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4/8/2018 Topic: Yuha basin petrified wood Britain	tommy750 wrote: Thanks for the Yuha Man link. Interesting story. The bones disappeared and have never been found. However, a few tiny fragments were recovered and dated to a later time. A hearth dated to 9000 BP was uncovered a few years back near Jacumba so aboriginals have been around the Colorado Desert for some time. Seems like a shame to lose what they uncovered.
4/10/2018 Topic: The Potrero Day Hike Britain	Nice photos. Second snake didnt look like a red. This is one area I would like to visit. Have noticed that the ticks are pretty active this year.
4/11/2018 Topic: The Potrero Day Hike Britain	tommy750 wrote: Britain wrote: Nice photos. Second snake didnt look like a red. This is one area I would like to visit. Have noticed that the ticks are pretty active this year. I'm guessing the first snake was a Western Diamondback and the second was a Sidewinder but I though that bird was a burrowing owl so... Not really sure how to tell a Western from a Red since the Western can kind of look a little reddish I hear. Any thoughts? Didn't get any ticks but it was really windy when I got into brush if that matters. I'm no expert on them snakes but the first one looks like a red. The second one did it have horns on its face? The scorpion shot is terrific!
4/15/2018 Topic: Sunset Mountain Britain	Nice, Been wanting to get that one. Thanks for the share.
4/19/2018 Topic: The Potrero Day Hike Britain	Patron good find. I'm still looking for some !
4/19/2018 Topic: Sunset Mountain Britain	tekewin wrote: rockhopper wrote: Nice day hike with fantastic views. Thanks for sharing. I hope you were using hiking poles going down! Yes, I almost always use one pole. An exception would be a hike that's all trail, but that doesn't happen very often. Knees were still sore for a while after the descent. When I was coming down from my failed attempt of Gasp, I was in a steep downward hill. I had a 2 foot drop so I dropped my pole down to steady myself so I could leap down. The hill under my pole gave way and I flipped over and skidded down on my pack for about 10 ft. Ended up in a comfortable position and did a prayer that it didn't break anything. Wonder if theres any other opps on trek poles out there.
4/19/2018 Topic: The Potrero Day Hike Britain	dsefcik wrote: Photo by tommy750 I dont know about this. Deflated ninja blow-up doll and a Patron find? What could go wrong?
4/22/2018 Topic: No Big Horn this year seen during hiking Britain	Put about 150 miles plus on the desert this year. Seen a lot of animals but no Bighorn. Has anyone seen any this year? This weekend went out in the Jeep did 3 separate 2 milers each, just checking out next year prospects. Was in the mid to high 90's.. Did find a spring. Looks like it was used for by some ranchers at some time. The grass was green around it but I didn't dig around to confirm water.
4/25/2018 Topic: Burrowing Owl Britain	Photo op coming back from a hike.
4/26/2018 Topic: Burrowing Owl Britain	dsefcik wrote: Very Nice..! You are almost convincing me to start carrying my big heavy camera and lenses again.... Looks like maybe Fish Creek area?? Thanks ! Far eastern side of the Yuha near the Solar facility (not the one that can be seen by the freeway) edited by Britain on 4/26/2018
4/26/2018 Topic: Burrowing Owl Britain	dsefcik wrote: You should consider sending some your great photos like this one to Mike at the ABDNHA. You will find a link here to submit photos. Like your Bobcat photo ! Antelope squirrel is a keeper! edited by Britain on 4/26/2018
4/27/2018 Topic: Burrowing Owl Britain	dsefcik wrote: Britain wrote: Like your Bobcat photo ! Antelope squirrel is a keeper! Thanks, there are a lot of great photos on that site, the lightning at Dos Cabezas is impressive. Viewed your Smugmug site. Theres some great photos there, I have a way to catch up. The guy that did the lighting photo also posts on an R&R page on FB. He does some great interval photography videos also. I question him on a few of his night time-lapse photography pictures, I just dont have a wide open fast lens for that yet.
5/1/2018 Topic: McCain Valley Britain	Interesting info on them packrats never paid much attention to them. I guess they haven't started blocking off the roads because of the turbines yet. Perhaps they won't. Plan on doing some hikes up there this summer.
