Dec 2, 2023, Joshua Tree, CA Sycamore Canyon and Donohoe Mountain Loop My wife, and two other moms, took our son and three friends on an overnight trip to Universal Studios Hollywood for his 13th birthday. Given my detest for crowds, waiting in lines, and newly acquired motion sickness, I was fully supportive of this […]
Joshua Tree Overnight Trip
Oct 14-15, 2023, Joshua Tree, CA This trip won’t be eclipsed for a while, because it literally started with an eclipse (info). 🙂 Alright, enough dad jokes. This ended up being another great adventure. Everyone (and every vehicle) made it back intact, which is always a plus. Trip highlights included: Of course no trip would […]
August Club Meeting
August 15, 2023 Thanks to the many members and guests who attended the Aug Club Meeting at Elijah’s Restaurant. We had a great turnout this month. It was great hearing the latest club new, catching up with everyone, enjoying a nice meal, and (of course) checking out the rigs. 🏔**LRCSD Trail Leader is a volunteer […]
Pioneertown to Big Bear
June 24-25, 2023, Big Bear, CA The journey began off the 15, just outside of Escondido. Next stop, and really where the fun began, historic Pioneertown. It’s here where we recovered from the So-Cal freeway portion of our trip with a relaxing lunch in the shade. After lunch the group hit the trails and enjoyed […]
LRCSD 25th Anniversary BBQ
May 20, 2023, Fiesta Island SD The grey overcast day was a nod to our British vehicle’s roots. While San Diegan’s aren’t often welcoming of the ‘harsh’ conditions, it allowed the group to gather around a roaring firepit while enjoying food, drinks, and an outdoor screening of Top Gun Maverick. 🏔**LRCSD Trail Leader is a […]
Death Valley Adventure
April 21 – 25, 2023, Death Valley, CA The Death Valley trip was a huge success! Below are a few teaser photos…make sure to check out the amazing trip report created by the Trail Leader, Peter Matusov: 🚙 Full report: Death Valley Revisited We hope to see you on the next trip! 🏔**LRCSD Trail Leader […]
Search for Flowers Run, Anza Borrego
March 25, 2023, Anza Borrego Desert, CA The search for flowers wasn’t a complete bust! Despite the plentiful rain, the bloom hasn’t been at levels seen in previous years so we knew what to expect (hence the clever new name for the outing). The group did see some flowers, the weather was amazing, and camping […]
Anza Borrego Day Trip
January 28, 2023, Anza Borrego Desert, CA The first trip of the year is in the books, and what a great trip it was! Attendance was solid with 9 trucks, 15 attendees, and 2 dogs. The group was able to conquer the most challenging portions of the trails without getting stuck (or breaking). Keep an […]
Anza Borrego Day Trip, Pre-Run
January 22, 2023, Anza Borrego Desert, CA Although most didn’t appreciate the wet start of 2023, you wouldn’t hear a bit of complaining from the desert life. Below are a few photos from the trip pre-run, as well as a detailed summary of the journey. We hope to see everyone for the 1st club trip […]