Jeff at Bar 10, trikes and planes in background. My trike. Living room, dining room Bar 10 Lodge

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Jeff at Bar 10, trikes and planes in background. My trike. Living room, dining room Bar 10 Lodge"

Transcription

1 Monday, October 23, 2017 Cobra flight #609, PIC #622, 4 landings Zion Canyon, Bruce Canyon, Escalante, Stevens Arch, San Juan Goosenecks, Bluff Dirt Road I got a great night sleep, and woke up a little early today, in the pre-dawn darkness to look around. We packed up all our gear and took the caretaker (forgot his name) took a picture of me two on the front lawn. I could see my trike tied down on the ramp, it has survived the night. We had huge breakfast that would need to last me the rest of the day. The Bar10 Lodge was the comfiest place I have ever flown into, great food, gas, decent rooms. We paid $250 each for 5 meals and 2 nights. The meals were worth $100, so that s only $75/night for the rooms. A good deal, and I ll definitely will be back for a longer stay in the future. Bar10: 9:57 am Escalante: 1:11 pm Escalante: 3:14 pm Cal Black: 4:29 pm Cal Black: 5:10 pm Bluff: 6:10 pm Days Airtime: 5.6 hrs Total PIC Time: Total Logged Time: Jeff at Bar 10, trikes and planes in background. Living room, dining room Bar 10 Lodge My trike

2 Here I am all packed up, doing a final check on my GoPro cameras before take off. I was filling up my GoPro memory cards and had to delete a bunch of the files, where I accidently left the camera on during boring terrain. I would be careful with video for the rest of the trip. We were fat on fuel and could fly anywhere today. The caretaker had topped off our fuel jugs one last time to carry along with us in the back seat. We only had vague plans to head north for Zion and Bryce Canyon, and then turn east. Paul had to be home Tuesday night and we would play it by ear today.

3 I took off, looped around the pattern and did a touch and go (above), never letting the nose wheel touch down. I climbed out, turned to the north and flew past the Bar 10 Lodge one last time, then headed up the canyon to the north.

4 We flew north over relatively boring terrain, at least when compared to the Grand Canyon. We flew past Stout Airfield at Hurricane, Utah, the airfield we would have had to fly to for gas yesterday if we couldn t get some at Bar10.

5 The wind picked up and we started to climb to get clear of the rotors. I unfortunately, that meant climbing to ft, where the winds were even stronger. I recognized this sharply defined ridge from our trip here in 2014.

6 We flew over the top of Zion Canyon. Very spectacular from above. It would be amazing to fly this canyon down low. The next slide is a shot looking straight down into a steeply walled canyon in Zion.

7 Zion Canyon

8 I looked over to the right and saw the Zion Ponderosa Ranch, a dude ranch I stayed at 3 years ago with my daughter on a road trip to California.

9 We worked our way to the northeast towards Bryce Canyon National Park. The winds aloft were getting stronger, out of west and the terrain higher. We had to climb up to 12,000ft to stay in relatively smooth air. This is a picture of the pinnacles of Bryce at the southern end of the park.

10 This is a view about halfway up the ridge, looking back along our track to the southern part of Bryce Canyon National Park.

11 Here we looking towards the northern end. Bryce Canyon Airport is back in there. We considered landing there for a break but it was into some strong winds and at the base of mountain. We keep on going towards Escalante.

12 We flew out toward the high peak at the center of the picture above. It is called Barney Top. It did not look that threatening, but as we approached we were hit by some really strong turbulence. It was probably a combination of thermals, and 30 mph winds coming from the direction of Barney Top. I eventually climbed up to 12,900 ft to get to slightly smoother air. We had planned on landing at Escalante which was now over 7000 ft below us. I was not sure about crawling down into that deep hole, to land there. But Paul talked me into it.

13 Paul and I had landed in Escalante back in It is a great little airport. Nice pilots lounge, showers etc. I slowly worked my way down waiting to get clobbered by the rotor, but the winds gently died down to nothing. We speculated that the rough air we felt earlier was wind blowing up against a light colored, thermal generating ridge. We landed here and took a long break. The high winds discouraged us from flying up to Mineral Canyon or Dirty Devil. We decided to head for Bluff, UT tonight and head home tomorrow.

14 We took off and headed east for Lake Powell. I saw this cottonwood tree in a tributary stream of the Escalante River.

15 It was an endless maze of canyons our here.

16 As we approached Lake Powell, I kept my eyes peeled for Stevens Arch. It is visible at the center of the picture above.

17 The span of Stevens Arch is 220 ft.

18 From Stevens Arch is was a just a few miles to one of the tributary arms of Lake Powell. This was probably the scariest part of the flight. I went to my mental happy spot and ignored the lack of landout options for the next 3 or 4 minutes.

19 This is better, lots of flat stretches of sandstone I could attempt a landing.

20 As I approached Cal Black, I saw the distinct shape of a delta wing trike parked on the ramp. As I taxied over to the fuel pump, the pilot came over to greet me. It was Hein, from South Africa. He was very excited to see two trikes out here, in the middle of nowhere. Hein was an engineer on a luxury yacht and had taken 6 weeks vacation to fly to the Seattle area, buy a nice Tanarg trike, pack up a bunch of camping gear and then fly across the western US. I think he went over towards the Grand Tetons, then headed south across Wyoming and Utah and had landed a half an hour before we did. He was heading towards Monument Valley, then south to Tuscon where he would store his trike until his next trip out here. He asked if he could join us, and I said sure. We were planning on camping on a dirt road next to a Cliff near the Bluff Airport, but if it was windy we would continue on to Bluff. We filled up with gas and then took off for Bluff. The push to talk button on Hein s radio was not working well, so we told him that if he got separated from us, head for Bluff.

