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On Wednesday, June 28th I explored again the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway and below will compare conditions now compared to two weeks ago, and interestingly to much worse snow/accessibility conditions in 2011. This was Wednesday, June 28, 2023 — The Bald Mountain Trailhead & parking lot are closed with a big snowdrift blocking the road. …

Continue reading “SEE CONDITIONS ON BALD MT. PASS – HIGHLINE TRAILHEAD — GRANDVIEW TRAILHEAD OPEN & GRANDADDIES ACCESSIBLE for HOLIDAY WEEKEND!”

On Friday, June 16th, I made a quick trip to check the two passes that are sort of a barometer of when hiking and backpacking might be possible in the High Uinta Mountains. I stopped at the Kamas Forest Service Station, and learned that they are holding off making the “OPENING” official since up high …

Continue reading “BALD MOUNTAIN PASS OPEN, MY 1st TRIP TO THE UINTAS June 16th THIS YEAR>>THE HIGHLINE TRAILHEAD entrance shown….>>ALSO WOLF CREEK PASS……PICTURES OF SAME AREAS FROM 2011……A FOLLOW-UP TRIP ON June 28, 2023”

Jesus Christ told the Jews: “And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.” I believe quite knowledgably that he was referring to people at that time on the American Continent to whom, after his …

Continue reading “EASTER–the RESURRECTION of the SAVIOR & WRITING >> (03/14/23) Updated beginning with 1st COMEBACK VIDEO IN 2013 & 2nd COMEBACK VIDEO in SLATE CANYON & BYU SMITH FIELDHOUSE>>A BIGFOOT VIDEO in the UINTA MOUNTAINS>> then EMPHASIS ON SURVIVAL & HEALTH……FREE downloads>THE MAYAN’S NUTRITIONAL SECRET to SURVIVAL>WHY REVEAL MY WEAKNESSES & BRAG ABOUT EMBARRASSING EFFORTS?>The UINTA PROJECT FROM 2003: 2,000+ MILES of BACKPACKING, EXPLORING & BOOK in 2017>At 84 in 2020: UNABLE TO WALK>SEVERAL MINI-STROKES & more > YET in 2022 A HIKE IN THE UINTAS>then A TEXAS SIZED GLITCH> weak, lost balance>NOT GIVE IN>THANKS TO THE LORD & MY GUARDIAN ANGEL>WHY GUARDIAN ANGELS???>> Finally in 2023 the the MAYA MOUNTAINS BOOK!”

EVERYTHING REVEALED IN MOUNTAINS OF THE MAYA & HIGH UINTA MOUNTAINS BOOKS. With the hope all interested will ENJOY MORE THE WONDERMENT OF THE EARTH and SAVE LIVES! Until now, you couldn’t get this 31 page writing without buying the online book for $20, BUT I DECIDED TO MAKE IT AVAILABLE TO ALL INTERESTED….. FREE! …

Continue reading “(03/08/23) POST WITH EMPHASIS ON SURVIVAL & HEALTH……FREE downloads>THE MAYAN’S NUTRITIONAL SECRET to SURVIVAL>WHY REVEAL MY WEAKNESSES & BRAG ABOUT EMBARRASSING EFFORTS?>The UINTA PROJECT at 67 in 2003: VIDEO>2,000+ MILES of BACKPACKING, EXPLORING & BOOK in 2017>At 84 & 2020: UNABLE TO WALK>SEVERAL MINI-STROKES & more > YET in 2022 A HIKE IN THE UINTAS>then A TEXAS SIZED GLITCH> weak, lost balance>NOT GIVE IN>THANKS TO THE LORD & MY GUARDIAN ANGEL, then in 2023 the the MAYA MOUNTAINS BOOK! WHY GUARDIAN ANGELS???”

