fine, but downplaying the concern of the poster and labeling them a greenie troll isn't exactly a levelheaded response to that particular post, now is it... practice what you preach;, calm down... the concern here isn't political in nature...
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no doubt, but to think the rules don't apply enough to not check...shameful....
Bad, son #2 and I were on the Rubithon this year in the wagon run (60 and 80) and wish we had had a chance to talk more. This write up is in general very inspiring, thanks for doing it. I, too, got to benefit from getting to (slightly) know Rick and Andy on this year's Con. Doing Dusy Ershim is on my bucket list. Pretty sure that between my two sons and I we'll have three wagons on next years Rubicon (two 80's and a 60). Maybe we'll be up for a run on Dusy Ershim next year if anyone's so inclined. I'll be making a few more mods to my 60 based on my experience during Rubithon. Like you last year, this year's Rubithon represents my first 'real' trail run. So I've got a lot to learn yet. But just reading this thread has taught me a lot. Since you're from Reno maybe you're a member of Battle Born Cruisers. Son #1 Justin, @justintpryor , just joined and went to last night's meeting for the first time. He's in school at UNR and is looking to get plugged into the community. Summer school kept him from this year's Rubithon, but not next year...
tell that to the crews fighting the Rough fire. I think they might disagree.Above 9000 feet, it isn't that dry.
We will have to chat more on next years Rubithon. I am not a member of Battle Born Cruisers but have attended some of their runs and do plan on joining. I will look for your son Justin on a future run and will shoot him a PM too. If he doesn't have a place to wrench in Reno or the tools needed for a certain job, I can definitely help out with that.
no doubt, but to think the rules don't apply enough to not check...shameful...I say this to those who would have done so with disregard...ignorance in no excuse...it IS more damp at elevation...but the ground is still covered in friable dust, and I don't trust city slickers to keep their s*** under control...best defense is to not be there...
I guess you have a difficult time reading. The FOREST SERVICE FIRE RESTRICTION ORDER, already linked in this thread, clearly states that fires ARE ALLOWED in the wilderness areas bordering both sides of the dusy. Wilderness permits, fire permits and the FS order with exhibits were all printed out and in possession in the truck.It has been well established...or should have been by now...that fires are NOT permitted after July 1st this season, period, end trans. Don't like that, TS.
The fact that a few FS employees are ill-informed is irrelevant...pathetic but irrelevant.
If your illegal campfire is spotted by a helo crew you'll get a very rude...and wet...awakening.
I should have written a little more about our last supper. I have always liked lamb and come to accept that all lamb will have a very light “gamey” taste to it…which is nothing compared to venison (especially Nevada mule deer). However, the lamb that Ben’s kids raised was out of this world. So tender, rich and flavorful, it had no detectible traces of the typical “gamey” taste often associated with NZ imports. It literally melted in your mouth. It was hilarious hearing Ben tell us what he and the kids went through to raise “Salt” and “Pepper.” I thought you just let them graze in a pasture for 9 months but that is not the case. These lambs were fed only the finest grass and grain, and exercised, washed, and massaged on a regular basis. All for the sake of making the meat more tender. I bet every pound of meat had at least 1 hour of human labor associated with it. Ben said his kids are going to raise another pair next year and we already have requested a pre-order for ¼ of one (how ‘bout “Dusy” and “Ershim” for names?).
Regina did to very well on the trip and put up with everything from getting bounced around in the passenger seat , never ending unpacking/repacking of our tent and sleeping bags, and various cooking/cleaning duties. She also had to deal with seeing brown packages from UPS on our doorstep on almost a daily basis the few weeks leading up to Dusy as I finished some last minute preparations on the cruiser. I definitely owe her a trip of her picking very soon. She did have fun and said she now actually prefers Dusy over the Rubicon. I just need to get her driving on the trail now.
When you go on an adventure like running Dusy, a special bond is formed with the group and I feel honored to call all members of our expedition my “cruiser brothers.”
Thanks Cameron. Andy told me about your Jarbridge or Bust! thread and I spent 3 hours reading it just a few nights ago. Your awesome write-up of that journey inspired me to do something more than the standard post trip report on our Dusy run.
I am planning on Dusy next year...