PREPARE OR ELSE…–Part 2: Overcoming Obstacles with Supplements– “THE HOLY GRAIL!”
MIRROR LAKE SCENIC BYWAY and WOLF CREEK PASSES OPEN click for info
This is the earliest opening in my experience
The NEW OBSTACLE I mention in Part 2 has me putting on hold Part 3. Give me a week or so.
UPDATE: April 20, 2012 Scroll down to see what the specialists concluded and the treatment that will have me overcoming the “obstacle” and backpacking still in my 77th year.
May 16th UPDATE: “overcoming the obstacle” got a bit more complicated, so it looks like the “backpacking still” will mostly be this old guy doing it in my 78th year! “I’m going under the knife” as there is too much of me still working pretty good TO GIVE IN!
May 17th UPDATE: On May 24th I will undergo surgery for my “degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis.” That translated to High Uinta geezer English is: “I’m a worn out old guy!” Recovery can take as long as 12 months, but knowing me, the Dr. thinks I might be ready to backpack by August 24th. I’ll apparently be in the hospital at least 3 days, then a week or so of bed rest at home, and then gradually get back in shape and hope to at least do what I have listed as my first trip for this summer. I will do my darndest and see how it goes. While I recuperate and recover I’ll be doing all the research I need to put all this together, but before the surgery I’ll do PART 3: GEAR so that it might be in time to help all of you with a suggestion or two.. and then I’ll keep you updated on things like the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway opening, and do some YouTube videos and photo/essays on a few of the fascinating historical aspects of the Uintas you probably don’t know about, etc.
In the meantime entertain yourself and be overwhelmed seeing the Lord’s beautiful creations–with my two updated complete collections of wildflowers and flora, many you’ve never seen before, divided into two parts: (no sound, so put on some great music and enjoy)
YouTube video #10–WILDFLOWERS OF THE FOOTHILLS (117 varieties)
YouTube video #11–ALPINE WILDFLOWERS and FAUNA OF THE HIGH UINTAS (204 varieties)
Eventually they will all be presented in a photo gallery identified with common and scientific names and other information.
YouTube Video #9-Part 1: BACKPACKING 2012–SCHEDULE and PREPARE or HAVE ONE TOUGH TIME
Photo/Essay: #9-Part 1: BACKPACKING 2012–SCHEDULE and PREPARE OR ELSE…….!
YouTube Video #9-Part 2: Overcoming Obstacles with Nutrition/Supplements
Photo/Essay: with links to all the imporant stuff
#9-Part 2: Overcoming Obstacles with Nutrition/Supplements
This is the earliest opening in my experience
The NEW OBSTACLE I mention in Part 2 has me putting on hold Part 3. Give me a week or so.
UPDATE: April 20, 2012 Scroll down to see what the specialists concluded and the treatment that will have me overcoming the “obstacle” and backpacking still in my 77th year.
May 16th UPDATE: “overcoming the obstacle” got a bit more complicated, so it looks like the “backpacking still” will mostly be this old guy doing it in my 78th year! “I’m going under the knife” as there is too much of me still working pretty good TO GIVE IN!
May 17th UPDATE: On May 24th I will undergo surgery for my “degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis.” That translated to High Uinta geezer English is: “I’m a worn out old guy!” Recovery can take as long as 12 months, but knowing me, the Dr. thinks I might be ready to backpack by August 24th. I’ll apparently be in the hospital at least 3 days, then a week or so of bed rest at home, and then gradually get back in shape and hope to at least do what I have listed as my first trip for this summer. I will do my darndest and see how it goes. While I recuperate and recover I’ll be doing all the research I need to put all this together, but before the surgery I’ll do PART 3: GEAR so that it might be in time to help all of you with a suggestion or two.. and then I’ll keep you updated on things like the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway opening, and do some YouTube videos and photo/essays on a few of the fascinating historical aspects of the Uintas you probably don’t know about, etc.
In the meantime entertain yourself and be overwhelmed seeing the Lord’s beautiful creations–with my two updated complete collections of wildflowers and flora, many you’ve never seen before, divided into two parts: (no sound, so put on some great music and enjoy)
YouTube video #10–WILDFLOWERS OF THE FOOTHILLS (117 varieties)
YouTube video #11–ALPINE WILDFLOWERS and FAUNA OF THE HIGH UINTAS (204 varieties)
Eventually they will all be presented in a photo gallery identified with common and scientific names and other information.
