At the start of each season I inspect and review the gear in my recovery kit. For this inspection everything comes out of the box, gets cleaned and inspected. The gear is then re-stowed. Here I am going to share all the gear that is in my kit as well as a few comments. During…
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Gota Be Able to Stop – EBC Green Pad Fade
by tomas •
This last fall it was time for new brakes on My FJ Cruiser. With 110,000 miles on the FJC replacing both the pads and rotors where in order so I looked to EBC Brakes for an aftermarket solution. If you have not done brake maintenance on the FJ Cruiser it’s not that hard. Here are two old posts…
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Yes Its Vandalism, Tracks at the Race Track
by tomas •
Respect, that is all I ask of others. Our access to remote places and backcountry adventures hinges on this one issue. While in Death Valley last month I was able to see first hand what the lack of respect looks like. Last year the park service posted photos and a GPS track documenting someone driving…
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My Public Lands
by tomas •
This last winter we took a trip out west visiting millions of acres of land that I along with many others own. Our public lands are owned by all of us and are preserved for our use and the use of future generations. With this being the 100 year anniversary of the Park Service we…
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Vandalism in the National Parks
by LJ •
It’s just not cool at all I stare down from a Rocky Mountain pass as wisps of feathered clouds set fire in the setting sun. The entire sky reaches a furious roar of red and orange before slowly fading into the deep purples of night. A slivered moon hangs above the peaks. This sunset reminds…