Attn: Glamis Ghost Campers

[D19]

Wow!

I figured out how to solve this problem...

If the trailer is a rockin don't come knockin!

 

[rivermobster]

No need to go too far lol...if I can't see you and you can't hear me we're good lol

Pew pew.

 

[OCMerrill]

The BLM Officers seemed pretty cool in this situation actually. Respect is earned and it goes both ways, If i was that officer and this clown came at me like this I would do the same thing. Irwin could have not had such an attitude and maybe had more of a chance. Stevie Wonder can see what this guy is trying to do and save real estate.

Not sure where he was going with the taco analogy

And funny how he went from "you can write me 1000 tickets I wont pay them to come on ma, If we move can you just give us a warning."

This guy is a clown

I guess at the end of the day if people did a little more self governing and not abuse the land with saving spots and staying for longer than they should we wouldn't have these types of predicaments.

I saw that video floating around on Desert Whips...wow not so good for him.

These are FED's...period. If they want they can send someone into a fucking tailspin. Be nice, apologize, and comply. The "Tough Guy" deal is just going to bounce.

 

[coolchange]

Windy?

 

[coolchange]

I saw that video floating around on Desert Whips...wow not so good for him.

These are FED's...period. If they want they can send someone into a fucking tailspin. Be nice, apologize, and comply. The "Tough Guy" deal is just going to bounce.

That guys a douche for sure. That being said fuck the camp sneaking ice chest opening illegal searching for glass bottles at 5am BLM assholes.

 

[RVRKID]

My favorite part about that video was that it started as "we just parked like this after our ride" to everyone moving their rigs to park like a normal human as soon as the ticket book came out.

I would love to submit a FOIA request for the BWC footage to see how this started, a lot of the agencies I work with say that people turn up their clownish behavior as soon as the cell phone cam comes out.

Surprised the guy that moved it didn't get a ticket for no helmet....

 

[sokalkrew]

Surprised the guy that moved it didn't get a ticket for no helmet....

Good point, I agree with a lot of people that said the guy on video handled wrong but by the same token I’ve seen someone at the drags parked in they’re sxs watching with motor off and no helmet on get a ticket… now too me Law enforcement are just being ass holes in that situation

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

Cheers…..

 

[Looking Glass]

Cheers….. View attachment 1063861

UGGS!!

 

[Angler]

UGGS!!

LOL, and I buy insurance from that guy.

 

[Roaddawg]

UGGS!!

Uggs are the shit for camping. Everywhere else, not so much!

 

[crzy2bealive]

Headed to glamis next Wednesday!! Fuck the washes

 

[cakemoto]

I’m leaving Thursday I’ll be in wash six or 12

 

[Boatymcboatface]

 

[Universal Elements]

That was 3 years ago

 

[Boatymcboatface]

When it happened doesn’t make any difference just pointing out that stupid can sit behind the wheel of any vehicle.

 

[Wizard29]

When it happened doesn’t make any difference just pointing out that stupid can sit behind the wheel of any vehicle.

The problem is that side by sides have made Glamis and places like it more accessible to people with limited budgets, no knowledge of the do's and dont's, and basically no skill. With that has come a ton of stupid.

Used to be you had to have some cash to be able to buy a sand rail. You also had to have some skill to drive one due to having to shift. Same with quads and motorcycles. This limited visitation to mainly people who actually knew what was going on and truly "lived the life."

Now any dirtbag can just walk into a dealer, sign on the line, and take their new toy to the dunes. No need to worry about shifting either. Just get in, hit the gas, and proceed to fuck things up for the rest of us.

If you don't think side by sides are the main driver behind the increased crowds at offroad areas and the increased level of stupid out there, you aren't paying attention.

 

[Boatymcboatface]

Yeah you’ve said that but it’s now different when families of 4 did the same thing with quads or ATCs. Now instead of a family of four all on their own vehicle they’re sandwiched into one imagine if they all drove there own! Fact is there’s just WAY MORE PEOPLE everywhere now. Don’t get me started on the groups of four or more full size 4 seat sand rails with one person in each car!


