Anything about Anza Borrego that does not fit into one of the other forums.
It's time
|
hikerdmb Posts: 423
8/29/2010
|
First post in a while... but with the temps in Borrego Springs in the low 90s this weekend I know it is getting close to time to go out for a hike. I did make it out there twice this summer, once for a round of golf in July and once for a weekend hanging out at the pool at the Borrego Springs Resort in early August, but no backpacking or camping in the desert since spring. I spent the summer hiking lots of miles around Daley Ranch and around the reservoir above Elfin Forest as well as three great trips to the Mighty Sierra . But I am ready for the desert!
Oh sure its going to be hot again out there for another month or more but I still am ready. I am definitely backpacking up to Whale Peak this fall. I didn't make it there last year but it is tops on my list for this year. Hiking up through the Pinyon Pines and through all those small valleys is amazing, not to mention the view from the top. I remember one Sunday morning we were sitting on the large rocks on the western edge of the summit and got buzzed by a couple of Navy jets screaming up from the valley below. So close you could see the pilots' heads. Very loud but very cool. I have slept up there in the snow, in the rain, in the wind, in temps below 20 degrees, solo without another soul in sight a couple of times, but I've also had to share the summit with several people. It doesn't matter, it is still my favorite backpack trip in ABDSP.
This is a sunrise pic of our campsites from a few years back. It is not my favorite place to stay up there but it is alright.
Here is the sign that is on top. It used to be in one piece but over the years it has been deteriorating. I wonder if it is still there.
Anyone else ready? Got trips planned? I can't be the only one.
<em>edited by hikerdmb on 9/4/2010</em>
|
|
|
link
|