ICE BREAKER FIELD TRIP (First of the Season)
WHERE: AFTON CANYON - NORTH CADY MTNS
WHEN: Saturday October 18
MEET: 8am at Basin Road and I-15 offramp (south side) east of Barstow.
We leave at 8:30am after waiver forms are signed. NOTE: Adam Dean and Teresa will be at Peggy Sue's Restaurant off I-15 near Yermo around 6am for breakfast for those wishing to meet earlier. Open to all CFMS affiliated clubs and members. 4WD required OR 2WD to the railyard. NO LOW CLEARANCE VEHICLES! Roads are sandy and rough. Rides can be arranged at the railyard in to 4wd. Food, water and gas can be had in Barstow. These are remote sites with no facilities. No alcohol during the group event. Camping sites are nearby for stayovers. This is a day trip. Temperatures should be comfortable with cold nights. Be prepared. The material sought will include fluorite, agates, jaspers, onyx, and sagenite nodules. Other finds are possible. Be prepared for hard rock mining for better material although much float is present. Be reminded that these areas are not theme parks and that wildlife and rough terrain is common. Play nice and be safe. Release of Liability Waivers must be signed. For further info please contact Adam Dean @ (909) 489-4899 or theagatehunter@verizon.net or Shep Koss @ (661) 248-2411freudonetoo@yahoo.com