Cash doesn’t make you smarter I know plenty of stupid wealthy people!

 

[Boatymcboatface]

Ok then let’s put everyone on two wheels! See how many people keep going to the dunes!

Agreed?

 

[Wizard29]

Yeah you’ve said that but it’s now different when families of 4 did the same thing with quads or ATCs. Now instead of a family of four all on their own vehicle they’re sandwiched into one imagine if they all drove there own! Fact is there’s just WAY MORE PEOPLE everywhere now. Don’t get me started on the groups of four or more full size 4 seat sand rails with one person in each car!


Cash doesn’t make you smarter I know plenty of stupid wealthy people!

Okay. Now due to accessibility and cost, there are at least ten families driving around in one side by side for every one family that used to have to drive their own quads or whatever. That's 10 vehicles instead of only 4 before. That's also 40 people instead of only 4 before.

Saying there is just more people now everywhere than there used to be is only partially true. There are now more people out there now than there used to be because it it now easier for them to get out there.

Those of us who spent years building our skill sets and learning how to do things right out there now have to tolerate those who have not and just jump in and go. Yes, some idiots before with enough money could do the same thing. But now that the cost of accessibility has been lowered, there is a far greater number of those idiots now.

 

[Wizard29]

Ok then let’s put everyone on two wheels! See how many people keep going to the dunes!

Agreed?

Far less and that's exactly my point. Two wheels requires a hell of a lot more skill than most people possess. As a result, they'd be out.

Same concept with the difference in skill it takes to operate a quad or sand rail vs. a sand flea.

 

[rivermobster]

Ok then let’s put everyone on two wheels! See how many people keep going to the dunes!

Agreed?

You're so busy trying to argue, you missed the fact you're saying the same thing wizard is!

Some sports take skill. Some sports take a good credit rating.

Ill take the skilled sports all day long.

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

All day long we watch utv’s towing utvs in, typically a belt or what’s left of it are hanging out the back. For our group getting towed in was the tow of shame, and if you couldn’t fix your shit in the dunes and needed a tow you had to wear an apron that said camp bitch on it for the weekend. Basically getting everybody beers was your job. Ive changed cv’s, axles, arms, etc in the dunes. People used to buy a kit from funco and assemble their own cars, you knew every inch of the thing. The times have changed.

I spoke with Joe Fab at the store and he said the number one thing people get towed to him to fix is a new belt. Come on people, figure it out on your own.

 

[PlanB]

I can change a belt in less than 10 minutes and that includes unpacking the tools get and getting out the new belt. No reason a newer SXS should have to be towed for a belt failure. A lot of guys that are just running in Glamis are not even running the covers on the housing. Without the cover a belt change should take a few minutes.

 

[coolchange]

Buy a kit, puhleeze and piss these guys off that no one “builds” cars anymore!

 

[Gelcoater]

Ok then let’s put everyone on two wheels! See how many people keep going to the dunes!

Agreed?

Lol!
I’ve done it.
Isn’t my favorite mode of transport out there but if you make that happen?
I’ll see you in the dunes.

 

[DWC]

I can change a belt in less than 10 minutes and that includes unpacking the tools get and getting out the new belt. No reason a newer SXS should have to be towed for a belt failure. A lot of guys that are just running in Glamis are not even running the covers on the housing. Without the cover a belt change should take a few minutes.

Bought our Can Am used. First thing i did was change the belt even though the guy said it was new. Didn’t want my first time to be on a trail.
I change it at the start of each season like i would an impeller. So far, so good on trail changes. Takes me longer than 10 mins to get the tools off the
I get wishing there were less people out on the dirt/sand and water. Fact is, that’s not going to happen anytime soon. At least without some major meltdown and I’d prefer not to rush into one of those.

