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[MarkBC]

Hey Folks!
Just a quick Howdy from ~ 2/3 through my trip, leaching wifi in Torrey, UT, 12 miles west of Capitol Reef National Park.
I met Stew and Tony at Toroweap first thing (May 2), but C.G. was full so we retreated a few miles back to BLM land.

I've had a headache for the past week...possibly from hitting my head on the door frame of the camper...possibly brain worms. Headache is much-lessened now, but I'm still considering the traditional native-American head-boring cure for releasing evil spirits. Also, my refrigerator essentially blew up on day 2 -- there was a catastrophic release of ammonia (the refrigerant) from the system. I breathed in a fair amount of NH₃ as I stuck my head in the back of the camper and tried to figure out, "Why is the propane alarm going off? That doesn't smell like C₃H₈". ) We'd been driving at the time (as we caravaned to Mt Trumbull, instead of Toroweap, campspot), so maybe rough roads produced the rupture ??. Result is that I bought a cheap ice chest and am doing it old-school until I can get home. So, events have not been ideal, but weather has been nearly so. 10 sunny days out of the past 13 and at least another 5 sunny days forecast.Anyway, despite my near-death from ammonia and swelling brain tumor which have discouraged much hiking so far I have managed to snag a few photos near camps and en route. A sample, with a few more to come when I do a proper trip report.

Photos moved to the full trip report beginning here.

I'll fill in more/details/photos later.See ya, guys!

[leadsled9]

Great write up and pics. Keep 'um coming.

[Cort]

Sorry to hear about the headache and the fridge.....nonetheless looks like you are having a fantastic time.

Can't wait for the trip report

Cort

[Overland Hadley]

The Texaco in Torrey has fast and free wifi.

[highz]

Awesome pics, Mark. Sorry about the headache. Maybe it's all the dry air? Instead of drilling a hole in your head, try staying hydrated. Helps with altitude sickness, although I don't think that's your problem.

[chnlisle]

Great pix Mark. Banging your head hasn't dampened your eye for beauty. I hope you're feeling better.

[ski3pin]

Mark, our friend, stop banging your head and have more fun! It's wonderful country out there, isn't it? Be safe and we can hardly wait for more photos and details! Have to ask, how do you like retirement?

[clikrf8]

We were on Hole-In-The-Rock Rd, Burr Trail Rd (slot canyon too, easy to spot once you know where it is) and Capitol Reef last October. Lucky you to be in one of my favorite and most beautiful places anywhere. No fun with a headache but they do disappear. We are looking forward to more pics and a real report. Hope the fridge can be repaired or replaced with something better/cheaper.

[Lighthawk]

Nice shots making me remember our trip last May to Escalante (back in the pre-FWC days).
We noticed that slot on Burr Trail also and spent a few nights at the BLM CG there just outside of Boulder. Fantastic country.

Glad you are recovering and looking forward to some more photos.
Nice inspiration too as we are loaded up to leave for our first trip of the year later today.

[Desert Rancher]

I will be in that area early next week. Will try to ring you up, also Tuna is poking around there somewhere.

Jeff