By admin | February 10th, 2010
Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
The first volume of my Zion National Park hiking, scrambling and climbing guidebook is now available!
Focusing on summit routes in the park, the book will be the first of its kind. Anticipate a 250-page guide covering routes to nearly 80 summits in and near Zion National Park, including photos and maps.
Just a handful of the summits featured in the book are The West Temple, Mountain of the Sun, Twin Brothers, The Watchman, Mount Kinesava, Mount Spry, South Guardian Angel, North Guardian Angel, Johnson Mountain, Bridge Mountain, Mount Moroni, Lady Mountain, Angels Landing, Cathedral Mountain, North Sentinel, Deertrap Mountain, Langston Mountain, Mount Majestic, Tabernacle Dome, Canaan Mountain, Pine Valley Peak, Red Butte, Checkerboard Mesa, Smithsonian Butte, Horse Ranch Mountain…
“That list one keeps in one’s head of places to see and explore in the Zion area will surely get longer after one gets his hands on this book. “Knowledge is power” someone said or wrote. This guide is definitely powerful. The descriptions are concise and down to earth. ‘Sheep turds as well as cairns will help lead the way.’” - Jeff Branin, North Carolina
“…the book [...] is clear and informative, yet has a homey, cozy style to it. Not nearly as dry as much of the genre. I am really enjoying the read so far. A must for any serious outdoor library.” - Steve Ramras, Colorado
Cover photo by Rick Kent
Cover design by Michael Cressman
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By admin | February 10th, 2010
Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
***I’m currently hard at work on the 2nd edition! Vastly improved and expanded, the new edition is expected to cover some 500+ peaks! Look for it…in a couple years.***
My guidebook, Rambles & Scrambles: The Definitive Guide to Peakbagging Around Las Vegas, is currently available!
In the book, a total of 239 peaks in and around Las Vegas are covered. Heavily featuring hiking, scrambling and climbing routes in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Lake Mead National Recreation Area, it also covers mountains in Mojave National Preserve, Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park and Great Basin National Park…to name but a few! Dig it.
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By admin | February 10th, 2010
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By admin | February 2nd, 2010
Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
The first volume of my Zion National Park hiking, scrambling and climbing guidebook is now available!
Focusing on summit routes in the park, the book will be the first of its kind. Anticipate a 250-page guide covering routes to nearly 80 summits in and near Zion National Park, including photos and maps.
Just a handful of the summits featured in the book are The West Temple, Mountain of the Sun, Twin Brothers, The Watchman, Mount Kinesava, Mount Spry, South Guardian Angel, North Guardian Angel, Johnson Mountain, Bridge Mountain, Mount Moroni, Lady Mountain, Angels Landing, Cathedral Mountain, North Sentinel, Deertrap Mountain, Langston Mountain, Mount Majestic, Tabernacle Dome, Canaan Mountain, Pine Valley Peak, Red Butte, Checkerboard Mesa, Smithsonian Butte, Horse Ranch Mountain…
“That list one keeps in one’s head of places to see and explore in the Zion area will surely get longer after one gets his hands on this book. “Knowledge is power” someone said or wrote. This guide is definitely powerful. The descriptions are concise and down to earth. ‘Sheep turds as well as cairns will help lead the way.’” - Jeff Branin, North Carolina
“…the book [...] is clear and informative, yet has a homey, cozy style to it. Not nearly as dry as much of the genre. I am really enjoying the read so far. A must for any serious outdoor library.” - Steve Ramras, Colorado
Cover photo by Rick Kent
Cover design by Michael Cressman
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By admin | February 2nd, 2010
Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
***I’m currently hard at work on the 2nd edition! Vastly improved and expanded, the new edition is expected to cover some 500+ peaks! Look for it…in a couple years.***
My guidebook, Rambles & Scrambles: The Definitive Guide to Peakbagging Around Las Vegas, is currently available!