21 We took off across some very rugged country with crazy slot canyons the drained into the San Juan River.

22 I made it to the San Juan, then crossed over to the south side which is flatter, and had a web of dirt roads you could land on.

23 We crossed the Goosenecks and flew over Mexican Hat, visible a the center of the picture above.

24 One of the reasons I wanted head over to Bluff was the check a possible dirt road landing strip next to the edge of the San Juan Goosenecks. I saw it after departing Bluff two weeks ago and it looked like a perfect place to land if the winds were dead calm.

25 The crazy LZ road overlooks a cut off meander of the San Juan River.

26 The winds were not calm today, so we continued on to Bluff.

27 We crossed the Comb Ridge were it is cut in half by the San Juan River.

28 I landed at Bluff and saw Hein s trike parked on the ramp.

29 Hein was waiting for us. I wonder what would have happened if we had landed on the dirt road? I pulled over to the side of the taxiway to scoot past him and tied down on the ramp. Paul and Hein camped under their trike wings. It got windy later on and I moved my tent up against the lee side of the hangar. I set up my gas stove which also served as a campfire. We cooked up some freeze dried meals, and then called it a day. We would get up early tomorrow and fly to Monument Valley. Check out Hein s Tanarg, piled high with gear. Left to right, Paul, Hein, Jeff

30 Here is my GPS track from today s flight. Zion Bryce Canyon Escalante Airport Stevens Arch Cal Black Airport Bluff Airport Lake Powell Marble Airport Dirt Road Airport Bar10 G R A N D C A N Y O N

Airtime: 3.3. Airtime: 1.1

Airtime: 3.3. Airtime: 1.1 Sunday, October 22, 2017 Cobra flight #607, PIC #620, 2 landings National Canyon, Havasu Canyon, Grand Gulch Bar10: Airtime: 3.3 10:44 am Bar10: 2:04 pm Sunday, October 22, 2017 Cobra flight #608, PIC

More information

We crossed over to the north and crossed over to the wide Piedra Valley. Mike passed over head and I snapped this picture of him (left).

We crossed over to the north and crossed over to the wide Piedra Valley. Mike passed over head and I snapped this picture of him (left). Thursday, September 10, 2009 285th Cobra flight, 296th PIC, 3 landings Williams Lake, Weminuche Valley, Chimney Rock, Aztec, Navajo Airport, Pagosa Junction Pagosa: 8:40am Aztec: 11:05am Aztec: 11:55am

More information

I called Joe and Mark, two trike pilots in El Paso to let them know we were coming. They arranged hanger space for us at Cielo Dorado Airport.

I called Joe and Mark, two trike pilots in El Paso to let them know we were coming. They arranged hanger space for us at Cielo Dorado Airport. Friday August 27, 2010 328th Cobra flight, 338th PIC, 3 landings Rio Salado Box, VLA, Monticello Canyon, TorC, Elephant Butte, Caballo, Hatch Valley Cielo Dorado Lonny Coots is having a fly-in at his farm

More information

Marble: 7:09 am Creede: 1:01 pm Today s Airtime: 5.8 hrs Cartographic length 351 miles. Total PIC Time: Total Logged Time 1623.

Marble: 7:09 am Creede: 1:01 pm Today s Airtime: 5.8 hrs Cartographic length 351 miles. Total PIC Time: Total Logged Time 1623. Monday, September 11, 2017 Cobra flight #600, PIC #613, 1 landings Misty Meadows, Clear Creek Falls, Lost Lakes, Ute Ridge, Silex, Rio Grande Pyramid, Hossick Lake, Pagosa Peak, Chama Headwaters and Falls,

More information

Saturday, May 30, 2018 Cobra flight #632, PIC #645, 3 landings Rio San Jose, Salado Creek, Puerco Ruins, La Ventana, Nuestra Senora, Puerco Volcanos

Saturday, May 30, 2018 Cobra flight #632, PIC #645, 3 landings Rio San Jose, Salado Creek, Puerco Ruins, La Ventana, Nuestra Senora, Puerco Volcanos Saturday, May 30, 2018 Cobra flight #632, PIC #645, 3 landings Rio San Jose, Salado Creek, Puerco Ruins, La Ventana, Nuestra Senora, Puerco Volcanos Belen: 6:43 am Belen: 9:45 am Today s Airtime: 3.0 Total

More information

Coyote Gulch, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah, Spring Break 2009

Coyote Gulch, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah, Spring Break 2009 Coyote Gulch, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah, Spring Break 2009 This year, Jen and I decided to revive a tradition begun in our early years together: a yearly Spring Break trip to southern

More information

Around Page, Arizona and Southeastern Utah (U17A Part 1)

Around Page, Arizona and Southeastern Utah (U17A Part 1) Around Page, Arizona and Southeastern Utah (U17A Part 1) For a two-week hiking and sightseeing trip centered on Utah and the Colorado Plateau area, I began with repeat stays in Page, Arizona and Monticello,

More information

UTAH S NATIONAL PARK TOUR

UTAH S NATIONAL PARK TOUR UTAH S NATIONAL PARK TOUR DAY 1 Each client needs to check in any time at the fabulous Aria Hotel located in the heart of Las Vegas. We will meet at 6pm for a one hour orientation explaining the schedule

More information

Draft II - Trip Report by Kurt Wibbenmeyer

Draft II - Trip Report by Kurt Wibbenmeyer Draft II - Trip Report by Kurt Wibbenmeyer COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB FAIRWEATHER MOUNTAIN EXPEDITION 2010 TEAM Rich McAdams Leader Mike Butyn Wayne Herrick Gerry Roach Bill Blazek Dave Covill Jim Rickard

More information

BRYCE CANYON COUNTRY. A twisted tree endures rugged life on the rim of the Paunsaugunt Plateau.

