This website is a select collection of photos from my explorations of the southwest. I spend as much time as I can hiking and off-roading to rarely visited places in the deserts and mountains of the southwest. I look for out-of-the-way places where I won't have to deal with the masses. What follows in these pages are a few of my sojourns. I hope you will find this site a useful and enjoyable resource.
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August 29, 2010 - Added the Gunmetal Mine.
August 27, 2010 - Added 2 small sites from the Hovenweep and Canyons of the Ancients areas in Colorado. Hovenweep - Cutthroat Castle and Canyons of the Ancients - Painted Hand Pueblo
August 5, 2010 - I did a minor update to the California Cabin page
I visited this mine on a trip in 2002 with Lewis, John and Werner. And although I've been in the area many times over the years, it wasn't until recently that Dan and I stopped by again and took a few more photos. I should also mention that the road from the camp up to the mine itself is a little rough with ruts and washouts. 4wd is certainly needed. (Read more)
Historic Mining
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Native Prehistoric
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Unfortunately, I can not discuss all of my favorite places to go. One of the main reasons I enjoy exploring wilderness is the fact that I will not see many or any people. Thus, I am limited to talk about places and trails that are too remote for most people to go or that will handle more people discovering them. All wilderness areas should be treated with respect. Deserts and forests are beautiful and should be cared for to ensure that we will have them tomorrow for our children.
If, by some twist of fate, you decide to head out into the wilderness on some less-trodden path, be for-warned that many of the areas mentioned on this web site are potentially very dangerous. They involve long hours of strenuous physical activity across often rugged terrain, with no water, little or no shade, with extreme temperatures often exceeding 100°F or below freezing, and likely hazardous thunderstorms and snowstorms. (Danger! Will Robinson! Danger!) They should be attempted only by people in excellent physical condition, with prior experience in desert hiking and survival and cross-country orienteering. The information contained within the pages of this web site should not be considered a substitute for common sense. The author declines all responsibilities for any injuries, physical or otherwise, anyone might sustain while exploring any of the area described within. The nature of many of these areas involves the need for accurate and timely information, which this web site does not provide. Information on directions, distances, sources of water, shelters, and routes mentioned on this web site by the author is to the best of his knowledge, but may be inaccurate. Most of my distances are estimates, "your mileage may vary." Deserts and mountains are wild places that are constantly changing. Always be prepared for a wilderness experience. Keep out of areas that are restricted or dangerous, especially mining areas. Most mines have grown unstable over the years and warrant a careful eye. Anything on a mining claim is private property and regardless of the current condition that property may be in, the owner may return some day with plans to use his equipment on his property. Please do not remove any items. Please respect all private property. Please do not go into a mine! They are dangerous. If you do go into a mine, know the dangers! Many of these areas are not well-traveled; be sure to let others know of your travel plans. Know the rules and regulations of the areas you are visiting.
If my access or route descriptions sometimes sound a bit vague, that is the way they are supposed to be. You should really do your own research into the exact location of these places. Keep in mind that I have been traveling these places for many years and have expert knowledge of the remote environments I am in.
If you have any comments or suggestions regarding this site or if you know of any remote locations that I could include (or remove) in this site, please email me.
Please Tread Lightly and Leave No Trace. Respect the hidden places you find. Leave them better than you found them.
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