Talk about a trip you took out to Anza Borrego
Villager Peak
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rockhopper Posts: 668
5/14/2012
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Hi all fellow friends of the Anza borrego desert area. I am long time visitor to this fourm and have enjoyed reading your posts and following along on your awesome trips.
Me: Well, my father brought me to the Anza Borrego area the first time back in 1964 when I was 6 years old following the El Centro earthquake, which left open cracks in the ground thru-out the desert area. Neat! I remember feeling how fantastic is was, with the incredible mountians and canyons. Let's just say I have been very fortunate to have worn out many boots doing what I love, Hiking!
Enough of me! on to Villager peak. This one has been on my list of things to do for quite a while. About 15 years ago a friend and I made it up about half way and turned back due to daylite issues, (slept in too long, too long of a breakfast, etc....) Fast forward 2012. With summer fast approaching and temps nearing 100 deg., I saw my chance the first week of May this year. A low pressure was moving in and highs only in the 80's. My plan was to leave at dawn and climb into the cooler air by mid day. Packed a lunch and 4 liters of water.
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Clark fault below and the Luke fault scarp
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Rosa and Rattle Snake springs
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Next year!
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western scarp yikes! Be careful here.
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Villager false peak and Santa Rosa peak beyond.
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Villager Peak :-)
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Rabbit Peak, that was a tough one 25 years ago. We came up the east side Barton canyon route. I have some neat old photos some where. I will find when Rabbit comes up.
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Awestruck everytime at "the edge"
Well that's it. Finally did it! Neat hike with superb views in all direction in nearly every direction. Thanks for letting me share.
Regards,
Rock hopper
<em>edited by rockhopper on 5/14/2012</em>
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