I had not had any coffee yet…
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I had not had any coffee yet…
I have seen rain in the forecast for the past few days and for the coming days. Any idea if it is helping any? I can not seem to find any info on it. I am watching and the fire does not seem to be effected by it.
I am still in full prep mode for my trip across the country. Tow rig checked out, trailer checks out. I guess, I need to finish putting my 40 back together to take wheeling? I will be on the road in two weeks, leaving the 30th to head out. I look forward to catching up with old friends and meeting new ones.
I am still in full prep mode for my trip across the country. Tow rig checked out, trailer checks out. I guess, I need to finish putting my 40 back together to take wheeling? I will be on the road in two weeks, leaving the 30th to head out. I look forward to catching up with old friends and meeting new ones.
Same, Rob. Looks like spotty pop up showers that are helping but not the dousing sort we need. Still forecasted through the rest of this week and into next I think. We’re out on 7/31 for Salida. Solid burger at Solcraft brewing and chill vibes downtown. We check in 8/1. See ya soon. Safe travels
To be clear, as a native Californian I'm not going anywhere !! Love the Central Coast
It's really just amazing here, small town vibe, fresh foods, clean air !!
Where else are you going to see a bald eagles raising a family
Yep right up the road from us
And a sunset view from the back porch.
I could go on but you get the idea !!
Looks like paradise, Richard. Still rolling with the 39's on your 80?
Thank you and yes
Paradise is subjective. Give me mountains, pine trees and the sound of a river I would take that 1000 times over the ocean. IMO that is paradise. Part of one of the reasons I am looking forward to SAS. I need mountain therapy.
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I'm right there with you my friend.
As a reminder, the elevation changes from where you live may be substantial. Where SAS base camp is located its 7,250' above sea level. Most of the trails you will be on are well above the 12,000' mark. Take some time to acclimate once you arrive, drink extra water and don't over exert yourself. Altitude sickness will hammer you pretty hard and it's on you fairly quick if you don't pay attention.
Our goal is to get you guys out in your Vintage Toyota 4WD's, meet some of the coolest people on the planet and return back home in one piece.
See you KnuckleHeads in a couple of weeks.
Casey...
Absolutely. Altitude sickness got me bad last year when I was up there. We drove, and I figured I could ease into it. Nope. Once we got to Pagosa, I felt like sh!t. Time, water, and a couple of those special pills that get the blood flowing help.
High-Altitude Travel and Altitude Illness
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To be clear, as a native Californian I'm not going anywhere !! Love the Central Coast
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It's really just amazing here, small town vibe, fresh foods, clean air !!
Where else are you going to see a bald eagles raising a family
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Yep right up the road from us
And a sunset view from the back porch.
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I could go on but you get the idea !!
I still think that you need to spend more time in Colorado
Absolutely. Altitude sickness got me bad last year when I was up there. We drove, and I figured I could ease into it. Nope. Once we got to Pagosa, I felt like sh!t. Time, water, and a couple of those special pills that get the blood flowing help.
High-Altitude Travel and Altitude Illness
Learn how to prevent altitude illness among international travelers visiting high altitudes.
These are great points. I used to lead backcountry expeditions when we lived in Western Colorado and folks would do some interesting activities prior to their trio, like sleeping in a special tent to simulate altitude. It seemed like staying hydrated before (and during of course) their trip was the most beneficial. Once folks got dehydrated it was hard for them to recover.
Ease into or fully cut once alcohol once you get to CO. Wait a minute, saying that may increase consumption with this group.
The Sierra Nevada's are right behind me and pretty dam nice.I still think that you need to spend more time in Colorado
I do enjoy Colorado !!
Monterey?
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I usually double up on my hydration while in the mountains, especially at altitude. Coffee, Beer and Smokes is my recipe. The first two are water based after all.
Hasn’t been an issue for me. Coming from sea level you would think it would.I usually double up on my hydration while in the mountains, especially at altitude. Coffee, Beer and Smokes is my recipe. The first two are water based after all.
an add on to this . They sell Oxygen in cans here called boost you can get them off amazon aswell . I would buy a few and carry them with you . I'v been out here for almost 10 yrs and still carry a can or 2 with me when Im in the mountains
I usually double up on my hydration while in the mountains, especially at altitude. Coffee, Beer and Smokes is my recipe. The first two are water based after all.
I’m glad that you didn’t add oxygen to the list as smoking with O2 is probably not recommended!
The rain has been scattered. The Gold Mt Fire hasn't grown much. The burn areas are still N and E of Ouray. Winds are inconsistent due to the monsoon season, so smoke comes and goes.