BRYCE CANYON COUNTRY. A twisted tree endures rugged life on the rim of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. BRYCE CANYON COUNTRY Grand Staircase - Paunsaugunt Plateau Scenic backways itinerary A twisted tree endures rugged life on the rim of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Travel to Bryce Canyon Country. Lodging check-in,

More information

Best of the Southwest - National Geographic Sweepstakes

Best of the Southwest - National Geographic Sweepstakes SAMPLE ITINERARY Friday June 15th, 2018 - Friday June 22nd, 2018 Best of the Southwest - National Geographic Sweepstakes Program Meals Friday June 15th Saturday June 16th Sunday June 17th Day 1: Arrive

More information

Saturday, October 27, 2018 Cobra flight #655, PIC #665, 2 landings Pueblo Viejo, Cebolita, Cerro Alto, High Lonesome

Saturday, October 27, 2018 Cobra flight #655, PIC #665, 2 landings Pueblo Viejo, Cebolita, Cerro Alto, High Lonesome Saturday, October 27, 2018 Cobra flight #655, PIC #665, 2 landings Pueblo Viejo, Cebolita, Cerro Alto, High Lonesome Belen: 7:53 am (MDT) St Johns: 9:32 am (MST) Airtime 2.7 hrs Cobra flight #656, PIC

More information

Bryce Canyon Country ATV Multi-Day Itinerary

Bryce Canyon Country ATV Multi-Day Itinerary Bryce Canyon Country ATV Multi-Day Itinerary Look for more trail information and maps on these web-sites listed below. www. Casto Canyon Kick off your ATV adventure with this 36 mile round-trip ride through

More information

Tandem Training Flights

Tandem Training Flights Tandem Training Flights Introduction A tandem training flight is a great way for someone to learn some of the basics of flying a paraglider. An experienced pilot will be in control of the flight at all

More information

UTAH 2016 CANYONLANDS

UTAH 2016 CANYONLANDS UTAH 2016 CANYONLANDS THE WHITE RIM TRAIL MAY 17, 2016 We left the cabin at 7:30 a.m. The goal was to get to Great Basin National Park that night. We took Highway 6 towards Tonopah and decided to go north

More information

BryceCanyon Country. Destination Vacation Itinerary.

BryceCanyon Country. Destination Vacation Itinerary. BryceCanyon Country Destination Vacation Itinerary Thisisanitinerarythatoutlinesasix-dayvacationexperienceintheBryceCanyon Countryarea.Theitinerarybeginsonthewestandconcludesonthenorthwest endofscenicbyway12,butcanbeadjustedtosuitanytravelplans.

More information

Copyright 2018 Ron Gentry & Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry. Welcome to Ron & Caryl s 2018 Adventure in the Canyons of the Southwest

Copyright 2018 Ron Gentry & Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry. Welcome to Ron & Caryl s 2018 Adventure in the Canyons of the Southwest Welcome to Ron & Caryl s 2018 Adventure in the Canyons of the Southwest Ron & Caryl s Adventure in the Canyons of the Southwest On September 8, 2018 we flew to St. George, UT to begin our tour of the canyons

More information

GOING CAMPING HAL AMES

GOING CAMPING HAL AMES GOING CAMPING HAL AMES Robert did not like camping. He liked his house, his bed and his shower. When he was eight years old his father had taken him on their first, and last, camping trip together. It

More information

Glacier National Park, MT

Glacier National Park, MT Glacier National Park, MT July 28 Aug. 1, 2010 We decided to go to Glacier National Park for our family vacation this year. We had a great time seeing beautiful scenery and a variety of wildlife which

More information

STURGIS 75 th An Epoch Ride

STURGIS 75 th An Epoch Ride STURGIS 75 th An Epoch Ride "Let's go to Sturgis, it will be the 75th and would be a killer ride". That was how the discussion went in July 2014 at my 40th High School Reunion. I hadn't seen any of these

More information

20-Day Southwest American Adventure

20-Day Southwest American Adventure 20-Day Southwest American Adventure The Southwest region of the United States is one that captivates so many adventurers hearts. Can you imagine yourself a homesteader crossing this vast land and coming

More information

Southwest Utah Explorer

Southwest Utah Explorer Southwest Utah Explorer Bryce, Zion, the North Rim, and the Less-Discovered Places October 11 19, 2018 The most remote place in the continental United States? Just south of Highway 12, in southern Utah.