YouTube Video #9-Part 1: BACKPACKING 2012–SCHEDULE and PREPARE or HAVE ONE TOUGH TIME
Photo/Essay: #9-Part 1: BACKPACKING 2012–SCHEDULE and PREPARE OR ELSE…….!
YouTube Video #9-Part 2: Overcoming Obstacles with Nutrition/Supplements
Photo/Essay: with links to all the imporant stuff
#9-Part 2: Overcoming Obstacles with Nutrition/Supplements
Here I am again to give you a few tips about how you can have a great backpack or two this summer..
NOTE: Down near the end of this post I talk about a new obstacle to me accomplishing my goals. One possible solution is discussed. This is an incredible discovery, so check it out carefully when you get to it.
NOTE: Down near the end of this post I talk about a new obstacle to me accomplishing my goals. One possible solution is discussed. This is an incredible discovery, so check it out carefully when you get to it.
Remember in Part 1 we talked about heavy duty work getting in great physical shape….or else…..or have one tough time that just could be a nightmare if you’re not willing to put in the effort to be strong.
In this segment, Part 2, I will focus on overcoming obstacles with nutrition and supplements—that one mature friend has called “the Holy Grail” for us older guys. As you will notice it also took a couple of surgical reconstructions. Of course there is also a YouTube video. It is a bit long but 17 minutes is a good investment that could mean enjoyment, or misery–or life and death. So take the time and get prepared.
In my case it all began in 1953 when I was on a suicide mission at Provo High School to become the smallest player in the history of the NFL, but in a vicious game against West High school I got wiped out and for 50 years limped with my “football ankle.”
Then at 45 I was becoming a cripple with arthritis from the “football ankle” up my right side to my shoulder and arm. I was getting desperate, but then one night heard a radio interview with Dale Alexander. Pay attention, this is critical for many.
He saved himself, his 80 year old mother and others from being cripples. His treatment was so effective he became known as the “Cod Father” His Cod Liver Oil.
He discovered that taking 2 tbls. of COD LIVER OIL 30 minutes before eating in the morning, and 30 minutes before dinner and keeping it up for 6 months has your arthritis GO AWAY. It worked miraculously for me. Then for maintenance you take a tablespoon full (4 gel caps) once a day in the morning—FOREVER
He discovered that taking 2 tbls. of COD LIVER OIL 30 minutes before eating in the morning, and 30 minutes before dinner and keeping it up for 6 months has your arthritis GO AWAY. It worked miraculously for me. Then for maintenance you take a tablespoon full (4 gel caps) once a day in the morning—FOREVER
Two years after the initial miracle I quit for a month and the arthritis all came back. I then started it again, and at 4 months the pain left me and has never returned, except when doing extreme exercise, but increasing the dose solves that problem. I must add that my body stiffness felt when I get up in the morning very literally is felt dissipating in about 10 minutes after taking my cod liver oil.
At the same time I was successful at losing 30 lbs., no small matter to say the least. Part of that was jogging and eventually running half-marathons, but that brought back pain in the ankle and metatarsilitis in the balls of my feet, and a rheumatologist told me to stop running, and forget backpacking.
I added Glucosamine/Chondroitin/MSM to my cod liver oil, and made modifications to my running shoes and hiking boots, with an incredible combination of inserts.
I did 14 consecutive International Half-Marathons between my 58th and 72nd years
By then I was in the middle of my High Uintas Project and by 2006 the football ankle wore out and my ankle was reconstructed with 3 screws and a tendon transplant.
Of course I kept working out even with the cast on my leg and ankle, and kept backpacking using a lightweight boot that gave my ankle support, but gradually moved to a lightweight low cut boot, and now just a mountain running shoe with one additional insert.
Along that 30 year trail I also had to begin coping with my “motor cycle knee,”also on my right side, after an accident, and a knee operation followed by the doctor’s advice to forget jogging and backpacking. Of course the cod liver oil, and Glucosamine/chondroitin/MSM helped me ignore his orders and keep going using a knee brace, but a year after the ankle surgery in 2007, my knee wore out and it was either become a couch potato, or back to surgery for a complete knee replacement.
So I got a titanium knee, did some intensive therapy—all of which was quite painful, and as you can see it looks horrible, but the important thing is that it works and I’ve kept on backpacking
For many years of normal living I only took 2 gelcaps/day of cod liver oil for maintenance and it was enough. But, now I take 6 in the morning as I’m dealing with major joint and arthritic problems while doing 7-8 miles, 3-5 times a week in my work. I take 2 more with my noon meal, and 1 prior to going to bed. I also persist at taking 2 capsules of Glucosamine/Chondroitin/MSM in the morning, and 2 at mid-day, and in addition also need 2-3 Excedrin, or better its Walmart equivalent that is much cheaper, and when in the midst of a heavy day repeat it at mid-day. With that I now head into the high country with no knee brace, and my lightweight, but great quality mountain running shoes.
