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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Oct 26 – The first snow has arrived
A little early this year and a bit more than usual for an October snow! Normally we may get a dusting around Halloween, but this year we got a full foot to start off the season, which prompted a quick …
Oct 19 – End of an adventure
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At 11:30 this morning, I completed my journey back home. The final leg was a simple 4-hour drive from my rest-stop that I stayed last night in Parachute, CO to home in Longmont. My first goal was to shower… and …
Oct 18 – Arriving back in home-state
It was a bit cooler last night, enough so that I will be bundling myself into my big sleeping bag tonight. Walter slept outside but said he was comfortable anyway. This morning consisted of taking Walter into Moab and then …
Oct 17 – Bryce Canyon, Walter the German hitch-hiker
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I did try to get in a proper hike today, but I was just dragging after the past two days of hiking. I barely made 3 miles in Bryce Canyon and knew for certain that I would not be hiking …
Oct 16 – Zion Ntnl Park, Taylor Creek hike
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Ugh! Im tired… after another 5 miles of great trail today I am beyond beat. The Northern part of Zion is much quieter with only about 10% of the traffic of the main canyon down south. Even with less traffic, …
Oct 15 – Zion Ntnl Park, Angel’s Landing
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The start of day 7. Still no proper shower but Im getting my share of sponge-baths. Drove into Zion Ntnl park and fixed me up some coffee and breakfast-burritos while watching the sunrise against the mountain side. Planning to hike …
Oct 14 – workin’, drivin’, and strollin’ a cemetery
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Firstly, I got that sunset picture I wanted it last night Today was not the most special day of the trip. Just spent the entire day working and driving and arrived in Springdale, UT to hang for the night. I …
Oct 13 – Valley of Death and Fire!
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Well, last night I did make it through Death Valley, though not without it’s own dramas, after a 3-hour drive in the dark. First, you have to understand Death Valley. It is easy to *think* you understand, but the reality …
Posted in Road trips, Travel
Tagged Boondocking, I15, mpg, National Park, Nevada, Other places, Road Trip
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Oct 12 – Manzanar, Chuck, Stop… burger-time!
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Day 4 The days are getting more and more gratifying the longer I am out. This morning i woke from my hot-springs camping and got moving south soon after a eggs and toast breakfast. I figured that I could make …
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Tagged California, Hwy 395, National Monument, People
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Oct 11th – Volcano climbing, hot springs bath
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Day 3 of this adventure Since I am ahead of schedule, last night I decided to turn my alarm off and sleep in as I was not going to leave this spot on the side of the road until after …
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Tagged California, hot springs, Hwy 120, Hwy 395, Other places, volcano
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Oct 10th – Wapama Falls, Tioga Pass, Mono Lake
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Day 2 of the adventure back home 7AM – Woke early to get into a hike to Wapama falls as early as possible. While I would have preferred to be hiking by 6am, the National Park does not open the …
Posted in Boondocking, Hike, Outdoors, Parks, Places, Road trips, Travel
Tagged Boondocking, California, Camping, Hikes, Hwy 120, Hwy 395, National Park, Road Trip, snow
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Oct 9th – I’m outta here, Hetch Hetchy away
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The day has finally arrived. In a few minutes, I am officially back on the road again after 31 days of sitting in one place. I’m all packed up and ready to turn the key… just waiting the few more …
Posted in Camping, Outdoors, Parks, Travel
Tagged California, Camping, Hikes, Hwy 120, National Park
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