View Full Version : Big Bend Expedition Report - February 2007
XJINTX
02-05-2007, 08:31 PM
OK, I'm back but wish I was still there :( This was one of my better times and trips to Big Bend. No fires allowed and it got down to 32 in the evenings but the full moon and warm cloths made it fine. It made it up to the 60's in daytime and very sunny :) Sorry I did not see Patrick or meet Scott.. I am sure they may post their stories.
I can't thank Will and Tony enough for putting up with me, feeding me all their GR8 food and just plain making it a good trip!
Here's some teasers :)
http://swxc.org/rredmond/BBentrance.jpg
http://swxc.org/rredmond/bbscene01.jpg
http://swxc.org/rredmond/dinner.jpg
http://swxc.org/rredmond/swimhole.jpg
http://swxc.org/rredmond/3amigos.jpg
The BN Guy
02-05-2007, 08:52 PM
Great pix Roger!
Yep, I had some mechanical problems: bad, bad ball joints making lotsa noises, steering box leaking fluid, very squeaky fan belt. Then after I loaded up and headed out on Sunday found out that I had blown the bead on one tire while it was on the trailer. Got home and fixed the tire, sprayed the belts (which now are silent), and no new fluid from the box.
Had a total blast. Just wish I coulda made it back to Juniper for more camping.
Hope things go smoother for BiBe 2008.
Scott hope your boy is doing better! Wish you coulda made it but family is number one! Next year you'll get there.
Wil and Tony, great travelling companions. Wil, thanks for helping me on Black Gap. I really could taste the seat!
flyingwil
02-05-2007, 09:51 PM
Great pix Roger!
Yep, I had some mechanical problems: bad, bad ball joints making lotsa noises, steering box leaking fluid, very squeaky fan belt. Then after I loaded up and headed out on Sunday found out that I had blown the bead on one tire while it was on the trailer. Got home and fixed the tire, sprayed the belts (which now are silent), and no new fluid from the box.
Had a total blast. Just wish I coulda made it back to Juniper for more camping.
Hope things go smoother for BiBe 2008.
Scott hope your boy is doing better! Wish you coulda made it but family is number one! Next year you'll get there.
Wil and Tony, great travelling companions. Wil, thanks for helping me on Black Gap. I really could taste the seat!
No problems man! It was a blast meeting you all! I am still in TX right now, hope to be home late this evening.
It was a blast meeting Patrick, Rodger, and Tony! We might have been better off keeping Rodger and Patrick seperated, that fore sure would have been problems.
I am on my Blackberry right now, I'll post more when I return home.
The BN Guy
02-06-2007, 01:32 AM
Getting that bumper? Coolness!
How're you going back home? If you're coming through San Antonio drop me a line. I'll talk with the Handbrake and see if we can spare a room for you if you need it. 'Course you might have to deal with my snoring again!
flyingwil
02-06-2007, 02:49 AM
Getting that bumper? Coolness!
How're you going back home? If you're coming through San Antonio drop me a line. I'll talk with the Handbrake and see if we can spare a room for you if you need it. 'Course you might have to deal with my snoring again!
LOL. Yeah, not too sure when Jim will be done with my truck though. Flew home.
RoundOut
02-06-2007, 02:49 AM
Roger, Is this Ernst Tenaja? Did you guys see the animal claw marks on the sides? Pretty eerie. Animal falls in and cannot get out, dies trying.
http://swxc.org/rredmond/swimhole.jpg
flyingwil
02-06-2007, 02:52 AM
Roger, Is this Ernst Tenaja? Did you guys see the animal claw marks on the sides? Pretty eerie. Animal falls in and cannot get out, dies trying.
http://swxc.org/rredmond/swimhole.jpg
Yeah that is Ernest Tenaja, and that is me. We did not see any animal claw marks. They had just gotten over massive amounts of rain. (2.7" since 1 Jan).
