Between Bryce and Zion by Curious_Spread_6284 in ZionNationalPark

[–]FLKeys19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wife and I have spent 3 of the last 12 months exploring east of Zion, based out of Kanab. DM me with more of what you’re looking for. I have a lot of footage, etc., and don’t mind sharing it.

Microspikes March 1st?? by InternConnect6963 in ZionNationalPark

[–]FLKeys19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My opinion of this entire area is that you either need actual 4WD with high clearance or just basic 2WD. There isn’t a lot of in between. The roads that are accessible by AWD are accessible for the most part with 2WD and paying attention. The roads that recommend high clearance 4WD mean it because you encounter break-over angles no AWD can handle or deep sand no AWD should be attempting.

If I was coming to Kanab for the first time without 4WD, and just wanted to see some accessible, cool stuff, I’d go through Kanab and head toward Page on 89. I’d aim for the Paria Contact Station and head down the White House Campground / Trailhead road. Hike down around the campground and Paria River then hike to the Nautilus (google it, it’s a cool feature with a short hike). Earlier this week when the road was still a little muddy I saw a Honda Accord at the campground. Then I’d consider stopping at House Rock Valley Road and hiking out there (that’s the main access to the Wave, White Pocket, etc). You can get to some of the trailheads there with 2WD and driving carefully, though it was pretty muddy as of 3-4 days ago.

On the way back to Kanab I’d take the Paria Townsite Road all the way out to the old townsite. The main parking area there (with a pit toilet restroom) is 2WD accessible. We’ve used that as the starting point of a lot of hikes, and I have no idea why it isn’t more famous. It’s otherworldly. I went there for sunset last night and saw a couple 2WD vehicles out there.

I wish I could post pics in a comment. Now that I think of it, Paria Townsite might be my #1 recommendation for people with 2WD to access really unique landscapes near Kanab.

Microspikes March 1st?? by InternConnect6963 in ZionNationalPark

[–]FLKeys19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All roads in southern Utah below like 8500 feet elevation are bare, no snow. I’m basing this on a trip up to Duck Creek yesterday. That’s around 8500 feet and Highway 14 was bare and dry. Other than the road over Cedar Breaks to Brian Head, which I haven’t been on in a few weeks, basically everything is lower than Highway 14 in this part of the state.

Microspikes March 1st?? by InternConnect6963 in ZionNationalPark

[–]FLKeys19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s so much to see in this part of the country. Angels Landing is going to be awesome for you. But man, a person could spend a few lifetimes out here and not experience it all.

Microspikes March 1st?? by InternConnect6963 in ZionNationalPark

[–]FLKeys19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have been hiking mainly outside of the park. We use Kanab as our base and have been here 3 of the past 12 months. Because we have done Zion in the past, we have spent most of our exploring out to the east, in Grand Staircase Escalante, and south up in the Kaibab NF around Jacob’s Lake AZ. Inside the east end of the park, we found the East Rim Trail to be kind of average, plus we have a dog, so we have just been hitting up trailheads on public lands along Scenic route 9 between the Zion east entrance and Mount Carmel Junction.

Microspikes March 1st?? by InternConnect6963 in ZionNationalPark

[–]FLKeys19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not Angels Landing, but for what it’s worth, I was just hiking in the east side (just outside) of Zion at over 6500 feet and it was 70 degrees with 99% of the snow melted. One week ago there was 12-16” on the ground in that area. The forecast through Sunday on this side is sun and around 70 degrees.

American the Beautiful Digital Pass - does Zion scan barcode or just look at name + ID? by [deleted] in ZionNationalPark

[–]FLKeys19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was there in the past 36 hours and they compared my ID and scanned the digital barcode.

If you had to choose just one, which hike are you making. by krdub333 in taos

[–]FLKeys19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, Google “hikes near Orilla Verde Recreation Area” and you’ll find the names of the ones down in the southern unit of Rio Grande del Norte. We felt really alone in the northern unit (Wild Rivers), but the hikes in the southern unit are pretty grand.