5/2/2018 Topic: McCain Valley Britain	Nice pictures of the red. They are great posers. Got bit by a western when I was about 5 years old up at a park in Palomar. Playing in some rocks. Got me on the hand. Was an ugly 5 days afterward. Reds are pretty common in the desert where the westerns are not so common more along the coastal plains. The horned vipers more uncommon and plain ole vicious. . They will chase you. Going to hit Table mountain on the east side this week to see if I can stir up some wildlife and such.
5/3/2018 Topic: McCain Valley Britain	Funny how those Rattlers at about 20ft know where you're at, how big you are and which direction you're going. Yet they can't even see you.
5/3/2018 Topic: Park here Britain	After doing a hike at Table Moutain Eastern Mesa, on the way back just before going under 8 there's this sign...I couldn't find the tourist center.
5/5/2018 Topic: Park here Britain	Shuttle haha, the sign laying on the ground had Open 24 hrs on it. Guess someone called it out.
5/5/2018 Topic: Table Mountain East Mesa Britain	Did a short hike. Dropped down to Devils Canyon, followed it up to its origin. Followed the south side of Jacumba Mountain until the mesa dropped away. We have been hacking out a trail down to Monterol Plalms. We got within 1.5 miles of our gps marker on the upper south side of Montero. If wasn't for the late start we would have gone down to the small valley. Exiting Devils canyon Devils canyon starts here. End of Mesa north side, before dropping down. Theres another small valley below about 1/2 mile. View of small valley below. Next year I'll hit the valley and go over the ridge to the west. Should put be close to the gps marker. We followed the ridge of east mesa for a while , then zig-zagged back. Only about 5 miles, temps were in the mid 70's slight breeze . edited by Britain on 5/5/2018 edited by Britain on 5/5/2018
5/9/2018 Topic: Table Mountain East Mesa Britain	dsefcik wrote: Was finally looking at the map trying to figure out where you were hiking....not seeing where Devils leads to Mortero Palms. Did you drive into Table Mtn area and park off one of the north forks and hike from there? That is definitely a neat area very few people visit. Devils doesn't lead to Montero, it though starts in the east mesa area of Table Mountain. I didnt spend as much time as I wanted to this season in this area. Got sidetracked with some hikes in the Carrizo creek area thanks to some of Tommy's posts. Heres a google cut out. The peak in the center is Jacumba. The white track is what I need to complete. Perhaps next year.
5/10/2018 Topic: Table Mountain East Mesa Britain	dsefcik wrote: I love that whole area...gotta be a desert person to enjoy it. The season went to fast. Seemed to be a bit warmer than usual. But found some new places to poke around in. Can't wait till next year. edited by Britain on 5/11/2018
5/15/2018 Topic: Santa Rosas Prospectors Rock House Britain	Been wanting to hike this side of the desert for a while. Did you get to the trails from the Salton sea side? Like when you find old foot trails! Nice Pictures!
5/15/2018 Topic: Santa Rosas Prospectors Rock House Britain	rockhopper wrote: Britain wrote: Been wanting to hike this side of the desert for a while. Did you get to the trails from the Salton sea side? Like when you find old foot trails! Nice Pictures! Britain, The last photo. I parked in the farmers field below. I have a old "trail head" vehicle I use just in case. In all the years I never had a problem. I parked in an organic lemon field and the smell was glorious, especially upon my return. There are quite a few "old trials" criss crossing the Santa Rosas in areas of low erosion. They are a blessing when I find them. Especially when you are lugging heavy gear + water. Cheers edited by rockhopper on 5/15/2018 I found the image on GE, amazing that you spotted this. Thanks for the reply! edited by Britain on 5/15/2018
5/16/2018 Topic: No Big Horn this year seen during hiking Britain	Canebrake Jeff wrote: Lots of Bighorns in the Agua Caliente Campground in the last few days. They come into the camp to drink in the middle of the day. Several just above the pool on Monday. Well, good to see someone spotted some!
5/17/2018 Topic: Santa Rosas Prospectors Rock House Britain	Someone had a good eye to spot this .
5/17/2018 Topic: Santa Rosas Prospectors Rock House Britain	Heres a Photo from a plane. Looks like someone had some interest in this area a while ago.
5/17/2018 Topic: Sawtooth / Vallecito Britain	Nice, Is that welding on the name signs? Looks like the Rattlers will have a field day with the field mice! Is that water bubbling out of the pipe? Looks like a fun outing.
