A locals narrative beyond the borders of Las Vegas. Desert Means Dry, Not Hot. A January sunset overlooking the Calico Basin area outside of Las Vegas, NV. Turtlehead Summit lies left center. Red Rock Canyon, NV. Red rock canyon national conservation area. Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive Timelapse. Sunrise on November 10, 2012. Red Rock Canyon, NV. Red rock canyon national conservation area. Valley of fire state park nevada. Red Rock Canyon, NV.

This blog is about teaching, instructing and sharing practical applications to navigation, GPS technology and survival in the backcountry. Map, Compass and GPS. Wild flowers along Fall Creek on the way to the Green Lakes - Oregon. Thursday, April 5, 2018. How to Store Your Camping Gear. The following post is by Guest Contributor Lee. Put Your Items in a Secluded Place. Keep Your Camping Gear in a Sealed Container. You can use a permanent marker to write on the bag or packaging container.

A combo hike to reach the most inaccesible mine of Iron mountain. 17 miles, 9000 ft gain. More steep sections than Iron Mt. Imagine the fun! 105 miles, 5200 ft gain.

My Expedition Vehicle and Trailer. Sunday, March 19, 2017. The recent heavy rains brought up a bumper crop of brilliant orange poppies and other wildflowers to grace the local canyons. Come follow along as I take you on an easy hike down an old power line road and up into the green hills of Southern California. It is time to head back but let me share one last photo of a real beauty who sometimes comes out on my adventures. She really liked the wildflowers too! Links to this post.

Of Ammonia Absorption Refrigeration and the Like. Oh Oh Oh O-O-h-h, Little China Stove. Friday, June 19, 2015. 100w panel in the evening sun. Most of them only cool to 20c below ambient. This one cools to 30c below ambient. It also has a 7-position thermostat that cycles it on and off. Bonus, the arm is .

Searching for a journey on the Appalachian Trail. Sunday, July 5, 2015. Adventures never cease, I simply have not been writing about them. Largely, I lacked the impetus because no single event was as dominating as a thru hike. However, enough pent up momentum has been harnessed, and I think I shall start to share my adventures in the written word again. Go live! Links to this post.

Petualangan Cupu Seorang Hiker Indonesia . Thursday, January 19, 2012. Monday, January 16, 2012. Gunung Fuji di tengah perjalanan ke Noutori-dake. Pendakian kali ini cukup menantang karena bertepatan dengan musim gugur-yang berarti temperatur lebih rendah daripada biasanya.

Trip Reports, tips, and random thoughts related to hiking and backpacking. Sunday, July 19, 2015. Updated Lake Fire Closure Map.