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Jun 8, 2021 at 9:00 am #3717724
Companion forum thread to: Searching for the Light
After the year of darkness that was 2020, I needed to walk in the light of the Mojave desert.
Jun 13, 2021 at 12:42 pm #3718385Thank you for the awesome trip report, and inspiring photos. New York Mountain is a tough climb, and it was the death of one very experienced climber I knew. You were wise to bail.
Jun 13, 2021 at 9:43 pm #3718463An amazing journey that I would never have pieced together. Beautiful, expressive writing. And I loved your burrito trails lessons.
I grew up in various parts of the Mojave, running wild through the desert, coming home in time for dinner – mostly. My heart will always be there, even if I live far away in a much different setting. And yes, the light is very special.
Thank you.
— Rex
Jun 13, 2021 at 11:32 pm #3718465Dang automagic spelling manglers. Substitute “burro” for “burrito” above.
— Rex
Jun 14, 2021 at 9:02 am #3718488Rad trip! Thanks for sharing your words and photos.
Jun 14, 2021 at 5:59 pm #3718666Thanks Rex – I think all of us have learned lessons from burritos also
Jun 18, 2021 at 4:33 pm #3719183When stationed in 29 Palms with the Marine Corps, I did a lot of Mojave hiking, but usually with at least 100 lbs of gear. I’ve always wondered if it would be worth a return to that desert with my current setup and priorities to rewrite my own story in that desert. Thanks for this piece!
Jul 8, 2021 at 5:21 pm #3721355Great Trip Report Drew ! What a rugged, unforgiving, beautiful landscape where only the most adept survive. I loved the look the fox gave you as he slank into desert. Thank you for sharing your challenging route and great experiences.
Oct 4, 2021 at 5:47 am #3728776I was drawn to this report by the photos, which are awesome. Being from the East Coast, I have never done any desert hiking/backpacking, and this report gave me a taste of what a desert trip is all about. Thanks!
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