RoundOut
02-06-2007, 02:57 AM
They had just gotten over massive amounts of rain. (2.7" since 1 Jan).
Wow, I saw that as I was imagining where you guys were, LOL. That is a ton of rain for that area. It's going to be a green spring in Big Bend. With that much rain, what were the roads like? I was wondering if the arroyos crossing Black Gap would be trouble for you.
Did you guys take the original route, or what? Did Scott not make the trip? I've been itching to read the debrief.
Willman
02-06-2007, 04:59 AM
Nice run!!
Keep the pictures and stories coming!!!
:camping:
The BN Guy
02-06-2007, 01:35 PM
Nope. Black Gap was pretty tame. Well except the part where my fear of heights kicked in but that was not arroyo/water related, just off-camber with a 200'+ drop off.
JPFreek1
02-06-2007, 03:31 PM
Did you guys see the gravesite near Ernest Tenaja?
XJINTX
02-06-2007, 05:46 PM
We did see the gravesite. The last time I was there people had placed all sorts of "momentos" like school ID's and such. This time there was just coins like a wishing well ;) Did not get any pics maybe we should have :(
flyingwil
02-06-2007, 06:58 PM
We stuck pretty close to the plan.
Here is the abbreviated rundown:
Day 1: Camp at Ft. Davis. Scott and I meet Tony at camp.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/flyingwil/Big%20Bend/IMG_1530.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/flyingwil/Big%20Bend/IMG_1510.jpg
Day 2: Ran into a situation and Scott had to return to Phoenix. Tony and I continued as planned (with a three hour delay) and attempted to meet Patrick. We looked for Patrick in Study Butte, but did not see Stormy. We thought that Rodger was close behind Patrick, but wasn't. Tony and I decided to continue on and got our Back-country permits at Panther Junction and head on in hopes of meeting Patrick en route.
Still no signs of Patrick. We left a note card up on the visitor board, that we were continuing on as planned. We headed off to Castolon Visitor center to try and see if Patrick was there (the rangers had seen him, and told us he went to Rio Grande Village). We thought the ranger was confused, but he told us right. Rio Grande is on the opposite side of the park as camp 1.
We stopped to watch the sun set at Buenos Aires Camp Road, as we knew we wouldn't be setting up camp in daylight. As soon as we had set up our chairs, Stormy came cruising along. We watched the sun set and continued to camp 1, Loop Camp.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/flyingwil/Big%20Bend/IMG_1515.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/flyingwil/Big%20Bend/IMG_1538.jpg
Day 3: We took the remainder of River Road West to Black Gap Road. Stormy was having some difficulties and cut out at the intersection of Juniper Canyon and Glenn Springs to go back to the trailer at Rio Grande Village. Tony and I head to camp 2, Robber's Roost. The original plan was to camp at Juniper Canyon, but the trail head camps had all been closed. When arriving into camp we meet Rodger and enjoyed the sunset.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/flyingwil/Big%20Bend/IMG_1566.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/flyingwil/Big%20Bend/IMG_1574.jpg
Day 4: We too Glenn Spings on back to to River Road and headed towards the Hot Springs and Rio Grande Village in hopes of reuniting with Patrick (we had not heard that Patrick had dropped out yet). The ranger brought us out a note and we had heard that Stormy was under the weather, and loaded back on to the trailer. We continued on to camp 3, Telephone canyon.
We somehow missed it, and ended up at Roy's Peak Camp. It was a much better camp and had views of the Chisos rather than in a valley, and set up camp.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/flyingwil/Big%20Bend/IMG_1651.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/flyingwil/Big%20Bend/IMG_1655.jpg
Day 5: took the remainder of Old Ore Road and parted ways.
Day 6: Dropped my truck off in Houston, TX and caught a flight home.
Great trip. Great Friends. Great Fun.
LexusAllTerrain
02-07-2007, 02:12 AM
That Montero looks great!
flyingwil
02-07-2007, 04:56 PM
That Montero looks great!
