A '60s Chevy pickup is one of the most iconic pieces of American automobilia ever to roll off the line—you'd think it was purpose-built for hauling apple pies. This example on Bring a Trailer, however, is not your average workhorse, even if its listing seems a little mundane at first glance. As Brianna Wu pointed out in a tweet, this camper build bravely asks the question: What if wholesome Americana could shoot flames?
For a little more on the truck itself, this is a C20 Longhorn instead of the more commonly built C10. The second generation of the C/K pickup truck line, built from 1967 to 1972, saw the Longhorn name join the Chevy lineup as a physically bigger, longer, and more heavy-duty pickup meant for cattle ranching and bed campers, and they're rare in comparison to normal C10 production numbers. Bring a Trailer quotes this as one of just 1,902 built for 1968; not that many when you consider over 200,000 Fleetside eight-footers were built in the same year.
Jason @BeardedOverland www.beardedadv.blogspot.com
'Endgame' Director Is Concerned Multiverse May Ruin the MCU - Inside the Magic
It ruined the DC universe, it will be the end of the MCU as well. It takes all consequences from the story, you only have to look at Arrow or tye Flash(A DCU show I know) that killed off several characters, just to have them return later as a variant. Does that mean Ironman can come back, sure does. They don't even have to use the same actor, just call it a variant and your good to go. Right Loki? 🤦♂️ https://insidethemagic.net/2022/02/endgame-director-is-concerned-multiverse-may-ruin-the-mcu-kb1/
'Endgame' Director Is Concerned Multiverse May Ruin the MCU
Russo has spent a lot of time with Marvel as he and his brother Anthony Russo directed some of the MCU finest stories such as Captain America: Winter Soldier (2013), Captain America: Civil War (2016), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame. Without the Russo brothers, Josh Brolin's Thanos may not have been as scary as he was in Infinity War and Endgame. Underneath their direction, Captain America was able to wield Mjolnir and give us iconic moments like the fight between Chris Evans' Captain America and Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man in Civil War. Now that the Infinity Saga is over, the director worries about Marvel's future.
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In an interview with IGN, Russo explained that Marvel fans shouldn't "expect to be surprised" as the "corporation agenda" will focus on profits rather than quality stories:
"The corporate agenda is: Do you like chocolate ice cream? Well here chocolate ice cream with sprinkles, here's chocolate ice cream with fudge… It's their job to turn the money printer on. It's the creative's job to say, 'Well shit, I don't know if I want to watch that.'"
Crossovers and cameos are exciting for Marvel fans, but Spider-Man No Way Home (2021) delivered an amazing story while bringing back villains such as Willem Dafoe's Green Goblin and Jamie Foxx's Electro. All of the villains and heroes had their moments which led to a fun and engaging story that kept fans on the edge of their seats. With more crossovers and cameos from other universes reported to happen, fans are concerned with how far Marvel will go for the fan service. No fan wants to just have their favorite character pop up in the MCU just to do nothing meaningful.
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Russo reiterates his thought by adding that he sees the "creators and innovators" at Marvel Studios still able to surprise fans if done correctly:
"So yeah, too much of one thing is a bad thing, but I think there are enough creators and innovators in the space where you can expect to be surprised. Just don't expect corporations to surprise you."
With the X-Men and Fantastic Four confirmed to enter the MCU soon, fans are hoping to see their arrival in the Marvel Cinematic Universe happen in Doctor Strange 2, but time will tell if this will be the case.
More on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
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Doctor Strange 2 is directed by Sam Raimi and stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Strange/Doctor Strange in the main timeline, but he will also play other variants in the movie such as Zombie Strange, Defender Strange, and Strange Supreme. The movie will also star Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch/Wanda Maximoff, America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez), Wong as the Sorcerer Supreme (Benedict Wong), Mordo, (Chiwetel Ejiofor), Rintrah (Adam Hugill), Charles Xavier/Professor X (Sir Patrick Stewart), and potentially other characters from the Marvel universe.
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, which takes visitors more than 8,500 feet above the desert floor to the hiking trails of Mt. San Jacinto State Park, is seen in an undated photo. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
A man plunged 75 feet from an observation deck near the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway over the weekend and miraculously survived, authorities said.
An employee at a restaurant atop the Mt. San Jacinto summit noticed a man climbing over a railing on Saturday just before he slipped and fell, according to Greg Purdy, vice president of marketing and public affairs at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
Emergency officials received a call around 5:30 p.m. about a person going over the side of the cliff, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The man — who was not identified — slipped on hard ice and landed in an inaccessible area, officials said.
A helicopter from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department was requested, but because of the icy conditions, it could not assist in the rescue efforts. Instead, firefighters responded to the scene with ropes and riggings and rappelled down to the man's location.
As a dog lover with a pup at home, when I come across stories like these they scare the heck out of me. If you ever take your dog hiking with you, make sure you always keep them on a leash because you never know what could happen.