More information

Frommer's Family Vacations In The National Parks (Park Guides) By Charles P. Wohlforth

Frommer's Family Vacations In The National Parks (Park Guides) By Charles P. Wohlforth Frommer's Family Vacations In The National Parks (Park Guides) By Charles P. Wohlforth Our country is home to 59 national parks and each is worthy of a visit.. Much of the park is best seen by boat and

More information

CIRCLE THE AMERICAN WEST

CIRCLE THE AMERICAN WEST CIRCLE THE AMERICAN WEST 15 Day Tour from Denver to Denver May 31- June 14, 2019 Mother Nature has loaded the West with stunning scenery, and on this National Parks tour, you ll witness some of natures

More information

Great Basin Drive, Yosemite to Las Vegas (C18A-3)

Great Basin Drive, Yosemite to Las Vegas (C18A-3) Great Basin Drive, Yosemite to Las Vegas (C18A-3) After finishing up with the California parks, I left Yosemite and entered the Great Basin, which spans a large area east of the Sierra Nevada mountains

More information

Hiking Las Vegas.com

Hiking Las Vegas.com Hike: Mt. Wilson via First Creek Canyon route Trailhead: First Creek marked Distance: 10 miles up and back Elevation gain: 3,400 feet Elevation of Peak: 7,070 feet Time: 7 to 9 hours (up and back) Difficulty:

More information

THE NATIONAL PARKS V 8 TOUR

THE NATIONAL PARKS V 8 TOUR THE NATIONAL PARKS V 8 TOUR This National Tour will visit the spectacular red rocks and canyon country of Western Colorado and Eastern Utah, with a few high mountains thrown in for additional flavor. The

More information

Safety Briefing Jannen Kisat Nordic Junior Gliding Championships

Safety Briefing Jannen Kisat Nordic Junior Gliding Championships Safety Briefing 6.7.2108 By default flying is dangerous But we can make it safe SAFETY IS Personal attitude Communication Common rules REALLY BASICS Always look to the direction of banking! MORE BASICS

More information

Durango. Durango Whitewater Park

Durango. Durango Whitewater Park High Adventure Along Colorado s Million Dollar Highway Durango If you re looking for a multi-day trip of Jaw-dropping adventure in the Colorado mountains look no further! This guide outlays 4 days through

More information

MY FIRST TRIP Hal Ames

MY FIRST TRIP Hal Ames MY FIRST TRIP Hal Ames Our school had planned the trip for us to study English during our holiday from school. We would be gone for three weeks. This would be the longest I had ever been away from my family.

More information

Internet TripTik. From : Zion National Park, Ut Stop At Stop At Stop At Stop At Stop At. : Bryce Canyon National Park, Ut : Arches National Park, Ut

Internet TripTik. From : Zion National Park, Ut Stop At Stop At Stop At Stop At Stop At. : Bryce Canyon National Park, Ut : Arches National Park, Ut MAP: Overview Internet TripTik From : Zion National Stop At Stop At Stop At Stop At Stop At To : Bryce Canyon National Park, Ut : Arches National : Canyonlands National : Monument Valley, Utah : Kayenta,

More information

(west) onto Charleston Boulevard. Drive 16 miles on Charleston and turn right into Red Rock

(west) onto Charleston Boulevard. Drive 16 miles on Charleston and turn right into Red Rock Hike: North Peak and Ice Box Overlook up and back Trailhead: 2.5 miles up the Rocky Gap Road not mark Distance: 5 miles round trip Elevation gain: 2,694 feet Elevation Peak: 7,094 feet Time: 3 to 5 hours

More information

Mt. Eolus and North Eolus

Mt. Eolus and North Eolus Mt. Eolus and North Eolus Difficulty: Class 3 Exposure: Summit Elev.: Mt. Eolus: 14,083 feet N. Eolus: 14,039 feet Camp Elev.: 11,100 feet Elevation Gain: 3,200' starting at Chicago Basin 6,300' starting

More information

Vision for national parks highway has Grand County hole

Vision for national parks highway has Grand County hole Vision for national parks highway has Grand County hole BY LEE DAVIDSON THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE PUBLISHED: DECEMBER 15, 2014 10:37AM UPDATED: DECEMBER 15, 2014 11:20AM For fellow legislators touring the

More information

ENGL-3 Mia's Hot Air Balloon Ride

ENGL-3 Mia's Hot Air Balloon Ride ENGL-3 Mia's Hot Air Balloon Ride [Exam ID:29V7SF] Scan Number:9396 Read the following passage and answer questions 1 through 18. Mia's Hot Air Balloon Ride 1 Mia could not sleep Saturday night. She was

More information

Alaska Backpacking Journey to Oz

Alaska Backpacking Journey to Oz St. Elias Alpine Guides, LLC Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska (888) 933-5427 (907) 345-9048 www.steliasguides.com Alaska Backpacking Journey to Oz Traversing some of the most stunning terrain in

More information

Sunday, November 15, 2009 America Online: Gphurd

Sunday, November 15, 2009 America Online: Gphurd Page 1 of 4 Subj: Hello from Tahiti!! Date: 9/24/2009 To: woodfam9@msn.com, Schneidaz@aol.com, sacaezelle@hotmail.com, ELcousins@juno.com, bartonpb@execulink.com, RandL205@etex.net, ault1944@cox.net, cjchism@cox.net,

More information

Measurements, Weight and Pictures Please read all of this, will take you 5 minutes. : )

Measurements, Weight and Pictures Please read all of this, will take you 5 minutes. : ) Measurements, Weight and Pictures Please read all of this, will take you 5 minutes. : ) Below is the information for how you submit your measurements to track your progress and your pictures for the 6-week

More information

Arches of the. Sandflats Area. By Virginia Allen

Arches of the. Sandflats Area. By Virginia Allen Arches of the Sandflats Area By Virginia Allen TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Dedication Road Log Arches 1. Perforated View Arch 2. Fee Booth Arch 3. Windsong Arch 4. Weird Arch 5. Resting Arch 6. Bike

