Having grown up and lived most of my life near Death Valley, all of the advice given here is good. I remember spending a night camped out in Ballarat, on the edge of Death Valley, where it was 100 degrees at midnight.
Evening Joe: Were you sleeping on the ground? I hope not, that would be just 'too' miserable. More of your data and adventures Joe, honest, I would love to hear of them. You have data that will be of major importance to Craig.
100 degres at midnight?? so much for honey we need to create body heat line..Going to UNLV library in the coming weeks to see what I can find ref Indian legends for the area. Let you know what I find.