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Ryan Ranch, Joshua Tree NP.<br /><br />12/11/08

Ryan Ranch, Joshua Tree NP.

12/11/08

Fun times hanging out with our friends JBlackattack, and Ann at Hemingway Buttress, J-Tree. <br /><br />Taken 10/10/07

Fun times hanging out with our friends JBlackattac...

Leisha, G, and Jonny having a blast on Overhang Bypass, J-Tree. What an awesome climb!<br /><br />Taken 10/9/07

Leisha, G, and Jonny having a blast on Overhang By...

This was my third climbing trip to J-Tree. The first time I hated the climbing, as everything felt hard. The second time it was a love hate relationship, and the third was where I fell in love with the climbing in J-Tree; especially after doing a few of the multi-pitch routes, and getting the hang of jamming. I can't wait until the next trip out!<br /><br />Taken 10/11/07

This was my third climbing trip to J-Tree. The fir...

The historical Stoney Point; a fun place to play around at if passing through the area.<br /><br />Jonny scoping out some routes listed in a Stoney Point guidebook by Chris Owen; great book, and fun climbs!<br /><br />Taken 10/17/07

The historical Stoney Point; a fun place...

Jonny crossing the beautiful Bridge of Bridge Mountain, Red Rock.<br /><br />Taken 11/20/07

Jonny crossing the beautiful Bridge of Bridge Moun...

Anna, and Leisha with the knock off Texas Chainsaw people. If you closely examine the details of the stuffed people in the wagon, you'll be even more frightened.<br /><br />Hanging out at Bonnie Springs after our Bridge Mountain hike; sharing a lot of jokes with all the disturbing props, and our unique experience at the Bonnie Springs restaurant. Always a memorable time at B.S. ; ) Warning; Never bring a first date there....<br /><br />Taken 11/20/07

Anna, and Leisha with the knock off Texas Chainsaw...

Leisha coming up the mellow ramp on our way up to the Bridge Mountain summit. <br /><br />Taken 11/20/07

Leisha coming up the mellow ramp on our way up to ...

Leisha scrambling up to the mellow ramp. There are a lot of fun variations of easy scrambling to get to the Bridge Mountain summit.<br /><br />A must do hike in Red Rock.<br /><br />Taken 11/20/07

Leisha scrambling up to the mellow ramp. There are...

Bridge Mountain, and Vegas lights.<br /><br />Taken 11/20/07

Bridge Mountain, and Vegas lights.

Taken 11/20/07

A hike my co-worker friends, and I simply call "The Hill." A great before work scramble for us with beautiful views of Red Rock.<br /><br />(Taken 11/23/07; the day after Thanksgiving)

A hike my co-worker friends, and I simply call "Th...

Jonny, and Gigi at the beautiful Kelso Dunes, California.<br /><br />(Taken 12/01/07)

Jonny, and Gigi at the beautiful Kelso Dunes, Cali...

Mt. Charleston, Nevada.<br /><br />Leisha, Casper, and G on the summit, having Bonanza Peak all to ourselves on a beautiful December day.<br /><br />(Taken 12/5/07)

Mt. Charleston, Nevada.

Leisha, Casper, and G on ...

The Trouble with Tribbles will never end...<br /><br />McCoy: "It's a human trait to love little animals, especially if they're attractive in some way."<br />Spock: "Doctor, I am well aware of human traits, I am frequently inundated by them, but I've trained myself to put up with just about anything."<br />McCoy: "Spock, I don't know much about these things, but I do know one thing. I like them... better than I like you!"<br />Spock: "Doctor, they do indeed have one redeeming quality."<br />McCoy: "What's <br />that?"<br />Spock: "They do not talk too <br />much."<br /><br />(Casper the Tribble impersonator on Bonanza Peak 12/05/07)

The Trouble with Tribbles will never end...

McCoy...

A natural ice sculpture doggy in Ice Box Canyon, Red Rock.<br /><br />Taken Christmas Day 12/25/07

A natural ice sculpture doggy in Ice Box Canyon, R...

Jonny lit up like a Christmas Tree walking on water, okay... ice. <br /><br />Ice Box Canyon, Red Rock.<br /><br />Taken Christmas Day 12/25/07.<br />

Jonny lit up like a Christmas Tree walking on wate...