Yeah, I was encouraging Tony to start a thread on his Montero!
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/flyingwil/Big%20Bend/IMG_1605.jpg
pskhaat
02-07-2007, 05:10 PM
Very nice setup Tony!
The BN Guy
02-07-2007, 07:29 PM
Scott, empty your message box. Just wanted to see how your son was doing.
Scott Brady
02-07-2007, 08:36 PM
Awesome Montero. We need more pics and a mod thread :elkgrin:
LexusAllTerrain
02-07-2007, 09:01 PM
My friends Montero handles the off-road terrain very well, afcourse we do not go rock crawling, and everywhere we go we drive slowwwww!!!!!
I am sure we would like to see a mod thread:steak:
tdesanto
02-08-2007, 10:16 PM
The trip was an absolute blast. It turned out better than my alreay high expectations. Great people, great food, and a great place to be.
There's something special about cooking up great breakfast tacos for friends as you're surrounded by mountains, the sun is rising, full moon is setting, and you're sipping on fresh-made coffee. :chef:
I just wish Big Bend hadn't just finished repairing all the roads. Nothing really challenging, but at least we got to cover more ground and see more in such a short time.
Thanks, gentlemen, for the compliments. I'll have to start a Montero thread soon; I need to take more pictures. I've really liked that truck; had it for a few years now after owning a '94 model for several years.
So, I'm ready for the next trip--can't stand the city for too long. :drool: Need more mountains and fresh air in my diet.
flyingwil
02-08-2007, 11:54 PM
I just wish Big Bend hadn't just finished repairing all the roads. Nothing really challenging, but at least we got to cover more ground and see more in such a short time.
Yeah but how many times did we say, "that is worth the price of admision, right there..." when we looking at things?
Thanks, gentlemen, for the compliments. I'll have to start a Montero thread soon; I need to take more pictures. I've really liked that truck; had it for a few years now after owning a '94 model for several years.
Right on. I am interested to see how that first picture I took of your Montero with your camera on River Road West came out. :jumping:
So, I'm ready for the next trip--can't stand the city for too long. :drool: Need more mountains and fresh air in my diet.
You need to move to AZ :costumed-smiley-007
The BN Guy
02-09-2007, 01:22 AM
Yeah there were several times worth the price of admission was stated.
I ended up parking Stormy and went to the Basin with my dad and brother in-law.
We hiked the Window and don't think I'll be doing that anytime soon. We then went on around to Santa Elana canyon. Guys we gotta see it next time! That thing is BEAUTIFUL! Unfortunately my bro-in-law dropped a complete roll of exposed film into the river. I know he had some great shots. Well we waited and looked for it but never could find it so we called it a day.
I loaded the truck that night and we headed back to San Antonio early Sunday morning. I'm definitely coming back for BiBe 2008!
XJINTX
02-10-2007, 02:28 PM
It was a blast meeting Patrick, Rodger, and Tony! We might have been better off keeping Rodger and Patrick seperated, that fore sure would have been problems.
I am on my Blackberry right now, I'll post more when I return home.
Better keeping us separated...problems... does that mean you planned it? ;) :)
Not sure what you meant here :o
BajaTaco
02-11-2007, 12:46 AM
:jumping: Great trip thread! I have always wanted to go to BB. That pic of Wil at the tinajas with all of that sedementary rock is :Wow1: .
