I reach another saddle and take another rest. It's been a few years since I climbed Progeny Peak, and I don't quite remember taking so many breaks, but I love every minute as I cross the last remaining sandy area and reach the summit.
Read MoreATV ride to Government Spring and Nickel Creek Falls. Riverside - NV, quad (Gold Butte National monument)
Soon boulders and water prevent further venturing without getting wet, but the view up the canyon is stunning, and I take a few minutes to admire its simple beauty.
Read MoreJuanita Benchmark. Riverside - NV, quad (Gold Butte National Monument)
The summit views are spectacular, and a blue hint from lake Mead shines in the sun to the south. The peaks within my range of vision are all the same, grassy brown with rocky summits.
Read MoreSkiing Day 12 2020/2021 - The Canyons
It's cold and windy, but the bubble lift has heated seats! We don't know where we are going, but we know that we will have many more options than down below once we get to the top.
Read MoreSkiing Day 11 2020/2021 - Deer Valley
With massive uphill capacity, fine dining, Deer Valley Resort was the first to capture the ski vacation crowd combining luxury with activity at a high price point. With the Gold Pass, Linda and I could bypass the high price and enjoy all the benefits without digging into our budget.
Read MoreThermo Hot Springs. Thermo Hot Springs - UT, quad
The water was the perfect temperature; however, the algae made it less than ideal. I climbed into the tank but decided not to sit or stay.
Read MoreSkiing Day 10 2020/2021 - Brian Head, UT
It's been a difficult season for skiing: little snow and big crowds. With my knee acting up from time to time, it has been frustrating to keep pushing forward. All is forgiven today.
Read MoreATV ride to Red Hills, North. Parowan Gap - UT, quad
Another route spur and I decided to give it a try. This trail is in the shade and consequently has large snowdrifts. I have fun spinning the tires and try to follow the route. It soon crosses another path that I recognize as the trial I need to reach Red Hills.
Read MoreLittle Virgin Peak. Whitney Pocket - NV, quad (Gold Butte National monument)
The Backcountry Byway of Gold Butte National Monument is a massive 90-mile loop through the park. It circles through Whitney Pocket, the old township of Gold Butte, and follows the Lime Canyon Wilderness area, border back toward the main Gold Butte road.
Read MoreBlack Knolls. Purgatory Canyon - AZ, quad
On the northern face of the large cairn, I find an epitaph of sorts indicating that this individual has spent "55 years of searching.”
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