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Jun 11 2017
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 Routes 78
 Photos 12
 Triplogs 182

44 female
 Joined Mar 12 2015
 Phoenix
Groom Creek Loop Trail #307, AZ 
Groom Creek Loop Trail #307, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jun 11 2017
The_Whit • Triplogs 182
Hiking9.38 Miles 1,702 AEG
Hiking9.38 Miles   4 Hrs   49 Mns   2.16 mph
1,702 ft AEG      29 Mns Break
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Groom Creek Loop Trail #307
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Caseyrose
Casey and I began the Groom Creek Loop Trail #307 in a clockwise fashion. The windy day made the low-seventy degree temps feel amazing. As we climbed the steady and gradual 3.5 miles to the Spruce Lookout Tower, we saw a handful of mountain bikers, a few hikers, and a half dozen people on horseback. This trail is in very nice shape and extremely well signed. We were welcomed into the fire lookout tower by a very friendly "Suzie". First time for me and I enjoyed the 360 degree views. The remaining 6 miles of the loop wound downhill gradually amidst the douglas firs and the ponderosa pines. Lovely day hike in the Groom Creek area.
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Jun 08 2017
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 Routes 78
 Photos 12
 Triplogs 182

44 female
 Joined Mar 12 2015
 Phoenix
Pyramid, AZ 
Pyramid, AZ
 
 Hiking avatar Jun 08 2017
The_Whit • Triplogs 182
 Hiking4.20 Miles 1,019 AEG
 Hiking4.20 Miles   1 Hour   52 Mns   2.40 mph
1,019 ft AEG      7 Mns Break
 
no photosets
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
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Jun 04 2017
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 Routes 78
 Photos 12
 Triplogs 182

44 female
 Joined Mar 12 2015
 Phoenix
Mt Lemmon, AZ 
Mt Lemmon, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jun 04 2017
The_Whit • Triplogs 182
Hiking14.96 Miles 3,618 AEG
Hiking14.96 Miles   8 Hrs   39 Mns   1.96 mph
3,618 ft AEG   1 Hour   1 Min Break
 
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Linked   6 linked trail guides
Aspen Trail #93
Mount Lemmon 9,157
Meadow Trail #5A
Mount Lemmon Trail #5
Wilderness of Rocks Trail #44
Marshall Gulch Trail #3
Partners partners
LindaAnn
trekkin_gecko
Gorgeous hike with Kelly (good to meet you!) and Linda. So many great spots along this trail but the highlights for me include Wilderness of Rocks and Marshall Gulch. Mount Lemmon is a stunner, wish it was closer so I could hike it more often.
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May 28 2017
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 Routes 78
 Photos 12
 Triplogs 182

44 female
 Joined Mar 12 2015
 Phoenix
West Fork Oak Creek Trail #108Sedona, AZ
West Fork Oak Creek Trail #108
Sedona, AZ
Hiking avatar May 28 2017
The_Whit • Triplogs 182
Hiking4.00 Miles 347 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles
347 ft AEG
 
no photosets
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Partners none no partners
Sweet hike with my little girls. They love this hike and swimming in Oak Creek. Perfect temps, tons of Memorial Day people as expected.
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May 21 2017
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 Routes 78
 Photos 12
 Triplogs 182

44 female
 Joined Mar 12 2015
 Phoenix
Old Baldy - Super Trail LoopTucson, AZ
Old Baldy - Super Trail Loop
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar May 21 2017
The_Whit • Triplogs 182
Hiking13.32 Miles 4,186 AEG
Hiking13.32 Miles   8 Hrs   17 Mns   1.86 mph
4,186 ft AEG   1 Hour   7 Mns Break
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Super Trail #134
Old Baldy Trail #372 to Wrightson Summit
Partners partners
LindaAnn
Been out of the game for a minute, this hike was my first long day-hike in a while. The gorgeous 360 degree views from the peak did not disappoint and I returned home feeling invigorated. The figure 8 loop we did was scenic and I enjoyed the longer, more gradual climb up the mountain, starting from the Super Trail. We saw a turkey, 6 or so deer, lizards, squirrels, a bluebird, and swarms of ladybugs. Not to mention, quite a few people on the trail today. Great hike, loved this mountain.
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Apr 13 2017
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 Routes 78
 Photos 12
 Triplogs 182