5/17/2018 Topic: Sawtooth / Vallecito Britain	Cool. Going to try and hit Jacumba Jims mid summer to see what critters water at the springs.
5/18/2018 Topic: Piepkorn slot Britain	I've been following the plaque for near 20 years. Used to have a plaster lighthouse next to it. People would pay their tokens, most likely ended up a geocache. About 5 years ago the weekend warriors found it and destroyed the lighthouse and tried prying off the plaque. It was still there this year a bit more destroyed. There used to be some black rock designs in the earth above it and a ways away. Spirals and a sun with rays. Those also have been destroyed by weekend wheelers.
5/20/2018 Topic: Pool Table Britain	Well if you're going out to see the pool table forget it. The weekend destroyers wrecked it.
5/21/2018 Topic: Pool Table Britain	RobMay wrote: You're not surprised are you? I was going to take it to the dump a few weekends ago when I hiked Groan BM but I had company on that hike and no room for it. It looks like it'll be easier to haul off in pieces but I probably won't be back out there until fall. Not at all surprised. Surprised it lasted that long.
5/22/2018 Topic: Pool Table Britain	dsefcik wrote: Was it full of bullet holes? haha everything seems to be full of bullets out here. It looks like initially it was stoned to death. There's large rocks all over the cement slab. When this failed I guess they ran over. Dang thing died a bad death.
5/26/2018 Topic: Carrizo Gorge Work Camps Britain	One of our favorite places to explore. Lots of neat R&R stuff there.
5/30/2018 Topic: RHC 4 Day Backpack Britain	Nice! Seems like a well-traveled area. Need to put on my list for next year if I can get some company to come. Don't want to end up mountain lion food. So as written in an earlier posting "Whats on the menu? " That was a great write up also. Thanks for the share! edited by Britain on 5/30/2018
6/12/2018 Topic: RHC 4 Day Backpack Britain	dsefcik wrote: Rocko1 wrote: Looks like a great trip. How far up RHC Road do you think you could get in a 2wd Explorer? You should be able to get to Butler Junction without a problem. RHC in 105+ temps does not sound like any fun at all..... So says the guy that tags PAH BM in 105 temps.......
6/12/2018 Topic: RHC 4 Day Backpack Britain	dsefcik wrote: Britain wrote: dsefcik wrote: Rocko1 wrote: Looks like a great trip. How far up RHC Road do you think you could get in a 2wd Explorer? You should be able to get to Butler Junction without a problem. RHC in 105+ temps does not sound like any fun at all..... So says the guy that tags PAH BM in 105 temps....... Yeah, but I never said it was "fun"....those that know me might say I just needed to burn off a hangover that day... If I recall correctly a few days earlier you tagged the false Pah BM. Temps the same. You have a drinking problem haha
6/12/2018 Topic: RHC 4 Day Backpack Britain	dsefcik wrote: Britain wrote: dsefcik wrote: Rocko1 wrote: Looks like a great trip. How far up RHC Road do you think you could get in a 2wd Explorer? You should be able to get to Butler Junction without a problem. RHC in 105+ temps does not sound like any fun at all..... So says the guy that tags PAH BM in 105 temps....... Well, and then there was this...I need to go back to DV...that trip was actually fun... Yes that was a good trip Had a friend come out of the area of the DH grave monument and went up to Telescope. 18hr hike, the backup car was at MF. Said it was his hardest hike ever. 108 temps blaa...
6/17/2018 Topic: Not enough rangers Britain	Sad, parts of the park are being torn up.
6/21/2018 Topic: 2-3 Day Trip Recommendation? Britain	dsefcik wrote: Thanks ziphius for catching this post, I missed it somehow. I do not know your experience or capabilities, especially in the desert...in the summer...however for most folks, venturing out 8+ miles for a backpack trip into the desert in the summer with 105+ temps and relying on a water source to provide is a risk for anyone of any skill or knowledge level. When we head out for trips where water sources may be suspect we always, always bring enough to get us in to the first source and back in case it is dry. That may demand carrying 8 liters the first day. This. I've lived in Imperial Valley for a long time. Used to do hikes in the heat mostly for photo ops around active springs. Like scuba diving I never went alone. It also pays to look at the weather temps for those hikes. I used to also carry an umbrella on my pack. This weeks temps not hot but dangerously hot.
