date, who all's coming ?

1. Skyskier & family ( anywhere from 10 to 22 riders )

2.

sounds like a plan for sure, you can count riverratmike & rvrgirl in for the ride. Any chances on getting some air shots of P mountain for me?

TPC · Jan 22, 2009

1. Skyskier & family ( anywhere from 10 to 22 riders )

2. OCMerrill - Dave, Debbie, and kids

3. TPC and family

coz · Jan 22, 2009

I had a feeling you would pick the first weekend in March :swear my daughter has a play I couldn't miss for anything. Any chance of the following weekend? it's spring break for the Az kids

Wheeler · Jan 22, 2009

I sold the jeep last year so I no longer have a 4 Wheeler, if I am back in the AZ during this event I will stop by and visit the crew. :beer

coz · Jan 22, 2009

coz said:
I had a feeling you would pick the first weekend in March :swear my daughter has a play I couldn't miss for anything. Any chance of the following weekend? it's spring break for the Az kids

Dis-regard the above post :thumbsup The play is on friday night so I'll get up early saturday and head on out to be there by 10am :beer

Skyskier · Jan 22, 2009

riverratmike said:
sounds like a plan for sure, you can count riverratmike & rvrgirl in for the ride. Any chances on getting some air shots of P mountain for me?

I'll put them on a CD for you in high rez :thumbsup

TPC · Jan 22, 2009

If you guys do a pre-run fly-over, could you check out Earp/Parker falls too?
It's been a dry winter interested to see its condition.
Don't for get your camera.

Skyskier · Jan 22, 2009

TPC said:
If you guys do a pre-run fly-over, could you check out Earp/Parker falls too?
It's been a dry winter interested to see its condition.
Don't for get your camera.

I don't know EXACTLY where the Earp/Parker falls is, but if you can see it from the air, we'll shoot it. I don't think Wheeler goes ANYWHERE without his camera

EarpRider · Jan 23, 2009

North of Echo, GPS Coordinates N 34*15. 275 / W 114* 12. 074 .

When you find the trail with water running down it then follow it, that will take you there.

Eazykiller · Jan 23, 2009

Wow great pic! We're in!

adam@wired · Jan 24, 2009

me and 4 others were in
:beer

adam@wired · Jan 24, 2009

adam@wired said:
me and 4 others were in
:beer

r we leaving from the dunes accross from echo

TPC · Jan 24, 2009

adam@wired said:
me and 4 others were in
:beer

BTW:
The girls mention they're low on WFS cool cups Adam.:thumbsup
Trade you cold beer for WFS cool cups.:beer

boatnam2 · Jan 24, 2009

adam@wired said:
r we leaving from the dunes accross from echo

I think there leaving from the az side, probaly riverratmikes since he has a empty field next to him with plenty of parking and a bar.

Bobby V · Jan 25, 2009

Since my house in Havasu is rented in the winter. Where would be a good place to get a room in Parker. The casino?? or should I look for something in Havasu. I also would need a place that is safe for my Rhino which will be on a open trailer.

Skyskier · Jan 25, 2009

adam@wired said:
r we leaving from the dunes accross from echo

Wrong Dunes

This is the best I've got for a map right now. The "RED X" is about 5 miles in from town, on Shea road. Shea rd. is 1/2 mile, maybe, PAST the Chevy dealer, headed to Quartzite. I'm gonna try to go up with Wheeler next week and shoot some pics from the air, weather permitting. I'll "clock" the exact mileage to the camping/parking area FROM the turnoff at California ave/hwy 95. There is a day use riding area at the rd. into Badenochs that could also be used as a takeoff area. It's a short ride from there, under the highway & thru the wash over to "The Red X" on this map. Riverat Mike has made this run a couple times, basicly a powerline road, should be a fairly easy ride with gas station & a couple of bars for "refueling"

Figures it to be 25 miles or so each way.

TPC · Jan 25, 2009

Havasu1986 said:
Since my house in Havasu is rented in the winter. Where would be a good place to get a room in Parker. The casino?? or should I look for something in Havasu. I also would need a place that is safe for my Rhino which will be on a open trailer.

