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[ski3pin]

We are pleased you are enjoying our adventure and thanks again for the kind words of encouragement. I have Part Three finished and up on our blog -

 

Death Valley - Spring Break 2015 - Part Three

[Bill D]

How far do you have to drive from your home to get to these locations?

[ski3pin]

Death Valley is around 7 to 8 hours away.

[GroovyDad]

After part III, way to get the suspense going...

 

You two should be seasonal rangers in DV when you retire.

[Bill D]

Death Valley is around 7 to 8 hours away.

Wow, I'm surprised.  I thought with as often you get out to the desert that it's in your back yard.

I'm inspired to try to get out more often.

 

I'm about 4 hrs from Jasper, Alberta (which is beautiful).  I plan on getting out there within the next 2 or 3 weeks.

 

I'm not familiar with the desert.  I've only seen it from I15.  It looks pretty interesting.

 

Because somebody commented about your boots.  It doesn't look like you have any protection for snakes.  What do you do?  From what I've seen on TV, I understand that you hit the ground with walking sticks and the vibrations alert the snakes of your presence.  Is this true?

[ski3pin]

We have seen only one rattlesnake in DVNP and they are hardly a concern in all our travels. Watch where you put your hands and feet. Give them a way out and they will leave. Talk with emergency room docs and you will learn 95% of all snake bite victims are young males and were bit while trying to handle the snake. Don't want to get bit? Don't pick up and play with the snake. We have no concern and it is a highlight when we see one of these very special creatures.

[takesiteasy]

You love to keep us hanging, don't you.....

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Another spectacular trip report, complete with wonderful photography! I really appreciate being able to be a vicarious traveling companion on your explorations! Thanks once again!

[Cayuse]

Thanks for the report.  One more place to add to my list, maybe in conjunction with a climbing trip to Jtree.

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Ski refreshing to see the wildflowers.

On our one trip there we lucked out it was a spring after a good winter so there were a lot of flowers out.

Thanks ,is there more?

Frank