52.03 Nevada: Lake Mead from Hamblin Peak. Shapes, sizes, textures and colors including gusts of wind on the ridges and peaks.
Rugged, rough but it has its own beauty. In the meantime, Jenni crosses a ridge in gusting winds. On two occasions, we both felt we might take-off. Fortunately, 'ground control' prevented us. This is one of our favorite hikes in Nevada. During 6-7 outings, we've only come across one person on the peak where we ate brunch and spotted another in the distance on a secondary peak. The probable reason for this is that it's not a formal trail, not published. However, it's a good enough path to find a way to the peak, often coming across bighorn sheep along the way. It's rugged with a variation of climbs, loose gravel and stones but always fantastic views with a feeling of being in a special place. The pictures should vouch for our frequent comments that colors and shapes, including mountains, in these deserts are spectacular. The night before, we spent time visiting special friends in Las Vegas and enjoying a delicious home-cooked meal. We enjoyed th...