NOW ON TO SPECIAL NUTRITION
NOW ON TO SPECIAL NUTRITION
Here I’ll only mention what I begin with every day—it is DEE’S CEREAL, . You can hit the pause and read the benefits of this great cereal. I will only mention that its claim to be “Heart Healthy” is no joke as I have also in the last 10 years or so had to deal with a couple of heart conditions. Several related emergencies I survived and describe in two of my Survival stories on the website. You will notice I mix in cinnamon as studies have shown it helps control blood pressure. I mix it with dhyrated milk, and sugar and put it to soak overnight so it needs no cooking. You can hit the pause button and see what else is said about this cereal which in Utah can be found in the cooler section at your supermarket.
Now to the nutrition supplements I use and why. All of them together add up to my MULTI-VITAMIN/MINERAL and MORE.
First is WELLNESS FORMULA. A powerful herb combination, and antioxidants known to provide energy, protection from stress, and support for the immune system. Normally I take 1-2 twice a day, depending on how tough the day is. If you begin feeling imbalances in your well-being (like coming down with a cold, flu, etc.) you should take 3-6 capsules of the WELLNESS FORMULA every 3 hours. So you should have an extra bag of these for emergencies
First is WELLNESS FORMULA. A powerful herb combination, and antioxidants known to provide energy, protection from stress, and support for the immune system. Normally I take 1-2 twice a day, depending on how tough the day is. If you begin feeling imbalances in your well-being (like coming down with a cold, flu, etc.) you should take 3-6 capsules of the WELLNESS FORMULA every 3 hours. So you should have an extra bag of these for emergencies
Next is STRESSCARE Another herbal multivitamin/mineral/antioxidant and immune system support specifically when under physical stress such as backpacking. When working or backpacking I take 2 twice a day.
Then comes CHORELLA a super food considered the secret of longevity among some of the oldest people on earth. Click on it to learn more.
CoQ10 It is a vitamin-like compound essential component of cells and is necessary for mitochondrial energy production. Years of research has shown that CoQ10 supports healthy cardiovascular and immune system functions in addition to its vital role in energy production. I take one in the morning and another mid-day when backpacking.
VITAMIN D3 is another crucial nutrient, especially for older individuals where natural levels of nutrients are lower than they should be. It is necessary for bone health, immune wellness and plays a crucial regulatory role for many bodily processes.
DHEA This is the “Mother hormone” for both men and women as it converts into whatever hormone the body needs and is essential to keep your body in proper balance. Some have called it “the fountain of youth,” levels of which are known to fall precipitously with age, and with low levels common among those who suffer from cancer, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and chronic fatigue. I take just one 100 mg capsule to begin the day.
SUPER B-COMPLEX with vitamin C and Folic Acid – B-vitamins help convert food into energy—obviously crucial for a backpackers and others involved in intense physical activity. I take one each morning
NOW TO MORE ATHLETIC SUPPLEMENTS
Above you see me in 2003 leaving on my 27 day “expedition” with 81 pounds on my back and around my waist. A mile down the trail I added 2 lbs. of water (1 quart). This was a monumental effort similar to doing a a half-marathon a day, and sometimes a marathon for 27 days and 236 miles. This required special conditioning and athletic nutrition without which it would have been a nightmare.
I trained for it for years on my farm in Guatemala doing 4 miles of rolling hills 2-3 times a week with a 100 lb. bag of fertilizer on my back. If you’re not willing to train big time, don’t attempt it!
As you might have noticed I approach backpacking (and the work I do at Reams) as I did running a half-marathon. It could be argued that carrying a 30-50 lb. pack at elevations over 10,000 ft.for 5-6 miles is actually more difficult than running a 13 mile half marathon. So you should approach it, and its recovery each day similarly. Below are a few glimpses of the challenge.
Freshman orientation from Earlham College, Indiana on their 19 day backpack trip in the Uintas.
The Scott’s on the trail to Middle Basin up the trail from Christmas Meadows
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Mahana climbing East Grandaddy Mountain for the view of a lifetime.
Bushed after a backpacking day equivalent to running a marathon!
You need marathoner’s supplements to do it right and enjoy it.
