+- +-

Advertisement

Copyright Notice
All photographs and content posted by members are to be considered copyrighted by their respective owners and may not be used for any purposes, commercial or otherwise, without permission.
« previous next »
Pages: 1 [2] 3   Go Down

Author Topic: New Year on the Dodson  (Read 6262 times)  

Offline SA Bill

  • Mountain Lion
  • *
  • Posts: 1823
Re: New Year on the Dodson
« Reply #15 on: January 10, 2009, 12:31:02 PM »
Great report Ray!
Reading all of the reports about hiking the OML almost make me want to try it. For now, I'll rely on the excellent reports and photos you successful OMLers post for us. Maybe one day....
   Bill
Logged
Bill - In San Antonio

Growing old is mandatory.
Growing up is optional.

Offline jim2

  • Black Bear
  • *
  • Posts: 641
Re: New Year on the Dodson
« Reply #16 on: January 10, 2009, 03:04:47 PM »
ray , outstanding trip report. that shot of the south rim in the early light , really cool.  jim2
Logged

Offline mule ears

  • Golden Eagle
  • Mountain Lion
  • *
  • Posts: 1593
  • "He had to leave Texas but won't say why" McMurtry
    • 40 years of walking
Re: New Year on the Dodson
« Reply #17 on: January 11, 2009, 04:51:34 PM »
Ray,
great report and I am really glad you made it all the way around. I also appreciate the frank discussion on preparation and difficulty, it always slips up on you! I too remember that first time cresting that last ridge and seeing the view of Carousel Mtn. and being totally exhausted. I was 16 and pretty tough. I am thinking about doing the OML again in 2013 for the 40th year anniversary of the first time I did it.  :icon_eek:

Thanks again  :eusa_clap:
Logged
temperatures exceed 100 degrees F
minimum 1 gallon water per person/day
no shade, no water
http://40yearsofwalking.wordpress.com/

Offline badknees

  • Actually, I was there once
  • Mountain Lion
  • *
  • Posts: 2449
  • I think I know that place
    • Through the Mirror
Re: New Year on the Dodson
« Reply #18 on: January 11, 2009, 09:13:08 PM »
OLD GUYS ROCK.

What we lack in youth and agility, we make up for in determination and treachery (if required)
Logged
I have a really good story, wanna hear?

Offline mule ears

  • Golden Eagle
  • Mountain Lion
  • *
  • Posts: 1593
  • "He had to leave Texas but won't say why" McMurtry
    • 40 years of walking
Re: New Year on the Dodson
« Reply #19 on: January 12, 2009, 07:19:42 AM »
Quote from: badknees on January 11, 2009, 09:13:08 PM
OLD GUYS ROCK.

What we lack in youth and agility, we make up for in determination and treachery (if required)

Absolutely! Determination, planning, cunning, patience and treachery. Especially the treachery part.
Logged
temperatures exceed 100 degrees F
minimum 1 gallon water per person/day
no shade, no water
http://40yearsofwalking.wordpress.com/

Offline walkingman06

  • Diamondback
  • *
  • Posts: 163
    • Walkingman
Re: New Year on the Dodson
« Reply #20 on: January 12, 2009, 05:57:46 PM »
Quote from: badknees on January 11, 2009, 09:13:08 PM
OLD GUYS ROCK.

What we lack in youth and agility, we make up for in determination and treachery (if required)

I've never been this old before! :icon_eek:
Logged
Moving in silent desperation
Keeping an eye on the holy land
A hypothetical destination
Say, who is this walking man?
James Taylor
Posted from Tulsa, OK

Offline championbaum

  • Coyote
  • *
  • Posts: 231
Re: New Year on the Dodson
« Reply #21 on: January 13, 2009, 11:48:09 PM »
really good trip report, i am really excited about this weekend! i am doing the oml and honestly i am intimidated by the proffessionalism of your report....mine will never compare.
Logged

Offline sstrong42

  • Roadrunner
  • *
  • Posts: 61
Re: New Year on the Dodson
« Reply #22 on: January 15, 2009, 01:36:52 PM »
Great report!  You took pics in almost the exact same spots I did!! 

Here's a link to my pics from Christmas.

http://picasaweb.google.com/sstrong42/BigBendNationalParkDecember2008#
Logged

Offline mule ears

  • Golden Eagle
  • Mountain Lion
  • *
  • Posts: 1593
  • "He had to leave Texas but won't say why" McMurtry
    • 40 years of walking
Re: New Year on the Dodson
« Reply #23 on: January 15, 2009, 08:41:05 PM »
Quote from: Ray52 on January 15, 2009, 07:07:23 PM
Quote from: sstrong42 on January 15, 2009, 01:36:52 PM
Great report! You took pics in almost the exact same spots I did!!

Here's a link to my pics from Christmas.

http://picasaweb.google.com/sstrong42/BigBendNationalParkDecember2008#


You've got a lot of really nice photos. Is there a trip report to go with them? Do you also hike with your camera hanging from your neck? I noticed that I had several photos that looked really similar to some that Walkingman posted with his report so shortened my own by quite a few.

