September 04, 2006
Burning Man 2006
Burning Man 2006 - my third annual pilgrimage to the Black Rock Desert. This time, I managed to get my tickets the first day they went on sale.
Daryl, Stefan and I were riding our rented van, a major innovation compared to last year's truck. Instead of staying over in Reno, we were fortunate enough to be invited by Jim to spend the night in Truckee, my other temporary home town besides Black Rock City.
After some last minute shopping (mostly groceries, water and parts for our evaporation pond) we left Truckee for Black Rock City early Wednesday afternoon.
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April 06, 2006
Snotel 6 Ski Cabin - Trip #10, March 31 - April 03 2006
What a memorable weekend. Saturday I had my best April ski day ever. Monday, I took a day off and did the California Duathlon - Skiing Kirkwood and Surfing Santa Cruz all in one day.
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February 05, 2006
Snotel 6 Ski Cabin - Trip #6, February 03-05 2006
With Tom in the Chutes at Mt. Rose.
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January 28, 2006
Snotel 6 Ski Cabin - Trip #5, January 27-28 2006
Matt and I went up to the cabin to get a day at Northstar in - trying to get back in time for the night's party in San Francisco. Easier said than done. We arrived at Daren & Jason's at midnight.
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December 11, 2005
Snotel 6 Ski Cabin - Trip #2, December 09-11 2005
I met with Peggy and Daren in San Francisco to carpool. We had dinner and then enjoyed an easy drive to Truckee. Northstar was the area of choice on Saturday. Lots of people, given that only a few lifts were open. Snow was OK, but not great. Hey, it's still early in the season. Here's hoping for some serious snow storm. If there's not a massive dump soon, we might have to sacrifice a goat or what not.
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December 05, 2005
Snotel 6 Ski Cabin - Trip #1, December 02-05 2005
Yes! The 05/06 ski season started early - we managed to rent a place from early December through late April. The first storms came through just days before our opening weekend.
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September 06, 2005
Burning Man 2005
Finally... end of August once again. Just a few days left until Labor Day.
What does that mean? Time to head out to the Nevada desert and come home to Black Rock City.
As you can read in last year's article, I was quite excited about my first visit. So it didn't take me a long time to decide that I want to come back in 2005. I bought some tickets the second day after they went on sale...
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August 13, 2005
National Parks August 2005 - Yellowstone Day 1
I left Idaho Falls in the morning, the drive to West Yellowstone went smooth. At a little bit more than two hours, it is shorter than you'd think. Plus, with every mile, the landscape becomes more impressive.
I entered Yellowstone NP at noon sharp. In case you haven't been there yet - this park stinks. Literally. An odor of sulfur and related chemical compounds is always with you. Having strong affection for fireworks, I didn't mind that though.
After a picknick at Beryl Spring and a visit to Artists Paintpots (a very nice start), it was time for the first highlight of the trip...
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August 12, 2005
National Parks August 2005 - Salt Lake City to Yellowstone
Take me down to the paradise city
Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty...
I doubt that Salt Lake City was what Axl had in mind when he wrote those lyrics. But it sure does fit well - in some really strange way. Just when the desert turns in to a high mountain range, the city seems to appear out of nowhere. Very neat, very tidy.
After I picked up my rental car, I stopped briefly at the State Capitol and Temple Square. After two hours, I decided it was time to take I-15 North towards Idaho Falls.
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April 17, 2005
Bear Haus Ski Cabin - Trip #4, April 14-17 2005
End of an Era - our epic season ending party weekend. I took off early and spent Thursday night in Jackson, on the way to Kirkwood. Jackson is conveniently located alongside Highway 88 and makes a great stopover on the way. The drive from Jackson to Kirkwood is one of the most beautiful ones in the Sierra Nevada.
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March 21, 2005
Bear Haus Ski Cabin - Trip #2, March 15-21 2005
After weeks without any day off, I decided to free up 5 days to catch up with life in the snow. For the first two nights, Zee and Jack came along as guests.
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February 27, 2005
Las Vegas & Death Valley February 26-27
By now, I'd say my twice a year visit to Las Vegas has become a tradition. If you visited this website before, you might know the story by now. If not, check out the articles below (Las Vegas & Zion and Las Vegas & Lake Tahoe)...
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January 30, 2005
Bear Haus Ski Cabin - Trip #1, January 28-30 2005
My 2003/2004 winter was not exactly a disaster, especially given that I moved across the atlantic ocean. But with a total of four ski days only it was not what I would call a great season either.
