Today 14 Jeeps turned up for Clark's run to Chappo Spring, over Ibex Pass and then to the mines in the Ibex area. Surely the springlike temperatures and lack of wind have influenced recent turnout. We started near Shoshone. Here is the beginning view looking down between Shoshone and Tecopa.
Thousands of years ago water 400 feet deep covered this area, then known as Lake Tecopa.
Thousands of years ago water 400 feet deep covered this area, then known as Lake Tecopa.
Oops! The reason it's smart to do this off-road stuff in a group - all except having an audience to view your embarrassment when things don't go as you planned. Here Vic gives aid to a friend.
Of course Vic has to try it too. And one more behind him. A few others chose the less tricky route. Something for everyone.
Approaching Chappo Spring. It's hard to imagine anyone bringing palms and building materials, etc. into such a remote area.
All the comforts of home - without a door, but what a view!
All the comforts of home - without a door, but what a view!
Shortly after departure we descend into Tecopa's old lakebed.
On the road to the Ibex mining area
The end of another fun day of exploring
And dinner, at least for four of us, in Shoshone at the famous Crow Bar.
On the road to the Ibex mining area
The end of another fun day of exploring
And dinner, at least for four of us, in Shoshone at the famous Crow Bar.
