Monthly Archives: September 2007

Kate and I broke our previous record of 49, finishing 62 lynx points today. Now 196 left – another 4 days or so. Today’s transects covered steep north slopes that have never been logged, covered with giant Englemann Spruce (along … Continue reading →

Just returned from an overnight hike to the Cirque of the Towers, one of the unknown wonders of the world. Check out the new photo essay. Got up at 4:30 am yesterday morning to take Ryan to the Jackson airport. … Continue reading →

Spent the last two days learning how to safely ride an ATV in a BLM training course. Turns, swerves, sudden stops, heavy loads, turns on hills, loading/unloading trailers, stream crossings, and all other possible scenarios were covered in a mix … Continue reading →

Today began muddy after a long rain last night – too muddy to negotiate the rutted road to our lynx site – so we had a day in the office. I spent the morning putting range water troughs on the … Continue reading →

Back to lynx work today, now at 414 of 714 points. Should be able to do lynx work tomorrow if the predicted rain holds off, then four-wheeler training on Thursday and Friday. Photos from last weekend are up. Take a … Continue reading →

Thursday: M&C; picked out a campsite and looked around town while I worked in the morning. At noon we had a potluck lunch as a farewell to four employees who are leaving soon. Afternoon took M&C; out for a taste … Continue reading →