More information

Hole in the Rock Scenic Backway

Hole in the Rock Scenic Backway Hole in the Rock Scenic Backway The Hole in the Rock Scenic Backway leads one along the pioneer path created by a Mormon Expedition. Approximately 55 miles one-way from Highway 12 to the Hole-inthe-Rock,

More information

On Monday 18/09, we drive from Newport where the cars arrive to our hotel near New York or New Jersey City (TBC) Tuesday 19/09, we start our tour,

On Monday 18/09, we drive from Newport where the cars arrive to our hotel near New York or New Jersey City (TBC) Tuesday 19/09, we start our tour, On Monday 18/09, we drive from Newport where the cars arrive to our hotel near New York or New Jersey City (TBC) Tuesday 19/09, we start our tour, and as most of us want to drive through New York, our

More information

NEAR MISS. Unit 1. Describe the picture. Radiotelephony - Listening. Plain English - Listening for gist. Plain English - Listening for detail

NEAR MISS. Unit 1. Describe the picture. Radiotelephony - Listening. Plain English - Listening for gist. Plain English - Listening for detail Unit 1 NEAR MISS 1a Describe the picture Describe what you can see in the picture. Use the words in the box. smaller starboard behind tall obscured twin clear angle towards larger 1 The 747 was heading

More information

National Transportation Safety Board Aviation Accident Final Report

National Transportation Safety Board Aviation Accident Final Report National Transportation Safety Board Aviation Accident Final Report Location: Juneau, AK Accident Number: Date & Time: 07/31/2006, 1130 AKD Registration: N93356 Aircraft: de Havilland DHC-3 Aircraft Damage:

More information

Discipline / Subject: Geography, STEM. Topic: Topographic Maps, Augmented Reality. Grade Level: 3-6; others with modifications

Discipline / Subject: Geography, STEM. Topic: Topographic Maps, Augmented Reality. Grade Level: 3-6; others with modifications Building the Trail: Augmented Reality Topographic Trail Map Developed by: Jen Reiter, 2014 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail Created February, 2018 Barry James, Science Teacher Discipline / Subject: Geography,

More information

On the road... to Hugo

On the road... to Hugo On the road... to Hugo Where is Hugo, Colorado? And why would we go there? First, I love an adventure. In addition, I was inspired after talking with a Shaman, drum maker, jeweler about his book project.

More information

CAHSEE on Target UC Davis, School and University Partnerships Student Workbook: Writing Applications Strand

CAHSEE on Target UC Davis, School and University Partnerships Student Workbook: Writing Applications Strand The Hiking Trip I never wanted to come on this stupid old hiking trip anyway! His voice echoed, shrill and panicked, across the narrow canyon. His father stopped, chest heaving with the effort of the climb,

More information

The temperature is nice at this time of year, but water is already starting to be scarce.

The temperature is nice at this time of year, but water is already starting to be scarce. In March of 2003, Scott Morrison and I went backpacking in the Grand Canyon. The temperature is nice at this time of year, but water is already starting to be scarce. Another issue with this time of year

More information

Location. Complimentary Inclusions. Getting There

Location. Complimentary Inclusions. Getting There Overlooking starkly beautiful desert scenery and the Southwest s iconic flat-topped mesa rock formations, Amangiri ( peaceful mountain ) is located in the USA s Grand Circle region. Five national parks,

More information

Three Sisters Wilderness Oct. 2009

Three Sisters Wilderness Oct. 2009 Three Sisters Wilderness Oct. 2009 I was in Bend, OR and had the whole day to travel back to Boise so I decided to take a hike to the popular Green Lakes and summit the South Sister in Three Sisters Wilderness.

More information

Cotswold Gliding Club: Site briefing for visiting power pilots Version 1.0 September Aston Down airfield

Cotswold Gliding Club: Site briefing for visiting power pilots Version 1.0 September Aston Down airfield Aston Down airfield Site briefing for visiting power pilots At a glance GPS position N51deg42.358 W002deg07.916 (WGS84) Airfield local frequency 129.975 (not always manned) Call sign Aston Down Contact

More information

Typical senario s that may be encountered on a cross country and often constitute the crux points of a flight.

Typical senario s that may be encountered on a cross country and often constitute the crux points of a flight. Module 4a Transition: referring to that part of a flight which entails getting from one place to another (in the most efficient way through effective height management) Typical senario s that may be encountered

More information

National Parks and Beyond

National Parks and Beyond National Parks and Beyond Canyons, Mesas and Hoodoos Nevada Utah Arizona Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Las Vegas, Nevada Begin your adventure under the neon lights of Las Vegas, an oasis in

More information

AOTA ArtTrek Locations

AOTA ArtTrek Locations AOTA ArtTrek Locations ArtTrek is a summer-long Grand County, CO art adventure. Highlighted by snow-covered mountain vistas and rolling meadows threaded with sparkling streams and rivers, numerous sites

More information

Emily Rose Pazosʼ Most Creative Winning Entry

Emily Rose Pazosʼ Most Creative Winning Entry Emily Rose Pazosʼ Most Creative Winning Entry I climbed out of the snowdrift and brushed myself off. Whew! That was a close one! I was lucky not to have hit a tree when the front ski tips of my snowmobile

More information

Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing via Marangu Route 6 day-itinerary

Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing via Marangu Route 6 day-itinerary Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing via Marangu Route 6 day-itinerary (For the 5-day route, simply exclude the additional acclimatisation day at Horombo hut - day 3 on the itinerary below.) Total hiking distance:

More information

Southwest Family Adventure. 7 Days

Southwest Family Adventure. 7 Days Southwest Family Adventure 7 Days Southwest Family Adventure See three amazing National Parks Grand Canyon, Bryce, and Zion on this epic camping trip designed with families in mind. Every day offers magnificent

More information

SAMPLE HIKING TRIPS Made with love by your CUHC Officers

SAMPLE HIKING TRIPS Made with love by your CUHC Officers SAMPLE HIKING TRIPS Made with love by your CUHC Officers DISCLAIMER: Be sure to check trail conditions and weather before you hit the trail! IMPORTANT: Permits and wilderness regulations are frequently

More information

Camelot Comes to Life at Village of Pinehurst Playground

Camelot Comes to Life at Village of Pinehurst Playground Camelot Comes to Life at Village of Pinehurst Playground Cannon Park Playground is Favorite Kids Attraction Monday, November 18, 2013 In 1994, two years before former First Lady Hillary Clinton suggested

More information

Charnley Explorer June 24 - July 15, 2018 Bachsten Creek and the Charnley River. Second draft: 14 November 2017

Charnley Explorer June 24 - July 15, 2018 Bachsten Creek and the Charnley River. Second draft: 14 November 2017 Charnley Explorer June 24 - July 15, 2018 Bachsten Creek and the Charnley River. Second draft: 14 November 2017 The best part of the original section one is now part of out Gibb Road Gorges trip. The dates

More information

Instruction Manual. A step-by-step guide to building your own igloo. Andy Meldrum All rights are reserved.

Instruction Manual. A step-by-step guide to building your own igloo. Andy Meldrum All rights are reserved. Instruction Manual A step-by-step guide to building your own igloo. Andy Meldrum 2007 1 Contents 1 Introduction 2 Get properly kitted up. 3 Choose and prepare your site. 4 Create the base. 5 Mark out the

More information

Southern Utah University Hike Brochure

Southern Utah University Hike Brochure Southern Utah University Hike Brochure Taylor Creek Trail Twenty minutes from Cedar City Red Hollow An hour and a half from Cedar City Fees: Entrance fee to Kolb Canyon Length: 5 miles round trip Length:

More information

Trekking at Peuma Hue

Trekking at Peuma Hue Trekking at Peuma Hue Peuma Hue is a paradise for those who love hiking and trekking. A large variety of trails cross pristine forest, ancient rocks and stunning waterfalls with beautiful views over the

More information

World. Drive Holidays. Guided Seattle to Denver 16 Days / 15 Nights. Available Summer, Autumn. Day 1 - Seattle Arrival

World. Drive Holidays. Guided Seattle to Denver 16 Days / 15 Nights. Available Summer, Autumn. Day 1 - Seattle Arrival Canada & Yellowstone Guided Motorcycle Tour Guided Seattle to Denver 16 Days / 15 Nights Available Summer, Autumn This once in a lifetime journey takes you from the emerald waters of Seattle, through the

More information

File No WORLD TRADE CENTER TASK FORCE INTERVIEW FIREFIGHTER KEITH FACCILONGA. Interview Date: December 4, 2001

File No WORLD TRADE CENTER TASK FORCE INTERVIEW FIREFIGHTER KEITH FACCILONGA. Interview Date: December 4, 2001 File No. 9110227 WORLD TRADE CENTER TASK FORCE INTERVIEW FIREFIGHTER KEITH FACCILONGA Interview Date: December 4, 2001 Transcribed by Laurie A. Collins K. FACCILONGA 2 CHIEF KENAHAN: 5:38 and this is Battalion

More information

Excelsior Pass Avalanche Accident January 1, 2008

Excelsior Pass Avalanche Accident January 1, 2008 Excelsior Pass Avalanche Accident January 1, 2008 Accident Summary Time: 1 January 2008, approximately 13:00 hrs Location: Near Excelsior Pass to east of Church Mt, Northern Washington Cascades WA Activity:

More information

COSTA RICA. True Missions Story. Trapped! (Picture 1)

COSTA RICA. True Missions Story. Trapped! (Picture 1) (Picture 1) (Picture 2) (Picture 3) (Picture 4) True Missions Story Hey, Teachers! The manual on CD contains Slide Show Presentations for the True Missions Story. There are two versions to choose from,

More information

Mount Daly a Most Prominent Peak via South Ridge

Mount Daly a Most Prominent Peak via South Ridge Mount Daly a Most Prominent Peak via South Ridge Difficulty: Class 3 Exposure: Exposed in places along the ridge Summit Elevation: 13,305 Elevation Gain: 4100 from trailhead; 1800 from Capitol Lake camp

More information

The Wonderful Vintage Mooney Group Fly-In to Lake Tahoe - June 2008

The Wonderful Vintage Mooney Group Fly-In to Lake Tahoe - June 2008 The Wonderful Vintage Mooney Group Fly-In to Lake Tahoe - June 2008 This is a story about what I expected would be a wonderful weekend with the Vintage Mooney Group (VMG) at Lake Tahoe (TVL) CA, with Kim

More information

HARD. Preventing. Nosegear Touchdowns

HARD. Preventing. Nosegear Touchdowns Preventing HARD Nosegear Touchdowns In recent years, there has been an increase in the incidence of significant structural damage to commercial airplanes from hard nosegear touchdowns. In most cases, the

