It was nice meeting you guys on Boundary.I like that photo of your campsite, my truck is in the background. My son and his wife showed up soon after you took off. We made the hike Monday. Chris,my son, made it in a little less than 3 hrs. It took me and Tonya almost 6 hours. It was driving him nuts when he could finally see us at the traverse and we would stop about every 20 steps and rest. But we made it. I'll tell you it was never easy but last time I did it 11 years ago it sure wasn't as hard. Every once in awhile we could see the holes from your hiking poles and wished we had some. I've never used poles but they must be pretty helpful coming down on that loose stuff. As always on Boundary its great to get back down to the trailhead. We went on to Tonopah, then spent the rest of the week camping in the Smoky Valley area south of Austin. Nice relaxing week. Next Nevada hike will either be Arc Dome and maybe the South/North Twin River loop. I don't know if I'll do Boundary again but I've said that before. Thanks for the photos. It is beautiful there in a rugged way and those sunsets were awesome. You guys take care. Bob
As per the campsite picture - look closely up on the hill to the right side--that bit of blue is you taking pictures of the sunset.
Glad to hear you all summitted. We had a great experience camping out in the high desert.
IGO - Sep 21, 2007 9:00 am - Voted 10/10
BoundryI never thought of Boundry as being exceptionally pretty but this is a good looking report.
hetchy - Sep 25, 2007 10:23 pm - Voted 10/10
BoundaryIt was nice meeting you guys on Boundary.I like that photo of your campsite, my truck is in the background. My son and his wife showed up soon after you took off. We made the hike Monday. Chris,my son, made it in a little less than 3 hrs. It took me and Tonya almost 6 hours. It was driving him nuts when he could finally see us at the traverse and we would stop about every 20 steps and rest. But we made it. I'll tell you it was never easy but last time I did it 11 years ago it sure wasn't as hard. Every once in awhile we could see the holes from your hiking poles and wished we had some. I've never used poles but they must be pretty helpful coming down on that loose stuff. As always on Boundary its great to get back down to the trailhead. We went on to Tonopah, then spent the rest of the week camping in the Smoky Valley area south of Austin. Nice relaxing week. Next Nevada hike will either be Arc Dome and maybe the South/North Twin River loop. I don't know if I'll do Boundary again but I've said that before. Thanks for the photos. It is beautiful there in a rugged way and those sunsets were awesome. You guys take care. Bob
JohnMcPike - Sep 29, 2007 3:58 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: BoundaryAs per the campsite picture - look closely up on the hill to the right side--that bit of blue is you taking pictures of the sunset.
Glad to hear you all summitted. We had a great experience camping out in the high desert.
TJ311 - Oct 26, 2007 7:29 pm - Voted 10/10
On my listThanks for the trip report. Boundary Peak is on my near future list of state highpoints to conquer. Sounds like you had a good time.
Scott Wesemann - Mar 11, 2008 2:51 am - Voted 10/10
Enjoyed the reportwell done.