Around 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning, a 3 year old little girl was hit by a buggy near one of the finger dunes in the camp area. It was a hit and run. Life flight was called out and she was transported.
Update 10/30/2016: Little Regan is recovering.
Posted via her father on our Facebook page,
"My daughter is doing well. She suffered a 5 inch laceration from the bridge of her nose up to the top of her forehead just below her hair line, A small gash to the right side of her head, some minor cuts to her right arm and possibly going to have some bruising. Thank god she did not have any internal injuries or anything life threatening. This could have been so much worse."
Medical Fundraiser
A Go Fund Me page has been set up by the grandmother to help the family with medical expenses.
https://www.gofundme.com/reagan-bostwick-medical-fund-raiser
The BLM Visitor Center will be OPEN during the Halloween Weekend from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday to Sunday.
Inside you will find:
Brochures on a wide variety of subjects such as the Desert Tortoise, Amargosa Vole, OHV recreation and safety, abandoned mine lands, Tread Lightly tips, as well as a Dumont Dunes guide, and more.
Information on locations outside the Dunes -- like Tecopa Hot Springs, Death Valley National Park, Shoshone Village, China Ranch, T & T Railroad Museum, Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge & Visitor Center, Mojave National Preserve and more.
Applications for the BLM OHV Volunteer Ambassador Program
What you can do:
Pick up and return your completed Jr. Ranger Activity Guides for children ages 6-12 yrs. old at the visitor center and meet Park Ranger Art with his display of desert wildlife...lizards, spiders, and snakes! Park Ranger Art will be providing safety & wildlife programs throughout the day.
Dumont holiday season pass....CHECK.
Toys prepped, shined up and that cool new flag is ready to mount up as soon as it rolls out of the trailer...CHECK.
Funny costume & trick or treat candy for the kids...CHECK.
$500 worth of food and booze plus half the house loaded up in the RV for a 3 day trip to the sandbox...CHECK.
What else you could possibly need for a few days of epic fun with your friends and family at Dumont?
Your head!
Don't leave home without it.
I've seen it year after year. People are so amped up about the first big weekend at Dumont that they tend to overlook some simple things that might save their life.
1. Protect your dome!
Always wear a helmet, even in side x sides. They save lives. Besides, it's the law out there.
2. Don't get ejected and run over!
Buckle up even if you are just hopping over to another camp. Accidents often happen when we are least expecting it.
3. Keep your head on a swivel.
Crashing hurts! Halloween is very busy and people come out of nowhere. Look out for each other more than normal.
4. Nobody likes a showboat.
Yes, going fast and wheelies are awesome! I love them both. However, leave them for the dunes, not the camp area or congested areas like Comp or Banshee Hill.
5. Dunes & drinks only go well together around the campfire.
Think you are a professional drinker and you can still drive carefully? Think again. Your judgement is always impaired when you've had a couple. Not only that, if you are pulled over or involved in an accident, the charges of DUI and manslaughter still very much apply in the dunes. Don't become another statistic or cause pain to others.
Have a fun and safe weekend out there, everyone.
Some duners cashed in on the untouched sand one week before they get hammered over Halloween. With weather varying from sunny to overcast and a few drips of rain, it turned out to be a great mix of weather for a day or two in the sand.
Starting off the weekend, agphd on Instagram sent us these great shots of the untouched sand and wicked razorbacks followed by one of those epic Dumont sunsets!
The Miles family (submitted via our FB) had the dunes all to themselves and even got a few of those passing raindrops as the cool looking clouds paid a visit.
(photo by kailah.milesss via IG)
(photo by Heather Martin via FB)
(photo by Amy O'Malley Miles via FB)
(photo by Amy O'Malley Miles via FB)
They closed out the day like many others do and watched the sun go down in the horizon.
