Lazarow World-Hike-About

Brunch half-way down from the top after a spectacular climb over tricky, snow-hidden trails. The views of unending peaks, a sight to behold. From the challenging ridge of Norton Mountain, a breath-taking position. The hike, views and feelings experienced left strong impressions. Back in Hildale, upon entering a canyon, 'we' reflect One of two Norton Lakes at about 9,000 feet altitude. Hildale. Double trouble. By the time the snow melts, it'll be snowing again in the high Idaho country. 😞 Cheers, Jenni and Jeffrey

Cottonwood Canyon, one warm day. Jenni stands on Molly's Nipple (it is what it is), in Hurricane, a very steep and risky climb and much worse back down. Squaw Peak, Provo: an incredible hike and climb with Mount Nebo behind. Detour while seeking Molly's Nipple, in Hurricane, a tough and risky hike. We found a lovely spot with a view over Provo and of Lake Utah while climbing past the "Y" to the tough peak. Jen rested on the rock. Pretty as a Picture, another favorite above St. George. See note below of this most exciting free rock climb, ascent from side in view. On the way down from "Y" Peak, we stop for some excitement. It's hard to resist rock climbing opportunities such as this one. At first glance, it looked possible to scale quite easily. Second glance was a different matter and I struggled to find a route up. There appeared little place for purchase. Eventually, I found an opening in a rock which I could use t...

Rich and distinctive canyon as Jen heads for home. Earlier, going deeper into the canyon and up towards the cliff tops. Jen stands before the steep ascension and looks...which doesn't help any. On a regular basis, we find ourselves in remote locations in many parts of the world. On each occasion, it never ceases to amaze that a person can be somewhere on the planet where not another soul appears to exist. At times, it can be a little eerie but on most occasions, it gives a person a feeling of upliftment, of being in an almost hallowed position. Nevertheless, we’ll try to convert these thoughts into words which is often more difficult than one anticipates. Invariably, it can amount to a struggle to find the ideal hike or climb for the day or trek. Locating the trailhead is usually a challenge but fortunately, we are improving in this endeavor although there’s much scope for more competence. Today, we set out for what ended up a real gem of a hike and experience, a winne...

"Pardon me. Who is Queen of the Rocks?" The editor on the spectacular white checkerboard slab on Yellow Knolls Trail. Turtlehead in Red Rock Canyon Park, Nevada, our destination, one fine morning at 6:05am. A short while later, we have a daunting perspective of the peak. We’ve always tried to keep out of the deserts in summer for obvious reasons. However, in autumn and winter and early spring, the desert is a place of beauty, tranquility, wonder and challenges. Last year, we were able to enjoy two autumns, our favorite hiking period because of good weather and coloring. The initial autumn occurred in Argentina during March and April while the latter was in Eastern Europe during October and parts of November. We haven’t been in a desert at temperatures above 80 degrees in a long while. Good planning. All good things do end. Because of a desire to be away in autumn later this year and that we undertook too short a trip in Nepal recently, a local trip to Id...