BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jEvents 2.0 for Joomla//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:da2eda33c42b3e6394c79830f9406d04 CATEGORIES:Weekend Getaway CREATED:20141201T115542 SUMMARY:Weekend Getaway to Furnace Creek, CA (L06) LOCATION:Furnace Creek, CA (LØ6) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:\nWeekend Getaway to Furnace Creek, CA (L06)\nJanuary 24-25\n\n\nThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to v iew it. document.getElementById('cloak3407f46088ca7e0417504c2bd238ee78' ).innerHTML = ''; var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; var addy3407f46088ca7e0417504c2bd238ee78 = 'brad' + '@'; addy3407f46088ca7e0417504c2bd238ee78 = addy3407f46088ca7e0417504c2bd238 ee78 + 'azpilots' + '.' + 'org'; var addy_text3407f46088ca7e0417504c2bd 238ee78 = '';document.getElementById('cloak3407f46088ca7e0417504c2bd238ee78 ').innerHTML += ''+addy_text3407f46088ca7e0417504c2bd238ee78+''; \n\n\nTh e APA is having a Get-Away Flight for those of you whom enjoy flying to a v enue for a day or two and taking in the local scenery and highlights. We wi ll be hosting a flight every two months that will accommodate those planes needing or wanting a hard surfaced runway. This month the Get-Away is in De ath Valley, CA. There are Jeep rentals available for visitors needing groun d transportation. We’ve put together an itinerary for the pilots in the gro up; however, everyone is free to do their own thing. Please contact This em ail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled t o view it. document.getElementById('cloak7191ba44c560894e5288fbc2583971 ed').innerHTML = ''; var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; var addy7191ba44c560894e5288fbc2583971e d = 'brad' + '@'; addy7191ba44c560894e5288fbc2583971ed = addy71 91ba44c560894e5288fbc2583971ed + 'azpilots' + '.' + ' 1;rg'; var addy_text7191ba44c560894e5288fbc2583971ed = 'Brad La wrence';document.getElementById('cloak7191ba44c560894e5288fbc2583 971ed').innerHTML += ''+addy_text7191ba44c560894e5288fbc2583971ed+''; fo r sign-up and a briefing. This is an awesome destination for those who have not experienced Death Valley before. It’s a one-of-a-kind National Park in the United States. The airport is unattended and does not have fuel, so plan your flight accordingly. There is plenty of hard surfaced ramp for parking. Bring your tie-down equipment and dress warm. See you out there!\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nI don’t know to which seat to promote this venue; the right seat for its elegance and unique setting, or the left seat for its h ard surface landing strip located 210 feet below sea level. Okay, I’ll star t with the right seat. Furnace Creek is located within a national park; doe s this give you any clue of how beautiful the setting is right off the bat? In this valley there are hundreds of mineral deposits in the hills which a ppear as a giant paint palate. This secluded valley is apart from cities an d industrial parks which renders it very peaceful and extremely quiet. 25 m inutes from the Ranch there are giant salt crystals 1000’ deep in the valle y floor which expand with the warmth of the morning sun and emit crackling chime sounds. This is where you’ll find those preposterous stones that leav e trails behind as they self propel across sediment beds.\n\n\nNow left sea t, as you approach this valley the surrounding mountains are intriguing bec ause on the west side they are over ten thousand feet. As you make your way down to the runway you’ll have an incredible crystal clear view of this 15 0 mile long valley which appears to be all yours. Keep your eye on the stri p even though taking in the scenery will be very tempting. Most days you’ll be able to land on either 15 or 33 because the wind will be calm, but do y our pre-flight just to make sure. You may not notice your altimeter, but yo u’ll descend below sea level on final a half mile before the runway. How ma ny of your friends have done this?\n\n\nBack to the right seat; the origina l venue was an Inn (Furnace Creek Inn) built in the late 20’s for the Holly wood crowd as an opulent retreat.\n\n\nThey would fly out in DC-3s and priv ate planes to enjoy this incredible atmosphere and oasis in the desert. &nb sp;Many years later the Ranch was established (Furnace Creek Ranch) which i ncludes restaurants, a golf course, a retail store, a saloon, a museum, and much more.  Rooms at the Inn up on the hill start at $400/night plus tax if you’re bold enough to try this.  The Ranch rooms and cabins sta rt at $129/night plus tax.\n\n\nThe Ranch at Furnace Creek is the perfect v antage point from which to explore Death Valley National Park!\n\n\nToday a t the Furnace Creek Ranch there are visitors from all over the globe taking advantage of this world renowned venue. The facilities provide horseback r iding, jeep rentals, tennis courts, several hiking trails, history museum, mines to explore in the area and more.