2021-08-27, 10:26 AM
(2021-08-27, 07:12 AM)Beardilocks Wrote: The only sketchy things about Dry Bone are it’s remoteness and the one scramble down into the canyon. Other than that it’s literally a walk in the park. Or a walk in a wash. That down scramble is a bit intense. IIRC I slid a portion of the way down. Occasionally controlled. And there were at least two small sheer sections where I lowered my pack by rope and then climbed down, mainly out of an abundance of caution. Or so I’d like to think now. Lol. It’s not extremely difficult, just a fair bit harrowing. The cost of screwing up is immensely high that far out.
But the rest of the hike is merely that: a hike.
If I could do it again I would take more time. I wish I had taken more water and planned on spending several days in there to explore side canyons. I think I had a threat of rain in 48hrs when I went in, so was somewhat limited. As it was I had 60mph winds for my hike out across the valley. Stunning hike though. Damn I miss that place.
Here the view at the drop in.
That image is spectacular. Looks like something out of the Italian alps or even Patagonia. Thanks for sharing.