missing hiker on AT *Update :: FOUND !*

The missing hiker has been found, he walked out on his own power saturday.

Thanks to all of the hundreds people who participated in the search and rescue organization.

Lassen Volcanic NP

Clark and I kicked off our three season adventures in early April with a visit to Lassen VNP. We traveled shorter distances than expected, experience more cold than desired, and came home early when we realized we didn't have enough fuel to melt snow for water. Here are some pictures.


Gearing up in the parking lot


Climbing over the shoulder of diamond peak


scenery


The heel lifters on my snowshoes actually helped with the climbs.


brokeoff mountain


diamond peak, looking back


scenery


Mt Lassen


Sunset


Morning


Campsite


Firm snow, decided to take my snowshoes for a walk


Scenery


gear photo


Scenery


Scenery


Diamond peak and road


Brokeoff mountain


rocks


me


geothermal activity


vent


vent


The new visitor center at the end of a low snow winter.

Red Peak Pass

Towards the end of season I tried to squeeze in one last trip, here are some photos.




I'm not a weatherman, but I think the forcast just changed from sun to something else.


Campsite near merced pass


Deer


Things look better in the morning, but still pretty grey.


Oh wait, it is clearing up !










Almost to the pass


At the pass


Oh boy, I'm about to get soaked


Here comes the rain !


Looking back at the lakes



Sunrise


Good morning half dome !

Chicken Tikka with Coconut Masala

Hello internets !

I took advantage of a recent trip's lack of distance, and short duration to make real food instead of dehydrated.

First, the chicken tikka.


I'm starting with a skin-on, bone-in, chicken leg.


Which I skin, and then cover with spices. I'm using black pepper, cumin, coriander, salt, and cayenne pepper.


I marinate the chicken in a puree of yogurt and ginger, with garlic.


After an hour or so, I put it into the over set for broil.


After broiling, it should look like this.


My sauce starts out with a simple mixture of chile, onion, and garlic.


I add in a can of diced tomatoes, and some crushed ginger, before cooking. I like smooth sauce, so I used the hand blender to smooth it out.


I condense the sauce down to the consistency of tomato paste over low heat.


I carry it all in a styrofoam cooler. 50mL of Coconut milk, the chicken(shredded), and sauce all fit nicely.


I cook it up on the trail with fresh cauliflower and broccoli, and finish with coconut milk.


All the effort pays off !

Cheers !