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5/9/2016 Topic: Sheep Canyon Pot Farm davidwyby	I have found abandoned grows in the Santa Rosas. Been thinking about packing a bunch of the junk up to the road. Anyone wanna help? ;-)
5/12/2016 Topic: Rockhouse Canyon / Toro Peak BackPack Trip davidwyby	Daren, are you currently accepting applications for hiking partners? :-) Sure do like all your pics and reports. I live down in the desert and escape to the Santa Rosas often in the summer. Been thinking about trying RH to TP, which is what led me to this thread.
5/12/2016 Topic: Volunteer off road vehicle recovery... davidwyby	...is a hobby of mine. Make a mental note or PM me for my contact info. I'm down in the Imperial Valley. Have a good one! -David edited by davidwyby on 5/12/2016
1/7/2020 Topic: Volunteer off road vehicle recovery... davidwyby	Howdy. Around again as I've been poking around Fish Creek Mntns. Seems @tommy750 gets out there plenty. :-)
1/8/2020 Topic: Snow and more sheep davidwyby	Good stuff, thanks for sharing.
1/8/2020 Topic: Weekend trip davidwyby	I have a wildlife photographer friend I met at SR spring years ago (Jack Daynes) who would probably like those hummingbird shots. You're inspiring me to start lugging a real camera on my adventures again.
1/8/2020 Topic: Volunteer off road vehicle recovery... davidwyby	BTW....I also remove abandoned vehicles, so if you come across some, let me know. :-)
1/10/2020 Topic: Trash in Mine Wash area davidwyby	I know this is an old post, but this is something I and others I know can/will do. Helps being semilocal to most of these places. Small scale I will just take care of it, large scale cleanups coordinating with gov officials help a lot too in multiple ways.
1/10/2020 Topic: Carrizo Marsh davidwyby	Me digging up old posts again...we did work on the machine that was shredding tamarisk in carrizo gorge, which is how I originally heard about it. Didn't seem like a good idea based on my experience and research. Salt Cedar is very tough and must be burnt and the seed beds and sprouts, etc. burned every year for 3-4 years to eradicate. Simply grinding them up makes it worse and now seems to be the case in CG. The marsh, I have not recently been to but think/hope it has been more successful due to the burning method. edited by davidwyby on 1/10/2020
1/11/2020 Topic: Other forums/fb groups? davidwyby	I recognize some names from mtsanjacinto forum and I am on some AB fb groups...what other groups/forums for SoCal do y’all recommend? Thanks edited by davidwyby on 2/10/2020
1/11/2020 Topic: Resident desert rat davidwyby	Hello, all. Guess I never did an intro. Lived in el Centro with my family for about 20 years now. Mostly off-roading in the winter and camping in the mountains, mostly Santa rosas in the summer. Have a few books on the area. Ann japenga has interesting related articles. Getting more into hiking and native/mining history lately. As mentioned elsewhere, if you get into trouble in my back yard, stuck, broke down, twisted ankle, holler. Also let me know if you find junk or vehicles in the desert that need removed. I work at a machine and welding shop during the day to pay for my adventures. Thanks
1/11/2020 Topic: Resident desert rat davidwyby	Forgot to mention and don’t see an edit button...known @britain for years. Not sure if that’s a good or bad thing 😆
1/11/2020 Topic: Old Maps davidwyby	I once found a site that where one could change the year look back at old maps. Britain?
1/11/2020 Topic: Valley of the Moon to East Davies Valley davidwyby	Taking a shot a trip report. This was a long one. Too long and therefore hurried for my taste. 7am-8pm. Started with frost on the ground and ice on the puddles. Will likely go back in snatches or learn to backpack camp and explore more thoroughly. Ah...well, I don’t see where I can add pics from my phone, and a report is nothing without pics, so I’ll be back with them later.
1/22/2020 Topic: Valley of the Moon to East Davies Valley davidwyby	Photobucket isn't much good any more...suggestions?
1/23/2020 Topic: Valley of the Moon to East Davies Valley davidwyby	I'll give it a shot. Upload straight from phone? I think I have a flickr account I've never used too...
2/17/2020 Topic: Photography davidwyby	Wow.