Pretty fun to see Wil out trippin' so far from home. What a very, very cool lineup of trucks for this trip. Ditto on that Montero, that is just rockin' :cool: We need to see more of it doing trips like this :bowdown: I like the description of the sunrise with the moon setting and the jammin' java... I can relate. It's like I was there with you :-)
flyingwil
02-11-2007, 01:20 AM
Better keeping us separated...problems... does that mean you planned it? ;) :)
Not sure what you meant here :o
I was stating that the two of you guys together would have been problems. Rodger, you had me cracking up on your "that camp is a suck ***** spot" comment. With Patrick there I think he'd just add fuel to the fire and we all would have been rolling in laughter... thus problems. My sort of sarcasm. You both have similar personalities, and interests and with two clowns in the group it would have hysterical! Too bad Stormy had issues and Patrick couldn't tag along for the remainder of the trip. It definitely beats a trail fix or worse a break down though.
kcowyo
02-11-2007, 04:30 PM
Good stuff guys. :clapsmile
Nice to see such a well detailed report from a different part of the US. Props to Wendy for such great shots. Cool selection of well equipped outfits.
:rockon:
XJINTX
02-11-2007, 09:06 PM
Wil, keep me posted on your bumper build. The weekend of the 25th I will be in Houston for a Titan club meeting. I have two guys I know with Toyotas that would like a shrock bumper.
Next time at BB hopefully we can all meet up and keep the challenges to a minimum. Patrick... we rae heading to Katemcy this weekend if you are in for some ROCKS :)
The BN Guy
02-11-2007, 09:29 PM
I'll have to pass Rog. Haven't replaced the ball-joints yet. That and the fact that, oh yeah, it's Handbrakes birithday. No chance of me leaving town soon.
flyingwil
02-12-2007, 12:31 AM
Props to Wendy for such great shots.
Unfortunately Wendy was unable to make it on the trip. The OBGYN said "off-road is not good for the baby." Little does she know the kid is in there like this: :av-7:
I have lots more photo's just give it time and I'll post up the rest.
flyingwil
02-12-2007, 12:36 AM
Wil, keep me posted on your bumper build. The weekend of the 25th I will be in Houston for a Titan club meeting.
I am not sure when they will be done with it. I am trying to talk them into designing it with larger shackle brackets than the 1/2" like the 4runnner have to reduce vibration. I will keep that date in mind and let you know. I sent you an e-mail with all my pics if you or anyone else that went on the trip want the full size pic let me know and I'll e-mail it on over to you.
tdesanto
02-12-2007, 05:50 AM
Ditto on that Montero, that is just rockin' :cool: We need to see more of it doing trips like this :bowdown:
Thanks for the compliment and invitation. I certainly would like to do more trips...it's all going to come down to how much time off I can get and how far away I'll have to drive to meet more of you guys.
I just couldn't resist...here's a picture that Wil took with my camera:
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And another one that I took:
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I like the description of the sunrise with the moon setting and the jammin' java... I can relate. It's like I was there with you :-)
Too bad you couldn't make the trip...it was a lot of fun packed into just a few days.
I'll add more photos as I get time to edit. Seems like the shooting part of photography is the easiest and least time consuming...not to mention the most fun.
Cheers,
TD
flyingwil
02-12-2007, 05:56 AM
:bowdown:
I am diggin' it. Tony you got e-mail too.
The BN Guy
02-12-2007, 08:49 PM
Man I can't wait to start making plans for BiBe 2008. I have some places I think we ought to hit. Like a certain ghost town!
awalter
02-12-2007, 10:57 PM
Wil,
Glad to see you kept all 4 on the ground.
Al
flyingwil
02-13-2007, 12:19 AM
Wil,
Glad to see you kept all 4 on the ground.
Al
Kind of odd huh? No holes for me to fall in either!
The BN Guy
02-13-2007, 03:18 PM
Un, actually Tony was the one that I saw grab air! His passenger front caught about two feet of air. I didn't get a pic of it but it was great!
tdesanto
03-20-2007, 04:57 AM
Yeah, I was encouraging Tony to start a thread on his Montero!
Finally got it started...better late than never: http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4782
cbmontgo
03-20-2007, 05:47 PM
Great pics! Do you have any more that you can post up? We are taking the River Road this year and exploring more of the west side of the park. We did the east side and Black Gap Road in 2004.
So they have recently improved the roads over there? What about the unmaintained ones?
