My father Charles Craig Dawson passed away last night at an age of 86 years old. I mention him here because this blog is in large part due to his love of the mountains and out doors. My father had an ongoing passion for the out doors and he worked hard to share this with my…
Electronics, Gear Reviews
Wilson Cell Phone Amplifier
by tomas •
I had to trade in my HTC Mogul Cell Phone a few months ago because it was broken. The replacement phone that I received back from Sprint is an HTC Touch Pro. The Mogul had an external antenna port so I was able to wire it directly to the antenna on my roof for improved…
Trip Reports
Coffee with a Cause
by tomas •
When on the road we are always looking for good coffee shops. A few years ago we stopped a a shop called Milagros Coffee House in Alamosa Colorado. Milagros has a pretty standard coffee house menu and great service to g with it. The great thing about Milagros is that it is coffee with a…
Expedition Gear, Gear Reviews
The New ARB Fridge Freezer
by tomas •
The new ARB fridge / freezer integrates technology from Danfoss Global Group. The fridge uses the Module 101N0500 Controller that provides speed setting, battery protection, and an integrated AC/DC converter. The integrated compressor is the Danfoss BD35F which is considered to be one of the best compressor options for a portable refrigerator. There is a…
Trip Reports
Almagre and Bristlecone Pines
by tomas •
One of the wonders of the world is right our back yard. Bristlecone pine trees are some of the oldest trees in the world. We have been to see these trees at Great Basin National Park where there are trees that are over 4000 years old. On Mount Almagre right near Pikes Peak there is…