What we’re about
Got Clearance? And a 4x4 rig? Then pack your gear and roll with us. WT takes manageable trails to unimaginable and remote destinations, usually over multiple days, while camping together along the way. Discover the hidden beauty of the Southwest, from the Mojave and Sonoran deserts to the red rocks of Utah, to the Eastern Sierra and Death Valley. It’s all open to us.
We take our time on the trail, eat really well while we’re there, plan to camp comfy and warm, and always enjoy each other’s company.
We’re not about breaking your rig apart, or about shaming you because you may have a long wheelbase, or because you don’t roll massive tires. While things do break on the trail, on occasion, our goal is always to return home safely, with our rigs intact, and to be blown away by our trail experience together.
Sound like something that you’d be interested in? Then come out and join us, and see where the trail ends. Our next adventure will be heading out soon!
On the Rocks! - Mark
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See all- The Southern Sierra, Alabama Hills, The "White's", Papoose Flat, Owens LakeNeeds location
Team WT,
Last year, on the way to another run, Dickson and Amanda introduced a few of us to the White Mountains, the "White's". WOW, how had I never been up there! Forever views, challenging sections, the VERY high plains of Papoose Flat, and some all-new ground for us. It's past time to take the whole WT crew to see this!
Rally Point: Lone Pine, SATURDAY, August 23rd, gassed-up and ready to roll at 11am
GPS Rally Point Coordinate: 36.61035, -118.06497
It's at a parking lot on the right, just beyond the Shell Station, and Carl's Jr, on the very north end of Lone Pine.Full GPX Map: https://www.gaiagps.com/public/Dx7X3EcojgQ3FUlRpQL8kwMI/?embed=True - Waypoints coming soon
Full distance: 160-miles / Plenty of gas opportunities along the wayFair Warning: Parts of this trail are on the more-challenging-side for our crew. Not "necessarily" dangerous, but there's a pretty significant rocky section, with some bowling ball, and a few breadbox-sized rocks, that we'll take slowly and get thru. There’s also a very steep climb out of Papoose Flat, and I'm not joking about it being very steep. About 20-degrees that goes on for a while. The remaining 95%, or so, of the run is more typical of our normal trails.
Day-1, We'll leave Lone Pine, and get a quick jump-off thru the legendary Alabama Hills. The home of a million Western Movies, a favorite place for flyover scrapes by fighter jets, and the best possible, unobstructed valley view of Mt. Whitney. From there, we’ll head west on a beautiful double track trail, with lots of small rocks, until we’re pressed up tight against the base of the mighty Sierra. Back out thru independence, and across HWY395. From there we CLIMB and CLIMB to our Night-1 campsite at 8,500' ele, and a darn nice look at the Sierra range.
Day-2: We'll climb further to Mazourka Peak, at 9,400' ele. When you arrive at radio the towers, you’ll know that you're on the top of the world to enjoy the MOST spectacularly full view of the Sierra. From there, we'll head over to a challenging, rocky section, that will test us. Then, out from there onto Papoose Flat. At almost 10K’ ele, Papoose is very similar to Coyote Flat, (East, above Bishop. We'll get back up to Coyote again in 26'). With Papoose behind us, we'll leave the White's, by way of that very steep section that I’d mentioned above, and then we’ll roll blacktop to Big Pine, and up to Bishop. We'll gas-up, if needed, in Bishop, and then take a fast, flat trail to our Night-2 Campsite. This will be a LONG, FUN day.
Day-3: We'll roll down a fun, grassy double track to the beach on Owens Lake. A great photo op. Fer sure, pack your swimsuit and towel! For those who choose, there's a very nice cool-springs up the road. A refreshing dip, as air temps, there could still be quite warm. There’s a large pool and a small pool, tucked away in a nice grassy spot. A perfect place to relax, and maybe to quietly scrub-a-dub, after a few days on the trail. It’s not quite a “hidden-secret”, but it's pretty close. Mammoth is nearby too, if you'd prefer to grab a bite there, or to see the town. The Dead Man's Peak Trail, above Mammoth, is a short fun trail, with a pano-view of the backcountry, and the 14k’+ ele of Banner and Ridder peaks.
In short, we're going to pack a lot into a one weekend. This being a 3-day run, I chose to run Saturday thru Monday, because traffic to-and-from is a LOT easier on those days. I hope to see a bunch of us on this one. The Seirra is EPIC!
Now for the fine print: We’re a camping outfit. We don’t go looking for risky trails, or dangerous situations, but we all sign up knowing that there are some risks in going off road. On occasion, our rigs, and even our members and their guests could get banged up while we’re out there.
By voluntarily signing up and participating in this event, you agree to release and discharge in advance, Mark Dupray and Sam Underwood, and any other organizers or event hosts, from any and all liability. This liability waiver includes but is not limited to illness, injury, death, damage, and loss to yourself, your guests, or any of your personal property. You are responsible for your own safety, and you assume all risks that may result from your participation in this event. Nuf said.
Please feel free to call or text me anytime about any questions that you'd have about this run at: 951-316-5506
On the Rocks, - WT Mark
