Stone Creek Golf Course

Tall Task

Update: Mushroom Experiment

I selected this a S W slope to spread the old mushroom bits. In the past few years there hasn't been to many mushrooms growing there. In past years this had been a good patch. 

 I roughed up a section of the ground aprox. 5'x10' feet across. I mixed in the mushroom bits and then stirred them up int the soil and timber needles.

Here is the mushroom bits

Ground temperature

Here is the area that I scratched up.5'x10'

So now I wait and see what happens. I will check back several times between now and the end of the mushroom season and see just what develops. Until then I will have random updates as I find out what happens.

The Mushroom Experiment

With the record heat it look's like the mushrooms may be early this year. So Today is the start of the experiment. Here is the kink to the  original post: http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8945422359317308278#editor/target=post;postID=8604328757037882616

I will check the ground temperature and then spread dry Morel pieces over the ground and rub them into the soil. I will check several locations and do the same. Then throughout the spring mushroom season I will be checking the spot to see the results if any. I will also be checking the ground temperature until the mushrooms spawn, and even then I plan to check areas that do not have mushrooms growing. I want to see how ground temperature affects when they grow. They likely have a window of temperature that they like to grow. I would check ground moisture but I don"t have the instrument. I know that has an effect on them as well.

So now it's out to the field.............

North Canada's Rockies

This shot was taken off of the Alaskan Highway

North Canadian Rockies

Canadian Rockies

Northern British Columbia

Review: Asolo Fugitive GTX Hiking Boots

For my first review I wanted to show you a great pair of boots for backpacking, hiking ect. As you can see they are a great looking boot. Waterproof, Durable tough boots. The cost is $200 plus. If you shop around you can find some good deals. The boots in the picture are men's, however they have a women's boot as well.                                                                            
I wanted a pair of boots that would last a while. Of course cost was and usually is a factor. But more often then not you get what you pay for. You can spend a little or a lot and sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. But once you find a good brand you likely will stay with the same brand. That is where I am with these boots. I will buy them again.

I went into a large outdoor store in Portland Or. and said I wanted a good pair off boots.The salesman helped me look at several boots. Some I liked the looks and some not so much. I tried on several and then I went with my first impression. I liked these boots when I first saw them. I tried them on and they fit like a glove. "Wow" I thought. The salesman told me they would be uncomfortable for the breaking in period. I almost didn't buy them, but I decided to anyway. They just felt to good.

Pros: Very comfortable and durable. As you can see they look good. There was no breaking in period. That is unusual but until my next pair I will believe this is normal. I had no blisters hot spots ect. I could walk through creeks up to and over the top of my foot and my feet stayed totally dry. They last a long time. I bought my boots in 2005 and I am stilling wearing them in April 2012. Durability is exceptional. And I haven't been exactly easy on them. They have many miles on them.

Cons: Not many. The waterproofing only lasted 2-3 years. But what boots last any longer. The shoe strings don't last too long. I have went through many, many boot strings. Really there aren't any cons at all. I had to nit pick just to find a con at all.

As you can see they are well traveled.

Keep in mind I have had to do some repairs. I had to glue the sole back to the toe area. Other then boot strings that all the repairs I have needed to do.

Would I recommend these boots? Absolutely yes! The only recommendation I have is that you buy a good insole for any shoe you buy. You can look to spend from $20-40 for good insoles. But you won't regret it. I did buy a pair of insoles and immediately put them in these boots and they are still there. Still very comfortable. The bottom line is in this case you get more then what you pay for. So if you are looking for a good pair of boots don't pass these by. Give them a long hard look. You won't regret it.

Next review: Can you start a fire in the woods with out matches. What tools are the best alternative to matches.

Mt.Hood/Portland

More Kenai Peninsula

Upside down on the Kenai Peninsula

Picture of the day

Kenai Peninsula Alaska

Coming soon

What's new? I am going to be having periodic gear reviews. I have been and will test out gear gadgets and outdoor stuff. Then I will write a review. The good the bad and the ugly.

I also will be having a commentary called "Mountain Commentary". I will write about a variety of topics.It will be related to the outdoors.

 By the way in case you were wondering how the antler walk did.Yesterday I walked a few miles looking for antlers. Well not only did I not find any antlers I didn't even see any animals. It was a bust but hey I get some good exercise.I may post pictures later.
Stay tuned.....

Antler hunt #2

Going to go out on another antler hunt today. It's a beautiful morning. I will have updates throughout the day today. Hopefully it will be another successful outing.Stay tuned.........

4/11/12 Photo of the day

Alaska's Exit Glacier 

Today's Photo

Mt. Emily in the fog.

Picture of the Day

Above the East fork of the Minam

Antler Hunt

This map if you could see it shows the route I took today. Over 8 miles of up down and under and  through. And talk about steep draws.

Following the fence line

Oregon Trail roads? That is what the sign says.

Spring Buttercup

I found myself

Dry Creek

Pelican Creek

Cabin on pelican creek

Inside the cabin

Success!