Jonny, and the Ice Box Canyon waterfall. <br /><br />Taken Christmas Day 12/25/07

Jonny, and the Ice Box Canyon waterfall.

Taken C...

It's a sony.

BETA PHOTO: It's a sony.

Exploring the peaceful Mojave desert 2/26/08.<br /><br />Jonny coming up the Cadiz dunes.

Exploring the peaceful Mojave desert 2/26/08.

Jon...

A beautiful day with the desert all to ourselves; it felt that way, anyway. : )<br /><br />Cadiz Dunes area 2/26/08

A beautiful day with the desert all to ourselves@S...

Exploring the Pinto Basin in Joshua Tree.<br /><br />3/18/08

Exploring the Pinto Basin in Joshua Tree.

3/18/08

On the hike up to the Amboy Crater.<br /><br />3/19/08

On the hike up to the Amboy Crater.

3/19/08

Hanging out in the Amboy Crater at night; we had it all to ourselves. The moon was really bright. No headlamps needed.<br /><br />3/19/08

Hanging out in the Amboy Crater at night@SEMICOLON...

Uh, baby, a little to your right, oooh, no, left, no right!...Woops, hold up, okay go, uh oh, stop, wait, okay to your ummm......you're on your own sweetie. You're doing great! <br /><br />Where's my helmet when I need one?<br /><br />Anyway, who says you need 4WD on these desert roads? <br />3/18/08<br />

Uh, baby, a little to your right, oooh, no, left, ...

Sheesh...tarantulas can't read.<br /><br />Clearing a roadway.<br /><br />I can't believe we had to stop for this. Oh well, at least the gentleman was very friendly. <br /><br />I love desert roads!

Sheesh...tarantulas can't read.

Clearing a roadwa...

What happened to the people, Mommy?<br /><br />The scenic route.<br /><br />4/05/08

BETA PHOTO: What happened to the people, Mommy?

The scenic ro...

On our way to Castle Peaks in the Mojave Preserve. I love long, desert roads; we had Castle Peaks all to ourselves.<br /><br />4/30/08

On our way to Castle Peaks in the Mojave Preserve....

Jonny signing the summit register atop Castle Peak. Not too many people venture up this way but we did see Branch Whitney's log in, of course! ; )<br /><br />Mojave Preserve<br />(Taken 4/30/08)

Jonny signing the summit register atop Castle Peak...

Jonny descending from the Castle Peak summit in the<br />Mojave desert.<br /><br />(Taken 4/30/08)

Jonny descending from the Castle Peak summit in th...

It's downclimb 30 feet of steep, chossy rock, or rap from this anchor. We rapped, as we brought along a 60 foot rope, and some gear, not knowing beforehand what to really expect as far as the "climbing section" to the summit.<br /><br />We scampered up this section in hiking boots (maybe one or two moves of 5.5 or 5.6 on chossy rock, then scrambled to the summit. A fun little route! The hike to Castle Peaks, and the summit was beautiful; it was all good!<br /><br />Mojave preserve; 4/30/08

It's downclimb 30 feet of steep, chossy rock, or r...

There are lots of cool rock formations nearing the base of the Castle Peaks in the Mojave Preserve. <br /><br />4/30/08<br />

There are lots of cool rock formations nearing the...

Looking south at Lanfair Valley from the summit of Castle Peaks in the Mojave Preserve.<br /><br />4/30/08

Looking south at Lanfair Valley from the summit of...

Looking back at Castle Peaks on the hike out on a beautiful late evening. <br /><br />But the adventures of Jonny, and Gigi wasn't over yet! We decided to try out another long stretch of dirt road that rides on an old railroad bed that will get us to Searchlight, Nevada. On the bumpy ride out, we enjoyed our snack of smoked cracked pepper salmon on wheat thins, homemade chocolate chip cookies, and Perrier; yummy! Life is good! <br /><br />Anyway, we did make it in our 2WD truck; the road was tricky in quite a few spots, but worth it; beautiful old mining remnants along the way!<br /><br /> I love the Mojave desert; so much to explore.<br /><br />4/30/08

Looking back at Castle Peaks on the hike out on a ...

Hiking around Whitney Portal 6/4/08.

Hiking around Whitney Portal 6/4/08.

Falls at Whitney Portal 6/4/08.

Falls at Whitney Portal 6/4/08.

