***Panamint Valley Days 2025***

[high_desert_crawlers]

Here she is, 2003 GMC Sonoma with HP Dana 44 up front out of a 1978 Bronco and a 8.8 out back, locked front and rear (lunch Boxes) with 4.88 gears. Affectionately named Pissnoma

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Very nice! Have an idea of what runs you’re gonna do?

 

[Kellyex1450]

I dont, its a relatively fresh build, we are figuring each other out still. I like challenging rock gardens like John Bull in BB or Dusy Ershim but am less interested in trails where you hang of the side of a cliff, that being said im open to suggestions. body damage I try and avoid but it happens.

 

[high_desert_crawlers]

I dont, its a relatively fresh build, we are figuring each other out still. I like challenging rock gardens like John Bull in BB or Dusy Ershim but am less interested in trails where you hang of the side of a cliff, that being said im open to suggestions. body damage I try and avoid but it happens.

I would recommend Defense Mine. Maybe Cummins Cutoff if you want a little more of a challenge.
I’ll probably run that one on Friday.

https://cal4wheel.com/panamint-valley-days-run-descriptions

 

[Motiracer38]

Jail Canyon sounds like the promise of a good time. I wish I had this weekend free.

 

[high_desert_crawlers]

Jail Canyon sounds like the promise of a good time. I wish I had this weekend free.

Ya, I’m looking forward to that one on Sunday, if my junk is still together

 

[Kellyex1450]

Ya, I’m looking forward to that one on Sunday, if my junk is still together

What are you bringing out?

What's the ratio of jeeps, Toyotas and everything else at these events?

 

[high_desert_crawlers]

What are you bringing out?

What's the ratio of jeeps, Toyotas and everything else at these events?

I’ve got a Suzuki Samurai.

From what I’ve seen, it’s a good amount of jeeps, with some crawled out yotas, then a strew of more mild overland rigs, like Lexus, broncos, and everything in between.

I think there’s a “sunset cruise” that takes place Friday afternoon/evening that takes you by Defense mine.
Mild run, but takes you by some obstacles on Defense Mine, that can make for a good show.
I’m gonna try and get a few guys to go that evening and see what trouble we can get into on the Bath tub and the first water fall.

 

[high_desert_crawlers]

PVD is this weekend

I’ll be headed out Thursday afternoon.
Plan to run Defense/Cummins Cut Off Friday, hang around “Bath Tub/waterfall” Friday evening, then probably Isham on Saturday, then I think they have a “trail breaker” run on Jail Canyon Sunday.

If you’re out there and see me, come say what’s up

 

[Kellyex1450]

see you out there, that's a rad little rig! got a build thread on it?

 

[high_desert_crawlers]

see you out there, that's a rad little rig! got a build thread on it?

No, unfortunately not.

Did most the build before I joined forum.
Sadly this may be the last trip I have it before I put her for sale :/

 

[badlinesgoodtimes]

Have fun out there guys. I expect some photos and trip report!

 

[high_desert_crawlers]

Have fun out there guys. I expect some photos and trip report!

Thanks!
Will do!

 

[ShinyTravisto]

Unfortunately life got in the way and I didn't get my Jeep prepped in time. Looking forward to hearing about it.

 

[high_desert_crawlers]

Rough weekend so far. Sammy is down. Tires don’t want to hold air after I aired down and was headed to first trail.
Took 6 tire plugs to get them to hold air to get back to camp.
Passenger princess for the weekend. Headed to Isham.

 

[4xFoorOffroad]

So many plugs eh?