44 female
 Joined Mar 12 2015
 Phoenix
Mount Ord from Slate Creek THPayson, AZ
Mount Ord from Slate Creek TH
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 13 2017
The_Whit • Triplogs 182
Hiking14.97 Miles 3,938 AEG
Hiking14.97 Miles   6 Hrs   2 Mns   2.66 mph
3,938 ft AEG      24 Mns Break
 no routesno photosets
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners partners
LindaAnn
Linda asked if I wanted to switch up our usual night hiking routine by giving Mt. Ord a chance at twilight. We started around 6:20pm and climbed as we watched the sun slip away beyond the horizon. Near the top of Ord around 9:30 or so, we finally caught first sight of the full moon. It made for a breathtaking luminescent finish at the peak. Views of the city lights were impressive. It was windy at the top and fairly breezy throughout the entire evening. Perfect temps the entire night. Centipedes and scorpions graced the trail, as well as quite a few deer, and a rabbit. We finished around 12:20pm and made it home with a few hours of nighttime sleep to spare. Great night hike.
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Apr 08 2017
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 Routes 78
 Photos 12
 Triplogs 182

44 female
 Joined Mar 12 2015
 Phoenix
Devil's Bridge via Chuckwagon Sedona, AZ 
Devil's Bridge via Chuckwagon Sedona, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Apr 08 2017
The_Whit • Triplogs 182
Hiking6.76 Miles 959 AEG
Hiking6.76 Miles   3 Hrs   18 Mns   2.32 mph
959 ft AEG      23 Mns Break
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1st trip
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Chuckwagon Trail
Devil's Bridge Trail #120
Mescal Trail - Sedona
Long Canyon Trail #122 - Sedona
Partners partners
Caseyrose
Casey and I headed to Northwest Sedona to enjoy the gorgeous weather and the other various pleasantries of the red rocks. We opted for a leisurely Saturday, parked at the Mescal Trailhead around 10am without any issues, found a great parking spot right away. We took the Mescal trail to Long Canyon trail, then let Chuckwagon lead us to Devil's Bridge. Along the nature walk that is Chuckwagon, we saw about a dozen mountain bikers, not many hikers. Devil's Bridge fulfilled our longing for scenic vistas and it offered an interested people watching experience as well. We hung around the bridge to wait in line for our photo to be taken and chatted with a few people before heading back to the Mescal TH via Chuckwagon. As we finished our hike, the cloud cover and cool breeze made the hiking conditions ideal. I've said it before and I will say it again, I absolutely love the Red Rock Wilderness on an overcast day.
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Mar 12 2017
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 Routes 78
 Photos 12
 Triplogs 182

44 female
 Joined Mar 12 2015
 Phoenix
Icehouse-Sixshooter loop, AZ 
Icehouse-Sixshooter loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Mar 12 2017
The_Whit • Triplogs 182
Hiking13.56 Miles 3,990 AEG
Hiking13.56 Miles   8 Hrs   53 Mns   1.72 mph
3,990 ft AEG   1 Hour   1 Min Break
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1st trip
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Icehouse Canyon Trail #198
Sixshooter Trail #197
Partners partners
LindaAnn
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Mar 09 2017
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 Routes 78
 Photos 12
 Triplogs 182

44 female
 Joined Mar 12 2015
 Phoenix
White Sands National ParkSoutheast, NM
White Sands National Park
Southeast, NM
Hiking avatar Mar 09 2017
The_Whit • Triplogs 182
Hiking4.00 Miles 250 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles
250 ft AEG
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
My family and I explored White Sands National Monument over Spring Break last week. Let's just say that I found the 275 square miles of white gypsum located in the middle of the desert to be fascinating. The sand was very cool to the touch and my children ran barefoot over the dunes and made delightful sand angels. The day was quite warm last Thursday, reaching over 80 degrees by midday. My family decided to leave me to it to hike and explore the white sands further. I took the backcountry route, clearly marked and easy to follow. Throughout the hike I definitely felt the intensity of the heat and sun on the reflective white sands. I would love to return to this majestic place for a moonlit hike or quick backpacking adventure.

No wildlife to report other than beetle tracks in the sand.
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Mar 08 2017
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 Routes 78
 Photos 12
 Triplogs 182

44 female
 Joined Mar 12 2015
 Phoenix
Aguirre Springs - Pine Tree Trail LoopSouthwest, NM
Aguirre Springs - Pine Tree Trail Loop
Southwest, NM
Hiking avatar Mar 08 2017
The_Whit • Triplogs 182
Hiking2.00 Miles 550 AEG
Hiking2.00 Miles
550 ft AEG
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
My family camped at the Aquirre Springs Campground, just east of Las Cruces in Organ, New Mexico. It was close to dusk when my girls got the bug to explore the nearest hiking trail. This is a beautiful scenic route overlooking the valleys and desert below the Organ mountains. There were small patches of snow still nestled in the rocks near the top of the mountain and there was plenty of water run-off and streams to cross along the trail. We had to cut the hike short (turned around halfway) as twilight approached and my youngest daughter wasn't prepared to complete the entire loop. Beautiful piece of country.
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Feb 24 2017
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 Routes 78
 Photos 12
 Triplogs 182