6/25/2018 Topic: 2-3 Day Trip Recommendation? Britain	Be careful out there https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Search-On-for-Man-Missing-in-Desert-During-Heat-Warning-486333201.html??f edited by Britain on 6/25/2018
7/2/2018 Topic: No Big Horn this year seen during hiking Britain	Initial reports on the sheep counts are out. Couple folks here are in the count. Waiting for their report.
7/2/2018 Topic: 2018 BHS Count Results Britain	dsefcik wrote: Final Count attached to this post. Will post pictures and commentary in a few days. Which one did you participate in?
7/3/2018 Topic: 2018 BHS Count Results Britain	dsefcik wrote: Britain wrote: Which one did you participate in? Rattlesnake Spring Last year if I'm correct you mentioned the spring was dry and nothing. Good to see the count going good.
7/4/2018 Topic: 2018 BHS Count Results Britain	Pretty awesome cam shots. Was anything done to the springs to rehab it somewhat?
7/4/2018 Topic: 2018 BHS Count Results Britain	dsefcik wrote: Britain wrote: Pretty awesome cam shots. Was anything done to the springs to rehab it somewhat? We dug it out a bit to give it some depth but overall it was fine. It seemed to refill over a few hours enough that several BHS could get water, we never saw it get completely dry. Hope you don't mind I shared your cam shots link on my FB page. edited by Britain on 7/4/2018
7/4/2018 Topic: 2018 BHS Count Results Britain	dsefcik wrote: Britain wrote: Hope you don't mind I shared your cam shots link on my FB page. That is fine...what is the link? https://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/Bighorn-Sheep-Count-2018/ Did you take the big lens? edited by Britain on 7/4/2018
7/4/2018 Topic: 2018 BHS Count Results Britain	dsefcik wrote: Britain wrote: dsefcik wrote: Britain wrote: Hope you don't mind I shared your cam shots link on my FB page. That is fine...what is the link? https://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/Bighorn-Sheep-Count-2018/ I meant your FB page link...or is it private? Only friends... https://www.facebook.com/vern.britain/posts/10214822609931320 edited by Britain on 7/4/2018
7/5/2018 Topic: 2018 BHS Count Results Britain	Notice the temperature readout on the pictures. Looks like July 1 was the hottest day. Nice set-up. Edit June 29 had 113....... edited by Britain on 7/5/2018
7/6/2018 Topic: 2018 BHS Count Results Britain	dsefcik wrote: The camera was in the shade/covered brush mostly, especially when pointed at the water. Our day temps with the thermometer under our shade tarp were 95/95/100 for the three days. Normally temps are 112+. If the count was this weekend things would have been different. Perhaps the 113 the camera was out of the shade. Most of the temps were inline with what you said. Still cool to have the info.
7/6/2018 Topic: 2018 BHS Count Results Britain	dsefcik wrote: The temps in these photos from 2 years ago were with the camera in open sunshine and the shade shelter temps were around 112 https://www.darensefcik.com/Photography/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park/Bighorn-Sheep-Count-2016/ -- Still good info to have. I'll put Rattle Snake on my list for next year.
7/16/2018 Topic: Wikwip Britain	Wikwip has been tossed into a couple conversations I'm having. Anyone been there?
7/16/2018 Topic: Wikwip Britain	dsefcik wrote: It's on private property, fence line signs state "trespassers will be shot, survivors will be shot again"...plenty of other interesting things in the desert to see. Haha. Reminds me of someones watermelon patch signs.
9/13/2018 Topic: Carrizo Gorge update Britain	I'd be thinking that Baja Rail will be responsible for law enforcement. They will have their own police units just has the Union Pacific have police.
9/23/2018 Topic: Solstice Cave and Grunt Benchmark Britain	Nice Hike.
10/7/2018 Topic: North McCain Valley Britain	Found this plane at Agua Caliente runway. Took about a month to repair it. One day I was down next to it when the pilot came up and started yelling at me. He wasnt a happy camper.
