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[Bosque Bill]

Just published my first trip of the season.

 

http://bosquebill.bl...april-2018.html

 

This single post, Tuesday through Friday, covers parts of Cibola NF (Water Canyon, Bear Trap Canyon); Gila NF (Loco Mountain Road, Willow Creek, Tularosa Mtns); and El Malpais NM (The Narrows Trail). 

 

As usual, click on a photo to see a larger version.

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Nice report. Loved your landscape work. #32 would make a fantastic monochrome on metal.

Thanks for sharing!

[Foy]

It's always a pleasure to read your reports and view your exceptional photographs, Bill.  Thanks for your efforts to share them.

 

Regarding the CDT section hiker's description of hiking along the Gila River, I'd believe her.  Over the last 5-6 years I've followed one or two CDT through-hikers' "Trail Journals" posts each year, and most discuss the Gila River route as one of several acceptable pathways along the CDT, which is known for being a network of alternates rather than a single footpath.  Most hikers complain about the trail's many crossings of the river along its length, and the futility of trying to change into camp shoes for each crossing, so they just deal with wet feet all of the time for the length of the traverse. I suppose it's part of the origins of the CDT mantra: "Embrace the Brutality"

 

Foy  

[longhorn1]

Bill, what a treat. I always enjoy your reports and pictures. Made my day for sure. Thanks for sharing
jd

[ski3pin]

Bosque Bill, another fine tale of your travels. Turkeys, warblers, gray haired section hikers, notorious legends, and magnificent landscape made it a great first trip of the year! Thank you for sharing!

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Bill thanks for the trip.

Always enjoy your photos of the animal life.

I saw some towers like the ones you posted along Hwy US 93 between Wells NV and Twin Falls ID.

Fun trip.

Frank

[takesiteasy]

I enjoyed your report. Looks like some nice camp spots. Great photos as always. Thanks!

[Bosque Bill]

Nice report. Loved your landscape work. #32 would make a fantastic monochrome on metal.

 

For once lens distortion worked in my favor ;-)

[Bosque Bill]

It's always a pleasure to read your reports and view your exceptional photographs, Bill.  Thanks for your efforts to share them.

 

Regarding the CDT section hiker's description of hiking along the Gila River, I'd believe her.  Over the last 5-6 years I've followed one or two CDT through-hikers' "Trail Journals" posts each year, and most discuss the Gila River route as one of several acceptable pathways along the CDT, which is known for being a network of alternates rather than a single footpath.  Most hikers complain about the trail's many crossings of the river along its length, and the futility of trying to change into camp shoes for each crossing, so they just deal with wet feet all of the time for the length of the traverse. I suppose it's part of the origins of the CDT mantra: "Embrace the Brutality"

 

Foy  

 

Thanks, Foy, again I learned something new. I was thinking the CDT as a single "official" trail. It does make more sense to have other "acceptable pathways."

[Bosque Bill]

Thanks, Frank, jd, ski, and takesiteasy for taking the time to read my post and leaving nice comments here.