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Sticky Camping Games You Can Build

Last post by Herbie « Mon Apr 09, 2012 10:52 am
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by Fire Cakes » Wed Feb 06, 2008 6:00 pm

Here are two links to a couple of games that our kids like to play while camping. The first one we had never seen before until we were camping with...

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Last post by Herbie
Mon Apr 09, 2012 10:52 am
Sticky camping recipes

Last post by grapple « Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:10 pm
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by GEJ » Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:08 pm

Yeppers,food made while camping.Got a special dish you like??.Camp ground recipes??.Got any???.

We like to make groole.It's 25lbs of the best ground...

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Last post by grapple
Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:10 pm
Sticky mini survival kit for kids

Last post by Smiliesafari « Tue Apr 15, 2008 5:08 am
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by astrozam » Sun Feb 03, 2008 4:16 pm

My kids and I have been studying bushcraft skills lately and today my daughter maddy came up with a mini survival kit for kids (or anyone for that...

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Tue Apr 15, 2008 5:08 am
Sticky Tieing the knot

Last post by Rebel « Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:19 am
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by astrozam » Tue Feb 05, 2008 1:41 pm

Quite often when your camping etc you need to know how to tie a couple of knots,here's a link to a great site that clearly illustrates how to tie...

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Last post by Rebel
Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:19 am
What the young ones are doing to our old vans

Last post by ASTROJOE LT1 « Sun Jul 24, 2022 6:33 pm

by ASTROJOE LT1 » Sun Jul 24, 2022 6:33 pm

I just found this on Youtube
This young man has some the greatest ideas that I have seen

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Last post by ASTROJOE LT1
Sun Jul 24, 2022 6:33 pm
Astro Camper Layout

Last post by Astrophysics « Sun Nov 28, 2021 11:37 am
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by tribri1 » Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:18 am

Hey guys, long time no post. I found this and immediately thought it would be of interest to you guys,

Hope all is well

TriBri1

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Sun Nov 28, 2021 11:37 am
Northwest Overland Rally 6/20-6/23/2019

Last post by MountainManJoe « Fri May 31, 2019 1:41 pm
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by Ironhide » Fri May 31, 2019 11:13 am

Hi, guys, it's time again for the NWOL Rally in Plain WA just north of Leavenworth Wa. About 2 hours northeast of Seattle. Check out these sites for...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Fri May 31, 2019 1:41 pm
Widow Screens.

Last post by nonhog « Thu May 03, 2018 8:16 pm
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by greybeard » Fri Jul 15, 2016 10:46 am

Has anyone found or made window screens for the side pop-out windows. looking for something to keep bugs out and for very short periods, my cat in....

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Last post by nonhog
Thu May 03, 2018 8:16 pm
Northwest Overland Rally 6/28-7/1/2018

Last post by Astrophysics « Fri Apr 27, 2018 11:18 pm
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by Ironhide » Fri Apr 27, 2018 10:00 pm

Anybody into Overlanding in the Northwest region this rally will be located at Plain Washington. This will be my first time there. There will be...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Fri Apr 27, 2018 11:18 pm
Traveling the AlCan Highway

Last post by tomas « Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:34 pm
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by BonnieBlueBunny96 » Tue Feb 06, 2018 8:01 am

Hi all. I want to drive the AlCan Highway in the summer, June/July. What are the road conditions at that time of year? Any tips or gear that is...

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Last post by tomas
Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:34 pm
Covering Rear Windows for Camping

Last post by Wiley « Fri Oct 13, 2017 12:26 pm
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by ascent4man » Tue Jan 24, 2012 8:35 pm
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Has anyone figured out the best option to cover the rear/side Astro Windows for a bit of privacy on the
camper conversion... I really do want zero...
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Last post by Wiley
Fri Oct 13, 2017 12:26 pm
Anyone have beds in your van?

Last post by Ironhide « Wed Oct 11, 2017 4:19 pm
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by Derek939 » Fri Aug 12, 2011 6:59 am
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I've been searching through the site looking for ideas to build a bed in my van. It's a 91 rwd ext with the rear seats takin out. Lately I've been...
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Last post by Ironhide
Wed Oct 11, 2017 4:19 pm
WABDR

Last post by nonhog « Fri Jun 09, 2017 3:18 pm
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by nonhog » Wed Jun 07, 2017 3:31 pm

Anyone go from Carson to Packwood? I have a 2 lifted Astro and am wondering if its enough to tackle that section? I do plan on adding skid plates.

