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Haha! It was a nice surprise. I’d never been there & didn’t know about the trails.

It looked possible, but difficult & awkward to get over the big chockstone. Definitely beyond what I would try. And forget about coming down it! You are right, that “rock” out there just disintegrates!

And possibly a lot harder to get back down​@@StudioHoodoo

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@StudioHoodoo Your presentation is nice but if you do SEO in your video then you can reach more audience according to your target.

That’s a person in a blue jacket!

Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed. I’m happy to share my corner of the world & see the places other people share. Have a wonderful day!

Ha! Thanks again! Yeah, the Northshore area is my favorite… Pinto Valley, Jimbilnan & Muddy Mountains Wilderness Areas, plus the Muddies outside the Wilderness. The geology is so fascinating & beautiful. I’ve been hiking that area for 20 years now & still haven’t tired of it. I’ve climbed almost every peak out that way. I’m a landscape painter & that’s my passion, but started these videos so I have something to look back on when I get too old to do this stuff. I also have thousands of photos from over the years. I’m so glad it brings back memories & that you enjoy!

@@StudioHoodoo I moved away from Las Vegas about the time you started your hiking there. I do miss that area. Nowadays I hang out in the Death Valley/Funeral mountains region -- I you ever want to expand your horizons to the west you'll find plenty of tempting landscapes out there too!

Nice! I spent some time near the Salsberry Pass area of Death Valley last winter & loved it. Still have so much to see out there!

Thank you! I love the Muddy Mountains & have tried to climb as much as possible out there. I’ll have to look for that one. Lake Mead area is my favorite. And yes, the rocks in the Muddies can be brutal!

Thanks! I love that area of Death Valley. Hope to go back there soon.

Haha! I always carry way too much stuff, since I hike solo. Plus, I want to do some backpacking this winter, so it’s good to get used to a big pack. It was 4 lo for sure! The biggest issue out at Lake mead is the loose rock. So slippery! Even with all that, this peak is a favorite.

That’s an issue with most of the peaks in Pinto Valley if you go in the morning. Going up the canyon helps a bit. I keep saying I want to hike this peak later in the afternoon to get better light.

Thanks so much! I have subscribed to your channel for a while now. Beautiful videos.

​​@@StudioHoodoo thank you very much!Appreciate! Have a happy New Year!!

I hear ya. That’s why I don’t go out to Red Rock very often.

Those are tricky to find. Pinto valley has many great panels throughout

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😅 At least I got the month right! It did feel like 3024 BC out there… 😜

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Thanks for viewing! It was like a treasure hunt to find these ancient marks.

Thanks! It’s one of my favorite mountains, but it’s a tough one. It’s a lot simpler to access when Trail Canyon is open. That way is a longer, but easier approach. I pared down to the lightest weight I could carry, except for the watercolors & pad of paper of course. 😄 It was awesome to sleep under the stars cowboy style!

Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Doing this was a long time wish & it was everything I imagined.

Thanks! I love this range.

It was definitely for climbing. One rope looked old, but the other newer. They had also cleared out a flat “pad” beneath & there was a bag of gear there. The bolts looked ok, but some of the carabiners left were rusted. If I was a climber, I wouldn’t use any of it!

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It’s a memorable rock! I wish there wasn’t so much private land over that way. I’d hike there more often.

@@StudioHoodoo I think the LDS camp closes in August.

From what I could see from above, they were doing work down in there. Had lots of pipes stacked up. It looked like it got damaged in the floods.

I was encouraged that I may actually be able to get up Mummy with my overnight stuff this way. I went up the back of the canyon. I think that way is a little easier than the Foxee Ridge. I topped out right around 11,000 feet, so it’s not much further up Mummy. I carried an extra gallon of water yesterday too. The plan is to camp on a day with zero chance of rain, so no tent needed & my bag & pad weigh a lot less than the gallon of water… 🤞 There is one more ridge I want to try back there too.

Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed.

Thanks so much! The trees in this video are centuries old. It’s so inspiring to walk there.

Thanks so much!

I loved this area! So much solitude.

It was 43 when we got up there last weekend. Yesterday, it was 63. The heat is coming fast & early…

Ha! There was always a way, but it was very time consuming to find it!

Thanks so much! It’s all about these places for me.

These places keep me sane, living in the city. I'm lucky to have them so close. I hope you can find a way to get out soon!

@@StudioHoodoo Thank you. Wish u all the best tho

I think so! I've seen her sig in a few registers pre-Howard.

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed. This was a perfect day for hiking. Spring in the desert is so beautiful!