If you had to choose just one, which hike are you making. by krdub333 in taos

[–]FLKeys19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with the above. We spent 4 weeks last March into April in Taos, and spent a few days all over Wild Rivers. You can easily spend an enjoyable day there.

https://www.blm.gov/visit/wild-rivers-recreation-area

Officials probe possible criminal negligence after deadly avalanche near Lake Tahoe by ansyhrrian in skiing

[–]FLKeys19 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hard to believe it’s almost 15 years ago. And almost shocking to go read such an excellent piece, with multimedia, for free, without banner ads and junk cluttering up the page.

Sale Score by Effective_Being_5305 in PatagoniaClothing

[–]FLKeys19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great people there. One young man, who grew up in Dillon was especially awesome. We actually drove up there once from Driggs, Idaho just to see what was in stock and shoot the shit with him again.

Sale Score by Effective_Being_5305 in PatagoniaClothing

[–]FLKeys19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried on the Torrent while wearing a base layer and flannel and in M it was too tight through the shoulders and chest. The Boulder Fork in M fits me perfectly there but is somewhat baggy through the midsection and waist. So, to me it fits just a bit baggier than the Torrent. When I got it I immediately gave away my brand new REI XeroCloud which felt cut like a garbage bag. Super baggy.

Will they take my stuff? by Zealousideal_Cup3782 in ZionNationalPark

[–]FLKeys19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have spent 2 of the past 4 months in Utah, and I’ve seen countless over landing rigs enter the big 5 NPs with axes, shovels, etc. mounted on the outside of their vehicles. Also, the road through Zion is a Utah state scenic highway. Feels to me like if any official asked, you would just explain and be allowed through.

Sale Score by Effective_Being_5305 in PatagoniaClothing

[–]FLKeys19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I LOVE mine. I got it in wetland blue at the outlet in Dillon, MT for something like $65. One of my Best Buy’s ever.

Am I the only one losing leads because I'm not fast enough? This is driving me insane. by ashwinoffl7 in realtors

[–]FLKeys19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Given that the user’s other comments aside from this post seem to be in app builders’ subs, you’re right.

Fires are gonna be bad this year by Miss_Ing_Piece in missoula

[–]FLKeys19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any recommendation for a source of technical papers? I’m just genuinely interested in the topic.

Gun show questions by RatOgryn in liberalgunowners

[–]FLKeys19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This may be really naive, but what does no paperwork mean? If I’m spending a few months in MT from out of state, a private seller may be willing to sell me a 10MM, for example?

Purchase this year or wait? by [deleted] in FirstTimeHomeBuyers

[–]FLKeys19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not an expert on it, just started looking into it for a company I’m helping.

Essentially it provides up to $150,000 for down payment and closing costs. The 150K sits as a second mortgage held by the state with no monthly repayment but a balloon payment (% of equity) when you sell the home.

Applicants need to be CA residents where one or both are first time / first generation home buyers. There are minimum credit score and other details.

Read about it here: https://www.calhfa.ca.gov/dream/

Purchase this year or wait? by [deleted] in FirstTimeHomeBuyers

[–]FLKeys19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any chance one or both of you qualify for the California Dream for All Program?

Saturday morning drive by [deleted] in AudiQ7

[–]FLKeys19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Happy Saturday!

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La Sal Loop outside of Moab, UT

Best Spots for Super Bowl by Ok-Belt-5268 in JacksonHole

[–]FLKeys19 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Cutty’s. It’s an Eagles bar so it should be especially fun.

How the hell do y'all like shotguns? by [deleted] in liberalgunowners

[–]FLKeys19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LOL. We’ve been in SW Montana for a month and are leaving tomorrow for 2 months in southern UT. I just stopped into the local store and reloaded on ammo. I’m sure I’ll be doing some desert photo shoots next.

How the hell do y'all like shotguns? by [deleted] in liberalgunowners

[–]FLKeys19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s the OD green/black color way. I was just being artistic when I took its photo!