We're staying at the Bluewater, we Kryptonite New York chain everything together.
You can park with us if you please and we'll hook you up too.
Got plenty of chain and super locks.

coz · Jan 25, 2009

Doesn't look like a whole lot of stuff back on Shea rd. and maybe there is spots out there off the road we can all park? http://www.mapquest.com/mq/7-a_3FQwsPy6d7

Skyskier · Jan 25, 2009

coz said:
Doesn't look like a whole lot of stuff back on Shea rd. and maybe there is spots out there off the road we can all park? http://www.mapquest.com/mq/7-a_3FQwsPy6d7

Yes, there IS lot's of room to park off Shea rd. That's where a lot of the locals from Parker go for overnight camping & riding. Should be NO problem to get 100 or more campers, toyboxes, 5th wheels, trucks & trailers etc. This where we started the 2007 St. Patricks day poker run from,............there had to have been 150 + people that actualy rode on the run and many of those that didn't go on the trail just hung out until all the riders returned for the H U G E BBQ and payout that was part of the deal.

Wheeler · Jan 26, 2009

coz said:
Doesn't look like a whole lot of stuff back on Shea rd. and maybe there is spots out there off the road we can all park? http://www.mapquest.com/mq/7-a_3FQwsPy6d7

That's the best resolution and the most up to date satellite images I have seen of this area. :thumbsup

coz · Jan 26, 2009

Wheeler said:
That's the best resolution and the most up to date satellite images I have seen of this area. :thumbsup

Here's where we are, Sunset Ln. http://www.mapquest.com/mq/1-6qdv :thumbsup

OCMerrill · Jan 26, 2009

TPC said:
We're staying at the Bluewater, we Kryptonite New York chain everything together.
You can park with us if you please and we'll hook you up too.
Got plenty of chain and super locks.

Looking like were going to stay there as well.

digger · Jan 26, 2009

Here is a couple of maps... and a pic in the wash at the dunes.
There is lots of parking/camping area in the wash..

TPC · Jan 26, 2009

OCMerrill said:
Looking like were going to stay there as well.

We can lock it all up with no problem.

TPC · Jan 26, 2009

If anyone is going to need local help anyplace in Parker or Earp or Echo/Benders ect ect getting their toys to the ride let me know and I'll bring the super utility trailer and swing by to get your stuff.
It hauls anything. You can run what you brung.

OCMerrill · Jan 26, 2009

TPC said:
We can lock it all up with no problem.

:thumbsup:thumbsup

digger · Jan 26, 2009

Couple more maps.. Spelling is Osbourne Wash not osburn. My bad.

parkersteve · Jan 27, 2009

Our buggy is offroad only can we still stay with the pack? steve

Skyskier · Jan 27, 2009

parkersteve said:
Our buggy is offroad only can we still stay with the pack? steve

absolutely

rivergames · Jan 27, 2009

im probably going to come out and bring some family and friends. I grew up riding the osbourne wash. Usually we will ride over to the casino or badnochs for breakfeast. Cant ride on an empty stomach

TPC · Jan 29, 2009

It's a run what you brung.
So what's the updated list?:
Who's coming?:

Skyskier · Jan 29, 2009

TPC said:
It's a run what you brung.
So what's the updated list?:
Who's coming?:

Did I leave ANYBODY OFF the list ? Just add your name if you can make it :thumbsup

Skyskier & family ( 15 riders ) still waiting for some of the others

TPC & family
OCMERRILL
Riverrat Mike & Rvrgirl
Coz & family
EZKILLER
Adam@wired
Havasu1986
Digger & family
Parkersteve
Rivergames
Ivan Dan ?
Riverbound
Mrs Flyingvee
Boatnam
Whiteworks ?
Rvrat
Boatcop
Yopengo ?
WMC & Wendi
Knucklehead
Old Man Havasu

Bobby V · Jan 31, 2009

TPC said:
We're staying at the Bluewater, we Kryptonite New York chain everything together.
You can park with us if you please and we'll hook you up too.
Got plenty of chain and super locks.

Do you already have your reservations. I went to there website and it said there were no rooms available.

I will call when I know I can make it.

