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But for off-the-grid austerity, no place surpasses Tassajara. There is no electricity, no A-C and only basic heat in the cabins, and no cell coverage or Wi-Fi a
by lacker 8y ago
But for off-the-grid austerity, no place surpasses Tassajara. There is no electricity, no A-C and only basic heat in the cabins, and no cell coverage or Wi-Fi at all. There is one public telephone. Cabins are outfitted with one cold-water faucet and are lit at night, when needed, by kerosene lamps.
I was entertained that the author could not imagine anything more austere than heat, running water, and a shared telephone.
Here's a cheap tip for a stunning California retreat. Go to Yosemite, skip the valley, and spend a few days backpacking in the less-trafficked parts like Hetch Hetchy or Wawona. You won't have heat or the public telephone, though ;-)
- chrisseaton 8y agoYou're not reasonably interpreting the author and you're going out of your way to snidely make them sound ignorant. Applying some common sense, they probably mean 'for off-the-grid austerity [in commercial retreat accommodation available in the US]'.
- freetime2 8y agoThat’s a little bit of a harsh interpretation of the parent comment. I think it was a valid point... if you’re looking for some peace and quiet and stunning surroundings at a reasonable cost, there are tons of fantastic backpacking options. Not having any religious/new age affiliations is (for me) another bonus of the park system.
- atomical 8y agoParent's comment seemed interested in proving that he is the bigger badass. If only Tommy Saxondale were here to mock.