Sunday, February 13, 2005

 

Bob and Andy's wilderness camping trip to Death Valley, March 2003

We camped for six nights up Cottonwood Canyon, strictly 4WD only. The canyon offers unlimited interesting campsites protected from wind and sun. Watch the weather forecast, as this would not be a good place in a serious storm.

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Dunes, mountains, and spring flowers Posted by Hello

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Dunes near Stovepipe Wells Posted by Hello

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Looking due west across the valley. White alkali and white snow. Posted by Hello

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Where to from here? Posted by Hello

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The main valley from the east Posted by Hello

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Looking south in late afternoon, near Ubehebe Crater Posted by Hello

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The Racetrack. Bring your own water. Posted by Hello

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Hiking up from the Racetrack Posted by Hello

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Wilderness camp in Cottonwood Canyon Posted by Hello

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Andy, not wearing a Red Sox hat Posted by Hello

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A glimpse of the valley floor, a hundred feet below sea level, from below Zabriskie Point Posted by Hello

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Hiking down from Zabriskie Point. Don't try this in summer. Posted by Hello

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Interesting hiking challenge Posted by Hello

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DV has many interesting side canyons like this Posted by Hello

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The magic water does to rock Posted by Hello

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Bleached bones in the desert Posted by Hello

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Typical canyon hiking Posted by Hello

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Petroglyphs Posted by Hello

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