45.20 & 21. Sedona: A Real 'Beaut' in the Twin Buttes Wilderness: One of the periods to always treasure and savor.
This was our last Sedona hike and one of us said to the other, "Jen, this is the finale and after the tough Wilson hike yesterday, we should not take any chances. Let's keep it safe and simple." "No argument from me," Jen replied. "Then that's settled...let's go out and have a bit of adrenaline-free fun." "Works for me but can I trust you?" "Me? Of course." After 30 or so minutes, we arrive at the site we sought. The boss takes a look and plots the route. 'We have to go around and then down to the right (our initial approach from left) and by the way: You're on your own.' To go up, a person has to go down. Okay... The most difficult and dangerous part of the challenge is commencing just there around the narrow edge with a slippery underfoot and a deep drop-off. At that stage, the earlier words of the boss are resonating in the mind. "How will I know you are safe or when will I know to call for ...