On my trip home from Overland Expo our dog Triss decided to modify the valve on my Therm-A-Rest pad. She was bored and the pad was available for her to chew on. Once her modifications were done the valve was shot and the pad would no longer hold air. Once home I checked the company…
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Getting Trail Ready, Other Stuff
Spring 2014 and Back to my Normal Reality
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Now that winter is drawing to a close I can start thinking about the adventure season.. Living in my alternate reality in Summit county leads to an interesting winter and allows me to meet new folks from around the globe. Teaching skiing provides me with a way to both share one of my passions, exercise…
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Winter Activities
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It has been some time since I have posted. I figured it was time to let everyone know what I have been upto. Winter has been bringing me to another activity, skiing. I spent many years as a youth on the mountain with skis on my feet and last year I figured it was time…
Other Stuff, Service & Warranty
Cabin Filter Replacement with a surprise
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Today’s project involved replacing the cabin filter in My Toyota FJ Cruiser. If you have not done this it is an easy task. The filter is located behind the glove box and is easily removed by squeezing the 2 tabs in. When I pulled the filter out I got a big surprise. The area above…
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Pike National Forest Trashed
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On Saturday of Memorial Day weekend we headed up Gold Camp Road/ Old Stage for a picnic. I know I have seen the area in bad shape but what we saw today shocked and saddened me. I respect our forest and value it a resource for us all to use. I most cases what we…