Vermillion Plateau (2)
So we continue our journeys in North Coyote Butes. 1. The climb takes us near Top Rock Arch… 2. Scenery towards the South Coyote Butes. 3. Later, we visit the Alcove, a large cavity excavated by the wind. I find several veryRead More…
Vermillion Plateau (1)
Having luckily won the draw which gives access to the Wave, we spent the afternoon exploring the Wire Pass and Buckskin Gulch. The first is a slot canyon at Buckskin Gulch side, one of the longest slot canyon with more than 45 miles long. 1. Entry of WireRead More…
Alstrom Point & Crosby Canyon
After a visit to make Jean-Luc discover Antelope Canyon, where I didn’t take my camera, having already widely photographed this place, we had a beautiful light on Lake Powell. 1. The sun is going Under the clouds… 2. … illuminating the surrounding cliffs. Read More…
Grand Canyon
It was a wish of Jean-Luc to discover the Grand Canyon, one of the seven wonders of the world… We made a stop to go down to Havasu Canyon, the Havasupai Indian Reservation, tosee the turquoise falls of Havasu Creek. Without tent, we decided to make the round tripRead More…
Mono Lake, Bristlecone Pines & Death Valley…
Waiting on the flange that had to be replaced on Vivalavida, we rented a car and went to visit Mono Lake, about seventhy miles north of Bishop. This lake is unusual to see since it have calcareous concretions created by source, like kind of stalagmites visible today. This lake isRead More…
Saline Valley & Eureka Dunes
1. Arrived in the Saline Valley, we made a stop on the shores of the salt lake. 2. The salt crust is impressive. 3. Little enjoyable break to relax in one hot springs. 4. High Saline Valley towards the Steel Pass. Read More…
Alabama Hills & Racetrack
Before to cross the border to Canada later today, here is still an update from the US. 😀 After visiting the Pinnacles, we went East of the Sierra Nevada. We stopped at the Alabama Hills, nice site just next to Lone Pine. 1. Contrasts with the snowyRead More…
Yosemite NP
I continue with close updates to try to catch a bit of my late… After replacing VivaLaVida’s tank in Fresno, I had a few days before the arrival of my brother Jean-Luc. So I went in Yosemite Mounains, hoping to see those in the snow… 1. Ray ofRead More…
Pinnacles and Kings Canyon NP
Since I had to go through Fresno to change the main tank of Vivalavida which continued to leak despite several repairs, I took the opportunity to visit a few sites on the way to San Francisco. Starting with the Pinnacles National Park, the last National Park created to date. Read More…
Southern California
So I’m back in the U.S. The contrast is striking after more than four weeks in Baja..! After having taken care of Vivalavida who needed it after more than 1,500 miles of rough trails, I began my wy North towards San Francisco where I had to meet my twinRead More…
D5 Creation