20.36 Big Water, Utah: Yellow Rock (Mountain), an amazing colorful experience
Reaching the top of Yellow Rock, the long way. Following the minor debacle of losing the trail the previous week, we were diligent in plotting a hike in the backcountry somewhere between Kanab and Page. The final stretch of the route was along Cottonwood Road, an area we have subsequently come to learn as one filled with pearls but in winter, an impassable road. Fortunately, it was dry when we headed into the wilderness and it remained that way until we left. It still remains dry as we write. The scene is set as we left at a leisurely pace on Sunday morning in brisk weather. The going was slow over the gravel road but comfortable. We were surprised that minutes after we arrived, two couples followed closely. The area is extremely quiet so it was unusual. It could be the editor reaching the rock surface after a steep climb on a difficult surface. Then again, it could be an apparition. We can now confirm it was the editor on the yellow mountain. We had it to o...