Wednesday, 22 February 2012

Wickenberg and Venture Peak

The view from the saddle was stunning. The mountain range is heading towards Phoenix.

Still 300' to the top.

I just had to do it. The peak beckoned me so I went for it. Left all my extras with Gord who stayed behind to catch me or call 911. This is steep and you have to look carefully for your next hand hold and foot hold. Fusia's were blooming up here! The shrubs were something to hang on to, but I had to test them first. No path through most of this. The last 100' was easy.

I'm there, but can you find me! What a feeling to reach the top! Wasn't sure how I was going to get down, but at least I made it up.

The view from the top.

Proof I was there! There were 3 of these at the top.

Somewhere down there is our RV. I was definitely on top of the world.













Mission accomplished. On the top right is a young fellow we met as we came down. He made it as well. Can you see him?
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