ENDUROX-EXCEL builds endurance, increases fat metabolism, and helps maintain healthy immune function. One investigation showed it to increase a marathoner’s performance by around 15%. I find myself clearly more alert and energetic taking 2 tablets each morning just before going to work, or beginning my hike for the day..
CALCIUM-MAGNESIUM A few years ago RUNNER’S WORLD reported a study showing that the mineral marathon runners lose most is calcium. The same for backpackers. Thus, 5 gm. ( teaspoon full) is added to the energy drink I mix in the morning and drink at about noon. Again in the afternoon 5 mg is mixed with my recovery drink (Endurox R4) after work or backpacking is finished. Then again at night mixed with HGH stimulant before going to sleep. This is also available in capsules.
ENDUROX R4 – this is a carbohydrate Protein formula usually used for recovery and “coming back stronger.” I mix it in the morning (on the trail only the powder with no water in my mixer bottle) to add water half-way through my day at lunch time to begin the recovery process for the remainder of the day, and another one on finishing hiking for the day for recovery. . To the Endurox I add Calciumn/Magnesium as explained above, and also extra Glutamine as mentioned below.
GLUTAMINE powder, capsules is an essential amino acid with an important role in muscle development. Under extreme exercise, especially for older individuals, levels are depleted and need to be replenished to avoid muscle breakdown. RUNNERS WORLD reported that marathon runners who took 5 gms. of Glutamine after a race were able to avoid getting sick. I have certainly found this so in my own experience—thus these ingredients are added to my energy and recovery drink (Endurox R4 already has enough Glutamine for average people–I add 1 tsp for being an old guy with special needs). You can also get this in capsule form to avoid having to mix with a liquid.
SPORTLEGS is designed to support your body’s lactate energy system to help minimize muscle soreness. When backpacking I take three to begin the day and two on finishing the day’s hike to help recover and eliminate muscle soreness.
NO VITAMIN/SUPPLEMENT BOTTLES – of course I don’t take backpacking all these bottles and containers I’ve been showing you, but have a bunch of labled Ziploc bags for each take, plus a few extra of certain key supplements for when I might need to increase the dose, such as with WELLNESS and COD LIVER OIL.
As shown here I take a few wide mouthed plastic mixer bottles, actually free left over from your chocolate drink snack, etc. Just remove the labels and you’re ready to go. They weigh nothing, so you can take a few extras in case you need them.
To the left is my Dee’s Cereal mixed in the evening for the next morning’s breakfast. Another staple is eggnog mixed with dehydrated eggs, milk power, cinnamon and sugar (I take the powder mixed in a ziploc bag, and then mix it in a bottle like to the right–which as pictured has the FRS drink in it rather than eggnog). I have a couple of eggnogs every day which is the most delicious menu item always.
During the day, on the trail, I have a pack of FRS chewsin my pocket. This is promoted by Lance Armstrong, and NFL’s Tim Tebow, and me.
It is a mix of essential vitamins, plus Quercetin which is a powerful all-natural antioxidant found in fruits and vegetables. Once in a while in my work I begin getting tired and grumpy towards the end of my shift—and sometimes outright sick.. I quickly pop 2 FRS chews in my mouth and within 10-15 minutes am able to cheerfully finish my day. On the trail I often have made the last few miles to my camping spot, or to the trailhead on the back of a couple of chews. FRS is also available in tubes of powder to mix with water as seen a couple of photos back.
EVENING and READY FOR THE SACK
RESVERATROL – this supplement contains the ingredient in red wine that is reported to be beneficial for one’s heart and longevity. One is taken along with the dinner meal.
CALCIUM-MAGNESIUM s taken 30 minutes before retiring.. This is a great aid to avoid Irritable Leg Syndrome, leg cramps, and aid to sleep better. It is taken along with HGH (Human Growth Hormone) stimulator made up mostly of amino acids. Once again HGH becomes very deficient in elderly people that contributes to bringing on old age. . I will be experimenting with the tablet form pictured here, but usually use a powered form by Goldshield and pictured below.
IBUPROFIN – due to joint and leg pains as explained I take 2-3 ibuprofen at night to help me sleep better.
