Death Valley Death June 16, 2022, 02:05:55 pm Sad, why anyone would want to go to Death Valley this time of year is beyond me. Be careful out there!Death Valley National Park visitor found dead after walking for gas, says...
Re: Death Valley Death Reply #1 – June 16, 2022, 02:58:30 pm Being a tourist in a foreign country, I have often been to places that were not the best time to be there.But when you will probably never be back, you go and do things.Being prepared makes all the difference.
Re: Death Valley Death Reply #2 – June 16, 2022, 06:15:06 pm "officials noted that Kelleher was cited for off-road driving on May 30 and had mentioned he was low on gas when a park ranger contacted him."Evidently a scofflaw, and seemingly not too bright.
Re: Death Valley Death Reply #3 – June 17, 2022, 08:12:59 am Quote from: Andy Baird - June 16, 2022, 06:15:06 pmEvidently a scofflaw . . .Had to look that one up, Andy. Always looking for new Scrabble words!He probably wasn’t associated with this:Badwater 135: An Introduction to the 'World's Toughest Foot Race'
Re: Death Valley Death Reply #4 – June 17, 2022, 09:10:29 am I have passed through DV many times, and at various times of the year. It is one of my favorite passages, but is challenging due to weather and to the winding mountain passes and long, brake-frying descents. Between end of May thru end of September, the drive is best done at late night or very early, pre-sunrise morning. Avoid the area in July and August unless absolutely prepped and mapped up. Also, those serpentine, steep mountain passes are no joke (The Panamint Mountains in particular). I ALWAYS unhook if we are towing the toad westbound between Stovepipe Wells and Highway 395. 1 Likes
Re: Death Valley Death Reply #5 – June 17, 2022, 09:20:14 am His biggest mistake (besides making sure he had a full tank of fuel before traveling in DV) was leaving his vehicle (and, perhaps, not having water with him). He was in a parking lot of a popular viewpoint. If he had stayed with his vehicle, someone would have been along sooner or later. 2 Likes
Re: Death Valley Death Reply #6 – June 17, 2022, 10:03:52 am Nature always wins in the long run.......glen 3 Likes
Re: Death Valley Death Reply #7 – June 17, 2022, 01:16:49 pm Been to DV twice... once during a windstorm in a tent trailer with family. Not so nice!Second time over New Years holiday with the Caravan Club. Nice weather, difficult Internet.Same place, different times!
Re: Death Valley Death Reply #8 – June 18, 2022, 12:57:16 pm Quote from: Andy Baird - June 16, 2022, 06:15:06 pm"officials noted that Kelleher was cited for off-road driving on May 30 and had mentioned he was low on gas when a park ranger contacted him."Evidently a scofflaw, and seemingly not too bright.Another post listed him as a 67 yo former marine captain - something doesn't add up.Sad, but his background would seem to indicate he'd have had better sense.
Re: Death Valley Death Reply #9 – June 18, 2022, 01:25:02 pm Hi Joel; At 67 years some mental or other medical issues can be 'creeping' into the shadows. Add some dehydration and overheating up to approaching heatstroke, and clear thinking can fade away. We'll never know. RonB
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