62.04 Nevada-2: Boulder City surround: Owl Canyon continuing onto an unknown peak which has the odd view or 2 or ten.
'Lady in Red'...sorry Chris, should have been 'on red'. Heading beyond the peak behind Jen...sometimes I have to turn her about. Walking through the canyon when we halt for a flash of light. Turned out to be more than a flash. The poring of molten gold might be taking place in Nevada just as it did in earlier centuries. This view of The Frenchman (Sunrise Mountain) depicts both the attractive coloring, the height and possible views. It's a great hike but Miss Jenni might tell you otherwise about the very rough footing. Nevertheless, she never misses an opportunity. In the foreground is the inimitable Lava Butte, a partial tease. Ah! Finally, she turned around and is heading in the correct direction. "You're welcome, Jen." The coloring stuns us or maybe it's the strenuous hikes. Mount Charleston is impressive with snow-covering...but the foreground is special. Lava Butte joins Charleston, Frenchman, right rear, in showing us what they...