Mono County - Thanksgiving Camping 2016

t-rex grrr · 11-28-2016, 01:05 PM

Here's a short video of our trip (set your video player to 720 if you want better quality). Unfortunately my phone kept on dying due to the cold weather, so some things were left out. Enjoy!

NoOneBetter · 11-28-2016, 02:26 PM

sweet vid. I was just out in that area a couple months ago. Looks like fun with the snow.

mikey · 11-28-2016, 05:55 PM

Well done AJ.

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Jeffy · 11-28-2016, 07:39 PM

Awesome vid AJ!

t-rex grrr · 11-30-2016, 12:50 PM

Picture time!

Once we got our caravan going, we made it to camp and did some exploring with the remaining hour of light. Once we got back to the campsite to set up for the night, the clouds parted to reveal thousands of stars, and a frigid breeze taunted our fire by blowing it in all directions. Our first night was the coldest, but we had crack-house wood to keep us warm.

Once everyone was up, we all made breakfast and made our way to Bodie, Ca. Once we were in Bridgeport, we began the journey by taking the Masonic trail, and came across a few mines.

Back on the road to Bodie.

Bodie, CA. It’s large, beautiful, desolate, and ****ing cold during the winter.

Deer crossing the plains.

Interior views

t-rex grrr · 11-30-2016, 12:54 PM

After our exploring Bodie, we headed towards Mono Lake and stopped in Lee Vining for a hot meal. After our meal, we made our way back to camp where a storm was brewing...

Our second night at camp was actually warmer even though it was lightly snowing. We built a nice fire, crushed some beers, and called it an early night. In the morning we were greeted with the driest snow I have seen in years. There’s nothing like waking up to fresh snow especially when you have a modified 4x4. We scored and it was awesome.

Our campsite the first night.

Our campsite the second night.

Sterling setup his tent under some trees and still got covered in snow.

Trail view pre-snow.

Trail view post-snow. It’s amazing what snow can do to a view.

Once we were all packed up, we decided to hit to road in search of some breakfast. We had untouched roads for miles.

See you all next year!

Jeffy · 12-01-2016, 10:38 AM

Those are great AJ. I really need to get my pictures up too

bulldog · 12-01-2016, 02:18 PM

Great adventure guys!!!
Love the pix!

Jeffy · 12-01-2016, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by t-rex grrr

Hey AJ, any chance I can get a full resolution copy of this?

UnionJack · 12-01-2016, 07:43 PM

Great pics and video, looks like you guys had a blast.

Jeffy · 12-01-2016, 11:55 PM

More photo fun:

Sterling got snowed in a bit:

Mikey trying to look cool:

Old abandoned car at the mine:

Darklight · 12-02-2016, 11:29 AM

Great pictures guys and fun trip in the snow! Thanks AJ for the punk rocker song, long live Iggy Pop. Haven't heard that in a long time. How are you liking the light bar?

Mikey, the rig looks fantastic, how are you liking the resi set up front?

Jeffy, i love the front end conversion with the headlights on your truck!

Bobby

mikey · 12-02-2016, 11:33 AM

Ok so here are my cell phone contributions. Forgot my camera so this is all you get.

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mikey · 12-02-2016, 11:35 AM

Part 2...

Must say this was a great trip. I definitely want to make it out there in the spring to go explore the trails around our campsite and around Bodie. There were tons. I know not the most challenging but wow the beauty out there.

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Jeffy · 12-02-2016, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darklight

Jeffy, i love the front end conversion with the headlights on your truck!

Bobby

Thanks! I'm talking to Pelfreybilt right now, stay tuned

mikey · 12-02-2016, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darklight

Mikey, the rig looks fantastic, how are you liking the resi set up front?

Bobby

I am liking it, but its not just new coilovers, it's a +2 LT setup. But i am sure you knew that. The Fox DSCs ride sooooo smooth. I can't wait to get the rear setup done to match.

t-rex grrr · 12-02-2016, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darklight

Great pictures guys and fun trip in the snow! Thanks AJ for the punk rocker song, long live Iggy Pop. Haven't heard that in a long time. How are you liking the light bar?

Iggy!

