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I was out in the Anza-Borrego desert around Hawi Vallecitoa while back and came across some potsherds. Not at all unusual in a land that's been home and hearth for thousands of years. This one was a bit different. If you look carefully, you can see the maker's thumb print. Holding it, feeling the touch of a long-dead fellow was a moving experience.

I left it where it belonged.

Now is the time for the long hike up Emigrant Peak!

New blog post here: https://valhikes.blogspot.com/2023/12/emigrant-peak-from-emigrant-pass.html

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Sandals conundrum: For an upcoming multi-day trip I have to choose between taking Xero Z-trek sandals (480g/pair) or Kimberfeel Milos sandals (270g/pair).

The Milos sandals are lighter, but the Z-trek sandals are thinner, so they take up less space in a backpack.

Usage will be (1) for overnight camp and (2) rocky river crossings.

What opinions do you folks have?

Sidenote: Typically sleeping on soft sand and there are scorpions around.

Some links:
- https://www.xeroshoes.eu/shop/sandals/ztrek-men/
- https://kimberfeel.com/en/shop/milos-37896-426.html

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The numbered trail marker of an interpretive trail. This one happens to have two sets, humanoids like the one in the bottom right and bighorn sheep. If you look closely near the bottom of the rock on the left, you can see some sheep much like the other marker.

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