More information

Canyons of South-Western USA

Canyons of South-Western USA Canyons of South-Western USA The canyon is calling and I must follow... 30 April to 19 May 2018 29 April to 18 May 2019 Trip Length: 20 days / nights Minimum 6 guests / Maximum 11 guests (Maximum numbers

More information

Non-motorized Trail Plan & Proposal. August 8, 2014

Non-motorized Trail Plan & Proposal. August 8, 2014 Town of Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming and the Star Valley Ranch Association in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Greys River Ranger District Non-motorized Trail Plan

More information

The Camper. Kirsten James. Copyright 2018

The Camper. Kirsten James. Copyright 2018 The Camper By Kirsten James Copyright 2018 niketa0000@hotmail.com FADE IN EXT. WOODED AREA CLEARING - DAY A hatchback car pulls up and parks. Out climbs, 30 s, slim, short hair wearing jeans and a sweatshirt.

More information

Otago Central Rail Trail, New Zealand - As told by The Fat Controller AKA Mike Lee

Otago Central Rail Trail, New Zealand - As told by The Fat Controller AKA Mike Lee Otago Central Rail Trail, New Zealand - As told by The Fat Controller AKA Mike Lee In February 2015, while things were very quiet at work, a colleague and I decided that we should visit New Zealand and

More information

Mark Warther $2695 PP Dbl (plus air) Warther Tours can handle all air arrangements

Mark Warther $2695 PP Dbl (plus air) Warther Tours can handle all air arrangements Warther Tours Presents: Trains & Parks of Colorado August 3rd - 11th, 2019 With train expert and Colorado enthusiast, Mark Warther as featured in Home & Away Magazine Travel Colorado with train expert

More information

Mt. Elbert East Ridge

Mt. Elbert East Ridge Mt. Elbert East Ridge Difficulty: Class 1 Exposure: None Summit Elev.: 14,440 feet Trailhead Elev.: 10,400 feet Elevation Gain: 4,100 feet Roundtrip Length: 8.5 miles Trailhead: South Elbert (near Twin

More information

Route #2) Mt. Massive - Southwest Slopes

Route #2) Mt. Massive - Southwest Slopes Route #2) Mt. Massive - Southwest Slopes Difficulty: Class 2 Ski: Advanced, D6 / R2 / III Exposure: Summit Elevation: Trailhead Elevation: Elevation Gain: Round-trip Length: Trailhead: County Sheriff:

More information

Zion National Park/Gooseberry Weekend

Zion National Park/Gooseberry Weekend WATCH THE VIDEO Zion National Park/Gooseberry Weekend LENGTH: 3 Days / 2 Nights ACCOMMODATIONS: Camping FITNESS LEVEL: Intermediate For up-to-date pricing and dates, please visit our website. This fun-filled

More information

FINAL REPORT. Investigation into the incident of aircraft SAAB-SAFIR 91D, registration OE-KSS, at LKTB on 11 September Prague October 2005

FINAL REPORT. Investigation into the incident of aircraft SAAB-SAFIR 91D, registration OE-KSS, at LKTB on 11 September Prague October 2005 Ref. No 439/05/ZZ Copy No: 3 FINAL REPORT Investigation into the incident of aircraft SAAB-SAFIR 91D, registration OE-KSS, at LKTB on 11 September 2005 Prague October 2005 A) Introduction Operator: Aircraft

More information

Dreamscapes of the American Southwest. Las Vegas to Salt Lake City

Dreamscapes of the American Southwest. Las Vegas to Salt Lake City Dreamscapes of the American Southwest Las Vegas to Salt Lake City Day 1: Grand Canyon National Park and Lake Powell Premium Lodging: Lake Powell Resort: Page, AZ Departing from Las Vegas, our journey will

More information

The Day I Killed Someone

The Day I Killed Someone The Day I Killed Someone By Jamison Hill The Bold Italic Editors Apr 6 Illustration by Raisa Yavneh I stood there on the Napa River Bridge, gripping the railing for what seemed like the longest time, trying

More information

The West Coast California Part 2

The West Coast California Part 2 The West Coast California Part 2 I have wanted to visit Yosemite National Park for years, always saying one day I ll get there. Well the time is here and I m going to spend 6 days exploring as much as

More information

National Transportation Safety Board Aviation Accident Final Report

National Transportation Safety Board Aviation Accident Final Report National Transportation Safety Board Aviation Accident Final Report Location: Waterville, ME Accident Number: Date & Time: 01/24/2002, 1930 EST Registration: N8RQ Aircraft: Cessna 208B Aircraft Damage:

More information

White Pass Railroad. Dog Sled Mysher s Camp. Cruise Line

White Pass Railroad. Dog Sled Mysher s Camp. Cruise Line Date of Cruise Aug, 2018 Would recommend to other Special Needs Families? Comments Rode rail cars up White Pass while listening to speakers over the PA system and within our car. At the summit, the kids

More information

Internship experience with TRANSPOREON GROUP Americas Martin Unglert

Internship experience with TRANSPOREON GROUP Americas Martin Unglert Internship experience with TRANSPOREON GROUP Americas 2014 Martin Unglert Table of Contents: 1. Housing... 3 2. Work experience... 4 3. Travelling experience... 6 4. Conclusion... 8 Experience Internship

More information

Bureau of Land Management Public Lands Guide Northwest District

Bureau of Land Management Public Lands Guide Northwest District Bureau of Land Management Public Lands Guide Northwest District NORTHWEST Fee Site Restrooms Picnic Sites Developed Campgrounds Farmington Field Office (505) 564-7600 Alien Run Mountain Bike Trail Angel

More information

Location: Height: Access: Distance: Elevation: Season: Difficulty: Lat/Long: Directions:

Location: Height: Access: Distance: Elevation: Season: Difficulty: Lat/Long: Directions: Upper Eagle Falls Upper Eagle Falls (~20 ft.) is a short hike up from the roadside at the Eagle Falls picnic area. It is very difficult to get a parking spot here during the day, so it is recommended to

More information

File No WORLD TRADE CENTER TASK FORCE INTERVIEW CAPTAIN ANTHONY VARRIALE Interview Date: December 12, 2001 Transcribed by Elisabeth F.

