Desert Hiking

Talk about Full Body Workouts! Hiking/Scrambling in the desert means: You must be able to pull your body weight up and lower it down with your arms, be unafraid…
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Scissoring is a type of chimneying that can be used to go down drop slots Nature, Photography, Travel, Type, Natural Landmarks, Lower, Drop, Landmarks, Mountains
Scissoring is a type of chimneying that can be used to go down drop slots
This is all about fingertip holds and 1/2 in ledges. There are no actual "hand holds" or "foot holds" Mother Nature, Ledges, Actual, Full Body Workout, Fitness Body
This is all about fingertip holds and 1/2 in ledges. There are no actual "hand holds" or "foot holds"
Don't try this with sneakers, tennis shoes or trail shoes...they don't stick to the rocks...you Will slide. Las Vegas, Outdoor, Camping, Canyon, Nevada, Red Rock, Las Vegas Nevada, Vegas
Don't try this with sneakers, tennis shoes or trail shoes...they don't stick to the rocks...you Will slide.
We're so busy watching our feet, sometimes we forget to look up! Photo: Frank Paoni Grand Canyon, Feet, Looking Up
We're so busy watching our feet, sometimes we forget to look up! Photo: Frank Paoni
Going....down?? Requires a quick chimney...Photo: Frank Paoni Quick, Workout, Body Weight, Body, Photo
Going....down?? Requires a quick chimney...Photo: Frank Paoni
Exploring slots and cracks are the best way to spend a Saturday Morning. Photo: Frank Paoni Explore, Meetup, Exploring, Best, The Borrowers
Exploring slots and cracks are the best way to spend a Saturday Morning. Photo: Frank Paoni
Hiking Kraft Mtn with some the coolest hiking chicks out there! -Photo: John Gonsalves Monument Valley
Hiking Kraft Mtn with some the coolest hiking chicks out there! -Photo: John Gonsalves
Ok gentlemen...heading down?
Ok gentlemen...heading down?
Exposure practice is always a plus when scrambling. Start with a small distance. It's amazing how huge 5 or 6 feet can feel. Distance, Exposure, Practice, Start, Amazing
Exposure practice is always a plus when scrambling. Start with a small distance. It's amazing how huge 5 or 6 feet can feel.
There's usually more than one way to go forward. Look around and see what looks better, based on your experience, strength and mood. Strength, Experience, Forward, Mood
There's usually more than one way to go forward. Look around and see what looks better, based on your experience, strength and mood.
Some route are definitely not for beginners. Reading the description will prevent you from getting in over your head - keeping you and your fellow hikers safe(r). Reading, Route, Safe, Beginners, Hiker
Some route are definitely not for beginners. Reading the description will prevent you from getting in over your head - keeping you and your fellow hikers safe(r).
Remember to kick the sand out of your soles...it will reduce the grippy-ness and cause slippage. Sand, Meeting People
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Remember to kick the sand out of your soles...it will reduce the grippy-ness and cause slippage.
There's usually more than one way down...take a look...see which one looks best to you. Way Down, Event, Look-see
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There's usually more than one way down...take a look...see which one looks best to you.
It's only a few feet, but a spotter is ALWAYS welcome! People
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It's only a few feet, but a spotter is ALWAYS welcome!
Stop by the angel and give a kiss for good luck. Angel, Luck
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Stop by the angel and give a kiss for good luck.
There's nothing like the Southwest sky on a January Morning! Sky, Southwest
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There's nothing like the Southwest sky on a January Morning!
Step down, then stre-e-e-tch around the corner and climb down the crack. Climbing
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Step down, then stre-e-e-tch around the corner and climb down the crack.
Photos - VegasHikers (Las Vegas, NV) - Meetup Photos
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Photos - VegasHikers (Las Vegas, NV) - Meetup
Time to go down the spout! Spout
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Time to go down the spout!
Take your time, look around and find hand and foot holds. Take Your Time
Take your time, look around and find hand and foot holds.
Even with grippy soles, this wall will be entertaining to climb (or descend). HA! Let's go Entertaining, Wall
Even with grippy soles, this wall will be entertaining to climb (or descend). HA! Let's go
Tight space, smooth "walls" and water make for and interesting obstacle! Smooth, Water, Walls, Smooth Walls, Space
Tight space, smooth "walls" and water make for and interesting obstacle!
A beautiful day for the hike! Beautiful Day, Beautiful
A beautiful day for the hike!
Part of the trick...watch what's ahead...and what's below...that next step might be a doozy. Combat Boots, Boots, Step, Trick, Watch
Part of the trick...watch what's ahead...and what's below...that next step might be a doozy.
Gorgeous! The Las Vegas valley is in the background. Las Vegas Valley, Coastline, River, Valley
Gorgeous! The Las Vegas valley is in the background.
Just keep moving...plenty of ledges to help you get down. Take your time and look around. Keep Moving, Plenty
Just keep moving...plenty of ledges to help you get down. Take your time and look around.
Some much needed space (and time) to just .... breathe. 30 minutes from Las Vegas Breathe, Minutes
Some much needed space (and time) to just .... breathe. 30 minutes from Las Vegas
Ahhhhhh....descending the "drain" Full Body, Drain, Weight
Ahhhhhh....descending the "drain"
watch your step, ice makes for an interesting obstacle Ice
watch your step, ice makes for an interesting obstacle
Although it may not be noticeable from a distance, vegetation abounds in the high winter desert Winter, High, Winter Deserts
Although it may not be noticeable from a distance, vegetation abounds in the high winter desert