The next couple of clubs runs will be rehearsals for AMVIV events.  For the first run of 2010, SCMC will visit Death Valley and the lowest point in North America (and coincidentally enough only 76 miles from Mt Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous 48 states).  Mike Morine will be leading this run and will depart from the fourth level of the Aliante parking structure at 10 AM (or the third level in case it’s closed).  Timing for the departure is critical to assess traffic prior to the real AMVIV run, so please be on time and ready to go! The following link will show you the planned route on Google maps (http://tiny.cc/deathvalley179).

Since the number of participants expected during AMVIV will not permit an organized lunch, the plan is to let everyone find lunch on their own in Pahrump and regroup after an hour to continue.  So, either bring $ or pack a lunch.

Also, note that Death Valley is part of the National Park Service and as such has an entry fee of $20 per vehicle (an annual NPS park pass will work if you already have one).  Note that my experience is that the entry gates are rarely manned and fees are typically collected by a Park Ranger on foot at the more popular locations such as Badwater.  There’s a chance you won’t have to pay, but be prepared to do so.

Note: Bring your Radios as cell phones don’t work:  Channel 7 sub 21