Explore Mono Lake, it's history, surrounding dunes and volcanic geology. This area is surprisingly full of geology and history and is an especially great adventure for families or groups looking for an easy introduction to overlanding. Especially exciting this year is that we now have a geology professor joining us to teach us all about the interesting features we'll see.

Description:

We'll meet you in Lee Vining, CA and then spend 3 days and 2 nights exploring the history and scenery of the Wild West and the Volcanic past of California. We'll see, first hand, the lesser known areas of Mono Lake which make this place significant both in geologic terms and as part of the history of the American West. We'll also walk through the amazing tufa towers that make this place famous and hike through a volcano with great views of the lake. 

All-Inclusive Option:

Professional 4x4 guidance and training, sleeping accommodations, breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, and dinner. Accommodations include safari-style rooftop tents with 2.5 inch firm foam mattresses or ground tents with comfortable sleeping pads, camp chairs, and all dining utensils.

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Guide Only Option:

Professional 4x4 guidance, training, and safety while driving the back roads of Mono Lake. You provide your own tent, camping gear, and meals. In addition, we'll provide strong morning coffee (french press) and a warm fire to gather around each evening.

Vehicle options:

1. Drive your own 4x4 vehicle with 8 inches of minimum ground clearance from the lowest point under the vehicle, a low range transfer-case, and a minimum of 31 inch "All Terrain" or "Mud Terrain" tires are required.

2. Rent a 4x4 vehicle (I have recommendations for you).

For this adventure you must also bring along:

Sleeping bag, pillow, toiletries, camp clothes, a warm jacket for the evenings, sturdy shoes for hiking, a headlamp, and a good community attitude.

By permit of the Inyo National Forest

All-Inclusive Dates: 

TBD

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Guide Only Dates:

TBD

Prices:

All-Inclusive with geologist.

$1800 per person

(Minimum of 4 persons or equivalent fee needed to initiate a trip.)

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Guide Only:

$950 per person 16yrs. and over.

$250 for children under 16yrs.

(Minimum of 3 persons 16yrs+ or equivalent fee needed to initiate a trip.)

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All-Inclusive prices are based on Double Occupancy of our tents.