NOW FOR A NEW OBSTACLE
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MY GOOD LEG! – around 35 years ago a small piece of shrapnel lodged in my leg above the knee. When the doctor worked on removing it he said I would maybe have trouble with that leg when getting older. I was horrified seeing him cut into my muscle cross-grain down to the bone to find it.. Sure enough a few years ago I began having hip pain on that side and gradually it has got worse encompassing the whole leg, sometimes weakening and almost collapsing. Sleep at night has become very difficult. Increasing the dose of cod liver oil to 3 at noon, 3 in the afternoon and 3 at night helped some, but not
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My search for a solution had me discovering a product, D-Ribose, that sounded like it could help. I was willing to try anything so got a bottle.
“D-RIBOSE” is essential for synthesis and production and storing of energy for skeletal muscle and heart tissue, and aids in recovery and is a powerful antioxidant cleaning up free radicals that multiply with intense exercise. The dose was 5 capsules twice daily, which seemed like a lot so I went with 2. twice a day, but felt no change.
Then one day at work I had my leg almost collapsing every few steps and got real worried. At break I took 5 capsules and went back to work with the pain and weakening gone. It must not be arthritis or the cod liver would have solved it, so I’ll get it checked out soon, but in the meantime I’m sticking with D-Ribose, no matter what the cost.
D-RIBOSE capsules– Powder
For more information go to: END FATIGUE and HEART SMART CELLULAR ENERGY
D-RIBOSE capsules– Powder
For more information go to: END FATIGUE and HEART SMART CELLULAR ENERGY
Another one that caught my eye was CURCUMIN C3 COMPLEX – from the Tumeric root that “benefits joints and other tissues by helping to neutralize free radicals.” Alone it didn’t make much difference, but in combination with D-Ribose, it has me hustling around doing my 7-8 miles 4 times a week while unashamedly admitting that it is with a bit of a limp.
Within a few days I will have it checked out by the doctor and see what the heck is going on.
UPDATE: April 20, 2012 A few days ago I had Dr. Richard Jackson, who had done my knee replacement, check me out. His X-rays revealed the problem was with my lower back, two vertebra’s squeezed together and pinching the nerve causing pain down my leg. The next day they did an MRI on my back, it all boiling down to me having what they called: “degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis.” That translated to High Uinta geezer English is: “I’m a worn out old guy!”
So apparently the shrapnel wound doesn’t have anything to do with it.
I’m down for a day or two, but far from out as this morning I was seen by Dr. Joseph Richey and given a shot of cortisone at the tail end of my spine that will have me by Monday hustling around Reams Supermarket and preparing for my High Uintas Project with Friday-Sunday off each week from now until August to do research in all the areas surrounding the Uintas, and then in August peck away at the 4 adventurous trips outlined in Part 1 of this series on Backpacking.
However I will persist using D-Rebose as it sounds like a perfect addition to keep this old geezer from “giving in” and plow forward until the job is done.
FREE NUTRITION and MEDICINE
NOTE: This was not included in the YouTube video.
I can’t really end this without another word about nutrition–the kind that will cost you nothing, but give big results. THIS IS NOT TONGUE-IN-CHEEK! Their incredible nutritive qualities are going to help keep me above ground and hustling.
First up, DANDELIONS
that I have called the “Spinach of the Weed World.” Others have called them“The Gourmet Weed.” Of course you have them all around your home, at the park, and also in the High Uintas Wilderness, at all but the extreme elevations. They come and go but if they are around where you’re hiking or camping, think seriously about them. The leaves and the flowers can be used to increase the nutrition of your soup, or whatever. They can also be eaten raw as a salad. They have amazing nutritional qualities as the links in my photo/essay will demonstrate.
Here you see me adding dandelions to a pot of macaroni soup. THEY HAVE AMAZING NUTRITIONAL and MEDICINAL VALUE. ranked in the top 4 of all green vegetables, and the 3rd food in vitamin A content, only topped by cod liver oil and beef liver. The flower and leaves are high in the Vitamin B’s, and effective for dealing with stress. Also rich in potassium, iron and calcium, with medicinal benefits to cure high blood pressure, hepatitis, etc. and rich in enzymes to aid digestion. Of ALL VEGETABLES dandelions rank 9th best. I eat a handful daily, some in a salad, and more just slightly cooked along with swiss chard. For incredible information go to my website.
PURSLANE which you have among your flowers, and all over your vegetable garden. You likely even HATE IT! Below you see this old enemy–soon to become a cherished friend, and a shot with some cleaned and ready for my salad. This will help you be healthier down in civilization as it is not found in the High Uintas.