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Last post by nonhog
Fri Jun 09, 2017 3:18 pm
Bailed out if Arizina before the Expo

Last post by AstroWill « Thu May 18, 2017 9:11 am
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by LAZ 1 » Tue May 16, 2017 10:17 am

102 degrees in Phoenix the week before.
Too dam hot for me and my furry travel partner, XENA the German Shepherd, to hang around.

Back on Vancouver...

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Last post by AstroWill
Thu May 18, 2017 9:11 am
Overland Expo WEST 2017 @ Flagstaff, May 12 - 15.

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Fri May 12, 2017 7:02 pm
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by LAZ 1 » Thu Apr 20, 2017 9:23 am

Anyone going to this event? I will.be attending in my 99 AWD MICRO MOTORHOME CONVERSION, but will be overnighting off site at a smaller more quiet...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Fri May 12, 2017 7:02 pm
My personal DECLARATION of INDEPENDENCE ... Pacific NW firt,

Last post by LAZ 1 « Sun Dec 18, 2016 12:36 pm
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by LAZ 1 » Tue Aug 23, 2016 2:20 pm

WELL ...
SEPT 02, I am officially, a HOMELESS PERSON.
After that, I will have 'NO FIXED ADDRESS .
And I may soon be living out of my TINY little...

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Last post by LAZ 1
Sun Dec 18, 2016 12:36 pm
Custom roof racks

Last post by AstroWill « Sat Sep 10, 2016 6:57 pm
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by knarfks » Tue Aug 30, 2016 10:15 am

I had a hard time finding any racks that would work for hauling a kayak or raft on an astro. The aftermarket versions were too narrow or curved,...

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Last post by AstroWill
Sat Sep 10, 2016 6:57 pm
I'm now camping in air conditioned luxury.

Last post by arlon « Mon Jun 27, 2016 10:03 am
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by arlon » Sun Jun 19, 2016 9:31 am

I had been looking for an AC system for the van that was totally portable, cheap, heat and cool, etc. I live in West Texas and being able to use AC...

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Last post by arlon
Mon Jun 27, 2016 10:03 am
Less becomes more.

Last post by arlon « Sun Jun 19, 2016 9:15 am
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by arlon » Fri Oct 10, 2014 9:00 pm

After going through about three configurations for a sleeping platform I finally threw in the towel. I tried boxes and they were uncomfortable even...

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Last post by arlon
Sun Jun 19, 2016 9:15 am
Propex HS2211 propane heater

Last post by Astrophysics « Mon Mar 21, 2016 1:40 am
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by Snowgeek » Thu Jan 07, 2016 5:15 am
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Since the inception of my van build I have been dreaming of a forced air propane aux heater for winter swing season camping at higher elevations....
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Last post by Astrophysics
Mon Mar 21, 2016 1:40 am
Can a 6'6" freak of nature sleep in the back of a Astro?

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Sat Nov 14, 2015 7:01 pm
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by F451 » Sun Aug 30, 2015 8:32 pm
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Can a 6'6 freak of nature sleep in the back of a Astro comfortably?

I searched for the dimensions of the Gen 2 Astros and could not find...
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Sat Nov 14, 2015 7:01 pm
How many miles is too many miles for a camper conversion?

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Sun May 31, 2015 6:35 am
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by AnarchyintheAK » Fri Mar 06, 2015 6:40 pm

I have lived in Alaska to long! Time to go. Need to get out of my money pit house by may 1 and move into a van with a dog for the remainder of the...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Sun May 31, 2015 6:35 am
Washington camping. Tips?

Last post by MountainManJoe « Thu Feb 12, 2015 5:13 pm
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by MountainManJoe » Wed Oct 24, 2012 3:33 pm
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The bleak/dark/cold/wetness is upon us in Vancouver (there's snow on the mountains already). But I refuse to say uncle! I've decided to go on a...
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Thu Feb 12, 2015 5:13 pm
astro camping questions

Last post by photo_van « Sat Aug 23, 2014 2:51 pm
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by 68gmc780 » Thu Jul 24, 2014 4:46 pm

My wife and I are thinking about doing a van/camping road trip in the last half of September,through coastal Washington,Oregon and possibly northern...

