Thank you Ski.Really enjoyed your trip.
It's great that you take the time to share your trips with us.
Frank
It's great that you take the time to share your trips with us.
Frank
Death Valley National Park - November 2015
- Thread starter ski3pin
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Looks like you had another great trip to your favorite playground, ski3pin. 
That's a nice write up Mr. 3Pin. Do we get to see the water aerobics at Lake Manley?
SunMan
King Taco
It was a pleasure to finally meet you and the Lady, as mentioned it was inevitable. If memory serves me correctly we just missed each other in the same area about four years ago, glad it didn't happen again.
I'm not sure if you even noticed but in case you were wondering about the mysterious passenger I had aquired as you passed me at SVR & 190. I picked up a wayward Swedish cyclist pedaling headlong into those nasty winds as I was airing up. He was trying to make it to Lone Pine that night, fortunate for him I gave him a lift to Olancha as this is what was in store for him in the valley...
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I'm not sure if you even noticed but in case you were wondering about the mysterious passenger I had aquired as you passed me at SVR & 190. I picked up a wayward Swedish cyclist pedaling headlong into those nasty winds as I was airing up. He was trying to make it to Lone Pine that night, fortunate for him I gave him a lift to Olancha as this is what was in store for him in the valley...
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takesiteasy
Senior Member
Another fine report. DV sure looks to be a fun playground.
OP
OP
Thought you might have found another feral Aussie - I still remember that description of yours in a DV trip report. That wind was brutal, wonder if it moved into Saline? Yup, November 2011.
SunMan said:It was a pleasure to finally meet you and the Lady, as mentioned it was inevitable. If memory serves me correctly we just missed each other in the same area about four years ago, glad it didn't happen again. I'm not sure if you even noticed but in case you were wondering about the mysterious passenger I had aquired as you passed me at SVR & 190. I picked up a wayward Swedish cyclist pedaling headlong into those nasty winds as I was airing up. He was trying to make it to Lone Pine that night, fortunate for him I gave him a lift to Olancha as this is what was in store for him in the valley...[/URL]
Lighthawk
Weekend warrior
Great write up Ski.
We were down canyon, but the other side of Steele Pass.
Great that you met Sunman in Saline Valley, and later shadyapex too. I've been thinking it would be great if there was a gallery or maybe an avatar (one that it's big enough to see) of our rigs. I often see a popup on the road and wonder if they are part of the cult. Just think of there was a gallery where a quick scroll could help make the ID. Of course it's strictly voluntary. If we have a suggestions thread, I can move this comment.
We were down canyon, but the other side of Steele Pass.
Great that you met Sunman in Saline Valley, and later shadyapex too. I've been thinking it would be great if there was a gallery or maybe an avatar (one that it's big enough to see) of our rigs. I often see a popup on the road and wonder if they are part of the cult. Just think of there was a gallery where a quick scroll could help make the ID. Of course it's strictly voluntary. If we have a suggestions thread, I can move this comment.
OP
OP
Thanks Lighthawk! We can't wait to hear about your trip!Lighthawk said:
The site team & admin are working on your suggestion, thanks!
To pass up a soak in a wild hot spring is sacrilege to me too, but sometimes they're just too crowded and I guess I'd rather pass them up than go for a soak and have a miserable time.
I loved your pics of the canyons and pour overs; boy, I'd like to see them in action after a good desert rain.
I've never heard of track traps, but that's a great idea. What do you do, just scrape a line across the road to see if someone's passed?
Thanks for sharing you trip.
I loved your pics of the canyons and pour overs; boy, I'd like to see them in action after a good desert rain.
I've never heard of track traps, but that's a great idea. What do you do, just scrape a line across the road to see if someone's passed?
Thanks for sharing you trip.
OP
OP
Just remove all the current tracks by smoothing out the ground. Old farts carry a track broom. I like to know if someone or a critter has visited while we are gone. Setting track traps is fun while backpacking. Do a perimeter around your camp before bed and check it in the morning. You may be surprised what came by and you didn't hear a sound. What you find shouldn't lead to fear but the fact that for the vast majority of times what's out there only has a passing curiosity about us.GroovyDad said:
Shadyapex
Senior Member
Ski3pin has his forum handle lettered on the side of his camper so that's how I knew who I would be meeting on the hike that day. I've never thought of doing it but it did lead to a pleasant encounter and conversation on the trail. Maybe a WTW sticker could be made that one could display. Kind of like a secret handshake or something.Lighthawk said:
Shadyapex
Senior Member
So I guess Catherine and I probably walked right by that little (non) rattler. The silent young ones are kind of scary. Catherine almost stepped on one in a canyon in Utah several years ago, it struck at her but missed. I think she must have jumped about 3 feet in the air.
Thanks for posting the TR. I think another trip up to Steel is in order as it looks like you found some really cool places.
Thanks for posting the TR. I think another trip up to Steel is in order as it looks like you found some really cool places.
OP
OP
The rattler pup was motionless, stretched out in the middle of the trail as we approached, its coloration almost perfect camouflage against the dirt and gravel.
craig333
Riley's Human
Actually we do have WTW stickers. Dirty Dog made the first ones. Not sure if anyone still has any left.
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/710-wander-the-west-decal/?hl=decal
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/710-wander-the-west-decal/?hl=decal
billharr
Senior Member
I think the last ones done were by my daughter. I know she had not made any in some time. Her email is in the video attached below. I also had a few Meadow Lake Rally stickers made that I gave away.craig333 said:
Tuff Guy 62
Senior Member
OP
OP
steelhead, thank you for your very nice comments. It is very much appreciated!
Bseek
Gypsy Feet
I have a few stickers left and can make more. But I hate the "weeding" part, where you remove the unnecessary vinyl, so from here on out I reserve the right to send out unweeded with directions.
