Winter riding in Beg Bend, TX?

[Teeds]

Originally Posted by flux_capacitor

Anyone have any tire reommendations for out there? I am in need of a new rear...I smoked the Karoo in under 2K miles...

I have a "Style 1" Terraflex sitting in the garage but frankly the sidewall is so stiff I don't really want to hassle with it.

Maxxis IT.

18psi rear / 20 psi front.

[ny-wolcott]

As I mentioned in a previous thread, Pat and I will be in BigBend in a few days and perhaps for as long as 2 weeks. Would like to meet and ride with anyone who's there.

We're in a small 5th wheel RV trailer behind a F350 p/u with 2 Super Sherpas hanging off. Don't know where we'll be camping, but likely in the NP campgrounds. You're welcome to use our rig as a base camp.

If you're interested get back to us here or:

vagabond.dick@gmail.com
607-435-5517

[flux_capacitor]

Time to resurrect this thread.

We never made it last year. 2 of the 4 had to drop out the week of departure, for good vaild reasons, but the 2 of us that still wanted to go could not afford the gas anymore.

But this year is different. I have a Tiger now, and I plan on slabbing it to TX this coming January. Might have company with me, might not. Either way I am going.

Since I might be solo I am not really looking to camp this go-round. Looking for cheap yet somewhat hospitable motels. How is the Chisos Mining Company Motel? They look to have nice rates and be close to activities and food.

Noticed lots of road issues with the flooding on the official park website. I reckon most of that will be fixed by the time I get out there.

Thanks to all who have contributed all this great info!

[Squeaky]

Flux - the Desert Rats are going out there again for the holiday(s).

December In Big Bend: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31139

[flux_capacitor]

Originally Posted by Squeaky

Flux - the Desert Rats are going out there again for the holiday(s).

December In Big Bend: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31139

Thanks for the heads up, December is too busy with the holidays and all, it will have to be in Jan.

[eric2]

All I know is that marfa is the last place to look for a cheap hotel, well over $100/night. There's a couple places in Ft Davis that were about $50 last time through, couple nice places to eat, and of course the Mcdonald observatory. If price is a concern, Van Horn or Ft Stockton hotels are the cheapest around @ $25. The other BB thread has weather info, FM170 is still washed out but may be rideable. presidio may have some cheap hotels

Winter is unpredictable in BB, if its sunny temps can get up to 90, but heaven help you if you're in BFE when a front comes through, howling gale forced winds, driving rain, and plummetting temps, make sure you bring cold weather gear.

[judjonzz]

Originally Posted by eric2

All I know is that marfa is the last place to look for a cheap hotel, well over $100/night. There's a couple places in Ft Davis that were about $50 last time through, couple nice places to eat, and of course the Mcdonald observatory. If price is a concern, Van Horn or Ft Stockton hotels are the cheapest around @ $25.

I have stayed at Terlingua ranch resort, do not remember the price but did not feel gouged. I have also found reasonable accommodations in Alpine. I wonder why Marfa would be expensive.

[flux_capacitor]

Thanks guys, I have been watching the other BB thread for the road closures, etc, but I think by Jan all should be close to normal. I kinda hope they don't regrade the roads before I get there though!

The best deal I have come across is the Chisos Mining Co Motel... they have some decent looking cabins for well under a hundred.

[WoodButcher]

I stayed in one of their rooms last Feb and it was basic, but functional. All I needed was a bed, a roof and hot water and it met those requirements just fine. Good price and had TV too. I'd stay there again.

[kdscoates]

hey guys, thinking of making the run with flux bt i have a question how is texas hill county should we route through there is it worth the trip??
i have only about six days!! and would hate to slab all the way to bb hang out for a day and half and slab back if i could hit some good scenery a little closer!! so whats the story on the hill country???

[Squeaky]

Originally Posted by kdscoates

hey guys, thinking of making the run with flux bt i have a question how is texas hill county should we route through there is it worth the trip??
i have only about six days!! and would hate to slab all the way to bb hang out for a day and half and slab back if i could hit some good scenery a little closer!! so whats the story on the hill country???

Hill country = best twisty bits between the gulf and BB. Definitely worth routing through if you're headed that way from the east.

[Dirtysouth]

Originally Posted by kdscoates

hey guys, thinking of making the run with flux bt i have a question how is texas hill county should we route through there is it worth the trip??
i have only about six days!! and would hate to slab all the way to bb hang out for a day and half and slab back if i could hit some good scenery a little closer!! so whats the story on the hill country???

MF let's go. There is nothing but 6 turns from here to there and 4 of those are getting out of atlanta. I have the go ahead from the wife, hopefully the economy won't pick up until after we get back so I can get off work. We can go see the Aliens in Roswell, NM or go see the bat shit in the Carlsbad Caverns.

[Dirtysouth]

Originally Posted by Squeaky

Hill country = best twisty bits between the gulf and BB. Definitely worth routing through if you're headed that way from the east.

Where is this Hill Country you speak of?

[kdscoates]

hill country looks cool do a google search on riding in hill country!!
it looks interesting!!
i am thinking about it but i would have to leave on fri am an be home wed after noon so i saw the hill country was a little closer so i thought we could make there saturday and ride around on sun and maybe head back on mon and you guys could head to bb!! just kickin ideas around!!!
i mean we definetly have to take our friend the outlaw to lukenbach texas!!!

[Dirtysouth]

I told flux that the earliest I can leave is friday after work, which may be 5-6 in the evening or 10:30 am. If you guys need to leave out before then, by all means I'll catch up, it's not like I'll miss a turn . I'm planning on 9 days total.