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Last post by photo_van
Sat Aug 23, 2014 2:51 pm
a month in the PNW

Last post by SilverBullet1997 « Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:54 am
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by photo_van » Thu Jul 17, 2014 3:59 pm

New ARB fridge/freezer/seat, table and mosquito net. Loaded and ready to roll!
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Last post by SilverBullet1997
Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:54 am
a month in the Mojave

Last post by Stroverlander « Tue Jul 08, 2014 10:18 pm
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by photo_van » Tue Apr 22, 2014 6:25 pm
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Just returned from a month long photo assignment in the Mojave Desert. 2400 miles of which probably 1800 were dirt. One sheared upper A-frame bolt...
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Last post by Stroverlander
Tue Jul 08, 2014 10:18 pm
Post your advanture photos.

Last post by photo_van « Sun Jul 06, 2014 1:19 pm
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by MountainManJoe » Wed May 29, 2013 7:08 pm
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I was going through some old camping photos, and came across these cool ones from 2010 on Vancouver Island. I thought you guys might appreciate it...
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Last post by photo_van
Sun Jul 06, 2014 1:19 pm
Safari on safari on Gabriola Island

Last post by SilverBullet1997 « Mon Jun 30, 2014 10:43 am
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by LAZ 1 » Fri Jun 27, 2014 7:58 pm

I recently bought a new to me 98 Safari AWD with the intention of using it for accessing some of the beautiful and often remote areas of Vancouver...

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Last post by SilverBullet1997
Mon Jun 30, 2014 10:43 am
A little too much "bro" in my brodie...

Last post by SilverBullet1997 « Thu Jun 26, 2014 8:36 am
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by T.Low » Thu May 22, 2014 5:14 pm

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Last post by SilverBullet1997
Thu Jun 26, 2014 8:36 am
Kamloops Meetup more a glorified camping trip for everyone

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Thu Jun 19, 2014 6:37 pm
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by survival bill » Thu Jun 19, 2014 5:23 pm

Those that show up have an interest in the outdoors and just having a good time camping out I am inviting anyone here to come join in their are lots...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Thu Jun 19, 2014 6:37 pm
My camper build

Last post by gnarly 928 « Fri May 30, 2014 9:56 pm
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by bootpack » Tue Mar 11, 2014 6:30 pm

Hello all. Here is my 2003 Safari that I bought and built up last fall. Not much of an internet communicator, so never bothered posting until now.
I...

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Last post by gnarly 928
Fri May 30, 2014 9:56 pm
Easter Weekend in Anza Borrego

Last post by photo_van « Tue Apr 22, 2014 6:29 pm
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by Herbie » Mon Apr 21, 2014 12:25 pm

Wanted to share some of the highlights of our most recent weekend trip. I was inspired by a new series on ExpeditionPortal.com - called 36 Hour...

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Last post by photo_van
Tue Apr 22, 2014 6:29 pm
Window/portable AC unit for an Astro van?

Last post by crazyvanman « Mon Mar 17, 2014 10:26 pm
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by arlon » Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:18 am

Curious if anyone has added some type of AC unit to their vans? Some places I'd like to visit in the south that might be pretty warm at night. An AC...

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Last post by crazyvanman
Mon Mar 17, 2014 10:26 pm
Got a new camper extension for my van..

Last post by arlon « Tue Dec 17, 2013 6:50 pm
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by arlon » Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:07 pm

Well it is an extension..

Figured when I'm solo, most of the year the van is great but here in West Texas if I want to do any local trips in...

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Last post by arlon
Tue Dec 17, 2013 6:50 pm
Gallagher Head Lake Trip with Northwest Overland

Last post by intothewild « Thu Oct 17, 2013 12:57 pm
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by mdmead » Sun Sep 15, 2013 8:43 pm
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Last week I got an PM from TLow: Grab the Bronco and meet us at Fortune Creek trail off Cle Elum Valley Rd at 9:45am this Saturday (sept 14) for a...
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Last post by intothewild
Thu Oct 17, 2013 12:57 pm
Father/Daughter Beach House Trip

Last post by T.Low « Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:05 am
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by mdmead » Thu Sep 12, 2013 8:04 am

This trip occurred back on August 11-14 and I've been meaning to post it......

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Last post by T.Low
Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:05 am
Vancouver Island 2013

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Mon Sep 02, 2013 9:53 pm
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by T.Low » Wed Aug 28, 2013 12:35 am

My buddy in his e350 Sortsmobile headed out with me in the AstroLander to explore Vancouver Island for a few days.

from the ferry;

The Ford...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Mon Sep 02, 2013 9:53 pm
What's 7' tall and guaranteed to make your van smell better?