44 female
 Joined Mar 12 2015
 Phoenix
Squaw Peak & Circumference, AZ 
Squaw Peak & Circumference, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Feb 24 2017
The_Whit • Triplogs 182
Hiking6.16 Miles 1,938 AEG
Hiking6.16 Miles   3 Hrs   17 Mns   1.96 mph
1,938 ft AEG      8 Mns Break
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
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Piestewa Peak Summit Trail #300
Piestewa Circumference - Freedom Trail #302
Irregular Link Trail #1C
Perl Charles Trail #1A
Partners partners
LindaAnn
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Feb 12 2017
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 Routes 78
 Photos 12
 Triplogs 182

44 female
 Joined Mar 12 2015
 Phoenix
Ridgeline Hidden Valley, AZ 
Ridgeline Hidden Valley, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Feb 12 2017
The_Whit • Triplogs 182
Hiking8.52 Miles 1,207 AEG
Hiking8.52 Miles   3 Hrs      2.95 mph
1,207 ft AEG      7 Mns Break
 
no photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Pima West Loop :next: Ridgeline :next: Mormon :next: Hidden Valley :next: National :next: Pima Canyon Road on an overcast and windy Sunday morning.
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Feb 05 2017
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 Routes 78
 Photos 12
 Triplogs 182

44 female
 Joined Mar 12 2015
 Phoenix
Pyramid to National to Pima Canyon, AZ 
Pyramid to National to Pima Canyon, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Feb 05 2017
The_Whit • Triplogs 182
Hiking12.48 Miles 2,101 AEG
Hiking12.48 Miles   5 Hrs   55 Mns   2.30 mph
2,101 ft AEG      29 Mns Break
 
no photosets
1st trip
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Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
National Trail - South Mountain
Partners none no partners
Stephanie and I started at the Bursera Trailhead and hiked our way east to the end of National. Took Pima Canyon Road to the trailhead where Stephanie met her family. I walked to my house. Sunny day and quite a few hikers and bikers out today enjoying South Mountain. It was nice to run into @Tortoise_Hiker near Buena Vista parking lot and to meet his grandkids. Lots of laughter along this hike and a great way to begin Superbowl Sunday.
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Jan 28 2017
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 Routes 78
 Photos 12
 Triplogs 182

44 female
 Joined Mar 12 2015
 Phoenix
Charlebois from Peralta THPhoenix, AZ
Charlebois from Peralta TH
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 28 2017
The_Whit • Triplogs 182
Hiking19.06 Miles 3,307 AEG
Hiking19.06 Miles   10 Hrs   4 Mns   2.11 mph
3,307 ft AEG   1 Hour   1 Min Break
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1st trip
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Bluff Springs Trail #235
Dutchman Trail #104
Peralta Trail #102
Partners partners
LindaAnn
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Jan 14 2017
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 Routes 78
 Photos 12
 Triplogs 182

44 female
 Joined Mar 12 2015
 Phoenix
Quartz Butterfly & a Ridiculous Descent, AZ 
Quartz Butterfly & a Ridiculous Descent, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 14 2017
The_Whit • Triplogs 182
Hiking8.10 Miles 3,171 AEG
Hiking8.10 Miles   9 Hrs   29 Mns   1.15 mph
3,171 ft AEG   2 Hrs   28 Mns Break
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1st trip
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Quartz Peak Trail - Sierra Estrella
Butterfly Mountain 4119 - Estrellas
Partners partners
LindaAnn
I considered naming this triplog "The Kamikaze Hike" but decided to keep the name of this route as chosen by Linda, because it is accurate in every sense of the word. It was a gorgeous day for this adventure, cool temps (in the low fifties when we began at 0830), several sprinkles, and the occasional presence of a dark, menacing storm cloud to push our pace. The trail up to Quartz Peak was pleasant, the trek over to Butterfly Peak was a bit more strenuous as we navigated steep areas with loose rock and soft soil. The descent down the drainage/wash in between the peaks is where the hours in our day seemed to vanish in a time warp. Traversing the boulders and steep grade was intense yet a lot of fun. We were racing the daylight hours toward the end and luckily made it back to the car just as the sun set since we did not have our headlamps. I really enjoyed this adventure and look forward to more exploring in the beautiful Sierra Estrellas. My only complaint is that it is too bad we have drive all the way around town to access the trailhead. From the top of Quartz Peak we could spot Linda's neighborhood, a mere seven miles away.........
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Jan 11 2017
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 Routes 78
 Photos 12
 Triplogs 182