In the book, a total of 239 peaks in and around Las Vegas are covered. Heavily featuring hiking, scrambling and climbing routes in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Lake Mead National Recreation Area, it also covers mountains in Mojave National Preserve, Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park and Great Basin National Park…to name but a few! Dig it.
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By admin | February 2nd, 2010
Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
Where: Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada
When: January 2010
Who: DB & HW Stockman
I hadn’t been to Sloan Canyon in several years; DB had never been; this was Harlan’s second visit in a week. It was time to bag the aesthetic crags back by Sutor Benchmark. The road in hasn’t improved any.
On the way down from Ecru Peak, we spotted several fantastically aesthetic towers. I scrambled over to get a closer look. After surmounting a class 4 wall, I was able to stand at the base of the most awesome one. It was overhung on all sides, terribly loose, and absolutely impossible to climb. The next tower, which was right next door, was loose and tilted at a horrifying angle. There was a neat arch in the base of it. The backside, I learned as I scrambled away, was at a lesser angle (and therefore climbable) but still very loose and sketchy. I’ll give these two a pass.
We looped back through Sloan Canyon on the way out, taking three seconds to enjoy some of the rock art there.
All photos courtesy of HW Stockman
DB scrambling a dryfall in Sloan Canyon
Belaying DB up the west ridge of Canine Crag
On the summit of Canine Crag
I found this on the side of a mountain a few miles away earlier that morning
Canine Crag, on the way to Feline Fang
Atop Feline Fang with Ecru Peak behind it
DB and I on Feline Fang
Descending Feline Fang on loose terrain
Crossing a quasi-knife-edge ridge on the way to Ecru Peak
Downclimbing a short band on the way to Ecru Peak
On the summit of Ecru Peak
CP standing next to the inclimbable (for the sane) Ecru Towers
Rock art in Sloan Canyon
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By admin | January 20th, 2010
Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
The first volume of my Zion National Park hiking, scrambling and climbing guidebook is now available!
Focusing on summit routes in the park, the book will be the first of its kind. Anticipate a 250-page guide covering routes to nearly 80 summits in and near Zion National Park, including photos and maps.
Just a handful of the summits featured in the book are The West Temple, Mountain of the Sun, Twin Brothers, The Watchman, Mount Kinesava, Mount Spry, South Guardian Angel, North Guardian Angel, Johnson Mountain, Bridge Mountain, Mount Moroni, Lady Mountain, Angels Landing, Cathedral Mountain, North Sentinel, Deertrap Mountain, Langston Mountain, Mount Majestic, Tabernacle Dome, Canaan Mountain, Pine Valley Peak, Red Butte, Checkerboard Mesa, Smithsonian Butte, Horse Ranch Mountain…
“That list one keeps in one’s head of places to see and explore in the Zion area will surely get longer after one gets his hands on this book. “Knowledge is power” someone said or wrote. This guide is definitely powerful. The descriptions are concise and down to earth. ‘Sheep turds as well as cairns will help lead the way.’” - Jeff Branin, North Carolina
“…the book [...] is clear and informative, yet has a homey, cozy style to it. Not nearly as dry as much of the genre. I am really enjoying the read so far. A must for any serious outdoor library.” - Steve Ramras, Colorado
Cover photo by Rick Kent
Cover design by Michael Cressman
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By admin | January 20th, 2010
Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
***I’m currently hard at work on the 2nd edition! Vastly improved and expanded, the new edition is expected to cover some 500+ peaks! Look for it…in a couple years.***
My guidebook, Rambles & Scrambles: The Definitive Guide to Peakbagging Around Las Vegas, is currently available!
In the book, a total of 239 peaks in and around Las Vegas are covered. Heavily featuring hiking, scrambling and climbing routes in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Lake Mead National Recreation Area, it also covers mountains in Mojave National Preserve, Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park and Great Basin National Park…to name but a few! Dig it.
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By admin | January 20th, 2010
Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
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By admin | January 12th, 2010
Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
The first volume of my Zion National Park hiking, scrambling and climbing guidebook is now available!