Last post by fishesfromtupperware « Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:29 am

by fishesfromtupperware » Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:29 am

Hello All,

Finally getting around to pulling my 94 awd Astro out of mothballs and converting it into the Westy that it wants to be, and the privy...

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Last post by fishesfromtupperware
Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:29 am
Fishin kayak

Last post by fishesfromtupperware « Thu Jun 20, 2013 8:53 am
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by Mark C. » Fri Feb 08, 2013 1:46 pm

Picked up my new kayak a few days ago, Native Ultimate 12. Awesome fishin boat. Also first time I have had boats on new roof rack. Definately stiffer...

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Last post by fishesfromtupperware
Thu Jun 20, 2013 8:53 am
lawn chair mounts

Last post by astrozam « Fri May 24, 2013 8:21 am
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by photo_van » Thu May 23, 2013 5:53 pm

Well I finally got around to making a place to keep the lawn chairs out of the way and accessible. Mainly because we got some new chairs and they no...

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Last post by astrozam
Fri May 24, 2013 8:21 am
Vanner season is Upon us!! Check out some links:)

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by Waterboytommy » Fri May 03, 2013 7:22 am

Check out the up and coming Vanning Events!!!
Www.Hoavc.org
Go to event list and see what's near you!
Next in the list is the annual Spring Fever...

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Last post by Waterboytommy
Fri May 03, 2013 7:22 am
Moab: 6 days is not nearly enough.

Last post by T.Low « Fri Apr 19, 2013 12:06 pm
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by T.Low » Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:56 pm
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Baby Lion's Back

Hurrah Pass - Canyon Lands
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Last post by T.Low
Fri Apr 19, 2013 12:06 pm
Chinook Pass Snow Festival - Washington

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Wed Jan 30, 2013 3:56 pm
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by mdmead » Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:58 am

Last Sunday, Ryan and I particpated in the Yakima Ski-Benders' Chinook Pass Snow Festival, which is basically a snowmobile poker ride.

We headed out...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Jan 30, 2013 3:56 pm
Astro camping: 5 days of enduro riding and overlanding

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Wed Jan 30, 2013 3:51 pm
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by T.Low » Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:13 am
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This crappy little 8 second video (sorry about the massive bouncing around :bounce: ) sums it all up:

After a couple of us convoyed over one of the...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Jan 30, 2013 3:51 pm
Skiing Tahoe

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Fri Jan 18, 2013 3:53 am
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by Mark C. » Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:25 pm

Skied in the backcountry today! Echo Peak.
This is the view from the summit.

This is a line I skied on the way down.

Dropped in here. Only one...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Jan 18, 2013 3:53 am
Snowshoe racing 2013

Last post by mdmead « Sat Jan 05, 2013 6:43 pm
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by LiftedAWDAstro » Sat Jan 05, 2013 3:57 pm

As some of you know, Ben has been snowshoe racing for a few years and I decided last year to run as well but due to no snow and an injury, I didn't...

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Last post by mdmead
Sat Jan 05, 2013 6:43 pm
Day o fishin!

Last post by Mark C. « Wed Dec 12, 2012 2:27 pm
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by Mark C. » Sat Dec 08, 2012 4:40 pm

Not sure if this is the right place to post this but...
Good day of fishin with a bad ending. Checked my regulations book for a open river to fish...

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Last post by Mark C.
Wed Dec 12, 2012 2:27 pm
Another good weekend in SW Texas.

Last post by Smiliesafari « Thu Dec 06, 2012 9:00 am
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by arlon » Tue Dec 04, 2012 2:22 pm

Spent the weekend camping at Seminole Canyon Sp right across the border from Mexico. I love not having to do any setting up other than unfolding my...

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Thu Dec 06, 2012 9:00 am
first campin thread

Last post by H2OJoe « Sun Nov 25, 2012 8:29 pm
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by Mark C. » Sat Nov 24, 2012 7:50 pm

first campin thread. Spent the weekend campin at Jenkinsens Resevoir. I am a fisherman,lately a kayak fisherman,also trying out a new memory foam...

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Last post by H2OJoe
Sun Nov 25, 2012 8:29 pm
Another perfect weekend in the Astro

Last post by H2OJoe « Tue Nov 20, 2012 6:09 pm
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by arlon » Mon Nov 19, 2012 10:04 pm

Spent the weekend on BLM land just outside of Carlsbad Caverns. Astro was again the perfect vehicle for the task.

Some more pics from the...

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Tue Nov 20, 2012 6:09 pm

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