Castle Dome Arches
I’ve been meaning to check out Palm Canyon for quite some time, but cannot justify driving three hours, each way, for a half mile “hike”. […]
Aylor’s Arch / Palomino Mountain
Looks like I ended up doing this one myself. Arrived at the Firstwater TH about 8:00 a.m. Let my wife know that even though there […]
Dome Mountain
Had an idea to hike out to Aylor’s Arch. Checked with Jack to see if he wanted to go, and he suggested exploring the Goldfield […]
Swansea Ghost Town
Seven strangers coming soon, While seven thousand sleep, Silhouettes against the moon, Like wolves to kill the sheep. I’ve had this one on my list […]
Alamo Lake Arch
It was 27°, at 8:00 a.m., when we made our traditional stop at the Wickenburg Shell station. I hoped to have better luck with the […]
Shaw Butte Trail #306
Well, I made it. Just a hair over 600 miles for the year: My best ever. Four days ago I was on 589, and figured […]
Desert Center
On our way west to Xmas in Mission Viejo, I noticed this place just below Chiriaco Summit. I swear I could remember when it was […]
Road Trip: Mission Viejo
When my wife & I drive to California, we like to take the scenic routes as much as possible: CA-98 along the Mexican border, if […]
Peak 4053 – Teapot Mtn Quad
My previous trip almost two years ago had resulted in failure, due partly due to a poorly chosen route, but also not being in as good […]
Hotel Exercise Room
Up early (6:30 a.m.) to hit the hotel gym despite drinking two classic martinis (olives = dinner ), a whiskey (Glenfiddich 12 yo, straight) followed […]