I tubed down the Owens River last weekend. For me, that’s one of the stranger ways to spend some time in the Eastern Sierra. Most of our party rented “nicer” two man tubes. All but two of them deflated as we floated. A few of them became completely flat and their occupants had to swim to the take out. I recommend going with basic tire tubes.
Nearly without fail, it’s the small things that stand out.
While I haven’t blogged in over a year, I’ve been quite active. As I look back on thousands of photos from dozens of days in the field, my best are of tiny things.
I blog reluctantly as this juncture. Expect just a tiny glimpse into me. These small things.
I’m going to put my blog on hold for a while. I have a new job. I want to see how and if this forum fits with my new responsibilities. I’ve been hired by the Pacific Crest Trail Association to, well, talk about the Pacific Crest Trail (and many other things). Not only do I talk about backpacking all day at work, I also write about it. A lot. I’m extremely fortunate! This blog may just be too much backpacking talk for this old backpacking fanatatic. It may compete with my aims at work.
It may evolve. It may not.
Regardless, thanks for reading. Thanks for supporting me. Thanks for redirecting your questions (about the PCT) to the PCTA. Ask there, and I will happily answer!
Everything has been eclipsed by some really bad news. A very close friend has seriously injured himself while playing outdoors. I’m distraught. All of my thoughts are with him at the moment. I urge you to be safe out there. Some of the activities that we partake in truly are dangerous. Please, please, please be safe.
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