 

[Gelcoater]

All day long we watch utv’s towing utvs in, typically a belt or what’s left of it are hanging out the back. For our group getting towed in was the tow of shame, and if you couldn’t fix your shit in the dunes and needed a tow you had to wear an apron that said camp bitch on it for the weekend. Basically getting everybody beers was your job. Ive changed cv’s, axles, arms, etc in the dunes. People used to buy a kit from funco and assemble their own cars, you knew every inch of the thing. The times have changed.

I spoke with Joe Fab at the store and he said the number one thing people get towed to him to fix is a new belt. Come on people, figure it out on your own.

Camp Bitch apron...


Years and years ago, maybe 1986? 87ish. I had seized the engine on my ATC enough times a fellow camp member (Greg Shoemaker) has a T shirt made for me.
On the front on the port side breast was the new nickname he gave me....Sticky.

On the back it said
No bike made I can’t stick


And every time I stick another piston he would run over with a magic marker and put another slash under my name.

Before long I looked like a staff sergeant or something I had so many slashes.

 

[Joe mama]

I remember the days of the water pumpers at pismo and Glamis.

 

[rivrrts429]

Like it or not, Glamis is likely closed or a fraction of its size without UTV’s.

 

[rivermobster]

Like it or not, Glamis is likely closed or a fraction of its size without UTV’s.

You spelled ASA wrong.

American Sand Association - American Sand Association

The mission of the American Sand Association is simple: 'Unite, Inform and Mobilize' We accomplish that mission through the use of volunteers. We believe in res

americansandassociation.org

 

[endobear]

Back in my 2 wheeler days, if you wadded up, you got the wooden spoon taped to your fender until.the next guy eats it.

 

[77charger]

All day long we watch utv’s towing utvs in, typically a belt or what’s left of it are hanging out the back. For our group getting towed in was the tow of shame, and if you couldn’t fix your shit in the dunes and needed a tow you had to wear an apron that said camp bitch on it for the weekend. Basically getting everybody beers was your job. Ive changed cv’s, axles, arms, etc in the dunes. People used to buy a kit from funco and assemble their own cars, you knew every inch of the thing. The times have changed.

I spoke with Joe Fab at the store and he said the number one thing people get towed to him to fix is a new belt. Come on people, figure it out on your own.

Your right. And after haloween I’m going to midweek and off weekends so much stupidity ot there and I’ve been going 36 years. Went haloween but got there wed. Wed to Friday was nice.

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

Used to carry a piston with me and sand paper for my sons blaster, he was t big on shifting, cooked pistons all the time, I had the process down to about 20 minutes after changing them out so many times

 

[Looking Glass]

You're so busy trying to argue, you missed the fact you're saying the same thing wizard is!

Some sports take skill. Some sports take a good credit rating.

Ill take the skilled sports all day long.

Like Badminton

 

[rivermobster]

Like Badminton

Well, it IS an Olympic sport.

What off road toys do you have? Post em up!

 

[Wizard29]

You spelled ASA wrong.

American Sand Association - American Sand Association

The mission of the American Sand Association is simple: 'Unite, Inform and Mobilize' We accomplish that mission through the use of volunteers. We believe in res

americansandassociation.org

Nice.

I believe the previously closed areas in Glamis were reopened in 2013 or earlier...Before side by sides were even really a thing.

 

[rivermobster]

Nice.

I believe the previously closed areas in Glamis were reopened in 2013 or earlier...Before side by sides were even really a thing.

Yes sir. The ASA fought for years to make that happen. I attended a few of the meetings.

The CBD can suck it!

 

[DunePilot]

Nice.

