tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437728056755394515.post1318677427316475331..comments2023-11-07T15:44:03.771-07:00Comments on Rambling Hemlock: Guadalupe Mountains National ParkJoan Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16396313531820725640noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437728056755394515.post-37030087436371400082014-03-01T15:34:20.808-07:002014-03-01T15:34:20.808-07:00OK will post photos soon-- though there might be s...OK will post photos soon-- though there might be some delay since there is much hiking and soaking in hot tubs going on right now. :) But the umbrellas are working well and getting much use. Just gotta take a few more shots...Joan Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16396313531820725640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437728056755394515.post-13915037160410377542014-02-28T17:44:07.509-07:002014-02-28T17:44:07.509-07:00i want those photos of the brella contraption, if ...i want those photos of the brella contraption, if I don't figure something out soon it's either get a different brella or a different packJERMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04380958324541306917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437728056755394515.post-47373432365064468572014-02-28T15:46:43.843-07:002014-02-28T15:46:43.843-07:00Just one cute little baby- quite adorable! :)Just one cute little baby- quite adorable! :)Joan Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16396313531820725640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437728056755394515.post-86709913005975947992014-02-28T15:45:31.790-07:002014-02-28T15:45:31.790-07:00Shock cords with cordlocks to two anchor points on...Shock cords with cordlocks to two anchor points on the pack- for the top anchor point, cut a ~4 inch long piece of foam pipe insulation to wrap around the umbrella shaft, and secure the shock cord around the foam, the lower shock cord goes around the base of the umbrella. Where to attach the shock cords to the pack is dependent on the type of pack, and the angle you want the umbrella. <br /><br />Might end up posting some photos...Joan Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16396313531820725640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437728056755394515.post-61784920284780830332014-02-27T16:57:20.566-07:002014-02-27T16:57:20.566-07:00how many snakes?how many snakes?JERMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04380958324541306917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437728056755394515.post-57436151955686203922014-02-26T21:58:28.411-07:002014-02-26T21:58:28.411-07:00How do you attach your umbrella to your pack?How do you attach your umbrella to your pack?Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11166776565191771729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437728056755394515.post-72456692305786738032014-02-26T20:49:12.935-07:002014-02-26T20:49:12.935-07:00It was a great trip! We really lucked out with th...It was a great trip! We really lucked out with the weather- the forecast for the next day called for dangerously high winds. At Carlsbad, I really was surprised that we didn't have to be herded around in a tour- it made for quite the unique experience to explore at our own pace. Remarkable place. Thanks again!Joan Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16396313531820725640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437728056755394515.post-83127748310076192752014-02-26T20:30:17.043-07:002014-02-26T20:30:17.043-07:00Sounds like you had a great time and the weather h...Sounds like you had a great time and the weather held. So glad you got to do Carlsbad Caverns, too. I love that one gets to explore the cave at their own pace. Just sitting and taking in the space and the sounds is somehow humbling and exhilarating at the same time. <br />-MarkSlowBrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636020168001969641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437728056755394515.post-45112385841195988712014-02-26T19:17:38.517-07:002014-02-26T19:17:38.517-07:00That McKittrick Canyon sounds like a great place, ...That McKittrick Canyon sounds like a great place, and will have to check out that loop. Really wished we'd planned another few days up there- but now we know for next time to allow more time.Joan Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16396313531820725640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437728056755394515.post-73489696265294509432014-02-26T18:20:52.951-07:002014-02-26T18:20:52.951-07:00Sweet! We camped at Pine Top on our last night, ju...Sweet! We camped at Pine Top on our last night, just dropped by the entrance to Tejas for a snack break. If you ever go back you can easily do a loop from McKittrick Canyon staying at the McKittrick Ridge campsite, hike over to the Dog Canyon campground and get water, either camping there (we did) or go back to the trail and hit up Marcus. The only reason we ended up staying at Dog Canyon was inclement weather coming through. Then of course Pine Top the following night via Marcus and Tejas trails. Great loop! We had thought about taking the full Bush Mountain Trail but heard from one of the rangers it wasn't used all that often and the trail was not worn nearly as well as other trails and was apparently difficult to follow. Yay for hiking adventures!Mistihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15152831329347482311noreply@blogger.com