In 2005 however, the year started very promising. I became a member of the Bear Haus ski cabin in Tahoe Donner. Wahoo, permanent lodging close to several world class ski areas, shared with a crowd of 13 other people that are as nuts about skiing or snowboarding as I am. Plus guests on top of that.
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November 28, 2004
Metallica - Last Concert of "Madly In Anger With The World Tour" 2004
Daryl kept bringing up the show in San Jose, and after being undecided for a while, we went for it. 11 years after my first Metallica concert and after having almost forgotten my then favorite band, this was a memorable trip back into the past.
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November 27, 2004
Thanksgiving Weekend 2004 - California State Parks
For some strange reason, there were two state parks located close by my home town Santa Cruz that I hadn't explored yet.
I finally got the chance to see Año Nuevo State Reserve the day after Thanksgiving.
Saturday, Marc and I visited Garrapata State Park.
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November 14, 2004
Gallery Up & Running
Finished installation of Gallery. First album in the gallery is Chamonix 2001. Enjoy...
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October 24, 2004
Las Vegas & Zion October 22-24
My second trip to Sin City in 2004 (see Las Vegas & Lake Tahoe February 27-29 for an article on the first one). Once again to meet my friend Christian who travels to Vegas twice a year as tour guide.
I flew in Friday night, conveniently after work...
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October 17, 2004
Ch-Check It Out
Check-Ch-Check It Out
What-Wha-What's It All About
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October 13, 2004
Movable Type Up & Running
I'm happy...
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October 10, 2004
Burning Man Decompression Party 2004
When you're back from the desert just long enough to be re-integrated with your normal life, the Decompression Party hits you. Less dust and easier to reach, but with all the art, fire and fancy costumes you need to add color to a grey day.
The incredible counter culture event comes back to its hometown San Francisco. A street fair in Potrero Hill occupying four blocks between Mariposa and 21st Street is designed to twist your head once again when you just had found back home.
Check out the Burning Man Decompression album at the image gallery.
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October 02, 2004
Sting & Annie Lennox at Shoreline Amphitheatre
Today, Marc and I were en route to Mountan View to experience Sting & Annie Lennox on their "Sacred Love Tour 2004".
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September 06, 2004
Burning Man 2004
What is Burning Man?
I won't even try to explain since that would fall too short anyway.
Surf the web and find out for yourself.
Well, maybe I'll try a little bit.
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February 29, 2004
Las Vegas & Lake Tahoe February 27-29
The magic triangle: party, hiking and skiing - all in just one weekend.
Friday after work the tour starts with flying to Las Vegas. I meet my buddy Christian at the Rio.
Saturday, we explore Valley of Fire State Park, conveniently located just 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas.
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August 09, 2003
South-Western Loop - Bryce Canyon National Park
Saturday - I'm heading up North from Kanab to Bryce Canyon National Park. The rock formations in Bryce are nothing but surreal.
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August 08, 2003
South-Western Loop - Zion National Park
A complete day in Zion, probably the most impressive National Park in the whole southwest.
I woke up with a bad headache, but from there things really started to get better...
My choice for the planned day hike falls on the first part of West Rim Trail leading to Scout Lookout.
Angels Landing, the trail that goes up further from Scout Lookout, seems out of reach. Why? Because of my fear of heights.
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August 07, 2003
South-Western Loop - Las Vegas to Zion
Enough civilisation for now, leaving Las Vegas for Zion National Park.
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August 06, 2003
South-Western Loop - Santa Cruz to Las Vegas
Yesterday was dedicated to more work. I finally wrapped up and hit the road at 8 p.m., reaching Bakersfield after 3.5 hours of driving. Don't try to stop in Bakersfield for anything else than sleeping, you'd waste your time.
Wednesday, August 6 - back in holiday mode, finally.
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August 03, 2003
South-Western Loop - Highway 1 North
Sunday requires a route change, I need to get back to the office to finish some work. On the bright side, this is the opportunity to finally do the complete trip on Highway 1 from LA to Santa Cruz, something I always wanted to do.
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August 02, 2003
South-Western Loop - Joshua Tree National Park
Moving on to the desert, entering Joshua Tree National Park at 29 Palms. Joshua Tree features the cacti that gave the park its name (and many others) in a world of granite rocks.
I'm staying over in Palm Desert close to Palm Springs, where Dinner waits in a nice mexican restaurant. I enjoy the hotel pool afterwards, it is still a whopping 92 degrees outside - several hours after sunset.
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August 01, 2003
South-Western Loop - San Diego
Starting the trip in San Diego. Since it is post-SIGGRAPH, Daryl is still around. We're driving up north on the coastal highway to Del Mar. A day at the races...
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