I am heading over there next Friday and can't wait!
flyingwil
05-30-2007, 08:04 AM
Here is some more pictures:
http://picasaweb.google.com/flyingwil/BiBe
articulate
05-30-2007, 03:31 PM
Cool photos! Great stuff here. (http://picasaweb.google.com/flyingwil/BiBe/photo#5028956824972337378)
And here (http://picasaweb.google.com/flyingwil/BiBe/photo#5028953122710526994)
And here (http://picasaweb.google.com/flyingwil/BiBe/photo#5028954260876860578) (side note: That Montero rocks. Needs a snorkel to fit in with you fellas ... ;) )
And here (http://picasaweb.google.com/flyingwil/BiBe/photo#5028954415495683458)
Oooooooo.... Hot springs (http://picasaweb.google.com/flyingwil/BiBe/photo#5028957112735146658)
That was a fun album. And with fair maidens waiting for you at the hot springs. Dragon slayed. :cow:
The BN Guy
05-30-2007, 04:59 PM
Just hope next trip goes as well if not better! Hope to have mine 100% next time. Mmmm maybe even SAS'd.
tdesanto
05-30-2007, 06:14 PM
...And here (http://picasaweb.google.com/flyingwil/BiBe/photo#5028954260876860578) (side note: That Montero rocks. Needs a snorkel to fit in with you fellas ... ;) )
Thank you, Mark.
Not sure yet about the snorkel, but I'm thinkin' about it.
tdesanto
05-30-2007, 06:15 PM
Just hope next trip goes as well if not better! Hope to have mine 100% next time. Mmmm maybe even SAS'd.
SAS, now there's an upgrade for a truck that's already well equipped!
Is it the really expensive Calmini kit? Or is there something less pricey available for the Frontier?
The BN Guy
05-30-2007, 07:51 PM
Probably would be that kit. That or find someone that can do as clean a job as the Calmini unit.
Has everything? Not yet bud but I'm working on it for sure.
cbmontgo
06-07-2007, 07:00 PM
I have been meaning to post up some pics of the BBNP trip that some buddies and I took in late March/early April.
We had a great trip this year. We took my 1985 FJ60, a 1985 CJ-7, and a 1975 FJ40. I also brought along my Canadian M101 trailer that I have restored and fitted with a Mombasa rooftop tent. Gear storage in the bottom and tent on top. It works like a dream on trips like this.
We started on the River Road and camped at Loop Camp 1 on the Rio. We also spent some time in Grapevine Hills, Terlingua, and Santa Elena Canyon. We really took our time this year on River Road and took some good pics and drank plenty of beer (and some water too). Anyway, here are some pics from the trip...
tdesanto
06-07-2007, 07:23 PM
I have been meaning to post up some pics of the BBNP trip that some buddies and I took in late March/early April.
We had a great trip this year. We took my 1985 FJ60, a 1985 CJ-7, and a 1975 FJ40. I also brought along my Canadian M101 trailer that I have restored and fitted with a Mombasa rooftop tent. Gear storage in the bottom and tent on top. It works like a dream on trips like this.
We started on the River Road and camped at Loop Camp 1 on the Rio. We also spent some time in Grapevine Hills, Terlingua, and Santa Elena Canyon. We really took our time this year on River Road and took some good pics and drank plenty of beer (and some water too). Anyway, here are some pics from the trip...
Sweet setup with the FJ60 and M101+Tent. We need to see a truck thread with more pictures of the build.
cbmontgo
06-07-2007, 07:30 PM
Sweet setup with the FJ60 and M101+Tent. We need to see a truck thread with more pictures of the build.
Thanks! I am going to so some posting up as soon as I get this ARB/OME setup completed. I am hoping this will occur in the next two weeks or less.
The M101 was really a blast to "restore". These are very light and very capable trailers (this is the 1/4-ton Canadian model, not the 3/4-ton U.S. model M101).
