Category Archives: Desert

Eagle and Pinto Mountain, Joshua Tree NP

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Desert Tortoise

I just returned from a trip to Joshua Tree National Park, where I climbed my first desert peaks: Pinto Mountain and Eagle Mountain. At first sight, the desert looks barren and the peaks desolate and unaccessible. There are no trails. … Continue reading →

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Kit Fox Hills

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Desert Tortoise

Exploring the Kit Fox Hills in Death Valley NP: A walking meditation. And also an explanation why sometimes I choose to go out in the wilderness by myself. Continue reading →

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