Death Valley - Spring Break 2015

[ski3pin]

It never grows old, there is always something new and exciting to explore. It was fun and you are welcome to follow along on our trip -

Death Valley - Spring Break 2015 - Part One

Death Valley - Spring Break 2015 - Part Two

Death Valley - Spring Break 2015 - Part Three

Death Valley - Spring Break 2015 - Part Four

Death Valley - Spring Break 2015 - Part Five

please enjoy!

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Thanks Ski. Every morning as I read through our local news"pamphlet",that's about the size of our local paper.
I check the weather and usually DV is the hottest state and national.
I saw the 102+ temps and thought I hope Ski and Lady aren't at DV but you braved it.
The photos are as usual beautiful.

Waiting for more.

Frank

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Another great trip, and great trip report. The Spiders and 3pins set a high bar for everyone else. Thank you for sharing!!!

 

[GroovyDad]

Great story and as usual, beautiful photography. I especially like seeing your use of ropes to get even further back in/up. I'm looking forward to your next installment.

 

[takesiteasy]

I don't know anything about climbing-I would have enjoyed those lessons too. Good photos. Looks like fun times.

 

[ETAV8R]

Another great trip. When are you doing more rock climbing lessons?
I was out in Saline the week after. Temps had cooled a bit and were perfect. Looking forward to the rest of the story!

 

[ski3pin]

Thanks again for all very nice comments. We're glad you are enjoying this adventure. I have finished Part Two and it's up on our blog -

Death Valley - Spring Break 2015 - Part Two

 

[Lighthawk]

This is an interesting shot. It reminds me of a ship at sea.

http://pics-akamai-cached.slickpic.com/MjM1OWRhZmQ1NTEw/20150408/MTAyMjI5ODlkYTUx/p/2560/DVNP-Spring-2015-199-copy.jpg

 

[takesiteasy]

Once again, a great trip through some very interesting areas. Love the canyons and the views. Thanks!

 

[steelhead]

Ski - thanks for another really excellent trip report. Your reports from Death Valley are like having another guide book for those of us who have not gotten there yet.

 

[PaulT]

Ski - thanks for another really excellent trip report. Your reports from Death Valley are like having another guide book for those of us who have not gotten there yet.

+1 on the guide book idea although a less labor intensive approach may be to generate an index based on area/region/features rather than chronological order for these excellent trip reports. I'd rather that the Ski3pins continue to put their efforts into new trips with reports instead of slaving over a major rewrite. Don't know how one could do that index as the audience is primarily on WanderTheWest and the content is on blogspot.

Paul

 

[ETAV8R]

Part 2 is awesome.
After I discovered Saline it is challenging to venture back to other parts of the park. I almost did the racetrack again on my last trip. After seeing those pics of the Ubehebe hike I'm sad I didn't. Your pics are amazing and show the context of what humans are in the big scheme of things.

 

[12valve]

At the top of Ubehebe if you turn right and go overland for a few hundred yards there is a copper mine shaft going into the mountain. Fantastic rocks of amazing colors are all around. I have to admit, Ubehebe is one outstanding hike. Nice write up.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Very cool! The Grandstand shot is great!! I wonder if I can get the 'Poppa Smurf' boots in my size...

 

[ski3pin]

I wonder if I can get the 'Poppa Smurf' boots in my size...

Lowa

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

The geology of DV is so spectacular.
We have been there only once back in 06.Did I think it's Mabel Canyon in the western area off the west entrance road.
Saw some great rock colors.Was amazed at it than and viewing your photos brings back that time.
Thanks for the TR.
Frank

PS here are some of my memories.

 

[ski3pin]

Nice photos Frank! The first one looks like Mosaic Canyon just above the first narrows. Nice to see that much snow on Telescope.

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Nice photos Frank! The first one looks like Mosaic Canyon just above the first narrows. Nice to see that much snow on Telescope.

I am not that familiar with the place but that sounds right.
It had a "M" name to it.
Just checked the map you are right on.It was a beautiful walk up the canyon.
I think we went as far as we could before hitting a "pour-over"
We also walked around the artist area..It was March of 06 and a lot of flowers were out.
Thanks for your ride along,they are always great.
Frank

 

[longhorn1]

Another great story. Thanks for sharing Ski. 3 days to go and I have Galveston on my mind and then Big Bend. jd

 

[billharr]

Ski you continue to set the benchmark for trip reports. Sounds like you could have a retirement job leading tours.


Bill