Purslane has 6 times more vitamin E than spinach, 7 times more beta-carotene than carrots, and is rich in vitamin C, glutathione, riboflavin, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, tryptophan, and has more omega-3 fatty acids than any other leafy plant. It is also rich in protein. Purslane may have positive effects on the brain and may aid in such conditions as depression, bipolar disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, autism, schizophrenia, attention deficit disorder, hyperactivity and migraines. For other medicinal uses see: MEDICINAL American Indians used the plant as a poultice for burns, juice for earaches, tea for headaches and stomachaches. For more information click on WONDER WEED. It has a very bland and agreeable taste. I usually eat it as one of the ingredients in my “rainbow salad” each day. It can be added to soaps and other cooked dishes. Purslane is not a High Uintas Wilderness weed, but grows all over the world. I discovered it in Guatemala where it is called“verdolaga.”
IN CASE OF DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS
REDMOND CLAY — I go nowhere without Redmond Clay–which is a fine powder called “bentonite.” It will solve any intestinal problems, and works as a healing agent for wounds, rashes and burns. You just take some of the powder in a Ziploc bag, and when you feel you need it, mix as a paste in a small plastic bottle or Ziploc bag. You then take a generous spoonful, and down it with water. For wounds, spread the paste on and cover with Saran wrap or such. Learn more at:: http://www.redmondclay.com/ You can get it at: REDMOND CLAY– For one of my many experiences with it go to: EXPERIENCE NEAR CRATER LAKE and MORE
You can buy this in a bag at Good Earth in Provo, or Orem, Utah cheaper, for about $7.00.
You can buy this in a bag at Good Earth in Provo, or Orem, Utah cheaper, for about $7.00.
IN CONCLUSION
Well, that’s about it. I imagine many of you will be impressed that it’s all pretty complicated and maybe expensive. But, once you get the routine down, it’s more than simple–and believe me IT’S A LOT BETTER THAN THE OTHER OPTION! You also end up saving a lot of money by eliminating some of the less healthy food options, and you’ll save a bundle having less health problems. Don’t get me wrong as I have been caught eating at McDonalds once in a while, and, as I say in my LIGHTWEIGHT BACKPACKING photo essay and elsewhere, I love Taco Bell, and how can you not like Mountain Dew?
Of course I’ve have found that it is far better to stick with what is giving me the health, energy and enthusiasm I need to NOT GIVE IN, and stick with what has become a passion that keeps me above ground and breathing—not only breathing, but hustling around fully engaged in living and enjoying REAMS and all the wonderful customers and employees, and of course the fascination of our Creators incredible swath of color and beauty we call the High Uintas Wilderness
Now, INTO THE UINTAS TO SEE IF I KNOW WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT OR NOT–or just so much HOT AIR! I’ll be posting reports, and you should listen each Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 KSL OUTDOORS RADIO and get my satellite phone report from Aug. 4th on–most likely in the first half hour of the show. Go to: KSL RADIO ONLINE.
NEW VIDEO: PREPARE or HAVE ONE TOUGH TIME BACKPACKING
VIDEO #9 Part 1: BACKPACKING PREPARATION and 2012 SCHEDULE
This is the first of 3 parts to help us be able to have a great, successful, safe and even inspiring 2012 backpack season……and many more on into the future. Each YouTube video will be followed by what I call “photo/essays” that some might just call “articles.” They will be as I have done with subjects such as:
LIGHTWEIGHT BACKPACKING and GEAR, How I Do a 3 Day Backpack,
Gear/Supplements and many more listed on the Articles page.
These photo/essays will follow the same outline as the videos, using the same photographs, perhaps more information in the text, and the advantage of links to related subjects on the website, to more detail on the internet, and to all items recommended where you can instantly purchase at prices usually lower than you can get anywhere else.
Part 1: PREPARE–2012 Schedule and Getting in Shape to Accomplish the Goals
Part 2: Overcoming Obstacles with Good Nutrition and Supplements
Part 3: Backpacking Equipment and Gear–what I will be using and newest gear.
ENTERTAIN WITH WILDFLOWERS….Training for 2012–WHAT FOR?
TO SEE THIS YouTube VIDEO CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW
The video slide show begins with a couple of incredible aerial photographs of Crow Basin and Jackson Park, taken by friend Jonathan Jaussi (soon I’ll do a post of all his wonderful collection in preparation to conquer the area in August 2012). Thanks, Jonathan.
To give you a glimpse of over 140 varieties photographed–around 40 new, I’ve put them all into a fast moving YouTube video slide show 12 minutes long. There’s no sound, nor attempt to identify them–yet. I will work on that during the long winter to ward off “cabin fever” and then do the big job of updating the wildflower albums in the Galleries section with THE BEST OF THE BEST–likely bringing the total varieties to around 280. In most cases I try and show the entire plant, then zoom in.
