SW Idaho Overlanding Adventures

[ghcoe]

Hi George
It's on my calendar, but will likely only be able to decide about a week before.
Stah tuned .....

Would be cool if you could tag along for sure. Bringing the new trailer?

[Wolfgang92025]

George
New trailer won't be ready.
Weather is just not helpful this year.
Keep getting this cold white wet stuff.

Oh well....

[ghcoe]

Lava Roads II April 26-29
Time: 9:30am
Meet Place: Valley Wide Country Store 2442 Main St, Gooding, ID 83330
Destination: Desert/Lava Fields
Estimated Duration: 4 days Estimated Distance: 250 miles, Gooding, ID to Firth, ID
Comms Channels: GRMS=17, CB=13​

Well, it is time to post the next planned trip. Lava Roads II is planned for April 26-29. This should prove to be a great time to be out in the desert. Traditional highs in the 60's and lows in the 30's. Perfect! It is also part of the rainy season so it could be a bit wet so be prepared. ​

This route will take in a big part of the Upcoming West East Idaho Overland Route (WEIOR). A route verification for part of Leg 2 and most of Leg 3. Starting in Gooding, Idaho and ending in Firth, Idaho. This will take in 250 miles of mostly dirt, gravel and two track roads once we leave pavement north of Gooding. Keep in mind that this is a one way trip and depending on where you start there may be a long drive back.

I have driven some of these roads. Probably about 1/4 of the entire route, the rest will be all new to me as well. There are a few places that may require reroutes. We will not know that until we get there though. Some of these roads are rocky and some are going through lava fields so good tires are going to be needed. Stock high clearance vehicles should be fine. Vehicles such as Subaru's may have issues. 4x4 will probably be needed especially if it is wet. Roads could be narrow and brushy at times. Usually they are not, just giving a heads up since I have not driven most of these roads.

I have allowed for 4 days on trail, but if we make good time we may only need 3 days. There are plenty of good break off points if you wanted to make this a shorter trip as well.

This is not a guided tour and all who attend are ultimately responsible for their own safety. I am not responsible for damage, injury and or death. You partake under your own free will knowing the dangers of such activities.

Hope to see you there! George.

A reminder that this trip is less than two weeks out. See you there! George.

[Wolfgang92025]

I'm in....

[ghcoe]

Nice! Still bringing a friend too?

[ghcoe]

Less than a week out. If anyone is interested in caravaning from Boise a couple of us will be meeting at

On the Run Travel Center
10026 S Eisenman Rd, Boise, ID 83716
​at 7:00 a.m.

[Wolfgang92025]

George
Just me and the dogs.
See you Friday

[ghcoe]

George
Just me and the dogs.
See you Friday

Nice! See you Friday. Have safe travels.

[ghcoe]

See post below for date update.

[ghcoe]

It was brought to my attention that I had two trips back to back. Dates for the St Anthony trip have been moved up a week. Check your calendars for the date change.

Running a bit late for posting up dates for the New Year, but finally they are here.

Feb 1 - Winter Wonderland VIII - 116 Miles Grandview to Grandview

A winter day out in the desert again. If weather permits, we will travel a old trail/road that follows near the Bruneau River. This route starts at 2400ft and slowly rises to 5100ft. If there is snow, like all the other winter wonderland trips, we will continue until we can't. Of all the Winter Wonderland trips we have taken so far, we have been slowed down, but never stopped by snow or mud. Can we make it this time? Join us and find out...

April 17-20 - St Anthony - 270 Miles Rupert to Arco

Starting with 170 miles of desert driving pleasure and then a sand pit to play in. It will be early in the year so the desert should be showing it's spring colors. The first destination is in the title, then a trip over for some exploring near Howe, Idaho. This trip will have a 206 mile distance between fuel stops, without playing in the sand, so make sure to have plenty of fuel.

May 2-4 - Mordor V10.0 - ?

Continuing the Mordor tradition, we head back into the desert for some more exploring fun. This trip will be a base camp type trip. Two nights at the same spot with a day of adventure on the nearby two tracks. Don't miss out on the fun.

Sep 13-14 Bennett Trails - 76 miles Glenns Ferry to Gooding

Last trip of the year is a overnighter. Heading out into the Bennett hills to see what there is to see. There will be some short hiking if time permits. Only 76 miles, but they could be some rough ones. Time will tell See you on the last trail of the year!

Well, hope you guys are as excited for the year as I am. I hope so see some of you on one of these trips.

And as usual, these are not guided tours and all who attend are ultimately responsible for their own safety. I am not responsible for damage, injury and or death. You partake under your own free will knowing the dangers of such activities.

See you on the trails! George.