[Seahawk]

I've driven from Ridgecrest, Ca into Death Valley a number of times. Go through Trona up to Route 190. Very lonely road but beautiful. Pack accordingly.

You can pick you way through the Valley in any number of ways off 190.

I always like to drive up to Charleston Peak outside of Las Vegas. Great hiking but it will be chilly this time of year.

Outside of Las Vegas, to the northeast is a town called Caliente. Really neat old place and the drive on the Great Basin Hwy is excellent. The hotels there are average but inexpensive. There is a BLM office there that can give you directions to Delemar Dry Lake, way off the beaten path. Excellent day trip.

I have done flight test there and will be returning in March. The hiking there is incredible. Very serene and beautiful place. Lots o fold mines, etc. They rent quads in Caliente I think.

Easy drive to the north rim of the GC.

All of these suggestions are of course, snow dependent.

Much more, but enjoy!