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Death Valley National Park - February 2022


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#11 craig333

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Posted 22 February 2022 - 09:24 PM

Sad to see someone drove by without checking. I've had that happen in NV. Looks like a productive trip. May be time to wander on down there. 


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#12 Wandering Sagebrush

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Posted 22 February 2022 - 10:40 PM

It just keeps getting better!  Blinds, stacked rock shelters, an electric blanket!

 

Congrats to the ski3pins and baggers!

 

Though another traveler not stopping to see if you needed assistance is disappointing.

 

Thanks for sharing


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#13 rubberlegs

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Posted 23 February 2022 - 01:20 AM

It's possible the ancients needed the electric blanket (solar power, Victron, lithium, etc.) while hanging out in their blinds. It was hard to find a propane dealer in those days.

 

Every time we air up (sometimes when we air down), people stop to check on us. Sure glad you had the right solution for your problem.


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#14 PaulT

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Posted 23 February 2022 - 01:27 AM

And you thought that baggers couldn’t be choosers.  :P 
 

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sorry


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#15 AWG_Pics

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Posted 23 February 2022 - 02:14 AM

Well Ski, if we ever see you and the Lady broke down on the side of the road we will be sure to stop and talk your ear off until you get yer rig runnin lickity split -- just to get away from my jawboning. My wife may actually pitch in, but I am more of an 'advice and wisdom' dispensing sort of guy.  Heck, I've got insights that even I havn't realized yet. Talkin em out is very good for me. I am sure you will enjoy hearing my take on things while barkin yer knuckles on steel parts. See ya soon, if yer lucky that is!


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#16 ski3pin

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Posted 23 February 2022 - 02:53 AM

I am sure you will enjoy hearing my take on things while barkin yer knuckles on steel parts. See ya soon, if yer lucky that is!

...........................and I left the part about dripping blood on the ground out of the story. :)

 

Obviously you've fixed things in the dirt.


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#17 Vic Harder

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Posted 23 February 2022 - 03:31 AM

so much fun to tag along... thanks!


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Posted 23 February 2022 - 05:49 AM

Great tale from ancient trilobites to new friends.

Familiar sites and sights are always a welcoming read, seen through your story and photos.

We've been thinking of using our Inreach for backcountry messaging, assuming everyone is checking their devices.

 

Did someone say Elvis is in the house?  :ph34r: 


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#19 Lighthawk

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Posted 23 February 2022 - 06:03 AM

Part II is another wonderful tour of familiar haunts.  Our friend Mitch guided us to the hogan a few years ago.

That bench with springs at the base of the limestone butte is a special place for sure.  

 

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If we ever see you broke down, or locked out of your truck I'll always ask "Got everything you need?"

:D  :D  :D


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with 2000w inverter and external 120v output and 12v solar input with 100w portable solar.   http://lighthawkphoto.com


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Posted 25 February 2022 - 03:43 AM

I'm getting closer to being done. Thanks for your patience. Part Three is completed -

 

Death Valley National Park - February 2022 - Part Three


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