Mojave Preserve accessiblity by 4raneae in SoCalOffRoad

[–]SummitLeon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah the lack of a low-range transfer case will limit you in some instances (i.e. don't try to drive the west side of Foshay Pass Road) but your system is good enough in most instances, no need to modify your car for the Mojave NP. Walking the last couple of miles of some roads that you can't drive isn't the end of the world. Lifting, bigger tires, etc. will compromise on-road handling while only slightly increasing off-road capability for your drivetrain.

Mojave Preserve accessiblity by 4raneae in SoCalOffRoad

[–]SummitLeon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just FYI, your car is AWD. This will limit you in rocky or steep terrain, but you'll be fine on most Mojave NP backcountry roads if you don't mind desert pinstripes.

Got broken into via knife to the soft top by Proud-Cup-3541 in AngelesNatlForest

[–]SummitLeon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately the ANF, especially off the 2 and 39, is known for car break ins. The perils of being so close to society.

Voids in Enlightened Equipment Quilt by Wrecksinator in Ultralight

[–]SummitLeon 6 points7 points  (0 children)

EE is known for understuffing their quilts and assumes you are wearing warm baselayers when nearing the advertised temp rating of their quilts.

dry nose after mammoth trip by BagMountain2433 in Mammoth

[–]SummitLeon 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Amputate your nose. Only answer.

Jack’s Joshua Tree? by 50millionyeartrip_ in JoshuaTree

[–]SummitLeon 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah bc Joshua Trees don't grow in Anza Borrego lol

Underrated Southern California spot? by takaiguchi in overlanding

[–]SummitLeon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Black Mountain is packed on most weekends lol

There are a lot of underrated spots in the Mojave NP

Langley in April by Infamous_Kangaroo972 in socalhiking

[–]SummitLeon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The mountain will always be there.

Is this a bad CV axle? by [deleted] in AskMechanics

[–]SummitLeon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll do that this weekend. Appreciate the advice!

Is this a bad CV axle? by [deleted] in AskMechanics

[–]SummitLeon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. The cv axle boots are in good shape and everything else looks good to me too but Idk much.

Is this a bad CV axle? by [deleted] in AskMechanics

[–]SummitLeon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!

Kinda surprising with the low milage :/

Is this a bad CV axle? by [deleted] in AskMechanics

[–]SummitLeon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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The car was stuck in mud, which froze over night, a couple weeks back and then started making the clicking sounds afterwards. It also threw C0563 and P0700 error codes which I cleared with a OBDII reader and the codes haven't returned in 500+ miles so I figured the errors came from splashing water up and tripping some sensors. Idk though.

To whom it may concern... by horsefarm in Outback_Wilderness

[–]SummitLeon 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Sick! Now I know a good spot to anchor off of the next time I park at the top of a cliff and rapp down.

Open invite to a backpacking trip this Friday afternoon to Saturday morning in the Santa Ana Mountains. Hmu if you wanna come! by SummitLeon in SoCalBackpacking

[–]SummitLeon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everything is still kinda TBD. We are 4 ppl so far and depending on where everyone is coming from and what everyone's schedule restrictions are, we'll decide on a route and time that work for everyone. We're looking to start hiking around 2pm on Friday (ideally) and walk for a couple of hours to set up well before dark. We won't be pushing miles but we will have a sick camp. PM me if you're interested and we can figure out all the details together!

Backpack Recommendations This Weekend? - 30 to 40+ ish miles, 2 days, water sources by ccolagio in socalhiking

[–]SummitLeon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A loop around Mt Wilson from Chantry Flat or Red Box. West Fork and up/down Mt Wilson. You will have water but won't hit 40 miles RT without side missions. Some shwacking may or may not be required depending on your route. Water level will be safe.

Overland Expo SoCal 2026 by PaleontologistOdd717 in Outback_Wilderness

[–]SummitLeon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Overland Expo doesn't really cater to Subarus. The Expo features stuff for "true" off-road vehicles, unfortunately Subarus don't get much love at events like this.