Hayford Peak (9,912') & Mt. Stirling
(8,218') June 13-14, 1992 Igor and Suzanne Thomas-Mamedalin |
Due to the leaders' prior commitments, the group did not meet in Shoshone until 10:30 AM Saturday. After flushing everyone out of the Crow-Bar Saloon we headed northeast through Pahrump, a growing metropolis, to the roadend at Stirling Peak. The directions in the Road and Peak Guide are accurate with the last mile of the dirt road washed out to the point of being impassable to a tank. Lunch was consumed at the roadend. The scramble to the summit and back took less than 3 hours. Along the summit ridge we viewed some petroglyphs. The weather was sunny and clear. After returning to the cars we caravaned south along 95 to the turnoff to Corn Springs and followed Alamo Road to the Hidden Forest Road turnoff. Following the Hidden Forest Road (for 3.5 miles) we expected to camp at its end in peaceful solitude. Alas, we discovered a large encampment of the equestrian set.. at least two dozen horse trailers and assorted vehicles and their cowboy attired attendants. Retreating back a quarter mile we camped along the road. While we were guzzling libations and chomping down the hors d'oeuvres around a small campfire, a friendly BLM ranger stopped by on his rounds .. after checking in on the equestrian set. Sunday morning we headed up the canyon toward the peak quietly passing the sleeping horse riders. After reaching the cabin at the end of the canyon we followed the northern ridge to the peak. Good weather prevailed and we were afforded good views while eating lunch on the summit. On the descent we encountered the horse riders eating a catered lunch at the cabin .. burgers, hot dogs, etc. .. salivating we passed by them .. we were not invited to their feast. Maybe we should have invited them to our lunch on the summit? We reached the vehicles about the same time as the equestrians rode out of the canyon. Packing up we headed for Vegas. On the drive out Tom's Jeep developed an ulcer necessitating a change in Tom's plans to climb Charleston. Some of us stopped for dinner at the Mirage or was it the Excaliber .. its all the same. Many thanks to all trip participants for a fine weekend in the desert! The fine set of participants were: Igor, Suzanne, Tanya and Comet Mamedalin, Sue Wyman, Vic Henney, Jack Archibald, David Campbell, Ron Young, and Tom Sakowych. |
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![]() ![]() ![]() The best prevention against ticks is a good repellent with 35% to 55% DEET. See the insert for a product comparison chart. When on a backpack trip, head the advice of the trip leader regarding the need for repellent. If repellent is required, it should be applied to both skin and clothing. Repellent applied at wrists, waist, and ankles helps discourage ticks. Repellent can also be applied to sleeping bags and tent entries. It is a good practice to check your equipment and skin daily for ticks. Assistance from another member Of the group is required to check where you can't see. Ticks can roam clothing, sleeping bags, and gear several days. So wash all gear immediately when you return home. |
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