Telescope Peak

Death Valley in Winter

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September 29th 2009
January, 2009 I had time for a winter trip. I thought at one point about heading north to Mt. Lassen. But roads in this mountain park are closed throughout the season. And so in the midst of considering other mountain or coastal travels in Northern California, I realized my mistake. It was winter. I needed to head south. I had only been through Death Valley once, a midnight run between ... read more

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