My extended DV stay

[Brice]

I decided to take advantage of the one cool day last week to finish up some tasks I had at lower elevations.  Here's a nice blooming cactus near Longridge peak, off Jubilee pass road. 



As it got hotter, I went into Gold valley to do some climbing and canyon exploring.  There was a nice lush colorful section.



This week I had to go high again to avoid the blazing temperatures.  Here's the southeast side of Tin Mountain.  The next day I'd be going down into the cliffy area at its base.



One of the peaks in this area had some equipment on it and this helpful explanatory sign.  I wish all communication antennas on summits had a little something to explain what they are used for.



The next day it was down to the base of Tin mountain to find a chockstone in the shape of a heart.




The backside isn't so heart shaped...



Then it was off to the Hunter mountain area for more high elevation climbing.  I really wish I could have gotten a video of this angry guy.  The way it was undulating while remaining stationary was hypnotic.



A long drive and short hike took me to the top of the southern Racetrack overlook peak.



I had plans to bag Hunt benchmark and Hunter mountain but turned around when I got to a very deeply rutted mud pit.  I'll have to come back when it's dry.