Anza Borrego

[KrisEdward]

Headed out to Anza Borrego weekend for the first time. Been researching for a trip with the family. Just Fish Creek and Sandstone Canyon to check out some sites. Considering a solo trip due to some scheduling issues. Got a shovel and recovery tracks. Think it'll be aight going solo? Recommendations? Just worried about deep sand.

#1 rule never go solo. I know.

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[JimLee]

Headed out to Anza Borrego weekend for the first time. Been researching for a trip with the family. Just Fish Creek and Sandstone Canyon to check out some sites. Considering a solo trip due to some scheduling issues. Got a shovel and recovery tracks. Think it'll be aight going solo? Recommendations? Just worried about deep sand.

#1 rule never go solo. I know.

#1 rule never go solo. I know. Bullsh!t!

I don't subscribe to that never go solo garbage. However, with limited recovery gear are you willing to pay the amount needed for a professional recovery if you get it stuck and can't get out yourself and nobody else is around to help? Are you equipped and able to walk out for help if necessary? What about your family? Will they stay behind with the vehicle? Do they have the skills and supplies to survive if you get lost for a couple of days? I highly doubt you will end up in a "worst case scenario" but there are things to consider and have a "what if" plan for.

 

[Maverick909]

Headed out to Anza Borrego weekend for the first time. Been researching for a trip with the family. Just Fish Creek and Sandstone Canyon to check out some sites. Considering a solo trip due to some scheduling issues. Got a shovel and recovery tracks. Think it'll be aight going solo? Recommendations? Just worried about deep sand.

#1 rule never go solo. I know.

ive done this trip a ton of times. just make sure you have a shovel and a air compressor air down to around 18psi and you'll be fine. Ive been a dozen or so times with out any issues in those areas even gone up and down the diablo drop off on the way to sand stone canyon. Even if your alone there is always a few groups in the area that will help you get out. have a safe trip and enjoy it!

 

[JeepSmash]

ive done this trip a ton of times. just make sure you have a shovel and a air compressor air down to around 18psi and you'll be fine. Ive been a dozen or so times with out any issues in those areas even gone up and down the diablo drop off on the way to sand stone canyon. Even if your alone there is always a few groups in the area that will help you get out. have a safe trip and enjoy it!

if you go day time there’s so many people out you’d probably only have to wait a minute or so before another vehicle comes up on you. Those trails are fun and super simple.

 

[attilars]

I'll be out there in a few weeks. Been a few years since I last went, but that time just went to the wind caves and back out. Will go explore some more this time. Anyone suggest a specific route?

 

[KrisEdward]

Thanks for the advice. Trip was awesome and family loved it.

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