I really should have gone with the light bar from the beginning. I'm running a Rigid E2 20" in the driving pattern, and it's exactly what I wanted. It spreads wide and is super bright, plus centering it after I open and close my hood is simplified compared to the light forces 240s.

As for the top light bar, I dislike it. It causes so much glare and is even worse when the windshield is dirty. I just got some amber covers for it, and plan on only using it for ****ty weather going forward.

Darklight · 12-08-2016, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffy

Thanks! I'm talking to Pelfreybilt right now, stay tuned

Nice Merry Christmas to You,

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey

I am liking it, but its not just new coilovers, it's a +2 LT setup. But i am sure you knew that. The Fox DSCs ride sooooo smooth. I can't wait to get the rear setup done to match.

A W E S O M E glad to hear you're enjoying the front LT! You can't go wrong with some rear LT either.

Quote:

Originally Posted by t-rex grrr

Iggy!

I really should have gone with the light bar from the beginning. I'm running a Rigid E2 20" in the driving pattern, and it's exactly what I wanted. It spreads wide and is super bright, plus centering it after I open and close my hood is simplified compared to the light forces 240s.

As for the top light bar, I dislike it. It causes so much glare and is even worse when the windshield is dirty. I just got some amber covers for it, and plan on only using it for ****ty weather going forward.

Cool, thanks for the info, When I first started out looking at auxilary lights, the Light Force was the rage and I really liked the look of the 240's, then latter light bars came out. Seems like a 20"-30" (if it will fit) works best on the bumper. I really like the Baja Design's OnX6 but they're expensive. Still want to get different fog lights, lol.

Bobby

expat · 03-29-2019, 03:28 PM

How the hell did I miss this post! Wow. Nice trip!

Dealmaker · 04-03-2019, 08:33 AM

I know, right?!
I love Mono County and try to get up there at least once every fall.
Except I usually base out of a cheap hotel in Mammoth until I can retire up there.
I may have to invest in some cold-weather camping gear.

Quote:

Originally Posted by expat

How the hell did I miss this post! Wow. Nice trip!

11-28-2016, 01:05 PM	#1
t-rex grrr Is that a scratch!? Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 794	Mono County - Thanksgiving Camping 2016 Here's a short video of our trip (set your video player to 720 if you want better quality). Unfortunately my phone kept on dying due to the cold weather, so some things were left out. Enjoy! __________________ 2006 V8 SE F: Icon UCA / Icon 2.5 Extended Travel Remote Reservoirs R: Radflo Springs / Icon CDCV Remote Reservoirs Last edited by t-rex grrr; 11-28-2016 at 01:22 PM.

11-28-2016, 02:26 PM	#2
NoOneBetter Rookie Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 44	sweet vid. I was just out in that area a couple months ago. Looks like fun with the snow. __________________ 2015 Mag Grey TEP - KDSS Build Thread Instagram - AFK_T4R

11-28-2016, 05:55 PM	#3
mikey Tip Toe over the rock... Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,370	Well done AJ. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Mike 2010 SR5 Build

11-28-2016, 07:39 PM	#4
Jeffy JetBoil Master Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 820	Awesome vid AJ! __________________ '03 v8 LTD Totaled '11 SR5 Pelfreybilt :: Radflo :: Total Chaos :: Stubbs Sliders :: RB BL :: 34x10.5 BFG T/A KO2 :: Rockford Fosgate, JL Audio

11-30-2016, 12:50 PM	#5
t-rex grrr Is that a scratch!? Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 794	Picture time! Once we got our caravan going, we made it to camp and did some exploring with the remaining hour of light. Once we got back to the campsite to set up for the night, the clouds parted to reveal thousands of stars, and a frigid breeze taunted our fire by blowing it in all directions. Our first night was the coldest, but we had crack-house wood to keep us warm. Once everyone was up, we all made breakfast and made our way to Bodie, Ca. Once we were in Bridgeport, we began the journey by taking the Masonic trail, and came across a few mines. Back on the road to Bodie. Bodie, CA. It’s large, beautiful, desolate, and ing cold during the winter. Deer crossing the plains. Interior views __________________ 2006 V8 SE F: Icon UCA / Icon 2.5 Extended Travel Remote Reservoirs R: Radflo Springs / Icon CDCV Remote Reservoirs