Say cheese! <br /><br />A nice view of Half Dome.

Say cheese!

A nice view of Half Dome.

You're looking at me like I have rabies or something.... <br /><br />An overly friendly Marmot.

You're looking at me like I have rabies or somethi...

Gotta love the calming views atop DAFF Dome. <br /><br />Looking out at Fairview Dome, Cathedral Peak, and Eichorn Pinnacle.

Gotta love the calming views atop DAFF Dome.

Loo...

A great way to escape the heat of Vegas; hiking Mt. Charleston.<br /><br />My good friend Holly with the Charleston Peak in the background; on our way up to the meadows via the s. loop trail. (7/11/08)<br /><br />A refreshing hike!

A great way to escape the heat of Vegas;...

Zion, Utah.<br /><br />(Labor Day weekend 08)

Zion, Utah.

(Labor Day weekend 08)

Jonny finding a fun trad climb in the New York Mountains of the MNP. Note the vultures circling... in the sky that is.<br /><br /><br /><br />

Jonny finding a fun trad climb in the New York Mou...

Jonny just after firing up the fun roof move. This climb was a blast!

Jonny just after firing up the fun roof move. This...

Bridge Mountain summit, Red Rock.<br /><br />A special hike with Anna, as she is leaving Las Vegas, and moving back to Australia. We'll miss her dearly.<br /><br /><br />From left to right;<br />The one, and only Jonny, Leisha, Brett, and the Bridge Mountian Queen of the day, Anna.<br /><br />Taken 11/20/07

Bridge Mountain summit, Red Rock.

A special hike ...

Gray Fox in the Mojave National Preserve.<br /><br />Taken on 11/11/08

Gray Fox in the Mojave National Preserve.

Taken o...

Devils Playground Mojave National Preserve along the Old Mojave Road. What a beautiful, and peaceful desert; one of my favorite places to explore.<br /><br />Taken 11/11/08

Devils Playground Mojave National Preserve along t...

Snow today in Vegas.

Snow today in Vegas.

Red Rock Canyon getting blasted with snow. Sorry visiting climbers.<br /><br />Taken 12/17/08

Red Rock Canyon getting blasted with snow. Sorry v...

Bonnie Springs, near Red Rock.<br /><br />Taken today 12/17/08

Bonnie Springs, near Red Rock.

Taken today 12/17/...

The Bonnie Springs pond on a snowy day.<br /><br />Taken 12/17/08

The Bonnie Springs pond on a snowy day.

Taken 12/...

2ND Pullout, Red Rock.<br /><br />Note the ice pond in the middle of photo.<br /><br />Taken 12/18/08

2ND Pullout, Red Rock.

Note the ice pond in the m...

2ND Pullout, Red Rock loop.<br /><br />"Magic Bus" crag is visible.<br /><br />Taken 12/18/08

2ND Pullout, Red Rock loop.

"Magic Bus" crag is v...

Sandstone Quarry, Red Rock.<br /><br />Taken 12/18/08

Sandstone Quarry, Red Rock.

Taken 12/18/08

Angel Food Wall, Red Rock.<br /><br />Taken 12/18/08

Angel Food Wall, Red Rock.

Taken 12/18/08

Clouds, and unusually heavy snowfall in Red Rock Canyon, NV.<br /><br />Taken 12/18/08

Clouds, and unusually heavy snowfall in Red Rock C...

Horses, and the Blue Diamond Hill.<br /><br />Taken 12/18/08

Horses, and the Blue Diamond Hill.

Taken 12/18/08

Taken 12/18/08

Taken 12/18/08

Driving through the Red Rock Loop on 12/18/08.

Driving through the Red Rock Loop on 12/18/08.

The snow in Red Rock has already begun to melt down. <br /><br />Snowmen saying their farewell with Mt. Wilson, and Oak Creek Canyon in the backdrop.<br /><br />Taken 12/19/08

The snow in Red Rock has already begun to melt dow...

Always have to find something to climb....<br /><br />Playing at an undisclosed location in the desert 1/13/09

Always have to find something to climb....

Playin...

Fossil Ridge, and Gass Peak<br /><br />Desert National Wildlife Range, in Southern Nevada.<br /><br />Taken 2/11/09

Fossil Ridge, and Gass Peak

Desert National Wildl...