8/13/2020 Topic: Salt Creek/Cottonwood Canyon davidwyby	I am terrified of getting Lyme...
8/13/2020 Topic: Three Saturdays in Canebrake davidwyby	Good stuff. @tommy750, I am local if you're ever looking for someone to hike with or a backup or whatever.
8/13/2020 Topic: Imperial Valley Desert Museum davidwyby	Like the Museum a lot. We made the gates when I was a kid.
8/13/2020 Topic: Resident desert rat davidwyby	Well, right now winter favorite is probably fish creek mntns due to the remoteness and history. I want to explore the Coyotes more. Summer is Santa Rosa mountains, want to get over to San Jac more - try Marion Mt. I prefer tall shady trees and open forests to brushy areas without shade or oak tree areas with noisy leaves on the ground and lots of bugs.
8/17/2020 Topic: Greetings! And um, help? davidwyby	Welcome, good luck on your quest.
8/17/2020 Topic: Oriflame Mountain davidwyby	I have been driving by that spot for years wondering what's down there. Your post pushed me to go see yesterday evening. I was short on time so just drove down to the "shelf" with the Jeep trail loop. Nearly stepped on a Southern Pacific rattler looking for water in the bottom. Saw some sherds, ruins, deer sign, and lots of quail. Couple old cars (than one is actually a Nash Rambler) I intend to go back and explore further. I'll post pictures later.
8/17/2020 Topic: Oriflame Mountain davidwyby	A 2007 4runner with a little bit of lift, slightly larger tires, and rock sliders on the sides. I still need to get Imgur to host pics.
8/17/2020 Topic: Oriflame Mountain davidwyby	Glamis recovery by david wyby, on Flickr edited by davidwyby on 8/17/2020
8/17/2020 Topic: Oriflame Mountain davidwyby	Little blingy, I call it the Bro runna, but that's how it was when I got it. I wanted the Icon suspension for the nice ride and the rock rails to keep it straight. I removed the anti sway bar to allow more suspension articulation for traction and ride comfort. I like it but now we are looking to get an RV trailer, so I need to trade it for a truck.
8/17/2020 Topic: Resident desert rat davidwyby	Rocko1 wrote: Welcome! Would love to hear about some good spots in the Santa Rosas for camping. Lots of Yellow Post sites to choose from, little side trails with sites.
8/17/2020 Topic: Valley of the Moon to East Davies Valley davidwyby	Start at VOM VOM to Davies by david wyby, on Flickr Puddletop Rock at the base of the scramble down. Lone Pine is also here. Somewhere after here there was a grove of palms and lots of sherds. VOM to Davies by david wyby, on Flickr VOM to Davies by david wyby, on Flickr Looks like evidence of vehicle exhaust, but as I remember, was not accessible by vehicle. VOM to Davies by david wyby, on Flickr Lots of morteros. I believe this was at the intersection of the furthest southern reaching BP Jeep road out of Meyer's valley and the canyon we hiked down. VOM to Davies by david wyby, on Flickr Next was Tarantula Falls. Had to scramble to get around/down it. VOM to Davies by david wyby, on Flickr The namesake...note the coincidence of the spider on the spiderco. Looked like he had drowned. VOM to Davies by david wyby, on Flickr Side canyon had water coming down it. Needs exploring. VOM to Davies by david wyby, on Flickr A grove getting closer to Davies. VOM to Davies by david wyby, on Flickr Lo siento VOM to Davies by david wyby, on Flickr Finally in Davies. At this point we were hoping to set off sensors and get picked up by BP. VOM to Davies by david wyby, on Flickr ...but we still had to hike across the valley, scramble up (and down the in the dark) the dark ridge that bisects the valley N to S, then across the remainder of the valley to the gate to an awaiting campfire with chili, etc. VOM to Davies by david wyby, on Flickr VOM to Davies by david wyby, on Flickr Yours Truly Billy Goat by david wyby, on Flickr
8/17/2020 Topic: Valley of the Moon to East Davies Valley davidwyby	That's about half the pictures. Some weren't that interesting and some so as not to disclose locations.