I believe the previously closed areas in Glamis were reopened in 2013 or earlier...Before side by sides were even really a thing.

https://americansandassociation.org/images/isdra-ramp/isdra_rod-ramp_final.pdf

 

[mudpuppy]

Our group had an award for the first person to wadd it up. It was the " Shiek of the Week",

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

Trying to figure out what the BLM logic is on this topic. Walked Gecko this morning from 3 to roadrunner and back. There are too many ghost rigs to count, not one with a 72 hour tag on it. They basically came in on one day, tagged and towed and have not been back. Have not seen one ranger travel down Gecko today. Pretty much 75% of pad 4 is ghosts, some of the motorhomes don't even look like they could start let alone drive if they wanted to.

 

[attitude]

Trying to figure out what the BLM logic is on this topic. Walked Gecko this morning from 3 to roadrunner and back. There are too many ghost rigs to count, not one with a 72 hour tag on it. They basically came in on one day, tagged and towed and have not been back. Have not seen one ranger travel down Gecko today. Pretty much 75% of pad 4 is ghosts, some of the motorhomes don't even look like they could start let alone drive if they wanted to.

From what I saw online the truck and trailer that was towed was due to it having counterfeit pass not because it was a only a ghost camper. That is why we aren’t seeing anymore videos of people getting towed.

 

[EmpirE231]

Trying to figure out what the BLM logic is on this topic. Walked Gecko this morning from 3 to roadrunner and back. There are too many ghost rigs to count, not one with a 72 hour tag on it. They basically came in on one day, tagged and towed and have not been back. Have not seen one ranger travel down Gecko today. Pretty much 75% of pad 4 is ghosts, some of the motorhomes don't even look like they could start let alone drive if they wanted to.

Scare tactics?

Maybe scared enough ghost campers to come haul there stuff, but just made room for people who DGAF a little harder... and now they're ghosting? I doubt they have enough man power / resources to actually enforce this long term. One thing for sure though... they will be popping into camps more often just to make sure people aren't "ghost" camping.... oh BTW... do you happen to have your campfire permit?? what about current CA tags or non resident sticker on that nice little ATC70 pit bike you got over there? lol

 

[240Hallett]

Scare tactics?

Maybe scared enough ghost campers to come haul there stuff, but just made room for people who DGAF a little harder... and now they're ghosting? I doubt they have enough man power / resources to actually enforce this long term. One thing for sure though... they will be popping into camps more often just to make sure people aren't "ghost" camping.... oh BTW... do you happen to have your campfire permit?? what about current CA tags or non resident sticker on that nice little ATC70 pit bike you got over there? lol

You have to have a permit for a fire??

 

[rivermobster]

You have to have a permit for a fire??

Sorta. You do have to have a camping permit, but NOT a separate permit for a camp fire.

Some people just like to stir the shit.

 

[EmpirE231]

Sorta. You do have to have a camping permit, but NOT a separate permit for a camp fire.

Some people just like to stir the shit.

not really stirring the pot

California Fire Information and Fire Restrictions | Bureau of Land Management

www.blm.gov

 

[rivermobster]

not really stirring the pot

California Fire Information and Fire Restrictions | Bureau of Land Management

www.blm.gov

Yeah you are. You have been since this thread started!

Glamis has its own rules and restrictions. They have been posted in this thread multiple times.

There is no fire permit required in Glamis.

 

[cakemoto]

Yeah you are. You have been since this thread started!

Glamis has its own rules and restrictions. They have been posted in this thread multiple times.

There is no fire permit required in Glamis.

You are wrong sir. You must have a fire permit in California. I was asked 2 years ago for one

 

[rivrrts429]

Yeah you are. You have been since this thread started!

Glamis has its own rules and restrictions. They have been posted in this thread multiple times.

There is no fire permit required in Glamis.

I’m pretty sure you do. Separate from the Glamis pass.

 

[wallnutz]

You are wrong sir. You must have a fire permit in California. I was asked 2 years ago for one

Yep, if you aren’t actively cooking on it you need a permit. We had the nice BLM rangers in our camp a couple of times, you know just to look over everything ask us who’s fire and where is the permit. Need one for a smudge pot too, but not if you are actively cooking on it.