I think I might take a drive down to Alvord this afternoon

aren't you a nice guy :P

sorry, I didnt mean that the way it sounded, but it is nice being somewhat close. I think if I take the Durango and go the back way its only 4 hours.

There should be some good wind with all the rain we're getting on the coast.
If it was 7 hours closer I'd be loading up the car right now.
Have fun and take a run across the lake for me!!!!!:Ange09:

Going north from the lake bed is not bad, I did 55 all the way in the RV on my way out. Well not quite, I ran it up to 65 for a bit but the dust began to come inside and that wasnt to good. 1 hour 45 minutes from Alvord to Burns that way.

Yah yah, if I lived that close I would have my garage set up there. Honey, I'm going to put the truck in the garage, be right back.

As buggeyed said, have a walk, er uh I mean, have a run across the lake bed for me to

We are on the lake bed. It only took 4 hours coming in from the north: saved about an hour and a half and 75 miles!

And Jeff.....I been cough cough looking for property here

I had a great session! But it is more fun with friends. Only took 3 hours 45 min to get home!

Drive slower, not so much dust. Drive faster, stay ahead of the dust.

yeah Jeff but there was no dust this time check out the photos I took yesterday
https://picasaweb.google.com/111813139826617902871/AlvordOct...

Nice Pics,is that snow on the ground?Brrrr glad I wasn't tenting it out there this weekend.

no snow down where we were. drove in Friday night, slept in the car, woke up to 36 deg. warmed up to around 57 deg. but because the air was dry it didn't seem too cold. it really was a nice session, the scenery was awesome. since I was by myself (no other buggiers, I had two of my boys with me) I stayed a little under powered and kept the speeds around 15 to 30 mph and I didn't wander too far from camp. Josh has been good about making several trips down from Washington, but I need to get someone from here interested so I have someone to go with me, safer, but as soon as I explain what I am doing they say I must be nuts! I had one guy interested but he said I would have to take up scuba diving so he had someone to do that with, I can’t afford another hobby even if I was interested in that sort of thing. Oh well I will keep trying, there has to be another nutcase here somewhere.

Maybe try connecting with some landsailors also,Burton said he might head down sometimes if he knew others were heading out.

I am already having Alvord withdrawals with-draw-al (noun) a period during which somebody addicted to a drug or other addictive substance stops taking it, causing the person to experience painful or uncomfortable symptoms.

you addict....:bigok:

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Originally posted by sunset-Jim you addict....:bigok:

Look who is talking

This coming from a guy who can walk to 10+ miles of beach to buggy on.:tumble::tumble::tumble:

:piggy: Feed your addiction :piggy:

Alvord looks outstanding.

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Originally posted by MDK I had one guy interested but he said I would have to take up scuba diving so he had someone to do that with, I can’t afford another hobby even if I was interested in that sort of thing.

I would be willing to scuba dive,..... Where do you scuba dive in Boise, the bathtub?

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Originally posted by bigkid Quote: Originally posted by MDK I had one guy interested but he said I would have to take up scuba diving so he had someone to do that with, I can’t afford another hobby even if I was interested in that sort of thing. I would be willing to scuba dive,..... Where do you scuba dive in Boise, the bathtub?

good question.....I think he travels to do it....kind of like me and my hobby. I have some nice open well groomed hay fields here I could buggy in but I think I have been spoiled....I would rather drive four hours and buggy Alvord

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Originally posted by RedSky Alvord looks outstanding.

Tom, did you catch the videos of Alvord we posted?
http://youtu.be/aFVtJ26cHmE
Buggeyed and BigKid posted some as well

Great vid Mark thanks!

I hope to be a Nabx next year and it would be a bonus to visit Alvord. It has to be done. Then again I'd imagine you'll be at Nabx too. lol

already registered hopefully Alvord will be as good then as its been this October. but I am all for doing the Alvord Bonus

In that case I might just have to get more time off work.

You all are aware that Alvord is a lake? that it is full of water in the winter and has to dry out to become a dry lake bed? Guess you could always bring the water gear with the buggy and the snow gear.

All 5 inches per year fall in the winter???? In that double rain shadow???? I guess I could take the fins off the kiteboard if its damp.

Josh visited Alvord after the last NABX, I will ask him what condition it was in, still not a guarantee but helpful. BLM says July through November are the best months for a dry lake bed. and I think October is the best month for wind.

Josh said the lake bed was good. but I say it probably depends on the winter, last winter was pretty mild. I will keep an eye on it.

it had rained between my last two trips there, there was 0 dust and I came across an area where someone camped over night and found them selves in mud the next morning. I know this cuz there were no tracks leading to the mess but tracks going out, and lots and lots of foot tracks it was an area I covered in the trip before the last so I know it wasn't there before. but the surface was perfect for buggying and it was only 2 weeks between my trips, it must dry up pretty quick.

Most of the guys that go to Alvord try to make the 1st trip on Memorial day weekend. And at that date it is a hit or miss.

We rely on nature in this sport. It's always hit or miss. Alvord is a beautiful but unforgiving place. Plan ahead, avoid unnecessary risks unless you enjoy them, roll the dice to go out there and have some fun. No matter what has happened on any of my trips out there, they have all been memorable and well worth the effort.