The BN Guy
06-08-2007, 01:37 PM
Hey I recognize a couple of those locations! Sounds like you had a good trip. Guess at some point we need to start talking about 2008.
cbmontgo
06-11-2007, 07:32 PM
Here are a few more...
The BN Guy
06-12-2007, 03:11 PM
I sure recognize Mule Ears! Saw it from both sides.
cbmontgo
07-24-2007, 10:33 PM
Yeah, we saw the "ears" from all over the park. Very cool.
I have been in Steamboat Springs, CO this week and noticed a mountain pass called "Rabbit Ears Pass" that looks very similar. I was wheelin' this morning right by there. It reminded me of BBNP.
flyingwil
07-25-2007, 08:01 AM
How was it trying to find a camping spot with the trailer? Some spots would be difficult like Robber Roost. It was a bit of a challenge with the Eez-Awn on my truck and 3 vehicles...
Note Tony's door in the Picture... and the Xterra was just to the right of the red chair.
http://lh3.google.com/flyingwil/RcpxfHdAn_I/AAAAAAAAAMw/hu3_92v8ub4/s800/IMG_1606.JPG
LC/LR4Life
10-17-2007, 07:04 AM
The Montero is an excellent vehicle. If I were rich, I'd have one of those too. I am suprised more people don't wheel them. Tony do a write up on that beast!
tdesanto
10-17-2007, 01:36 PM
The Montero is an excellent vehicle. If I were rich, I'd have one of those too. I am suprised more people don't wheel them. Tony do a write up on that beast!
This is all I have at the moment: http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4782
Thanks!
TD
texas taco
10-17-2007, 10:45 PM
Are you guys going to to going to Big Bend this fall or winter? I wanted to go last trip but could not.
expoxj
10-23-2007, 05:38 PM
I'm going to be taking a similar trip this november over thanksgiving. I will spending about 5 days in the park. Any recomendations on what to see and what to bring? Better yet is anybody going to be in the park on the 19th through the 25th?
RoundOut
10-23-2007, 06:13 PM
I'm going to be taking a similar trip this november over thanksgiving. I will spending about 5 days in the park. Any recomendations on what to see and what to bring? Better yet is anybody going to be in the park on the 19th through the 25th?
Looks like we're headed to Tulsa, but I'd sure love to join you.
Check out the road report before you head out any day. There has been an unseasonably large amount of rainfall this year, so it should still be pretty green.
Do you like to hike or just wheel? That determines what you should try to see.
tdesanto
10-23-2007, 06:20 PM
I'm going to be taking a similar trip this november over thanksgiving. I will spending about 5 days in the park. Any recomendations on what to see and what to bring? Better yet is anybody going to be in the park on the 19th through the 25th?
I wish I could join you. I'm thinking about doing a trip in January or Februrary '08 and trying to make it an ExPo outing again.
You'll need warm clothes and a good sleeping bag. At the higher elevations in can get in the single digits at night. Even at the lower elevations (2K ft.) it can get in the teens after dark. No campfires allowed. Should be nice and warm during the day though.
1. Santa Elena Canyon
2. Grapevine Hills trail and balancing rock
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5405&d=1169767438
3. Boquillas Canyon trail
4. The window at the trail head of the Chisos mountains. Hikes into the Chisos are great too if you're up for it and have the time.
5. You should definitely stay at one of the campsites on either Pine Canyon road or Juniper Canyon Road. The sunrise against the Chisos is priceless. http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5401&d=1169767347
6. River Road is nice too. There are some campsites right on the Rio Grande. Views from there to the Chisos are nice, but usually don't get the sunrise/sunset glow for photographs.
7. Plan one night along the Sierra del Carmen in the East. Also a beautiful part of the park. I believe the road is called Old Ore Rd; although, it's not labeled on the park map that's on the website.