According to a Department of Environmental Conservation newsletter, tragedy stuck along a popular hiking trail in the Catskill's as a dachshund dog that had been unleashed by owners got away at Kaaterskill Falls and wound up slipping and falling into a fence below.
DEC Forest Rangers were notified of the accident and responded at around 2:45 p.m. on Monday, February 7th to assist in recovering the dog from the lower falls area. Unfortunately, the dog was deceased but rangers still fought treacherous icy conditions to recover the dog.
Once rangers reached the deceased dog, they were able to recover it and return it to its owner. As far as the owner's information and what led to the accident, the DEC didn't provide any more information, but this is a perfect time to remember how important it is to leash up your dog while hiking, running, or doing anything outside as to avoid another tragedy like this one.
Not only should you leash up your dogs while hiking, but you should also make sure that if you plan on hiking at any point in the winter months, you are also prepared. The DEC has a ton of things you should do before you hike.
Winter Hiking Tips
Learning about the area you'll be visiting ahead of time, arranging to go with a group or at least one other person, knowing your skill level, and choosing trails that you and your group can handle, remember it takes more effort, and energy to hike in the snow. Also, days are short so make sure you know what time the sun sets and plan your hike so you can return before dark. Let someone know of your hiking plans, let them know where you are going, your planned route when you plan to return, and emergency numbers to call if you do not return at the scheduled time. Lastly, one of the most important we think is to check the weather forecast for the day you plan to hike.
If you would like more information on winter hiking and other things you can do to make sure your hiking trip is safe check out the DEC online here.
Just because there's snow on the ground doesn't mean you can't hit the Hudson Valley trails. Here's what you'll need to stay safe and warm when you get out there on your next winter weather hike.
Jason @BeardedOverland www.beardedadv.blogspot.com
UPDATE: Timothy Lane has been found dead in the Mount Charleston area.
He had been missing since Wednesday but the 49-year-old's body was found in the Mount Charleston area on Friday, according to police.
Lane was an instructor at the "Tru-fusion" fitness studio.
News 3 spoke with Lane in 2020, where he told us about his battle with depression.
At that time, he had been participating in MVP, a local program aimed at helping veterans and pro-athletes transition to everyday life.
The coroner's office has not released a cause of death.
News 3 is working to gather more information. Check back for updates.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Authorities are searching for a 49-year-old man reported missing from the southwest Las Vegas valley earlier this week.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police say Timothy Lane was last seen around 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, in the 8300 block of Cozumel Creek Court, near Windmill Lane and Buffalo Drive.
Lane was wearing unknown athletic clothing at the time, police say.
He's described as 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 180 pounds. He might be in severe emotional distress and in need of medical assistance.
Anyone with information is asked to contact LVMPD at (702) 828-3111.
Human remains found at Joshua Tree may belong to hiker missing since 2010
Hikers at Joshua Tree National Park on Tuesday found human remains in the northwestern corner of the park adjacent to the Panorama Loop Trail.
According to park Superintendent David A. Smith, the remains were old and are being investigated as a homicide by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
"I think that any unnatural death is investigated as a homicide if there is no other evidence," Smith told The Desert Sun on Wednesday, emphasizing that the park is not active in the investigation.
"They are looking at any evidence they found at the site to determine who the person is," Smith added.
Ewasko went missing on June 24, 2010. An initial search was called off after a week. However, many further attempts to find him continued over the years.
According to a 2018 article in the New York Times, Ewasko was an avid hiker and Vietnam vet who traveled by himself from his home in suburban Atlanta to Joshua Tree and he planned to hike for several days.
On June 24, Ewasko's girlfriend, Mary Winston, became concerned when she did not hear from Ewasko after dusk. Winston reported him missing the next day. On June 26, his rental car was found at Juniper Flats trailhead. On July 5, 11 days later, the official search was called off. However, an informal group of sleuths continued to look for Ewasko over the years.
Winston, reached Wednesday night by The Desert Sun, declined to talk about Ewasko.
Tom Mahood, a retired civil engineer who previously volunteered with the Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit, published more than 80 blog posts about Ewasko's disappearance, featuring hundreds of pictures, GPS logs and Google Earth files documenting the long-fruitless effort.
Mara Rodriguez of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said the Specialized Investigations Division recovered human remains and the investigation is ongoing.
"We have no confirmation of who the deceased is and will not be releasing any information about the identity until our Coroner's Division has completed their process and the next of kin has been notified," she said in an e-mail. "A press release will be forthcoming."
Mahood told The Desert Sun on Wednesday that he had researched the GPS tracking of the sheriff's helicopter that responded to the report of remains found on Wednesday morning. He said if the remains are confirmed to be Ewasko's, "it's a really odd area for him to have been in, and I can't fathom what he was thinking."
