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Britain Posts: 627
5/1/2025
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Did a loop through the badlands starting where Canyon Sin Nombre and Carrizo creek meet. Headed south and up and over the first hill into the washes that butt up against the Coyote's. 7 miler temps started at 75 but quickly went into the mid 90's. Nothing worth the mention except getting out.
Looking back towards Whale and Granite. Nice day out.
Into the washes.
The washes lol all look the same. Really dry out.
After roaming about up through this, nearing noon we took a break. Wife shadowing. Had lunch near the Leckie BM.
Exited the washes near the Leckie BM. Usually the wash near here is pretty swampy but it was bone dry today.
We took a small wash up near the exit into the creek instead of following the cliffs. Found a steep drop off into the creek area.
Wash was green but dry. Doesnt look like the removal of the Tamarisk worked.
2 mylars removed.
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Brian Posts: 256
5/1/2025
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Glad someone's getting out there. A fractured ankle meant an early end to the season for me. With any luck I'll be ready to go when next season comes around.
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Britain Posts: 627
5/2/2025
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Brian wrote:
Glad someone's getting out there. A fractured ankle meant an early end to the season for me. With any luck I'll be ready to go when next season comes around.
It took nearly 6 months when I busted up my ankle to get in any miles. Best of luck.
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rockhopper Posts: 684
5/3/2025
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Looks like you all had a nice day hike. Thanks for the post.
Brian: Gook luck with that ankle. It should heal and you will hiking again. No pain meds. Go old school.
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tommy750 Posts: 1094
5/3/2025
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Desert hiking weather is fading fast. Nice to see you and your wife got a chance to get out there, Britain. This coming Monday is looking like one of the last days for a while to enjoy a hike in the 70's-80's.
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5/3/2025
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Brian wrote:
Glad someone's getting out there. A fractured ankle meant an early end to the season for me. With any luck I'll be ready to go when next season comes around.
Brian, were you near civilization or way out there when you fractured your ankle? That's gotta suck. Good luck on your recovery!
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Brian Posts: 256
5/3/2025
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tommy750 wrote:
Brian wrote:
Glad someone's getting out there. A fractured ankle meant an early end to the season for me. With any luck I'll be ready to go when next season comes around.
Brian, were you near civilization or way out there when you fractured your ankle? That's gotta suck. Good luck on your recovery!
It was on the trip to Agua Alta spring that I recently did with Rocko1. I fell right after we left camp, so we were still 10 miles from the car. I used ibuprofen and some oxycontin that I keep in my pack for just such an occasion. It didn't make the experience pain-free, but probably made it better than it would have been otherwise.
Having said that, although it did slow me down the pain was never severe. I went about my daily life for a week afterward not realizing that anything was broken. I only decided to have it checked out when some time had passed and the swelling wasn't going down.
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Britain Posts: 627
5/3/2025
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Brian wrote:
tommy750 wrote:
Brian wrote:
Glad someone's getting out there. A fractured ankle meant an early end to the season for me. With any luck I'll be ready to go when next season comes around.
Brian, were you near civilization or way out there when you fractured your ankle? That's gotta suck. Good luck on your recovery!
It was on the trip to Agua Alta spring that I recently did with Rocko1. I fell right after we left camp, so we were still 10 miles from the car. I used ibuprofen and some oxycontin that I keep in my pack for just such an occasion. It didn't make the experience pain-free, but probably made it better than it would have been otherwise.
Having said that, although it did slow me down the pain was never severe. I went about my daily life for a week afterward not realizing that anything was broken. I only decided to have it checked out when some time had passed and the swelling wasn't going down.
When I broke mine I duct taped the ankle to hold it together. Made a crutch from some dead stalks from a cactus. Wasnt fun getting out.
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Britain Posts: 627
5/5/2025
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tommy750 wrote:
Desert hiking weather is fading fast. Nice to see you and your wife got a chance to get out there, Britain. This coming Monday is looking like one of the last days for a while to enjoy a hike in the 70's-80's.
Well I did get in a few holes this season. Missed a few it just seemed more windy this year. Currently out of the desert but I think by the time I return in May the dragon will be back.
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davidwyby Posts: 48
7/23/2025
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Very dry everywhere this year (or two) can't keep the dust down. Stop by sometime, Britain.
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Britain Posts: 627
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davidwyby wrote:
Very dry everywhere this year (or two) can't keep the dust down. Stop by sometime, Britain.
How have been David? Well stop by next time at the desert house.
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