8. Ernst Tinaja http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5403&d=1169767394
9. Finally, the campsite right by Nugent Mountain isn't difficult to get to (so no challenges or technical driving which might be boring for some); however, the sunrise against Nugent Mountain is also great for photographs. http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5404&d=1169767412
The BN Guy
10-23-2007, 06:33 PM
Ima raring to go Tony! Just gotta find a different trailer to pull Stormy on. That or take off an extra day or so.
expoxj
10-23-2007, 09:46 PM
Thanks guys I really apreciate the info. I will be wheeling the river road and hopefully black gap and old ore. I'll make sure be packing warm and checking the road conditions before I go.
texaslawman
11-10-2007, 03:22 AM
The Lone Star Landcruisers Dallas / Austin / San Antonio / Houston chapters are planning a trip to Terlingua Ranch and Big Bend for Feb 21st 2008 through ??? Here is the link! http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=173301 And here is some pics Ive taken over the last couple of years I go down there a couple times a year. http://www.slide.com/r/UFLRvg9s1D-NXtRS2WFM7_LFPiF-K0fb?view=original
maximumrob
11-10-2007, 07:43 PM
Thanks guys I really apreciate the info. I will be wheeling the river road and hopefully black gap and old ore. I'll make sure be packing warm and checking the road conditions before I go.
Hope you have big off-road lights. It's dark out there and my 130-watt KC's were the most valuable add to my Jeep for desert driving.
The wife and I have done BBNP several times and our favorite drive so far is the River Road at night. Start your trek from the west side of the park at about 4pm in the winter and go east so the sun is behind you. I found 3rd gear (lo range in my Rubi 6spd) to be perfect to catch views of wildlife and still get the trip done. It took us about 8 hrs, but we stopped a lot to watch critters as the sun went down. Fold the top back if you can and you'll see bats flying around the truck.
The River Road has given us the opportunity to see almost everything in the park except for a black bear. Seen coyotes, bobcats, a mountain lion, and more.
Enjoy!
The BN Guy
11-10-2007, 09:50 PM
Yeah, my IPF's got a good workout that night. We watched the sun go down just a couple miles of the highway and started making our way to the campsite. Dunno what kinda bird it was but something HUGE flew in front of me at one point.
Oh and did see a couple of small coyote's. The animal that is.:)
expoxj
11-12-2007, 12:57 AM
Good info thanks again! I actually have just installed the ipf H4 kit in the stock square locations and I have hella 500's on the roof rack. :safari-rig: Kinda like this one except with lights. And thats good because I'm leaving on the 20th from fayetteville, AR at about 5am and I still wont be there until well after dark that night.
expoxj
11-27-2007, 01:11 AM
Just got back today ,and I'm without words to describe Big Bend. The view from the window is breathtaking. I will be posting pics soon. Black Gap was a lot of fun! Not too challenging but well worth the trip. Hot springs were a much needed relief. Man it was cold at night though.
Also I want to thank everyone who gave me recommendations on the trip. It would not have been the same without them.
Pics up by the end of the week hopefully. (still on my friends cards we were using his 1d for those into cameras)
dirtysouth
11-27-2007, 01:52 AM
Just got back today ,and I'm without words to describe Big Bend. The view from the window is breathtaking. I will be posting pics soon. Black Gap was a lot of fun! Not too challenging but well worth the trip. Hot springs were a much needed relief. Man it was cold at night though.
Also I want to thank everyone who gave me recommendations on the trip. It would not have been the same without them.
Pics up by the end of the week hopefully. (still on my friends cards we were using his 1d for those into cameras)
Me and some guys are heading to BBNP to do some exploring on the dualsports the second week of January 08. I had no idea that Texas had so much to offer, from some of the pics the landscape appears to be very diverse, something that I am looking forward to.
Looking forward to it, are you Dirty? ;)
expoxj
02-22-2008, 12:25 AM
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02-22-2008, 12:27 AM
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viatierra
02-22-2008, 01:15 AM
Awesome pictures!
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