Focusing on summit routes in the park, the book will be the first of its kind. Anticipate a 250-page guide covering routes to nearly 80 summits in and near Zion National Park, including photos and maps.
Just a handful of the summits featured in the book are The West Temple, Mountain of the Sun, Twin Brothers, The Watchman, Mount Kinesava, Mount Spry, South Guardian Angel, North Guardian Angel, Johnson Mountain, Bridge Mountain, Mount Moroni, Lady Mountain, Angels Landing, Cathedral Mountain, North Sentinel, Deertrap Mountain, Langston Mountain, Mount Majestic, Tabernacle Dome, Canaan Mountain, Pine Valley Peak, Red Butte, Checkerboard Mesa, Smithsonian Butte, Horse Ranch Mountain…
“That list one keeps in one’s head of places to see and explore in the Zion area will surely get longer after one gets his hands on this book. “Knowledge is power” someone said or wrote. This guide is definitely powerful. The descriptions are concise and down to earth. ‘Sheep turds as well as cairns will help lead the way.’” - Jeff Branin, North Carolina
“…the book [...] is clear and informative, yet has a homey, cozy style to it. Not nearly as dry as much of the genre. I am really enjoying the read so far. A must for any serious outdoor library.” - Steve Ramras, Colorado
Cover photo by Rick Kent
Cover design by Michael Cressman
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By admin | January 12th, 2010
Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
***I’m currently hard at work on the 2nd edition! Vastly improved and expanded, the new edition is expected to cover some 500+ peaks! Look for it…in a couple years.***
My guidebook, Rambles & Scrambles: The Definitive Guide to Peakbagging Around Las Vegas, is currently available!
In the book, a total of 239 peaks in and around Las Vegas are covered. Heavily featuring hiking, scrambling and climbing routes in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Lake Mead National Recreation Area, it also covers mountains in Mojave National Preserve, Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park and Great Basin National Park…to name but a few! Dig it.
Photo courtesy of Michael Cressman/Design by Michael Cressman
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By admin | January 12th, 2010
Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
Where: Mojave National Preserve, California
When: January 2010
Who: Matthew Holliman
Matthew had forwarded me a 1970 Andy Smatko trip report that spoke glowingly of Der Tooth and a plethora of other high-quality peaks around Gold Valley. Among these were North and South Tower, which we put first and second on our to-do list for the weekend. Here we go:
North Tower - A very ho hum peak, if you wanna call it that. Really just a subsidiary bump on a small peak next to Barber Benchmark. A touch of class 3 scrambling put us on top.
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South Tower - Although the map shows otherwise, our observations (as well as the information in Smatko’s trip report) determined that South Tower is a touch higher than North Tower. It’s also a touch less interesting. A couple class 2-3 moves put you on the top, a mere 5-10 minutes from the summit of North Tower.
Columbia Mountain - This lame named peak stood between North/South Tower and Der Tooth, our next objective, so we decided to bag it. We were 30 minutes car-to-car via the southeast face.
Der Tooth - Based on Smatko’s info, this was to be the highlight peak of the weekend. As it turned out, the single pitch of class 4-5 scrambling was fun but the peak was just too minor to really be considered a “peak.” Der Tooth, frankly, is a crag; albeit a fine one at that!
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Der Tooth from the trailhead
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Matthew heading up Der Tooth
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On the summit of Der Tooth
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Der Tooth - the route essentially follows the right skyline
Woods Mountains Highpoint - With a quick four peaks already under our belt that morning, we headed over to the Woods Mountains to bag the unnamed highpoint. It was a quick affair. We noted the name of Bob Burd’s friend, Evan Rasmussen, in the register. Evan is the only person to date to have bagged the highpoint of every mountain range in California!
Table Top - After the Woods Mountains highpoint, Matthew and I headed off to bag Table Top, the flat topped mesa that is so visible from the Mid Hills/Hole in the Wall region. Rather sloggy, it was over quickly and the views from the top were nice.
