56:16 Arizona: Lake Havasu: Contrasting 'Risky' peak in Sara Park with other vantage points. Multiple views from various peaks to focus on one target.

 We intended going out wandering for the day but ended up taking a high risk climb on a sharp incline but covered with terrible scree. Suffice to say, it got the adrenaline flowing which raised the level of excitement and trepidation and so it was a less calm day than envisaged. Obviously, it was a much more exciting hike and we felt better for it. The next day, we intended a calmer wandering amongst the hills. It never happened. All but one of the hikes in this area resulted in an anti-calm(ish) day. So much for our resolve. 

  For the record, the official name of the mountain is not 'Risky" Peak. We were unable to find its name as it is not an official climb or hike. We've also never seen anyone near it. It was an example of realizing the importance of having a name, even if it's not a good one, but we all need an identity. It reminds us of a beautiful concept set out in the Talmud. Basically, the highest attribute a person can have, surpassing everything else, is that of a 'good name'. 

On another hike (Wednesday), this shows the mountain peak upon which we stood the day before. Guess what? The next day's hike was once again tricky--that's four in a row. Shows you how (im)balanced we are. Gives new meaning to 'living on the edge'. And I'm just a simple boy looking for peace and calm. Obviously, Jenni's the problem.
This is Jenni standing on the peak shown above, on the Tuesday.
Likewise... 

  This is part of the profile. The real issue was the scree surface. Taken on the fifth hike in so many days. Each day became more risky but incredible. Sometimes, we realize we're not behaving as we should.

 

On Tuesday, a view from the above peak toward Lake Havasu/Colorado River. Note the little hut and toilet (campsite) along the cove in the middle of the picture. We viewed this position from at least 5 different peaks and upper-trails.
On the next day, Wednesday, we arrive at the water's edge and eat at the small campsite.

Approaching the saddle.
Still a way to go. Some views from the peak.

Jen stands a few feet lower than the main peak.

On the way down, it gives some perspective of the drop and terrain, we think. Notice a group in the wash below...smelly bunch.
A view of the campsite location from a trail in front of 'Risky' Peak on another day.


A similar view while approaching the campsite, the following day. Jen's view perhaps not that interesting.

Hike 7: From the peak right of The Lizard, the campsite again in view.
Cheers, 

Jenni and Jeffrey