Mummy’s Forehead Summit Approach Gully | Mt Charleston Wilderness, Nevada
This is a streamlined approach from Deer Creek Rd. Catch Pen Loop trailhead parking area to connect with Mummy’s Forehead Summit Approach Gully midway to the summit. On the return trip we explore the large area of ridges and gullies between Camp Stimpson and the Catch Pen Loop trailhead. Click the image or title above for details.
La Madre Ridgeline Grand Crossing | La Madre Mts. Wilderness & Red Rock Canyon NCA, Nevada
Navigate from Kyle Canyon Road to the summit of the La Madre Mountains Ridgeline, then descend to the entrance of Red Rock Canyon in Nevada. You’ll experience two unique worlds bordering one spectacular ridgeline during this 25-mile + wilderness adventure. Click the image or title above for details.
Landmark Bluff Summit | Lovell Canyon, Nevada
Landmark Bluff in Lovell Canyon, Nevada is surrounded by steep loose rock slopes, cliffs and vertical ledges. But there is one little-known narrow canyon gully on this massive 5-mile, 12,00ft bluff that will get you to the summit at an easy class 2 level walk. And the view from the summit of this high, stand-alone bluff is spectacular! Discover the key to summiting Landmark Bluff.
Landmark Bluff Circuit | Lovell Canyon, Nevada
Make a complete 16+ mile loop of Landmark Bluff in Lovell Canyon, Nevada. Along the way, discover a number of potential summit routes to the bluff. The pathless North side of the bluff is beautifully forested with pines and junipers. There are spectacular views of the Mt. Charleston Wilderness and the Wilson Ridge.
Wilderness Navigation | Nevada and California
My wilderness navigation is a combination of skills learned, experienced and tested over the years. I pushed myself just a bit beyond my comfort level countless times, gaining an important new skill each time until the wilderness feels safer to me than civilization. Click image or title above for more…
Plan Your Las Vegas Area Wilderness Adventure by Route Complexity
I’ve developed my wilderness navigation skills over years of trial and error. What you will learn here is purely from my own experience. In addition, my wilderness navigation technique is uniquely fitted to the Las Vegas area. I would not follow this technique in another area of the country. I navigate by feel, instinct and by sight. Click image or title above for more…