I agree, some really nice pictures sstrong42. It would be great to hear about your trip.  :icon_rolleyes:
Logged
temperatures exceed 100 degrees F
minimum 1 gallon water per person/day
no shade, no water
http://40yearsofwalking.wordpress.com/

Offline sstrong42

  • Roadrunner
  • *
  • Posts: 61
Re: New Year on the Dodson
« Reply #24 on: January 15, 2009, 10:18:32 PM »
I completely disconnected after the trip.  Work had been stressful and I decompressed knowing I'd walk into a firestorm when I got back in the office.  Now that it's over, I'll try to craft up a trip report here over the weekend and post the pics along with a narrative. =)

Quick question for posting the pics, should I upload them to the gallery?  I'm always hesitant to hotlink from Picasa because I've found it to be finicky.
Logged

Offline sstrong42

  • Roadrunner
  • *
  • Posts: 61
Re: New Year on the Dodson
« Reply #25 on: January 15, 2009, 10:21:44 PM »
Quote from: Ray52 on January 15, 2009, 07:07:23 PM
Quote from: sstrong42 on January 15, 2009, 01:36:52 PM
Great report! You took pics in almost the exact same spots I did!!

Here's a link to my pics from Christmas.

http://picasaweb.google.com/sstrong42/BigBendNationalParkDecember2008#


You've got a lot of really nice photos. Is there a trip report to go with them? Do you also hike with your camera hanging from your neck? I noticed that I had several photos that looked really similar to some that Walkingman posted with his report so shortened my own by quite a few.

Actually, my camera is just a little Nikon Coolpix P2.  It was a hand-me down and only has a wrist strap!  I keep it in my pocket.  I was influenced by what I was reading on the trip and decided to only take pictures when I was completely moved by what surrounded me and wanted to try to capture what I was feeling.  So I used this as an excuse to stop and take a quick breather and snap some photos.
Logged

Offline RichardM

  • Admin
  • Global Moderator
  • Mountain Lion
  • *
  • Posts: 5947
Re: New Year on the Dodson
« Reply #26 on: January 15, 2009, 11:57:06 PM »
Quote from: sstrong42 on January 15, 2009, 10:18:32 PM
Quick question for posting the pics, should I upload them to the gallery? I'm always hesitant to hotlink from Picasa because I've found it to be finicky.
I'd say give Picasa a try, since you already have the pics uploaded. For this one I right-clicked on the image and copied its URL.
Logged

Offline sstrong42

  • Roadrunner
  • *
  • Posts: 61
Re: New Year on the Dodson
« Reply #27 on: January 16, 2009, 08:15:14 AM »
Quote from: RichardM on January 15, 2009, 11:57:06 PM
Quote from: sstrong42 on January 15, 2009, 10:18:32 PM
Quick question for posting the pics, should I upload them to the gallery? I'm always hesitant to hotlink from Picasa because I've found it to be finicky.
I'd say give Picasa a try, since you already have the pics uploaded. For this one I right-clicked on the image and copied its URL.


Sweet.  I'll work on crafting an adequate narrative to go along with the pictures this evening or tomorrow.  Ahh the joys of being on-call.
Logged

Offline RichardM

  • Admin
  • Global Moderator
  • Mountain Lion
  • *
  • Posts: 5947
Re: New Year on the Dodson
« Reply #28 on: January 16, 2009, 10:39:47 AM »
Quote from: sstrong42 on January 16, 2009, 08:15:14 AM
Quote from: RichardM on January 15, 2009, 11:57:06 PM
Quote from: sstrong42 on January 15, 2009, 10:18:32 PM
Quick question for posting the pics, should I upload them to the gallery? I'm always hesitant to hotlink from Picasa because I've found it to be finicky.
I'd say give Picasa a try, since you already have the pics uploaded. For this one I right-clicked on the image and copied its URL.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_MCU73029fmc/SVgbm7Zr2FI/AAAAAAAADac/G7T2mITlv9Q/s512/DSCN1316.jpg

Sweet. I'll work on crafting an adequate narrative to go along with the pictures this evening or tomorrow. Ahh the joys of being on-call.
You might want to include a link to each image's webpage, just in case the image doesn't want to show up in the post.
For example:
Code: [Select]
[url=http://picasaweb.google.com/sstrong42/BigBendNationalParkDecember2008#5285004518313678930][img]http://lh3.ggpht.com/_MCU73029fmc/SVgbm7Zr2FI/AAAAAAAADac/G7T2mITlv9Q/s512/DSCN1316.jpg[/img][/url]
or maybe
[img]http://lh3.ggpht.com/_MCU73029fmc/SVgbm7Zr2FI/AAAAAAAADac/G7T2mITlv9Q/s512/DSCN1316.jpg[/img]
[url]http://picasaweb.google.com/sstrong42/BigBendNationalParkDecember2008#5285004518313678930[/url]
Logged

Offline RichardM

  • Admin
  • Global Moderator
  • Mountain Lion
  • *
  • Posts: 5947
Re: New Year on the Dodson
« Reply #29 on: January 16, 2009, 09:27:55 PM »
You might also consider checking out http://autostitch.net which was discussed here. It's a great tool for making panos.
Logged
Pages: 1 [2] 3   Go Up
« previous next »
 

Advertisement
Looking to sell timeshare you no longer use? There are lots of potential buyers world wide interested in buying Timeshare resales and adventure locations like these are very popular to vacationers.

Advertisement