11/24/2018 Topic: Any hurt yourself out hiking? Britain	Did a job on my ankle Thanksgiving day. 4 miles out in a bad place. Learned a few things. I couldn't feel any breaks in the leg but I do remember the foot folded up against my lower leg. Once I straighten my leg the foot popped back into place. Had my wife pull on the foot to see if was still attached and it was. So next my next step was to rig up something. I usually carry duct tape but I took it out of the pack to use it for something else and didn't put it back. I had Ibuprofen which I quickly took about 600mg. I do carry a first aid kit so I looked into is another joke. Well, I did manage to get up and could lightly stand on the damaged leg. I limped for about a mile to the first rock pile. I told my wife "thats all folks" she should now hike out and try and get some help. Well the Ibuprofen started to work after an hour or so so I headed out. Knowing my wife she would need to follow how we got in to show anybody where I was so I would stay the route. 3 miles and 5 hrs later the wife is coming back. 911 wasn't answering. Well 4 miles back to the rig and 7 hrs to get out. X-rays show multiple broken bones and fractures. Sort of made me sick looking at them. I will now fix the first aid kit to include this type of fun. Its put the boo into me but I'm sure once I'm good to go I wont act my age again and be out where I shouldnt be. Never go to urgent care its a joke, Thanksgiving time at the hospital in EL Centro will be a long wait. Plenty of Sand People and Plaster City people worse off than I was. Then mix in the locals. Full house folks. Well, I'm splinted up plenty of pain meds. I need to wait until Monday to get pinned back together. Stay safe people.
11/25/2018 Topic: Any hurt yourself out hiking? Britain	Buford wrote: Ouch. Heal up quick. It is something I often worry about. Worst injuries so far are over use injuries, cuts, scrapes, minor tweaks, and bruises. Most minor injuries caused by some combo of bushwhacking, cacti, loose terrain, steep terrain, minor falls, and rocks rolling underfoot. I let people at home know where I am going and when I will be back, plus carry an InReach. I always have a down jacket in case of an unplanned night out. Yes, many people asked if I had Inreach. No, I didn't but I most likely will next time. It sort has put the boo into me but I'm sure once healed up I'll be foolhardy again
11/25/2018 Topic: Any hurt yourself out hiking? Britain	I usually carry a roll of duct tape. Good for if your boots come apart and other fixes. Its good at making splints if required. It was a tough 4 miles to get out, 3 dry waterfalls to boot. Lots of butt scooting! Yes, you do need to get out. If I had the tape I could have made a crutch, without the trekking poles It would have been really hard.
11/26/2018 Topic: Any hurt yourself out hiking? Britain	tommy750 wrote: Yikes, terrible that happened, Britain. Least you made it out. Have been lugging my Iridium 9555 around for the past ten years and have never needed it for a 911 type call but have never regretted having it. Obviously lots of new devices over that period of time including inReach. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend you carry one of them. Good luck with your recovery. Tom Thanks, Tom, the good news is even with the multiple broken bones, fractures and most ligaments torn. Doesn't look like any surgery for now. Could be back on the trails end of January. Winter is not lost yet!
12/1/2018 Topic: The Potrero Three Day BP Britain	Have that on my radar. They actually have parking now just south of the runway next to the Troutman Mountain. Looks like a nice pack.
12/3/2018 Topic: The Potrero Three Day BP Britain	tommy750 wrote: Britain wrote: Have that on my radar. They actually have parking now just south of the runway next to the Troutman Mountain. Looks like a nice pack. Not sure whether that lot allows more than day parking. Only time I was ever over there, the gate that led out to the lot was closed. Well, the equestrian parking would work. On another note, it's been reported that someone has been cutting off valve stems out there. A few reported being stranded.
12/3/2018 Topic: The Potrero Three Day BP Britain	I may have given the wrong location for parking. This one.
12/3/2018 Topic: Any hurt yourself out hiking? Britain	tekewin wrote: Dude, that sucks. This is the nightmare scenario I worry about. Well, that and a cougar on my neck. At least you weren't alone and you self rescued despite the injury. Gotta feel good about that. I been lucky to only have minor injuries so far, but I have been battling hip bursitis for over a year. Physical therapy has helped but it lingers. Driving actually causes me more issues than hiking. Rest up and get better. The desert will be here when you are ready. I have an ACR ResQLink locator beacon, but am considering an InReach so I can text my wife when I am safe but running late. Thanks. Had a knee problem which was fixed and a minor rotator cuff issue. Got up to 10 miles feeling good and did this on an easy bunny rabbit trail. Though getting out was another experience. Guess hiking is a bit like riding a motorcycle, once you think your the master its tells you your not. I'll keep on Tom's and Daren's exploits to add to my wish list.