Twin Buttes - North (aka Tawoo Peak) - This peak looked really nice from Black Canyon Road, so we decided to bag it after Table Top. Little did we know, but this was to be the best peak of the weekend! Excellent class 3-4 scrambling put us on the top via the north face. On the summit, we found a Smatko register from May 1969, in which he claimed a first ascent. He dubbed the peak ‘Tawoo Peak’ and not a soul had signed in since! Ours was the first in 41 years!
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Just below the summit, along the summit ridge
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Matthew on the summit of Tawoo Peak
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The Tawoo Peak summit register in Jan ‘10
Twin Buttes - South (aka Woota Peak) - After a spicy downclimb of the southeast face of Tawoo Peak, I traversed alone over to the south summit of Twin Buttes. With yet more interesting scrambling, I found another May 1969 Smatko register claiming a ‘first recorded ascent’. It had been signed only one other time, by a park ranger in 1994, and Smatko dubbed the peak ‘Woota Peak’.
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The Woota Peak summit register
Returning to the car 1.5 hours before dark, I asked Matthew if he wanted to go off and bag Barber Benchmark (which I’d already done). He decided to call it a day and tick off Barber the following afternoon. After some dinner, we headed over to a fine desert car camping spot not far from Hole in the Wall.
Tortoise Shell Mountain - Rising casually Sunday morning, we decided to bag Tortoise Shell Mountain, which lies on the southeast corner of the Woods Mountains. With a few ups and downs as we crossed a couple canyons on the approach, the summit was soon bagged. It was not particularly memorable.
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Views from Tortoise Shell Mountain
Wild Horse Mesa - Driving back up Wild Horse Canyon, we parked where we had for North/South Tower the morning before and started up the east ridge of the mesa. With surprisingly fun scrambling, we accidentlly passed right by the highpoint in pursuit of another point a bit away that appeared higher. Soon realizing our error, we backtracked to the true highpoint, where we found a cairn and register. We descended via the somewhat interesting east face.
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The view toward Edgar and Mitchell from Wild Horse Mesa
Hole in the Wall - Since DB and I had already climbed Barber Benchmark via Hole in the Wall (the only decent way to climb it!) a couple/few years earlier, we agreed to hang out and explore Hole in the Wall and Banshee Canyon while Matthew bagged the peak. It was a fun time to scramble around and snag a few photos.
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Banshee Canyon
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Matthew climbing Barber Benchmark, from across Banshee Canyon
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Where’s Waldo?
By the time Matthew finished up with Barber, I’d polished off the last of my water, kicked off my shoes, and was in the mood to recline. So with a bit of sadness, we bid Matthew farewell and bee-lined it to Mad Greek in Primm (the one without the roaches on the counters).
North Tower from South Tower
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By admin | January 6th, 2010
Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
The first volume of my Zion National Park hiking, scrambling and climbing guidebook is now available!
Focusing on summit routes in the park, the book will be the first of its kind. Anticipate a 250-page guide covering routes to nearly 80 summits in and near Zion National Park, including photos and maps.
Just a handful of the summits featured in the book are The West Temple, Mountain of the Sun, Twin Brothers, The Watchman, Mount Kinesava, Mount Spry, South Guardian Angel, North Guardian Angel, Johnson Mountain, Bridge Mountain, Mount Moroni, Lady Mountain, Angels Landing, Cathedral Mountain, North Sentinel, Deertrap Mountain, Langston Mountain, Mount Majestic, Tabernacle Dome, Canaan Mountain, Pine Valley Peak, Red Butte, Checkerboard Mesa, Smithsonian Butte, Horse Ranch Mountain…
“That list one keeps in one’s head of places to see and explore in the Zion area will surely get longer after one gets his hands on this book. “Knowledge is power” someone said or wrote. This guide is definitely powerful. The descriptions are concise and down to earth. ‘Sheep turds as well as cairns will help lead the way.’” - Jeff Branin, North Carolina
“…the book [...] is clear and informative, yet has a homey, cozy style to it. Not nearly as dry as much of the genre. I am really enjoying the read so far. A must for any serious outdoor library.” - Steve Ramras, Colorado
Cover photo by Rick Kent
Cover design by Michael Cressman
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By admin | January 6th, 2010
Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
***I’m currently hard at work on the 2nd edition! Vastly improved and expanded, the new edition is expected to cover some 500+ peaks! Look for it…in a couple years.***
My guidebook, Rambles & Scrambles: The Definitive Guide to Peakbagging Around Las Vegas, is currently available!
