25.06 The Frenchman Mountain, Nevada: Frogs' legs won't do much good on this hike.
A view and profile of the Frenchman Mountain taken from peak of Black Mountain Overlook in Boulder City, Nevada, at sunrise. This is the hike under discussion. This above is a full frontal...for want of a better phrase: We began on the extreme right, walked up a lot, down a bit, and then up again, down into the culvert and up to the peak. The two peaks have antennae upon them. The elevation gain was over 2,000 feet, the footing rough and at times, extremely steep. It was another glorious hike with outstanding views. Sprawling Las Vegas..."boxes, little boxes'. The editor wants to know why she climbed over 2,000 feet, only to go down further so she can climb another few hundred feet. Anyone? The greater Las Vegas region has been a delight. Over the years I haven't been kind with my words about this city. Over the same period we have written a lot about crows, too. Now I have to eat the ugly bird for all my indiscretions. The sights we have witnesse...