Snow-Bird Prep = = = Ramblings

MuttonChops

Well next week I depart for another Snow-Bird Adventure.
This time my departure is a couple of weeks later, as last year the longgg winter caused some travel condition stress. And while "this winter" for the western states has normal temperatures and below normal precipitation forecast I decided on a later start 'just to be safe'.  This adventure (as planned) will have 30% of the time boondocking.

Hopefully, next week won't bring a surprise storm front on the I-5 corridor as I head south.  The adventure is planned for 5-weeks.  Not my longest but far nicer than the C-19 Years of two week more local travel.

Anyway, today I started stocking the can/dry goods.


Think I have the Soup Meals under control.
Also have a few emergency basic chicken soup & crackers backups.

But am concerned about the liquor supply . . . may need another Total Wine & More visit    .

Grumpy_G

Looks like when I get ready for a trip ! Except I stock up on local craft beer. Your route looks like a lot of boring Interstate though. 

Cherokee

Have a Great trip!  But I agree with Grumpy - I wouldn't miss the coast and I'd turn off I -5 and  when you hit Sacramento turn east on I-50 to 395 and turn South - A much better route!

MuttonChops

Grumpy_G said:
. . . route looks like a lot of boring Interstate though. 

Cherokee said:
. . . agree with Grumpy - I wouldn't miss the coast and I'd turn off I -5 and  when you hit 
. . . Sacramento turn east on I-50 to 395 and turn South

I-5 Routing was 'by design' to get clear of the cold and possible snow-zone as quickly as possible within my typical maximum miles/day traveling.

I've done the 101 coast a couple of times during summer months.
Have also done some of 395 in CA . . . but it can be messy depending on weather in February
So getting to the Mojave Area as most direct with least weather risks makes I-5 the choice this year.

Cherokee

395 - But such a BEAUTIFUL mess  !