by Al Christensen | Oct 30, 2022 | Supplies
I KNOW MODERN NOMADS who carry large quantities of supplies with them. Enough to last months. Boxes, bins and bags of it, with a little space for themselves tucked in between. Or they haul a trailer of provisions. They are of the pack train school of thought. I can’t...
by Al Christensen | Oct 29, 2022 | Photography, Utah
Hike in the creek — 24 May 2017 — Grandstaff Canyon Trail, Moab style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-7662527707655081" data-ad-slot="8472325861" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true" style="display:block"...
by Al Christensen | Oct 27, 2022 | Nomad Philosophy
THERE WAS NEVER ANY DEBATE between me and myself over whether I should sell the house, get rid of nearly all my stuff, and live in a van. It was an instant, “Yes!” It’s not a simple decision for many. There are a lot of pros and cons for them to consider. And...
by Al Christensen | Oct 26, 2022 | Weather, Winter
SO, HERE’S THE SHORT OF IT: According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, La Niña conditions in the Pacific combined with a strong Polar Vortex mean temperatures in the northern US will be probably be colder than usual this winter while temperatures in...
by Al Christensen | Oct 25, 2022 | Nomad Philosophy
RECENTLY someone on a nomad forum asked in regards to a particular outdoors destination, “Is it worth it?” I replied that it depended on what they enjoy and what they expect. I think the worth of pretty much everything is a personal judgment. There might be some...
by Al Christensen | Oct 24, 2022 | Safety
THEY WORKED WITH HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MATERIALS. They worked with tools and contraptions that could maim or kill. They trapped themselves underwater, on purpose. And they blew up a lot of stuff. All in the name of science, education, and entertainment. They were the...
by Al Christensen | Oct 22, 2022 | Photography, Utah
The bison taxi — 7 September 2017 — Antelope Island, Great Salt Lake style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-7662527707655081" data-ad-slot="8472325861" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true" style="display:block"...
by Al Christensen | Oct 20, 2022 | Oddities, Skoolies
FOR ABOUT $13,000 and the hassles if vehicle importation, you could have this 1997 Mitsubishi Fusa Rosa bus. Diesel powered, right-hand drive. Thumb your nose at normalcy! Become the center of attention or scorn! Make friends or enemies instantly! ...
