September - Red Desert/Killpecker Dune Outing (Wyoming)

[IRONMAN]

Pending the exact dates I'd be interested. Have plenty of vacation and can turn it into a week long trip no problem.

This is my plan to make it a week long vacation with the family.

 

[Wilson]

Makes sence being that far already. So Joe can make it could we plan for 2016? Would make sence to me to hit kill picker then back to sd less of a drive for most at the end of the run.

 

[WyoStorm]

So what are you thinking Wilson? A Double Run? Red Desert Run to South Dakota back to back? One week long run?

I'm still thinking I'd like to pull something off this summer even if it ends up being a low key run that gives us an idea for some bigger and more organized in 2016 or 2017. I know I'd need help to do anything more than a low key run. I can plan the routes and activities but I'm not going all out for this year. I can tell you this run wouldn't need much to be epic. Just a few guys/gals with a positive attitude and willingness to explore some wild, open country that's built for our trucks!

 

[Wilson]

how far are you from the place we stayed wild bills? or how far is the dunes from there is what i should ask. I was just typing out loud start there end up in sd if it would work. I'm thinking the wyo is going to be fast correct me if im wrong. I'd love to see some gopro of the area being ran. looks fun but with gravel roads nothing wrong with that just need to see the off road part. on the sdbr it was fun driving on the road looking at sites driving threw the tunnel but my favoret part was being on the hills out in it. As Joe said see that hill over there we will be on it in a few min. that was cool

 

[WyoStorm]

I'm a little over 5 hours from Deadwood and the Red Desert starts just south of me a ways.

How do you describe that area. Wow! Open, desolate, very few people with widely varying terrain depending on the road chosen. I personally have not strayed from from the high speed roads you see in the first post. There is plenty of terrain out there but depending on the weather, you can get in serious trouble if it rains (and your on a more remote two track). Extremely slick and sometimes bottomless mud. This outing would be more higher speed dirt roads with some varied terrain and a few hills/passes to climb. The area is remote with very little if any vehicles most of the time until you get close to one of the two lane highways. I'm still planning out the route but I have a general idea for a two day full outing with an option for a day 0 evening short run. I mentioned the Killpecker Dune field as just a small part of the trip and not as a destination unto itself. Maybe a 1-2 hour break with an option to get on the dunes for those interested. I have not hit them myself yet as I'm always alone out there. I would call this trip as an outing to see some Wyoming wildness, hit the historic gold rush area of South Pass City, hit the Farson Mercantile for ice cream and just give our trucks a chance to air out as much as you'd like and are comfortable with. I generally cruise much of the area in the 50-70 mph range. You could certainly drive faster but I'm still just getting used to the area and enjoying the remoteness. Future runs could be more challenging and explore more off the beaten path. Just know that this area is wild with limited cell coverage and a rainstorm can make it interesting in short notice. I may have to get a sat phone just for these kinds of outings.

Did I scare anyone off yet lol!

For those that are still interested, does it make a big difference if it's say a Friday afternoon through Sunday type outing or one that runs sometime in the Monday through Friday period. (Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday through Thursday for example).

 

[Wilson]

would defiantly be putting some time in the seat. I don't think the doubling up would be a good idea.

 

[WyoStorm]

Probably not

 

[ExpeditionFatherhood]

I would be in for this.

 

[The Macf]

Anything in June is good for me.

 

[WyoStorm]

Unfortunately, June is my busiest month. It would have to be later in the summer. Once I find out when our South Dakota run will be, I'll see what dates might work and then we'll see who's still interested.