Hop on board with pilot and You Tuber, Henry TrikeLife, as he takes us over some of the beautiful gems of Death Valley in his REVO "Yellow Jacket" trike. He shows us a unique perspective of Dumont Dunes and the surrounding areas such as the China Ranch Date Farm, Tecopa Hot Springs and more. It's interesting to see what these places look like from up above. Henry did a great job with all those camera angles and editing. Looked like it was a gorgeous day to be up there.
For an exciting demo flight in his trike, give him a call at (509) 280-0163 or visit his website. http://www.introflights.com
Here's some interesting facts about Henry's aircraft
Trike: REVO "Yellow Jacket" (Evolution Aircraft Inc.)
Category: Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA), Weight-shift Control, registered with FAA
Wing: Rival S 12.4 sq meters with electric trim speed adjustment
Trim Speed Range: 65 to 95 mph (105 to 153 km/h)
Stall Speed: 50 mph (81 km/h) Flight Duration: 4 hours (2.5 to 3 gallon/hour)
Range: 300 miles (483 km)
Altitude Limit: 10,000 feet MSL or 2,000 feet above terrain (Sport Pilot License limit)
Engine: ROTAX 912ULS 100 hp.
Fuel: Auto gas (octane rate higher than 91) or Avgas 100LL
Fuel Tank Capacity: 14 gallons (53 liters)
License Required to operate in US: Sport Pilot license for Weight-shift control land
referenced from: https://www.youtube.com/user/henry253/about
Dune season officially kicks off with the first holiday weekend of the 2016/2017 season, Halloween Weekend! With Halloween landing on Monday Oct 31st, October 29-31 will be the official weekend when duners flock to Dumont with their sand toys.
Holiday passes will be required so make sure you pick up a holiday season pass ahead of time from a participating vendor or grab a $40 weekly pass from the onsite machine.
Trick or Treating! Halloween lands on a Monday this year, but trick-or-treating has always been a Saturday night tradition so we would recommend planning for that. Make sure you bring some candy for the kids. It is always one of the most festive holiday weekends as duners decorate their camps and get into costume. At sundown on Halloween, duners transform flatbed trailers and pickups into trick-or-treat mobiles and go camp to camp.
With Halloween being the first big weekend and everyone full of excitement to get out and dune, it's easy to forget a few simple things which could help you avoid a helicopter ride to the hospital or even worse, the white coroner van. Take a look at some of the tips on our forum, http://www.dumontdun...showtopic=19713. They seem like simple, common sense but a refresher is never a bad thing.
Don't forget to post up your pictures and weekends highlights on the forum when you get back. You can also upload your pics to our Facebook page @dumontduneriders or use the hashtag #dumontduneriders on Instagram.
Join the Halloween discussion on the forum...
To revisit photos and trip reports from Halloween 2015, click http://www.dumontduneriders.com/invision/index.php?showtopic=20385
Good news about the restrooms! There have been some complaints in the past about the restrooms at Dumont. Many people use them and they can get trashed pretty quickly on a busy weekend. People voiced their concerns and the BLM listened.
Meet James "Jimmy" Lynn of Lynn Construction. Jimmy was awarded the Dumont Dunes restroom cleaning contract from the BLM. Make sure you say hello if you see him out there at the dunes. He is a fellow off-roader and you will find him quite friendly!
While we are still a little ways away from the dune season beginning, the cooler nighttime temperatures are an early reminder that it's right around the corner. Before we know it, the toys will all need to be prepped and the RV or hauler will need a good once over. The fact is, almost all of us procrastinate and leave some much needed maintenance items to the last minute. This forces us into a mad rush, usually during the week we plan on leaving, to get things ready in time for that first big trip. Here are just some helpful reminders of what you can do during the months of September and October so you are on top of your game and ready to hit the sand.
ATV's, Side x Sides, and Motorcycles
Test battery
clean air filter
fresh oil change and check all fluids
check and/or replace drive chains/sprockets or belt (RZR)
check and/or repl brake pads
Make sure all sand tires hold air. Air them up and recheck them after a few days. Add tire sealer if needed.
