Death Valley Off-Road Adventures

Does she play ball or have a favorite toy? If so, play for a bit and put her and the toy in the car. Don't go anywhere until you've done this a few times. Then, just go around the block real quick. Be sure she hasn't eaten or had much water before hand Make trips longer. And hopefully, no more puke.

 

probably has something to do with this.


Dunno if the shut down is bringing out all the assholes and fucking idiots, but I saw a photo of some asshat bringing their dog on a walk in Arches National Park to Delicate Arch (for those that don't frequent national parks dogs aren't allowed on trails in 95% of the parks I've visited, those that do allow it have strict rules about what trails they can go on). Shit like that boils the blood.

 

Regarding staying warm, Little Buddy and or Big Buddy propane heaters. Down comforter and or Down dual sleeping bag. If I am just solo, I typically just use one or two high quality Mexican blankets. On real cold nights with the comforter, the wool blanket goes over my head too! Been on high teens, low 20s and comfortable.

 

Wait a minute...he was banned for 30 days for posting the pic? He actually pm'd me telling me he took down the pic before he got banned. I'd suggest reassessing the ban. Seems people are getting banned too easily on TW. I think he was sincere about understanding his mistake. Sometimes it is simply because of a minor disagreement with a mod. Pretty sad no discourse is allowed. Reminds me of polarized political views. You know the saying about absolute power and corruption.

If you know me you know how adamant I am about respecting the wild areas we all enjoy. I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt.

 

The shutdown has not been good for DV. There have been photos of people camped off trail on FB. Toilets and human waste in general have also become problematic.

Sucks that folks cannot step up and take care of themselves.

 

Wow, if it ever comes down to the day that I need the gubmint to help me take a shit please give me the copper vitamin...

 

Don't know that they need to help you but people do need them to help cleanup. I find that part hard to comprehend-if you brought it there, you could take it back home or at least to the nearest dumpster.

 

Exactly, clean up after yourself.

 

You mean the rangers that will get their back pay as they do other things

 

I'm sure the rangers would rather be working - every one of them I've talked to loves the parks as much as we do. To somehow fault them for the dysfunction of our over-polarized social/political environment seems like pointing the wrong direction IMO.

 

I'm with you - Idiots abound. I just hate the political maneuvers and games. I know ALL participants, including the NPS play it to their advantage- as many would and do.

 

are the buddy heaters safe in rtt? i’ve seen it done...
couple of days ago in the mojave with 25-30 mph winds & 22 degrees it was great effort to just slice salami & cheese before getting in the tent at 6:15...

 

My perfect world is less NPS area not more just because they attract idiots of all walks and let folks that just want to get away enjoy themselves instead of being penalized for the least common denominator. The issues with idiots will never be cured in away that will allow others enjoyment as we've had in our past.

Give me an open sky and tree to shit behind and I'll make sure and always do, take my used TP with me - and in some areas my poo too.