Another $100 lunch - Reno to Death Valley

[Greg Arehart]

Tom,

We flew by Bodie (~10 miles W) but didn't take any photos as the light wasn't very good there yesterday afternoon. I have some photos from other flights where we actually circled around the old town and mining camp. When the light is right, it can make for some nice photos.

Lars,

I'm amazed that you actually found this (did having the APRS track help a lot?). We were just playing with the wing camera and happened to capture that shot. You are certainly correct that it is somebody's dirt ranch strip, basically not much more than a widened road. Now, back to the shop for you and get that airplane into the sky!

cheers,
greg

[pmccoy]

I hope it provides some inspiration.

Mission accomplished. I want to go flying!

[Lars]

Originally Posted by Greg Arehart

Tom,

We flew by Bodie (~10 miles W) but didn't take any photos as the light wasn't very good there yesterday afternoon. I have some photos from other flights where we actually circled around the old town and mining camp. When the light is right, it can make for some nice photos.

Lars,

I'm amazed that you actually found this (did having the APRS track help a lot?). We were just playing with the wing camera and happened to capture that shot. You are certainly correct that it is somebody's dirt ranch strip, basically not much more than a widened road. Now, back to the shop for you and get that airplane into the sky!

cheers,
greg

Greg, I am nothing if not OCD with Google Maps. I've been organizing a group trip or two through remote parts of Nevada for several years now with friends. Lots of route planning, try to stay on dirt as much as possible. Love your state! Partly as a result of those travels I have all sorts of potential landing locations noted I drove near that strip last Fall, though I had no idea it was there.

To use the cliche, I am actually starting to see light way out there at the end of the tunnel. When I saw your post I visualized being able to reply "sure, I'll join you!". Thanks for the encouragement.

Soon!

[Ironflight]

Really nice pictures Greg - makes me wish we'd been out for a visit to join you! We are hoping to get out to Mammoth for some skiing in January, and might at least get to visit the Airpark.

Speaking of which, if anyone is looking for a nice Airpark home out in the beautiful country Greg shows, we recently heard that Dayton Valley is getting new management and (more importantly) a new Real Estate guy who is really eat to work with. Lots at Dayton are going for bargain prices right now due to the economy. You know what they say, buy low....

Paul

[Sig600]

Embrace the weather! You should've been up at Squaw, skiing has been excellent!

[sbarger24]

Looks like I need to get my phase 1 hours flown off, so I can join you on some more of these cool trips

[Mark Albery]

I've just read this thread after returning from a couple of days flying and hiking in Death Valley. I flew there on Friday after a quick stop on the 'Chicken Strip' in Saline Valley:

With hindsight, best done without wheel fairings, but quite manageable for an RV.
Arrived at Furnace Creek just before 12.00 so must have only just missed you.
If you want a great easy hike, Mosaic Canyon is walking distance from the Stovepipe Wells strip.

[Louise Hose]

I sure look forward to getting out there in that beautiful country! Super photographs. Thanks for sharing.

[Greg Arehart]

Mark,

Saw your airplane at Furnace Creek and wondered who was there, but we left before you got back. I figured the owner was probably camping for the weekend.

Yes, I've hiked Mosaic before and its a nice hike. However this trip didn't allow for much hiking since I just had a minor knee operation and am still limited in walking (but supposed to be good for skiing by the holidays).

Considering how easy it is to get there from Reno (especially compared to driving), we'll surely be flying back.

Cheers,
greg

[rvmills]

Nice write-up Greg...you're my geo-hero! Hope to get in on the next trip there! Looks like mucho fun! Hopefully I'll be home more than half a day a week soon (busy month!) Hope to see ya out at RTS next week!

Originally Posted by Ironflight

Speaking of which, if anyone is looking for a nice Airpark home out in the beautiful country Greg shows, we recently heard that Dayton Valley is getting new management and (more importantly) a new Real Estate guy who is really eat to work with. Lots at Dayton are going for bargain prices right now due to the economy. You know what they say, buy low....

Paul

Dayton...hmmmm...with you and Louise there, the values are headed up, I'm sure! Still some deals, eh? I was checking Dayton out as I commuted home to RNO today. I forget Paul, are you buying or building a house?

Hmmmm...

Cheers,
Bob