8/18/2020 Topic: Oriflame Mountain davidwyby	My trip was very abbreviated. I stopped once I got down to the plateau and looked around the immediate area. No water but evidence of it (moisture) and deer tracks. I think I noticed an area on GE to the N that looked like it had been plowed. I'll get pictures up this evening maybe. edited by davidwyby on 8/18/2020
8/18/2020 Topic: Oriflame Mountain davidwyby	Rocko1 wrote: davidwyby wrote: Glamis recovery by david wyby, on Flickr edited by davidwyby on 8/17/2020 There were some pretty gnarly ruts on some sections of that jeep road about halfway from the S2 to the first rusted truck. I assume those are still there. Yes, but I have been a gnarly offroader for 20 years before getting into hiking ;-)
8/18/2020 Topic: Valley of the Moon to East Davies Valley davidwyby	It's been a few months now. I'd say maybe rabbit size. Too big for rat...too small for Coyote. Maybe too small for badger. Note claw dig marks to right side.
8/21/2020 Topic: Valley of the Moon to East Davies Valley davidwyby	The map showed 10 miles...people's fitbit watches were showing 16-18 miles...almost all rockhopping or sand.
8/26/2020 Topic: Valley of the Moon to East Davies Valley davidwyby	I wish I could get BLM to let me into Davies to get the 3 abandoned vehicles out.
8/26/2020 Topic: Valley of the Moon to East Davies Valley davidwyby	There was another closer to the border per a BP buddy.
8/27/2020 Topic: Fish Creek Mountains davidwyby	Placeholder for a trip report...last winter I hiked in a mining trail from the S. to a few mines, and once from the N, but did not reach mines. I will upload pictures later, remind me if I forget. @britain I want to explore more to the Western parts of the area this winter, as well as the Coyote mntns. I have an itch for the off-trail, less traveled places. For now, it's the Santa Rosas and hopefully San Jacinto for the first time by way of Marion soon.
9/9/2020 Topic: Fish Creek Mountains davidwyby	Just got home from the mountains of CO...why do we live here again?
9/19/2020 Topic: Valley of the Moon to East Davies Valley davidwyby	There are some interesting blm areas in the mntns. I live down here...I recommend maintaining some elevation for another month.
9/13/2022 Topic: Cuyamaca davidwyby	Nice find.
9/13/2022 Topic: McCain Valley davidwyby	I used to really like McCain...I know a spot where water runs through boulder caves sometimes. Found it once when I was out too far too long in the heat, very nice. Need to get up there again and give it another chance.
9/13/2022 Topic: Alta Seca Bench davidwyby	I very much like those mountains. Have spent a lot of weekends up there for over 10 years. Good escape from this desert heat.
9/13/2022 Topic: Alta Seca Bench davidwyby	Unfortunately, I have been seeing more and more dead trees in the area I frequent.
9/13/2022 Topic: Upcoming Pinto Canyon Hike davidwyby	I think I am the "one person" Britain referred to. Pretty epic one day hike. I'd like to go back and explore Pinto more. Once side canyon had water running out of it...
9/13/2022 Topic: Pinyons and Wreckage davidwyby	I'm going to bet aircraft. Fair bit of what looks like aluminum and titanium. Locking/safety pinned nuts, I'd expect to find some safety wired bolts in there. Spindle looks like landing gear.
9/13/2022 Topic: How not to get stuck? davidwyby	These are good to keep in the 4x4 for recovering small cars without tow points. Amazon.com: RuggedTow 4 Pack Grade 70 R T J Cluster Hook, Mini J, R and T Universal Towing Attachment - 4700 lbs : Automotive Tundras seem to have snappy throttle response which makes them prone to spin and sink. SUVs tend to do better due to more weight in the back and link vs. leaf spring suspension. Kinetic straps are worth the price. I have pulled out two motorhomes with 4runners with them. Tire pressure is #1. If it ain't bulging, it ain't aired down. 2wd in sand...I'd probably end up 15-20 psi front, 10 rear. I carry a C02 bottle to air back up.
9/13/2022 Topic: How not to get stuck? davidwyby	Bigger tire, smaller wheel helps too. Often you can go a little over stock size without much modification. In sand, size is more important than tread type. You want a tough tire with mild tread. Definitely not a small aggressive tire!

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