September - Red Desert/Killpecker Dune Outing (Wyoming)

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Red Desert Run 2015 (Date TBD): Waiting on South Dakota Run 2015 to be determined. Run date by mid March at the latest!
Most likely August or September now (small chance of July yet).

Two full days with a potential short introductory run in the early evening or a morning run on day 3.

Potential Pre-run outing for a small group.

Requirements (may be tweaked yet):
Raptor (Limit of 10 trucks)
Radio (with our standard frequencies)
At least 1 spare tire
Tow rope
Survival/Retrieval gear
Positive Attitude

Hoping to have at least one truck with a winch and between us, extra parts and hopefully a couple
mechanic types.

We would begin in Riverton, WY and either make that our home base or if the desire is there, we can can stay on the trail the first night. Will plan the route and points of interest to hit as time goes on. A few areas I'd like to hit are South Pass City (restored mining town), Carissa Mine tour (same area), Killpecker Dunes (yes, you can drive on them), Boars Tusk, Oregon Buttes, Farson Mercantile (you'll know why when we stop) and maybe a little of the Wind River Mountains. Most of the route is wide open, remote, two-wheel drive roads in good condition (if it rains, all bets are off). This is a remote area and this will need to be considered when off-road. If there is trouble, help will likely be a ways off (and cell coverage is very limited). Do we have any first responders, medic types interested?

Potential Interest so far:
@ironside
@Wilson
@The Car Stereo Company (maybe only pre-run)
@CrownOffroad
@970Co
@The Macf
@IRONMAN
@Labraptor
@ChaoticSquare
@Ironhorse07
@BrockMarcotte
@factive (September only...no to summer dates)
@Jimbo (possibly interested)
@Java
@sublime1996525


Here's a little sampling of the area:

Red Canyon (Road going up South Pass)
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First Turn off South Pass (The Pre-run begins)
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Oregon Buttes
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Miles and Miles and Miles of Open Road!!! (1 Vehicle early on then nothing until the dunes)
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Remote but Beautiful
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Open Country
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Awesome Raptor Roads!!!
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Lots of Roads and NO traffic
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Red Desert Elk
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Get The Idea!
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Killpecker Dunes Ahead!
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Side Road (Didn't Try)
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The Steep Grade Road
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Same 'Intersection'
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First Dunes in the background
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More High Speed Road:
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Killpecker Dunes ORV Area
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Killpecker Dunes Main Parking Area
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dunes with the Wind River Mountains in the background
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Dunes and Wind River Mountains!
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Boars Tusk
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Awesome ironside! There's one!!

Any preference to a weekend outing (arrival Friday, September 13th with the majority of the outing on Saturday and Sunday (September 14th and 15th) vs an early week outing with people arriving on Sunday, September 15th and doing the majority of the ride on Monday and Tuesday (September 16th and 17th)?
 

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Awesome ironside! There's one!!

Any preference to a weekend outing (arrival Friday, September 13th with the majority of the outing on Saturday and Sunday (September 14th and 15th) vs an early week outing with people arriving on Sunday, September 15th and doing the majority of the ride on Monday and Tuesday (September 16th and 17th)?

I can do whatever is best my work schedule is somewhat flexible
 
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Sounds good! Now let's see who else is interested. I know we have a few members from Wyoming and Idaho and of course Colorado who might be interested. It could be a great outing if we can get a small group together. A lot of potential trails, routes and sites to see. The history of the South Pass area (the Gold Rush), the Red Desert, Killpecker Dunes, the wild horse area, and maybe even the Adobe Town area. There would be plenty of options and opportunities to air out our Raptors! :)
 
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It's too bad Wilson. That area is Raptor heaven!!! I've been waiting a long time to explore it and now I have the vehicle to do it! I can only imagine the fun with a few more Raptors!
 
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