At the peak of Black Mountain, the privilege afforded the hiker to untangle 'Old Glory'.
In the distance, Mount Charleston and Las Vegas.
After three weeks on the desert trails, we returned to Carlsbad to rest for a forthcoming trip to go down-under. The adventure promises to be a little hectic so we look forward to it as we continue to follow mild-to-warm weather. What babies!
On the trail, we met a young, former military member who looked strong, determined and fit. He was carrying a full backpack. I could not help asking him the weight. Sixty pounds. Impressive. He was in training. We thought we were 'heroes' carrying 35 pounds on the back during a trek. On principle, we had to pass him as we climbed the steep latter part of Henderson Mountain. We had no option. Our backpacks weighed less than fifteen pounds combined. The editor would have been deeply embarrassed otherwise.
The climbing got steep and even worse on the way down.
The first snow of our season.
Lava Butte in the distance, a favorite, easy to underestimate its difficulty and danger, the Frenchman closer.
Jen commences a sharp descent and then diverts from the trail to take a 'suicidal' path. What's with the woman!
Looking back at a classy mountain.
The flag over Las Vegas, one of many perspectives...another plane, too.
In the Yucca Valley region, reaching Chaparrosa Peak.
Peaking a little unsteadily.
Aging gracefully.
Filming of the "Rocky" series on this location. Nice try!
Mojave National Preserve: New technology crosses the old world.
Random desert scene...we find stunning...(actually, only one of us).
Fooling around on Teutonia Peak in high winds on the edge of Cima Dome in Mojave National Preserve. The dome,
which is 1,500 feet high and covers seventy square miles, is the most symmetrical dome of its type in the United States.
Cheers,
Jenni and Jeffrey
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