In the book, a total of 239 peaks in and around Las Vegas are covered. Heavily featuring hiking, scrambling and climbing routes in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Lake Mead National Recreation Area, it also covers mountains in Mojave National Preserve, Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park and Great Basin National Park…to name but a few! Dig it.
Photo courtesy of Michael Cressman/Design by Michael Cressman
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By admin | January 6th, 2010
Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
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By admin | December 18th, 2009
Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
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By admin | December 18th, 2009
Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
The first volume of my Zion National Park hiking, scrambling and climbing guidebook is now available!
Focusing on summit routes in the park, the book will be the first of its kind. Anticipate a 250-page guide covering routes to nearly 80 summits in and near Zion National Park, including photos and maps.
Just a handful of the summits featured in the book are The West Temple, Mountain of the Sun, Twin Brothers, The Watchman, Mount Kinesava, Mount Spry, South Guardian Angel, North Guardian Angel, Johnson Mountain, Bridge Mountain, Mount Moroni, Lady Mountain, Angels Landing, Cathedral Mountain, North Sentinel, Deertrap Mountain, Langston Mountain, Mount Majestic, Tabernacle Dome, Canaan Mountain, Pine Valley Peak, Red Butte, Checkerboard Mesa, Smithsonian Butte, Horse Ranch Mountain…
“That list one keeps in one’s head of places to see and explore in the Zion area will surely get longer after one gets his hands on this book. “Knowledge is power” someone said or wrote. This guide is definitely powerful. The descriptions are concise and down to earth. ‘Sheep turds as well as cairns will help lead the way.’” - Jeff Branin, North Carolina
“…the book [...] is clear and informative, yet has a homey, cozy style to it. Not nearly as dry as much of the genre. I am really enjoying the read so far. A must for any serious outdoor library.” - Steve Ramras, Colorado
Cover photo by Rick Kent
Cover design by Michael Cressman
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By admin | December 18th, 2009
Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
My guidebook, Rambles & Scrambles: The Definitive Guide to Peakbagging Around Las Vegas, is currently available!
In the book, a total of 239 peaks in and around Las Vegas are covered. Heavily featuring hiking, scrambling and climbing routes in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Lake Mead National Recreation Area, it also covers mountains in Mojave National Preserve, Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park and Great Basin National Park…to name but a few! Dig it.
Photo courtesy of Michael Cressman/Design by Michael Cressman
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By admin | December 18th, 2009
Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
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By admin | December 3rd, 2009
Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
The first volume of my Zion National Park hiking, scrambling and climbing guidebook is now available!
Focusing on summit routes in the park, the book will be the first of its kind. Anticipate a 250-page guide covering routes to nearly 80 summits in and near Zion National Park, including photos and maps.
Just a handful of the summits featured in the book are The West Temple, Mountain of the Sun, Twin Brothers, The Watchman, Mount Kinesava, Mount Spry, South Guardian Angel, North Guardian Angel, Johnson Mountain, Bridge Mountain, Mount Moroni, Lady Mountain, Angels Landing, Cathedral Mountain, North Sentinel, Deertrap Mountain, Langston Mountain, Mount Majestic, Tabernacle Dome, Canaan Mountain, Pine Valley Peak, Red Butte, Checkerboard Mesa, Smithsonian Butte, Horse Ranch Mountain…
“That list one keeps in one’s head of places to see and explore in the Zion area will surely get longer after one gets his hands on this book. “Knowledge is power” someone said or wrote. This guide is definitely powerful. The descriptions are concise and down to earth. ‘Sheep turds as well as cairns will help lead the way.’” - Jeff Branin, North Carolina
“…the book [...] is clear and informative, yet has a homey, cozy style to it. Not nearly as dry as much of the genre. I am really enjoying the read so far. A must for any serious outdoor library.” - Steve Ramras, Colorado
Cover photo by Rick Kent
Cover design by Michael Cressman
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By admin | December 3rd, 2009
Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
My guidebook, Rambles & Scrambles: The Definitive Guide to Peakbagging Around Las Vegas, is currently available!
