Nice thing about no service and being solo, you can take the time to actually relax. Sound of the wind, rad scenery, no distractions, bit of reading/research and a few cold beers was exactly what I needed. Felt good to be in my element.
As the sun set, the wind finally died down...
Around the cabin and up over the back side of the small hill reveals the tunnel. I'll admit I chickened out going through, just something about the current mood of the desert brought on a Hills Have Eyes vibe.
View looking back from the tunnel.
Feeling like it was about that time...
Wanted to check out a couple old cars that are in the area before heading back on the EP15 towards Burro Schmidt's & Bickel Camp.
The headframe from the Zuna Claim that I spotted while going to Walsh Cabin.
Burro Schmidt's
"William Henry Burro Schmidt was frail...
"The Holland Camp was first owned by Burro Schmidt, as part of his Copper Basin Group claim. But once he was engrossed by his tunnel project, Schmidt no longer tended to this claim and sold it to the trio of William Smith, Neil Brown, and John Hamblen. They began to develop Holland Camp in the...
After my fill of gusty wind it was time to get a move on. Backtrack down to Mesquite Canyon then connect with EP15 and head east. First, a quick stop to check out the small mine site next to the cabin.
On EP15, first stop would be the Colorado Camp. Once used by gold miners...
Once at top of the remaining big climb I got out to check out the surroundings. Views for days!
Looking back on the EP204.
Burro Schmidt's Cabin off in the distance. The tunnel is right behind the small hill on the right.
Looking South-West. Koehn Dry Lake Bed in Fremont Valley.
At...
I can't believe it's been over two years since the last trip report. A lot has happened in that time - moving, career change and all the various life obstacles. The biggest one for the adventure/vehicle side of things was selling the Tacoma, out of a need of necessity and a different focus going...
It sure does. It's behind the license plate.
30-40k on tires? Not sure. I'd say there's a solid 15-20K left of them before they're down to the wear bars.
Don't need the fridge/rtt/lights/drawer system/compressor/etc.? Let me know and we can knock some $$$ off the price.
Pictures as of today (7/22). Not shown is lights/traction devices/misc. camping gear.
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(Just stickers on the underside of RTT...
Rough estimates as I never recorded mileage when installed.
Front Icons - 25,000 - 30,000 miles. Have been serviced twice (new seals/oil)
Rear Icons - 20,000 -25,000 miles. Have been serviced once (new seals/oil)
Rear Hydraulic Fox Bump Stops - 25,000 - 30,000 miles
TC Spring Under Kit - 15,000...
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