\n\n\nPleasant surprises are to be di scovered all over the place. How about a slow jog up to the Inn on the hill from the resort and back? The Jeep rentals offer the guests that arrive by air a way to get around as well as explore a little of the gorgeous backco untry. The views of the valley from all these potential perspectives are li mitless.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn the north end of the valley lies another piece of history in full regalia, Scotty’s Castle (shown below). This site is no t only worth the 45 minute drive for its esthetic value, but it has a rich history for book ends. As a key piece of real estate, the Castle is also wi thin the National Park borders and the park rangers watch over and give gui ded tours of this historic structure. A little history to whet your appetit e: the man who built Scotty’s Castle was Walter Perry Scott (1872-1954). Wa lter P. Scott was the son of an alcohol distiller and horse breeder in Kent ucky. Walter did not get any formal education. He left home and went west w here he worked as a mule driver and a water boy. From there he became a hor se wrangler. Because of his talent with horses, Buffalo Bill made him the f eatured rider along with Annie Oakley in Buffalo Bill’s family show. The sh ow travelled and Scotty was with it eleven years. During this time, Scotty made many important friendships with men of power and wealth. In 1900, Walt er married and left the show. It gets very interesting after this and you’l l have to visit to get the complete colorful details.\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you hav e useful load left over for a set of clubs, the valley’s golf course will b e very rewarding as it offers the impressive mountain views, pin dropping q uietness, and fun layout of the links for you. The Furnace Creek starts at the Inn, irrigates all of its trees and vegetation, passes through the pala cios swimming pool, then is diverted to the Resort below for irrigation and supplying its pools, then finally ends up at the golf course for filling w ater hazards and irrigation. How efficient is that? The course is not long, so the par 4,320 yard fairways are very doable. After finishing the round make sure to take in the snack bar and don’t forget to brag to your friends that you have golfed at the lowest elevation course in the world.\n\n\nThe re is so much to do in this valley that you might not want to stay for just two days; you may want to take it in for a week, or at least return in the future knowing what can do and see.  For us pilots flying from centra l Arizona in the Phoenix area, it may require a little over half of your &n bsp;vehicle’s fuel capacity.  This means that you’ll have to plan a fu el stop somewhere between your home base and Furnace Creek (L06).  Thi s airport had fuel available in the past, but due to economy trends it is n o longer available.  The airstrip offers a large ramp for tie-downs. & nbsp;Bring your own rope and chocks.  A quick call to the Ranch will s ummon you a ride to the Furnace Creek Ranch where you will be greeted and s hown to your quarters.  For those of us wishing to rent Jeeps, the ren tal agency will drop them off at the airport.\n\n\n\nAPA Get-Away Flight—Fu rnace Creek, CA (LØ6)\n\n\nAccommodations (Saturday night Jan 24)\nFurnace Creek Resort: Reservations (800) 236-7916  or Front Desk (760) 786-234 5.\nThe Ranch at Furnace Creek: Std room $159/night +,  Cabin $129/nig ht +\nSeveral restaurants in the ranch area (family type) no reservations r equired\n(The Wrangler, 49er Café, Cork Screw Saloon, 19th hole)\n\n\n\n\nW hat to Pack\nWinter desert wear.  Chilly at night after the sun sets a nd short sleeve warm in the day. Bring hiking footwear and sunscreen plus a water bottle.\n\n\nTransportation on Site\nFarabee’s Jeep Rentals located at the Inn.  Reservations (877) 970-5337 or (760) 786-9872. Farabee’s will leave your vehicle at the airport for your arrival if requested.  4 seaters.  $235/day\n24 speed bike rentals.  Located by the Gen eral Store at the Ranch at Furnace Creek. To reserve a bike for your stay, please call (760) 786-3371.\n\n\nThe Flight\nPhoenix to Furnace Creek, CA i s ~300nm.  You may have to plan a fuel stop or two depending on your a ircraft.  Please plan your flight according to regulations.  Plea se  submit a Liability Waiver prior to the trip.  Planned arrival time => Noon Saturday Jan 24 at LØ6\n\n\nTrip Coordinator (Brad Lawrenc e 602-460-4286)\nThis email address is being protected from spambots. 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Looking for backseats.\n \nSaturday Jan 24 \n11:00 Local time—Arri val from AZ \nPick up Jeeps and head to Titus Canyon \n12:30 Arrive Titus C anyon (sightsee/box lunch) \n4:00 Head back to Furnace Creek \n6:00 Dinner at Wrangler Steakhouse \n8:00 Campfire / Guitar music / Astronomer presenta tion by Mesa College Prof. \nSunday Jan 25 \nSunrise 6:54 \nLocal breakfa st buffet at the 49er OR pack coffee and a Danish to eat on location \n8:00 hit the road for Badwater (25 minutes) \n10:00 head for the Inyo mine or Z abrinski’s Point (30 minute drive) \n11:30 Head back to airport \n\n\n  ;\n\n\n \n CONTACT:Brad Lawrence 602-460-4286 This email address is being protected from spambots. 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