Pretty confident that is a ferruginous hawk. https://www.google.com/search?q=ferruginous+hawk&aq=1&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=GAh2Ub7UNKvRigKXtYC4DQ&biw=1920&bih=965&sei=HAh2UYy6Bcn2iQKQs4Eg
Awesome TR - makes me jealous to get down there soon.
Will Oldham/Bonnie Prince Billy - is one of my favorite artists of all time - he's churned out a lot of stuff - try Superwolf or Lie down in the Light on for size. I would second nonameiwant on Local Natives -I really enjoy them. Another great new album just came out from a group of sisters...
No backpacking - but as you know, about 10 years ago, I along with my girlfriend at the time took some time down in Guatemala, Belize and Honduras. LOVED my time down there, and if I could ever get enough time (2-3 weeks minimum, better to have 1 month plus), I'd head down there in a heartbeat...
He does okay - but not great as you can imagine. hot thick coat impedes that a bit. Shedding isn't that bad - previously owning a newfie made me grateful for the amount he sheds. usually blows his coat once or twice a year, and for a couple of weeks it's pretty rough. The biggest challenges to...
A couple of favorite spots
camping at the devil's playground by Clint Ireland Huffman, on Flickr
Cedar Mesa Campsite by Clint Ireland Huffman, on Flickr
I've had several dogs over the years and loved them all. Currently my 8 year old malamute Nuka is solo - that is if you don't count my 20lb siamese cat Hank that considers himself very much a dog.
nuka - such a little badass by Clint Ireland Huffman, on Flickr
He's getting a bit slower...
I have a 2011 Toyota Tacoma dual cab - lift + big tires and taco power have taken me most places I want to be.
Clint - Teapot Canyon by Summit42, on Flickr
tacoma trails by Clint Ireland Huffman, on Flickr
I love this truck - upgraded from a '07 Access Cab when my daughter was born and I...
I have - see my TR here - http://backcountrypost.com/forum/index.php?threads/comb-ridge-cedar-mesa-may-2008.225/#post-2114
It really was not that scary - and you had a lot of control in regards to how scared you wanted to be- the farther you go along the ruins, the narrower the ledge, and the...
Are you set on backpacking? If not - car camping and day hiking South Mule, and perhaps the Citadel and/or Lewis Ledge Ruins would be a good way to spend some time...