If you enjoy the presentation, or any others on the website, a small donation would help keep the effort going.
Here are the links to the Salt LakeTribune article, KSL Podcast and “The Rest of the Story,”
WHAT FOR 2012 (besides the Mayan end of the world!)?
The “Forest Gump Moment” mentioned in my last trip report was only momentary. On that trip to Jackson Park and Crow Basin (YouTube video) I did so well doing the 6 miles to the car that I’m convinced I’m far from finished. So I’m now back in training at REAMS SUPERMARKET, in Springville to be ready for 4 trips in August of 2012. Drop by the store at 759 E. 400 South– I’d love to serve you while keeping in shape. I’m grateful for that opportunity to serve, and appreciative of the management and owners for giving me a job that literally helps keep me alive and raring to go in the Uintas and I’m even planning on running again (15th time) in 2012 the Coban International Half Marathon in Guatemala.
If you want to know other details about what keeps me moving (and I promise it will do the same for you), click on:
Note: Supplements and anything you purchase from Amazon by clicking on my links, earn a small commission for the High Uintas Project, and you’ll get them cheaper and fast.
INTERESTED IN KNOWING WHAT FOUR TRIPS?
1. CROW BASIN
2. MIDDLE FORK OF BLACKS FK–tie hacker exploration and Bob’s Lake/Tiger trout
3. TRIANGLE MOUNTAIN/RECONNAISSANCE LAKE and CONTINENT LAKE
4. CRATER LAKE/EXPLORER PEAK via East Fork and Red Knob Passes
YouTube video Trip #7 to Jackson Park/Crow Basin: SAW IT! SURVIVED IT!
Click here for:
2011 SEASON BACKPACKING REPORT
Which includes a list of all the YouTube videos made this year.
and
A DISCUSSION OF THE WORLD’S RECORD EASTERN BROOK TROUT
For the complete slide show with links to all the best equipment and supplements that literally saved my life and could save yours, click on:
Trip #7-2011 Jackson Park/Crow Canyon: WOW! SAW IT! SURVIVED IT! WHAT NEXT?
Also included the “Forest Gump moment.”
2011 SEASON BACKPACKING REPORT
Which includes a list of all the YouTube videos made this year.
and
A DISCUSSION OF THE WORLD’S RECORD EASTERN BROOK TROUT
For the complete slide show with links to all the best equipment and supplements that literally saved my life and could save yours, click on:
Trip #7-2011 Jackson Park/Crow Canyon: WOW! SAW IT! SURVIVED IT! WHAT NEXT?
Also included the “Forest Gump moment.”
NOTE: A portion of the slide show and YouTube video eventually seems to become a clown act which I share knowing that there are elements of it that will save someone’s life.
WITHOUT THESE GUYS THE WEST WOULDN’T HAVE BEEN WON! ” Tie Hacker Tour Part 1″ and “Part 2” on YouTube
Click here to see the Trip #4 SURVIVAL at Swasey Hole video.
VIDEOS FROM THE “TIE HACKER TOUR” (Trip #5)
I had to divide the Tie Hacker Tour video into two parts, each just 10 minutes long. PART 1 and PART 2 are now up and running.
VIDEOS FROM THE “TIE HACKER TOUR” (Trip #5)
I had to divide the Tie Hacker Tour video into two parts, each just 10 minutes long. PART 1 and PART 2 are now up and running.
NOTE: For more details and many more photographs of each trip and the sites visited, go to the Articles section and look at each of the 6 or 7 Tie Hacker reports.
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Rusty Swenson’s Report–Survival YouTube Video–KSL OUTDOORS Podcast–Swasey Hole info.–New Trip
Click on highlighted link to see Rusty Swenson’s report, photos and video entitled:
Listen to KSL OUTDOORS RADIO podcast from Sat. July 30-Cordell’s participation at about 49:45
See what happened to this “old mountain man” and what made survival possible.,
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“WHAT DOESN’T KILL US MAKES US STRONGER….and HOPEFULLY SMARTER”
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YouTube chose the cover photo of Joe Pratt and son, Carter, new High Uinta Friends.
NOTE: I removed this video from its previous channel, and uploaded it to the “quijote 1936” one where all my other videos are. Previously it had 139 viewers.
NEW TRIP?
