Driving up the steep windy road to the ghost town of Cerro Gordo, I felt excited yet apprehensive as to meeting the folks who had agreed to extract our Ford F-350 4×4 with Alaskan camper out of the Inyo Mountains. The rig had been lying on its side for over 2 months after our wreck along the Swansea Salt Tram…
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Off-road recovery of our truck camper
Wreck in the Inyo Mountains
Our 4×4 truck camper was losing traction going up a shale section of road in the Inyo Mountains. Pres had driven us many miles through a steep canyon with breathtaking views of the Sierras across the Owens Valley from where we planned to camp to celebrate our 44th wedding anniversary. Pres tried to back up the truck to find better…
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Losing the freedom of camping
Being under “shelter at home” orders has given me a new perspective on the many freedoms I have taken for granted. It seems like overnight the world has “closed” its streets, shops, cafes, parks, beaches, and even our public lands. When I do venture out for essentials, the atmosphere is filled with fear behind masked faces. I am in my…
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Holding playing cards hack
Playing a card game is a favorite pastime while camping. Many of us have pain or hand fatigue while holding our hand of playing cards. Some folks due to arthritis, or perhaps from a disability. Kid’s small hands can find it hard to hold a full hand of cards as well. While pondering how to continue game time without pain, my…
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Camping at The Indians Ventana Wilderness
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Guardian angels in the desert
Pres drove our rig through some sandy washes, around a fallen Joshua tree, and over some narrow, rocky sections with cactus and brush adorning our camper with new desert pinstripes. We were eager to find the mine designated on our map for a turn-out in which to camp to enjoy a special Valentine’s Day dinner. Earlier that day, we had…
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Big Sur’s San Martin Top
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