12/4/2018 Topic: Any hurt yourself out hiking? Britain	ziphius wrote: Britain, glad you made it out safely. Heal up well and take it slowly. I don't own either, but Tom's satellite phone or an InReach Explorer should probably be part of my kit. I second Buford's advice. Have at least a space blanket or down jacket with you for exposure. You never know how long you will need to sit tight until help arrives. https://andrewskurka.com/2018/review-spot-x-gps-two-way-satellite-messenger/ edited by ziphius on 12/4/2018 Thanks for the advice. Yes, I will be adding more items to my pack. I'm pretty much set up to expect to be stranded for a couple days. But I'll add a few items to the list.
12/5/2018 Topic: Rockhouse report Britain	Nice trip. Thanks for sharing, Those black diamond treks?
12/5/2018 Topic: Davies Valley and Pinto Canyon Britain	sddarkman619 wrote: Anyone else want to try retracing that route on the old map? I would Larry but prob not this year. Check with John? He mentioned going out to Pinto.
12/6/2018 Topic: Davies Valley and Pinto Canyon Britain	The map would ab cool to do also.
12/10/2018 Topic: Carrizo Gorge update Britain	The Sheriffs won't be going far unless they have the keys to the tunnel gates. Was out there TG and the 2 tunnels I crossed on the north side of the trestle were gated.
12/10/2018 Topic: Red Top day hike Britain	Nice write-up Congrats!
1/10/2019 Topic: Pinto Canyon Britain	Nice write and great hike. Thanks for sharing!
1/11/2019 Topic: Any hurt yourself out hiking? Britain	Went out with the wife in the rig. She now knows how to: Lock front hubs, disconnect sway bars, drop into 4 with the transfer case and turn on. lockers. Cast and gravity boot is off. Limping about. Need to go to Austin for consulting work. Hopefully, I won't miss the complete winter hiking season. Should be able to do some hikes late Feb. Got some splinting kits for xmas from a friend I havent met. Packers are cool to say the least.
1/12/2019 Topic: The Potrero Three Day BP Britain	Thats a fine collection of mylars!
3/9/2019 Topic: Desert Flowers Britain	Finally got out to do a little hiking after busting up my ankle. Got in only 2 miles but its 2 miles. Ankle gave me no love. Got 2 mylars. So I guess my speed was 2 mylars a mile
3/10/2019 Topic: Desert Flowers Britain	I think 2 more weeks for full bloom.
3/13/2019 Topic: Desert Flowers Britain	Butterflies are pretty thick in the air this year
3/19/2019 Topic: Desert Flowers Britain	Good stuff still of the beaten path...by yourself!
3/25/2019 Topic: Desert Flowers Britain	Flowers were hit or miss last weekend. We headed to an area where there are some sleeping circles. The ground was crushed rock and hard pack. There was this red grass growing. As we got into the middle of it, the grass formed a mosaic pattern. There was no cracked dried look with grass growing in the cracks, the grass formed the pattern..
3/26/2019 Topic: Desert Flowers Britain	rockhopper wrote: Britain: Glad your ankle is healing up! Thanks, getting back into packing bit by bit.
3/28/2019 Topic: Desert Flowers Britain	rockhopper wrote: Britain wrote: rockhopper wrote: Britain: Glad your ankle is healing up! Thanks, getting back into packing bit by bit. Good to hear. Slow and steady wins the race. Hiking poles are my best friends off trail. btw Re: Flowers. The butter flies were insane! I could smell the bugs cooking on my radiator! edited by rockhopper on 3/27/2019 Yeah front of my rig is completely yellow. Its good to get out but yearn for a longer hike.
4/6/2019 Topic: Lake Cahuilla roundabout Britain	Nice. Been to the mud pots a long time ago. Thanks for sharing
4/21/2019 Topic: Martinez Peak and Little Pinyon Flat Britain	Nice pack. Thanks for sharing.
5/2/2019 Topic: The ABF 2020 ABDSP Photo Contest Britain	Some nice photography.
5/20/2019 Topic: Anyone still here? Britain	Trudged around Carrizo creek and the badlands nearby Saturday. nice bee capture. edited by Britain on 5/20/2019 edited by Britain on 5/20/2019
5/27/2019 Topic: Rabbit East Ridge Loop Britain	Wow epic. Congrats.