File No WORLD TRADE CENTER TASK FORCE INTERVIEW CAPTAIN ANTHONY VARRIALE Interview Date: December 12, 2001 Transcribed by Elisabeth F. File No. 9110313 WORLD TRADE CENTER TASK FORCE INTERVIEW CAPTAIN ANTHONY VARRIALE Interview Date: December 12, 2001 Transcribed by Elisabeth F. Nason 2 BATTALION CHIEF KEMLY: The time is is 1450 hours.

More information

Queen Mary Falls Ride. 40ks

Queen Mary Falls Ride. 40ks Queen Mary Falls Ride 40ks The 70k riders had wheeled out of the park at around 10,00am but the 40k riders had another hour to sit around and soak up the day. While we were waiting for kick off some of

More information

Alaska Mountaineering Mt. Drum Expedition

Alaska Mountaineering Mt. Drum Expedition St. Elias Alpine Guides, LLC Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska (888) 933-5427 (907) 345-9048 www.steliasguides.com Alaska Mountaineering Mt. Drum Expedition Mt. Drum, an extinct volcano, rises 12,010

More information

Trains & Parks of Colorado June 23 - July 1, 2018

Trains & Parks of Colorado June 23 - July 1, 2018 Warther Tours Presents: Trains & Parks of Colorado June 23 - July 1, 2018 Join Mark Warther on this personally designed adventure through majestic Colorado, the premier destination for rail excursions.

More information

Brigitte Schaper LITTLE HERBERT

Brigitte Schaper LITTLE HERBERT Brigitte Schaper LITTLE HERBERT Once upon a time, there was a little boy whose name was Herbert. He lived with his father, his mother, a little black dog, a kitten, and many chicken, geese, ducks and pigs

More information

Bryce Canyon Country.

Bryce Canyon Country. Bryce Canyon Country Backways Itinerary - Grand Staircase, Capitol Reef Region Grand Staircase/Capitol Reef/Henry Mountains Adventure off the beaten path and revel in the beauty of Utah s scenic backways.

More information

Jax Navy Flying Club Course Rules

Jax Navy Flying Club Course Rules Jax Navy Flying Club Course Rules Responsibilities. The Jax Navy Flying Club maintains responsibility for ensuring that all pilots operating out of Naval Air Station Jacksonville are familiar with local

More information

Canyon Country Adventure

Canyon Country Adventure Canyon Country Adventure GRAND CANYON, SEDONA, LAKE POWELL, BRYCE & ZION SEPTEMBER 3-10, 2019 FROM $2,899.00 per person based on double occupancy Experience Nordic Splendor July 7-21, 2018 15 Days 3 Countries

More information

Dnigi Hut. Dnigi is Dnaina for Moose. Location:

Dnigi Hut. Dnigi is Dnaina for Moose. Location: Dnigi Hut in places. Stay on the main thoroughfare. Continue along the ridge top, going east to a pass above Knob Creek. Just beyond here look for a left turn which descends north-northwest (61,45.578,-148,52.414,2081

More information

THE PACT. Karen Nilson. Devereaux Smith

THE PACT. Karen Nilson. Devereaux Smith THE PACT By Karen Nilson Devereaux Smith Karen Nilson 2527 27 th Avenue West Seattle, WA 98199 (206) 999-4571 FADE IN: EXT. BACKROADS IN WYOMING - NIGHT Yellow truck drives along an unpaved road. In the

More information

File No WORLD TRADE CENTER TASK FORCE INTERVIEW

File No WORLD TRADE CENTER TASK FORCE INTERVIEW File No. 9110453 WORLD TRADE CENTER TASK FORCE INTERVIEW FIREFIGHTER PATRICK CONNOLLY Interview Date: January 13, 2002 Transcribed by Elizabeth F. Santamaria 2 BATALLION CHIEF KENAHAN: Today is January

More information

Matthiessen State Park Dells Area Hike

Matthiessen State Park Dells Area Hike 90 Easy Hikes Close to Home At the south end of the hike, you ll climb on top of a mound left over from a former coal-mining operation in the park. Not far from Goose Lake Prairie, the town of Morris hosts

More information

Cross-Age Suitable for All Benchmark Grades

Cross-Age Suitable for All Benchmark Grades AIMSweb W-CBM Cross-Age Suitable for All Benchmark Grades 1. I couldn t fall asleep in my tent. I heard this noise outside and 2. My father sold his store last year and my whole family 3. All during the

More information

Black Hill Regional Park, Little Seneca Lake

Black Hill Regional Park, Little Seneca Lake Black Hill Regional Park, ittle Seneca ake ittle Seneca ake, in Black Hill Regional Park, is a reservoir created after a previous drought struck the Washington area. The park is under Maryland-National

More information