Re: Saline Valley from the South
Posted by Randy S on October 08, 2003 at 17:03:09:
In Reply to: Saline Valley from the South posted by danamite on October 07, 2003 at 15:02:35:
Danamite,
No offence intended, but if you have to ask about the road conditions into SV with respect to the vehicles you mentioned, you are not ready to make the trip. Asking for curiosity is fine, but asking for the purpose to decide which of your vehicles is the lesser of two evils indicates you need to rethink your trip.
Regardless of the amount of traffic through SV, the area is backcountry and when making any venture into the area, choosing proper equipment including the right vehicle, is essential. Road conditions there are not always a walk-in-the-park. I’ve seen many people experiencing problems in SV usually related to driving a vehicle not suited for the road conditions. The Element you mention is not suited for these roads, and while the Isuzu is capable of handling the road when conditions are dry, it could give you a false sense of security if conditions changed for the worse. My point here is, being prepared (proper equipment including the right vehicle) is important for your safety when traveling in this area, and reduces the chance that you will have to rely on someone’s assistance. If you are serious about your safety I recommend that you get a vehicle that is better suited for the road conditions (known and unknown), or join up with someone that has such a vehicle. You will enjoy your first trip a lot more. Have fun.