idaho Archives - Points Unknown

Skiing and Camping: PNW ski areas with overnight camping options

January 17, 2021January 17, 2021 Austin 1 Comment british columbia, camping, idaho, oregon, skiing, vanlife, washington, winter

We’ve catalogued many of the policies and costs imposed by ski areas across the pacific northwest who allow overnight van camping or RV parking in their parking lot. This list summarizes our experience and research.

Adventures

Skiing and Camping White Pass, Schweitzer, Whitewater and Stevens Pass

February 3, 2019November 3, 2020 Austin 1 Comment british columbia, idaho, skiing, vanlife, washington, winter

Every year Beth and I try to ski into the new year with at least a few days of skiing

Lessons Learned: Rivnuts Vs. Plusnuts
I think plusnuts are a superior product and would highly recommend using these in critical situations (especially when pull out is a concern).
Suzuki V-Strom DL650 Oil Change Guide (2004 - 2011)
A brief guide with pictures and instructions on changing the oil for a 2004 - 2011 Suzuki V-Strom DL650.
Installing and Removing Plastic Fairing Clips (Pop Rivets, Push Pins, Plastic Pins, etc.)
How to install and remove small plastic rivets (or pins or clips) typically used on motorcycle fairings and other plastic parts around the...
2016 Suzuki V-Strom DL1000 - First Oil Change, Filter Replacement, and Maintenance Guide
Steps for changing the oil and filter on the 2014 V-Strom DL1000. All it takes is a 17mm socket wrench, an oil filter...
Sprinter Adventure Van Build - Moving the back seat
Highlights (TL:DR): get yourself a set of sockets and torx wrenches Measure 858 mm back from the original seat location
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter on a 2016 - 2019 Honda Africa Twin
This post provides just a few notes from my experience changing the oil on the 2017 Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L), 2017 Kawasaki Versys...
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter on a 2017 - 2019 Kawasaki Versys X-300
This post provides just a few notes from my experience changing the oil on the 2017 Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L), 2017 Kawasaki Versys...
Changing the oil on the 2001 BMW F650GS
After looking at what it costs to have any BMW mechanic change the oil on my F650 I knew that