"I always said, he'll eventually be found in someplace no one ever thought he would be," said Mahood via email. 'Something Richard Feynman described as a 'failure of imagination.' "
Mahood added: "While we now know the conclusion, we may likely never know any details unless Bill left behind any surviving notes as to his predicament."
Spitz, a teacher, was found dead on Jan. 17 after the National Park Service responded to a report of a body at the base of the Sentinel Wall near the Hidden Valley Nature Trail around 9:50 a.m.
The Riverside County Coroner's office said Spitz was injured about 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 16 and died prior to the discovery of his body.
Two other hiking deaths near Coachella Valley
Joshua Tree isn't the only wilderness area that has seen hiker deaths this winter.
A friend of Doggett's had previously reported that he had gone hiking alone and could not be reached by phone. A helicopter was used to search for Doggett by air and located him on rocky terrain. EMTs then hoisted Doggett into the helicopter and determined he was dead.
Crews rescue cyclist after crashing into cactus near Gates Pass
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TUCSON (KVOA) - An injured cyclist was rescued Wednesday afternoon after getting stuck in a cactus near Gates Pass.
Northwest Fire and Tucson Fire crews deployed a drone to help find the missing person, who crashed into the cactus about a half a mile off the main road.
Crews were able to find the person and after receiving medical care they were able to walk on their own.
Outcome of the injured hiker dispatch off Gates Pass. ⬇️ Hiker turned out to be a bicyclist who had crashed into cactus about a half mile off the main road & needed help. NWFD & TFD deployed drones to locate. Individual did not need medical transport. Auto Aid at work! 💪 https://t.co/aQp9H4xhfD
An ice skater and a hiker who died in Sierra County accidents last weekend have been identified by the county's sheriff's office.
• The skater who fell through the ice Saturday afternoon at Stampede Reservoir was William Smallfield, 72, of Truckee. He was among a group of eight "wild ice" skaters, who seek out frozen rivers and lakes.
Six of them went into the water when the ice cracked, and Smallfield, who was farthest from the rest of the group, disappeared in the lake. His body was recovered Sunday.
One of the group, Laura Kottlowski, told TV station KOVR that all of the skaters had years of experience and that they had measured the thickness of the ice at 3 or 4 inches that morning. She speculated that the warm, sunny weather and wind-driven currents contributed to the weakening of the ice.
Temperatures Saturday at Stampede, northeast of Truckee, reached 52 degrees.
Smallfield was a longtime employee of the ski and snowboard rental chain Tahoe Dave's. His wife was among the group of skaters Saturday, Kottlowski said.
He and his brother became separated as they descended from the 8,600-foot summit above Lakes Basin. On Sunday, he was found dead, having apparently fallen from a ridge above Young America Lake.
Jason @BeardedOverland www.beardedadv.blogspot.com
MUIR BEACH CA – FEBRUARY 4: People walk along a trail on a mild, dry winter day at Muir Beach, Calif. on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. (Sherry LaVars/Marin Independent Journal)
Authorities are searching for a man who was swept into the ocean near Muir Beach on Monday afternoon.
The missing man was part of a group of three stranded hikers, according to the National Park Service.
Marin County Fire's Battalion Chief Todd Overshiner reported that the adults had hiked down the beach's rocks and one was swept out to the ocean at about 1:30 p.m. The two rescued hikers, who were uninjured, were picked up by a California Highway Patrol helicopter crew, Overshiner said.
Responding agencies include the National Park Service, Marin County Fire, Southern Marin Fire, Muir Beach Fire and the US Coast Guard.
Hector Flores, Jr., 49, and his daughter Luna, 9, disappeared on Jan. 28 at Big Bend National Park. (National Park Service)
A Fort Stockton man and his 9-year-old daughter are believed to be missing in Big Bend National Park, according to authorities.
The National Park Service on Monday said 49-year-old Hector Flores, Jr. and his daughter, Luna, disappeared on Jan. 28.
They had traveled from Fort Stockton in the man's blue 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 truck. The truck was later found abandoned on the northern end of Old Ore Road.
The family's belongings were left inside the truck, NPS said, so they are likely traveling on foot without the proper camping clothing or equipment.
Crews are currently searching for the man and girl by hiking and driving, as well as flying helicopters. While their whereabouts are unknown, officials believe they are still in the park.
The man has black hair, brown eyes, weighs about 150 pounds, and is 5 feet, 9 inches tall. The girl has black hair and brown eyes.
Hector Flores, Jr., 49, and his daughter Luna, 9, disappeared on Jan. 28 at Big Bend National Park. (National Park Service)
NPS said they have family in San Antonio.
The NPS, Big Bend National Park and Federal Bureau of Investigation's El Paso Field Office are asking anyone with information to call FBI Tipline at 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324). Tips can also be submitted online at tips.fbi.gov. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
Jason @BeardedOverland www.beardedadv.blogspot.com
