Big Bend, TX Trip plan thread

[drifter379]

I really want to go. But dont know if I will if it turns into a wheeling trip. I dont want to spend all my time being winched from place to place. I like Seans idea of trail riding drinking and bsing for a long weekend. Side wheeling trips would be fine.

 

[SamSter0077]

I really want to go. But dont know if I will if it turns into a wheeling trip. I dont want to spend all my time being winched from place to place. I like Seans idea of trail riding drinking and bsing for a long weekend. Side wheeling trips would be fine.

trails are pretty easy.. I wouldn't worry except about scratches..

 

[Mauzer]

I'm confused on what month this is happening and I'm too lazy to read through 5 pages so someone just tell me...it it gonna be in March? (saw April 1-4) as a choice so I assume the others are weekends in March?

 

[AlienXtx]

Yes, March is the main choices.

 

[Taco76087]

Just got back from Big Bend. Stayed in Ft Davis and hiked Santa Elena, and some other trails, and canyons. Walked the Rio Grande, went to Lanitas, Terlingua, Presidio, Marfa, went to the Mcdonald observatory to see the stars, Alpine, had a great time. Went for 5 days.

 

[drew02a]

Just got back from Big Bend. Stayed in Ft Davis and hiked Santa Elena, and some other trails, and canyons. Walked the Rio Grande, went to Lanitas, Terlingua, Presidio, Marfa, went to the Mcdonald observatory to see the stars, Alpine, had a great time. Went for 5 days.

Sounds like a good trip. Have you got any pictures?

 

[AlienXtx]

Sounds like a good trip. Have you got any pictures?

x2

 

[AlienXtx]

Went to Acadamy and Gender Mtn. today to start getting a list of stuff for this trip I need and dont have. Need to pick up sleeping bags for the kids, one more 2-man tent with sleeping mats. I also need to pick up a good camp stove and cooking/eating things. Thinking about getting one of those jerry can water jugs from Sierra and 4 of those flat 5gal gas cans. This is all I've got so far...

 

[drew02a]

Went to Acadamy and Gender Mtn. today to start getting a list of stuff for this trip I need and dont have. Need to pick up sleeping bags for the kids, one more 2-man tent with sleeping mats. I also need to pick up a good camp stove and cooking/eating things. Thinking about getting one of those jerry can water jugs from Sierra and 4 of those flat 5gal gas cans. This is all I've got so far...

Buying camping gear is just like modding your truck. There are tons of really cool gizmos to buy, but only a few very important items that you need: Rain Gear, Tent, Sleeping Gear (In that order).

 

[texasislandboy]

yep i know i have tons of camping shit all over the house i end up using that shit like every weekend

 

[AlienXtx]

Buying camping gear is just like modding your truck. There are tons of really cool gizmos to buy, but only a few very important items that you need: Rain Gear, Tent, Sleeping Gear (In that order).

I have to factor in Kids too, so that changes up my list. If it was just me I would just crash in the back seat a live on POP tarts and water the whole time...

 

[Taco76087]

Keep in mind this was a Geology trip for college, so no wheeling pics

 

[AlienXtx]

666?....

 

[Taco76087]

Their other sign said Skanks $5 instead of snakes

 

[AlienXtx]

Their other sign said Skanks $5 instead of snakes

That's a helluva deal, you didnt take'em up on it?

 

[yotarob]

Went to Acadamy and Gender Mtn. today to start getting a list of stuff for this trip I need and dont have. Need to pick up sleeping bags for the kids, one more 2-man tent with sleeping mats. I also need to pick up a good camp stove and cooking/eating things. Thinking about getting one of those jerry can water jugs from Sierra and 4 of those flat 5gal gas cans. This is all I've got so far...

I can loan you most of that stuff, I have a good stove, a couple good sleeping bags, extra lantern, and even a tent if you want it. One 5 gallon jerry can, every cooking / eating thing you could need. Would be glad to let you use them since I cannot.

 

[AlienXtx]

Thanks Rob, but I need to get them anyway so I can start putting in more "family" time...

 

[yotarob]

No problem, Just thought I would throw it out there, offer is open.

 

[SamSter0077]

Just got back from Big Bend. Stayed in Ft Davis and hiked Santa Elena, and some other trails, and canyons. Walked the Rio Grande, went to Lanitas, Terlingua, Presidio, Marfa, went to the Mcdonald observatory to see the stars, Alpine, had a great time. Went for 5 days.

Did the exact same trip 2009 for Christmas/New Years.. my results were a little different. That's Alto in the back ground.. see it!?

 

[AlienXtx]

ok....i'm calling it for the 18-21st!!!!