Cool. I took a photo from the same spot last fall. Then took a photo from the top looking back down. That pass was the highest the Guzzi has been as well and I can feel your pain about rich running carbs Will have to see if I can find the photos.
The Army soured me on camping for a LONG time. It has been more than 20 yrs since I was forced to sleep in uncomfortable conditions. But, one of the best nights sleep I ever got was in Germany during a winter exercise. I was a scout (in an armor unit so I was riding in a jeep ) and looking for suitable places for the unit to stop for the night. We found one, nice little forest area. Driver slept in the jeep and I got my cot and air mattress put up outside. Put a shelter half over me (light canvas tarp). Woke up in the morning and panicked. I couldn't move! We had 12" of snow overnight and all of it was on me The combination of the snow and insulated air mattress was a nice warm bed. Oh, and I put my boots in the jeep so they were nice and dry
Now days that need for a bit of comfort means I carry a 4 person tent, just for me I can setup my camp chair INSIDE my tent next to the air mattress. An army surplus insulated air mattress (or one of those twin size air beds) is comfy enough. Sleep number is about 75 (number of deep breaths).
And, I do like camping for liesure. Stop a little earlier. Set up camp. Cook or go out to eat depending on location. Slows down the trip too, which is nice.
But, I don't tolerate biting insects, so, if any of those are out in mass then I book a hotel room
The Army soured me on camping for a LONG time. It has been more than 20 yrs since I was forced to sleep in uncomfortable conditions. But, one of the best nights sleep I ever got was in Germany during a winter exercise. I was a scout (in an armor unit so I was riding in a jeep ) and looking for suitable places for the unit to stop for the night. We found one, nice little forest area. Driver slept in the jeep and I got my cot and air mattress put up outside. Put a shelter half over me (light canvas tarp). Woke up in the morning and panicked. I couldn't move! We had 12" of snow overnight and all of it was on me The combination of the snow and insulated air mattress was a nice warm bed. Oh, and I put my boots in the jeep so they were nice and dry
Now days that need for a bit of comfort means I carry a 4 person tent, just for me I can setup my camp chair INSIDE my tent next to the air mattress. An army surplus insulated air mattress (or one of those twin size air beds) is comfy enough. Sleep number is about 75 (number of deep breaths).
And, I do like camping for liesure. Stop a little earlier. Set up camp. Cook or go out to eat depending on location. Slows down the trip too, which is nice.
But, I don't tolerate biting insects, so, if any of those are out in mass then I book a hotel room