bumab Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 I'm just back from a week or so backpacking in the North Cascades (my backyard) and have been about as far away from civilization as one can get in the continental US anymore. It's pretty nice to hear nothing but some birds and chipmunk's fighting... and planes?!?! It's amazing how many jet's fly overhead- at least 4 or 5 a day. Yes, it's a small amount compared to many places, but it's not just any place. It's the middle of nowhere, now. And yet, modern technology intrudes. They were high, of course, and not skimming the ground. Probably wouldn't even notice them anywhere near the city. But when you are out on a long walk, backpacking in the wilderness with the bears, you do. It's actually pretty painful. I really have no question to discuss. It's just sad, really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infamous Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 I'm just back from a week or so backpacking in the North Cascades (my backyard) and have been about as far away from civilization as one can get in the continental US anymore. It's pretty nice to hear nothing but some birds and chipmunk's fighting... and planes?!?! It's amazing how many jet's fly overhead- at least 4 or 5 a day. Yes, it's a small amount compared to many places, but it's not just any place. It's the middle of nowhere, now. And yet, modern technology intrudes. They were high, of course, and not skimming the ground. Probably wouldn't even notice them anywhere near the city. But when you are out on a long walk, backpacking in the wilderness with the bears, you do. It's actually pretty painful. I really have no question to discuss. It's just sad, really.Welcome back bumab, it's good to have your voice added to the mix again. About your question, "Where have all the good places gone?". It is a shame, nowhere to run, nowhere to hide, no peace and quite or at least very little. I'm not sure of your age but if your anywhere near mine, 63 years, you could think back to your youth and remember how it was to be able to really get away. Not any more, no chance. It is really very sad as you say, and getting sadder with every passing day. When you think about the term "Peace and Quiet" there seems to be very little Quite left and absolutely no Peace left in this world of ours. Very sad indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tormod Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 No planes here, only German camper vans. But I saw one the other day which let out those chemical stripes that Turtle dislikes (snapped a photo for you, Turtle...will post it when I get rid of this darned cellphone dialup!). ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 ___Thanks T.___I agree B that it is disconcerting to have those planes intrude on the backcountry. The irony is some carry tourists on their way to hike the backcountry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenMind5 Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 Its said that we cannot exscape ourselves ever! The only solution I have found is to dig a hoel and live there for a long time....then again...you never know who might dig u up...or what. Op5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queso Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 i like to go to summit rock. it's at the summit of highway 9. you just go down skyway blvd. a ways and on your left you will see a big wooden pole, and a dirt parking area.follow the trail up, left at the fork. all the way up. ascend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffy Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 i like to go to summit rock. it's at the summit of highway 9. you just go down skyway blvd. a ways and on your left you will see a big wooden pole, and a dirt parking area.follow the trail up, left at the fork. all the way up. ascend.I second this motion. This is a *very* good place. There are lots of good places in the Eastern Sierras where I like to go like the picture I posted in Take a Moment recently. There's lotso good places: you just have to be creative and serendipitous and look carefully.... Cheers,Buffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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