"1.13.2020~Mummy Mtn #16~10 miles, 4,000’ gain, 6:05hrs, out and back from Echo lot, TC, NLT, scree slope, in snow conditions w/Karla. Used Ice Axe and crampons. With an 11am start, we had to keep a steady pace to beat the sunset on this Winter day. We were successful. Tough trek but very rewarding. The final ascent in the chute had terrific winds! But the summit wasn’t that windy. This chute was actually easier to ascend with snow than when it’s dry in the Summer. " — paula.raimondi • Jan 13, 2020

"This was a beautiful hike in a remote area. The views from the top were great! We could see the snow-capped Telescope Peak one way and the snow-capped Mount Charleston the other. I was expecting horrible terrain. While it wasn't great, it was much easier than expected, so it made the day that much more enjoyable. There is a bit of confusion on which point is higher - Rocky BM or another point .15 mi SE. There is a register on both. " — Kevin • Jan 12, 2020

"This peak should really be called Big Horn Butte. Howard Booth named it so & placed a register. I'm guessing the guidebook author who called it Long View didn't see that original register. This was a very pretty & enjoyable loop. I parked at the 33 Hole Overlook & headed back across Lakeshore Drive toward the peak. It's very visible from the parking area. I went into a wash which went south & west toward the base of the summit. From there, I went up a loose ramp to a small saddle to the looker's left of the summit. From there, it was a short hike up to the summit. It is a volcanic peak, so very crumbly & loose, but nothing too terrible. I dropped off the west side into a wide wash & hiked toward White Owl Canyon. This is the canyon that heads to the south & east of the peak labeled 2034m on maps. The narrows through the canyon are quite pretty. I crossed through several culverts during the course of the hike. Highly recommend doing it as a loop, rather than out & back." — StudioHoodoo • Jan 12, 2020

"1.11.2020....5 miles, 2,100’ gain. 2nd attempt. I want this Castle Tower solo and under my own power and ability or I won’t be satisfied. I spent over an hour and a half trying to crack the code. (I spent the week practicing rappelling and webbing organization.) I made it up the first perch but I was overwhelmed by the next section which was around the corner on a ledge. I scooted on my butt around the corner but the rest looked horrible and I was too scared to do it. The Rock is cruddy and I am just not experienced enough to rock climb at this level without webbing protection and to protect it, I have to climb it and set it up at the top. I was completely defeated and cried many tears at the bottom of the Castle today. Leaving and admitting defeat was difficult. Sad face. On a positive note, my summit approach was different and difficult with an overhung class 4 climb I had to do to break through the cliffs. I had to mantle up with my left shoulder and my hand hold was loose and the foothold was on slippery lichen. I was challenged today despite the fail. I took my husbands Durango so I got closer. I could get even closer next time. https://youtu.be/nu04Qb1ROCU" — paula.raimondi • Jan 11, 2020

"1.9.2020~ Red Cap (solo), 4.5 miles, 1,600’ gain, 2:21 hr. Up Ash Canyon and N/E Gully, Down Double slot. Got to the summit in :59min. My schedule is limited this week and I needed a challenge so I thought I would go to Red Cap and use Double Slot as a descent route. It is usually used as an ascent route so it intrigued me to try it the opposite way. It wasn’t easy. I loved the challenge! All the tanks had water, even the small one on the summit and some I’d never seen water in before. Beautiful morning. https://youtu.be/d9smRpjsOVk https://youtu.be/HYnWWz-YSHw " — paula.raimondi • Jan 9, 2020