A nice sized 3 bedroom cave in Peekaboo Canyon, Nevada. Icicles included.<br /><br />Taken 2/11/09

A nice sized 3 bedroom cave in Peekaboo Canyon, Ne...

As usual, we've taken the most scenic route. : )<br /><br />Just about every one of our weekends is an adventure; you dig? ; )<br /><br /><br />Taken 2/11/09 in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge; Southern Nevada.

As usual, we've taken the most scenic route. : )

...

Jonny exiting the old train tunnel.<br /><br />Near Hoover Dam- 3/24/09

Jonny exiting the old train tunnel.

Near Hoover D...

Last week Jonny, and I stumbled upon a large concentration of petroglyphs, grinding stones, and in the same vicinity, a deep, amazing natural water hole (with water!) while exploring in the Mojave Desert. I sure love our weekend desert adventures!

Last week Jonny, and I stumbled upon a large conce...

I met up with these scramblers upstream in the North fork of Pine Creek Canyon, Red Rock.<br /> <br />(Taken 4/10/09)

I met up with these scramblers upstream in the Nor...

Hiking further upstream, we thought we would have the north fork of Pine Creek Canyon all to ourselves until we stumbled upon these quacks.<br /><br />Taken 4/10/09

Hiking further upstream, we thought we would have ...

Hoover Dam; a favorite hang out.

Hoover Dam; a favorite hang out.

Frolicking in the Mojave Desert; never a dull moment.<br /><br />Taken Feb./09

Frolicking in the Mojave Desert; never a...

Ocotillo, with cumulus congestus clouds looming. <br /><br />Playing in the Mojave Desert.<br /><br />Taken Feb./09<br /><br />

Ocotillo, with cumulus congestus clouds looming.
...

Baby, you're in good hands.<br /><br />Taken 6/2/09

Baby, you're in good hands.

Taken 6/2/09

At Delights/Tecopa Ca. Hot Springs.<br /><br />Taken 6/9/09

At Delights/Tecopa Ca. Hot Springs.

Taken 6/9/09

Delights- Hot Springs.<br /><br />Tecopa, Ca.<br /><br />6/9/09

Delights- Hot Springs.

Tecopa, Ca.

6/9/09

Bonnie Springs Bar<br /><br />

Bonnie Springs Bar



A friendly Granite Spiny Lizard in the Needles, Ca. He followed me up most of the pitch. Prior to climbing with me, he was chasing a female spiny on the wall. Their interactions were hilarious!<br /><br />Taken 7/8/09 WP on Dope.

A friendly Granite Spiny Lizard in the Needles, Ca...

The Needles.<br /><br />Taken from White Punks On Dope<br /><br />7/8/09

The Needles.

Taken from White Punks On Dope

7/8/...

Mmmm, having coffee with Longs Peak.<br /><br />Jonny's picture in the kitchen.

Mmmm, having coffee with Longs Peak.

Jonny's pict...

I can see why they named their mining town Sunset. <br /><br />It was one of the most beautiful sunsets I have ever seen.<br /><br />(11/4/09; exploratory desert excursion)

I can see why they named their mining town Sunset....

Jonny at Black Arch Wall; Oak Creek Canyon, Red Rock.<br /><br />(Taken 11/15/09)

Jonny at Black Arch Wall; Oak Creek Cany...

Justin Cantrall checking out the features on Black Arch Wall; Oak Creek Canyon, Red Rock.<br /><br />(11/15/09)

Justin Cantrall checking out the features on Black...

Irina at Black Arch Wall; Oak Creek Canyon, Red Rock.<br /><br />(11/15/09)

Irina at Black Arch Wall; Oak Creek Cany...

Sunset on Tikaboo Peak, Nevada. <br /><br />(Part of someone's geocache stash found on the ground)

Sunset on Tikaboo Peak, Nevada.

(Part of someone...

Great panoramic views of Las Vegas, and desert views of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and Boulder City can be seen from the high up on the hilltops in Bootleg Canyon. <br /><br />I'm not into extreme mountain biking, but there's some pretty fun-looking steeps, jumps, turns, and scary ass trails in Bootleg Canyon!<br /><br />In Beautiful Boulder City; a mellow (from LA standards) 30 minute drive from Vegas.<br /><br />Taken 11/24/09

Great panoramic views of Las Vegas, and desert vie...