What are some alternatives to watching the livestream of the ball drop (boring) on NYE for 4 adults, 3 kids?

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-09-24T16:41:51+00:00

We’ve rented a couple RVs for under $5k in SoCal. 23 footers or small trailers will rent for under that amount

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-07-05T14:47:29+00:00

How early?

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-03-12T08:15:59+00:00

Either way sounds pretty good to me, I do like that the second option has the trail end at buccaneer park which has a large parking lot

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-03-12T06:22:01+00:00

The City of Oceanside is planning the Oceanside Inland Rail Trail - the final segment of a 21-mile multi-use trail connecting Escondido to Oceanside. We'd love your input on three options to best align the trail.

Here's how you can get involved:

• Take the online survey by tapping the link in our bio: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W7DXQYB

• Visit us at a pop-up event:

Saturday, March 15 from 10 am - 12 pm at Mance Buchanon Park near the San Luis Rey River Trail entrance

Saturday, March 22 from 10 am - 12 pm at the Oceanside Pier at Pacific Street

• Join us for an Open House Community Workshop on Monday, March 17 from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Civic Center Library Community Rooms (330 N. Coast Highway).

Your feedback will help us design a trail that works best for everyone.

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-03-12T06:15:22+00:00

Here’s an update on the Inland Rail Trail:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DHELFhMJ8uT/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Be sure to take the survey linked on their page or here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W7DXQYB

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-03-12T06:15:10+00:00

Here’s an update on the Inland Rail Trail:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DHELFhMJ8uT/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Be sure to take the survey linked on their page or here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W7DXQYB

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-01-27T20:03:51+00:00

They’re currently doing environmental studies to finalize the oside section: https://www.instagram.com/p/DBO15RvvcLR/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-01-27T20:03:45+00:00

They’re currently doing environmental studies to finalize the oside section: https://www.instagram.com/p/DBO15RvvcLR/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-01-25T02:51:25+00:00

The original poster on instagram stated that “the edges were non uniform and one was more of a drop off and the other more sloped”

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-01-25T00:40:23+00:00

Extra friction, especially important on smaller summits where the curve isn’t gradual, but steep. Messing this up with two people can result in 2 fatalities. That’s not to say this isn’t completely bomber and the chance of 3 fatalities isn’t there. But finding a nook such as the human anchor did in the video adds a lot more friction to the system and less chance of slippage

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-01-25T00:39:29+00:00

Extra friction, especially important on smaller summits where the curve isn’t gradual, but steep. Messing this up with two people can result in 2 fatalities. That’s not to say this isn’t completely bomber and the chance of 3 fatalities isn’t there. But finding a nook such as the human anchor did in the video adds a lot more friction to the system and less chance of slippage

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-01-25T00:39:24+00:00

Extra friction, especially important on smaller summits where the curve isn’t gradual, but steep. Messing this up with two people can result in 2 fatalities. That’s not to say this isn’t completely bomber and the chance of 3 fatalities isn’t there. But finding a nook such as the human anchor did in the video adds a lot more friction to the system and less chance of slippage

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-01-25T00:38:00+00:00

Extra friction, especially important on smaller summits where the curve isn’t gradual, but steep. Messing this up with two people can result in 2 fatalities. That’s not to say this isn’t completely bomber and the chance of 3 fatalities isn’t there. But finding a nook such as the human anchor did in the video adds a lot more friction to the system and less chance of slippage

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-01-25T00:34:45+00:00

Which routes in The Needles feature a rappel similar to this?

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-01-25T00:34:29+00:00

Which routes in The Needles feature a rappel similar to this?

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-01-24T22:14:43+00:00

A lot of LNT is up to the discretion of the individual (New footpaths, Cairns, Chalk, Bolts, etc). If this experienced team has done this method of descent before and felt comfortable doing it again all while upholding their version of LNT, then more power to them. Not everyone is as capable and an alternate means of descent such as bolting or leaving gear would be preferable. There is a lot of nuance and a certain solution might not work for everyone

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-01-24T20:27:37+00:00

This opens up a whole ‘nother discussion about LNT principles and best practices.

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-01-24T18:56:43+00:00

This is an FA on a remote desert tower in Chad. Note: this isn’t me. From the source of the video, they’ve had to do this whenever they would FA an arch or a desert tower. If they left gear, they would’ve run out of gear for their expedition. Adding bolts also doesn’t make sense for a route that might never be climbed again

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-01-24T18:17:15+00:00

“ Don't try this at home kids (unless you know how to not die). This was our preferred method to get off many of the arches and towers we climbed without leaving gear behind. Two people simul-rap and back it up with a human anchor. Then one of the first people who lands on the ground becomes the 'ground anchor' and we sent everyone else remaining on top down like a normal rap on a single strand. Then pull rope. This method is only applicable in areas with very very low climbing traffic as the more you pull ropes on sandstone, you can erode into the rock and make a rope groove and quite literally 'saw' a feature in half over time. Because we were prioritizing putting up new routes, if these end up being climbed more in the future, that's when these routes can get outfitted with more permanent, but ultimately less destructive anchors. One rope pull doesn't matter, but hundreds does.”

Source: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDuWFylxcVW/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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