44 female
 Joined Mar 12 2015
 Phoenix
Corona Loop, AZ 
Corona Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 11 2017
The_Whit • Triplogs 182
Hiking5.95 Miles 1,457 AEG
Hiking5.95 Miles   3 Hrs   8 Mns   1.96 mph
1,457 ft AEG      6 Mns Break
 
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1st trip
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Corona de Loma East - AKA Old Man Trail
National Trail - South Mountain
Corona de Loma Trail
Partners partners
danielac
This morning I met up with Daniela and another friend, Penny, at Warpaint to hike the Corona Loop on SoMo. Desert Classic to Old Man, National to connect with Corona. This is a fun loop with gorgeous views of Phoenix and Ahwatukee. Nothing out of the ordinary to report, just some ladies trekking in the desert.
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Jan 10 2017
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 Routes 78
 Photos 12
 Triplogs 182

44 female
 Joined Mar 12 2015
 Phoenix
Guadalupe Ridge-National loop, AZ 
Guadalupe Ridge-National loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 10 2017
The_Whit • Triplogs 182
Hiking8.58 Miles 1,720 AEG
Hiking8.58 Miles   3 Hrs   46 Mns   2.33 mph
1,720 ft AEG      5 Mns Break
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1st trip
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Marcos De Niza - South Mountain
Guadalupe Ridge - AKA Midlife Crisis / Scott
National Trail - South Mountain
Hidden Valley Trail - South Mountain
Hidden Valley via Pima Canyon
Partners partners
DallinW
LindaAnn
Tortoise_Hiker
Moonlight hike along Guadalupe Ridge. It was great to meet Dallin and Denny.
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Jan 06 2017
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 Routes 78
 Photos 12
 Triplogs 182

44 female
 Joined Mar 12 2015
 Phoenix
Pyramid Trail - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 06 2017
The_Whit • Triplogs 182
Hiking4.20 Miles 1,050 AEG
Hiking4.20 Miles   1 Hour   43 Mns   2.57 mph
1,050 ft AEG      5 Mns Break
 
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Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
With a couple hours to myself, I decided to make a break for the Bursera trailhead around mid-morning. Gorgeous, cool, sunny weather as I made my way to the top of Pyramid and back. Very windy up top, still stopped for a few yoga poses and chatted with a gentleman that hikes Pyramid up and down 4 times in a row, every Friday. As to be expected on the urban park trails, I saw about two dozen people while I was out. Several singing birds but not much else in the way of desert wildlife. Great hike on this side of town.
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Jan 04 2017
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 Routes 78
 Photos 12
 Triplogs 182

44 female
 Joined Mar 12 2015
 Phoenix
Corona LoopPhoenix, AZ
Corona Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 04 2017
The_Whit • Triplogs 182
Hiking5.86 Miles 1,435 AEG
Hiking5.86 Miles   2 Hrs   42 Mns   2.27 mph
1,435 ft AEG      7 Mns Break
 no routesno photosets
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Corona de Loma East - AKA Old Man Trail
National Trail - South Mountain
Corona de Loma Trail
Partners partners
LindaAnn
Nathansmommy91910
Fun night hike with the ladies despite my struggles with some respiratory junk. Busy night on the trails between the coyotes and other hikers and bikers.
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Dec 31 2016
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 Routes 78
 Photos 12
 Triplogs 182

44 female
 Joined Mar 12 2015
 Phoenix
Skull Mesa from Spur Cross THPhoenix, AZ
Skull Mesa from Spur Cross TH
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 31 2016
The_Whit • Triplogs 182
Hiking11.57 Miles 2,832 AEG
Hiking11.57 Miles   7 Hrs   11 Mns   1.91 mph
2,832 ft AEG   1 Hour   7 Mns Break
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Spur Cross Trail
Cottonwood Trail #247
Skull Mesa Trail #248
Partners partners
LindaAnn
Ended the year with a fantastic hike in the Cave Creek Wilderness Area. Linda used Bifrost's recent route on the way up to Skull Mesa and we enjoyed the trail. The rain and dark ominous clouds made the desert landscape appear even more gorgeous with color pops of bright greens and purple rocks. The rain made for soggy trail sloshing in some parts but the volcanic rocks along the Skull Mesa were not too slick. I did not actually see Skull Mesa itself during our entire hike or at any point throughout the day. The fog was thick at the junction of Cottonwood Trail and Skull Mesa, and it continued to intensify as we ascended. Our views at the top of Skull Mesa were limited to about 50 feet. Rain and fog atop of Skull Mesa made for a mystical and surreal experience, I felt like it was something out of Game of Thrones. Linda and I captured some cool photos and decided we must make this trek again on a clear day for an opportunity to take in the vast scenic views that we have heard about and seen in other documented trip photos.

Cheers to looking forward to many more great adventures in 2017. Happy New Year to all!
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