DrJohn
Observer
Rock Art Archaeological Inventory - Central Wyoming
I posted part of this in my buildup thread, but I thought it might be appropriate here also.
I just returned from a week in central Wyoming surveying and recording petroglyphs. This is an amazing place that was a sacred landscape for prehistoric inhabitants who inscribed over 80 panels of rock art along the sandstone outcrops.
The new 4Runner components worked great! There is a gravel road leading right to the site, so I didn't do a lot of hardcore offroading. But this place is a 2 hour drive from anywhere, so all of the camping components really helped to make the project a success.
The rooftop tent handled wonderfully, and withstood some insane Wyoming winds. I was going to stay only a couple of days for reconnaissance and then return, but I decided to finish the project in one go. And the fridge kept my food and drinks at a chilly 33-degrees the entire time, without running down my single battery :victory:
Here are some shots:
RTT in the sunset:
The Rig:
Recording a petroglyph panel:
Amazing panel of shield designs:
Storm passing (and tired dogs):
The weather gods are appeased:
I posted part of this in my buildup thread, but I thought it might be appropriate here also.
I just returned from a week in central Wyoming surveying and recording petroglyphs. This is an amazing place that was a sacred landscape for prehistoric inhabitants who inscribed over 80 panels of rock art along the sandstone outcrops.
The new 4Runner components worked great! There is a gravel road leading right to the site, so I didn't do a lot of hardcore offroading. But this place is a 2 hour drive from anywhere, so all of the camping components really helped to make the project a success.
The rooftop tent handled wonderfully, and withstood some insane Wyoming winds. I was going to stay only a couple of days for reconnaissance and then return, but I decided to finish the project in one go. And the fridge kept my food and drinks at a chilly 33-degrees the entire time, without running down my single battery :victory:
Here are some shots:
RTT in the sunset:
The Rig:
Recording a petroglyph panel:
Amazing panel of shield designs:
Storm passing (and tired dogs):
The weather gods are appeased:
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