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Ride report...Dirt roads into and out of Yosemite that bypass the gates!

XXshawnXX said:
How much of the ride was dirt based on your maps screenshot?

Would you think it actually is "impassable" during winter months or is it just a recommendation?
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30 miles in from the west, 10 miles out to the south.
Considering both would be covered in snow during a wet winter...
 
budman said:
Added to the ADV trip report list.

Really cool man. I wish it was two pages!! :ride
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Me, too! Excellent stuff! :thumbup

I have a friend that lives up at Bass Lake and he is always riding into/out of Yosemite on really primitive dirt roads and trails. His wife works there. He's been trying to get me to come down there and ride with him forever. I really need to take him up on his offers! And yeah, all the dirt there is pretty much no-go in the winter.



WoodsChick
 
...need ADV bike...
 
cal scott said:
If you have a fourth grader with you, the entire family gets in for free. You do have to download a certificate prior to making the trip though. More information here in case you are interested.
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Check this box and you’re in!
“Yes, I'm in the fourth grade or home-school equivalent”

We are motorcyclists. We have maturity issues. Fourth grade equivalent!
 
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pKx said:
A Byonics MicroTrak RTG.

Amateur radio based location tracking beacon. Transmits to the APRS network. It's like having a free SPOT.
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this looks really cool, would love to try this in the spring. Do you happen to have tracks for this?

Also from the pics of the road/terrain it looks like it could possibly be done two up. Thoughts on that?

Thanks!
 
Tom G said:
Get snowshoes.
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Already got `em. Guess I need some for my bikes...

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SnowChick
 
Fasteddie23 said:
this looks really cool, would love to try this in the spring. Do you happen to have tracks for this?
Thanks!
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You'll need a ham radio license. (Maybe you already have one?) They're cheap and easy to get, you just need to pass the test. The equipment cost for APRS is about or a bit more than a SPOT and then you're dependent on some Ham somewhere having an antenna up to catch your beacon. It's really cool, but ultimately does not have the same safety margins as SPOT or InReach or even a PLB.

Check this: http://aprs.fi
 
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