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All, I have started on my trip report from our spring break trip.
Death Valley April 2012 - Part One
Part Two
is complete.
And so is Part Three
I do these stories for friends and family around the country. They like to keep track of us. I have been asked to put them in a place a little easier for them to navigate. So, I'm giving this blogspot a try.
This is in no way an abandonment or any kind of dissatisfaction with Wander the West.
Hope you enjoy the story and coming along on the adventure as it develops.
Thanks!
Death Valley - April 2012
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ski3pin 
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Posted 12 April 2012 - 03:40 AM
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1994 Ranger II FWC ATC Hybrid
"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." Abraham Lincoln
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Rob in MT
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Posted 12 April 2012 - 02:33 PM
Wonderful pics and writing, looking forward to more!
We were at the same spot at Hole in the Wall early March. We just weren't comfortable camping in the wash, the whole drainage went though the gap. Speaking with a Ranger the next day, he said there are no issues until the summer monsoon season, in fact they had suggested Hole in the Wall for camping. We later found that alot of the camping in Death Valley is in similiar washes.
We also had a great trip. Had huge winds and duststorms, which were great to experience.
We were at the same spot at Hole in the Wall early March. We just weren't comfortable camping in the wash, the whole drainage went though the gap. Speaking with a Ranger the next day, he said there are no issues until the summer monsoon season, in fact they had suggested Hole in the Wall for camping. We later found that alot of the camping in Death Valley is in similiar washes.
We also had a great trip. Had huge winds and duststorms, which were great to experience.
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ski3pin
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Posted 12 April 2012 - 04:56 PM
Rob, Death Valley is such a wonderful place. I know what you mean about camping in washes. We are really keeping a eye out on the weather.
2003 Ford Ranger FX4
1994 Ranger II FWC ATC Hybrid
"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." Abraham Lincoln
http://ski3pin.blogspot.com/
1994 Ranger II FWC ATC Hybrid
"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." Abraham Lincoln
http://ski3pin.blogspot.com/
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Alley-Kat
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Posted 12 April 2012 - 05:15 PM
Excellent, as always.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Allen - Owner of the AlleyKat version of a All Terrain Camper's Bobcat shell on a Ford Ranger 4x4
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A nice hop around the lake
Honda Trail Bikes - The Original Dual Sport Bike
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A nice hop around the lake
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Posted 12 April 2012 - 06:19 PM
Great write up and pictures. Silt Canyon looks amazing.
I used to live in Tahoe city and miss the days of rolling down to Death Valley when some respite from the snow was needed.
Thanks for the report.
I used to live in Tahoe city and miss the days of rolling down to Death Valley when some respite from the snow was needed.
Thanks for the report.
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Posted 12 April 2012 - 06:23 PM
Great report. I like the Ebloger format. I just set up one for my trip in May to Oregon and Washington.
Thank your for the idea of using a blog.
Thank your for the idea of using a blog.
Bill Harr
2005 Tundra and a 2002 Hawk
2005 Tundra and a 2002 Hawk
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Posted 12 April 2012 - 06:35 PM
Great pictures, Great trip!
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ski3pin
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Posted 12 April 2012 - 07:53 PM
Thanks all!
2003 Ford Ranger FX4
1994 Ranger II FWC ATC Hybrid
"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." Abraham Lincoln
http://ski3pin.blogspot.com/
1994 Ranger II FWC ATC Hybrid
"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." Abraham Lincoln
http://ski3pin.blogspot.com/
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ski3pin
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Posted 13 April 2012 - 12:05 AM
Bill, I hope you enjoyed the couple's tale.
2003 Ford Ranger FX4
1994 Ranger II FWC ATC Hybrid
"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." Abraham Lincoln
http://ski3pin.blogspot.com/
1994 Ranger II FWC ATC Hybrid
"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." Abraham Lincoln
http://ski3pin.blogspot.com/
