"1.18.2021~Solo, Gold Strike Mtn & Peak 2,125’ in The Black Canyon Wilderness, NV. 9 miles, 3,000’ gain in 4:56hrs. I did a CCW Loop tour starting on the outskirts of Boulder City on Black Canyon Overlook Rd and finishing up on Telephone Canyon, Gold Strike Hot Springs Trail and another jeep trail back up to Boulder City. I used a combo of Adam Walker’s track (to drop down a gully and ascend Gold Strike Mtn) and used the Stavros Basis route to escape down into the canyon (after the 2nd peak 2,125’.) I did a previous recon trip starting the opposite direction (clockwise from Gold Strike TH) and used a track on PB that was too aggressive for the 2,125 ascent IMO. Stav’s gully route was perf. Challenging but not too death defying. (Thanks you two!) These 2 peaks have different names according to what I’ve read in the registers but I’m referring to them by the names they are listed as on the web sites Peakery and Peakbagger. This is a strenuous route with a lot of scrambling, bouldering and gully surfing in thick brush. The class 3 sections were thrilling. ‘Twas fun jeep trail running and wash jogging too. The views along the way are astonishing and framed by colorful, high canyon walls..." — paula.raimondi • Jan 18, 2021