
Planning
A Dune Ridge at Noon, Scouted for Midnight
How I read a ridgeline in daylight to place the Milky Way over it later.
August 6, 2026 · 8 min
Three hours of waiting, one gust of wind, and a plate worth the cold.

Free
One plate and one note on kit or planning, on the first Thursday of each month.

Planning
How I read a ridgeline in daylight to place the Milky Way over it later.

Gear · 3 min read
Why every white light stays in the pickup, and which red lamp I trust.