Looking forward to the SPRING for outdoor exercise, but in the meantime we were invited for Christmas with my son Cordel Ammon “Lito,” his wife Diana and two cute grandchildren in the home they just built in Azle, Texas….so in two cars–Nephi’s and Mahana’s, we drove in caravan 1,150 miles to Azle, Texas. LITO as …

Continue reading “AFTER A TRIP TO TEXAS FOR CHRISTMAS…we all came back sick….FINALLY A MONTH LATER–I’M WELL BUT VERY WEAK…..so….I HAVE TO KEEP MOVING OR DIE! — SO, BACK TO THE STAIRS–BUT NEW ONES INSIDE AT THE CLINIC…. for the WINTER! IT’S WORKING TO KEEP MY LEGS FROM DYING & GRADUALLY GAINING MY STRENGTH BACK….so DON’T COUNT ME OUT QUITE YET! AT THE END OF THIS POST IS UPDATED INFORMATION ON MY TWO BOOKS: The High Uinta Mountains, and The “Impossible Dream” Among My People in the Mountains of the Maya.”

Up to Grove Creek Trailhead again to test me! The goal going up the front of the hills to the arrow way above me…..and on a hot day! For you TRAIL RUNNERS, remember this competition. Here’s my history from back 18 months ago when I couldn’t walk, or stand to take a shower. I WENT …

Continue reading “IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS I’LL GET A NEW POST UP……sorry for a while I couldn’t access the edit feature……BACK TO REAL LIFE TODAY…..TEST TO SEE IF I CAN MAKE IT TO THE GRANDADDIES! “EYE OF THE TIGER!” Then THE HIGH UINTA TOUR to the MAGNIFICENT RED CASTLE AREA…..some say it is “THE MOST BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR SCENE IN UTAH!” WHICH ONE MIGHT QUALIFY IN YOUR OPINION?”

I will drive up to the Bald Pass area on Wednesday, June15, check the oxygen level in my blood for High Altitude problems, more common for those more vulnerable, then sleep in my car, and if all looks good, will do the same small hike I wasn’t ready for last year–to FEHR LAKE, using ultra …

Continue reading “MID-JUNE 2022 — THE ACID TEST: THE 1st OVERNIGHT BACKPACK IN 4 YEARS, AFTER NOT BEING ABLE TO WALK 18 MONTHS AGO & STILL WITH A MISALIGNED SPINE! IN THE MEANTIME I’ll leave the previous post, but report quickly the OUTCOME OF THE TEST! >>>>The last foothills report, then >>>>THE HIGH UINTA WILDERNESS North Slope tour–also now on my FACEBOOK PAGE–WITH TONS OF HEROES & FISHING! MANY AMAZING SITES of the UNSUNG HERO tie hack’s ghost towns: Then to WEST FORK of SMITHS FORK named for MY HERO “JEDEDIAH SMITH” & his story,–– then off-trail to BALD LAKE & fishing, as well as BEARTOWN & Tom “BEAR RIVER” Smith’s story!”

Until today, May 5, 2022 I’ve done this FOUR TIMES! Each time after giving up due to problems, but then remedied with yet ANOTHER SURGERY to keep me going. To today 15 surgeries, plus two radiation treatments and becoming a cancer & heart attack survivor, etc. All of a sudden by Fall 2020 I was …

Continue reading “THE “COMEBACK” KID tries again….like for the 5th time! So, to control high blood pressure–EVERY OTHER DAY INTO THE HILLS to be inspired by SPRING COMING ALIVE! Then our tour of the HIGH UINTAS continues at the little visited MIDDLE FK of BLACKS FK & BOB’S LAKE, plus discovering a whole COMMUNITY OF SCANDINAVIAN TIE HACKERS!”

REMEMBER TO HELP IN UKRAINE @: RED CROSS AID TO UKRAINE TO COMPLETE MY HIGH UINTAS PROJECT-Churchill and his “NEVER, NEVER, NEVER GIVE IN!” forced me—from 2003 to 2022–to go through 15 surgeries, 2 radiation treatments & become a “CANCER SURVIVOR” as well as discovering wonderful nutrition supplements — all revealed in my HIGH UINTA MOUNTAINS …

Continue reading “A NEW GLITCH–among the many since beginning my High Uinta Wilderness Project in 2003–slowed me down a bit, but I’VE GOT TO KEEP MOVING & found marvelous new VISIONS OF NATURE I want to share with all of you, as well as — THE HIGH UINTA TOUR that CONTINUES to the North Slope’s EAST FORK OF THE BEAR RIVER where I had to use my .45 Colt Defender!”