Make sure registration is up to date and you have a good flag ready to mount.
Check all lights. Don't get popped for a ticket at night for inoperative lights.
Sandcars
Test battery. Is it fresh and good to go for the season?
fresh oil change
clean and oil air filter
repack CVs
check (& change?) transmission fluid
bolt check entire car
check for oil or coolant leaks
inspect hoses and belts
check coolant level and fan operation
check brake fluid level and pads
check clutch operation
check shifter & linkage
check all lights
check tires and add sealer if needed
replace worn heims
inspect frame for cracks
verify current sticker or registration and you have a good flag ready to mount
RVs/ Toyhaulers
Test batteries and check water levels. Also check your connections and cables
Run your generator for 30+ minutes and check it under a load. Make sure it is charging your batteries
Turn on your fridge and make sure it works under both 12V and propane
Inspect tires for cracks or separations and replace if needed. Drive your RV or pull your trailer around town 10+ miles at highway speeds and check afterward.
check trailer suspension shackles for excessive wear. Removal of a nut may be required to see if the holes are stretched
Check and top off propane levels. Check hoses for leaks
Check all bulbs and electrical items to make sure everything is working properly
Stock up on necessary pantry items
Wash sheets/ blankets
Other Items Not to Forget About
Season pass. Call the BLM at 760-252-6000 to order or visit a participating dealer. Season passes are not available AT Dumont
Flags for all toys
stock up on firewood
beer
7/25/2016 7:00 PM
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (July 25, 2016) – Polaris Industries (NYSE: PII) is issuing a stop-ride/stop-sale advisory, pending a formal recall, for MY2016 RZR Turbo off-road vehicles, due to a potential fire hazard.
Polaris is currently evaluating a comprehensive repair solution. Once validated, repair instructions will be issued to Polaris dealers and vehicle owners will be notified that they can contact their dealer about scheduling a free repair. Until then, owners should not ride, and dealers should not sell, MY2016 RZR Turbo models.
All owners of affected vehicles are being contacted directly. In addition, updates will be posted on the RZR Recall page: http://www.polaris.com/en-us/company/rzr-recall.
Owners can also contact Polaris at 800-765-2747 or online at www.polaris.com.
About Polaris
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) is a global powersports leader with annual 2015 sales of $4.7 billion. Polaris fuels the passion of riders, workers and outdoor enthusiasts with our RANGER®, RZR® and POLARIS GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; our SPORTSMAN® and POLARIS ACE® all-terrain off-road vehicles; VICTORY® and INDIAN MOTORCYCLE® midsize and heavyweight motorcycles; SLINGSHOT® moto-roadsters; and Polaris RMK®, INDY®, SWITCHBACK® and RUSH® snowmobiles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts, garments and accessories sold under multiple recognizable brands, and has a growing presence in adjacent markets globally with products including military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. www.polaris.com
When dogs get lost out at Dumont, we sometimes never hear what happen to them. This dog, however, has a different story.
One warm afternoon he was spotted by Cecilia, a woman traveling down HWY 127 on her way back home to San Diego. The dog, Hawkeye, was out there for days. He was wandering near the road in a state of confusion.
Cecilia rescued him and put him up in her truck. His paws had signs of burns from the hot asphalt. She looked for a collar or tag, but there wasn't one. So she quickly snapped a pic and turned to social media in hopes of finding his owner. She didn't hear anything at first, but the word spread like wildfire. Eventually she found the owner. Brian, a resident from Pahrump, had been in a rollover accident on HWY127 and Hawkeye was thrown from the vehicle. The dog was obviously in shock and had gotten lost when he ran from the scene.
Cecilia and Brian made arrangements for him to return home. Brian's car was totaled from the accident, but luckily him and Hawkeye were ok.
It's good to see people helping people and that things turned happy in the end. Great job, Cecilia!
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