My son (17) and I (56) are looking for people to ride with in the Southern California area. We live near Knott's Berry Farm. We have been riding for years and enjoy all types of terrain but not a fan of big crowded areas with lots of drunk irresponsible riders. Glamis is not some place I have much interest in. We like lower keyed rides where there is something interesting to see. Not really interested in just going fast. Places we like are Calico, Stoddard Valley, Ocotillo Wells (on non-holiday weekends), and even Hungry Valley for a quick weekend. We like Calico and being able to visit the abandoned mines, and then do some casual plicking in camp after riding. We went to Mammoth a couple years ago and enjoyed their extensive trail system, but it was a little unnerving going out on the trail system in a single vehicle. Would like to tour the Red Rock area near Randsburg and visit some of the historical sites in that area.

We have a Commander XT1000 as well as several ATVs (two Yamaha 700R, KFX400, Trailblazer 250). ATV riding is great since there are at least two vehicles so if one breaks down we can easily tow it back to camp. It is a little worrisome taking the CanAm out since we then have only one vehicle and if we break down that could be a problem. We do have a 31 ft Toyhauler so most of the time we go for multiple days and dry camping is not an issue. I am a fairly responsible rider and carry first aid kit, spare parts, tools, tow cable, jumper cables, etc. I am usually the one people come to when they break down and need to borrow tools. (It is better to have and not need, then to need and not have).

My son is an average teenage kid. He is good hanging out with kids his age or even a couple years younger, or with the adults. I am an engineer who worked in the defense industry for many years and now run my own business doing engineering consulting with a small machine shop. I am constantly fabricating new custom add-on parts for the side-by-side and the ATV's.

We are open for weekends in the desert during the winter months and possible looking for company for a week long trip to Mammoth or other cooler areas during the summer. PM meif you might be interested in hooking up.