Talk about a trip you took out to Anza Borrego
Halloween weekend trip
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ziphius Posts: 911
11/4/2014
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My first desert trip of the season coincided with the Halloween weekend rains. Arrived on Halloween morning and had camp set up by 1 pm. Saw the clouds rushing over the ridges to my NW. The specific location doesn't matter, though some will recognize the features.
I knew the cold front was coming and made every effort to find a camp that might be sheltered, but protection was limited. The tent was battered by 25-30 kt winds that night. I was smacked in the head by the side of the tent numerous times, but stayed dry and warm otherwise.
Found my tent poles had been bent when I broke down camp two days later. This pole was straight at the start of the trip.
The weather made for some nice views.
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I had planned the trip on the assumption I would have access to spring water, wasn't disappointed, even with the dry year we have had.
Found a very large scat near the springs, probably a big cat.
But the best scat (this one is for you Daren) came from high up on a ridge, in a small alcove, probably occupied by an owl or other raptor. A perfect little pellet, encasing what looks like a lizard leg.
I ate very well and my 'new' alcohol stove (made from a 69 cent Fancy Feast cat food can) performed great. Homemade wind screen made from aluminum roof flashing. The cook pot handle nests in the notch and the pot sits directly on top of the stove. Directions for the stove can be found at Andrew Skurka's website: http://andrewskurka.com/2011/how-to-make-a-fancy-feast-alcohol-stove/
When I returned to my car 2 days later, someone had hung these keys on my door handle. Unfortunately, they were someone else's keys.
edited by ziphius on 11/6/2014
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