Date:         Thu, 17 Mar 2005 19:02:17 -0700
Reply-To:     Richard A Jones <jones@COLORADO.EDU>
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From:         Richard A Jones <jones@COLORADO.EDU>
Subject:      trip report and photos--Utah desert
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A week ago I went over to explore some of the least
visited places in SE Utah--San Rafael Desert and
the Robbers Roost area.  Almost perfect weather--
at least mid-60s in the days and nights in the
upper 30s and low 40s.

The amazing thing was how clear the air was--reminded
me of 40+ years ago.  The last night was windy, with
the weather changing, and in the morning it was back
to "normal"--and the contrast really brought home
how clear it had been for four days.

Angel Point is probably visited every few weeks.  At
the camp overlooking the Green River, I'd bet someone
shows up 3-4 times a year!  Guess I'm crazy to head
off to places like that in my 18-year-old Syncro
Westy alone.  Well, I had my dog this time.  I usually
bring my bike as my emergency vehicle, but didn't since
I had the dog.  She is still limited in exercising as
she is recovering from TPLO knee surgery on December 1st.

But in 41 years of exploring the west in five VW buses
('61, '67, '76, '81, '87) I've never been stranded.

If you like remote country, check:
http://jones.colorado.edu/jones/Utah05

                        Richard A Jones
                        Boulder, Colorado