No Reception in Northern California Photos by Michael Armenta, words by Brian Larson There’s never a perfect time to escape. Chores, obligations, monetary deficits, or priorities—it seems the doldrums of the day to day too often take hold with gripping force. We can’t always hop on plane to the backcountry of the Chilcotins or ride ribbons of trails through the Alps; sometimes planning a trip can seem more complicated than landing a rover on Mars. And in some instances even more so. But on the rare occasion a trip can manifest itself without a formalized plan or strategy. The right…