6/7/2019 Topic: Carrizo Creek Britain	Did a quick loop through Carrizo creek before the desert dragon returns. Was hot nevertheless around high 90's. The Tamarisk is coming back. Didn't see any water. Cats Claw was really thick in places. Close up with Leckie in Background Moved over to the other side roamed the badlands. The Lost BM is on this hill. Hot but nice to get out.
6/14/2019 Topic: Carrizo Creek Britain	The Tamarisk was starting to grow back last year. More this year. I didnt get to the lower Carrizo gorge area this year to see if this area started to come back. I did notice last year in Jacumba Jims the stuff was chainsawed all the way almost to the rock fall. I didn't notice after the fall if any action was done.
6/14/2019 Topic: Anyone still here? Britain	Star trail pretty awesome. The other looks like you captured Jupiter crossing the Milkyway. edited by Britain on 6/14/2019
6/17/2019 Topic: Anyone still here? Britain	To remove plane trails most paint programs or photo program will do. Its a simple cut copy and paste a like area into the affected one.
6/20/2019 Topic: Trek Poles Grips Britain	My cork grips gave out. The poles have been my bud for many years and miles. So I replace them.
6/21/2019 Topic: Trek Poles Grips Britain	Haha Bush whacking. I feel I should have got the wally world cheapies. The price for the new grips modifying them to fit, now most likely the lower ends will break. They probably look like they should from the rock damage..
6/21/2019 Topic: Trek Poles Grips Britain	Buford wrote: I repaired my cork grips with epoxy and shoegoo. Soon I’ll need to do a full replace like yours. I was thinking cork tape for bike handlebars might work well. I use aluminum trekking poles because I would shatter carbon ones. Mine are bent, paint chipped but still work. I’ve had to replace the tips due to wear and snapping them off many times. I keep spares in the car. My replacement is not cork but some foamy rubber. They feel pretty good I don't have straps anymore. Don't use them straps anywho. I too have aluminum poles. Wives are the cheap Wally world aluminum ones with a rubber handle. I don't like the way the grips feel.
7/7/2019 Topic: Carrizo Creek Britain	Not sure opening the gate is a good or bad thing nowadays. We hiked through the middle from the bluff on the Leckie side. Didnt go by the gate. Lots of stuff now growing in it now. A few years back it was pretty much dead. Didnt find any water just dried mud areas.
7/10/2019 Topic: Trek Poles Grips Britain	ziphius wrote: Yucca stalks have come in handy a couple of times when I forgot a pole. Prob reason I got trek poles. Pulling out splinters.
7/10/2019 Topic: Light weight long sleeve shirt Britain	Think its about time to start wearing something to protect from the sun and cats claw. Suggestions?
7/11/2019 Topic: Light weight long sleeve shirt Britain	For the Condor and Coolmax, A couple questions. Hows the neck fit? I don't like tightness here. I'm tall narrow build with long arms so hows the shink once washed? I like both and my hat also has a neck flap. Thanks
7/11/2019 Topic: Light weight long sleeve shirt Britain	ziphius wrote: I noticed no shrinkage with the Coolmax in warm water and air-drying. Neck fit seems normal. Thanks. Prob go with Coolmax. Support the small business vet.
7/16/2019 Topic: Light weight long sleeve shirt Britain	Thanks for the input.
7/26/2019 Topic: Any hurt yourself out hiking? Britain	Well, Got in 10.2 miles today. No pack weight. I'll be ready when desert cools off.
7/26/2019 Topic: Any hurt yourself out hiking? Britain	Newport Beach Bay. We have an apartment up here. Theres about 40 miles of trails. Nothing extreme. Goal is to loop the bay @13 miles.
7/26/2019 Topic: Any hurt yourself out hiking? Britain
7/29/2019 Topic: Light weight long sleeve shirt Britain	ziphius wrote: Britain wrote: ziphius wrote: I noticed no shrinkage with the Coolmax in warm water and air-drying. Neck fit seems normal. Thanks. Prob go with Coolmax. Support the small business vet. Britian, my shirts came within 10 days, backorderd, so be patient. Got the shirts in. Like them. Next question is this. I've always hiked in Jeans. They're starting to chap the inside of my legs. Suggestions for lightweight hiking pants? edited by Britain on 8/2/2019

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