TPC · Jan 31, 2009

Havasu1986 said:
Do you already have your reservations. I went to there website and it said there were no rooms available. I will call when I know I can make it.

Oh brother.
I've seen that in the past and calling cleared it up.
I'll call now too.

WTMFA · Feb 3, 2009

Skyskier said:
Did I leave ANYBODY OFF the list ? Just add your name if you can make it :thumbsup

Skyskier & family ( 15 riders ) still waiting for some of the others
TPC & family
OCMERRILL
Riverrat Mike & Rvrgirl
Coz & family
EZKILLER
Adam@wired
Havasu1986
Digger & family
Parkersteve
Rivergames
Ivan Dan ?
Riverbound
Mrs Flyingvee
Boatnam
Whiteworks ?
Rvrat
Boatcop
Yopengo ?
WMC & Wendi
Knucklehead
Old Man Havasu

WTMFA + Wife & Dog

Wheeler · Feb 3, 2009

TPC said:
If you guys do a pre-run fly-over, could you check out Earp/Parker falls too?
It's been a dry winter interested to see its condition.
Don't for get your camera.

I looked for the falls but did not see them, I believe this is the area.

Skyskier · Feb 3, 2009

Wheeler said:
I looked for the falls but did not see them, I believe this is the area.

Who was flying the plane while you were shooting pics

I'll be back tomorrow night or thursday morning, .....................you still at the river ?

Wheeler · Feb 3, 2009

Skyskier said:
Who was flying the plane while you were shooting pics I'll be back tomorrow night or thursday morning, .....................you still at the river ?

The plane was flying it's self, I took the pictures. :beer

Ps. Yes I am still here, not sure what my schedule is yet.

Wheeler · Feb 3, 2009

riverratmike said:
sounds like a plan for sure, you can count riverratmike & rvrgirl in for the ride. Any chances on getting some air shots of P mountain for me?

I was planning on taking some then the batteries died in the camera, I did notice your guests have not show up yet.

RiverDave · Feb 3, 2009

Skyskier said:
Did I leave ANYBODY OFF the list ? Just add your name if you can make it :thumbsup

Skyskier & family ( 15 riders ) still waiting for some of the others
TPC & family
OCMERRILL
Riverrat Mike & Rvrgirl
Coz & family
EZKILLER
Adam@wired
Havasu1986
Digger & family
Parkersteve
Rivergames
Ivan Dan ?
Riverbound
Mrs Flyingvee
Boatnam
Whiteworks ?
Rvrat
Boatcop
Yopengo ?
WMC & Wendi
Knucklehead
Old Man Havasu
WTMFA + Wife & Dog
RiverDave & RiverDiva

Thanks for the pictures Wheeler!!

(I'm glad to see my BBQ cover is still on there!

)

God I love my website.>

RD

Wheeler · Feb 4, 2009

RiverDave said:
Thanks for the pictures Wheeler!! (I'm glad to see my BBQ cover is still on there! )

God I love my website.>
RD

You are very welcome.

riverratmike · Feb 5, 2009

great shot there Wheeler. I almost missed this one. Didn't even see this photo until tonight. I love that one. Looks like my neighboor showed up sometime early this week. The guests should be there Thursday night. Thanks for taking that one. :thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup

78cole · Feb 6, 2009

Originally Posted by Skyskier
Did I leave ANYBODY OFF the list ? Just add your name if you can make it

Skyskier & family ( 15 riders ) still waiting for some of the others
TPC & family
OCMERRILL
Riverrat Mike & Rvrgirl
Coz & family
EZKILLER
Adam@wired
Havasu1986
Digger & family
Parkersteve
Rivergames
Ivan Dan ?
Riverbound
Mrs Flyingvee
Boatnam
Whiteworks ?
Rvrat
Boatcop
Yopengo ?
WMC & Wendi
Knucklehead
Old Man Havasu
78CoLe

were is the meeting point Im to lazy to look back in the thread maby i can get a riverdavesplace shirt before this ride

EarpRider · Feb 7, 2009

Wheeler said:
I looked for the falls but did not see them, I believe this is the area.

I think that's it, kinda hard to tell, but I think you were right on top of it.

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