Written on November 20, 2020
Spectre Peak (4,482′) and Aqua Benchmark (4,419′) are the tallest mountains in the remote Coxcomb Mountains of Joshua Tree National Park. The park’s eastern section is rarely seen, much less hiked. This one’s been on my radar for a very long time, however. With recent October road trip and excellent weather, we made a bid...
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Written on August 23, 2020
Clark Mountain is a rarely climbed summit and "sky island" of the Mojave Desert. This is a trip report of my scramble/bushwhack up the South Ridge.
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Written on July 12, 2020
Brokeoff Mountain is a glorious summit in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Its far less trafficked than Lassen's summit trail and with outstanding views.
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Written on March 27, 2020
Telescope Peak is the tallest summit of Death Valley NP and an incredible climb from any approach. Here's my account of a winter climb in Feb 2020
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Written on November 11, 2019
Mt Dana is a 13,061' mountain near Tioga Pass in Yosemite National Park. Its an excellent, 1/2 day hike for most. It's a great 1st high country climb.
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