11-30-2016, 12:54 PM	#6
t-rex grrr Is that a scratch!? Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 794	After our exploring Bodie, we headed towards Mono Lake and stopped in Lee Vining for a hot meal. After our meal, we made our way back to camp where a storm was brewing... Our second night at camp was actually warmer even though it was lightly snowing. We built a nice fire, crushed some beers, and called it an early night. In the morning we were greeted with the driest snow I have seen in years. There’s nothing like waking up to fresh snow especially when you have a modified 4x4. We scored and it was awesome. Our campsite the first night. Our campsite the second night. Sterling setup his tent under some trees and still got covered in snow. Trail view pre-snow. Trail view post-snow. It’s amazing what snow can do to a view. Once we were all packed up, we decided to hit to road in search of some breakfast. We had untouched roads for miles. See you all next year! __________________ 2006 V8 SE F: Icon UCA / Icon 2.5 Extended Travel Remote Reservoirs R: Radflo Springs / Icon CDCV Remote Reservoirs Last edited by t-rex grrr; 12-08-2016 at 03:36 PM.

12-01-2016, 10:38 AM	#7
Jeffy JetBoil Master Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 820	Those are great AJ. I really need to get my pictures up too __________________ '03 v8 LTD Totaled '11 SR5 Pelfreybilt :: Radflo :: Total Chaos :: Stubbs Sliders :: RB BL :: 34x10.5 BFG T/A KO2 :: Rockford Fosgate, JL Audio

12-01-2016, 02:18 PM	#8
bulldog Admin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 12,298	Great adventure guys!!! Love the pix! __________________ andries K9BDG

12-01-2016, 07:43 PM	#10
UnionJack Old Timer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,128	Great pics and video, looks like you guys had a blast. __________________ Jon 08 Taco 4X4 AC.

12-01-2016, 11:55 PM	#11
Jeffy JetBoil Master Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 820	More photo fun: Sterling got snowed in a bit: Mikey trying to look cool: Old abandoned car at the mine: __________________ '03 v8 LTD Totaled '11 SR5 Pelfreybilt :: Radflo :: Total Chaos :: Stubbs Sliders :: RB BL :: 34x10.5 BFG T/A KO2 :: Rockford Fosgate, JL Audio

12-02-2016, 11:29 AM	#12
Darklight Old Timer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 1,819	Great pictures guys and fun trip in the snow! Thanks AJ for the punk rocker song, long live Iggy Pop. Haven't heard that in a long time. How are you liking the light bar? Mikey, the rig looks fantastic, how are you liking the resi set up front? Jeffy, i love the front end conversion with the headlights on your truck! Bobby __________________ 2008 Black 4X4Runner SR5 V6, Total Chaos Race series 2" plus kit, King 700 lbs LT coilovers & MetalTech stage 5 LT rear, 315/75R16 KM2, Strike 6 16x8.5 -6 wheels , Demello offroad 3 hoop, 4X4Labs rear, ATO, RCI ,BudBuilt, Stubbs sliders, 4Crawler B/L 3/4", DynoMax , K&N , Speski barrier, sPOD, ARB CKM12, ARB locker front/rear 4.56 gears WMW roof rack Darklight's Build

12-02-2016, 11:33 AM	#13
mikey Tip Toe over the rock... Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,370	Ok so here are my cell phone contributions. Forgot my camera so this is all you get. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Mike 2010 SR5 Build

12-02-2016, 11:35 AM	#14
mikey Tip Toe over the rock... Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,370	Mono County - Thanksgiving Camping 2016 Part 2... Must say this was a great trip. I definitely want to make it out there in the spring to go explore the trails around our campsite and around Bodie. There were tons. I know not the most challenging but wow the beauty out there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Mike 2010 SR5 Build

03-29-2019, 03:28 PM	#19
expat White Boomer (Kangaroo) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,863	How the hell did I miss this post! Wow. Nice trip! __________________ 04 V8 SE, Coming May '19: RST Solid axles Swap, Atlas Crawl Case, 40" Cooper STT Pro's on Fuel Anza D116 Beadlocks, 5:38 gear set, ADS Coilovers.

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