I had posted here for a while that I would be leaving today (Friday) for the North Slope doing more investigation and exploration on “my heroes” the Tie Hackers, but I’m still experiencing a little health problem from the above described survival experience. So I’ll wait a day or two and hit it next week–when I can also get up to the Library in Evanston and the Union Pacific Railroad seeking original sources on the early Tie Hacker period (1867-1880). That will give a little time for the mosquitoes to calm down a bit so I can hit the last drainage never visited yet–The Dry Gulch Drainage and Crow Canyon, which I will do even if the jeep road is still bad–I’ll just hike a few extra miles.
Along those lines of hiking a bit extra, in all the above survival experience, thanks to the Lord, my legs were strong and never even trembled when fatigued, and no balance and agility problems either. My heart, that has given me fits a time or two (as described in some of my Survival experiences), never showed any signs of weakness–so I’M GOOD TO GO STILL!
Check out my article on ENERGY that has all the links to the supplements that give us new life!
SWASEY HOLE
I wanted to give you all a bit of historical info on the area, more than me just saying it’s a “sucking hole that I had a hard time getting out of!” The book, UTAH PLACE NAMES didn’t even list it. Google just gave me map locations. Finally on BING I got a useful hit that described the name coming from a fellow named Swasey who apparently worked for the Fish and Game carrying fingerlings in milk cans on mule back to create great fishing in our Uintas. Go to the link and meet his great-grandson:
Video #3 – Conditions on the South Slope –An Old Memory–NEWS FLASH
For an interesting email about Hades Canyon and the Grandaddies from an old friend, Kent Petersen, click on the above highlighted link.
NEWS FLASH: The High Uintas Project photographs have become almost the entire record for the WILDERNESS AREAS website at www.wilderness.net/high uintas wilderness
New YouTube Video: “Why Buy a Waterproof Camera?”
The areas reported on in this video are: Hades Canyon/Grandview Trailhead, Yellowstone and Swift Creek Trails, Dry Gulch/Crow Canyon access, Hells Canyon and Center Park Trailhead/Mills Park, and Lakefork Trailhead /Brown Duck Basin/Tworoose Pass.
NEWS FLASH: The High Uintas Project photographs have become almost the entire record for the WILDERNESS AREAS website at www.wilderness.net/high uintas wilderness
New YouTube Video: “Why Buy a Waterproof Camera?”
The areas reported on in this video are: Hades Canyon/Grandview Trailhead, Yellowstone and Swift Creek Trails, Dry Gulch/Crow Canyon access, Hells Canyon and Center Park Trailhead/Mills Park, and Lakefork Trailhead /Brown Duck Basin/Tworoose Pass.
July 13-14, 2011
Click for the URGENT UPDATES FROM THE FOREST SERVICE or scroll down
and enjoy the added benefit of seeing our cute Forest Service gals!
Click for the URGENT UPDATES FROM THE FOREST SERVICE or scroll down
and enjoy the added benefit of seeing our cute Forest Service gals!
Forest Service Info–KSL Outdoors podcast–YouTube video No.2
For 9 years this has been a public service that apparently has helped hundreds and maybe thousands. Find out how you can help it to continue going to:
HOW TO HELP?
Steve Anderton’s report on the Grandaddy Trail
HOW TO HELP?
Steve Anderton’s report on the Grandaddy Trail
UPDATE: Saturday, July 9th. Listen to the KSL OUTDOORS RADIO podcast (at the 36:40 minute point) where in 3 minutes or so I give a quick report of the recent exploratory trip, reporting on the 3 places marked below on my SPOT tracker.
The following YouTube video slide show is now up and running:
Trip #2 High Uintas Report on Grandview and Highline Trailheads and the Blind Stream Rd
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WOW–It Got Complicated!–YouTube Video 1
ANNOUNCEMENT: June 29th, the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway is now open.
June 28th: If you looked for me at the SPOT Satellite Tracker link, you didn’t find me. It got a bit complicated and what I learned and experienced has had me changing a bit my plans for the near future. I explain it all on my first YouTube video slide show on the High Uintas. The video reports as of June 28th the status of the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, Wolf Creek Pass, and Hades Canyon–the Gateway to the Grandaddies:
June 28th: If you looked for me at the SPOT Satellite Tracker link, you didn’t find me. It got a bit complicated and what I learned and experienced has had me changing a bit my plans for the near future. I explain it all on my first YouTube video slide show on the High Uintas. The video reports as of June 28th the status of the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, Wolf Creek Pass, and Hades Canyon–the Gateway to the Grandaddies:
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