In the book, a total of 239 peaks in and around Las Vegas are covered. Heavily featuring hiking, scrambling and climbing routes in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Lake Mead National Recreation Area, it also covers mountains in Mojave National Preserve, Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park and Great Basin National Park…to name but a few! Dig it.
Photo courtesy of Michael Cressman/Design by Michael Cressman
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By admin | December 3rd, 2009
Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
Where: Zion National Park, Utah
When: November 2009
Who: DB
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DB and I recently picked our way up two new peaks (both minor) in Zion. I dubbed a very minor one Mind’s Eye, for the trippy, funky and ultra-cool formation I found in the summit block. The other was so dubbed for the 24 (!) bighorn sheep we saw on its slopes. Nice!
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On the summit of Bighorn Peak
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By admin | December 3rd, 2009
Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
Where: Southwestern Utah, near Mesquite, Nevada
When: November 2009
Who: Solo
A short, fun hike up the north ridge (with crappy loose talus as one gets high on the mountain, unfortunately) leads to a fantastic, exposed class 4 wall that tops out directly onto the summit. Check it out, man!
Summit views
Tabeau Peak from the northwest
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By admin | December 3rd, 2009
Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
Where: near Zion National Park, Utah
When: November 2009
Who: DB
Rather than make the slog across the rolling slickrock and pinyon-juniper from the mesa top to the summit itself, I decided to explore a direct route up the south face. While the route went, it was steep and very loose, with a dangerous traverse near the top.
DB scrambling the south face
Working up Gooseberry Mesa
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By admin | December 3rd, 2009
Submitted by Backcountry Explorer
Where: Zion National Park, Utah
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North Guardian Angel and neighbors from Greatheart Mesa
Scrambling en route to Greatheart
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Atop a small peak on the hike out — Fleur de Lis is left, Elbow Range HP is right
Summit pano
Another summit pano
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This peak can’t be seen from any road. I first climbed it about 5 years ago..JPG)
A new peak for us. We dubbed it ‘Lost Teton’..JPG)
A bit of orange slickrock…and my next objective of the day.JPG)
Views into Dennett Canyon from the summit.JPG)
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That little peak there gives up some of the most interesting and obscure views I’ve yet come across in Zion.JPG)
Scenery on the way out.JPG)
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Finishing up a killer 2-peak loop at Red Cliffs.jpg)
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Matthew heading up Der Tooth.jpg)
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Der Tooth - the route essentially follows the right skyline.JPG)
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Matthew on the summit of Tawoo Peak.jpg)
The Tawoo Peak summit register in Jan ‘10.jpg)
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Matthew climbing Barber Benchmark, from across Banshee Canyon.jpg)
Where’s Waldo?.JPG)
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Two psychos.JPG)
The classic white alligator.JPG)
The ultra-cool maned wolf!.JPG)
Louisiana black bear — Who knew they existed?.JPG)
A large orangutan.JPG)
A siamese twin snake…!.JPG)
A pit viper.JPG)
Orangutan.JPG)
A silverback!.JPG)
Giraffe.JPG)
Gorilla.JPG)
Gila monsters.JPG)
Elephant.jpg)
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Heading up Jumbo.jpg)
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Matthew, Adam & Bob on the summit.jpg)
A new register.jpg)
Bob preparing to rappel from Jumbo.jpg)
Matthew descending the SW chimney.jpg)
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Adam in Hidden Valley.jpg)
Heading up Muddy Highpoint.jpg)
Muddy Highpoint register.jpg)
View from Colorock Summit.jpg)
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